HomeMy Public PortalAbout2016-02-03 minutesMinutes 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.