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HomeMy Public PortalAbout201309031 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 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 3, 2013 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. 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 3, 2013 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 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 3, 2013 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. 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 3, 2013 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. 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 3, 2013 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. 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 3, 2013 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: 8 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 3, 2013 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. 9 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 3, 2013 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. 10 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 3, 2013 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) 11 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 3, 2013 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.