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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20101220REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 20, 2010 1 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of December 20, 2010, was convened at 6:03 P.M. by Mayor John Landwehr. ROLL CALL The following Council Members were present for the roll call: Present: Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Medin Penfold, Pope, Scrivner, Struemph, and Weber Absent: *Carroll (arrived at 6:07 P.M.) 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 Recognition of City Employee Bonnie K. Schroder Upon her Retirement - Mayor John Landwehr read a proclamation signed by the Mayor, City Clerk, and all ten Council Members which was then presented to Ms. Schroder. He thanked her for her 23 years of service to the City, and wished her well on her retirement. PUBLIC HEARINGS The Council took up item (b) ahead of item (a) at this time. b. Authorizing Text Amendment to Chapter 35 Pertaining to Tattoo and Body Piercing Studios 1. Associated Pending Bill 2010 -96 Councilman Eric Struemph requested that Bill 2010 -96 be placed on the Informal Calendar at this time. Mayor John Landwehr announced that, consequently, the public hearing will not be held on this matter tonight, but will be rescheduled at a later date to allow the Council REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 20, 2010 2 more time to discuss the issue. *Councilwoman Carrie Carroll arrived at this point in the meeting (6:07 P.M.) a. Preliminary PUD Plan for 3520 W. Edgewood Acting Community Development Director Charles Lansford made a staff presentation on the issue and answered questions asked by the Council. Following the staff presentation, no one came forward to speak on the issue. Mayor John Landwehr declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded, and stated that the Council will now take up the associated pending bill. Bill 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. Bill 2010 -95 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14755: Aye: Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Medin, Penfold, Pope, Scrivner, Struemph, and Weber Nay: None 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. Finance Reports for October, 2010 b. Public Safety Committee, October 29, 2010 c. Board of Electrical Review and Examiners, November 3, 2010 d. Airport Advisory Committee, October 4, 2010 e. Mural Permit Administrative Hearing, December 2, 2010 f. Planning & Zoning Commission, November 18, 2010 g. CAMPO Board of Directors, October 20, 2010 Mayor Landwehr thanked the volunteers who serve on these Boards and Commissions for REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 20, 2010 3 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 Committee met last 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. Ad Hoc Committees - Councilman Ron Medin reported on the Revitalization of the Old Town Committee status. Mayor John Landwehr suggested addressing the issues the Committee has been working on at the January 10 regular work session. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF OTHER UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS Communications Manager Michelle Gleba made an announcement about the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Lafayette Street intersection at the entrance of the Prison Redevelopment site. The ceremony will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 21. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR Mayor John Landwehr recommended the following appointments for Council approval: a. Appointment to Following City Boards and Commissions: Board CVB Name Expires Status Sharon Naught Dec. 2013 Full Jake Schmitz Dec. 2013 Full REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 20, 2010 4 Historic Preservation Commission 911 Communications Diane Light Dec. 2013 Full Ralph Bray Dec. 2013 Full Russ Mitten Dec. 2013 Full Ray Bledsoe Dec. 2011 Full Randy Hanlin Dec. 2011 Full A motion was made by Councilman Dave Griffith for approval of the appointments as recommended, seconded by Councilwoman Carrie Carroll, and approved unanimously. b. Appointment of Interim City Prosecutor - Donna White A motion was made by Councilman Bob Weber for approval of the appointment of Donna White as recommended, seconded by Councilman Rich Koon, and approved unanimously. c. Jefferson City Police Department Promotion to Sergeant - Jason Payne Following introduction of Officer Payne by Police Chief Roger Schroeder, a motion was made by Councilman Mike Harvey for approval of the promotion as presented, seconded by Councilman Bryan Pope, and approved unanimously. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS Mr. Phillip Iman, Capital Area Red Cross, made a presentation regarding the Red Cross and recent fires and other emergencies in which the Red Cross has been involved. He introduced several members of the organization which were in attendance. Following his presentation, Mayor John Landwehr thanked both Mr. Iman and the persons present who work with the Red Cross to help members of our community when faced with crises. He asked Mr. Iman to provide information where citizens can donate or volunteer. Mr. Iman stated the office is located at 431 E. McCarty Street, or they can visit the website at www.capitalarearedcross.org. Councilman Jim Penfold distributed a list of citizens who have volunteered to be on the "Lodging Tax Promotion Committee" and stated they will be attending various city functions in the next several weeks to inform people about the issue which will appear on the February 8 ballot. The names appearing on the list distributed were as follow: Sam Bushmen, Curtis Chick (Co- Chair), Curtis Creagh, Steve Duncan, Phil Freeman, Ryan Freeman, Dick Groner, Chris Hackman, Bobbie Herman, Larry Kolb, Clyde Lear, Sharon Naught, Trey Propes, Joe Scheppers, Duane Schreimann, Kent Trimble, and Kyle Trimble. Mayor John Landwehr suggested that at the first Council meeting in January, a bill should be introduced that will execute the necessary documentation with the Housing Authority, and also confirm a commitment from the CVB regarding a "lockbox" of the funds collected by the lodging tax. Melva Fast made a report on the status of the Greening of America's Capitals. The report briefly outlined the schedule for upcoming issues and events to be addressed by the entities involved. Mayor John Landwehr thanked Ms. Fast for her report, and mentioned the fact that REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 20, 2010 5 Jefferson City is one of only five state capitals chosen to participate in this program. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS There were no presentations made at this time. CONSENT AGENDA The following were presented to the Council for approval: a. Minutes of December 1, December 3, and December 6, 2010 City Council Meetings A motion was made by Councilman Eric Struemph for approval of the Consent Agenda, seconded by Councilman Jim Penfold, and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 2010 -100, sponsored by Councilman Harvey, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO MEMBERSHIP AND APPEAL RULES OF THE POLICE PERSONNEL BOARD. Bill 2010 -101, sponsored by Councilman Koon, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, RESCINDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 14743. Bill 2010 -102, sponsored by Councilman Carroll, entitled: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ARTICLE XVIII (CLEAN ENERGY DEVELOPMENT BOARD) AND AMENDING CHAPTER 7 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON BY PROVIDING FOR PROPERTY ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY FUNDING FOR SPECIFIED PURPOSES. Bill 2010 -103, sponsored by Councilman Koon, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DECLARING CERTAIN REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 20, 2010 6 PROPERTY TO BE SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSAL OF SAID PROPERTY. Mayor John Landwehr asked Acting Community Development Director Charles Lansford to provide a report on this issue in the future as it pertains to downsizing vehicles as soon as that data is available. BILLS PENDING 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 -90 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14750: Aye: Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Medin, Penfold, Pope, Scrivner, Struemph, and Weber Nay: None 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 ASSOCIATES TO DESIGN A REPLACEMENT FORCEMAIN FOR THE COLE JUNCTION PUMP STATION. Bill 2010 -91 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14751: Aye: Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Medin, Penfold, Pope, Scrivner, Struemph, and Weber Nay: None Bill 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. City Engineer Matt Morasch stated that the bill title should have referred to "Christy Court" rather than "Christy Drive." City Counselor Nathan Nickolaus stated this correction can be handled as a Scrivener's error and corrected without an amendment to the bill. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 20, 2010 7 Bill 2010 -92 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed, and will be corrected as mentioned above, by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14752: Aye: Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Medin, Penfold, Pope, Scrivner, Struemph, and Weber Nay: None Bill 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. Bill 2010 -93 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14753: Aye: Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Medin, Penfold, Pope, Scrivner, Struemph, and Weber Nay: None Bill 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. Bill 2010 -94 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14754: Aye: Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Medin, Penfold, Pope, Scrivner, Struemph, and Weber Nay: None Bill 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. This bill was placed on the Informal Calendar under "Public Hearings" portion of the agenda. (See above) Bill 2010 -97, sponsored by Councilman Penfold, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 32 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 20, 2010 8 (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS), ARTICLE IV (CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS, CURBS, ETC.) BY CREATING A SIDEWALK REPAIR PROGRAM TO ASSIST WITH MAINTENANCE OF CITY SIDEWALKS. Bill 2010 -97 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14756: Aye: Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Medin, Penfold, Pope, Scrivner, Struemph, and Weber Nay: None Bill 2010 -98, sponsored by Councilman Medin, entitled: 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 -98 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14757: Aye: Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Medin, Penfold, Pope, Scrivner, Struemph, and Weber Nay: None 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. Bill 2010 -99 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14758: Aye: Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Medin, Penfold, Pope, Scrivner, Struemph, and Weber Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR There were no bills on the Informal Calendar at this time. RESOLUTIONS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 20, 2010 9 RS2010 -48 Authorizing Extension of Contract with Tow Pro, LLC for Towing and Storage of Vehicles (Harvey) A motion was made by Councilman Mike Harvey for adoption of RS2010 -48, seconded by Councilman Dave Griffith, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Medin, Penfold, Pope, Scrivner, Struemph, and Weber Nay: None RS2010 -49 Authorizing Contract Renewal with Cole County Industries for Concrete and Concrete Products (Koon) A motion was made by Councilman Bob Scrivner for adoption of RS2010 -49, seconded by Councilman Rich Koon, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Medin, Penfold, Pope, Scrivner, Struemph, and Weber Nay: None SCHEDULED REPORTS There were no reports scheduled for this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS Mr. Leonard Steinman thanked City staff for addressing the issue of speed on Hough Street which he had previously brought to the City's attention. COUNCIL AND STAFF DISCUSSION OF PRESENTATION TOPICS There were no issues discussed at this time. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Ron Medin invited citizens to Elmerine and Vineyard Square tonight and tomorrow night to see the luminaries placed out for the Christmas season. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 20, 2010 10 Councilman Dave Griffith thanked the citizens who recently participated in the event to place Christmas wreaths on all the graves located in the National Cemetery located in Jefferson City. Councilman Bob Weber commended the Street Division, the Police, and Fire Departments on their efforts during the recent ice storm. 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 Dave Griffith for adjournment, seconded by Councilman Jim Penfold, and approved unanimously at 7:40 P.M.