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Home My Public Portal About2020-03-161 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 16, 2020 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Carrie Tergin called the March 16, 2020 City Council meeting to order at 6:06 P.M. ROLL CALL The f ollowing Council Members were present for roll-call: Present: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, Wiseman Absent: None A quorum was declared present. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A motion was made by Councilwoman Ward to adopt the agenda. Councilman Graham seconded the motion. There being no objection, the motion to adopt the agenda was approved unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS At the recommendation of social distancing related to the COVID-19 virus, citizens receiving recognition and proclamations had chosen not to attend the City Council meeting. Items A through E were not presented. Kristi Campbell, Director of the Cole County Health Department, provided an update on COVID-19 as it relates to the local community. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Approval of a Preliminary PUD Plan Located at 3520 W. Edgewood Dr. i. Associated pending Bill 2019-108. A Staff presentation was made by Sonny Sanders, Director of Planning and Protective Services. Mark Hansen, Principal, CFO at Mohagen Hansen Architecture presented the design for the new JCMG Surgery Center which would be located at the site. There being no others to speak on the bill, Mayor Tergin declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded . 2019-108 sponsored by Councilman Graham, entitled 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 16, 2020 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PUD PLAN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3520 WEST EDGEWOOD DRIVE. There being no objection, Bill 2019-108 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16010. Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR The following appointments were recommended. Councilman Mihalevich motioned to approve the recommendations. Councilwoman Wiseman seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Board or Commission Recommended Appointment New Term Expires Term: Full/ Partial Airport Advisory Committee Trey Propes Mar 2024 Full Frank Rycyk* Mar 2024 Full Cultural Arts Commission James Coleman Mar 2023 Full Lori Simms Mar 2023 Full Natalie Eickhoff Mar 2023 Full Electrical Board of Exam & Review David Hagan Dec 2020 Partial Historic Preservation Commission Tiffany Patterson Dec 2021 Partial Library Board of Directors Jeff Briggs Mar 2023 Full Planning & Zoning Commission Doug Record (Alternate) May 2020 Partial Public Transit Advisory Committee Glenn Bonner Jan 2024 Full *requires 2/3 majority vote 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.  Councilman Mihalevich stated that the Finance Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 19th may be cancelled. Please check the City calendar for updates.  Councilman Schreiber thanked JC Parks Director Todd Spalding and the JC Parks Staff for responding to a citizen concern related to the golf course and water run - off. 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 16, 2020  Councilwoman Ward announced a possible meeting cancellation for the Human Relations Committee, which is scheduled for Friday, March 20th. Please check the City calendar for updates.  Councilman Graham announced the Public Safety Committee scheduled for March 26th at 7:30 A.M. Please check the City calendar for updates.  Sonny Sanders, Director of Planning and Protective Services announced the cancellation of the Fair Housing / Diversity Workshop scheduled for April 7th . He also announced the starting of the Residential Household Hazardous Waste Drop - Off calendar. The drop-offs are by appointment only: www.hhwscheduling.as.me or 573-634-6410.  Mayor Tergin directed citizens to the City website to check for meeting updates on the City calendar and City operations as it pertains to COVID-19: www.jeffersoncitymo.gov LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE – Caroline Wanjiru 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 Meetings: March 2 Regular Meeting and Work Session b. Acceptance of Friends of Jefferson City Animal Shelter Grant for the $28,486.60 Purchase of Stainless Steel Cat Kennels from Sole Source Provider, Shor -Line, Kansas City , KS c. Approving the Application for the Missouri Department of Transportation, Traffic & Highway Safety Division Impaired Driving Enforcement Grant d. Approving the Application for the Missouri Department of Transportation, Traffic & Highway Safety Division Hazardous Moving Violations Enforcement Grant e. Permissive Use of Right-of-Way for Sign Installation at the Driveway of 901 Ellis Blvd. f. Declare Certain City-Owned Personal Property Surplus and Authorize the Disposition of Sand and Gravel Mixture through Sale to Capri Pools and Aquatics 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 16, 2020 A motion was made by Councilman Kemna and seconded by Councilman Graham to approve the consent agenda items. The motion was approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED 2019-110 sponsored by Councilman Hussey AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CENTRAL MISSOURI OVERHEAD DOOR, IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,250 FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF BUS BARN AND BUS WASH OVERHEAD DOORS AND OPERATORS. Councilman Hussey requested to suspend the rules. Matt Morasch, Director of Public Works presented the bill. There being no objection, Bill 2019-110 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16011: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2019-111 sponsored by Councilwoman Wiseman AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION MEMBERS SECTION OF THE CITY CODE TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS. Councilwoman Wiseman requested to suspend the rules. Ryan Moehlman, City Counselor presented the bill. There being no objection, Bill 2019-111 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16012: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2019-112 sponsored by Councilman Hussey 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 16, 2020 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR THE GOVERNOR’S TRANSPORTATION COST SHARE FUNDS. Councilman Hussey requested to suspend the rules. Mr. Morasch presented the bill. There being no objection, Bill 