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Home My Public Portal About201411031 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 3, 2014 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of November 3, 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, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Absent: Costales A quorum was declared present. Mayor Struemph recognized a Boy Scout in the audience and asked him to come forward and introduce himself, his troop, and what badge he was working toward. The Scout stated he was a member of Troop 394 from Wardsville, and he was working on his Citizenship in the Community Award. Following his comments, Mayor Struemph presented him with a City Coin. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Councilman Henry made a motion to adopt the agenda as published, seconded by Councilman Graham, and approved unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Struemph asked Councilman Henry to read a proclamation honoring the Miss Fashionetta® Cotillion Day, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc . Following reading of the proclamation, he introduced Ms. Donna White who, in turn, introduced the following five young women named the 2014 Miss Fashionetta® Cotillion Debutantes: 1. Larissa Haxton 2. Gloria Johnson 3. Amauri Osby 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 3, 2014 4. Wendy Steward 5. Evonne Wilson Mayor Struemph presented each with an original proclamation and congratulated them on their achievement. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearings scheduled for this meeting. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR No appointments were recommended at this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS Multipurpose Building – Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Director Bill Lockwood made a status report on the issue of discussions with Lincoln University for a multipurpose building in partnership with LU, as follows: Both Lincoln & Parks and Recreation staffs have continued to work toward a preliminary MOU operating agreement. The architect has been working to combine previous separate building design concepts into a unified building which will enable development of preliminary costs estimates and serve as the basis of a staffing plan and operating budget. Lincoln University has planned some internal staff meetings to discuss the design and operating concepts. Parks & Recreation staff has identifying potential sports organizations who may be interested in renting the facility to conduct tournaments to invite their input on building features. Parks and Recreation Foundation members are considering development of a private fundraising plan to supplement public funding. It has been anticipated a preliminary design and cost estimates would be received from the architect within the next ten days. Ms. Jayme Abbott made a presentation on the proposed Chapter 25 Updates and showed photos of projects funded by the grants received to improve structures within the designated areas. Following her presentation, Councilman Scrivner asked for information showing the total owner investment and the total increase in assessed 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 3, 2014 valuation of those same properties. Ms. Abbott stated she would get that information and send it to the Council. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF Councilman Graham announced that he and Councilman Costales will host a “Coffee with the Councilman” event at McAlister’s Deli on Saturday, November 22, at 10:00 A.M. to meet with citizens to hear input on City issues. Councilman Graham announced a Veterans Day event which will be held at Lincoln University on November 11 at which the late Congressman Ike Skelton would be honored. Details of the event would be published on Lincoln’s website at www.LincolnU.edu. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS The following persons were present to speak on Bill 2014 -89 (Rezoning on Edgewood) and stated their reasons for opposition to the issue: Gary Dey Debbie Mullally Larry Norlund Eileen Lampe Councilman Carlos Graham announced that he and fellow Fourth Ward Councilman Costales will host a neighborhood meeting of citizens to discuss this topic in the Council Chambers on Saturday, November 8 at 10:00 A.M. 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: October 20, 2014 b. Minutes of Budget Committee Meetings: October 9, 2014 c. Sole Source SS 2763 – Midwest Air Traffic Control Services, Inc. – Public Works, Airport 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 3, 2014 A motion was made by Councilman Branch to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Graham, and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED 2014-88, sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 19-401, (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), SCHEDULE (S), (LOADING ZONES), SUBPARAGRAPH (B) PASSENGER OR SPECIAL LOADING ZONES, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO A PORTION OF MARSHALL STREET. 2014-89, 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 52.57 ACRES FROM RD, ATTACHED RESIDENTIAL, AND PUD, PLANNED UNIT DEVEOPMENT, TO RA-1, HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, FOR LAND ADRESSED AS 2417 WEST EDGEWOOD DRIVE, DESCRIBED AS PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 12 W EST, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI. A lengthy discussion was held on this bill. Planning & Protective Services Director Janice McMillan reminded the Council and the public that the public hearing was scheduled for this item at the November 17 Council meeting and invited those wishing to speak on the issue to attend the public hearing. 2014-90, sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO PARKING REQUIREMENTS. 2014-91, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND UPDATING CHAPTER 25 (PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 3, 2014 TO OLD TOWN DISTRICT, NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT, AND FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT. 2014-92, 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 CITY OF ST. MARTINS FOR THE PROVISION OF WASTEWATER SERVICE. BILLS PENDING 2014-80, sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 12 (ELECTIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY DELETING REFERENCES TO PRIMARY ELECTION IN ORDER TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY CHARTER. Bill 2014-80 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15336: Aye: Branch, Bray, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 2014-81, sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 21 (NUISANCES) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO THE DATE TAX BILLS ARE SUBMITTED TO THE COUNTY COLLECTOR. Bill 2014-81 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15337: Aye: Branch, Bray, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 2014-83, sponsored by Councilman Branch, entitled: 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 3, 2014 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 2014-83 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15338: Aye: Branch, Bray, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 2014-84, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING A PORTION OF FROG HOLLOW ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY. Bill 2014-84 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15339: Aye: Branch, Bray, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 2014-85, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2014-2015 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS FROM THE PARKING RESERVE FUND. Bill 2014-85 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15340: Aye: Branch, Bray, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 2014-86, sponsored by Councilman Bray, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2014 - 2015 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL FUND. 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 3, 2014 Bill 2014-86 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15341: Aye: Branch, Bray, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 2014-87, sponsored by Councilman Bray, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2014 - 2015 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL FUND. Bill 2014-87 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15342: Aye: Branch, Bray, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR There were no bills on the Informal Calendar to consider. RESOLUTIONS RS2014-24 Authorizing Application for Mid-Missouri Solid Waste Management District Grant (Scrivner) A motion was made by Councilman Henry for adoption of Resolution RS2014-24 as presented, seconded by Councilman Hussey, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Branch, Bray, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 8 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 3, 2014 RS2014-25 Prioritizing Transportation Alternatives Program Applications (Scrivner) A motion was made by Councilman Hussey for adoption of Resolution RS2014-25 as presented, seconded by Councilwoman Ward, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Branch, Bray, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS Mr. Leonard Steinman made a presentation regarding upcoming Veterans Day events and encouraged the public to honor our veterans by attending them. COUNCIL AND STAFF RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY There were no comments made at this time. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business brought forward. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business at this time. APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES A motion was made by Councilman Prather to approve the October 20, 2014, Closed Session Minutes, seconded by Councilman Graham, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote: 9 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 3, 2014 Aye: Branch, Bray, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Bray, seconded by Councilman Graham, and approved unanimously at 7:41 P.M.