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Home My Public Portal About2019-02-181 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 18, 2019 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Carrie Tergin called the February 18, 2019 City Council meeting to order at 6:03 P.M. ROLL CALL The f ollowing Council Members were present for the roll call: Present: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, and Ward Absent: Wiseman A quorum was declared present. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A motion was made by Councilman Prather to amend the agenda, moving item 7(a.) and 7(b.) under “Presentations from Staff, Consultants & Invited Guests ” to items 4(b.) and 4(c.) under “Miscellaneous Agenda Items”. Councilman Graham seconded the motion. There being no objection, the motion to adopt the amended agenda was approved unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS a. Steve Crowell, City Administrator and Sonny Sanders, Director of Planning and Protective Services recognized the February Outstanding Employee Service Award Recipient, Katrina Williams. Ms. Williams was presented with a City Coin and gift certificates for her hard work, enthusiasm, and dedication to the City and its citizens. b. Lauren Henry of Ripple Glass presented an update on the City’s 9-year recycling glass partnership with Ripple Glass (invited by Councilmembers Hussey, Mihalevich, and Ward). c. Hank Stratman with East Side Business Association and Dee Dee Cryderman, Service Officer for American Legion Post 5 presented the Patriotic Roundabout Initiative (invited by Mayor Tergin, and Councilmen Kemna and Mihalevich). The patriotic monuments will be located at the roundabouts on East McCarty Street near the new Walmart location. To donate, visit jcesba.org or post5.com/roundabout. 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 18, 2019 PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Rezoning 8.49 Acres Located at 311 and 320 Hoover Road from PUD Planned Unit Development to M-1 Light Industrial i. Associated Pending Bill 2018-101 A staff presentation was made by Eric Barron, City Planning Manager. Paul Samson of Central Missouri Professional Services and Robert Goeltz of Missouri American Water 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. 2018-101 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 8.49 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT 311 AND 320 HOOVER ROAD FROM PUD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT TO M-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL. Bill 2018-101 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15882: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, and Ward Nay: None Abstain: Schreiber Abstain: Wiseman b. Special Exemption Permit to Operate a Short Term Rental for Property Addressed as 612 East McCarty Street i. Associated Resolution RS2018-31 A staff presentation was made by Mr. Barron. Jenny Smith, 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 Council would now take up the associated resolution. 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 18, 2019 RS2018-31 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 612 EAST MCCARTY STREET Councilman Prather motioned to approve RS2018-31. Councilwoman Ward seconded the motion. The resolution was adopted by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Prather, Schreiber, and Ward Nay: None Abstain: Mihalevich Absent: Wiseman c. Special Exemption Permit to Operate a Short Term Rental for Property Addressed as 1500 Timber Trail i. Associated Resolution RS2018-32 A staff presentation was made by Mr. Barron. There was no one to speak in favor of the resolution. The following spoke against the resolution:  Brenda Proebsting, 1506 Timber Lane  Martha Kleindienst, 1520 Timber Trail  William Kramer, 1516 Timber Trail  Kelly Vetterson, 1511 Vieth Drive 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 Council would now take up the associated resolution. RS2018-32 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 1500 TIMBER TRAIL Councilman Graham motioned to approve RS2018-32. Councilman Schreiber seconded the motion. The resolution failed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: None 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 18, 2019 Nay: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, and Ward Absent: Wiseman APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR Councilman Schreiber motioned and Councilman Hensley 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 Façade Improvement Doug Record Feb 2021 Full Brad Schaefer* Feb 2021 Full Jim Crabtree* Feb 2021 Full * Requires 2/3 majority Council vote for 3rd term. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS See items b. and c. under “Miscellaneous Agenda Items”. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF  Councilman Prather announced the Thursday, February 21st Finance Committee meeting scheduled for 7:30 A.M. in the Boone-Bancroft Room.  