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Home My Public Portal About201403031 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 3, 2014 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of March 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, Schulte, Scrivner, and Tergin Absent: None A quorum was declared present. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A motion was made by Councilman Larry Henry to adopt the agenda, seconded by Councilman Shawn Schulte, and approved unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Struemph presented a proclamation in honor of Red Cross Month to Dave Griffith on Behalf of American Red Cross Heart of Missouri Chapter. Mr. Griffith made comments then introduced several Red Cross volunteers who were attending the meeting tonight. Mayor Struemph thanked Mr. Griffith and the volunteers for the valuable service they provide to communities. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearings scheduled at this time. MINUTES AND REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 3, 2014 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. Environmental Quality Commission, December 10, 2013 b. CAMPO Board of Directors, January 15, 2014 c. Housing Authority Board of Directors, January 21, 2014 COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Administration Committee – Councilwoman Tergin announced that the March 5 meeting had been canceled and that the next meeting is scheduled to be held Wednesday, April 2, at 8:00 A.M. Finance Committee – Councilman Shawn Schulte announced that the next meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 13, at 7:30 A.M. Public Safety Committee – Councilman Rick Prather reported that the next meeting will be held on Thursday, April 3, at 7:30 A.M. Public Works & Planning Committee – Councilman Bob Scrivner announced that the next meeting will be held on Thursday, March 20, at 7:30 A.M. Parks and Recreation Commission Liaison – Councilman Shawn Schulte reported on the recent meetings of the Commission. Other Committee / Liaison Reports – No other liaison reports were given at this time. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR There were no appointments recommended at this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS Mr. Randy Allen, Ms. Missy Bonnot, Mr. Shaun Sappenfield, and Mr. Mark Mehmert of the Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce made the Chamber’s annual report to the City, and distributed it in digital format to the Mayor, Council, and staff. Following each segment of the report pres ented by the respective presenters, there was a question and answer period. Mayor Struemph thanked the Chamber for 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 3, 2014 their report and for their contribution to the City’s and the region’s economic development. Interim Finance Director Bill Betts presented the new Financial Model which he indicated will be presented to the Council on a monthly basis and made available to the public. He answered questions asked by the Council. Mr. Steve Veile made a presentation on behalf of the Historic City of Jefferson regarding the issue of abandoned buildings in the City. He presented numerous properties as an illustration of the issue, and asked the Council to consider methods to address and alleviate the issue which he stated are a liability to some of the City’s most historic structures. Following his report, Mayor Struemph asked Interim City Administrator Drew Hilpert to set up a meeting with Mr. Veile to begin discussions of this issue. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF Mayor Struemph recognized a Boy Scout from Troop 11 in Jefferson City and asked him to introduce himself and explain the badge he is currently attempting to earn. Mayor Struemph welcomed him to the meeting and wished him well in his efforts to achieve Eagle Scout status. Interim Fire Chief Jason Turner announced that the current open burning season will end on Saturday, March 15. He also announced that a bill being voted on tonight will be changing that open burning season for the 2014 -2015 season by moving it forward to November 1 to March 1. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS Mr. Michael Chambers of AT&T made a presentation regarding bill 2013 -124 which is currently on the Informal Calendar. He mentioned several specific concerns he still has with the substitute bill which was distributed to the Council in their packets on February 27. Following his presentation, he answered several questions asked by the Council. RECESS Mayor Struemph called for a recess at 7:30 P.M. 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 3, 2014 RECONVENE Mayor Struemph reconvened the meeting at 7:40 P.M. with the following Council Members in attendance: Present: Branch, Bray, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schulte, Scrivner, and Tergin Absent: None CONSENT AGENDA The following items were presented to the Council for their approval by consent: a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: February 18, 2014 b. Bid 2718 – Mobile Data Terminal, CMRJIS Grant A motion was made by Councilman Larry Henry for approval of the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Rick Prather, and approved unanimously by voice vote. BIDS OVER $50,000 There were no bids brought forward at this time. BILLS INTRODUCED 2013-144, sponsored by Councilman Prather, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH TURN-KEY MOBILE, INC., FOR MOBILE DATA TERMINALS FOR THE CENTRAL MISSOURI REGIONAL JUSTICE INFORMATION SYSTEM AND THE JEFFERSON CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT. Councilman Prather requested that the rules be suspended and Bill 2013 -144 placed on final passage. There were no objections to the request to suspend the rules. Bill 2013-144 was read second and third times by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15242: 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 3, 2014 Aye: Branch, Bray, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schulte, Scrivner, and Tergin Nay: None 2013-145, 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 2.24 ACRES FROM C-O OFFICE COMMERCIAL TO C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL, FOR LAND ADDRESSED AS 1407 AND 1411 SOUTHWEST BOULEVARD, DESCRIBED AS PART OF LOT 24 OF SWIFT AND THOMPSONS SUBDIVISION, IN JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI. 2013-146, sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE REPLAT OF LOT 3 OF STONERIDGE VILLAGE SUBDIVISION, SECTION ONE, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI. 2013-147, sponsored by Councilman Schulte, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY TO BE SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSAL OF SAID PROPERTY. 