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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2015-07-201 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 20, 2015 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of July 20, 2015, was convened at 6:03 P.M. by Mayor Carrie Tergin. ROLL CALL The following Council Members were present for the roll call: Present: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Absent: None A quorum was declared present. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A motion was made by Councilman Mihalevich, seconded by Councilman Graham, to adopt the agenda which was discussed with an added “Invited Guest” pr esentation during the 5:45 Pre-Meeting. The motion was approved unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Tergin stated Resolution RS2015-12 appears on the agenda at this point to allow for consideration of the item while counsel for M rs. Delong is present to answer any questions. RS2015-12 Thanking Mrs. B. J. DeLong for $50,000 Gift to Explore Riverfront Access Options (Branch, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Schreiber, and Ward) A motion was made by Councilman Branch for adoption of RS2015 -12 as presented, and seconded by Councilman Henry. Following discussion, which included comments from Ms. Ann Monaco Warren who spoke as counsel on behalf of Mrs. Delong to explain briefly Mrs. Delong’s vision for this project, the resolution was approved by the following roll-call vote: 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 20, 2015 Aye: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: Costales PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Amendment to Chapter 35 Zoning Pertaining to Funeral Arrangement Service Office A staff presentation was made by Planning and Protective Services Department Director Janice McMillan. At the conclusion of the staff presentation, Mayor Tergin opened the hearing for public testimony. No one came forward to testify in favor of, or in opposition to, the proposed rezonin g. Mayor Tergin declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded, and stated the Council will now take up the associated pending Bill 2015-19. 2015-19, sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 35, THE ZONING CODE, PERTAINING TO FUNERAL ARRANGEMENT SERVICE OFFICES. Bill 2015-19 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15412: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None Scouts: Mayor Tergin stated she has noticed Boy Scouts in the audience and asked them to stand and identify their troop and introduce themselves. The Scouts stated they were from Troop 8 of Trinity Lutheran Church, and are attending the meeting to earn their Citizenship in the Community Badge. Mayor Tergin thanked them for attending and wished them well in their Scouting activities. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 20, 2015 a. Mayor Tergin recommended the following appointments to City Boards and Commissions: Board or Commission Appointment Expires Term Status Parks & Recreation Commission Bill Plank May 2018 FULL A motion was made by Councilman Hussey to approve the app ointment as recommended, seconded by Councilwoman Ward, and approved unanimously. b. Mayor Tergin recommended the following appointments as Council Liaison to City Boards and Commissions: CAMPO Board and MSP Redevelopment Board: Councilman Mark Schreiber to replace Councilman Rick Mihalevich A motion was made by Councilman Hu ssey to approve the appointment as presented, seconded by Councilwoman Ward, and approved unanimously. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Director Bill Lockwood made a brief status report on the ongoing discussions and progress with Lincoln University on the multipurpose building project, and announced upcoming meetings at which further discussions will be held or contract terms negotiated in Closed Session. Former Mayor John Landwehr made a presentation regarding the July 24 “Mayor’s Cup Golf Tournament” event and invited the public to participate as all proceeds will go to charities. Following his presentation, Mayor Tergin and Councilmen Graham and Prather stated they would like to be “Hole Sponsors.” Mr. Said Sewell, Provost Vice-President of Academic Affairs at Lincoln University, made a presentation in which he read a letter addressed to the Mayor and City Council Members by Dr. Kevin Rome, President of Lincoln University. The letter included a “thank you” to the Jefferson City Fire Department and EMTs, and the Jefferson City Police Department, for their outstanding response and efforts in fighting a recent structure fire which occurred on the Lincoln campus. Mr. Sewell presented the letter to the City Clerk for the record. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 20, 2015 Mayor Tergin asked Phil Stiles with the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department, to make a presentation regarding “Friends of the Park” Ice Cream Social event scheduled for Saturday, July 26 at the Washington Park Ice Arena from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The event is free and open to the public. Mr. Stiles encouraged citizens to become a member of “Friends of the Park” and explained how to join. Being a member ensures they are notified when such events occur, and they can keep current on all activities of the Parks and Recreation Department. Mayor Tergin announced the following events in which she had recently particip ated, or which are upcoming: Project Homeless Connect, October 13, 2015 Changing of Command at Whiteman Air Force Base Grand Opening of Sam’s Club at 8:00 A.M. on Thursday, July 23 LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE Lincoln Student Liaison Jonathan Jackson made a report and announcements on the following upcoming Lincoln University events: Freshman move-in, Saturday, August 15, from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., followed by Freshman Convocation at 6:30 P.M. 2nd Annual Blue Tiger Fest events will occur Thursday, August 27 First home football game of the season, September 12 at 12:00 P.M. – wear all the blue you can! PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS No presentations were made at this time. