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HomeMy Public PortalAbout201402031 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 3, 2014 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of February 3, 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, and Schulte, Scrivner, and Tergin Absent: None A quorum was declared present. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Interim City Administrator Drew Hilpert explained that the category “Adoption of the Agenda” had been added to the agenda following recent enactment of an ordinance updating Chapter 2 of the City Code. Those updates specified that the Council should adopt the agenda as the first order of business at each meeting. Addition to Agenda: Mr. Hilpert stated that staff had drafted a new resolution, RS2013-47, late that afternoon which he requested be added to the agenda at this time. He explained the origination and purpose of the resolution, and indicated copies had been distributed in the pre-meeting. A motion was made by Councilwoman Carrie Tergin to adopt the agenda as amended to include the addition of RS2013-47, seconded by Councilman Ralph Bray, and approved unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS There were no miscellaneous agenda items presented. 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 3, 2014 PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Rezoning 9.55 Acres at 1125 Madison Street and 4.15 Acres of Adjacent Right- of-Way from C-O to C-2 A staff presentation was made by Senior Planner Eric Barron providing the background of the proposed amendments. At the conclusion of the staff presentation, the following persons came forward to speak in favor of, or opposition to, the proposed rezoning: In Favor: Martin Grabanski, on behalf of the owners of the property subject to the public hearing. In Opposition: No one spoke in opposition to this proposed rezoning. At the conclusion of the testimony, Mayor Struemph declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded and announced that the Council would consider the associated pending bill at this time. 2013-130, sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, 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 9.55 ACRES FROM C-O OFFICE COMMERCIAL TO C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL, FOR LAND ADDRESSED AS 1125 MADISON STREET, DESCRIBED AS PART OF OUTLOTS 77 AND 29, AND ADJACENT RIGHT-OF-WAY, IN JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI. Bill 2013-130 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. Councilwoman Tergin stated she will recuse herself from voting on this issue as she is on the Board of Directors of Capital Region Medical Center, the owners of the subject property. Bill 2013-130 was then passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15227: Aye: Branch, Bray, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schulte, and Scrivner Abstain: Tergin Nay: None 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 3, 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. CAMPO Board of Directors, November 20, 2013 b. Board of Electrical Examiners and Review, October 9, 2013 c. Cultural Arts Commission, November 20, 2013 d. Public Works & Planning Committee, November 21, 2013 Mayor Struemph encouraged citizens who wish to participate in any of these boards and commissions to contact Human Resources Director Gail Strope or submit an application through the City’s website. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Administration Committee – Councilwoman Carrie Tergin announced that the next meeting is scheduled to be held Wednesday, February 5, at 8:00 A.M., but that it may have to be rescheduled if the predicted inclement weather prevents members from attending. If canceled, she would notifiy staff and the Committee members as quickly as possible. Finance Committee – Councilman Shawn Schulte reported on the last meeting, and announced that the 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 on Thursday, February 20, at 8:00 A.M. Public Works & Planning Committee – Councilman Bob Scrivner announced that the next meeting will be held on Thursday, January 23, at 7:30 A.M. Parks and Recreation Commission Liaison – Councilman Shawn Schulte announced that the next Parks and Recreation Commission meeting will be held at 4:30 P.M. on Tuesday, February 11. Other Committee / Liaison Reports – No other liaison reports were given at this time. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 3, 2014 No appointments were brought forward at this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS Mr. Lyle Rosburg made a presentation on behalf of the Jefferson City Host Lions Club and explained some of the contributions made to the City gre enway system and other projects through fund raising efforts of the organization. He then invited everyone to attend their annual Ham and Bean and Chili fund raising event which will be held Wednesday, February 5, at the Selinger Center. Both lunch and din ner will be served at the Center, and also delivered to some who cannot get to the event. He acknowledged that the Mayor and several Council Members are members of the club, and that Councilman Graham is the Chairman. Following his presentation, the Mayor and Council thanked Mr. Rosburg and the Lions Club for their contribution to the community. At the conclusion of Mr. Rosburg’s presentation, Mayor Struemph stated that the Council will now take up the associated Resolution. RS2013-46 – Resolution Supporting the Jefferson City Host Lions Club (Graham) A motion was made by Councilman Graham for adoption of RS2013 -46 as presented, seconded by Councilman Henry, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Branch, Bray, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schulte, Scrivner, and Tergin Nay: None Mayor Struemph then presented a City Coin to Mr. Rosburg as a token of appreciation to the Lions Club. Ms. Lucia Kincheloe, Chairwoman of the Cultural Arts Commission, made a presentation regarding the Commission’s activities and announced several events and projects which are completed, or are currently being completed, as a result of the Commission’s work. She also reported on the grants provided by the Commission for some of these projects. She stated that citizens can find information about the Commission and their projects at their website at http://www.artsinjc.com/. At the conclusion of her presentation, Mayor Struemph thanked Ms. Kincheloe and the Commission Members for their hard work and progress on public art in the community. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 3, 2014 Interim Fire Chief Jason Turner announced that Mr. Bill Schwartz who works with the Jefferson City Fire Fighter’s Retirement System was involved in a serious auto accident and that he will keep the Council informed on his condition. He wished Mr. Schwartz a speedy recover. Interim City Administrator Drew Hilpert announced that a benefit fund raiser event will be held on Friday, February 28, to benefit City employee Katherine O’Neal who was involved in a serious auto accident on December 10. He stated anyone who would like to attend the event or donate to the fund can contact City employee Ciera Bratton. Jefferson City Police Captain Doug Shoemaker made a presentation announcing that the City had been awarded the 2013 William W. Quigg Award by the United Way in appreciation for outstanding support of the 2013 United Way Central Missouri Campaign. Captain Shoemaker, a member of the United Way Campaign Leadership Team, accepted the award on behalf of the City at the United Way Luncheon held on Friday, January 31, at the Capitol Plaza Hotel. