HomeMy Public PortalAbout20101206REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 6, 2010 1
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Council Meeting of December 6, 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, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Medin Penfold, Scrivner, and Struemph
Absent: Pope and Weber
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.
MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS
Presentation of "Wreaths for Heroes" Proclamation to Lorraine Adkins — Following a
presentation by Ms. Adkins in which she invited the public to attend the wreath - laying
ceremony next Saturday morning, December 11, at the national cemetery, Mayor Landwehr
presented her with a proclamation and thanked her for her service to the community. He
asked her to provide information to let the public know where they could send donations to
this cause. Ms. Adkins stated any correspondence or donations may be sent to "Wreaths
for Heroes," P. O. Box 105882, Jefferson City, MO 65110.
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. Historic Preservation Commission, October 12, 2010
b. Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, October 19 and November 8,
2010
c. Transportation & Traffic Commission, October 13, 2010
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d. Planning & Zoning Commission, October 14, 2010
Mayor Landwehr thanked the volunteers who serve on these Boards and Commissions for
their vital contribution to our community.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Administration Committee - Councilwoman Carrie Carroll reported that the next meeting
will be held on Thursday, January 6, at 8:00 A.M.
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, February 4, immediately following the Brown Bag work session.
Public Works & Planning Committee - Councilman Jim Penfold reported that the next
meeting will be held on Thursday, December 23, at 7:30 A.M.
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF OTHER UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS
Mayor John Landwehr welcomed a Boy Scout in the audience and asked him to stand and
identify his troop and the badge on which he is working. A member of Scout Troop 104
stated he is working to achieve his Communications Merit Badge.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR
Mayor John Landwehr recommended the following appointments to the Jefferson City Police
Department for Council approval:
Appointment to Jefferson City Police Department
Police Officer - John Bassett
Following introduction of Mr. Bassett by Police Chief Roger Schroeder, a motion was made
by Councilman Mike Harvey for approval of the appointment as presented, seconded by
Councilman Bob Scrivner, and approved unanimously.
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PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS
Acting Community Development Director Charles Lansford made a report on the issue of
recycling in general, and the new glass recycling program in particular. Following his
presentation, he answered questions about the new glass recycling program. He also
thanked the commercial sponsors who have contributed to get the program started.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS
Mr. Lonnie Brandt and Mr. Norm Robinson made a joint presentation regarding Bill
2010 -86, transferring firemen into the LAGERS retirement system. They requested that the
Council approve the bill tonight.
Mr. Keith Hughes and Mr. Bob Wilson of LAGERS both answered questions and also
urged the Council to pass Bill 2010 -86.
Mr. Lance Stegeman made a presentation on behalf of the Downtown Businesses
regarding Bill 2010 -96 which would regulate the zoning for tattoo parlors in the Central
Business District. He said there had been some concerns expressed to him but that he
would get more feedback from members of the Downtown Business Association before the
December 20 public hearing.
Ms. Jerilyn Lavinder made a presentation regarding Resolution RS2010 -45 which
authorizes permissive use for a recycling bin at Oak Creek Condos. She urged the Council
to adopt the resolution as the bin is needed at that location.
ITEMS TAKEN UP OUT OF ORDER
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 -86 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. A motion was made
by Councilman Bob Scrivner to accept the Substitute Bill 2010 -86 previously distributed to
the Council, seconded by Councilman Jim Penfold, and approved unanimously. Bill 2010 -86
was then passed, as substituted, by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14747:
Aye: Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Medin, Penfold, Scrivner, and Struemph
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Nay: None
CONSENT AGENDA
The following were presented to the Council for approval:
a. Minutes of November8, November 12, November 15, and November22, 2010
City Council Meetings
A motion was made by Councilman Dave Griffith for approval of the Consent Agenda,
seconded by Councilman Mike Harvey, and approved unanimously.
BIDS OVER $25,000
Bid 2511 - Traffic Radar Units - A motion was made by Councilman Mike Harvey for
approval of the bid, seconded by Councilman Rich Koon, and approved unanimously.
ITEMS TAKEN UP OUT OF ORDER
RS2010 -45 Authorizing Permissive Use of Right -of -Way for Recycle Bin at Oak Creek
Condos (Penfold)
A motion was made by Councilman Ron Medin for adoption of RS2010 -45, seconded by
Councilman Dave Griffith, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote:
Aye: Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Medin, Penfold, Scrivner, and Struemph
Nay: None
BILLS INTRODUCED
Bill 2010 -90, sponsored by Councilman Medin, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401,
(MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), SCHEDULE (V) (ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACES), OF
THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE ADDITION OF AN ACCESSIBLE PARKING
SPACE ON A PORTION OF EAST HIGH STREET.
