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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 20, 2021
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Carrie Tergin called the December 20, 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
A quorum was present.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilmember Schreiber and seconded by Councilmember
Spencer to adopt an amended agenda, adding Item 4(a.) an update provided by Larry
Linthicum, Superintendent of Jefferson City Public Schools; and 4(b.) Police Lt. Dave
Williams to introduce three new JCPD police trainees. The motion passed unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS
a. Larry Linthicum, Superintendent provided an update on the Jefferson City Public
Schools.
b. Jefferson City Police Lt. Dave Williams introduced three new JCPD Police trainees:
Elisa McMahom, Jensen Stevens, and Mitchell Rosslan .
c. Kristi Campbell, Director of the Cole Counter Health Department participated via
WebEx and provided a pandemic update. More information can be found at
colehealth.org.
d. Lt. Dave Williams encouraged citizens to use the RAVE/Smart 911 App; however, he
reminded them that the app is one of many sources of information for we ather alerts.
Lt. Williams also provided an explanation for the recent tornado sirens during the past
two thunderstorm/high wind weather events. In one instance the sirens were alarmed
to err on the side of caution based on information received from the national weather
service out of St. Louis. In the second instance, the sirens were alarmed due to a
coding error which has since been corrected.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Amending the Special Exception Permit for Property Located at 849 Stoneridge
Parkway
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i. Associated Resolution RS2021-020.
A Staff presentation was made by Eric Barron, City Planning Manager
Frank Rycyk felt that some of the City regulations are an overreach of
government, and he suggested minimizing business regulations in general.
There being no one else to speak on the resolution, Mayor Tergin declared the
evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded .
RS2021-20 sponsored by Councilmember Lester, entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI APPROVING AN
AMENDMENT TO A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE PERMIT FOR PROPERTY
ADDRESSED AS 849 STONERIDGE PARKWAY
Staff indicated that Sam’s Club had already painted the exterior of the building
before this process had been completed. Staff believed it was a
miscommunication between contractors and Sam’s Club corporate, rather than
intentionally avoiding the amendment of the special exception use permit
process. Staff will be following up with Sam’s Club to discuss.
After the discussion, Councilmember Vogt motioned to adopt RS2021-20.
Councilmember Wiseman seconded the motion.
RS2021-20 was adopted by the following roll-call vote:
Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Vogt, Wiseman
Nay: Spencer and Spicer
Absent: Ward
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR
Councilmember Wiseman motioned to approve the recommended appointments to the
following boards and commissions with the exception of Hal Dulle which requires a 2/3
majority vote. Councilmember Lester seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously.
a. Recommended Appointments to the Following Boards and Commissions
Board or Commission Recommended
Appointment
New Term
Expires
Term
Full/Partial
Convention & Visitors Bureau Deb Brown Dec 2024 Full
Hal Dulle* Dec 2024 Full
Shelley Klebba Dec 2024 Full
Historic Preservation Commission Alan Wheat Dec 2024 Full
Tiffany Patterson Dec 2024 Full
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Board or Commission (continued) Recommended
Appointment
New Term
Expires
Term
Full/Partial
Housing Authority Board Carlos Graham Nov 2025 Full
Human Relations Commission Frank Rycyk Dec 2024 Full
Donna Adams Dec 2024 Full
Donna Cavitte Dec 2024 Full
Planning & Zoning Commission Shanon Hawk May 2025 Partial
Candace Moore May 2022 Partial ALT
Treaka Young May 2022 Partial ALT
Plumbing Exam & Review Board Michael Lage Dec 2024 Full
*Requires 2/3 Majority Vote
Councilmember Schreiber motioned to approve the recommended appointment of Hal
Dulle to the Convention and Visitors Bureau for a third term. Councilmember Wiseman
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously by the following roll-call vote:
Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, and
Wiseman
Nay: None
Absent: Ward
b. Heartland Port Authority Appointment – Jeff Earl
Councilmember Wiseman motioned to approve the recommended appointment of Jeff
Earl to the Heartland Port Authority. Councilmember Hensley seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS & INVITED GUESTS
There were no presentations at this time.
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF
City Council committee announcements:
• Committee on Administration - The next scheduled meeting is Wednesday,
January 12th at 7:30 A.M. The location will be announced at a later time.
• Finance Committee – The December 23rd meeting has been cancelled.
• Public Safety Committee – The next scheduled meeting is Thursday, December
30th at 7:30 A.M. in the Police Training Room.
• Public Works & Planning Committee – The next scheduled meeting is Thursday,
January 13th at 7:30 A.M. in the Boone-Bancroft Room at City Hall.
