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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2017-04-17-1 current council1 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 17, 2017 FIRST MEETING – CURRENT COUNCIL CALL TO ORDER The (First) Regular Council Meeting of April 17, 2017, was convened at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor Carrie Tergin. ROLL CALL The f ollowing Council Members were present for the roll call: Present: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Absent: None A quorum was declared present. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A motion was made by Councilman Branch, seconded by Councilwoman Wiseman, to adopt the agenda as published. The motion was approved unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS City Administrator Steve Crowell made a presentation and introduced Mr. Brian Oliver, Public Works Street Maintenance Worker, as Outstanding Employee Service Award recipient for April, 2017. Mayor Tergin congratulated Mr. Oliver and thanked him providing outstanding customer service to citizens, and presented him with a City coin and a token of appreciation from the City. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) Amendments to Chapter 35, Zoning Code, pertaining to the creation of the Capitol Avenue Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District for an area consisting of 32 acres and 107 property parcels. 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 17, 2017 FIRST MEETING – CURRENT COUNCIL A staff presentation was made by Eric Barron, Planner III. Following the conclusion of the presentation, Mayor Tergin opened the floor for the public to make comments in favor of, or opposition to, the proposed overlay district. In favor:  Ms. Cathy Bordner  Mr. Art Hernandez  Ms. Jane Beetem  Mr. Steve Veile Opposed:  Mr. Brian Bernskoetter stated he favors most of the bill, but is opposed to specific portions pertaining to demolition 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. 2016-129 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, CHANGING, AMENDING, AND MODIFYING THE TEXT OF CHAPTER 35, ZONING CODE, AND THE ZONING MAP OF THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION OVERLAY DISTRICT, TO BE NAMED THE CAPITOL AVENUE NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION OVERLAY DISTRICT. Bill 2016-129 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15647: Aye: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None (b) Amendments to Chapter 35, Zoning Code, and Chapter 3, Advertising and Signs, pertaining to the creation of a new zoning district titled MU-1 Mixed Use 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 17, 2017 FIRST MEETING – CURRENT COUNCIL A staff presentation was made by Eric Barron, Planner III. Following the conclusion of the presentation, Mayor Tergin opened the floor for the public to make comments in favor of, or opposition to, the proposed rezoning. No one came forward to testify in favor of, or opposition to, the proposed rezoning. Mayor Tergin declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded and stated that the Council would now take up the associated pending bill. 2016-130 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, CHANGING, AMENDING, AND MODIFYING THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY CREATING A NEW ZONING DISTRICT TO BE NAMED THE MU-1 MIXED USE ZONING DISTRICT AND ESTABLISHING STANDARDS AND AUTHORIZED USES THEREOF. Bill 2016-130 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15648: Aye: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None (c) Rezoning 31 acres consisting of 106 property parcels located in the Capitol Avenue neighborhood area from a variety of existing zoning designations to MU - 1 Mixed Use (Graham) A staff presentation was made by Eric Barron, Planner III. Following the conclusion of the presentation, Mayor Tergin opened the floor for the public to make comments in favor of, or opposition to, the proposed rezoning. No one came forward to testify in favor of, or opposition to, the proposed rezonin g. Mayor Tergin declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded and stated that the Council would now take up the associated pending bill. 2016-131 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 31 ACRES GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS THE CAPITOL AVENUE 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 17, 2017 FIRST MEETING – CURRENT COUNCIL NEIGHBORHOOD AREA, CONSISTING OF 106 PROPERTY PARCELS, FROM RA-2, PUD, C-O, C-1, C-2, AND C-3 TO MU-1 MIXED USE, ESTABLISHING STANDARDS AND AUTHORIZED USES THEREOF. Bill 2016-131 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15649: Aye: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None (d) Rezoning 0.25 Acres addressed as 824 Southwest Boulevard from RA -2 High Density Residential to C-2 General Commercial (Graham) A staff presentation was made by Eric Barron, Planner III. Following the conclusion of the presentation, Mayor Tergin opened the floor for the public to make comments in favor of, or opposition to, the proposed rezoning. In favor:  Mr. Paul Sampson, Central Missouri Professional Services, testified on b ehalf of the applicant Joe Machens Capital City Ford. He stated that Mr. Mike Kehoe and Mr. Tome Stegeman were both present to answer any questions the Council might have. No one came forward to testify in opposition to the proposed rezoning. Mayor Tergin declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded and stated that the Council would now take up the associated pending bill. 2016-132 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 0.25 ACRES OF LAND ADDRESSED AS 824 SOUTHWEST BOULEVARD FROM RA-2 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL. Bill 2016-132 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15650: 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 17, 2017 FIRST MEETING – CURRENT COUNCIL Aye: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None (e) Amendment to the Final PUD Plan fo r Property Located