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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19680715 262 --_--------Regular Council Mee,ting., jplyj5s__P68 Mayor Christy presided. Prayer was offered by Mayor Christy. Prayer. Councilmen present: Borgmeyer, Haake, Hawes, Hiesberger, Kliegel,Roll Call Riner, Scrivner, Stone, Walther and Wildhaber. Councilmen absent: None. A quorum was declared present. ii ----------- The minutes of the Special Council Meeting, held June 27th. and 'Approval of the Regular Council Meeting of July 1st. , were approved as 're- i,Minutes. ceive4. ----------- A card of appreciation was received from the Van Loo family in re—Card of gard to the Memorial Service. Appreciation. ----------- The semi-annual request of $350.00 was received from the Council Council of of Clubs. Clubs. Councilman Riner moved that the request be approved. The motion passed. ----------- N The following waB received from the Jefferson City Public Schools: . Jefferson July 9, 1968 City Public Dear Mayor Christy: Schools. At a meeting of the Jefferson City Board of Education on July 8, the board unanimously adopted the resolution which follows: RE-SOLUTION WHEREAS, The City of Jefferson in its plans for annexation has under consideration an area described as Area B, a land area south and west of the present corporate limits of the city, and WHERE-AS The Jefferson City School District includes the total of that area described as Area B and in which site is owned by the district for the location of an elementary school building to serve the school district, and WHEREAS, It ig the plan 'of the',,school di6trict, to 'construct a building on this site and to have ready for occupancy in September, 1969, WHEREAS, It is of particular importance to the school district that there be available at the time said school is ready for occupancy proper city sewage facilities, city vehicular and pedestrian traffic control and regula- r tion, and city fire and police protection, RESOLVED, That the Board of Education of the Jefferson City School District urges that the city authorities proceed as rapidly as possible to bring this annexation question to vote, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Education solicits the full support for annexation on the part of the pro- perty owners in Area B for the many advantages which would pertain to the Cedar Hill Elementary School and to the safety and well-being of the pupils who will attend school jj there once the building is occupied. The board is eager, as the resolution suggests, to encourage the city to move with the greatest possible dispatch in bringing the Area B annexation proposal to vote and pledges its full support to city authorities in those efforts essential to accom- plish such. Respectfully, /a/ Joe Nichols, Jr. Superintendent of Schools. 1968 263 The matter was referred to the Annexation Committee. Street The following report was received from the Street Committee: Committee Street Committee Meeting, 7: 15 p.m. , July 15, 1968 Report. Present: Chairman Hawes, Councilmen Stone, Kliegel, Scrivner, Riner, D.P.W. Rackers and Mr. Tom Vetter, representing Central Dairy. Items discussed: l) The request of Central Dairy to vacate part of Cedar Street. The Committee discussed the request and recommended the request be granted subject to the following conditions: a) that any and all existing utilities located on the existing right-of-way be relocated at the expense of Central Dairy with corresponding utility easements and that a roadway easement be granted providing thru access from Jefferson Street to Madison Street. 2) Franklin Street. - The Committee, again, recommends the 200 Block of East Franklin Street be paved on tax bills. 3) The Committee recommends approval of a request from Mr. Clete Meister at 118 Ridgeway for a 27ft. driveway instead of the 18' maximum allowed by Ordinance . Respectfully submitted, /s/ Perry W. Hawes, Jr. Chairman Councilman Hawes moved that the report be approved. The motion passed. Fire Dept. Councilman Wildhaber, Chairman of the Fire Department Committee, Comm. presented the following report: Report. FIRE COMMITTEE. July 10, 1968 6: 30 p.m. Council Chambers . Tom Rose and Drew & Jablonsky present. Councilman Borgmeyer made the motion to approve hiring Austin Crestin. A motion was made to give Chief blunter permission to obtain at least three bids on the cost of installing Gas bleat in the new Station #3. A motion was made that Chief blunter be requested to make a monthly Activity Report. Instruct City Attorney to draw up an Ordinance to prevent contracting architectural work for more than one job. Councilman Wildhaber moved that the report be approved. The motion passed. Health The following report of the Health Committee was presented by Committee Councilman Stone: Report. July 8, 1968 The meeting of the City Health Committee and Members of the Department of Health of Jefferson City was held on Monday, July 8, 1968, at 7: 30 p.m. , in the City Council Chambers. The members in attendance were as follows: Mr. Omer Stone, Chairman of the Health Committee, Mr. Ed. Kliegel, Mr. Jerry Walther and Mr. Perry Hawes . Members of the Health Department present were Mr. Chester McKinney, Sanitarian, Mr. 0. T. Ely, Sanitarian, Mr. Hohenstreet, Weed