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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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(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
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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.
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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.