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Home My Public Portal About19940718 374 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 181 1994 N The Regular Council Meeting of July 18, 1994, was called to order at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Louise Gardner presiding. t " 1 Kll'1`1'WX4 1F 1 The following Council Members were present for roll call: Present: Barnicle, Bertel, Byrd, Estes-Benward, Green, Haake, Halsey, Jackson, Nilges and Wrigley Absent: None A quorum was declared present. Prayer was offered by Dr. Stephen H. Buchholz, followed by the pledge of allegiance. ,,,,,REO-RN.TAT.IONS'.'FRO.M THE'.QAL 6 ffl'�:'* The first item of business was the presentations from the gallery. a) A plaque was presented to Police Chief Gary Kempker by Mr. Mark Musso, 711 Maywood Drive, on behalf of the Missouri Special Olympics in recognition of Chief Kempker's outstanding service and dedication to their organization. b) Mayor Gardner presented a token award to Councilman Bill Byrd for his outstanding service to the Missouri Special Olympics which were helYlocally this year, and which he was Instrumental In coordinating. Mayor Gardner stated at this time that since there was such a large delegation of citizens wishing to make presentations, each presentation would be limited to three minutes. c) Tony Hlesberger spoke concerning the problems with crime In the Dulle- Hamilton Towers housing project. d) The High Street/Cherry Street Neighborhood Watch Delegation was present and the following persons spoke concerning the problem in the area with drugs and crime: Lisa Sammons, 810 E. High; Peter Sammons, 816 E. High; Karenza Morrow, 323 Chestnut; Joanna Lewis, 217-B Cherry; Sparky Carver, owner of Sparky's Quick Print Shop, 702 E. McCarty; Tim Bommel, 311 Cherry; Dave Brizendine, Cole County Commissioner, 1902 N. Parkway; Jim Craighead, 1107 E. McCarty; Carol Ellinger, 708 E. McCarty; Tom Benke, 804 E. High, Councilman Halsey asked questions of Chief Gary Kempker regarding Ms. Lewis's experience with calling the 9-1-1 number for help and being *hung up on." Chief Kempker explained how the calls are handled when they are received, Councilman Halsey asked that Chief Kempker furnish him (and any other Council members that request it) with a copy of the tape recorded call to 375 ON REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 18, 1994 Councilman Halsey asked questions of Chief Gary Kempker regarding Ms. Lewis's experience with calling the 9-1-1 number for help and being "hung up on." Chief Kempker explained how the calls are handled when they are received. Councilman Halsey asked that Chief Kempker furnish him (and any other Council members that request it) with a copy of the tape recorded call to 9-1-1 by Ms. Lewis. Councilman Halsey then made the following motion: The Mayor of the City of Jefferson appoint a reasonable committee to not only Investigate, but to come up with some fairly understandable solutions, and that this take place within the next six weeks maximum, and report back to the citizens of this community their findings, if any, and if so, what can be done. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jackson, who suggested that the committee consist of the ten Council Members, and five citizens from each ward. Councilman.Bartel asked if the Mayor and Council could forego the traditional time frame for appointing committee members so that the members could be approved at the next Council meeting. Council consensus was that this should be• done so that the problem could be addressed as quickly as possible. Councilman Wrigley stated that he believed the size of the committee suggested by Councilman Jackson would be prohibitive in terms of moving forward quickly with any action. He suggested that all ten members of the Council be on the committee, but that a smaller number of citizens be on it to facilitate speed, Councilman Halsey agreed to incorporate Mr. Wrigley's suggestion into his original motion. After further discussion, Councilman Byrd called for the question, motion to call for question was approved. Councilman Halsey's motion was then approved. Councilman Barnicle invited the Mayor and Council Members to attend the Neighborhood Night Out celebration in the neighborhood which is being discussed tonight. That event is scheduled for August 2, 6:00-9:00 p.m., in the vacant lot between 810 and 812 E. High. � +. �9:S.7S.r�PAT.��7.C�n>r4 atS4 4p 'k.^T �r';. .n j• ... �r �. .i ;... � •, ;wv..s 2�.4+?f•Xa.rrox � ,�n . ,.s :r..r r t... na3• ,t e,. fit,M1in a di• C The Consent Agenda consisted of the following items: a) Minutes of July 5, 1994, Council Meeting b) Bid 1476 -Three/Four Wheel Parking Vehicle, Public Works Councilman Wrigley asked a question of Public Works Director Marty Brose of the method for funding the purchase in Item (b). After replies from Mr. Brose, and also Dave Johnston, and further Council discussion, Councilman Halsey moved to approve the Consent Agenda, seconded by Councilman Bertel, and approved with Councilman Wrigley voting nay." •` : w :! ' t}$,�j: » "?df r•yr• '.