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Home My Public Portal About2020-05-041 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 4, 2020 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Carrie Tergin called the May 4, 2020 City Council meeting to order at 6:05 P.M. Due to the stay at home order related to COVID-19, issued by Cole County, the City Council meeting was made available for viewing on the City’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CityofJefferson. ROLL CALL The f ollowing Council Members were present via WebEx for roll-call: Present: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Schreiber, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Absent: None A quorum was declared present. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A motion was made by Councilman Graham to adopt the agenda. Councilman Schreiber seconded the motion. There being no objection, the motion to adopt the agenda was approved unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Tergin presented the Public Service Recognition Week proclamation and the Mental Health Month proclamation. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearings at this time. 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 and cancellations can be found on the City’s calendar at jeffersoncitymo.gov. 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 4, 2020  Mayor Tergin reminded citizens to complete their census at www.2020census.gov.  Public Works Director, Matt Morasch announced parking enforcement which had been suspended downtown due to COVID-19, will begin again Monday, May 18th. Bus fares will continue to be suspended until further notice to eliminate the exchange of cash. Charges for Handi-wheels services will continue.  Mayor Tergin announced the expiration of Cole County’s COVID-19 health orders, but encouraged citizens to be safe and follow recommendations for social distancing. Cole County has provided guidance to businesses as they open. The information can be found at colehealth.org. The City and County now fall under the Governor’s current order which expires June 1st.  International Firefighters Day was today. The Mayor and Councilmembers wore red to commemorate the day. Fire Chief Matt Schofield thanked everyone for the recognition.  Councilman Hussey announced the virtual Porch Fest which was held on Sunday, May 3rd. YouTube videos of local artists were featured on the event’s Facebook page. Councilman Hensley was featured as one of the artists. Councilman Hussey thanked the Parks Department for their vital role in the planning and execution of the event.  Ryan Moehlman, City Counselor updated the City Council on MSP redevelopment proposals. The deadline has passed for the two developers to provide their updated proposals. The City is working with Baker Tilley to provide an economic feasibility study on the proposals. Mr. Moehlman expects the study to be completed within a week. The study will be distributed to the Mayor and Councilmembers for their review and determine next steps.  Councilman Mihalevich recognized the anniversary of the annual Serve Jeff City event which was cancelled this year due to COVID-19. Councilman Hussey, who chairs the event, is hopeful the event will be back in April 2021. LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE Councilman Graham mentioned that today, May 4th, was the first day for the university’s staff to return to campus after being closed due to COVID-19. Graduation has been postponed until August 1st. There is a virtual Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) graduation on May 16th. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS There were no presentations at this time. 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 4, 2020 CONSENT AGENDA The following items were brought before the City Council for approval by Consent: a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: April 20, 2020 Public Hearing and City Council Meetings b. Approval of Change Order 1 with Visu-Sewer of Missouri, LLC. in the Amount of $61,646.25 (36.5% of the Original Contract) Associated with The Sewer Main Rehabilitation 2019 Contract 2 A motion was made by Councilman Hussey and seconded by Councilwoman Ward to approve the consent agenda items. The motion was approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED 2019-129 sponsored by Councilman Graham AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MISSOURI BUILDERS SERVICE TO REPLACE THE ROOF AT JEFFERSON CITY FIRE STATION NO. 1. Councilman Graham requested to suspend the rules. There being no objection, Bill 2019-129 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16034: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Schreiber, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2019-130 sponsored by Councilman Hussey AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH JEFFERSON ASPHALT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $941,883.60 FOR THE 2020 MILL AND OVERLAY PROJECT. Councilman Hussey requested to suspend the rules. There being no objection, Bill 2019-130 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16035: 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 4, 2020 Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Schreiber, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2019-131 sponsored by Councilman Graham AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT OF RED CEDAR RIDGE SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI. 2019-132 sponsored by Councilman Graham AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 19-401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE (J), (PARKING PROHIBITED), SUBPARAGRAPH (A), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO NASH COURT, LOCATED IN RED CEDAR RIDGE SUBDIVISION. 2019-133 sponsored by Councilman Graham AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ALLOWING THE CITY TO ENFORCE STATE OR COUNTY HEALTH ORDERS. Councilman Graham requested to suspend the rules. There being no objection, Bill 2019-133 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16036: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Schreiber, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None BILLS PENDING 2019-127 sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON AND THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR ASSISTANCE WITH OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER AT THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 1, 2019 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2020. 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 4, 2020 There being no objection, Bill 2019-127 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16037: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Schreiber, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR There were no bills on the informal calendar. RESOLUTIONS RS2019-33 sponsored by Councilman Graham A RESOLUTION EXTENDING AN EMERGENCY DECLARATION AND PROCLAMATIONS THEREUNDER UNTIL JUNE 1, 2020 Ryan Moehlman, City Counselor presented the resolution. Councilwoman W iseman motioned to adopt RS2019-33. Councilman Mihalevich seconded the motion. The resolution was adopted by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Schreiber, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None RS2019-34 sponsored by Councilman Graham A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JEFFERSON TO APPLY FOR THE FY2020 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT Fire Chief Matt Schofield presented the resolution. Councilwoman W iseman motioned to adopt RS2019-34. Councilman Kemna seconded the motion. The resolution was adopted by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Schreiber, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS There were no presentations at this time. 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 4, 2020 COUNCIL AND STAFF DISCUSSION OF PRESENTATION TOPICS In regards to the MSP Redevelopment proposals and feasibility study, Councilman Mihalevich requested a plan from Staff on how to distribute information to the public and next steps. 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 Graham, and approved unanimously at 6:58 P.M.