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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2016-11-211 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 21, 2016 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of November 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, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Absent: Graham A quorum was declared present. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A motion was made by Councilman Costales, seconded by Councilwoman Ward, to adopt the agenda as published. The motion was approved unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS a. City Administrator Steve Crowell presented the November Outstanding Employee Award to Police Department Administrative Assistant Kay Stuefer. Following his presentation, Mayor Tergin congratulated Ms. Stuefer and thanked her for her outstanding service to the City and presented her with a City Coin and a token of appreciation from the City. b. Ms. Melle Richardson, Project Coordinator with Council for Drug Free Youth, gave a brief description of the “Drugs Destroy Your Dreams” vid eo contest sponsored by their organization. She then introduced Ms. Lizzie Oxley, a student from Calvary Lutheran School, winner of the contest. After the winning video was shown, Mayor Tergin thanked and congratulated Ms. Oxley for this achievement. c. Mayor Tergin announced that the two winners of the “Texting/Distracted Driving” essay contest sponsored by the News Tribune were present at the meeting and she invited each to come forward to read their winning essays. 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 21, 2016 o Ms. Grace Craighead, 8th Grade Student at Trinity Lutheran School o Ms. Emilee Jones, senior at Blair Oaks High School After the students read their essays, Mayor Tergin congratulated each upon the achievement and thanked them for bringing awareness of this issue to public. d. Mayor Tergin announced that she wished to present a “surprise” proclamation at this time to News Tribune photographer Julie Smith. Following reading the proclamation which honored Ms. Smith for her contribution to the community through her photography career, Ms. Smith accepted the proclamation and thanked the City for this honor. e. Mayor Tergin read and presented a proclamation honoring “Zonta Violence Against Women” to Ms. Peggy Jensen with the local Zonta organization. The following Zonta members were also present from the high school “Z Club” chapter and were introduced and recognized: Ms. Ramona Huckstep, Ms. Logan Huckstep, and Ms. Savannah Huckstep. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Preliminary PUD Plan Amendment for Property Addressed as 2005 Schotthill Woods Drive. A staff presentation was made by Senior Planner Eric Barron. Following his presentation, he answered questions asked by the Council. At the conclusion of the staff presentation, the following persons testified on the matter. Developer: Mr. Duane Schreimann presented on behalf of the developer Mike Goins, who was present to answer any questions. Following his presentation, both Mr. Schreimann and Mr. Goins answered questions asked by the Council. In opposition: Mr. Gary Heislen Mr. Thomas Fennessey No one came forward to speak in favor of the proposed PUD Plan Amendment. At the conclusion of the public testimony, Mayor Tergin declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded and stated that the Council would now take up the associated pending bill. 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 21, 2016 2016-67 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PUD PLAN AMENDMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2005 SCHOTTHILL WOODS DRIVE DESCRIBED AS PART OF LOT 60 OF SCHOTTHILL WOODS SECTION TWO, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI Bill 2016-67 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. Following discussion, Bill 2016-67 was then defeated by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Schreiber, and Wiseman Nay: Branch, Costales, Prather, and Ward, b. Rezoning 2.85 Acres Addressed as 815 West Stad ium Boulevard from C-1 to C-2. A staff presentation was made by Senior Planner Eric Barron. Following his presentation, he answered questions asked by the Council. At the conclusion of the staff presentation, the following persons testified on the matter. Developer: Ms. Erin Naeger, Attorney on behalf of Applicant Mr. Lee Hendrickson, Applicant Providence Bank No one else came forward to speak either in opposition to, or favor of, the proposed rezoning. At the conclusion of the public testimony, Mayor Tergin declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded and stated that the Council would now take up the associated pending bill. 2016-68 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 2.85 ACRES OF LAND ADDRESSED AS 815 WEST STADIUM BOULEVARD FROM C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL TO C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL. 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 21, 2016 Bill 2016-68 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15587: Aye: Branch, Costales, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None c. Preliminary PUD Plan for Property Addressed as 2220 Weathered Rock Road A staff presentation was made by Senior Planner Eric Barron. Following his presentation, he answered questions asked by the Council. At the conclusion of the staff presentation, the following persons testified on the matter. In favor: Mr. Chris Hentges, owner of several of the subject properties No one else came forward to speak in opposition to, or in favor of, the proposed Preliminary PUD Plan. At the conclusion of the public testimony, Mayor Tergin declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded and stated that the Council would now take up the associated pending bill. 2016-69 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PUD PLAN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2220 WEATHERED ROCK ROAD, DESCRIBED AS PART OF TRACT B OF MILLBROOK SUBDIVISION, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI. Bill 2016-69 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15588: Aye: Branch, Costales, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR There were no appointments brought before the Council at this time. 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 21, 2016 PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS Mayor Tergin asked Fire Chief Schofield to make an announcement regarding the importance of having carbon monoxide detectors and keeping them supplied with new batteries. