HomeMy Public PortalAbout19760816 535.
Regular Council Meeting,- August 16 1976 .
Mayor Hyder presi.ded,�.._..___..�.�_
Prayer was offered by Mayor Hyder.
Roll Councilmen present: Barry, Borgmeyer, Brant, Gordon, Hager, Manes ,
Call McDowell, Robinson, Whitecotton and Wildhaber.
Councilmen absent : None.
A quorum was declared present.
Approval
of Minutes The minutes of the meeting of August 2nd were approved as received.
A public hearing was held on the rezoning of 5 .62 acres of land
Public located along Southridge Drive and Route "C", from RS-2 to
Hearing RA District.
There was no opposition.
Public A public hearing was held on the rezoning of 622 Waverly and
Hearing 624 Waverly of Jones Addition, from R-D to C-2 District.
There was no opposition.
Opening The following bids were received on 2 solo motorcylces , and the sale
of of 2 1970 Harley Davidson Solos , by the Police Department:
Bids Columbia Harley Davidson - - - Total delivery cost- $ 3,650.00
Jeff City Harley Davidson - - Total delivery cost- 4,100.00
On motion of Councilman Whitecotton, the bids were referred to the
Police Committee for further consideration.
Opening The following bids were received for the painting of the exterior
of of Jefferson City Police Station:
Bids Singer Painting Company $ 31721.00
K.W.Luetkemeyer Dry Wall & Painting Co. 3,465.00
Mark Copeland Painting Contractors 51463.00
Clint Wri ht - Painting & Decorating 21874.00
James 0. Slim) Long, Painting Contractor 5,876.00
On motion of Councilman Whitecotton the bids were referred to the
Police Committee for further consideration.
The following bid was received for the moving of the lunchroom wall
at Memorial Airport:
Brady's Glass Company $ 1,985.00
Opening
of The following bids were received for the carpeting of the lunchroom
Bids at Memorial Airport:
Jefferson City Distributors , Inc. , $ 11325.64
Milo H. Walz, Inc. , 1,397.40
Fred F. Bode Floor Coverings 19471 .00
Several Councilmen objected to the moving of the lunchroom wall,
and Councilman Borgmeyer answered some of the objections , then
moved that the bids be referred to the Airport Commission. On the
vote of that motion - 5 "for" and 5 "against" - Mayor Hyder voted,
with others , to refer the bids to the Airport Commission.
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Attorney Mike Riley introduced Mr. Joe Embry, Comptroller for the
Cable Athena and International Telemeter Companies , to explain the
T V financial report, copies of which were presented to the Mayor and
,Council. Mr. Embry answered questions presented by the Council .
Wand discussion was had with regard to the statement.
Councilman Borgmeyer handed out information regarding Cable TV
rates for Apartments in comparison with those for Hotels, Motels
and Hospitals.
Parking Mayor Hyder read a letter from the Missouri Association for Retarded.
and Citizens, regarding the speed limit in the area of Capital Projects,
Traffic Inc. , 2001 East McCarty Street, and also a Crosswalk in the vicinity. ,
Commission The letter was referred to the Parking and Traffic Commission.
Application The application of Richard L. Reed, as a Bus Driver, was presented,
Bus then referred to Chief Patton for checking.
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The appointment of Albert Fischer, as Humane Officer with the Health
Humane Department, was approved, effective August 3rd.
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i Meetin.g- August 16, 1976.
!i'Councilman Whitecotton, Chairman of the Police Department Committee,
;presented the following report:
IThe Police Department Committee met with Chief Patton at noon
1`Monday, August 9th, 1976, at Police Headquarters . Present were
;members McDowell , Wildhaber and Whitecotton. Dr. Brant and Mr.
{Gordon had been excused. Mr, Thomas Benton, Director of Planning
;hand Code Enforcement, was also present . Police
!; Colonel Patton informed the Committee that the assault case Department
;;pending in Police Court against Thomas E. Thornton had been Committee
11dismissed "By leave of the Court". On motion by Miss McDowell, Report .