at 3241 W. Truman Boulevard A staff presentation was made by Eric Barron, Planner III. Following the conclusion of the presentation, Mayor Tergin opened the floor for the public to make comments in favor of, or opposition to, the proposed PUD plan amendment. No one came forward to testify in favor of, or opposition to, the proposed PUD Plan amendment. Mayor Tergin declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded and stated that the Council would now take up the associated pending bill. 2016-133 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING A FINAL PUD PLAN AMENDMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3241 WEST TRUMAN BOULEVARD. Bill 2016-133 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15651: Aye: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None (f) Rezoning 104 Acres of Property Addressed as 700 Mokane Roa d from RC Conservation, C-3 Central Commercial and M-1 Light Industrial to M-2 General Industrial A staff presentation was made by Eric Barron, Planner III. Following the conclusion of the presentation, Mayor Tergin opened the floor for the public to make comments in favor of, or opposition to, the proposed rezoning. In favor: 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 17, 2017 FIRST MEETING – CURRENT COUNCIL  Mr. Paul Sampson, Central Missouri Professional Services, testified on behalf of applicants Capital Sand Company, Inc., Jefferson City River Terminal, Inc., Farmers Concrete, Inc., and Michael and Elliott Farmer, property owners. He offered to answer any questions the Council might have. No one came forward to testify in opposition to the proposed rezoning. Mayor Tergin declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing conclud ed and stated that the Council would now take up the associated pending bill. 2016-134 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 104 ACRES OF LAND ADDRESSED AS 700 MOKANE ROAD FROM RC CONSERVATION, C-3 CENTRAL COMMERCIAL AND M- 1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL TO M-2 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL. Bill 2016-134 was read third time by title, placed on final p assage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15652: Aye: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR Mayor Tergin recommended the following appointmen ts to City boards and commissions for Council approval: Board or Commission Recommended Appointment Expires Status Convention & Visitors Bureau Kelsey Brown Dec 2019 Partial Cultural Arts Commission James Coleman Mar 2020 Full A motion was made by Councilman Hussey for approval of the appointments as recommended, seconded by Councilwoman Wiseman, and approved unanimously. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 17, 2017 FIRST MEETING – CURRENT COUNCIL There were no presentations made at this time. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF Mayor’s Announcements: Mayor Tergin made the following announcements:  She highlighted some accomplishments during her first two years as Mayor;  The MSP land transfer issue is moving forward through the state house;  She participated in a taping of the “TalkJeffCity” show  She is participating in the SSM Health Center’s “Dancing With the Stars” fund raiser event on May 14 Council Announcements:  Councilman Hussey reminded the community of the Serve Jeff City and Mission JC volunteer events which are scheduled to occur on April 22 and April 30, respectively. Staff Announcements:  Jayme Abbott, Neighborhood Services Manager, announced the 2017 Bulky Items Pick-up scheduled to occur during the weeks of April 17 (west of Hwy 54) and April 24 (east of Hwy 54) and reminded citizens that a flyer containing information about the specific items that would or would not be picked up. LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE Lincoln Liaison Jonathan Jackson made a brief report of recent events and indicated that the May 1 Council meeting would be the last meeting he would attend before he graduates from Lincoln University. He thanked the Mayor and Council for allowing him the opportunity to serve as the first LU Liaison to the Council the past two years. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS The following persons spoke regarding Bill 2016-120 (sale of tobacco products to persons under 21). 8 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 17, 2017 FIRST MEETING – CURRENT COUNCIL  Mr. James Greer stated his opposition to the bill  Mr. Jon Alewel stated his opposition to the bill  Mr. Stan Cowan stated his reasons for favoring the bill  Ms. Ginny Chadwick stated her reasons for favoring the bill CONSENT AGENDA The following items were brought before the Council for approval by Consent: a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: April 3, 2017 b. Renewal (Year 3) Bid 2763 – HVAC Services, Centech & Associates, at estimated cost of $95,000.00 c. Renewal (Year 2) Bid B2851 – Dry Polymer, Polydyne, Inc., at estimated cost of $30,000.00 d. Renewal (Year 2) Bid 2827 – Transit Bus Parts Discount - Gillig, LLC, at estimated cost of $40,000.00 e. Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $12,376.00 with MECO Engineering. for Walnut Pump Station Odor Control A motion was made by Councilman Mihalevich to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Henry, and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED 2016-141 sponsored by Councilman Hussey, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE AUSTIN PETERS GROUP JOB CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM AND COMPENSATION PAY PLAN ANALYSIS. Councilman Hussey requested that the rules be suspended and Bill 2016-141 placed on final passage. There were no objections to the request for suspension of the rules. Bill 2016-141 was then read second and third times by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 15659: Aye: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman 9 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 17, 2017 FIRST MEETING – CURRENT COUNCIL Nay: None BILLS PENDING 2016-120 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS AND OFFENSES) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, RELATING TO THE SALE AND POSSESSION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS, ALTERNATIVE NICOTINE PRODUCTS, VAPOR PRODUCTS, AND TOBACCO PARAPHERNALIA. Bill 2016-120 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. Following a lengthy discussion, Bill 2016-120 was then passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15646: Aye: Graham, Hussey, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Schreiber, Ward Nay: Branch, Henry, Prather, Wiseman *Councilwoman Wiseman left the Council Chambers at this point in the meeting. 