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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 20, 2017
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Council Meeting of March 20, 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, Henry, Hussey, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber,
Ward, and Wiseman
Absent: Graham
A quorum was declared present.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilman Henry, seconded by Councilwoman Ward, to adopt
the agenda with the addition of item b under “Presentations by Staff, Consultants, and
Invited Guests” as discussed in the pre-meeting. The motion to adopt was approved
unanimously.
Mayor Tergin stated that the Council had discussed postponement of action on Bill
2016-120 (amending Code pertaining to tobacco products ) until the April 3 Council
meeting due to the absence of the bill’s sponsor, Councilman Graham.
MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS
City Administrator Steve Crowell made a presentation and introduced Ms. Ellen
Stegeman as Outstanding Employee Service Award Recipient for March, 2017. Mayor
Tergin congratulated Ms. Stegeman and thanked her for her dedication to the City, her
outstanding customer service to citizens, and presented her with a token of
appreciation from the City.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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There were no public hearings scheduled at this time.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR
There were no appointments recommended at this time.
PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS
Chief Matt Schofield introduced previous State Fire Marshall Randy Cole and current
State Fire Marshall, Tim Bean, who made brief comments and introduced Ms. Donna
Henson of “Common Voices.” Ms. Henson made a presentation regarding the issue of
fire sprinklers and illustrated their importance by sharing the experience of the loss of
her son, Dominic, who died in a fire at a University of Missouri fraternity house in
Columbia. Following her presentation, Mayor Tergin thanked her, and stated that to see
the full video called “Dominic’s Story” they can go to Youtube and find it by searching for
that title.
Chief Schofield and Interim Planning & Protective Services Director Sonny Sanders
answered questions about the status of Code updates which would require sprinklers in
the City.
Mr. Davion Thomas, invited by Mayor Tergin, Councilman Hussey, and Councilman
Henry, made an announcement on behalf of Mr. Tyrone Coleman, regarding the first
annual JCMO Community Mass Photo on Saturday, April 22, from 1:00 -3:00 P.M. He
distributed a flyer with contact information and further details about the event.
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF
Mayor’s Announcements:
Councilman Graham recently participated in the Red Cross Heroes Dinner event
The News Tribune will host a City Council candidate forum at City Hall in the
Council Chambers, as follows:
o March 21 –City Council races on the April 4 ballot, 6:00 P.M.
The Capitol Avenue Project continues to move forward
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The conveyance of land in the Missouri State Penitentiary site from the State of
Missouri to the City also continues to move forward
Participated with the Jefferson City Police Department in reading to children at
both the Thorpe Gordon and Moreau Heights Elementary Schools
Attended the swearing-in ceremony of the new Missouri State Highway Patrol
Superintendent, Colonel Sandra K. Karsten
Announced a fund raising opportunity for a charity event by purchasing raffle
tickets for a quilt made by former Mayor John Landwehr’s mother, Mildred
Announced she had been asked, and had agreed, to be one of the participants in
the St. Mary’s “Dancing With the Stars” fund raising event in May
Council Committee Announcements:
Councilman Henry announced a Public Works & Planning Committee meeting at
7:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 23
Staff Announcements:
Parks, Recreation & Forestry Director Todd Spalding announced the Grand
Opening and announcement of the name of the Multipurpose Facility on Friday,
March 24
Interim Planning & Protective Services Director Sonny Sanders announced
upcoming public forums for the system-wide assessment of Transit
Mayor Tergin asked I.T. Support Specialist Clayton Toebben to come to the podium to
be thanked for his service and support of I.T. issues during City meetings. Mr. Toebben
thanked the Mayor for the unexpected recognition and stated he was honored to be of
service.
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE
Lincoln Liaison Jonathan Jackson was not present to give a report.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS
The following persons spoke regarding bill 2016-120 (amending the Code pertaining to
the sale and possession of tobacco products):
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Mr. Leonard Steinman
Ms. Christie Fain
Ms. Judy Veach
Dr. Gracia Nabane
Mr. Paul Graham
Ms. Karen Englert, American Heart Association
Mr. Jon Alewel
Ms. Heather McCreery
Mr. Gasper Calvaruso, Capital Region Medical Center
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were brought before the Council for approval by Consent:
a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: February 27 and March 6, 2017
b. Approval of 2017-2018 Budget Meeting Schedule
c. Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $25,000.00 to Contract With Boone
Consulting for Biosolids Plan
d. Authorizing $34,180.00 contract with SiteMed for Firefighter NFPA 1582
Compliant Health and Wellness Physicals
A motion was made by Councilman Prather to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented, seconded by Councilwoman Ward, and approved unanimously.
BILLS INTRODUCED
2016-121 sponsored by Councilman Prather, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING AND
ADOPTING THE FIREFIGHTERS PENSION PLAN BENEFIT DOCUMENT.
Fire Captain Kevin Bagby, Chairman of the Firemen’s Pension Board, was present and
introduced Board Member Norm Robinson and Mr. Bob Wilson, Assistant Executive
Secretary of Member Services for LAGERS. Captain Bagby stated that bills 2016-121
and 2016-122 would not impact the pension plan itself, and offered to answer questions.
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2016-122 sponsored by Councilman Prather, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY OF JEFFERSON A JOINDER AGREEMENT AND NON-DISCLOSURE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AND THE BOARD
OF TRUSTEES OF THE MISSOURI LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES
RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
2016-123 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CLERK TO EXECUTE
AMENDMENT #3, IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,936.00, TO THE GRANT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON AND THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING PLANNING
PROJECTS AT THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT.
