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Home My Public Portal About2020-08-171 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 17, 2020 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Carrie Tergin called the August 17, 2020 City Council meeting to order at 6:02 P.M. ROLL CALL The f ollowing Councilmembers were present for roll-call: Present: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, and Ward Absent: Wiseman A quorum was declared present. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A motion was made by Councilmember Graham and seconded by Councilmember Ward to adopt the agenda. There being no objection, the motion to adopt the agenda was approved unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS Mary Schantz with the Historic Preservation Commission presented the Gregory Stockard Award to Jayme Abbott. Mayor Tergin presented a plaque to Ms. Abbott and thanked her for her historic preservation contributions to the City. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Establishing the Rate of Taxation for Property Tax for 2020 i. Associated pending Bill 2020-014. A Staff presentation was made by Margie Mueller, Director of Finance and Information Technology. There being no others to speak on the bill, Mayor Tergin declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded . 2020-014 sponsored by Councilmember Hensley, entitled 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. 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 17, 2020 There being no objection, Bill 2020-014 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16057. Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, and Ward Nay: None Absent: Wiseman APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR There were no appointments at this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS & INVITED GUESTS Rachel Senzee, Neighborhood Services Manager, presented a brief summary of the Structural Survey Final Report. The full report will be presented at a public meeting on August 18th, 5:30 P.M. in the Police Classroom. The meeting will be virtual and in-person. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF  Councilmember Hensley announced the cancellation of the Thursday, August 20th Finance Committee meeting. The next Budget Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, August 20th at 5:30 P.M. will be in-person; as will the 5:30 P.M. Budget Committee meetings on August 24th and August 27th.  Councilmember Hussey announced last week’s Public Works and Planning Committee meeting. Citizens affected by the recent flash flood spoke during the public comment portion of the meeting. Citizens were encouraged to contact Matt Morasch, Director of Public Works or Don Fontana, Storm Water Engineer with concerns.  Councilmember Laura Ward announced the virtual Human Relations Speaker Series Event, scheduled for Thursday, August 20th, at 6:30 P.M. The committee will meet virtually at 8:00 A.M. on Friday, August 21st.  Mayor Tergin encouraged City Council to participate in the United Way fundraiser currently taking place. The theme is “Oh, the Places You will Go!”  Mayor Tergin then read Cole County Health Department’s August 7th press release related to COVID-19. Mayor Tergin reminded citizens to take precautions to help prevent further spread.  The ground breaking ceremony for the Bicentennial Bridge was August 10th at 8:30 A.M., near the Missouri Senate parking structure and the Vete rans memorial. LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 17, 2020 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: Aug 3 City Council and Aug 6 and Aug 10 Budget Committee b. Awarding Bid 3120 to Capital Region Medical Center for Medical Services for Workers’ Compensation and Other Employee Testing to be Used City-wide as Needed A motion was made by Councilmember Hussey and seconded by Councilmember Graham to approve the consent agenda items. The motion was approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED 2020-017 sponsored by Councilmember Hussey AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A PEDESTRIAN UNDERPA SS AGREEMENT WITH UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY AND TO ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE PARKS FOUNDATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE BICENTENNIAL BRIDGE. Councilmember Hussey requested to suspend the rules. There being no objection, Bill 2020-017 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16058: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, and Ward Nay: None Absent: Wiseman 2020-018 sponsored by Councilmember Wiseman 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 17, 2020 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 7-2. ATTENDANCE OF MEMBERS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS REQUIRED OF THE CITY CODE. 2020-019 sponsored by Councilmember Wiseman AMENDING THE 2019-2020 BUDGET BY RECLASSIFYING THE ASSISTANT SKATING DIRECTOR, PART-TIME WITH BENEFITS POSITION, TO A CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE, FULL-TIME POSITION, WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION. 2020-020 sponsored by Councilmember Hussey 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 THE PURPOSE OF DESIGNING THE APRON MAINTENANCE PROJECT FOR THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT. 2020-021 sponsored by Councilmember Hussey AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH BURNS & MCDONNELL, ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC. FOR SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE APRON MAINTENANCE PROJECT FOR THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT. 2020-022 sponsored by Councilmember Wiseman AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, RELATING TO ITS FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE POLICY AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. 2020-023 sponsored by Councilmember Hussey AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH SUPERIOR HOME IMPROVEMENT TEAM, LLC. BILLS PENDING 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 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 17, 2020 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. There being no objection, Bill 2020-010 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16059: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, and Ward Nay: None Absent: Wiseman 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. There being no objection, Bill 2020-011 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16060: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, and Ward Nay: None Absent: Wiseman 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. Councilmember Ward motioned to take up a Substitute to Bill 2020 -012. Councilmember Fitzwater seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. There being no objection, Substitute Bill 2020-012 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16061: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, and Ward Nay: None Absent: Wiseman 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 17, 2020 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. Councilmember Hensley requested to place the bill on the informal cale ndar. There was no objection. 2020-014 sponsored by Councilmember Hensley was taken up under 5(a.) 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. There being no objection, Substitute Bill 2020-015 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16062: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, and Ward Nay: None Absent: Wiseman 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. There being no objection, Substitute Bill 2020-016 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16063: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, and Ward Nay: None Absent: Wiseman 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 17, 2020 INFORMAL CALENDAR There were no bills on the informal calendar. RESOLUTIONS RS2020-6 sponsored by Councilmember Ward A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR A SURVEY PROJECT THROUGH THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND GRANT Mr. Sanders presented the resolution. Councilmember Schreiber motioned to adopt RS2020-6. Councilmember Graham seconded the motion. The resolution was adopted by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, and Ward Nay: None Absent: Wiseman RS2020-7 sponsored by Councilmember Ward A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR A SURVEY PROJECT THROUGH THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND GRANT Mr. Sanders presented the resolution. Councilmember Graham motioned to adopt RS2020-7. Councilmember Schreiber seconded the motion. The resolution was adopted by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, and Ward Nay: None Absent: Wiseman RS2020-8 sponsored by Councilmember Schreiber A RESOLUTION PROVIDING INSTRUCTION TO MAYOR CARRIE TERGIN TO VOTE YES ON THE MSP COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BALLOT Ryan Moehlman, City Attorney, presented the resolution . 8 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 17, 2020 Councilmember Hussey motioned to adopt RS2020-8. Councilmember Ward seconded the motion. The resolution was adopted by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, and Ward Nay: None Absent: Wiseman RS2020-9 sponsored by Councilmember Graham A RESOLUTION EXTENDING AN EMERGENCY DECLARATION AND FURTHER PROCLAMATIONS THEREUNDER UNTIL SEPTMEBER 7, 2020 Mr. Moehlman presented the resolution. Councilmember Hensley motioned to adopt RS2020-9. Councilmember Graham seconded the motion. The resolution was adopted by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, and Ward Nay: None Absent: Wiseman 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 Mayor Tergin announced her fundraising efforts for the Habitat for Humanity’s Mayor’s Build. 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) Real Estate. [Sec. 610.021(2)] A motion was made by Councilmember Hussey to go into Closed Session for the above- stated reason, seconded by Councilmember Ward, and approved by the following roll-call vote at 7:14 P.M.: 9 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 17, 2020 Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, and Ward Nay: None Absent: Wiseman ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Graham motioned to adjourn the meeting from the closed meeting. Councilmember Hussey seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll - call vote at 8:00 P.M.: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, and Ward Nay: None Absent: Kemna and Wiseman