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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2016-07-181 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 18, 2016 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of July 18, 2016, was convened at 6:05 P.M. by President Pro Tempore Rick Mihalevich in the absence of Mayor Carrie Tergin. President Mihalevich called for a moment of silence in honor of the recent tragic events that have occurred within law enforcement departments around the country as well the recent passing of Mr. Sam Cook, founder of the City’s Environmental Quality Commission, visionary, and friend of Jefferson City for many years. Following the moment of silence, City Administrator Crowell made comments to thank Police and Fire employees, as well as all other City employees for all they do to keep the City safe and operating efficiently. ROLL CALL The following Council Members were present for the roll call: Present: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Absent: None A quorum was declared present. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A motion was made by Councilman Prather to adopt the agenda as amended by switching items 7(a) and 7(b) to accommodate a scheduling conflict for former Mayor Landwehr. The motion to adopt the agenda as amended was seconded by Councilman Graham, and approved unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS (a) City Administrator Steve Crowell introduced Ms. Beth Sweeten, Public Works Administrative Technician, recipient of the July Outstanding Employee Award. Following Mr. Crowell’s presentation regarding Ms. Sweeten’s service to the City, 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 18, 2016 President Mihalevich presented her a City Coin and thanked her for her service to the City. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Zoning Code Text Amendment Pertaining to Cemeteries A motion was made by Councilwoman Ward to accept the Substitute Bill 2016 -18 previously distributed to the Council, seconded by Councilman Graham, and approved unanimously. A staff presentation was made by Planning & Protective Ser vices Director Janice McMillan, and explained the language which had been amended by the Substitute Bill. Following staff testimony, no one came forward to speak in favor of, or opposition to, the proposed zoning text amendment. President Mihalevich declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing closed and stated the Council would now take up the associated pending bill, as substituted. 2016-18 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 35, THE ZONING CODE, PERTAINING TO CEMETERIES. Bill 2016-18 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote, as substituted, as Ordinance 15541: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR President Mihalevich stated that the following appointments to City Boards and Commissions had been recommended by Mayor Tergin for Council approval: A motion was made by Councilman Costales to approve th e recommended appointment, seconded by Councilman Graham, and approved unanimously. Board or Commission Appointment Expires Full / Partial Planning & Zoning Commission Matthew Hall May 2017 ALTERNATE 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 18, 2016 PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS Former Mayor John Landwehr, Ms. Linda McAnany, and Mr. Bill Plank made a presentation regarding the City half-cent sales tax extension issue which would be on the August 2 ballot for voter approval. They stated they had made presentations to numerous organizations in the City and the response received had been overwhelmingly positive. They encouraged voters to approve the issue which would allow the City to continue making capital improvements throughout the City for five more years. The Committee stated they would be available to make a presentation to any group or organization if requested to do so. Former Mayor Landwehr also briefly reported on the outcome of the Mayor’s Cup Golf Tournament which he presided over July 15 in the absence of Mayor Tergin. He stated 25 teams participated in this year’s event and anticipated it continuing to grow in the future. He stated he had also welcomed a group of German visitors to the Ci ty on behalf of Mayor Tergin, and reminded the Council that the City’s partner City of Münchberg, Germany will bring a group to visit Jefferson City in 2017. *The next invited guests listed on the agenda , the Mandela Washington Fellowship Project, were not present at this time. President Mihalevich stated that if the Council had no objections, he would invite them f orward to make their presentation when they arrived. The Council expressed no objections. Mr. Dave Griffith, Executive Director of the Central & Northern Missouri American Red Cross, made a presentation regarding a critical shortage of blood supply, and urged citizens to participate in a blood drive at the Capital Mall Community Room on Tuesday, July 26, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF  Councilman Rick Prather announced the first budget meeting would occur on Monday, July 25, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The Mayor would present her budget and the Committee would consider and possibly approve revenues at that meeting.  