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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 5, 2015
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Council Meeting of October 5, 2015, was convened at 6:00 P.M. by
President Pro Tempore Bob Scrivner in the absence of 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.
President Pro Tempore Scrivner recognized that a Boy Scout was in the audience and
asked him to introduce himself. Th e Scout identified his troop as Troop 4 from St.
Peters School, and stated he is working on his Citizenship in the Community Badge.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
President Pro Tempore Scrivner announced that the Council had approved an
amendment to the agenda in the Pre-Meeting, as follows:
(1) Move both Resolutions RS2015-18 and RS2015-19 up as the last item under the
category “Miscellaneous Agenda Items”
A motion was made by Councilman Hussey, seconded by Councilman Costales, to
adopt the agenda, as amended. The motion was approved unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS
(a) Planning and Protective Services Director Janice McMillan introduced Ms.
Lauren Henry and announced that Ms. Henry has been named r ecipient of
“Young Recycling Professional” Award by the Missouri Recycling Association.
Ms. McMillan and President Pro Tempore Scrivner congratulated Ms. Henry on
behalf of the Council.
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(b) A proclamation honoring “Project Homeless Connect Day” was presented to Ms.
Sarah Nichols and Ms. Kristen Hilty who were present to accept the proclamation
and made comments about the project.
(c) A proclamation commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Jefferson City News
Tribune was presented to Terri Leifeste, General Mgr.
(d) Ms. Janet Wear Enloe made an announcement recognizing October as Breast
Cancer Awareness Month and encouraged citizen participation in a regional
event providing mammograms which increase the chances for early detection of
breast cancer.
(e) RS2015-18 Neighborhood Assistance Program (“NAP”) Certification for
Community Action Center (Hussey)
A motion was made by Councilman Hussey, seconded by Councilman Costales, to
adopt RS2015-18 as presented. The motion was approved unanimously by the
following roll-call vote:
Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward
Nay: None
(f) RS2015-19 Neighborhood Assistance Program (“NAP”) Certification for Teen
Transitional Living Program, Sponsored by the HALO Foundation (Graham)
A motion was made by Councilman Graham for adoption of Resolution RS2015-19 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
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Rezoning 0.62 Acres from RA-2 to C-2 for Property Addressed as 816, 818, and 820
Southwest Boulevard.
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The following persons spoke on the proposed rezoning:
In favor:
Mr. Kevin Murphy on behalf of GRD Properties, made himself available to answer any
questions.
No one came forward to speak in opposition to the proposed rezoning.
Planning and Protective Services Director Janice McMillan presented a staff report on
the issue and offered to answer any questions.
As no one else had testimony to present on the issue, President Pro Tempore Scrivner
declared the public hearing concluded, and stated that the Council would now take up
the associated pending bill 2015-47.
2015-47, sponsored by Councilman Graham, 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 0.62 ACRES OF LAND ADDRESSED AS
816, 818 AND 820 SOUTHWEST BOULEVARD FROM RA-2 MULTI-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL TO C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL; DESCRIBED AS LOT 1 AND PART
OF LOT 2 OF WESTWOOD SUBDIVISION PART 1, IN JEFFERSON CITY, COLE
COUNTY, MISSOURI.
Bill 2015-47 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15439:
Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward
Nay: None
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR
There were no appointments to present to the Council at this time.
PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS
Parks and Recreation Director Bill Lockwood provided an update on the
University/Community Wellness & Recreation Center. He announced that the Parks and
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Recreation Department has set up an online form where citizens may pr ovide input on
the issue through the City’s website. The form is found on the Parks’ front page by
going to www.jeffersoncitymo.gov/parks and clicking on the link “share your idea for the
center.” President Pro Tempore Scrivner asked Mr. Lockwood to make brief comments
regarding recent misinformation about public access to the facility. Mr. Lockwood made
brief comments, and stated that more information will be provided in the near future to
correct erroneous information about the project.
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF
President Pro Tempore Scrivner announced the following upcoming Council Committee
Meetings:
Council Committee on Administration – Wednesday, November 4, at 8:00 A.M.
Finance Committee – Thursday, November 12, at 7:30 A.M.
Public Safety Committee – Thursday, October 29, at 7:30 A.M.
Public Works & Planning Committee – Thursday, October 22, at 7:30 A.M.
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE
Lincoln University student / City Council liaison Jonathan Jackson stated that Lincoln
University Homecoming Week will be October 11 -17, and asked that the Council
consider participating in the parade by representing each of their wards. He stated he
would send information in the next few days about all the Homecoming events to City
Clerk Powell to share with the Mayor and Council.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS
The following presentations were made regarding Bill 2015-59 (Vacation of Chestnut
Street):
Mr. Steve Walker stated his reasons for opposing the vacation.
Ms. Cathy Bordner stated that she supports the eventual vacation, but does not
believe it should occur at this time due to construction of the Lafayette
Interchange project.
Mr. Gary Stroup stated he also agrees with the comments of Mr. Walker in
opposition to the vacation.
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Mr. Jeff Martin stated his concern that traffic problems already in existence
would become worse with the vacation.
Dr. Kevin Rome, Lincoln University, spoke in favor of the vacation and stated his
reasons why Lincoln University believes it is needed.
