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Home My Public Portal About2022-02-211 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 21, 2022 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Carrie Tergin called the February 21, 2022 City Council meeting to order at 6:03 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* *participated via WebEx Absent: None ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A motion was made by Councilmember Hensley and seconded by Councilmember Fitzwater to adopt an amended agenda, adding item 4(a.) Nimrod Chapel to Speak on Black History Month. The motion passed unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS a. Nimrod Chapel spoke on Black History Month b. Mayor Tergin presented a 180th Anniversary Proclamation to the Jefferson City Fire Department. Fire Chief Matt Schofield accepted the proclamation on behalf of the department and introduced Fire Captain Steve Holtmeyer, Chairman of the Fire Museum Committee. Captain Holtmeyer gave an update on fund -raising efforts for the fire museum and provided information on how citizens can make donations t o the museum. ARPA FUNDS PUBLIC COMMENT Steve Crowell, City Administrator, gave a brief presentation on the ARPA funds received by the City to date, the funds expected to be received, and a general overview of the rules. Following is a list of those who signed up to speak on recommended ARPA funds distribution. Each speaker was allotted three minutes to speak. 1. John Mosely – President of Lincoln University – $500,000 ask from the City, $500,000 from the County 2. Stephanie Johnson and Steve Houser – Special Learning Center - $250,000 ask from the City 3. Logan Gratz – Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce, 2022 Government Relations Chair 4. Bob Gilbert – Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce, Transportation Chair; ward 5 resident; and local businessman from Bartlett and Wes t – recommended infrastructure projects 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 21, 2022 5. Diane Gillespie – Convention and Visitors Bureau - $175,000 ask from the City for marketing and event sponsorships 6. Susan Cook Williams – River City Habitat Executive Director - $500,000 ask from the City 7. Anne Bloemke-Warren – 1st ward resident – suggested sidewalk improvements around Thorpe Gordon and East Schools 8. Kyle Berendzen – United Capital City (not-for-profit) - $500,000 ask from the City for a soccer complex. Also will be requesting funds from the County. Currently working with Special Olympics as well 9. Laura Teske – City resident - suggested west end street improvement projects 10. Jeff Holzem – City resident - suggested projects aimed at lowering pollution in the City (i.e., solor panels on City buildings, electric buses, etc.) 11. Mark Kiekhaefer -Transformational Housing 12. Frank Rycyk – City resident – suggested investing the funds for an eventual City operated by endowment funds PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearings at this time. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR Councilmember Kemna motioned to approve the recommended appointments to the following boards and commissions. Councilmember Ward seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Recommended Appointments to the Following Boards and Commissions: Board or Commission Recommended Appointment New Term Expires Term Full/Partial Board of Adjustment Michael Eichner Sept 2022 ALT Convention and Visitors Bureau Brian Rhoton Dec 2022 Partial Electrical Exam & Review Board Fred Gladbach Jan 2025 Full Library Board of Directors Steve Nelson Mar 2025 Full Plumbing Exam & Review Board Zachary Schulte Dec 2024 Full Police Personnel Board William Burton* Jan 2025 Full Stephanie Scruggs Jan 2025 Full Public Transit Advisory Committee Sara Eichholz Jan 2026 Full Ian Shadrick Jan 2026 Full Transportation & Traffic Commission Jeff Collins June 2024 Full *Requires 2/3 Majority Vote PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS & INVITED GUESTS There were no presentations at this time. 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 21, 2022 ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF City Council committee announcements: • Committee on Administration – The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for March 2nd, 7:30 A.M. There are currently no agenda items and the meeting may be cancelled. Check the City’s website calendar to see if it is cancelled. • Finance Committee – The February 24th meeting has been cancelled. • Public Safety Committee – The February 24th meeting has been cancelled. • Public Works & Planning Committee – The next scheduled meeting is Thursday, March 10th at 7:30 A.M. Mayor’s announcements: • Mayor Tergin is wearing red tonight for Heart Month . • February is also Black History Month. Mayor Tergin thanked Nimrod Chapel for attending tonight’s meeting. • 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. The 2018 Building Code Review Process Update was provided by Sonny Sanders, Director of Planning and Protective Services (see City Council packet for update). 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: February 7 b. Renewal with Scheppers International Truck Center as Sole Source Provider for Public Works and Central Maintenance Vehicle and Equipment Parts, Etc. Estimated at $106,060 Average per Year c. Awarding Bid 4009 to Lauf Equipment Co., Inc. for the Purchase of a Sludge Spreader Truck and Spreader Bed in the Amount of $213,730 d. Awarding Bid IFB4017 to Midwest Vac Products for the Purchase of a Sewer Inspection Camera for Wastewater in the Amount of $104,991 e. Authorizing Change Order #1 with Aplex, Inc. for Additional Norris Drive Sewer Lines in the Amount of $52,379 Councilmember Lester motioned and Councilmember Spencer seconded the motion to approve the above consent agenda items, with one change to the February 7th meeting 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 21, 2022 minutes. (Councilmember Spencer had made the motion to adopt RS2021 -26, not Councilmember Lester as indicated in the minutes). The motion passed unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED 2021-086 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CONCRETE SOLUTION, LLC, IN THE AMOUNT OF $856,489.74 FOR THE GRANT STREET SIDEWALK AND ROADWAY PROJECT. Councilmember Fitzwater requested to suspend the rules and take up bill 2021-086 for third reading and passage. With no objection, bill 2021-086 was third read by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16203: Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None BILLS PENDING 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. Bill 2021-080 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16204: Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, Ward and Wiseman Nay: None 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. Bill 2021-081 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16205: Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, Ward and Wiseman 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 21, 2022 Nay: None 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. Bill 2021-082 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16206: Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, Ward and Wiseman Nay: None 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 (PARKING PROHIBITED AT CERTAIN TIMES) BY THE ADDITION OF PART OF MULBERRY STREET. Bill 2021-083 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16207: Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, Ward and Wiseman Nay: None 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. Bill 2021-084 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16208: Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, Ward and Wiseman Nay: None 2021-085 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 21, 2022 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. Bill 2021-085 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16209: 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 There were no presentations at this time. COUNCIL AND STAFF DISCUSSION OF PRESENTATION TOPICS There was no discussion at this time. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business at this time. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 7 CLOSED SESSION MINUTES Councilmember Lester motioned and Councilmember Ward seconded the motion to approve the February 7, 2022 closed session minutes. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote. Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 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)] 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 21, 2022 A motion was made by Councilmember Schreiber to go into Closed Session for the above-stated reasons, seconded by Councilmember Fitzwater and approved by the following roll-call vote at 7:24 P.M.: Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION Following the Closed Session, the City Council reconvened in Open Session at 8:36 P.M. with the following Councilmembers present: Present: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, Ward Absent: Wiseman 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 8:37 P.M.