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Home My Public Portal About201503021 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 2, 2015 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of March 2, 2015, was convened at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor Eric Struemph. Mayor Struemph called for a moment of silence in honor of Missouri State Auditor Tom Schweich. 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 Costales to adopt the agenda as published, seconded by Councilman Graham, and approved unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS Police Chief Roger Schroeder introduced the following new hires to the Jefferson City Police Department, after which the Mayor and Council applauded an d congratulated them upon their new positions. Communications Operators: Jennifer Cain, Michelle Ousley, and Ben Pruett Police Officers: Joshua Hewett, Sheri Kauffman, Daniel Monroe, and Brandon Paxton PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) Voluntary Annexation Pursuant to Section 71.012 RSMo and Zoning Plan of RA- 2 High Density Residential for 15.01 Acres in the 200 Block of Bridge Creek Road 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 2, 2015 A staff presentation was made by Planning and Protective Services Director Janice McMillan who provided background information on the voluntary annexation. Following the conclusion of her presentation, the following persons came forward to speak on the issue: In favor: Mr. Paul Sampson, Central Missouri Professional Services, on behalf of the property owner Mr. Leonard Steinman No one came forward to speak in opposition. There being no further discussion or testimony on the issue, Mayor Struemph declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded, and stated the Council would now take up the associated pending bill. 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, MISSOURI, DEFINING THE EXISTING CITY BOUNDARY BY ADDING ONE NEW SUB-SECTION PERTAINING TO THE SAME SUBJECT. Bill 2014-116 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15371: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Medin, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None (b) Special Exception Signage Plan for Capital Mall, located in the 3600 Block of Country Club Drive and the 3700 Block of West Truman Boulevard A staff presentation was made by Planning and Protective Services Director Janice McMillan who provided background information on the requested signage plan. Following the conclusion of her presentation, the following persons came forward to speak on the issue: 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 2, 2015 In favor: Mr. Paul Sampson, Central Missouri Professional Services, on behalf of the property owner Mr. Leonard Steinman No one came forward to speak in opposition. There being no further discussion or testimony on the issue, Mayor Struemph declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded, and stated the Council would now take up the associated pending bill. 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. Bill 2014-117 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15372: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Medin, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR There were no appointments recommended at this time. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF Councilman Carlos Graham announced that he and Councilman Glen Costales will co- host a Ward Four meeting on Saturday, March 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Capital West Event Center at 1315 Fairgrounds Road, and invited anyone interested in discussing City issues to attend. 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 2, 2015 PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS Finance / I.T. Director Bill Betts made a presentation regarding the status of rehabilitation of buildings inside the MSP site, a project to which the City had jointly contributed $1million in funding. He stated the work was now complete, and approximately $750,000 had been spent on the project, with the remaining dedicated amount placed back into the Capital Improvements Projects for other joint CIP projects. Mayor Struemph asked Mr. Betts to look into Housing Unit #3 at MSP which he had learned may have some need for repairs. 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. He stated that a floor plan conceptual may be completed within the next two weeks. Mr. Randy Allen, Executive Director of the Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce, made a joint presentation with Missy Bonnot and Shaun Sappenfield of the Chamber, providing a status report on Economic Development activities during the past year. Following the presentations, they answered questions asked by the Mayor and Council. City Counselor Drew Hilpert stated that he had been asked to advise the Council if the Chamber had met obligations and metrics provided for by contract, and advised the Council that the Chamber has met those obligations. RECESS Mayor Struemph called for a brief recess at 7:26 P.M. RECONVENE The meeting was reconvened at 7:35 P.M. by Mayor Struemph wit h the following Council Members in attendance: Present: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Medin, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Absent: None 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 2, 2015 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 9 and February 17, 2015 b. Approving Permissive Use of Right-of-Way by Capital Region Medical Center c. Approving Reimbursement of Moving Expense for Fire Chief A motion was made by Councilman Henry to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilwoman Ward, and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED 2014-121, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING A PORTION OF A PUBLIC ALLEYWAY BETWEEN CASE AVENUE AND UNION STREET NEAR MONROE STREET. 2014-122, sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND EASEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH LOTS 30 THROUGH 34 OF THE TRAILS OF KAUFFMAN HILLS SUBDIVISION. 2014-123, sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE REPLAT OF LOTS 30-34 OF THE TRAILS OF KAUFFMAN HILLS, SECTION THREE, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI. 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 2, 2015 2014-124, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, 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 $38,120.00 FOR THE WALNUT PUMP STATION ODOR CONTROL EVALUATION 2014-125, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 21 (NUISANCES) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DEFINING A LANDOWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY AS IT PERTAINS TO ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES. 2014-126, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner & Mihalevich, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO AFTER-HOURS OPERATION. BILLS PENDING 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. Bill 2014-118 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15373: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Medin, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 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 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 2, 2015 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. Bill 2014-119 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15374: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Medin, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 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. Bill 2014-120 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, Medin, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR There were no items on the Informal Calendar at this time. RESOLUTIONS There were no resolutions to consider at this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS There were no presentations made at this time. 8 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 2, 2015 COUNCIL AND STAFF RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY There were no comments made at this time. NEW BUSINESS Mayor Struemph indicated that it is time for the annual performance review fo r City Administrator Steve Crowell, and asked any Council Members who have input into that process to please get their comments to him in the next week or so. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Mayor Struemph announced that although a Closed Session appeared on the agenda, there was no need for the Council to go into a Closed Session tonight. ADJOURNMENT As no other business was brought forward at this time, Councilman Medin made a motion to adjourn; the motion was seconded by Councilman Graham, and approved unanimously at 7:46 P.M. by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Medin, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None