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Home My Public Portal About2018-05-071 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 7, 2018 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of May 7, 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, Hensley, 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 Prather and seconded by Councilwoman Ward to adopt the agenda. The motion to adopt was approved unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS Police Chief Roger Schroeder introduced and recognized recent retiree Kathy Abernathy and thanked her for over twenty-five years of service. Mayor Tergin introduced and welcomed Danny Lyskowski, Kelsey Thompson, and their son, Milton. Mayor Tergin presented the Kids to Parks Day Proclamation to them. Aaron Grefrath, Assistant Director of Programs for the Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department then updated the City Council on the department’s current parks activities. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearings at this time. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR The following City Council Liaison Appointments to City Boards and Commission for 2018-2019 were recommended by Mayor Tergin. Councilwoman Wiseman motioned to approve the recommendations, and Councilman Graham seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Board or Commission Liaison(s) Appointed Airport Advisory Committee Mihalevich Building Construction Code Review Committee Prather 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 7, 2018 Chamber Economic Development: • Site Development Review Board Mihalevich (Prather as alt.) • Transportation Committee Prather (Mihalevich as alt.) Cemetery Resources Board Schreiber Convention & Visitor’s Bureau (CVB) Mihalevich Cultural Arts Commission Ward Electrical Examiners & Review Board Fitzwater Environmental Quality Commission Schreiber Historic Preservation Commission Ward Housing Authority Fitzwater Human Relations Commission Ward Industrial Authority Prather MSP Committee Fitzwater MSP Redevelopment Board Schreiber Parks & Recreation Commission Hussey Plumbing Examiners & Review Board Fitzwater Public Transit Advisory Committee Hensley Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Commission Fitzwater Transportation & Traffic Commission Graham USS Jefferson City Submarine Committee Kemna External Board: Salute to America Foundation Wiseman Cole County Citizens’ Corps Fitzwater PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS There were no presentations at this time. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF Announcements and Events  Councilman Hussey announced the May 15th and May 29th Charter Review Advisory Committee Meetings, at 6:00 P.M in the Fire Department Annex. The Committee has met three times, and anticipates ending the review process by early July with recommendations to the City Council.  Councilman Hussey announced the next Public Works & Planning Committee meeting on Thursday, May 10th at 7:30 A.M. in the Boone/Bancroft Room of City Hall.  Councilman Hussey updated the City Council on the City’s first “Porchfest” event which was held on Sunday, May 6th. An estimated 1,500 people attended with 10 participating porches and 27 featured acts. Councilman Hussey thanked the sponsors of the event.  Councilman Mihalevich provided a recap of the “Why Thomas Jefferson Should Matter Today?” Essay or Multimedia Presentation Contest and the birthday celebration event which was held April 30th at Avenue HQ. An estimated 150 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 7, 2018 people were in attendance, including winners of the contest. Councilman Mihalevich thanked the sponsors of the event.  Mayor Tergin made the following announcements:  The Police Officer Memorial was Saturday, May 5th at the Governor’s Garden.  Shelbyfest was held over the weekend at various locations in Jefferson City.  Mayor Tergin was recognized by the Missouri Department of Highways and Transportation Commission for the “Buckle Up Phone Down” initiative.  Big & Rich Concert Behind the Walls tickets are now available at https://salute.ticketspice.com/insidethewalls3.  Fire Chief Matt Schofield made a fire safety announcement, and informed the City Council that the new Fire Safety Education Unit is now up and running. LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE Caroline Wanjiru announced the upcoming Lincoln University events:  May 7-11 – Finals Week  May 12 – Graduation Ceremonies  Recognition events will be held for the following outgoing University members:  Interim Lincoln University President Michael Middleton,  Jerome Offord, Dean of Administration and Student Affairs, and  Rhonda Harper, Director of the “Marching Musical Storm” Band. 