Inspector and Dr. Robert J. Nemer, Director of Health. The meeting opened with Mr. Stone asking for a general rundown on the department as a whole as to what is being done, what will be done, and what could be done to improve in many of the areas. There was some discussion as to the laxness in the weed control program. It was decided that there should be more strict compliance to the weed Ordinance and that those people who are in default or who do not comply should be reprimanded by the law. It was also suggested that a summary of the weed ordinance and its penalty 264 Regular Council Meeting, July 15, 1968 should be given to each land owner along with a notice that his property has been served. This would then make the land owner a little more cognizant to the fact that the city wants this parti- cular problem taken care of immediately and if not that there will be a penalty enforced. It was also mentioned in connection with the weed ordinance that a review and possibly a re-writing of the pre- sent weed ordinance so as to make the land owners more responsible for cutting of the weeds . As it is written to this date, the land owner need only be responsible for 200 feet back of the city right- of-way, and the rest of the property then remains with the weeds growing at random. It was felt that a weed menace anywhere in the city is a problem, and this could possibly be controlled by changing the ordinance to make the land owner cut all of his weeds on all his property. The tree ordinance was discussed, and it was a general agree- ment that this was being cared for in a good manner and that only very little alteration should be made. One suggestion from a Council- man was that there should be no trees planted on city right-of-way but this would be very difficult to oversee for the reason that some streets have more right-of-way than others . Montion was made in the area of pigeon control that there has been a definite decrease in the number of pigeons, in the area. One­-, place of business' sti:ll;-needs ' soiti3.. attention 'and that is the Stamper Elevator; -this will be done soon. The vector control which would be .p.ertaining primarily to mosquito larvaciding and mosquito fogging was discussed at length because of the definite cut in the budget for the up-coming year. It was decided that the department would continue with larvaciding and fogging until funds had been exhausted. We would then at this time meet with the City Health Committee and approach the Council as a whole for a re-appropriation for the balance of the year and possibly for some of next year' s fogging and larvaciding procedure. It was noted that there have been many fine comments on the fogging and larvaciding procedure, particularly since we did not get started on time; the people have noted a definite improvement in the park environments and areas whictl are heavily infested with mosquitos . A suggestion was made for the Director of stealth to contact the Park Board Director in person and talk to him again about furnishing money for fogging the city narks, and if this does not gain any success possibly a meeting with several of the council- men at a regularly scheduled board meeting might then prove success- ful in acquiring some money to help with this fogging operation. It was noted that since the park areas definitely need this service the Park Board should participate in furnishing chemicals for such a program. It was also mentioned that the City Health Department would instruct the Park Board employees in larvaciding, and this could be carried out in the Binder Lake area particularly since the Binder Lake itself grossly lies outside the confines of the city limits. Councilmen present reminded us that money which the Park Board uses annually comes from tax money, and this is regulated somewhat at the Council' s wishes . If the Park Board hesitates with their moneys, then possibly this avenue may be used to gain some of the funds needed for fogging operation. Another important subject on which time was spent was the possibility of discontinuing the City Health Clinic. Mr. Stone in- quired as to if there was a definite decrease in the patient load, and it was decided that since the MEDICAID AND MEDICARE programs have gone into force that there has been a definite drop and possibly there could be a discontinuance of this service. After some discussion it was decided that a sudden cessation of the City Clinic would not be good as these people would not have a place in which to go to medical care. Secondly it was decided that before we discontinue it we must have some type of solution for what these people will do if we discontinue the City Health Clinic. Mr. Perry Hawes noted that there could be some information acquired as to the 265 ��_.._uReguXar_Counc.ilw Meeting, July_ : possibility of a city-county health unit. Dr. Nemer mentioned that this has been talked about occasionally in the past and that he would gain all of the information plus the avenues of financing from the state level and return this information to the Health Committee at a later date. It was brought up that these people have been used to a City Clinic service and that sudden discontinuance might cause some difficulty as to where they might gain health needs. The meeting was called to a close by the Chairman, Mr. Omer Stone. The next meeting will be called when some of the information that is needed is secured. /s/ Robert Nemer Dr. Robert J. Nemer Director of Health Councilman Stone moved that the report be approved. , The motion passed. Councilman Stone moved that Don Burnett be hired part-time for larviciding at $1. 