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Home My Public Portal About2017-07-031 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 3, 2017 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of July 3, 2017, was convened at 9:03 A.M. by Mayor Carrie Tergin. ROLL CALL The f ollowing Council Members were present for the roll call: Present: Fitzwater, Graham, Henry, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Absent: Hussey 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 published. The motion was approved unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS City Administrator Steve Crowell announced the City had been awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award by the Government Finance Officers Association (“GFOA”). Mr. Crowell commended Margie Mueller, Finance and I.T. Director, who introduced Ms. Shiela Pearre, Chief Accountant, and also mentioned Cara Sankey, Senior Accountant (who could not be present at the meeting) as the two staff persons responsible for compiling and submitting the documents for this award. Mayor Tergin congratulated and thanked Ms. Mueller, Ms. Pearre, and Ms. Sankey for their hard work in achieving this distinction. Mayor Tergin presented Parks & Recreation Staff members Amy Schroeder and J. J. Gates with a proclamation proclaiming July as “Parks and Recreati on Month.” Ms. Schroeder shared several events which would occur throughout the month under the theme “Play Unplugged” and encouraged citizens to see details of those events on the Parks & Recreation website at www.jeffersoncitymo.gov/parks. 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 3, 2017 PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearings scheduled at this time. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR No appointments were brought forward. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS Ms. Diane Gillespie, Director of the Convention and Visitors Bureau (“CVB”) made a presentation regarding the August 21 total eclipse events which would occur in the City. Following her presentation, she requested that the City assist the CVB with funding for this event, and announced the next community eclipse meeting would occur on July 6 at 5:30 P.M. at the Capitol Plaza Hotel. Information may also be found on the CVB website at www.capitaleclipse.org. A motion was made by Councilman Mihalevich as follows: “The Council supports the City Administrator to expend funds within authorized limits to support the preparation and events related to the Great American Eclipse.” The motion was seconded by Councilman Fitzwater, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Henry, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None Chief Schofield introduced Mr. Dave Griffith, Director of the Heart of Missouri Chapter of the American Red Cross. Mr. Griffith made a presentation regarding the Red Cross’s support of the building code ordinance scheduled to be introduced at the July 17 City Council meeting which would require sprinklers to be installed in certain multi -family dwellings. 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 3, 2017 ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF Mayor’s and City Council Announcements:  Mayor Tergin announced that the City had recently been voted one of the “Most Patriotic Towns in the USA” and encouraged citizens to take advantage of the Salute to America events to show patriotism  Mayor Tergin thanked all the City staff and volunteers who would work to make the Salute to America celebration a success  Mayor Tergin announced the July 1 Concert Inside the Walls event and stated tickets were still available  Mayor Tergin announced the Mayor’s Cup Golf Tournament would be held on Friday, July 21  Councilman Mihalevich announced a Finance Committee meeting would be held on July 13 at 7:30 A.M. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS No one requested to speak at this time. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were brought before the Council for approval by Consent: a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: June 12 and June 19, 2017 b. Authorizing Purchase of Lot 45 of Lincoln Street Subdivision in the Amount of $500.00 c. Renewal (Year 2) Contract with Evers & Company, LLC, for Audit Services in the Amount of $42,860.00 d. Renewal (Year 2) Contract with Solacom Technologies for 911 Center Telephone Maintenance in the Amount of $23,198.93 e. Accepting $274,461.00 Assistance to Firefighters Grant for Communications Equipment f. Authorizing Purchase of Property from Hawthorn Bank in the Amount of $5,000.00 for Parks Purposes A motion was made by Councilman Prather to approve the Consent Agenda as 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 3, 2017 presented, seconded by Councilwoman Ward, and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED 2017-27 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 PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE 1200 AND 1300 BLOCK OF TRADE CENTER PARKWAY FROM M-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL TO PUD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, ENDORSING AN ASSOCIATED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT AND APPROVAL OF A CONCEPT PUD PLAN FOR SAID PROPERTY. 2017-28 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 0.35 ACRES OF LAND ADDRESSED AS 210 PRODO FROM PUD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT TO C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL. 2017-29 sponsored by Councilman Prather, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 (ZONING CODE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO EVENT CENTERS, NIGHTCLUBS, AFTER-HOURS ESTABLISHMENTS, AND SMOKING LOUNGES. 2017-30 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 (ZONING CODE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES. 2017-31 sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CALLAWAY COUNTY COLLECTOR FOR BILLING AND COLLECTION OF TAXES. 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 3, 2017 BILLS PENDING 2017-21 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $318,245.86 AGREEMENT WITH DOUBLEMAP, INC., TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES RELATED TO AUTOMATIC VEHICLE LOCATORS, AUTOMATIC VOICE ANNUNCIATORS, AND AUTOMATIC PASSENGER COUNTERS. Bill 2017-21 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15680: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Henry, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2017-24 sponsored by Councilwoman Wiseman, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2016 - 2017 BUDGET BY REORGANIZING TWO POSITIONS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES, PLANNING/MPO DIVISIONS. Bill 2017-24 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15681: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Henry, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2017-25 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH JEFFERSON CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS. Bill 2017-25 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15682: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Henry, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 3, 2017 2017-26 sponsored by Councilwoman Wiseman, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY ALLOWING MEMBERS OF THE CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION TO ATTEND MEETINGS AND CAST VOTES BY ELECTRONIC MEANS. Bill 2017-26 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15683: Aye: Graham, Henry, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: Fitzwater and Schreiber RESOLUTIONS There were no resolutions to consider at this time. INFORMAL CALENDAR 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. Bill 2017-9 dies at this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS No one signed up to speak. Mr. Glover Brown was present and requested the Council’s indulgence to be allowed to speak. Councilman Mihalevich made a motion that the Council suspend its rules to allow Mr. Brown to speak at this time, seconded by Councilwoman Ward, and approved unanimously. Mr. Brown made a presentation and distributed a handout containing his su ggestions regarding the pursuit of the designation of the Lafayette Street and the Historic Foot District area in the 600 Block as a ''National Historical Archaeological Site” as well as several other suggestions regarding the area. COUNCIL AND STAFF RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 3, 2017 No responses were made at this time. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business brought forward. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business brought before the Council. ADJOURNMENT As no other business was brought before the Council at this time, a motion for adjournment was made by Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilwoman Ward, and approved unanimously at 10:14 A.M.