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Home My Public Portal About2022-02-071 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 7, 2022 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Carrie Tergin called the February 7, 2022 City Council meeting to order at 6:02 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 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 Kristi Campbell, Director of the Cole County Health Department, provided a Pandemic Update. More information can be found at colehealth.org. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Approving a Development Plan, Development Agreement, and Tax Abatement under Chapter 353 RSMo at 2017 Christy Dr. i. Associated Pending Bill 2021-079 (Fitzwater) A Staff presentation was made by Ryan Moehlman, City Attorney Tom Snider, Attorney for D G V G B, LLC, property owners for 2017 Christy Drive gave a project presentation and spoke in favor of the bill. Scott Drinkard, one of the owners of D G V G B, LLC provided project updates and an anticipated grand opening at the end of the month or early next month. Dennis Morrissey and Ed Williams both spoke against the bill. There being no one else to speak on the bill, Mayor Tergin declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded . 2021-079 sponsored by Councilmember Lester, entitled 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; 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 7, 2022 APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR SUCH AREA; APPROVING A GRANT OF REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT; APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING FURTHER AUTHORITY. After further discussion on the bill between City Staff and Councilmembers, bill 2021-079 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16201 Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: Lester 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 February meeting has been cancelled. City Boards and Commissions appointment recommendations will be presented at t he next City Council meeting. • Finance Committee – No announcements at this time. • Public Safety Committee – The next scheduled meeting is Thursday, February 24th 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. Mayor’s announcements: • U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vislack visited Lincoln University on Monday, where he announced the Partnerships for Climate -Start Commodities program. • Dr. John Mosely has been selected as the President of Lincoln University. • Mayor Tergin thanked the City’s Streets Department’s snow removal crew, Police Department, Fire Department, and all City departments who helped during last week’s snow storm. LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE Stacy Landis, Student Representative, was not in attendance. 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 7, 2022 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 18 b. Authorizing Change Order #1 in the Amount of $180,401, with SAK for Project No. 33092 – Pipe Lining Meier, Castle, Allen, and Lincoln c. Authorizing Year 3 Renewal of Contract with Sentinel Emergency Solutions for Fire Department Bunker Gear Estimated at $50,919.90 d. Authorizing $124,019 Grant Acceptance from the MO Dept. of Natural Resources to Construct Stormwater System from Davis St. to Wayne Ave. along Douglas Dr. Councilmember W iseman motioned and Councilmember Ward seconded the motion to approve items a. through c. on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Fitzwater requested to take up item d. separately to recognize City Staff for securing grants to aid in funding City projects and stretching the City’s dollars. Councilmember Wiseman motioned and Councilmember Spicer seconded the motion to approve item d. on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED 2021-080 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH MODOT FOR PUBLIC TRANSIT OPERATING ASSISTANCE. 2021-081 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH MODOT FOR PUBLIC TRANSIT OPERATING ASSISTANCE. 2021-082 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ADDING AN ORDINANCE TO ADDRESS FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF REMOVAL OF DISABLED AIRCRAFT. 2021-083 sponsored by Councilmember Wiseman AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 19 (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), SCHEDULE J (PARKING PROHIBITED), BY MODIFICATIONS ON RIVIERA STREET AND OSCAR DRIVE, AND SCHEDULE M 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 7, 2022 (PARKING PROHIBITED AT CERTAIN TIMES) BY THE ADDITION OF PART OF MULBERRY STREET. 2021-084 sponsored by Councilmember Wiseman AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 19 (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), SCHEDULE I, J, O, R, AND S BY MODIFICATIONS TO PARKING IN THE 100 BLOCK OF BOLIVAR STREET AND AREA IN FRONT OF 700 WEST MAIN STREET. 2021-085 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING A SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT ON THE PROPERTY ADDRESSED AS 2937 HILLVIEW DRIVE, IN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI. BILLS PENDING 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. Bill 2021-077 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16202: Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, Ward and Wiseman Nay: None 2021-079 Taken Up Under 5(a.) INFORMAL CALENDAR There was nothing on the informal calendar at this time. RESOLUTIONS RS2021-26 sponsored by Councilmember Spencer A RESOLUTION POSING A QUESTION TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REGARDING MERIT PAY INCREASES FOR EMPLOYEES Ryan Moehlman, City Attorney presented the resolution. 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 7, 2022 Councilmember Spencer motioned to adopt RS2021-26. Councilmember Spicer seconded the motion. The motion failed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer Nay: Kemna, Lester, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Mayor Tergin broke the tie, voting “nay”. 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. Determine City Council Work Session Date for ARPA Funds Discussion. After some discussion, City Council requested that the initial discussion and public input take place on February 21st, either before, during, or after the City Council meeting. b. Sonny Sanders, Director of Planning and Protect ive Services provided an update on Capitol Avenue. c. Councilmember Spencer asked JC Parks Director Todd Spalding for an update on Debra Cooper Park. Director Spalding indicated the parts for the shelter would be available mid-June per the vendor, construction on the restrooms is expected to begin in the next couple weeks, and park benches should be delivered in early March. 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)] 2) Real Estate [Sec. 610.021(2)] A motion was made by Councilmember Lester to go into Closed Session for the above- stated reasons, seconded by Councilmember Vogt and approved by the following roll-call vote at 7:28 P.M.: Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, Ward , and Wiseman Nay: None 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 7, 2022 RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION Following the Closed Session, the City Council reconvened in Open Session at 8:54 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 Lester, seconded by Councilmember Spicer, and approved unanimously at 8:55 P.M.