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Home My Public Portal About19930706 120 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 6, 1998 I! The Regular Council Meeting of July 6, 1993, was called to order at 7:30 P.M. with i; Mayor Louise Gardner presiding. Prayer was offered by Councilman Bertel followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The following Council Members were present: Present: Benton, Bertel, Byrd, Estes, Green, Haake, Halsey, Nilges and Wrigley Absent: Bernskoetter A quorum was declared present. PRESENTATIONS FROM Tin& GALLERY: it Sherman Cravens,312 Woodlawn,representing Towner Communications,appeared '1 before the Council to oppose the agreement with United Telephone Company for Centrex service, (Bill 93-21) Eimer Kiesling, 2039 Buohrle Drive, representing J. C. Industries, Inc., appeared before the Council to oppose awarding the Truman Blvd./Schumate Chapel Road Intersection Improvements Project to Columbia Curb and Gutter, Inc. (Bill 93-42) t! Councilman Halsey moved to bring Bill 93-42 forward on the agenda and consider at this time,second by Councilman Bortol and approved. (For vote,see Bill 93-42 under I! "Bills Pending.") CONSENT AGENDA: The Consent Agenda consisted of the following items: a) Council Minutes of June 21, 1993 b) Approval of the following bids: it 1402 - Sewer Solvent, Public Works to Mississippi Tool, Golden, MS c) Appointments to Boards and Commissions: ;! First Responders Ad Hoc Committee Councilman Bill Byrd Councilman Jim Haake Councilman Randy Halsey Albert Bernskoetter it i' 121 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 6, 1998 Ed Reser Bob Weber Karen Pletz { Fire Personnel Board Councilman Tom Benton Dick Moore John Kolb Barbara Rackers Jacqueline Horton Rich O'Neal Mark Boyer i� Terms to expire July, 1994 IE d) Accept deed from Bob Herman, et al,for right-of-way on St.Mary's Blvd. e) Annual Report of Workers' Compensation and request for approval of ti renewals for excess insurance and professional services. !� f) Renew general insurance through Winter-Dent and Co. i g) Renew police professional and public official liability insurance through ■ PERM. t 1 h) Renew airport and control tower liability insurance through Daniel and , fi Henry. I, 1) Renew service agreement with Fyr Fyter of Missouri, Inc. for fire li extinguisher testing and maintenance. !, j) Renew contract for fire protection at the National Guard Training Site ! � at Algoa. i �� k) Travel expense reimbursement to Mayor for attending Annual Meeting of U. S. Conference of Mayors in New York City ; l) Appointment of Police Department probationary data processing and I telecommunications operators: 1 I Shannah N. Armstrong Darla S. Salmons Paul J. Schaffer Councilman Bertel moved to consider separately Item "k", Mayor's travel expense ! rl I l i i 1 122 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 6, 1993 reimbursement, second by Councilman Wrigley. Councilman Wrigley amended the is motion by requiring the vote be taken by roll call, second by Councilman Benton and approved. Councilman Benton moved to approve the Consent Agenda items with the exception of Item "k", second by Councilman Wrigley and approved. Councilman Wrigley objected to the Mayor or anyone else spending $1,445 of tax dollars to attend a conference in New York City. Councilmen Nilges, Benton and Halsey all agreed that Mayor Gardner had not exceeded the amount allocated for travel in the Mayor's budget and the request should be approved. Item "k" of the !j Consent Agenda was approved by the following roll call vote: Aye: Benton, Bertel, Byrd, Estes, Green, Haake, Halsey, and Nilges Nay: Wrigley 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. iy Historic Preservation Commission 3/23/93, 4/27/93 and 5/25/93; Housing Authority 5093; Board of Adjustment 6/8/93; Planning & Zoning Commission 6/10/93; Finance Committee 6/17/93 and 6/21/93; Public Works & Planning Committee 6/17/93; Transportation & Traffic Commission 6/24/93. Mayor's Report from U. S. Conference of Mayors in Now York, NY ), ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR: Mayor Gardner presented the Commercial Landscape Design Award to the Heart of Missouri Girl Scout Council, 230 Metro Drive. Ms. Sharon Ovaitt,Administrative '! Assistant, accepted the award. it Mayor Gardner announced that the Yard of the Month Award was presented to Bernard and Jean Schanzmeyer, 3205 Citadel Court. Both landscape awards are sponsored by the Commission on Environmental Quality 1, and recipients are selected by the Hawthorn Garden Club. Council photo session was rescheduled for August 16, prior to Council meeting. BILLS INTRODUCED: BILL 93-47, sponsored by Councilman Byrd, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE ;j 123 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 6, 1993 CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY AMENDING SECTION 34- 27 OF CHAPTER 34 AS IT PERTAINS TO TRANSIT SYSTEM FARES. BILL 93-48, sponsored by Councilman Wrigley, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL AS ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE 11835 AS IT PERTAINS TO NOTICES OF RESIGNATION AND FAILURE TO GIVE REQUIRED NOTICE. BILL 93-49, sponsored by Councilman Halsey, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 2 BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 2-293 AS IT PERTAINS TO TEMPORARY ABSENCE OF THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR. Councilman Halsey requested input from other Council members regarding possible amendments to Bill 93-49 and further stated that this bill was in no way derogatory toward Dave Johnston. BILL 93-50, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 2 BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 2-293 AS IT PERTAINS TO TEMPORARY ABSENCE OF THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR. Councilman Green requested that Councilmen Halsey and Nilges got together and submit one bill to address the absence of the City Administrator, since Bill 93-49 and Bill 93.50 were so similar. Councilmen Halsey and Nilges agreed, BILL 93-51, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY AMENDING ARTICLE X OF CHAPTER 2 PERTAINING TO THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE FOR A DEBARMENT PROCEDURE AND TO REPEAL ORDINANCE 11532. BILL 93-52, 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 IV, VEHICLE OPERATION GENERALLY, BY CREATING A NEW SECTION 19-128 PROHIBITING DRIVING WITHOUT A VALID OPERATOR'S LICENSE. Bills 93-47 through 93-52 were read first and second time by title and ordered 124 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 6, 1993 distributed to members of the Council. BILLS PENDING: ii BILL 93-40, sponsored by Councilmen Bernskoetter and Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF ADDITIONAL REVENUES RECEIVED AND REBUDGETING AVAILABLE BALANCES. Bill 93-40 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 11928: Aye: Benton, Bertel, Byrd, Estes, Green, Haake, Halsey and Nilges Nay: None Absent from vote: Wrigley BILL 93-42, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH COLUMBIA CURB AND GUTTER, INC. FOR THE TRUMAN BOULEVARD/SCHUMATE CHAPEL ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Bill 93-42 was read third time by title. Councilman Benton moved to amend Bill 93- 42 by replacing Columbia Curb and Gutter, Inc. with J. C. Industries, Inc. and the agreement amount to $244,700.40 as reflected in their bid, second by Councilman Green and approved. Bill 93-42, as amended, was placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 11929: Aye: Benton, Bertel, Byrd, Estes, Green, Haake, Nilges and Wrigley Nay: Halsey BILL 93-43, sponsored by Councilman Byrd, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO, 1 TO THE t PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION PLANNING GRANT AGREEMENT. Bill 93-43 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 11930: j Aye: Benton, Bertel, Byrd, Estes, Green, Haake, Halsey and Nilges I Nay: None Absent from vote: Wrigley BILL 93-44, sponsored by Councilman Benton, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 125 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 6, 1993 CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI,BY AMENDING SECTION 7-1 OF CHAPTER 7 AS IT PERTAINS TO APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS AND TERM LIMITATIONS. Bill 93-44 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 11931: Aye: Benton, Bertel, Byrd, Estes, Green, Haake, Halsey, Nilges and Wrigley Nay: None BILL 93-45, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, RELINQUISHING A CERTAIN SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT VON HOFFMAN PRESS, INC. Bill 93-45 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 11932: Aye: Benton, Bertel, Byrd, Estes, Green, Haake, Halsey, Nilges and Wrigley Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR.: BILL 93-21, sponsored by Councilman Nilgos, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH UNITED TELEPHONE COMPANY FOR CENTREX SERVICE. Councilman Nilges requested Bill 93-21 be removed from the Informal Calendar and considered for approval at this time. Bill 93.21 was read by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 11933: Aye: Benton, Bertel, Byrd, Estes, Green, Halsey, Nilges and Wrigley Nay: Haake RESOLUTIONS: Councilman Nilges moved for approval of Resolution RS83.14, authorizing the Jefferson City Police Department to participate in the Narcotics Control Assistance Program. Second by Councilman Green and approved. Councilman Estes moved for approval of Resolution RS88.15,requesting extension ;, of the deadline by at least one year for subtitle D compliance as it pertains to landfill requirements. Second by Councilman Green and approved. ! �1 126 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 6, 1993 11 UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Resolution RS93-13 Councilman Wrigley asked for a clarification of Resolution RS93-13 that was passed during his absence at the June 21, 1993 meeting. It was noted that the resolution required that City government operate and maintain its property in conformance with City ordinances. Compost Site, Councilman Green asked for a report on the compost site and the misunderstanding of holiday closures. Charles Lansford reported that he and Rick Peno had agreed upon future holiday closures and Green Horizons was willing to take a reduction in pay due to the his misunderstanding of the contract terms which resulted in closure of the facility on July 4 and 5, 1993. Councilman Green asked that Charles Lansford and City Counselor Allen Garner meet with Green Horizons and negotiate extended hours as requested during the ;f Juno 21, 1993 meeting. Mr. Lansford asked for two weeks of operation before making recomrnendatione. Councilman Nilgos