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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2019-08-191 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 19, 2019 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Carrie Tergin called the August 19, 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, Ward, and Wiseman Absent: None A quorum was declared present. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A motion was made by Councilman Graham to adopt the amended agenda, adding Item 4(c.) under Miscellaneous to recognize Lincoln University’s USDA grant fellows from Jordan. Councilman Prather seconded the motion. There being no objection, the motion to adopt the amended agenda was approved unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Tergin invited Shelby Welling to the podium. Shelby was recognized and congratulated for winning the Miss Missouri Pre-Teen crown. Mayor Tergin then introduced the Lincoln University Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Team and Coach Victor Thomas. The team won the 2019 NCAA Division II Championship this past May 2019. The team also had an accumulating GPA higher than 3.0 earning them the title, “National Scholar Team of the Year” by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. Mayor Tergin and Councilman Graham welcomed Lincoln University’s USDA grant fellows from Jordan. Dr. Majed El-Dweik, Dean of the Department of Agriculture, introduced the fellows to the City Council and explained the grant that was awarded to the University enabling the college to host the prestigious, intensive, two-week fellowship program. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Adopting the 2019-2020 Operating Budget i. Associated pending Bill 2019-036. 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 19, 2019 A Staff presentation was made by Margie Mueller, Director of Finance and Information Technology. There being no one to speak on the bill, Mayor Tergin declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded and stated that the City Council would now take up the associated bill. 2019-036 sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ADOPTING A BUDGET AND PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR THE CITY FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 1, 2019, TO OCTOBER 31, 2020, AND APPROPRIATING MONEY IN THE CITY TREASURY TO PAY THE COST OF OPERATING THE CITY GOVERNMENT DURING THAT PERIOD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUDGET. Councilman Mihalevich requested the bill be placed on the informal calendar since the Budget Committee has not approved the budget yet. There was no objection. b. Establishing 2019 GRUT and Property Tax Levy Rate i. Associated pending Bill 2019-037. A Staff presentation was made by Ms. Mueller. There being no one to speak on the bill, Mayor Tergin declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded and stated that the City Council would now take up the associated bill. 2019-037 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF CITY TAXES AND ESTABLISHING THE RATE OF TAXATION FOR THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI FOR THE YEAR 2019. There being no objection, Bill 2019-037 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15945. Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 19, 2019 APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR Board or Commission Recommended Appointment New Term Expires Term Full/ Partial Historic Preservation Commission Michael Berendzen Dec 2022 Full Councilwoman W iseman motioned, and Councilwoman Ward seconded the motion to approve the above appointment. The motion passed unanimously. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS David Bandré, the attorney representing the property owners of 202 East High Street, updated the City Council on the status of property. Councilman Hussey requested another status update from Mr. Bandré by the next City Council meeting on September 3rd. Matt Morasch, Director of Public Works provided an update on the concrete pavement joint spall repair program. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF Councilman Mihalevich announced the next Budget Committee meeting, scheduled for this Thursday, August 22nd at 5:30 P.M. in City Council Chambers. Councilman Graham announced the next Public Safety Committee meeting, scheduled for Thursday, August 29th. If any Councilmembers have items they would like to be added to the agenda, Councilman Graham requested that those items be emailed to Kay Stuefer with the Police Department. Mayor Tergin’s announcements included:  Missouri’s Bicentennial Celebration is scheduled for August 10, 2021.  Councilmembers wishing to contribute to the City’s United Way Pacesetter Campaign should return the contribution forms to Jennifer Suchanek by early next week.  Mayor Tergin will be presenting a plaque to the City of Columbia at their City Council meeting later this evening, thanking the City for their flood and tornado assistance.  She will also be attending the Honor Flight’s return at the Courtyard by Marriott, at approximately 10:00 P.M. tonight.  The Guns and Hoses Hockey Game is scheduled for August 24 th, 7:00 P.M. at the Washington Park Ice Skating Arena. All proceeds will go to SafetyNet. Tickets are sold out, but donations are still being taken for SafetyNet. 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 19, 2019  Last Saturday was the Newsboys “Stronger after the Storm” concert which was held at the Cole County Jaycees Fairgrounds. Sonny Sanders, Director of Planning and Protective Services announced the next Comprehensive Plan Community Workshop which is scheduled for August 29th, 5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. at the Hawthorn Bank Community Room, 3600 Amazonas Drive. LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE – Caroline Wanjiru Ms. Wanjiru made the following announcements:  Saturday, August 10th – Casino Night was a success.  Monday, August 19th – Fall 2019 classes started today. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS Gary Stroup, Roger Schwartze, Danny and Bonita Vaught, and Matt Kohly spoke against bill 2019-040. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were brought before the City Council for approval by Consent: a. Minutes of City Council Meeting: August 5, 2019 b. Minutes of Budget Meetings: July 29, August 1, August 8, August 12 c. Approve Change Order #1 with Stockman Construction Corp, in the Amount of $77,590.50, for Project No. 32149 – Construction of Sidewalk on Western Side of Boonville Road from 209 Boonville Road to Lowell Drive d. Approve Change Order #2 with Lamke Trenching and Excavating, in the Amount of $62,072.18, for Project No. 31139 – Basin 17 Sanitary Sewer Relief Basin A motion was made by Councilman Mihalevich and seconded by Councilwoman Wiseman to approve the Consent Items. The motion was approved unanimously. BIILLS INTRODUCED 2019-045 sponsored by Councilman Hussey AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $60,000 TIME AND MATERIAL AGREEMENT WITH DURKIN EQUIPMENT COMPANY FOR SENSORY CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISTION (SCADA) AND PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER (PLC) PROGRAMMING, MAINTENANCE, AND UPGRADE. 