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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, March 15, 2021
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Carrie Tergin called the March 15, 2021 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, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber,
Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman
Absent: None
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilmember Ward and seconded by Councilmember Graham
to adopt the agenda. The motion passed unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS
a. Kristi Campbell, Director of Cole County Health Department was unable to attend the
meeting. She provided Mayor Tergin updates to present. Capital Region Medical
Center currently has zero admitted COVID patients, and SSM St. Mary’s Hospital has
one. SSM St. Mary’s has decreased its visitor restrict ions, allowing two visitors per
patient. Cole County’s recent highest day of cases was 10, the lowest 0, with an
average of 5. Additional statistics, testing, and vaccine related information and
registration can be found at www.covidvaccine.mo.gov.
Mayor Tergin presented the “Cole County and City of Jefferson COVID-19 Guidance”
letter. This would replace the joint COVID-19 advisory.
Councilmember Lester motioned, and Councilmember Kemna seconded the motion
to approve the “Cole County and City of Jefferson COVID-19 Guidance” letter. The
motion passed unanimously.
b. Pastor Mark Kiekhaefer presented a transformational housing update.
c. Mayor Tergin then recognized City Staff who assisted with the City Council Chamber
Renovations.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Rezoning 98.5 Acres Located in the 7000 Block of Partnership Parkway from M-1 to
M-2.
i. Associated Pending Bill 2020-063.
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A Staff presentation was made by Sonny Sanders, Director of Planning and
Protective Services.
Paul Sampson with Central Missouri Professional Services spoke in favor of
the bill.
There being no others to speak on the bill, Mayor Tergin declared the
evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded .
2020-063 sponsored by Councilmember Graham, entitled
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 98.5 ACRES OF LAND
LOCATED IN THE 7000 BLOCK OF PARTNERSHIP PARKWAY FROM M-1
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL TO M-2 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL.
There being no objection, bill 2020-063 was read third time by title, placed on
final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16107.
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 appointments to the
following boards and commissions. Councilmember Graham seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously.
Board or Commission Recommended
Appointment
New Term
Expires
Term
Full/Partial
Airport Advisory Committee Jason Thurnau* March 2025 Full
Cultural Arts Commission Mitchell Woodrum March 2024 Full
Emily Fretwell March 2024 Full
Human Relations Commission Seth Bauman Dec 2023 Full
*Requires 2/3 Majority Vote
BILLS PENDING
The companion bills to 2020-063, which were presented during the public hearing, were
brought up at this time.
2020-064 sponsored by Councilmember Graham
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND
APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT OF PARTNERSHIP BUSINESS PARK,
SECTION TWO, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI.
Councilmember Graham questioned why the applicant’s variances to the sidewalk and
parking requirements were approved. Mr. Sanders and Mr. Sampson with Central
Missouri Professional Services answered Councilmember Graham’s question to his
satisfaction. Councilmember Graham, who is term limited in April, asked City
Councilmembers to make sure businesses and citizens are given the same variance
opportunities going forward.
Bill 2020-064 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16109:
Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt,
Ward, and Wiseman
Nay: None
2020-065 sponsored by Councilmember Graham
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 19-401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS),
SCHEDULE (J), (PARKING PROHIBITED), SUBPARAGRAPH (A), OF THE CODE OF
THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO PARTNERSHIP PARKWAY
LOCATED IN PARTNERSHIP BUSINESS PARK.
Bill 2020-065 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16110:
Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt,
Ward, and Wiseman
Nay: None
2020-065 sponsored by Councilmember Hussey
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND
DISCONTINUING A PORTION OF A GENERAL UTILITY EASEMENT OVER A
PROPERTY ADDRESSED AS 7050 PARTNERSHIP PARKWAY, IN THE CITY OF
JEFFERSON, MISSOURI.
Bill 2020-065 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16111:
Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt,
Ward, and Wiseman
Nay: None
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PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS & INVITED GUESTS
There were no presentations at this time.
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF
• Committee on Administration: No updates at this time.
• Finance Committee: Councilmember Hensley announced the next meeting
scheduled for Thursday, March 18th at 7:30 A.M. The meeting will be virtual. There
will be a general update on the American Rescue Plan and the funds the City will
receive.
• Public Safety Committee: Councilmember Graham announced the next meeting
scheduled for Thursday, March 25th at 7:30 A.M. This will be an in-person meeting
at the Police Training Room.
• Public Works & Planning Committee: The meeting was held on Thursday, March
11th at 7:30 A.M. The meeting was in-person with virtual/call-in capabilities.
Councilmember Hussey mentioned a Wastewater rate increase was presented by
Staff.
• Sonny Sanders, announced the March 25th, 3:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. “Love Where
You Live” event. The event will take place at McClung Park. The public is invited
to the workshop, and “Love Where Your Live” photo contest winners will be
announced at that time.
• Mr. Sanders also announced the City’s Spring Bulky Item Pick-up scheduled for
April 12th for west of Hwy. 54 addresses, and April 19th for east of Hwy. 54
addresses. The City website has a list of items accepted and not accepted:
https://www.jeffersoncitymo.gov/government/trash_and_re cycling/bulky_item_pick
_up.php
• Mayor Tergin announced a Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser at the American Legion.
The fundraiser will benefit the Jefferson City Fire Museum. Former fireman, Darren
“Bear” Reuter coordinated the event to celebrate his retirement in 2020. Due to
COVID-19 cancellations, the event was postponed until this year. The tickets are
$10 each for the April 3rd event.
