Loading...
HomeMy Public PortalAbout201503161 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 16, 2015 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of March 16, 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 Henry to adopt the agenda as published, seconded by Councilman Hussey, and approved unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS Public Works Director Matt Morasch introduced Mr. Bob Gilbert from Bartlett and West who informed the Mayor and Council that the City had recently achieved an award in connection with the Route B / Tanner Bridge Sewer Extension Project. Mr. Gilbert congratulated the City on this achievement, and presented the award plaque to Mr. Morasch. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearings scheduled for this time. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR Mayor Struemph recommended the following appointments to City Boards and Commissions for Council approval: 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 16, 2015 Board or Commission Appointment Expires Full/Partial USS Jefferson City Submarine Committee Lori Rosburg Stephen Sampson April 2018 April 2018 FULL FULL A motion for approval of the recommended appointments was made by Councilman Branch, seconded by Councilman Costales, and approved unanimously. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS Parks, Recreation & Forestry Director Bill Lockwood gave a brief update on the ongoing meetings with Lincoln University regarding the multipurpose building partnership project. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF Chief Matt Schofield announced that the Fire Museum Open House is scheduled for Sunday, March 22, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. and invited the public to attend. Jayme Abbott made a presentation regarding the CDBG Program Report for Program Year 2014. Following her presentation, she answered questions asked by the Council, and stated that Resolution RS2014-36 on the agenda is associated with the CDBG information just presented. Mayor Struemph read and presented a proclamation to Chief Matt Schofield and other Fire Department personnel and Ms. Jane Beetem, all of whom have been working on the Fire Museum project and the history of the Fire Department. Mayor Struemph congratulated the Fire Department on their legacy and this most recent accomplishment of creating a Fire Museum. 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: 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 16, 2015 a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: March 2 and March 9, 2015 b. Accepting Bid 2787 for Law Enforcement Vehicle Equipment – Ed Roehr Safety Products, $28,429.20 and TurnKey Mobile $7,000.00 A motion was made by Councilman Prather to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Hussey, and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED 2014-127, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH B&N TREE SERVICE & DEBRIS REMOVAL, LLC, IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,715.00 FOR THE DEMOLITION OF HOUSES AT 1303,1304, and 1309 MONROE STREET. Councilman Scrivner requested that the rules be suspended and Bill 2014 -127 placed on third reading and final passage at this time. There were no objections to the request for suspension of the rules. Bill 2014-127 was read second and third times by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15382: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Medin, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 2014-128, sponsored by Councilman Branch, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING AND ADOPTING THE FIREFIGHTERS PENSION PLAN BENEFIT DOCUMENT. Mr. Kevin Bagby was present on behalf of the Firefighters Pension Board and answered questions asked by the Council. 2014-129, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM FUNDS. 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 16, 2015 BILLS PENDING 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. Bill 2014-121 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15376: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Medin, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 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. Bill 2014-122 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15377: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Medin, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 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. Bill 2014-123 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15378: 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 16, 2015 Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Medin, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 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. Bill 2014-124 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15379: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Medin, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 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. Bill 2014-125 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15380: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Medin, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 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. Bill 2014-126 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15381: 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 16, 2015 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 RS2014-36, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI ADOPTING THE CDBG 2015 ACTION PLAN AND AUTHORIZING ITS SUBMISSION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT A motion was made by Councilman Scrivner for adoption of Resolution RS2014-36 as presented, seconded by Councilman Prather, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Medin, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None RS2014-37, sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, SUPPORTING THE Jefferson City POLICE DEPARTMENT APPLYING FOR MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, TRAFFIC AND HIGHWAY SAFETY DIVISION GRANT PROGRAMS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO PURSUE ACTIVITIES TO FILE THE FUNDING APPLICATION INCLUDING ALL UNDERSTANDINGS AND ASSURANCES CONTAINED THEREIN 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 16, 2015 A motion was made by Councilman Costales for adoption of Resolution RS2014-37 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 RS2014-38, sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI, SUPPORTING THE Jefferson City POLICE DEPARTMENT’S APPLICATION FOR A MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, TRAFFIC AND HIGHWAY SAFETY DIVISION GRANT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO PURSUE ACTIVITIES TO FILE THE FUNDING APPLICATION, INCLUDING ALL UNDERSTANDINGS AND ASSURANCES CONTAINED THEREIN A motion was made by Councilman Prather for adoption of Resolution RS2014-38 as presented, seconded by Councilman Mihalevich, 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 Mr. Rick Crawford made a presentation commending the Jefferson City Police Department as, in his opinion, the most professional Police force he has ever encountered, and suggested that other law enforcement agencies could benefit from training by the Jefferson City Police Department personnel. Following his presentation, Mayor Struemph thanked him and presented him with a City Coin. COUNCIL AND STAFF RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY There were no comments made at this time. 8 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 16, 2015 NEW BUSINESS There was no new business brought forward. UNFINISHED BUSINESS No unfinished business was brought forward. CLOSED SESSION MINUTES A motion was made by Councilman Hussey to approve the March 9 Closed Session Minutes, seconded by Councilman Prather, and approved by the following ro ll-call vote: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Medin, Mihalevich, Prather, and Scrivner Nay: None Abstain: Ward 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 6:54 P.M.