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 19, 2019 2019-046 sponsored by Councilwoman Wiseman AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8-13 (A) OVERTIME AND COMPENSATORY TIME OF THE PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL. After Council and Staff discussion, Mayor Tergin requested information be provided by Staff on how other cities handle overtime and compensatory time as it relates to exempt employees in emergency situations. BILLS PENDING 2019-036 Taken up under 5(a.) 2019-037 Taken up under 5(b.) 2019-038 sponsored by Councilman Hussey AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, REGARDING DANGEROUS BUILDINGS AS NUISANCES AND THEIR VACATION, DEMOLITION OR REPAIR AND PERTAINING TO INSURANCE PROCEEDS FROM DAMAGE OR LOSS TO BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES. There being no objection, Bill 2019-038 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15946: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2019-039 sponsored by Councilman Graham AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO MODIFY AN AGREEMENT WITH THE JEFFERSON CITY FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 671 COMMONLY KNOWN AS “THE WORK AGREEMENT”. There being no objection, Bill 2019-039 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15947: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 19, 2019 2019-040 sponsored by Councilman Hussey AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 32 (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS), REVISING THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PROPERTY OWNERS REGARDING SIDEWALKS. After citizens spoke against the bill earlier in the evening and City and Staff discussion, with no objection, Councilman Hussey placed the bill on the informal calendar. City Counselor Ryan Moehlman suggested dividing the bill into two, 2019-040 A and 2019-041 B for the next City Council meeting. 2019-041 sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI AND STONE RIDGE TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT. There being no objection, Bill 2019-041 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15948: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2019-042 sponsored by Councilman Graham AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 19 (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), BY MODIFYING PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON WEST MAIN STREET, EAST OF JORDAN STREET. There being no objection, Bill 2019-042 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15949: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2019-043 sponsored by Councilman Graham AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 19 (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), BY MODIFYING JEFFERSON CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL RELATED INFORMATION, TO COINCIDE WITH CHANGES AT JEFFERSON CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL. 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 19, 2019 There being no objection, Bill 2019-043 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15950: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2019-044 sponsored by Councilman Hussey AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MEYER ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF SEVENTY-NINE-THOUSAND FIVE-HUNDRED AND TWELVE DOLLARS ($79,512.00) FOR THE LIGHT REPLACEMENT, TORNADO DAMAGE PROJECT. There being no objection, Bill 2019-044 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15951: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR There were no items on the informal calendar at this time. RESOLUTIONS a. RS2019-7 sponsored by Councilman Hussey entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JEFFERSON TO APPLY FOR THE BUSES AND BUS FACILITIES SECTION 5339 GRANT. Mr. Morasch presented the resolution. Councilman Hussey motioned to adopt RS2019-7. Councilman Fitzwater seconded the motion. The resolution was adopted by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None b. RS2019-8 sponsored by Councilwoman W iseman entitled: 8 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 19, 2019 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING UNITED HEALTHCARE AND SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY TO PROVIDE GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE. Ms. Mueller presented the resolution. Councilman Hussey motioned to adopt RS2019-8. Councilman Graham seconded the motion. The resolution was adopted by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None c. RS2019-9 sponsored by Councilman Schreiber entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE DEVELOPER PERFORMANCE AGREEMENTS RELATING TO REDEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS FOR THE MISSOURI STATE PENITENTIARY REDEVELOPMENT AREA. Mr. Moehlman presented the resolution. Councilman Prather motioned to adopt RS2019-9. Councilwoman Ward seconded the motion. The resolution was adopted by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS There were no presentations at this time. COUNCIL AND STAFF DISCUSSION OF PRESENTATION TOPICS There was no discussion at this time. APPROVAL OF 8/5/2019 CLOSED SESSION MINUTES A motion was made by Councilman Graham to approv the August 5, 2019 Closed Session Minutes. Councilwoman Ward seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 9 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 19, 2019 NEW BUSINESS a. Mayor Tergin presented Special Tax Bill 17021 for consideration of release. West Apartments presented proof of the bill paid to Republic Services for a pickup of illegal trash dumping at their property. Councilman Graham motioned, and Councilman Fitzwater seconded the motion to release the tax bill. The motion passed unanimously. b. 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)] 2) Leasing, purchase or sale of real estate by a public governmental body where public knowledge of the transaction might adversely affect the legal consideration therefor. [Sec. 610.021(2)] A motion was made by Councilman Fitzwater to go into Closed Session for the above-stated reasons, seconded by Councilman Hensley, and approved by the following roll-call vote at 8:23 P.M.: Present: Fitzwater, Graham, Hussey, Hensley, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION Following the Closed Session, the Council reconvened in Open Session at 8:49 P.M. with the following Council Members present: Present: Fitzwater, Graham, Hussey, Hensley, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Absent: None UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business at this time. ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Fitzwater, seconded by Councilwoman Wiseman, and approved unanimously at 8:51 P.M.