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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2016-09-061 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of September 6, 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, Ward, and Wiseman Absent: None A quorum was declared present. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A motion was made by Councilman Henry, seconded by Councilwoman Wiseman, to adopt the agenda with an amendment to move Bill 2016 -48 from the category “Bills Introduced” to be introduced immediately prior to the Closed Session. Mayor Tergin announced that the Council may also vote in Closed Session to go back into Open Session if it wished to take action in Open Session based upon the information presented to them in Closed Session. She stated that the public was invited to remain in the Council Chambers in case the Council chose to go back into Open Session for further deliberation and/or action on Bill 2016-48. The motion to adopt the agenda as amended was approved unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS (a) Mayor Tergin read and presented a proclamation to Ms. Kristi Campbell in honor of the 100th Anniversary of Cole County Health Department. Ms. Campbell accepted the proclamation and gave a brief overview of the agency’s history. (b) Mayor Tergin read and presented a p roclamation in honor of “Constitution Week” to Ms. Vivian Kaysen of the Daughters of American Revolution (“DAR”) 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearings scheduled at this time. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR Mayor Tergin recommended for Council approval the appointment of Mr. Ryan Moehlman as City Counselor. A motion was made by Councilman Hussey to approve the appointment as recommended, seconded by Councilman Henry, and approved unanimously. Mr. Moehlman was present and was introduced to the Council. Mr. Moehlman also introduced his family and stated he looked forward to working with the Mayor, Council, and City staff when he begins his position on October 10. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS There were no presentations made at this time. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF Fire Chief Matt Schofield made an announcement regarding a Residential Sprinkler Presentation & Side-by-Side Live Burn Demonstration which would be held on Tuesday, September 13, from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. at 2304 Hyde Park Road. LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE Lincoln University student liaison Jonathan Jackson was not present to give a report. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS 2016-48 presentations: Ms. Edith Vogel made a presentation to state her reasons for favoring the proposed Truman Hotel TIF development project associated with Bill 2016 -48. 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 Mr. Glover Brown made a presentation, and distributed a printed handout document, which provided his reasons for favoring the Truman Hotel TIF. Mr. Charles Gaskin made a presentation, and distributed a printed handout document, which provided his reasons for opposing the Truman Hotel TIF project. Ms. Pamela Murray made a presentation which provided her reasons for opposing the Truman Hotel TIF project. 2016-45 presentations: Representative Dana Miller, Chairwoman of the Missouri State Capitol Commission, made a presentation regarding Bill 2016-45 to thank the Council for taking action to address the condition of properties located in the Capitol Avenue area, and stated she is in favor of any action which could revitalize and redevelop those properties. Ms. Terry Rademan, Jefferson City Historic Preservation Commission, also made a presentation in favor of preserving historic properties in the Capitol Avenue area. Mr. Chuck Lahmeyer also made a presentation stating he was in favor of preserving the Capitol Avenue historic properties. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were brought before the Council for approval by Consent: a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: August 15 and August 23, 2016 b. Budget Committee Minutes: August 8, August 11, and August 18, 2016 c. Renewal (Year 2) Bid 2825 - Estimate $26,000.00 with C J Concrete Projects for Concrete Manhole Sections d. Declares City-Owned Vehicles and Equipment as Surplus and Authorizing Disposal e. Renewal (Year 2) $25,000.00 Contract with Rackers Consulting, LLC, for Legislative Consulting Services f. Authorizing SSM Health Medical Group-Occupational Medicine as Occupational Medical Services Provider A motion was made by Councilman Henry to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Graham, and approved unanimously. 