The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My Public Portal About2016-03-211 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 21, 2016 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of March 21, 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 Councilwoman Ward to adopt the agenda as published, seconded by Councilman Graham, and approved unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Tergin announced that Council Members had indicated their wish to comply with procedures set out in the Code for public presentations before the Council. That procedure requires that speakers sign up in advance of a meeting, but that since that requirement had not been indicated before tonight’s meeting, speakers would be allowed to come forward tonight even though they had not signed up in advance. Future meetings will require that speakers sign up in advance in compliance with the City Code. a. City Administrator Steve Crowell presented the March Outstanding Employee of the Month Award to Mr. Ray Kinard, Information Technology Systems Analyst. Mayor Tergin thanked and congratulated Mr. Kinard for this achievement, and presented him a City Coin and a token of the City’s appreciation for his outstanding work. b. Mr. Dave Silvester of the Missouri Department of Transportation made a presentation regarding the upcoming project that would require a portion of one 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 21, 2016 of the two Missouri River bridges to be closed for an extended period of time. He explained the timeline and the projected traffic flow during the lane closure. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearings scheduled. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR 1. Mayor Tergin recommended the following appointments to the following City Boards and Commission: a. Appointments to Following City Boards and Commissions: BOARD OR COMMISSION APPOINTMENT MEMBER REPLACED EXPIRES STATUS TIF Commission William Betts, II Garry Taylor* April 2020 FULL *ineligible for reappointment after serving 3 consecutive terms A motion was made by Councilman Scrivner for approval of the appointment as recommended, seconded by Councilman Costales, and approved unanimously. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS There were no presentations made at this time. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF Councilman Scrivner announced the Public Works and Planning Committee meeting would be held March 24. Mayor Tergin announced a candidate forum sponsored by the News Tribune would be held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, March 22. LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 21, 2016 Lincoln University student / City Council liaison Jonathan Jackson was not able to attend the meeting, but Councilman Graham announ ced that the students were back on campus, and that the Lincoln Women’s Track Team had won its fifth national track meet. Mayor Tergin congratulated the team on such an outstanding achievement and stated she would like to have them come to a Council meetin g to congratulate them in person on behalf of the City. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS Bills 2015-124 and 2015-125: Mr. Joe Bednar made a presentation in which he stated his reasons for opposing the bills as proposed. Mr. Mark Pauley also stated his opposition to Bills 2015-124 and 2015-125. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were brought before the Council for approval by Consent: a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: February 29 and March 7, 2016 A motion was made by Councilman Mihalevich to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Prather, and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED 2015-119 sponsored by Councilman Prather, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUANCE OF A SALES TAX FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AT THE RATE OF ONE-HALF (½) OF ONE PERCENT, THE COLLECTION AND USE THEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION OF THIS ORDINANCE TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF SAID CITY FOR THEIR APPROVAL AT THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 2, 2016. 2015-120 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT OF LECAR TWO SUBDIVISION, A 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 21, 2016 SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI. 2015-121 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19-401, SCHEDULE (J), (PARKING PROHIBITED), SUBPARAGRAPH (A), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, PERTAINING TO LECAR DRIVE, LOCATED IN LECAR TWO SUBDIVISION. 2015-122 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 0.3 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED TO THE REAR OF 2821 AND 2827 SOUTH TEN MILE DRIVE FROM RD MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL AND C-O OFFICE COMMERCIAL TO C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL AND ENDORSING AN ASSOCIATED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT. 2015-123 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19-401, SCHEDULE (J), (PARKING PROHIBITED), SUBPARAGRAPH (A), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, PERTAINING TO SOUTH TEN MILE DRIVE. 2015-124 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 14.69 ACRES OF LAND ADDRESSED AS 1414 WEST MAIN STREET FROM PUD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT TO RS -3 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AND ENDORSING AN ASSOCIATED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT. 2015-125 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT OF RIVER BLUFF ESTATES SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI. 