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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 6, 2018
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Council Meeting of August 6, 2018, was convened at 6:04 P.M. by Mayor
Carrie Tergin.
ROLL CALL
The f ollowing Council Members were present for the roll call:
Present: Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward,
and Wiseman
Absent: Fitzwater and Kemna
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 Councilwoman Ward. The motion to adopt the agenda was approved
unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Tergin introduced and welcomed Dr. Jerald Jones Woolfolk, Ph.D., President of
Lincoln University. Dr. Woolfolk expressed her excitement for her new position as
President of Lincoln University and her warm welcome to the City of Jefferson. She
introduced the following Lincoln University Staff: University Police Chief Gary Hill,
Sandy Koetting, Vice President Administration and Finance, Dr. Marcus Chanay, Vice
President for Student Affairs, Rose Ann Ortmeyer, Complaint Coordinator, and City
Councilman Graham, Chief of Staff and Executive Assistant to the President. Dr.
Woolfolk’s inauguration will be held October 5th, at 10:00 A.M.
Public Works Director Matt Morasch and Operations Division Director Britt Smith
recognized their department’s retirees, Louis Alber and Eddie Bates. They were
thanked for their many years of outstanding service. Mayor Tergin expressed her
appreciation for their hard work and loyalty, and presented them each with a City Key.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no public hearings at this time.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR
There were no appointments at this time.
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PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS
Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Director Todd Spalding and Ashley Varner provided an
update on the SPIN Bike Share Program and demonstrated how the app and bikes
work. Ms. Varner encouraged riders to use their helmets and follow the rules of the
road. She requested that riders not park the bikes on sidewalks, but rather in nearby
greenspaces. Director Spalding reminded Councilmembers that there are no direct
costs to the City for the Bike Share Program. There are currently 75 SPIN bikes in the
City of Jefferson. SPIN has contracted with Red Wheel Bike Shop to service and
relocate bikes as needed. Mayor Tergin encouraged Councilmembers to participate in
the Mayor’s Bike Ride at the Fall Porch Fest on October 7th.
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF
Announcements and Events
Mayor Tergin made the following announcements:
The 2018 Commemorative Issue of The Bridge to Business Magazine
highlighted the Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce’s 125th Anniversary and
the “Bicentennial Bridge to the Island” project. A 125th Anniversary
Proclamation was presented at the July 16th City Council Meeting and at the
Chamber’s Anniversary Celebration on July 19th.
There are two more Chick-Fil-A Tuesdays at City Hall to raise money for
United Way, August 7th and 14th from 7:00 A.M. – 8:00 A.M. The sandwiches
are $3.00 and will be sold outside City Hall.
Mayor Tergin thanked Councilmembers who filled in for her while she was on
vacation. Councilman Hussey attended a ribbon cutting, celebrating the
Stadium Boulevard, Walmart’s remodel. Councilman Kemna presented
proclamations to the bands, Shaman’s Harvest and Murphy’s Ford at last
week’s Jaycees Cole County Fair.
Tuesday, August 7th is Election Day. Mayor Tergin reminded citizens to vote.
Mayor Tergin congratulated City Staff, Tia Griffen for receiving the “Sam B.
Cook Award” and Phil Stiles for receiving the “Service of the Year” award at
the Downtown Piccadilly in White! event.
A reminder that all City meetings are posted on the City’s website:
www.jeffcitymo.gov.
Lieutenant Deric Heislen announced the National Night Out Event scheduled in
City neighborhoods on August 7th. Citizens can call 573-634-6347 to schedule
an event in their neighborhood for that night.
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Councilman Hussey announced the cancellation of the Public Works & Planning
meeting which was scheduled for August 9th. The next meeting will be held on
September 13th.
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE
Caroline Wanjiru announced the following:
Casino Night Fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday, August 11th. For more
information, contact Keena Lynch 573-681-5342 or lynchk@lincoln.edu.
Dr. Woolfolk’s inauguration as Lincoln University’s next President will be
October 5, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. The inauguration ball will be at 7:00 P.M.
