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Home My Public Portal About20110307REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 7, 2011 1 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of March 7, 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, Struemph, Scrivner, 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 Mayor John Landwehr read and presented a proclamation declaring March as Red Cross Month to Ms. Beth Bauer. Following Ms. Bauer's remarks, Red Cross volunteers attending the meeting were recognized and thanked for their service to the community. 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. Plumbing Board of Review & Examiners, September 8, 2010 b. Police Personnel Board, January 13, 2011 c. Ad Hoc Sign Review Committee, February 14, 2011 d. CAMPO Technical Committee, January 6, 2011 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 7, 2011 2 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 Thursday, March 10, at 8:00 A.M. and invited anyone to come who wanted to hear a presentation made about the Old Town issue. Finance Committee - Councilman Rich Koon announced that the Committee had met on Friday, March 18, immediately following the Brown Bag work session. Public Safety Committee - Vice Chair Eric Struemph reported that the next meeting will be held on Friday, April 1, immediately following the Brown Bag work session. Public Works & Planning Committee - Councilman Jim Penfold reported that the next meeting will be held on Thursday, March 24, at 7:30 A.M. Ad Hoc Committees - There were no ad hoc reports made at this time. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF OTHER UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS The following announcements were made: a. City Administrator Steve Rasmussen announced that the Council will hold a work session on March 14 and provided the following topics which will be discussed: 1. Chamber of Commerce Annual Report 2. Sales Tax F 3. Update on Old Town Recommendations b. Acting Community Development Director Charles Lansford made an announcement with details about the 2011 Citywide Residential Bulky Items Spring Cleanup, as well as scheduled E -Waste and Pharmaceutical Take -back events. He stated the information will be made available on the City's website. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR The following appointments were recommended by Mayor John Landwehr for Council approval: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 7, 2011 3 BOARD NAME EXPIRES STATUS Cultural Arts Commission: Mary Ann Hall March 2014 Full Library Board Donna White March 2014 Full Patricia Schlechte March 2014 Full A motion was made by Councilwoman Carrie Carroll for approval of the appointments as recommended, seconded by Councilman Eric Struemph, and approved unanimously. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS Acting Community Development Director Charles Lansford made a report on the status of the single stream trash and curbside recycling program. Following his presentation, he answered several questions regarding some of the data he provided. He will be providing a copy of his report to the Council so they can study it in detail. Public Fire Educational Officer Jason Turner made a presentation to remind the public that the open burning season will end at sundown on Tuesday, March 15, and provided tips to make sure they burn their yard waste safely. He also stated that the City does provide a free yard waste drop off site for anyone who needs to use it after the opening burning season ends. Mayor John Landwehr stated that the Jefferson City Youth Coalition (JCYC) has asked that their presentation be postponed until the March 21 meeting. 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 February 14, February 18, and February 21, 2011 City Council Meetings A motion was made by Councilman Dave Griffith for approval of the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Jim Penfold, and approved unanimously. BIDS OVER $25,000 Bid 2522 - Flusher Truck, Community Development Dept., Wastewater Division REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 7, 2011 4 A motion was made by Councilman Jim Penfold for approval of the bid as presented, seconded by Councilman Rich Koon, and approved unanimously. Bid 2525 - Spreader Truck, Community Development Dept., Wastewater Division, A motion was made by Councilman Bob Scrivner for approval of the bid as presented, seconded by Councilman Jim Penfold, and approved unanimously. Bid 2531 - CCTV Van, Dolly Cart, Camera Upgrade, Community Development Dept., Wastewater Division A motion was made by Councilman Bryan Pope for approval of the bid as presented, seconded by Councilman Mike Harvey, and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 2010 -118, sponsored by Councilman Harvey, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION TO THE JEFFERSON CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT AMENDING THE 2010 -2011 ANNUAL BUDGET WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND. Bill 2010 -119, sponsored by Councilman Penfold, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 7 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON BY CREATING A STORM WATER QUALITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE. Bill 2010 -120, sponsored by Councilman Penfold, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING A PORTION OF AN UNNAMED ALLEY. BILLS PENDING Bill 2010 -117, sponsored by Councilman Koon, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT AND THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR PURCHASE OF RIGHT -OF- WAY RELATED TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL, IN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 7, 2011 5 Bill 2010 -117 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14776: Aye: Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Medin, Penfold, Pope, Scrivner, Struemph, and Weber Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR There were no items on the Informal Calendar at this time. RESOLUTIONS RS2010 -55 Permissive Use of Right -of -Way for Fiber Optic Cable Installation on Elm, Miller and Madison Streets from 100 St. Mary's Medical Plaza to 319 Madison Street (Penfold) A motion was made by Councilman Jim Penfold for adoption of RS2010 -55 at this time, seconded by Councilman Mike Harvey, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Medin, Penfold, Pope, Struemph, and Weber Nay: None RS2010 -56 Elmerine Street Sidewalks - Neighborhood Improvement Project (Medin) A motion was made by Councilman Ron Medin for adoption of RS2010 -56 at this time, seconded by Councilman Dave Griffith. Councilman Ron Medin then made a motion to accept the Substitute RS2010 -56 which he distributed earlier this evening, seconded by Councilman Dave Griffith, and approved unanimously. Following a lengthy discussion, RS2010 -56 was then adopted, as substituted, by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Medin, Penfold, Pope, Struemph, and Weber Nay: None RS2010 -57 Accepting Equipment for Police Department (Harvey) REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 7, 2011 6 A motion was made by Councilman Mike Harvey for adoption of RS2010 -57 at this time, seconded by Councilman Dave Griffith, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Medin, Penfold, Pope, Struemph, and Weber Nay: None SCHEDULED REPORTS There were no reports scheduled to be presented at this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS Mr. Leonard Steinman stated his opinion regarding the need for a law that prohibits persons who are released from correctional institutions from owning vicious dogs. Presentations Regarding Proposition A on the April 5, 2011 Ballot regarding the current contract for citywide single- stream trash and recycling: The following persons presented their reasons for supporting Proposition A: Mr. Michael Brownstein Mr. Charles Gaskin Ms. Daisy Brown Mr. Arthur Brown The following persons presented their reasons for opposing Proposition A: Mr. James Layton COUNCIL AND STAFF DISCUSSION OF PRESENTATION TOPICS Councilwoman Carrie Carroll made comments stating her reasons for opposing Proposition A on the April 5, 2011 ballot. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 7, 2011 7 NEW BUSINESS Councilman Dave Griffith made comments of appreciation to the persons who currently serve on the Electrical and Plumbing Review Boards. Councilwoman Carrie Carroll stated she has received constituent calls regarding downed Mediacom lines and asked City Administrator Steve Rasmussen to clarify once again who citizens can contact regarding such issues. Councilman Bryan Pope asked staff to confirm that the City no longer has jurisdiction over Mediacom. City Counselor Nathan Nickolaus explained that the State of Missouri now holds the franchise with Mediacom and are the only ones who have authority over Mediacom. Councilman Jim Penfold stated that he understands that the Salute to America may be changing venues and asked for information about that. Councilman Eric Struemph stated that as the current Chairman of the Salute to America, he would be happy to contact Councilman Penfold and answer any questions he might have about it. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business brought forward at this time. GO INTO CLOSED SESSION Mayor John Landwehr announced that, pursuant to Sec. 610.021 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the Chair will entertain a motion to go into Closed Session at this time to discuss the following: Legal Actions [Sec. 610.021.(1)] A motion was made by Councilman Dave Griffith to go into closed session, seconded by Councilman Jim Penfold, and approved by the following roll -call vote at 7:45 P.M.: Aye: Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Medin, Penfold, Pope, Scrivner, Struemph, and Weber Nay: None