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Home My Public Portal About2020-11-161 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 16, 2020 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Carrie Tergin called the November 16, 2020 City Council meeting to order at 6:02 P.M. Due to COVID-19/social distancing recommendations, the meeting was held virtually and streamed live on Facebook. 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 ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A motion was made by Councilmember Graham and seconded by Councilmember Ward to adopt an amended agenda, adding Item 4(a.) to Miscellaneous: COVID-19 Update. The motion passed unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS As COVID-19 cases are on the rise, Kristi Campbell, Director of the Cole County Health Department provided an update on cases in the County. She also announced that the County is no longer contact tracing for individuals diagnosed with COVID-19. They will continue with contact tracing for schools and nursing homes. Diagnosed individuals are now responsible for their own contract tracing. The form provided for guidance in doing so, can be found on the City’s website: https://cms4.revize.com/revize/jeffersonmo/Lime- Green-Educational-Handout-From-Testing-Locations-In-Cole-County-PDF....pdf Mayor Tergin then read the Cole County and City of Jefferson COVID-19 Advisory Issued on November 12th. Director Campbell and Mayor Tergin noted the importance of keeping holiday gatherings small, continuing to wear masks, and socia l distancing. Mayor Tergin introduced Dr. Lenora Adams of SSM Health St. Mary’s. Dr. Adams spoke on the rapidly changing environment at the hospitals. The hospitals are at, or over COVID patient capacity, and in one hospital, over ICU capacity. She indicated that there is not a bed shortage, but a staff shortage due to hospital staff cont racting the virus as well. The regional blood center is depleted of COVID plasma at this time. Dr. Adams asked City Councilmembers where they felt there are gaps in educating the public on the pandemic and the precautions. After discussion between Director Campbell, Dr. Adams, Mayor Tergin, and Councilmembers, Councilmember Hensley motioned for the City Cou ncil to officially 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 16, 2020 endorse the Cole County and City of Jefferson COVID-19 Advisory that was issued on November 12th. Councilmember Wiseman seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously by voice-vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearings at this time. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR Councilmember Hussey motioned to approve the recommended appointments to the following boards and commissions. Councilmember Lester seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Board or Commission Recommended Appointment New Term Expires Term Full/Partial Housing Authority Board Marry Simmons Nov 2024 Full Planning & Zoning Commission Doug Record May 2021 Partial Greg Butler May 2022 Partial Spencer Hoogveld May 2021 Partial ALT PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS & INVITED GUESTS Ross Pfannenstiel and Robert Foster provided an update on the Rock Island Trail. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF  Administration Committee: Councilmember Wiseman announced that there was no November meeting.  Finance Committee: Councilmember Hensley noted that the November 19th meeting has been cancelled.  Public Safety Committee: Councilmember Graham announced the change in meeting date to November 17th at 7:30 A.M. The meeting will be virtual.  Public Works & Planning Committee: The next meeting is December 10th at 7:30 A.M. The meeting will be virtual.  Mayor Tergin announced the following events:  The Tri-County Bicentennial Dedication was held today, November 16th at 1:00 P.M. Cole, Boone, and Callaway Counties dedicated the Bicentennial Monument at the KATY Trailhead in North Jefferson City. All three counties had their 200th birthday on November 16th so a ceremony was held. The Bicentennial was then turned over to Governor Parson to begin the State’s birthday.  Mayor Tergin recognized City Administrative Assistant Jennifer Suchanek for painting the United Way “Oh the Places You Will Go” hat. The hat won 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 16, 2020 the “Most Creative” award. Ms. Suchanek received a City coin for her numerous “other duties as assigned”. LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE Councilmember Graham announced Mr. Stacy Landis as the next Lincoln University Student Representative. Mr. Landis will attend the next City Council meeting. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS There were no presentations at this time. CONSENT AGENDA a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: November 2 and November 9 b. Declare Certain City-Owned Personal Property Surplus and Authorizes the Disposition through Sale at MO Auto Auction or On-line Auction – (2) Streets Division Vehicles Councilmember Lester motioned and Councilmember Graham seconded the motion to approve the above listed items. The motion passed unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED 2020-045 sponsored by Councilmember W iseman AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ESTABLISHING ELECTION DATES IN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, FOR THE 2021 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION. 2020-046 sponsored by Councilmember Hussey AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING A PORTION OF AN UNNAMED RIGHT-OF-WAY IN THE NORTHWEST ¼, OF THE NORTHEAST ¼, OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 23 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST. BILLS PENDING 2020-042 sponsored by Councilmember Hussey AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $50,905.00 AGREEMENT WITH SGI FOR THE HVAC UPGRADE AT 2320 HYDE PARK ROAD PROJECT. Bill 2020-042 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16090: 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 16, 2020 Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2020-043 sponsored by Councilmember Graham AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT OF A REPLAT OF LOT 1 OF CAPITAL MALL SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI. Bill 2020-043 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16091: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR There were no bills on the informal calendar at this time. RESOLUTIONS RS2020-20 sponsored by Councilmember Ward A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR A NATIONAL REGISTER NOMINATION PROJECT THROUGH THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND GRANT Sonny Sanders, Director of Planning and Protective Services, presented the resolution. Councilmember Hussey motioned to adopt RS2020-20. 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 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. 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 16, 2020 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 Councilmember Wiseman, seconded by Councilmember Graham, and approved unanimously at 7:15 P.M.