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Home My Public Portal About201410061 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 6, 2014 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of October 6, 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. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Struemph presented a Proclamation to Alan and Debbie Becker pertaining to Pancreatic Cancer Month. Mr. and Mrs. Becker made comments and accepted the proclamation. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) 2014-2015 City Budget and 2014-2015 Gross Receipts Utility Tax Finance and IT Director Bill Betts made a staff presentation regarding the 2014 -2015 Budget and the Gross Receipt Utility Tax. Following his comm ents, Mayor Struemph opened the floor for any citizens who wished to speak on either issue. No one came forward. Mayor Struemph declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR No appointments were recommended at this time. 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 6, 2014 PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Director Bill Lockwood made a brief presentation on the status of ongoing discussions pertaining to a multipurpose building in the City. He indicated meetings are scheduled in the near future to continue discussion of the topic and he will report back to the Council the outcome of those meetings. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF There were no announcements made at this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS No presentations were given at tonight’s meeting on specific bills or resolutions. 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 15 and September 29, 2014 b. Minutes of Budget Committee Meetings: September 17, September 23, September 25, and September 29, 2014 c. Approving Drew Hilpert as Employer Representative to LAGERS Annual Meeting d. Accepting $40,024.62 Donation from Twyla Kleindienst for Animal Shelter e. Authorizing Renewal (Year 4) Proposal 2570 – Contract with St. Mary’s Occupational Medicine for Medical Services, Workers Compensation f. Authorizing Renewal (Year 3) Bid 2626 – Contracts with Joe Machens Capital City Ford Lincoln and Riley Chevrolet for Vehicle Parts Discount g. Authorizing Renewal (Year 3) Bid 2631 – Contract with USIC Locating Service for Wastewater Utility Locating Services h. Authorizing Renewal (Year 3) Bid 2736 – Contract with Lamberson’s Lawn Care for Cemetery Maintenance i. Authorizing Renewal (Year 2) P2695 – Lease with Fischer Farms for Farming Airport and Wastewater Property 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 6, 2014 j. Awarding Bid 2755 – Liquid Calcium Chloride, Public Works Dept., Street Division k. Awarding Bid 2756 – Bid Sale of Surplus Real Property Located at 215 Olive Street l. Permissive Use of Right-of-Way, St. Mary’s m. Accepting $12,330.00 Grant from Friends of Animal Shelter n. Renewal (Year 4) – Contract with Ripple Glass, LLC, for Recycled Glass o. Acceptance of $10,000 Trim Grant – Parks, Recreation & Forestry A motion was made by Councilman Henry to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, 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 BILLS INTRODUCED 2014-67, sponsored by Councilman Bray, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 26A (PURCHASING AND FINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO THE PURCHASING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR. 2014-68, sponsored by Councilman Bray, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SOCKET TELECOM, LLC, FOR USAGE OF CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY AND CERTAIN CITY CONDUITS IN EXCHANGE FOR INTERNET BANDWIDTH. Councilman Bray requested that the rules be suspended and Bill 2014 -68 placed on final passage. There were no objections to the request for suspension of the rules. Bill 2014-68 was then read second and third times by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 15321: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 6, 2014 Nay: None 2014-69, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 3.5 OF THE FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PLAN FOR CITY EMPLOYEES AS ORIGINALLY ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE 12181, AS MOST RECENTLY AMENDED BY ORDINANCE 15178. 2014-70, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE INTERCHANGE OF HIGHWAY 50/63 AND LAFAYETTE STREET. 2014-71, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH GEORGE BUTLER ASSOCIATES. INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $179,835.00 FOR THE DESIGN OF STADIUM BOULEVARD, MONROE STREET, AND CHRISTY DRIVE AS PROPOSED IN THE HIGHWAY 54 AND STADIUM BOULEVARD INTERCHANGE TRAFFIC STUDY REPORT. Councilman Scrivner requested that the rules be suspended and Bill 2014-71 placed on final passage. There were no objections to the request for suspension of the rules. Bill 2014-71 was then read second and third times by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 15322: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 2014-72, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH COLE COUNTY SETTING PROCEDURES FOR JOINT CITY AND COUNTY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT SALES TAX PROJECTS. 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 6, 2014 Councilman Scrivner requested that the rules be suspended and Bill 2014 -72 placed on final passage. There were no objections to the request for suspension of the rules. Bill 2014-72 was then read second and third times by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 15323: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 2014-73, 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 2.62 ACRES FROM RU RURAL TO RS-1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, FOR LAND ADDRESSED AS 3136 ALGOA ROAD, DESCRIBED AS PART OF PRIVATE SURVEY NO. 2680, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 11 WEST, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI. 2014-74, sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT OF STROPE FARM RIDGE SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI. 2014-75, sponsored by Councilman Bray, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ADOPTING A FINANCIAL POLICY FOR THE CITY. 2014-76, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN TOWER, LLC, FOR AN EXTENSION OF THE EXISTING CELL TOWER LEASE BETWEEN THE PARTIES FOR THE CELL TOWER LOCATED BEHIND FIRE STATION #4. 