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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 19, 2016
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Council Meeting of January 19, 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 Prather, seconded by Councilman Graham, to
adopt the agenda as amended with the addition of Item 4(d), recognition of retiring
employee David Erwin. The motion was approved unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS
(a) – City Administrator Steve Crowell introduced Mr. James Stegeman from the Transit
Division, who has been named the Outstanding City Employee for Ja nuary. Following
Mr. Crowell’s introduction and comments regarding Mr. Stegeman’s dedication and
service to the City, including two incidents in which Mr. Stegeman’s actions directly
impacted the health and safety of two citizens. Mr. Stegeman accepted con gratulations
and a token of appreciation from Mayor Tergin and members of the City Council , and
stated his actions were no more than any of his fellow Transit employees would have
done in the same situation.
(b) – Mayor Tergin stated she would postpone making a presentation of the USS
Jefferson City Flag Dedication until the February 1 Council meeting to devote the time
to it which it deserves.
(c) – Mayor Tergin read a proclamation to “Welcome Back Legislators” which she
indicated would be presented to Missouri Senate and Sixth District staffers who had
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planned to attend the meeting, but were unable to do so because of the inclement
weather.
(d) – Public Works Director Matt Morasch introduced retiring Wastewater Division
employee David Erwin and recognized him for 35 years of service to the City. Following
his comments, Mr. Erwin accepted a token of appreciation from Mayor Tergin who
thanked him for his service and congratulated him on his retirement. Councilman
Graham also thanked Mr. Erwin for his service to the City.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no public hearings scheduled.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR
City Administrator Crowell provided the qualifications of Ms. Margaret (“Margie”) Mueller
for the position of Director of Finance and Information Technolo gy. At the conclusion of
his comments, he introduced Ms. Mueller, and recommended to the Council that she be
appointed to the position at a salary of $105,000.00. A motion was made by Councilman
Prather, seconded by Councilwoman Ward, to approve Mr. Crowel l’s recommendation
as presented. The motion was approved unanimously. Mayor Tergin welcomed Ms.
Mueller and congratulated her upon her appointment.
PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS
There were no presentations made.
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF
Mayor Tergin announced that a retirement reception would be held on Friday, January
22, from 10:00 a.m. to noon in the City Annex Multipurpose Room to honor Parks,
Recreation & Forestry Director Bill Lockwood’s retirement after 33 years of service to
the City.
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.
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a. Administration
b. Finance
Councilman Prather announced the next Finance Committee meeting
would be held the next morning, Wednesday, January 20, at 7:30 A.M.
c. Public Safety
d. Public Works & Planning
Councilman Scrivner announced that the January 21 Public Works &
Planning Committee meeting had been canceled.
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE
Lincoln University student / City Council liaison Jonathan Jackson was unable to attend
the meeting due to the inclement weather.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS
Mr. Jim Nichols made a presentation regarding Bill 2015 -98 (Housing Animals
Outdoors), in which he explained his opinions regarding the bill.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were brought before the Council for approval by Consent:
a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: January 4, 2016
b. Permissive Use of Right-of-Way for a Retaining Wall in the 1700 Block of E. Elm
Street
c. Awarding Bid 2832 - Joe Machens Capital City Ford $220,106.00 – Purchase of
Patrol Vehicles
d. Awarding Bid 2832(A) – Joe Machens Capital City Ford $27,698.00 – Purchase
of Patrol Vehicle
e. Declaring Real Property Located in Washington Park as Surplus
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A motion was made by Councilman Henry for approval of the Consent Agenda as
presented, seconded by Councilman Graham, and approved unanimously.
BILLS INTRODUCED
2015-96 sponsored by Councilman Branch, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, TRANSFERRING LAND
FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY TO THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATIN
COMMISSION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (MODOT).
2015-97 sponsored by Councilmen Costales and Mihalevich, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CITY
CODE, CHAPTER 8, SECTION 8-3 AND SECTION 8-5, BY ESTABLISHING
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SUPERVISION OF APPRENTICES BY DUAL -LICENSED
INDIVIDUALS.
2015-98 sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON,
MISSOURI, CHAPTER 5 (ANIMALS), SECTION 5-15, BY FURTHER DEFINING THE
MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR THE CARE OF ANIMALS HOUSED OUTSIDE.
Councilman Mihalevich stated he had distributed an amended version of the bill which
he would like the Council Members to read and provide input, as well as continue to
provide input from the public on the issue. He stated it would be made available to the
public when the amended version has been completed. He asked City Counselor Drew
Hilpert and Police Captain Eric Wilde to make comments regarding the bill and both
answered questions asked by the Council. Following a lengthy discussion, Councilman
Mihalevich stated that if an acceptable version of the bill is ready by the February 1
Council Meeting, he would bring it forward for the Council to vote on, but if the Council
was not comfortable voting on the issue at that time, he would place it on the Informal
Calendar.
BILLS PENDING
2015-93 sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled:
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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.
Bill 2015-93 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15482:
Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward
Nay: None
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.
Bill 2015-94 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15483:
Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward
Nay: None
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.
Bill 2015-95 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15484:
Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward
Nay: None
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INFORMAL CALENDAR
There were no bills on the Informal Calendar.
RESOLUTIONS
There were no resolutions brought before the Council.
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 Henry stated he wished to recognize all City employees for their work and
contribution to the community, and stated he wanted them to know how much they are
valued.
Councilman Costales asked City Administrator Crowell the status of the wage and
classification study which the Council had approved as part of the FY2016 budget. Mr.
Crowell stated the Request For Proposals (“RFP”) is being drafted, and will then go to
the staff committee, and finally go out to request the proposals. He stated the plan is to
have the issue brought to the Council as part of the FY2017 budget.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no Unfinished Business brought forward at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:46 P.M.