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Home My Public Portal About201405191 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 19, 2014 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of May 19, 2014, was convened at 6:00 P.M. by Eric Struemph. ROLL CALL The following Council Members were present for the roll call: Present: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Mihalevich, Schulte, and Scrivner Absent: Hussey and Prather A quorum was declared present. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A motion was made by Councilman Scrivner to adopt the agenda with an amendment to add a presentation by Councilman Schulte, seconded by Councilman Bray, and approved unanimously. PRESENTATION BY COUNCILMAN SHAWN SCHULTE Councilman Schulte distributed and read a prepared letter of resignation from his seat as Ward 2 City Councilman, effective May 30 , 2014, making this his last Council meeting. Councilman Schulte explained the reason for his resignation was due to his moving from Ward 2 into Ward 5. Following his announcement, comments were made by the Mayor and Council regarding Councilman Schulte’s three years of service on the City Council, and offered their well wishes for his future endeavors. Mayor Struemph asked Associate City Counselor Jeremy Cover to explain the process by which the Council will elect a Council Member to complete the remainder of Councilman Schulte’s term. Mr. Cover explained the timeli ne as set forth in the City Code which would allow for that seat to be filled by the July 7 City Council meeting. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 19, 2014 Mayor Struemph recognized members from a Boy Scout troop in the audience and asked them to introduce themselves and identify their troop. Members of Troop 2 from First Presbyterian Church were presented City Coins by Mayor Struemph, and congratulated upon their achievements. PUBLIC HEARINGS Amended Preliminary PUD Plan for 3550 Country Club Drive A staff presentation was made by Janice McMillan, Director of Planning and Protective Services, explaining the background of the PUD Plan. She then answered questions asked by the Council. Following her presentation, the following persons came forwar d to testify on the issue: In favor: Mr. Bob Goodrich of Goodrich Theaters, made a presentation regarding the proposed addition of a theater screen and upgrades to existing theater auditoriums, seating, and existing facilities at the Capital 8 Theaters. Following his presentation, he answered questions. No one came forward to speak in opposition to the proposed PUD Plan. Mayor Struemph declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded and stated the Council will now take up the associated pending bill. 2014-12, sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PUD PLAN AMENDMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3550 COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE; DESCRIBED AS PART OF THE SOUTH HALF OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI. Bill 2014-12 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15267: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Mihalevich, Schulte, and Scrivner Nay: None 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 19, 2014 APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR Mayor Struemph recommended the following appointments to City Boards and Commissions for Council approval. He noted that there are three new Parks & Recreation Commission appointments, and asked Councilman Henry to explain the need for these appointments. Councilman Henry stated that making the appointments at this time will prevent having to call a special meeting of the Commission. *third term, requires 2/3 majority vote A motion was made by Councilman Henry to approve all appointments as recommended by Mayor Struemph, seconded by Councilman Schulte, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote: BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION EXPIRES STATUS Board of Adjustment Matt Rimiller June 2017 FULL Cemetery Resource Board Mark Schreiber Michael Shellman Steven Wells Samantha Renner June 2017 June 2017 June 2017 June 2017 FULL FULL FULL FULL Cultural Arts Commission: Emilee Mudd Deirdre Hirner Mar 2015 Mar 2017 PARTIAL PARTIAL Library Board William Zimmerman May 2017 FULL MSP Redevelopment Board Bob Jones *Michael Berry *Gene Bushman May 2017 May 2017 May 2017 FULL FULL FULL Parks and Recreation Commission Brad Bates Chris Wilson Lindsey Rowden May 2017 May 2017 May 2017 FULL FULL FULL Planning & Zoning Commission: Jack Deeken *Bob George *Dave Nunn Dean Dutoi Ron Fitzwater Bunnie Cotton Kevin Thoenen May 2018 May 2018 May 2018 May 2018 May 2015 May 2015 May 2015 FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL Police Personnel Board Chris Ricks Jan 2016 PARTIAL Transportation & Traffic Commission Ryan Towner Tim Diemler *Michael Hughes June 2017 June 2017 June 2017 FULL FULL FULL USSJC Submarine Committee Ivan Turner Patrick Bonnot June 2017 Mar 2016 FULL PARTIAL 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 19, 2014 Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Mihalevich, Schulte, and Scrivner Nay: None PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS Bill Lockwood, Director of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department, made a presentation regarding the Jefferson City Disc Golf Club which explained the contribution made by that organization over the past years to the local community food bank. He then stated that two members of that organization, Stan Balke and Ron Braman, were present, and that they had been recognized by the statewide organization for their efforts. He re-presented that award to Mr. Balke and Mr. Braman, and thanked them for their continued efforts and contributions to our community. Bill Betts, Interim Finance Director, made a monthly finance report to the Council, and showed the public where to find financial information which is now made available on the City’s website. He answered questions asked by the Council. Ms. Brenda Hatfield, Citywide PTO, made a presentation inviting all ten Council Members to become involved in the PTO organizations in the schools throughout the various City wards. She offered to help them determine which schools would be in each of their wards. Mr. Randy Allen introduced County Commission Kris Scheperle and Mr. Russ Volmert with Arcturis who made a presentation regarding the Lafayette Interchange Enhancement Project. Following the presentation, both Mr. Scheperle and Mr. Volmert answered questions asked by the Mayor and Council. Councilman Scrivner reminded the Council that this presentation will also be made at the May 22 Public Works and Planning Committee meeting. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF Planning & Protective Services Department Director Janice McMillan announced that the Heritage Week events would be held on Tuesday, May 20, at 4:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, and invited the public to attend. Councilman Graham announced that he and Fourth Ward Councilman Glen Costales would host a Ward 4 Town Hall Meeting on Saturday, June 14, at the Capital West Event Center, 1315 Fairgrounds Road, beginning at 10:30 A.M. The public is invited to discuss any topic. 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 19, 2014 PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS There were no presentations made at this time. CONSENT AGENDA President Pro Tempore Scrivner stated that the following items were presented to the Council for their approval by consent at this time: a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: May 5, 2014 b. Acceptance of $27,000 Land and Water Conservation G rant A motion was made by Councilman Schulte for approval of the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Graham, and approved unanimously by voice vote. BILLS INTRODUCED 2014-14, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH STOCKMAN CONSTRUCTION CORP. FOR THE WATER STREET AT LOHMAN’S LANDING PROJECT. 2014-15, sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 19-401, (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), SCHEDULE (A), (SPEED LIMITS), SUBPARAGRAPH (D); SCHEDULE (G), (STOP INTERSECTIONS), SUBPARAGRAPH (B); AND SCHEDULE (H), (YIELD SIGNS), SUBPARAGRAPH (A) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO VARIOUS ROADWAYS. 2014-16, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF A PORTION OF LAFAYETTE STREET. 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 19, 2014 Councilman Scrivner requested that the rules be suspended and Bill 2014 -16 be placed on third reading and final passage to accommodate the schedules for this project. There were no objections to the request to suspend the rules. Bill 2014-16 was read second and third times by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15269: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Mihalevich, Schulte, and Scrivner Nay: None 2014-17, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2013-2014 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND. 2014-18, sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5 (ANIMALS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SUBSECTION PERTAINING TO EXOTIC ANIMALS. 2014-19, sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5 (ANIMALS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO MAXIMUM NUMBER OF ANIMALS. 2014-20, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8 (BUILDING AND BUILDING REGULATIONS) AND CHAPTER 21 (NUISANCES) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO INSURANCE PROCEEDS. BILLS PENDING 2014-6, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH JEFFERSON ASPHALT COMPANY FOR THE 2014 MILL AND OVERLAY PROJECT. 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 19, 2014 Bill 2014-6 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15261: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Mihalevich, Schulte, and Scrivner Nay: None 2014-7, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH JEFFERSON ASPHALT COMPANY FOR THE 2014 CHIP AND SEAL PROJECT. Bill 2014-7 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15262: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Mihalevich, Schulte, and Scrivner Nay: None 2014-8, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH J.C. INDUSTRIES, INC., FOR THE LAFAYETTE AND DUNKLIN INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Bill 2014-8 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15263: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Mihalevich, Schulte, and Scrivner Nay: None 2014-9, sponsored by Councilman Schulte, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 26A (PURCHASING) AND CHAPTER 2 (ADMINSIST RATION), ARTICLE IV (DIVISION 1, CITY ADMINISTRATOR), SECTION 307 (POWERS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON BY REVISING THE PURCHASING PROCEDURES. Bill 2014-9 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15264: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Mihalevich, Schulte, and Scrivner Nay: None 8 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 19, 2014 2014-10, sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 19-401, (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), SCHEDULE (J), (PARKING PROHIBITED), SUBPARAGRAPH (A), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, PERTAINING TO A PORTION OF WILLIAMS STREET. Bill 2014-10 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15265: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Mihalevich, Schulte, and Scrivner Nay: None 2014-11, sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 19-401, (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), SCHEDULE (J), (PARKING PROHIBITED), SUBPARAGRAPH (A), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, PERTAINING TO A PORTION OF CEDAR RIDGE. Bill 2014-11 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15266: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Mihalevich, Schulte, and Scrivner Nay: None *2013-12 was taken up earlier in the meeting under Public Hearings 2014-13, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH ARCTURIS FOR WAYFINDING PLAN DEVELOPMENT. Bill 2014-13 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15268: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Mihalevich, Schulte, and Scrivner Nay: None RESOLUTIONS 9 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 19, 2014 RS2014-6, sponsored by Councilman Schulte: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JEFFERSON TO APPLY FOR THE STATE OF MISSOURI PUBLIC TRANSIT OPERATING ASSISTANCE GRANT A motion was made by Councilman Henry for adoption of Resolution RS2014-6 as presented, seconded by Councilman Scrivner, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Mihalevich, Schulte, and Scrivner Nay: None RS2014-7, sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF THE LETTER OF CREDIT FOR THE ST. MARY’S CONSTRUCTION PROJECT A motion was made by Councilman Scrivner for adoption of Resolution RS2014-7 as presented, seconded by Councilman Henry, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Mihalevich, 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 No new business was brought forward at this time. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 19, 2014 There was no unfinished business at this time. ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Schulte, seconded by Councilman Bray, and approved unanimously at 7:40 P.M.