2016-135 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DESIGNATING 1919 W MAIN STREET AS AN HISTORIC LANDMARK. Bill 2016-135 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15653: Aye: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward Nay: None Absent during vote: *Wiseman 2016-136 sponsored by Councilwoman Ward, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DESIGNATING 712 E HIGH STREET AS AN HISTORIC LANDMARK. Bill 2016-136 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15654: 10 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 17, 2017 FIRST MEETING – CURRENT COUNCIL Aye: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward Nay: None Absent during vote: *Wiseman 2016-137 sponsored by Councilwoman Ward, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH COLE COUNTY SETTING PROCEDURES FOR A JOINT CITY AND COUNTY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS SALES TAX PROJECT. Bill 2016-137 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. A motion was made by Councilman Henry to amend the associated contract as follows: Financial Contributions: The County will contribute $734,641$600,000 to this project. The City will pay for all of the designing engineering totaling $16,000 and the remainder of the construction contract costs which total $819,208$937,849 and all other change orders or cost overruns. The County shall provide to the City its full financial contribution totaling $734,641$600,000 in one lump sum payment no later than four weeks following the signing of this agreement. The motion to amend was seconded by Councilman Hussey, and approved unanimously. Bill 2016-137 was then passed, with the approved amendment to the contract, by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15655: Aye: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward Nay: None Absent during vote: *Wiseman 2016-138 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH APLEX, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,537,849.00 FOR THE CAPITOL AVENUE INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Bill 2016-138 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15653: 11 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 17, 2017 FIRST MEETING – CURRENT COUNCIL Aye: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward Nay: None Absent during vote: *Wiseman Councilwoman Wiseman returned to the Council Chambers at this point in the meeting. 2016-139 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON AN AIR SERVICE GUARANTEE PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT RELATING TO NEW AIR SERVICE BY UNITED AIRLINES AT COLUMBIA REGIONAL AIRPORT; AND AUTHORIZING A $100,000.00 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION IN THE 2016-2017 BUDGET. Bill 2016-139 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15657: Aye: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, Wiseman Nay: None 2016-140 sponsored by Councilman Prather, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4 (ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO THE LIMITATIONS ON THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO CONFORM WITH STATE STATUTE. Bill 2016-140 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15658: Aye: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, Wiseman Nay: None RESOLUTIONS There were no resolutions presented to the Council at this time. 12 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 17, 2017 FIRST MEETING – CURRENT COUNCIL INFORMAL CALENDAR No bills appeared on the Informal Calendar. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS Mr. Glover Brown stated from the gallery that he had not arrived in time to sign up to speak, but he asked the Council for permission to do so. A motion was made by Councilman Mihalevich that the Council suspend its rules to allow Mr. Brown to speak at this time. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hussey, and approved unanimously. Mr. Glover Brown made comments commending Mayor Tergin for her representation of the City which he stated provided the community with a “spirit of the City.” COUNCIL AND STAFF RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY There were no comments made at this time. NEW BUSINESS Mayor Tergin presented a plaque and City Coin to outgoing Councilmen Jim Branch and Bill Luebbert and thanked each one for the time they served on the City Council. Council Members also made comments thanking Councilmen Branch and Luebbert for their service on the City Council. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Mayor Tergin announced that following adjournment Sine Die of this meeting, the following newly-elected officials will be sworn into office by the Honorable Patricia S. Joyce, Presiding Judge, 19th Judicial Circuit, Div. IV , and convening of the second meeting of the “New Council.” CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS 13 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 17, 2017 FIRST MEETING – CURRENT COUNCIL  David Kemna Ward 1  Laura A. Ward Ward 2  Ken Hussey Ward 3  Carlos Graham Ward 4  Ron Fitzwater Ward 4 (1-Year Term)  Mark Schreiber Ward 5 MUNICIPAL JUDGE  Cotton Walker CITY PROSECUTOR  Brian Stumpe ADJOURNMENT SINE DIE As there was no further business to come before the Council at this time, a motion was made by Councilman Henry to adjourn Sine Die, seconded by Councilwoman Ward, and approved unanimously at 8:19 P.M.