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Home My Public Portal About20140106councilminutes1 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 6, 2014 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of January 6, 2014, 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, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schulte, and Scrivner Absent: Carroll A quorum was declared present. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS a. Introduction of Bill 2013-125 – Approving the Capital Mall Tax Increment Financing Plan, Designating a Redevelopment Area, Declaring the Propose d Redevelopment Area a Blighted Area, and Designating Capital Mall JC, LLC, as Developer of the Redevelopment Project (Schulte) Staff: Drew Hilpert Bill 2013-125, sponsored by Councilman Schulte, was read first time by title as follows: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE CAPITAL MALL TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN, DESIGNATING A REDEVELOPMENT AREA, DECLARING THE PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT AREA A BLIGHTED AREA, AND DESIGNATING CAPITAL MALL JC, LLC, AS THE DEVELOPER OF THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. The following presentations were made on the issue: Interim City Administrator Drew Hilpert made a staff presentation, then turned over the floor to the Staff Legal Consultant on this issue, Joe Lauber. i. Presentation by Staff Legal Consultant Joe Lauber Mayor Struemph announced during Mr. Lauber’s presentation that the media staff has indicated there was a technical issue with the audio and they needed to reboot some equipment, during which time the Mayor stated he would move ahead with some other items on the agenda. 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 6, 2014 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. Animal Control Section Monthly Report for November, 2013 b. CAMPO Technical Committee, November 7, 2013 c. Code & Contact Issue Report for November, 2013 COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Administration Committee – In the absence of Councilwoman Carrie Carroll, Mayor Struemph announced that January 8 meeting has been canceled, and the next meeting would be announced at a later date. Finance Committee – Councilman Shawn Schulte announced that next meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 28, at 7:30 A.M. Public Safety Committee – Councilman Rick Prather reported that the date for the next meeting will be held immediately following the Brown Bagel Work Session on Thursday, January 30. Public Works & Planning Committee – Councilman Bob Scrivner announced that the next meeting will be held on Thursday, January 23, at 7:30 A.M. Other Committee / Liaison Reports – There were no other reports made at this time. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were presented to the Council for their approval by consent: a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: December 12 and December 16, 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 by voice vote. 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 6, 2014 RECESS Mayor Struemph announced that the Council would take a brief recess while staff continued to work on the technical issues. Council recessed at 6:23 P.M. RECONVENE Mayor Struemph reconvened the meeting at 6:27 P.M. with the following Council Members present: Present: Branch, Bray, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schulte, and Scrivner Absent: Carroll MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS Continuation of item (a), Bill 2013-125: Mr. Joe Lauber completed his presentation regarding Bill 2013-125 then answered questions asked by the Council. He then turned the floor over to Mr. Tom Kaleko: ii. Presentation by Staff Financial Consultant Tom Kaleko Mr. Kaleko made a presentation regarding Bill 2013 -125 as it pertained to the financial issues involving the proposed TIF. He answered questions at the conclusion of his presentation. Interim City Administrator Drew Hilpert explained that the Developer in this issue paid the legal fees for both the Staff Legal Consultant and the Staff Financial Consultant as part of their TIF application process. Mr. Hilpert then introduced legal counsel for the Developer, Mr. Korb Maxwell. iii. Presentation by Developer Consultant Korb Maxwell Mr. Maxwell made a presentation on behalf of the Developer and stated that the Developers themselves sent regrets that they were unable to get back to Jefferson City due to the to the inclement weather. There were no questions asked at the end of Mr. Maxwell’s presentation. Mayor Struemph stated the Council would now move to item (b) at this time. 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 6, 2014 b. Introduction of Bill 2013-126 – Approving Petition For Establishment of Capital Mall Community Improvement District, Including Appointment Of CID Board Of Directors (Schulte) Staff: Drew Hilpert Bill 2013-126, sponsored by Councilman Schulte, was read first time by title as follows: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PETITION FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CAPITAL MALL COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, INCLUDING THE APPOINTMENT OF THE CID BOARD OF DIRECTORS. i. Presentation by Staff Consultant Joe Lauber Following Mr. Lauber’s presentation, he answered questions asked by the Mayor and Council. ii. Presentation by Developer Consultant Korb Maxwell Following Mr. Maxwell’s presentation, no questions were asked. iii. Public Hearing on Capital Mall CID Mayor Struemph announced as follows: “We will now open the public hearing on the CID.” He asked for anyone who wished t o speak on the issue to come forward at this time. No one present came forward. Mayor Struemph declared the public hearing concluded. RECESS Mayor Struemph announced at 7:18 P.M. that the Council would recess briefly at this time. RECONVENE Mayor Struemph reconvened the meeting at 7:23 P.M. with the following Council Members present: Present: Branch, Bray, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schulte, and Scrivner Absent: Carroll 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 6, 2014 PUBLIC HEARINGS There was no public hearing scheduled at this time. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR No appointments were brought forward at this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS No one came forward to make a presentation at this time. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF There were no announcements made. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS No one came forward to make a presentation. BIDS OVER $50,000 There were no bids over $50,000 presented for approval. BILLS INTRODUCED 2013-122, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH GEORGE BUTLER ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR THE HIGHWAY 54 AND STADIUM BOULEVARD INTERCHANGE TRAFFIC STUDY PROJECT. 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 6, 2014 2013-123, sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTIONS PERTAINING TO AUTHORIZED LAND USES, STANDARDS, PARKING, AND DEFINITIONS IN CHAPTER 35, THE ZONING CODE. 2013-124, sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, CHANGING, AMENDING, AND MODIFYING THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY MODIFYING SPECIFIC USE STANDARDS FOR TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES. 2013-127, sponsored by Councilman Prather, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH NEW WORLD SYSTEMS CORPORATION (NEW WORLD) FOR SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE SUPPORT SERVICES. 2013-128, sponsored by Councilman Prather, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH NEW WORLD SYSTEMS CORPORATION (NEW WORLD) FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MOBILE 10 PUBLIC SAFETY SOFTWARE. BILLS PENDING 2013-120, sponsored by Councilman Schulte, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 25 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE VII, ECONOMIC INCENTIVE POLICY. Mayor Struemph stated that Staff had requested the sponsor of Bill 2013-120 place it on the Informal Calendar, and the sponsor had agreed. Bill 2013-120 was placed on the Informal Calendar. 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 6, 2014 2013-121, sponsored by Councilwoman Carroll, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, REVISING AND UPDATING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CITY CODE AND ESTABLISHING A NEW CHAPTER 26A – PURCHASING AND FINANCE. Bill 2013-121 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. Interim City Administrator Drew Hilpert explained that there was a substitute bill to be offered. A motion was made by Councilman Rick Mihalevich, seconded by Councilman Rick Prather, to accept the Substitute Bill 2013 -121 as previously distributed. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Hilpert then explained the changes included in the substitute bill now before the Council, answered questions, and stated that Councilman Mihalevich had brought forward a proposed amendment and explained what that amendment would accomplish. Following Mr. Hilpert’s comments, Councilman Mihalevich moved to amend the Substitute Bill 2013-121 as follows: “In section 2-27, subsection E, delete the words ‘is directly or indirectly interested’ and insert the words ‘has a substantial interest.’ The motion to amend was seconded by Councilman Jim Branch, and approved unanimously by voice vote. Bill 2013-121 was then passed as substituted, and amended, by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15219: Aye: Branch, Bray, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schulte, and Scrivner Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR There were no items on the Informal Calendar for consideration. RESOLUTIONS RS2013-41 – Adoption of Capital Improvements Plan (Schulte) A motion for adoption of RS2013-41 was made by Shawn Schulte, seconded by Councilman Ken Hussey, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote: 8 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 6, 2014 Aye: Branch, Bray, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schulte, and Scrivner Nay: None Mr. Hilpert explained that staff had added Resolution RS2014-42 to the agenda as previously brought up in the pre-meeting, and Public Works Director Matt Morasch explained the resolution and answered questions. RS2013-42 - A Resolution Authorizing the Use of Budgeted Funds for Street Chemicals (Scrivner) A motion for adoption of RS2013 -42 was made by Councilman Ken Hussey, seconded by Councilman Bob Scrivner, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Branch, Bray, 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 There were no comments made at this time. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Carlos Graham asked questions of Public Works Director Matt Morasch regarding the traffic study on West Edgewood / Frog Hollow project. Mr. Morasch answered Councilman Graham’s questions regarding the timeline of the project. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business brought forward. APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES 9 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 6, 2014 A motion was made by Councilman Bob Scrivner to approve the minutes of the December 16, 2013, Closed Session, seconded by Councilman Shawn Schulte, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Branch, Bray, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schulte, and Scrivner Nay: None GO INTO CLOSED SESSION Mayor Struemph stated that, pursuant to Sec. 610.021 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the Chair would entertain a motion for the Council will go into Closed Session to discuss the following: a. Real Estate [Sec. 610.021.(2)] b. Personnel [Sec. 610.021(3)] c. Contract Negotiations [Sec. 610.021(12)] A motion was made by Councilman Prather to go into Closed Session for the stated reasons, seconded by Councilman Schulte, and approved by the following roll-call vote at 7:55 P.M.: Aye: Branch, Bray, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schulte, and Scrivner Nay: None