2019-112 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16013: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2019-113 sponsored by Councilman Hussey AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE ENGINEERING DESIGN CONTRACT WITH BARTLETT AND WEST, IN THE AMOUNT OF $342,937.00 FOR THE CLARK AVENUE AND DUNKLIN STREET INTERSECTION PROJECT. Councilman Hussey requested to suspend the rules. Mr. Morasch presented the bill. There being no objection, Bill 2019-113 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16014: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2019-114 sponsored by Councilman Hussey AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO 1) ACCEPT AN AMENDED HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND AGREEMENT AND 2) EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH WALTER P MOORE FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF UNREINFORCED MASONRY BUILDINGS IN THE MISSOURI STATE CAPITOL AND MUNICHBURG COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS. Councilman Hussey requested to suspend the rules. 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 16, 2020 Sonny Sanders, Director of Planning and Protective Services presented the bill. There being no objection, Bill 2019-114 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16015: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None BILLS PENDING 2019-104 sponsored by Councilman Graham AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION TO THE JEFFERSON CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT AMENDING THE 2019-2020 ANNUAL BUDGET AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS. There being no objection, Bill 2019-104 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16016: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2019-105 sponsored by Councilman Graham AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION TO THE JEFFERSON CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT AMENDING THE 2019-2020 ANNUAL BUDGET AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS. There being no objection, Bill 2019-105 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16017: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2019-106 sponsored by Councilwoman Wiseman AN ORDINANCE REGARDING THE CITY’S PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR POTENTIAL CITY EMPLOYEES. 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 16, 2020 There being no objection, Bill 2019-106 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16018: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2019-107 sponsored by Councilwoman Wiseman AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL, ARTICLE 13. SICK LEAVE, SECTION 13-2. WHEN TAKEN. There being no objection, Bill 2019-107 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16019: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2019-108 Taken Up Under 5(a.) 2019-109 sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING THE INCORPORATION OF THE JEFFERSON CITY REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND DESIGNATING THE CITY'S PROXY FOR PURPOSES OF REPRESENTING THE CITY'S OWNERSHIP OF ALL OWNERSHIP HOLDINGS IN THE JEFFERSON CITY REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. There being no objection, Bill 2019-109 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16020: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR There were no bills on the informal calendar. RESOLUTIONS RS2019-27 sponsored by Councilman Schreiber 8 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 16, 2020 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI TO APPLY FOR AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION-DISASTER RECOVERY GRANT Mr. Moehlman presented the resolution. Councilman Schreiber motioned to adopt RS2019-27. 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 3/2/2020 CLOSED SESSION MINUTES Councilman Hussey motioned and Councilman Graham seconded the motion to approve the March 2, 2020 Closed Session Minutes. The motion passed by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Graham, Hensley, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None Abstain: Fitzwater and Hussey NEW BUSINESS – Possible Discussion or Action on MSP Redevelopment Councilman Hensley motioned to discuss RS2019 -28 and RS2019-29 in open session. Councilwoman Wiseman seconded the motion. After some discussion, Councilman Hensley amended the motion to discuss only RS2019-28 in closed session. Councilwoman Wiseman seconded the motion. Upon further discussion, Councilman Hensley amended the amended motion to take up RS2019-28 and RS2019-29 in closed session, and then return to open session for a vote on one or both of the resolutions. Councilwoman Wiseman seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote: 9 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 16, 2020 Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None CLOSED SESSION #1 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) Sealed bids and related documents. [Sec. 610.021(12)] A motion was made by Councilman Mihalevich to go into Closed Session for the above- stated reasons, seconded by Councilman Prather, and approved by the following roll-call vote at 7:24 P.M.: Aye: 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 9:01 P.M. with the following Council Members present: Present: Fitzwater, Graham, Hussey, Hensley, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Absent: None RS2019-28 sponsored by Councilman Hensley A RESOLUTION ALLOWING FOR ADDITIONAL TIME AND PLAN DEVELOPMENT IN SELECTING A MASTER DEVELOPER FOR THE MISSOURI STATE PENITENTIARY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT Mr. Moehlman presented the resolution. Councilman Hensley motioned to adopt RS2019-28. Councilwoman Wiseman seconded the motion. The resolution was adopted by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, and Wiseman Nay: Fitzwater, Schreiber, and Ward 10 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 16, 2020 CLOSED SESSION #2 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. [Sec. 610.021(1)] A motion was made by Councilman Graham to go into Closed Session for the above- stated reasons, seconded by Councilwoman Ward, and approved by the following roll-call vote at 9:26 P.M.: Aye: 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 10:24 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 Councilwoman Wiseman, seconded by Councilman Schreiber, and approved unanimously at 10:25 P.M.