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Home My Public Portal About2020-08-031 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 3, 2020 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Carrie Tergin called the August 3, 2020 City Council meeting to order at 6:04 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. *Councilmember Ward participated via call-in. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A motion was made by Councilmember Hensley to amend the agenda, moving item 13(a.) pending bill 2020-006 to item 4(a.); and adding item 4(c) Cole County Health Department COVID-19 update. Councilmember Graham seconded the motion. There being no objection, the motion to adopt the amended agenda was approved unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS Public Works Operations Director Britt Smith introduced Veterans Councilmembers Hal Dulle and Don Hentges. The veterans presented a “virtual” check to the City for the Veteran’s Plaza Renovation project. Fire Chief Matt Schofield, Mayor Tergin, and City Councilmembers recognized Retire d Fire Captain Darren Reuter. He recently retired with 30 years of service. Kristi Campbell, Cole County Health Department Director provided a COVID-19 update. 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 & INVITED GUESTS There were no presentations at this time. 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 3, 2020 ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF  Councilmember Wiseman announced the Committee on Administration will be meeting virtually, on Wednesday, August 5th at 7:30 A.M.  Councilmember Hensley announced the next Budget Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, August 6th at 5:30 P.M. The meeting will be held virtually.  Sonny Sanders, Director of Planning and Protective Services, announced the Structural Survey Final Report Meeting on Tuesday, August 18th at 5:30 P.M. The meeting will be held virtually and in-person in the Police Training Room.  Mayor Tergin reminded citizens to complete the 2020 Census if they haven’t already done so, at 2020census.gov.  Mayor Tergin participated in the Moonlight Bike Ride hosted by JC Parks and Red Wheel Bike Shop.  The ground breaking celebration for Community Park, scheduled for July 30 th was postponed due to weather. A rescheduled date is to be determined.  The ground breaking ceremony for the Bicentennial Bridge is scheduled for August 10th at 8:30 a.m., near the Missouri Senate parking structure and the Veterans memorial.  The annual Guns & Hoses fundraising event is scheduled August 22nd. Mayor Tergin reminded everyone that tickets sell quickly, but encouraged everyone to donate if they are unable to attend the event. The proceeds benefit the Safety Net organization. LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE There will be a new representative when the University’s Fall 2020 semester begins. Councilmember Graham announced the University’s start date as August 24th with in- person classes. 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 Meetings: July 20 City Council and July 27 Budget Committee b. Awarding Bid 3126 to ARSI for Asbestos Inspection and Abatement Servi ces Not- to-Exceed $50,000 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 3, 2020 c. Authorizing the Application for a Grant Administered through MoDOT Aviation for the Jefferson City Memorial Airport in the Amount of $69,000 d. Awarding Bid B3124 to Compass Minerals America, Inc. for Sodium Chloride in the Estimated Amount of $293,160 A motion was made by Councilmember Graham and seconded by Councilmember Hussey to approve the consent agenda items. The motion was approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED 2020-010 sponsored by Councilmember Hensley AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, TERMINATING AND DISSOLVING THE HIGH STREET TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT, SPECIAL ALLOCATION FUND AND THE TAX INCREMENT ALLOCATION FINANCING ASSOCIATED THEREWITH; ALLOCATING AND AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF SAID MONEYS IN THE SPECIAL ALLOCATION FUND, IF ANY, TO THE COLE COUNTY COLLECTOR FOR DISTRIBUTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACT; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN FUTURE ACTIONS. 2020-011 sponsored by Councilmember Hussey AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING APPENDIX Y OF THE CITY CODE PERTAINING TO CALCULATION OF BUILDING PERMIT FEES AND ESTABLISHEMENT OF BUILDING PLAN REVIEW FEES. 2020-012 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 8, BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS, AND APPENDIX Y OF THE CITY CODE PERTAINING TO ESTABLISHMENT OF WATER CONDITIONING CONTRACTOR LICENSE AND FEES THEREOF. 2020-013 sponsored by Councilmember Hensley AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ADOPTING A BUDGET AND PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR THE CITY FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 1, 2020, TO OCTOBER 31, 2021, AND APPROPRIATING MONEY IN THE CITY TREASURY TO PAY THE COST OF OPERATING THE CITY GOVERNMENT DURING THAT PERIOD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUDGET. 2020-014 sponsored by Councilmember Hensley 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 3, 2020 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF CITY TAXES AND ESTABLISHING THE RATE OF TAXATION FOR THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI FOR THE YEAR 2020. 2020-015 sponsored by Councilmember Hensley AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY SUPPLEMENTALLY APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR GAP FINANCING UNDER THE BLIGHT REMOVAL FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE HOUSING AUTHORITY. 2020-016 sponsored by Councilmember Hussey AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO RETURN FUNDS BACK TO THE STATE OF MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO CLOSE OUT THE U.S. HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM. BILLS PENDING 2020-006 sponsored by Councilmember Hussey AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SIRCAL CONTRACTING, IN THE AMOUNT OF $136,800.00 FOR THE VETERAN'S PLAZA RENOVATIONS PROJECT, APPROVING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION FROM THE JC VETERANS PLAZA TRUST FUND BALANCE, AND ACCEPTING A DONATION AND CORRESPONDING BUDGET AMENDMENT. There being no objection, Bill 2020-006 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16054: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2020-007 sponsored by Councilmember Graham AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 19 (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), SCHEDULE Z (RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING ZONES), BY ADDITION OF THE EAST SIDE OF THE 1400 BLOCK OF HOUGH PARK ROAD. 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 3, 2020 There being no objection, Bill 2020-007 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16055: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2020-008 sponsored by Councilmember Hussey AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH BURNS AND MCDONNELL ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $57,000.00 FOR THE BIOSOLIDS MANAGEMENT STUDY PROJECT. There being no objection, Bill 2020-008 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16056: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR There were no bills on the informal calendar. RESOLUTIONS RS2020-3 sponsored by Councilmember Graham A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON AND COUNTY OF COLE 2020 BYRNE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AWARD Police Lt. Dave Williams presented the resolution. Councilmember Graham motioned to adopt RS2020 -3. Councilmember Hussey 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 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 3, 2020 RS2020-4 sponsored by Councilmember Hussey A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE REMAINING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION FUNDS FOR DEMOLITION OF ADDITIONAL DANGEROUS BUILDINGS Sonny Sanders presented the resolution. Councilmember Hussey motioned to adopt RS2020-4. Councilmember Schreiber 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 RS2020-5 sponsored by Councilmember Graham A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JEFFERSON TO ENTER INTO AN AUTOMATIC AID AGREEMENT Fire Chief Matt Schofield presented the resolution. Councilmember Schreiber motioned to adopt RS2020-5. Councilmember Graham 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 Gus Wagner presented his observations and recommendations related to the Jefferson City Police and the community. Mr. Wagner previously met with Police Chief Roger Schroeder and Captain Eric Wilde. COUNCIL AND STAFF DISCUSSION OF PRESENTATION TOPICS Councilmembers thanked Mr. Wagner for coming to the City Council meeting to share his observations, concerns, and recommendations. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business at this time. 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 3, 2020 UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business at this time. ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn was made by Councilmember Wiseman, seconded by Councilmember Hensley, and approved unanimously at 7:14 P.M.