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Home My Public Portal About2016-05-021 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 2, 2016 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of May 2, 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, Ward, and Wiseman Absent: Costales A quorum was declared present. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A motion was made by Councilman Henry for adoption of the agenda as published, seconded by Councilman Graham, and approved unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Tergin recognized a Boy Scout and a Girl Scout in the audience and asked them to come forward to state their Troop and badge on which they are working. The Boy Scout and Girl Scout were both from the South School Elementary Troops. Mayor Tergin presented a Proclamation in observation of “Silver Star Service Banner Day” to Mr. Jeremy Amick, who, in turn, presented the City with a Silver Star Service Banner to be displayed at City Hall. Mayor Tergin read a proclamation honoring “Public Service Appreciation Week” and thanked and recognized all City employees for their dedication and hard work to make our City great. Mayor Tergin read, then presented, a proclamation for “Warren Krech Day” in honor of his 30+ years of service to the City as a radio personality, and was considered the “Voice of Jefferson City.” Mayor Tergin congratulated Mr. Krech on his retirement effective on April 29, and wished him well on behalf of the City. Mr. Krech was present 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 2, 2016 to accept the proclamation and made comments to thank the Mayor and City for their support during his career in radio. City Administrator Steve Crowell and Finance and I.T. Director Margie Mueller made a joint presentation in recognition of Chief Accountant Shiela Pearre and Senior Accountant Cara Sankey for receiving the Government Finance Officers Association (“GFOA”) “Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.” They also thanked former Finance staff Bill Betts and Joan Imhoff who played a large role in preparing and submitting the budget receiving the award. Mayor Tergin introduced former Councilman Rich Koon who made brief comments about this year’s South School Essay Contest, and stated that the two w inners were present to share their essays tonight on the assigned topic “Ideas to Improve Parks and Recreation.” Mayor Tergin invited first JoAnna Tiethoff, then David Golden, to come to the Mayor’s Chair to read their essays. At the conclusion, the Mayor presented each with a City Coin, and they were congratulated for their essays and the ir creative ideas about improving the City’s parks. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearings scheduled at this time. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR The following Council liaison appointments to City Boards and Commissions were recommended for approval: BOARD OR COMMISSION LIAISON(S) Airport Advisory Committee Mihalevich Building Construction Code Review Committee Prather Chamber Economic Development: • Site Development Review Board Mihalevich (Prather as alt.) • Transportation Committee Prather (Mihalevich as alt.) Cemetery Resources Board Schreiber Convention & Visitor’s Bureau (CVB) Mihalevich Cultural Arts Commission Ward Electrical Examiners & Review Board Costales 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 2, 2016 Environmental Quality Commission Henry Historic Preservation Commission Ward Housing Authority Wiseman Industrial Authority Prather MSP Redevelopment Board Schreiber Parks & Recreation Commission Branch Plumbing Examiners & Review Board Costales Public Transit Advisory Committee Henry Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Commission Costales Transportation & Traffic Commission Graham USS Jefferson City Submarine Committee Branch MEMBERSHIP ON EXTERNAL BOARDS Cole County Citizens’ Corps Costales Salute to America Foundation Wiseman A motion was made by Councilman Prather for approval of the appointments as recommended, seconded by Councilwoman Ward, and approved unanimously. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS Ms. Joy Sweeney from the Council for Drug Free Youth made a joint presentation with high school students, some of whom read prepared statements regarding the legal age for tobacco use. Those introduced were Alisha Theroff, Ciara Middleton, Alyssa Stegeman; those who made presentations were Jenn Hassler, Aubrielle Maginness, Kara Bernskoetter, and Ginny Chadwick. At the conclusion of the presentations, Ms. Sweeney and the students asked the City Council to enact an ordinance to raise the legal age of tobacco use in the City from 18 to 21. Ms. Jo Moore of Evers & Company summarized the annual Audit Report to the Council. Following her report, she answered questions asked by the Council. 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 2, 2016 City Counselor Drew Hilpert presented the annual Charter Review report. Mayor Tergin recognized Charter Commissioner and former City Councilwoman, Carolyn McDowell, who was present to hear the review. Mr. Hilpert’s review included both the history and current status of the Charter following the amendments approved by the voters since its origin. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF Mayor Tergin and City Council Members made announcements regarding the following topics:  Missouri River Bridge traffic during closure for construction  Opening of the Ken Lanning Golf Course, with information about the facility found at www.GolfForeAll.org.  