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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 15 2013 – FIRST MEETING CURRENT COUNCIL
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Council Meeting of April 15, 2013, was convened at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor
Eric Struemph.
ROLL CALL
The following Council Members were present for the roll call:
Present: Bray, Carroll, Henry, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Pope, Prather, Schulte,
Scrivner, and Weber
Absent: None
A quorum was declared present.
MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS
Proclamation – Fair Housing Month
Proclamation for National Public Safety Telecommunications Week – Captain Bob
Cynova was present and introduced Jefferson City Police Department
Telecommunications Officers who work in the 9-1-1 center.
Proclamation for Host Lion’s Club Sight Week – Several members of the Lion’s Club
were present to be recognized and congratulated for their contribution to the
community.
Proclamation for Arbor Day – Parks and Recreation Director Bill Lockwood was present
to accept the proclamation, and commented on some of the accomplishments during
the past year to improve and maintain the City’s forestry system.
South Elementary School Essay Contest Winners – Councilman Schulte and Former
Councilman Rich Koon introduced winners Misses Scarlett Wickham and Siera
Richardson, first and second place winners, respectively, came forward to sit in Mayor
Struemph’s chair to read their winning essays. Following their presentations, Mayor
Struemph congratulated each student.
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 15 2013 – FIRST MEETING CURRENT COUNCIL
Recognizing Winners of Board of Realtors Fair Housing Poster Contest – Mr. Hank Vogt
from the Jefferson City Board of Realtors, recognized winners of this year’s contest and
displayed their winning entries in an overhead visual presentation. Mayor Struemph
presented each winner with a City Coin and congratulated them.
Recognition of Tree City USA – Angela Belden, MDC Resource Forester, presented the
City with a flag designating the City as a “Tree City USA” and congratulated the City on
this accomplishment.
Presentation by CVB for Capital City Classic Corvette Event – Mr. Chris Wilson made a
presentation regarding this event to be held in the City on May 3 and 4 and distributed
flyers to the Council.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Rezoning 0.9 Acres at 3117 Moreau View Drive From C-1 Neighborhood
Commercial to RS-2 Single Family Residential, Associated Comprehensive Plan
Amendment:
Planning and Protective Services Director Janice McMillan gave a staff presentation
with background of the proposed rezoning. Following her presentation, the following
persons came forward to speak on the issue:
In Favor:
Mr. Mike Bates,
Central Missouri Professional Services, made brief comments
regarding this proposed rezoning on behalf of the property owner, and offered to answer
any questions.
As no one else came forward to speak on the issue, Mayor Struemph declared the
evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded, and announced that the Council will
now take up the associated pending bill.
2012-160
, sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, CHANGING,
AMENDING, AND MODIFYING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON,
BY REZONING 0.90 ACRES FROM C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL TO RS-2
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, FOR LAND ADDRESSED AS 3117 MOREAU VIEW
DRIVE, DESCRIBED AS PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 15 2013 – FIRST MEETING CURRENT COUNCIL
SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 11
WEST, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI.
Bill 2012-160 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
Ordinance 15104:
following roll-call vote as
Aye: Bray, Carroll, Henry, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Pope, Prather, Schulte,
Scrivner, and Weber
Nay: None
b. New Special Exception Use Permit at 2301 Green Meadow Drive; Reserve Tract
A, River's Edge Estates Subdivision
Planning and Protective Services Director Janice McMillan gave a staff presentation
with background of the issue Following her presentation, the following persons came
forward to speak on the issue:
In Favor:
Mr. Keith Huhn,
owner of the property, made brief comments and offered to answer
questions.
As no one else came forward to speak on the issue, Mayor Struemph declared the
evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded, and announced that the Council will
now take up the associated pending bill.
2012-161
, sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, REPEALING THE
SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE PERMIT GRANTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 13904, AND
APPROVING A NEW SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE PERMIT FOR OPEN LAND, FOR
PROPERTY ADDRESSED AS 2301 GREEN MEADOW DRIVE, DESCRIBED AS
RESERVE TRACT A, RIVERS EDGE ESTATES SUBDIVISION, JEFFERSON CITY,
COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI.
