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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2015-08-031 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 3, 2015 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of August 3, 2015, was convened at 6:00 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 Prather, seconded by Councilman Henry, to adopt the agenda as amended with the addition of item “e” under “Present ations from Staff, Consultants, & Invited Guests” to allow for recognition of Britt Smith and Buck Wilson. The motion to adopt, as amended, was approved unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS There were no Miscellaneous Items brought forward. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearings scheduled at this time. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR There were no appointments recommended at this time. 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 3, 2015 PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS Mayor Tergin announced that Holts Summit City Adm inistrator Brian Crane had sent her information regarding how people could help the families of three teen -age girls who had died in an automobile accident on the highway between Jefferson City and Holts Summit on August 1. An account has been set up through Life House Church in Holts Summit church where people can donate through Paypal. A GoFundMe account is also being set up where donations can be made. Parks and Recreation Director provided an update on the University/Community Wellness & Recreation Center Mayor Tergin stated that Ms. Claudia Schoonover had rescheduled her presentation to occur at some point this fall. Former Mayor John Landwehr provided an update on the 2015 Mayor’s Cup Golf Tournament and thanked the Mayor and Council Members who participated in making the event a success. Old Town Reports: Mr. Phil Freeman, Old Town Revitalization Company, made a presentation regarding cooperative efforts between Old Town, the City, and other entities, to purchase and rehabilitate properties located within the designated Old Town district. Following his presentation, he and others present associated with the organization, answered questions asked by the Council. Comments were also contributed by Mr. Ken Littlefield, Mr. Chris Wood, and Mr. Hank Vogt. The next meeting of the Old Town Company will be held on Wednesday, September 30. Steve Veile, Historic City of Jefferson, made a presentation to lend his support for the Old Town Company. Mr. Veile also announced the annual “Homes Tour” event sponsored by the Historic City of Jefferson on Sunday, September 20, and will feature homes built by notable architect Hurst John. Mayor Tergin introduced Stephanie Bell of the Downtown Business Association who came forward to announce the 2015 “Sam B. Cook” Award. Ms. Bell stated that this year, City Parking Division employees Britt Smith and Buck Wilson were named 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 3, 2015 recipients of the award at the August 1 Piccadilly in White event. Mr. Smith and Mr. Wilson were present to accept the award. Mayor Tergin congratulated them and thanked them for their service to the City. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF Mayor Tergin made the following announcements: The Washington Park Ice Arena opened on Monday, July 27, and she participated in the Friends of the Park event by joining the skaters. The final tally of the funds raised by the Cultural Arts Commission for a new Splash Park in Jefferson City totaled a little over $14,000.00. Mayor Tergin will be speaking on August 7 at the Eastside Business Association meeting which will be held at City Hall. Parking Division Director Britt Smith announced that on Thursday, August 6 , 2015, from 4:00 to 6:00 an open house will be held in the Boone -Bancroft Room on the Jefferson – Stadium Interchange Improvements Project and invited the public to attend. Mayor Tergin announced that on Thursday, August 13, a “Dunk Fest” will be held at City Hall in which City employees will participate to raise funds for United Way. She stated that she will be participating in the event and invited anyone on the Council as well as City employees to volunteer to be dunked to raise funds for United Way. LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE Mayor Tergin announced that Lincoln Student Liaison Jonathan Jackson was unable to attend tonight’s meeting due to his activities at Lincoln. She announced that Mr. Jackson would like to remind the public about the Freshman Convocation which will be held on Sunday, August 16 at 6:00 P.M. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS No presentations were made at this time. CONSENT AGENDA 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 3, 2015 The following items were brought before the Council for approval by Consent: a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: July 20, 2015 b. Minutes of Budget Committee Meetings: July 27, 2015 c. Release of $5,000 Deed of Trust on 402 Hart Street d. Accepting Bid 2809 by Rohr Safety Products, and Establishing Open Purchase Order, for Body Armor – Police Dept. e. Accepting $2,500.00 Grant from MoDOT for Work Zone Overtime Enforcement Councilman Scrivner made a motion, seconded by Councilman Costales, to remove item “c” for separate consideration. City Counselor Hilpert advised a motion and second is all that is required to remove an item for separate consideration Following discussion, Councilman Hussey made a motion, seconded by Councilman Graham, to approve Items a, b, d, and e of the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion was approved unanimously. Following a period of questions asked by the Council and answered by staff, Councilman Scrivner made a motion, seconded by Councilman Hussey, to approve item “c” as presented. The motion was approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED 2015-32, 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 0.67 ACRES OF LAND ADDRESSED AS 600 EASTLAND DRIVE TO C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL, FROM 0.52 ACRES ZONED PUD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AND 0.15 ACRES ZONED RA-2 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL; DESCRIBED AS PART OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 11 WEST, IN JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI. 2015-33, sponsored by Councilman Prather, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ADOPTING A BUDGET AND PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR THE CITY FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 1, 2015, TO OCTOBER 31, 2016, AND APPROPRIATING MONEY IN THE CITY TREASURY TO PAY THE COST OF OPERATING THE CITY GOVERNMENT DURING THAT PERIOD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUDGET. 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 3, 2015 Councilman Scrivner asked Finance and I.T. Director Bill Betts to provide the Council with information regarding any adjustments that could be made to the Gross Receipts Utility Tax. Mr. Betts will send that information to the Council as soon as he can obtain it. 2015-34, sponsored by Councilman Prather, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF CITY TAXES AND ESTABLISHING THE RATE OF TAXATION FOR THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI FOR THE YEAR 2015. 2015-35, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH J. LEWIS CRUM CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $132,838.00 FOR THE HVAC RENOVATIONS AT REGIONAL WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY (“RWRF”) PROJECT. BILLS PENDING 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.” Bill 2015-29 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15420: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 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. 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 3, 2015 Bill 2015-30 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15421: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 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. Bill 2015-31 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15422: 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. RESOLUTIONS RS2015-13, sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled: A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE MISSOURI JUNIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION’S EFFORT TO CONSTRUCT A “LINKS FOR LIFE” 9 HOLE ACCESSIBLE GOLF COURSE IN NORTH JEFFERSON CITY A motion was made by Councilman Henry for adoption of Resolution RS2015-13 as presented, seconded by Councilman Graham, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote: 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 3, 2015 Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None Councilman Mihalevich made comments regarding this project and stated that citizens can go to the Missouri Golf Association’s website to find out more about it. 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 Councilman Scrivner made comments about the presentation made about Old Town and stated he would like to have an analysis of the change of the property ta xes as a result of some of the projects mentioned. Planning and Protective Services Director Janice McMillan stated that staff does have a spread sheet with that information and she would send it to the Council. NEW BUSINESS No New Business was brought forward at this time. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no Unfinished Business brought forward at this time. ADJOURNMENT As no other business was brought before the Council, a motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Hussey, seconded by Councilman Prather, and approved unanimously at 7:39 P.M.