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HomeMy Public PortalAbout201409151 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 15, 2014 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of September 15, 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 Mayor Struemph stated that the Council had agreed to the following changes to the agenda at the meeting immediately preceding this meeting, and thos e would be incorporated into the agenda at the time Council votes on “Adoption of the Agenda:” Addition under “Presentations From Staff, Consultants & Invited Guests” of a Joint Presentation by Parks and Recreation Director Bill Lockwood and Dr. Kevin Rome , President of Lincoln University, regarding the issue of a multipurpose building. Presenters were invited by Mayor Struemph and Councilmen Bray and Prather. Moving Resolution RS2014-18 to be voted on earlier in the meeting, and indicated that the following Council Members had indicated they wished to co -sponsor the Resolution with primary sponsor Bray: Council Members Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussy, Mihalevich, Prather, and Ward. Addition of announcement by Councilman Graham to be made under “Annou ncements by Mayor, Council, and Staff” A motion was made by Councilman Bray, seconded by Councilman Henry, to adopt the agenda, with the above-stated amendments. The motion was approved unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Struemph presented a Proclamation proclaiming Jefferson City a “Purple Heart City” to Mr. John D. Dismer, Department Adjutant for the Military Order of the Purple 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 15, 2014 Heart Department of Missouri. Following reading and acceptance of the Proclamation, a brief presentation was also made by State Purple Heart Commander Everett Kelly regarding the background of this organization. Commander Kelly presented a plaque to the City which acknowledges the City’s status of a “Purple Heart City.” Mayor Struemph thanked the men on behalf of the City for their service to our country. Mayor Struemph read, and presented, a proclamation proclaiming September 17 – 23 as “Constitution Week” in the City, to Ms. Katie Winkler of the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (D.A.R). Mayor Struemph stated that the Council would take up Resolution RS2014-17 at this time. RS2014-17: A RESOLUTION HONORING THE LINCOLN UNIVERSITY MEN’S GOLF TEAM FOR WINNING THE PGA MINORITY COLLEGIATE GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP A motion for adoption of RS2014-17 was made by Councilman Scrivner and seconded by Councilman Costales, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None Mayor Struemph asked Coach Dan Frost to introduce his team members and make comments regarding their recent win. Following Coach Frost’s comments, Mayor Struemph presented Coach Frost and each team member a City coin and congratulated them on their achievement. Mayor Struemph stated there are Boy Scouts in the audience and asked those to come forward to introduce themselves and their Troop and accept a City coin. The three members present were from Troop 333, and stated they are working towards their Citizenship in the Community badge. Mayor Struemph stated that the Council will now take up Resolution RS2014 -18. RS2014-18 A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING EXPLORATION OF A LINCOLN UNIVERSITY AND PARKS AND RECREATION PARTNERSHIP FOR A MULTIPURPOSE FACILITY. 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 15, 2014 A motion for adoption of RS2014-18 as presented was made by Councilman Henry, seconded by Councilman Costales, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) Rezoning 11.41 Acres at 355 N. Shamrock Road from M-1 to M-2. Planning & Protective Services Director Janice McMillan provided background information on the requested rezoning and answered questions asked by the Council. At the conclusion of the staff testimony, the following persons came forward to speak on the issue: In favor: Mr. Randy Allen, Executive Director of the Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce, stated that the building is owned by the Chamber and thanked the Council for their consideration of the rezoning to allow the Chamber to find a tenant or buyer for the building. Mr. Leonard Steinman stated he is in favor of the rezoning so the building can become occupied. No one came forward to speak in opposition to the proposed rezoning . Mayor Struemph stated that the evidentiary portion of the public hearing was concluded, and that the Council would now take up the associated pending bill. 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. Bill 2014-53 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15308: 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 15, 2014 Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR No appointments were recommended at this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS At the invitation of Mayor Struemph and Council Members Bray and Prather, Mr. Bill Lockwood, Parks and Recreation Director, and Dr. Kevin Rome, President of Lincoln University, made a joint presentation regarding the issue of a multipurpose building, and the possibility of a partnership between the two entities on such a project. Following their presentation, they answered questions asked by the Council. Mayor Struemph asked if Mr. Lockwood and Dr. Rome could provide status reports on this issue at the next several Council meetings to keep the Council and the citizens informed about the issue. Councilman Scrivner requested that the Special Olympics of Missouri (“SOMO”) continue to be included in any discussions on this issue unless they decide to exclude themselves. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF Planning & Protective Services Director Janice McMillan announced that a public hearing had been scheduled to receive public comment on the upcoming solid waste contract. The event would be held on Tuesday, September 16, from 4:00 – 6:00 P.M. in the Boone-Bancroft Room. Details of the events can be found on the City’s website meeting calendar. Chief Matthew Schofield announced that the Open House for the new Fire Station 3 will be held on Sunday, October 5, from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. and invited the public to attend. Councilman Carlos Graham announced that he and fellow Councilman Costales will hold a “Coffee with the Councilmen” event on Saturday, September 20, at 10:00 A.M. at Barnes and Noble for the purpose of receiving comments from the public on issues of interest. He stated the rest of the Council Members as well as the public, are invited to attend. 