The State of Missouri is celebrating its Bicentennial in 2021. The Bicentennial Alliance is a coalition of statewide non-profit organizations and government agencies working together to develop and promote statewide projects commemorating the Missouri Bicentennial. Mayor Tergin announced one of the current projects, the Bicentennial Penny Drive. The penny drive is a fundraiser taking place in Missouri public elementary and intermediate schools. The goal of the drive is to raise funding for the conservation of founding state documents in honor of the approaching bicentennial of Missouri Statehood. Schools can sign up at www.mohumanities.org/penny-drive or by calling 1-800-357-0909.  Jayme Abbot, Neighborhood Services Manager announced the rescheduled informational meeting about the West Main Street Historic Resources Survey. The meeting will be Tuesday, February 26th at 6:00 P.M. in Council Chambers at City Hall.  Councilman Fitzwater announced the Downtown Rotary Chicken Fundraiser Dinner at the Eagles Club on March 15th. The fundraiser benefits Cole County Health Department, Council for Drug Free Youth, Halo, and the Downtown Rotary Club. Tickets are available at 573-694-1770. 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 18, 2019  Mayor Tergin announced the Breakfast Rotary Club’s Mid-Winter BBQ scheduled for February 22nd from 4:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. at the Knights of Columbus.  Mayor Tergin announced the Council Ward winners for the most food donated to the Governor’s Heart for the Hungry Food Drive. Third runner up was awarded to Councilman Ken Hussey for W ard 3. Second place was awarded to Councilmen Ron Fitzwater and Carlos Graham for Ward 4. First place was awarded to Councilwoman Ward and Councilman Mihalevich for Ward 2. Heart for the Hungry t-shirts are available at the Friends of the Missouri Governor’s Mansion for $20.00. LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE Caroline Wanjiru was unable to attend the meeting. There were no updates at this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS Due to the lengthiness of the meeting, and there being no objections, Mayor Tergin allowed a guest who signed up to speak under item 16, “Presentations from the Gallery on Other Topics”, to speak at this time. Diana Buchanan, property owner of 130 Garfield St. presented her concerns wit h excessive gravel on a neighboring property infringing on her property. Mayor Tergin recommended Ms. Buchanan contact City Administrator, Steve Crowell to look into the issue further. Mr. Crowell provided his business card to Ms. Buchanan. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were brought before the City Council for approval by Consent: a. Minutes of City Council Meeting: February 4, 2019 b. Declare a Parking Division’s Utility Vehicle as Surplus and Approve the Disposition as Trade-in for a new John Deer Utility Vehicle c. Authorize the $47,374 Purchase of a Breathing Air System for the New Fire Station 2 A motion was made by Councilman Graham and seconded by Councilman Prather to approve the Consent Items. The motion was approved unanimously. BIILLS INTRODUCED 2018-105 sponsored by Councilwoman Wiseman AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 19-9. REIMBURSEMENT RATES AND RULES OF THE PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL. 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 18, 2019 2018-106 sponsored by Councilman Kemna AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2018- 2019 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHIN THE PARK FUND. BILLS PENDING 2018-101 taken up under 5(a.) 2018-102 sponsored by Councilman Hussey AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING A 15 FOOT WIDE ROADWAY EASEMENT ALONG THE SOUTHERN SIDE OF THE 500 BLOCK OF UNION STREET AND VACATING A 35 FOOT WIDE ROADWAY EASEMENT ALONG THE NORTHERN SIDE OF THE 500 BLOCK OF UNION STREET, IN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI. Bill 2018-102 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15883: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, and Ward Nay: None Absent: W iseman 2018-103 sponsored by Councilman Hussey AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING THE 500 BLOCK OF UNION STREET RIGHT -OF-WAY. Bill 2018-103 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15884: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, and Ward Nay: None Absent: Wiseman INFORMAL CALENDAR There were no items on the Informal Calendar at this time. 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 18, 2019 RESOLUTIONS RS2018-29 taken up under 5(b.) RS2018-30 taken up under 5(c.) PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS See item under “Presentations from the Gallery on Specific Bills or Resolutions”. COUNCIL AND STAFF RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY There were no responses at this time. 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 Hensley, seconded by Councilman Hussey, and approved unanimously at 7:47 P.M.