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Home My Public Portal About2017-05-151 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 15, 2017 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of May 15, 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: Fitzwater, Graham, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Absent: Henry A quorum was declared present. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A motion was made by Councilwoman Ward, seconded by Councilman Prather, to adopt the agenda as published. The motion to adopt was approved unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Tergin read and presented a proclamation to Dr. Kevin Rome, President of Lincoln University, who has accepted the position as President of Fisk University in Nashville, TN. Following the presentation of the proclamation to Dr. Rome, he thanked the Mayor, Council, and the citizens of the community for making him and his family feel welcome during the last four years they have lived in Jefferson City. The Mayor and Council Members offered Dr. Rome best wishes on his new position. City Administrator Steve Crowell made a presentation and introduced Mr. Michael Shellman, Police Department Records Clerk, as Outstanding Employee Service Award recipient for May, 2017. Mayor Tergin congratulated Mr. Shellman and thanked him doing such outstanding work, and being so highly thought of and respected by co- workers. She then presented him with a City coin and a token of appreciation from the City. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 15, 2017 (a) Amendment to Final PUD Plan for Property Located at 2725 Merchants Drive A staff presentation was made by Plann ing & Protective Services Director Sonny Sanders. At the conclusion of the staff presentation, Mayor Tergin opened the floor for the public to make comments in favor of, or opposition to, the proposed PUD Plan. No one came forward to testify on the issue. Mayor Tergin declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded and stated that the Council would now take up the associated pending bill. 2017-7 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING A FINAL PUD PLAN AMENDMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2725 MERCHANTS DRIVE. Bill 2017-7 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15666: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None (b) Rezoning 0.73 Acres Located at 748 West Stadium Blvd. from C-1 to C-2 A staff presentation was made by Planning & Protective Services Director Sonny Sanders. At the conclusion of the staff 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 on the issue. Mayor Tergin declared the evidentiary portion of the public h earing concluded and stated that the Council would now take up the associated pending bill. 2017-10 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 0.73 ACRES OF LAND ADDRESSED AS 748 WEST STADIUM BOULEVARD FROM C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL TO C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL. 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 15, 2017 Bill 2017-10 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15667: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None (c) Adoption of Capital Area Pedestrian & Bicycle Plan A staff presentation was made by Transportation Planner Katrina Williams. At the conclusion of the staff presentation, no one came forward to testify on the issue. Mayor Tergin declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded and stated that the Council would now take up the associated Resolution. RS2017-2, sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI ENDORSING THE ADOPTION OF THE CAPITAL AREA PEDESTRIAN & BICYCLE PLAN A motion was made by Councilman Hussey for adoption of Resolution RS2017-2 as presented, seconded by Councilwoman Ward, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR There were no appointments brought before the Council at this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS Building Official Larry Burkhardt made a presentation regarding the different building codes which had been under review by numerous committees and subcommittees over the past several months. He presented the current editions of the building codes which would be made available for review by the public in the City Clerk’s Office, and also presented the timeline that adoption of these Codes would be brought to the Council by 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 15, 2017 ordinances in the coming months. Following his presentation, he answered questions asked by the Council about the Fire code changes. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF Mayor’s Announcements:  The Mayor attended the Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony on May 6.  The Mayor attended Shelbyfest held May 4-6 in Jefferson City.  Mayor Tergin attended the retirement event honoring Police Officer Kevin Kempker  The Mayor attended the Kids’ Safety Picnic  Mayor Tergin attended and awarded the “Mayor’s Choice Award” in the Corvette Classic event held over the past weekend  The Mayor announced that the “Mayor’s Cup” annual golf tournament founded by former Mayor John Landwehr would be held this year on July 21  The SSM “Dancing with the Stars” fund raiser event in which Mayor Tergin was a participant, was held May 13 & 14, where about $100,000.00 was raised to benefit cancer patients  Mayor Tergin announced that on July 1, the annual Concert Inside the Walls at MSP would feature “Wynonna (Judd) and the Big Noise” band, and advised everyone to order their tickets early. Staff Announcements:  Public Works Director Matt Morasch announced that the May 18 Public Works & Planning Committee meeting would be canceled and rescheduled due to some of the Committee members being unable to attend. LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE Mayor Tergin announced that Jonathan Jackson had graduated May 13 and that a new student would be selected as next year’s liaison in the next few months. 