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Home My Public Portal About201502171 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 17, 2015 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of February 17, 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, Medin, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Absent: None A quorum was declared present. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A motion was made by Councilman Prather to adopt the agenda as published, seconded by Councilman Henry, and approved unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS Human Resources Director Gail Strope introduced Harriet Kastaris and Mary Volansky who presented a “CHC Wellness Award” to the City and especially thanked Carrie Renfrow who works in Human Resources with that program. Ms. Strope and Ms. Renfrow accepted the award. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearings scheduled at this time. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR Mayor Struemph recommended the following appointments to City Boards and Commissions: 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 17, 2015 Board or Commission Appointment Expires Full/Partial Cultural Arts Commission: Taryn Prewitt Mar 2016 PARTIAL Lisa Chastain Mar 2017 PARTIAL Gara Loskill Mar 2018 FULL Cindy Layton* Mar 2018 FULL Emilee Mudd Mar 2018 FULL Zach Wilson Mar 2018 FULL Library Board Margaret Kudrna Mar 2018 FULL Police Personnel Board: Rob Trowbridge Jan 2017 PARTIAL Lisa Turner Jan 2018 FULL Ray Bledsoe* Jan 2018 FULL Airport Advisory Committee Dennis Bening Mar 2019 FULL Façade Improvement Committee: Art Hernandez Feb 2017 FULL Jane Moore Feb 2017 FULL Brad Schaefer Feb 2017 FULL *3rd term requires 2/3 majority for approval A motion was made by Councilman Huss ey to approve the appointments as recommended, seconded by Councilman Graham, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Medin, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 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. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF Councilman Glen Costales announced that he and Councilman Carlos Graham will co - host a Ward Four meeting on Saturday, March 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 17, 2015 Capital West Event Center at 1315 Fairgrounds Road, and invited anyone interested in discussing City issues to attend. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS 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: February 2, 2015 b. Bid #2776 for Waste Water Flusher Truck c. Declaring Waste Water Flusher Truck as Surplus and Authorizing Disposal by Using as $45,000.00 Trade-In on Bid #2776 d. Accepting $10,133.33 Federal Grant for High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program e. Authorizing Waiver of Special Tax Bills on 720 Clark Avenue f. Permissive Use of Right-of-Way along Stoneridge Parkway and Hard Rock Drive A motion was made by Councilman Costales to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Graham, and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED 2014-116, sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI PROVIDING FOR THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF REAL PROPERTY CONTIGUOUS TO THE PRESENT CITY LIMITS, INTO THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, LOCATED IN THE 200 BLOCK OF BRIDGE CREEK ROAD; DESCRIBED AS PART OF THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST FRACTIONAL QUARTER OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST, IN THE COUNTY OF COLE, STATE OF MISSOURI; AND AMENDING SECTION 1-17 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 17, 2015 MISSOURI, DEFINING THE EXISTING CITY BOUNDARY BY ADDING ONE NEW SUB-SECTION PERTAINING TO THE SAME SUBJECT. 2014-117, sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION SIGNAGE PLAN FOR A SUPERSTORE/BIG BOX RETAIL DEVELOPMENT LOCATED IN THE 3600 BLOCK OF COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE AND THE 3700 BLOCK OF WEST TRUMAN BOULEVARD, DESCRIBED AS PART OF THE SOUTH HALF OF SECTION FOUR AND PART OF SECTION NINE, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI. 2014-118, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH WISCH AND VAUGHAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $54,980.00 FOR THE COLLECTIONS SYSTEM MAINTENANCE BUILDING MODIFICATIONS PROJECT. 2014-119, sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, 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 FOR ASSISTANCE WITH OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER AT THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 1, 2014, THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2015. 2014-120, sponsored by Councilman Branch, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7 (BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO MEMBERSHIP OF THE USS JEFFERSON CITY SUBMARINE COMMITTEE. BILLS PENDING 2014-114, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 17, 2015 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. Bill 2014-114 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. A motion was made by Councilman Costales to accept Substitute Bill 2014 -114 previously distributed to the Council which replaced the name of the contractor Environmental & Process Systems, Inc., with the name “Aqualitec.” The reason for the change was explained by City Engineer David Bange. The motion to accept the substitute was approved unanimously. Bill 2014-114 was then passed, as substituted, by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15369: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Medin, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 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 MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM FUNDS. Bill 2014-115 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15370: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Medin, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR There were no items on the Informal Calendar at this time. RESOLUTIONS 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 17, 2015 RS2014-35, sponsored by Mihalevich, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JEFFERSON TO APPLY FOR THE MISSOURI OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT. A motion was made by Councilman Costales for adoption of Resolution RS2014-35 as presented, seconded by Councilman Graham, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Medin, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward 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 Councilman Graham asked for a brief update on the projects which were currently being performed by JCI who has recently announced they are declaring bankruptcy. David Bange explained the projects which were being worked on by JCI, and also explained how that the process set out in the contract terms with JCI will ensure those projects will be completed, and may possibly still be completed by the original targeted completion dates. 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 17, 2015 APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES A motion was made by Councilman Henry to approve the February 2, 2015, Closed Session Minutes, seconded by Councilman Graham, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Medin, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None ADJOURNMENT As no other business was brought fo rward at this time, Councilman Medin made a motion to adjourn, the motion was seconded by Councilman Graham, and approved unanimously at 6:25 P.M.