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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 16, 2015
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Council Meeting of March 16, 2015, was convened at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor
Eric Struemph.
ROLL CALL
The following Council Members were present for the roll call:
Present: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Medin, Mihalevich,
Prather, Scrivner, and Ward
Absent: None
A quorum was declared present.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilman Henry to adopt the agenda as published, seconded
by Councilman Hussey, and approved unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS
Public Works Director Matt Morasch introduced Mr. Bob Gilbert from Bartlett and West
who informed the Mayor and Council that the City had recently achieved an award in
connection with the Route B / Tanner Bridge Sewer Extension Project. Mr. Gilbert
congratulated the City on this achievement, and presented the award plaque to Mr.
Morasch.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no public hearings scheduled for this time.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR
Mayor Struemph recommended the following appointments to City Boards and
Commissions for Council approval:
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Board or Commission Appointment Expires Full/Partial
USS Jefferson City Submarine Committee Lori Rosburg
Stephen Sampson
April 2018
April 2018
FULL
FULL
A motion for approval of the recommended appointments was made by Councilman
Branch, seconded by Councilman Costales, and approved unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS
Parks, Recreation & Forestry Director Bill Lockwood gave a brief update on the ongoing
meetings with Lincoln University regarding the multipurpose building partnership project.
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF
Chief Matt Schofield announced that the Fire Museum Open House is scheduled for
Sunday, March 22, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. and invited the public to attend.
Jayme Abbott made a presentation regarding the CDBG Program Report for Program
Year 2014. Following her presentation, she answered questions asked by the Council,
and stated that Resolution RS2014-36 on the agenda is associated with the CDBG
information just presented.
Mayor Struemph read and presented a proclamation to Chief Matt Schofield and other
Fire Department personnel and Ms. Jane Beetem, all of whom have been working on
the Fire Museum project and the history of the Fire Department. Mayor Struemph
congratulated the Fire Department on their legacy and this most recent accomplishment
of creating a Fire Museum.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS
No presentations were made at this time.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Struemph stated that the following items were presented to the Council for their
approval by consent at this time:
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a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: March 2 and March 9, 2015
b. Accepting Bid 2787 for Law Enforcement Vehicle Equipment – Ed Roehr Safety
Products, $28,429.20 and TurnKey Mobile $7,000.00
A motion was made by Councilman Prather to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented, seconded by Councilman Hussey, and approved unanimously.
BILLS INTRODUCED
2014-127, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH B&N TREE
SERVICE & DEBRIS REMOVAL, LLC, IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,715.00 FOR THE
DEMOLITION OF HOUSES AT 1303,1304, and 1309 MONROE STREET.
Councilman Scrivner requested that the rules be suspended and Bill 2014 -127 placed
on third reading and final passage at this time. There were no objections to the request
for suspension of the rules.
Bill 2014-127 was read second and third times by title, placed on final passage, and
passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15382:
Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Medin, Mihalevich, Prather,
Scrivner, and Ward
Nay: None
2014-128, sponsored by Councilman Branch, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING AND
ADOPTING THE FIREFIGHTERS PENSION PLAN BENEFIT DOCUMENT.
Mr. Kevin Bagby was present on behalf of the Firefighters Pension Board and answered
questions asked by the Council.
2014-129, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH
THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR
TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM FUNDS.
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BILLS PENDING
2014-121, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING A
PORTION OF A PUBLIC ALLEYWAY BETWEEN CASE AVENUE AND UNION
STREET NEAR MONROE STREET.
Bill 2014-121 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15376:
Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Medin, Mihalevich, Prather,
Scrivner, and Ward
Nay: None
2014-122, sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND
DISCONTINUING RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND EASEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH LOTS
30 THROUGH 34 OF THE TRAILS OF KAUFFMAN HILLS SUBDIVISION.
Bill 2014-122 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15377:
Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Medin, Mihalevich, Prather,
Scrivner, and Ward
Nay: None
2014-123, sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND
APPROVING THE REPLAT OF LOTS 30-34 OF THE TRAILS OF KAUFFMAN HILLS,
SECTION THREE, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI.
Bill 2014-123 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15378:
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Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Medin, Mihalevich, Prather,
Scrivner, and Ward
Nay: None
2014-124, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MECO
ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $38,120.00 FOR THE
WALNUT PUMP STATION ODOR CONTROL EVALUATION.
Bill 2014-124 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15379:
Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Medin, Mihalevich, Prather,
Scrivner, and Ward
Nay: None
2014-125, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 21 (NUISANCES) OF THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DEFINING A LANDOWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY
AS IT PERTAINS TO ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES.
Bill 2014-125 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15380:
Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Medin, Mihalevich, Prather,
Scrivner, and Ward
Nay: None
2014-126, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner & Mihalevich, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO AFTER-HOURS
OPERATION.
Bill 2014-126 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15381:
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Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Medin, Mihalevich, Prather,
Scrivner, and Ward
Nay: None
INFORMAL CALENDAR
There were no items on the Informal Calendar at this time.
RESOLUTIONS
RS2014-36, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI ADOPTING THE CDBG
2015 ACTION PLAN AND AUTHORIZING ITS SUBMISSION TO THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
A motion was made by Councilman Scrivner for adoption of Resolution RS2014-36 as
presented, seconded by Councilman Prather, and approved unanimously by the
following roll-call vote:
Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Medin, Mihalevich, Prather,
Scrivner, and Ward
Nay: None
RS2014-37, sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, SUPPORTING THE
Jefferson City POLICE DEPARTMENT APPLYING FOR MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION, TRAFFIC AND HIGHWAY SAFETY DIVISION GRANT
PROGRAMS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO PURSUE
ACTIVITIES TO FILE THE FUNDING APPLICATION INCLUDING ALL
UNDERSTANDINGS AND ASSURANCES CONTAINED THEREIN
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A motion was made by Councilman Costales for adoption of Resolution RS2014-37 as
presented, seconded by Councilman Graham, and approved unanimously by the
following roll-call vote:
Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Medin, Mihalevich, Prather,
Scrivner, and Ward
Nay: None
RS2014-38, sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI, SUPPORTING
THE Jefferson City POLICE DEPARTMENT’S APPLICATION FOR A MISSOURI
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, TRAFFIC AND HIGHWAY SAFETY
DIVISION GRANT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO
PURSUE ACTIVITIES TO FILE THE FUNDING APPLICATION, INCLUDING ALL
UNDERSTANDINGS AND ASSURANCES CONTAINED THEREIN
A motion was made by Councilman Prather for adoption of Resolution RS2014-38 as
presented, seconded by Councilman Mihalevich, and approved unanimously by the
following roll-call vote:
Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Medin, Mihalevich, Prather,
Scrivner, and Ward
Nay: None
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS
Mr. Rick Crawford made a presentation commending the Jefferson City Police
Department as, in his opinion, the most professional Police force he has ever
encountered, and suggested that other law enforcement agencies could benefit from
training by the Jefferson City Police Department personnel. Following his presentation,
Mayor Struemph thanked him and presented him with a City Coin.
COUNCIL AND STAFF RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY
There were no comments made at this time.
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NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business brought forward.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
No unfinished business was brought forward.
CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilman Hussey to approve the March 9 Closed Session
Minutes, seconded by Councilman Prather, and approved by the following ro ll-call vote:
Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Medin, Mihalevich, Prather,
and Scrivner
Nay: None
Abstain: Ward
ADJOURNMENT
As no other business was brought forward at this time, Councilman Medin made a
motion to adjourn; the motion was seconded by Councilman Graham, and approved
unanimously at 6:54 P.M.