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Home My Public Portal About201412151 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 15, 2014 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of December 15, 2014, was convened at 6:00 P.M. by President Pro Tempore Bob Scrivner in the absence of Mayor Eric Struemph. ROLL CALL The following Council Members were present for the roll call: Present: Branch, Bray, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, and Scrivner Absent: *Costales and Ward A quorum was declared present. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A motion for adoption of the agenda as published was made by Councilman Prather, seconded by Councilman Bray, and approved unanimously. *Councilman Costales arrived at this point in the meeting (6:01 P.M.) MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS There were no miscellaneous items brought up at this time. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) Rezoning 2417 W. Edgewood Drive from PUD to RA-1and Associated Comprehensive Plan Amendment Planning & Protective Services Director Janice McMillan gave a staff report with details about the proposed rezoning, and provided the Council documents which had been submitted to the City from the applicant and from citizens in the area. Following her report, she answered questions asked by the Council. The following persons provided testimony on the issue: 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 15, 2014 In favor: Mr. Paul Sampson, Central Missouri Professional Services Mr. Ed Twehous, applicant, and owner of the property. In opposition: Mr. Leonard Steinman Mr. Gary Dey Mr. Eric Weddle Mr. Dey answered questions asked by City Council following his presentation. As no further persons came forward to speak, President Pro Tempore Scrivner declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded. President Pro Tempore Scrivner asked Councilman Graham, sponsor of associated pending bill 2014-89, whether he wished to remove the bill from the Informal Calendar at this time. Councilman Graham requested that associated pending bill 2014 -89 be removed from the Informal Calendar at this time and placed on third reading and final passage. 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 WEST, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI. Bill 2014-89 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15350: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, and Scrivner Nay: Graham and Prather (b) Rezoning 0.75 Acres at 620 W. McCarty Street from PUD to C-2 and Associated Comprehensive Plan Amendment 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 15, 2014 Planning & Protective Services Director Janice McMillan gave a staff report detailing the proposed rezoning, and answered questions asked by the Council. No one came forward to speak in favor of, or opposition to, the proposed rezoning. President Pro Tempore Scrivner declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded, and stated that the Council will now take up the a ssociated pending bill 2014-97. 2014-97, 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 0.75 ACRES FROM PUD PLANNED UNIT DEVEOPMENT TO C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL, FOR LAND ADRESSED AS 620 WEST MCCARTY STREET, DESCRIBED AS PART OF INLOTS 424, 425, 426, AND 427, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI. Bill 2014-97 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15351: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, and Scrivner Nay: None APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR President Pro Tempore Scrivner stated that the following appointments to City boards and commissions had been recommended by the Mayor for approval: BOARD / COMMISSION APPOINTEE EXPIRES STATUS Electrical Examiners & Review Board: Chris Bruemmer Dec 2017 FULL Firefighters Retirement Board: John Tuck Dec 2017 FULL Norm Robinson Dec 2017 FULL Jeff Russler Dec 2017 FULL Historic Preservation Commission: Kevin Kelly Dec 2017 FULL 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 15, 2014 Mark Schreiber Dec 2017 FULL Cultural Arts Commission Gara Loskill May 2015 PARTIAL A motion was made by Councilman Hussey for approval of the appointm ents as presented, seconded by Councilman Costales, and approved unanimously. 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 and answered questions asked by the City Council. A brief recess was called by President Pro Tempore Scrivner at this time (6:49 P.M.) RECONVENE The meeting was reconvened by President Pro Tempore Scrivner at 6:52 P.M. with the following Council Members present: Present: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, and Scrivner Absent: Ward Multipurpose Building – continued Mr. Lockwood continued his report on the Multipurpose Building, and introduced Ms. Diane Gillespie who presented information requested by the Council at th eir Joint Council / Parks & Recreation Commission meeting on December 5, 2014. Ms. Gillespie distributed handouts containing the requested information and answered questions asked by the Council. Mr. Lockwood also distributed a handout containing additiona lly requested information. Councilman Mihalevich requested that the Council be provided with (1) sources of income, and (2) ongoing operational costs. Councilman Bray asked Staff to make a brief presentation about the funding sources. City Administrat or Crowell made brief