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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 4, 2015
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Council Meeting of May 4, 2015, was convened at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor
Carrie Tergin.
ROLL CALL
The following Council Members were present for the roll call:
Present: Branch, Costales Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber,
Scrivner, and Ward
Absent: *Graham (arrived at 6:14 P.M.)
A quorum was declared present.
Mayor Tergin announced events which had occurred in the City since the last Council
meeting, and noted the ones in which she was able to participate in some way. She
thanked everyone involved in bringing, or sponsoring, those events which make the City
a better place for the City’s residents and visitors alike.
MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Tergin announced that the 2015 winners of the South School Essa y Contest
were present tonight with teacher Ms. Gwen Thompson. Mayor Tergin invited the two
students to present opening comments about the contest and then to take a seat at the
Mayor’s desk and read their respective essays.
Ms. Lydia Craig and Ms. Jerica Austin made a joint presentation thanking former
Councilman Rich Koon for sponsoring the event and Council Members Mihalevich,
Graham, and Ward, for inviting the students to attend tonight’s meeting and participating
in the contest.
Ms. Lydia Craig, First Place Winner, then read her essay from the Mayor’s desk and
accepted a City Coin from Mayor Tergin.
Ms. Jerica Austin, Second Place Winner, read her essay and also accepted a City Coin
from Mayor Tergin.
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Mayor Tergin read and presented a Proclamation proclaiming “May is National Bike
Month and May 11-15 is Bike to Work Week.” Following the reading of the proclamation,
a staff presentation was made by Sonny Sanders, Senior Transportation Planner, who
then accepted the proclamation from Mayor Tergin.
*Councilman Graham arrived at 6:14 P.M. during the presentation by Mr. Sanders.
Mayor Tergin read and presented a Proclamation proclaiming “May is Building Safety
Month - Week One: Don’t Get Burned, Build to Code.” After the proclamation was read,
a joint staff presentation was made by Larry Burkhardt, Building Official, and Public Fire
Education Officer Jason Turner regarding the importance of building and fire codes in
the City. They then accepted the proclamation from Mayor Tergin.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR
Mayor Tergin recommended the following appointments for Council approval:
(a) Council Liaisons to City Boards and Commissions and Annexation Committee:
Board or Commission Liaison(s) Appointed
Airport Advisory Committee Mihalevich
Chamber Economic Development Prather & Scrivner
• Site Development Review Board Scrivner (Prather as alt.)
• Transportation Committee Prather (Scrivner as alt.)
Cemetery Board Schreiber
Convention & Visitor’s Bureau (CVB) Mihalevich
Cultural Arts Commission Ward
Electrical Examiners & Review Board Mihalevich
Environmental Quality Commission Henry
Historic Preservation Commission Ward
Industrial Authority Prather
MSP Redevelopment Board Mihalevich
Parks & Recreation Commission Branch
Plumbing Examiners & Review Board Costales
Transportation & Traffic Commission Graham
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USS Jefferson City Submarine Committee Branch
MEMBERSHIP ON EXTERNAL BOARDS Cole County Citizens’ Corps
(Public Safety Chair as elected by Public Safety
Committee)
Mihalevich
Salute to America Foundation Scrivner
COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEE:
Annexation Committee
All Ten Members
A motion was made by Councilman Prather to approve the appointments as
recommended, seconded by Councilwoman Ward, and approved unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS
There were no presentations made at this time.
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF
Councilman Bob Scrivner, liaison to the Salute to America Foundation, presented an
update on preparations for the Salute to America 4th of July event in the City. Mayor
Tergin thanked him for the presentation, and stated he would be giving a report at the
next three Council meetings preceding that event.
Public Works Director Matt Morasch announced that the City had received the following
invitation from MoDOT, and the City wished to relay the invitation to the public:
“The Missouri Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting on Tuesday,
May 12, 2015, to discuss ADA improvements to deficient sidewalks in various ar eas
a long Business Route 50 (Missouri Boulevard) in Jefferson City. The meeting will be
held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Muri Conference Room at the MoDOT Central
District Office, 1511 Missouri Boulevard in Jefferson City. The public is invited to
attend the briefing any time during those hours to ask questions of MoDOT staff and
provide comments. Displays, handout materials and comment forms from the
briefing will also be available at www.modot.org/central.
If you would like more information about the proposed improvements or the public
meeting, please contact MoDOT at (573) 751-7688 or toll-free at 888-ASK MoDOT
(888-275-6636).”
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Mayor Tergin announced some events in which she has participated and meetings she
has attended on behalf of the City since being elected Mayor.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS
Mr. Alan Mudd made a presentation in favor of Resolution RS2015-5 and urged the
Council to adopt the resolution. He stated he is a member of both the Old Munichburg
Association as well as the Old Town Corporation, and allowing Old Munichburg to utilize
stones from the demolished Bassman House would keep a part of the City’s history in
the Old Town district.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were brought before the Council for approval by Consent:
(a) Minutes of City Council Meetings: April 20 and April 27, 2015
A motion was made by Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Branch, to
approve the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion was approved with Councilman
Costales abstaining on the April 27, 2015, City Council Minutes due to his absence from
that meeting.
