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MINUTES
JEFFERSON CITY
PUBLIC WORKS AND PLANNING COMMITTEE
John G. Christy Municipal Building 320 East McCarty Street
Boone/Bancroft Conference Room and Virtual
August 12, 2021
Committee Members Present: Attendance
Ron Fitzwater 4 of 4
*David Kemna 4 of 4
Mike Lester 4 of 4
Mark Schreiber 4 of 4
Scott Spencer 2 of 4
*Arrived late
Staff Present:
Matt Morasch, Director of Public Works
David Bange, City Engineer
Don Fontana, Stormwater Engineer
Britt Smith, Operation Division Director
Eric Seaman, Wastewater Division Director
Gerry Stegeman, Transit Operations Supervisor
Sonny Sanders, Director of Planning and Protective Services
Matt Kreyling, Building Official
Rachel Senzee, Neighborhood Services Supervisor
Ryan Moehlman, City Counselor
Steve Crowell, City Administrator
Brenda Wunderlich, Administrative Supervisor
Chairman Fitzwater called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m. A quorum was present at this time.
The following guests attended the meeting: Mayor Carrie Tergin; Councilman Derrick Spicer, Rose
Dussold, Jeri James, Robert Herman, and Michael Shine with News Tribune.
1) Introductions
Introductions were made at this time.
2) Approval of the July 8, 2021 Committee meeting minutes
Councilman Lester moved and Councilman Schreiber seconded to approve the July 8, 2021
minutes, motion carried without Councilman Kemna.
**Councilman Kemna arrived at this time (7:35 a.m.).
3) New Business
1. Basin 21 – Voluntary Program to Reduce Inflow to Sanitary Sewer (Eric
Seaman)
Mr. Seaman explained staff is requesting the Committee to endorse a program to
disconnect sump pumps and foundation drains from the sanitary sewer in the Emerald Ridge
Subdivision. He stated sewer customers in the subdivision are impacted by heavy inflow of
rainfall entering the sanitary sewer due to the code being interpreted incorrectly at the time
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the homes were built. The anticipated costs could range from $1000 to $3000 per home
which would come from the Wastewater fund.
There was discussion among Committee members and staff regarding the number of
homes affected, the cost, notification to property owners, and time frame to have them
completed.
Councilman Schreiber moved and Councilman Lester second to endorse the program,
motion carries.
2. Storm Water Improvement District, Regulatory Flood Plain Options, and
Costs for a Stormwater Utility (Matt Morasch)
Mr. Morasch explained staff is providing options for the Committee to discuss that
could potentially improve outcomes for individuals when flooding occurs.
There was discussion among Committee members and staff regarding update of
regulatory floodplain maps, pursuing watershed-based stormwater improvement districts, and
pursuing a City-wide storm water utility tax/fee. Committee members suggested getting a
community member group together to provide input. Chairman Fitzwater requested this item
be on the next Committee agenda for discussion.
3. Transit Fee Increases (Mark Mehmert)
Mr. Morasch explained staff is recommending a fare increase for Transit.
There was discussion among Committee members and staff regarding a fare increase,
the impacts in ridership, last increase being in 2007, and the need for a committee to review.
Chairman Fitzwater requested staff to move forward to a committee for discussion.
4. Building Regulations – Code Review and SmartGov Progress Reports
(Matt Kreyling)
Mr. Kreyling explained staff has had meetings with a Steering Committee and three
subcommittees’ to review the 2018 ICC Codes. Also, the SmartGov software should be out
by the end of the year for online building permits and field inspection reports.
There was discussion among Committee members, staff and those present regarding
the changes, having developers involved in the meetings, and contacting the Home Builders
Association for input.
5. EDA - Economic Recovery Plan (Rachel Senzee)
Ms. Senzee explained staff submitted a proposal to engage a consultant in and
Economic Recovery Plan. There are up to $52,000 in federal funds available for use.
There was discussion among Committee members, staff and those present regarding
the funds and the need for citizens to take the community needs survey which is available
online. A public hearing on the survey results is scheduled for August 26. Ms. James
requested to be placed on the contact list to be notified of surveys and public hearings.
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Councilman Kemna moved and Councilman Lester seconded to move the proposal to
the City Council with recommendation to approve, motion carried.
6. State CDBG-CV Funding (Rachel Senzee)
Ms. Senzee explained the City is eligible to apply for $2 million in CARES Act funding
from the Missouri Department of Economic Development. Currently, the required Unmet
Needs Assessment is being conducted through a survey on the City’s website. The next step
would be a pubic hearing to allow participants to comment on project proposals identified.
Councilman Kemna moved and Councilman Lester seconded to refer the funding
application to the City Council with recommendation to approve, motion carried.
4) Citizen opportunity to address Council/Staff on Stormwater and Other Public Works
Issues
• Ms. Dussold requested sidewalks be added to Eastland Drive from Highway 50 to Deer Trail.
She explained her entire neighborhood would like sidewalks to be able to walk along Eastland.
There was discussion among Committee members, staff and those present regarding the
petition process, meeting with staff, and the cost of this project if it were to be done.
• There was discussion among Committee members and staff regarding the temporary Amtrak
Station. Mr. Moehlman explained the City requested the State to keep the temporary structure
through August for the Bicentennial and is in constant contact with them regarding the issue.
5) Adjourn
Councilman Schreiber moved and Council Lester seconded to adjourn the meeting at this
time, 8:53 a.m., motion carried.