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 21, 2016 2015-126 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19-401, SCHEDULE (J), (PARKING PROHIBITED), SUBPARAGRAPH (A), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, PERTAINING TO RIVER BLUFF COURT, LOCATED IN RIVER BLUFF ESTATES SUBDIVISION 2015-127 sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 29 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL. Councilman Scrivner withdrew Bill 2015-127 at this time to allow more work to be done on the bill. 2015-128 sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, 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 GENERAL FUND. 2015-129 sponsored by Councilman Costales, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL PERTAINING TO RESIDENCE REQ UIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYEES. 2015-130 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 19 (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), ARTICLE III (TRAFFIC-CONTROL SIGNS, SIGNALS, AND DEVICES), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SUBSECTION TO BRING BICYCLE LANE REGULATIONS INTO COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAW. 2015-131 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 19-401, (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), SCHEDULE G (STOP INTERSECTIONS), SUBPARAGRAPH B (OTHER SPECIFIED INTERSECTIONS), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY THE ADDITION OF WOODLAWN AVENUE BEFORE ENTERING ADAMS STREET. 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 21, 2016 2015-132 sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $74,922.50 AGREEMENT WITH STOCKMAN CONSTRUCTION CORP. FOR THE WESTWOOD DRIVE STORMWATER PROJECT. BILLS PENDING 2015-111 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6 (BICYCLES AND SKATEBOARDS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY BRINGING RULES FOR BICYCLES ON CITY STREETS INTO COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAW. Bill 2015-111 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15502: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 2015-113 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19-401, (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), SCHEDULE A (SPEED LIMITS), SUBPARAGRAPH D (FORTY MILES PER HOUR) AND SUBPARAGRAPH E (THIRTY-FIVE MILES PER HOUR), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, PERTAINING TO A PORTION OF ELLIS BOULEVARD. Bill 2015-113 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15503: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 2015-116 sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DEFINING THE MINIMUM DEPTH FOR UNDERGROUND, NON-CITY OWNED UTILITIES PLACED IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 21, 2016 Councilman Scrivner requested that Bill 2015-116 be placed on the Informal Calendar at this time in order to allow more time for affected parties to discuss the issues. 2015-117 sponsored by Councilman Branch, entitled: AMENDING THE 2015-2016 BUDGET BY CHANGING THE TITLE OF THREE POSITIONS, DOWNGRADING ONE POSITION, AND CREATING A CAREER LADDER WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES, PROPERTY/MAINTENANCE/CODE ENFORCEMENT DIVISION. Bill 2015-117 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15504: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 2015-118 sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 32 (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO THE PROCEDURE FOR VACATING PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY. Bill 2015-118 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15505: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR There were no items for consideration on the Informal Calendar. RESOLUTIONS RS2015-38 sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PRELIMINARY ACTIONS RELATING TO THE OFFERING FOR SALE OF A SERIES OF SEWERAGE SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS 8 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 21, 2016 TO PAY A PORTION OF THE COSTS OF A PROJECT AUTHORIZED BY THE VOTERS OF THE CITY. A motion was made by Councilman Prather for adoption of Resolution RS2015-38 as presented, seconded by Councilwoman Ward, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None RS2015-39 sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE INTENDED ALLOCATION OF REVENUES FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS SALES TAX G. A motion was made by Councilman Costales for adoption of Resolution RS2015 -39 as presented, seconded by Councilman Henry. Following discussion, Councilman Mihalevich made a motion to table Resolution RS2015 -39 until the April 4 meeting. The motion to table was seconded by Councilman Scrivner, and approved unanimously. RS2015-40 sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI ACCEPTING A $49,500.00 HOME REPAIR OPPORTUNITY GRANT FROM MISSOURI HOUSING DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION A motion was made by Councilwoman Ward for adoption of Resolution RS2015-40 as presented, seconded by Councilman Graham, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None RS2015-41 sponsored by Councilman Schreiber, entitled: RESOLUTION SUPPORTING EXPLORATION OF OPPORTUNITIES AT MSP A motion was made by Councilman Hussey for adoption of Resolution RS2015-41 as presented, seconded by Councilman Graham, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote: 9 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 21, 2016 Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS Mr. Rob Johnson spoke regarding Bills 2015-124 and 2015-125 and stated his reasons for opposition to the proposed plans. COUNCIL AND STAFF RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY Council Members Scrivner and Mihalevich asked staff questions regarding the proposed plans and rezoning on Hayselton Drive. Staff indicated they would be able to provide more historical information on the project. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business brought forward. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business brought forward at this time. APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES A motion was made by Councilman Branch to approve the March 7, 2016, Closed Session minutes, seconded by Councilman Graham, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call, vote: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None GO INTO CLOSED SESSION Mayor Tergin stated 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: 10 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 21, 2016 a. Personnel [Sec. 610.021(3)] A motion was made by Councilman Costales to go into Closed Session for the above stated purpose, seconded by Councilman Costales, and approved unanimously at 7:53 P.M.: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None