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 BILLS INTRODUCED 2016-42 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 1.12 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED IN THE 2500 BLOCK OF HIDEAWAY COURT FROM RA-2, HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, TO C-2, GENERAL COMMERCIAL, AND ENDORSING AN ASSOCIATED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT. 2016-43 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 0.67 ACRES OF LAND ADDRESSED AS 2521 EAST MCCARTY STREET FROM RS-2, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO C-2, GENERAL COMMERCIAL, AND ENDORSING AN ASSOCIATED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT. 2016-44 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PUD PLAN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 910 FAIRGROUNDS ROAD, TO BE READDRESSED AS 910 SOUTH COUNTRY CL UB DRIVE; DESCRIBED AS PART OF THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI 2016-45 sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DECLARING PORTIONS OF THE EAST CAPITOL AVENUE AREA AND ENVIRONS AS BLIGHTED AND DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO REQUEST THE LAND CLEARANCE FOR REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN ACCORDINGLY. 2016-46 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT OF TURTLE CREEK SUBDIVISION, SECTION ONE, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI. 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 2016-47 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 19-401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE (J), (PARKING PROHIBITED), SUBPARAGRAPH (A), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO PORTIONS OF TANMAN COURT AND JACE DALE COURT, LOCATED IN TURTLE CREEK SUBDIVISION. *Bill 2016-48 was moved to be introduced immediately prior to going into Closed Session. BILLS PENDING 2016-37 sponsored by Councilman Branch, entitled AN ORDIANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A THREE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH HEALTHCHECK360 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $48,535.00 PER YEAR FOR PROVIDING WELLNESS SCREENINGS AND HEALTHLY LIVING INFORMATION. Bill 2016-37 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15558: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2016-38 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $272,300.00 AGREEMENT WITH CENTRAL MISSOURI PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC., FOR THE BASIN 17 RELIEF SEWER DESIGN PROJECT. Bill 2016-38 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15559: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 2016-39 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH DON SCHNIEDERS EXCAVATING COMPANY, INC., FOR THE FOREST HILL AVENUE AND FOREST DRIVE STORMWATER PROJECT. Bill 2016-39 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. Staff noted that a substitute Bill Summary had been distributed which corrected a typo contained in the previous Summary, but that the bill itself did not need to be changed. Bill 2016 -39 was then passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15560: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2016-40 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $67,811.65 AGREEMENT WITH BUSCOMM, INC., FOR THE UPGRADE OF RECORDER EQUIPMENT IN THE 911 COMMUNICATIONS CENTER AT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. Bill 2016-40 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15561: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2016-41 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $225,017.40 AGREEMENT WITH A & W COMMUNICATIONS FOR THE UPGRADE OF RADIO EQUIPMENT IN THE 911 COMMUNICATIONS CENTER AT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. Bill 2016-41 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15562: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 RESOLUTIONS RS2016-19, sponsored by Councilman Branch, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SELECTION OF UNITED HEALTHCARE FOR GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE A motion was made by Councilman Branch for adoption of Resolution RS2016-19 as presented, seconded by Councilman Prather, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None RS2016-20, sponsored by Councilman Branch, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SELECTION OF CIGNA FOR GROUP DENTAL, VISION, LIFE AND ACCIDENTAL DEATH AND DISMEMBERMENT, LONG-TERM DISABILITY, ACCIDENT, AND CRITICAL ILLNESS INSURANCES A motion was made by Councilman Mihalevich for adoption of Resolution RS2016-20 as presented, seconded by Councilman Prather, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR 2016-30 sponsored by Councilman Prather, entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ADOPTING A BUDGET AND PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR THE CITY FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 1, 2016, TO OCTOBER 31, 2017, AND APPROPRIATING MONEY IN THE CITY TREASURY TO PAY THE COST OF OPERATING THE CITY GOVERNMENT DURING THAT PERIOD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUDGET. 