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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
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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
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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:
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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:
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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