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Home My Public Portal About2017-09-181 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 18, 2017 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of September 18, 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, Prather, Schreiber, and Ward *Absent: Wiseman (arrived at 6:08 P.M.) A quorum was declared present. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A motion was made by Councilman Hussey, seconded by Councilman Graham, to adopt the agenda with an amendment to add of the following two agenda items: 1. Presentation of POW -MIA proclamation and road signs to City by local Veterans 2. Susan Cook Williams – Update on Cole County Youth Day The motion to adopt as amended was approved unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Tergin read a proclamation for “Diaper Need Awareness Week” and presented it to Katie Epema, President of the Capital City Diaper Bank, who also introduced three Board Members of the organization. Ms. Epema made comments about the need for awareness of this issue and thanked the City for the proclamation to heighten awareness. *Councilwoman Erin Wiseman arrived at this point in the meeting (6:08 P.M.) 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 18, 2017 Ms. Tammy Boeschen, President the Historic City of Jefferson, and Mr. Nick Monaco, President of the Historic City of Jefferson Foundation, made a joint presentation regarding the City’s Down Payment Assistance Program to which they recently donated $20,000.00. Mayor Tergin thanked them for contributing towards this effort to help people purchase and rehabilitate homes in the City’s historic districts. Ms. Donna Deetz read and presented a proclamation from the East Side Business Association thanking the City for their efforts towards the various successful Eclipse events in August, specifically the Parks & Recreation Department. Parks, Recreation & Forestry Director Todd Spalding accepted the proclamation. Mr. Jeremy Amick and members of local Veteran organizations presented a proclamation proclaiming Jefferson City as a POW -MIA City. They also displayed one of the five road signs which would be placed at the entrances into the City. Mayor Tergin thanked them for this honor and also for their service to our country. Ms. Susan Cook presented a report on the Cole County Youth Day held in the City, and encouraged citizens to get involved in next year’s Youth Day event. She thanked members of the City Council who had participated this year. Anyone wishing to get involved can contact her at the River City Habitat for Humanity office. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearings scheduled at this time. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR The following appointments to City boards and commissions were recommended by Mayor Tergin for Council approval: 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 18, 2017 Board or Commission Recommended appointment Expires Status Board of Adjustment: Stacy Young Brad Schaefer Robert Gammon Sept 2022 Sept 2018 Sept 2018 Full ALT ALT Cultural Arts Commission (non-resident) Holly Stitt Mar 2019 Partial Library Board of Directors Ruth Canada-Painter Mar 2019 Partial A motion was made by Councilman Mihalevich for approval of the appointments as presented, seconded by Councilman Prather, and approved unanimously. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS Ms. Cathy Bordner made a presentation regarding properties on E. McCarty and Sch ool Street, and provided a handout to the City Clerk to be disseminated to the Council. She stated those working on the issue requested another extension of the stay on demolition of properties located in that area as efforts to get that area establishment as a histo ric district continue. Mayor Tergin thanked Ms. Bordner for her presentation, and asked Planning and Protective Services Director Sonny Sanders to also provide a staff update on the properties. Mr. Sanders stated that federal funding is involved and unless the City performs certain actions by the federal deadline, the City would be required to pay back $80,000.00. At the conclusion of discussion on the issue, a motion was made by Councilman Prather that the City grant the group an additional 60-days to work on the issue before the City performs any demolitions on the properties, seconded by Councilman Mihalevich, and approved unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF Staff Announcements:  Mayor Tergin asked City Counselor Ryan Moehlman to provide results of his recent legal research on the issue of Comprehensive Plans as established by state statute. Following Mr. Moehlman’s explanation of the issue, he answered questions asked by the Council. Councilman Mihalevich indicated he would be 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 18, 2017 requesting staff to draft a resolution recognizing the efforts of those who had worked on the Southside / Old Munichburg amendments to the Comprehensive Plan recently approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission. Mayor Announcements and Events Mayor Tergin provided details of the following activities and events in which she had recently participated, and events which would occur in the near future:  East Side Block Party  Walk to End Alzheimer’s  National Night Out  Memorial Stair Climb  Tunnel to Towers  Mayor’s Cup Presented to Winner Vincent Leszek  So Long Summer Music Fest for Safety Net featuring music artist Trace Adkins City Council Announcements:  Councilman Mihalevich invited everyone to attend the unveiling of a memorial to Mr. Joe Wilson at Wilson’s Serenity Point on Thursday, September 21. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS There were no presentations made at this time. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were brought before the Council for approval by Consent: a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: September 5, 2017 b. Authorizing Permissive Use of Right-of-Way for Construction of Retaining Wall and Sidewalk at 1001 East High Street A motion for approval of the Consent Agenda as presented was made by Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Henry, and approved unanimously. 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 18, 2017 BILLS INTRODUCED 2017-70 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING A STORMWATER EASEMENT OVER A PORTION OF PROPERTY ADDRESSED AS 3719 GRAYSTONE DRIVE, IN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI. 2017-71 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $206,563.00 AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 1, 2017, TO OCTOBER 31, 2018, REFLECTING CONSOLIDATED PLANNING GRANT (CPG) FUNDS AS APPROVED IN THE FY 2018 UNIFIED PLANNING WORK PROGRAM 2017-72 sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, 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 LEGAL FEES FOR THE MISSOURI AMERICAN WATER TARIFF CASE BEFORE THE MISSOURI PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION. BILLS PENDING 2017-66 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT OF SCHROEDER SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI. Bill 2017-66 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15723: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 18, 2017 2017-67 sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CENTRAL BANK OF JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI, FOR BANKING SERVICES. Bill 2017-67 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15724: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Abstain: Kemna Nay: None 2017-68 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.15039 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $15,000,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF SEWERAGE SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS (STATE OF MISSOURI – DIRECT LOAN PROGRAM) SERIES 2012 OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI. Bill 2017-68 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15725: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2017-69 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING PART OF A 15-FOOT WIDE SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT ON LOT 98 OF THE DIAMONDS SUBDIVISION, SECTION SEVEN. Bill 2017-69 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15726: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None RESOLUTIONS 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 18, 2017 RS2017-10, sponsored by Councilwoman Ward, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR A FOR PLANNING PROJECT THROUGH THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND GRANT. A motion was made by Councilman Henry, seconded by Councilwoman Ward, for adoption of Resolution RS2017-10 as presented. The motion was approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR There were no items on the Informal Calendar at this time. 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 No new business was brought forward. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business brought forward. APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES 8 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 18, 2017 A motion was made by Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Henry, to approve the September 5, 2017, Closed Session minutes, and approved by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, and Ward Abstain: 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: a. Legal Actions [Sec. 610.021.(1)] b. Contract Negotiations [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 Graham, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote at 7:44 P.M.: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None