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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20080721REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 21, 2008 1 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of July 21, 2008, 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, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Koon, Layton, Medin, and Penfold Absent: Klindt A quorum was declared present. Mayor John Landwehr asked if anyone present wished to have their name added to the existing list of presentations from the gallery and added those who responded. AMENDMENT TO AGENDA A motion was made by Councilman Brian Crane to amend the agenda to add a presentation from Garfield -Traub under "Presentations from Staff, Consultants, and Invited Guests ", seconded by Councilman Kenneth Ferguson and approved unanimously. Mayor John Landwehr stated he would call on them first under that category since they had revised their travel plans to stay over and make a presentation. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS There were no miscellaneous items brought forward. 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, and thanked all members who serve for the time they dedicate to making our City better. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 21, 2008 2 CVB Reports and Minutes (available for review in City Clerk's Office) CAMPO Technical Committee, June 5, 2008 Council Committee on Administration, June 4, 2008\ Transportation & Traffic Commission, June 5, 2008 Parks & Recreation Commission, June 3, 2008 Historic Preservation Commission, June 10, 2008 Board of Adjustment, April 8, 2008 Planning & Zoning Commission, June 12, 2008 Mayor Landwehr thanked citizens who serve on the various City boards and commissions for their time and effort to make Jefferson City a better place to live. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Administration Committee - Councilman Ron Medin announced that the Committee met on Wednesday, July 9. Finance Committee - Councilman Rich Koon announced that the Committee met on Friday, July 18 immediately following the Brown Bag Work Session, and that the next meeting is scheduled for August 11 as a Regular Council meeting, at which time the bill setting the tax levy rate will be introduced. Public Safety Committee - Councilman Mike Harvey asked Vice - Chairman Crane to report since he was absent at the last meeting. Councilman Crane announced that the meeting was held on Friday, July 18. Public Works & Planning Committee - Councilman Jim Penfold announced that the Committee met on June 19, and that the next meeting will be on Thursday, July 24 at 7:45 A.M. Ad Hoc Committees, if any - No ad hoc reports were given at this time. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF OTHER UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS Mayor John Landwehr announced that a public forum will be held on Monday, July 28 from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. to meet candidates nominated to fill the Third Ward City Council seat recently vacated by Councilwoman Jane A. Smith. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 21, 2008 3 There were no appointments recommended at this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS & INVITED GUESTS Mr. Steve Moffett and Mr. Jack Dillingham made a presentation on behalf of Garfield - Traub regarding the proposed conference center project. An overhead presentation was made. Ms. Gloria Enloe, JCTV, made a quarterly report of activities and events over the past three months. Following her presentation, Mayor John Landwehr asked her about the possibility of JCTV videotaping other events, not necessarily for live broadcast, but for replay at later dates. She stated she would place that on her list of items to discuss with the new staff person who might be able to handle that. Mr. Mike Downing made a presentation regarding Missouri CORE Partnership, a 12- county initiative designed to enhance the economic potential of the region by increasing job growth and generating taxable revenues. He stated that our region's CORE office is located at the Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce. Finance Director Steve Schlueter made a brief presentation regarding storm debris reimbursement from both FEMA and SEMA. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY Mr. Michael Brownstein, 320 Ash Street, made a presentation regarding parking issues on Ash Street following the opening of Prison Brews. He stated one handicapped space is needed, as well as parking for residents who live on that street. Mr. Joe Wilson, 422 Oberman Place, made a presentation regarding the recent kayak race on the Missouri River. He stated he believes that event should be better publicized. Mr. Richard Groner, 1301 E. High Street, made a presentation regarding the City's sidewalk ordinances. He stated he has a new subdivision on which he would like to sell lots without building sidewalks. He objected to what he felt was a "one size fits all" lifestyle promoted by the current sidewalk ordinances. Mr. Leonard Steinman, 2217 W. Edgewood, stated he does not agree with the exemption of the Missouri State Division of Surplus Property's tax exemption status, and asked how they received such an exemption from City Council. COUNCIL COMMENTS IN RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY Councilman Rich Koon made comments regarding Mr. Brownstein's presentation. He asked REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 21, 2008 4 how the process works to issue residential parking permit zones. Mayor John Landwehr thinks perhaps more signage may be needed and that might address some of the problem. Community Development Director Pat Sullivan stated he will be discussing the issue with Mr. Brownstein and see what can be done to address the issues he mentioned. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were presented to the Council for their approval by Consent: a. Minutes of July 7 City Council Meetings A motion was made by Councilman Jim Penfold to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Rich Koon, and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 2008 -31, sponsored by Councilman Koon, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2007 -2008 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHIN THE PARK FUND. Finance Director Steve Schlueter stated that there was an error in the amount shown on the bill and that a substitute bill would be sent out in the July 25 Council packets correcting that error. He stated the amount shown in the bill is $46,000 and should have been $46,500. BILLS PENDING Bill 2008 -29, sponsored by Councilman Penfold entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH BARTLETT & WEST INC., FOR THE DESIGN OF A ROUNDABOUT AT TANNER BRIDGE AND ELLIS. Bill 2008 -29 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14377: Aye: Carroll, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Koon, Layton, Medin, and Penfold Nay: None Bill 2008 -30, sponsored by Councilman Penfold entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 21, 2008 5 DISCONTINUING RIGHT -OF -WAY ON A PORTION OF COLE DRIVE. Bill 2008 -30 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14378: Aye: Carroll, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Koon, Layton, Medin, and Penfold Nay: None RESOLUTIONS RS2008 -14 Authorizing Release of Special Tax Lien (Koon) A motion was made by Councilman Jim Penfold for adoption of RS2008 -14 as presented, seconded by Councilman Mike Harvey, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Carroll, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Koon, Layton, Medin, and Penfold Nay: None SCHEDULED REPORTS No reports were given at this time. NEW BUSINESS Nominations of Ward Three Council Member: Councilman Kenneth Ferguson nominated Jerry Thompson, seconded by Councilman Brian Crane. Councilman Rich Koon nominated Anita Randolph, seconded by Councilman Jim Penfold. Councilman Brian Crane nominated Dr. Bryan Pope, seconded by Councilman Mike Harvey. Councilman Jim Penfold nominated Donna Hildebrand, seconded by Councilwoman Cindy Layton. There being no further nominations brought forward, Mayor John Landwehr declared the nominations closed pursuant to the motion approved by the City Council to do so at the July 7 City Council meeting. Mayor Landwehr announced again that the public forum to meet these four nominees will be held on Monday, July 28, from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. in the Boone - Bancroft Room, and he asked each of the candidates to provide a biography, or goals, to the City to make available to the public. Mayor John Landwehr asked about the possibility of JCTV taping the forum for rebroadcast at a later time. Staff indicated they would check into that. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 21, 2008 6 UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business brought forward at this time. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, a motion was made by Councilman Jim Penfold for adjournment, seconded by Councilman Rich Koon, and approved unanimously at 7:45 P.M.