75 per hour. The motion passed. Public The following report was received from the Public Utilities Committee: Utilities July 15, 1968 Committee Mayor Christy: Report. Your Utilities Committee recommends the following street light installations and payment of existing lights in annexed areas, if they meet with the Missouri Power and Light Master Plan. The Committee, also, recommends the installation of the following fire hydrants, under the supervision of the Fire Chief. 1. . Replace present light with 6800 lumen mercury vapor light on pole between 117-119 Douglas Drive. 2. . Replace present light at intersection of Ridgeway and Livingston with 6800 lumen mercury vapor light. 3. . Replace present light at 401 Ridgeway with 6800 lumen mercury vapor light. 4. . Replace present light at intersection of Douglas and Davis with 6800 lumen mercury vapor light. 5. . Replace present light on pole at Columbus and St. Paul in front of Missouri Power and Light Substation with 6800 lumen mercury vapor light. 6. . Install fire hydrants at the following locations : Jaycee Drive ---------------------------- 1 hydrant. Boonville Road -------------------------- 5 hydrants. Royal Air Drive ------------------------- 1 hydrant. Belmont Drive --------------------------- 4 hydrants . Glendale Drive -------------------------- 1 hydrant, Norris Drive ---------------------------- 1 hydrant. Livingston Drive ------------------------ 1 hydrant. Bel Air Drive --------------------------- 7 hydrants. Twin Hills Road ------------------------- 3 hydrants. Industrial Drive or Rte. 179 to Ten Mile Drive ----------------------- 3 hydrants. Taylor Drive ---------------------------- 4 hydrants. Two of the above hydrants located at Bel Air School have been , authorized previously leaving a total of 29 be approved. Respectfully submitted, Larry Haake, Chairman Public Utilities Committee. Councilman Haake, moved that the report be approved. The motion passed. Planning & The following report was received from the Planning & Zoning Zoning Commission: Commission July 12, 1968 Report. Dear Mayor and Council Members: 266 ....Regular Council Meeting, July. 15, 1968 At a regular meeting of the Jefferson City Planning & Zoning Commission held on the evening of July 11, 1968, at the Chamber of Commerce Offices, the Commission reviewed with a representative of Harland-Bartholomew and Company the preliminary "Land Use" plats and maps that are being drawn up as a part of the Comprehensive City Plan. It appeared to the members that the work thus far was being done with a great deal of consideration and that the planners were right on schedule. The Committee approved a subdivision plat of a strip of land lying along the north side of St. Mary' s Blvd. and extending back to New Highway 50 east and west, the land extends from Howard Street to Dix Road. Tom C. Strong is the subdivider. The plat was approved with the provision that a five (5) ft. permanent easement for roadway purposes (including use for utility lines and poles, etc.) be granted to the City of Jefferson. This easement would extend along all of the frontage on St. Mary' s Blvd. It was recommended that the developer be allowed to use a 20 ft. set back on each house, instead of the normal 25 ft. setback. The Commission approved the request of S. W. O'Brien to change the zoning of a five acre tract of land at the northwest corner of Tanner Bridge Road and Ellis Blvd. from "A-1" single family dwelling to "C" multiple family. Very truly yours, /s/ Jack Jordan Secretary, Jefferson City Planning & Zoning Commission. Councilman Riner moved that the report be approved. The motion passed. A communication was received from Fireman James W. Goff, informing Resigns- the Council that he will terminate his employment with the Jeffersontion - City Fire Department effective August 1, 1968 James Goff. The name of Creston Austin was submitted for the position of Fire Appointment - Fighter. Creston Councilman Wildhaber moved that the appointment be approved. Austin. The motion passed. City Collector, Ed. Cole presented his annual report to the Annual Council. Report. City Collecto The following special report was presented by Councilman Haake: Bond Rating. it On the two previous occasions when our Sewer Bonds were marketed we received a rating of BAA on the Bonds by Moody' s Investors Services. In a letter to Mr. Abernathy on September 11, 1965, Mr. Charles Trauernicht expressed surprise at this rating and suggested at that s time that the City seek a personal interview at the home offices of Moody' s in New York City in order to fully appraise them of the situation particularly before any additional bonds are sold. Our consulting engineers, Horner & Shifrin, likewise expressed their concern on the BAA rating afforded Jefferson City. In a letter of August 16, 1965, Mr. Siefert of Stern Brothers stated "Ratings, as you know, in most cases do have effect on Bond Prices" . . . We feel your sewer revenue