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Home My Public Portal About201406021 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 2, 2014 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of June 2, 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, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, and Scrivner Absent: None A quorum was declared present. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A motion was made by Councilman Graham to adopt the agenda with an amendment to add Resolution RS2014-11, Declaring June as Immigrant Heritage Month. The motion to adopt as amended was approved by acclamation. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Struemph recognized Troop Leader Eric Landwehr and his Scouts from Troop 6, Immaculate Conception Church. Each Scout introduced himself and told the badge towards which he is currently working. Mayor Struemph then presented each Scout a City Coin and congratulated him upon his achievements. City Counselor Drew Hilpert explained the timeline and the process to fill the vacant Ward 2 City Council seat. The process will be completed and a new Council Member will be elected and sworn into office at the July 7 City Council meeting. Nominations will occur at the June 16 City Council meeting, and anyone wishing to be nominated should contact a Council Member and request to be nominate d. The public was invited to attend the Open House Public Forum that will be scheduled and ask any questions they would like of each candidate. 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 2, 2014 APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR There were no appointments recommended at this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS Interim Finance Director Bill Betts introduced Mr. Dale Siebeneck and Ms. Jo Moore of Evers and Company who made a presentation regarding their firm’s audit of the City’s finances. Following their presentation, they answered questions asked by the Mayor and Council. Ms. Ashley Varner, Mr. Doug Ward (Colton’s Steakhouse & Grill), Mr. Dennis Nickelson (Jefferson City School Board), Father Steven Jones (Helias High School), and Rev. Jeanie McGowan (Associate Pastor, First Baptist Church), made a joint presentation on behalf of Citizens For JeffTran regarding the status of the City’s Transit system. Mayor Struemph thanked them for their presentation, and indicated that several other citizens are also signed up to speak under “Presentations from the Gallery” on this topic. Following the presentation, Mayor Struemph asked City Administrator Steve Crowell to coordinate a Council Work Session for Monday, June 30, to specifically discuss this issue, and asked him to present his overview of the current situation with Transit, and what the City can do in the future. RECESS Mayor Struemph called a ten-minute recess at 7:01 P.M. RECONVENE The meeting was reconvened at 7:12 P.M. with the following Council Members present: Present: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, and Scrivner Absent: None 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 2, 2014 ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF Interim Fire Chief Jason Turner announced that the annual Fire School is being held in Jefferson City this week. Councilman Scrivner asked for information about how this event positively impacts the City’s revenue. Chief Turner indicated he would get that information to the Council by email this week. 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. Minutes of City Council Meetings: May 19, 2014 A motion was made by Councilman Graham for approval of the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Henry, and approved unanimously by voice vote. BILLS INTRODUCED 2014-21, sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, CHANGING, AMENDING, AND MODIFYING THE ZONING MAP OF THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY REZONING 1.1 ACRES FROM M-2 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL TO PUD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, FOR LAND ADDRESSED AS 2725 MERCHANTS DRIVE, DESCRIBED AS LOTS 26 AND 27 OF BAX’S COMMERCIAL PROPERTY SUBDIVISION, IN JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI. 2014-22, sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PUD PLAN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2725 ME RCHANTS 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 2, 2014 DRIVE; DESCRIBED AS LOTS 26 AND 27 OF BAX’S COMMERCIAL PROPERTY SUBDIVISION, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI. 2014-23, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH GTLR DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. BILLS PENDING 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. Bill 2014-14 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15270: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner Nay: None 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. Bill 2014-15 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15271: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner Nay: None 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 2, 2014 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. Bill 2014-17 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15272: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner Nay: None 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. Bill 2014-18 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15273: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner Nay: None 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. Bill 2014-19 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15274: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner Nay: None 2014-20, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 2, 2014 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. Bill 2014-20 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15275: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner Nay: None RESOLUTIONS RS2014-8, sponsored by Councilman Schulte: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JEFFERSON TO APPLY FOR THE 2014 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE (JAG) PROGRAM GRANT A motion was made by Councilman Scrivner for adoption of Resolution RS2014-8 as presented, seconded by Councilman Costales, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner Nay: None RS2014-9, sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich: A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE USE OF CIP SALES TAX FUNDS FOR THE LAFAYETTE ENHANCEMENT PLAN A motion was made by Councilman Scrivner for adoption of Resolution RS2014-9 as presented, seconded by Councilman Hussey, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner Nay: None RS2014-10, sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich: 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 2, 2014 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, TO APPLY FOR AN EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT A motion was made by Councilman Costales for adoption of Resolution RS2014-10 as presented, seconded by Councilman Prather, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner Nay: None RS2014-11, sponsored by Councilman Graham: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON DECLARING JUNE, 2014, AS IMMIGRANT HERITAGE MONTH A motion was made by Councilman Branch for adoption of Resolution RS2014-11 as presented, seconded by Councilman Graham, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner Nay: None PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS Mr. Charles Gaskin made a presentation on the issue of the qualifications and process for filling the position of Fire Chief. Following the presentation, Mayor Struemph asked City Administrator Crowell to explain the status of the process at this time. Mr. Crowell stated the application period closed on Friday (May 30) and that he has not yet had an opportunity to see the applications received. He will be appointing the selection committee at some point in the next few days and will provide that information as soon as it is completed. The following persons spoke on the issue of maintaining, or increasing, service currently provided by the JeffTran Transit System: Mr. Alan Mudd Mr. Brad Bates Ms. Leslie Kerns 8 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 2, 2014 Mr. Tom Van Voorn Ms. Robin Jones Mr. Brian Kaylor Mr. Brian Wekamp Ms. Mary Kabiri Mr. Arthur Brown At the conclusion of the presentations, Mayor Struemph asked City Administrator Steve Crowell to bring a history of JeffTran to the Work Session which will be held on June 30. 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 There was no unfinished business at this time. GO INTO CLOSED SESSION Mayor Struemph announced that, pursuant to Sec. 610.021 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the Chair would entertain a motion to go into Closed Session to discuss the following: a. Real Estate [Sec. 610.021(2)] A motion was made by Councilman Costales, seconded by Councilman Henry, to go into Closed Session at this time for the stated purposes, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote at 8:33 P.M.: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner Nay: None