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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2019-04-11 minutes MINUTES JEFFERSON CITY PUBLIC WORKS AND PLANNING COMMITTEE Council Chambers John G. Christy Municipal Building 320 East McCarty Street April 11, 2019 Committee Members Present: Attendance Ken Hussey 10 of 12 Ron Fitzwater 11 of 12 David Kemna 11 of 12 Mark Schreiber 12 of 12 Laura Ward 10 of 11 Staff Present: Matt Morasch, Director of Public Works Britt Smith, Operations Division Director David Bange, City Engineer Don Fontana, Stormwater Engineer Mark Mehmert, Transit Division Director Sonny Sanders, Director of Planning and Protective Services Larry Burkhardt, Building Official Ryan Moehlman, City Counselor Steve Crowell, City Administrator Brenda Wunderlich, Administrative Supervisor Vice Chairman Fitzwater called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m. A quorum was present at this time. The following guests were present: Roger Whittler, 614 Hobbs Road; Jim Rathert, 610 Hobbs Road; Mayor Carrie Tergin; and Nicole Roberts, News Tribune. 1. Introductions Introductions were made at this time. 2. Approval of the March 14, 2019 Committee meeting minutes Councilwoman Ward moved and Councilman Schreiber seconded to approve the March 14, 2019 minutes, motion carried. 3. New Business 1. Salute to Veterans Airshow Update Discussion (Britt Smith) Mr. Smith stated the Salute to Veterans Airshow will be held May 25 & 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Jefferson City Memorial Airport. Transportation to the airshow will be provided by JeffTran from the State of Missouri parking lots. There will be a parade Downtown on Memorial Day, May 27. 2. Street Resurfacing Update Discussion (Britt Smith) Mr. Smith explained Missouri American Water Company will be working on West Main Street so it was removed from the list and replaced with Country Club Drive and East Miller Street. Minutes/Jefferson City Public Works and Planning Committee April 11, 2019 2 3. City/County Agreement for the Morris Packaging Railroad Spur (David Bange) Mr. Bange updated the Committee on the agreement and modifications for the rail spur to meet the requirements of Union Pacific Railroad. A resolution concurring with the County on the selected contractor will be appearing on the April 15th Council agenda. 4. Proposed Ordinance Modifications for Electrical and Plumbing Licensing (Larry Burkhardt) Mr. Burkhardt explained the modifications and stated they had been approved by both the Electrical and Plumbing Boards. The modifications were mailed to stakeholders and have only received positive comments. Councilman Fitzwater moved and Councilwoman Ward seconded to refer the amendments to the City Council with recommendation to approve, motion carried. 5. Fiber Optic Work in Right-of-Way Discussion (Britt Smith) Mr. Smith wanted to make the Committee aware of numerous fiber optic installations happening within the City. Some property owners may not be pleased with having the City right-of- way torn up and possibly not restoring it as it was. There was discussion among Committee members and staff regarding the installation process being located within the City right-of-way, temporary landscape, and inspections of work. Mr. Smith stated John Moore is our Street Inspector and works with the fiber installers to insure the work is done correctly. 4. Other Topics  Hobbs Road drainage issue Mr. Smith displayed the area of Hobbs Road having the drainage issues. There was discussion among Committee members, staff, and those present regarding the drainage and safety issues. Mr. Morasch stated he would like the opportunity to review the situation and work with the property owners to address the issues.  Councilman Schreiber wished to thank the Street Department for taking care of the paper mess on Brooks Drive and Industrial. 5. Citizen Opportunity to address Council/Staff on Stormwater and Other Public Works Issues There were no citizens present to address the Committee. 6. Adjourn Councilman Fitzwater moved and Councilwoman Ward seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:18 a.m., motion carried.