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF Mayor Tergin made the following announcements: 1. Upcoming Annual Holiday events:  Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting, Thursday, December 1  Living Windows, Friday, December 2  Christmas Parade, Saturday, December 3 2. Samaritan Center Food Drive: Canned food can be dropped off at City Hall and will be placed in the collection bin in the main floor break room. 3. Mayor Tergin and Councilman Hussey participat ed in the “Santa Parade” and grand opening of the SSM Children’s indoor playground at the Capital Mall. Staff made announcements about the following upcoming events: 1. Planning & Protective Services Director Janice McMillan announced a ribbon - cutting ceremony in celebration of the 5th Anniversary of Ripple Glass in Jefferson City. The ceremony would occur at 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, December 8, at the Save-A-Lot Glass Bin at 1228 E. McCarty Street. 2. Public Works Director Matt Morasch announced an “open hou se” format meeting regarding federal flood insurance would be held, in conjunction with representatives from Federal Emergency Management Association (“FEMA”) and the State Emergency Management Association (“SEMA”), on Tuesday, November 22 from 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. at City Hall. Citizens may attend to ask questions of staff as well as of FEMA and SEMA regarding the federal flood insurance programs. 3. City Administrator Steve Crowell announced a Council Work Session would be held Monday, November 28, at 5:30 p.m. to hear the results and recommendations from the Classification and Compensation consultant. LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 21, 2016 Lincoln University student liaison Jonathan Jackson was not present to provide an update. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS There were no presentations made at this time. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were brought before the Council for approval by Consent: a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: November 7, 2016 b. Accepting $150,000.00 Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Grant from U.S. Dept. of Transportation Through MO Dept. of Natural Resources c. Approving $82,708.27 Change Order #2 on 2016 Mill and Overlay Project d. Approving Reimbursement of $519.93 Moving Expenses for City Counselor e. Appointing Councilman Rick Mihalevich to Columbia Airport Advisory Board A motion was made by Councilman Henry to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Costales, and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED 2016-72 sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI PROVIDING FOR THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF 9.0 ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY CONTIGUOUS TO THE PRESENT CITY LIMITS, INTO THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN SECTION 2 AND SECTION 3 OF THE MEADOWS BY THE CLUB SUBDIVISION, IN THE COUNTY OF COLE, STATE OF MISSOURI; AND AMENDING SECTION 1-17 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DEFINING THE EXISTING CITY BOUNDARY BY ADDING ONE NEW SUB-SECTION PERTAINING TO THE SAME SUBJECT. 2016-73 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 21, 2016 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT OF MERS GOODWILL CONSOLIDATION PLAT, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI. 2016-74 sponsored by Councilman Prather, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL CONTRACT WITH THE HOUSTON- GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL (“H-GAC”) FOR COOPERATIVE PURCHASING OF FIRE APPARATUS. Councilman Prather requested that the rules be suspended and Bill 2016-74 placed on final passage. There were no objections to the request for suspension of the rules. Bill 2016-74 was then read second and third times by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 15589: Aye: Branch, Costales, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2016-75 sponsored by Councilman Prather, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2016-2017 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY REAPPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM FY16 TO FY17 WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND. Councilman Prather requested that the rules be suspended and Bill 2016-75 placed on final passage. There were no objections to the request for suspension of the rules. Bill 2016-75 was then read second and third times by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 15590: Aye: Branch, Costales, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None BILLS PENDING 2016-66 sponsored by Councilman Branch, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ESTABLISHING ELECTION DATES IN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, FOR 2017. 8 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 21, 2016 Bill 2016-66 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15586: Aye: Branch, Costales, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None RESOLUTIONS There were no resolutions brought before the Council at this time. INFORMAL CALENDAR There were no bills on the Informal Calendar. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS No one requested to make a presentation at this time. COUNCIL AND STAFF RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY There were no comments made at this time. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business brought forward at this time. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Councilman Mihalevich asked for an update on the Capitol Avenu e Blight Study. Janice McMillan answered his questions and provided the time frame by which certain actions would occur. Those include a Planning and Zoning Commission Special Meeting on November 17 to review the new Urban Renewal Plan. 9 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 21, 2016 APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES A motion was made by Councilman Mihalevich to approve the November 7, 2016, Closed Session Minutes, seconded by Councilman Costales, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Branch, Costales, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Abstain: Henry 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: a. Legal Actions [Sec. 610.021.(1)] b. Contract Negotiations [Sec. 610.021(12)] A motion was made by Councilwoman Wiseman to go into Closed Session for the above-stated purpose, seconded by Councilman Henry, and approved by the following roll-call vote at 7:15 P.M. Aye: Branch, Costales, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None