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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 21, 2020
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Carrie Tergin called the January 21, 2020 City Council meeting to order at 6:01 P.M.
ROLL CALL
The f ollowing Council Members were present for roll-call:
Present: Fitzwater, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Prather, Mihalevich, Schreiber,
and Ward
Absent: Graham and Wiseman
A quorum was declared present.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilman Kemna to amend the agenda, moving Closed
Session item 18(a.)ii and iii to item 20. Councilwoman Ward seconded the motion. There
being no objection, the motion to adopt the amended agenda was approved
unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Tergin recognized Judy Vansant and her art piece, “Letting Go”. The piece took
first place in the Jefferson City Museum of Art, Fall High School Abstract Art Contest.
Mayor Tergin purchased the piece, and it will be displayed at City Hall.
Mayor Tergin then welcomed Kim Robertson with the American Heart Association to the
podium. Ms. Robertson presented the Gold Workplace Health Achievement Index Award
to Human Resources Director, Gail Strope and the City’s Wellness Coordinator, Cindy
Bitterman.
Mayor Tergin then recognized Bill Farr, Cole County’s Emergency Management Director.
Mr. Farr is retiring with over 13 years of service in this position. Mayor Tergin and City
Councilmembers expressed their appreciation for his service and dedication, especially
after the May 2019 tornado. Mr. Farr introduced Sierra Thomas. Ms. Thomas will take
over as Director after Mr. Farr’s retirement.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no public hearings at this time.
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APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR
The following appointments were recommended. Councilwoman Ward motioned to
approve the recommendations. Councilman Kemna seconded the motion. The motion
passed unanimously.
Board or Commission Recommended
Appointment
New
Term
Expires
Term:
Full/
Partial
Planning & Zoning Commission Penny Quigg May 2023 Partial
Police Personnel Board Daniel Klindt Jan 2023 Full
Pete Fleischmann Jan 2023 Full
Stacey Backues Jan 2023 Full
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.
The next Finance Committee Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 23rd,
7:30 A.M. in the Boone-Bancroft Room of City Hall.
The Human Relations Committee is scheduled to meet on Friday, January 24 th,
8:00 A.M. in the Boone-Bancroft Room of City Hall.
The 2020 Census Complete Count Committee kick-off meeting was held at City
Hall on January 13th. More information about the upcoming census can be found
on the City’s webpage.
Mayor Tergin attended the retirement reception for Jack Pletz. Mr. Pletz was the
Legal Counsel for the Jefferson City Housing Authority.
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE – Caroline Wanjiru
Miss Wanjiru was not in attendance. There were no updates at this time.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS
Carol Wieberg, owner of 202 East High Street, spoke in favor of bill 2019-084 related to
the demolition of 200 East High Street.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following item was brought before the City Council for approval by Consent:
a. Minutes of City Council Meeting: January 6, 2020
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A motion was made by Councilman Hussey and seconded by Councilwoman Ward to
approve the consent agenda item. The motion was approved unanimously.
BILLS INTRODUCED
2019-096 sponsored by Councilman Hussey
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH
MODOT FOR PUBLIC TRANSIT OPERATING ASSISTANCE.
2019-097 sponsored by Councilman Hussey
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CENTECH &
ASSOCIATES FOR HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIDGERATION
MAINTENANCE SERVICES.
2019-098 sponsored by Councilman Kemna
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE FY2020
BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY APPROPRIATING
ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHIN THE PARK FUND.
Councilman Kemna requested to suspend the rules.
Aaron Grefrath, Assistant Director of Parks Programs presented the bill. Councilman
Hussey asked how the Parks fund balance would be affected if the bill passed. Mr.
Grefrath and Margie Mueller, Director of Finance and I.T. indicated that approximately
$1.2 million would remain if the supplemental passed. Council members asked Mr.
Grefrath which City and County’s first responding agencies would be responsible for
emergencies at the property if it becomes City-owned. Mr. Grefrath indicated that Parks
Director Todd Spalding was working on the specifics and would get back to City
Councilmembers with that answer. Councilman Kemna and Mr. Grefr ath indicated the
request to suspend the rules was being made so that the property could be purchased
and preparations could be made for the spring sports season. Councilmembers and Staff
also discussed potential annexation of the property, as well as the re being no FEMA
restrictions on the property since it would not be purchased with flood buy-out funds.
There being no objection, Bill 2019-098 was read third time by title, placed on final
passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15991:
Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber,
and Ward
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Nay: None
Absent: Graham and Wiseman
BILLS PENDING
2019-085 sponsored by Councilman Graham
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER
19 (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), BY MODIFYING SCHEDULE A (SPEED
LIMITS) AND SCHEDULE D (ONE WAY ROADWAYS) TO MATCH EXISTING
SIGNAGE.
There being no objection, Bill 2019-085 was read third time by title, placed on final
passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15992:
Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber,
and Ward
Nay: None
Absent: Graham and Wiseman
2019-086 sponsored by Councilman Graham
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER
19 (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), BY MODIFYING SCHEDULE K (SCHOOL
CROSSWALK) AND SCHEDULE S (LOADING ZONE) TO MATCH PROPOSED
IMPROVEMENTS IN CITY-COUNTY PROJECT #32151 (EAST HIGH STREET
IMPROVEMENTS 2020).