2014-77, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 6, 2014 TOWER, LLC, FOR AN EXPANSION OF THE EXISTING CELL TOWER LEASE BETWEEN THE PARTIES FOR THE CELL TOWER LOCATED BEHIND THE OLD FIRE STATION #3. 2014-78, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 21 (NUISANCES) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO APPOINTMENT OF HEARING EXAMINER. 2014-79, sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ESTABLISHING ELECTION DATES IN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, FOR 2015. BILLS PENDING 2014-56, sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled: 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. Bill 2014-56 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15312: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 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. Bill 2014-57 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. Councilman Henry made a motion to accept the Substitute Bill 2014 -57 previously distributed to the 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 6, 2014 Council, seconded by Councilman Costales, and approved unanimously. Bill 2014 -57 was then passed, as substituted, by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15313: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 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. Bill 2014-58 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15314: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 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. Bill 2014-59 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15315: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 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 8 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 6, 2014 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. Bill 2014-60 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15316: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 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. Bill 2014-61 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15317: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 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. Bill 2014-62 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15318: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 9 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 6, 2014 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. Bill 2014-63 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15319: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 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 JEFFERS ON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT. Bill 2014-64 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15320: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 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 APPRO PRIATING MONEY IN THE CITY TREASURY TO PAY THE COST OF OPERATING THE CITY GOVERNMENT DURING THAT PERIOD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUDGET. Councilman Bray requested that Bill 2014-65 be placed on the Informal Calendar at this time. 10 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 6, 2014 RESOLUTIONS RS2014-19 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH UNITED HEALTHCARE FOR GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE A motion was made for adoption of RS2014-19 by Councilman Costales, seconded by Councilman Henry. Following a lengthy discussion, the resolution was adopted by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None RS2014-20 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH GUARDIAN FOR GROUP DENTAL, VISION, LIFE, LTD, AND FLEXIBLE BENEFITS TPA SERVICES A motion was made for adoption of RS2014-20 by Councilman Branch, seconded by Councilman Costales, and approved by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None RS2014-21 A RESOLUTION SETTING A POLICY FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT A motion for adoption of RS2014-21 as presented was made by Councilman Scrivner, 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 PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS Ms. Vicky Schildmeyer stated that she and others were present to speak on the issue of the budget public hearing, but did not come forwa rd at the time that item came up on the agenda. She requested that the Council suspend its rules to allow those persons to speak. Mayor Struemph asked if the Council had any objections to suspending the rules to allow for speakers at this time. No objections were made. 11 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 6, 2014 Ms. Vicky Schildmeyer made comments on behalf of Citizens for JeffTran regarding the issue of providing funding for public transportation and encouraged the Council to continue to fund that service. Ms. Ashley Varner made a presentation to echo Ms. Schildmeyer’s comments and also thanked the Council for hearing from those who asked for a Citizens Committee on JeffTran. Mr. Wayne Lee made a presentation also in support of JeffTran, specifically for the elderly who can no longer drive. COUNCIL AND STAFF RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY There were no comments made at this time. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Costales commended the Fire Department on their Station 3 Open House even held on October 5. 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 September 15, 2014, Closed Session Minutes, seconded by Councilman Prather, 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 12 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 6, 2014 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. Contract Negotiations [Sec. 610.021(12)] 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 7:20 P.M.: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None