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Home My Public Portal About2021-11-011 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 1, 2021 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Carrie Tergin called the November 1, 2021 City Council meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. ROLL CALL The f ollowing Councilmembers were present for roll-call: Present: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Absent: None A quorum was present. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A motion was made by Councilmember Schreiber and seconded by Councilmember Wiseman to adopt the agenda. The motion passed unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS a. Kristi Campbell, Director of the Cole County Health Department provided a pandemic update. b. Cole County Commissioner Sam Buschman and Fire Chief Matt Schofield introduced the new EMS Cole County Chief, Eric Hoy and the new Cole County Emergency Management Director, Nicholas Tietsort. 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 a. Jefferson City Public Schools Superintendent, Larry Linthacum was schedule to provide an update. He was unable to attend tonight, and he will be resche duled for a future City Council meeting. b. Carlos Graham and the Public Safety Sales Tax Committee reminded all City residents to vote tomorrow, November 2nd for the Public Safety Sales Tax. 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 1, 2021 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. • Public Works & Planning Committee – The committee met last Thursday, October 28th. There will be no November meeting. The next scheduled meeting is Thursday, December 9th at 7:30 a.m. in the Boone-Bancroft Room at City Hall. Mayor Tergin made the following announcements: • The Jefferson City Fire Department participated in the Capital Mall’s Halloween Event, handing out candy to trick-or-treaters. • The Jefferson City Police Department hosted their annual Haunted Alley on Saturday, greeting trick-or-treaters and passing out candy. • The television show, Ghost Hunters on Discovery + is featuring the Missouri State Penitentiary. • The NICA State Mountain Biking Championship for junior high and high school age participants was held last Saturday at Binder Park. Organizers of the event thanked Kevin Schwartz with JC Parks for helping organize the successful event. • Veterans Day activities are planned around the City for November 11th. American Legion will be hosting an event at 11:00 A.M. at their building on Tanner Bridge Road. • Mayor Tergin and Councilmember Ward announced the winner of the Old Munichburg Association’s South Side Pride Award, Homer and Donna Cavitte, whose home is on East Dunklin Street. 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 18 b. Authorizing the Renewal of the Jefferson City Regional Economic Partnership for Economic Development Services (Year 5) in the Amount of $185,000 c. Accepting the Missouri Department of Transportation, Traffic & Highway Safety Division DWI Enforcement Grant 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 1, 2021 d. Accepting the Missouri Department of Transportation, Traffic & Highway Safety Division Hazardous Moving Violations Enforcement Grant e. Authorizing Permissive Use of Right-of-Way for the Installation of Two 44” x 36” Wide Signs, Offset 10’ from the Back of the Curb at 907 Wildwood Dr f. Awarding Bid 3206 for Manhole Frames, Covers, and Risers to Neenah Foundry of Neenah, WI ($30,750) and Core and Main of Columbia, MO ($6,122.80) g. Authorizing the Utilization of Sourcewell Contract 080818-HPI with Henderson Products to Purchase a Snow Plow Truck Councilmember Spencer requested that item b. be taken up separately so a discussion and update can be provided related to authorizing the renewal of the Jefferson City Regional Economic Partnership (JCREP). Councilmember Ward motioned and Councilmember Kemna seconded the motion to approve items a. – g., with the exception of b. on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. Luke Holtschneider, CEO of JCREP was welcomed to the podium where he provided a brief introduction of himself and update on JCREP and the renewal of the contract. Councilmember Spencer motioned and Councilmember Spicer seconded the motion to approve item b. on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED 2021-064 sponsored by Councilmember Wiseman AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ESTABLISHING ELECTION DATES IN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, FOR THE 2022 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION. 2021-065 sponsored by Councilmember Hensley AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHIN THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS SALES TAX H 22-27 FUND. 2021-066 sponsored by Councilmember Lester AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT OF A REPLAT OF LOT 11 AND LOT 1-A OF CAPITAL MALL SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI. 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 1, 2021 2021-067 sponsored by Councilmember Lester AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ESTABLISHING PATRIOT DRIVE AND LION WAY AS NAMES DESIGNATED FOR PRIVATE STREETS NEAR LAWSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND THOMAS JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL. BILLS PENDING 2021-060 sponsored by Councilmember Kemna AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 12, ELECTIONS, SECTION 36, PERTAINING TO WARD BOUNDARIES. There was considerable discussion related to bill 2021 -060 and a substitute that was originally distributed in error on Thursday, October 28th, and then a corrected substitute redistricting option distributed on Friday, October 29th. After the discussion, Councilmember Spencer motioned to call to question bill 2021-060. Councilmember Spicer seconded the motion. The motion to call to question bill 2021-060 passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, Ward and Wiseman Nay: None Bill 2021-060 was read third time by title, placed on final pas sage, and failed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Fitzwater, Lester, Spencer, and Spicer Nay: Hensley, Kemna, Schreiber, Vogt, Ward and Wiseman 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. Bill 2021-061 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16186: Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, Ward and Wiseman Nay: None 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 1, 2021 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. Bill 2021-063 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16187: Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, Ward and Wiseman Nay: None 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 Frank Rycik addressed the City Council with his concerns related to substitute bills. He feels that substitute bills should go through the same process as introduced bills, with an introduction at one meeting, and the passage at a second meeting. This would allow for more public input and City Council deliberations. He realizes the current process would need to be changed in the City Code. COUNCIL AND STAFF DISCUSSION OF PRESENTATION TOPICS There was no discussion at this time. NEW BUSINESS Councilmember Hensley who voted nay on pending bill 2021-060 motioned to reconsider bill 2021-060. Councilmember Wiseman seconded the motion. The motion to reconsider bill 2021-060 passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, Ward and Wiseman Nay: Fitzwater, Spencer, and Spicer 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 1, 2021 Councilmember Wiseman motioned and Councilmember Ward seconded the motion to accept the Substitute Redistricting Option. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, Ward and Wiseman Nay: Fitzwater, Spencer, and Spicer Bill 2021-060 as substituted was passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16185: Aye: Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, Ward and Wiseman Nay: Fitzwater, Spencer, and Spicer CLOSED SESSION Pursuant to Sec. 610.021 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, Mayor Tergin entertained 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 reasons, seconded by Councilmember Vogt and approved by the following roll-call vote at 7:25 P.M.: Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, V ogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION Following the Closed Session, the City Council reconvened in Open Session at 7:39 P.M. with the following Councilmembers present: Present: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, 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 by Councilmember Vogt, and approved unanimously at 7:40 P.M.