There being no objection, Bill 2019-086 was read third time by title, placed on final
passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15993:
Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber,
and Ward
Nay: None
Absent: Graham and Wiseman
2019-087 sponsored by Councilman Graham
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER
19 (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), BY ADDING A TIME LIMIT ZONE ON THE
SOUTHEAST SIDE OF THE 600 BLOCK OF MARSHALL STREET.
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There being no objection, Bill 2019-087 was read third time by title, placed on final
passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15994:
Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber,
and Ward
Nay: None
Absent: Graham and Wiseman
2019-088 sponsored by Councilman Graham
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER
19 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY EXTENDING THE PARKING
RESTRICTION ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF MADELINE PLACE.
There being no objection, Bill 2019-088 was read third time by title, placed on final
passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15995:
Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber,
and Ward
Nay: None
Absent: Graham and Wiseman
2019-089 sponsored by Councilman Hussey
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH COLE COUNTY
SETTING PROCEDURES FOR JOINT CITY AND COUNTY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
SALES TAX PROJECTS.
There being no objection, Bill 2019-089 was read third time by title, placed on final
passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15996:
Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber,
and Ward
Nay: None
Absent: Graham and Wiseman
2019-090 sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH MIDWEST ATC SERVICE, INC., FOR THE PURPOSE OF
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PROVIDING AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SERVICES AT THE JEFFERSON CITY
MEMORIAL AIRPORT FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2019 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2020 .
There being no objection, Bill 2019-090 was read third time by title, placed on final
passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15997:
Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber,
and Ward
Nay: None
Absent: Graham and Wiseman
2019-091 sponsored by Councilwoman Wiseman
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, SUBMITTING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON RELATING TO
PROHIBITIONS AND INCOMPATIBLE OFFICES TO A VOTE OF THE CITIZENS OF
THE CITY OF JEFFERSON.
There being no objection, Bill 2019-091 was read third time by title, placed on final
passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15998:
Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber,
and Ward
Nay: None
Absent: Graham and Wiseman
2019-092 sponsored by Councilwoman Wiseman
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, SUBMITTING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON RELATING TO
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR, CITY CLERK, AND
CITY COUNSELOR TO A VOTE OF THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON.
There being no objection, Bill 2019-092 was read third time by title, placed on final
passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 15999:
Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber,
and Ward
Nay: None
Absent: Graham and Wiseman
2019-093 sponsored by Councilwoman Wiseman
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, SUBMITTING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON RELATING TO
LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS TO A VOTE OF THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF
JEFFERSON.
There being no objection, Bill 2019-093 was read third time by title, placed on final
passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16000:
Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber,
and Ward
Nay: None
Absent: Graham and Wiseman
2019-095 sponsored by Councilman Hussey
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND
DISCONTINUING THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF MORNINGSIDE DRIVE AND VARIOUS
STORMWATER AND SANITARY SEWER EASEMENTS IN THE VICINITY OF
ORCHARD HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION.
There being no objection, Bill 2019-095 was read third time by title, placed on final
passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16001:
Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber,
and Ward
Nay: None
Absent: Graham and Wiseman
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.
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APPROVAL OF 1/6/2020 CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
Councilman Hussey motioned and Councilman Schreiber seconded the motion to
approve the January 6, 2020 Closed Session Minutes. The motion passed by the
following roll-call vote:
Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber,
and Ward
Nay: None
Absent: Graham and Wiseman
Councilman Graham arrived at the meeting at 6:48 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS
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)]
A motion was made by Councilman Hussey to go into Closed Session for the above-
stated reasons, seconded by Councilman Prather, and approved by the following roll-call
vote at 6:48 P.M.:
Present: 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 7:30 P.M. with
the following Council Members present:
Present: Fitzwater, Graham, Hussey, Hensley, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, and Ward
Absent: Wiseman
INFORMAL CALENDAR
2019-079 sponsored by Councilman Hussey, remained on the informal calendar
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE TIMES
AT WHICH GARAGE SALES MAY NOT OCCUR.
2019-084 sponsored by Councilman Hussey
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $283,000 CONTRACT WITH ARSI, INC.
FOR SELECTIVE DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURES AT 200 E. HIGH STREET AND 202
E. HIGH STREET.
Councilman Hussey requested to take up bill 2019-084. After City Counselor Ryan
Moehlman presented the bill, Councilman Hussey motioned to take up bill 2019 -084
Substitute #1. Councilwoman Ward seconded the motion. The motion to take up bill
2019-084 Substitute #1 passed by the following roll-call vote:
Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hussey, Hensley, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, and Ward
Nay: None
Absent: Wiseman
Mr. Moehlman presented bill 2019-084 Substitute #1. There being no objection, Bill 2019-
084 Substitute #1 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16002:
Aye: Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, and Ward
Nay: Fitzwater and Graham
Absent: Wiseman
2nd CLOSED SESSION
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) 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)]
2) Sealed bids and related documents, until the bids are opened; and
sealed proposals and related documents or any document s related to a
negotiated contract until a contract is executed, or all proposals are
rejected. [Sec. 610.021(12)]
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A motion was made by Councilman Hussey to go into Closed Session for the above-
stated reasons, seconded by Councilwoman Ward, and approved by the following roll-call
vote at 7:37 P.M.:
Present: 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 8:36 P.M. with
the following Council Members present:
Present: Fitzwater, Graham, Hussey, Hensley, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather,
Schreiber, and Ward
Absent: Wiseman
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Hussey, seconded by Councilman
Graham, and approved unanimously at 8:37 P.M.