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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 16, 2018
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Council Meeting of July 16, 2018, was convened at 6:01 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 Graham to adopt the agenda. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Prather. The motion to adopt the agenda was approved
unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Tergin welcomed local Boy Scout Troop 11 members to the meeting. They were
invited to the podium to introduce themselves to the City Council.
The Chamber of Commerce was presented a proclamation by Mayor Te rgin to
commemorate their 125th anniversary.
The Cultural Arts Foundation presented a Capitol Avenue framed print to Mayor Tergin
and the City of Jefferson. The print was number one of 100 prints. Artist Mary Ann Hall
was at the meeting for the presenta tion. The remaining prints are available for sale at
$100 each.
Fred Rademan was recognized for 41+ years of service with the Parks, Recrea tion,
and Forestry Department. J.J. Gates, Parks and Recreation Assistant Director
presented Mr. Rademan with a City key. Diane Cary was recognized for 24 years of
service with Planning & Protective Services. Sonny Sanders, Director of Planning and
Protective Services presented Mrs. Cary with a plaque and City key.
Steve Crowell, City Administrator recognized Brad Wise r, City of Jefferson, Senior
Street Maintenance Worker, Public Works Department for receiving the July
Outstanding Employee Service Award. Mayor Tergin thanked Mr. Wiser for his hard
work and dedication, and she presented him with a City coin and gift certificates.
Jayme Abbott, Neighborhood Services Manager introduced Monte Krehbiel and Lillian
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Kinard of Republic Services for a presentation on the “Recycling Simple: Empty. Clean.
Dry.” initiative.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Creation of the School Street Local Historic District and Establishment of Design
Guidelines
i. Associated Pending Bill 2018-021 (Ward) Staff: Sonny Sanders/Eric Barron
A staff presentation was made by Eric Barron, City Planning Manager.
The following citizens spoke on the bill.
- Jenny Smith, School Street Local Historic District Applicant spoke in favor of
the bill.
- Rev. Dr. Cassandra Gould, Quinn Chapel AME Church, spoke against the bill
because it did not include the Quinn Chapel AME Church property.
- Patsy Galbreath Johnson spoke in favor of the bill.
- Glover Brown, 1700 Valley Hi Rd., Friends of Lafayette and the Historic Foot
District spoke against the bill.
- Sheila Logan Simms spoke in favor of the bill only if an addendum can be
attached to include Quinn Chapel AME Church.
- Mary Shantz, Historic Preservation Commission Chair, spoke in favor of the
bill.
- Perry Douglas spoke against the bill.
- Jocelyn King spoke in favor of the bill.
- Sherryelyn Woodruff, Quinn Chapel AME Church Trustee, spoke on the bill,
stating that she would not oppose the bill if Quinn Chapel AME Church cou ld
be included.
- Tammy Boeschen, President, Historic City of Jefferson spoke in favor of the
bill.
- Lori Simms, Quinn Chapel AME Church Board of Trustees member, spoke
against the bill.
- Tony Smith, of 1211 Elmerine Ave., spoke in favor of the bill.
- Arthur Brown, 714 Clark Ave., spoke against the bill.
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- Carolyn Cave, 214 Montana, spoke in favor of the bill if an addendum could
be added to include Quinn Chapel AME Church.
- Menthe Bolton, 1310 Linden Dr, spoke against the bill.
- Annquenette McDonald of Second Christian Church spoke in favor of the bill.
- Rev. Kimberly Woodruff, 808 Jackson Street, and lifelong member of Quinn
Chapel AME Church spoke against the bill.
- Applicant Jenny Smith provided closing comments.
Mayor Tergin declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded
and stated that the Council would now take up the associated pending bill.
2018-021 sponsored by Councilwoman Ward, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ESTABLISHING
A LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT, TO BE NAMED THE SCHOOL STREET
LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT, AND ADOPTION OF ASSOCIATED BUILDING
DESIGN REQUIREMENTS.
After much discussion about the feasibility of adding the Quinn Chapel AMC
Church property to the Historic District Application, Councilwoman Ward, the
sponsor of Bill 2018-021 requested that the bill be placed on the informal
calendar. There were no objections.
Councilman Hussey made a motion to direct City Staff to develop a process to
add properties to a historic district after the district has already been created.
Councilman Prather seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following
roll-call vote.
Aye: Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber,
Ward, and Wiseman
Nay: Fitzwater
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR
Councilman Prather motioned to approve the following appointment to the Cultural Arts
Commission. Councilwoman Wiseman seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously by voice-vote.
Board or Commission Recommended
Appointment
New Term
Expires
Term
Full/Partial
Cultural Arts Commission Emily Fretwell Mar 2021 Full
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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 made the following announcements:
The MR340 Race sponsored by American Water begins on Tuesday, July 24
in Kansas City. The race participants are expected to be in the City of
Jefferson on Wednesday morning, July 25.
Remind everyone to vote on August 7.
Councilman Prather announced the first City Budget meeting scheduled for July
23 at 5:30 P.M., in Council Chambers.
Sonny Sanders, Director of Planning and Public Services announced tw o
potential grants for Historic Preservation. The first is for a Historic Prese rvation
Plan. The second is for a West Main Street Area Survey. Both grants are through
the State Historic Preservation Office Historic Preservation Funds.
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE
There were no updates at this time.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS
There were no presentations made at this time.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following item was brought before the City Council for approval by Consent:
a. Minutes of City Council Meeting: July 2, 2018
A motion was made by Councilwoman Wiseman to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented, seconded by Councilman Graham, and approved unanimously.
BIILLS INTRODUCED
2018-026 sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A
GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON AND THE MISSOURI
HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR ASSISTANCE WITH
OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER AT THE
JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 1, 2017
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THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2018.
2018-027 sponsored by Councilman Hussey, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE
FARES CHARGED BY THE TRANSIT SYSTEM TO INCLUDE A SINGLE DAY PASS.
BILLS PENDING
2018-021 taken up under Public Hearings
2018-022 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND
APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT OF TURTLE CREEK SUBDIVISION,
SECTION TWO, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI.
Bill 2018-022 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15808:
Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman
Nay: None
2018-023 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 19-401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS),
SCHEDULE (J), (PARKING PROHIBITED), SUBPARAGRAPH (A), OF THE CODE OF
THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO PORTIO NS OF RONAN
COURT AND RYDER COURT, LOCATED IN TURTLE CREEK SUBDIVISION.
Bill 2018-023 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15809:
Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman
Nay: None
2018-024 sponsored by Councilman Hussey, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CENTECH &
ASSOCIATES FOR HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION
MAINTENANCE SERVICES.
Bill 2018-024 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15810:
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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.
NEW BUSINESS/UNFINISHED BUSINESS
On behalf of the Charter Review Advisory Committee, Ryan Moehlman, City Counselor
requested a 60-day extension for further review of Section 6.2 of the City Charter
pertaining to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Councilman Fitzwater motioned to grant a 60-day extension to the Charter Review
Advisory Committee for further review of Section 6.2 of the City Charter pertaining to the
Parks and Recreation Commission. Councilwoman Wiseman seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion to adjourn was made by Councilwoman Wiseman, seconded by Councilman
Graham, and approved unanimously at 9:30 P.M.