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS There were no presentations 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: January 16 and January 21, 2014 A motion was made by Councilman Rick Prather for approval of the Co nsent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Larry Henry, and approved unanimously by voice vote. BIDS OVER $50,000 There were no bids brought forward at this time. BILLS INTRODUCED 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 3, 2014 2013-133, 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. 2013-134, 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 SCHELLRIDGE STORMWATER & VARIOUS SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. 2013-135, sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2013 - 2014 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, TRANSIT FUND, TO RECOGNIZE THE PROCEEDS OF THE SALE OF BUSES FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING A NEW PARA-TRANSIT BUS. 2013-136, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING A PORTION OF THE SOUTH TEN MILE DRIVE RIGHT OF WAY AT STONERIDGE PARKWAY. 2013-137, 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 PORTABELLO PLACE DRIVE. 2013-138, sponsored by Councilman Prather, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH AOS FOR THE OSAGE BEACH WIRELESS NETWORK PROJECT FOR THE CENTRAL MISSOURI REGIONAL JUSTICE INFORMATION SYSTEM. 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 3, 2014 2013-139, sponsored by Councilman Schulte, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2013 - 2014 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY DELETING THE POSITION OF ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR WITHIN THE PERSONNEL SCHEDULE OF FULL-TIME POSITIONS. 2013-140, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING WOODLAWN AVENUE RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN MADISON STREET AND MONROE STREET, WITH ASSOCIATED ALLEYWAY(S) AND EASEMENT(S). BILLS PENDING 2013-131, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, LEVYING AND ASSESSING A SPECIAL TAX BILL AGAINST PARTICULAR LOTS AND TRACTS OF LAND FRONTING AND ABUTTING THE 1200 AND 1300 BLOCKS OF MORELAND AVENUE IN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF SAID CURB AND SIDEWALK. Bill 2013-131 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15228: Aye: Branch, Bray, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schulte, Scrivner, and Tergin Nay: None 2013-132, sponsored by Councilwoman Tergin, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL BY AMENDING ARTICLE 12 (VACATION LEAVE), AND CREATING A NEW SECTION 14-14 (SHARED LEAVE) TO ASSIST EMPLOYEES WITH SERIOUS HEALTH CONDITIONS OR EVENTS. Bill 2013-132 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15229: 8 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 3, 2014 Aye: Branch, Bray, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schulte, Scrivner, and Tergin Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR 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. Councilman Schulte requested that Bill 2013 -120 be removed from the Informal Calendar and placed on final passage at this time. Bill 2013-120 was placed on final passage and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 12530: Aye: Branch, Bray, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schulte, Scrivner, and Tergin Nay: None 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. Councilman Mihalevich requested that Bill 2013-124 remain on the Informal Calendar at this time. RESOLUTIONS RS2013-43 – A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A COST SHARE WITH COLE COUNTY FOR WASTEWATER REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, AND EXTENSION. (Scrivner) 9 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 3, 2014 A motion was made by Councilman Scrivner for adoption of Resolution RS2013-43 as presented, seconded by Councilman Henry, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Branch, Bray, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schulte, Scrivner, and Tergin Nay: None RS2013-44 – A RESOLUTION CONCURRING WITH COLE COUNTY’S SELECTION OF A CONTRACTOR FOR THE FROG HOLLOW ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. (Scrivner) A motion was made by Scrivner for adoption of Resolution RS2013-44 as presented, seconded by Councilman Graham, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Branch, Bray, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schulte, Scrivner, and Tergin Nay: None RS2013-45 – A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, TO APPLY FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS GRANT. (Scrivner) A motion was made by Councilman Scrivner for adoption of Resolution RS2013-45 as presented, seconded by Councilman Schulte, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Branch, Bray, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schulte, Scrivner, and Tergin Nay: None RS2013-47 – A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING MISSOURI SENATE BILL 674. (Tergin) A motion was made by Councilwoman Tergin for adoption of Resolution RS2013-47 as presented, seconded by Henry, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote: 10 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 3, 2014 Aye: Branch, Bray, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schulte, Scrivner, and Tergin 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 Councilmen Henry, Graham, and Scrivner commended City staff for the excellent job they do clearing City streets following winter storms. Public Works Director Matt Morasch stated he would relay those comments to the crews who do that work. Councilwoman Tergin stated that if Jefferson City Public Schools will be closed on Wednesday, February 5, due to inclement weather, the Council Committee on Administration meeting scheduled for that day would also be cance led. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business brought forward. APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES A motion was made by Councilman Ken Hussey to approve the minutes of the January 21, 2014, Closed Session minutes, seconded by Councilman Rick Prather, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Branch, Bray, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schulte, Scrivner, and Tergin Nay: None 11 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 3, 2014 ADJOURNMENT As no further business was brought before the Council at this time , Mayor Struemph declared the meeting adjourned at 7:25 P.M.