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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 17, 2017
FIRST MEETING – CURRENT COUNCIL
CALL TO ORDER
The (First) Regular Council Meeting of April 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, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman
Absent: None
A quorum was declared present.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilman Branch, seconded by Councilwoman Wiseman, to
adopt the agenda as published. The motion was approved unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS
City Administrator Steve Crowell made a presentation and introduced Mr. Brian Oliver,
Public Works Street Maintenance Worker, as Outstanding Employee Service Award
recipient for April, 2017. Mayor Tergin congratulated Mr. Oliver and thanked him
providing outstanding customer service to citizens, and presented him with a City coin
and a token of appreciation from the City.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
(a) Amendments to Chapter 35, Zoning Code, pertaining to the creation of the
Capitol Avenue Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District for an area
consisting of 32 acres and 107 property parcels.
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A staff presentation was made by Eric Barron, Planner III. Following the conclusion of
the presentation, Mayor Tergin opened the floor for the public to make comments in
favor of, or opposition to, the proposed overlay district.
In favor:
Ms. Cathy Bordner
Mr. Art Hernandez
Ms. Jane Beetem
Mr. Steve Veile
Opposed:
Mr. Brian Bernskoetter stated he favors most of the bill, but is opposed to specific
portions pertaining to demolition
At the conclusion of the public testimony, Mayor Tergin declared the evidentiary portion
of the public hearing concluded and stated that the Council would now take up the
associated pending bill.
2016-129 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, CHANGING,
AMENDING, AND MODIFYING THE TEXT OF CHAPTER 35, ZONING CODE, AND
THE ZONING MAP OF THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY
ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION OVERLAY DISTRICT,
TO BE NAMED THE CAPITOL AVENUE NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION
OVERLAY DISTRICT.
Bill 2016-129 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15647:
Aye: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman
Nay: None
(b) Amendments to Chapter 35, Zoning Code, and Chapter 3, Advertising and Signs,
pertaining to the creation of a new zoning district titled MU-1 Mixed Use
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A staff presentation was made by Eric Barron, Planner III. Following the conclusion of
the presentation, Mayor Tergin opened the floor for the public to make comments in
favor of, or opposition to, the proposed rezoning.
No one came forward to testify in favor of, or opposition to, the proposed rezoning.
Mayor Tergin declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded and
stated that the Council would now take up the associated pending bill.
2016-130 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, CHANGING, AMENDING, AND
MODIFYING THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY CREATING A NEW
ZONING DISTRICT TO BE NAMED THE MU-1 MIXED USE ZONING DISTRICT AND
ESTABLISHING STANDARDS AND AUTHORIZED USES THEREOF.
Bill 2016-130 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15648:
Aye: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman
Nay: None
(c) Rezoning 31 acres consisting of 106 property parcels located in the Capitol
Avenue neighborhood area from a variety of existing zoning designations to MU -
1 Mixed Use (Graham)
A staff presentation was made by Eric Barron, Planner III. Following the conclusion of
the presentation, Mayor Tergin opened the floor for the public to make comments in
favor of, or opposition to, the proposed rezoning.
No one came forward to testify in favor of, or opposition to, the proposed rezonin g.
Mayor Tergin declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded and
stated that the Council would now take up the associated pending bill.
2016-131 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 31 ACRES GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS THE CAPITOL AVENUE
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NEIGHBORHOOD AREA, CONSISTING OF 106 PROPERTY PARCELS, FROM RA-2, PUD,
C-O, C-1, C-2, AND C-3 TO MU-1 MIXED USE, ESTABLISHING STANDARDS AND
AUTHORIZED USES THEREOF.
Bill 2016-131 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15649:
Aye: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman
Nay: None
(d) Rezoning 0.25 Acres addressed as 824 Southwest Boulevard from RA -2 High
Density Residential to C-2 General Commercial (Graham)
A staff presentation was made by Eric Barron, Planner III. Following the conclusion of
the presentation, Mayor Tergin opened the floor for the public to make comments in
favor of, or opposition to, the proposed rezoning.
In favor:
Mr. Paul Sampson, Central Missouri Professional Services, testified on b ehalf of
the applicant Joe Machens Capital City Ford. He stated that Mr. Mike Kehoe and
Mr. Tome Stegeman were both present to answer any questions the Council
might have.
No one came forward to testify in opposition to the proposed rezoning.
Mayor Tergin declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded and
stated that the Council would now take up the associated pending bill.
2016-132 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 0.25 ACRES OF LAND ADDRESSED AS 824
SOUTHWEST BOULEVARD FROM RA-2 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO C-2
GENERAL COMMERCIAL.