Councilman Henry announced the Public Works & Planning Committee would meet on Thursday, July 21, at 7:30 a.m. in the Boone-Bancroft Room. 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 18, 2016  President Mihalevich announced the Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) would host an Open House on Thursday, July 28, from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. at their new location at 700 E. Capitol Avenue in the historic “Marmaduke House.”  City Counselor Drew Hilpert announced the schedule of meetings which would be held for the Council to consider the Truman Hotel TIF project. The City staff and the Developers would make their presentations at the August 1, Council meeting, and the public hearing on would be held at the August 15 Council meeting.  Planning & Protective Services Director Janice McMillan announced one more open house would be held Tuesday, July 19, at which proposed changes to the City’s Food Code would be presented and discussed. Information about the process may be found on the City’s website.  Ms. McMillan also announced that The City was accepting applications through Friday, August 12, 2016, for the Rental Façade Improvement Program as part of the Neighborhood Reinvestment Act programs. Applications received by the deadline would be evaluated according to Section 25 -145 of the City Code. More information may be found on the City’s website, or by calling 573-634-6410.  Public Works Director Matt Morasch announced the groundbreaking event for the Stadium / Jefferson roundabout project had occurred earlier in the day and that staff and MoDOT look forward to seeing the project successfully completed.  Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Director Todd Spalding announced the recent “Ice Cream Splash” event had been a great fundraising success with over 1,800 people attending. The Splash Park was planned for the LU property located at the intersection of East Dunklin and Lafayette Streets.  President Mihalevich announced the annual MR 340 event would start on July 19 in Kansas City, and people may greet the competitors as they arrived in Jefferson City at the Noren Access sometime Wednesday morning.  President Mihalevich also announced Cole County candidate forums would be held for the County Commission and Assessor elections at City Hall on Tuesday, July 19, and for the Sheriff’s candidates on Tuesday, July 26, both at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE Lincoln University (“LU”) student / City Council liaison Jonathan Jackson made announcements about the following upcoming events at Lincoln University:  Lincoln University Alumni Association would host the National Alumni convention in New Orleans, LA, July 19-24, 2016. 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 18, 2016  Homecoming was scheduled for October 2 - 8, 2016.  The first LU vs. LU (Langston University—Lincoln’s biggest rival) football game of the season would be played on Saturday, September 3, 2016. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS Mr. Greg Steinhoff from Columbia, MO, made a presentation regarding Resolution RS2016-15 pertaining to the Terminal Improvement Project for Columbia Regional Airport (“COU”). He urged the Council to support this project as he believed it wo uld benefit both the Columbia and the Jefferson City airports. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were brought before the Council for approval by Consent: a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: July 5, 2016 b. Renewal (Year 2) – Agreement with Stokes Electric Company, Inc., for Electrical Maintenance Services at an Estimated Amount of up to $50,000.00 c. Renewal (Year 3) – Agreement with Schumacher Fire Equipment for Protective Clothing at an Estimated Amount of $22,090.00 d. Accepting $17,389.28 Grant from Cole County Special Services for Transportation Services A motion was made by Councilman Costales to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Graham, and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED 2016-20 sponsored by Councilman Branch, entitled AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, CHAPTER 7 (BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS), ARTICLE II, PERTAINING TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION. 2016-21 sponsored by Councilman Branch, entitled AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 18, 2016 BY UPDATING CHAPTER 7 (BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS), ARTICLE XVI (CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION), TO COORDINATE THE EFFORTS OF THE CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION WITH THE PARKS, RECREATION, AND FORESTRY DEPARTMENT. 2016-22 sponsored by Councilman Branch, entitled AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO GRANT APPLICATION AND ACCEPTENCE REQUIREMENTS TO ALLOW THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO APPROVE AND ACCEPT GRANTS WHICH DO NOT REQUIRE MORE THAN A $5,000.00 MATCH IN FUNDS BY THE CITY OF JEFFERSON; AND AMENDING THE FINANCIAL POLICY OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. 