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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2015-12-211 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 21, 2015 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of December 21, 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, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Absent: Henry A quorum was declared present. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A motion was made by Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Costales, to adopt the agenda as discussed in the “pre-meeting” with Mr. Bob Gilbert’s presentation moved to “Miscellaneous Agenda Items.” The motion was approved unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Tergin announced that Fire Captain Tim Young has been named the Outstanding City Employee for December. Following a presentation by City Administrator Crowell regarding Captain Young’s dedicated service to the City, he was presented with a token of the City’s appreciation by Mr. Crowell, and a City Coin by Mayor Tergin, both of whom thanked Captain Young for his outstanding service to the City. Fire Chief Matt Schofield introduced the following Fire Department personnel who were recently promoted or newly hired: Assistant Chief – Matthew Bowden Training Officer – Jerry Blomberg Fire Captain – Joe Alonzo, Jake Holee, and Chris Muenks 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 21, 2015 Fire Driver – Ryan Back, Colt Doman, and Quentin Combs Fire Fighter – Travis Milne, Jon Moe, James Noah, and Timothy Bullard Mayor Tergin congratulated the personnel and wished them success in their careers with the Jefferson City Fire Department. Mr. Bob Gilbert made a presentation showing results of a recent study illustrating proposed access to Adrian’s Island by a pedestrian -bicycle bridge over the railroad tracks with funding from private donors. Following the presentation, he answered questions. Others who also worked on this study were in the audience from the Chamber of Commerce, the Convention & Visitors Bureau, and the Parks and Recreation Foundation. Also answering questions and making comments were Mr. Jim Crabtree and Mr. Randy Allen. PUBLIC HEARINGS The following public hearings were scheduled and held: a. Rezoning 19.51 Acres of Land Addressed as 3519 Bennett Lane (Property Located in the 2300 and 2600 Block of Christy Lane) and an Associat ed Comprehensive Plan Amendment A staff presentation was made by Planning and Protective Services Director Janice McMillan. At the conclusion of the presentation, the following persons came forward to speak on the issue: In favor: Mr. Paul Samson on behalf of the new owners of the property, F & F Development, offered to answer any questions on the proposed development. No questions were asked. As no other persons came forward to speak on the issue, Mayor Tergin declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded and stated the Council would now take up the associated pending bill. 2015-78 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 19.51 ACRES OF LAND IN THE 2300 AND 2600 BLOCKS OF CHRISTY DRIVE (CURRENTLY ADDRESSED AS 3519 BENNETT 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 21, 2015 LANE) FROM RU RURAL USE TO C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL AND ENDORSING AN ASSOCIATED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT; DESCRIBED AS PART OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF S ECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI. Bill 2015-78 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15470: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None b. Amendment to Special Exception Permit for Property Located at 810 Stonecreek Drive A staff presentation was made by Planning and Protective Services Director Janice McMillan. At the conclusion of the presentation, the following persons came forward to speak on the issue: In favor: Mr. Nick Brenner on behalf of the Menard’s, offered to answer any questions on the proposed development. No questions were asked. As no other persons came forward to speak on the issue, Mayor Tergin declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded and stated the Council would now take up the associated pending bill. 2015-79 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE SPECIAL EXCEPTION PERMIT FOR MENARD, INC., ADDRESSED AS 810 STONECREEK DRIVE, DESCRIBED AS LOT 9 OF STONERIDGE VILLAGE, SECTION TWO, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI. Amended Concept PUD Plan for Property Located in the 1600 and 1700 Block of Highway 179 Bill 2015-79 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15471: 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 21, 2015 Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None c. Amended Concept PUD Plan for Property Located in the 1600 and 1700 Block of Highway 179 A staff presentation was made by Planning and Protective Services Director Janice McMillan. At the conclusion of the presentation, the following persons came forward to speak on the issue: In favor: Mr. Charles Stroud on behalf of the property owners and developer, offered to answer any questions on the proposed development. Mr. Chris Kersten was also present and answered questions asked by the Council. As no other persons came forward to speak on the issue, Mayor Tergin declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded and stated the Council would now take up the associated pending bill. 2015-80 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING A CONCEPT PUD PLAN FOR A MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT IN THE 1600 AND 1700 BLOCKS OF HIGHWAY 179; CONSISTING OF PART OF THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI Bill 2015-80 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15472: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR No appointments were brought before the Council at this time. 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 21, 2015 PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS Parks and Recreation Director Bill Lockwood gave a brief status report on the University / Community Wellness & Recreation Center. He reported that local contractor Sir-Cal was selected as the winning bidder for the project, and answered questions asked by the Council Members. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF The following upcoming Council Committee Meetings were announced: a. Administration b. Finance c. Public Safety d. Public Works & Planning To see dates, times, locations, and agendas for all Council Committee meetings, citizens can go to the City’s website meeting calendar at www.jeffersoncitymo.gov. Mayor Tergin announced the following events in which she had participated, or are upcoming in the near future, as well as other items of interest to the public: 1. JCTV Public Access Channel is selling videos of the Christmas parade and Capitol Caroling, and has back issues available. To place an order, contact Gloria Enloe at JCTVAccess@gmail.com or call 573-681-5443. 