>`?:�•zir:.y}:'#Y{.i<t"''?'�'.�4�.;•'•;;:.:;4,:r.; >r:r: ,. ;:,c},::: `i,:Y,r,.;:;}r s:i>kf•;•.•r,'�+y,'yr's' 3 3•f<.t f�' �, `f• '': 'sw.,4w.��F�>,>3r�� nUi }f � <}x 1 :F�:;r.•r'f�Y42 .a.�i'.Hu",T}'�� a Long Term Disability Insurance -All City b� Airport Premises & Control Tower Liability Insurance -All City �l 3'76 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 98, 1994 Public Works & Planning Committee, 6-23-94; Finance Report for June, 1994; Parks & Recreation Commission, 6-13-94; Transportation & Traffic Commission, 7-7-94; Finance Committee, 7-11-94. Councilman Green moved to take a ten-minute recess at this time, motion was seconded by Councilman Halsey, and approved. Meeting recessed at 8:55 P.M. !! 'r.'2'Y'pm;.pY<r.rr.;r,.srrnya r¢P.L'?{.:5,•,'i't':3o`P`S`<T:f`S"r,5°'•!°.rsx:Zr.°°r.C`i>:..v.axH.»..;: ri.:K}?:4:+.-::;"�ij4>.;t'rr:'rL';?."'f ? '}tiv`.L"•: ,`,:'' �i'''itif2>}t<it:':}! ,'.!:k}ftii' i� � U� � ��<� ...�"��.r:'�F#�{?r.4«J iii>:;:^ii±r:h3%`:S?` BSc':SY:S.:s:;<�r�'..�.'fi'ir,'..sX..:?•:^rS:>:,b:<:r.'.ri)J��.•.�n ii The meeting was reconvened at 9:05 P.M. by Mayor Gardner. Mayor Gardner announced that the following appoints are being recommended to the Council for i i approval at the next meeting: !; a) Appointments: Tax increMent Firtang2 Commission i Lary Vincent (term to end 4-96), replaces Betty Weldon who resigned I` Transportation & Traffic 9=mltt2e f. �? Il ��.p�(ntments 'j Kent Lowry (term to end 6-97 ' Kathy Jordan (term to end 6- 7) Owen Redel (term to end 6-97) ! A22gintments ?� c Mark S. Kaiser (term to end 6-97), replaces Saundra Allen whose term expired. i; Ruth Hyder(term to end 6-97), replaces Jim Thompson whose term expired Don James (term to end 6-97), replaces Dick Duncan whose term expired fr #} ,'� �' c,ea'�''.X".sf'"zi..,,ccl!S,y c 'r•�� ''" ,`Ff•ef ? 6 its 0M � ,d t� 'tz�F.i`},'s:7f' tit1iSZ+ �� YX sponsored by Councilmen Barnicle, Bartel, Estes-Benward, Green & Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ESTABLISHING FIRE DEPARTMENT EXAMINATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURES. ;i i; 15111„8 SA, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: j j AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY AMENDING SCHEDULE J, (PA13 iN PROHIBITED), SUBSECTION (B), (ALLEYS), BY THE ADDITION OF AN ALLEY BETWEEN ADAMS STREET AND JACKSON STREET. I !( 377 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 18, 1994 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ESTABLISHING FIRE DEPARTMENT EXAMINATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURES. Bill JA&A, sponsored by Councilman Hooke, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY AMENDING SCHEDULE J, (PARKINQ PROHI IB TED), SUBSECTION (B), (A L(. EYS), BY THE ADDITION OF AN ALLEY BETWEEN ADAMS STREET AND JACKSON STREET. 1114: , sponsored by Councilman Hooke, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY AMENDING SCHEDULE J, (PARKING PROHIBITED), SUBSECTION (B), (6"L W, BY THE ADDITION OF AN ALLEY BETWEEN ADAMS STREET AND JACKSON STREET. 1011,84:64, sponsored by Councilman Hooke, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY AMENDING SCHEDULE U. (,' HOL SUBSECTION (A) ( 0 MUM ONES) OF SECTION 19-AO1 BY THE DELETION OF A PORTION OF HOUGH PARK STREET. J11111 ,&z, sponsored by Councilman Nliges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH TECH PACKAGING, INC., AND CERTAIN OTHER PARTIES FROM THE CITY'S REVOLVING LOAN FUND FROM THE MISSOURI DEVELOPMENT ACTION GRANTS, Mr. Bob James from Tech Packaging was in attendance to present to the Council his company's goals for its location in Jefferson City, and to answer any questions regarding same. X54:54, sponsored by Councilman Jackson, entitled: 4 378 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 18, 1994 M Councilman Wrigley left the meeting at this time. Bill 94-55, sponsored by Councilman Green, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, CHANGING, il I AMENDING, AND MODIFYING THE ZONING MAP OF THE ZONING CODE OF THE �I " CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY REZONING PROPERTY AT 109 WEST ASHLEY STREET ff) FROM RA-2, MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, TO C-2, GENERAL COMMERCIAL. << '+ Bill 94-55 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the i following vote as Ordinance 12122: i F; Aye: Barnicle, Bartel, Byrd, Estes-Benward, Green, Haake, Halsey, Jackson and Nilges it Absent: Wrigley Nay: None 94„56, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, CHANGING, 1! AMENDING, AND MODIFYING THE ZONING MAP OF THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY REZONING A 20 ACRE TRACT OF LAND AT THE NORTH END OF INDEPENDENCE DRIVE FROM RS-2, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, TO RS-3, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL. Councilman Green requested that the official record reflect that he did not participate in discussion or voting on this bill to avoid a conflict of interest. Bill 94-56 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12123: i Aye: Barnicle, Bartel, Byrd, Estes-Benward, Haake, Halsey, Jackson I and Nilges 