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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2021-10-181 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 18, 2021 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Carrie Tergin called the October 18, 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, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, and Ward Absent: Schreiber and Wiseman A quorum was present. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A motion was made by Councilmember Ward and seconded by Councilmember Vogt to adopt the agenda. The motion passed unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS a. Kristi Campbell, Director of the Cole County Health Department provided an update. b. Mayor Tergin presented the World Polio Day proclamation to Jefferson City Rotary representatives. c. The new President of Helias Catholic High School, John Knight was introduced by Mayor Tergin. d. Mayor Tergin presented the Buckle Up/Phone Down proclamation to Angela Nelson, the Vice President of Public Affairs for AAA MO, and Ron Bentech with Hands Free MO. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Amending Chapter 12, Section 36 of the City Code Pertaining to City Ward Boundaries i. Associated Introduced Bill 2021-060. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 12, ELECTIONS, SECTION 36, PERTAINING TO WARD BOUNDARIES. A Staff presentation was made by Eric Barron, City Planning Manager 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 18, 2021 Penny Quigg spoke against the bill, indicating concerns with lack of public input, lack of transparency, and lack of understanding the larger impact of redistricting and not including the prison population when determining City ward boundaries. Mayor Tergin listed the opportunities for public input which included two open houses, media coverage directing citizens to provide input on the City’s website, and/or open houses, and City Council meetings open to the public. She also noted that she and a few councilmembers attended an open house. There was continued discussion between the Mayor, City Councilmembers and Staff regarding the prison population not included in the proposed ward redistricting. With no further discussion and no one else to speak on the bill, the public hear ing was declared closed. The bill will appear under bills pending at the next City Council meeting. Councilmember Wiseman arrived at the meeting at 6:32 P.M. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR Councilmember Wiseman motioned to approve the recommended appointments t o the following Heartland Port Authority and the boards and commissions. Councilmember Spicer seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. a. Heartland Port Authority Appointment – Councilmember Jon Hensley b. Recommended Appointments to the Following Boa rds and Commissions Board or Commission Recommended Appointment New Term Expires Term Full/Partial Animal Shelter Advisory Committee Jessica Kolisch Sept 2024 Full Cemetery Resources Board Jeanette Dulle June 2024 Full PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS & INVITED GUESTS A Columbia Regional Airport update was presented by Stacy Button and Michael Parks, Regional Economic Development, Inc. (Invited by Mayor Tergin, Councilmembers Fitzwater and Wiseman). There will be a beam signing ceremony on October 2 9th at 10:00 A.M. at the airport. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF City Council Committee announcements: • Committee on Administration - The next scheduled meeting is Wednesday, November 3rd at 7:30 a.m. in the Boone-Bancroft Room at City Hall. 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 18, 2021 • Finance Committee – The next scheduled meeting is Thursday, October 21st at 7:30 a.m. in the Boone-Bancroft Room at City Hall. • Public Safety Committee – The next scheduled meeting is Thursday, October 28th at 7:30 A.M. in the Police Training Room. • Public Works & Planning Committee – The next scheduled meeting is Thursday, October 28th at 10:00 A.M. at the Waste Water Treatment Plant. There will be a tour of the plant and the new Jefferson City Memorial Airport Terminal. Staff Announcements: • Mr. Barron announced childcare facilities grant opportunities. October 31 st is the deadline to apply for the grants. More information can be found on the City’s website. Mayor Tergin made the following announcements: • Lincoln University’s homecoming was a success. • Mayor Tergin reminded everyone of the November 2nd election. She encouraged citizens to vote yes on the public safety tax. LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE Stacy Landis, Student Representative, was not in attendance. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS There were no presentations at this time. CONSENT AGENDA a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: October 4 b. Authorizing a Compensation Study Request for Proposal Councilmember Fitzwater requested that items a. and b. be taken up separately so a discussion and update can be provided related to the compensation study request for proposal which passed out of the Administration Committee. Councilmember Wiseman motioned and Councilmember Ward seconded the motion to approve item a. on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Fitzwater provided an update on the discussion that was had during the Administration Committee as it related to the compensation study request for proposal. In addition to the proposal that passed out of the committee, Councilmember Spencer is also looking into another study related to compensation and may be brought to the Administrative Committee at a future date. Councilmember Wiseman motioned and Councilmember Lester secon ded the motion to approve item b. on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 18, 2021 BILLS INTRODUCED 2021-060 Taken up under 5(a.) 2021-061 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $149,870 AGREEMENT WITH APLEX, INC. FOR THE EAST CAPITOL SEWER REPLACEMENT PROJECT. 2021-062 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH APLEX INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $492,815.00 FOR THE NORRIS DRIVE STORMWATER PROJECT. Councilmember Fitzwater requested to suspend the rules and take up bill 2021-062 for third reading and passage. With no objection, bill 2021-062 was third read by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16180: Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None Absent: Schreiber 2021-063 sponsored by Councilmember Schreiber AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH A.J. LAWN CARE LLC FOR CEMETERY MAINTENANCE OF LONGVIEW CEMETERY, OLD CITY CEMETERY, AND WOODLAND CEMETERY. BILLS PENDING 2021-055 sponsored by Councilmember Kemna AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2020- 2021 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHIN THE PARKS FUND. Bill 2021-055 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16181: Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, Ward and Wiseman 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 18, 2021 Nay: None Absent: Schreiber 2021-056 sponsored by Councilmember Kemna AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2020- 2021 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHIN THE PARKS FUND. Bill 2021-056 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16182: Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, Ward and Wiseman Nay: None Absent: Schreiber 2021-058 sponsored by Councilmember Kemna AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CLERK TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON AND THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE AIRPORT CORONAVIRUS RELIEF GRANT PROGRAM. Bill 2021-058 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16183: Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, Ward and Wiseman Nay: None Absent: Schreiber 2021-059 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $158,825.36 AGREEMENT WITH CLEAN INFUSION LLC FOR THE REPLACE DIFFUSERS - RWRF PROJECT. Bill 2021-058 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16184: Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, Ward and Wiseman Nay: None Absent: Schreiber 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 18, 2021 INFORMAL CALENDAR There was nothing 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 Councilmember Spencer thanked Josh Werdenhausen and his Parks co-workers for the quick action in making repairs and improved lighting in Binder Park where a recent incident took place. Councilmember Spencer asked Staff about the elimination of private sewage being disposed of at the Waste Water Treatment Plant. Director of Public Works, Matt Morasch said the service was stopped about three years ago due to a negative cost/revenue ratio and problems with past customers. Councilmember Spencer asked if soil samples were tested on Adrian’s Island. Mayor Tergin said that the project has passed inspections throughout the construction process. APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 4, 2021 CLOSED SESSION MINUTES A motion was made by Councilmember Wiseman and seconded by Councilmember Ward to approve the October 4, 2021 closed session minutes. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, Ward and Wiseman Nay: None Absent: Schreiber UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business at this time. 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 18, 2021 ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn was made by Councilmember Wiseman seconded by Councilmember Spicer, and approved unanimously at 7:29 P.M.