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Home My Public Portal About20110103REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 3, 2011 1 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of January 3, 2011, 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, Pope, Scrivner, Struemph, and Weber Absent: None 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 There were no Miscellaneous Agenda Items presented at this time. 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 November, 2010 b. Finance Committee, October 15, 2010 c. Historic Preservation Commission, November 16, 2010 d. Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, November 16, 2010 e. Parks & Recreation Commission, November 9, 2010 f. Ad Hoc Sign Review Committee, October 25, 2010 g. 2010 CAMPO Unified Planning Work Program Progress Fourth Quarter REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 3, 2011 2 Annual Report (on file for review in City Clerk's office) h. JeffTran Focus Group, October 26, 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 meeting previously scheduled for Thursday, January 6, at 8:00 A.M., has been canceled. Finance Committee - Councilman Rich Koon announced that the Committee will meet on Friday, January 14, 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, January 20, at 7:30 A.M. Ad Hoc Committees - Councilman Eric Struemph reported that the Ad Hoc Sign Review Committee will meet on Monday, January 10 at 11:30 A.M. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF OTHER UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS City Administrator Steve Rasmussen announced a Council Work Session will be held Monday night, January 10 at 5:30 P.M. to discuss Old Town issues. Councilman Jim Penfold asked if the Council might also consider getting an update on stormwater issues. Parks & Recreation Director Bill Lockwood announced that a public forum will be held to discuss the issue of the Multipurpose Facility Feasibility Study on Tuesday, January 11 at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR There were no appointments brought before the Council at this time. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 3, 2011 3 PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS Councilman Ron Medin gave a brief overview of Old Town issues, then introduced Mr. Phil Freeman who made a presentation on the issue and distributed a report. Mr. Mark Mehmert of the Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce also made brief comments on the issue. Mayor John Landwehr asked Mr. Mehmert to announce the event slated for January 19. Mr. Mehmert announced that a roll -out of the Chamber's Strategic Plan will be held on Wednesday, January 19, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Miller Performing Arts Center. 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 7 and December 20, 2010 City Council Meetings A motion was made by Councilman Dave Griffith for approval of the Consent Agenda, seconded by Councilman Eric Struemph, and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 2010 -104, sponsored by Councilman Penfold, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE JEFFERSON CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR THE TRANSFER OF LAND PERTAINING TO THE PROPOSED CONFERENCE CENTER. Bill 2010 -105, sponsored by Councilman Penfold, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE JEFFERSON CITY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU REGARDING PROCEEDS OF LODGING TAX. Bill 2010 -106, sponsored by Councilman Penfold, entitled: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 3, 2011 4 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A PARKING LEASE AGREEMENT WITH EMBARQ, MISSOURI INC., D /B /A CENTURYLINK. BILLS PENDING 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 -100 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14759: Aye: Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Medin, Penfold, Pope, Scrivner, Struemph, and Weber Nay: None Bill 2010 -101, sponsored by Councilman Koon, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, RESCINDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 14743. Mayor John Landwehr announced that County Collector Larry Vincent had sent correspondence to the Council requesting that they place Bill 2010 -101 on the Informal Calendar to allow a little more time for the affected entities to negotiate a settlement. Councilman Rich Koon made a motion to place Bill 2010 -101 on the Informal Calendar, 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 Bill 2010 -101 shall be on the Informal Calendar. 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 -102 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14760: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 3, 2011 5 Aye: Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Medin, Penfold, Pope, Scrivner, Struemph, and Weber Nay: None Bill 2010 -103, 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 -103 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14761: Aye: Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Medin, Penfold, Pope, Scrivner, Struemph, and Weber Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR 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. Councilman Eric Struemph requested that Bill 2010 -96 remain on the Informal Calendar at this time to allow the Council more time to review the issue. He explained that he intends to leave it on the Informal Calendar until the Council feels it is ready to vote on it. RESOLUTIONS RS2010 -50 Authorizing Mayor to Pursue Disaster Grant Funding through MO Dept. of Economic Development (Medin) Questions were asked of staff on the issue. Mayor John Landwehr suggested perhaps discussing it at a work session. At the conclusion of discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Jim Penfold for adoption of RS2010 -50, 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 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 3, 2011 6 Nay: None RS2010 -51 Renewal of Agricultural Lease with Fischer Grain Farms (Penfold) A motion was made by Councilman Mike Harvey for adoption of RS2010 -51, seconded by Councilman Eric Struemph, 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 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 asked for clarification of the public hearing re- scheduling and notification process pertaining to Bill 2010 -96 (tattoo zoning text change ordinance) which is currently on the Informal Calendar. Staff answered that the public hearing notification is 15 days, and that the established notification process would also need to be followed again as it was the first time it was published. UNFINISHED BUSINESS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 3, 2011 7 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 Bryan Pope for adjournment, seconded by Councilman Ron Medin, and approved unanimously at 6:50 P.M.