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Home My Public Portal About2021-06-211 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 21, 2021 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Carrie Tergin called the June 21, 2021 City Council meeting to order at 6:01 P.M. ROLL CALL The f ollowing Councilmembers were present for roll-call: Present: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, and Wiseman Absent: Ward ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A motion was made by Councilmember Lester and seconded by Councilmember Wiseman to adopt the agenda. The motion passed unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS a. Mayor Tergin read a pandemic update provided by Kristi Campbell, Director of Cole County Health Department. • Cole County’s current vaccination rate is 39.9%. Positive cases and hospitalizations remain low. Thirteen positive cases have been reported to the Cole County Health Department for the past 7 days. • People can still get vaccinated at the mall location on Thursdays. There are 14 locations in Cole County that offer COVID vaccinations. • More vaccine information can be found at covidvaccine.mo.gov. • The Community Health Center of Central Missouri will be offering vaccines at all the mobile food pantry events in June. They will also be available: ➢ Wednesday, June 23 – 4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. – St. Martin’s Catholic Church in St. Martin’s ➢ Sunday, June 27 – 11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. – Annunciation Catholic Church in California b. Mayor Tergin introduced Andrea Holloway, the new Executive Director for Council for Drug Free Youth. c. Former Councilmember, and Tri-Chair Ken Hussey introduced the Capital Improvements Sales Tax H Committee, “Citizens for Prop 1”. Tri-Chair Natalie Newville was also introduced and briefly spoke. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearings at this time. 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 21, 2021 APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR Councilmember Wiseman 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 Library Board of Directors Bob Priddy Mar 2022 Partial Parks & Recreation Commission Mary Schantz May 2024 Full Transportation & Traffic Commission Bill Farr June 2024 Full USS Jefferson City Submarine Committee Lori Rosburg* Apr 2024 Full *Requires 2/3 majority vote for 3rd term PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS & INVITED GUESTS a. Representative Dave Griffith presented a Gold Star Families Memorial Monument Update. • The Naught family donated $75,000 toward the Bicentennial Bridge project with the stipulation that a portion of the donation be used to honor veterans. • The Gold Star Memorial Monument cost is $45,000. The monument is expected to weigh 15,000 lbs. and will arrive on July 19th. An event is scheduled for the unveiling where approximately 200 people will be in attendance. • The monument committee has partnered with schools for fundraising activit ies so the youth of the community is a part of the project. • $100,000 has been raised to date. The committee continues to accept donations at Legends Bank. • Gold Star Memorial Monument t-shirts are being sold at Legends Bank and Carrie’s Hallmark. Proceeds will go towards the monument. b. Sonny Sanders, Director of Planning and Protective Services gave a CARES Act Grant presentation. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF City Council Committee announcements: • Administration – There will be no July meeting. • Finance – The next meeting is June 24, 7:30 A.M. in the Boone/Bancroft Room . • Public Safety – The next meeting is Tuesday, June 29th at 7:30 A.M. at the Hyde Park Training Room. • Public Works & Planning - A meeting was held Thursday, June 10 at 7:30 A.M., and will meet again in July. Mayor Tergin made the following announcements: 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 21, 2021 • Mayor Tergin and Councilmember Kemna attended the Juneteenth Celebration. Councilmember Kemna presented a proclamation. • July 4th activities are planned for Friday (parade and concert at the amphitheater), Saturday (downtown vendors and events), and Sunday (vendors, events, and the Red, White, & Boon fireworks show). • The Bicentennial celebration is only 2 months away. More information can be found at missouri2021.org, and on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. • Local Firefighters Union 671 is hosting a golf tournament on July 23 rd to raise money for Fire Academy scholarships. • The annual Guns & Hoses hockey game is scheduled for August 28th. Sponsorships and tickets are now available. LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE Stacy Landis, Student Representative, was not in attendance. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS Former Councilmember Steve Nelson, Clay Street, spoke in favor of bill 2021-003 related to a new parking garage. Jack Deeken, 236 S. Bluff Street asked the City Council to consider the philosophy behind a new downtown parking garage. If it’s to help with State of Missouri parking, then he is for the garage. If it’s to support downtown retail, he feels there are not enough retailers to warrant a need for an additional garage. He suggested diagonal parking spaces on a few of the downtown streets. CONSENT AGENDA a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: June 7 b. Authorize Year 3 Renewal, Estimated at $35,640, with Polydyne, Inc. as Wastewater’s Dry Polymer Supplier c. Authorize Award of Bid 3125, Estimated at $249,068, to Cole County Industries and Farmer’s Concrete for Purchase of Concrete and Concrete Products d. Authorize $413,435 CARES Act Grant Acceptance from the Department of Housing & Urban Development Councilmember Hensley motioned and Councilmember Wiseman seconded the motion to approved the above items on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED 2021-024 sponsored by Councilmember Kemna 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 21, 2021 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE FY2021 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHIN THE PARK FUND. 2021-025 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ACCEPT A HMGP (HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM) GRANT FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECONSTRUCTING STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE NEAR 608 AND 609 NORRIS DRIVE. 