Bill 2012-161 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
Ordinance 15105:
following roll-call vote as
Aye: Bray, Carroll, Henry, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Pope, Prather, Schulte,
Scrivner, and Weber
Nay: None
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MINUTES AND REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED
Mayor Struemph announced that the following minutes and reports have been received
and are on file for review in the City Clerk’s office:
a. Police Personnel Board, March 7, 2013
b. Certification of Cole and Callaway County April 2 Election Results to City Clerk
c. CAMPO Technical Committee, March 7, 2013
d. Board of Adjustment, March 12, 2013
Mayor Struemph thanked all those members of the community who serve on these
boards and commissions, and indicated how anyone interested in serving can access
the Volunteer Profile form and submit it for consideration when vacancies occur.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Administration Committee –
Councilwoman Carrie Carroll announced that the last
meeting was held Wednesday, March 27, at 8:00 A.M.
Finance Committee -
Councilman Shawn Schulte announced that last Finance
Committee meeting was held Tuesday, March 26, at 7:30 A.M.
Public Safety Committee –
Councilman Bryan Pope announced that there was no
report as no meeting had been held since the last Council meeting.
Public Works & Planning Committee –
Councilman Bob Scrivner announced that the
last meeting was held on Thursday, March 21, at 7:30 A.M.
Other Committee and Liaison Reports –
There were no other reports given at this
time.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR
There were no appointments recommended at this time.
PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS
There were no presentations made at this time.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF
Planning and Protective Services Director Janice McMillan announced the dates for this
year’s annual Spring Bulky Item Pick-Up, also known as the “Spring Cleanup.” Areas
east of Jefferson Street will be picked up beginning Monday, April 15, and west of
Jefferson Street will be picked up beginning Monday, April 22.
ITEMS BROUGHT UP OUT OF ORDER
Mayor Struemph announced that the Council had voted in the 5:45 Pre-Meeting to
amend the agenda to add Resolution RS2012-29 to the agenda and to take it up at this
point in the Regular Meeting.
RS2012-29
– Restoring Funding to Transit and Expressing Council’s Intent to Further
Study Transportation Needs
Following a brief explanation of this item by Councilman Bob Scrivner, who pointed out
that even though his name was listed as sponsor, there were eight other Council
Members who had requested to have their names listed as Co-Sponsors.
Councilman Scrivner then made a motion for adoption of RS2012-29 as presented,
seconded by Councilman Shawn Schulte.
Councilman Bryan Pope made a motion to divide the resolution into two issues: (1)
restore the funding, and (2) study the issue. The motion died for lack of a second.
The original motion for adoption was then approved by the following roll-call vote:
Aye: Bray, Carroll, Henry, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Prather, Schulte, Scrivner, and
Weber
Nay: Pope
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS
Mr. Wayne Lee made a presentation and distributed a handout containing his
suggestions for a commission to study the transportation issue as endorsed in
Resolution RS2012-29 which the Council had just adopted. He stated his presentation
is being made as a private citizen and not as a spokesperson for any group or
organization.
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Mr. Paul Vanhorn made a presentation regarding the transit issue and urged the
Council Members to ride one of the City buses occasionally as a way to earn how the
public utilizes the transit system.
Ms. Heidi Lucas made a presentation to thank the Council for the action in restoring
funding to the transit system in Resolution RS2012-29.
Mr. Dave Griffith, former City Councilman, made a presentation stating his opposition to
Bill 2012-159 concerning reducing the pay of the Mayor and Council Members.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were brought before the Council for approval by consent:
a. Minutes of March 25, March 28, and April 1, 2013 City Council Meetings
b. Contract Extension with All Seasons Home and Lawn Care, LLC, for Yard Waste
Drop Off and Compost Operations
A motion was made by Councilman Rick Prather for approval of the Consent Agenda as
presented, seconded by Councilman Ralph Bray, and approved unanimously.