Tickets are $25.00 each, and all the proceeds will go towards student
scholarships.
Blue Tigerfest is scheduled for Wednesday, August 22nd from 6:00 P.M. –
8:00 P.M.
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 City Council for approval by Consent:
a. Minutes of City Council Meeting: July 16, 2018 and Budget Committee
Meetings: July 23, 2018, July 26, 2018, and July 30, 2018.
b. Authorize $162,132 Fire Department Grant Acceptance from FEMA
c. Authorize the Sale of Surplus Real Property Located at 611 Belair Drive to
Lucas E. Vogel and Abby M. Vogel
d. Authorize the Renewal of P2879 (Year 3) Lease of Restaurant/Café and
Operation with Nick’s Family Restaurant
e. Authorize the Renewal of Bid 2880 Estimated Cost $30,000 for Street
Sweeper Parts from Key Equipment and Supply
f. Approving Application for a $11,927 Edward Bryne Memorial Justice
Assistance (“JAG”) 2018 Program Grant
A motion was made by Councilman Hussey to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented, seconded by Councilwoman Ward, and approved unanimously.
BIILLS INTRODUCED
2018-028 sponsored by Councilman Hussey, entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH
F&F DEVELOPMENT, LLC PERTAINING TO THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE 500
BLOCK OF MISSOURI BOULEVARD.
2018-029 sponsored by Councilman Hussey, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND
DISCONTINUING A PORTION OF THE 500 BLOCK OF WEST ELM STREET RIGHT-
OF-WAY.
2018-030 sponsored by Councilman Hussey, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND
DISCONTINUING A PORTION OF THE 600 BLOCK OF WALNUT STREET RIGHT-
OF-WAY.
2018-031 sponsored by Councilman Hussey, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND
DISCONTINUING UTILITY EASEMENTS IN THE PREVIOUSLY VACATED PARTS OF
THE 400 AND 500 BLOCKS OF WEST MILLER STREET, THE 500 AND 600 BLOCK
OF HARRISON STREET, THE 600 BLOCK OF WEST ELM STREET AND AN
UNNAMED ALLEY SOUTH OF INLOT NOS. 768, 769, and 770.
2018-032 sponsored by Councilman Hussey, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 29-151 (CHARGE FOR NOTICE OF INTENT
TO DISCONNECT) AND APPENDIX Y (SCHEDULE OF ADMINISTRATIVE FEES,
PERMITS, LICENSES AND OTHER CHARGES) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
JEFFERSON, MISSOURI.
2018-033 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER
3 ADVERTISING AND SIGNS.
An amended language handout was provided to the Councilmembers prior to the
meeting based on the Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommendations and
concerns. City Planning Manager, Eric Barron presented the Bill and the amended
language.
After some discussion, Councilman Graham motioned to incorporate the amended
language into a Substitute Bill, which will be provided in the next Council meeting’s
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packet. Councilman Hussey seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following
roll call vote:
Aye: Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and
Wiseman
Nay: None
Absent: Fitzwater and Kemna
2018-034 sponsored by Councilman Prather, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ADOPTING A BUDGET
AND PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR THE CITY FOR THE PERIOD OF
NOVEMBER 1, 2018, TO OCTOBER 31, 2019, AND APPROPRIATING MONEY IN
THE CITY TREASURY TO PAY THE COST OF OPERATING THE CITY
GOVERNMENT DURING THAT PERIOD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUDGET.
2018-035 sponsored by Councilman Prather, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PROVIDING FOR THE
LEVY OF CITY TAXES AND ESTABLISHING THE RATE OF TAXATION FOR THE
CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI FOR THE YEAR 2018.
2018-036 sponsored by Councilman Hussey, 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.
2018-037 sponsored by Councilman Hussey, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $198,149 AGREEMENT WITH TEB
CONSTRUCTORS LLC FOR THE RWRF DRY BIOSOLIDS BUILDING PROJECT
2018-038 sponsored by Councilman Fitzwater/co-sponsor Councilman Hussey, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING AN
AMENDED AND RESTATED CHARTER OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON AND SUBMIT
SUCH CHARTER TO A VOTE OF THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON.
