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BOARD MEETING
August 16, 2016
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Jefferson, Missouri, was held
at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 16, 2016, in the Board Room at the Housing Authority Office, 1040 Myrtle Avenue,
Jefferson City, Missouri.
ROLL CALL: On roll call the following were in attendance: Chairman Larry Vincent and Commissioners Larry Kolb, Dennis
Mueller, and Donna White. Also in attendance were Cynthia Quetsch, Executive Director; Jack Pletz, Legal Counsel; Jim
Jenkins, Deputy Director; Melenie Clardy; Mayor Carrie Tergin; John Brancaglione of PGAV Planners; Angela Whitman
and several members of the public.
Chairman Vincent called the meeting to order.
REGULAR SPECIAL
Vincent 12-12 2-2
Rector 9-12 2-2
Kolb 12-12 2-2
Mueller 12-12 2-2
White 12-12 2-2
PRESENTATION OF THE EAST CAPITOL AVENUE AREA BLIGHT STUDY BY JOHN BRANCAGLIONE
Mr. Brancaglione gave a PowerPoint presentation that showed the highlights of the Blight Study prepared for the City of
Jefferson and the Housing Authority. Commissioner Kolb asked what authority the Housing Authority had to act upon
the study. Jack Pletz said that the Housing Authority as the Land Clearance Authority does have the authority to take
action including amending the Urban Renewal Plan to specifically address the area covered by the Blight Study. Mr.
Brancaglione noted that there were several forms of tax abatement that could be used to encourage redevelopment.
MAYOR TERGIN ADDRESSED THE BOARD
Mayor Tergin thanked the board for its cooperation and said the City of Jefferson appreciated the Housing Authority’s
partnership with the City on this project.
Commissioner White made the motion to adjourn into Executive Session for the purpose of considering the following:
- Legal action involving the Housing Authority and confidential or privileged communication with its attorney,
under Section 610.021(1) RSMO;
- Leasing, purchase or sale of real estate by the Housing Authority when public knowledge of the transaction
might adversely affect the legal consideration therefore, under Section 610.021(2) RSMO;
Commissioner Kolb seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote the motion was approved.
AYES: Vincent, Kolb, Mueller, White,
NAYS: None
ABSENT Rector
Following adjournment of the executive session, the Board reconvened in open session.
CONTINUED DISCUSSION OF THE BLIGHT STUDY PRESENTATION
Commissioner Kolb questioned who had the obligation to address the blight- the Land Clearance Authority, the City, or a
third party and how it would be funded. Commissioner Mueller made the motion that Ms. Quetsch and Mr. Pletz
prepare an amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan to address the blight issue to be discussed at the next Board
meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner White and upon unanimous favorable vote, Chairman Vincent
declared the motion approved.
ANGELA WHITMAN AND NEIGHBORS ADDRESSED THE BOARD
Ms. Whitman said residents of Public Housing need a community room so the children living there would have a place to
go for structured activities. She would like an empty apartment. Others in Ms. Whitman’s group spoke briefly in
support of Ms. Whitman’s request. The Board thanked everyone in the group for their remarks.
MAYOR TERGIN ADDRESSED THE BOARD
Mayor Tergin reported that Ms. Whitman had asked her to invite Daniel Sherrod, with the St. Louis HUD office to
Jefferson City to address the community center issue.
Chairman Vincent directed Ms. Quetsch to prepare a comprehensive report on options for a community center in
Housing Authority owned property.
RESOLUTION NO. 4553
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RESTORATION CONTRACT FOR 1017 DULLE STREET
See attached Resolution
This was publically advertised requesting bids for the service to restore a unit that was damaged by fire in December
2015. Staff received and reviewed four bids and recommended awarding the contract to Doug Briot. The bid amount
was $67,000.00.
Commissioner Kolb made the motion to award the contract to Doug Briot, which was seconded by Commissioner
Mueller. Upon unanimous favorable vote, Chairman Vincent declared the motion approved.
(Exhibit #5, 8/16/2016)
Commissioner White made the motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Commissioner Mueller. Upon unanimous
favorable vote, the motion was approved.
Next Meeting: 7:30 a.m., September 20, 2016.
______________________________
Larry Vincent, Chairman
ATTEST: _____________________
Cynthia Quetsch, Secretary