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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20080204REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 4, 2008 1 Prayer was offered by Councilman Dan Klindt, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, immediately preceding the Call to Order. CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of February 4, 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: Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Layton, Medin, Penfold, and Smith Absent: Brown A quorum was declared present. Mayor Landwehr asked for anyone present who wished to be added to the list to make presentations from the gallery tonight, and added the names of those who responded. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS There were no items brought up at this time. MINUTES AND REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED Mayor John Landwehr announced that the following minutes and reports have been received and are on file and may be reviewed in the City Clerk's office: a. Parks and Recreation Commission, July 11, 2005 b. Environmental Quality Commission, November 29, 2007 c. Public Works & Planning Committee, October 18 November 20, and December 20, 2007 d. Plumbing Board of Review & Examiners, November 28, 2007 e. Finance Committee, December 14, 2007 f. CAMPO 4th Quarter and Annual Report g. CVB Reports and Minutes for December, 2007 (available for review in City Clerk's office) REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 4, 2008 2 h. Public Safety Committee, January 4, 2008 Mayor John Landwehr thanked the citizens who serve on these boards and commissions for giving of their time and talents to make our community better. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Administration Committee - Chairwoman Cindy Layton announced that the next meeting will be Wednesday, February 6 at 11:30 A.M. to discuss the issue of transient guests, the procedure for removal of board and commission members, limiting the number of animals, Code revisions for the duties of Traffic and Transportation Commission, and habitual offender modifications. She also reminded citizens to vote in the February 5 election which will include an annexation issue on the ballot. Finance Committee - Councilman Kenneth Ferguson reported that the Committee will meet in Friday, February 15 immediately following the Brown Bag meeting to continue reviewing the various food service operations and fees. Public Safety Committee - Vice - Chairman Brian Crane reported that the new Emergency Management Coordinator was introduced at that meeting. Also discussed was the leasing program for fire apparatus. Public Works & Planning Committee - Chairman Dan Klindt stated the next meeting will be Thursday, February 21 at 7:45 A.M. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF OTHER UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS Charlie Lansford announced that the dates for the 2008 Bulky Items Spring Trash Pickup will be April 21 for the city east of Jefferson Street, and April 28 for the city west of Jefferson Street and the North Jefferson City area. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR There were no appointments recommended at this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS & INVITED GUESTS Mr. Tom Piper, 2539 Lexington Drive, made a presentation in favor of the annexation which will appear on the February 5 ballot. He urged citizens to vote in favor of the issue as he believes the annexation will be beneficial to both the city and the annexation area residents. Ms. Sarah Strosser, CVB, made a presentation about the Tour of Missouri 2008 and stated that this year, Jefferson City will be a finish city which will mean increased participation on the local level. She also briefly reported on the 2007 event and the positive financial impact REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 4, 2008 3 it had on the city as well as the whole state. Mr. Jim Crabtree, Chairman of the Environmental Quality Commission, made a report on the recently concluded recycling pilot program. Following his presentation, he answered several questions asked by the Council. Mayor John Landwehr wanted staff and the Council to think about which Council committee should address the issue from here. Mr. Pat Sullivan, Director of Community Development, made a report on the status of the storm debris burn site on West Edgewood as well as the curbside debris pickup program. He answered questions at the end of his presentation. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY Ms. Janie Miller, Whitney Woods Subdivision, stated she participated in the recycling program and is strongly in favor of it, and would have preferred to continue the program instead of turning her recycling cart back in on January 31. Ms. Beverly Figg, Whitney Woods Subdivision, also stated she is in favor of the curbside single- stream recycling program, and stated she wanted to see the city make it permanent and citywide. Mr. Leonard Steinman, 2217 W. Edgewood, reminded citizens that tomorrow is election day and urged everyone to exercise their right to vote. COUNCIL COMMENTS IN RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY Questions were asked about the single- stream recycling program regarding cost and pickup frequency. Charlie Lansford suggested that in answer to Mayor Landwehr's earlier question about which Council committee should look at the issue, issues pertaining to environmental issues fall under the jurisdiction of the Administration Committee by city ordinances. A lengthy discussion of the issue of recycling was held, after which the Council and staff were charged with getting more information together to see where the city can go from here. Assistant to the City Administrator Melva Fast stated that a survey will be available to citizens on the city's website to gauge public interest in this issue. They can access it at www.jeffersoncityrecycles.com. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were presented to the Council for their approval by Consent: a. Minutes of January 14, January 18, and January 22, 2008 Council Meetings A motion was made by Councilman Kenneth Ferguson to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Rich Koon, and approved unanimously. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 4, 2008 4 BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 2007 -150, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF GERSTNER SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI. Bill 2007 -151, sponsored by Councilman Crane, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MIDWEST ATC SERVICE, INC., FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SERVICES AT THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 2007 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2008. BILLS PENDING Bill 2007 -148, sponsored by Councilman Crane, 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 GENERAL FUND. Bill 2007 -148 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14321: Aye: Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Layton, Medin, Penfold, and Smith Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR Bill 2007 -146, sponsored by Councilman Harvey, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH FOR THE REMOVAL OF STORM DEBRIS. Councilman Mike Harvey requested that Bill 2007 -146 remain on the Informal Calendar at this time. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 4, 2008 5 Bill 2007 -147, sponsored by Councilman Harvey, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH FOR THE MONITORING OF THE REMOVAL OF STORM DEBRIS. Councilman Mike Harvey requested that Bill 2007 -146 remain on the Informal Calendar at this time. RESOLUTIONS RS2007 -26 Renewal of Ground Lease Agreement with the Missouri Department of Transportation for Property Located at 512 Airport Road (Klindt) Councilman Dan Klindt requested that RS2007 -26 remain tabled at this time. RS2007 -39 Renewal of Agricultural Lease with Fischer Grain Farms (Klindt) A motion was made by Councilman Dan Klindt for adoption of RS2007 -39 as presented, seconded by Councilman Jim Penfold, and approved unanimously. SCHEDULED REPORTS Councilman Brian Crane made a report on the JCTV Steering Committee. He stated the next meeting will be held on Thursday, February 21 at 5:30 P.M. and that the Committee is working with JCTV to have a new website that will be integrated with the city website. NEW BUSINESS Mayor John Landwehr made a report on past discussions which have occurred between himself and others regarding possible use of the old AmerenUE building on West Main as a Visitor Center. He stated he would like to form an ad hoc committee of several local persons along with Council Members to look at this issue further. Following his visual presentation, Councilwoman Jane A. Smith, Councilman Rich Koon, and Councilman Ron Medin stated they would be interested in serving on such a committee. Mayor Landwehr stated that Councilman Jim Penfold had also contacted him prior to this meeting to indicate his interest. He stated anyone else interested, please contact him, and he would try to form a group in the near future. UNFINISHED BUSINESS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 4, 2008 6 Councilman Dan Klindt asked for Community Development Director Pat Sullivan to give a brief update on the sidewalk issue on Missouri Boulevard and Southwest Boulevard. Mr. Sullivan reported that the city hopes to be able to include those sidewalks in some other major projects it already has in the planning stages. GO INTO CLOSED SESSION Mayor John Landwehr announced that, Pursuant to Sec. 610.021 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the Chair would entertain a motion to go into Closed Session to discuss the following: Real Estate [Sec. 610.021.(2)] A motion was made by Councilman Dan Klindt to go into Closed Session at this time, seconded by Councilman Brian Crane, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote at 7:35 P.M. Aye: Nay: Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Layton, Medin, Penfold, and Smith None