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Home My Public Portal About20140421-2-NEWCOUNCIL1 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 21, 2014 SECOND MEETING – NEW COUNCIL CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of April 21, 2014, was convened at 7:26 P.M. by Mayor Eric Struemph. ROLL CALL The following Council Members were present for the roll call: Present: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schulte, and Scrivner Absent: Bray A quorum was declared present. ELECTION OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE Mayor Struemph opened the floor for nominations of 2014 -2015 President Pro Tempore. Councilman Schulte nominated Councilman Bob Scrivner. As there were no other nominations brought forward, Councilman Scrivner was elected unanimously. ELECTION OF PLANNING & ZONING REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE Planning & Zoning Rep. / Board of Adjustment Alternate: Mayor Struemph opened the floor for nominati ons of 2014-2015 Council Representative to the Planning and Zoning Commission (who would also serve as Alternate Representative to the Board of Adjustment). Councilman Hussey nominated Councilman Carlos Graham. As there were no other nominations brought f orward, Councilman Graham was elected unanimously. Planning & Zoning Alternate / Board of Adjustment Rep.: Mayor Struemph opened the floor for nominations of 2014 -2015 Alternate Council Representative to the Planning and Zoning Commission (who would also serve as Representative to the Board of Adjustment). Councilman Graham nominated Councilman Ken Hussey. As there were no other nominations brought forward, Councilman Hussey was elected unanimously. 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 21, 2014 SECOND MEETING – NEW COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR Mayor Struemph recommended the following appointments to Council Standing Committees and the CAMPO Board for the 2014-2015 Council year: 1. Administration Committee a. Branch, Mihalevich, Hussey, Costales, Henry 2. Finance Committee a. Prather, Schulte, Scrivner, Graham, and Bray 3. Public Safety Committee a. Branch, Mihalevich, Hussey, Graham, and Henry 4. Public Works & Planning Committee a. Prather, Schulte, Scrivner, Costales, and Bray 5. Annexation Committee (all ten Councilmembers) 6. CAMPO Board a. Henry, Mihalevich, Scrivner, and Hussey A motion was made by Councilman Prather to approve all appointments as recommended, seconded by Councilman Graham, and approved unanimously. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS Mr. Leonard Stella made a presentation regarding the issue of a conference center in the city, and referenced a “community center” type of facility he recently visited in Lee’s Summit. Mayor Struemph thanked Mr. Stella for his comments. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF Ms. McMillan announced the dates for the annual Bulky Items Trash Pick -Up to occur west of Jefferson Street during the week of April 28 – May 2, and east of Jefferson Street the week of May 5-9. Information about that event and the items which can be picked up can also be seen on the City’s website’s meeting calendar for those pick-up dates. 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 21, 2014 SECOND MEETING – NEW COUNCIL Planning & Protective Services Department Director Janice McMillan announced that the Landmark Awards Ceremony would be held on Tuesday, May 20, at 4:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers. Councilman Graham announced that Lincoln University is hosting the 2014 MIAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships event May 2 -4 and invited citizens to attend. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS There were no presentations made at this time. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Struemph stated that the following items were presented to the Council for their approval by consent at this time: a. Bid 2723 – Electric Parking Enforcement Vehicle, Public Works, Parking Division , $85,180.00 (Held Over from April 7 meeting) A motion was made by Councilman Scrivner for approval of the bid as presented, seconded by Councilman Hussey. Following a lengthy discussion and question and answer period, the motion was approved by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schulte, and Scrivner Nay: Costales BILLS INTRODUCED 2014-1, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF SEWERAGE SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2014, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $10,000,000, PRESCRIBING THE FORM AND DETAILS OF SAID BONDS AND THE COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS TO PROVIDE FOR THE 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 21, 2014 SECOND MEETING – NEW COUNCIL PAYMENT AND SECURITY THEREOF; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN ACTIONS AND DOCUMENTS AND PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO. 2014-2, sponsored by Councilman Schulte, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH NEUMAYER EQUIPMENT COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATED FUEL SYSTEM. 2014-3, sponsored by Councilman Schulte, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AND CAPITAL MALL JC, LLC, FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CAPITAL MALL REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT. 2014-4, sponsored by Councilman Schulte, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE CAPITAL MALL COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR FUNDING AND FINANCING OF COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS IN RELATION TO THE CAPITAL MALL TIF REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND CONTRACT. 2014-5, sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON BY DELETING CHAPTER 7 (BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS), ARTICLE XIV (JEFFERSON CITY PUBLIC TELEVISION STEERING COMMITTEE). RESOLUTIONS RS2014-1, sponsored by Councilman Prather: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JEFFERSON TO APPLY FOR THE UNILEVER GRANT FOR HYDE PARK TRAINING. 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 21, 2014 SECOND MEETING – NEW COUNCIL A motion was made by Councilman Schulte for adoption of Resolution RS2014-1 as presented, seconded by Councilman Henry, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schulte, Scrivner Nay: None RS2014-2, sponsored by Councilman Schulte: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SIGNATORIES FOR DOCUMENTS DEALING WITH CENTRAL BANK. A motion was made by Councilman Henry for adoption of Resolution RS2014-2 as presented, seconded by Councilman Schulte, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schulte, 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 Approval of 2014-2015 Council Meeting Schedule – A motion was made by Councilman Prather for approval of the schedule as presented, seconded by Councilman Schulte, and approved unanimously. Councilman Glen Costales announced that he and fellow Ward 4 Councilman Carlos Graham will host a Ward 4 Town Hall Meeting on Saturday, June 14, at the Capital 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 21, 2014 SECOND MEETING – NEW COUNCIL West Event Center, 1315 Fairgrounds Road, beginning at 10:00 A.M. The public is invited to discuss any topic. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business at this time. ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Schulte, seconded by Councilman Henry, and approved unanimously at 8:32 p.m.