comments and requested that Finance Director Bill Betts provide further information. At the conclusion of the staff presentation, Councilman Bray made the following motion, which was seconded by Councilman Henry: 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 15, 2014 “I make a motion to direct City Staff to work with Parks Staff to draft an agreement for a line of credit in an amount not to exceed $1.5 Million for use by the Parks Commission, if needed, in constructing a multipurpose facility for a four-court option, and that next Monday (December 22, 2014), the City Administrator and Finance Director bring the Council recommendations as to the most advantageous ways to fund the line of credit.” Following a lengthy discussion, Councilman Bray withdrew his motion, and Councilman Henry withdrew his second. Councilman Bray stated that he understands that Mayor Struemph intends to call a special meeting on Monday, December 22, at 5:30 P.M. for the purpose of di scussing and potentially reaching decisions on the issue of the multipurpose building, and that the information brought up in his motion could be discussed at that meeting. Councilman Bray stated that the Council would also like to hear from the public on the multipurpose building at that time. WARD 5 COUNCIL VACANCY – City Counselor Drew Hilpert explained the process for filling a vacancy on the City Council, and provided the Council with two options available to them to fill the vacancy which will occur when Councilman Bray’s resignation becomes effective on December 31. The options are (1) following the process defined in the Code which includes a public forum and covers a span of two Council meetings, or (2) suspending such rules, nominating, electing, and seating a new Council Member at the January 5 Council meeting. He indicate d staff will be prepared to handle whichever of the two options Council chooses. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUILDING OFFICIAL – Planning & Protective Services Director Janice McMillan introduced the City’s newly-hired Building Official, Mr. Larry Burkhardt, and asked Mr. Burkhardt to make brief comments. President Pro Tempore Scrivner and Members of the City Council welcomed Mr. Burkhardt and congratulated him on his new position. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF There were no announcements made at this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 15, 2014 Mr. Leonard Steinman made comments regarding Bill 2014-100 pertaining to ride sharing legislation. CONSENT AGENDA President Pro Tempore Scrivner stated that the following items were presented to the Council for their approval by consent at this time: a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: December 2 and December 5, 2014 A motion was made by Councilman Mihalevich to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Bray, and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED 2014-98, sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MECO ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $78,500.00 FOR THE JEFFERSON CITY POLICE STATION HVAC DESIGN PROJECT. 2014-99, sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 12 (ELECTIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO THE FORM FOR NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES. 2014-100, sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 34 (TRANSPORTATION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, TO INCLUDE RIDESHARING AS A VEHICLE FOR HIRE. 2014-101, sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY DELETING REFERENCES TO THE CLEAN ENERGY DISTRICT. 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 15, 2014 BILLS PENDING 2014-96, sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT OF RIDGECREST SUBDIVISION, SECTION ONE, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI. Bill 2014-96 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15352: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, and Scrivner Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR Bill 2014-89 was removed from the Informal Calendar and taken up under “Public Hearings.” RESOLUTIONS There were no resolutions brought forward at this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS Mr. Leonard Steinman made a presentation commending local restaurants that had recently changed their names to include “JC” as part of their names. COUNCIL AND STAFF RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY There were no comments made at this time. NEW BUSINESS 8 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 15, 2014 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 Costales to approve the December 2, 2014, Closed Session Minutes as presented, seconded by Councilman Bray, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, and Scrivner Nay: None GO INTO CLOSED SESSION President Pro Tempore Scrivner stated that, pursuant to Sec. 610.021 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the Chair would entertain a motion at this time to go into Closed Session to discuss the following: a. Contract Negotiations [Sec. 610.021(12)] b. Legal Actions [Sec. 610.021.(1)] A motion was made by Councilman Mihalevich, seconded by Councilman Costales, to go into Closed Session for the above stated reason, and ap proved unanimously by the following roll-call vote at 8:06 P.M. Aye: Branch, Bray, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, and Scrivner Nay: None