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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 4, 2016
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Council Meeting of January 4, 2016, 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, 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 Costales, seconded by Councilman Graham, to
adopt the agenda as published. The motion was approved unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Tergin presented a proclamation to Mr. Kurt Hafley and Ms. Lee Knernschield
declaring January 14 as “I Am a Mentor Day.” Following comments by Mr. Hafley and
Ms. Knernschield who stated that anyone who wished to become i nvolved may contact
the Jefferson City YMCA Nowell’s Annex at 634 -3290 or call the Jefferson City Public
Schools at 659-3234. Several people present who are mentors, as well as the children
they are mentoring, came forward to accept the proclamation and introduce themselves.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The following public hearings were scheduled and held:
a. Rezoning 0.13 Acres of Land Addressed as 2104 Industrial Drive from RS -3
Single Family Residential to C-1 Neighborhood Commercial and Endorsing an
Associated Comprehensive Plan Amendment
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A staff presentation was made by Planning and Protective Services Director Janice
McMillan. At the conclusion of the presentation, no one came forward to speak on the
issue:
Mayor Tergin declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded and
stated the Council would now take up the associated pending bill.
2015-90 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 0.13 ACRES OF LAND ADDRESSED AS 2104
INDUSTRIAL DRIVE FROM RS-3 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO C-1
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL AND ENDORSING AN ASSOCIATED
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT; DESCRIBED AS PART OF THE
SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST,
JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI.
Bill 2015-90 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15479:
Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward
Nay: None
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR
No appointments were brought before the Council at this time.
PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS
Parks and Recreation Director Bill Lockwood gave a brief status report on the University
/ Community Wellness & Recreation Center. Meetings are scheduled the week of
January 11, and more information may be discussed at those meetings.
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF
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Details concerning meetings of the following standing Council Committees were
announced. Dates, times, locations, and agendas for all Council Committee meetings,
can be found on the City’s website meeting calendar at www.jeffersoncitymo.gov.
a. Administration
b. Finance
Councilman Prather announced the next Finance Committee meeting
would be held on Wednesday, January 20.
c. Public Safety
Councilman Mihalevich announced that the issue of housing animals
indoors was discussed at the December 31 Public Safety Committee
meeting, and that he believes it will be introduced to the full Council at the
January 19 City Council meeting. He stated he does not intend to “fast
track” the issue by suspending the rules, and requested that the draft
information sent to the Public Safety Committee be sent to the full Council
for their preview before that meeting.
d. Public Works & Planning
Mayor Tergin reminded everyone that the next Council meeting will be held on a
Tuesday, January 19, due to the Monday, January 18 holiday (Martin Luther King, Jr.
Day)
Mayor Tergin also reminded citizens that the filing period to run for election to the City
Council will end at 5:00 P.M. on Tuesday, January 19.
Mayor Tergin read her “New Year’s Resolutions” as Mayor regarding how she would
like to see Jefferson City made better in the next year, as follows:
“In 2016 I resolve to continue to spearhead projects with amazing potential for our city
including:
Prison (MSP) Redevelopment
Exceed the 25,000 visitors we had in 2015 to MSP
Work with the State, County, CVB, Chamber and other partners to bring life to the MSP
site
Civic/Sports Center
Update what has been done in the past which focused on a conference/convention
center and adapt to a more flexible civic/expo space which fits current needs and is more
appealing to the community members and visitors alike.
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Work with meeting planners/hoteliers and the State as the first step in the process
Riverfront Access
Work with the State on options for a bridge walkway to our beautiful riverfront
Continue to seek private donors to see the project to completion
Capitol Avenue
Find options to revitalize the many dilapidated buildings between the Capitol and MSP.
Use the fullest extent the law allows against the property owner who has allowed these
properties to fall into complete disrepair and are not only an eyesore but a danger and a
detriment to others who have invested in the area’s redevelopment.
And in 2016 I resolve to move forward with the City Council and community input on a
Community Vision.”
Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Director Bill Lockwood announced that the Christmas
tree drop-off program will continue throughout the month of January at Washington Park
for real, unflocked trees only. Janice McMillan stated that flocked trees can be dropped
off at the City’s compost site at 2417 Southridge Drive.
Fire Chief Matt Schofield made an announcement about the Jefferson City Fire
Department personnel who recently returned from deployment to St. Louis with Missouri
Task Force One who assisted with emergency operations during the flooding in that
region.
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE
Lincoln University student / City Council liaison Jonathan Jackson is on semester /
holiday break, but Mayor Tergin asked Councilman Graham to make an announcement
about the Lincoln Blue Tigers Basketball season. He stated that both the men’s and
women’s teams are doing exceptionally well this year and encouraged everyone to
come out and support them.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS
No presentations were made at this time.
CONSENT AGENDA
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The following items were brought before the Council for approval by Consent:
a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: December 21, 2015
A motion was made by Councilman Prather for approval of the Consent Agenda as
presented, seconded by Councilman Costales, and approved unanimously.
BILLS INTRODUCED
2015-93 sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A ROAD RELINQUISHMENT AGREEMENT
WITH THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR
THE RELINQUISHMENT OF PORTION OF JEFFERSON STREET TO THE CITY.
2015-94 sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND
DISCONTINUING EASEMENT RIGHTS OVER A PORTION OF A FORMER ALLEY
LOCATED BETWEEN LOTS 7 AND 8 OF THE EAST ELM ADDITION HAVING BEEN
VACATED BY ORDINANCE 14559.
2015-95 sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT WITH THE
MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR THE
WESTBOUND HIGHWAY 54 MISSOURI RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT, PROJECT
NUMBER J5P2189.
BILLS PENDING
2015-91 sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH MIDWEST ATC SERVICE, INC., FOR THE PURPOSE OF
PROVIDING AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SERVICES AT THE JEFFERSON CITY
MEMORIAL AIRPORT FOR THE PERIOD OCTOBER 1, 2015, THROUGH JUNE 30,
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2016.
Bill 2015-91 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15480:
Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward
Nay: None
2015-92 sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CLERK TO EXECUTE A GRANT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON AND THE MISSOURI
HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR ASSISTANCE WITH
OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER AT THE
JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 1,
2015, THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2016.
Bill 2015-92 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15481:
Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward
Nay: None
INFORMAL CALENDAR
There were no bills on the Informal Calendar at this time.
RESOLUTIONS
RS2015-30 sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JEFFERSON TO APPLY FOR THE
ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT
A motion was made by Councilman Prather to adopt RS2015-30 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
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PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS
There were no presentations made at this time.
COUNCIL AND STAFF RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY
There were no comments made at this time.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Mihalevich stated he had received an email from the people with the
www.ontheriver.org organization which came through Jefferson City last summer
thanking the City for its hospitality and reception when they were here.
Mayor Tergin thanked all the City safety personnel who helped with the recent heavy
rains and who worked on holidays to make sure citizens were safe.
Councilman Costales stated he had received calls from citizens regarding the Adrian’s
Island issue to state their opposition. Mayor Tergin thanked Councilman Costales for
relaying that to the Council, and that she would be happy to speak with anyone who had
questions about the issue.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no Unfinished Business brought forward at this time.
APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
December 21, 2015, Closed Session Minutes – A motion was made by Councilman
Hussey for approval of the minutes, 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
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:41 P.M.