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Home My Public Portal About2018-10-011 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 1, 2018 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of October 1, 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, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Ward, and Wiseman Absent: Hensley and Schreiber A quorum was declared present. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A motion was made by Councilman Graham to amend the agenda adding three items under Miscellaneous, including a. Buckle Up Phone Down Day Proclamation, b. Mayor’s Cup Presentation, and c. Introduction of Mayor Tergin’s Family. Councilman Fitzwater seconded the motion. There being no objection, the motion to adopt the amended agenda was approved unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Tergin presented the Buckle Up Phone Down Day proclamation to David Silvester, MoDOT Central District Engineer, Nicole Hood, MoDOT State Highway Safety and Traffic Engineer, and Natalie Roark, MoDOT Central District Assistant District Engineer. Mayor Tergin presented the Mayor’s Cup trophy to Jim Crabtree, this year’s Mayor’s Cup Race winner. Mayor Tergin then introduced members of her family, including her Aunt Koula and Uncle Ted visiting from Katerini, Greece. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Rezoning 41 Acres Containing 139 Properties in the Southside Neighborhood Area from RA-2 High Density Residential to RS-4 Single Family Residential i. Associated Pending Bill 2018-054 A staff presentation was made by Eric Barron, City Planning Manager. 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 1, 2018 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. 2018-054 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, CHANGING, AMENDING, AND MODIFYING THE ZONING MAP OF THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY REZONING 41 ACRES GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS A PORTION OF THE AREA SOUTH OF DUNKLIN STREET, EAST OF HIGHWAY 54 AND WEST OF JEFFERSON STREET, CONSISTING OF 139 PROPERTY PARCELS, FROM RA-2 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL AND C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL TO RS-4 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL. Bill 2018-054 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15832: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, and W iseman Nay: None Abstain: Ward Absent: Hensley and Schreiber APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR There were no appointments at this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS With no objections, Mayor Tergin welcomed former councilmember and member of the Old Munichberg Association, Bill Luebbert. Mr. Luebbert reported on last weekend’s Oktoberfest event. He thanked everyone for their hard work in making the eve nt a success. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF Announcements and Events  Councilman Hussey announced the October 11 th Public Works and Planning Meeting scheduled for 7:30 A.M. in the Boone-Bancroft Room.  Councilwoman Wiseman announced the October 3rd, Administration Meeting scheduled for 7:30 A.M. in the Boone-Bancroft Room.  Mayor Tergin made the following announcements: 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 1, 2018  Mayor Tergin attended JCMG’s PINK OUT Day at JCMG to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness month. JCMG employees will be wearing pink “Detect it. Treat it. Defeat it.” shirts every Monday in October.  The Special Olympics Outdoor Games were held in the City of Jefferson last weekend, September 28th – 30th.  This week is the anniversary of the City of Jefferson’s 192 nd year as a capital city.  The USS Missouri Crew was in town last week. They presented Mayor Tergin with a commemorative, teak wood plaque featuring the USS Missouri seal. Along with Mayor Tergin, they attended a luncheon hosted by Governor Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson at the Governor’s Mansion. They also welcomed a local Honor Flight group returning from their trip to Washington, D.C.  The Mayor’s Bike Ride is scheduled for October 7th from 12:30 P.M. – 1:00 P.M. at the corner of Marshal and East Capitol. The bike ride will kick off the second annual Porch Fest on Capitol Avenue, which is scheduled from 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.  JEFFTRAN’s “Ride Free” Day is October 8th, Columbus Day.  Sonny Sanders, Director of Planning and Protective Services announced the CAMPO 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan Open House Events Scheduled for October 10th, from 3:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. at City Hall, and October 16th, from 4:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. in Holts Summit, at City Hall. LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE Caroline Wanjiru made the following announcements:  This week is Homecoming Week. The Homecoming Parade is Saturday, at 9:30 A.M., starting at the corner of Broadway and High Street.  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. Both events will be held at the LINC. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS Mr. Charles Skornia signed up to speak on Bill 2018-057, pertaining to amending Chapter 21, Article II, Weeds. Mr. Skornia spoke in favor of the bill. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were brought before the City Council for approval by Consent: 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 1, 2018 a. Minutes of City Council Meeting: September 17, 2018 b. Accepting $286,021 in Community Development Block Grant Funds form the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development c. Permissive use of Right-of-Way for ADA Ramp and Railing in Front of the Property Addressed as 131 East High Street A motion was made by Councilman Prather and seconded by Councilman Graham to approve the Consent Items. The motion was approved unanimously. BIILLS INTRODUCED 2018-055 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PUD PLAN FOR PROPERTY ADDRESSED AS 3410 SHERMANS HOLLOW. 2018-056 sponsored by Councilman Fitzwater, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $163,886 AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 1, 2018 TO OCTOBER 31, 2019, REFLECTING CONSOLIDATED PLANNING GRANT (CPG) FUNDS AS APPROVED IN THE FY 2019 UNIFIED PLANNING WORK PROGRAM. 2018-057 sponsored by Councilman Hussey, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 21, NUISANCES, ARTICLE II, WEEDS CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. 2018-058 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 A PORTION OF WEST ASHLEY STREET. 2018-059 sponsored by Councilman Graham 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 NORMAN DRIVE. 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 1, 2018 2018-060 sponsored by Councilman Graham 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 DELETION OF SECTION 86 (ROUNDABOUTS) SUBPARAGRAPH F. 2018-061 sponsored by Councilman Hussey AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ENDORSING THE RECONFIGURATION OF JEFFTRAN ROUTES. 2018-062 sponsored by Councilwoman Wiseman AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ESTABLISHING RULES FOR QUORUM AND ELECTRONIC PARTICIPATION FOR ALL CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. BILLS PENDING 2018-045 Substitute #1 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. Bill 2018-045 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15833: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Wiseman and Ward Nay: Prather Absent: Hensley and Schreiber 2018-051 sponsored by Councilman Hussey, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHIN THE JC VETERANS PLAZA TRUST FUND. Bill 2018-051 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15834: 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 1, 2018 Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Wiseman and Ward Nay: None Absent: Hensley and Schreiber 2018-053 sponsored by Councilman Hussey, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF SIDEWALKS ON MISSOURI BOULEVARD CONSTRUCTED BY PROJECT NO. TAP- 3100 (524). Bill 2018-053 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15835: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Wiseman and Ward Nay: None Absent: Hensley and Schreiber 2018-054 Taken up under 5(a.) INFORMAL CALENDAR 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: 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 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 1, 2018 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. RESOLUTIONS RS2018-16 sponsored by Councilman Fitzwater/co-sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled: A RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING VOTERS TO INFORM THEMSELVES ABOUT MISSOURI PROPOSITION D AND TO VOTE AT THE NOVEMBER 6, 2018 ELECTION. Ryan Moehlman, City Counselor presented the resolution. Councilman Mihalevich motioned to approve RS2018-16. Councilwoman Ward seconded the motion. The resolution was approved by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Wiseman and Ward Nay: None Absent: Hensley and Schreiber 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 at this time. 8 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 1, 2018 NEW BUSINESS There was no new business at this time. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business at this time. ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilwoman Ward, and approved unanimously at 7:15 P.M.