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Home My Public Portal About2016-02-011 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 1, 2016 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of February 1, 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, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Absent: *Costales (arrived at 6:19 P.M.) A quorum was declared present. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A motion was made by Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilwoman Ward, to adopt the agenda as published. The motion was approved unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS (a) Mayor Tergin read a proclamation in honor of “American History Month” and announced that the members of the local Daughters of the American Revolution (“DAR”) had indicated they would be unable to attend tonight’s meeting. Mayor Tergin stated she will ensure they receive the proclamation. (b) Mayor Tergin asked Parks and Recreation Commission Chair Denise Chapel to present the new Director of Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department to the Council. Ms. Chapel introduced Mr. Todd Spalding, after which Mr. Spalding made brief comments. Mayor Tergin welcomed Mr. Spalding and congratulated him upon his new position. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 1, 2016 There were no public hearings scheduled. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR There were no appointments made. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS (a) Mr. Lyle Rosburg made a presentation on behalf of the Jefferson City Host Lions Club and invited the public to attend the 60th annual Ham & Bean and Chili fund raiser event on Wednesday, February 3, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. He provided a list of causes to which the Lions Club has contributed on an ongoing basis and thanked the public for supporting these causes. (b) Mr. Tyron Coleman and Ms. Mysty Young from Lincoln University made a presentation regarding the drive initiated by students to get bottled water to residents of Flint, MI who are currently faced with a water crisis in their city. Water and other items needed would be collected until February 25, and one of the drop -off locations is at City Hall. The items will then be delivered to the residents in Flint on February 27. Following the joint presentation, Mayor Tergin and Council Members thanked them for helping those residents. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF Mayor Tergin made comments in response to a recent News Tribune article regarding “unanswered questions” about the Lincoln / Parks & Recreation Multipurpose / Wellness Facility joint project. *Councilman Costales arrived during this presentation (6:19 P.M.) Mayor Tergin announced that the Chamber of Commerce Gala will be held Friday, January 29, at the Capitol Plaza Hotel, for which she and Presiding Commission Sam Bushman would serve as joint dee-jays. 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. 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 1, 2016 a. Administration Chairman Branch announced a meeting on February 3 at 8:00 A.M. b. Finance Chairman Prather announced a meeting on February 11 at 7:30 A.M. c. Public Safety d. Public Works & Planning LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE Lincoln University student / City Council liaison Jonathan Jackson announced the 150th Founder’s Day Convocation would occur on Wednesday, February 10, at 11:00 A.M. He also announced that Lincoln’s next home basketball game would occur on Saturday, February 13. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS There were no presentations made. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were brought before the Council for approval by Consent: a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: January 19, 2016 A motion was made by Councilman Henry for approval of the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilwoman Ward, and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED 2015-99 sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CLERK TO EXECUTE A $38,950.00 GRANT AMENDMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON AND THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (MODOT) TO CONSTRUCT RUNWAY 12/30 REHABILITATION, EDGE LIGHTING FOR RUNWAYS 12/30 AND 9/27, AND TAXIWAY B PROJECT AT THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 1, 2016 AIRPORT. 2015-100 sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CLERK TO EXECUTE THE FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT TO AIRPORT AID AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON AND THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (MODOT) TO CONSTRUCT RUNWAY 12/30 REHABILITATION, EDGE LIGHTING FOR RUNWAYS 12/30 AND 9/27, AND TAXIWAY B PROJECT AT THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT. 2015-101 sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING A PORTION OF THE 700 BLOCK OF EAST FRANKLIN STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY. 2015-102 sponsored by Councilwoman Ward, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING A GENERAL FUND SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF $25,000.00 WITHIN THE FY2015-2016 BUDGET FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM. Councilwoman Ward made a motion to accept the Substitute Bill 2015 -102 which had previously been distributed to the Council. The motion was seconded by Councilman Costales, and approved unanimously. Councilwoman Ward requested suspension of the rules on this bill. There were no objections to the request to suspend the rules. Bill 2015-102 was then read second and third times by title, placed on final passage, and passed, as substituted, by the following vote as Ordinance No. 15487: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 2015-103 sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH ALLIED SERVICES, LLC, FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES. 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 1, 2016 2015-104 sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO SOLID WASTE. 2015-105 sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN STP-URBAN PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (MODOT) FOR THE HIGHWAY 54 AND STADIUM BOULEVARD INTERCHANGE PROJECT. BILLS PENDING 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 TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (MODOT). Bill 2015-96 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15485: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 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. Bill 2015-97 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15486: 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 1, 2016 Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None 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 that issues were still being discussed and amendments made to this bill, and indicated that until that process was complete, he would not bring forward a substitute bill. Councilman Mihalevich then requested that Bill 2015-98 be placed on the Informal Calendar at this time. 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 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 1, 2016 Mayor Tergin mentioned that a flag ceremony would be held at the February 15 Council Meeting to accept flags presented by the USS Jefferson City Submarine. Members of the USS Jefferson City Submarine Committee were invited to attend and partici pate in that presentation. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no Unfinished Business brought forward at this time. GO INTO CLOSED SESSION Mayor Tergin stated that, Pursuant to Sec. 610.021 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the Chair would entertain a motion to go into Closed Session to discuss the following: a. Real Estate [Sec. 610.021.(2)] A motion was made by Councilman Costales to go into Closed Session for the above - cited purpose, seconded by Councilwoman Ward, and approved by the following roll - call vote at 6:58 P.M.: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Scrivner, and Ward Nay: None