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Home My Public Portal About2018-06-041 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 4, 2018 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of June 4, 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 Hussey to amend and adopt the agenda, adding Item c. under Miscellaneous Agenda Items to present a Gun Safety Awarenes s proclamation to the Moms Demand Action group. The motion was seconded by Councilman Prather. The motion to adopt as amended was approved unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Tergin presented a framed USS Jefferson City Submarine photograph to Marti Thruston, USS Jefferson City Submarine Committee Member. The framed photograph was autographed and provided by the USS Jefferson City Submarine crew to thank Marti for her hospitality during their visit to the City of Jefferson. Steve Crowell, City Administrator presented the GFOA “Distinguished Budget Presentation Award” to Margie Mueller, City Finance and IT Director, Shiela Pearre, Chief Accountant, and Cara Sankey, Senior Accountant. Ms. Sankey was unable to attend the City Council meeting. Mayor Tergin thanked them for their hard work on the City’s budget. Mayor Tergin welcomed the Moms Demand Action group and invited them to the podium to speak about their cause. A “Gun Safety Awareness Day” proclamation was going to be presented to the group at Kids Fest on June 2nd. However, since Kids Fest was cancelled due to rain, Councilman Hussey invited the group to the City Council meeting to receive their proclamation. 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 4, 2018 PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearings at this time. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR There were no appointments at this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS Todd Spalding, Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry provided an update on Community Park. Site renderings were also presented, giving th e City Council an idea of what the park will look like. An estimated 11,000 citizens will be within walking distance to the park. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF Announcements and Events  Mayor Tergin made the following announcements:  The Mayor’s Cup Golf Tournament was held June 1st at Oak Hills Golf Course, benefiting the Jefferson City Kiwanis Club.  June 4th –Chamber Friday Coffee – 7:30 a.m. at the Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce building to discuss this year’s changes to the Salute to America celebration due to construction around the Capitol Building.  June 30th - Big & Rich Concert Behind the Walls - Tickets are now available at https://salute.ticketspice.com/insidethewalls3. Mayor Tergin presented a video to promote the event. LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE Caroline Wanjiru provided the following updates:  President Jerald Jones Woolfolk’s first day was June 1st.  Summer classes began May 29th.  The Women’s Track & Field Team won the Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championship. The Men’s Track & Field Team took third place. Councilman Graham added that the women’s team came in first place without competing in the field events. Mayor Tergin and the City Council applauded the teams on their huge accomplishments. 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 4, 2018 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: May 21, 2018 b. Declaring City Owned Real Property at 611 Belair Drive Surplus c. Declaring City Owned Real Property at 1516 Hayselton Drive Surplus d. Approval of Proposed 2018-2019 Budget Meeting Schedule A motion was made by Councilwoman Wiseman to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilwoman Ward, and approved unanimously. Mayor Tergin then left the meeting for another commitment. President Pro Tempore Ken Hussey officiated the remainder of the meeting. BIILLS INTRODUCED 2018-017 sponsored by Councilman Fitzwater, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM FUNDS. 2018-018 sponsored by Councilman Prather, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH GBH BUILD ERS, INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE MUNICIPAL COURT RELOCATION AND RENOVATION PROJECT. Councilman Prather then requested to suspend the rules so the bill could be read a third time, and taken up for final passage. There were no objections. Bill 2018-018 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15798: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 4, 2018 BILLS PENDING 2018-012 sponsored by Councilman Hussey, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 21, NUISANCES, PERTAINING TO ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS FOR NUISANCE ABATEMENTS. Councilman Hensley motioned to offer a substitute to clean up the City Code language. Councilwoman Ward seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Bill 2018-012 Substitute #1 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15799: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2018-013 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19-401, (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE MODIFICATION OF PORTIONS RELATING TO THE 100 BLOCK OF MADISON STREET. Bill 2018-013 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15800: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2018-014 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 19, (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE MODIFICATION OF PORTIONS OF CREEK TRAIL DRIVE. Bill 2018-014 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15801: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 4, 2018 2018-015 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19-401, (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE ADDITION OF PORTIONS OF EAST HIGH STREET. Bill 2018-015 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15802: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2018-016 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CURTISS-MANES- SCHULTE, INC., FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF FIRE STATION NO. 2. Councilman Graham motioned to offer a substitute to correct the spelling of the vendor’s name and provide more clarity to the contract. Councilman Schreiber seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Bill 2018-016 Substitute #1 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15803: 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. 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 4, 2018 NEW BUSINESS/UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no new or unfinished business at this time. ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn was made by Councilwoman Wiseman, seconded by Councilman Graham, and approved unanimously at 6:50 P.M.