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 15, 2014 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: September 2, 2014 b. Minutes of Budget Committee Meetings: September 8, 2014 c. Accepting $19,997.34 MoDOT Grant for Hazardous Moving Violations Enforcement d. Accepting $25,007.76 MoDOT Grant for DWI Enforcement e. Accepting $17,374.25 USDOJ Grant for Drug Enforcement f. Accepting $20,469.00 USDOJ Grant for Police Officer Training and Safety Equipment g. Awarding Bid 2752 – Protective Clothing, Fire Department h. Renewal (Year 2) Bid 2662 – Contract with All Seasons Landscaping and Construction, Inc., for Yard Waste Drop-Off and Composting i. Renewal (Year 5) Bid 2503 – Contract with Thomas Rackers Consulting for Legislative Consulting Services j. Renewal (Year 2) Bid 2692 – Contracts with Independent Electrical and JCI Industries for Electric Motor Repair, Public Works & Wastewater A motion was made by Councilman Henry to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, 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 BILLS INTRODUCED 2014-56, sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled: 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 15, 2014 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 19 (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), ARTICLE VII (FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REQUIRED) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON TO EXTEND THE REQUIREMENT THAT MOTOR VEHICLES MAINTAIN FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILTY TO MOTOR VEHICLES REGISTERED OUTSIDE OF MISSOURI. 2014-57, sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, REGARDING OPERATION OF CERTAIN UNLICENSED MOTOR VEHICLES BY PUBLIC SAFETY AND STATE INSTITUTIONS. 2014-58, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH FERCON CONSTRUCTION FOR THE DUNKLIN STREET CROSSWALK PROJECT. 2014-59, 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 TO CONSTRUCT RUNWAY 12/30 REHABILITATION, EDGE LIGHTING FOR RUNWAYS 12/30 AND 9/27, AND TAXIWAY B PROJECT AT THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT. 2014-60, 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 TO CONSTRUCT RUNWAY 12/30 REHABILITATION, EDGE LIGHTING FOR RUNWAYS 12/30 AND 9/27, AND TAXIWAY B PROJECT AT THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT. 2014-61, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CLERK TO EXECUTE A GRANT AMENDMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON AND THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TO DESIGN RUNWAY 12/30 REHABILITATION, EDGE LIGHTING FOR RUNWAYS 12/30 AND 9/27, AND TAXIWAY B PROJECT AT THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT. 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 15, 2014 2014-62, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH BURNS & MCDONNELL ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC., FOR DESIGN SERVICES AT THE AIRPORT. 2014-63, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH LEHMAN CONSTRUCTION, LLC, FOR THE RUNWAY 12-30 & TAXIWAY B REHABILITATION PROJECT. 2014-64, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON AND BURNS AND MCDONNELL ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE RUNWAY 12/30 REHABILITATION, EDGE LIGHTING FOR RUNWAYS 12/30 AND 9/27, AND TAXIWAY B PROJECT AT THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT. 2014-65, sponsored by Councilman Bray, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ADOPTING A BUDGET AND PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR THE CITY FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 1, 2014, TO OCTOBER 31, 2015, AND APPROPRIATING MONEY IN THE CITY TREASURY TO PAY THE COST OF OPERATING THE CITY GOVERNMENT DURING THAT PERIOD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUDGET. BILLS PENDING 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. 8 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 15, 2014 Bill 2014-52 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15307: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 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. Bill 2014-54 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15309: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 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. Bill 2014-55 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15310: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None RESOLUTIONS RS2014-16 A CONTINUING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF APPLICATIONS WITH THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION, AN OPERATING ADMINISTRATION OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FOR FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE AUTHORIZED BY 49 9 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 15, 2014 U.S.C. CHAPTER 53; AND ANY OTHER FEDERAL STATUTES ADMINISTERED BY THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION. A motion for adoption of RS2014-16 as presented was made by Councilman Scrivner, seconded by Councilman Branch, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS Mr. Wayne Lee made a presentation and distributed a handout on the topic of the Public Transit Advisory Committee. He thanked the Council for approving the establishment of that committee and made comments about what he would like to see accomplished by the group. Rev. Jeanie McGowan also made a presentation to thank the Council for establishment of the Public Transit Advisory Committee. COUNCIL AND STAFF RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY There were no comments made at this time. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Mihalevich thanked Public Works Director Matt Morasch for inviting the Council to attend the recent event celebrating the opening of the Cole Jun ction Pump Station, which he stated is a very important project recently accomplished by the City. He congratulated City staff on a job well done. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business at this time. APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES 10 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 15, 2014 A motion was made by Councilman Branch to approve the September 2, 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. Real Estate [Sec. 610.021.(2)] b. Personnel [Sec. 610.021(3)] A motion was made by Councilman Mihalevich, seconded by Councilman Hussey, to go into Closed Session at this time for the stated purposes, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote at 6:57 P.M.: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None