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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2018-02-191 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 19, 2018 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of February 19, 2018, 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, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Absent: Mihalevich A quorum was declared present. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A motion was made by Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilwoman Ward, to adopt the agenda. The motion to adopt was approved unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS Steve Crowell, City Administrator and Lt. Patrick McCutchen, Support Services Division Interim Commander, SWAT Team Commander of the Jefferson City Police Department presented the February Outstanding Employee Service Award to Melissa Barry, Veterinarian Assistant with the Animal Control Division of the Jefferson City Police Department. Mayor Tergin shared the Buckle Up Phone Down presentation which was originally presented at the Missouri Municipal League meeting last week. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Rezoning 4.98 Acres of Land Addressed as 734 South Country Club Drive from RS-1 to PUD and a Preliminary PUD Plan. i. Associated Pending Bill 2017-112 A staff presentation was made by Sonny Sanders, Director of Pl anning & Protective Services. Following the staff presentation, the following persons came forward to speak in favor of the bill:  Gary Wheeler, Executive Director of the Missouri Soybean Association, Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council spoke in favor of the bill. 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 19, 2018  Patrick Kremer of Central Missouri Professional Services spoke in favor of the bill. At the conclusion of the public testimony, Mayor Tergin declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded and stated that the Council would now take up the associated pending bill. 2017-112 sponsored by Councilmen 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 4.98 ACRES OF LAND ADDRESSED AS 734 SOUTH COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE FROM RS-1 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO PUD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AND APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PUD PLAN FOR SAID PROPERTY. Bill 2017-112 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15767: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Kemna, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None Absent: Mihalevich b. Voluntary Annexation and Zoning Plan for Property Located in the 3500 Block of Chapel Hill Road. i. Associated Pending Bill 2017-113 A staff presentation was made by Sonny Sanders. Following the staff presentation, no one came forward to speak on the bill. There being no public testimony, Mayor Tergin declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded and stated that the Council would now take up the associated pending bill. 2017-113 sponsored by Councilmen Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI PROVIDING FOR THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF REAL PROPERTY CONTIGUOUS TO THE PRESENT CITY LIMITS, INTO THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, LOCATED IN THE 3500 BLOCK OF CHAPEL HILL ROAD; AND AMENDING SECTION 1-17 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DEFINING THE EXISTING CITY BOUNDARY BY ADDING ONE NEW SUB- SECTION PERTAINING TO THE SAME SUBJECT. 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 19, 2018 Bill 2017-113 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15768: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Kemna, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None Absent: Mihalevich APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR Gail Strope, Director of Human Resources, presented the recommendations to the Council. The original appointment list included thirteen recommendations. The Hum an Relations Commission no longer has a vacancy to be filled. Mayor Tergin recommended the following twelve appointments for Council approval. Councilwoman Wiseman made a motion, Councilman Schreiber seconded to approve the first twelve appointments as recommended. The motion to approve was carried unanimously. Board or Commission Recommended Appointment New Term Expires Term Full/ Partial 1. Housing Authority Dian Cain Nov 2020 Partial 2. Police Personnel Board Kemp Shoun Jan 2021 Full 3. Police Personnel Board Lisa Lehman Jan 2021 Full 4. Police Personnel Board Stephanie Scruggs Jan 2019 Partial 5. Public Transit Advisory Committee Ann Bax Jan 2022 Full 6. Public Transit Advisory Committee Sara Eichholz Jan 2022 Full 7. Façade Improvement Committee Michael Berendzen Feb 2020 Full 8. Façade Improvement Committee Bill Yarnell Feb 2020 Full 9. University Ext. Council Melissa Wampler Feb 2020 Full 10. TIF Commission Ben Musholt Apr 2022 Full 11. Parks & Recreation Commission Liz Minton May 2020 Partial 12. Board of Adjustment Jay Seaver Sept 2018 ALT 13. Human Relations Commission Cody Baker Dec 2019 Partial PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS Stacy Button, Regional Economic Development Inc., Director of Economic Development, City of Columbia, presented the Airport Terminal Project and Proposed New Location (Invited by Mayor Tergin, Councilman Hussey, and Councilman Mihalevich). 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 19, 2018 ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF Announcements and Events  Mayor Tergin announced her visit to the Jefferson City Public School Board meeting, which was held on Monday, February 12 th. Mayor Tergin provided the School Board with the City of Jefferson updates. Mayor Tergin extended an invitation to School Board President, Steve Bruce to share their updates with the City Council.  Mayor Tergin announced last Saturday’s groundbreaking of the new high school, Capital City High School.  The Human Relations Commission met on Friday, February 16th. They now have an email address: jcmohrc@gmail.com.  