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Home My Public Portal About2017-01-171 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 17, 2017 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of January 17, 2017, was convened at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor Carrie Tergin. ROLL CALL The f ollowing Council Members were present for the roll call: Present: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Schreiber, Ward, and W iseman Absent: Prather A quorum was declared present. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A motion was made by Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilwoman W ard , to adopt the agenda as published . The motion was approved unanimously. NOMINATIONS OF WARD 4 COUNCIL MEMBER Following an explanation by City Counselor Moehlman of the procedures set out in the City Code for nominating a Council Member to fill a vacancy, the following n ominations were brought forward: Councilman Branch nominated Mr. Bill Luebbert, seconded by Councilman Mihalevich. There were no other nominations. A motion was made by Councilman Mihalevich to set the election date for the new Council Member for the February 6, 2017, City Council meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Ward and approved unanimously. Mr. Moehlman stated that a public forum would need to be held between the nomination and election which could be at any point up to, and including as par t of, the February 6 Council meeting. The date of that forum would be determined and announced after Mr. Luebbert has been consulted regarding his schedule. 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 17, 2017 MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Tergin introduced Mr. Sonny Sanders who had agreed to serve as Interim Planning & Protective Services Department Director. City Administrator Crowell introduced and presented Jefferson City Firefighters Pipes & Drums as Outstanding Employee Award Recipients for January. The members of the band appeared in their band uniform attire and played a sample of their music for the audience. Mayor Tergin and the Council Members congratulated them upon this recognition and thanked them for their contribution to the community in their volunteer capacity by appearing at numerous functions and events. Mayor Tergin read and presented a proclamation to Mr. Dave Griffith and several members of the Red Cross in honor of the 100th anniversary of the American Red Cross of Central and Northern Missouri. Mr. Griffith made a presentation and introduced the other members present and thanked the City for the recognition. Mayor Tergin and the City Council congratulated the organization and thanked them for all they do in the community. Fire Chief Matt Schofield made a presentation regarding fire sprinklers, and introduced Mr. Norm Robinson and Susan Cook from River City Habitat for Humanity. Ms. Marlene Medin was also recognized in the audience for her contribution to the effort of placing sprinklers in the Habitat homes. Following the presentation, Mayor Tergin thanked Chief Schofield and Habitat for Humanity for their contribution to the community. PUBLIC HEARINGS Preliminary PUD Plan Amendment for Property Addressed as 925 S. Country Club Drive and Final Subdivision Plat of Westport Plaza Subdivision: A staff presentation was made by Senior Planner Eric Barron who stated that a substitute bill 2016-95 had been distributed and explained the changes to the plat contained in the substitute. A motion was made by Councilman Graham to accept the substitute Bill 2016 -95 previously distributed, seconded by Councilwoman Wiseman, and approved unanimously. Following the conclusion of the staff presentation, Mayor Tergin opened the flo or for the public to make comments in favor of, or opposition to, the proposed PUD Plan and Final Subdivision Plat. No one came forward to speak in fa vor of, or opposition to, the PUD Plan Amendment and Final Subdivision Plat. 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 17, 2017 At the conclusion of the public testimony period, Mayor Tergin declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded and stated that the Cou ncil would now take up the associated pending bill. 2016-95 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PUD PLAN AMENDMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 925 SOUTH COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE AND FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT OF WESTPORT PLAZA SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI. Bill 2016-95 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed , as substituted, by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15614: Aye: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR Mayor Tergin recommended the following appointments for Council approval: Board or Commission Recommended appointment Expires Status Library Board of Directors Ithaca Bryant Mar 2020 Full Public Transit Advisory Committee Angela Hirsch Jan 2019 Partial Environmental Quality Commission Marrianne Ryno Nov 2017 Partial A motion was made by Councilman Graham for approval of the appointments as presented, seconded by Councilwoman Ward, and approve d unanimously. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS Mayor Tergin asked Mr. Larry Kolb to introduce the members from the Vecino Group to present a proposed development for the International Shoe Building on East Capitol Avenue called “Capitol Avenue Lofts,” a low income housing project. Mr. Kolb introduced Mr. Bruce Adib-Yazdi and Ms. Kate Medin-Stockton who performed the presentation which was also made available to the media and the public. At the conclusion, they answered questions asked by the Council. Mayor Tergin thanked them 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 17, 2017 for their presentation and asked staff to keep the Council informed on this project as it progressed through the planning stages. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF Mayor Tergin announced a meeting held by the Housing Authority would be held on Monday, January 30, at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall to discuss the outcome of the public forum in which citizens participated recently, and continue discussions on the East Capitol Avenue redevelopment issues. Mayor Tergin thanked all the staff and City departments who had worked to keep the public safe during the recent ice storm. Mayor Tergin stated she had received several contacts from people who had visited the City during the Governor’s inauguration on January 9 and thanked the City for allowing free parking on that day, as well as Uber who had reported they had provided over 1,000 rides. Councilman Graham announced the Thursday, January 26 meeting of the Public Safety Committee, and that that the issue of Uber may appear on the agenda. Councilman Henry announced the Public Works & Planning Committee meeting for Thursday, January 19, at 7:30 a.m. Chief Schofield introduced Retired Fire Captain Tim Young who made a presentation commemorating the 175th anniversary of the First Volunteer Fire Company in Jefferson City, Missouri, established on January 26, 1842. Following Captain Young ’s presentation, he answered questions about the progress being made on the Fire Museum. LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE Lincoln University student liaison Jonathan Jackson was not present to provide an update. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS There were no presentations made at this time. CONSENT AGENDA 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 17, 2017 The following items were brought before the Council for approval by Consent: a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: January 3, 2017 b. Renewal (Year 3) Tow Pro Contract in the Amount of $7,601.00 c. Declaring Dump Truck as Surplus Property and Authorizing Disposal d. Declaring Wastewater Easement Machine as Surplus and Authorizing Disposal e. Accepting Bid 2891 – Wastewater Easement Machine – Not to Exceed $53,808.00 f. Accepting Sole Source Bid 2898 for Police Motorcycles – Not to Exceed $29,000.00A motion was made by Councilman Branch to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Prather, and approved unanimously. A motion was made by Councilman Henry to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilwoman Ward, and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED 2016-97 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $25,350.00 AGREEMENT WITH ADVANCED ELECTRIC AND COMMUNICATIONS, INC., FOR THE WARNING SIREN REMOVAL PROJECT; AND AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION WITHIN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT SALES TAX “F” TO FUND THE PROJECT. 2016-98 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING A PORTION OF THE 500 BLOCK OF WEST ELM STREET RIGHT OF WAY. 2016-99 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING A PORTION OF THE 500 BLOCK OF WEST SCHROEDER WAY RIGHT-OF-WAY. 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 17, 2017 2016-100 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING A BLANKET SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT OVER INLOTS 666, 668 AND 669 IN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI. BILLS PENDING 2016-92 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CLERK TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON AND THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR ASSISTANCE WITH OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER AT THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 1, 2016, THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2017. Bill 2016-92 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15611: Aye: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2016-93 sponsored by Councilman Branch, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2016 - 2017 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHIN THE PARKS FUND. Bill 2016-93 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15612: Aye: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2016-94 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $75,000.000 PROFESSIONAL 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 17, 2017 SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LOCHMUELLER GROUP FOR THE JEFFTRAN SYSTEM-WIDE ASSESSMENT Bill 2016-94 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15613: Aye: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None RESOLUTIONS There were no resolutions brought before the Council at this time. INFORMAL CALENDAR No bills appeared on the Informal Calendar. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS No one requested to make a presentation at this time. COUNCIL AND STAFF RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY There were no comments made at this time. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business brought forward. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business brought before the Council. 8 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 17, 2017 GO INTO CLOSED SESSION 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: a. Legal Actions [Sec. 610.021.(1)] b. Real Estate [Sec. 610.021.(2)] c. Negotiated Contract [Sec. 610.021(12)] A motion was made by Councilman Mihalevich to go into closed session for the above- stated purposes, seconded by Councilman Graham, and app roved unanimously at 7:32 P.M.: Aye: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None