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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 6, 2017
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Council Meeting of February 6, 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, Prather,
Schreiber, Ward, and W iseman
Absent: None
A quorum was declared present.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilwoman Ward , to
adopt the agenda as amended by the addition of Mr. Jim Marshall to make a
pres entation at item 9(b), “Presentations from Staff, Consultants, and Invited
Guests” regarding the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program. The required
inviters are Mayor Tergin, Councilman Hussey, and Councilman Mihalevich.
The motion to adopt the agenda as a mended was approved unanimously.
Recognition of Scouts:
Mayor Tergin recognized a Boy Scout in the audience and asked him to introduce
himself and identify his school. The Scout indicated he was from the Boy Scout Troop in
St. Martins, Missouri.
PUBLIC FORUM FOR WARD 4 COUNCIL MEMBER
Mayor Tergin introduced Ward 4 Council Member nominee Bill Luebbert, who made a
brief presentation regarding his background and previous experience, which included
service on the City Council.
Following Mr. Luebbert’s presentation, Mayor Tergin opened the floor for anyone
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wishing to ask Mr. Luebbert questions to come forward. No one came forward. Mayor
Tergin declared the public forum concluded and stated the Council would now take up
the election of Mr. Luebbert.
ELECTION OF WARD 4 COUNCIL MEMBER
Councilman Prather made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Wiseman, that
nominee Bill Luebbert be elected to fill the vacant Ward 4 City Council seat. The motion
was approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote:
Aye: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward,
and Wiseman
Nay: None
City Clerk Phyllis Powell administered the Oath of Office to Councilman -elect Luebbert
who then assumed his seat on the Council.
Mayor Tergin welcomed Councilman Luebbert and thanked him for his willingness to
serve on the Council until the W ard 4 seat would be elected by voters at the April 4
Municipal election to complete the remainder of the one-year unexpired term.
MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Tergin stated the City’s United Way Team had recently been recognized for their
outstanding efforts in raising support for the local agencies benefited by United Way,
and thanked them for their dedication to the City and its citizens.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no public hearings at this time.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR
Mayor Tergin recommended the following appointments for Council approval:
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Board or Commission Recommended appointment Expires Status
Board of Adjustment (ALT) Michael Harvey Sept 2017 FULL
Historic Preservation Commission Bill Gerling Dec 2019 FULL
Façade Improvement Committee: *Art Hernandez
*Jane Moore
*Jim Wisch
Brad Schaefer
Jim Crabtree
Feb 2019
Feb 2019
Feb 2019
Feb 2019
Feb 2019
FULL
FULL
FULL
FULL
FULL
Police Personnel Board: Rob Trowbridge
Rick Derks
Jan 2020
Jan 2020
FULL
FULL
*third term, requires 2/3 majority to approve
A motion was made by Councilman Branch for approval of the appointments as
presented, seconded by Councilman Graham, and approved unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS
Ms. Becki Collier, Corporate Events Director for Jefferson City’s American Heart
Association, made a presentation to explain the “Go Red” promotion to raise awareness
and funds to promote heart health in the community. Mayor Tergin thanked her for her
dedication to the heart health of the citizens of the community.
Mr. Jim Marshall made a presentation explaining the “Prescription Drug Monitoring
Program” aimed at reducing drug overdoses. He stated he is attempting to bring
awareness of this issue to so that a statewide program could be established which
would limit access to such drugs by those who would abuse them. Details about the
program are found on the website www.codysgift.org. Mayor Tergin thanked Mr.
Marshall for his presentation and stated the City planned to introduce a bill at the
February 20 meeting, and stated that Cole County had just recently approved the
program at the County level.
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF
Parks, Recreation and Forestry Director Todd Spalding announced that a “soft opening”
of the Wellness and Recreation Center would occur on Monday, February 20, with a
date scheduled for the grand opening of Friday, March 24. He invited the Mayor and
Council to take a tour of the center between thos e two dates while the facility would be
relatively quiet.
