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Home My Public Portal About201504061 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 6, 2015 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of April 6, 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, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Medin, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Absent: Costales A quorum was declared present. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A motion was made by Councilman Henry to adopt the agenda with the addition of item 7(c) for invited guest Vicky Schildmeyer to announce an upcoming transit event, as well as reversing the order of presentations from invited guests listed on the agenda under items 7(a) and 7(b). The motion to adopt as amended was seconded by Councilman Mihalevich, and approved unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Hank Vogt, President of the Jefferson City Area Board of Realtors, distributed the prizes to winners of this year’s “Fair Housing” Poster Contest. The winners were announced by Ms. Jayme Abbott, and each recipient received their award from Mr. Vogt and congratulations from Mayor Struemph. Mayor Struemph presented a proclamation to Mr. Vogt proclaiming April as “Fair Housing Month.” PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearings scheduled for this time. 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 6, 2015 APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR There were no appointments recommended at this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS Mayor Struemph introduced Missy Bonnot from the Chamber of Commerce who made a presentation regarding the recent announcement by Continental Commercial Products (“CCP”). The company will be relocating their operation to Jefferson City and ultimately providing 200 jobs in the City. The Mayor and Council thanked the Chamber and all others who were involved in this achievement for the City. Parks, Recreation & Forestry Director Bill Lockwood gave a brief update on the ongoing meetings with Lincoln University regarding the multipurpose building partnership project. Ms. Vicky Schildmeyer and Ms. Ashley Varner made a joint presentation announcing “Ride the Bus Day” open house event which will be held on Thursday, April 30, beginning at 11:30 A.M. at the Jefferson City Fire Museum on E. Miller Street, and invited everyone to attend. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF Janice McMillan, Planning and Protective Services Director, made an announcement regarding this year’s annual Bulky Items Spring Cleanup event. The event will occur on the City west of Jefferson Street during the week of April 20; east of Jefferson Street will occur during the week of April 27 . A flyer with detailed information can be found on the City’s website for those dates on the calendar. 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: March 16, 2015 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 6, 2015 b. Accepting Bid 2786 – Lauf Equipment Company for Sludge Spreader Bed, Wastewater Plant - $45,278.00 c. Awarding Bid 2783 – Engineering Surveys and Services for Influent Effluent Sampling - $14,552.00 for Years 1 through 3 d. Neighborhood Assistance Program Local Government Certification A motion was made by Councilman Hussey to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Prather, and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED 2014-130, sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DESIGNATING 230 WEST DUNKLIN STREET AS AN HISTORIC LANDMARK. 2014-131, 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 0.18 ACRES FROM C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL AND 0.55 ACRES FROM RS- 4 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO PUD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, FOR LAND ADDRESSED AS 1501 AND 1503 EAST HIGH STREET, DESCRIBED AS PART OF OUTLOT 72, IN JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI. 2014-132, sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PUD PLAN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1501 AND 1503 EAST HIGH STREET; DESCRIBED AS PART OF OUTLOT 72, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI 2014-133, 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, ADDRESSED AS 2111 BALD HILL ROAD; DESCRIBED AS PART OF OUTLOT 112 AND PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 20 TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 11 WEST, IN THE COUNTY OF COLE, STATE OF 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 6, 2015 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. 2014-134, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SAM GAINES CONSTRUCTION, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,053,772.66 FOR THE STADIUM, MONROE, AND CHRISTY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Councilman Scrivner requested that the rules be suspended and Bill 2014 -134 placed on final passage at this time. There were no objections to the request for suspension of the rules. Bill 2014-134 was read second and third times by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15385: Aye: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Medin, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None At this point in the meeting, Mayor Struemph stated that a Boy Scout had entered the auditorium and asked him to come forward to identify his troop. The Scout stated he is a member of Troop 4 from St. Peters Church, and he was present to earn cre dit towards his Citizenship in the Community Badge. Mayor Struemph presented him with a City Coin and wished him well on his Scouting goals. 2014-135, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19-401, (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), SCHEDULE (J), (PARKING PROHIBITED), SUBPARAGRAPH (A), AND AMENDING SCHEDULE (D), (ONE-WAY ROADWAYS), SUBPARAGRAPH (B), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, PERTAINING TO PORTIONS OF STADIUM BOULEVARD AND MONROE STREET. 2014-136, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH BARTLETT & WEST, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,945.03 FOR THE DESIGN OF THE CITY OF 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 6, 2015 JEFFERSON WAYFINDING SIGNAGE PLAN. 2014-137, sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION TO THE JEFFERSON CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT AMENDING THE 2014-2015 ANNUAL BUDGET AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS. BILLS PENDING 2014-128, sponsored by Councilman Branch, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING AND ADOPTING THE FIREFIGHTERS PENSION PLAN BENEFIT DOCUMENT. Bill 2014-128 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15383: Aye: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Medin, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 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. Bill 2014-129 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15384: Aye: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Medin, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR There were no items on the Informal Calendar at this time. 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 6, 2015 RESOLUTIONS RS2014-39, sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JEFFERSON TO APPLY FOR THE FEMA FIRE PREVENTION GRANT. A motion was made by Councilman Prather for adoption of Resolution RS2014-39 as presented, seconded by Councilman Hussey, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Medin, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS Mr. Leonard Steinman reminded citizens that April 7 was election day and urged everyone to exercise their right to vote. 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 No unfinished business was brought forward. GO INTO CLOSED SESSION 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 6, 2015 Mayor Struemph announced that, Pursuant to Sec. 610.021 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the Chair would entertain a motion to go into Closed Session to discuss the following: a. Contract Negotiations [Sec. 610.021.(12)] A motion was made by Councilman Scrivner to go into Closed Session for the above- stated reason, seconded by Councilman Mihalevich, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote at 7:00 P.M.: Aye: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Medin, Mihalevich, Prather, and Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None