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Home My Public Portal About2019-06-031 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 3, 2019 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Carrie Tergin called the June 3, 2019 City Council meeting to order at 6:04 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 W ard Absent: Wiseman A quorum was declared present. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A motion was made by Councilman Mihalevich to amend the agenda, adding a JCStrong Proclamation under Miscellaneous Agenda Items. Councilman Hussey seconded the motion. There being no objection, the motion to adopt the amended agenda was approved unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Tergin presented a proclamation declaring May 22nd as JCStrong Day in the City of Jefferson. Mayor Tergin then reminded the City Council and citizens of the flood and tornado related information found on the City’s website: www.jeffcitymo.gov. Drivers should allow extra time and patience while traveling in the City due to the flooded and closed streets. Mayor Tergin then presented the “National JCMG Podiatry Lapiplasty® 3D Bunion Correction Day” proclamation to Dr. McAleer, Dr. Duke, and Hanna Berendzen. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearings at this time. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR Board or Commission Recommended Appointment New Term Expires Term Full/ Partial Planning & Zoning Commission Chris Yarnell* May 2023 Full *Requires 2/3 Majority City Council Vote/3rd Term Councilman Prather motioned, and Councilman Graham seconded the motion to approve the above appointment. The motion passed unanimously. 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 3, 2019 PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS There were no presentations at this time. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF Councilwoman Ward announced the cancellation of the June 5th Committee on Administration meeting. Mayor Tergin made the following announcements:  Follow the Missouri 2021 Bicentennial on Instagram: missouri 2021.  The Thirteenth Annual Mayor’s Cup Golf Tournament was Friday, May 31stat Oak Hills Golf Center.  The Concert Inside the Walls, featuring Dennis DeYoung and music of STYX was Saturday, June 1st. The concert was moved to the Jaycee’s Fairgrounds due to tornado damage at MSP. Unfortunately, the concert was cancelled after the band performed two songs, due to lightning and thunderstorms. Mayor Tergin thanked the Jaycee’s for the use of the fairgrounds. LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE – Caroline Wanjiru  Condolences were expressed to those in the Lincoln community who suff ered damage from the recent tornado.  The Women’s and Men’s Track and Field teams competed in the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Kingsville, Texas, May 23 rd – 25th. The teams came in first place for the third straight year. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS Mr. Glover Brown thanked City leaders, Police and Fire Departments, and many others for the outpouring of support after the tornado. Mr. Brown, along with the Friends of Lafayette Street and the Historic Foot District have been discussing potential revitalizing opportunities on Capitol Avenue as well as econcomic development opportunities on the corner of Lafayette Street and East McCarty Street with Enterprise Commercial Group from Springfield, Missouri. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were brought before the City Council for approval by Consent: a. Minutes of City Council Meeting: May 20th, May 22nd, May 23rd, and May 24th, 2019. 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 3, 2019 A motion was made by Councilwoman Ward and seconded by Councilman Hussey to approve the Consent Items. The motion was approved unanimously. BIILLS INTRODUCED 2019-018 sponsored by Councilman Hussey AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING A SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT OVER AND BETWEEN PROPERTIES ADDRESSED AS 1720 AND 1736 VIETH DRIVE, IN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI. BILLS PENDING 2019-012 sponsored by Councilman Hussey AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING THE DOUBLE EAGLE COURT RIGHT-OF-WAY AND ALL EASEMENTS DEDICATED WITH THE PLAT OF DOUBLE EAGLE SUBDIVISION. There being no objection, Bill 2019-012 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15921: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, and Ward Nay: None Absent: Wiseman 2019-013 sponsored by Councilman Graham AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 19 (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), BY REPLACING YIELD SIGNS WITH STOP SIGNS AT SOUTHERN AIR DRIVE AND ROYAL AIR DRIVE BEFORE ENTERING BELAIR DRIVE. There being no objection, Bill 2019-013 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15922: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, and Ward Nay: None Absent: Wiseman 2019-014 sponsored by Councilman Graham 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 3, 2019 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 19 (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), BY ADDING A STOP SIGN TO NUTHATCH DRIVE BEFORE ENTERING LOUIS DRIVE / LOUIS CIRCLE. There being no objection, Bill 2019-014 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15923: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, and Ward Nay: None Absent: Wiseman 2019-015 sponsored by Councilman Graham AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 19 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY MODIFYING THE SIDE PARKING REMOVAL ON LEE STREET, BETWEEN MOREAU DRIVE AND A POINT 340 FEET EAST OF MOREAU DRIVE. There being no objection, Bill 2019-015 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15924: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, and Ward Nay: None Absent: Wiseman INFORMAL CALENDAR 2019-004 sponsored by Councilwoman Ward AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DESIGNATING 204 EAST HIGH STREET AS A LOCAL HISTORIC LANDMARK. Councilwoman Ward requested to take 2019-004 off the Informal Calendar. There were no objections. Mr. Sonny Sanders, Director of Planning and Protective Services presented the bill. Bill 2019-004 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15925: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, and Ward Nay: None 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 3, 2019 Absent: Wiseman 2019-007 sponsored by Councilman Graham AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 35, THE ZONING CODE, PERTAINING TO MEDICAL MARIJUANA FACILITIES. Councilman Graham requested to take 2019-007 off the Informal Calendar. There were no objections. Mr. Sanders presented the bill. Bill 2019-007 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15926: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, and Ward Nay: None Abstain: Hensley Absent: Wiseman RESOLUTIONS a. RS2019-1 sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE EXTENSIONS TO TOLLING AGREEMENTS City Counselor Ryan Moehlman presented the resolution. Councilman Graham motioned to adopt RS2019-1. Councilwoman Ward seconded the motion. The resolution was adopted by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, and Ward Nay: None Absent: Wiseman b. RS2019-2 sponsored by Councilman Graham entitled: A RESOLUTION EXERCISING AUTHORITY UNDER ARTICLE X OF THE WORK AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON AND LOCAL 671, I.A.F.F. RELATED TO MINIMUM MANNING STRENGTH Fire Chief Matt Schofield presented the resolution. 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 3, 2019 Councilman Graham motioned to adopt RS2019-2. Councilman Schreiber seconded the motion. The resolution was adopted by the following rol l-call vote: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hussey, Kemna, Hensley, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, and Ward Nay: None Absent: Wiseman 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. COUNCIL AND STAFF DISCUSSION OF PRESENTATION TOPICS There was no discussion at this time. NEW BUSINESS Mayor Tergin stated that, pursuant to Sec. 610.021(19) of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, she would entertain a motion to go into Closed Session to discuss the following: 1) Existing or Proposed Security Systems [Sec. 610.021(19)] A motion was made by Councilman Mihalevich to go into Closed Session for the above-stated reason, seconded by Councilman Graham, and approved by the following roll-call vote at 6:40 P.M.: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hussey, Hensley, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, and Ward Nay: None Absent: Wiseman RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION Following the Closed Session, the Council reconvened in Open Session at 6:57 P.M. with the following Council Members present: Present: Fitzwater, Graham, Hussey, Hensley, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, and Ward 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 3, 2019 Absent: Wiseman UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business at this time. ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Hensley, and approved unanimously at 6:58 P.M.