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Home My Public Portal About201408041 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 4, 2014 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of August 4, 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, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Absent: None A quorum was declared present. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A motion was made by Councilman Mihalevich to adopt the agenda as published, seconded by Councilman Henry, and approved unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS Councilman Costales stated he had three items pertaining to the Fire Department about which he had the following questions: 1. Projected move-in date for the new Fire Station 3 2. Total cost of the Fire Station 3 project 3. The number of Fire Department employees indicating they have developed kidney stones due to lack of soft water at fire stations Mayor Struemph asked City Administrator Crowell to look into those issues and report back to the Council. Mr. Crowell indicated that Interim Chief Turner could ans wer some of those questions tonight if the Mayor wished him to. Mayor Struemph asked Mr. Turner to answer those questions that he could tonight. 1. Interim Chief Turner stated that the move-in date could happen any time, but was delayed by recent storms which caused damage to drywall. Those damages are currently being repaired, after which the move-in can proceed. 2. The total cost budgeted was $2.4 million. The remaining budget is $4,918.65 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 4, 2014 3. Regarding the issue about fire personnel who develop kidney stones, this is the first time he had heard about it, but he would see what he could find out and report to the Council, but stated the City would be required to abide by HIPAA laws when asking employees questions pertaining to their health. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearings scheduled at this time. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR No appointments were recommended at this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS Mr. Steve Veile made a presentation on behalf of the Historic City of Jefferson regarding the issue of abandoned buildings. He distributed that organization’s latest newsletter to the Council, and referenced a document obtained after a trip to Paducah, KY, to view that City’s efforts to revitalize their historic buildings. Following his presentation, he answered several questions, and heard several comments made by the Council. The Council also asked questions of staff about the issue of abandoned buildings. Mayor Struemph recognized a Boy Scout in the audience, who indicated he is present from Troop 104 of St. Joseph’s Church. He is working on his Communications Merit Badge. Mayor Struemph presented the Scout with a City Coin and wished him well in his efforts. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF No announcements were made at this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS There were no presentations made at this time. 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 4, 2014 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: July 21, 2014 b. Permissive Use of Right-of-Way in 400 Block of West Main Street c. Authorizing Acceptance of $5,000 Grant from Mid-Missouri Solid Waste Management District d. Acceptance of Proposal 2733 – Employee Assistance Program (EAP) A motion was made by Councilman Bray to remove item (d) pertaining to EAP proposal 2733 from the Consent Agenda and refer that item to the Finance Committee. The motion was seconded by Councilman Graham, and approved unanimously. A motion was made by Councilman Bray to approve items (a) through (c) of the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Mihalevich, and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED 2014-42, sponsored by Councilman Bray, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF CITY TAXES AND ESTABLISHING THE RATE OF TAXATION FOR THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2014. 2014-43, 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 RS-3 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL, FOR LAND ADDRESSED AS 2104 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE, DESCRIBED AS PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION TWO, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI. 2014-44, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 4, 2014 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 1, 2014 TO OCTOBER 31, 2015, REFLECTING FUNDS AS APPROVED IN THE FY 2015 UNIFIED PLANNING WORK PROGRAM 2014-45, sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION TO THE JEFFERSON CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT AMENDING THE 2013-2014 ANNUAL BUDGET WITHIN THE POLICE TRAINING FUND. 2014-46, sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 19-401, (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), SCHEDULE (J), (PARKING PROHIBITED), SUBPARAGRAPH (A), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, PERTAINING TO PARKING ON A PORTION OF TYLER STREET. 2014-47, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SAK CONSTRUCTION, LLC, FOR THE SEWER REHABILITATION - BASIN 12 PROJECT. 2014-48, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR PUBLIC TRANSIT OPERATING ASSISTANCE. 2014-49, 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. Councilman Scrivner requested that the rules be suspended and Bill 2014-49 placed on final passage. There were no objections to the request for suspension of the rules. 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 4, 2014 Bill 2014-49 was then read second and third times by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 15297: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None BILLS PENDING 2014-38, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, RELINQUISHING A SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT ACROSS TRACT B OF WESTVIEW HEIGHTS SUBDIVSION, SECTION 9, BAGNALL DRIVE AND JASPER LANE. Bill 2014-38 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15293: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 2014-39, sponsored by Councilman Hussey, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A DEFENSE COST SHARING AGREEMENT WITH COLE COUNTY AND SUPPLEMENTAL LY APPROPRIATE THE FUNDS FOR THE AGREEMENT FROM THE RESERVE FUND. Bill 2014-39 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15294: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 2014-40, sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 4, 2014 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING THE NAME OF CREEK TRAIL DRIVE FOR THE EXTENSION OF CREEK TRAIL DRIVE FROM PORTABELLO PLACE DRIVE TO LECAR DRIVE. Bill 2014-40 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15295: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 2014-41, sponsored by Councilman Bray, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2013- 2014 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY CHANGING THE PERSONNEL SCHEDULE WITHIN PLANNING AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES. Bill 2014-41 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15296: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None RESOLUTIONS Councilman Costales stated he has a resolution which would be numbered RS2014-15 which he would like added to the agenda and introduced at this time. Mayor Struemph called for a brief recess to allow the City Clerk to make copies of the resolution for distribution to the Council, media, and citizens at the meeting. RECESS The Council recessed at 6:57 P.M. RECONVENE The meeting was reconvened by Mayor Struemph at 7:06 P.M. with the following 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 4, 2014 Council Members present at the time the meeting reconvened: Present: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Absent: None RESOLUTIONS - CONTINUED The resolution provided by Councilman Costales was distributed. Mayor Struemph asked City Counselor Hilpert to provide procedural advice regarding the issue. Mr. Hilpert stated that according to Sec. 2-193(c) of the Code, the resolution could not be added at this time because the Council had voted to adopt the agenda at the beginning of the meeting, and that would have been the a ppropriate time to add the item and vote to adopt the agenda as amended. He stated to add the resolution at this time would require a vote by the Council to suspend their rules. Councilman Costales made a motion to suspend the rules at this time to allow for the addition of a resolution. The motion died for lack of a second. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS Mr. Leonard Steinman made a presentation reminding citizens that tomorrow is an election day and urged everyone to exercise their right to vote. 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. 8 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 4, 2014 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)] c. Personnel [Sec. 610.021(3)] A motion was made by Councilman Mihalevich, 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 7:11 P.M.: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None