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Home My Public Portal About20071001REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 1, 2007 1 Prayer was offered by Councilman Dan Klindt, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance at 6:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of October 1, 2007, was convened at 6:05 P.M. by Mayor John Landwehr. ROLL CALL The following Council Members were present for the roll call: Present: Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Layton, Koon, Medin, and Penfold, and Smith Absent: None A quorum was declared present. Mayor John Landwehr asked for names of those in the audience who wished to add their names to the Presentations from the Gallery list and added those who responded. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS Mayor John Landwehr stated that the Council wishes to take up Resolution RS2007 -22 (recognition of 2007 Outstanding City Employees) at this time so the recipients of the award will not have to remain at the meeting longer than necessary. RS2007 -22: Community Development Director Pat Sullivan, serving as Interim City Administrator, introduced the two recipients of the 2007 Outstanding City Employee Award, Cindy Lambert, Paralegal (Law Dept.) and Louis Alber, Street Superintendent (Community Development Department). Following Mr. Sullivan's introduction of the two employees to the Mayor and City Council, Mayor John Landwehr thanked them for their outstanding service to the city and congratulated them on their award. Mayor John Landwehr announced at this time that Bills 2007 -45 and 2007 -46 which were passed at the September 17, 2007 Council Meeting will go into effect without his signature as he does not agree with the bills. He encouraged more discussion on the issue of airport leases in the next few weeks and months to reach a consensus about the issue between both the lessees and the City Council. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 1, 2007 2 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. Appointment Review Committee, June 7, 2007 b. CAMPO Technical Committee, September 6, 2007 c. CAMPO Board of Directors, August 22, 2007 d. Planning & Zoning Commission, August 9, 2007 e. August 2007 Finance Report f. Liquor Control Board, August 28, 2007 Mayor 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 - Chairman Cindy Layton announced the next meeting will be held Wednesday, October 3 at 11:30 A.M. to discuss vicious animals, nuisance codes, and the city coin. Annexation and Growth Subcommittee: Councilman Kenneth Ferguson asked Assistant to the City Administrator Melva Fast to make an announcement regarding upcoming meetings. Ms. Fast announced three public forums have been scheduled to get citizen input on the annexation issue. Two meetings will be held on October 17, and a third meeting on November 3. Appointment Review Subcommittee: Councilman Jim Penfold announced that the appointments which the committee reviewed at its September 17 meeting appear on tonight's agenda for Council approval. Finance Committee - Chairman Ken Ferguson announced a Budget Committee meeting will be held on October 4 at 5:30 P.M. to finalize the budget. A Finance Committee meeting is currently scheduled for October 12 immediately following the Brown Bag Work Session. Public Safety Committee - Chairman Kevin Brown stated that the Committee met on September 28 immediately following the Brown Bag work session, and recommended approval of bills 2007 -94 and 2007 -87 which are on tonight's agenda. He stated they also endorsed proceeding with a fire apparatus replacement program. Public Works & Planning Committee - Chairman Dan Klindt reported the Committee met on September 20 and discussed sidewalk issues, and they are getting closer to a recommendation to the Council in the near future. The next meeting will be held October25. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF OTHER UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 1, 2007 3 Assistant to the City Administrator Melva Fast reported on the success of the 791 annual Oktoberfest held this past weekend, October 2, in the city's "Old Munichberg" district. Police Chief Roger Schroeder announced that both the JC and Lincoln University homecoming events are under way, or will shortly be kicking off in the next few days. Finance Director Steve Schlueter announced that the city's annual surplus property auction will be held on Saturday, October 20 at the Hyde Park center. Community Development Director Pat Sullivan announced that a Re- dedication Ceremony will be held for the Veteran's Plaza on Monday, October 8 at 10:00 A.M. in the City Council Chambers. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR Mayor John Landwehr presented the following promotions within the Police Department for Council approval: Board /Commission Board of Adjustment Board of Adjustment -Alt. Board of Adjustment -Alt. Board of Adjustment -Alt. Human Relations Comm. Human Relations Comm. Human Relations Comm. Replacing Bruce James Andrew Hake Bill Luebbert Stacy Young Nancy Browning William Edwards Dan Nichols Name Bruce James Andrew Hake Bill Luebbert Stacy Young Nancy Browning William Edwards Maryam Vali Expires Sep -12 Sep -08 Sep -08 Sep -08 Oct -10 Oct -10 Oct -10 Term Full Alt. Alt. Alt. Full Full Full A motion was then made by Councilman Kenneth Ferguson for approval of the promotions as presented, seconded by Councilman Jim Penfold, and approved unanimously. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS & INVITED GUESTS No presentations were given at this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY Ms. Melissa Manda, 1108 Vineyard Square, urged the Council to pass Bill 2007 -95 to educate the voters on the November 6 ballot issue concerning open burning. Mr. Joe Wilson, 422 Oberman Place, made a presentation regarding the issue of micro - chipping animals to help locate owners when the animal becomes lost. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 1, 2007 4 Mr. Pete Abbott, 1735 Southwest Boulevard, thanked the Mayor and council for allowing Bill 2007 -45 to go into effect. Mr. Leonard Steinman, 110 N. Lincoln, invited all sailors and nuclear sailors to the October 8 Re- dedication Ceremony. Mr. George Richardson, 3912 Rustic Lane, made a presentation on behalf of the Special Olympics to the Jefferson City Parks and Recreation Department for its support of the Special Olympics Event in the city for the past several years. Parks & Recreation Director Bill Lockwood was present to accept the award. COUNCIL COMMENTS IN RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY Councilman Brian Crane stated he would like to place the issue of microchips on the next Administration Committee agenda. Councilman Mike Harvey stated he is also in favor of microchips. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were presented to the Council for their approval by Consent: a. Minutes of September 14 and September 17, 2007, City Council Meetings b. Authorizing Correction to September 4, 2007 City Council Minutes c. Authorizing Renewal with Unimerica for Group Life Insurance A motion was made by Councilman Kevin Brown to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Jim Penfold, and approved unanimously BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 2007 -91, sponsored by Council Members Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Layton, Medin, Penfold, and Smith, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI BY ANNEXING AND INCLUDING UNINCORPORATED REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF COLE, STATE OF MISSOURI, LYING SOUTHWEST OF THE PRESENT CITY LIMITS REFERRED TO AS THE ROUTE C /CAPITAL HILLS AREA AND AUTHORIZING AN ELECTION TO APPROVE THE EXTENSION OF THE CITY LIMITS THROUGH ANNEXATION. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 1, 2007 5 Bill 2007 -92, sponsored by Councilman Brown, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 3.5 OF THE FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PLAN FOR CITY EMPLOYEES AS ORIGINALLY ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE 12181, AS MOST RECENTLY AMENDED BY ORDINANCE 14116. Bill 2007 -93, sponsored by Councilman Crane, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING A GRANT TO LINCOLN UNIVERSITY. Councilman Kevin Brown asked if it would be possible to get information about what it will cost to do the emergency notification process. City Counselor Nathan Nickolaus stated that information is now available and that the cost associated with providing the service it is due to the fact that it would require special software to interrupt the JCTV signal because JCTV is set up on an automated system. The software would perform an interruption of the automated signal to allow for any emergency announcements or broadcasting. Bill 2007 -94, sponsored by Councilman Brown, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CAPITAL REGION MEDICAL CENTER FOR EMT RELATED SERVICES. Bill 2007 -95, sponsored by Councilman Koon, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING A NOTICE TO BE PLACED IN THE JEFFERSON CITY NEWS TRIBUNE RELATING TO OPEN BURNING TO BE SUBMITTED TO VOTERS ON NOVEMBER 6, 2007. A lengthy discussion was held regarding the perception taking sides on the open burning issue by using city funds to place the ad. Mayor John Landwehr suggested possibly a work session to allow for discussion, or using the city's web site to put out educational materials. Bill 2007 -96, sponsored by Councilman Penfold, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI SETTING FORTH THE PROCEDURES FOR DISPOSAL OF THE MCCARTY STREET PROPERTIES. A lengthy discussion was held, after which Councilman Brian Crane requested that the rules be suspended to allow those who may be waiting on the resolution of this process to move forward. No Council members objected to the request to suspend the rules. Bill 2007 -96 was read second and third times by