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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 19, 2018
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Council Meeting of November 19, 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, Prather, Schreiber,
Ward, and Wiseman
Absent: Mihalevich
A quorum was declared present.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilwoman Ward to adopt the agenda. Councilman Prather
seconded the motion. The motion to adopt the agenda was approved unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS
a. Mayor Tergin introduced the Jefferson City, Missouri Museum of Modern Art
2018 High School Art Contest winner, Cora Walsh. Mayor Tergin purchased the
painting for City Hall and invited Ms. Walsh to speak about her paintin g.
b. Lt. Christopher White from the Salvation Army and campaign co-chair, John
Sheehan presented the 2018 Red Kettle Campaign. Those wishing to volunteer
as a bell ringer can sign up on-line at registertoring.com. Mayor Tergin, along
with four other local artists, will each have decorated a kettle up for auction to
raise money for the campaign. On Saturday, December 15th from 8:00 A.M. to
9:00 A.M., Bernie Fechtel and Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe will be ringing the bells at the
Hy-Vee location.
c. Mayor Tergin introduced Hal Dulle as the 2018 Kevin Meinhardt Award recipient.
Gail Strope, Human Resources Director, introduced Kevin Meinhardt’s family
members in attendance. She then made a presentation to City Council about Mr.
Dulle.
d. City Administrator, Steve Crowell presented the November Outstanding
Employee Service Award to Brian Allen. Mr. Crowell and Mayor Tergin thanked
Mr. Allen for his hard work and presented him with a City coin and gift certificate.
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e. Jayme Abbott, Neighborhood Services Manager and Lillian Kinard of Republic
Services presented an update on Republic’s recycling audit and their efforts to
education the community on what items are accepted in the single stream
recycling containers.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Rezoning 2.08 Acres of Land Addressed as 105 Jaycee Drive from M-2 General
Industrial and RS-3 Residential to C-1 Neighborhood Commercial
i. Associated Pending Bill 2018-065
A staff presentation was made by Eric Barron, City Planning Manager.
Patrick Kremer of Central Missouri Professional Services spoke in favor of the
bill.
There being no others 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.
2018-065 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 2.08 ACRES OF LAND
ADDRESSED AS 105 JAYCEE DRIVE FROM M-2 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL
AND RS-3 RESIDENTIAL TO C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL.
Bill 2018-065 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by
the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15846:
Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Prather, Schreiber,
Ward, and Wiseman
Nay: None
Absent: Mihalevich
b. Special Exemption Permit to Operate a Short Term Rental for Property
Addressed as 500 East Miller Street
i. Associated Resolution RS2018-22
A staff presentation was made by Eric Barron, City Planning Manager.
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Aaron Clark, owner of the property, spoke in favor of the resolution. There being
no others from the public to speak on the resolution, Mayor Tergin declared the
evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded and stated that the C ouncil
would now take up the associated resolution.
RS2018-22 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI APPROVING A
SPECIAL EXCEPTION PERMIT TO OPERATE A SHORT TERM RENTAL FOR
PROPERTY ADDRESSED AS 500 EAST MILLER STREET
Councilman Hussey motioned to approve RS2018 -22. Councilman Graham
seconded the motion. The resolution was adopted by the following roll -call vote:
Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Prather, Schreiber,
Ward, and Wiseman
Nay: None
Absent: Mihalevich
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR
Councilman Graham motioned and Councilwoman Ward seconded the motion to
approve the appointments to the following Boards and Commissions. The motion
passed unanimously.
Board or Commission Recommended
Appointment
New Term
Expires
Term
Full/Partial
Environmental Quality
Commission Hannah Kiddoo Nov 2021 Full
Ashley Keely Nov 2021 Full
Housing Authority Board Dennis Mueller Nov 2022 Full
Police Personnel Board Pete Fleischmann Jan 2020 Partial
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:
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Johnathon Jackson was in the audience. He was the City Council’s first
Lincoln University representative. He currently works for the Council for Drug
Free Youth.
Veterans Day events were scheduled around the City last week. Mayor
Tergin attended a National Guard deployment at the Jefferson City Memorial
Airport. The guardsmen will be in Kuwait for nine months.
The Ceres statute on top of the State Capitol Building was removed this week
for restoration. The State of Missouri’s Office of Administration has great
documentation of the event.
The Special Olympics Polar Plunge event in the City of Jefferson is scheduled
for December 5th, at 4:30 P.M. Mayor Tergin encouraged councilmembers
and staff to participate. People can donate online at somo.org.
The Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting event is scheduled for Thursday,
November 29th.
The annual downtown Living Windows event is scheduled for Friday,
November 30th.
The Christmas Parade is scheduled for Saturday, December 1st.
Councilmen Fitzwater and Graham thanked City Staff members, Sonny Sanders
and Eric Barron for attending the Saturday gathering of fourth ward residents at
City Hall to answer questions about the Shermans Hollow rezoning bill.
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE
Caroline Wanjiru made the following announcements:
The student’s Thanksgiving Break is this week, Tuesday, November 20th thru
Sunday, November 25th. Business offices will be closed Thursday, November
22nd thru Sunday, November 25th.
The men’s basketball team won their game against Missouri S &T today in
Kansas City.
