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HomeMy Public PortalAbout201404071 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 7, 2014 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of April 7, 2014, was convened at 6:02 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 Ken Hussey to adopt the agenda as amended in the Pre-Meeting immediately preceding this meeting, seconded by Councilman Prather, and approved unanimously. The amended agenda will take up Resolution RS2013-57 before RS2013-56. CONFERENCE CENTER DECISION RS2013-57 Resolution to Move Forward Ehrhardt Proposal (Mihalevich) A motion was made by Councilman Mihalevich for adoption of RS2013-57 as presented, seconded by Councilman Prather. A motion was made by Councilman Scrivner to amend RS2013-57 as follows: The last “WHEREAS” clause shall be amended by adding, after subparagraph 2 thereof, four more subsequently numbered subparagraphs to read: 3. The developer will work with staff to identify a CID and/or TDD District at the size and scope needed and to be responsible to educate and promo te development of said District and businesses therein. 4. If state and Cole County contributions are anticipated, the developer agrees to be responsible to negotiate with state and County for said incentives. 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 7, 2014 5. The developer agrees to assume all risk associated with operating losses that might be incurred from ongoing operations. 6. The developer will agree that said pre-development agreement shall be for a term of six months. Following a lengthy discussion in which Council Members stated their opinions and positions on this issue, Councilman Branch called the question, seconded by Councilman Prather. City Counselor Drew Hilpert advised that some Council Members had not yet been given the opportunity to speak . Councilmen Branch and Prather withdrew their motion and second respectively to allow all Council Members to be heard. Following further discussion in which all Council Members had been given the opportunity to speak, Councilman Branch called the question, seconded by Councilman Bray, and approved unanimously. The motion to amend RS2013-57 was then approved by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Branch, Bray, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Tergin Nay: Graham, Henry, Hussey, and Schulte RS2013-57, as amended, was then defeated by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Branch, Mihalevich, Prather, and Tergin Nay: Bray, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Schulte, and Scrivner RS2013-56 Resolution Declining To Move Forward With Either Proposal (Bray) A motion for adoption of RS2013-56 as presented was made by Councilman Bray, seconded by Councilman Schulte, and approved by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Branch, Bray, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schulte, and Scrivner Nay: Tergin RECESS Councilman Schulte made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bray, to take a brief recess at this time. Motion was approved unanimously at 7:17 P.M. 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 7, 2014 RECONVENE The meeting was reconvened by Mayor Struemph at 7:31 with the following Council Members present: Present: Branch, Bray, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, and Schulte Absent: *Scrivner and Tergin MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS There were no Miscellaneous items brought forward at this time. PUBLIC HEARINGS No public hearings were scheduled for this meeting. MINUTES AND REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED Mayor Struemph announced that the following minutes and reports had been received and were on file for review in the City Clerk’s office: a. Public Works & Planning Committee, January 23 and February 20, 2014 b. CAMPO Board of Directors, February 19, 2014 c. Planning & Zoning Commission, February 13, 2014 d. Housing Authority Board of Directors, February 25, 2014 e. Cultural Arts Commission, January 22, 2014 f. Animal Control Section Report for March, 2014 g. Code & Contact Issue Report for March, 2014 h. Council Committee on Administration, February 12, 2014 COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 7, 2014 Finance Committee – Councilman Schulte announced that the next meeting would be held on Thursday, April 10, at 7:30 A.M. Public Safety Committee – Councilman Rick Prather made a report on the Committee’s issues and meetings. *Councilwoman Tergin and Councilman Scrivner returned to the Council Chambers at this time (7:33 P.M.) Public Works & Planning Committee – Councilman Bob Scrivner made a report on this Committee. Parks and Recreation Commission Liaison – Councilman Shawn Schulte reported on the Parks and Recreation Commission meetings and issues. Administration Committee – Councilwoman Tergin made a report on this Committee. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR Mayor Struemph recommended the following appointments to City boards and commissions for Council approval: BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDED APPOINTMENT EXPIRES STATUS Airport Advisory Jeff Naught Mar 2018 FULL Cultural Arts: Lucia Erickson-Kincheloe LuAnn Madsen Susannah Sodergren Mar 2017 Mar 2017 Mar 2017 FULL FULL FULL Library Board Donna White Mar 2017 FULL Planning & Zoning Chris Jordan May 2017 FULL Storm Water Quality: Carol Davit Ross Kasmann Jim Penfold Richard Graessle April 2017 April 2017 April 2017 April 2017 FULL FULL FULL FULL TIF Commission: Tom Reichard* Darryl Winegar April 2018 April 2018 FULL FULL *3rd term, requires 2/3 majority for approval A motion was made by Councilman Prather for approval of all appointments as recommended, seconded by Councilman Branch, and approved unanimously. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 7, 2014 There were no presentations made at this time. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF Planning & Protective Services Department Director Janice McMillan announced that the Landmark Awards Ceremony would be held on Tuesday, May 20, at 4:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers. Ms. McMillan announced the dates for the annual Bulky Items Trash Pick-Up to occur west of Jefferson Street during the week of April 28 – May 2, and east of Jefferson Street the week of May 5-9. Information about that event and the items which can be picked up can also be on the City’s website’s meeting calendar for those pick-up dates. Councilman Ken Hussey announced that Serve Jefferson City will begin its annual schedule of events with a kick-off on Saturday, April 26, at 8:30 a.m. with a pancake breakfast provided by Senator Mike Kehoe at the Memorial Park Pavilion . Councilwoman Tergin announced that the flyer distributed to the Council about the annual bulky trash pickup also contained information about the Househo ld Hazardous Waste collection dates. 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, with the removal of one item at Councilman Schulte’s request for individual consideration: a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: March 17 and March 24, 2014 b. Permissive Use of Right-of-Way at Stadium Roundabouts c. Bid 2722 – Manhole Frames, Covers and Risers, Public Works Department, $25,439.56 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 7, 2014 e. Bid 2723A – Public Safety Equipment for Patrol Vehicles, Police Department, $40,185.00 A motion was made by Councilman Rick Prather for approval of items (a), (b), (c), and (e) of the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Larry Henry, and approved unanimously by voice vote. d. Item (d) Bid 2723 – Electric Parking Enforcement Vehicle, Public Works, Parking Division, $85,180.00 Councilman Schulte asked staff to look into more economical versions of this type of vehicle and requested that the item be held over for action at a future meeting. No action was taken on the item at this time. BILLS INTRODUCED 2013-152, 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 OFJEFFERSON, PERTAINING TO A PORTION OF WEST McCARTY STREET. 2013-153, sponsored by Councilman Prather, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL REGARDING ARTICLE 6, INTRODUCTORY AND TRAINING PERIODS. 2013-154, sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PUD PLAN AMENDMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3507 AMAZONAS DRIVE; DESCRIBED AS PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 7, 2014 2013-155, sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PUD PLAN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3327 AMERICAN DRIVE; DESCRIBED AS PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI. 2013-156, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. BILLS PENDING 2013-149, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH KEN KAUFFMAN & SONS EXCAVATING, LLC, FOR THE MOREAU VIEW DRIVE AND E. ASHLEY STREET SEWER PROJECT. Bill 2013-149 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15248: Aye: Branch, Bray, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schulte, Scrivner, and Tergin Nay: None 2013-150, 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 CENTRAL MISSOURI REALTY COMPANY FOR A GROUND LEASE AT JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT. Bill 2013-150 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15249: Aye: Branch, Bray, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schulte, Scrivner, and Tergin 8 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 7, 2014 Nay: None 2013-151, sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DESIGNATING PROPERTIES SELECTED BY THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AS HISTORIC LANDMARKS. Bill 2013-151 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15250: Aye: Branch, Bray, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schulte, Scrivner, and Tergin Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR There were no items on the Informal Calendar at this time. RESOLUTIONS RS2013-54 Accepting Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant (Prather) A motion was made by Councilman Hussey for adoption of Resolution RS2013-54 as presented, seconded by Councilman Prather, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Branch, Bray, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schulte, Scrivner, and Tergin Nay: None RS2013-55 Resolution to Offer Revenue Bonds in the Amount of $10M for W aste Water Improvements (Scrivner) A motion was made by Councilman Scrivner for adoption of Resolution RS2013-55 as presented, seconded by Councilman Schulte, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote: 9 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 7, 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 No New Business came before the Council at this time. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business brought forward. ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Bray, seconded by Councilman Henry, and approved unanimously at 8:12 P. M.