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Home My Public Portal About2022-03-211 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 21, 2022 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Carrie Tergin called the March 21, 2022 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, Ward, and W iseman Absent: None ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A motion was made by Councilmember Lester and seconded by Councilmember Ward to adopt an amended agenda, adding item 4(c.) Wastewater Bond Committee Update. The motion passed unanimously. BOY SCOUTS RECOGNITION Mayor Tergin recognized the boy scouts in attendance from First Baptist Church: Troop 11 and Troop 3011. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS a. JC Parks Director Todd Spalding and Mayor Carrie Tergin joined in recognizing and congratulating JC Parks employee Phil Stiles, for receiving the prestigious state-wide Parks Fellow Award. b. Mayor Tergin recognized Margie Mueller, Recent Director of Finance and Information Technology retiree. Mayor Tergin and City Administrator Steve Crowell thanked Ms. Mueller for her years of service with the City. Mr. Crowell introduced Shiela Pearre as the Interim Director of Finance and Information Technology. Ms. Pearre has been with the City, most recently as Chief Accountant for 15 years. c. Bob Gilbert, Tri-Chair of the Wastewater Bond Committee and 5th ward resident, gave an update on the committee’s efforts to educate citizens on the April 5th election ballot bond issue. Postcards will be delivered next week to citizens in the community. The committee has given presentations to various organizations throughout the community. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Rezoning 5.27 Acres Located in the 2400 Block of Industrial Drive from M-2 General Industrial to C-2 General Commercial i. Associated Pending Bill 2021-087 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 21, 2022 A Staff presentation was made by Eric Barron, City Planning Manager Paul Sampson of Central Missouri Professional Services spoke in favor of the bill, representing the property owner. There being no one else to speak on the bill, Mayor Tergin declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded . 2021-087 sponsored by Councilmember Lester, entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, CHANGING, AMENDING, AND MODIFYING THE ZONING MAP OF THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY REZONING 5.27 ACRES LOCATED IN THE 2400 BLOCK OF INDUSTRIAL DRIVE FROM M-2 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL TO C- 2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL. After further discussion on the bill between City Staff and C ouncilmembers, bill 2021-087 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16211 Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None b. Pending Bill 2021-088 sponsored by Councilmember Lester Although this pending bill did not require a public hearing, City Staff requested the bill be taken up at this time as it related to the prior pending bill 2021-087. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT OF MEL’S CAFE SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON MISSOURI. Bill 2021-088 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16212: Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None c. Special Exception Permit for a Small Wireless Facility on Right-of-Way Located at 818 Montana Street i. Associated Resolution RS2021-28 A Staff presentation was made by Eric Barron, City Planning Manager 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 21, 2022 Representing AT&T, Joe Markus of Black and Veatch spoke in favor of the resolution and answered Councilmembers’ questions about the pole location. There being no one else to speak on the resolution, Mayor Tergin declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded . RS2021-28 sponsored by Councilmember Lester, entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI APPROVING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION PERMIT FOR A SMALL WIRELESS FACILITY ON RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED AT 818 MONTANA STREET Councilmember Wiseman motioned to adopt RS2021-28. Councilmember Spicer seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None d. Special Exception Permit for a Small Wireless Facility on Right-of-Way Located at 917 Jackson Street i. Associated Resolution RS2021-29 A Staff presentation was made by Eric Barron, City Planning Manager. Mr. Barron presented the emailed comments and responses between City Staff and the property owner. Representing AT&T, Joe Markus of Black and Veatch spoke in favor of the resolution and answered Councilmembers’ questions about the pole location. There being no one else to speak on the resolution, Mayor Tergin declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded . RS2021-29 sponsored by Councilmember Lester, entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI APPROVING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION PERMIT FOR A SMALL WIRELESS FACILITY ON RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED AT 917 JACKSON STREET Councilmember Wiseman motioned to adopt RS2021-29. Councilmember Spicer seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 21, 2022 APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR Councilmember Schreiber 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 Airport Advisory Committee Derek Thomas Mar 2026 Full Cultural Arts Commission Holly Stitt Mar 2025 Full Environmental Quality Commission Jeanne Jacobek Nov 2023 Full Library Board of Directors Bob Priddy Mar 2025 Full Public Transit Advisory Committee Hannah Frevert Jan 2023 Partial USS Jefferson City Patrick Bonnot Mar 2025 Full Submarine Committee Marti Thruston Mar 2025 Full PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS & INVITED GUESTS City Neighborhood Services Manager Rachel Senzee and Dylan Person and Lillian Kinard of Republic Services presented a recycling update. Mayor Tergin requested that City Staff come back to City Council with options for recycling in the downtown area. