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Home My Public Portal About19921019 419 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 19, 1992 The Regular Council Meeting of October 19, 1992, was called to order at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Louise Gardner presiding. Prayer was offered by Councilman Bertel, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. 1 The following Council Members were present: Present: Bernakoetter, Bertel, Byrd, Green, Haake, Halsey, Nilges, Woodman and Wrigley j Absent: Scheulen } A quorum was declared present. CONSENT AGENDA: The Consent Agenda consisted of the following items: a) Council Minutes of October 6, 1992 b) Monthly Financial Statements for September, 1992 �M c) Approval of the following bids: 1369 - Sodium Chloride, Public Works to Independent Salt Co., Kanapolis, KS 1360 - Manhole Rings, Covers & Lids, Public Works to GC' Castings, Overland Park, KS 1361 - Sign Materials, Public Works to 0 M Supply, Columbia, MO (Group I & II) and Mid-Ohio Marking, Norwalk, OH (Group III & IV) 1363 - Von Hoffmann Press Sanitary Sewer, Public Works to J. C. Industries, Inc., Jefferson City, MO 1364- Skid Steer Loader, Public Works to Clarklift of Central Missouri, Jefferson City, MO d) Appointment to Police Department: Data Processing and Telecommunications Operation, Liana Sue Wiseman 420 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 19, 1992 t _ e) Renewal of contract with Lincoln University for operation of the Public Access Channel. f) Renewal of lease with Fischer Grain Farms for agricultural property at the Jefferson City Memorial Airport. Councilman Byrd moved for approval of the Consent Agenda items, second by Councilman Green and approved. APPROVAL OF BIDS OVER $25,000: Councilman Hooke moved for approval of Bid 1362 - Concrete and Concrete Products, Public Works Department, awarded to Farmers Concrete, Jefferson City, MO. Second by Councilman Green and approved. MINUTES/REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED: Mayor Gardner announced the following minutes/reports had been received and were on file in the office of the City Clerk: Traffic Safety Commission 9/8/92; Cable Quality Commission 9/17/92; Finance Committee 9/24/92; 10/1/92 and 10/6/92 ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR: Mayor Gardner presented the lawn and garden recognition award sponsored by the Commission on Environmental Quality and selected by the Hawthorn Garden Club: Commercial Landscape Design Award- Casualty Indemnity Exchange, 3425 West Truman Blvd. Mr. Bob Gooderl accepted the award for the Casualty Indemnity Exchange. Mayor Gardner announced she had signed a proclamation declaring October as"Stay in School/Stay Off Drugs Month"as requested by the U.S.Army Recruiting Office. BILLS INTRODUCED: BILL 92-84, sponsored by Councilman Wrigley, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON,MISSOURI,MAINTAINING THE LEVY OF A GROSS RECEIPTS UTILITY TAX FOR THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AT ITS CURRENT RATE, Councilman Wrigley requested suspension of the rules since this was a continuation of an existing tax with no increase in the tax levy. There being no 421 "` REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 19, 1992_. 4_ ;objections,Bill 92-84 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed j 'by the following vote as Ordinance 11809: Aye: Bernskoetter,Bertel,Byrd,Green,Haake,Halsey,Nilges,Woodman and Wrigley Nay: None BILL 92-85, sponsored by Councilman Wrigley, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF A LUMP SUM AMOUNT FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES AS A j PARTIAL COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT. BILL 92-86, sponsored by Councilman Green, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE PLAT OF WRIGHT SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. BILL 92-87, sponsored by Councilman Haako, entitled: . AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE • CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY AMENDING SCH::DULE J (PA.RKING PROHIBITED) OF SECTION 19-401 BY ADDING A PORTION OF • STATE STREET. BILL 92-88, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AM1 NlING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY AMENDING SCHEDULE J (PARKING PROHIBITED) OF SECTION 19-401 BY ADDING A PORTION OF MYRTLE STRE ET. BILL 92-89, sponsored by Councilman Haako, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGRE EMENT WITH J. C. . INDUSTRIES, INC. FOR THE VON HOFFMANN PRESS INC. SANITARY SEWER PROJECT. Councilman Haake requested suspension of the rules so that the project could be completed before winter weather. There being no objection,Bill 92-89 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 11810: ;i Aye: Bernskoetter,Bertel,Byrd, Green, Haake,Halsey, Nilges,Woodman and ( Wrigley 1 ; Nay: None. 1 '! 