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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2015-08-171 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 17, 2015 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of August 17, 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, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Absent: Costales and Mihalevich A quorum was declared present. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A motion was made by Councilman Henry, seconded by Councilman Prather, to adopt the agenda with the addition of item “c” under “Presentations from Staff, Consultants, & Invited Guests” discussed in the “pre-meeting”. The motion to adopt with the addition was approved unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS Chief Roger Schroeder introduced the following new hires to the Jefferson City Police Department: 1. Police Officers: Thomas Barron Daniel Brenneke Kyle Eggen Justin Harlan 2. Communications Operators: Amber Markway Anna Thomas 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 17, 2015 Following their introduction, Mayor Tergin congratulated each new hire and welcomed them to their new careers with the Police Department. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) 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 Planning & Protective Services Director Janice McMillan made a staff presentation of the proposed rezoning and answered questions asked by the Council. Following the staff presentation, the following persons came forward to speak: In favor: Mr. Bernard Groner spoke on behalf of the owner of the veterinary clinic located at the address located at the proposed rezoning, and offered to answer any questions which may be asked. There were no questions. No one came forward to speak in opposition to the proposed rezoning. Mayor Tergin declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded and stated that the Council would now take up the associated pending bill. 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. Bill 2015-32 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15423: Aye: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 17, 2015 (b) FY2016 Budget and Gross Receipts Utility Tax (GRUT) Finance and I.T. Director Bill Betts made a presentation regarding the proposed budget as well as the Gross Receipts Utility Tax. Following his presentation, Mayor Tergin made comments regarding her position regarding the issue of increasing the GRUT at this time. The following persons then came forward to speak on the issue: Mr. Don Trabue stated he is opposed to increasing the GRUT , and would prefer that it even be decreased. He gave his reasons for opposing any increases. Mr. Randy Allen, Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce, stated that at the request of the City, the Chamber had polled 20 industrial users regarding the issue, to which they had received six (6) responses. He stated there was one (1) responder opposed to the issue of increasing the GRUT. He stated the other responders indicated either they were unclear on the GRUT itself, and were interested in learning more about it, but did not express any opinion one way or the other on the issue of an increase. Mayor Tergin stated she had received a phone call on Friday, August 14, from Mr. Joe Delong of Delong’s, Inc., who informed her of his opposition to any increase. Mr. Allen stated he was also aware of Mr. Delong’s position on the issue. As no one else came forward to speak on the issue, Mayor Tergin declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded and announced that the Council would now take up the associated pending bill. 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. Following discussion, Councilman Prather requested that Bill 2015-33 be place on the Informal Calendar at this time to allow the Budget Committee to complete their review of the budget in the upcoming weeks. (c) Establishing 2015 Tax Levy Rate Finance and I.T. Director Bill Betts made a presentation regarding the proposed tax levy 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 17, 2015 rate and stated there had been no change, and that the proposed rate would remain the same as last year’s rate. He stated that this ordinance had to be passed and certified to both the Cole and Callaway County Clerks by August 31. No one came forward to speak on the issue. Mayor Tergin declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded, and announced that the Council would now take up the associated pending bill. 