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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2016-01-191 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 19, 2016 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of January 19, 2016, 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 Graham, to adopt the agenda as amended with the addition of Item 4(d), recognition of retiring employee David Erwin. The motion was approved unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS (a) – City Administrator Steve Crowell introduced Mr. James Stegeman from the Transit Division, who has been named the Outstanding City Employee for Ja nuary. Following Mr. Crowell’s introduction and comments regarding Mr. Stegeman’s dedication and service to the City, including two incidents in which Mr. Stegeman’s actions directly impacted the health and safety of two citizens. Mr. Stegeman accepted con gratulations and a token of appreciation from Mayor Tergin and members of the City Council , and stated his actions were no more than any of his fellow Transit employees would have done in the same situation. (b) – Mayor Tergin stated she would postpone making a presentation of the USS Jefferson City Flag Dedication until the February 1 Council meeting to devote the time to it which it deserves. (c) – Mayor Tergin read a proclamation to “Welcome Back Legislators” which she indicated would be presented to Missouri Senate and Sixth District staffers who had 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 19, 2016 planned to attend the meeting, but were unable to do so because of the inclement weather. (d) – Public Works Director Matt Morasch introduced retiring Wastewater Division employee David Erwin and recognized him for 35 years of service to the City. Following his comments, Mr. Erwin accepted a token of appreciation from Mayor Tergin who thanked him for his service and congratulated him on his retirement. Councilman Graham also thanked Mr. Erwin for his service to the City. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearings scheduled. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR City Administrator Crowell provided the qualifications of Ms. Margaret (“Margie”) Mueller for the position of Director of Finance and Information Technolo gy. At the conclusion of his comments, he introduced Ms. Mueller, and recommended to the Council that she be appointed to the position at a salary of $105,000.00. A motion was made by Councilman Prather, seconded by Councilwoman Ward, to approve Mr. Crowel l’s recommendation as presented. The motion was approved unanimously. Mayor Tergin welcomed Ms. Mueller and congratulated her upon her appointment. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS There were no presentations made. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF Mayor Tergin announced that a retirement reception would be held on Friday, January 22, from 10:00 a.m. to noon in the City Annex Multipurpose Room to honor Parks, Recreation & Forestry Director Bill Lockwood’s retirement after 33 years of service to the City. Details concerning meetings of the following standing Council Committees were announced. Dates, times, locations, and agendas for all Council Committee meetings, can be found on the City’s website meeting calendar at www.jeffersoncitymo.gov. 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 19, 2016 a. Administration b. Finance Councilman Prather announced the next Finance Committee meeting would be held the next morning, Wednesday, January 20, at 7:30 A.M. c. Public Safety d. Public Works & Planning Councilman Scrivner announced that the January 21 Public Works & Planning Committee meeting had been canceled. LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE Lincoln University student / City Council liaison Jonathan Jackson was unable to attend the meeting due to the inclement weather. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS Mr. Jim Nichols made a presentation regarding Bill 2015 -98 (Housing Animals Outdoors), in which he explained his opinions regarding the bill. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were brought before the Council for approval by Consent: a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: January 4, 2016 b. Permissive Use of Right-of-Way for a Retaining Wall in the 1700 Block of E. Elm Street c. Awarding Bid 2832 - Joe Machens Capital City Ford $220,106.00 – Purchase of Patrol Vehicles d. Awarding Bid 2832(A) – Joe Machens Capital City Ford $27,698.00 – Purchase of Patrol Vehicle e. Declaring Real Property Located in Washington Park as Surplus 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 19, 2016 A motion was made by Councilman Henry for approval of the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Graham, and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED 2015-96 sponsored by Councilman Branch, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, TRANSFERRING LAND FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY TO THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATIN COMMISSION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (MODOT). 2015-97 sponsored by Councilmen Costales and Mihalevich, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 8, SECTION 8-3 AND SECTION 8-5, BY ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SUPERVISION OF APPRENTICES BY DUAL -LICENSED INDIVIDUALS. 2015-98 sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, CHAPTER 5 (ANIMALS), SECTION 5-15, BY FURTHER DEFINING THE MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR THE CARE OF ANIMALS HOUSED OUTSIDE. Councilman Mihalevich stated he had distributed an amended version of the bill which he would like the Council Members to read and provide input, as well as continue to provide input from the public on the issue. He stated it would be made available to the public when the amended version has been completed. He asked City Counselor Drew Hilpert and Police Captain Eric Wilde to make comments regarding the bill and both answered questions asked by the Council. Following a lengthy discussion, Councilman Mihalevich stated that if an acceptable version of the bill is ready by the February 1 Council Meeting, he would bring it forward for the Council to vote on, but if the Council was not comfortable voting on the issue at that time, he would place it on the Informal Calendar. BILLS PENDING 2015-93 sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 19, 2016 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A ROAD RELINQUISHMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR THE RELINQUISHMENT OF PORTION OF JEFFERSON STREET TO THE CITY. Bill 2015-93 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15482: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 2015-94 sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING EASEMENT RIGHTS OVER A PORTION OF A FORMER ALLEY LOCATED BETWEEN LOTS 7 AND 8 OF THE EAST ELM ADDITION HAVING BEEN VACATED BY ORDINANCE 14559. Bill 2015-94 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15483: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 2015-95 sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR THE WESTBOUND HIGHWAY 54 MISSOURI RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT, PROJECT NUMBER J5P2189. Bill 2015-95 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15484: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 19, 2016 INFORMAL CALENDAR There were no bills on the Informal Calendar. RESOLUTIONS There were no resolutions brought before the Council. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS There were no presentations made at this time. COUNCIL AND STAFF RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY There were no comments made at this time. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Henry stated he wished to recognize all City employees for their work and contribution to the community, and stated he wanted them to know how much they are valued. Councilman Costales asked City Administrator Crowell the status of the wage and classification study which the Council had approved as part of the FY2016 budget. Mr. Crowell stated the Request For Proposals (“RFP”) is being drafted, and will then go to the staff committee, and finally go out to request the proposals. He stated the plan is to have the issue brought to the Council as part of the FY2017 budget. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no Unfinished Business brought forward at this time. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 6:46 P.M.