title, placed on final passage and defeated by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Ferguson, Koon, Layton, Layton, and Penfold REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 1, 2007 6 Nay: Brown, Crane, Harvey, Klindt, and Medin Mayor voted "Nay" to break the tie. Bill is defeated. BILLS PENDING Bill 2007 -85, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2006 -2007 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHIN THE AIRPORT FUND FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AT THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT. Bill 2007 -85 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14264: Aye: Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Layton, Medin, Penfold, and Smith Nay: None Bill 2007 -86, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR STATE BLOCK GRANT PROJECT AIRE 086 -40B FOR FUNDING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AT THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT. Bill 2007 -86 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14265: Aye: Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Layton, Medin, Penfold, and Smith Nay: None Bill 2007 -87, sponsored by Councilman Brown, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH BUSCOMM, INC. FOR A DIGITAL VOICE DICTATION SYSTEM. Bill 2007 -87 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14266: Aye: Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Layton, Medin, Penfold, and Smith REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 1, 2007 7 Nay: None Bill 2007 -88, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH ROGER E. VERSLUES AND IRMA J. VERSLUES. Bill 2007 -88 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14267: Aye: Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Medin, and Penfold Nay: Layton and Smith INFORMAL CALENDAR Bill 2007 -57, 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 THE MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 511 AIRPORT ROAD. Councilman Dan Klindt requested that Bill 2007 -57 remain on the Informal Calendar where it dies at this time. Bill 2007 -59, sponsored by Councilman Crane, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH OMNI CONSTRUCTION FOR PAINTING OF 500 EAST CAPITOL AVENUE. Councilman Brian Crane requested that Bill 2007 -57 remain on the Informal Calendar where it dies at this time. Bill 2007 -70, sponsored by Councilman Ferguson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ADOPTING A BUDGET AND PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR THE CITY FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 1, 2007, TO OCTOBER 31, 2008, AND APPROPRIATING MONEY FROM THE CITY TREASURY TO PAY THE COST OF OPERATING THE CITY GOVERNMENT DURING THAT PERIOD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUDGET. Councilman Kenneth Ferguson requested that Bill 2007 -70 remain on the Informal Calendar REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 1, 2007 8 at this time. RESOLUTIONS RS2007 -22 Recognizing 2007 City Outstanding Employees of the Year (Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Layton, Medin, Penfold, and Smith) A motion was made by Councilman Kevin Brown for adoption of RS2007 -22, seconded by Councilman Kenneth Ferguson, and approved unanimously. RS2007 -23 Renewal of Lease Agreement with LC Flight Shop for Space at Jefferson City Airport (Klindt) A motion was made by Councilman Kevin Brown for adoption of RS2007 -23, seconded by Councilman Mike Harvey, and approved unanimously. RS2007 -24 Renewal of Lease Agreement with Nick's Family Restaurant at Jefferson City Airport (Klindt) A motion was made by Councilman Jim Penfold for adoption, seconded by Councilman Dan Klindt, and approved unanimously. RS2007 -25 Amendment to Ground Lease Agreement with Jefferson City Flying Service for Additional Property Located at the Jefferson City Memorial Airport (Klindt) Councilman Dan Klindt requested that RS2007 -25 be tabled at this time. 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 be tabled at this time. RS2007 -27 Authorizing Agreement with Mercy Health Plans for Group Health Insurance (Brown) A motion was made by Councilman Dan Klindt for adoption of RS2007 -27, seconded by Councilman Kenneth Ferguson, and approved unanimously. SCHEDULED REPORTS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 1, 2007 No reports were made at this point in the meeting. NEW BUSINESS No new business was brought before the Council at this time. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business brought forward at this time. GO INTO CLOSED SESSION 9 Mayor John Landwehr stated 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: a. Real Estate [Sec. 610.021.(1)] A motion was made by Councilman Mike Harvey to go into Closed Session, seconded by Councilwoman Cindy Layton, and approved by the following roll -call vote at 8:07 P.M.: Aye: Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Layton, Medin, Penfold, and Smith Nay: None