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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20101115REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 15, 2010 1 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of November 15, 2010, was convened at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor John Landwehr. ROLL CALL The following Council Members were present for the roll call: Present: Carroll, Harvey, Koon, Medin Penfold, Pope, Scrivner, Struemph, and Weber Absent: Griffith A quorum was declared present. Mayor John Landwehr asked if anyone present wished to be added to the list of those who would like to make a presentation to the Council tonight, and added those names to the list. PUBLIC HEARINGS Rezoning .05 Acres at 306 Clay Street from RA -2 to C -1, Neighborhood Commercial: City Planner Janice McMillan made a staff presentation explaining the background of the proposed rezoning. Following the staff presentation, no one came forward to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the proposed rezoning. Mayor John Landwehr declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded and announced that the Council will now take up the associated pending bill. Bill 2010 -79, sponsored by Councilman Struemph, 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 0.05 ACRES FROM RA -2 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO C -1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL FOR PROPERTY ADDRESSED AS 306 CLAY STREET, DESCRIBED AS PART OF INLOT 407, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI. Bill 2010 -79 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14739: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 15, 2010 2 Aye: Carroll, Harvey, Koon, Medin, Penfold, Pope, Scrivner, Struemph, and Weber Nay: None MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS Mayor John Landwehr stated he wished to present city coins to each of the following three citizens for their efforts in the recently- approved sewer bond election issue: Mike Bates Jim Wisch Betsy Dudenhoeffer A motion was made by Councilman Jim Penfold to approve the presentation of the City coins, seconded by Councilman Bob Weber, and approved unanimously. Mayor Landwehr thanked Mr. Bates and Mr. Wisch who were present to accept the presentation. MINUTES AND REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED Mayor John Landwehr stated the following minutes have been received and are on file for review in the City Clerk's office: a. Board of Electrical Examiners and Review, October 6, 2010 b. Public Safety Committee, October 1, 2010 c. Ad Hoc Committee on Revitalization of Old Town, September 17 and October 1, 2010 d. Council Committee on Administration, September 8, 2010 e. Environmental Quality Commission, September 23, 2010 f. Cultural Arts Commission, October 13, 2010 g. Parks & Recreation Commission, October 19, 2010 h. Certification of Nov. 2 Election Results to City Clerk by Cole and Callaway County Clerks Mayor Landwehr thanked the volunteers who serve on these Boards and Commissions for their vital contribution to our community. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 15, 2010 3 Administration Committee - Councilwoman Carrie Carroll reported that the next meeting will be held on Thursday, December 2 at 8:00 A.M. and announced the items appearing on that agenda. She stated that the meeting day is usually Wednesday, but that the December meeting will be held on a Thursday. Finance Committee - Councilman Rich Koon announced that the next meeting will be held on Friday, December 17, immediately following the Brown Bag work session. Public Safety Committee - Councilman Mike Harvey reported that the next meeting will be held on Friday, December 3, immediately following the Brown Bag work session. Public Works & Planning Committee - Councilman Jim Penfold reported that the next meeting will be held on Thursday, November 18 at 7:30 A.M. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF OTHER UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS Councilman Eric Struemph announced that a Planning and Zoning Commission meeting will be held on Thursday, November 18. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR Mayor John Landwehr recommended the following appointments to City Boards and Commissions for Council approval: Board Name Expires Status Housing Authority Larry Brickey Nov. 2014 Full Cultural Arts Taryn Prewitt Mar. 2012 Partial Historic Preservation Bill Case Dec. 2012 Partial Old Town Revitalization Jim Crabtree Nov. 2012 Full Alan Mudd Nov. 2012 Full Ken Ferguson Nov. 2012 Full Environmental Quality Joseph Winkelmann Nov. 2012 Partial A motion was made by Councilman Bob Weber for approval of the appointments as presented, seconded by Councilman Eric Struemph, and approved unanimously. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 15, 2010 4 PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS Mr. Steve Picker made a brief presentation of highlights of the 2011 CVB budget. Mayor John Landwehr thanked Mr. Picker for his efforts in promoting the City as a destination city for visitors. Mayor John Landwehr stated the Council had indicated they wished to take up the two resolutions at this time related to the CVB as a courtesy to Mr. Picker. Resolution RS2010 -43 Approving 2011 CVB Budget (Koon) A motion was made by Councilwoman Carrie Carroll for adoption of RS2010 -43, seconded by Councilman Jim Penfold, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Carroll, Harvey, Koon, Medin, Penfold, Pope, Scrivner, Struemph, and Weber Nay: None Resolution RS2010 -44 Authorizing Contract Renewal (Year Three) with CVB for Transient Guest Tax (Koon) A motion was made by Councilman Mike Harvey for adoption of RS2010 -44, seconded by Councilman Rich Koon, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Carroll, Harvey, Koon, Medin, Penfold, Pope, Scrivner, Struemph, and Weber Nay: None PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS Bill 2010 -89 (surtax settlement agreement) - Mr. Chuck Lahmeyer made comments regarding the surtax settlement issue. He stated that the City of Jefferson is the entity which was wronged but that the Blair Oaks School District was not the culprit, but rather the County was the one who made the error affecting both of these entities. Bill 2010 -83 (placing lodging tax on February 2011 ballot) - Mr. Lahmeyer also stated he would like Council Members Medin and Penfold to reconsider their decision not to file for re- election to the Council since they understand the conference center issue and the City would lose their knowledge if they do not remain on the Council. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 15, 2010 5 CONSENT AGENDA The following were presented to the Council for approval: a. Minutes of October 29 and November 1, 2010 City Council Meetings A motion was made by Councilman Rich Koon for approval of the Consent Agenda, seconded by Councilman Jim Penfold, and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 2010 -84, sponsored by Councilman Koon, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY TO BE SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSAL OF SAID PROPERTY. Mayor John Landwehr recused himself at this time due to a conflict of interest and turned the Chair over to President Pro Tempore Ron Medin. Bill 2010 -85, sponsored by Councilwoman Carroll, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE PERTAINING TO VEHICLES FOR HIRE. Mayor John Landwehr assumed the Chair at this point. Bill 2010 -86, sponsored by Councilman Harvey, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ELECTING THE L -11 RETIREMENT BENEFIT OPTION WITH THE MISSOURI LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR FIRE SERVICE EMPLOYEES WHO ARE NON - SOCIAL SECURITY EMPLOYEES. Bill 2010 -87, sponsored by Councilman Koon, entitled: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 15, 2010 6 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SALE OF REAL ESTATE WITH CAPITAL MILL BOTTOM LLC. Bill 2010 -88, sponsored by Councilwoman Carroll, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2010 -2011 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY RECLASSIFYING A POSITION WITHIN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND ADMINISTRATION. Bill 2010 -89, sponsored by Councilman Koon, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH COLE COUNTY MISSOURI PERTAINING TO UNPAID SURTAX. Councilman Rich Koon requested that the rules be suspended and Bill 2010 -89 placed on third reading and final passage at this time. There were no objections to the request for suspension of the rules. Bill 2010 -89 was read second and third times by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14743: Aye: Carroll, Harvey, Koon, Medin, Penfold, Pope, Scrivner, Struemph, and Weber Nay: None BILLS PENDING *Councilman Dave Griffith arrived at this point in the meeting (7:04 P.M.) Bill 2010 -80, sponsored by Councilman Medin, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 19 (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), SCHEDULE G, (STOP INTERSECTIONS), SUBPARAGRAPH (B), (OTHER SPECIFIED INTERSECTIONS), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE ADDITION OF MOHAWK DRIVE AT INDIAN MEADOW. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 15, 2010 7 Bill 2010 -80 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14740: Aye: Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Medin, Penfold, Pope, Scrivner, Struemph, and Weber Nay: None Bill 2010 -81, sponsored by Councilman Medin, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 19 (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), SCHEDULE G, (STOP INTERSECTIONS), SUBPARAGRAPH (B), (OTHER SPECIFIED INTERSECTIONS), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE ADDITION OF CRESTWOOD DRIVE AT BROOKDALE DRIVE Bill 2010 -81 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14741: Aye: Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Medin, Penfold, Pope, Scrivner, Struemph, and Weber Nay: None Bill 2010 -82, sponsored by Councilman Harvey, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH NEW WORLD RECYCLING FOR TRANSPORTATION AND RECYCLING OF MATERIALS. Bill 2010 -82 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14742: Aye: Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Medin, Penfold, Pope, Scrivner, Struemph, and Weber Nay: None Mayor John Landwehr asked that staff be prepared to make a report at the second Council Meeting in December regarding the recycling industry since the City adopted citywide curbside trash and recycling. Bill 2010 -83, sponsored by Councilman Medin, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING A REFERENDUM ON IMPOSING A LICENSE TAX OF SEVEN PERCENT (7 %) ON HOTEL AND MOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS. Councilman Ron Medin requested that Bill 2010 -83 be placed on the Informal Calendar at this time. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 15, 2010 8 INFORMAL CALENDAR There were no bills on the Informal Calendar at this time. RESOLUTIONS RS2010 -42 Approving Year 3 Action Plan for HUD for CDBG Entitlement Grant Funds (Carroll) A motion was made by Councilman Ron Medin for adoption of RS2010 -42 as presented, seconded by Councilman Dave Griffith, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Nay: Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Medin, Penfold, Pope, Scrivner, Struemph, and Weber None SCHEDULED REPORTS There were no reports scheduled for this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS There were no presentations made at this time. COUNCIL AND STAFF DISCUSSION OF PRESENTATION TOPICS There were no issues discussed at this time. NEW BUSINESS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 15, 2010 9 Councilman Ron Medin made comments regarding the issue of commercial recycling and asked the Administration Committee to take up the issue again. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business brought forward at this time. APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES November 1, 2010 Closed Session Minutes - A motion was made by Councilman Mike Harvey for approval of the minutes, seconded by Councilman Bob Scrivner, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Medin, Penfold, Pope, Scrivner, Struemph, and Weber Nay: None ADJOURNMENT As no further business was brought before the Council at this time, a motion was made by Councilman Jim Penfold for adjournment, seconded by Councilman Bryan Pope, and approved unanimously at 7:25 P.M.