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF City Council committee announcements: • Committee on Administration – The next meeting is scheduled for April 6th, 7:30 A.M. • Finance Committee – There will be an ARPA funds public comment session at the April 4th City Council meeting. The regular March Finance Committee meeting has been cancelled. • Public Safety Committee – The next meeting will be March 31st at 7:30 A.M. in the Police Training Room. • Public Works & Planning Committee – The March meeting was held on March 10th at 7:30 A.M. The next meeting will be April 7th. Staff Announcements: • The 2018 Building Code Review Process - Public Open House schedule was provided by Sonny Sanders, Director of Planning and Protective Services. The open house is scheduled for March 24th. • Mr. Sanders announced the Spring Clean-up dates: April 4th for City residents west of Hwy. 54. April 11th for City residents east of Hwy 54. A flyer can be found on the City website listing items that are acceptable and unacceptable for disposition during the Spring clean-up. 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 21, 2022 Mayor’s announcements: • The next Community Bike Ride is this Saturday, March 26th at 10:30 A.M., meeting at the North Pavilion. • City Chief Accountant Shiela Pearre has been named the Interim Director of Finance and Information Technology. LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE Stacy Landis, Student Representative, was not in attendance. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS Becky Richards, property owner of 122 W. Circle Dr, spoke against bill 2021-091 related to parking on W . Circle Drive. The following spoke on bill 2021-093 related to a supplemental appropriation for Capitol Avenue demolitions and acquisitions: 1. Donna Deetz: Chair of Historic Preservation Commission - would like the bill to be amended with preference to acquisition rather than demolition 2. Anne Clouse-Green: Historic City of Jefferson Chair– against demolition of properties - would like to see a three to six-month time period be allowed for potential property buyers to come forward with a letter of intent 3. Tyler Woods: Local businessman in favor of demolition based on his experience inside the properties 4. Steve Veile: 512 E. Capitol Avenue property owner – prefers to see properties rehabilitated when possible, rather than demolition of all properties 5. D.J. Drury: Local businessman and owner of 208 Marshal Street – prefers rehabilitation and is interested in purchasing some of the properties when and if they become available 6. Holly Stitt: Owner of Stitt Barony – prefers rehabilitation and not demolition 7. Amanda Burke Williams: Owner of 103 Jackson St – prefers rehabilitation and not demolition BILLS INTRODUCED Having just listened to citizens’ testimony on bill 2021-093 and due to the lengthiness of the meeting, Mayor Tergin requested bill 2021-093 be taken up at this time out of respect to those in attendance for this specific bill. 2021-093 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY PPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND. After discussion between City Councilmember and City Staff Mayor Tergin requested a quick recess at 8:20 P.M. There was no objection. 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 21, 2022 The meeting reconvened at 8:25 P.M with all Councilmembers present. RESOLUTIONS Nicole Hillen with the News Tribune asked Mayor Tergin if RS2021-30 could be taken up at this time to meet a publishing deadline. There was no objection to this request. RS2021-30 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater; co-sponsored by Councilmember Schreiber A RESOLUTION APPROVING A LAND SWAP AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF MISSOURI AND THE CITY Ryan Moehlman, City Attorney, presented the resolution. Councilmember Fitzwater motioned to adopt RS2021-30. Councilmember Schreiber seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, Ward, and W iseman Nay: None BILLS INTRODUCED Due to the lengthiness of the meeting, Mayor Tergin requested bill 2021 -091 be taken up at this time out of respect to Mrs. Richards who was in attendance and testified earlier on this specific bill. 2021-091 sponsored by Councilmember Wiseman AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 19 (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), SCHEDULE J (PARKING PROHIBITED), BY THE ADDITION OF ONE SPACE ON THE EAST SIDE, OF WEST CIRCLE DRIVE. CONSENT AGENDA a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: March 7 b. Awarding Bid IFB4004 – Veterinary Supplies to Midwest Veterinary Supply, Covetrus, and Zoetis c. Approving the Utilization of Sourcewell Contract 093021-ELG with Elgin Sweeper for Street Sweeper Parts and Supplies d. Authorizing $26,641 Repair Contract with JCI Industries, Inc. for Cole Junction Pump Repair e. Authorizing Application for the Missouri Department of Transportation, Traffic & Hwy Safety Division Driving While Impaired (DWI) Enforcement Grant for $26,109.20 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 21, 2022 f. Authorizing Application for the Missouri Department of Transportation, Traffic & Hwy Safety Division Hazardous Moving Violations (HMV) Enforcement Grant for $26,287.36 g. Authorizing Change Order #1 with Donohue and Assoc., Inc. for Westview Pump Station Upgrade in the Amount of $104,000 h. Authorizing an Estimated Change Order Agreement with Springbrook for an Upgrade of the Public Sector Financial Management Software Councilmember Wiseman motioned and Councilmember Kemna seconded the motion to approve the above consent agenda items. The motion passed unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED 2021-090 sponsored by Councilmember Wiseman AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 19 (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), SCHEDULE J (PARKING PROHIBITED), BY THE MODIFICATION OF THE EAST SIDE OF BUENA VISTA. 2021-091 Taken up earlier 2021-092 sponsored by Councilmember Hensley AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 25, ARTICLE III OF THE JEFFERSON CITY CODE AND ENACTING IN LIEU THEREOF A NEW CHAPTER, ARTICLE III RELATING TO THE URBAN REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS LAW. 2021-093 Taken up earlier BILLS PENDING 2021-087 Taken up under 5(a.) 2021-088 Taken up under 5(b.) INFORMAL CALENDAR There was nothing on the informal calendar at this time. RESOLUTIONS RS2021-28 Taken up under 5(c.) RS2021-29 Taken up under 5(d.) RS2021-30 Taken up earlier 8 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 21, 2022 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. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business at this time. ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn was made by Councilmember Wiseman, seconded by Councilmember Spicer, and approved unanimously at 8:53 P.M.