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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 20, 2018
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Council Meeting of August 20, 2018, was convened at 6:02 P.M. by Mayor
Carrie Tergin.
ROLL CALL
The f ollowing Council Members were present for the roll call:
Present: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman
Absent: Hussey
A quorum was declared present.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilwoman Ward to amend the agenda to move the
Informal Calendar discussion (Item 14) to immediately follow Public Hearings (Item
5.(e.)). Councilman Mihalevich seconded the motion. There being no objection, the
motion to adopt the amended agenda was approved unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Tergin recognized the Boy Scouts in the audience and invited them to the
podium to introduce themselves.
City Administrator Steve Crowell and Human Resources Director Gail Strope presented
Becky Hurst, Human Resources Specialist, with the August Outstanding Employee
Service Award. Mayor Tergin presented Ms. Hurst with a City coin and gift certificate,
and thanked her for her hard work and outstanding customer service she provides to
City employees and citizens of the City of Jefferson.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Amending Chapter 3 of the City Code Pertaining to Advertising and Signs
i. Associated Pending Bill 2018-033 (Graham) Staff: Sonny Sanders
A staff presentation was made by Eric Barron, City Planning Manager.
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There being no one from the public to speak on the bill, Mayor Tergin declared
the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded and stated that the
Council would now take up the associated bill.
2018-033 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING
CHAPTER 3 ADVERTISING AND SIGNS.
Bill 2018-033 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by
the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15813:
Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber,
Ward, and Wiseman
Nay: None
Absent: Hussey
b. Adopting FY2019 Budget
i. Associated Pending Bill 2018-034 (Prather) Staff: Margie Mueller
A staff presentation was made by Margie Mueller, Director of Finance/IT.
Since the Budget Committee has not finalized the FY2019 Budget, Councilman
Prather, the bill’s sponsor, placed the bill on the Informal Calendar.
c. Establishing 2018 Tax Levy Rate
i. Associated Pending Bill 2018-035 (Prather) Staff: Margie Mueller
A staff presentation was made by Margie Mueller, Director of Finance/IT.
There being no one from the public to speak on the bill, Mayor Tergin declared
the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded and stated that the
Council would now take up the associated bill.
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.
Bill 2018-035 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by
the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15814:
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Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber,
Ward, and Wiseman
Nay: None
Absent: Hussey
d. Amending Chapter 35, Zoning Code, Pertaining to Creation of National Register
Historic Overlay District and Establishment Over Seven Existing National
Register Districts
i. Associated Bill 2018-043 (Graham) Staff: Ryan Moehlman
A staff presentation was made by Ryan Moehlman, City Counselor.
There being no one from the public to speak on the bill, Mayor Tergin declared
the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded. Councilman Graham
motioned to suspend the rules and take up Bill 2018-043 for third reading and
passage.
2018-043 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, CHANGING,
AMENDING, AND MODIFYING THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF
JEFFERSON, BY CREATING A NEW OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT TO BE
TITLED THE NR NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC OVERLAY DISTRICT,
ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS THEREOF, AND AMENDING THE ZONING
MAP OF THE ZONING CODE BY ESTABLISHING SAID DISTRICT OVER
SEVEN EXISTING NATIONAL REGISTER DISTRICTS.
Bill 2018-043 was third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15815:
Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and
Wiseman
Nay: None
Abstain: Hensley
Absent: Hussey
e. Amending Chapter 8, Buildings and Building Regulations, Pertaining to
Expansion of Established Local Historic Districts
i. Associated Bill 2018-044 (Sponsor: Graham/Co-Sponsor: Ward) Staff:
Sonny Sanders
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A staff presentation was made by Mr. Barron.
The following citizens spoke on the bill:
- Nimrod Chaple, Jr. spoke against the bill.
- Menthe Bolton, 1310 Linden Dr., spoke in favor of the bill.
- Ericca Willis, H & H Commercial Realtor, spoke against the bill.
- Andreal Hoosman, H & H Commercial Realtor, spoke against the bill.
- Carol Beavers spoke in favor of the bill with an amendment.
- Robert Haslag spoke in favor of the bill with an amendment.
- Patsy Johnson, 908 Lafayette St., spoke in favor of the bill with an
amendment.
- Jocelyn King, 901 Roling Ct., spoke in favor of the bill with an amendment.
- Sheila Logan, 820 Lafayette St., spoke in favor of the bill.
- Glover Brown requested that the Council reject the amendment and original
bill and start from scratch with a new bill including Quinn Chapel.
- Rev. Dr. Cassandra Gould, Quinn Chapel AME Church, spoke in favor of the
bill with an amendment.
- Jenni Smith, School Street Local Historic District Applicant spoke in favor of
the bill with an amendment.
- Jackie Coleman, Second Christian Church, spoke in favor of the bill with an
amendment.
- Annquinnett McDonald spoke in favor of the bill with an amendment.
- Frank Rycyk spoke against the bill, asking that the bill be postponed or
modified.
Mayor Tergin declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded.
Graham motioned to suspend the rules and take up Bill 2018 -044 for third
reading and passage.
2018-044 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING
CHAPTER 8, BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS, PERTAINING TO
EXPANSION OF ESTABLISHED LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICTS.