bonds are worth an "A" rating. We have nothing to gain now since all the bonds are sold, but you do for future financing." I am sure you all remember the inference made at the time our last 1 Million in sewer bonds were sold that the BAA rating caused the City to pay a higher interest rate. A figure of 50,000.00 came i; 267 July2._.15, 1968 _ ....._.... ` into the picture and was later disputed. Because of my plans to be in New Jersey at school I offered to undertake contacting Moody' s and attempting to update and change our rating. This morning I received word from the school to the effect that classes would not be held until the last day of October. Over the past several weeks I have been gathering data on these ratings on various bond issues and I am firmly convinced that we as a city must present our case for review and we must do so before any further bond issues for sewers are authorized. Since our present plans are to market bonds sometime in October it is not possible to wait if we hope to secure a rating in time for the new bond issue. In order for you to understand ,just how important this matter is I would like to give you the following facts: I posed the problem of a 20 year life revenue bond with no pay-off on principal until the end of the 5th. year as a basis for trying to determine the difference between a "BAA" and a single "A" rated bond. On this basis, the entire bond issue would have an average life of 13 years. The source of information I used made contact with 4 separate dealers, 2 of whom estimate the difference between a "BAA" and an"A" bond to be as much as25/100. I estimated the difference at 30/100 and another at 35/100. Using an average of 30/100 difference and estimating that the bond interest may run 4. 70% on the "A' and 5% on the "BAA", there will be a difference in cost of $3. 00 per bond year. Figuring the average life of 13 years on a $2,000,000.00 issue there would be 26,000 bond years. This would mean that every 1/10 of 1% that you can lower the bond interest you would lower the cost by $26,000. In addition to the fact that you would save this , much in the reduction of the interest rate, there will be more dealer interest and, therefore, the competition may also help reduce the interest rate by a sizable amount. Moody's has had to add a classification of BAA-1 to their ratings and have also had to add an additional classification of A-1. It is very apparent that we must present the full facts con- cerning our financial background, and it appears to me, an attempt to update our rating. Twice the rating committee of Moody' s investors services have reviewed the financial material and twice they said that after due and deliberate consideration, the BAA rating was assigned. Mr. Traue rnicht, as well as several other people in authority with whom I have had conversations in the last few weeks, have advised me that a first class presentation must be made on behalf of the city or we should not make one at all. Repeatedly, I have been told that all financial data pertaining to our sewer revenue bond, topographical maps of the city showing sewer improvements and con- templated extensions, as well as other financial data pertaining to the industrial revenue bond issues would be needed and that we should have present its officials who can speak with authority concerning these matters. Assuming that the Council will wish to proceed without delay concerning this matter, I have contacted the municipal department of Moody' s and have tentatively arranged a personal meeting with Mr. William J. McCarthy and their staff on August 6. Mr. McCarthy assured me that in the event the facts presented at that time justified granting another rating on these bonds, that they would do so prior to October which is now the contemplated date of the new issue. We have on numerous occasions supplied financial data to them, however, I am convinced after reviewing past correspondence, that unless we take the means of personally presenting our case, we connot expect to receive any other rating than what has been given us on the past 2 issues, and I likewise strongly feel that if we do not attempt to get this rating changed that we are being negligent in so far as this matter is concerned. Councilman Stone moved that Councilman Haake, Joe Abernathy and Ed. Rackers go to New York to present case to Moody' s. The motion passed. 268 Regular Council _Meeting,. July .15, 1968 The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Haake: Resolution. RESOLUTION Street Lights. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council, City of Jefferson, Mo. , that the Missouri Power & Light Company make the following installations in accordance with recommendations presented to the City Council by its Committee on Public Utilities, and adopted by said City Council on July 15, 1968. 1. Replace present light with 6800 lumen mercury vapor light on pole between 117-119 Douglas Drive. 2. Replace present light at intersection of Ridgeway and Livingston with 6800 lumen mercury vapor light. 3. Replace present light at 401 Ridgeway with 6800 lumen mercury vapor light. 4. Replace present light at intersection of Douglas and Davis with 6800 lumen mercury vapor light.. 