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Home My Public Portal About2019-01-221 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, January 22, 2019 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Carrie Tergin called the January 22, 2019 City Council meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. ROLL CALL The f ollowing Council Members were present for the roll call: Present: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Absent: Prather A quorum was declared present. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A motion was made by Councilwoman Wiseman to approve the agenda. Councilman Graham seconded the motion. There being no objection, the motion to adopt the agenda was approved unanimously. Before moving on to further business, Mayor Tergin recognized members in attendance from Boy Scout Troop 10 of Grace Episcopal Church. She invited the leader and scouts to the podium to introduce themselves, say what school they attended, and what badge they were working on by attending the City Council meeting. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS a. Steve Crowell, City Administrator and Lt. Dave Williams recognized the January Outstanding Employee Service Award Recipient, Police Officer Pat Duncan. Mr. Duncan was presented with a City Coin and gift certificates for his hard work and dedication to the City and its citizens. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Rezoning 8.43 Acres Located at 1101 E. Capitol Ave. from M-1 Light Industrial to PUD Planned Unit Development and Approval of a Preliminary PUD Plan i. Associated Pending Bill 2018-093 A staff presentation was made by Eric Barron, City Planning Manager. Tiwan Lewis voiced her concerns with the property owner’s proposed plans for the property, i.e. a business that serves alcohol next to a business 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, January 22, 2019 geared toward youth. Property owner Raymond Latocki of Portland, Oregon 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. 2018-093 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 8.43 ACRES OF LAND ADDRESSED AS 1101 EAST CAPITOL AVENUE FROM M-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL TO PUD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AND APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PUD PLAN FOR SAID PROPERTY. Bill 2018-093 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15875: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None Absent: Prather APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR a. Human Resources Director Gail Strope presented the following appointment recommendations: Board or Commission Recommended Appointment New Term Expires Term Full/Partial Police Personnel Board William Burton Jan 2022 Full Stephanie Scruggs Jan 2022 Full Public Transit Advisory Committee Angela Hirsch Jan 2023 Full Wayne Lee Jan 2023 Full James Nelp Jan 2023 Full Human Relations Commission Missy Creed Dec 2019 Partial Patsy Johnson Dec 2021 Full Susan Cook-Williams Dec 2021 Full Raymond Lee Dec 2021 Full 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, January 22, 2019 Councilwoman W iseman motioned to approve the above recommendations. Councilwoman W ard seconded the motion. The motion to approve passed unanimously. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS There were no presentations at this time. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF  Mayor Tergin made the following announcements:  Mayor Zuber of Muenchberg, Germany (the City of Jefferson’s partner city) sent a greeting card along with a coffee mug and a beautiful book featuring the landscapes of Germany. The items will be at City Hall for anyone to view.  Mayor Tergin has been in contact with the local Red Cross chapter regarding the devastating fire and loss of the apartment complex in Holts Summit. Red Cross is encouraging monetary donations to help those who lost their belongings in the fire.  Mayor Tergin will be attending the Battleship Missouri Commissioning in Honolulu, Hawaii to celebrate the Battleship Missouri 75th anniversary of the ship’s launching. She will also be meeting with the Chief of the Boat and Commander of the USS Jefferson City. The event will be Saturday, January 26th. Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe will also be in attendance.  Councilman Fitzwater thanked City Staff for it s snow removal efforts over the course of the last snow storm. The City has received many compliments on a job well done.  Councilman Mihalevich announced the Thursday, 7:30 A.M. Finance meeting. The meeting will be held in the Boone/Bancroft Room in City Hall. LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE  Caroline Wanjiru has returned from Winter Break and made the following announcements:  The next women’s and men’s basketball games are this Thursday, January 24th at home versus Northeastern State. The women’s game begins at 5:30 P.M., and the men’s game begins at 7:30 P.M.  The track team will be traveling to Lawrence, KS for the Jayhawk Classic event this Friday and Saturday. 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, January 22, 2019  The women’s bowling team will be competing at the Columbia 300 Saints Invitational in Chesterfield, MO this Friday thru Sunday.  On Saturday, the women’s basketball team and men’s basketball team will be playing versus Central Oklahoma, at home at 1:00 P.M. and 3:00 P.M. respectively. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS There were no presentations at this time. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were brought before the City Council for approval by Consent: a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: January 7, 2019 and January 14, 2019 A motion was made by Councilwoman Ward and seconded by Councilman Graham to approve the Consent Items. The motion was approved unanimously. BIILLS INTRODUCED 2018-098 sponsored by Councilman Hussey AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR THE DIX ROAD IMPROVEMENTS. 2018-099 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. Councilman Graham requested to suspend the rules. There being no objection, Bill 2018-099 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15876: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None Absent: Prather 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, January 22, 2019 2018-100 sponsored by Councilman Graham AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $210,823.00 AGREEMENT WITH DONOHUE AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE WESTVIEW PUMP STATION UPGRADE AND BASIN 10 SEWER EVALUATION. BILLS PENDING 2018-091 sponsored by Councilman Graham AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $64,232.80 AGREEMENT WITH AXON FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE TASER ASSURANCE PLAN (TAP). Bill 2018-091 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15877: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None Absent: Prather 2018-092 sponsored by Councilman Graham AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SiteMed TM , IN THE AMOUNT OF $65,645 FOR PROVIDING FIREFIGHTER HEALTH AND WELLNESS PHYSICALS COMPLIANT WITH NFPA 1582. Bill 2018-092 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15878: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None Absent: Prather 2018-083 Taken up under 5(a.) INFORMAL CALENDAR There were no items on the Informal Calendar at this time. 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, January 22, 2019 RESOLUTIONS RS2018-28 sponsored by Councilman Schreiber, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING A REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS RECOMMENDED BY THE MISSOURI STATE PENITENTIARY COMMUNITY PARTNERS FOR A MASTER DEVELOPER. Councilman Graham withdrew the resolution. 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 Mayor Tergin stated that, pursuant to Sec. 610.021 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, she would entertain a motion to go into Closed Session to discuss the following: (1) Legal actions, causes of action or litigation involving a public governmental body and any confidential or privileged communications between a public governmental body or its representatives and its attorneys. [Sec. 610.021(1)] A motion was made by Councilman Mihalevich to go into Closed Session for the above- stated reasons, seconded by Councilwoman Wiseman, and approved by the following roll-call vote at 6:30 P.M.: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None Absent: Prather RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION Following the Closed Session, the Council reconvened in Open Session at 8:04 P.M. with the following Council Members present: Present: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Absent: Prather 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, January 22, 2019 UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business at this time. ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Hussey, seconded by Councilman Mihalevich, and approved unanimously at 8:05 P.M.