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Home My Public Portal About2022-04-041 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 4, 2022 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Carrie Tergin called the April 4, 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 Wiseman Absent: None ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A motion was made by Councilmember Ward and seconded by Councilmember Spicer to adopt the agenda. The motion passed unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS a. Fire Chief Matt Schofield and Mayor Tergin recognized Fire Captain Dirk Protzman for retiring with 25 years of service. Mayor Tergin presented Captain Protzman with a key to the City. b. Mayor Tergin presented Kayla Holey, President of Jefferson City Area Board of Realtors with the “April is Fair Housing Month” proclamation. c. Kayla Hoey and Donna Porter then introduced the winners of the Jefferson City Area Board of Realtors “Fair Housing” Poster contest. ARPA FUNDS DISCUSSION AN D PUBLIC COMMENT City Administrator Steve Crowell gave a brief presentation on the list of potential allocations of the City’s ARPA funds. The floor was then opened for public comment. There was no one to speak on the topic. Mr. Crowell indicated that he would be adding Councilmember Lester’s request for solar panels at Fire Station #2. Councilmember Wiseman requested the addition of $150,000 to the Downtown Association for new flower hangers and baskets. The Down town Association would provide a $150,000 match. Both items will be added to the list for consideration. Councilmember Lester also asked City Staff for the budget impact if A RPA funds were used to make a lump sum payment to LAGERS for Police & Fire for unfunded liability payout. Mr. Crowell said he would follow up with City Staff and provide the answer to City Council. Finance Chair Jon Hensley said the discussion would continue at a future Finance Committee meeting and/or City Council work session. Chair Hensley reminded everyone 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 4, 2022 that this APRA funds process is a joint effort by City Council, City Staff, and the citizens of the City. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearings at this time. 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 meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 6th, 7:30 A.M. in the Boone-Bancroft Room • Finance Committee – There was no update at this time. • Public Safety Committee – The next meeting will be April 28th at 7:30 A.M. in the Police Training Room. • Public Works & Planning Committee – Due to scheduling conflicts, the April meeting will likely be cancelled. Check the City calendar for updates. Mayor’s announcements: • Kay Stuefer, Administrative Assistant to the Police Chief retired last Friday. A reception was held at the Police Department training room where Mayor Pro Temp Kemna and Public Safety Committee Chair Schreiber presented Ms. Stuefer with a key to the City. Ms. Stuefer will be invited to an upcoming City Council meeting for recognition. • Tomorrow, April 5th is election day. Mayor Tergin reminded everyone of City Council seats up for election and the waste water bond issue on the ballot. LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE Stacy Landis, Student Representative, was not in attendance. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS The following spoke on bill 2021-093 related to a supplemental appropriation for Capitol Avenue demolitions and acquisitions: 1. Dennis Morrissey: Spoke against the bill. 2. Holly Stitt: Owner of Stitt Barony – Spoke in favor of Substitute #1. She requested that dialogue between City Staff, Councilmembers and the community continue to be open regarding this issue. 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 4, 2022 3. Donna Deetz: Chair of Historic Preservation Commission – Spoke in favor of Substitute #1. She said it was important for information to be shared between City Councilmembers, City Staff, and the boards and commissions. 4. Steve Veile: 512 E. Capitol Avenue property owner – prefers to see properties, specifically 401 and 413 E. Capitol Avenue, rehabilitated if possible. Mr. Veile asked if the windows on the second floor of 401 E. Capitol Avenue can be boarded up to protect from further weather-related damage. City Staff responded that typically windows are boarded up on the first floor to prevent people from breaking into the property, not for weather-related damage. City Staff will look into the possibility of boarding up the second floor of this property. CONSENT AGENDA a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: March 21 b. Renewing Bid 3156 for the Upfitting of Police Vehicles to Turn-Key Mobile in the Amount Not to Exceed $75,000 c. Declaring Certain City-Owned Personal Property Surplus and Authorizes the Disposition by Sale through Auction – Public Works Truck and Trailer d. Awarding Bid BT-12DW for Influent/Effluent Wastewater Testing to Pace Analytical Services, Inc. e. Accepting the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Non -Drug Task Force Grant in the Amount of $46,750 for the Purchase of the Automatic License Plate Detection Software for the Jefferson City Police Department (see RS2021-31) Councilmember Lester motioned and Councilmember Ward seconded the motion to approve the above consent agenda items. The motion passed unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED 2021-094 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. 2021-095 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. 2021-096 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH APLEX, INC., IN 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 4, 2022 THE AMOUNT OF $445,850.25 FOR THE DOUGLAS DAVIS STORM WATER PROJECT. BILLS PENDING 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. Bill 2021-090 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16213: Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, Ward and Wiseman Nay: None 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. Bill 2021-091 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16214: Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, Ward and Wiseman Nay: None 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. Bill 2021-092 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16215: Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Vogt, Ward and Wiseman Nay: None 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. 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 4, 2022 Bill 2021-093 was read third time by title. Councilmember Fitzwater motioned to adopt Substitute #1. 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 Wiseman Nay: None Substitute #1 2021-093 was placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll- call vote as Ordinance 16216: 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 RS2021-31 sponsored by Councilmember Schreiber A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH FLOCK SAFETY, INC. FOR THE ALPR SERVICES Police Captain Eric Wilde presented the resolution. Councilmember Schreiber motioned to adopt RS2021-31. Councilmember Spicer seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spicer, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS Holly Stitt, Owner of Stitt Barony said she thought the second-floor windows of 401 E. Capitol Avenue could be boarded up to prevent intruders. Based on experience with her properties, she believes people do climb to the second floor and trespass through the broken-out windows. COUNCIL AND STAFF DISCUSSION OF PRESENTATION TOPICS There was no discussion at this time. 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 4, 2022 NEW BUSINESS Councilmember Kemna asked Public Works Director Matt Morasch for an update on the Grant Street project. Mr. Morasch indicated that the project signs went up earlier today and expects work to begin very soon. 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 Wiseman to go into Closed Session for the above-stated reasons, seconded by Councilmember Spicer and approved by the following roll-call vote at 7:12 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 8:50 P.M. with the following Councilmembers present: Present: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Vogt, Ward, and Wiseman Absent: Spicer UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business at this time. ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn was made by Councilmember Wiseman, seconded by Councilmember Schreiber, and approved unanimously at 8:51 P.M.