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Home My Public Portal About2020-09-081 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Carrie Tergin called the September 8, 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*, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Absent: Kemna A quorum was declared present. *Councilmember Hussey participated via call-in. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A motion was made by Councilmember W ard and seconded by Councilmember Schreiber to adopt the agenda. There being no objection, the motion to adopt the agenda was approved unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS Detective Jason Ambler introduced Police Officer Jeremy Bowman as the FOP Police Officer of the Year. The Mayor presented Officer Bowman with a City coin and thanked him for his service. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearings at this time. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR Councilmember Graham motioned to approve the recommended appointments to the following boards and commission. Councilmember W ard seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Board or Commission Recommended Appointment New Term Expires Term Full/Partial Board of Adjustment Jay Seaver Sept 2025 Full Sharon Keating Sept 2021 ALT Adam Cartwright Sept 2021 ALT Roy Michael Sept 2021 ALT Public Transit Advisory Committee Ian Shadrick Jan 2022 Partial Public Transit Advisory Committee Susan McCurren Jan 2024 Full Cemetery Resources Board Pam Rich June 2023 Partial 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS & INVITED GUESTS There were no presentations at this time. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF  Sonny Sanders, Director of Planning and Protective Services announced the virtual Fair Housing and Diversity Workshop scheduled for Monday, September 14th from 1:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. Registration information can be found on the City’s on-line calendar.  Councilmember Hussey announced the next Public Works and Planning Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 10th at City Hall. Citizens can also participate via WebEx. The WebEx information can be found on the City’s on-line calendar.  Mayor Tergin reminded citizens to complete their census at www.2020census.gov/ if they haven’t already done so.  Mayor Tergin announced the following events:  The Dunklin Street Bridge Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on September 2, 2020.  The Old Munichberg Association’s Oktoberfest “Lite” will be held September 26th, from 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. This will be a scaled back event compared to previous years due to COVID-19 precautions being taken at this time.  The buried prison cells at MSP have recently been unveiled and will be a part of the MSP tours. The cells date back to the 1840’s.  The Redemption Inside the Walls concert featuring Michael W. Smith is scheduled for September 19th at the Cole County Fairgrounds. Tickets are still available.  Mayor Tergin reminded citizens to take precautions to help prevent further spread. LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE 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: 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 a. Minutes of Meetings: Aug 17 City Council and Aug 20 and Aug 24 Budget Meetings b. Authorizing $10,846.25 Change Order No. 2 with SAK Construction LLC for Sewer Main Rehabilitation 2019 Contracts 1 & 3, Project No. 31159 c. Authorizing an Agreement with MoDOT to Accept Cares Act Grant Funding in the Amount of $69,000 to Assist in Airport Operation and Maintenance Expenses d. Authorizing the Third and Final Renewal of the Plumbing Services Contract for the City with Fritz Mechanical dba Central Missouri Plumbing in the Estimated Amount of $35,158 A motion was made by Councilmember Graham and seconded by Councilmember W ard to approve the consent agenda items. The motion was approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED 2020-024 sponsored by Councilmember Graham AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH GWH LANDSCAPE CONTRACTING LLC, IN THE AMOUNT OF $54,548.67 FOR THE FIRE STATION #5 PAVEMENT REPLACEMENT PROJECT (PHASE 1). 2020-025 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $187,180 AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 1, 2020 TO OCTOBER 31, 2021, REFLECTING CONSOLIDATED PLANNING GRANT (CPG) FUNDS AS APPROVED IN THE FY 2021 UNIFIED PLANNING WORK PROGRAM. Councilmember Fitzwater requested to suspend the rules. There being no objection, Bill 2020-025 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16064: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None Absent: Kemna 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 2020-026 sponsored by Councilmember Wiseman AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3-3. ALCOHOL, DRUG, AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY, (M) EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE, (U) TESTING LOCATIONS, AND (V) W HO TO CONTACT OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL. 2020-027 sponsored by Councilmember Graham AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 19 (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), SCHEDULE J (PARKING PROHIBITED), BY THE ADDITION OF THIRTY-FEET ON ALPINE COURT. 2020-028 sponsored by Councilmember Graham AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 19 (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), SCHEDULE R (RESERVED PARKING), BY THE ADDITION OF TWO MISSOURI STATE CAPITOL POLICE SPACES ON BOLIVAR STREET. Councilmember Graham requested to suspend the rules. There being no objection, Bill 2020-028 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16065: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None Absent: Kemna 2020-029 sponsored by Councilmember Graham AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 19 (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), BY ADDITION OF STOP SIGNS AT DIAMOND RIDGE AND ON MARILYN DRIVE. 2020-030 sponsored by Councilmember Kemna AMENDING THE 2019-2020 AND THE 2020-2021 BUDGET BY RECLASSIFYING THE MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT, FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS POSITION, TO PROGRAM MANAGER (COMMUNITY EQUITY AND INCLUSION MANAGER,) FULL-TIME POSITION WITH BENEFITS, WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION. 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 2020-031 sponsored by Councilmember Graham AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, CHANGING, AMENDING, AND MODIFYING THE ZONING MAP OF THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY REZONING 2.98 ACRES LOCATED AT 2715 ROUTE CC FROM C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL TO RS-2 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL. 2020-032 sponsored by Councilmember Graham AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ADJUSTING THE 2019- 2020 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY REALLOCATING FUNDS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND. 2020-033 sponsored by Councilmember Graham AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, REMOVING HELMET REQUIREMENT LANGUAGE IN REGARDS TO MOTORCYCLES AND MOTOR BIKES. BILLS PENDING 2020-018 sponsored by Councilmember Wiseman 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. Bill 2020-018 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16066: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None Absent: Kemna 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. Bill 2020-019 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16067: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 Absent: Kemna 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. Bill 2020-020 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16068: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None Absent: Kemna 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. Bill 2020-021 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16069: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None Absent: Kemna 2020-022 sponsored by Councilmember Wiseman AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, RELATING TO ITS FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE POLICY AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. Bill 2020-022 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16070: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None Absent: Kemna 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 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. Bill 2020-023 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16071: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None Absent: Kemna INFORMAL CALENDAR 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. With no objection, Councilmember Hensley removed bill 2020-013 from the informal calendar and requested a vote on the bill. Bill 2020-013 was read by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll - call vote as Ordinance 16072: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None Absent: Kemna RESOLUTIONS RS2020-9 sponsored by Councilmember Graham A RESOLUTION EXTENDING AN EMERGENCY DECLARATION AND FURTHER PROCLAMATIONS THEREUNDER UNTIL OCTOBER 5, 2020 Mr. Moehlman presented the resolution. Councilmember Schreiber motioned to adopt RS2020-10. Councilmember Ward seconded the motion. The resolution was adopted by the following roll -call vote: 8 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None Absent: Kemna PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS Mr. Wayne Elliott requested an update from City Council on the General Price Monument located on Moreau Drive. Mayor Tergin and Councilmembers informed him that at this time there has not been a request made to bring the topic to City Council. The Historic Preservation Commission and Human Relations Commission have both discussed the topic at their recent meetings. 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 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 W iseman to go into Closed Session for the above-stated reason, seconded by Councilmember Vogt, and approved by the following roll-call vote at 6:50 P.M.: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None Absent: Kemna RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION Following the Closed Session, the Council reconvened in Open Session at 7:38 P.M. with the following Councilmembers present: Present: Fitzwater, Graham, Hussey, Hensley, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Absent: Kemna 9 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business at this time. ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn was made by Councilmember Wiseman, seconded by Councilmember Graham, and approved unanimously at 7:39 P.M.