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE
Stacy Landis, Student Representative, made the following announcements:
• Students are on Spring Break this week.
• The Blue Tiger Pantry ribbon cutting is scheduled for March 25th. The pantry is
open to students and the community in need, and also accepts donations from
students and the community.
• Jos A Banks, out of St. Louis, Missouri, donated 300 new suits to Lincoln
University students as a part of the Blue Tiger Pantry program.
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• There are Women Empowerment events scheduled on campus March 22 – March
24.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS
There were no presentations at this time.
CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: March 1, 2021
b. Awarding Bid 3147 for Animal Control’s Veterinary Supplies to Midwest Veterinary
Supply, Patterson Veterinary Supply, and Zoetis
c. Authorizing an Application for MoDOT, Traffic & Highway Safety Division Impaired
Driving Enforcement Grant
d. Authorizing an Application for MoDOT, Traffic & Highway Safety Division HMV
Enforcement Grant
e. Approving $8,385 Change Order 3 with Bartlett and West to Cover Design Costs
Associated with the Bicentennial Bridge
f. Authorizing Permissive Use for the Sign Erection at the North End of Madison Street
g. Approving $35,410 Change Order 5 with Aplex Inc. to Conduct Additional Sanitary
Sewer Work on the E. High St. Improvements Project
h. Authorizing Renewal of Bid to Key Equipment and Supply for Elgin Street Sweeper;
and to WM Nobbe for the Johnston Street Sweeper
i. Authorizing Acceptance of the Missouri 911 Service Board Winter Grant Award, Pass
Through County of Cole in the amount of $52,280
j. Authorizing Acceptance of FY20 CDBG Grant in the amount of $306,441
Item “f” was removed from the consent agenda per the applicant’s request.
Councilmember Lester motioned and Councilmember Wiseman seconded the motion to
approve the above listed items, with the except of item “f”. The motion passed
unanimously.
BILLS INTRODUCED
2020-067 sponsored by Councilmember Graham
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING A
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION TO THE JEFFERSON CITY POLICE
DEPARTMENT AMENDING THE 2020-2021 ANNUAL BUDGET AND AUTHORIZING
THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS.
2020-068 sponsored by Councilmembers Hussey
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $959,700 AGREEMENT WITH MARTIN
GENERAL CONTRACTORS LLC FOR THE BINDER PUMP STATION UPGRADE
PROJECT.
2020-069 sponsored by Councilmembers Hussey
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING A
CONTRACT WITH SCHINDLER ELEVATOR CORPORATION OF ST. LOUIS,
MISSOURI AND SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPITIONS AMENDING THE FY2021 BUDGET
BY TRANSFERRING FUNDS WITHIN THE PARKING FUND.
BILLS PENDING
2020-061 sponsored by Councilmember Hensley, co-sponsored by Councilmembers
Kemna, Vogt, Graham, Fitzwater, Hussey, Wiseman, Schreiber, Lester, and Ward
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
CONTINUANCE OF A SALES TAX FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AT THE RATE OF
ONE-HALF (½) OF ONE PERCENT, THE COLLECTION AND USE THEREOF, AND
PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION OF THIS ORDINANCE TO THE QUALIFIED
VOTERS OF SAID CITY FOR THEIR APPROVAL AT THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
AUGUST 3, 2021.
Bill 2020-061 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by th e
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16108:
Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt,
Ward, and Wiseman
Nay: None
2020-062 sponsored by Councilmembers Hensley, Graham, Hussey, and Wiseman
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING A
PROPOSAL FOR A PUBLIC SAFETY SALES TAX AT THE RATE OF ONE -QUARTER
(¼) OF ONE PERCENT, THE COLLECTION AND USE THEREOF, AND PROVIDING
FOR THE SUBMISSION OF THIS ORDINANCE TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF SAID
CITY FOR THEIR APPROVAL AT THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 3, 2021.
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After discussion between the Mayor, City Council and Staff, and with no objection,
Councilmember Hensley placed the item on the informal calendar with the intention to
take the item up for a vote at the next City Council meeting per Councilmember Graham’s
request.
A City Council work session will be scheduled for March 29th to discuss the bill.
INFORMAL CALENDAR
There were no bills on the informal calendar at this time.
RESOLUTIONS
There were no resolutions at this time.
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 3/1/2021 CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
Councilmember Wiseman motioned and Councilmember Graham seconded the motion to
approved the March 1, 2021 Closed Session Minutes. The motion passed by the
following roll-call vote:
Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt,
Ward, and Wiseman
Nay: None
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Tergin stated, 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) Attorney-Client Communications [Sec. 610.021(1)]
2) Real Estate [Sec. 610.021(2)]
A motion was made by Councilmember Wiseman to go into Closed Session for the
above-stated reason, seconded by Councilmember Kemna, and approved by the
following roll-call vote at 8:16 P.M.:
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Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt,
Ward, and Wiseman
Nay: None
RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
Following the Closed Session, the Council reconvened in Open Session at 8:55 P.M. with
the following Councilmembers present:
Present: Fitzwater, Graham, Hussey, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt,
Ward, and Wiseman
Absent: None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion to adjourn was made by Councilmember Wiseman, seconded b y
Councilmember Hussey, and approved unanimously at 8:56 P.M.