Bill 2016-132 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15650:
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Aye: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman
Nay: None
(e) Amendment to the Final PUD Plan fo r Property Located at 3241 W. Truman
Boulevard
A staff presentation was made by Eric Barron, Planner III. Following the conclusion of
the presentation, Mayor Tergin opened the floor for the public to make comments in
favor of, or opposition to, the proposed PUD plan amendment.
No one came forward to testify in favor of, or opposition to, the proposed PUD Plan
amendment.
Mayor Tergin declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded and
stated that the Council would now take up the associated pending bill.
2016-133 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING A FINAL
PUD PLAN AMENDMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3241 WEST TRUMAN
BOULEVARD.
Bill 2016-133 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15651:
Aye: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman
Nay: None
(f) Rezoning 104 Acres of Property Addressed as 700 Mokane Roa d from RC
Conservation, C-3 Central Commercial and M-1 Light Industrial to M-2 General
Industrial
A staff presentation was made by Eric Barron, Planner III. Following the conclusion of
the presentation, Mayor Tergin opened the floor for the public to make comments in
favor of, or opposition to, the proposed rezoning.
In favor:
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Mr. Paul Sampson, Central Missouri Professional Services, testified on behalf of
applicants Capital Sand Company, Inc., Jefferson City River Terminal, Inc.,
Farmers Concrete, Inc., and Michael and Elliott Farmer, property owners. He
offered to answer any questions the Council might have.
No one came forward to testify in opposition to the proposed rezoning.
Mayor Tergin declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing conclud ed and
stated that the Council would now take up the associated pending bill.
2016-134 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 104 ACRES OF LAND ADDRESSED AS 700
MOKANE ROAD FROM RC CONSERVATION, C-3 CENTRAL COMMERCIAL AND M-
1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL TO M-2 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL.
Bill 2016-134 was read third time by title, placed on final p assage, and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15652:
Aye: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman
Nay: None
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR
Mayor Tergin recommended the following appointmen ts to City boards and
commissions for Council approval:
Board or Commission Recommended Appointment Expires Status
Convention & Visitors Bureau Kelsey Brown Dec 2019 Partial
Cultural Arts Commission James Coleman Mar 2020 Full
A motion was made by Councilman Hussey for approval of the appointments as
recommended, seconded by Councilwoman Wiseman, and approved unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS
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There were no presentations made at this time.
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF
Mayor’s Announcements:
Mayor Tergin made the following announcements:
She highlighted some accomplishments during her first two years as Mayor;
The MSP land transfer issue is moving forward through the state house;
She participated in a taping of the “TalkJeffCity” show
She is participating in the SSM Health Center’s “Dancing With the Stars” fund
raiser event on May 14
Council Announcements:
Councilman Hussey reminded the community of the Serve Jeff City and Mission
JC volunteer events which are scheduled to occur on April 22 and April 30,
respectively.
Staff Announcements:
Jayme Abbott, Neighborhood Services Manager, announced the 2017 Bulky
Items Pick-up scheduled to occur during the weeks of April 17 (west of Hwy 54)
and April 24 (east of Hwy 54) and reminded citizens that a flyer containing
information about the specific items that would or would not be picked up.
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE
Lincoln Liaison Jonathan Jackson made a brief report of recent events and indicated
that the May 1 Council meeting would be the last meeting he would attend before he
graduates from Lincoln University. He thanked the Mayor and Council for allowing him
the opportunity to serve as the first LU Liaison to the Council the past two years.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS
The following persons spoke regarding Bill 2016-120 (sale of tobacco products to
persons under 21).
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Mr. James Greer stated his opposition to the bill
Mr. Jon Alewel stated his opposition to the bill
Mr. Stan Cowan stated his reasons for favoring the bill
Ms. Ginny Chadwick stated her reasons for favoring the bill
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were brought before the Council for approval by Consent:
a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: April 3, 2017
b. Renewal (Year 3) Bid 2763 – HVAC Services, Centech & Associates, at
estimated cost of $95,000.00
c. Renewal (Year 2) Bid B2851 – Dry Polymer, Polydyne, Inc., at estimated cost of
$30,000.00
d. Renewal (Year 2) Bid 2827 – Transit Bus Parts Discount - Gillig, LLC, at
estimated cost of $40,000.00
e. Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $12,376.00 with MECO Engineering. for
Walnut Pump Station Odor Control
A motion was made by Councilman Mihalevich to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented, seconded by Councilman Henry, and approved unanimously.
BILLS INTRODUCED
2016-141 sponsored by Councilman Hussey, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE
AUSTIN PETERS GROUP JOB CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM AND COMPENSATION
PAY PLAN ANALYSIS.
