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Home My Public Portal About20080303REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 3, 2008 1 Prayer was offered by Councilman Jim Penfold, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, immediately preceding the Call to Order. CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of March 3, 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: Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Layton, Medin, Penfold, and Smith Absent: None ( *Councilwoman Layton left the meeting early) 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 Mayor John Landwehr recognized a Boy Scout present from Troop 394 from Wardsville. He stated he was working on his Citizenship in the Community Award. 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. Planning & Zoning Commission, January 10, 2008 b. CAMPO Board of Directors, January 16, 2008 c. Plumbing Board of Review & Examiners, January 24, 2008 d. Public Safety Committee, February 1, 2008 e. CVB Minutes and Reports (available for review in City Clerk's Office) 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. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 3, 2008 2 COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Administration Committee - Chairwoman Cindy Layton reported that the last meeting was held on February 27 at which time the Committee discussed removal of Boards, Commissions, and Committee members, limiting the number of animals, Transportation & Traffic Commission duties, habitual offenders, and approved appointments to Boards and Commissions. She stated the Environmental Quality Commission will be turning over its report on the recycling program at the end of March. The next meeting will be held March 5 at 11:30 A.M. Finance Committee - Councilman Kenneth Ferguson reported that the Committee will meet on Friday, March 14 immediately following the Brown Bag meeting to discuss food inspection fees, and will notify all Council Members when the agenda has been finalized. Public Safety Committee - Councilman Kevin Brown reported that the committee met on February 29 and discussed the temporary extension of the 2008 opening burning season which is before the Council tonight. They also received an update on the CAD and records system management for the 9 -1 -1 center and getting Mobile Data Terminals (MDTs) in public safety vehicles. The Committee will also be discussing heating and cooling updates to Fire Station 2. He stated the lease /purchase of fire apparatus is scheduled to be voted on tonight. The next meeting will be April 4 immediately following the Brown Bag work session. Public Works & Planning Committee - Chairman Dan Klindt stated the Committee discussed the Wall Way vacation and that the city and county staff are still working on an agreement to that issue. They received a preliminary report from Community Development Director Pat Sullivan regarding the total capital improvement needs of the city. The next meeting will be held March 20 at 7:45 A.M. Ad Hoc Millbottom Site Committee - Chairman Rich Koon stated the Committee held its first meeting on February 27, and a second meeting is scheduled for March 11 at 11:30. They will be looking at the mission of the Committee as well as adding additional members. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF OTHER UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS City Administrator Steve Rasmussen announced a regular Work Session will be held on Monday, March 10 to discuss the status of Capital Improvements Projects and a single stream trash / recycling program. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR Mayor John Landwehr recommended the following appointments to City Boards & Commissions: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 3, 2008 3 Board / Commission Name Expires Status Police Personnel Board Christian Ricks Jan 2011 1St- Full University Extension Steven Lockhead, Sr. Feb 2010 1St - Full Library Board: Cari Collins Mar 2011 1St- Full A motion was made by Councilman Jim Penfold, seconded by Councilman Dan Klindt, to approve the appointments as recommended, and approved unanimously. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS & INVITED GUESTS There were no presentations made at this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY Mr. Phil McKee, 3120 Southwood Circle, President of I.A.F.F. Local 671, stated his support, on behalf of the Fire Fighters, of Bill 2007 -155, lease /purchase of fire apparatus. He thanked the City for its work on this issue and that it will be a great benefit to the community. Mr. Leonard Steinman, 2217 W. Edgewood, stated that he believes the city should collect taxes from those who work in Jefferson City as lobbyists. COUNCIL COMMENTS IN RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY Councilman Kevin Brown thanked the Fire Department personnel for their patience during the lengthy process of the fire apparatus lease /purchase program analysis. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were presented to the Council for their approval by Consent: a. Minutes of February 11, February 15, and February 18, 2008 Council Meetings A motion was made by Councilman Kenneth Ferguson to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Mike Harvey, and approved unanimously. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 3, 2008 4 BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 2007 -157, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, 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 FROM C -O OFFICE COMMERCIAL TO C -2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL, PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE 700 BLOCK OF STONERIDGE PARKWAY, DESCRIBED AS PARTS OF LOTS 2, 3, 4, AND 5 OF STONERIDGE VILLAGE SUBDIVISION, SECTION ONE, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI. Bill 2007 -158, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING A PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PUD PLAN FOR PROPERTY ADDRESSED AS 3030 DUPONT CIRCLE; DESCRIBED AS LOT 2 OF EXECUTIVE PARK SUBDIVISION, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI. Bill 2007 -159, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 13, SECTION 13 -43 BY EXTENDING THE PERMITTED OPEN BURNING TO APRIL 14, 2008, WITH A SUNSET CLAUSE. Councilman Dan Klindt requested that the rules be suspended and Bill 2007 -159 be passed at this time. There were no objections to the request to suspend the rules. Councilman Penfold stated he plans to vote against this because he believes the voters have expressed their wishes on this issue at the election last November. Following further discussion which included various opinions and reasons for extending the burn season this year, Bill 2007 -159 was read second and third times by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14324: Aye: Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Layton, Medin, and Smith Nay: Penfold *Councilwoman Layton left the meeting early at this time due to a scheduling conflict (6:50 P.M.) Bill 2007 -160, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2007 -2008 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 3, 2008 5 FUNDS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND AND THE AIRPORT FUND. Councilman Ken Ferguson requested that the rules be suspended and Bill 2007 -160 be passed at this time. Councilman Kevin Brown objected to suspension of the rules. Following discussion, Bill 2007 -160 was read second and third times by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14325: Aye: Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Medin, Penfold, and Smith Nay: None Following introduction of Bill 2007 -160, Mayor John Landwehr asked if the Council wished to move up Pending Bill 2007 -155 at this time since there were several persons in the audience interested in that bill. A motion was made by Councilman Kevin Brown to amend the agenda to take up Bill 2007 -155 at this time, seconded by Councilman Dan Klindt, and approved unanimously. ITEMS TAKEN UP OUT OF ORDER: BILLS PENDING Bill 2007 -155, sponsored by Council Members BROWN, Crane, Harvey, Koon, Medin, and Smith, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH OSHKOSH CAPITAL / SCHUHMACHER FIRE FOR FIRE EQUIPMENT / VEHICLE LEASE /PURCHASE. Bill 2007 -155 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14329: Aye: Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Medin, Penfold, and Smith Nay: None RETURN TO AGENDA ORDER: BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 2007 -161, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 7 (BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON BY ADDING A NEW SECTION ADOPTING A PROCEDURE FOR REMOVAL OF BOARD, COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE MEMBERS. Bill 2007 -162, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 7 (BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON BY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 3, 2008 6 ADDING A NEW SECTION ADOPTING A PROCEDURE FOR REMOVAL OF BOARD, COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE MEMBERS. BILLS PENDING Bill 2007 -152, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING A PORTION OF AN ALLEY RIGHT -OF -WAY ADJOINING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1400 MISSOURI BOULEVARD. Bill 2007 -152 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14326: Aye: Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Medin, Penfold, and Smith Nay: None Bill 2007 -153, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, RELINQUISHING A CERTAIN EASEMENT FOR SANITARY SEWER PURPOSES IN LOT2 OF RAVENWOOD SUBDIVISION. Bill 2007 -153 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14327: Aye: Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Medin, Penfold, and Smith Nay: None Bill 2007 -154, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, RELINQUISHING A CERTAIN EASEMENT FOR SANITARY SEWER PURPOSES AT 1105 FAIRGROUNDS ROAD. Bill 2007 -154 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14328: Aye: Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Medin, Penfold, and Smith Nay: None Bill 2007 -156, sponsored by Council Members KOON, Smith, and Penfold, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A REVISED AGREEMENT WITH REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 3, 2008 7 TRANSYSTEMS FOR PRELIMINARY DESIGN SERVICES FOR ADRIAN'S ISLAND ACCESS. Bill 2007 -156 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14330: Aye: Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Medin, Penfold, and Smith Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR There was no Informal Calendar item brought forward at this time. RESOLUTIONS There were no resolutions at this time. SCHEDULED REPORTS There were no reports scheduled to be given at this time. NEW BUSINESS MayorJohn Landwehr announced that the Mayor of Muenchberg, Germany, Jefferson City's Partner City, was re- elected for a six -year term on March 2. He stated that the City plans to host a group from Muenchberg again in 2009 and looked forward to their visit. UNFINISHED BUSINESS No unfinished business was brought forward at this time. APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES February 4, 2008 Closed Session Minutes: A motion was made by Councilman Kevin Brown REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 3, 2008 8 to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Councilman Mike Harvey, and approved unanimously. 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 7:05 P.M. Aye: Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Medin, Penfold, and Smith Nay: None