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were brought before the Council for approval by Consent: a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: July 6, 2015 b. Accepting $352,912.00 Bid No. 2813 for Street Chemicals – Public Works c. Accepting $68,477.40 Bid No. 2794 for Hyde Park Fuel Tank – Public Works 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 20, 2015 Councilman Prather made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Hussey, and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED 2015-29, sponsored by Councilman Branch, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 17, SECTION 17-11, OF THE CODE BY DEFINING THE TERM “CONVICTED.” 2015-30, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $4,678,658.00 AGREEMENT WITH LAMKE TRENCHING AND EXCAVATING, INC., FOR THE BASIN 5 & 6 UPGRADES - PHASE 2 CONTRACTS A & B PROJECT. 2015-31, sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE SOLID WASTE CONTRACT WITH REPUBLIC WASTE SERVICES D/B/A ALLIED WASTE TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT TO MAY 31, 2016. BILLS PENDING 2015-20, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A REVISED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND BYLAW INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (CAMPO). Bill 2015-20 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15413: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 20, 2015 2015-21, sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ESTABLISHING THE NAME OF AMEREN DRIVE FOR A PRIVATE STREET LOCATED OFF OF RETENTION ROAD AT THE IKE SKELTON TRAINING SITE Bill 2015-21 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15414: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 2015-22, sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19-401, (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), SCHEDULE (U), (SCHOOL BUS LOADING ZONES, SCHOOL ZONES, PARKING LOTS, ETC.), SUBPARAGRAPH (A), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, PERTAINING TO A PORTION OF LAFAYETTE STREET. Bill 2015-22 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15415: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 2015-23, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $1,178,353.54 AGREEMENT WITH JEFFERSON ASPHALT COMPANY FOR THE 2015 MILL AND OVERLAY PROJECT. Bill 2015-23 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15416: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 2015-24, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 20, 2015 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM THE STONERIDGE TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT. Bill 2015-24 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15417: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 2015-25, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $2,816,590.00 AGREEMENT WITH HUTCHINS TELECOM, LLC, FOR THE BASIN 12 RELIEF SEWER PROJECT. Bill 2015-25 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15418: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 2015-26, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO STORMWATER / FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT. Bill 2015-26 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15419: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR There were no items on the Informal Calendar at this time. 8 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 20, 2015 RESOLUTIONS RS2015-11 Authorization to Proceed with Request for Proposals for Employee Compensation and Classification Plan (Branch) A motion was made by Councilman Hussey to adopt Resolution RS2015-11 as presented, seconded by Councilman Costales, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS No one requested to make a presentation at this time. COUNCIL AND STAFF RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY There were no comments made at this time. NEW BUSINESS Mayor Tergin congratulated the Cultural Arts Commission on t he success of their Splash fundraiser event recently held to fund a splash park. The event raised approximately $10,000 raised towards that project. Mayor Tergin announced that the Budget Committee meetings would begin on Monday, July 27, at which time she would present her budget to the Council. She also announced that a meeting of the Annexation Committee will be held on Monday, August 10 at 5:30 P.M., immediately followed by a meeting of the Budget Committee which would begin at 6:00 that evening. Mayor Tergin encouraged the Council Members to use the five bulletin boards which are now in the Mayor’s Office to post events and announcements ab out issues and events in their wards. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no Unfinished Business brought forward at this time. 9 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 20, 2015 APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES A motion was made by Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Hussey, to approve the July 6, 2015, Closed Session Minutes. The motion was approved by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None ADJOURNMENT As no other business was brought before the Coun cil, a motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Hussey, seconded by Councilman Graham, and approved unanimously at 6:56 P.M.