HomeMy Public PortalAbout2015-07-201
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 20, 2015
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Council Meeting of July 20, 2015, was convened at 6:03 P.M. by Mayor
Carrie Tergin.
ROLL CALL
The following Council Members were present for the roll call:
Present: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward
Absent: None
A quorum was declared present.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilman Mihalevich, seconded by Councilman Graham, to
adopt the agenda which was discussed with an added “Invited Guest” pr esentation
during the 5:45 Pre-Meeting. The motion was approved unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Tergin stated Resolution RS2015-12 appears on the agenda at this point to allow
for consideration of the item while counsel for M rs. Delong is present to answer any
questions.
RS2015-12 Thanking Mrs. B. J. DeLong for $50,000 Gift to Explore Riverfront Access
Options (Branch, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Schreiber, and Ward)
A motion was made by Councilman Branch for adoption of RS2015 -12 as presented,
and seconded by Councilman Henry. Following discussion, which included comments
from Ms. Ann Monaco Warren who spoke as counsel on behalf of Mrs. Delong to
explain briefly Mrs. Delong’s vision for this project, the resolution was approved by the
following roll-call vote:
2
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 20, 2015
Aye: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber,
Scrivner, and Ward
Nay: Costales
PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Amendment to Chapter 35 Zoning Pertaining to Funeral Arrangement Service
Office
A staff presentation was made by Planning and Protective Services Department
Director Janice McMillan. At the conclusion of the staff presentation, Mayor Tergin
opened the hearing for public testimony.
No one came forward to testify in favor of, or in opposition to, the proposed rezonin g.
Mayor Tergin declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded, and
stated the Council will now take up the associated pending Bill 2015-19.
2015-19, sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER
35, THE ZONING CODE, PERTAINING TO FUNERAL ARRANGEMENT SERVICE
OFFICES.
Bill 2015-19 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15412:
Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward
Nay: None
Scouts: Mayor Tergin stated she has noticed Boy Scouts in the audience and asked
them to stand and identify their troop and introduce themselves. The Scouts stated they
were from Troop 8 of Trinity Lutheran Church, and are attending the meeting to earn
their Citizenship in the Community Badge. Mayor Tergin thanked them for attending and
wished them well in their Scouting activities.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR
3
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 20, 2015
a. Mayor Tergin recommended the following appointments to City Boards and
Commissions:
Board or Commission Appointment Expires Term Status
Parks & Recreation Commission Bill Plank May 2018 FULL
A motion was made by Councilman Hussey to approve the app ointment as
recommended, seconded by Councilwoman Ward, and approved unanimously.
b. Mayor Tergin recommended the following appointments as Council Liaison to
City Boards and Commissions:
CAMPO Board and MSP Redevelopment Board: Councilman Mark
Schreiber to replace Councilman Rick Mihalevich
A motion was made by Councilman Hu ssey to approve the appointment as presented,
seconded by Councilwoman Ward, and approved unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS
Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Director Bill Lockwood made a brief status report on
the ongoing discussions and progress with Lincoln University on the multipurpose
building project, and announced upcoming meetings at which further discussions will be
held or contract terms negotiated in Closed Session.
Former Mayor John Landwehr made a presentation regarding the July 24 “Mayor’s Cup
Golf Tournament” event and invited the public to participate as all proceeds will go to
charities. Following his presentation, Mayor Tergin and Councilmen Graham and
Prather stated they would like to be “Hole Sponsors.”
Mr. Said Sewell, Provost Vice-President of Academic Affairs at Lincoln University, made
a presentation in which he read a letter addressed to the Mayor and City Council
Members by Dr. Kevin Rome, President of Lincoln University. The letter included a
“thank you” to the Jefferson City Fire Department and EMTs, and the Jefferson City
Police Department, for their outstanding response and efforts in fighting a recent
structure fire which occurred on the Lincoln campus. Mr. Sewell presented the letter to
the City Clerk for the record.
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF
4
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 20, 2015
Mayor Tergin asked Phil Stiles with the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department, to
make a presentation regarding “Friends of the Park” Ice Cream Social event scheduled
for Saturday, July 26 at the Washington Park Ice Arena from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The
event is free and open to the public. Mr. Stiles encouraged citizens to become a
member of “Friends of the Park” and explained how to join. Being a member ensures
they are notified when such events occur, and they can keep current on all activities of
the Parks and Recreation Department.