Councilman Hensley motioned to amend Bill 2018-044, removing “Such parcels
shall be directly abutting the established local historic district”, and adding in
place of the removed language, “Such additional parcels shall be within
reasonable proximity to, and share historical features in common with, the
established local historic district.” Councilwoman Ward seconded the motion. The
motion to amend the language passed by the following roll-call vote:
Aye: Graham, Kemna, Hensley, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and
Wiseman
Nay: Fitzwater
Absent: Hussey
Bill 2018-044 as amended, was third time by title, placed on final passage, and
passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15816:
Aye: Graham, Kemna, Hensley, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and
Wiseman
Nay: Fitzwater
Absent: Hussey
PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS
Councilman Mihalevich motioned to amend the amended agenda, moving Item 7(a.)
and 7(b.) Presentations from Staff, Consultants & Invited Guests, to immediately follow
Item 5(e.) Public Hearings. Councilman Graham seconded the motion. The motion to
amend the amended agenda passed unanimously by voice-vote.
Nancy Thompson, Rebecca Gordon, and David Grellner, City Environmental Health
Manager presented the Cemetery Resources Board Annual Report.
Bob Gilbert, COO of Bartlett & West, presented the Riverfront Access Update.
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
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HISTORIC DISTRICT, AND ADOPTION OF ASSOCIATED BUILDING DESIGN
REQUIREMENTS.
Bill 2018-021 remained on the informal calendar.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR
There were no appointments at this time.
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF
Announcements and Events
Mayor Tergin made the following announcements:
The City of Jefferson won the ESGR (Employer Support of the Guard and
Reserves) Seven Seals Award.
First Lady, Teresa Parson, Claudia Kehoe, and Mayor Tergin welcomed
students back to the new school year at the Special Learning Center.
Councilman Prather announced the next Budget Committee meeting scheduled
for Thursday, August 23rd, in the City Council Chambers.
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE
Caroline Wanjiru announced the following:
Casino Night Fundraiser was Saturday, August 11th.
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.
The first day of classes is August 27th.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS
Homer Cavitte, III spoke on Bill 2018-045 regarding the trash in his neighborhood. He
requested that the landlords be held accountable for the trash that is polluting the
neighborhood.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were brought before the City Council for approval by Consent:
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a. Minutes of City Council Meeting: August 6, 2018, Minutes of Budget
Committee Meetings: August 9, 2018 and August 13, 2018
b. Declares Certain City Owned Vehicles and Equipment as Surplus and
Authorizes Disposal of the Property
c. Authorize $44,971.60 Purchase from SUEZ Treatment Solutions for UV
Bulbs
A motion was made by Councilman Prather to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented, seconded by Councilman Graham, and approved unanimously.
BIILLS INTRODUCED
2018-043 Taken Up Under Public Hearings
2018-044 Taken Up Under Public Hearings
2108-045 sponsored by Councilman Hussey, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER
30, SOLID WASTE, ARTICLE I, CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, PERTAINING
TO THE DEFINITION OF RESPONSIBLE PARTY.
BILLS PENDING
2018-028 sponsored by Councilman Hussey, entitled:
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.
Bill 2018-028 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15817:
Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber,
Ward, and Wiseman
Nay: None
Absent: Hussey
2018-029 sponsored by Councilman Hussey, entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND
DISCONTINUING A PORTION OF THE 500 BLOCK OF WEST ELM STREET RIGHT-
OF-WAY.
Bill 2018-029 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15818:
Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber,
Ward, and Wiseman
Nay: None
Absent: Hussey
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.
Bill 2018-030 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15819:
Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber,
Ward, and Wiseman
Nay: None
Absent: Hussey
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.
Bill 2018-031 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15820:
Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber,
Ward, and Wiseman
Nay: None
Absent: Hussey
2018-032 sponsored by Councilman Hussey, entitled:
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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.
Bill 2018-032 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15821:
Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber,
Ward, and Wiseman
Nay: None
Absent: Hussey
2018-033 Taken Up Under Public Hearings
2018-034 Taken Up Under Public Hearings
2018-035 Taken Up Under Public Hearings
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.
Bill 2018-036 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15822:
Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber,
Ward, and Wiseman
Nay: None
Absent: Hussey
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.
Bill 2018-037 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15823:
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Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber,
Ward, and Wiseman
Nay: None
Absent: Hussey
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.
Councilman Fitzwater requested to place the bill on the informal calendar. There were
no objections.
2018-039 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
TERM LIMITS ON THE OFFICES OF COUNCILMEMBER AND MAYOR TO A VOTE
OF THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON.
Councilman Fitzwater requested to place the bill on the informal calendar. There were
no objections.
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.
Councilman Fitzwater requested to place the bill on the informal calendar. There were
no objections.
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.
Councilman Fitzwater requested to place the bill on the informal calendar. There were
no objections.
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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.
Councilman Fitzwater requested to place the bill on the informal calendar. There were
no objections.
RESOLUTIONS
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.
An amended version of the resolution was presented by Mr. Moehlman. Councilwoman
Wiseman motioned to approve RS2018-10. Councilman Graham seconded the motion.
The resolution was approved by the following roll-call vote:
Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber,
Ward, and Wiseman
Nay: None
Absent: Hussey
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
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 9:25 P.M.