BILLS INTRODUCED
2015-3, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH KAUFFMAN
ENTERPRISES, LLC, IN THE AMOUNT OF $149,106.40 FOR THE DON RAY DRIVE
STORMWATER PROJECT.
2015-4, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS
RELATED TO THE MATURITY OF THE CITY’S TAXABLE INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (COMMAND WEB OFFSET COMPANY, INC.,
PROJECT), SERIES 2009.
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2015-5, sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 19-401, (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC),
SCHEDULE (S), (LOADING ZONES), SUBPARAGRAPH (C), (PASSENGER LOADING
ZONES), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING
TO A PORTION OF JEFFERSON STREET.
2015-6, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CENTECH &
ASSOCIATES FOR HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION
MAINTENANCE SERVICES.
BILLS PENDING
2015-1, sponsored by Councilman Prather, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH TRI -STEM, LTD,
FOR UTILITY AUDITING SERVICES.
Bill 2015-1 was read third time by title, placed on fin al passage, and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15394:
Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward
Nay: None
2015-2, sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A COST SHARE AGREEMENT WITH THE
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING AIR
TRAFFIC CONTROL SERVICES AT THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT.
Bill 2015-2 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15395:
Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward
Nay: None
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INFORMAL CALENDAR
There were no items on the Informal Calendar at this time.
RESOLUTIONS
RS2015-2, sponsored by Councilman Prather, entitled:
SUPPORTING AND ENDORSING APPLICATION BY THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS OF
MISSOURI FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE MISSOURI DEVELOPMENT FINANCE
BOARD TAX CREDIT PROGRAM
A motion was made by Councilman Branch for adoption of Resolution RS2015-2 as
presented, seconded by Councilman Prather, and approved unanimously by the
following roll-call vote:
Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward
Nay: None
RS2015-3, sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JEFFERSON TO APPLY FOR THE
BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP (“BVP”) GRANT
A motion was made by Councilman Mihalevich for adoption of Resolution RS2015-3 as
presented, seconded by Councilman Graham, and approved unanimously by the
following roll-call vote:
Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward
Nay: None
RS2015-4, sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE ROOF OF THE JEFFERSON
STREET PARKING GARAGE
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A motion was made by Councilman Prather for adoption of Resolution RS2015-4 as
presented, seconded by Councilman Branch, and approved unanimously by the
following roll-call vote:
Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward
Nay: None
RS2015-5, sponsored by Councilwoman Ward, entitled:
A RESOLUTION ALLOWING THE OLD MUNICHBURG ASSOCIATION TO USE
STONES FROM THE DEMOLISHED BASSMAN HOUSE AS PART OF THEIR
DUNKLIN STREET LANDSCAPE DESIGN
A motion was made by Councilman Mihalevich for adoption of Resolution RS2015-5 as
presented, seconded by Councilwoman Ward, and approved unanimously by the
following roll-call vote:
Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward
Nay: None
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS
Mr. Roger Schwartze made a presentation regarding the funds used to overlay streets
in the City. He urged the Council to increase that funding in the upcoming Sales Tax G
in order to keep up with the amount of streets in the City needing maintenance.
Ms. Vicky Schildmeyer thanked the Council Members, Fire Department, City staff, and
other local organizations and entities who participated in the “Ride the Bus Day” held on
April 30.
Mr. Wayne Lee also thanked the City for its involvement in the “Ride the Bus Day”
event and also commended Ms. Schildmeyer for her work to make the event a success.
Ms. Erin Wiseman made a presentation regarding the need for sidewalks in the area of
Boonville Road and neighboring streets where children have to walk in the streets. She
asked that the City set aside some funding in Sales Tax G for the sidewalks.
COUNCIL AND STAFF RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY
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Mayor Tergin asked Planning and Protective Services Director Janice McMillan to
contact Ms. Wiseman to share with her information about the City’s “sidewalk master
plan. Following questions asked by Council Members regarding the sidewalk master
plan, Councilman Mihalevich asked Ms. McMillan to also email that list to the Council for
their information.
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Tergin announced that a City Council Work Session would be held at 5:30 P.M.
on Monday, May 11, to meet City Charter Commissioners and hear an overview of the
City Charter, as well as discuss the draft solid waste request for proposals (RFP). City
Administrator Crowell stated that the draft RFP will be sent to the Council ahead of time
to allow them time to preview it.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
No unfinished business was brought forward.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Mihalevich, seconded by Councilman
Graham, and approved unanimously at 7:11 P.M.