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Home My Public Portal About201502021 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 2, 2015 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of February 2, 2015, 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, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Absent: Medin A quorum was declared present. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Mayor Struemph stated that a typographical error in Consent Agenda Item Bid 2775 was pointed out in the Pre-Meeting, and that the correct bid amount in the cover memo should have been $87,830. He stated all other bid documents were correct. He entertained a motion to adopt the agenda with that correction included. Councilman Costales made a motion to adopt the agenda with the correction, seconded by Councilwoman Ward, and approved unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS There were no miscellaneous items to consider at this time. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearings scheduled at this time. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR There were no appointments recommended at this time. 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 2, 2015 PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS Mr. Bill Lockwood, Director of Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department, gave a brief update on the ongoing discussions with Lincoln University concerning partnering with them on a multipurpose building. Mr. Lyle Rosburg made a presentation regarding the impact of the Jefferson City Host Lions Club on Jefferson City, and invited the public to attend their 58th annual “Ham and Bean and Chili” fund raiser event on Wednesday, February 4, 2015, at the Selinger Centre. Mayor Struemph thanked Mr. Rosburg and other members of the Lions present tonight, including Councilmen Graham and Prather, for the time and efforts to make Jefferson City better. Charles Palmer, Lewis and Clark Task Fo rce, presented an update on the past year’s tourism to the monument, as well as activities of the Task Force to preserve and promote the monument and the site. Ms. Lucia Erikson-Kinchloe, Chair of the Cultural Arts Commission gave the Commission’s Annual Report and briefly mentioned a few of the upcoming events and activities. Mayor Struemph thanked Ms. Kinchloe for her efforts on behalf of this Commission, and presented her with a City Coin. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF Planning & Protective Services Director Janice McMillan announced the February 9 Council Work Session which will be held at 5:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers to discuss the issue of the upcoming solid waste RFP process. There will be a time at that meeting to receive public comments on the issue. Ms. McMillan also announced an Open House will be held on Wednesday, February 11, 2015, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Boone-Bancroft Room, to display two preliminary sign designs and the draft of the “W ayfinding” plan for review and comments. Public Works Director Matt Morasch made an announcement about the upcoming closure of Highway 50/63 during MoDOT’s removal of two bridges. The closure will begin at 7:00 P.M. on Friday, February 6, and reopen at 6:00 A.M. on Monday, February 9. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 2, 2015 No presentations were 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: January 20, 2015 b. Awarding Bid 2775 for Sludge Truck to Scheppers International Truck Center A motion was made by Councilman Henry to approve the Consent Agenda as previously corrected, seconded by Councilman Costales, and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED 2014-114, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH ENVIRONMENTAL & PROCESS SYSTEMS, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $69,800.00 FOR THE ALGOA VERTICAL SOLIDS REMOVAL EQUIPMENT. 2014-115, 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 MI SSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM FUNDS BILLS PENDING 2014-105, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO RESERVED PARKING. Bill 2014-105 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15359: 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 2, 2015 Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 2014-106, 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 JEFFERSON STREET. Bill 2014-106 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15360: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 2014-107, sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 19 (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), SCHEDULE G, (STOP INTERSECTIONS), SUBPARAGRAPH (B), (OTHER SPECIFIED INTERSECTIONS), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE ADDITION OF YORKTOWN DRIVE AT ROLLING HILLS ROAD. Bill 2014-107 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15361: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 2014-108, sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19-401, (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), SCHEDULE A (SPEED LIMITS), SUBPARAGRAPH (D), (FORTY MILES PER HOUR) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, PERTAINING TO SPEED LIMITS ON A PORTION OF MISSION DRIVE. Bill 2014-108 was read third time by title, placed on final pas sage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15362: 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 2, 2015 Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 2014-109, 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 EAST DUNKLIN. Bill 2014-109 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15363: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 2014-110, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH GEORGE BUTLER ASSOCIATES, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $254,774.69 FOR THE DESIGN OF STADIUM BOULEVARD, JEFFERSON STREET, AND THE HIGHWAY 54 OFF RAMP AS PROPOSED IN THE HIGHWAY 54 AND STADIUM BOULEVARD INTERCHANGE TRAFFIC STUDY REPORT. Bill 2014-110 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15364: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 2014-111, 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. 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 2, 2015 Bill 2014-111 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15365: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 2014-112, sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ISSUE A HAZARDOUS TRAVEL ADVISORY. Bill 2014-112 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15366: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 2014-113, sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY INCREASING THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF THE FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE TO SEVEN. Bill 2014-113 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15367: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR 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. 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 2, 2015 Councilman Henry requested that Bill 2014-100 be removed from the Informal Calendar and placed on third reading and final passage at this time. Bill 2014-100 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. Following discussion by the Council and questions asked of staff, Bill 2014 -100 was passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15368: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None RESOLUTIONS RS2014-33, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JEFFERSON TO APPLY FOR A MISSOURI ARTS COUNCIL GRANT A motion was made by Councilman Scrivner for adoption of Resolution RS2014-33 as presented, seconded by Councilman Prather, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None RS2014-34, sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JEFFERSON TO APPLY FOR THE ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS “SAFER” GRANT A motion was made by Councilman Mihalevich for adoption of Resolution RS2014-34 as presented, seconded by Councilman Costales, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward 8 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 2, 2015 Nay: None PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS There were no presentations made at this time. 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. 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 at this time to go into Closed Session to discuss the following: a. Real Estate [Sec. 610.021.(2)] A motion was made by Councilman Branch, seconded by Councilman Costales, to go into Closed Session for the above stated reason, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote at 7:00 P.M. Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None