HomeMy Public PortalAbout2015-03-05 packetNOTICE OF MEETING &TENTATIVE AGENDA
Council Committee on Administration
Wednesday,March 9th,2016 –8:00 a.m.
Boone/Bancroft Room (City Hall)–320 E McCarty St
Tentative Agenda
1.Call to Order
2.Roll Call
3.Approval of Minutes
4.Position changes within the Property/Maintenance/Code Enforcement division (Strope)
5.SOMO YOP Tax Credits Resolution (Hilpert)
6.Term Limits –Councilman Hussey (Hilpert)
7.Residence Requirement –Councilman Costales (Hilpert)
8.Appointment Review (Strope)
Position/Volunteer
being replaced
Full terms
served
Board or Commission Recommended
appointment
New term
expires
Term Full
or Partial
Seth Bauman 0 TIF Commission Seth Bauman April 2020 Full
9.Public Comments
10.New Business
11.Adjournment
NOTES
Minutes of Meeting
Jefferson City Council Committee on Administration
Wednesday,February 3,2016
City Hall -320 E.McCarty Street
Large Conference Room
ATTENDEES.
Committee members present:Jim Branch,Mark Schreiber,Glen Costales,Laura Ward,Ken
Hussey
Staff present:Steve Crowell,Drew Hilpert,Gail Strope,Britt Smith,Chief Matt Schofield;
Others present:Councilman Larry Henry,Mayor Carrie Tergin,Madeleine Leroux (News
Tribune),Michelle Brooks (News Tribune),Jeremy P.Amick (National Guard),Tony
Bamvokers (National Guard),Dennis Sanbooth (National Guard).
Meeting came to order at 8:03 p.m. Councilman Costales made a motion to approve the minutes
which was seconded by Councilwoman Ward.The motion passed 4-0.Councilman Hussey
joined the meeting at 8:05 a.m.
Relocation of the Spanish War Memorial.
Presented by Britt Smith.Mr.Smith explained the National Guard’ s request to relocate the
Spanish American War Memorial statue currently located at the Missouri Blvd Roadside Park.
The National Guard has agreed to assume all costs of relocating the monument to their museum.
Mr.Smith indicated the Staff has no objection and believed this would be an appropriate location
for the monument.Tony Bamvokers of the National Guard spoke in favor of this proposal.
Councilwoman Ward made a motion to move the bill onto the Council which was seconded by
Councilman Schreiber. The motion passed 5-0.
Minimum Fines.
Presented by Drew Hilpert. Mr.Hilpert explained that this ordinance had been requested by
Councilman Henry.The bill would eliminate the minimum fines for many offenses in order to
allow the judge to impose the penalty the Judge felt was most appropriate.Councilman Henry
explained his reasoning for putting forward the bill.After discussion and questions,Councilman
Hussey made a motion to move the bill onto the Council which was seconded by Councilwoman
Ward.The motion passed 5-0.
Term Limits.
Presented by Drew Hilpert. Mr.Hilpert explained that this ordinance had been requested by
Councilman Hussey.The bill proposes that a change to the charter be put to a vote of the
citizens. The measure would amend the term limitations for Councilpersons from a lifetime ban
after 8 years of service to a ban after serving 8 consecutive years unless there is a 2 year break.
Mr.Hussey explained his reasoning for proposing the bill and advised that would entertain
suggestions about changes and/or dates for election. The committee discussed the issue and
agreed to take no action at this time but the bill would be on next month’ s agenda.
Residency limits for non-department directors.
Presented by Drew Hilpert. Mr.Hilpert explained that this ordinance had been requested by
Councilman Costales.The bill proposes to eliminate the hard and fast rule that non-department
directors must live within 25 miles of the City.The bill would allow Directors to set rules for
positions based upon their duties.Mr.Costales explained his reasoning for proposing the bill
and advised there was not a need to move it forward at that meeting.The committee discussed
the issue and agreed to take no action at this time the bill would be on next month’ s agenda.