,;seconded by Mr. Wildhaber, Thornton's application for a Taxicab
;Operators Permit was approved.
Following a discussion on grants previously received by the
:;Police Department from the Law Enforcement Assistance Council, Mr.
',,Wildhaber moved that Colonel Patton be authorized to include
;;$1 ,500.00 in his 1976-77 budget as the City's part of a City-County
;'contribution to that agency. The motion, seconded by Miss McDowell,
;;carried.
On motion of Miss McDowell, seconded by Mr. Wildhaber, the
,,,Committee will meet at Police Headquarters at 7:00 P.M. , Thursday,
''September 2nd, 1976 , to interview Architectural Firms, to determine
.;the design firm for the new Police Station. Those firms to be
;interviewed are Architects Alliance, Inc. , Forrest Capps , Art
liablonsky, and Roger Verslues .
h Following a discussion on the specific location of the Police
Hfacility, the Committee approved a motion by Miss McDowell,
j{seconded by Mr. Wildhaber, that the new Police Station Building be
` located on City owned property in the 400 block of McCarty Street.
i There being no further business the Committee adjourned,
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Thomas E. Whitecotton,
Chairman,
'Councilman Whitecotton moved that the report be filed, Motion
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j;Councilman Whitecotton, President Pro Tem, presented the following
!'report of the Committee of the Whole meeting:
;.The Committee of the Whole met in the Council Chamber, City Hall,
at 7: 30 P.M. , Monday, August 9, 1976, with all members present with ,
isthe exception of Brant , Borgmeyer and Manes , absent with leave ,
;Mayor Hyder and City Attorney James Dalton were also present.
�i This meeting was called to hear response from the International,
j!Telemeter Corporation, after having been notified that their Committee
11Franchise has been placed in jeopardy, through an alleged increase of the
' ('of ,55 in customer service charges , without prior approval of the Whole
!.City Council, and the failure to provide the extension of services Report,
as provided in the contractual agreement with the City.
f Present to make this response were: Michael P. Riley, I .T.C.
Counsel; Archie Featherston of the Denver based Athena Communica-
tions Corp. , of the parent organization; Pat Healey, the new local
manager; and Mr. Barton, whose official connection was not disclosed,':
Mr. Riley presented the members of the Council, Mayor Hyder
and Mr. Dalton with a copy of a proposed ordinance, to which was
(attached a transmittal letter and a copy of a report of recent FCC
,,developments which would amend the present Ordinance No, 8356 to:
i a. Eliminate any regulatory control of customer service
rates by the Council.
b. Extend service at no cost to subscribers only, when a
" request for service is received from at least ten (10)
subscribers within 1320 feet of the trunk cable.
I; c. Reduce the Franchise Fee to be paid to the City,
from 5% to 3%.
Other suggested amendments related to the sale or transfer
of ITC; adoption of changes in the rules and regulations
of the FCC.
A new proposed Section relating to Local Office complaints,
where to be filed and how to be resolved.
A lerSthy discussion followed, in which the ITC Representatives
1stated, that they were of the opinion, that the Council had no
'interest in, or any desire to regulate, the customer service rates
land that the Corporation had no funds with which to extend the
1services as required in the contract."
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Called to their attention, however, was the reduction of their ,,
long term liability to the parent organization, Athena Communica-
tions Corp. , of Denver. , Colorado, by approximately $84,000.00 during,
the year 1975 , as indicated in their Financial Statements as of
December 1974 and 1975.
Mr. Featherston stated, "that he had no knowledge of this
transaction, as the statements were prepared by J.W.Embry,
Assistant Secretary, and any explanation would have to come from him,.
