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Home My Public Portal About2020-07-061 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 6, 2020 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Carrie Tergin called the July 6, 2020 City Council meeting to order at 6:01 P.M. ROLL CALL The f ollowing Councilmembers were present for roll-call: Present: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Absent: None A quorum was declared present. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A motion was made by Councilmember Graham to adopt the agenda. Councilmember Schreiber seconded the motion. There being no objection, the motion to adopt the agenda was approved unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS There were no miscellaneous agenda items at this time. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearings at this time. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR a. Councilmember Wiseman motioned to approve the following City Council liaison appointments to City Boards and Commissions for 2020-2021. Councilmember Hussey seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Board or Commission Liaison(s) Appointed Airport Advisory Committee Fitzwater Building Construction Code Review Committee Vogt Chamber Economic Development: • Site Development Review Board Hussey (Kemna as alt.) • Transportation Committee Fitzwater (Kemna as alt.) Cemetery Resources Board Schreiber Convention & Visitor’s Bureau (CVB) Schreiber Cultural Arts Commission Hussey (Ward as alt.) Electrical Examiners & Review Board Fitzwater Environmental Quality Commission Lester Historic Preservation Commission Ward 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 6, 2020 Board or Commission (con’t) Liaison(s) Appointed (con’t) Housing Authority Lester Human Relations Commission Hussey, Ward Industrial Authority Vogt MSP Community Partners Schreiber, Fitzwater, Lester, Vogt Parks & Recreation Commission Kemna Plumbing Examiners & Review Board Fitzwater Public Transit Advisory Committee Hensley Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Commission Fitzwater Transportation & Traffic Commission Graham USS Jefferson City Submarine Committee Kemna External Boards Salute to America Foundation Wiseman Cole County Citizens’ Corps Fitzwater PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS & INVITED GUESTS There were no presentations at this time. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF  Mayor Tergin thanked City Council, Staff, and meeting attendees for wearing a mask to this meeting. She explained the importance of doing your part to help prevent the further spread of COVID-19. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services provides guidance on their website to protect you and deter the spread of the virus. Mayor Tergin read the updated COVID-19 statistics for the Cole County community, provided by the Cole County Health Department. Mayor Tergin encouraged everyone to #maskupJCMO.  A free COVID-19 community testing event will be available Tuesday July 7th through Thursday July 9th, 7:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M. at the former Cole County Health Department building (1616 Industrial Drive, Jefferson City). Pre-registration is required and can be done online at health.mo.gov/communitytest or call 877-435- 8411 for assistance in registering.  Councilmember Hussey announced the Public Works and Planning Committee meeting on Thursday, July 9th, 7:30 A.M. in the City Council Chambers.  Councilman Graham mentioned the Fraternal Order of Police presentation which was presented to the Public Safety Committee on June 25th. The presentation focused on the Police Department’s salary and crime in the City of Jefferson. The Fraternal Order of Police will also present to the Finance Committee at their July 23rd meeting.  Mayor Tergin encouraged those who haven’t completed the 2020 Census, to do so online at www.2020census.gov. 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 6, 2020  Mayor Tergin also thanked all the City employees who worked prior to, during, and after Salute to America to make it a successful event. LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE There will be a new representative when the University’s Fall 2020 semester begins. 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: June 15, 2020 First and Second City Council Meetings b. Authorizing Year 2 Renewal with Polydyne, Inc. for Dry Polymer Product to be used at the Wastewater Plant c. Authorizing Award of Bid 3125 to Cole County Industries ($141,010) and Farmer’s Concrete ($140,631) for the Purchase of Concrete and Concrete Products d. Authorizing Change Order No. 2, in the Amount of $37,915 with Concrete Solution LLC for the Midway Culvert Repair A motion was made by Councilmember Hussey and seconded by Councilmember Ward to approve the consent agenda items. The motion was approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED 2020-002 sponsored by Councilmember Hensley AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND AND THE WASTEWATER FUND TO ALLOW FOR THE SPENDING OF INSURANCE PROCEEDS RELATED TO VEHICLE HAIL DAMAGE CLAIMS TO REPAIR THE DAMAGED VEHICLES. 2020-003 sponsored by Councilmember Hensley AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF SEWERAGE SYSTEM REFUNDING REVENUE BONDS SERIES 2020, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $6,300,000, PRESCRIBING THE FORM AND DETAILS OF SAID BONDS AND THE COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS TO PROVIDE FOR 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 6, 2020 THE PAYMENT AND SECURITY THEREOF; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN ACTIONS AND DOCUMENTS AND PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO. 2020-004 sponsored by Councilmember Hensley AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, FINDING THAT A CERTAIN BLIGHTED AREA AS DEFINED IN CHAPTER 353 OF THE REVISED STATUTES OF MISSOURI, AS AMENDED, THE URBAN REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS LAW, EXISTS IN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON AND THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT OF SUCH AREA IS NECESSARY AND IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST; APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR SUCH AREA; APPROVING A GRANT OF REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT; APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING FURTHER AUTHORITY. Councilmember Hensley requested to suspend the rules. There being no objection, Bill 2020-004 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16048: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2020-005 sponsored by Councilmember Hussey AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING T HE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CORRECTIVE ASPHALT MATERIALS, LLC, IN THE AMOUNT OF $142,757.78 FOR THE 2020 STREET SEAL COAT PROJECT. BILLS PENDING 2020-001 sponsored by Councilmember Hussey AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHIN THE PARKING FUND. There being no objection, Bill 2020-001 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16049: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 6, 2020 INFORMAL CALENDAR There were no bills on the informal calendar. RESOLUTIONS RS2020-2 sponsored by Councilmember Graham A RESOLUTION EXTENDING AN EMERGENCY DECLARATION AND FURTHER PROCLAMATIONS THEREUNDER UNTIL AUGUST 3, 2020 City Attorney Ryan Moehlman presented the resolution. Councilmember Graham motioned to adopt RS2020 -2. Councilmember Ward seconded the motion. The resolution was adopted by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, 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. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business at this time. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Tergin stated that, pursuant to Sec. 610.021 of the Revised Sta tutes of Missouri, she would entertain a motion to go into Closed Session to discuss the following: 1) Real Estate. [Sec. 610.021(2)] A motion was made by Councilmember Wiseman to go into Closed Session for the above-stated reason, seconded by Councilmember W ard, and approved by the following roll-call vote at 6:34 P.M.: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hussey, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Prather, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 6, 2020 RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION Following the Closed Session, the Council reconvened in O pen Session at 7:28 P.M. with the following Councilmembers present: Present: Fitzwater, Graham, Hussey, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Prather, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Absent: None UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business at this time. ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn was made by Councilmember Wiseman, seconded by Councilmember Fitzwater, and approved unanimously at 7:28 P.M.