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Home My Public Portal About201408181 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 18, 2014 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of August 18, 2014, was convened at 6:00 P.M. by President Pro Tempore Bob Scrivner in the absence of 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 Henry to adopt the agenda as published, seconded by Councilman Prather, and approved unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS President Pro Tempore Scrivner recognized that there were a couple of Boy Scouts in the audience and asked them to identify themselves, their Troops, and indicate the badge on which they are currently working. Scouts from Troop 4 and Troop 7 were present, and they are both working towards their Communications Merit Badge. President Pro Tempore Scrivner presented each with a City coin and wished them well in their endeavors. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Establishing Tax Levy Rate for 2014 Interim Finance Director Bill Betts made a staff presentation regarding the proposed levy, after which he answered questions asked by the Council. 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 18, 2014 No one came forward to speak in favor of, or opposition to, the propo sed rezoning. President Pro Tempore Scrivner declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded and stated the Council will now take up the associated pending bill. 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. Bill 2014-42 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15298: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None b. Rezoning 1.11 Acres at 2104 Industrial Drive from RS-3 Single Family Residential to C-1 Neighborhood Commercial and Endorsing an Associated Comprehensive Plan Amendment. A staff presentation was made by Planning & Protective Services Director Janice McMillan who provided background information on the proposed rezoning. At the conclusion of the presentation, no one came forward to speak in favor of, or opposition to, the proposed rezoning. President Pro Tempore Scrivner declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded and stated the Council would now take up the associated pending bill. 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. Bill 2014-43 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15299: 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 18, 2014 Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR President Pro Tempore stated that Mayor Struemph had recommended the following appointments for Council approval: Councilman Graham made a motion to correct the term of Dale Vaughan from *May 2015 to May 2018 as a full-term should be three years. The motion to amend was seconded by Councilman Mihalevich, and approved unanimously. Councilman Henry made a motion to approve the appointments, as amended, seconded by Councilman Costales, and approved unanimously. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS There were no presentations made at this time. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF City Administrator Steve Crowell announced that the next Regular City Council meeting would be held on Tuesday, September 2, since Monday, September 1 is the Labor Day holiday. Board/Commission Appointment Term Status Cemetery Resources Board Nancy Thompson Jun 2017 FULL Cultural Arts Commission Vanessa Chandler Mar 2016 PARTIAL Planning & Zoning Commission Dale Vaughan *May 2015 FULL Police Personnel Board William Burton Jan 2016 PARTIAL Board of Adjustment: Andrew Hake Sept 2019 FULL Alternate / Daniel Hancock Sept 2015 FULL Alternate / Katy Lacy Sept 2015 FULL Alternate / Robert Gammon Sept 2015 FULL 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 18, 2014 Mr. Crowell also announced that, in answer to questions about whether the vote on Fire Chief would be made in open or closed session, his hope is that it will be done in open session. Councilman Graham thanked the Convention & Visitors Bureau for the success of the past weekend’s “Geico Hot Bikes” event which was held in Jefferson City Planning & Protective Services Director Janice McMillan announced that public hearings have been scheduled to receive public comment on the upcoming solid waste contract. Those events will be held on September 9 and 1 6 from 4:00 – 6:00 P.M. Details of the events can be found on the City’s website meeting calendar. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS There were no presentations made at this time. CONSENT AGENDA President Pro Tempore Scrivner stated that the following items were presented to the Council for their approval by consent at this time: a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: August 4, 2014 b. Declaring 215 Olive Street as Surplus Property A motion was made by Councilman Prather to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Mihalevich, and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED 2014-50, sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO THE REQUIREMENTS TO SERVE ON BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. 2014-51, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 18, 2014 FOR THE SALE OF REAL ESTATE TO JEFFREY F. KEMPKER AND LINDA R. KEMPKER. BILLS PENDING 2014-44, 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 MISSOURI HIGHW AYS 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. Bill 2014-44 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15300: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 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. Bill 2014-45 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15301: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 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. 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 18, 2014 Bill 2014-46 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15302: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 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. Bill 2014-47 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15303: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 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. Bill 2014-48 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15304: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None RESOLUTIONS There were no resolutions presented at this time. 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 18, 2014 PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS Mr. Wayne Tolley made a presentation regarding the condition of sidewalks on East Capitol Avenue and asked when those might be repaired. He also asked about what the City was doing regarding the boarded up vacant buildings in the same area. COUNCIL AND STAFF RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY Following his presentation, President Pro Tempore asked if staff had any information in response to Mr. Tolley’s questions which they could share at this time. Public Works Director Matt Morasch stated that the particular sidewalks referenced by Mr. Tolley are on the list of sidewalks scheduled for rehabilitation within the next year or so. Much of it depends on the funding as it becomes available and the other sidewalks on the list which are deemed to be in worse condition than the ones on E. Capitol. Planning and Protective Services Director Janice McMillan stated that the City had been actively addressing the issue of abandoned buildings and had a program in place to identify and correct the issues. Councilman Graham asked Matt Morasch questions regarding the milling and overlay program schedule, specifically Satinwood Drive and the parking during the project. Mr. Morasch explained how the project equipment moves across the City to reach the streets on the list for this year’s program. NEW BUSINESS No new business was brought forward at this time. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business at this time. APPROV AL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES 8 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 18, 2014 A motion was made by Councilman Costales to approve the August 4, 2014, Closed Session Minutes, seconded by Councilman Hussey, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None GO INTO CLOSED SESSION President Pro Tempore Scrivner 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. Personnel [Sec. 610.021(3)] A motion was made by Councilman Mihalevich, seconded by Councilman Graham, to go into Closed Session at this time for the stated purposes, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote at 6:33 P.M.: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None