Committee Mr. Hager moved that ITC, through its attorney, resubmit an
of the ordinance, providing only a proposal to amend Ordinance No. 8356,
Whole as to the increase of the customer service rate, from the present
Report $5.95 per month to the requested $6 .50 per month, with the addition
al suggested amendments to be presented to the Utility Committee at
a later date. The motion, seconded by Mr. Wildhaber, was
unanimously adopted.
There being no further business , the Committee adjourned.
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Thomas E. Whitecotton,
President Pro Tem.
Councilman Whitecotton moved that the report be filed . Motion
passed.
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Civil Mayor Hyder stated he had received a Letter regarding a Civil
Defense Defense Communication Center for the City and County. This should
Communication be considered in plans for the new Police Station, perhaps in the
Center basement, and there would be Federal Funds available for the j
project. '
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Corps of Mayor Hyder advised that the Corps of Engineers will establish a
Engineers Resident Office here in Jefferson City, with eight employees.
Health Mayor Hyder suggested that since the contract with Dispose-All
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Committee Company is up in November that the Health Committee consider the 11
. matter at an early date, and Councilman Hager, Chairman of the
Health Committee, agreed,
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Building Mayor Hyder also mentioned that the Lease of Herman's in the City
nd Ground Hall building will be up before long and that this matter should be ;
Committee considered by the Buildings and Grounds Committee.
The following report was received from the Parking and Traffic
Commission:
The Parking and Traffic Commission meeting was held August 5, 1976, ;
7: 30 A.M. , at the Police Department , with all members present,
1) The Commission held over the matter of designating additional
Parking streets as through streets , and requested the Department of
and Public Works to review the proposed list to determine how many;
Traffic of the intersecting streets had stop signs at the present time;!
Commission 2) Recommended parking be prohibited on east side of Hough Park
Report. extending 100 feet from Ellis Boulevard.
3) The Commission concurred in the recommendation that the
parking rate be changed from 25C to 5ft. per day for the
parking meters in the 100, 200 and 300 blocks of West McCarty
Street.
; 4) The Commission held over for further study the sight distance
problems at Union and Adams.
Respectfully submitted, /s/ (by E.R. )
Bill Dill , Chairman.
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;; Councilman Hager moved that thereport be filed. Motion passed. ;I
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The following report was received from the Parking Authority:
` The Parking Authority met at 9:00 A.M. , August 4, 1976, with j
Charles Czarlinsky attending another meeting.
A progress report by Roger Verslues , Consulting Engineer for l
the renovation of the parking garage, was heard by Authority memberef
The third level wearing surface has been removed and can be I
used without another surface for the time being.
Three alternatives were discussed to remedy the problem of i
leakage on the level: !�
1. A new wearing surface, cost 39,000
2. A flexible membrane surface - $39,000
3. An epoxy sealer(temporary) - $ 79000.
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The sealer. was agreed on, but will be held up until VerslLies,
conducts a drainage test on the level .
Lack of funds will delay the two other methods for at least
one year.
The Authority voted to have minor repairs on the garage be
repaired at a cost of $2,935 .00. They are:
1. Ramps tapered - $ 310 .00
2. Removal of concrete around collums - $350.00
3. Lower drains - $900.00
4. Curb down the middle of the third level - Estimate Parking
$600.00 or $700.00. Authority
5. Curb cut down on exit - $200.00 Report .
6. Attendant booth widened - $575 .00
On a motion by Thomas , and seconded by Rackers, the Authority
,will spend $200 .00 for preliminary sketches of all city lots .
(Landscaping) .
On a motion by Rackers , and seconded by Borgmeyer, a bill
before the Council be amended to increase cost of parking at 10
' hour meters from . 25 to . 50 for all day.
On a motion by Thomas , and seconded by Borgmeyer, the Authority
will purchase Lots 10, 14 , 15 and 16 , at a cost of $419000 .
On a motion by Thomas , and seconded by Rackers , Sunday will be
the only day for free parking on the street and in the parking
garage.
/s/ Robert C. Schulte, Chairman.
��Councilman Borgmeyer moved that the report be filed. Motion passed.
