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JEFFERSON CITY
PUBLIC WORKS AND PLANNING COMMITTEE
Wastewater Treatment Plan, 401 Mokane Road
Conference Room and Virtual
October 28, 2021
Committee Members Present: Attendance
Ron Fitzwater (virtually) 6 of 6
David Kemna 6 of 6
Mike Lester 6 of 6
Scott Spencer 4 of 6
Committee Members Absent
Mark Schreiber 5 of 6
Staff Present:
Matt Morasch, Director of Public Works
Don Fontana, Stormwater Engineer
Britt Smith, Operation Division Director
Eric Seaman, Wastewater Division Director
Clara Haenchen, Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager
Eric Bowers, Airport Manager
Sonny Sanders, Director of Planning and Protective Services
Matt Schofield, Fire Chief
Ryan Moehlman, City Counselor
Brenda Wunderlich, Administrative Supervisor
Chairman Fitzwater called the meeting to order at 11:45 a.m. A quorum was present at
this time. The following guests attended the meeting: Mayor Carrie Tergin; Penny Smith with
Front Line Events, and Michael Shine with News Tribune.
1) Introductions
Introductions were made at this time.
Chairman Fitzwater requested Item 3.3. Air Show item be moved to the top of the
agenda.
3) New Business
3. Air Show (Britt Smith)
Mr. Smith explained staff was approached by a local group (Front Line Events) wishing
to bring an airshow to Jefferson City. Staff request the Committee to support to continue
negotiation and coordination with the local group.
There was discussion among Committee members, staff and those present regarding
the preliminary stages including a site use agreement and DD2535 Request for Military Aerial
Support, and planning for a date in September 2022 after Labor Day.
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Councilman Spencer moved and Councilman Kemna seconded to refer a resolution to
the City Council to authorize the City Administrator to sign the agreement, motion carried.
2) Approval of the August 12, 2021 Committee meeting minutes
Councilman Lester moved and Councilman Schreiber seconded to approve the August 12,
2021 minutes, motion carried.
3) New Business
1. Sewer Bond Issue (Eric Seaman)
Mr. Seaman explained staff recommends authorizing a referendum for April 5,
2022 for $44M in sewage revenue bonds. This will allow the City to borrow low interest
loan money for sewer system improvements.
There was discussion among Committee members and staff regarding the known
Wastewater needs, keeping the City having reasonable wastewater rates, and
compliance issues.
Councilman Spencer moved and Councilman Lester seconded to refer the
ordinance to the City Council with recommendation to approve, motion carried.
2. Proposed Revisions to Section 29 Pertaining to the Sanitary Sewer
System (Eric Seaman)
Mr. Seaman explained the seven items that need revisions including:
• Adding definitions for Dental Amalgam and Dental Discharger (29 -1 Definitions
and Abbreviations)
• Changing definition of Significant Noncompliance reporting period. (29 -1
Definitions and Abbreviations)
• Updating code to clarify need for grease and oil equipment and that they are
maintained properly (29-94 Interceptors)
• Changing Pollutant limit for Iron to better reflect industry standard. The new limit
will still be protective of water quality. (29-96 Specific Pollutant Limitations).
• Adjusting time that records are kept by industrial users to reflect federal law (29 -
101.1 Records, information, etc., from industrial users.)
• Requiring a one-time dental amalgam compliance report to comply with federal
rules. (29-101.1 Records, information, etc., from industrial users.)
• Specifying corrective action in response to a Notice of Violation (29-108 Notice of
Violation)
A second draft bill increases surcharges for high strength wastes (Biochemical
Oxygen Demand and Total Suspended Solids). These rates have not changed since
1987. The rate study by Rafetilis Financial Services recommends incremental increases
to the surcharges over a six-year period.
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These charges increase revenue nominally but are intended to incentivize
reduction of loading to the treatment facilities and extend the life of the facilities.
Councilman Kemna moved and Councilman Lester seconded to forward the
revisions to the City Council with recommendation to approve, motion carried.
4. Parking Garage Scope (Britt Smith)
Mr. Smith explained staff request the Committee support to bring a consultant
contract with Structural Engineering Association of Kansas City for the parking garage
renovation project. Staff is working to develop a final project scope and fee which is
anticipated to be ready to present to Council in December.
There was discussion among Committee members and staff regarding the need
for renovations of the current garage, this being a critical issue, and some store owners
leaving the downtown area due to the parking issues.
5. Private Project to Enhance Flood Protection (Matt Morasch)
Mr. Morasch gave a slide presentation on how the property owners of 2101 Marilyn Drive
have worked to take care of their own flooding problems, including bricking up the garage and
basement door in order to avoid flooding.
4) Citizen opportunity to address Council/Staff on Stormwater and Other Public
Works Issues
• Councilman Spencer requested the Committee endorse a Public Works Citizens Group.
There was discussion among Committee members, staff and those present regarding the
purpose of the group, the need for a clear mission statement, and being another committee for
staff to present items to. Committee members were not able to reach an agreement to approve
this citizens group at this time. Councilman Spencer requested Committee members email him
questions or concerns they may have.
• Chairman Fitzwater stated he like the Committee to consider cancelling the November
meeting since this meeting was held late in October. Committee members agreed.
5) Adjourn
Councilman Kemna moved and Councilman Lester seconded to adjourn the meeting at
this time, 1:05 p.m., motion carried.
6) Opportunity for Wastewater Plant Tour and Airport Office Tour
Several Committee members and those present toured portions of the Wastewater Plant
and Airport.