2018-039 sponsored by Councilman Fitzwater/co-sponsor Councilman Hussey, entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, SUBMITTING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON RELATING TO
TERM LIMITS ON THE OFFICES OF COUNCILMEMBER AND MAYOR TO A VOTE
OF THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON.
2018-040 sponsored by Councilman Fitzwater/co-sponsor Councilman Hussey, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, SUBMITTING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON RELATING TO
THE OFFICE OF CITY PROSECUTOR TO A VOTE OF THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSON.
2018-041 sponsored by Councilman Fitzwater/co-sponsor Councilman Hussey, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, SUBMITTING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON RELATING TO
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST TO A VOTE OF THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF
JEFFERSON.
2018-042 sponsored by Councilman Fitzwater/co-sponsor Councilman Hussey, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, SUBMITTING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON RELATING TO
PROHIBITIONS AND INCOMPATIBLE OFFICES TO A VOTE OF THE CITIZENS OF
THE CITY OF JEFFERSON.
BILLS PENDING
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
THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2018.
Bill 2018-026 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15811:
Aye: Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and
Wiseman
Nay: None
Absent: Fitzwater and Kemna
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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.
Bill 2018-027 was read third time by title, placed on final passage. Councilman Hussey
made a motion to amend the Bill language, specifically Sec. 34-27 J., deleting any
reference to “director of public works” and replacing it with “City Administrator”.
Councilman Graham seconded the motion. The motion to pass the bill as amended
passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15812:
Aye: Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and
Wiseman
Nay: None
Absent: Fitzwater and Kemna
INFORMAL CALENDAR
2018-021 sponsored by Councilman 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.
Eric Barron, City Planning Manager, provided an update on next steps with Bill 2018-
021.
RESOLUTIONS
RS2018-8 sponsored by Councilman Hussey, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI AMENDING THE
ADOPTED CDBG 2018 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND AUTHORIZING ITS RE-
SUBMISSION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT.
Councilman Hussey motioned to adopt RS2018-8. Councilman Graham seconded the
motion. The resolution was approved by the following roll-call vote:
Aye: Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and
Wiseman
Nay: None
Absent: Fitzwater and Kemna
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RS2018-9 sponsored by Councilman Prather, entitled:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO ALLOW FULL-TIME
CITY EMPLOYEES TO VOLUNTEER DURING THE UNITED WAY DAYS OF
CARINGS WHILE ON DUTY.
Councilman Hussey motioned to adopt RS2018-9. Councilwoman Ward seconded the
motion. The resolution was approved by the following roll-call vote:
Aye: Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and
Wiseman
Nay: None
Absent: Fitzwater and Kemna
RS2018-10 sponsored by Councilwoman Wiseman, entitled:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THIS CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE
A LETTER OF ENGAGEMENT WITH GILMORE & BELL, P.C.
Councilman Hensley suggested amending the resolution, adding an hour estimate for
phase 1 of the project, a maximum dollar amount for phase 1, and a requirement to
provide City Council with timely progress reports.
After more discussion, Councilwoman Wiseman motioned to postpone the vote on
RS2018-10 until the next City Council meeting on August 20th. Councilman Graham
seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
Aye: Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and
Wiseman
Nay: None
Absent: Fitzwater and Kemna
RS2018-11 sponsored by Councilman Prather, entitled:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE
A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH TRACFONE WIRELESS, INC.
Councilman Hussey motioned to adopt RS2018-11. Councilman Prather seconded the
motion. The resolution was approved by the following roll-call vote:
Aye: Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and
Wiseman
Nay: None
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Absent: Fitzwater and Kemna
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS
Leonard Steinman, 2217 West Edgewood, spoke on the importance of voting.
COUNCIL AND STAFF RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY
There were no responses from the gallery at this time.
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
Hensley, and approved unanimously at 8:40 P.M.