New Parade Permit Form.
Presented by Drew Hilpert. Mr.Hilpert explained the reason for the new parade permit and
some of the new features.The committee discussed the form.No action was requested and no
action was taken.
Appointments Review.
Presented by Gail Strope. The committee reviewed the recommendations by Mayor Tergin.
After discussion and questions,Councilman Schreiber made a motion to move the bill onto the
Council which was seconded by Councilman Costales. The motion passed 5-0.The positions
approved were as followed:
Position/Volunteer
being replaced
Full
terms
Board or Commission Recommended
appointment
New term
expires
Term
Full/Partial
Kris Leech 2 Univ Ext Council Melissa Wampler Feb 2018 FULL
Michael Berendzen 0 Facade Improvement Michael Berendzen Feb 2018 FULL
Bill Yarnell 1 Fagade Improvement Bill Yarnell Feb 2018 FULL
Don Govang*2 Cultural Arts Don Govang Mar 2019 FULL
Suzanne Luther 0 Cultural Arts Mitchell Woodrum Mar 2017 FULL
Kathy Penfold 1 Library Board Kathy Penfold Mar 2019 FULL
Abbey Rimel 2 Library Board Valerie Weber Mar 2019 FULL
Patrick Bonnot 0 USSJC Submarine Patrick Bonnot Mar 2019 FULL
Marti Thruston*2 USSJC Submarine Marti Thurston Mar 2019 FULL
Frank Rycyk 1 Airport Advisory Frank Rycyk Mar 2020 FULL
Other Business.City Administrator Steve Crowell advised that he was nearly complete with the
RFP for the Position Classification and Pay Plan and inquired how,if at all,the Council desired
review.Councilman Branch advised he thought it should be e-mailed to the entire Council to
keep them advised.The Committee expressed no disagreement with that plan.
There being no further business,Councilman Costales made a motion to adjourn which was
seconded by Councilwoman Ward. A vote was taken and the motion passed 5-0. The meeting
adjourned at 8:21 a.m.
RESOLUTION
RS 2015-
Sponsor:Councilman
WHEREAS,The State Legislature has approved the Youth Opportunity Program
providing State Tax Credits for certain Missouri organizations that
strengthen opportunities for positive development and participation in
community life for youth,and to discourage such persons from engaging in
criminal and violent behavior;and
WHEREAS,The Youth Opportunity Program,administered by the Missouri Department
of Economic Development has provided a unique opportunity to bring
together private resources and community efforts with a minimum of
governmental intervention;and
WHEREAS,An application has been prepared for submission to the Missouri
Department of Economic Development by Special Olympics of Missouri;
and
WHEREAS,No other program is known by the City which would conflict with the
purposes of this program.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Jefferson,Missouri
that it supports and endorses the application by Special Olympics of Missouri for a program
to empower individuals to achieve self-reliance in the Youth Opportunity Program.
Adopted this 18th day of ,2016
_____________________________
Mayor
ATTESTED:APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________________________
City Clerk City Counselor
Drafter’ s Note: Deleted text is shown thus. Inserted text is shown thus.
BILL NO.
SPONSORED BY COUNCILMAN HUSSEY
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON,MISSOURI,AMENDING ARTICLE III,
OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON,SECTION 3.2 BY REVISING THE
TERM LIMITS FOR COUNCIL PERSONS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON,MISSOURI,AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1.Article III (The Council)of the Charter of the City of Jefferson,Section
3.2 subjection “ d)”shall by amended as follows:
d)Limitation on terms.A councilman is prohibited from serving more than eight years on the City council.Any
service resulting from an appointment after April 6,2010 or resulting from an election nor appointment
occurring prior to April 6th,1993,shall not be counted toward the total number of years a person can serve.
Limitation on terms.No person shall serve more than four consecutive terms of office as a city
councilman;however,such person shall be eligible to hold such office again after a break in service of
twenty-four months.