Mayor Tergin announced today’s Bicentennial Bridge Ribbon Cutting. The JCPD Bike
Patrol led attendees across the bridge. The Fire Department was also in attendance.
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Mayor Tergin thanked the various City Departments for all the work on the project. She
also thanked the DeLong and Adrian families.
Councilmember Lester announced Jefferson City’s new homeless shelter, Room at the
Inn. The shelter will provide a warm, safe place to sleep during extreme cold
temperatures. Trained volunteers will be running the shelter, and volunteers are needed
at this time. Training will be held on January 4th from 6:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. by Catholic
Charities at 1015 Edmonds Street.
Councilmember Lester also announced rental assistance opportunities for those
threatened with eviction. There are two scheduled events to assist with rental assistance
applications: Tuesday, January 11th from 3:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. at Catholic Charities,
1015 Edmonds Street; and Thursday, January 13th from 11:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. at the
Missouri River Regional Library.
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE
Stacy Landis, Student Representative, was not in attendance.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS
John Blosser with Transformational Housing presented their proposal for the purchase of
101 Jackson Street from the Housing Authority. Part of their proposal includes the City
providing roof replacement funds. Housing Authority Board Member, Attorney Todd Miller
presented the Housing Authority’s position on the proposal. Michelle Wessler, Executive
of the Housing Authority said the Housing Authority Board approved the proposal at its
last board meeting, contingent upon the City funding the roof replacement.
Transformational Housing and the Housing Authority are seeking the City Council’s
approval of the funding at this time.. This item will be taken up under New Business later
in the meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes of the City Council Meetings: December 6
b. Declaring Certain City-Owned Personal Property Surplus and Authorizing the
Disposition by Sale through Auction – Public Works 2011 Good Earth Firefly Parking
Scooter
c. Renewing Bid 3141, Year 2 with Granular Quicklime to Mississippi Lime for the
Wastewater Division, in the Amount of $185,332
Councilmember Kemna motioned and Councilmember Spicer seconded the motion to
approve the above items on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously.
BILLS INTRODUCED
2021-073 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $252,359 SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT
WITH THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR
METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD OF
NOVEMBER 1, 2021 TO OCTOBER 31, 2022, REFLECTING CONSOLIDATED
PLANNING GRANT FUNDS AS APPROVED IN THE FY 2022 CAPITAL AREA
METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (CAMPO) UNIFIED PLANNING WORK
PROGRAM, AND A BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR $100,000 TO ALLOW FOR THE
PROCUREMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.
BILLS PENDING
There were no bills pending at this time.
INFORMAL CALENDAR
There was nothing on the informal calendar at this time.
RESOLUTIONS
RS2021-20 Taken up under 5(a.)
RS2021-21 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI ADOPTING POLICIES
AND PROCEDURES FOR THE 2022 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM
Anne Stratman, Neighborhood Services Manager presented the resolution.
Councilmember Fitzwater motioned to adopt RS2021-21. Councilmember Spicer
seconded the motion.
RS2021-21 was adopted by the following roll-call vote:
Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, and
Wiseman
Nay: None
Absent: Ward
RS2021-22 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI ADOPTING POLICIES
AND PROCEDURES FOR THE CDBG-CV CHILDCARE PROVIDER FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE
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Anne Stratman, Neighborhood Services Manager presented the resolution.
Councilmember Schreiber motioned to adopt RS2021-22. Councilmember Vogt seconded
the motion.
RS2021-22 was adopted by the following roll-call vote:
Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, and
Wiseman
Nay: None
Absent: Ward
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
101 Jackson Street Proposal from Transformational Housing
The proposal was presented earlier in the evening under Presentations from the Gallery
on Specific Bills or Resolutions by Transformational Housing and the Housing Authority.
City Attorney Ryan Moehlman and Representatives from Transformational Housing and
the Housing Authority answered questions from City Council.
Councilmember Hensley motioned to request Staff to provide a source of funds for
Transformational Housing’s request and a flushed-out agreement, while postponing a
decision on the proposal until the next City Council meeting. Councilmember Fitzwater
seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, and
Wiseman
Nay: None
Absent: Ward
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Councilmember Spencer asked Parks Director Todd Spalding if second floor renovations
on the Ellis Porter Park Caretaker’s House have been completed. Director Spalding
indicated that renovations have not been completed yet because of construction and
timing; not because of budget issues.
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ADJOURNMENT
A motion to adjourn was made by Councilmember Wiseman, seconded by
Councilmember Spicer, and approved unanimously at 7:31 P.M.