2016-124 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CLERK TO EXECUTE
SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 1 WITH BURNS AND MCDONNELL
ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $88,581.29 FOR ADDITIONAL
SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE RUNWAY REHABILITATION PROJECT AT THE
JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT.
2016-125 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CLERK TO EXECUTE
AMENDMENT #2 TO A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON
AND THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR THE
PURPOSE OF ADDING PROJECT TIME TO THE RUNWAY REHABILITATION
PROJECT AT THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT.
2016-126 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $121,832.00 GRANT AGREEMENT WITH
THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR
ACCEPTANCE OF SECTION 5310 GRANT FUNDS.
2016-127 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH REHAGEN
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $111,264.00 FOR THE
MADISON STREET GARAGE LIGHTING UPGRADE PROJECT AND
SUPPLEMENTALLY APPROPIATING FUNDS WITHIN THE PARKING FUND
2016-128 sponsored by Councilwoman Ward, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE
FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY
SUPPLEMENTALLY APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR PROFESSIONAL LEGAL
SERVICES.
Councilman Mihalevich requested that the rules be suspended and Bill 2016-128 placed
on final passage. There were no objections to the request for suspension of the rules.
Bill 2016-128 was then read second and third times by title, placed on final passage,
and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 15638:
Aye: Branch, Henry, Hussey, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward,
and Wiseman
Nay: None
BILLS PENDING
2016-115 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH COLE COUNTY
SETTING PROCEDURES FOR JOINT CITY AND COUNTY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
SALES TAX PROJECTS.
Bill 2016-115 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. A motion was
made by Councilman Henry to accept the substitute contract in lieu of the original
contract which had been previously distributed to the Council, seconded by
Councilwoman Ward, and approved unanimously. Bill 2016 -115 was passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15633:
Aye: Branch, Henry, Hussey, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward,
and Wiseman
Nay: None
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2016-116 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
HELIAS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE 1200
BLOCK OF MYRTLE AVENUE.
Bill 2016-116 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. A motion was
made by Councilman Henry to accept the substitute contract in lieu of the original
contract which had been previously distributed to the Council, seconded by Councilman
Branch, and approved unanimously. Bill 2016-116 was passed by the following roll-call
vote as Ordinance 15634:
Aye: Branch, Henry, Hussey, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward,
and Wiseman
Nay: None
2016-117 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND
APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT OF CAPITAL MALL SUBDIVISION, A
SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI.
Bill 2016-117 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15635:
Aye: Branch, Henry, Hussey, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward,
and Wiseman
Nay: None
2016-118 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH
LOCHMUELLER GROUP, INC. FOR THE JEFFTRAN SYSTEM-WIDE ASSESSMENT
Bill 2016-118 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15636:
Aye: Branch, Henry, Hussey, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward,
and Wiseman
Nay: None
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2016-119 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CLERK TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON AND BURNS AND
MCDONNELL ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC., FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AT THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT.
Bill 2016-119 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15637:
Aye: Branch, Henry, Hussey, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward,
and Wiseman
Nay: None
2016-120 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS AND
OFFENSES) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, RELATING
TO THE SALE AND POSSESSION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS, ALTERNATIVE
NICOTINE PRODUCTS, VAPOR PRODUCTS, AND TOBACCO PARAPHERNALIA.
Councilman Henry made a motion that Bill 2016-120 be postponed until the April 3,
2017, City Council meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Ward, and
approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote:
Aye: Branch, Henry, Hussey, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward,
and Wiseman
Nay: None
RESOLUTIONS
There were no resolutions presented to the Council at this time.
INFORMAL CALENDAR
No bills appeared on the Informal Calendar.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS
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Mr. Leonard Steinman made a presentation regarding substances which he stated
cause cancer.
Councilman Mihalevich noted that several persons were present to speak at this time
which had not arrived in time to sign up to speak. The following persons spoke on the
issue of City-owned properties located on East McCarty Street, Lafayette Street, and
School Street which were slated to be demolished.
Mr. Tony Smith
Mr. Win Harrison
Ms. Judy Smith
Mr. Arturo Hernandez, Chairman of the Historic Preservation Commission
The first three speakers, property owners in the area, urged the Council to delay any
demolition in that area. Mr. Hernandez stated, on behalf of the Historic Preservation
Commission, that there were no demolition permits currently before the Commission
which had been reviewed by the Commission.
COUNCIL AND STAFF RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY
There were no comments made at this time.
NEW BUSINESS
Following a brief discussion of City-owned properties mentioned by the presenters
above, Councilman Branch made the following motion:
I move that the Council direct the City Administrator to not proceed for a perio d of three
(3) months by any City department with any demolition of structures on the following
properties:
600 East McCarty
602 East McCarty
606 East McCarty
408 Lafayette
410 Lafayette, and
623 School St.
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The motion was seconded by Councilman Henry, an d approved unanimously by the
following roll-call vote:
Aye: Branch, Henry, Hussey, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward,
and Wiseman
Nay: None
Mr. Leonard Steinman requested to speak again at this time. A motion was made
by Councilman Branch, seconded by Councilwoman Ward, to suspend the rules to
allow Mr. Steinman to speak at this time. The motion was approved unanimously.
Mr. Steinman stated a book entitled “The House on Hobo Hill” by Jerena East Giffen is
a history of the Jefferson City Public School District and contained information about
some of the areas mentioned above.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business brought before the Council.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further business to come before the Council at this time , a motion for
adjournment was made by Councilman Hussey, seconded by Councilwoman Wise, and
approved unanimously at 7:42 P.M.