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Home My Public Portal About20100104REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 4, 2010 1 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of January 4, 2010, was convened at 6:00 P.M. by President Pro Tempore Mike Harvey in the absence of Mayor John Landwehr. ROLL CALL The following Council Members were present for the roll call: Present: Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Medin, Penfold, Pope, Scrivner and Struemph Absent: Carroll A quorum was declared present. President Pro Tempore Mike Harvey 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 Nothing under this topic was brought before the Council at this time. MINUTES AND REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED No minutes were received and filed prior to the publication of the agenda for this meeting. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Administration Committee - Councilman Jim Penfold announced that the next meeting will be Wednesday, January 13 at 8:00 A.M. Finance Committee - Councilman Koon reported that the next meeting will be held on Friday, January 29 immediately following the 12:00 P.M. Brown Bag work session. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 4, 2010 2 Public Safety Committee - Councilman Dan Klindt reported that the next meeting will be Thursday, January 14. Public Works & Planning Committee - Councilman Jim Penfold reported that the next meeting will be held January 21 at 7:30 A.M. Ad Hoc Committees, if any: Councilman Eric Struemph reported that the first meeting of the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee had been held on December 16, officers were elected, and the next meeting had been scheduled for January 27 at 12:00 P.M. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF OTHER UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS City Administrator Steve Rasmussen announced that a Work Session will be held on Monday, January 11 to discuss the sidewalk master plan. He stated that a second item has now been added to the agenda to hear a report from MoDot on the Lafayette Interchange Environmental Impact Study (EIS). Mr. Rasmussen also announced that a Council Retreat will be held on Saturday, February 6 from 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. at the Hy -Vee Community Room for the Council to discuss short -range and long -range plans. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR There were no appointments recommended at this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS There were no presentations made at this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS Mr. Ray Walker stated that he is opposed to Bill 2009 -117 (funding trash service for indigent citizens) and gave his reasons for his opposition to the bill. He believes staff has underestimated the number of households which would need to receive such funding based on U.S. Census Bureau figures he obtained from the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Josh Harmon stated he is opposed to Bills 2009 -110, 2009 -111, and 2009 -112 (liquor REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 4, 2010 3 control board and related issues), and thanked Councilman Klindt for advising him of his intention to place these bills on the Informal Calendar tonight. Mr. Kelly Lewis stated he is in favor of Bill 2009 -116 which would allow tattoo establishments in the City. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were presented to the Council for their approval by Consent: Minutes of December 18 and December 21, 2009, City Council Meetings A motion was made by Councilman Jim Penfold to approve the minutes, seconded by Councilman Dan Klindt, and approved unanimously. BIDS OVER $25,000 Bid 2474 — Computer Network Equipment, I.T. Department A motion was made by Councilman Dan Klindt to approve the bid, seconded by Councilman Bob Scrivner, and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED There were no bills introduced at this meeting. BILLS PENDING Bill 2009 -110, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI BY AUTHORIZING THE LIQUOR CONTROL BOARD TO ADOPT PROCEDURES FOR THEIR HEARINGS. Councilman Dan Klindt requested that related Bills 2009 -110, 2009 -111, and 2009 -112 be placed on the Informal Calendar at this time. Bill 2009 -111, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY MAKING PERSONS AND BUSINESSES WHO HAVE THEIR LIQUOR LICENSE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 4, 2010 4 REVOKED INELIGIBLE FOR NEW LICENSES. *see 2009 -110 above Bill 2009 -112, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY DELETING LICENSING FOR NONINTOXICATING LIQUORS. *see 2009 -110 above Bill 2009 -113, sponsored by Councilman Penfold, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FORA TRANSIT AND CENTRAL MAINTENANCE FACILITY FEASIBILITY STUDY AND APPROVING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION. Bill 2009 -113 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14623: Aye: Ferguson, Klindt, Koon, Medin, Penfold, Pope, Scrivner, and Struemph Nay: Harvey Bill 2009 -114, sponsored by Councilman Penfold, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH TRANSYSTEMS CORPORATION FOR A TRANSIT - CENTRAL MAINTENANCE FACILITY FEASIBILITY STUDY. Bill 2009 -114 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14624: Aye: Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Medin, Penfold, Pope, Scrivner, and Struemph Nay: None Bill 2009 -116, sponsored by Councilwoman Carroll, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO TATTOOING. A motion was made by Councilman Eric Struemph to place Bill 2009 -116 on the Informal Calendar pursuant to the request of the sponsor, Councilwoman Carrie Carroll. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rich Koon, and approved unanimously by the following REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 4, 2010 5 roll -call vote: Aye: Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Medin, Penfold, Pope, Scrivner, and Struemph Nay: None Several questions were asked and answered pertaining to Bill 2009 -116 at this time. Bill 2009 -117, sponsored by Councilman Medin, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SAMARITAN CENTER FOR ASSISTANCE FOR INDIGENT TRASH CUSTOMERS. Councilman Ron Medin requested that Bill 2009 -117 be placed on the Informal Calendar at this time. Bill 2009 -118, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SANBORN MAP COMPANY INC. FOR DIGITAL AERIAL ORTHOPHOTOGRAPHY. Bill 2009 -118 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14625: Aye: Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Medin, Penfold, Pope, Scrivner, and Struemph Nay: None 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, where it dies, at this time. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 4, 2010 6 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. Councilman Dan Klindt requested that Bill 2009 -105 remain on the Informal Calendar at this time. RESOLUTIONS RS2009 -40 Establishing Hyde Part as Location for new Animal Shelter A motion was made by Councilman Ron Medin for adoption of RS2009 -40 as presented, seconded by Councilman Eric Struemph, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Medin, Penfold, Pope, Scrivner, and Struemph Nay: None SCHEDULED REPORTS No reports were scheduled to be given at this meeting. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS No presentations were made at this time. COUNCIL AND STAFF DISCUSSION OF PRESENTATION TOPICS No comments were made at this time. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business brought forward at this time. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 4, 2010 7 ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Bob Scrivner, seconded by Councilman Rich Koon, and approved unanimously at 7:05 P.M.