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!,The following report was received from the Planning and Zoning
;Commission:
..The Jefferson City Planning and Zoning Commission met on August 12,
,1976, in the Council Chanbers of City Hall, with the following
members present : Chairman P. Pierre Dominique, Fred Bode, Dick
'Caplinger, Phil DeLong , Darrel Gordon, Bert Koester, Obie Munzell ,
Ed Rackers , Jr. , and Fred Rost , Jr. Also present was Thomas Benton,
Director of Planning. Members absent were .lames Barry, .lames Dalton
.Mayor llyder and Tony Weber.
The following; items of businesa were considered :
1 . Request from Sara A. Stephan to rezone 8. 2 acres on Sherrick
Drive from RS-2 (Single. Family Residential) to RD (Duplex) . Planning
On a motion made by Fred Rout , with a Hecond by Phil DeLong, and
the request was approved unanimously. Zoning
2. Revived application and information forms for rezoning were Commission
agproved. Copies are attached. Report.
There eing no further business , the meeting adjourned .
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Fred Rost, Jr. , Secretary.
;Councilman Barry moved that the report be filed . Motion passed.
;The request of Toebben, Veith and Gray Development, for rezoning of
;property east of Christy Lane, was referred to the Planning and Planning
Zoning Commission, and
Zoning
IA Preliminary Plat for the Toebben, Veith and Gray Development on Commission.
:;Christy Lane was referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
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Bill No. 53, introduced by Councilmen Hager and Whitecotton, Bill 53.
';entitled: ,Amending
"An Ordinance of the City of Jefferson, Missouri, amending Ordinance Parking
'.No. 8177 , The Parking and Traffic Code of the City of Jefferson, and
`,Missouri, by adopting a new definition of Parking Meter Zone "D", Traffic
;.and the areas located in such zone." Code.
Read first and second time by title and ordered distributed
'.to members of the Council.
;Bill No. 54, introduced by Councilmen Barry and Gordon, entitled: Bill 54.
"An Ordinance of the City of Jefferson, Missouri, accepting and Accepting
,.approving the plat of River Bend Estates , Section Three, a subdi- River Bend
vision of the City of Jefferson, Missouri, as hereinafter described'. Estates ,
Read first and second time by title and on motion of Councilman Sec . 3.
,Whitecotton the rules were suspended and the bill was read the third
';time by title and placed on final passage and was passed by the
lifollowing vote as Ordinance No. 8889:
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Councilmen voting Aye: Barry, Borgmeyer, Brant , Gordon , Hager,
Manes , McDowell , Robinson, Whitecotton and
Wildhaber.
Councilmen voting Nay: None
Councilmen absent: None.
Bill 55 Bill No. 55 , introduced by Councilman Wildhaber, entitled:
Special "An Ordinance levying and assessing a Special Tax Bill against the
Tax lots or tracts of land fronting and abutting on the roadway of
Bills Hutton Lane from Expressview Drive to Sta. 11+95 .00, in the City of
Hutton Jefferson, Missouri, for the improvement of said roadway. "
Lane. Read first and second time by title and ordered distributed
to members of the Council .
Bill 56.Bill No. 56 , introduced by Councilman Wildhaber, entitled:
Cable "An Ordinance of the City of Jefferson, Missouri, amending Ordinance
T V No. 8356, granting a license to International Telemeter Corporation,
Rates . by changing the rates charged to customers as set forth in
Paragraph 14 of Ordinance 8356 as amended by Ordinance 8698. "
Read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to
members of the Council.
Councilman Borgmeyer referred to the information regarding
comparison of rates for Apartments with those of Hotels , Motels and
Hospitals and asked that consideration be given the same so that
the Ordinance could be amended, if necessary. Councilman Hager
suggested that this matter be adjusted between the owners of the
Apartments and the International Telemeter Company.