Mayor Tergin announced the following events in which she had recently particip ated, or
which are upcoming:
Project Homeless Connect, October 13, 2015
Changing of Command at Whiteman Air Force Base
Grand Opening of Sam’s Club at 8:00 A.M. on Thursday, July 23
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE
Lincoln Student Liaison Jonathan Jackson made a report and announcements on the
following upcoming Lincoln University events:
Freshman move-in, Saturday, August 15, from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., followed
by Freshman Convocation at 6:30 P.M.
2nd Annual Blue Tiger Fest events will occur Thursday, August 27
First home football game of the season, September 12 at 12:00 P.M. – wear all
the blue you can!
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS
No presentations were made at this time.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were brought before the Council for approval by Consent:
a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: July 6, 2015
b. Accepting $352,912.00 Bid No. 2813 for Street Chemicals – Public Works
c. Accepting $68,477.40 Bid No. 2794 for Hyde Park Fuel Tank – Public Works
5
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 20, 2015
Councilman Prather made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented,
seconded by Councilman Hussey, and approved unanimously.
BILLS INTRODUCED
2015-29, sponsored by Councilman Branch, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER
17, SECTION 17-11, OF THE CODE BY DEFINING THE TERM “CONVICTED.”
2015-30, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $4,678,658.00 AGREEMENT WITH
LAMKE TRENCHING AND EXCAVATING, INC., FOR THE BASIN 5 & 6 UPGRADES -
PHASE 2 CONTRACTS A & B PROJECT.
2015-31, sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE SOLID WASTE
CONTRACT WITH REPUBLIC WASTE SERVICES D/B/A ALLIED WASTE TO
EXTEND THE CONTRACT TO MAY 31, 2016.
BILLS PENDING
2015-20, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A REVISED MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING AND BYLAW INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE
CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (CAMPO).
Bill 2015-20 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15413:
Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward
Nay: None
6
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 20, 2015
2015-21, sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ESTABLISHING THE
NAME OF AMEREN DRIVE FOR A PRIVATE STREET LOCATED OFF OF
RETENTION ROAD AT THE IKE SKELTON TRAINING SITE
Bill 2015-21 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15414:
Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward
Nay: None
2015-22, sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION
19-401, (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), SCHEDULE (U), (SCHOOL BUS
LOADING ZONES, SCHOOL ZONES, PARKING LOTS, ETC.), SUBPARAGRAPH (A),
OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, PERTAINING TO A PORTION OF
LAFAYETTE STREET.
Bill 2015-22 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15415:
Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward
Nay: None
2015-23, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $1,178,353.54 AGREEMENT WITH
JEFFERSON ASPHALT COMPANY FOR THE 2015 MILL AND OVERLAY PROJECT.
Bill 2015-23 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15416:
Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward
Nay: None
2015-24, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled:
7
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 20, 2015
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING
RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM THE STONERIDGE TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT.
Bill 2015-24 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15417:
Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward
Nay: None
2015-25, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $2,816,590.00 AGREEMENT WITH
HUTCHINS TELECOM, LLC, FOR THE BASIN 12 RELIEF SEWER PROJECT.
Bill 2015-25 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15418:
Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward
Nay: None
2015-26, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI,
PERTAINING TO STORMWATER / FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT.
Bill 2015-26 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15419:
Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward
Nay: None
INFORMAL CALENDAR
There were no items on the Informal Calendar at this time.
8
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 20, 2015
RESOLUTIONS
RS2015-11 Authorization to Proceed with Request for Proposals for Employee
Compensation and Classification Plan (Branch)
A motion was made by Councilman Hussey to adopt Resolution RS2015-11 as
presented, seconded by Councilman Costales, 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
No one requested to make a presentation at this time.
COUNCIL AND STAFF RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY
There were no comments made at this time.
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Tergin congratulated the Cultural Arts Commission on t he success of their
Splash fundraiser event recently held to fund a splash park. The event raised
approximately $10,000 raised towards that project.
Mayor Tergin announced that the Budget Committee meetings would begin on Monday,
July 27, at which time she would present her budget to the Council. She also
announced that a meeting of the Annexation Committee will be held on Monday, August
10 at 5:30 P.M., immediately followed by a meeting of the Budget Committee which
would begin at 6:00 that evening.
Mayor Tergin encouraged the Council Members to use the five bulletin boards which
are now in the Mayor’s Office to post events and announcements ab out issues and
events in their wards.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no Unfinished Business brought forward at this time.
9
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 20, 2015
APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Hussey, to
approve the July 6, 2015, Closed Session Minutes. The motion was approved by the
following roll-call vote:
Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward
Nay: None
ADJOURNMENT
As no other business was brought before the Coun cil, a motion to adjourn was made by
Councilman Hussey, seconded by Councilman Graham, and approved unanimously at
6:56 P.M.