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. Bill 2015-34 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15424: Aye: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR Mayor Tergin recommended the following appointments to City Boards and Commissions for Council approval: Board or Commission Appointment Expires Status Cultural Arts Commission Sarah Smith Mar 2017 PARTIAL Transportation & Traffic Commission Enjoli Dixon June 2018 FULL Animal Shelter Advisory Committee: Gregory Boyer* Jim Crago* Gregory Popp* Sept 2018 Sept 2018 Sept 2018 FULL FULL FULL Board Adjustment: Brad Schaefer/Alt. Katy Lacy/Alt. Robert Gammon/Alt. Sept 2016 Sept 2016 Sept 2016 FULL FULL FULL Board of Electrical Review & Examiners: James Gooch Richard Green Sam Thomas Sept 2018 Sept 2018 Sept 2018 FULL FULL FULL 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 17, 2015 Human Resources Director Gail Strope explained that the three appointments to the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee will all require a 2/3 majority vote of the Council since they are all third terms. She explained that the Committee may be requesting a change in the Code to allow a larger pool of candidates in the future as it is quite limited at this time. A motion was made by Councilman Hussey for approval of all the appointments as presented, seconded by Councilman Branch, and approved unanimously. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS a. Parks and Recreation Director provided an update on the University/Community Wellness & Recreation Center. b. Mayor Tergin stated that Councilman Mihalevich had requested recognition of citizens and staff which had helped to make the recent MR 340 event a success. Those people were present and came forward to be recognized: 1. Mr. Joe Wilson 2. Ms. Diane Gillespie on behalf of Mr. Chris Wilson, Convention & Visitors Bureau 3. Fire Chief Matt Schofield 4. Parks & Recreation Director Bill Lockwood 5. Mr. David Treece and Ms. Robin Jacobi from Missouri American Water, who sponsored the event. Mayor Tergin presented a City of Jefferson flag to Mr. Wilson to hang at the Noren Access. Mr. Wilson indicated he would rather the flag be presented to Mr. Lockwood and gave it to him in appreciation for his help with the event. c. Councilman Carlos Graham introduced Detective Jason Ambler and Officer Jeremy Bowman from the Jefferson City Police Department who made a joint presentation regarding the “Hunting For Heroes (H4H)” program. Detective Ambler explained the program is geared to assist law enforcement personnel who return from active military duty and suffer from PTSD and suicide prevention awareness. It also helps the families of those personnel. 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 17, 2015 A fund raiser banquet will be held on Saturday, August 29 at 6:00 P.M. at the Knights of Columbia, 537 Rt. T, Jefferson City, MO. Proceeds will go to benefit the H4H program. Flyers were distributed providing information about the event and the program. d. Chief Roger Schroeder made a brief presentation reminding citizens that school is starting in the Jefferson City area and urged everyone to pay attention to speed zones around schools ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF Mayor Tergin made the following announcements: A Public Works & Planning Committee meeting will be held on August 20, and Mayor Tergin asked Councilman Scrivner, Chairman of that Committee, to make an announcement. Councilman Scrivner provided details about the issues that will be discussed at the meeting, which will begin at 7:30 a.m. in the Boone-Bancroft Room. Mayor Tergin announced that a Public Safety Committee meeting will be held on August 27 and one topic of discussion will be a “primary seatbelt law.” Mayor Tergin shared that Jefferson City had been highlighted in the recent July / August edition of the national publication “Sports Destination Magazine” regarding the “Prison Break” annual event, as well as touting that Jefferson City hosted the first ever “Color Run” event to be held in the evening. She asked City Clerk Phyllis Powell to share the information on the City’s website. Mayor Tergin announced she had participated on August 16 in the “Spirit of 45” event held to honor World War II veterans. Mayor Tergin, along with Councilman Henry and Councilman Scrivner, attended the opening kick-off event for Jefferson City Public Schools teachers. Councilman Laura A. Ward announced that the Millbottom Redevelopment project had recently won the “Golden Hammer Award” for its redevelopment of t he old building located in the ‘Millbottom area.’ Mayor Tergin reported on the success of the City’s “Dunkfes t” event held on August 13 to raise funds for United Way. Over $1,400 was raised that day, and additional funds had been pledged since then as well. Mayor Tergin participated in the Lincoln University New Freshman Convocation ceremony held over the weekend. 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 17, 2015 LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE Lincoln University student / City Council liaison Jonathan Jackson reported on the Freshman move-in date held on August 15. He thanked Mayor Tergin for speaking at the Freshman Convocation ceremony. He announced that the first day of classes will be on Monday, August 24, and also announced the Blue Tiger Fest event would be held on Thursday, August 27, from 6:00 – 9:00 P.M. in Downtown Jefferson City. 