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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20091207REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 7, 2009 1 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of December 7, 2009, 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, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Penfold, Pope, Scrivner and Struemph Absent: Medin A quorum was declared present. Mayor 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. Mayor John Landwehr announced some amendments to the agenda which the Council wishes to make, which will entail moving up the appleJac proclamation under "Presentations from Staff, Consultants & Invited Guests" as well as the consideration of Bill 2009 -103, followed by a brief recess at which time the Mayor and City Clerk will execute the bond documents so that the bond counsel can take them to Kansas City and arrange to sell the bonds beginning the next day. A motion to amend the agenda was made by Councilman Jim Penfold, seconded by Councilman Eric Struemph, and approved unanimously. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS AND INVITED GUESTS Mayor John Landwehr read a proclamation which he presented to Mr. Tom Pieper and Mr. Greg Breuer, members of the local appleJac club, in honor of the 25th anniversary of Apple Computers and its impact on our community. BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 2009 -103, sponsored by Councilman Koon, entitled: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 7, 2009 2 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, TO ISSUE TAXABLE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (COMMAND WEB OFFSET COMPANY, INC. PROJECT), SERIES 2009, IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $22,500,000 TO PAY THE COSTS OF A PROJECT FOR COMMAND WEB OFFSET COMPANY, INC., A MISSOURI CORPORATION, CONSISTING OF THE CONSTRUCTING, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF A 45,000 SQUARE FOOT ADDITION TO THE COMPANY'S EXISTING PRINTING FACILITY; AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING CERTAIN DOCUMENTS; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS. Councilman Rich Koon requested that the rules be suspended and Bill 2009 -103 placed on final passage. There were no objections to the request for suspension of the rules. Bill 2009 -103 was read second and third times by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14611: Aye: Carroll, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Penfold, Pope, Scrivner, and Struemph Nay: None RECESS Mayor John Landwehr called for a brief recess at this point in the meeting (6:15 P.M.) RECONVENE The meeting was reconvened at 6:27 by Mayor John Landwehr with the following Council members present: Present: Carroll, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Penfold, Pope, Scrivner and Struemph Absent: None Mayor John Landwehr requested that City Counselor Nathan Nickolaus take minutes temporarily until City Clerk Phyllis Powell returns to the meeting after the execution of documents associated with Bill 2009 -103. 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: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 7, 2009 3 a. CAMPO Board of Directors, October 21, 2009 b. Planning & Zoning Commission, October 8, 2009 c. USS Jefferson City Submarine Committee, July 29, 2009 d. Finance Committee, October 16, 2009 e. Environmental Quality Commission, September 17, 2009 f. JCTV Steering Committee, June 11, July 9, and September 17, 2009 g. CVB Reports and Minutes (available for review in the City Clerk's office) h. Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, October 13, 2009 i. Cultural Arts Commission, October 26, 2009 j. Transportation & Traffic Commission, October 14, 2009 Mayor Landwehr thanked the volunteers who serve on these Boards and Commissions for their vital contribution to our community. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Administration Committee - Councilwoman Carrie Carroll stated the next meeting will be Wednesday, December 9 at 4:00 P.M. Finance Committee - Councilman Koon reported next meeting is December 18 immediately following the Brown Bag work session. The meeting may be cancelled if there are no agenda items. Public Safety Committee - Councilman Dan Klindt reported that the Committee met last Friday, December 4, and took a tour of the Emergency Management Services (EMS) building. Public Works & Planning Committee - Councilman Jim Penfold reported that the next meeting will be held in January, 2010. Ad Hoc Committees, if any: There were no ad hoc reports or announcements made. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF OTHER UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS There were no announcements made at this time. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR There were no appointments recommended. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 7, 2009 4 PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS Mr. Steven Miltenberger made a presentation regarding Bill 2009 -105 and asked the Council to approve it at the December 21 Council meeting. Mr. Chris Thompson made a presentation regarding Bills 2009 -97 and 2009 -99, which pertain to sidewalks in infill projects. Mr. Thompson stated he spoke on behalf of the Cole County Extension and urged the Council to consider waiving sidewalks for certain projects at this time to allow projects to move forward which might otherwise be jeopardized due to the current economic climate. Mr. Larry Brandhorst spoke on behalf of Architects Alliance, and stated he agreed with Mr. Thompson and also asked the Council to consider the economic impact to the City of several projects could not move forward due to the requirement to include sidewalks. A motion was made by Councilman Bob Scrivner to amend the agenda to allow a report from City Counselor Nathan Nickolaus regarding the sidewalk issue at this time. Motion was seconded by Councilman Dan Klindt, and approved unanimously. Mayor John Landwehr asked City Counselor Nathan Nickolaus to explain the items which have recently been discussed regarding the issue of sidewalks. Following Mr. Nickolaus's presentation, Councilman Dan Klindt stated he will get a new version of the substitute bill back to the Council in the next few days to allow them plenty of time to read and discuss it. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were presented to the Council for their approval by Consent: Minutes of November 13 and November 16, 2009 City Council Meetings A motion was made by Councilman Kenneth Ferguson to approve the minutes, seconded by Councilman Bob Scrivner, and approved unanimously. BIDS OVER $25,000 Bid 2461 — Concrete and Concrete Products, All City A motion was made by Councilman Jim Penfold to approve the minutes, seconded by Councilman Bryan Pope, and approved unanimously. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 7, 2009 5 BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 2009 -100, sponsored by Councilman Struemph, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, CHANGING, AMENDING, AND MODIFYING THE ZONING MAP OF THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY REZONING 0.24 ACRES FROM RA -2 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO PUD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, FOR LAND ADDRESSED AS 1127 AND 1129 EAST McCARTY STREET, DESCRIBED AS PART OF LOT 15 OF OWENS SUBDIVISION OF OUTLOTS NOS. 55 AND 56, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI Bill 2009 -101, sponsored by Councilman Struemph, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING A PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PUD PLAN FOR PROPERTY ADDRESSED AS 1127 AND 1129 EAST MCCARTY STREET; DESCRIBED AS PART OF LOT 15 OF OWENS SUBDIVISION OF OUTLOTS NOS. 55 AND 56, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI. Bill 2009 -102, sponsored by Councilman Penfold, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CENTRAL MISSOURI PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC. FOR THE ENGINEERING DESIGN OF LAFAYETTE STREET EXTENSION AND IMPROVEMENTS. Bill 2009 -104, sponsored by Councilman Penfold, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2009 -2010 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHIN THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT SALES TAX FUND. Bill 2009 -105, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19- 401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE (J), (PARKING PROHIBITED), SUBPARAGRAPH (A), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, PERTAINING TO A PORTION OF EAST FRANKLIN STREET. Bill 2009 -106, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 7, 2009 6 MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC., FOR SOFTWARE UPGRADES / MODIFICATIONS TO VARIOUS LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AS PART OF THE CENTRAL MISSOURI REGIONAL JUSTICE INFORMATION SYSTEM. Councilman Dan Klindt requested that the rules be suspended and Bill 2009 -106 placed on final passage. There were no objections to the request for suspension of the rules. Bill 2009 -106 was read second and third times by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14612: Aye: Carroll, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Penfold, Pope, Scrivner, and Struemph Nay: None Bill 2009 -107, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH TOW PRO, LLC FOR TOWING AND STORAGE SERVICE OF ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLES. Bill 2009 -108, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING A SITE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH ROBERTS TOWER COMPANY LLC FOR TEMPORARY RELOCATION OF RADIO EQUIPMENT. Councilman Dan Klindt requested that the rules be suspended and Bill 2009 -108 placed on final passage. There were no objections to the request for suspension of the rules. Bill 2009 -108 was read second and third times by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14613: Aye: Carroll, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Penfold, Pope, Scrivner, and Struemph Nay: None Bill 2009 -109, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH HUBER AND ASSOCIATES FOR SOFTWARE UPGRADES / MODIFICATIONS TO CALLAWAY COUNTY AND FULTON, MISSOURI, AS PART OF THE CENTRAL MISSOURI REGIONAL JUSTICE INFORMATION SYSTEM. Councilman Dan Klindt requested that the rules be suspended and Bill 2009 -109 placed on REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 7, 2009 7 final passage. There were no objections to the request for suspension of the rules. Bill 2009 -109 was read second and third times by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14614: Aye: Carroll, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Penfold, Pope, Scrivner, and Struemph Nay: None BILLS PENDING Bill 2009 -98, sponsored by Councilman Penfold, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION AND COLE COUNTY. Councilman Jim Penfold requested that Bill 2009 -98 be placed on the Informal Calendar at this time. Bill 2009 -99, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 32, REGARDING WAIVERS FOR SIDEWALKS. Councilman Dan Klindt requested that Bill 2009 -99 be placed on the Informal Calendar at this time. INFORMAL CALENDAR Bill 2009 -97, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, cosponsored by Council Members Carroll, Scrivner, Struemph, Pope, and Harvey, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DECLARING A MORATORIUM ON THE REQUIREMENT OF THE CITY CODE THAT SIDEWALKS BE CONSTRUCTED IN CONJUNCTION WITH IN -FILL DEVELOPMENT AND RENOVATION. Councilman Dan Klindt requested that Bill 2009 -97 remain on the Informal Calendar at this time. RESOLUTIONS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 7, 2009 8 RS2009 -35 Renewal (Year 2) of Lease Agreement with Charles Steck for Farming City Owned Property (Penfold) A motion was made by Councilman Jim Penfold for adoption of RS2009 -35 as presented, seconded by Councilman Bob Scrivner, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Carroll, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Penfold, Pope, Scrivner, and Struemph Nay: None RS2009 -36 Renewal (Year 2) of Lease Agreement with Fischer Grain Farms for Farming City Owned Property (Penfold) A motion was made by Councilman Jim Penfold for adoption of RS2009 -36 as presented, seconded by Councilman Eric Struemph, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Carroll, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Penfold, Pope, Scrivner, and Struemph Nay: None RS2009 -37 Appointing Representative to Capital View Drainage District (Penfold) A motion was made by Councilman Jim Penfold for adoption of RS2009 -37 as presented, seconded by Councilman Mike Harvey, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Carroll, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Penfold, Pope, Scrivner, and Struemph Nay: None RS2009 -38 Amending and Renewing Contract with Chamber of Commerce for Economic Development (Medin) A motion was made by Councilman Bob Scrivner for adoption of RS2009 -38 as presented, seconded by Councilman Kenneth Ferguson, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Carroll, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Penfold, Pope, Scrivner, and Struemph Nay: None SCHEDULED REPORTS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 7, 2009 9 Fire Chief Robert Rennick gave a detailed report on the character trait "Ethical." Following his report, Mayor John Landwehr asked if any other cities have Codes of Ethics such as those mentioned by Chief Rennick in his report. Since Chief Rennick pointed out that the City of Jefferson does not have such a Code, Mayor Landwehr asked staff to come up with a proposed Code of Ethics to present to the Council in the near future. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS Mr. Leonard Steinman stated he believes that veterans of wars not honored by any other memorials should be honored by the City's "Veterans' Memorial" located in front of the Police Department. Mr. Joe Wilson made a presentation regarding the new animal shelter, and re- emphasized the importance of a successful spay /neuter program which he believes will address most of the animal problems currently faced by the City. COUNCIL AND STAFF DISCUSSION OF PRESENTATION TOPICS Mayor John Landwehr stated he agrees with much of what Mr. Wilson said during his presentation, and encouraged the City to continue working on a spay /neuter program to address the overpopulation of animals. Councilman Jim Penfold asked for a status report on the low- income spay / neuter program currently in effect. Mayor John Landwehr asked Community Development Director Pat Sullivan to put together a presentation which he would ask to be given under "Scheduled Reports" on the December 21 agenda. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Jim Penfold asked Community Development Director Pat Sullivan what is being done to resolve the issue of blue trash carts being left at the curbs. Mr. Sullivan stated that the 30 -day period has now expired to allow residents time to comply with the City's code regarding leaving trash carts by the curb. He stated that the City will be going through the neighborhoods leaving reminders about the City's regulations regarding that issue. He stated that Rick Graham will becoming to the January 19 City Council meeting to make another report to the Council on the status of the trash / recycling program. Mayor John Landwehr commended City staff on the three recent holiday events in the City and thanked them for their efforts to make all three a great success. Those events were the lighting of the Mayor's Christmas Tree, Living Windows, and the annual Christmas parade. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 7, 2009 10 UNFINISHED BUSINESS No Unfinished Business was brought forward at this time. APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES A motion was made by Councilman Rich Koon to approve the minutes of the November 16, 2009 Closed Session, seconded by Councilman Kenneth Ferguson, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Carroll, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Penfold, Pope, Scrivner, and Struemph Nay: None ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Mike Harvey, seconded by Councilman Jim Penfold, and approved unanimously at 8:05 P.M.