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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.