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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 3, 2013
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Council Meeting of September 3, 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, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schulte, and Scrivner
Absent: None
A quorum was declared present.
MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Struemph recognized Boy Scouts in the audience and asked them to identify
their troop. The members stated they were from Troop 333. Mayor Struemph presented
each one with a City pin and thanked them for coming to the meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no public hearings scheduled.
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. Public Works & Planning Committee, July 18, 2013
b. Historic Preservation Commission, July 9, 2013
c. CAMPO Board of Directors, July 17, 2013
d. Board of Electrical Review & Examiners, July 10, 2013
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e. Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, July 30, 2013
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Administration Committee – Councilwoman Carrie Carroll reported that the next
meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 2, at 8:00 A.M.
Finance Committee – Councilman Ralph Bray announced that next meeting will be
held on Tuesday, September 24, at 7:30 A.M.
Public Safety Committee – Councilman Rick Prather reported that the next meeting
will be held on Thursday, October 3, following the Brown Bagel Work Session.
Public Works & Planning Committee – Councilman Bob Scrivner announced that the
next meeting will be held on Thursday, September 19, at 7:30 A.M.
Other Committee / Liaison Reports – Councilman Rick Mihalevich reported that the
Cultural Arts Commission will meet on Wednesday, September 25.
Councilman Larry Henry reported that the Historic Preservation Commission had h eld
an emergency special meeting recently to discuss the MSP site.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR
There were no appointments to recommend at this time.
PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS
Mr. Hank Stratman of the East Side Business Association, made a presentation
regarding the development “Freedom’s Corner” at the corner of E. High and E. McCarty
on the “Warwick Village” site. Following his presentation, he answered questions asked
by the Mayor and Council, who thanked him for this addition to t he community and
congratulated him on his improvements made to the property at that location.
Mr. Dan Westhues from Central Bank, and Captain Doug Shoemaker of the Jefferson
City Police Department, made a joint presentation regarding this year’s United Way
Campaign, and urged the community to continue their outstanding support of the
agencies served by United Way.
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Captain Tim Young of the Jefferson City Fire Department, made a presentation
regarding the book “Capital Smoke” which has been written, and currently being sold, to
raise funds for the Fire Museum being developed.
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF
Mayor Struemph asked City Counselor Drew Hilpert to give a brief update on the
conference center issue. Mr. Hilpert stated there will be a special Council meeting this
Thursday night, September 5, at 5:30 to receive the market study conducted by Charles
Johnson, facilitator for the Conference Center developer selection process. The
presentation will be made in open session, and if the Council wishes, they may then go
into closed session to discuss the proposals and ask questions of Mr. Johnson
regarding same.
Councilman Carlos M. Graham recognized Mr. Michael Watson, a Lincoln University
graduating student majoring in political science. Mayor Struemph welcomed Mr. Watson
to the meeting and thanked him for attending.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS
There were no presentations made at this time.
CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: August 15 and August 19, 2013
b. Minutes of Budget Meetings: August 26, 2013
c. Permissive Use of Right-of-Way for Sign on 1003 E McCarty Street
d. Permissive Use of Right-of-Way for Dumpsters on Grey Fox Terrace
A motion was made by Councilman Larry Henry for approval of the Consent Agenda as
presented, seconded by Councilman Jim Branch, and approved unanimously by voice
vote.
BIDS OVER $50,000
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There were no bids over $50,000 presented for approval.
BILLS INTRODUCED
2013-65, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI,
BY AMENDING THE TRAFFIC SCHEDULES.
2013-66, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH
CAPITAL MALL JC, LLC.
2013-67, sponsored by Councilman Prather, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH COLE COUNTY
TO COST SHARE FOR THE MORRIS DEVELOPMENT PROJECT.
Councilman Rick Prather requested that the rules be suspended and bill 2013 -67 voted
on tonight. There were no objections to the request to suspend the rules.
Bill 2013-67 was read second and third times by title, placed on final passage and
passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15166:
Aye: Branch, Bray, Carroll, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schulte, and Scrivner
Nay: None
2013-68, sponsored by Councilman Prather, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION
19-401, (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), SCHEDULE (V) (DISABLED PARKING
SPACES), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE ADDITION OF A
DISABLED PARKING SPACE ON A PORTION OF THE 800 BLOCK OF MULBERRY
STREET.
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2013-69, sponsored by Councilman Prather, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 22 (PARKING, STOPPING AND
STANDING), AND CHAPTER 19 (MOTOR VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC), OF THE CODE
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO SNOW PRIORITY AND
EMERGENCY AREA ROUTES.
2013-70, sponsored by Councilman Schulte, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CALLAWAY
COUNTY COLLECTOR FOR BILLING AND COLLECTION OF TAXES.
2013-71, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH
CAPITAL REGION MEDICAL CENTER.
2013-72, sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION
19-401 (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), SCHEDULE (O), (PARKING TIME LIMIT
ZONES), SUBPARAGRAPH (E), TIME ZONE E, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
JEFFERSON, BY MODIFYING A PORTION OF EAST HIGH STREET.
2013-73, sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 19-401 (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC),
SCHEDULE (O), (PARKING TIME LIMIT ZONES), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
JEFFERSON, PERTAINING TO PARKING ON A PORTION OF MADISON STREET.
BILLS PENDING
2013-53, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE
MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR PUBLIC
TRANSIT OPERATING ASSISTANCE.
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Bill 2013-53 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15155:
Aye: Branch, Bray, Carroll, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schulte, and Scrivner
Nay: None
2013-54, sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich / Carroll, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7 (BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS),
ARTICLE XVI (CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION), SUBSECTION 7-603 (MEMBERS),
SUBPARAGRAPH (D), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI,
PERTAINING TO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS OF MEMBERS.
