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HomeMy Public PortalAbout201409021 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of September 2, 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 Bray, seconded by Councilman Henry, to adopt the agenda, with the following amendments: 1. Removing Consent Agenda item 10(b), approval of Proposal 2733 (EAP services) and moving it up on the agenda to be considered immediately after the presentation made by Jim Wieberg under item 7(a) (Presentations from Invited Guests) 2. Addition of a new item 7(d) to hear a presentation from Mr. Brad Bates, invited by himself and Council Members Henry and Ward, regarding the topic of a multipurpose building. The motion to adopt the agenda, as amended, was approved unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Struemph stated that the Council would take up Resolution RS2014-15 at this time. RS2014-15: A RESOLUTION HONORING THE LINCOLN UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S TRACK TEAM FOR WINNING THE NCAA DIVISION II WOMEN’S TRACK AND FIELD NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP. 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 A motion for adoption of RS2014-15 was made by Councilman Scrivner and seconded by Councilman Mihalevich. Mayor Struemph stated that several persons were in the audience tonight from Lincoln University who were involved with Women’s Track and Field team, including the Head Coach, coaching staff members, and Dr. Kevin Rome, President of Lincoln University. Mayor Struemph then asked Head Coach Victor Thomas to come to the podium and make comments regarding his team and others involved. Following Coach Thomas’s comments, Mayor Struemph asked each of the Women’s Track Team members to come forward and accept his congratulations on behalf of the City, and presented each with a City coin. The motion to adopt RS2014-15 was then approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None Announcements by Mayor Struemph: Mayor Struemph announced that on Monday, September 8, 2014, a Budget Committee meeting would be held from 5:30 to 7:00 P.M. at which time he would present the Mayor’s Budget to the Budget Committee. The meeting would be held in the Council Chambers. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearings scheduled for this time. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR No appointments were recommended at this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 (a) At the invitation of Mayor Struemph and Council Members Bray and Mihalevich, Mr. Jim Wieberg of Capital Region Medical Center made a presentation regarding Proposal 2733 for Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services. Following his presentation, he answered several questions asked by the Council, and staff was also asked questions regarding the Proposal and EAP services. At the conclusion of the presentation, Mayor Struemph stated that the Council woul d now consider Acceptance of Proposal 2733 which had moved up on the agenda during “Adoption of the Agenda.” A motion was made by Councilman Bray to reject Proposal 2733 and ask staff to rebid the services. The motion was seconded by Councilman Henry. Af ter discussion, Councilman Bray withdrew his motion and Councilman Henry withdrew his second. Councilman Mihalevich made a motion to extend the current contract with Capital Region Medical Center for one more year and rebid the services next year, seconded by Councilman Bray. Following discussion, Councilmen Mihalevich and Bray withdrew their motion and second, respectively. Councilman Mihalevich then made a motion to substitute Capital Region Medical Center as the awarded service provider for EAP services, seconded by Councilman Bray. Councilman Graham requested advice from City Counselor Drew Hilpert regarding abstaining on this vote if they serve on the Board of Directors of Capital Region Medical Center. Mr. Hilpert stated that he would not be required t o abstain since he nor any of his family members directly benefit from serving on that Board, but that he would be able to abstain if he chose to. Councilman Graham stated he would be abstaining. Councilmen Henry and Prather stated they would also abstain. The motion to amend Proposal 2733 was then approved by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Hussey, Mihalevich, and Ward Nay: Scrivner Abstain: Graham, Henry, and Prather City Counselor Hilpert stated now that the Council has voted to substitute the provider, the Council would now need to vote to approve the acceptance of Proposal 2733, as just amended. The Acceptance of Proposal 2733 was then approved, as amended, by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Bray, Costales, Hussey, Mihalevich, and Ward Nay: Branch and Scrivner Abstain: Graham, Henry, and Prather City Counselor Hilpert clarified, upon request, that the motion passed . 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 (b) Ms. Donna Deetz, Eastside Business Association made a presentation at the invitation of Councilmen Branch, Bray, and Prather, regarding the issue of a Multipurpose Building. Ms. Deetz distributed a copy of a document containing language from a recently-adopted resolution of the Eastside Business Association urging the City to locate the multipurpose building at the Ellis Porter Park site previously selected by the Parks and Recreation Commission. (c) Mr. Randy Allen of the Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce made a presentation regarding recent discussions between the Parks and Recreation staff, Chamber of Commerce, Convention and Visitor’s Bureau (CVB), and the Special Olympics of Missouri (SOMO) to locate a multipurpose building on property located on Highway 179 and which is owned by the Jefferson