1 Absent: Wrigley Abstain: Green ! Nay: None 1311124-97, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, CHANGING, AMENDING, AND MODIFYING THE ZONING MAP OF THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY REZONING THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 44, RANGE 12. I f� 1; Bill 94-57 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the l i following vote as Ordinance 12124: I! I� 379 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 18, 1994 Aye: Bamicie, Bertel, Byrd, Estes-Benward, Haake, Halsey, Jackson and Nilges Absent: Wrigley Abstain: Green Nay: None sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, CHANGING, AMENDING, AND MODIFYING THE ZONING MAP OF THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY REZONING THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 44, RANGE 12. Bill 94-57 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12124: Aye: Samlcie, Bertel, Byrd, Estes-Benward, Green, Haake, Halsey, Jackson and Nilges Absent: Wrigley Nay: None Councilman Wrigley returned to the meeting at this time. 11111124-52, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE FIRE CODE OF THE CITY TO PERMIT THERMALLY PROTECTED ABOVE-GROUND STORAGE TANKS. Bill 94.59 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12125: Aye: Barnicie, Bertel, Byrd, Estes-Benward, Green, Haake, Halsey, Jackson, Nilges and Wrigley Nay: None sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH MEMORIAL 380 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 18, 1994 Aye: Barnicle, Bartel, Byrd, Estes-Benward, Green, Haake, Halsey, Jackson, Nilges and Wrigley Nay: None ifjF ou l MOO RS94-20, sponsored by Councilman Haake, authorizing a Section 18 grant for Public Transportation. Councilman Halsey moved to adopt RS94-20, seconded by Councilman Bartel, and approved. RS94-21, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, authorizing acceptance of a Missouri Local Records Management Grant from the Secretary of State's office. Councilman Haake moved for adoption, seconded by Councilman Byrd, and approved, Mayor Gardner reported that Councilman Jackson has consented to serve on all committees on which the late Councilman Tom Benton served, and that the Council Members would receive an updated list of Council liaison committees In the near future, Mayor Gardner gave Councilman Rick Nilgos a list of upcoming City activities for his convenience In scheduling Finance Committee budget review meetings in the next few weeks. Councilman Wrigley asked questions of Dave Johnston, City Administrator regarding the Information In his Informal Report pertaining to the Algoa Road development, specifically the sewer situation Involved. Councilman Estes-Benward asked questions of Dave Johnston, City Administrator and City Counselor Allen Garner regarding the Laidlaw contract and the recycling facility. Councilman Haake announced changes In dates of Public Works Committee meetings, Mayor Gardner stated that the scheduled October 3, 1994, City Council meeting would conflict with the annual Missouri Municipal League meeting, and asked if the Council would consider changing the dates of the October meetings. Councilman Halsey moved to change the dates of the October meetings to October 10 and October 24, seconded by Councilman Barnicle, and approved. It j ii 381 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 18, 1994 Mayor Gardner gave Councilman Rick Nilges a list of upcoming City activities for his convenience in scheduling Finance Committee budget review meetings in the next few weeks. � .•rjy: •,�: c .. 3;:VAN. 0:no r. . i Councilman Wrigley asked questions of Dave Johnston, City Administrator regarding the information in his informal Report pertaining to the Aigoa Road development, specifically the sewer situation involved. Councilman Estes-Benward asked questions of Dave Johnston, City Administrator and City Counselor Allen Gamer regarding the Laidlaw contract and the recycling facility. Councilman Haake announced changes in dates of Public Works Committee meetings. Mayor Gardner stated that the scheduled October 3, 1994, City Council meeting would conflict with the annual Missouri Municipal League meeting, and asked if the Council would consider changing the dates of the October meetings. Councilman Halsey moved to change the dates of the October meetings to October 10 and October 24, seconded by Councilman B��arni j y c�lje, and approved. o"Voym- NOW"Councilman Green moved that the Executive Session Minutes of July 5, 1994, be approved, seconded by Councilman Byrd, and approved. N �j�''` :'�, �`tiY'$�° s,'��.t�y�?i•i "', AIN ��Xc• Councilman Bertel moved that the Council go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing Real Estate, Litigation, and Personnel. Motion was seconded by Councilman Byrd, and approved by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Bamicle, Bertel, Byrd, Estes-Benward, Green, Haake, Halsey, Jackson and Nilges Nay: Wrigley Mayor Gardner stated the Council would reconvene in Executive Session after a ten- minute recess. Council meeting recessed at 9:45 P.M.