2016-23 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $1,116,588.93 AGREEMENT WITH MERA EXCAVATING, LLC, FOR THE HAYSELTON PUMP STATION, FORCEMAIN AND GRAVITY SEWER – CONTRACT A. 2016-24 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $321,087.00 AGREEMENT WITH APLEX, INC., FOR THE EAST CIRCLE SANITARY SEWER MAIN REPLACEMENT – CONTRACT B. 2016-25 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $299,997.00 AGREEMENT WITH CONCRETE SOLUTION, LLC, FOR THE SIDEWALK AND PARKING IMPROVEMENTS (E. HIGH ST. & ADAMS ST.) PROJECT AND THE APPROVAL OF FUNDING FOR SAID CONSTRUCTION. 2016-26 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $133,523.75 AGREEMENT WITH TWEHOUS EXCAVATING CO., INC., FOR THE FIRE STATION 1 AND 4 PAVEMENT REPLACEMENT PROJECT. 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 18, 2016 2016-27 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH SPECIAL OLYMPICS MISSOURI, INC. (“SOMO”), PERTAINING TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SANITARY SEWER TO THE SOMO MULTIPURPOSE TRAINING FACILITY. 2016-28 sponsored by Councilman Hussey, entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO APPOINT AND EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH MARK W. COMLEY TO SERVE AS INTERIM CITY COUNSELOR. Councilman Hussey requested that the rules be suspended and Bill 2016-28 placed on final passage. There were no objections to the reque st for suspension of the rules. Bill 2016-28 was then read second and third times by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 15542: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None BILLS PENDING 2016-17 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 29 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL. Bill 2016-17 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15540: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, and Ward Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR 8 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 18, 2016 There were no items on the Informal Calendar. RESOLUTIONS RS2016-14 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JEFFERSON TO SUBMIT PROJECTS FOR THE MISSOURI MOVES COST SHARE PROGRAM. A motion was made by Councilman Prather for adoption of Resolution RS2016-14 as presented, seconded by Councilman Graham, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None RS2016-15 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, SUPPORTING THE TERMINAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR COLUMBIA REGIONAL AIRPORT (COU). A motion was made by Councilman Henry for adoption of Resolution RS2016-15 as presented, seconded by Councilman Graham, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None RS2016-16 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JEFFERSON TO SUBMIT PROJECTS FOR THE MISSOURI MOVES COST SHARE PROGRAM. A motion was made by Councilman Branch for adoption of Resolution RS2016-16 as presented, and seconded by Councilman Henry. Following a lengthy discussion and a presentation from Mr. Randy Allen of the Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce who was asked to come to the podium to answer questions, RS2016-16 was approved by the following roll-call vote: 9 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 18, 2016 Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Hussey, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: Henry, Mihalevich, and Prather *PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS – Cont’d President Mihalevich stated that the Mandela Washington Fellows Project group had arrived, and he invited them to come forward at this time to make their presentation. Dr. Felix Edoho, Professor of Business & Management / Director / Institute of Entrepreneurship & Business Development at Lincoln University explained that LU is one of 40 Universities in the U.S., and the only university in Missouri, to host a Mandela Washington Fellows six-week training project. The students participating in the LU project are from 19 different countries. Following Dr. Edoho’s presentation, each student came forward to give their name and tell what country they are from. Countries represented were: Namibia Central Africa South Africa Republic of the Congo Federal Republic of Nigeria Ethiopia Burkina Faso, West Africa Uganda Mozambique Nigeria Zambia Angola Zimbabwe Mauritania Kenya Ghana Rwanda Republic of Seychelles, Indian Ocean Islands Comoro Islands, Indian Ocean Equatorial Guinea 10 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 18, 2016 President Mihalevich, Councilman Graham, and Councilman Henry thanked and congratulated the students and wished them success in their studies. Following the presentation, President Mihalevich presented each student with a City coin. 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 responses 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. APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES A motion was made by Councilman Prather to approve the July 11, 2016, Closed Session Minutes. The motion was seconded by Councilman Henry, and approved by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Abstain: Costales Nay: None GO INTO CLOSED SESSION President Mihalevich 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: 11 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 18, 2016 a. Legal Actions [Sec. 610.021.(1)] A motion was made by Councilwoman Ward to go into Closed Session at this time for the above-stated purpose, seconded by Councilman Graham, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote at 7:36 P.M.: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None