422 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 19, 1992 BILL 92-90, sponsored by Councilman Woodman, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A LEASE WITH JEFFERSON CITY HANGAR ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR PROPERTY AT JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT. Councilman Woodman requested suspension of the rules so that construction of the hangar could begin immediately. There being no objection, Bill 92-90 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 11811: Aye: Bernskoetter, Bertel,Byrd,Green,Haake,Halsey,Nilges,and Woodman Nay: Wrigley. BILL 92-91, sponsored by Councilman Wrigley, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY TRANSFERRING FUNDS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS WITHIN THE WORKER'S COMPENSATION FUND, AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT TAX FUND. BILL 92-92, sponsored by Councilman Wrigley, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND TCI CABLE VISION BY AMENDING SECTION 6.03.11. BILL 92.93, sponsored by Councilman Wrigley, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, REPEALING ORDINANCE 11131 PERTAINING TO THE PERSONNEIL POLICY MANUAL FOR THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE OF JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI,AND ENACTING A NEW ORDINANCE IN LIEU THEREOF. BILL 92-94, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, CHANGING AND AMENDING CHAPTER 18,MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS AND OFFENSES,OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, TO CREATE A SECTION TO BE ENTITLED DEFACEMENT OF PROPERTY BY GRAFFITI, REQUIRING REMOVAL THEREOF, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFOR. BILL 92-95, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ESTABLISHING PROMOTIONAL PROCEDURES IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. • 423 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 19, 1992 BILL 92-96, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, CHANGING AND AMENDING CHAPTER 19,MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC,OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, TO AMEND ARTICLE III, TRAFFIC- CONTROL SIGNS, SIGNALS AND DEVICES,BY AMENDING SECTION 19-79.B.1 AND TO AMEND ARTICLE IV, VEHICLE OPERATION GENERALLY, BY CREATING NEW SECTION 19-123. Bills 92-84 through 92-96 were read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council. BILLS PENDING: BILL 92-83, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ESTABLISHING PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTION DATES IN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, FOR 1993. Bill 92-83 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 11812: Aye: Bornskootter, Bortel, Byrd, Green, I-laako,Halsey, Nilges,Woodman and Wrigley Nay: None. INFORMAL CALENDAR: BILL 92-68, sponsored by Councilman Wrigley, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ADOPTING A BUDGET AND PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR THE CITY FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 1, 1992,TO OCTOBER 31, 1993,AND APPROPRIATING MONEY IN THE CITY TREASURY TO PAY THE COST OF OPERATING THE CITY GOVERNMENT DURING THAT PERIOD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUDGET. Councilman Wrigley requested Bill 92-68 be removed from the Informal Calendar. Councilman Green moved for adoption of the Mayor's 1992-93 recommended budget with the following amendments: 1. Remove the "Director of Human Resources" classification from the Personnel Schedule of Full-Time Positions and authorize one"Personnel and Safety Officer" position for 1992-93. 424 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 19, 1992 - �.. j 2. Appropriate $5,000 in account # 8300 8300 1940 0020 from MODAL yT 11 reserves to support the City's share of refining convention center recommendations. 3. Increase the appropriation by$25,000 in account #1000 3100 1010 0100 for one additional Police Officer position;appropriate$15,000 in account ;I # 1000 0000 0335 0040 as revenue form Cole County for assigning police personnel to the County Prosecuting Attorney's office; increase the number of Police Officer positions under the Personnel Schedule of Full- Time Positions from 42 to 43. Motion was seconded by Councilman Halsey. Councilman Nilges moved to amend Councilman Green's amendment by adding the following: .t 1. Replace the rescue truck 2. Not replace the reserve pumpers with rescue/pumpers 3. Replace the vacant fire fighter to ensure the six man rescue squad 4. Implement a "First Responder" program designed to respond to not only • medical emergencies, but all emergencies that the department has the expertise to respond 5. Not reduce five fire fighters through attrition i Motion was seconded by Councilman Bertel, Councilman Halsey called for the question which was approved by Council. Motion