Bill 50 Bill No. 50, introduced by Councilmen Hager and Whitecotton,
Amending entitled:
Parking "An Ordinance of the City of Jefferson, Missouri , amending Ordinance:
and No. 8177, The Parking and 'Traffic Code of the City of Jefferson,
Traffic Missouri , by installing Zone "C" parking meters on both sides of
Code. the 200 block of West High Street and the east side of 200 and 300
blocks of Broadway at the rate of 10 cents per hour."
On motion of Councilman linger, Bill No. 50 was read the third
time by title and placed on final passage and was passed by the
following vote as Ordinance No. 8890:
Councilmen voting Aye: Barry, Borgmeyer, Brant , Gordon, Mager,
Maher; , McDowell , Robinson, Whitecotton and
Wildhaber.
Councilmen voting Nay: None
Councilmen absent: None.
Bill 51 Bill No. 51 , introduced by Councilmen linger and Whitecotton,
Amending entitled:
Pa rking "An Ordinance of the City of Jefferson, Missouri, amending
and Ordinance No. 8177 , The Parking and Traffic Code of the City of
Traffic Jefferson, Missouri, by installing ten Zone "D" parking meters on
Code. both sides of the 100, 200 and 300 blocks of West McCarty Street
for a rate of 25 cents per ten hours , and ten meters on both sides
of the 400 block of Monroe and the west side of the 300 block of
Broadway at a rate of five cents per hour."
On motion of Councilman Hager, Bill No. 51 was placed on the
Informal Calendar, awaiting action on Bill No. 53, as both Bills
. refer to the same areas.
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Bill 52 Bill No. 52, introduced by Councilmen Barry andGordon, entitled:
Accepting, "An Ordinance of the City of Jefferson, Missouri, accepting and
Landwehr approving the plat of Landwehr Hills Subdivision, Section 8, a
Hills Sub. subdivision of the City of Jefferson, Missouri, as hereinafter
Sec. 8. described."
On motion of Councilman Barry, Bill No. 52 was read the third
time by title and placed on final passage and was passed by the
following vote as Ordinance No. 8891 :
Councilmen voting Aye: Barry, Borgmeyer, Brant, Gordon, Hager,
Manes , McDowell, Robinson, Whitecotton and
Wildhaber.
Councilmen voting Nay: None
Councilmen absent: None.
City Councilman Borgmeyer suggested that an Ordinance be prepared with
Employees regard to the Rules and Regulations for City Employees which were
Regulations recently formulated.
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,Councilwoman McDowell, Chairone of the public Utilities Committee, :Utilities
presented petition for street light to be installed in the alley at Committee
the rear of 605 West Main Street. Also street light to be installed Report.
near the center of the 2500 block of Scenic Drive, possibly between :.
2521 and 2517 Scenic Drive. Also street light at the Missouri River;
end of Harrison Street, near the ramp to the river.
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Councilman Wildhaber stated he would call a meeting of the Finance ; Finance
Committee for August 26th to consider two matters - one deals with ,FCommittee.
the Y.M.C.A. , and the other regarding the financial outlook for !i
next year before going into next year's budget. !
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ayor Hyder announced the next Councilmeeting will be held on + Council
Tuesday, September 7th, on account of the Labor Day Holiday on the ,' Meeting.
6th.
Councilman Gordon presented a petition from residents of property (; Street
abutting Crystal View Terrace, requesting that such drive be '. Committee.
resurfaced.
The petition was referred to the Street Committee.
Councilman Whitecotton mentioned a road in Callaway County and a
bridge owned by the Special Road District and the City; However, ; Annexation
Mr. Rackers, Director of Public Works , advised that such bridge is ! Ordinance.
not in the City Limits - the land was annexed by the vote of the }}
people but no Ordinance was ever passed by the City Council to }
accept such addition.
Councilman Hager requested that such Ordinance be drawn and
presented to the Council.
Councilman Hager moved that the Council adjourn, under the rules . Adjournment.
Motion passed.
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