Bill 2010 -91, sponsored by Councilman Penfold, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CHANGE ORDER WITH DONOHUE AND
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ASSOCIATES TO DESIGN A REPLACEMENT FORCEMAIN FOR THE COLE
JUNCTION PUMP STATION.
BiII 2010 -92, sponsored by Councilman Penfold, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, RELINQUISHING A
DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED AT 1704 CHRISTY DRIVE, IN THE CITY OF
JEFFERSON, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI.
BiII 2010 -93, sponsored by Councilman Penfold, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 19
(MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), SECTION 19 -86 (ROUNDABOUTS), WITH THE
ADDITION OF THREE ROUNDABOUT INTERSECTIONS.
BiII 2010 -94, sponsored by Councilman Penfold, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 29, (SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL),
OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO
SERVICE CHARGES.
BiII 2010 -95, sponsored by Councilman Struemph, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING A
PRELIMINARY PUD PLAN FOR PROPERTY ADDRESSED AS 3520 WEST EDGEWOOD
DRIVE; DESCRIBED AS PART OF LOT 3 OF CC WEST SUBDIVISION, SECTION 2,
JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI.
BiII 2010 -96, sponsored by Councilman Struemph, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE TEXT OF
CHAPTER 35, ZONING CODE; SPECIFICALLY, EXHIBIT 35 -28 LAND USE MATRIX AND
SECTION 35 -92 DEFINITIONS, PERTAINING TO TATTOO PARLORS AND BODY PIERCING
STUDIOS.
BiII 2010 -97, sponsored by Councilman Penfold, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 32
(STREETS AND SIDEWALKS), ARTICLE IV (CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS, CURBS,
ETC.) BY CREATING A SIDEWALK REPAIR PROGRAM TO ASSIST WITH
MAINTENANCE OF CITY SIDEWALKS.
BiII 2010 -98, sponsored by Councilman Medin, entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
COUNSELOR TO ACQUIRE CERTAIN PROPERTY BY PURCHASE OR BY
CONDEMNATION ON BEHALF OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION.
Bill 2010 -99, sponsored by Councilman Koon, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH RACKERS
CONSULTING, LLC FOR LEGISLATIVE CONSULTANT SERVICES.
BILLS PENDING
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.
Bill 2010 -84 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14745:
Aye: Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Medin, Penfold, Scrivner, and Struemph
Nay: None
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.
Bill 2010 -85 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14746:
Aye: Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Medin, Penfold, Scrivner, and Struemph
Nay: None
Mayor John Landwehr resumed the Chair at this point.
Bill 2010 -87, sponsored by Councilman Koon, entitled:
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.
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Bill 2010 -87 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14748:
Aye: Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Medin, Penfold, Scrivner, and Struemph
Nay: None
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 -88 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14749:
Aye: Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Medin, Penfold, and Scrivner
Nay: Struemph
INFORMAL CALENDAR
There were no bills on the Informal Calendar at this time.
RESOLUTIONS
RS2010 -46 Renewal of Agricultural Lease with Charles Steck (Penfold)
A motion was made by Councilman Jim Penfold for adoption of RS2010 -46, seconded
by Councilman Rich Koon, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote:
Aye: Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Medin, Penfold, Scrivner, and
Struemph
Nay: None
RS2010 -47 Authorizing Installation of Traffic Signal as Part of E. McCarty
Reconstruction Project, Phase II (Penfold)
A motion was made by Councilman Dave Griffith for adoption of RS2010 -47, seconded
by Councilman Mike Harvey, and approved by the following roll -call vote:
Aye: Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Medin, Penfold, and Struemph
Nay: Scrivner
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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
Councilwoman Carrie Carroll mentioned the Mayor's Christmas Tree at the Rotary Park and
encouraged the public to go view the tree.
Councilman Dave Griffith commented on the Wreaths for Heroes event and encouraged
citizens to visit the national cemetery in Jefferson City, and pointed out that it is one of only
three national cemeteries in the State of Missouri.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business brought forward at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
As no further business was brought before the Council at this time, a motion was made by
Councilman Ron Medin for adjournment, seconded by Councilman Eric Struemph, and
approved unanimously at 8:15 P.M.