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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2022-04-18 new council1 SECOND REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 18, 2022 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Carrie Tergin called the second April 18, 2022 City Council meeting to order at 6:46 P.M. ROLL CALL The f ollowing Councilmembers were present for roll-call: Present: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, 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. ELECTION OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE Mayor Tergin opened the floor for nominations of President Pro Tempore for City Council year 2022-2023. Councilmember Schreiber nominated Councilmember Fitzwater as President Pro Tempore. Councilmember Kemna seconded the nomination. As no further nominations were brought forward, Councilmember Fitzwater was elected unanimously. ELECTION OF PLANNING & ZONING / BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT LIAISONS Mayor Tergin opened the floor for nominations of Planning & Zoning representative (Board of Adjustment alternate) and Board of Adjustment representative (Planning & Zoning alternate) for City Council year 2022-2023. Councilmember Wiseman nominated and Councilmember W ard seconded the nomination of Councilmember Lester as Planning & Zoning rep resentative (Board of Adjustment alternate). Councilmember Lester nominated Councilmember Wiseman as the Board of Adjustment representative (Planning & Zoning alternate) and Councilmember Spicer seconded the nomination. As no further nominations were brought forward, Councilmember Lester and Councilmember Wiseman were elected respectively, unanimously. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR Mayor Tergin recommended the following appointments for City Council approval: a. 2022-2023 Standing Council Committee Appointments: i. Administration Committee: Deeken, Ward, Wiseman, Fitzwater, Hensley ii. Annexation Committee: Committee of the Whole 2 SECOND REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 18, 2022 iii. Finance Committee: Kemna, Lester, Wiseman, Spicer, Hensley iv. Public Safety Committee: Deeken, Ward, Spencer, Spicer, Schreiber v. Public Works & Planning Committee: Kemna, Lester, Spencer, Fitzwater, Schreiber Councilmember Wiseman motioned, and Councilmember W ard seconded the motion to approve the above appointments. The motion passed unanimously. b. Appointments to CAMPO Board: Fitzwater, Hensley, Deeken, Lester Councilmember Wiseman motioned, and Councilmember W ard seconded the motion to approve the above appointments. The motion passed unanimously. c. 2022-2023 Board or Commission Liaison Appointments (see attached list) Councilmember Wiseman motioned, and Councilmember W ard seconded the motion to approve the appointments. The motion passed unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS There were no miscellaneous agenda items at this time. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearings at this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS & INVITED GUESTS There were no presentations at this time. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF There were no announcements at this time. LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE Stacy Landis, Student Representative, was not in attendance. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS Celeste Koon, 1017 Holly Drive spoke on bill 2022-003. She was specifically concerned with vehicles speeding in her neighborhood. Director of the Public Works Operations Division, Britt Smith said bill 2022-003 wasn’t related to the Holly Drive neighborhood. Police Captain Deric Heislen told Ms. Koon that the Police Department would set up a speed study and patrol in her neighborhood. CONSENT AGENDA There were no items on the consent agenda at this time. BILLS INTRODUCED 2022-001 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater 3 SECOND REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 18, 2022 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING VARIOUS SANITARY SEWER EASEMENTS ON THE PROPERTY ADDRESSED AS 2106 JEFFERSON STREET, IN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI. 2022-002 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING VARIOUS SANITARY SEWER EASEMENTS ON THE PROPERTIES ADDRESSED AS 3031 AND 3101 SOUTH TEN MILE DRIVE, IN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI. 2022-003 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH ENGINEERING SURVEYS AND SERVICES, IN THE AMOUNT OF $141,140.00 FOR THE OHIO STREET BRIDGE PROJECT. 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 a. Approval of the 2022-2023 Council Meeting Schedule Mayor Tergin requested that the City Council motion to approve the schedule. A motion to approve was made by Councilmember Wiseman, seconded by Councilmember Lester, and approved unanimously. b. Proposed Plan for E. Capitol Ave. Redevelopme nt Project was presented by City Attorney Ryan Moehlman A motion to approve was made by Councilmember Schreiber, seconded by Councilmember Fitzwater, to approve the plan. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote: 4 SECOND REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 18, 2022 Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None UNFINISHED BUSINESS Councilmember Spencer asked City Staff if hypothetically, a sexual harassment case was brought forward and a settlement was reached by the City, how would it impact the budget? City Attorney Ryan Moehlman and Human Resources Director Gail Strope said that an insurance deductible would have to be met and then the settlemen t would be paid through the City’s insurance provider. Councilmember Spencer asked if there is a process if someone brings a case of sexual harassment to their supervisor . Ms. Strope said there is a process in place. Mr. Moehlman stated that if a way of doing things is wrong and is brought to the attention of the City, it is corrected. Councilmember Spencer asked that the Public Safety Committee be included in the hiring/selection process of the next Chief of Police. Mayor Tergin announced Telecommunication Operators Week which was last week. Police Captain Deric Heislen listed the different groups, the Mayor and Councilmember Spicer who all recognized the communications operators throughout the week. SUBCOMMITTEE MEETINGS – Administration, Annexation, Finance, Public Safety, Public Works & Planning Separate minutes were taken for each of the five subcommittees. 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 Schreiber to go into Closed Session for the above-stated reasons, seconded by Councilmember Lester and approved by the following roll-call vote at 8:02 P.M.: Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION Following the Closed Session, the City Council reconvened in Open Session at 9:15 P.M. with the following Councilmembers present: 5 SECOND REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 18, 2022 Present: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spicer, Spencer, Ward, and Wiseman Absent: None ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn was made by Councilmember Wiseman, seconded by Councilmember Hensley, and approved unanimously at 9:15 P.M. Revised 4/19/2022 8:29 AM 2022 - 2023 COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES President Pro Tempore: Ron Fitzwater ADMINISTRATION Councilmember Ward 1. Deeken 1 2. Ward (Vice-chair) 2 3. Wiseman (Chair) 3 4. Fitzwater 4 5. Hensley 5 ANNEXATION 1. All Ten Council Members – (Kemna - Chair) FINANCE Councilmember Ward 1. Kemna 1 2. Lester 2 3. Wiseman 3 4. Spicer (Vice-Chair) 4 5. Hensley (Chair) 5 PUBLIC SAFETY Councilmember Ward 1. Deeken 1 2. Ward (Vice-Chair) 2 3. Spencer 3 4. Spicer 4 5. Schreiber (Chair) 5 PUBLIC WORKS & PLANNING Councilmember Ward 1. Kemna (Vice-Chair) 1 2. Lester 2 3. Spencer 3 4. Fitzwater (Chair) 4 5. Schreiber 5 CAMPO (Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (Four Liaisons Needed) - Fitzwater - Hensley - Deeken - Lester PLANNING & ZONING* Lester (Wiseman as Alternative) *Elected by Full Council BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT* Wiseman (Lester as Alternative) *Elected by Full Council Revised 4/19/2022 8:22 AM 2022-2023 Board or Commission Liaison Appointments Board or Commission Liaison(s) *Appointed Airport Advisory Committee Fitzwater Building Construction Code Review Committee Deeken Chamber Economic Development: • Site Development Review Board Kemna • Transportation Committee Fitzwater Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) Fitzwater Hensley Lester Deeken Cemetery Resources Board Schreiber Convention & Visitor’s Bureau (CVB) Schreiber Cultural Arts Commission Ward Electrical Examiners & Review Board Fitzwater Environmental Quality Commission Spencer Historic Preservation Commission Ward Housing Authority Lester Human Relations Commission Ward Industrial Authority Deeken MSP Community Partners Schreiber (Chair) Fitzwater Lester Deeken Parks & Recreation Commission Kemna Planning & Zoning Commission Board of Adjustment *Elected by Council of the Whole Lester (Wiseman as Alt) Wiseman (Lester as Alt) Plumbing Examiners & Review Board Fitzwater Public Transit Advisory Committee Hensley Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Commission Fitzwater Transportation & Traffic Commission Wiseman USS Jefferson City Submarine Committee Kemna MEMBERSHIP ON EXTERNAL BOARDS Cole County Citizens’ Corps Fitzwater Heartland Port Authority Hensley (appointed Oct 2021) Salute to America Foundation Wiseman City Council Meeting Schedule April 18, 2022 – April 17, 2023* REGULAR MEETINGS: 6:00 P.M. PRE-MEETINGS: 5:45 P.M. WORK SESSIONS (AS NEEDED) 5:30 P.M. Month 1st Reg. Meeting 2nd Reg. Meeting Work Session April 18 As needed May 2 16 As needed June 6 20 As needed July 51 (Tues) 18 As needed August 1 15 As needed September 62 (Tues) 19 As needed October 3 17 As needed November 7 21 As needed December 5 19 As needed January 33 (Tues) 174 (Tues) As needed February 6 20 As needed March 6 20 As needed April 3 17 As needed *Subject to change 1 Holiday – Independence Day 2 Holiday – Labor Day 3 Holiday – New Year’s Day 4 Holiday – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day