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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2017-08-071 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 7, 2017 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of August 7, 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, Henry, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Ward, and Wiseman Absent: Prather and Schreiber, A quorum was declared present. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A motion was made by Councilwoman W ard, seconded by Councilwoman Wiseman, to adopt the agenda as published. The motion was approved unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Tergin recognized a Boy Scout in the audience from Troop 4 of St. Peters who was working on his Citizenship in the Community Bad ge. She welcomed him and wished him well on his Scouting achievements. Mayor Tergin stated that Mr. Jeremy Amick was present to make a presentation to the City of “Purple Heart” signs for entrances into the City. Mr. Amick introduced the following other veterans present and asked them to come forward:  Mike Chick  Dick Woods  Don Hentges  Ralph Kalberloh  Tom Ward  Phil Kalaf 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 7, 2017  Gen. Hank Stratman  Chuck Lahmeyer Mayor Tergin read and presented a proclamation proclaiming the City of Jefferson a “Purple Heart City” and thanked the veterans for the signs which will be placed in seven locations coming into the City, and for their service to our country. The group received a standing ovation in honor of their service. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. St. Mary’s Hospital Community Improvement District (“CID”) City Counselor Ryan Moehlman gave a brief introduction to the topic then introduced Mr. Korb Maxwell, attorney representing the developer / applicant and answer questions asked by Council about the development. At the conclusion of the presentation, Mayor Tergin opened the floor for public comment. No one came forward to speak on the matter. Mayor Tergin closed the evidentiary portion of the public hearing at this time. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR Mayor Tergin recommended the following appointments to City boards and Commissions for Council approval: Board or Commission Recommended Appointment Expires Status Police Personnel Board: Daniel Klindt Stacey Backues Jan 2020 Jan 2020 Partial Full Historic Preservation Commission Nathan Percy Dec 2019 Partial Parks & Recreation Commission Chris Leuckel May 2018 Partial Cultural Arts Commission Mitchell Woodrum Mar 2018 Partial Plumbing Board of Examiners & Review Brent Haas (Mo American Water) Dec 2020 Full A motion was made by Councilwoman Wiseman for approval as recommended, seconded by Councilman Graham, and approved unanim ously. 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 7, 2017 PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS Mr. Dave Grellner, Environmental Health Manager, introduced Chairman Nancy Thompson and Board Member Tim Theroff of the Cemetery Resources Board who made the Board’s Annual Report. Following her presentation, Ms. Thompson answered questions asked by the Council. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF Mayor’s and City Council Announcements:  Councilman Rick Mihalevich, Finance Chair, announced that the next Budget Committee meeting would be held on Thursday, August 10 at 5:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers.  Mayor Tergin announced that the next Regular Council meeting would be held on a Tuesday, September 5, due to the Labor Day holiday observance on Monday, September 4.  Mayor Tergin announced that Lincoln University Interim President Michael Middleton would attend the August 21 Council meeting to be introduced to the City Council. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS Mr. Ken Thoenen made comments regarding Bill 2017 -43 (Fire Prevention Code) specifically pertaining to the issue of sprinklers. He is opposed to requiring the addition of sprinklers as written in the ordinance. Mr. Ed Williams made comments regarding Bill 2017-37 (St. Mary’s TIF Plan) and distributed a handout. He is opposed to the approval of the TIF plan. Mr. Randy Cole, Former Missouri State Fire Marshal regarding Bill 2017-43 (Fire Prevention Code) made comments in favor of requiring the addition of sprinklers as written in the ordinance. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were brought before the Council for approval by Consent: a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: July 17, 2017 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 7, 2017 b. Minutes of Budget Committee Meetings: July 24, 2017 c. Renewal (Year 2) of Bid 2880 by Key Equipment & Supply for Street Sweeper Parts, Approximately $30,000.00 d. Renewal (Year 2) of Lease with Scott Raithel, Nick’s Family Restaurant, Inc., at a rate of $700.00 Per Month e. Accepting MODOT Cooperative Procurement of Snow Plow Blades from Henderson Products of Fulton, Missouri in the amount of $27,424.00 f. Accepting MODOT Cooperative Procurement of a Hydraulic Breaker from Clark Equipment Co., d/b/a Bobcat Company of West Fargo, North Dakota in the amount of $6,114.50 g. Accepting MODOT Cooperative Procurement of a Plow Truck from Joe Machens Ford Lincoln of Columbia, Missouri in the amount of $65,849.00. h. Accepting MODOT