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Home My Public Portal About2022-01-181 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 18, 2022 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Carrie Tergin called the January 18, 2022 City Council meeting to order at 6:05 P.M. ROLL CALL The f ollowing Councilmembers were present for roll-call: Present: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt*, Ward, and Wiseman Absent: Schreiber A quorum was present. *Participated via Web-Ex. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A motion was made by Councilmember Ward and seconded by Councilmember Lester to adopt the agenda. The motion passed unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Tergin read a pandemic update provided by Kristi Campbell, Director of the Cole Counter Health Department. More information can be found at colehealth.org. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Amending Chapter 3 (Advertising and Signs), Article II (Murals) Pertaining to Murals and Mural Permit Processing i. Associated Pending Bill 2021-075 (Lester) Staff: Sonny Sanders. A Staff presentation was made by Sonny Sanders, Director of Planning & Protective Services. There being no one to speak on the bill, Mayor Tergin declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded. 2021-075 sponsored by Councilmember Lester, entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE III, OF THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON PERTAINING TO MURALS AND MURALS PERMIT PROCESSING. Motion #1: Councilmember Fitzwater motioned and Councilmember Spicer seconded the motion to amend the bill by keeping the language in Sec. 3 -35 A.(2.) No mural shall be located closer than 500 feet to any other mural. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Motion #2: After discussion between Staff and City Councilmembers regarding the bill, mural code enforcement, and current approved and nonapproved murals in the 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 18, 2022 City, Councilmember Spencer motioned and Councilmember Spicer seconded the motion to refer bill 2021-075 to the Public Works and Planning Committee. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote. Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None Absent: Schreiber APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR There were no appointments at this time. 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, February 9th at 7:30 A.M., location to be determined. • Finance Committee – The next scheduled meeting is Thursday, January 20th at 7:30 A.M. in the Boone-Bancroft Room at City Hall. • Public Safety Committee – The next scheduled meeting is Thursday, January 27th at 7:30 A.M. in the Police Training Room. • Public Works & Planning Committee – The next scheduled meeting is Thursday, February 10th at 7:30 A.M. in the Boone-Bancroft Room at City Hall. 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 the City Council Meetings: January 3 Councilmember Ward motioned and Councilmember Kemna seconded the motion to approve the above item on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED 2021-076 sponsored by Councilmember Hensley AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2020- 2021 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY APPROPRIATING 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 18, 2022 ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND, PARKS FUND, AIRPORT FUND, PARKING FUND, TRANSIT FUND, WASTEWATER FUND, AND WITHIN THE WORKER’S COMPENSATION FUND. Councilmember Hensley requested to suspend the rules and take up bill 2021-076 for third reading and passage. With no objection, bill 2021-076 was third read by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16199: Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None Absent: Schreiber 2021-077 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON AND THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION EXTENDING THE PROJECT TIME FOR THE AIRFIELD LIGHTING REPAIRS PROJECT. 2021-078 sponsored by Councilmember Schreiber AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION TO THE JEFFERSON CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT AMENDING THE 2021-2022 ANNUAL BUDGET AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS. Councilmember Spencer requested to suspend the rules and take up bill 2021-078 for third reading and passage. With no objection, bill 2021-078 was third read by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16200: Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None Absent: Schreiber 2021-079 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, FINDING THAT THE AREA DESCRIBED AS THE PROJECT TEN PIN REDEVELOPMENT AREA IS A BLIGHTED AREA AS DEFINED IN CHAPTER 353 OF THE REVISED STATUTES OF MISSOURI, AS AMENDED AND THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT OF SUCH AREA IS NECESSARY AND IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST; APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR SUCH AREA; APPROVING A GRANT OF REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT; 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 18, 2022 APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING FURTHER AUTHORITY. BILLS PENDING 2021-075 Taken Up Under 5(a.) INFORMAL CALENDAR There was nothing on the informal calendar at this time. RESOLUTIONS RS2021-23 sponsored by Councilmember Wiseman A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH BOWMAN REALTY FOR REAL ESTATE BROKER SERVICES Ryan Moehlman, City Attorney presented the resolution. Councilmember Wiseman motioned to adopt substitute RS2021-23. Councilmember Fitzwater seconded the motion. SUBSTITUTE RS2021-23 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH BETH MCGEORGE FOR REAL ESTATE BROKER SERVICES The motion passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: Spencer and Spicer Abstain: Vogt Absent: Schreiber RS2021-24 sponsored by Councilmember Schreiber A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO IMPLEMENT A PERSONNEL RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE SYSTEM FOR THE JEFFERSON CITY POLICE DEPARMTENT Police Captain Eric Wilde presented the resolution. Councilmember Fitzwater motioned to adopt RS2021-24. Councilmember Spicer seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None Absent: Schreiber 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 18, 2022 RS2021-25 sponsored by Councilmember Schreiber A RESOLUTION APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MID-MISSOURI REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION, COLE COUNTY, AND THE CITY Mr. Moehlman presented the resolution. Cole County EMS Chief Eric Hoy and Cole County Commissioner Harry Otto spoke in favor of the resolution. Commissioner Otto informed City Council that the contract was approved earlier in the day at the Cole County Commission meeting. Councilmember Spencer motioned to adopt RS2021-25. Councilmember Spicer seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None Absent: Schreiber 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 a. 101 Jackson Street – Transformational Housing Mr. Moehlman presented the amended proposal from Transformational Housing to the Housing Authority. Michelle Wessler, Executive Director of the Housing Authority, and John Blosser with Transformational Housing answered City Councilmembers’ questions. Councilmember Lester motioned and Councilmember Ward seconded the motion to waive the 30-day City Council objection period and approve the amended proposal. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: Fitzwater, Spencer, and Spicer Absent: Schreiber b. Councilmember Spencer asked for Mayor Tergin to update the City Council on the process of the recent brick removals from the Bicentennial Bridge. Mayor Tergin provided the update. There was discussion between Mayor Tergin and City Councilmembers. c. Councilmember Spencer asked for a follow up f rom the Parks Commission on the City Council’s recommendation to have all City Departments treated the same in relation to 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 18, 2022 merit raises. The most recent City Council approved budget did not include merit raises. Mayor Tergin indicated that she had provided Parks Commissioner Chris Leukel with the City Council’s recommendation, and she asked him to review the recorded City Council meeting. There has not been a formal written reply from the Parks Commission. JC Parks Director Todd Spalding indicated that he would ask Commissioner Leukel if he would be providing a response. CLOSED SESSION There was no closed session held at this time. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business at this time. ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn was made by Councilmember Wiseman, seconded by Councilmember Kemna, and approved unanimously at 8:04 P.M.