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Home My Public Portal About2019-10-211 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 21, 2019 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Carrie Tergin called the October 21, 2019 City Council meeting to order at 6:02 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 Councilwoman Ward and seconded by Councilman Kemna to adopt the agenda. There being no objection, the motion to adopt the agenda was approved unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS a. Mayor Tergin presented a plaque and key to the City to Terry Stephenson, City Purchasing Agent, who is retiring with 37 years of service. b. Mayor Tergin recognized Olivia Hennon, President and Founder of the Little Box of Sunshine organization. Miss Hennon spoke about the organization and announced their upcoming fundraiser, “Purses for a Purpose”. The event is scheduled for November 6th, 5:30 P.M. at Capital Bluffs Event Center. A flyer was distributed for tickets and tables available for purchase. c. Roxy VanPool, the local organization and 5K race coordinator for the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers events, presented the traveling trophy to the Jefferson City Fire Department for being the fastest fire house of the 2019 5K race. d. Brent Hass from Missouri American Water presented an awarded grant ($1,200 check) to the Jefferson City Fire Department. Updates on the company’s existing construction projects were also provided. e. Mayor Tergin presented the “Buckle Up Phone Down Day” proclamation to Missouri Department of Transportation’s representatives, Nicole Hood and Michelle Watkins. 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 21, 2019 PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Amendment to Chapter 35, Zoning Code, Regarding Medical Marijuana Testing Facilities and Transportation Facilities i. Associated pending Bill 2019-058. A Staff presentation was made by Sonny Sanders, Director of Planning and Protective Services. Mr. Sanders informed the City Council that due to a public hearing posting error, another public hearing will be scheduled for the November 4th City Council meeting. 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. 2019-058 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 35, THE ZONING CODE, PERTAINING TO MEDICAL MARIJUANA TESTING AND TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES. Councilman Graham motioned, and Councilwoman Ward seconded the motion to postpone action on the bill until the November 4th City Council meeting. The motion passed unanimously. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR There were no appointments at this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS There were no presentations at this time. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF All City meetings can be found on the City’s calendar at jeffersoncitymo.gov. Councilwoman Ward announced the first of a series of Human Relations Commission speaking events scheduled for October 22nd, 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. at the LINC. The topis is living with disabilities. All are welcome to attend the free event. Mr. Sanders announced the upcoming Mapping Workshop/Open House on October 24th from 3:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. in the Boone-Bancroft Room at City Hall. The department’s Comprehensive Plan Community Survey can be found on the home page of the City’s website. Councilman Fitzwater thanked Mr. Sanders for his open air discussion on KWOS, encouraging citizens to participate in the Comprehensive Planning process. 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 21, 2019 Councilman Mihalevich announced his participation in the Council for Drug Free Youth Over the Edge fundraiser on October 26th, where he will join other participants, and repel down the side of the Jefferson Building. Donations raised will benefit the Council for Drug Free Youth. Councilman Hussey announced the Friday, October 25th annual Spaghetti Dinner hosted by the Rotary Club, from 4:30 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. at Grace Episcopal Church. Tickets are available and will be sold at the door as well. Police Captain Deric Heislen announced intermittent West/Southbound lane closures on the Missouri River Bridge for MoDOT’s scheduled light replacements between 9:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. this week. Captain Heislen announced the Police Department’s Trunk or Treat event on October 30th from 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. in the Police Classroom. Fire Chief Matt Schofield announced the Fire Department’s Halloween Pit Stop event at the Fire Museum, 911 E. Miller Street, on October 31st from 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. Mayor Tergin’s announcements included:  Mayor Tergin attended the Missouri State Fire Marshalls Stair Climb on October 19th to honor those firefighters who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.  Mayor Tergin attended Lincoln University’s homecoming parade and festivities last weekend.  Mayor Tergin participated, along with some City Staff, in the Project Homeless Connect Day which was Friday, October 18th.  Follow @missouri2021 on Instagram for the latest news on the Missouri 20021 Bicentennial. LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE – Caroline Wanjiru Ms. Wanjiru was unable to attend the meeting. There were no updates at this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS There were no presentations at this time. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were brought before the City Council for approval by Consent: a. Minutes of City Council Meeting: October 7, 2019 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 21, 2019 b. Accepting the FY19 Community Development Block Grant Award in the Amount of $292,733 c. Approve Change Order 1 with Vandevanter Engineering in the Amount of $3,995.37 for Repair of an Effluent High Water Pump d. Accepting of Federal Transit Administration Grant Section 5339 in the Amount of $409,953 e. Accepting Bid for Excess Workers’ Compensation and Property Insurances Renewals A motion was made by Councilman Graham and seconded by Councilwoman Ward to approve the Consent Items. The motion was approved unanimously. BIILLS INTRODUCED 2019-061 sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF COLE FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS). 2019-062 sponsored by Councilman Graham AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19-401, (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), SCHEDULE V (ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACES), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE ADDITION OF PORTIONS OF BROADWAY STREET. 2019-063 sponsored by Councilman Hussey AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING THE RIGHT-OF-WAY WHICH REMAINS IN THE 700 BLOCK OF MARSHALL STREET. BILLS PENDING 2019-055 sponsored by Councilman Graham AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 19 (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), BY ADDING A STOP SIGN TO BUSCH STREET BEFORE ENTERING VIRGINIA STREET. 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 21, 2019 There being no objection, Bill 2019-055 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15962: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2019-056 sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH EVERS & COMPANY, CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, LLC FOR AUDIT SERVICES. There being no objection, Bill 2019-056 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15963: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2019-057 sponsored by Councilman Hussey AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHIN THE JC VETERANS PLAZA TRUST FUND. There being no objection, Bill 2019-057 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15964: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2019-058 Taken Up Under 5(a.) 2019-059 sponsored by Councilman Fitzwater AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $145,844 AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 1, 2019 TO OCTOBER 31, 2020, REFLECTING CONSOLIDATED PLANNING GRANT (CPG) FUNDS AS APPROVED IN THE FY 2020 UNIFIED PLANNING WORK PROGRAM. 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 21, 2019 There being no objection, Bill 2019-059 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15965: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2019-060 sponsored by Councilman Kemna AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A FIRST AMENDED AND RESTATED MASTER LICENSE AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH JEFFERSON CITY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION, JEFFERSON CITY PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION, AND BICENTENNIAL BRIDGE, LLC. There being no objection, Bill 2019-060 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15966: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR 2019-046 sponsored by Councilwoman Wiseman AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8-13 (A) OVERTIME AND COMPENSATORY TIME OF THE PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL. There being no motion to take up bill 2019-046, the bill expired on the informal calendar. RESOLUTIONS There were no resolutions at this time. 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. 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 21, 2019 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 Councilwo man Wiseman, seconded by Councilwoman Ward, and approved unanimously at 6:52 P.M.