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Home My Public Portal About2019-09-161 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Carrie Tergin called the September 16, 2019 City Council meeting to order at 6:01 P.M. ROLL CALL The f ollowing Council Members were present for the roll-call: Present: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Absent: Hussey A quorum was declared present. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A motion was made by Councilwoman Ward and seconded by Councilman Graham to adopt the agenda. There being no objection, the motion to adopt the agenda was approved unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Tergin invited Bob Watson’s family and former co-workers to the podium. Mayor Tergin presented a proclamation in Mr. Watson’s honor. Mayor Tergin then introduced Dr. Shawn Strong, President of State Technical College of Missouri. She presented him with a proclamation recognizing State Tech for being named the top two-year college in the nation. Mayor Tergin then presented the “Alzheimer’s Awareness Day” proclamation to Christa Roehl and other members of the group coordinating the “Walk to End Alzheimer’s” scheduled for October 6th. October 1st will be “Wear Purple Day” to bring awareness to the disease. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearings at this time. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR The following appointments were recommended. Councilman Mihalevich motioned to approve the recommendations. Councilman Graham seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously by voice-vote. 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 Board or Commission Recommended Appointment New Term Expires Term: Full/ Partial Board of Adjustment Andrew Hake Sept 2024 Full Sharon Keating Sept 2020 ALT Adam Cartwright Sept 2020 ALT Roy Michael Sept 2020 ALT PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS Mike Codd, representing Phillips 66 provided a project update. Phillips 66 is in the process of replacing and relocating sections of an existing pipeline which delivers fuel products to consumers in Missouri and Illinois. The pipeline originates in Texas and ends in East St. Louis, Illinois. The anticipated completions for the Eastside and Westside projects are December 2019. If residents have any questions or would like more information, they can visit phillips66JCMO.com or contact Phillips 66 at info@phillips66jcmo.com. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF Councilman Mihalevich announced the next scheduled Finance Committee meeting, Thursday, September 19, 7:30 A.M. in the Boone-Bancroft Room. Mayor Tergin’s announcements included:  Mayor Tergin attended two ground breaking ceremonies this week for Mid America Bank and Missouri American Water.  Mayor Tergin attended Lincoln University’s first home football game of the season.  She attended Missouri’s 2019 Highway Safety and Traffic Blue Print Conference in Columbia, September 9 – 11.  Mayor Tergin gave an opening welcome at the Tunnels to Towers 5K event last Saturday. The 4-person team from Jefferson City Fire Department took first place.  The Missouri State Fire Marshalls Stair Climb to honor those firefighters who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, is scheduled for October 19th.  Oktoberfest is scheduled for the weekend of September 28th.  The MO Bicentennial Paint for a Cause is currently taking place. More information can be found at missouri2021.org. Fire Chief Matt Schofield introduced Fire Captain Ryan Carrender to announce “Child Passenger Safety Week”. A car seat safety check event is scheduled for Saturday, September 21st at the new Fire Station #2 on East McCarty Street. 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE – Caroline Wanjiru Ms. Wanjiru made the following announcements:  Ms. Wanjiru thanked those in the community who came to support the University’s football team at their first home game of the season.  Homecoming week is October 14th – 19th. The community is invited to homecoming festivities to support the University. The parade and football game are scheduled for October 19th. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS Tom Winters voiced his concerns with Bills 2019-050 and 2019-051 as it relates to the airport. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were brought before the City Council for approval by Consent: a. Minutes of City Council Meeting: September 3, 2019 b. Minutes of Budget Meetings: August 29, 2019 c. Acceptance of Missouri Department of Transportation, Traffic & Highway Safety Division DWI Enforcement Grant d. Acceptance of Missouri Department of Transportation, Traffic & Highway Safety Division Hazardous Moving Violations Enforcement Grant e. Authorizing $25,000 Contract (Year 5) with Rackers Consulting, LLC for Legislative Consultant Services f. Acceptance of Quote 230024169 by Suez Treatment Solutions for $69,850.06 to Provide Replacement Ultraviolet Radiation Power and Control Cables A motion was made by Councilwoman Wiseman and seconded by Councilman Prather to approve the Consent Items. The motion was approved unanimously. BIILLS INTRODUCED 2019-049 sponsored by Councilman Hussey AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING ALL CITY RETAINED EASEMENTS IN THE VACATED RIGHT-OF- WAY OF THE UNNAMED ALLEY LOCATED BETWEEN THE 900 BLOCK OF WEST MAIN STREET AND WEST HIGH STREET. 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 2019-050 sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT #1 TO A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON AND THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING A MASTER PLAN/AIRPORT LAYOUT PLAN UPDATE FOR THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT. Councilman Mihalevich requested to suspend the rules. There being no objection, Bill 2019-050 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15954: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None Absent: Hussey 2019-051 sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 1 WITH JVIATION, INC. FOR SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE MASTER PLAN PROJECT RELATED TO THE FEASIBLITY OF CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING. Councilman Mihalevich requested to suspend the rules. There being no objection, Bill 2019-051 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15955: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None Absent: Hussey 2019-052 sponsored by Councilwoman Wiseman AMENDING THE 2018-2019 AND 2019-2020 BUDGETS BY RETITLING ONE ADMINISTRATIVE TECHNICIAN POSITION AND ONE DEPUTY COURT CLERK POSITION TO TWO DEPUTY COURT CLERK I/II POSITIONS WITHIN THE LAW DEPARTMENT. 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 2019-053 sponsored by Councilman Graham AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF A MOTORIZED BICYCLE. 2019-054 sponsored by Councilman Graham AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION TO THE JEFFERSON CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT AMENDING THE 2018-2019 ANNUAL BUDGET AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS. Councilman Graham requested to suspend the rules. There being no objection, Bill 2019-054 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15956: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None Absent: Hussey BILLS PENDING 2019-047 sponsored by Councilman Hussey AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH HORNER AND SHIFRIN, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $246,340.00 FOR THE BINDER AND INDIAN HILLS PUMP STATION UPGRADE PROJECT. There being no objection, Bill 2019-047 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15957: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None Absent: Hussey 2019-048 sponsored by Councilwoman W iseman AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 26A-56 RELATING TO DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY. 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 There being no objection, Bill 2019-048 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15958: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None Absent: Hussey INFORMAL CALENDAR 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. 2019-046 sponsored by Councilwoman Wiseman AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8-13 (A) OVERTIME AND COMPENSATORY TIME OF THE PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL. RESOLUTIONS a. RS2019-10 sponsored by Councilwoman W iseman entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUN LIFE FINANCIAL FOR GROUP DENTAL; VISION; BASIC, SUPPLEMENTAL, AND DEPENDENT LIFE; AD&D; LONG TERM DISABILITY; ACCIDENT; AND CRITICAL ILLNESS INSURANCES. Gail Strope, Human Resources Director presented the resolution. Councilman Graham motioned to adopt RS2019-10. Councilman Prather seconded the motion. The resolution was adopted by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None Absent: Hussey PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS There were no presentations at this time. 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 COUNCIL AND STAFF DISCUSSION OF PRESENTATION TOPICS There was no discussion 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 Councilwoman Wiseman, seconded by Councilman Prather, and approved unanimously at 7:17 P.M.