Cooperative Procurement of a ¾ Ton Pickup from Putnam Chevrolet of California, Missouri in the amount of $27,028.00 i. Authorizing $404,245.25 Change Order to Contract with SAK Construction, LLC, for Basin 13 Sewer Main Rehabilitation j. Renewal (Year 5) $224,000.00 Contract with All Seasons Landscaping and Construction, Inc., for Yard Waste Drop-Off and Composting Services A motion for approval of the Consent Agenda as presented was made by Councilman Henry, seconded by Councilwoman Wiseman, and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED 2017-37 sponsored by Councilman Fitzwater, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ST. MARY’S HOSPITAL TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN, DESIGNATING A REDEVELOPMENT AREA, DECLARING THE PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT AREA A BLIGHTED AREA, AND DESIGNATING F & F DEVELOPMENT, LLC, AS THE DEVELOPER OF THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. Mr. Jeremy Cover of Lauber and Associates, and Mr. Tom Kaleko of Springsted, made a joint presentation regarding bills 2017 -37, 2017-38, 2017-39, and 2017-40. They both answered questions asked by the Council regarding the issue. Mr. Korb Maxwell and Mr. Rob Kingsbury were also present to answer questions on these issues. 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 7, 2017 2017-38 sponsored by Councilman Fitzwater, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI AND F & F DEVELOPMENT, LLC FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ST. MARY’S HOSPITAL TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT. 2017-39 sponsored by Councilman Fitzwater, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PETITION TO ESTABLISH THE ST. MARY’S HOSPITAL COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND ESTABLISHING THE ST. MARY’S HOSPITAL COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT. 2017-40 sponsored by Councilman Fitzwater, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER IN TO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE ST. MARY’S HOSPITAL COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR FUNDING AND FINANCING OF COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS IN RELATION TO THE ST. MARY’S HOSPITAL TAX INCREMENT FINANCING. 2017-41 sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ADOPTING A BUDGET AND PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR THE CITY FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 1, 2017, TO OCTOBER 31, 2018, AND APPROPRIATING MONEY IN THE CITY TREASURY TO PAY THE COST OF OPERATING THE CITY GOVERNMENT DURING THAT PERIOD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUDGET. 2017-42 sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY IF CITY TAXES AND ESTABLISHING T HE RATE OF TAXATION FOR THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI FOR THE YEAR 2017. 2017-43 sponsored by Councilman Prather, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 13, SECTION 13-42 AND SECTION 13-43 BY REPLACING THE ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE 2009 AND AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE 2009 BY ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 7, 2017 FIRE CODE 2015. A lengthy discussion was held regarding the issue of requiring sprinklers in structures. Staff was asked numerous questions by the Council. 2017-44 sponsored by Councilman Prather, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 8, SECTION 8-2 AND SECTION 8-3 BY REPLACING THE ADOPTION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 2011 AND AMENDMENTS TO THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 2011 BY THE ADOPTION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 2014. 2017-45 sponsored by Councilman Prather, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 8, SECTION 8-4 AND SECTION 8-5 BY REPLACING THE ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE 2009 AND AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE 2009 BY ADOPTION OF THE 2015 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE. 2017-46 sponsored by Councilman Prather, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE I, SECTION 8-6, SECTION 8-7, SECTION 8-8, AND SECTION 8-9 BY INSERTING BY ADOPTION OF THE 2015 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL AND FUEL GAS CODES AND AMENDMENTS TO THE 2015 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL AND FUEL GAS CODES. 2017-47 sponsored by Councilman Prather, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE II, SECTION 8-18, SECTION 8-19, SECTION 8-21, AND SECTION 8-22 BY REPLACING THE ADOPTION OF THE 2009 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING AND RESIDENTIAL CODES AND AMENDMENTS TO THE 2009 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING AND RESIDENTIAL CODES BY ADOPTION OF THE 2015 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING AND RESIDENTIAL CODES. 