asked about illegal dumping. Mr. Lansford stated that approximately 50 bags were illegally dumped over the weekend and asked that anyone seeing illegal dumping simply report the license plate number and City staff' will take appropriate action. Captain Welch reported that the Police Department personnel wore making routine patrols of the area. Council Liaison Aunogttents Mayor Gardner distributed copies of Council appointments to boards and commissions and asked for approval. Councilman Benton moved for approval, second by Councilman Estes and approved. NEW BUSINESS: Ji ipgt for Leital Onino, Councilman Halsey requested from City Counselor Allen Garner a legal opinion `; regarding roll call voting and a member of Council requesting "pass". Fjoodine Pro lem Councilman Halsey stated that he and Councilman Byrd had reviewed flooding problems in the City and requested that the Public Works and Planning Committee review stormwater projects in the Capital Improvement Budget. Councilman Nilges stated that this topic is currently on the agenda for the Finance Committee meeting scheduled for July 13. 1 1 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 6, 1993 Riverboat Gambling Councilman Halsey asked if any consideration was given to flooding in the contract currently being negotiated for riverboat gambling. City Counselor Allen Garner stated that there would be a clause addressing this and related issues in the contract. Travel Request Councilman Halsey asked for Council approval of a travel request to attend the NLC Leadership Summit in Monterey, CA. Total cost will be approximately $1,400.00. After further discussion, Councilman Halsey withdrew his request. Hwy, 60/63 Falling Rock Barrier Councilman Benton thanked staff for working with the Missouri State Highway Department to get the barrier along Hwy. 50/63 sandblasted and painted. Block Grant Councilman Benton thanked City staff, Professor Linhardt and his students from Lincoln University for their canvassing efforts to gather pertinent information for a Block Grant that the City was unsuccessful in obtaining. Mr. Benton regretted that the work was in vain but wished to show his appreciation for those who participated. III Flood Volunteers Councilman Bertel thanked those people who volunteered to help local flood victims. She also thanked the local Red Cross and the news media for their continued support. City Keve Councilman Halsey requested that a policy be developed for the awarding of City keys to recipients. He requested two keys for presentation to Mr. Freeman Bosley, first Black Mayor of St. Louis and Mr. Tom Foster, a biologist and an advocate for children against drugs. Awards are to be presented at the 15th Annual Black Caucus. Councilman Haake stated that there should be a set policy and that the purchase of keys should be a line item in the budget and limited to a certain amount per year. He recommended that the Finance Committee establish a policy and make a budget recommendation. Councilmen Nilges and Byrd agreed with Councilman Haake. Councilman Halsey moved that two keys he set aside for him tomorrow(to allow time for preparation) from the supply at City Hall, second by Councilman Bertel. Councilman Nilges moved to amend the motion by adding "that throughout the remainder of this fiscal year, should this situation arise again, the Council has authority to distribute keys and that beginning in FY94 a policy be set up for the Idistribution of keys and a fund be established for the purchase of keys." Second by Councilman Halsey and approved. Councilman Halsey's motion, as amended, was approved. After further discussion, the consensus of the Council members was that 128 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 6, 1993 the Mayor could continue to distribute keys as she currently does. The above motion applies to Council members who wish to present keys. APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES: Councilman Green moved for approval of the Executive Session Minutes of June 21, II 1993, second by Councilman Bertel and approved. iI _` CITIZEN PARTICIPATION - NON-AGENDA ITEMS '1 Councilman Wrigley introduced Mr. Bob Buell, 202 Norris Drive, who appeared before the Council to discuss a stormwater problem on his property. He stated that his water problem was due to a neighbor who obstructed a creek upstream from his f' property. Mr. Buell asked that the situation be investigated. 1; FXFCUTNE SESSION: Councilman Wrigley moved for Council to go into Executive Session to discuss pending litigation and real estate, second by Councilman Byrd and approved by the following roll call vote: Aye: Benton, Bertel, Byrd, Estes, Green, Haalco, Nilges and Wrigley Nay: Halsey FLOOD REPORT: i' Councilman Wrigley moved for Council to return to Regular Session to obtain a report on flood conditions in the City. Second by Councilman Bartel and approved. Reports were given by Fire Chief Rennick, Police Capt. Welch and Public Works Director Marty Broso. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Councilman Bertel moved for Council to return to Executive Session to discuss pending litigation and real estate, second by Councilman Green and approved by the following roll call vote: Aye: Benton, Bertel, Byrd, Estes, Green, Haake, Nilges and Wrigley Nay: None ADJOURN: There being no further business to come before the Council, meeting adjourned at !I approximately 10:15 p.m. I II 'i fi{ f 3