Bill 2013-54 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15156:
Aye: Branch, Bray, Carroll, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schulte, and Scrivner
Nay: None
2013-55, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND
DISCONTINUING THE ALLEY LOCATED BETWEEN MADISON AND MONROE
STREETS IN THE 500 BLOCK THEREOF.
Bill 2013-55 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15157:
Aye: Branch, Bray, Carroll, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schulte, and Scrivner
Nay: None
2013-56, 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 CONSTRUCTION, AND
CONSTRUCTION SERVICE RELATED TO THE AIRFIELD LIGHTING ELECTRICAL
VAULT AND AIRFIELD LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEM PROJECT AT THE
JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT.
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Bill 2013-56 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15158:
Aye: Branch, Bray, Carroll, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schulte, and Scrivner
Nay: None
2013-57, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT SUPPLEMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH BURNS & MCDONNELL ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC., FOR
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES AT THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT.
Bill 2013-57 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15159:
Aye: Branch, Bray, Carroll, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schulte, and Scrivner
Nay: None
Mayor Struemph stated he is recusing himself from Bill 2013 -58 due to a conflict of
interest, and asked President Pro Tempore Bob Scrivner to preside at this time.
Councilman Scrivner assumed the Chair.
2013-58, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MEYER
ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC., FOR THE AIRFIELD LIGHTING ELECTRICAL VAULT
AND AIRFIELD LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEM PROJECT.
Bill 2013-58 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15160:
Aye: Branch, Bray, Carroll, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schulte, and Scrivner
Nay: None
President Pro Tempore Scrivner then turned the Chair back over to Mayor Struemph.
2013-59, sponsored by Councilman Prather, entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI
PERTAINING TO MAXIMUM FINES.
Bill 2013-59 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15161:
Aye: Branch, Bray, Carroll, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schulte, and Scrivner
Nay: None
2013-61, sponsored by Councilman Prather, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 19 (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), OF
THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY ADDING A NEW
SUBSECTION PERTAINING TO MANDATORY COURT APPEARENCES FOR
EXCESSIVE SPEEDING.
Bill 2013-61 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15162:
Aye: Branch, Bray, Carroll, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schulte, and Scrivner
Nay: None
2013-62, sponsored by Councilman Prather, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 19 (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF
THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO
PEDESTRIANS ON SIDEWALKS.
Bill 2013-62 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15163:
Aye: Branch, Bray, Carroll, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schulte, and Scrivner
Nay: None
2013-63, sponsored by Councilwoman Carroll, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 11 (PAID HOLIDAYS) OF THE PERSONNEL
POLICY MANUAL, BY THE ADDITION OF SECTION 11-2. FLOATING HOLIDAYS.
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Bill 2013-63 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. A motion was
made by Councilwoman Carroll to accept the Substitute Bill 2013 -63 previously
distributed to the Council, seconded by Councilman Ken Hussey, and approved by
voice vote.
Following a lengthy discussion, Councilman Rick Prather called the question, seconded
by Councilman Ralph Bray, and approved with Councilwoman Carroll and Councilman
Hussey voting “Nay.”
Bill 2013-63 was then defeated, as substituted, by the following roll-call vote:
Aye: Carroll, Graham, Hussey, and Scrivner
Nay: Branch, Bray, Henry, Mihalevich, Prather, and Schulte
2013-64, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner / Prather, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH
ROAR REAL ESTATE 2, LLC, AND JAMES R. MORRIS.
Bill 2013-64 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15164:
Aye: Branch, Bray, Carroll, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schulte, and Scrivner
Nay: None
INFORMAL CALENDAR
2013-45, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A NON-BINDING MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING FOR A FUTURE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR MISSION
DRIVE WITH ARTHUR BROWN ET AL.
Councilman Scrivner requested that Bill 2013-45 remain on the Informal Calendar at
this time.
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2013-46, sponsored by Councilwoman Carroll, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH A LEX
MASTROGIANNIS FOR THE SALE OF REAL ESTATE.
Councilwoman Carroll requested that Bill 2013-46 remain on the Informal Calendar at
this time.
2013-51, sponsored by Councilman Schulte, 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, 2013, TO OCTOBER 31, 2014, 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 Schulte requested that Bill 2013 -51 be removed from the Informal Calendar
and voted on at this time.
Bill 2013-51 was read third time by title and placed on final passage.
A motion was made by Councilman Ken Hussey to amend Bill 2013 -51 by reducing the
fund for Finance Director by $9,500, from $130,000 to $120,500, and that the $9,500
amount be used to fund the application tracking software requested as the Human
Resources Department’s “pink sheet” item. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Bob Scrivner, and approved by the following roll-call vote:
Aye: Branch, Carroll, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, and Scrivner
Nay: Bray, Prather, and Schulte
Following further discussion, Bill 2013-51 was then passed, as amended, by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15165:
Aye: Branch, Bray, Graham, Henry, Mihalevich, Prather, Schulte, and Scrivner
Nay: Carroll and Hussey
RESOLUTIONS
RS2013-23 Improvements to the Stone Ridge TDD District (Scrivner)
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A motion for adoption of RS2013-23 was made by Councilman Shawn Schulte,
seconded by Councilman Jim Branch, and approved unanimously by the following roll-
call vote:
Aye: Branch, Bray, Carroll, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schulte, and Scrivner
Nay: 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
Councilwoman Carrie Carroll made comments stating her reason for voting against the
budget as it was finalized.
NEW BUSINESS
No new business was brought forward.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Hussey, seconded by Councilman Bray,
and approved unanimously at 8:15 P.M.