Councilman Branch announced that crew members from the USS Jefferson City Submarine would be making a visit to the City on Tuesday, May 10, and the public are invited to meet and, at their own expense, have lunch or dinner with the crew. Details would be available on the City website on the pages dedicated to the USS Jefferson City Submarine.  Councilman Hussey announced that the www.ColeCountyYouthDay.org event held on April 30 was a great success, as well as the recent ServeJeffCity and MissionJC events.  This year’s “Shelbyfest” event would be held May 5-7 in the City. Citizens were invited to participate and view the hundreds of vehicles wh ich would come to the City for the event. See www.ShelbyFest.org for details.  Planning & Protective Services Director Janice McMillan announced the following two events: o Heritage Week, May 17 o Cemetery Walking Tour and Dedication of Carrie Crittenden Monument, June 4 LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE Lincoln University student / City Council liaison Jonathan Jackson made a report on events scheduled at Lincoln University. He stated that there would b e more students on campus throughout the summer months this year than in years past, and also reported that progress of the wellness facility can be followed as it changes daily on Lincoln’s website. 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 2, 2016 PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS There were no presentations made at this time. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were brought before the Council for approval by Consent: a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: April 18, 2016 b. Accepting $31,676.00 Bid No. 2855 of Deeter Foun dry for Manhole Frames and Covers c. Accepting $15,435.00 State Homeland Security Programs (“LETP”) Pass - Through Grant, Missouri Police Chiefs Charitable Foundation A motion was made by Councilman Branch to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Graham, and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED 2016-4 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 34.5 ACRES OF LAND ADDRESSED AS 1050 SOUTH COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE FROM C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL TO RS-2 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AND ENDORSING AN ASSOCIATED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT. 2016-5 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE PERMIT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER/COMMUNITY ACTIVITY BUILDING ADDRESSED AS 1105 LAFAYETTE STREET, DESCRIBED AS PART OF OUTLOTS 26 AND 82 AND PART OF VACATED FRANKLIN STREET RIGHT OF WAY, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI. 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 2, 2016 2016-6 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING A 47.02 FOOT WIDE STRIP OF THE SANITARY SEWER COMPONENT OF AN EXISTING SANITARY SEWER AND STORMWATER EASEMENT ON LOTS 19 AND 20 OF HERITAGE HOLLOW SUBDIVISION SECTION ONE. 2016-7 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19-401, (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), SCHEDULE H (YIELD SIGNS), SUBPARAGRAPH (A), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE DELETION OF SHERWOOD DRIVE NORTH OR SOUTH OF FAIRWAY DRIVE, AND SCHEDULE G (STOP INTERSECTIONS), SUBPARAGRAPH B (OTHER SPECIFIED INTERSECTIONS), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE ADDITION OF SHERWOOD DRIVE, BEFORE ENTERING FAIRWAY DRIVE. BILLS PENDING No pending bills were brought before the Council. INFORMAL CALENDAR There were no items on the Informal Calendar. RESOLUTIONS RS2016-3 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE ROOF OF THE JEFFERSON STREET PARKING GARAGE. A motion was made by Councilman Prather for adoption of Resolution RS2016-3 as presented, seconded by Councilman Graham, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote: 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 2, 2016 Aye: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None RS2016-4 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JEFFERSON TO APPLY FOR THE FEMA FIRE PREVENTION GRANT A motion was made by Councilman Henry for adoption of Resolution RS2016-4 as presented, seconded by Councilwoman Ward, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None RS2016-5 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JEFFERSON TO APPLY FOR THE $2,000.00 “CLICK IT OR TICKET” ENFORCEMENT CAMPAIGN GRANT . A motion was made by Councilman Branch for adoption of Resolution RS2016-5 as presented, seconded by Councilman Henry, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS There were no presentations made at this time. COUNCIL AND STAFF RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY 8 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 2, 2016 No comments were made at this time. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business brought forward. 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 will entertain a motion to go into Closed Session to discuss the fol lowing: a. Contract Negotiations [Sec. 610.021(12)] A motion was made by Councilman Mihalevich to go into Closed Session at this time for the above-stated purpose, seconded by Councilwoman Wiseman, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote at 7:34 P.M. Aye: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None