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Home My Public Portal About2017-11-201 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 20, 2017 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of November 20, 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, Ward and Wiseman Absent: None A quorum was declared present. Mayor Tergin welcomed Ms. Emily Donaldson who was appointed on October 16 to the position of City Clerk upon the retirement of Phyllis Powell on January 5. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A motion was made by Councilman Henry, seconded by Councilman Prather, to adopt the agenda. The motion to adopt as was approved unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Tergin recognized the Helias Lady Crusaders Volleyball Team as the 2017 State Volleyball Champions. Team captain, Regan Bruns and varsity coach, David Harris were invited to speak on behalf of the team, on the team’s accomplishments both on and off the court. Mayor Tergin then recognized the City’s November Outstanding Employees, Buster Schrage and Jill Brenner of the GIS Department. City Administrator Steve Crowell presented the awards. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. 1310 Edgewood Drive – Amendment to Final PUD Plan i. Associated Pending Bill 2017-87 A staff presentation was made by Sonny Sanders, Director of Planning & Protective Services. 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 20, 2017 Mayor Tergin then opened the floor for public testimony on the issue. Seeing no one to speak on the issue, Mayor Tergin declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded and stated the Council would now take up the associated pending bill. 2017-87 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING A PUD PLAN AMENDMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1310 EDGEWOOD DRIVE. Bill 2017-87 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15744: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR There were no appointments recommended at this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS a. Councilman Mihalevich invited Diane Gillespie of the Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) to present the CVB budget. Ms. Gillespie presented a comparison between the 2017 and 2018 budgets. b. Rev. Cassandra Gould, Quinn Chapel, re Reading Room –Mayor Tergin invited Rev. Gould to update the Council on the Reading Room’s progr ess. Rev. Gould also thanked Mayor Tergin and Councilman Henry for attending the Reading Room’s ribbon cutting, and invited the Council Members to sign up for celebrity readings. Council Members were also invited to the December 18th community dinner from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Mayor Tergin then presented Rev. Gould with a book, signed by the Council Mem bers. c. Lt. Christopher White, Salvation Army, re Red Kettle Campaign –Mayor Tergin invited Lt. White to the floor to present the Salvation Army’s most important fundraiser, the Red Kettle Campaign. The Salvation Army has bell ringers at sixteen sites across Jefferson City, and 17 counter kettles at various locations across Jefferson City. Those interested in volunteering as a bell ringer, can sign up on-line or call 573-635-1975. d. Jane Beetem, Wyn Harrison, and Jenny Smith, re School Street Presentation – Mayor Tergin invited Mrs. Beetem to update the committee on their progress towards having the State Street neighborhood designated as a historic neighborhood. Mr. Harrison and Ms. Smith then addressed the council to 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 20, 2017 voice their support for a School Street Historic Neighborhood District. After a lengthy discussion with Council Members, a motion was made. MOTION 1: A motion was made by Councilman Henry, and seconded by Councilwoman Wiseman for the City to pursue selling the property at 408 Lafayette with a provision to sell in 60 days. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Graham, Henry, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: Fitzwater MOTION 2: A motion was made by Councilman Prather, and seconded by Councilman Shreiber to forward a consideration to the Parks Commission to sell the properties at 602 E. McCarty, 623 School St., and 41 0 Lafayette. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Graham, Henry, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: Fitzwater ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF 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:  Annual Chamber Prayer Breakfast was held on Wednesday, November 22nd.  Christmas Tree Lighting at Rotary Park scheduled for Thursday, November 30.  Downtown Living Windows scheduled for Friday, December 1, 6 P.M. – 9 P.M.  Christmas Parade scheduled for Saturday, December 2, 4:30 P.M.  Human Relations Commission has received several applications and will likely appoint at the December Administration meeting.  A ribbon cutting was held on November 13th at the metal arch at the McCarty / Marshall Greenway trailhead.  A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Thursday, November 9 at 2:00 P.M. for the tennis court project at Dunklin and Lafayette  The Capitol Avenue Street Scape Ribbon Cutting ceremony was held Wed. November 15th, at 11:00 A.M. at Capitol Avenue and Jackson. 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 20, 2017  The Marine Corp Ball was held last week with guest of honor, Rocky Sickmann.  Special Olympics, First Annual Power Hour Plunge scheduled for December 6th at 4:30 P.M. in downtown Jefferson City. Staff Announcements: There were no staff announcements at this time. Council Announcements: There were no Council announcements at this time. 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: November 6, 2017 b. Accepting $146,180.00 bid of Joe Machens for police vehicles c. Authorizing permissive use: Bell tower at W. Dunklin and Washington A motion was made by Councilman Prather to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Graham, and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED 2017-92 sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PLAN FOR AN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT FOR AXIUM PLASTICS, LLC, CONSISTING OF THE IMPROVEMENT AND EXPANSION OF THE COMPANY’S EXISTING MANUFACTURING FACILITY AND THE ACQUISITION AND INSTALLATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY THEREIN; AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, TO ISSUE ITS TAXABLE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (AXIUM PLASTICS PROJECT), SERIES 2017, IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $26,000,000 TO FINANCE THE COSTS OF SUCH PROJECT; AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING CERTAIN DOCUMENTS; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS. 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 20, 2017 BIILLS PENDING 2017-87 taken up under Item 5(a) 2017-88 sponsored by Councilwoman Wiseman, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ESTABLISHING ELECTION DATES FOR CITY OFFICES FOR 2018. Bill 2017-88 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15745: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2017-89 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $25,250.00 AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN PRIDE HAULING, LLC, FOR THE 1204 EAST HIGH STREET DEMOLITION PROJECT. Bill 2017-89 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15746: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2017-90 sponsored by Councilman Henry, 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 JOINT CITY AND COUNTY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT SALES TAX FOR THE EAST HIGH STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Bill 2017-90 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 157457 Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2017-91 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH COLE COUNTY 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 20, 2017 SETTING PROCEDURES FOR JOINT CITY AND COUNTY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT SALES TAX FOR THE HIGH SCHOOL ROAD PROJECT. Bill 2017-91 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15748: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None RESOLUTIONS RS2017-18, sponsored by Councilman Henry entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI AMENDING AND ADOPTING THE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN FOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. A motion was made by Councilman Prather for adoption of Resolution RS2017-18 as presented, seconded by Councilwoman Wiseman, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None RS2017-19, sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH PIPER JAFFRAY & COMPANY FOR FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES A motion was made by Councilman Henry for adoption of Resolution RS2017-19 as presented, seconded by Councilwoman Ward, and approved by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, and Ward Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR There were no items on the Informal Calendar at this time. 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 20, 2017 PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS Fire Chief Matt Schofield presented a brief fire safety presentation in honor of Fire Safety month. Mayor Tergin and City Administrator, Steve Crowell dressed in costume to announce the success of the City’s United Way campaign, with City employees raising $20,000.00. COUNCIL AND STAFF RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY There were no responses from the gallery at this time. NEW BUSINESS There were no other new business items at this time. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Mayor Tergin announced that the Bugle Boy event is scheduled for December 4th. ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn was made by Councilwoman Wiseman, seconded by Councilman Prather, and approved unanimously at 7:45 P.M.