by Councilman Nilges failed by the following vote: Aye: Bertel, Green, Nilges and Wrigley Nay: Bernskoetter, Byrd, Haake, Halsey and Woodman • Councilman Halsey called for the question which was approved by the following vote: Aye: Bernskoetter, Byrd, Green, Haake, Halsey, and Woodman Nay: Bertel, Nilges and Wrigley Councilman Green's motion to amend the 1992-93 budget as included in Bill 92-68 was approved by the following vote: Aye: Bernskoetter, Byrd, Green, Haake, Halsey and Woodman Nay: Bertel, Nilges and Wrigley ti • 425 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 19, 1992 j i Bill 92-68 as amended was placed on final passage and passed by the following vote ., l' as Ordinance 11813: 4 Aye: Bernskoetter, Byrd, Green, Haake, Halsey and Woodman Nay: Bertel, Nilges and Wrigley BILL 92-71, sponsored by Councilman Wrigley, Nilges and Bernskoetter, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF ADDITIONAL REVENUES RECEIVED, TRANSFERS FROM RESERVES AND THE CLOSING AND USE OF EXPENDABLE TRUST ACCOUNTS. Councilman Wrigley requested Bill 92-71 remain on the Informal Calendar, however, Councilman Bernskoetter requested Bill 92-71 be removed from the Informal Calendar and considered at this time. Bill 92-71 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the r following vote as Ordinance 11814: , Aye: Bernskoetter, Hertel,Byrd,Green,Haake, Halsey,Nilges, and Woodman Nay: None Abstained: Wrigley UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Mayor Gardner called for any unfinished business, there was none. NEW BUSINESS: Parking Garage, Councilman Haake stated he had been contacted by the Downtown Business Associaton with regard to renting the parking garage for 13 nights from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. during the Christmas shopping season. Marty Brose, Transportation Director, stated he had also been contacted and he thought the rental of$400 would would cover the amount normally generated during that time. Councilman Haake moved that the parking garage be rented to the Downtown Business Association and that Mr. Brose negotiate with them on the rental agreement. Second by Councilman Bernskoetter and approved. Fire Fighters H' Jack Brade, 2825 Brushcreek Court, President of the International Association of Fire Fighters - Local 671, appeared before the Council to oppose the personnel cuts proposed in the 1992-93 Budget. He presented the City Clerk with a petition ' signed by all Jefferson City fire fighters, opposing the personnel cuts proposed by the ii , !; k 426 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 19, 1992 Mayor and City Administrator. He also distributed to Council members copies of page 14-87 from the National Fire Protection Association Handbook dealing with High Hazard Occupancies and response capability. Mr. Brade presented the City Clerk with a petition signed by 2,000 citizens who support the minimum staffing level of twenty fire fighters as opposed to the nineteen proposed by the Mayor and City Administrator. Mr. Brade made the following comments and allegations: 1. Overtime was initiated years ago to justify the elimination of fire fighter positions 2. Excessive amount of overtime is due to mismanagement by leaving positions unfilled for extended periods 3. A resource to the City are the years of experience of fire fighters on the force and Administration chooses not to utilize this resource in their decision making process 4. Promotions currently based on written examination and Chiefs preference - Bill 92-95 would measure fire fighter's ability to pass written, physical and practical examinations in order to bo promoted, a plan endorsed by the fire fighters Councilman Halsey stated that it appeared the fire fighters wore trying to educate the Council after the decision is made. He suggested in the future, he be contacted prior to making a decision. Councilman Nilgos objected that Mr. Brade was not placed on the agenda or called upon during "Presentations from the Gallery" to give his views. Councilman Wrigley agreed and apologized to the fire fighters. Harold Updegraff,driver for the Jefferson City Fire Department, appeared before the Council to ask for their consideration of the petition presented. Councilman Bernskoetter asked that the grievances against the Fire Department Administration, as outlined by Mr. Brade, be listed in order to give Chief Remick an i opportunity to respond to them. I 1 j 1111 - 427 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 19, 1992 APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES: Councilman Bertel moved for approval of Executive Session Minutes of October 6, 1 1992 and October 12, 1992. Second by Councilman Green and approved. i` 11 ADJOURN: {, There being no further business to come before the Council, meeting adjourned at j I 1 approximately 8:30 p.m. ' ij { {1 I !I i 1 i� 1 1i I ' } I i ,I l ( 1 1 j 1