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Home My Public Portal About2018-03-191 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 19, 2018 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of March 19, 2018, was convened at 6:03 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. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A motion was made by Councilman Fitzwater, seconded by Councilwoman Ward, to adopt the agenda. The motion to adopt was approved unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Tergin introduced and welcomed Philip Gustafson, Interim President of SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital. Steve Crowell, City Administrator and Matt Schofield, Fire Chief presented the March Outstanding Employee Service Award to Tim Grace, Assistant Chief of the Jefferson City Fire Department. Norm Robinson, Firemen’s Pension Board Vice Chair presented a letter to the editor in favor of Proposition A on the April 3rd ballot, pertaining to the elimination of the Firemen’s Pension Fund and its board of trustees. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearings at this time. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR Mayor Tergin presented the recommendations to the Council. One of the appointments, Jeff Naught required a 2/3 majority Council vote for his third term. Councilman Graham made a motion, Councilwoman Ward seconded to approve the appointments as recommended. The motion to approve was carried unanimously. 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 19, 2018 Board or Commission Recommended Appointment New Term Expires Term Full/ Partial Airport Advisory Committee Jeff Naught* Mar 2022 Full Cultural Arts Commission Casey Osterkamp Mar 2021 Full Cultural Arts Commission Mitchell Woodrum Mar 2021 Full Library Board of Directors Anita Randolph Mar 2021 Full *Requires 2/3 majority council vote – 3rd term PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS There were no presentations at this time. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF Announcements and Events  Mayor Tergin reminded everyone to check the City’s website at jeffersoncitymo.gov for the City’s meeting calendar.  Mayor Tergin announced the following:  The Vitae Lunch and Dinner, was today, March 19, 2018.  The Police Department utilized grants to provide extra seat belt and DUI enforcement over the St. Patrick’s Day weekend.  Candidates forums were held last week in Council Chambers for the April 3rd election.  Councilwoman Ward announced another candidates forum scheduled for 6:30 P.M., Tuesday, March 20th in Council Chambers, hosted by the Historic City of Jefferson. The Historic City of Jefferson held their annual meeting on Sunday night, March 18th.  Councilman Mihalevich announced the “Why Thomas Jefferson Should Matter Today?” Essay or Multimedia Presentation Contest and the birthday celebration event scheduled for April 30th at Avenue HQ.  Councilman Kemna announced Safety Net’s Battle of the Badges competition being held at The Mission, each Saturday in March from 2:00 P.M – 5:00 P.M. Proceeds support Safety Net. Public Works & Planning Committee Announcements  Councilman Henry announced this Thursday’s, March 22nd, 7:30 A.M. meeting in the Boone-Bancroft Room. 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 19, 2018 LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE There was no update at this time. Mayor Tergin shared an article from the News Tribune which featured Ms. Wanjiru. 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 Meeting: March 12, 2018 b. Authorize $37,680 Purchase (Bid 2964) of Replacement Overhead Bay Doors at Fire Station #1 c. Authorize $34,180 Proposal 2894 Renewal (Year 2) for Firefighter NFPA Physicals & Wellness Exams with SiteMed d. Authorize $31,900 Purchase of HVAC Replacements at the Airport and Christy Building from Centech & Associates e. Authorize $50,000 Estimated Purchase of Paving Materials At Unit Prices Bid From Capital Materials, LLC and Higgins Asphalt Paving Co., Inc. A motion was made by Councilwoman Ward to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Prather, and approved unanimously. BIILLS INTRODUCED 2017-120 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8 (BUILDING REGULATIONS), ARTICLE VII (LANDLORD REGISTRATION) AND ARTICLE VIII (ABANDONED BUILDINGS), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI. 2017-121 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 MODIFYING THE PARKING TIME OF THREE (3) SPACES IN THE 100 BLOCK OF WEST HIGH STREET. 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 19, 2018 2017-122 sponsored by Councilwoman Wiseman, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2017 - 2018 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY CHANGING THE PERSONNEL SCHEDULE WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS. 2017-123 sponsored by Councilman Hussey, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION, AND FORESTRY TO PARTICIPATE IN COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PURSUANT TO SECTION 26A-65 OF THE CITY CODE FOR PARKS EQUIPMENT, FIXTURES, AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMPONENTS. 2017-124 sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2017 - 2018 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND, WITHIN THE WORKER’S COMPENSATION FUND, AND WITHIN SALES TAX G FUND. Councilman Mihalevich requested to suspend the rules so the bill could be read for the third time, and taken up for final passage. There were no objections. Bill 2017-124 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15775: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2017-125 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SAM GAINES CONSTRUCTION INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,172,613.69 FOR THE DOWNTOW N SPOT REPAIR, STREET OVERLAY, AND ELECTRIC EXPANSION PROJECT (#32146). Councilman Henry requested to suspend the rules so the bill could be read for the third time, and taken up for final passage. There were no objections. Bill 2017-125 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15776: 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 19, 2018 Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None BILLS PENDING There were no bills pending at this time. INFORMAL CALENDAR There were no bills on the informal calendar at this time. RESOLUTIONS RS2017-27, sponsored by Councilman Graham entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT NOMINATION APPLICATION. A motion was made by Councilman Prather and seconded by Councilwoman Ward for adoption of Resolution RS2017-27. A motion was made by Councilman Fitzwater and seconded by Co uncilman Henry to amend the agenda, postponing the discussion and vote on RS2017-27 until after the closed portion of the meeting. This motion was approved by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS There were no presentations at this time. COUNCIL AND STAFF RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY There were no responses from the gallery at this time. NEW BUSINESS/UNFINISHED BUSINESS Councilman Hussey announced the Tuesday, April 3 rd, 7:00 P.M. meeting to be held in Council Chambers. 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 19, 2018 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. Leasing, Purchase or Sale of Real Estate [Sec. 610.021.(2)] A motion was made by Councilwoman Wiseman 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 7:10 P.M.: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None Closed session adjourned at 8:25 P.M. RESOLUTIONS RS2017-27, sponsored by Councilman Graham entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT NOMINATION APPLICATION. An earlier motion was made by Councilman Prather and seconded by Councilwoman Ward for adoption of Resolution RS2017-27. This motion was approved by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Henry, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None A motion was made by Councilman Fitzwa ter to proceed with the demolition process on the house located on the City’s property at 408 Lafayette Street. The motion was seconded by Councilman Henry. An amended motion was made by Councilman Mihalevich to postpone the previous motion to begin the demolish process until the next scheduled City Council meeting. Councilman Graham seconded the motion. This amended motion failed by the following roll call vote: Aye: Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, and Ward Nay: Fitzwater, Graham, Henry, Kemna, Schreiber, and Wiseman 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 19, 2018 The original motion made by Councilman Fitzwater and seconded by Councilman Henry to proceed with the process to demolish the house located on the City’s property at 408 Lafayette Street was then approved by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Fitzwater, Henry, Kemna, Schreiber, and Wiseman Nay: Graham, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, and Ward With a tie roll-call vote, Mayor Tergin voted Aye to break the tie, and approve the motion. ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Prather, seconded by Councilwoman Wiseman, and approved unanimously at 8:51 P.M.