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: April 16, 2018 Current City Council, April 16, 2018 New City Council b. Authorize the Renewal (Year 3) Purchase of Transit Bus Parts from Gillig, LLC c. Authorize an Estimated $205,570.25 for Concrete and Concrete Products with Farmers Concrete (Primary) and Cole County Industries 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 7, 2018 A motion was made by Councilwoman Ward to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilwoman Wiseman, and approved unanimously. BIILLS INTRODUCED 2018-005 sponsored by Councilman Hussey, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH BARTLETT AND WEST, IN THE AMOUNT OF $285,521.50 FOR THE DUNKLIN STREET BRIDGE AND CORRIDOR PROJECT. 2018-006 sponsored by Councilman Hussey, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO GRANT A STORMWATER EASEMENT TO SCHOLASTIC, INC. OVER CITY OWNED PROPERTY AT 3025 ROBINSON ROAD. 2018-007 sponsored by Councilwoman Ward, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DESIGNATING 1213 ELMERINE AVENUE AS A LOCAL HISTORIC LANDMARK. Councilwoman Ward made a motion to amend Bill 2018 -007 to delete any references made to the property being known as the Dalton House. Councilman Pr ather seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Councilman Ward then requested to suspend the rules so the amended bill could be read a third time, and taken up for final passage. There were no objections. Bill 2018-007 as amended was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15791: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2018-008 sponsored by Councilman Henry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH JEFFERSON ASPHALT COMPANY, IN THE AMOUNT OF $935,209 FOR THE 2018 MILL AND OVERLAY PROJECT. 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 7, 2018 Councilman Hussey motioned to amend the Bill to change the sponsor from Councilman Henry, who is no longer on the City Council, to Councilman Hussey. Councilwoman Ward seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 2018-009 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PUD PLAN FOR PROPERTY ADDRESSED AS 3430 WEST EDGEWOOD DRIVE. 2018-110 sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, IMPOSING A USE TAX FOR GENERAL REVENUE PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF TWO PERCENT (2%) FOR THE PRIVILEGE OF STORING, USING OR CONSUMING WITHIN THE CITY ANY ARTICLE OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY GRANTED BY AND SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 144.600 THROUGH 144.761 RSMO; PROVIDING FOR THE USE TAX TO BE REPEALED, REDUCED OR RAISED IN THE SAME AMOUNT AS ANY CITY SALES TAX IS REPEALED, REDUCED OR RAISED; AND PROVIDING FOR SUBMISSION OF THE PROPOSAL TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY FOR THEIR APPROVAL AT THE PRIMARY ELECTION CALLED AND TO BE HELD IN THE CITY ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2018. 2018-111 sponsored by Councilman Schrieber, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SALE OF REAL ESTATE WITH THE STATE OF MISSOURI. BILLS PENDING 2018-001 sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON A ND THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING A MASTER PLAN/AIRPORT LAYOUT PLAN UPDATE FOR THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT. Bill 2018-001 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15789: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 7, 2018 Nay: None 2018-002 sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH JVIATION, INC. FOR SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE MASTER PLAN/AIRPORT LAYOUT PLAN UPDATE FOR THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT. Bill 2018-002 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15790: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 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. COUNCIL AND STAFF RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY There were no responses from the gallery at this time. APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES A motion was made by Councilman Hussey to approve the April 16, 2018 Closed Minutes, seconded by Councilwoman Ward, and approved unanimously by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 7, 2018 NEW BUSINESS/UNFINISHED BUSINESS Councilman Graham asked if anyone knew the purpose of the red stickers being placed on mailboxes. Nicole Roberts of the News Tribune was in the audience and informed that committee that she believed the stickers were placed to help newspaper delivery persons know which houses subscribed to the newspaper. Councilman Graham suggested mentioning that information in the newspaper so customers would know why there’s a red sticker on their mailbox. Mayor Tergin announced the USS Jefferson City changing of command ceremony, scheduled to take place in Hawaii on May 11, 2017 at 3:00 P.M. CST. ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilwoman Ward, and approved unanimously at 7:05 P.M.