The women’s basketball team is currently undefeated at 3 – 0.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS
Ed Storey made a presentation on his group’s “Putting Kids First” initiative.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were brought before the City Council for approval by Consent:
a. Minutes of City Council Meeting: November 5, 2018
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b. A Proposed Change Order to Project Number 32146, for Improvement at the
East Miller Street Transfer Location
c. Authorize the Renewal (Year 3) Estimated $30,000 Contract with SSM Regional
Health Medical Group – Occupational Medicine for Professional Services –
Medical Services for Worker’s Compensation
d. Declare Certain City-Owned Real Property Surplus and Authorizes Disposal, Fire
Station Two
A motion was made by Councilman Prather and seconded by Councilwoman Wiseman
to approve the Consent Items. The motion was approved unanimously.
BIILLS INTRODUCED
2018-072 sponsored by Councilman Hussey
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $333,844.08 LAND LEASE AGREEMENT
WITH FISCHER GRAIN FARMS FOR CITY OWNED PROPERTY.
2018-073 sponsored by Councilwoman Wiseman
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ESTABLISHING
ELECTION DATES IN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, FOR THE 2019
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION.
2018-074 sponsored by Councilman Hussey
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $500,614.26 AGREEMENT WITH MERA
EXCAVATING LLC FOR THE SANITARY SEWER REPLACEMENT – VARIOUS
LOCATIONS PROJECT.
2018-075 sponsored by Councilman Prather
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2017 -
2018 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY APPROPRIATING
ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHIN THE WORKER’S COMPENSATION FUND.
2018-076 Sponsored by Councilwoman Wiseman
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2018-2019 BUDGET BY RECLASSIFYING ONE
ADMINISTRATIVE TECHNICIAN TO NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES SPECIALIST I
WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
2018-077 Sponsored by Councilman Hussey
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH ANDERSON
ENGINEERING, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $187,200 FOR THE PAVEMENT
MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS AND ASSET MANAGEMENT INVENTORY PROJECT.
BILLS PENDING
2018-065 Taken Up Under 5(a.)
2018-066 sponsored by Councilman Graham
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $22,000 AGREEMENT WITH RAVE
MOBILITY FOR THE PURCHASE OF RAVE MOBILITY AND A FIFTY PERCENT
COST SHARE WITH COLE COUNTY.
After discussion between City Council and Staff regarding the contract, Bill 2018-066
was read third time by title, and placed on the informal calendar.
2018-067 sponsored by Councilman Hussey
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $941,242.60 AGREEMENT WITH LAMKE
TRENCHING AND EXCAVATING INC. FOR THE BASIN 17 SANITARY RELIEF
BASIN PROJECT.
Bill 2018-067 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15847:
Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Prather, Schreiber, Ward,
and W iseman
Nay: None
Absent: Mihalevich
2018-068 sponsored by Councilwoman Ward
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8-13. OVERTIME AND COMPENSATORY
TIME. OF THE PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL.
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Bill 2018-068 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15848:
Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Prather, Schreiber, Ward,
and Wiseman
Nay: None
Absent: Mihalevich
2018-069 sponsored by Councilwoman Wiseman
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE
DEFINITION OF SAFETY SENSITIVE FUNCTION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE
PROFESSIONAL (SAP), AND SECTION 3-3 ALCOHOL, DRUG, AND CONTROLLED
SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY OF THE PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL.
Bill 2018-069 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15849:
Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Prather, Schreiber, Ward,
and Wiseman
Nay: None
Absent: Mihalevich
2018-070 Sponsored by Councilman Prather
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER
29 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON PERTAINING TO RATES FOR
WASTEWATER UTILITIES.
Bill 2018-070 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15850:
Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Prather, Schreiber, Ward,
and Wiseman
Nay: None
Absent: Mihalevich
INFORMAL CALENDAR
There were no informal calendar items at this time.
RESOLUTIONS
RS2018-21 Taken Up Under 5(b.)
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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.
NEW BUSINESS
Sonny Sanders reviewed a memo received by the Missouri Department of Economic
Development requiring the City to notify the department with the plans for 408 Lafayette
Street by the end of the month. After discussion between City Council and Staff, the
following motions were made:
MOTION #1: Councilman Fitzwater motioned to continue with proceedings to allow for
the demolition of 408 Lafayette Street. Councilman Graham seconded the motion.
MOTION #2: After further discussing MOTION #1, Councilman Schreiber motioned for
the previous question. Councilman Graham seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously by voice-vote.
A roll-call vote of Fitzwater’s MOTION #1 was then taken, and failed 5-4 by the
following:
Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Schreiber, and Wiseman
Nay: Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Prather, and Ward
Absent: Mihalevich
MOTION #3: Councilman Hensley motioned to direct staff to seek a final agency
decision from Housing and Urban Development on whether the grant money the City of
Jefferson received would need to be refunded since FEMA declared the property in a
flood plain after the property was purchased and the roof repaired. Councilman Hussey
seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
Aye: Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Prather, and Ward
Nay: Fitzwater, Graham, Schreiber, and Wiseman
Absent: Mihalevich
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman
Prather, and approved unanimously at 8:35 P.M.