The USS Jefferson City Crew will be in town March 1st – 5th. They will be attending the March 5th City Council Meeting.  The Missouri House of Representatives passed a bill last week to convey a piece of state property near the Missouri State Capitol Building for the City’s riverfront access project. The bill now moves to the Senate. Human Relations Commission  Councilman Hussey and Councilwoman Ward attended the meeting last Friday, February 16th. The Commission is in the formative stages, establishing bi-laws and a mission statement. The Commission will meet on Friday, March 9th at 8:00 A.M., in the Boone-Bancroft Room, to discuss the potential mission statement and bi-laws, and then again on March 16th at 8:00 A.M., for their regularly scheduled meeting. Public Works & Planning Committee Announcements  Councilman Henry announced this Thursday’s, February 22nd, 7:30 A.M. meeting in the Boone-Bancroft Room. Public Safety Committee Announcements  Councilman Graham announced the cancellation of this Thursday’s, February 22nd meeting due to scheduling conflicts. 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 19, 2018 Missouri State Penitentiary Community Partners Announcements  Mayor Tergin announced the Committee’s first meeting, which was held Friday, February 2nd. Mayor Tergin reminded everyone to check the City’s calendar at jeffersoncitymo.gov for future meetings. LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE Caroline Wanjiru, Lincoln University Student Representative, provided the following updates:  The Campus Activity Board is planning a play called “A Night in Harlem”, showcasing students’ talents. The play will take place on February 23rd.  Ms. W anjiru met with the Student Government President in regards to the free U - Pass offered to Lincoln University students by the City of Jefferson’s Transit Division. They will meet again on February 20th.  Ms. Wanjiru has a meeting next week, with Mark Mehmert, Director of the City of Jefferson’s Transit Division to discuss ways of promoting the U-Pass.  Saturday, February 17th was National Random Acts of Kindness Day. A local group of senior citizens from Primrose Retirement Community surprised 30 Lincoln University students with a lunch and gift bags. Ms. Wanjiru was a part of the group and was featured on the front page of the Jefferson City News Tribune newspaper. Councilman Graham congratulated the Lincoln University Men’s Basketball Team and Coach, John Moseley on their third consecutive winning season, which hasn’t happened since 1979. Their next home basketball game (versus Missouri Western) is scheduled for Thursday, February 22nd at 7:30 P.M. If they win, they will host a first round game on the following Tuesday, February 27th. Councilman Graham encouraged everyone to attend the game and support the team. Councilman Graham also informed the Council that 11 of the 14 team members are on the Dean’s list. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS There were no presentations made at this time. 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 19, 2018 CONSENT AGENDA The following items were brought before the Council for approval by Consent: a. Minutes of City Council Meeting: February 5, 2018 b. Approving an Application for Missouri Division of Transportation Traffic & Highway Safety Division Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) Enforcement Grant in the Amount of $33,876 c. Approving an Application for Missouri Division of Transportation Traffic & Highway Safety Division Hazardous Moving Violations (HMV) Enforcement Grant in the Amount of $26,716 A motion was made by Councilman Graham to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilwoman Ward, and approved unanimously. BIILLS INTRODUCED 2017-114 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 19 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY MODIFICATION OF PORTIONS TO MATCH EXISTING PARKING AND LOADING CONDITIONS IN DOWNTOWN. 2017-115 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 19, (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), SCHEDULE G (STOP INTERSECTIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE ADDITION OF TERRA BELLA DRIVE AND AMADOR AVENUE BEFORE ENTERING VENTURA AVENUE. 2017-116 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH MODOT FOR PUBLIC TRANSIT OPERATING ASSISTANCE. 2017-117 sponsored by Councilwoman Wiseman, entitled: AMENDING THE 2017-2018 BUDGET BY RECLASSIFYING THE RECREATION SPECIALIST, PART-TIME WITH BENEFITS POSITION, TO PROGRAM MANAGER, FULL-TIME EXEMPT POSITION, WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION. 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 19, 2018 2017-118 sponsored by Councilman Fitzwater, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH HDR, INC. FOR TRAVEL DEMAND MODELING AND VISIONING CONSULTANT SERVICES. 2017-119 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN $86,600 AGREEMENT WITH STOCKMAN CONSTRUCTION FOR THE PUMP STATION FLOODPROOFING PROJECT. BIILLS PENDING 2017-111 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON AND THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADDING PROJECT TIME TO THE RUNWAY REHABILITATION PROJECT AT THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT. Bill 2017-111 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15766: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Kemna, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None Absent: Mihalevich INFORMAL CALENDAR There were no bills on the informal calendar at this time. RESOLUTIONS There were no resolutions at this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS There were no presentations at this time. 8 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 19, 2018 COUNCIL AND STAFF RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY There were no responses from the gallery at this time. NEW BUSINESSUNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business at this time. ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Hussey, seconded by Councilwoman Wiseman, and approved unanimously at 7:06 P.M.