At the conclusion of the presentations, President Pro Tempore Scrivner announced that
an “open house” style public meeting would be held on Thursday, October 8, in the
Boone-Bancroft Room from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. where citizens may come at their
convenience to view the visuals which will be provided by Lincoln University and ask
questions about the issue.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were brought before the Council for app roval by Consent:
a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: September 21, 2015
b. Acceptance of $18,267.00 Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs
“JAG” Grant
c. Trade of Remnant Parcels of Land Between Waters Realty Company and Parks
& Recreation Commission
d. Accepting $62,620.00 Change Order No. 2 with Horner and Shifrin, Inc., for
Hayselton Pump Station and Forcemain Design
A motion was made by Councilman Mihalevich for approval of the Consent Agenda as
presented, seconded by Councilman Prather, and approved unanimously.
BILLS INTRODUCED
2015-56, sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER
35, THE ZONING CODE, ESTABLISHING MOTOR VEHICLE SALES, LEASING AND
RENTAL AS A PERMITTED USE OF THE M-2 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL ZONING
DISTRICT
2015-57, sponsored by Councilman Prather, entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE
2015-2016 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY CHANGING THE
PERSONNEL SCHEDULE WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES.
Councilman Prather requested that the rules be suspended and Bill 2015-57 placed on
final passage. There were no objections to the request for suspension of the rules.
Bill 2015-57 was then read second and third times by title, placed on final passage, and
passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 15446:
Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward
Nay: None
2015-58, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $159,586.00 AGREEMENT WITH
ENGINEERING SURVEYS AND SERVICES, INC., FOR THE ABB PUMP STATION
AND FORCEMAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT.
2015-59, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT WITH LINCOLN
UNIVERSITY FOR THE VACATION OF CHESTNUT STREET.
2015-60, sponsored by Councilman Prather, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI,
BY AMENDING THE GROSS RECEIPTS UTILITY TAX TO CONFORM TO THE
BUDGET.
Councilman Prather requested that the rules be suspended and Bill 2015-60 placed on
final passage. There were no objections to the request for suspension of the rules.
Bill 2015-60 was then read second and third times by title, placed on final passage, and
passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 15447:
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Aye: Branch, Costales, Henry, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and
Ward
Nay: Graham and Hussey
BILLS PENDING
2015-49, sponsored by Councilman Prather, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION
3.5 OF THE FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PLAN FOR CITY EMPLOYEES.
Bill 2015-49 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15440:
Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, Scrivner, and W ard
Nay: None
2015-50, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND
DISCONTINUING A PORTION OF THE 600 BLOCK OF EAST ELM STREET
RIGHT-OF-WAY.
Bill 2015-50 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15441:
Aye: Branch, Costales, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber,
Scrivner, and Ward
Nay: None
Abstain: Graham
2015-51, sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION
19-401, (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), SCHEDULE (J), (PARKING
PROHIBITED), SUBPARAGRAPH (A), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
JEFFERSON, PERTAINING TO A PORTION OF WEST ATCHISON.
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Bill 2015-51 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15442:
Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, and Scrivner
Nay: None
Abstain: Ward
2015-52, sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION
19-401, (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), SCHEDULE (J), (PARKING
PROHIBITED), SUBPARAGRAPH (A), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
JEFFERSON, PERTAINING TO A PORTION OF JOHN STREET.
Bill 2015-52 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15443:
Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward
Nay: None
2015-53, sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION
19-401, (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), SCHEDULE (J), (PARKING
PROHIBITED), SUBPARAGRAPH (A), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
JEFFERSON, PERTAINING TO A PORTION OF MADISON STREET.
Bill 2015-53 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15444:
Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward
Nay: None
2015-54, sponsored by Councilman Branch, entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI,
PROHIBITING THE POSSESSION, PURCHASE, OR ATTEMPTED PURCHASE OF
TOBACCO PRODUCTS INCLUDING ALTERNATIVE NICOTINE PRODUCTS BY A
MINOR.
Bill 2015-54 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15445:
Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward
Nay: None
INFORMAL CALENDAR
There were no items on the Informal Calendar.
RESOLUTIONS
Resolutions RS2015-18 and RS2015-19 were taken up under “Miscellaneous Agenda
Items.”
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS
Ms. Angela Whitman made a presentation regarding her views on issues found in the
area of Elizabeth Street. She announced that a neighborhood meeting will be held at
10:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 10 at the Boys and Girls Club (a/k/a Dorothy Pack
Center). President Pro Tempore Scrivner thanked Ms. Whitman for her comments and
encouraged her to keep in contact with the Police Department regarding some of the
issues she mentioned.
Dr. Kevin Rome from Lincoln University stated he had additional comments regarding
the Chestnut Street vacation issue. He stated that Lincoln University would be willing to
wait until the Lafayette Interchange is finished to vacate Chestnut completely, but that it
should be gated as soon as possible. He will work with staff to come up with acceptable
language to that effect in the agreement currently before the Council with Bill 2015-59.
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 at this time.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no Unfinished Business brought forward at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion for adjournment was made by Councilman Prather, seconded by Councilman
Graham, and approved unanimously at 7:45 P.M.