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 15, 2017 PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS The following persons spoke regarding specific bills: Mr. Christopher Graham, Bill 2017-9 (placing charter amendments on the August 8 ballot). He stated his opposition to the issue pertaining to changing the City Prosecutor to an appointed position. Mr. Charles Jackson, Bill 2017-9, also stated he was opposed to the City Prosecutor position being an appointed rather than elected position. Mr. Jack Deeken, Bill 2017-8, (placing storm water fee issue on August 8 ballot). He stated he would prefer that the City wait until April to place this issue on the ballot to allow for more discussion about the topic. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were brought before the Council for approval by Consent: a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: May 1, 2017 b. Awarding Bid #2916 to Capital Materials, LLC, for Asphalt Paving Materials at an estimated amount of $58,989.29 c. Awarding Bid #2913 to GT Distributors for Rifles and Sights in the amount of $25,825.00 d. Awarding Sole Source Bid SS/82915 to Red th e Uniform Tailor for purchase of Uniform Clothing for the amount of $40,000.00 e. Awarding Bid 2914 of Dulle Overhead Door, Inc., in the amount of $31.385.00 for Overhead Door Replacement A motion was made by Councilman Mihalevich to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Graham, and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED 2017-11 sponsored by Councilman Fitzwater, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7 (BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY MODIFYING MEMBER REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ELECTRIAL AND PLUMBING LICENSING BOARDS. 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 15, 2017 2017-12 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING A PORTION OF THE 800 BLOCK OF WEST WATER STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY. 2017-13 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON A COST SHARE AGREEMENT FOR A CENTRAL MISSOURI MULTI-MODAL PORT PROJECT FEASIBILITY STUDY 2017-14 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, TO ENTER INTO A LEASE-PURCHASE TRANSACTION WITH BMO HARRIS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC, AS LESSOR, WITH RESPECT TO THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT; AND AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING CERTAIN ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF SAID LEASE - PURCHASE TRANSACTION. Councilman Graham requested that the rules be suspended and Bill 2017-14 placed on final passage. There were no objections to the request for suspension of the rules. Bill 2017-14 was then read second and third times by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 15668: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2017-15 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $4,755,986.00 AGREEMENT WITH SENTINEL EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS AND ROSENBAUER A MERICA, LLC, FOR THE PURCHASE OF SEVEN ROSENBAUER COMMANDER FIRE APPARATUS TO REPLACE THE CURRENT FRONTLINE FLEET FOR THE JEFFERSON CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT. 2017-16 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled: 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 15, 2017 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $27,059.00 AGREEMENT WITH HUTCHINS TELECOM, LLC, FOR THE GREEN TREE SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION PROJECT. 2017-17 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2016-2017 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, WITHIN THE WASTEWATER FUND. BILLS PENDING 2017-8 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, CALLING AN ELECTION IN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2017, TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ESTABLISH A STORMWATER UTILITY FEE ON DEVELOPED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY; DIRECTING NOTIFICATION OF THE ELECTION AUTHORITY; DESCRIBING THE FORM OF THE NOTICE OF ELECTION; AND FIXING THE TIME WHEN THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE. Bill 2017-8 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. Following a lengthy discussion, Bill 2017-8 was then defeated by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Graham, Hussey, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: Fitzwater, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber 2017-9 sponsored by Councilman Hussey, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, SUBMITTING SEVERAL PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON TO A VOTE OF THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. Councilman Hussey requested that Bill 2017-9 be placed on the Informal Calendar at this time. RESOLUTIONS RS2017-2 was taken up earlier in the meeting. 8 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 15, 2017 INFORMAL CALENDAR No bills appeared on the Informal Calendar. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS No presentations were made at this time. COUNCIL AND STAFF RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY No responses were made at this time. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business brought forward at this time. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business brought before the Council. APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES A motion was made by Councilman Prather to approve the May 1, 2017, Closed Session Minutes. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hussey, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None GO INTO CLOSED SESSION Mayor Tergin stated 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: 9 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 15, 2017 a. Negotiated Contract [Sec. 610.021(12)] A motion was made by Councilman Mihalevich to go into Closed Session at this time for the above stated purposes, seconded by Councilman Fitzwater, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote at 8:16 P.M.: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None