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Home My Public Portal About201411171 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of November 17, 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 stated their intention to suggest the following amendments to the agenda during the 5:45 pre-meeting: 1. Councilmen Bray and Scrivner stated they would agree to invite Diane Gillespie to make a presentation regarding the CVB 2015 Budget and to move adoption of RS2014-26 up on the agenda. 2. Councilman Graham stated he intends to make a motion to reschedule the 241 7 W. Edgewood rezoning public hearing until December 15, and place the associated Bill 2014-89 on the Informal Calendar. 3. Councilman Scrivner stated he will place Bill 2014-92 (agreement with St. Martin’s for wastewater services) on the Informal Calendar to allow for a few minor changes to be made to the agreement. Upon a call for a vote by Mayor Struemph on the amendments, all voted “Aye.” MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS Fire Chief Matthew Schofield introduced the following Fire Department personnel who are new hires or recent promotions: 1. Corey Sapp promoted to Captain 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 2. Alan Wekenborg promoted To Fire Driver 3. Ian Stich, Probationary Firefighter Following his introduction which included a brief background of each person, Mayor Struemph and the Council welcomed and congratulate d them upon their positions. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) Rezoning 2417 W. Edgewood Drive from PUD to RA -1 and Associated Comprehensive Plan Amendment i. Associated Pending Bill 2014-90 (Graham) Councilman Graham stated he wished to place Bill 2014-89 on the Informal Calendar. He then made a motion, seconded by Councilman Scrivner, to reschedule public hearing on this issue to December 15, 2014. The motion was approved unanimously. (b) Amending Zoning Code Pertaining to Parking Requirements Following a staff presentation by Planning & Protective Services Director Janice McMillan, no one came forward to speak in opposition to, or in favor of, the proposed amendments to the Zoning Code. Mayor Struemph declared the public hearing concluded and stated that the Council would take up associated pending Bill 2014-90 at this time. 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. Bill 2014-90 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15344: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 Mayor Struemph recommended the following appointments to City Boards and Commissions to the Council for their approval: BOARD OR COMMISSION APPOINTEE TERM ENDS STATUS Cultural Arts Commission Zach Wilson Mar 2015 PARTIAL Police Personnel Board Wesley Dickman Jan 2016 PARTIAL Environmental Quality Commission Rachael Herndon Nov 2017 PARTIAL CVB Board: Deb Brown Dec 2017 FULL Andy Neidert Dec 2017 FULL Michele Burrows Dec 2017 FULL Historic Preservation Commission Mark Schreiber Dec 2017 FULL Housing Authority Board Dennis Mueller Nov 2018 FULL Plumbing Board of Review & Examiners Jerry Raithel, Jr. Dec 2017 FULL A motion was made by Councilman Graham to approve the recommended appointments as presented, seconded by Councilman Prather, an d approved unanimously. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS Diane Gillespie and Kevin Zumwalt, Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau (“CVB”) made a presentation and answered questions about the CVB 2015 budget pertaining to proposed salary increases. Following their presentation, Mayor Struemph announced that the Council would now take up Resolution RS2014 -26 at this time: RS2014-26, sponsored by Councilman Bray, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON APPROVING THE 2015 BUDGET OF THE JEFFERSON CITY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU A motion was made by Councilman Mihalevich for adoption of RS2014 -26 as presented, seconded by Councilwoman Ward, and approved by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Branch, Bray, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: Costales 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 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 and provided dates for upcoming meetings on the issue. Planning & Protective Services Janice McMillan gave a report on the status of abandoned buildings in the City. Following her presentation she answered several questions about the issue. Mayor Struemph thanked Ms. McMillan’s department for the progress that has been made on the issue of abandoned buildings in the City and indicated the Council’s willingness to assist in strengthening the process if needed. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF Councilman Costales announced that he and Councilman Graham will co-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 Ward Four and City issues. Councilman Bray stated that due to his election as Cole County Recorder of Deeds on November 4, he will resign from the Council effective December 31 to assume the County office on January 1. Mayor Struemph asked City Counselor Drew Hilpert to give a brief explanation of the procedure to fill Councilman Bray’s vacancy. 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: November 3, 2014 b. Accepting Quote from MPR (Midwest Public Risk) for General Liability Insurance A motion was made by Councilman Hussey to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Mihalevich, and approved with Councilman Costales abstaining. 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 BILLS INTRODUCED 2014-93, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH LOGAN EXCAVATING, LLC, FOR THE SATINWOOD DRIVE STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. 2014-94, sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19-401, (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), SCHEDULE (J), (PARKING PROHIBITED), SUBPARAGRAPH (A), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, PERTAINING TO A PORTION OF CREEK TRAIL DRIVE AND FROG HOLLOW ROAD. 2014-95, sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 3-3 ALCOHOL, DRUG, AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY OF THE PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL. BILLS PENDING 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. Bill 2014-88 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15343: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None Bill 2014-89 was placed on the Informal Calendar earlier in the meeting. 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 Bill 2014-90 was taken up earlier in the meeting. 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 TO OLD TOWN DISTRICT, NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT, AND FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT. Bill 2014-91 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15345: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 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. Councilman Scrivner requested that Bill 2014 -92 be placed on the Informal Calendar at this time. INFORMAL CALENDAR There were no bills on the Informal Calendar to consider. RESOLUTIONS Resolution RS2014-26 was taken up earlier in the meeting. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS There were no presentations made at this time. COUNCIL AND STAFF RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 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. GO INTO CLOSED SESSION Mayor Struemph stated that, pursuant to Sec. 610.021 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the Chair would entertain a motion a t this time to go into Closed Session to discuss the following: a. Contract Negotiations [Sec. 610.021(12)] A motion was made by Councilman Costales, seconded by Councilman Mihalevich, to go into Closed Session for the above stated reason, and approved una nimously by the following roll-call vote at 7:00 P.M. Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None