5. Replace present light on pole at Coltimbus and St. Paul in front of Missouri Power and Light Substation with 6800 lumen mercury vapor light. Adopted: July 15, 1968 /s/ John G. Christy Councilman Haake moved that the resolution be approved. The motion passed. Councilman Haake, introduced the following resolution: Resolution, RESOLUTION Fire Hydrants. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council, City of Jefferson, Mo. , that the Capital City Water Company make the following installations in accordance with recommendations presented to the City Council by its Committee on Public Utilities, and adopted by said City Council on July 15, 1968. 1. Install fire hydrants at the following locations: Jaycee Drive 1 hydrant Boonville Road 5 hydrants Royal Air Drive 1 hydrant Belmont Drive 4 hydrants Glendale Drive 1 hydrant Norris Drive 1 hydrant Livingston Drive 1 hydrant Bel Air Drive 7 hydrants Twin Hills Road 3 hydrants Industrial Drive or Rte, 179 to Ten Mile Drive 3 hydrants Taylor Drive 4 hydrants Adopted: July 15, 1968 /s/ John G. Christy President of the Council. i Councilman Haake, moved that the resolution be approved, ?: The motion passed. ----------- Councilman Hawes introduced the following resolution: Resolution RESOLUTION FOR PAVING Franklin Street. WHEREAS, the roadway of Franklin Street, from the westerly curb line of Monroe Street westerly to the end of a 30- foot concrete pavement, in the City of Jefferson, Missouri, is in need of improvement, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, THAT, Franklin Street, in the City of Jefferson, Missouri, from the westerly curb line of Monroe Street westerly to the end of a 30-foot concrete pavement, shall be graded, paved, curbed and R 269 Regular Council Meetin8,_._July 15,._1968__..__. . guttered where necessary with Portland Cement concrete; and that all of the above described work is necessary to done. That the afore- montioned portion of Franklin Street lies between and connects an,' improved portion of Franklin Street with Monroe Street, an improved street, and the length of the proposed improvement on Franklin Street is less than 1200 feet. RESOLVED FURTHER, that anyone desiring to do so may appear before the City Council of the City of Jefferson, Missouri, on Monday, August 5th. , 1968, at 8:00 p.m. , and be heard on the question of the necessity for grading and paving, curbing and guttering with Portland Cement concrete, where necessary, that portion of Franklin Street, from the westerly curb line of Monroe Street westerly to the end of a 30-foot concrete pavement, as provided in Section 823 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Jefferson, Missouri, 1956. RESOLVED FURTHER, that the cost of grading and paving the above described portion of Franklin Street and curbing and guttering same with Portland Cement Concrete, where necessary, shall be charged against the abutting feet and shall be paid for by special tax bills against the property fronting or abutting on said improvement. RESOLVED FURTHER, that the Director of Public Works, and ex- officio City Engineer, by, and he is hereby, instructed to prepare plans and specifications for said improvement and an estimate of the cost thereof and file the same in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLVED FURTHER, that when the plans, specifications and estimate of the cost of said work shall have been filed in the office of the City Clerk, that the said Clerk shall cause this Resolution to be published for seven (7) consective insertions in the Post Tribune, a daily newspaper published in the City of Jefferson, Missouri. Adopted: July 15, 1968 /s/ John G. Christy President of the Council Attest: /s/ Margaret Christian City Clerk Councilman Hawes moved that the resolution be approved. The motion passed. Planning Councilman Hawes moved that the Planning Director assume the coor- Director. dination of committees as part of his job. The motion passed. Cole County Mayor Christy appointed Councilmen Borgmeyer, Walther and Wildhaber Human to serve on the Cole County Human Development Commission. Development Commission. larking Councilman Scrivner referred the matter of "no parking" on the east & side of the 300 block of Buchanan Street to the Parking & Traffic Traffic Commission. Commission. ---------- Director Councilman Hawes referred the matter of soil washing in home located of Public at 1515 Taylor to the Director of Public Works. Works. ---------- Parking & Councilman Stone referred the establishment of no through truck Traffic traffic on Fulkerson between McCarty and West Main to the Parking Commission. and Traffic Commission. 13ryu Regular Council Meeting, July 15, 1968 - ii Councilman Stone referred the matter of the Fire Chief' s salary to Finance " the Finance Committee, Committee. i ---------- The matter of "Slow-Children Playing" signs to be located at Rose- Parking & valley and Carrol; 1224 Moreland and on Winston Drive was referred Traffic to the Parking and Traffic Commission. Commission. ---------- i Councilman Riner referred the matter of the installation of a litter Street { can on southeast corner of High and Jackson to the Street Department. ----------- Depattmen . Councilman Riner moved that the Council adjourn, under the rules. Adjournment. I; The motion passed. it ti !I fifi3� t� �i 1� {i f� II �� EF ,t F sj i !S it 1(