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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
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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.
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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
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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:
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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:
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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
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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:
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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.