Councilman Hussey requested that the rules be suspended and Bill 2016-141 placed on
final passage. There were no objections to the request for suspension of the rules.
Bill 2016-141 was then read second and third times by title, placed on final passage,
and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 15659:
Aye: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman
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Nay: None
BILLS PENDING
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.
Bill 2016-120 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. Following a
lengthy discussion, Bill 2016-120 was then passed by the following roll-call vote as
Ordinance 15646:
Aye: Graham, Hussey, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Schreiber, Ward
Nay: Branch, Henry, Prather, Wiseman
*Councilwoman Wiseman left the Council Chambers at this point in the meeting.
2016-135 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DESIGNATING 1919 W
MAIN STREET AS AN HISTORIC LANDMARK.
Bill 2016-135 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15653:
Aye: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, Ward
Nay: None
Absent during vote: *Wiseman
2016-136 sponsored by Councilwoman Ward, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DESIGNATING 712 E
HIGH STREET AS AN HISTORIC LANDMARK.
Bill 2016-136 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15654:
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Aye: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, Ward
Nay: None
Absent during vote: *Wiseman
2016-137 sponsored by Councilwoman Ward, 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 A JOINT CITY AND COUNTY CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS SALES TAX PROJECT.
Bill 2016-137 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. A motion was
made by Councilman Henry to amend the associated contract as follows:
Financial Contributions: The County will contribute $734,641$600,000 to this project. The City
will pay for all of the designing engineering totaling $16,000 and the remainder of the construction
contract costs which total $819,208$937,849 and all other change orders or cost overruns.
The County shall provide to the City its full financial contribution totaling $734,641$600,000 in one
lump sum payment no later than four weeks following the signing of this agreement.
The motion to amend was seconded by Councilman Hussey, and approved
unanimously. Bill 2016-137 was then passed, with the approved amendment to the
contract, by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15655:
Aye: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, Ward
Nay: None
Absent during vote: *Wiseman
2016-138 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH APLEX, INC., IN
THE AMOUNT OF $1,537,849.00 FOR THE CAPITOL AVENUE INFRASTRUCTURE
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
Bill 2016-138 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15653:
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Aye: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, Ward
Nay: None
Absent during vote: *Wiseman
Councilwoman Wiseman returned to the Council Chambers at this point in the meeting.
2016-139 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY OF JEFFERSON AN AIR SERVICE GUARANTEE PARTICIPATION
AGREEMENT RELATING TO NEW AIR SERVICE BY UNITED AIRLINES AT
COLUMBIA REGIONAL AIRPORT; AND AUTHORIZING A $100,000.00
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION IN THE 2016-2017 BUDGET.
Bill 2016-139 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15657:
Aye: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, Ward, Wiseman
Nay: None
2016-140 sponsored by Councilman Prather, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4 (ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES) OF THE
CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO THE
LIMITATIONS ON THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO CONFORM WITH
STATE STATUTE.
Bill 2016-140 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15658:
Aye: Branch, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, Ward, Wiseman
Nay: None
RESOLUTIONS
There were no resolutions presented to the Council at this time.
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INFORMAL CALENDAR
No bills appeared on the Informal Calendar.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS
Mr. Glover Brown stated from the gallery that he had not arrived in time to sign up to
speak, but he asked the Council for permission to do so. A motion was made by
Councilman Mihalevich that the Council suspend its rules to allow Mr. Brown to speak at
this time. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hussey, and approved
unanimously.
Mr. Glover Brown made comments commending Mayor Tergin for her representation
of the City which he stated provided the community with a “spirit of the City.”
COUNCIL AND STAFF RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY
There were no comments made at this time.
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Tergin presented a plaque and City Coin to outgoing Councilmen Jim Branch
and Bill Luebbert and thanked each one for the time they served on the City Council.
Council Members also made comments thanking Councilmen Branch and Luebbert for
their service on the City Council.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Mayor Tergin announced that following adjournment Sine Die of this meeting, the
following newly-elected officials will be sworn into office by the Honorable Patricia S.
Joyce, Presiding Judge, 19th Judicial Circuit, Div. IV , and convening of the second
meeting of the “New Council.”
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
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David Kemna Ward 1
Laura A. Ward Ward 2
Ken Hussey Ward 3
Carlos Graham Ward 4
Ron Fitzwater Ward 4 (1-Year Term)
Mark Schreiber Ward 5
MUNICIPAL JUDGE
Cotton Walker
CITY PROSECUTOR
Brian Stumpe
ADJOURNMENT SINE DIE
As there was no further business to come before the Council at this time, a motion was
made by Councilman Henry to adjourn Sine Die, seconded by Councilwoman Ward,
and approved unanimously at 8:19 P.M.