2. Mayor Tergin judged entries in the City employee City Hall holiday decorating contest which was also a fund raiser for the local United Way. She announced the winners, and that employees had raised over $150 to donate to United Way. LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE Lincoln University student / City Council liaison Jonathan Jackson is on semester / holiday break, but Mayor Tergin announced that the next LU home basketball game will occur on Thursday, January 7, 2016. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 21, 2015 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: December 8, 2015 b. Accepting $78,500.00 Bid from Tri State Construction Equipment to Purchase Used Loader for the Glass Recycling Program A motion was made by Councilman Mihalevich for approval of the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Prather, and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED 2015-89 sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $157,200.00 SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD OF DECEMBER 1, 2015, TO OCTOBER 31, 2017. Councilman Scrivner requested that the rules be suspended and Bill 2015-89 placed on final passage. There were no objections to the request for suspension of the rules. Bill 2015-89 was then read second and third times by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 15478: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 2015-90 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 0.13 ACRES OF LAND ADDRESSED AS 2104 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 21, 2015 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE FROM RS-3 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL AND ENDORSING AN ASSOCIATED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT; DESCRIBED AS PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI. 2015-91 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 OCTOBER 1, 2015, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2016. 2015-92 sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CLERK TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON AND THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR ASSISTANCE WITH OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWE R AT THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 1, 2015, THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2016. BILLS PENDING 2015-76 sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $7,443.00 GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR PUBLIC TRANSIT OPERATING ASSISTANCE. Bill 2015-76 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15468: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 8 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 21, 2015 2015-77 sponsored by Councilwoman Ward, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF $10,000 WITHIN THE FY2015-2016 BUDGET FOR PUBLIC ART AT CITY HALL. Bill 2015-77 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15469: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 2015-81 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH LAMBERSON LAWN CARE, LLC FOR CEMETERY MAINTENANCE. Bill 2015-81 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15473: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 2015-82 sponsored by Councilman Prather, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, CREATING A NEW INTERNAL SERVICE FUND TO BE USED TO ACCOUNT FOR ACTIVITY RELATED TO THE SELF-FUNDING OF THE HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN AND AMENDING THE 2015-2016 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL FU Bill 2015-82 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15474: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 2015-83 sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: 9 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 21, 2015 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING A 10-FOOT WIDE GENERAL UTILITY EASEMENT IN LOT 15 OF WAKODA WOODS SECTION TWO. Bill 2015-83 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15475: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 2015-85 sponsored by Councilman Prather, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PLAN FOR AN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT FOR THE BENEFIT OF CONTINENTAL COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS, L.L.C., A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, CONSISTING OF RENOVATING, IMPROVING, AND EQUIPPING AN EXISTING BUILDING FOR MANUFACTURING PURPOSES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI TO ISSUE TWO SERIES OF TAXABLE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOP MENT REVENUE BONDS IN A COMBINED PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,234,000 TO FINANCE OR REIMBURSE THE COSTS OF SUCH PROJECT; AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING CERTAIN DOCUMENTS; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS. Bill 2015-85 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15476: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 2015-88 sponsored by Councilman Branch, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2015 - 2016 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHIN THE PARK FUND. Bill 2015-88 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15477: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 10 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 21, 2015 INFORMAL CALENDAR There were no bills on the Informal Calendar at this time. RESOLUTIONS Resolution RS2015-28 – Adopting 2016 Community Development Block Grant Policies and Procedures (Scrivner) A motion was made by Councilman Prather to adopt RS2015-28 as presented, seconded by Councilman Graham, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None Resolution RS2015-29 – Establishing an Ad Hoc Steering Committee for Building Code Review and Update (Scrivner) A motion was made by Councilman Costales to adopt RS2015 -29 as presented, seconded by Councilman Graham, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS Mr. Joe Wilson made a presentation in response to the presentation made earlier in the meeting regarding access to Adrian’s Island. He gave his opinion regarding several issues which he believed could be potential problems the project. 11 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 21, 2015 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 at this time. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no Unfinished Business brought forward at this time. APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES December 8, 2015, Closed Session Minutes – A motion was made by Councilman Prather for approval of the minutes, seconded by Councilwoman Ward, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 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 Councilman Mihalevich to go into Closed Session for the above stated reason, seconded by Councilman Branch, and approved unanimously at 8:04 P.M. Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None