Section 2.The amendment as set forth in Sections 1 shall be submitted to the qualified
voters of the City of Jefferson,Missouri,for their approval,at the election to be held on the ____
day of ______________,2015,at the places designated by the Election Authority for said election
and the ballot shall be in substantially the following form:
PROPOSITION
Shall the term limits for Councilpersons stated in the Charter of the City of Jefferson be amended
to remove the lifetime limit of 8 years of service,and instead prevent any person who has served
four (4)consecutive terms from serving again until a break of service of at least twenty four (24)
months has elapsed as provided in Ordinance No._______passed and approved by the City
Council on______________________
[]Yes
[]No
If you are in favor of the questions,place an "X"in the box opposite "Yes". If you are
opposed to the questions,place an "X"in the box opposite "No".
Section 3.The Mayor and City Clerk shall prepare and execute the form of the Notice
of said Election and shall transmit the same to the Election Authority for the City of Jefferson,
Missouri and request said election be conducted by law.
Drafter’ s Note: Deleted text is shown thus. Inserted text is shown thus.
Section 4. If a majority of the qualified voters voting at said election shall vote in
favor of the approval of this ordinance,then the same shall be binding in full force and
effect from and after such approval or ________,2016 whichever is later.
Section 5.If any section,subsection,sentence,clause,phrase,or portion of
this ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent
jurisdiction,such portion shall be deemed a separate,distinct and independent provision,
as such holdings shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion thereof.
Section 6.This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the date
of its passage and approval.
Passed:Approved:
Presiding Officer Mayor
ATTEST:APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Clerk City Counselor
BILL NO.[Bill No.]
SPONSORED BY COUNCILMAN _______________________
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON,MISSOURI,amending the residence
requirements for employees.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON,MISSOURI,AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1.Article 4 Section 9 (Residence Requirements)of the Personnel Policy
Manual is hereby amended as follows:
Section 4-9. Residence requirements.
A.Employee s residency. Residency may be considered when hiring or retaining employees if such residency
affects the employees ability to perform all the responsibilities of the position, including but not limited to
status as an on-call employee or required to respond to an emergency. The Department Director may
adopt policies for residency to maximize the value of the individual positions. All applicants for full-time
employment in the municipal service must have a principal place of domicile located within twenty-five
(25) miles of the corporate boundaries of the City of Jefferson, provided that all full-time employees shall
be required to have a principal place of domicile located so that they may report within thirty (30)
minutes to their customary reporting station, or employees must obtain such within six (6) months
following appointment to municipal service, except the residency requirement for Police and Fire
personnel is twelve (12) months from date of hire.
B.Department Director s residency. All Department Directors shall be required to reside within
the corporate boundaries within six (6) months of employment. Any employee who is promoted
from within the organization who, prior to employment as a Department Director, had
established residency outside the City limits, shall be exempted from this requirement
contingent upon their moving within the city limits should that employee move from their
established residence thereafter. Such exemption may also be granted to candidates for
employment who are not hired from within if the Council believes it to be in the best interest of
the City.
C.Extensions. An extension of the six (6) month time limit established herein may be granted in unusual
cases by the City Administrator, or Parks and Recreation Commission, as applicable.
D.Moving Expenses for Directors. Direct moving expenses of those persons appointed to be a Department
Director shall be paid if they reside outside the City Limits at the time of appointment and move within
the City Limits within six (6) months of appointment. Such payments must be approved by the city council.
E.Moving expenses for other employees. Direct moving expenses may be paid for positions other than
those listed above in paragraph (b) if a specific reason would justify such a payment. Such a payment must
be approved by the city council and requires that the recipient move within the corporate limits of the
City.
Section 2.This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the
date of its passage and approval.
Passed:Approved:
Presiding Officer Mayor
ATTEST:APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Clerk City Counselor