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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20080421 OLD COUNCILREGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 21, 2008 1 FIRST MEETING - OLD COUNCIL Prayer was offered by Councilwoman Cindy Layton, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, immediately preceding the Call to Order. CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of April 21, 2008, was convened at 6:08 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 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 any who responded. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) Voluntary Annexation and Zoning Plan for City Property at 4118 Route C. A staff presentation was made by City Planner Janice McMillan showing the proposed annexation area and giving a brief overview of the process for the issue. Following the conclusion of the presentation, no one present requested to speak in favor of, or opposition to, the proposed voluntary annexation. Mayor John Landwehr declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded, and announced the Council will now take up the associated pending bill. Bill 2007 -167, sponsored by Councilman Ferguson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PROVIDING FOR THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF REAL PROPERTY CONTIGUOUS TO THE PRESENT CITY LIMITS, INTO THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, LOCATED AT 4118 ROUTE C HIGHWAY, IN SECTION 20, IN TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST IN THE COUNTY OF COLE, STATE OF MISSOURI, AND AMENDING SECTION 1 -17 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DEFINING THE EXISTING CITY BOUNDARY BY ADDING ONE NEW SUB - SECTION PERTAINING TO THE SAME SUBJECT. Bill 2007 -167 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14339: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 21, 2008 2 FIRST MEETING - OLD COUNCIL Aye: Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Layton, Medin, Penfold, and Smith Nay: None (b) Rezoning in 3600 Block of Missouri Blvd. Mayor John Landwehr announced that the applicant contacted the City on the afternoon of Friday, April 18, to withdraw their application for rezoning associated with this issue. Therefore, this public hearing is canceled. He stated the applicant intends to re -enter the process and apply for PUD instead. Councilman Dan Klindt requested that the associated Pending Bill, 2007 -168, be withdrawn at this time. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS There were no miscellaneous agenda items brought forward 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. Human Relations Commission, March 11, 2008 b. CAMPO Technical Committee, March 6, 2008 c. CAMPO Board of Directors, March 19, 2008 d. Public Safety Committee, March 14, 2008 e. Board of Adjustment, March 11, 2008 f. Historic Preservation Commission, March 11, 2008 g. March 2008 Finance Reports h. Certification of April 8 Election Results to City Clerk by Cole County and Callaway County Clerks i. Transportation & Traffic Commission, February 7, 2008 j. Parks and Recreation Commission, March 11, 2008 k. Ad Hoc Committee on Old Town Revitalization, March 13 and 27, 2008 I. Environmental Quality Commission, February 27 and March 20, 2008 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 21, 2008 3 FIRST MEETING - OLD COUNCIL m. Planning & Zoning Commission, March 13, 2008 n. Board of Electrical Examiners and Review, June 26, 2007 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 at 11:30 A.M. on Wednesday, May 7 to discuss the issue of recycling. Finance Committee - Chairman Kenneth Ferguson reported that the Committee met on Friday, April 18 immediately following the Brown Bag meeting and voted to change procedures regarding food service fees. He announced that a public forum will be held 4:30 -5:30 P.M. on Monday, May 12 in the Council Chambers to get input from the affected businesses on the issue. Public Safety Committee - Chairman Kevin Brown reported that the Committee met on April 4 and that Bills 2007 -174, 2007 -175, and 2007 -178 on tonight's agenda are the result of action taken at that meeting. Public Works & Planning Committee - Chairman Dan Klindt announced that the next meeting will be held April 24 at 7:45 A.M. Ad Hoc Committees - A formal report by the Ad Hoc Committee on Old Town Revitalization will be made later in the meeting by Mr. Phil Freeman. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF OTHER UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS There were no announcements made at this time. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR Mayor John Landwehr recommended the following appointments for Council approval: Appointments to Jefferson City Police Department Timothy Siegel - Police Officer April Jones - Communications Operator Erin Gabathuler - Communications Operator Rachel Trey - Communications Operator REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 21, 2008 4 FIRST MEETING - OLD COUNCIL A motion was made by Councilman Mike Harvey for approval of the appointments as presented, seconded by Councilman Kevin Brown, and approved unanimously. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS & INVITED GUESTS Presentation to outgoing Councilman Kevin Brown - Mayor John Landwehr made comments and thanked outgoing Councilman Kevin Brown for his service to the City as a City Councilman during the past four years, and presented him with a plaque commemorating his service. Following his presentation, several Council Members also thanked Councilman Brown for the time served on the City Council. Mr. Randy Allen, Chamber of Commerce, made a report on economic development activities in which the Chamber was involved in the past quarter. He stated a more detailed report will be provided in the May quarterly report but that he would be happy to answer any questions the Council may have tonight about. There were several questions asked by the Council involving funds provided by the City for economic development, and a lengthy discussion held regarding the issue. Following the discussion, Councilman Brian Crane asked if the Council might consider taking up Bill 2007 -177 at this time. There were no objections to taking it up at this time. Bill 2007 -177, sponsored by Councilman Ferguson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE JEFFERSON CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Bill 2007 -177 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. A motion was made by Councilman Brian Crane to amend Bill 2007 -177 as contained in the contract distributed to the Council immediately preceding this meeting. He explained that the amended language will address concerns expressed about the dates of the contract. The motion to amend was seconded by Councilman Mike Harvey, and approved unanimously. Bill 2007 -177 was then passed, as amended, by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14348: Aye: Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Layton, Medin, Penfold, and Smith Nay: None PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY No presentations from the gallery were made at this time. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 21, 2008 5 FIRST MEETING - OLD COUNCIL COUNCIL COMMENTS IN RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY No comments were made at this time. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were presented to the Council for their approval by Consent: a. Minutes of April 4, April 7, and April 14, 2008 City Council Meetings A motion was made by Councilman Dan Klindt to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Jim Penfold, and approved unanimously. BILLS PENDING Bill 2007 -168, 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 -1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL TO C -2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE 3600 BLOCK OF MISSOURI BOULEVARD, DESCRIBED AS PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI. Bill 2007 -168 was withdrawn previously in the meeting under "Public Hearings." Bill 2007 -169, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH STANLEY MEHRHOFF FOR LAND AT THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT. Bill 2007 -169 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14340: Aye: Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Layton, Medin, Penfold, and Smith Nay: None REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 21, 2008 6 FIRST MEETING - OLD COUNCIL Bill 2007 -170, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A LEASE WITH CERINI INVESTMENTS, INC. D /B /A/ HERTZ RENT -A -CAR LICENSEE, FOR SPACE WITHIN THE TERMINAL BUILDING AT MEMORIAL AIRPORT. Bill 2007 -170 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14341: Aye: Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Layton, Medin, Penfold, and Smith Nay: None Bill 2007 -171, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING THE RIGHT -OF -WAY FOR ALL DEDICATED RIGHT OF WAY AND EASEMENTS IN JORDAN TOWNE SUBDIVISION, SECTION 1. Bill 2007 -171 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14342: Aye: Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Layton, Medin, Penfold, and Smith Nay: None Bill 2007 -172, sponsored by Councilman Ferguson, 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, WASTEWATER FUND AND PARKS FUND. Bill 2007 -172 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14343: Aye: Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Layton, Medin, Penfold, and Smith Nay: None Bill 2007 -173, 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 -173 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 21, 2008 7 FIRST MEETING - OLD COUNCIL following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14344: Aye: Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Layton, Medin, Penfold, and Smith Nay: None Bill 2007 -174, sponsored by Councilman Brown, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 18 (MISC. OFFENSES), SECTION 165 (FALSE REPORTS), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. Bill 2007 -174 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14345: Aye: Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Layton, Medin, Penfold, and Smith Nay: None Bill 2007 -175, sponsored by Councilman Brown, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 20 (MUNICIPAL JUDGE, COURT, ETC.), SECTION 28 (COURT COSTS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON BY ADDING AN ADDITIONAL FEE OF TWO DOLLARS ($2.00) FOR MAINTENANCE OF A BIOMETRIC VERIFICATION SYSTEM. Bill 2007 -175 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14346: Aye: Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Layton, Medin, Penfold, and Smith Nay: None Bill 2007 -176, sponsored by Councilman Layton, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 21 (NUISANCES), CHAPTER 8 (BUILDING AND REGULATIONS), AND CHAPTER 22 (PARKING, STOPPING AND STANDING) OF THE CODE PERTAINING TO NUISANCES. Bill 2007 -176 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14347: Aye: Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Layton, Medin, Penfold, and Smith Nay: None REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 21, 2008 8 FIRST MEETING - OLD COUNCIL Bill 2007 -178, sponsored by Councilman Ferguson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSAL OF SAID PROPERTY. Bill 2007 -178 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed, as amended at the April 7, 2008 meeting, by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14349: Aye: Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Layton, Medin, Penfold, and Smith Nay: None Bill 2007 -179, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING DEDICATION OF THE CHRISTY DRIVE EXTENSION. Bill 2007 -179 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14350: Aye: Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Layton, Medin, Penfold, and Smith Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR There were no Informal Calendar items brought forward at this time. RESOLUTIONS RS2007 -50 Supporting Removal of Names by Request from Public Version of Mid Mo GIS Website (Brown) A lengthy discussion was held concerning this issue, after which Councilman Ron Medin made a motion to call for the question. Motion was seconded by Councilman Rich Koon, and approved unanimously. A motion was then made by Councilman Kevin Brown for adoption of RS2007 -50, seconded by Councilman Kenneth Ferguson, and approved by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Layton, and Medin Nay: Penfold and Smith RS2007 -51 Authorizing Change Order with New World System for CAD RMS System REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 21, 2008 9 FIRST MEETING - OLD COUNCIL (Brown) A motion was made by Councilman Kevin Brown for adoption of RS2007 -51, seconded by Councilman Jim Penfold, and approved unanimously. SCHEDULED REPORTS There were no reports scheduled to be given at this time. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business brought forward at this time. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Mayor John Landwehr recognized Boy Scouts who had just come into the Council Chambers and asked them to identify their troop. Troop Leader Steve Bratten stated they were Troop 11 from First Baptist Church of Jefferson City, and they were present to work on their Citizenship in the Community and Local Government awards. ADJOURN SINE DIE There being no further business brought forward at this time, a motion was made by Councilman Kevin Brown to adjourn Sine Die, seconded by Councilman Jim Penfold, and approved unanimously at 7:50 P.M. Mayor John Landwehr stated a brief recess will be held at which time newly elected Council members will be sworn into office. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS Officiated by the Honorable Patricia S. Joyce, Presiding Judge, 19' Judicial Circuit, Div. IV MIKE HARVEY- 1ST WARD COUNCILMAN RICH KOON - 2ND WARD COUNCILMAN BRIAN CRANE - 3RD WARD COUNCILMAN CARRIE CARROLL - 4TH WARD COUNCILWOMAN DAN KLINDT - 5TH WARD COUNCILMAN