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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, February 1, 2021
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Carrie Tergin called the February 1, 2021 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 Kemna and seconded by Councilmember Lester
to adopt the agenda. The motion passed unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS
a. Kristi Campbell, Director of Cole County Health Department and Mayor Tergin
provided a pandemic update. Missouri vaccine updates can be found at
www.covidvaccine.mo.gov. COVID testing events and registration can be found at
https://dcphdo02redcap.azurewebsites.net/redcap/surveys/?s=XTLH7FCLD7 . Mayor
Tergin reminded citizens of the City/County Advisory which remains in place. The
next weekly press event is February 4th at 10:00 A.M.
b. Honorable Brian Stumpe was unable to attend tonight’s meeting to receive
recognition for his years of service with the City. He will attend the next virtual, City
Council meeting on February 15th.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no public hearings at this time.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR
There were no appointments at this time.
PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS & INVITED GUESTS
Matt Morasch, Director of Public Works presented an update on the Clark Avenue and
Dunklin Street intersection and the current City County Joint ½ Cent Capital Improvement
Sales Tax.
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After some discussion between the Mayor, Councilmembers, and Staff, Adrian and
Andria Hendricks with the Joshua House Church currently operating at the corner of Clark
and Dunklin voiced their concerns with any street improvements that would greatly impact
the parking at the church. Ms. Hendricks was in favor of leaving the str eet as is, and
improving the lighting and directional signage at the intersection.
Motion A: Councilmember Fitzwater made the following motion, and Councilmember
Schreiber seconded the motion:
1. That the City of Jefferson notify MoDOT that the City is no lon ger interested in
participating in the Governor’s Transportation Cost Share Program for the Clark
interchange and the Clark/Dunklin intersection; and
2. That the City of Jefferson forgo any further changes to the Clark/Dunklin intersection
at this time and that the City Council request that Staff proceed with negotiating a sale
of the property and develop a contract for City Council’s approval at a later date; and
3. That the City of Jefferson work with Cole County to reassign the funds saved from the
Clark and Dunklin project, approximately $1.5 million, to the MSP Project so that the
City can fully build out all the streets that we are contractually obligated to build at
MSP.
Motion B: After further discussion, Councilmember Hensley motioned and
Councilmember Ward seconded the motion to amend #2 above to include a speed bump
and lighting/signage improvements at Clark and Dunklin, and work to maintain as much
parking at Joshua House as possible.
Discussions continued. Councilmember Hensley withdrew his motion. C ouncilmember
Ward had no objections to the withdrawal.
Motion C: Councilmember Hussey motioned and Councilmember Hensley seconded the
motion to amend #2 above to include a 4-way stop sign option with lighting/signage
improvements at Clark and Dunklin, and work to maintain as much parking at Joshua
House as possible.
Discussions continued. Councilmember Hussey withdrew his motion. Councilmember
Hensley had no objections to the withdrawal.
Motion D: Councilmember Hussey motioned to amend Councilmember Fitzwater’s
original motion, by taking up #1 as a stand -alone motion. Councilmember Hensley
seconded the motion. The motion to take up the amendment passed by the following roll-
call vote:
Aye: Hensley, Hussey, Lester, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman
Nay: Fitzwater, Graham, Kemna, and Schreiber
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Motion E: With the passing of the motion to accept the amendment. Councilmember
Hussey motioned to amend Councilmember Fitzwater’s original motion, by taking up #1
as a stand-alone motion with a vote. Councilmember Hensley seconded the motion. That
the City of Jefferson notify MoDOT that the City is no longer interested in participating in
the Governor’s Transportation Cost Share Program for the Clark interchange and the
Clark/Dunklin intersection passed by the following roll-call vote:
Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt,
Ward, and Wiseman
Nay: None
Motion F: Councilmember Fitzwater motioned and Councilmember Hensley made a
motion related to #3 above; that the City of Jefferson work with Cole County to reassign
the funds saved from the Clark and Dunklin project, approximately $1.5 million, to the
MSP Project so that the City can fully build out all the streets that we are contractually
obligated to build at the MSP. The motion passed by the fol lowing roll-call vote.
Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, and Ward
Nay: Hensley, Hussey, and Wiseman
Motion G: Councilmember Hensley motioned and Councilmember Graham seconded the
motion related to an amended version of #2 above; that the City of Jefferson proceed with
negotiating a sale of the property and develop a contract for City Council’s approval at a
later date, and continue to develop intersection plans that include road improvements,
safety, and parking at the Joshua House ’s current location. The motion passed by the
following roll-call vote.
Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt,
Ward, and Wiseman
Nay: None
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF
• Committee on Administration: No updates at this time.
• Finance Committee: No updates at this time.
• Public Safety Committee: No updates at this time.
• Public Works & Planning Committee: The next meeting is Thursday, February 11th
at 7:30 A.M. The meeting will be virtual.
• Mayor Tergin made the following announcements:
➢ February 1st begins Black History Month. There are many local events to
celebrate Black History Month in Jefferson City.
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➢ Optimist Club – A proclamation was presented to the Optimist Club last
week. The first Thursday of every February is Optimist Day.
➢ Council for Drug Free Youth is having their annual meeting on Thursday,
February 11th at 5:30 P.M. via Zoom. City Council has been invited to attend
the virtual meeting. The public is also welcome to join.
➢ A virtual, City Council work session is scheduled for February 22nd at 5:30
P.M. The agenda will include discussing the upcoming sales tax renewal
which will be on the August of 2021 ballot.
➢ News Tribune’s City Reporter, Emily Cole is no longer with the News
Tribune. Mayor Tergin thanked her for her fair coverage of City Council
meetings and City business. She was unable to attend tonight to be
recognized.
➢ Go Chiefs! Good luck to the Kansas City Chiefs who are competing in the
Super Bowl next weekend.
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE
Stacy Landis, Student Representative, announced that the Spring Semester started
January 19th with in-seat classes. There are many campus events scheduled in February
to celebrate Black History Month.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS
There were no presentations at this time.
CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: January 19
b. Declare Certain City-Owned Personal Property Surplus and Authorizes the Disposition
through Sale via on-Line Auction – Parks Sailboat and Trailer
Councilmember Lester motioned and Councilmember Kemna seconded the motion to
approve the above listed items. The motion passed unanimously.
BILLS INTRODUCED
2020-060 sponsored by Councilmember Hussey
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH
CATHOLIC CHARITIES.
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BILLS PENDING
2020-059 sponsored by Councilmember Hussey
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SAFETY VISION,
LLC, IN THE AMOUNT OF $62,681.79 FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF TRANSIT BUS
CAMERAS.
Bill 2020-059 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16105:
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
RS2020-31 sponsored by Councilmember Graham
A RESOLUTION EXTENDING AN EMERGENCY DECLARATION AND FURTHER
PROCLAMATIONS THEREUNDER UNTIL MARCH 1, 2021
Ryan Moehlman, City Attorney presented the resolution .
Councilmember Schreiber motioned to adopt RS2020-31. Councilmember Ward
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
RS2020-32 sponsored by Councilmember Hussey
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI
AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR THE GREENWAY EXTENSION PROJECT
THROUGH A RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM GRANT
Sonny Sanders, Director of Planning and Protective Services , presented the resolution.
Councilmember Hussey motioned to adopt RS2020-32. Councilmember Lester seconded
the motion. The resolution was adopted by the following roll-call vote:
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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.
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business at this time.
CLOSED SESSION
A closed session was on the agenda to discuss Attorney-Client Communications and
Real Estate pursuant to [Sec. 610.021(1)] and [Sec. 610.021(2)]. There was no need for
the closed session 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 Ward, and approved unanimously at 8:47 P.M.