8 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 Councilman Prather stated he wished to remove Bill 2016-30 from the Informal Calendar and place it on final passage at this time. Bill 2016-30 was removed from the Informal Calendar, read by title and placed on final passage. Councilman Hussey made a motion to accept the substitute budget which had been amended and approved by the Budget Committee and forwarded to the Council on September 18, 2016. The motion was seconded by Councilman Prather, and approved unanimously. Councilman Mihalevich then made a motion , seconded by Councilman Hussey, to amend the substitute budget as follows: Include funding for the Internship Program in the amount of $27,558.40, and offset that amount from the residual amount of $107,114.6 2 in the Street Materials account approved at the August 18, 2016, Budget Committee meeting; and that the Internship Program be re-evaluated each year. Following discussion, the motion to amend was approved by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Branch, Graham, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, and Ward Nay: Costales, Henry, Schreiber, and Wiseman Bill 2016-30 was then approved with the substitute budget, as amended, by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15563: Aye: Branch, Graham, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: Costales and Henry PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS Mr. Richard Gaffney made a presentation regarding Public Works issues, and mentioned specific streets. At the conclusion of his presentation, Mayor Tergin thanked Mr. Gaffney for his presentation and suggested that he may wish to contact Ward One Councilmen Branch and Prather, as well as the Public Works Director, with any more questions he might have about issues in his ward. COUNCIL AND STAFF RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY There were no responses made at this time. 9 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 NEW BUSINESS There was no new business brought forward at this time. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business brought forward at this time. APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES Councilman Costales made a motion, seconded by Councilman Branch, to approve the minutes of the August 15, 2016, Closed Session. The motion was approved by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None Abstain: Mihalevich *BILLS INTRODUCED (CONTINUED) 2016-48 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE TRUMAN HOTEL TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN, DESIGNATING A REDEVELOPMENT AREA, DECLARING THE PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT AREA A BLIGHTED AREA, AND DESIGNATING PGE HOSPITALITY, INC., AS THE DEVELOPER OF THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. Mayor Tergin reiterated that the Council may go back into Open Session after the Closed Session, and stated that persons who wished to speak on the issue who had not already done so would be given an opportunity to do so at that time. A brief overview was given by Interim City Counselor Mark Comley who then introduced Mr. Joe Lauber of Lauber Municipal Law, LLC, and asked him to make the formal presentation as the City’s legal counsel in this matter. Mr. Lauber stated that he had received information earlier in the day from the applicant’s attorney which needed to be presented to the City Council in Closed Session as it pertained to negotiated terms of a contract. 10 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 GO INTO CLOSED SESSION At the conclusion of Mr. Lauber’s above presentation, Mayor Tergin announced 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 Contract Negotiations [Sec. 610.021(12)] A motion was made by Councilman Henry to go into Closed Session for the above- stated purpose, seconded by Councilman Costales, and approved by the following roll- call vote at 7:49 P.M. Aye: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None The Council then convened in the Boone -Bancroft Room for Closed Session. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION The Council reconvened at 8:30 P.M. with the following Council Members present: Present: Branch, Costales, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Absent: None A quorum was present. *BILLS INTRODUCED (CONTINUED) Presentations on Bill 2016-48: Mr. Vik Puri, Applicant in the Truman Hotel TIF Redevelopment, made a presentation and asked the Council to favorably consider the proposed TIF. Following his presentation, he answered questions asked by the Council. Mr. Robert Hollis, attorney for the Applicant, also made a presentation on behalf of his client, and offered to answer any questions. Mr. Tim Sigmund made a presentation on behalf of two local hotel owners and expressed the concerns of his clients and their reasons for opposing the proposed TIF. 11 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 Mr. Ted Stewart made a presentation and stated his reasons for opposing the proposed TIF. At the conclusion of all presentations, Mr. Lauber stated that Bill 2016 -48 is scheduled to appear before the City Council as a pending bill at the September 19 City Council meeting where it must be decided at that time as the legal deadline for this TIF application is September 21. If it is not approved at that time, state statute requires that the process would have to begin again. ADJOURNMENT As no further business was brought the Council at this time, a motion for adjournment was made by Councilwoman Wiseman, seconded by Councilman Costales, and approved unanimously at 8:54 P.M. 12 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 6, 2016