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Home My Public Portal About201406161 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 16, 2014 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of June 16, 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 Bray to adopt the agenda with an amendment by the switching of items 4 and 5 to allow Mr. Scheperle to make his presentation as the next item of business. The motion to adopt, as amended, was approved unanimously by acclamation. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Kris Scheperle made a presentation on behalf of Salute to America regarding the annual 4th of July events in the City. He thanked the City for both their financial support as well as staffing for the event. The event this year will include events on three days: Thursday, July 3, through Saturday, July 5. NOMINATIONS OF WARD 2 CITY COUNCIL MEMBER Mayor Struemph opened the floor for nominations for Ward 2 City Council Member to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Councilman Shawn Schulte. Councilman Rick Mihalevich nominated Mr. Allen Tatman. The nomination was seconded by Councilman Rick Prather 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 16, 2014 Councilman Bob Scrivner nominated Ms. Carolyn McDowell. The nomination was seconded by Councilman Carlos Graham. Councilman Ralph Bray nominated Ms. Laura Ward. The nomination was seconded by Councilman Larry Henry. There being no further nominations to come forward, Councilman Bray moved that nominations be closed, seconded by Councilman Graham, and approved unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Rezoning 1.1 Acres at 2725 Merchants Drive from M-2 to PUD A staff presentation was made by Planning and Protective Services Direct or Janice McMillan who provided details of the requested rezoning. Following the staff presentation, no one came forward to speak in favor of, or opposition to, the proposed rezoning. Mayor Struemph declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded, and stated the Council will now take up the associated pending bill. 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. Bill 2014-21 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15276: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner Nay: None b. Preliminary PUD Plan for 2725 Merchants Drive A staff presentation was made by Planning and Protective Services Director Janice McMillan who provided details of the proposed PUD Plan. 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 16, 2014 Following the staff presentation, the following persons came forward to speak on the issue: In favor: Mr. Leonard Steinman stated that he is in favor of the property being used as an adult day care as he believes that is a needed service in our City. No one came forward to speak in opposition to proposed PUD Plan. Mayor St ruemph declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded, and stated the Council will now take up the associated pending bill. 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 MERCHANTS DRIVE; DESCRIBED AS LOTS 26 AND 27 OF BAX’S COMMERCIAL PROPERTY SUBDIVISION, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI. Bill 2014-22 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15277: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner Nay: None APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR Mayor Struemph recommended the following appointments to City Boards and Commissions for Council approval: A motion was made by Councilman Costales for approval of the appointments as recommended, seconded by Councilman Branch, and approved unanimously. Board / Commission Volunteer Expires Status Storm Water Quality Advisory Committee Dan Klindt April 2017 FULL Police Personnel Board Kelly Dillon July 2017 FULL University Extension Kris Leech Feb 2016 FULL 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 16, 2014 PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS Mr. Dave Silvester of MoDOT made a presentation regarding the state’s proposed ¾ cent temporary transportation sales tax which will be on the August 5 ballot. He provided information about the projects proposed to be funded with the tax if approved by the voters. Following his presentation, he answe red questions asked by the Council. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF City Administrator Steve Crowell made the following announcements regarding upcoming Council meetings: 1. June 23 Ward 2 Candidate Public Forum, 4:00 – 6:00 PM, Council Chambers 2. June 30 Council Work Session on Transit Issues – 5:30 PM, Council Chambers 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: 1. Minutes of City Council Meetings: June 2, 2014 2. Bid 2734 – Paving Materials, Street Division, Asphalt Products and Higgins Asphalt 3. Declaring Fire Station 3 as Surplus and Authorizing Sale by Bid 4. Accepting $243,431 Community Development Block Grant Program Year 2014 A motion was made by Councilman Scrivner for approval of the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Branch, and approved unanimously by voice vote. BILLS INTRODUCED 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 16, 2014 2014-24, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH APLEX INC. FOR THE CLARK AVE. AND MOREAU DR. SIDEWALKS PROJECT. Councilman Scrivner requested that the rules be suspended and Bill 2014 -24 placed on third reading and final passage to expedite the project. There were no objections to the request to suspend the rules. Bill 2014-24 was read first and third times by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15279: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner Nay: None 2014-25, sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, 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 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE. 2014-26, sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, 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 CHERRY STREET. BILLS PENDING 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. 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 16, 2014 Bill 2014-23 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15278: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner Nay: None RESOLUTIONS RS2014-12, sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE ROOF OF THE JEFFERSON STREET PARKING GARAGE. A motion was made by Councilman Mihalevich for adoption of Resolution RS2014-12 as presented, seconded by Councilman Branch, 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 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. 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 16, 2014 UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business at this time. APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES A motion was made by Councilman Costales to approve the June 2, 2014, Closed Session minutes, seconded by Councilman Mihalevich, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner Nay: None 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. Contract Negotiations [Sec. 610.021(12)] b. Real Estate [Sec. 610.021.(2)] A motion was made by Councilman Henry, seconded by Councilman Scrivner, to go into Closed Session at this time for the stated purposes, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote at 6:52 P.M.: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner Nay: None