2013-148, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CLERK TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON AND THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR ASSISTANCE WITH OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER AT THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 1, 2013, THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2014. BILLS PENDING 2013-141, sponsored by Councilman Prather, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 13 (FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION), SECTION 13 -43 (AMENDMENTS, DELETIONS, AND INSERTIONS), SUBSECTION 7, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 3, 2014 JEFFERSON PERTAINING TO THE 2009 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE REGULATION FOR YARD W ASTE OPEN BURNING SEASON. Bill 2013-141 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. A motion was made by Councilman Rick Prather to accept the substitute bill which had previously been distributed to the Council, seconded by Councilman Jim Branch, and approved unanimously. Bill 2013-141 was then passed, as substituted, by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15239: Aye: Branch, Bray, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schulte, Scrivner, and Tergin Nay: None 2013-142, sponsored by Councilman Schulte, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A COST SHARE AGREEMENT WITH THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SERVICES AT THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT. Bill 2013-142 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15240: Aye: Branch, Bray, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schulte, Scrivner, and Tergin Nay: None 2013-143, sponsored by Councilwoman Tergin, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH LINCOLN UNIVERSITY FOR JCTV CABLE ACCESS SERVICES. Bill 2013-143 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. Councilman Carlos Graham announced that he would be recusing himself on this issue due to the fact that he is employed by Lincoln University. Bill 2013-143 was passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15241: Aye: Branch, Bray, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schulte, Scrivner, and Tergin Nay: None Abstain: Graham 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 3, 2014 INFORMAL CALENDAR 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 removed Bill 2013-124 from the Informal Calendar and placed it on final passage at this time. Bill 2013-124 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. A motion was made by Councilman Rick Mihalevich to accept the substitute bill 2013-124 which had previously been distributed to the Council, seconded by Councilman Bob Scrivner, and approved unanimously. The substitute bill was then explained in detail by Senior Planner Eric Barron. Following his presentation, both he and Associate City Coun selor Jeremy Cover answered questions about both the proposed Code amendments and the issues previously brought up by Mr. Chambers in his presentation. At the conclusion of all discussion, Bill 2013-124 was then passed, as substituted, by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15243: Aye: Branch, Bray, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schulte, Scrivner, and Tergin Nay: None RESOLUTIONS RS2013-49, sponsored by Councilwoman Tergin, entitled: A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A TIMELINE FOR SELECTION OF A SOLID WASTE PROVIDER. A motion was made by Councilman Bob Scrivner for adoption of Resolution RS2013-49 as presented, and seconded by Councilman Carlos Graham, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Branch, Bray, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schulte, Scrivner, and Tergin Nay: None 8 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 3, 2014 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 Councilwoman Tergin commended City staff on the success of their benefit for City employee Katherine O’Neal to help with medical costs following her December car accident. Further benefits will be announced at a later date. Interim Fire Chief Jason Turner announced that a fund raiser will also be held at the Eagle’s Club on Wednesday, March 12, beginning at 4:30 P.M. to benefit Fire Fighter Scott Kempker and his family to help with medical costs due to the 10-week premature birth of their baby daughter. Tickets can be obtained from Schulte’s Fresh Foods, Samuel’s Tuxedos, Donnie Braun Auto Repair, or members of the Jefferson City Fire Department, Cole County EMS, Cole County Fire Protection or Cole County First Responders. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business brought forward. APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES Mayor Struemph stated that the February 18, 2014, Closed Session minutes will be held over for approval at the March 17 meeting at the request of City Counselor Drew Hilpert. A motion was made by Councilman Ken Hussey to approve the February 26, 2014, Closed Session minutes, seconded by Councilman Carlos Graham, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote: 9 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 3, 2014 Aye: Branch, Bray, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schulte, Scrivner, and Tergin Nay: None GO INTO CLOSED SESSION Mayor Struemph announced that the Chair would entertain a motion, pursuant to Sec. 610.021 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, to go into Closed Session to discuss the following: a. Sealed Bids, Contracts, and Related Documents [Sec. 610.021.(12)] b. Contract Negotiations [Sec. 610.021(12)] A motion was made by Councilman Mihalevich, seconded by Councilman Hussey, to go into Closed Session for the above-stated reasons, and passed by the following roll-call vote at 8:25 P.M. Aye: Branch, Graham, Hussey, Mihalevich, Schulte, Scrivner, and Tergin Nay: Bray, Henry, and Prather