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Home My Public Portal About201307151 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 15, 2013 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of July 1, 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: Branch, Bray, Carroll, Graham, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schulte, and Scrivner Absent: Henry A quorum was declared present. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS Police Chief Roger Schroeder introduced the following three new Police Officers just hired at the Jefferson City Police Department: a. Allan Bruce b. Jeremy Kauffman c. Cody Schlueter President Pro Tempore Bob Scrivner welcomed the new Officers and congratulated them upon their new positions. PUBLIC HEARINGS President Pro Tempore Scrivner announ ced that since the two items are related, the public hearings will be held concurrently. a. Rezoning 9.11 Acres at 3625 Missouri Blvd. from C-1 to PUD b. Preliminary PUD Plan for 3625 Missouri Blvd. 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 15, 2013 Following a staff presentation by Janice McMillan, Planning & Protective Services Director, the following persons came forward to speak on the issue: In favor: Mr. Drew Corwin, on behalf of Corwin Automotive Group, as the applicant; Mr. Brian McMillan, Central Missouri Professional Services; Mr. Mike Bates, Central Missouri Professional Services. Each of the three presenters answered questions asked by the Council. Councilwoman Carrie Carroll recommended that the traffic issue be added to an upcoming agenda to be discussed by the Public Works & Planning Committee. No one else came forward to speak in favor of, or opposition to, the proposed rezoning, President Pro Tempore Scrivner announced the evidentiary portion of the public hearing is concluded, and that the Council will now take up the associated pending bills. 2013-34, sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, 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 9.11 ACRES FROM C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL TO PUD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, FOR LAND ADDRESSED AS 3625 MISSOURI BOULEVARD, DESCRIBED AS PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI. Bill 2013-34 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15138: Aye: Branch, Bray, Carroll, Graham, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schulte, and Scrivner Nay: None 2013-35, sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PUD PLAN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3625 MISSOURI BOULEVARD; DESCRIBED AS PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI. 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 15, 2013 Bill 2013-35 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15139: Aye: Branch, Bray, Carroll, Graham, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schulte, and Scrivner Nay: None MINUTES AND REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED President Pro Tempore Scrivner announced that the following minutes and reports have been received and are on file for review in the City Clerk’s office: a. Public Works & Planning Committee, January 24, February 21, March 21, and May 22, 2013 b. Cultural Arts Commission, May 22, 2013 c. Parks and Recreation Commission, June 11, 2013 COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Administration Committee – Councilwoman Carrie Carroll reported that the next meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 7, at 8:00 A.M. Finance Committee – Councilman Shawn Schulte announced that next meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 23 at 7:30 A.M. Public Safety Committee – Councilman Rick Prather reported that the next meeting will be held on Thursday, August 1, following the Brown Bagel Work Session. Public Works & Planning Committee – Councilman Bob Scrivner announced that the next meeting will be held on Thursday, July 18, at 7:30 A.M. Other Committee / Liaison Reports – No other reports were given at this time. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR There were no appointments recommended at this time. 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 15, 2013 PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS City Administrator Nathan Nickolaus presented his Monthly Finance Report to the Council. Ms. Gloria Enloe, JCTV, made a status report on fund raiser events and activities at JCTV and answered questions asked by the Council. The next fund raiser was scheduled to be held Thursday, July 18, and she provided contact information and details where citizens can purchase tickets. She also stated the information can be found on their website at www.JCTVaccess.com. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF Councilwoman Carrie Carroll announced that the Kiwanis will be hosting a Black & White Luau and stated it will benefit local Police. Councilman Ralph Bray announced that he and Councilman Larry Henry are co- sponsoring a W ard Five meeting to be held on Saturday, July 20, from 9:00 to 1:00 A.M. at McClung Park Pavilion, and urged citizens to come bring their comments and ideas to share. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS Mr. Kris Scheperle made a presentation regarding Bill 2013-36, contract for public compost site. He stated he had met all the minimum requirements specified in the RFP. CONSENT AGENDA a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: June 27 and July 1, 2013 A motion was made by Councilman Rick Prather for approval of the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Shawn Schulte, and approved unanimously. BIDS OVER $50,000 There were no bids over $50,000 presented for approval. 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 15, 2013 BILLS INTRODUCED 2013-38, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2012-2013 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHIN THE WASTEWATER FUND. 2013-39, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, REGARDING THE CONNECTION FEE PAID BY ENTITIES CONNECTING TO THE SANITARY SEWER. 2013-40, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH HUTCHINS TELECOM, LLC, TO CONSTRUCT THE ROUTE B - TANNER BRIDGE SEWER EXTENSION. 2013-41, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH AMEREN MISSOURI COMPANY TO PROVIDE ELECTRICAL SERVICE TO THE ROUTE B - TANNER BRIDGE SEWER EXTENSION. 2013-42, sponsored by Councilman Schulte, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH EVERS & COMPANY, CPA’S, LLC, FOR AUDIT SERVICES. 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 15, 2013 2013-43, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CLERK TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON AND THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR ASSISTANCE WITH OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER AT THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 1, 2012 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2013. BILLS PENDING 2013-36, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH ALL SEASONS LANDSCAPING AND CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR THE OPERATION OF A PUBLIC COMPOST SITE. Bill 2013-36 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. Following a lengthy discussion, Councilman Shawn Schulte made a motion to amend Bill 2013-36 by accept Option #1 instead of Option #2 presented by All Seasons Landscaping. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rick Prather, and approved unanimously. Bill 2013-36 was then passed, as amended, by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15140: Aye: Branch, Bray, Carroll, Graham, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schulte, and Scrivner Nay: None 2013-37, sponsored by Councilwoman Carroll, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7 (BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI BY RENAMING THE MID- MISSOURI PROPERTY ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY DEVELOPMENT BOARD TO THE MISSOURI CLEAN ENERGY DISTRICT. Bill 2013-37 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15141: 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 15, 2013 Aye: Branch, Bray, Carroll, Graham, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schulte, and Scrivner Nay: None RESOLUTIONS RS2013-20, sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI TO APPLY FOR AN HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND GRANT. A motion for adoption of RS2013-20 was made by Councilwoman Carrie Carroll, seconded by Councilman Carlos M. Graham, and appr oved unanimously by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Branch, Bray, Carroll, Graham, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schulte, and Scrivner Nay: None PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS Ms. Jennifer Tergin made a presentation regarding the Trap Neuter Return program dealing with the City’s feral cat population. Following her presentation, she answered questions asked by the Council. Ms. Jackie Fischer also made a presentation regarding both the Trap Neuter Return program as well as the local animal volunteer organizations which assist in the funding of the animal shelter. She answered questions asked by the Council. COUNCIL AND STAFF RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY There were no comments made at this time. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business brought forward at this time. 8 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 15, 2013 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Councilman Rick Mihalevich asked City Counselor Drew Hilpert to give a brief update on the status of the conference center selection process. Mr. Hilpert provided the Council with an overview of the work being done and the projected dates of the next steps in the process. GO INTO CLOSED SESSION President Pro Tempore Bob Scrivner stated that, Pursuant to Sec. 610.021 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the Chair will entertain a motion to go into Closed Session to discuss the following: a. Legal Actions [Sec. 610.021.(1)] A motion was made by Councilman Ken Hussey to go into Closed Session for the above issue, seconded by Councilman Shawn Schulte, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote at 7:50 P.M. Aye: Branch, Bray, Carroll, Graham, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schulte, and Scrivner Nay: None