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 Meeting: August 3, 2015 b. Minutes of Budget Committee Meetings: July 30, 2015 ; August 6 and **August 10, 2015 (corrected) c. Accepting $243,075.00 HUD Community Development Block Grant d. Renewal (Year 3 at $40,400.00) of Contract With Evers & Company CPAs, LLC, for Audit Services e. Renewal (Year 5 at $7,800.00) of Contract With Nick’s Family Restaurant, Inc., for Restaurant/Café Operation, Memorial Airport f. Declaring Certain Vehicles and Equipment as Surplus Property and Authorizing Disposal A motion was made by Councilman Prather for approval of the Consent Agenda, seconded by Councilman Graham, and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED 2015-36, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH TWEHOUS EXCAVATING CO., INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $199,229.00 FOR THE BELMONT 8 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 17, 2015 STORMWATER (600Blk) PROJECT. 2015-37, sponsored by Councilman Prather, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2014 - 2015 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL FUND. Councilman Scrivner requested that the rules be suspended on both Bills 2015 -37 and 2015-38, and placed on third reading and final passage. There were no objections to the request to suspend the rules. Bill 2015-37 was read second and third times by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 15426: Aye: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 2015-38, sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH HAROLD G. BUTZER, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $902,100.00 FOR THE POLICE STATION HVAC PROJECT. Bill 2015-38 was read second and third times by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 15427: Aye: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 2015-39, sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MIDWEST ATC SERVICE, INC., FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SERVICES AT THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2015, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2020. 2015-40, sponsored by Councilman Branch, entitled: 9 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 17, 2015 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ENABLING THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, TO JOIN PACE BOARD DISTRICTS AUTHORIZED BY MISSOURI LAW INCLUDING SHOW ME PACE, PURSUANT TO SECTIONS §67.2800 TO §67.2835, RSMO, THE "PROPERTY ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY ACT," AND STATING THE TERMS UNDER WHICH THE CITY WILL CONDUCT ACTIVITIES AS A MEMBER OF SUCH DISTRICT. 2015-41, sponsored by Councilman Branch, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON (CHAPTER 20, SECTION 20-10.1) BY SPECIFYING THE CHAPTERS OF THE CITY CODE FOR WHICH AN ADMINISTRATIVE SEARCH WARRANT MAY BE ISSUED. 2015-42, sponsored by Councilman Branch, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 21 (NUISANCES), SECTION 21-1 (DEFINITIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY THE ADDITION OF BOATS, TRAILERS, AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES IN THE DEFINITION OF “JUNKED MOTOR VEHICLE.” BILLS PENDING 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. Bill 2015-35 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15425: Aye: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR 10 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 17, 2015 There were no items on the Informal Calendar at this time. RESOLUTIONS RS2015-14, sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JEFFERSON TO APPLY FOR THE FY15 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT. A motion was made by Councilman Branch for adoption of Resolution RS2015-14 as presented, seconded by Councilman Henry, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, 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 Councilman Hussey made comments regarding the current budget needs, and urged citizens who have input regarding how the City can address the issue of meeting growing capital replacement needs to get in contact with their Council Members and share their ideas with them. NEW BUSINESS Mayor Tergin announced she now has a blog where she will share City issues and ideas and stated she is having a contest to allow people to help her name her blog. The address is mayortergin.blogspot.com. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no Unfinished Business brought forward at this time. 11 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 17, 2015 APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES A motion was made by Councilman Prather to approve the August 10, 2015, Closed Session Minutes, seconded by Councilman Graham, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Prather, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None Abstain: Schreiber GO INTO CLOSED SESSION Mayor Tergin 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. Legal Actions [Sec. 610.021.(1)] A motion was made by Councilwoman Ward to go into Closed Session for the above - stated purposes, seconded by Councilman Branch, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote at 7:28 P.M. Aye: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None