2021-026 sponsored by Councilmember Wiseman AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 19 (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), SCHEDULE J (PARKING PROHIBITED), BY THE MODIFICATION OF VIETH DRIVE, SOUTH OF CANTERBURY DRIVE. 2021-027 sponsored by Councilmember Ward AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DISSOLVING THE FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE AND ALLOCATING ITS POWERS AND DUTIES TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION. 2021-028 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MIDWEST ATC SERVICE, INC., FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SERVICES AT THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2020, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2020 BILLS PENDING 2021-014 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CORRECTIVE ASPHALT MATERIALS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $97,002.90 FOR THE 2021 STREET SEAL COATING PROJECT. Bill 2021-014 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16140: Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, and Wiseman 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 21, 2021 Nay: None Absent: Ward 2021-015 withdrawn 2021-016 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH COOK, FLATT, & STROBEL ENGINEERS, P.A., IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000.00 FOR THE TRANSIT FACILITIES FEASIBILITY STUDY. Bill 2021-016 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16141: Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, and Wiseman Nay: None Absent: Ward 2021-017 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH COLE COUNTY, SETTING PROCEDURES FOR THE GRANT STREET SIDEWALK AND ROADWAY JOINT CITY AND COUNTY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT . Bill 2021-017 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16142: Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, and Wiseman Nay: None Absent: Ward 2021-018 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH COLE COUNTY, SETTING PROCEDURES FOR THE MSP JOINT CITY AND COUNTY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Bill 2021-018 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16143: 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 21, 2021 Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, and Wiseman Nay: None Absent: Ward 2021-019 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND. Bill 2021-019 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16144: Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, and Wiseman Nay: None Absent: Ward 2021-020 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND. Councilmember Fitzwater motioned to amend bill 2021-019, increasing the amount from $200,000 to $300,000. Councilmember Hensley seconded the motio n. The motion to amend the bill passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, and Wiseman Nay: None Absent: Ward Bill 2021-020 as amended was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16145: Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, and Wiseman Nay: None Absent: Ward 2021-021 withdrawn 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 21, 2021 2021-022 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING THE RIGHT-OF-WAY IN INLOT 610 FROM HANDLEY WAY ALLEY AND ADAMS ST TO MONROE ST AND THE 20 FT ALLEY FROM MILLER ST THAT ATTACHES PERPENDICULARLY TO THE HANDLEY WAY ALLEY. Councilmember Lester motioned to accept a substitute for bill 2021 -022, Councilmember Vote seconded the motion. The motion to accept the substitute bill passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, and Wiseman Nay: None Absent: Ward Substitute bill 2021-022 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16146: Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, and Wiseman Nay: None Absent: Ward 2021-023 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI ADDING A NEW ARTICLE TO THE TRANSPORTATION CODE AND APPROVING A FORM LICENSE AGREEMENT. Bill 2021-023 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16147: Aye: Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Vogt, and Wiseman Nay: Fitzwater and Spicer Absent: Ward INFORMAL CALENDAR 2021-003 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHIN THE PARKING FUND. 8 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 21, 2021 No action was taken, and the bill expired. 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 Councilmember Spencer asked for an update on the Bicentennial Bridge construction . 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)] A motion was made by Councilmember Wiseman to go into Closed Session for the above-stated reason, seconded by Councilmember Vogt, and approved by the following roll-call vote at 7:40 P.M.: Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, and Wiseman Nay: None Absent: Ward RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION Following the Closed Session, the Council reconvened in Open Session at 8:46 P.M. with the following Councilmembers present: Present: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, and Wiseman Absent: Ward UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business at this time. 9 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 21, 2021 ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn was made by Councilmember Wiseman, seconded by Councilmember Lester, and approved unanimously at 8:47 P.M.