2017-48 sponsored by Councilman Prather, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE II, SECTION 8-23 AND SECTION 8-24 BY INSERTING THE ADOPTION OF THE 2015 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE AND 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 7, 2017 AMENDMENTS TO THE 2015 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE. 2017-49 sponsored by Councilman Prather, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE II, SECTION 8-25 AND SECTION 8-26 BY INSERTING THE ADOPTION OF THE 2015 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE AND AMENDMENTS TO THE 2015 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE. 2017-50 sponsored by Councilman Prather, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 8, SECTION 8-49 AND SECTION 8-50 BY REPLACING THE ADOPTION OF THE 2009 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE AND AMENDMENTS TO THE 2009 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE BY ADOPTION OF THE 2015 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE. 2017-51 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH DOUBLEMAP, IN THE AMOUNT OF $318,245.86 TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES RELATED TO AUTOMATIC VEHICLE LOCATORS, AUTOMATIC VOICE ANNUNCIATORS, AND AUTOMATIC PASSENGER COUNTERS. 2017-52 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING PART OF A 10-FOOT WIDE UTILITY EASEMENT ON LOT 2 OF VIETH SUBDIVISION 2017-53 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 19, (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), SCHEDULE J (PARKING PROHIBITED) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO A PORTION OF TYLER STREET. 2017-54 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: 8 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 7, 2017 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 19, (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), SCHEDULE J (PARKING PROHIBITED), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO PARKING ON A PORTION OF MYRTLE AVENUE. 2017-55 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $100,000.00 TIME AND MATERIAL AGREEMENT WITH ALELCO, INC. FOR SENSORY CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION (“SCADA”) AND PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER (“PLC”) PROGRAMMING, MAINTENANCE AND UPGRADES 2017-56 sponsored by Councilman Kemna, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO SUNDAY SALES OF ALCOHOL. Councilman Kemna requested that the rules be suspended and Bill 2017-56 placed on final passage. There were no objections to the request for suspension of the rules. Bill 2017-56 was then read second and third times by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 15694: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2017-57 sponsored by Councilwoman Wiseman, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXAMINATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURES. BILLS PENDING 2017-32 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8 (BUILDING REGULATIONS), ARTICLE VIII (ABANDONED BUILDINGS), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI. 9 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 7, 2017 Bill 2017-32 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15689: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2017-33 sponsored by Councilman Hussey, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2016 2017 BUDGET BY RECLASSIFYING ONE POSITION WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY / PARKS RESOURCES AND FORESTRY DIVISION. Bill 2017-33 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15690: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2017-34 sponsored by Councilwoman Wiseman, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH CHC WELLNESS FOR PROVIDING WELLNESS SCREENINGS AND WELLNESS PROGRAM SERVICES. Bill 2017-34 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15691: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2017-35 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH ALELCO, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $94,680.00 FOR THE WALNUT PUMP STATION CONTROLS PROJECT. Bill 2017-35 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15692: 10 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 7, 2017 Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2017-36 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $399,785.50 AGREEMENT WITH M&M LANDSCAPING AND CONSTRUTION, LLC, FOR THE BASIN 14 RELIEF SEWER – WEST MCCARTY PROJECT. Bill 2017-36 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15693: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None RESOLUTIONS RS2017-7 Authorizing Agreement with United HealthCare Group and Sunlife Reinsurance for Group Health Insurance (Mihalevich) Human Resources Director Gail Strope introduced Mr. Lee Wilbers from Wallstreet Insurance Group who answered questions about this year’s insurance for City employees. A motion was made by Councilman Mihalevich for adoption of Resolution RS2017-7 as presented, seconded by Councilwoman Wiseman, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR There were no items on the Informal Calendar at this time. 11 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 7, 2017 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 No responses were made at this time. NEW BUSINESS Mayor Tergin mentioned this year’s United Way campaign and encouraged the Council Members to participate in upcoming events to help raise funds for this year’s goal. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business brought forward. ADJOURNMENT As no other business was brought before the Council at this time, a mot ion for adjournment was made by Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Mihalevich, and approved unanimously at 8:47 P.M.