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Mayor’s Announcements:
Attended the Presidential inauguration as a member of the Missouri State
University (“MSU”) Board of Governors. A video was shown which highlighted the
MSU Chorale performing at the inauguration ceremony;
A bill pertaining to vehicles for hire would be introduced at the February 20
Council meeting. She stated this would address such services as Uber and other
transportation services;
A brief update on the meeting with the Housing Authority regarding the issue of
properties in the Capitol Avenue area. She stated that the staff and Housing
Authority are working together to move the issue forward.
The City recently won the second annual Senator’s Chili Challenge sponsored by
Senator Mike Kehoe;
Attended two Tobacco 21 Town Halls sponsored by Capital Region Medical
Center and SSM Health Center;
Encouraged citizens to “shop local” to keep the City’s local merchants strong.
Council Announcements:
Councilman Ken Hussey announced recent events commemorating Dr. Martin Luth er
King, Jr., sponsored by Lincoln at which Councilman Carlos Graham had been
recognized for his dedication and contribution to the City. Councilman Hussey and
Mayor Tergin congratulated Councilman Graham upon this honor.
Other Announcements:
Mayor Tergin announced that a Rotary Foreign Exchange student is currently in our City
to attend Jefferson City High School. She asked Ms. Joan Erickson to introduce the
student whom her family is hosting this year, Ms. Alejandra Cáceres, from Colombia,
South America. Mayor Tergin welcomed Ms. Cáceres and wished her well in her
studies.
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE
Lincoln Liaison Jonathan Jackson made several announcements regarding both
upcoming and recent events at Lincoln University, and stated the students are looking
forward with great anticipation to the opening of the Wellness and Recreation Center.
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He also invited the Mayor and Council Members to compete in a basketball game
against Lincoln students.
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: January 17, 2017
b. Bid 2783 Renewal (Year Three) - Influent/Effluent Testing Agreement with
Engineering Surveys and Services, Inc., in an Estimated Amount of $50,000.00
c. Accepting Sole Source Bid 2990 of SUEZ Treatment in the Amount of
$82,339.60 for UV Replacement Bulbs
d. Authorizing Release of Special Tax Bills 16543 and 16591 in the Amount of
$2,483.95, on Property Located at 415 East Ashley Street
A motion was made by Councilman Graham to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented, seconded by Councilman Prather, and approved unanimously.
BILLS INTRODUCED
2016-101 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $2,128,554.50 AGREEMENT WITH SAK
CONSTRUCTION, LLC, FOR THE BASIN 13 SEWER MAIN REHABILITATION.
2016-102 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI
HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR TRANSPORTATION
ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM FUNDS.
2016-103 sponsored by Councilman Hussey, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI AMENDING
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ORDINANCE 15609.
2016-104 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE
FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY
APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHIN THE SALES TAX F FUND.
BILLS PENDING
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.
Bill 2016-97 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15615:
Aye: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman
Nay: None
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.
Bill 2016-98 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15616:
Aye: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman
Nay: None
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.
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Bill 2016-99 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15617:
Aye: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman
Nay: None
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.
Bill 2016-100 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15618:
Aye: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman
Nay: None
RESOLUTIONS
RS2016-29 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JEFFERSON TO APPLY FOR THE
RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM GRANT.
A motion was made by Councilman Hussey for adoption of Resolution RS2016-29 as
presented, seconded by Councilman Branch, and approved unanimously by the
following roll-call vote:
Aye: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman
Nay: None
INFORMAL CALENDAR
No bills appeared on the Informal Calendar.
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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.
APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilman Branch, seconded by Councilman Graham, to
approve the January 17, 2017, Closed Session Minutes. The motion was approv ed by
the following roll-call vote:
Aye: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Schreiber,
Ward, and Wiseman
Nay: None
Abstain: Prather
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. Negotiated Contract [Sec. 610.021(12)]
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A motion was made by Councilman Mihalevich to go into closed session for the ab ove-
stated purposes, seconded by Councilwoman Wiseman, and approved unanimously at
7:05 P.M.:
Aye: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman
Nay: None