BIDS OVER $50,000
There were no bids over $50,000 for consideration.
BILLS PENDING
2012-154
, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SAM GAINES
CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR THE STADIUM BLVD. RIGHT TURN LANE AT
EDGEWOOD, AND THE SIDEWALK AT TARGET DRIVE PROJECT.
Bill 2012-154 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
Ordinance 15099:
following roll-call vote as
Aye: Bray, Carroll, Henry, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Pope, Prather, Schulte,
Scrivner, and Weber
Nay: None
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2012-155
, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A PROGRAM AGREEMENT WITH THE
MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR
TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT FUNDS.
Bill 2012-155 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
Ordinance 15100:
following roll-call vote as
Aye: Bray, Carroll, Henry, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Pope, Prather, Schulte,
Scrivner, and Weber
Nay: None
2012-156
, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A PROGRAM AGREEMENT WITH THE
MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR
TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT FUNDS.
Bill 2012-156 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
Ordinance 15101:
following roll-call vote as
Aye: Bray, Carroll, Henry, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Pope, Prather, Schulte,
Scrivner, and Weber
Nay: None
2012-157
, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DECLARING CERTAIN
PROPERTY TO BE SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSAL OF SAID
PROPERTY.
Bill 2012-157 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
Ordinance 15102:
following roll-call vote as
Aye: Bray, Carroll, Henry, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Pope, Prather, Schulte,
Scrivner, and Weber
Nay: None
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2012-158
, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH COLE COUNTY
SPECIAL SERVICES TO PROVIDE HANDI-WHEELS TRANSIT SERVICE TO THEIR
CLIENTS.
Bill 2012-158 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
Ordinance 15103:
following roll-call vote as
Aye: Bray, Carroll, Henry, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Pope, Prather, Schulte,
Scrivner, and Weber
Nay: None
2012-159
, sponsored by Councilman Pope, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI,
PERTAINING TO THE SALARY OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL.
Bill 2012-159 was read third time by title and placed on final passage.
Councilman Bryan Pope made a motion to accept the substitute Bill 2012-159
previously distributed to the Council. The motion died for lack of a second.
Bill 2012-159 was then defeated by the following roll-call vote:
Aye: Pope
Nay: Bray, Carroll, Henry, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Prather, Schulte, Scrivner, and
Weber None
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS
There were no presentations made at this time.
COUNCIL AND STAFF RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY
There were no comments made at this time.
NEW BUSINESS
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There was no new business brought forward.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Mayor Struemph made presentations of a plaque to each of the outgoing Councilmen:
Councilman Bill Luebbert, Councilman Bryan Pope, and Councilman Bob Weber. After
comments by the three outgoing Council Members, there were comments made by
each of the remaining Council Members to thank them for their service to the City, and
wish them well in future endeavors.
APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilman Larry Henry to approve the April 1, 2013 Closed
Session Minutes, seconded by Councilman Bryan Pope, and approved unanimously by
the following roll-call vote:
Aye: Bray, Carroll, Henry, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Pope, Prather, Schulte,
Scrivner, and Weber
Nay: None
ADJOURN SINE DIE
As no further business was brought before the Council for the 2012-2013 Council year,
Mayor Struemph announced that there would be a short interval between this meeting
and the First Meeting of the 2013-2014 Council to allow for the following elected officials
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to be sworn into office by the Honorable Patricia S. Joyce, Presiding Judge, 19 Judicial
Circuit, Div. IV:
CITYCOUNCIL
JJ.B W1
AMES RANCHARD
SA.S W2
HAWN CHULTEARD
KH W3
EN USSEY ARD
CG W4
ARLOS RAHAM ARD
RB W5
ALPH RAYARD
MUNICIPALJUDGE
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OTTON ALKER
CITYPROSECUTOR
BK.S
RIAN TUMPE
Mayor Struemph declared the meeting adjourned Sine Die at 7:55 P.M.