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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2020-10-191 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 19, 2020 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Carrie Tergin called the October 19, 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*, Ward, and Wiseman Absent: None *Participated via call-in. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A motion was made by Councilmember Ward and seconded by Councilmember Schreiber to adopt an amended agenda, moving item 15(e.) RS2020 -12 related to the UDC marker removal to after item 10, presentations from the gallery on specific bills or resolutions. The motion passed unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS a. Mayor Tergin introduced the Mayor’s Mask-up Mid-MO Initiative encouraging the community to wear masks and social distance to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Representatives from Capital Region and St. Mary’s hospitals, JCMG , and Community Health Center called into the meeting to speak on the importance of wearing a mask, socially distancing, and keeping preventative doctor appointments. Representatives included Dr. Haight, Dr. Stewart, Dr. Robbins, and Dr. Sullivan. Cole County Health Department Director Kristi Campbell provided speaking points for Mayor Tergin to announce. b. Roxy VanPool presented the Stephen Sillers Tunnels to Towers 5K “Fastest Firehouse” traveling trophy to Fire Chief Matt Schofield and the JCFD team. Mayor Tergin and City Council congratulated the team and thanked them for their service and dedication. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Approving Preliminary PUD Plan for 311 Bolivar Street i. Associated Pending Bill 2020-034. A Staff presentation was made by Eric Barron, City Planning Manager. City Attorney Ryan Moehlman presented an amendment to the bill which was agreed upon by the City and the property owner. Councilmember Wiseman 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 19, 2020 motioned, and Councilmember Ward seconded the motion to accept the amendment. The property owner, Jeff Schaeperkoetter spoke in favor bill 2020-034 as amended. There being no others to speak on the bill, Mayor Tergin declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded. 2020-034 as Amended sponsored by Councilmember Graham, entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PUD PLAN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 311 BOLIVAR STREET. There being no objection, bill 2020-034 as amended was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 16083. Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR Councilmember Hussey motioned to approve the recommended appointment to the following board and commission. Councilmember Wiseman seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Board or Commission Recommended Appointment New Term Expires Term Full/Partial Convention & Visitors Bureau Kurtis Makin Dec 2022 Partial Councilmember Wiseman motioned to approve the appointments of Hank Vogt, Bob Weber, and David Bange to the GIS Steering Committee. Councilmember Ward seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Hank Vogt abstained from the vote. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS & INVITED GUESTS There were no presentations at this time. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF  Councilmember Hensley announced the next Finance Committee meeting, scheduled for Thursday, October 22nd at 7:30 A.M, via Webex. Log-in information can be found on the City’s calendar at jeffersoncitymo.gov. 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 19, 2020  Mayor Tergin announced the following events:  Cole, Callaway, and Boone Counties are planning a special monument that will be placed at the trailhead of the Katy Trail and will be dedicated November 16th. Cole County will then turn over the baton to Gov. Mike Parson to begin the State of Missouri’s Bicentennial in 2021.  The City of Jefferson’s United Way Team won the “Most Creative Hat” award. City Administrative Assistant Jennifer Suchanek creatively painted the hat in this year’s campaign theme, Dr. Seuss’s “Oh the Places We’ll Go”. Mayor Tergin thanked Ms. Suchanek and the City’s United Way team for their fundraising efforts.  The annual JCMO Guns N Hoses hockey game was livestreamed on Facebook on October 17th. Team Guns was this year’s winner. LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE Interviews are currently being held for the next representative. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS a. Mr. Jeff Schaeperkoetter expressed his concerns with consent item (b) related to the permissive use of East Capitol Avenue and Lafayette Street Right -of-Way Adjacent to the Property at 619 East Capitol. Specifically, Mr. Schaeperkoetter did not agree with the mural portion of the permissive use application. b. Councilmember Hussey motioned to take up the consent agenda at this time, and approve items (a), (c), and (d). Councilmember Graham seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: October 5 b. Permissive Use of East Capitol Avenue and Lafayette Street Right -of-Way Adjacent to the Property at 619 East Capitol Avenue c. Acceptance of Bid for Excess Workers’ Compensation and Property Insurances d. Approving Margie Mueller as Employer Representative to LAGERS Annual Meeting Councilmember Hussey then motioned to take up item (b), reserving permission to install a mural until further City Council action. Councilmember Graham seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote. Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 19, 2020 Nay: None RS2020-12 Mayor Tergin opened the floor for public comment on the resolution. The following spoke on RS2020-12, authorizing the removal of the UDC marker at Moreau Drive and Fairmount Boulevard: Carl Landwehr spoke against the resolution. Chuck Lahmeyer spoke in favor of the resolution. Becky Ambrose spoke against the resolution. Bob Priddy spoke in favor of the resolution. Pete Oetting spoke against the resolution. Thomas Mott spoke against the resolution. Vic Rackers spoke against the resolution. Steve Happy spoke against the resolution. Jan Schumacher spoke in favor of the resolution. Jay Barnes spoke in favor of the resolution. Mark Kiekhaefer spoke in favor of the resolution. Dick Dalton spoke in favor of the resolution. Nimord Chapel spoke in favor of the resolution. Karen Leydens spoke against the resolution. Michael Brownstein spoke in favor of the resolution. RS2020-12 sponsored by Councilmembers Ward, Hensley, Hussey, and Vogt A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO REMOVE THE UDC MARKER LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF MOREAU AND FAIRMONT Ryan Moehlman, City Attorney, presented the resolution. Councilmember Ward noted that Fairmont Avenue should be changed to Fairmont Boulevard in the last paragraph of the resolution. Councilmember Fitzwater motioned to amend the last paragraph of the resolution to read: “…Fairmont Boulevard have a second marker/storyboard approved and added at an adjacent location by the City Council of the City of Jefferson, to contextualize the UDC marker.” Councilmember Schreiber seconded the motion. The motion failed by the following roll call vote: Aye: Fitzwater and Schreiber Nay: Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Lester, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Councilmember Lester motioned to adopt RS2020-12. Councilmember Ward seconded the motion. The resolution was adopted by the following roll-call vote: 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 19, 2020 Aye: Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Lester, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: Fitzwater and Schreiber BILLS INTRODUCED 2020-037 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 MODIFICATION OF BELAIR DRIVE. 2020-038 sponsored by Councilmember Graham AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 19 (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), BY THE MODIFICATION OF PARKING AND LOADING ZONES ADJACENT TO MOREAU HEIGHTS SCHOOL. 2020-039 sponsored by Councilmember Hussey AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH STOCKMAN CONSTRUCTION CORP., IN THE AMOUNT OF $108,667.60 FOR THE LEONARD DRIVE STORMWATER REPLACEMENT PROJECT (#33088). 2020-040 sponsored by Councilmember Hussey AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH ARC NEXUS LLC, IN THE AMOUNT OF $174,973.00 FOR THE AIRPORT PARKING LOT PROJECT (#61028) AND TO SUPPLEMENTALLY APPROPRIATE ADDITIONAL FUNDS FROM THE AIRPORT FUND BALANCE IN FY20-21. 2020-041 sponsored by Councilmember Graham AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE FY20 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY SUPPLEMENTALLY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND TO ALLOW FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF SIX (6) HAIL DAMAGED POLICE VEHICLES. Councilmember Graham requested to suspend the rules. There being no objection, Bill 2020-041 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16084: 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 19, 2020 Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None BILLS PENDING 2020-034 Taken Up Under Public Hearings INFORMAL CALENDAR There were no bills on the informal calendar at this time. RESOLUTIONS RS2020-14 sponsored by Councilmember Hussey A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CARES FUNDS FROM THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA) Britt Smith, Public Works Operations Director, presented the resolution. Councilmember Hussey motioned to adopt RS2020-14. 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 RS2020-15 sponsored by Councilmember Hussey A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI ADOPTING THE CDBG 2020 ACTION PLAN AND AUTHORIZING ITS SUBMISSION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Rachel Senzee, Neighborhood Services Manager, presented the resolution. Councilmember Hussey motioned to adopt RS2020-15. 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 RS2020-16 sponsored by Councilmember Wiseman A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ST. MARY’S HOSPITAL COMMUNITY 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 19, 2020 IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT’S RESOLUTION NO. 2020-9 Ryan Moehlman, City Attorney, presented the resolution. Councilmember Hussey motioned to adopt RS2020-16. Councilmember Wiseman 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 RS2020-17 sponsored by Councilmember Graham A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FIRE SERVICE MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT BETWEEN COLE COUNTY AND THE CITY Fire Chief Matt Schofield presented the resolution. Councilmember Schreiber motioned to adopt RS2020-17. Councilmember Hensley 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 RS2020-12 Taken Up After Consent Agenda 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. APPROVAL OF 10/5/2020 CLOSED SESSION MINUTES Councilmember Wiseman motioned and Councilmember Hussey seconded the motion to approve the 10/5/2020 Closed Session Minutes. The motion passed by the following roll - call vote: 8 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 19, 2020 Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None Abstain: Kemna (Did not attend the 10/5/2020 Closed Session) 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 9:00 P.M.