City Public Schools. He provided an overhead visual presentation with proposed renderings of conceptual facilities. Following his presentation, he answered questions asked by the Mayor and Council. He stated, in answer to a question about a timeline, that SOMO would need to make a decision regarding the next step of such a proposal by the end of November. (d) Mr. Brad Bate made a presentation on behalf of Lincoln University, at the invitation of Council Members Bray, Henry and Ward, regarding a proposal to partner with Lincoln University to locate a Multipurpose Building on Lincoln University property. Following his presentation, he answered questions, along with Dr. Kevin Rome, President of Lincoln University, regarding the issue. At the conclusion of the Presentations from the Gallery, Mayor Struemph and Members of the City Council thanked all those who had been discussing the issue of a multipurpose building and coming forward with the ideas expressed at tonight’s meeting. RECESS Mayor Struemph called for a brief recess at 7:50 P.M. RECONVENE Mayor Struemph reconvened the meeting at 8:03 P.M. with the following Council Members present: 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 Present: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Absent: None ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF Planning & Protective Services Director Janice McMillan announced that public hearings had been scheduled to receive public comment on the upcoming solid waste contract. Those events would be held on September 9 and 16 from 4:00 – 6:00 P.M. Details of the events can be found on the City’s website meeting calendar. Ms. McMillan also announced a Wayfinder Open House would be held on Wednesday, September 10, from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. at City Hall. A flyer with information about the event is on the City’s meeting calendar. 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: a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: August 18, 2014 b. Taken up earlier under “Presentations from the Gallery” c. Renewal (Year 2) – Contract with Evers & Company for Audit Services d. Renewal (Year 4) – Contract with Nick’s Family Restaurant, Inc., for Restaurant Services at Airport e. Renewal (Year 3) – Contract with Houck Transit Advertising for Bus Advertising f. Acceptance of $8,969.70 Grant from Dept. of Justice for Bullet Resistant Vests g. Acceptance of Bids for Property, Excess Workers’ Compensation, and Other Insurances h. Declaring City-Owned Property Surplus and Authorizing Disposal i. Sole Source SS2750 – Conducted Electrical Weapon Upgrade, Police Dept. 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 A motion was made by Councilman Henry to approve Item a, and items c through i, of the Consent Agenda, seconded by Councilman Costales, and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED 2014-52, sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY CREATING THE PUBLIC TRANSIT ADVISORY COMMITTEE. 2014-53, 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 11.41 ACRES FROM M-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL TO M-2 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL, FOR LAND ADDRESSED AS 355 NORTH SHAMROCK ROAD, DESCRIBED AS PART OF NEW MADRID PRIVATE SURVEYS NO. 2680 AND 2906 TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 11 WEST, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI. 2014-54, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING A PORTION OF THE SOUTHERN END OF THE LAFAYETTE STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY. 2014-55, 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 APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL FUND. BILLS PENDING 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. Bill 2014-50 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15305: 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 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 FOR THE SALE OF REAL ESTATE TO JEFFREY F. KEMPKER AND LINDA R. KEMPKER. Bill 2014-51 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. A motion was made by Councilman Scrivner to accept the substitute Bill 2014 -51 previously distributed to the Council which corrected a portion of the legal description of the property. The motion to accept the substitute was seconded by Councilman Prather, and approved unanimously. Bill 2014-51 was then passed, as substituted, by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15306: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None RESOLUTIONS There were no resolutions presented at this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS Mr. Paul Vanhorn made a presentation on behalf of “Citizens for JeffTran” regarding issues which affect citizens who utilize the JeffTran system. He stated his belief that the multipurpose building should be located where it would be accessible to JeffTran patrons. Ms. Vicky Schildemeyer also made a presentation on behalf of the “Citizens for JeffTran” in which she stated her support for continued or improved transit services to citizens of Jefferson City. COUNCIL AND STAFF RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY 8 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 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. APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES A motion was made by Councilman Branch to approve the August 18, 2014, Closed Session Minutes, seconded by Councilman Bray, 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 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. Personnel [Sec. 610.021(3)] A motion was made by Councilman Hussey, 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 8:26 P.M.: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None