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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2022-05-021 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 2, 2022 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Carrie Tergin called the May 2, 2022 City Council meeting to order at 6:01 P.M. ROLL CALL The f ollowing Councilmembers were present for roll-call: Present: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, and Ward Absent: Wiseman ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Michelle Brooks and Nancy Thompson were unable to attend tonight’s meeting. A motion was made by Councilmember Schreiber and seconded by Councilmember Ward to adopt the amended agenda, replacing item 4a. Ms. Brooks’s and Ms. Thompson’s book presentation with the introduction of new Police Officer Mitch Rosslan. The motion passed unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS a. Mayor Tergin and Police Lt. Dave Williams introduced new Police Officer Mitch Rossland. b. Mayor Tergin presented the “Bike Month” proclamation. Katrina Williams, City Planner and Kevin Schwartz, JC Parks accepted the proclamation and announced upcoming biking events in the City this month. 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 a. Jo Moore, Partner at Evers & Company, CPA’s, LLC presented the City of Jefferson Audit. There were no questions from City Council. b. Chris Leukel, Parks and Recreation Commission Chair, presented a year-end review. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF Mayor’s announcements: • Mayor Tergin visited East School’s second grade classes last week. 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 2, 2022 • A dedication ceremony was held on May 1st for the oversized chess board and park benches on Adrian’s Island. The chess board was Andrew Dowden’s Eagle Scout project. The park benches were Maya Thomas’s Eagle Scout project. • The 2022 Sketch Day Reception will be May 4th, at 5:00 P.M. at Capital Arts, where winners will be announced. • May 1 – 7 is Travel and Tourism Week in Missouri. • May 1 – 7 is Missouri Local Government Week. A Governor’s proclamation was presented to Missouri Mayors at the State Capitol. The City has events planned for employees throughout the week including doughnuts on Monday, an ice cream social on Tuesday, hot dog lunch at Memorial Park on Wednesday, and chances to win prizes on Thursday and Friday. • Mayor Tergin attended the EMS Headquarters building site dedication on April 28th. • Boys and Girls Club kids visited City Hall last week. Various City departments spoke with them about services that the City provides. Britt Smith, Public Works Operations Director brought a kit for them to build a model bridge and spoke with them about the department. • The annual Porch Fest event was held last Sunday on Fairmount Blvd. The event was well attended with nearly 4,000 people, the most in the short history of the event. • Mayor Tergin attended the Legislators Bike Day last week, riding from the State Capitol, across the Missouri River Bridge, to the Katy Trail, and back to the Capitol. • Mayor Tergin thanked all the volunteers who participated in organized clean-ups across the community last week. • Councilmember Fitzwater thanked the Police Department for hosting the Drug- Take Back Day event last Saturday, April 30th. City Council committee announcements: • Committee on Administration – The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 4th, 7:30 A.M. in the Boone-Bancroft Room. • Finance Committee – The next meeting is May 19th, 7:30 A.M. in the Boone- Bancroft Room. • Public Safety Committee – The next meeting will be May 26th at 7:30 A.M. in the Police Training Room. • Public Works & Planning Committee – The next meeting will be May 12th at 7:30 A.M. in the Boone-Bancroft Room. LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE Stacy Landis, Student Representative, was not in attendance. 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 2, 2022 PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS Michelle Wessler, Director of the Jefferson City Housing Authority was in attendance if any Councilmembers had questions related to 2022-005 later in the meeting. CONSENT AGENDA a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: April 18 b. Approving the 2023 Budget Committee Meeting Calendar c. Authorizing a Permissive Use of Right-of-Way at the Northern End of the 100 Block of Madison Street for a “Blue Star Memorial Marker” d. Authorizing a $33,600 Contract with Allstate Consultants LLC for Structural Evaluations of Seven Dangerous Structures Located in the Capitol Ave. Area e. Accepting the State Community Development Block Grant – CARES (CDBG-CV) in the Amount of $575,750 Councilmember Fitzwater requested item d. be taken up separately for discussion. Councilmember Lester motioned and Councilmember Ward seconded the motion to approve items a. through c. and e. on the consent agenda. The motion passed unanimously. After discussing the Allstate Consultants LLC contract, Councilmember Fitzwater motioned and Councilmember Spicer seconded the motion to approve item d. The motion passed unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED 2022-004 sponsored by Councilmember Schreiber AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ESTABLISHING AUTOMATIC AID AGREEMENTS WITH FOUR (4) FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS. 2022-005 sponsored by Councilmember Lester 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 0.2 ACRES OF LAND ADDRESSED AS 101 JACKSON STREET AND 504 EAST STATE STREET FROM MU-1 MIXED USE TO PUD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AND APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PUD PLAN. 2022-006 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CRAFTON TULL FOR THE CAPITAL AREA ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN, FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE CAPITAL AREA PEDESTRIAN & BICYCLE PLAN. 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 2, 2022 BILLS PENDING 2022-001 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater 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. Bill 2022-001 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16220: Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, and Ward Nay: None Absent: Wiseman 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. Bill 2022-002 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16221: Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, and Ward Nay: None Absent: Wiseman 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. Bill 2022-003 was read third time by title. Councilmember Fitzwater requested Bill 2022- 003 be placed on the informal calendar. The bill will expire after the June 20, 2022 City Council meeting if no action is taken. INFORMAL CALENDAR There was nothing on the informal calendar at this time. 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 2, 2022 RESOLUTIONS RS2022-01 sponsored by Councilmember Wiseman A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF SUCCESSOR DIRECTORS TO THE CAPITAL MALL COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT City Attorney Ryan Moehlman presented the resolution. Councilmember Kemna motioned to adopt RS2022-01. Councilmember Ward seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, and Ward Nay: None Absent: Wiseman RS2022-02 sponsored by Councilmember Wiseman A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF SUCCESSOR DIRECTORS TO THE MSP COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT City Attorney Ryan Moehlman presented the resolution. Councilmember Kemna motioned to adopt RS2022-02. Councilmember Hensley seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, and Ward Nay: None Absent: Wiseman RS2022-03 sponsored by Councilmember Spencer, co-sponsored by Councilmembers Fitzwater, Hensley, Schreiber, Spicer, and Ward A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF THE BATTLE THAT NEVER WAS With no City Staff assigned to the resolution, Councilmember Spencer presented the resolution. Councilmember Fitzwater motioned and Councilmember Spicer seconded the motion to adopt RS2022-03 Jan Shoemaker with Jefferson City Racial Equity Group presented an amendment to the resolution to make, in her opinion, the resolution historically accurate. Susan Randolph 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 2, 2022 also spoke in favor of the amendment. Jackie Coleman spoke on the resolution. She would like to see a resolution about Black Lives Matter or slavery. She understands the sponsors’ purpose of the resolution is to bring healing to the community; however, she believes this resolution was written as an appeasement to some citizens in the community. While Price likely maintained affection for our town and its residents from his time here as Governor, by all historical accounts, he decided that the City of Jefferson was too well-defended to attack and on October 7th, 1864, abandoned his mission to take the Capital City, despite its central importance to the overall Confederate strategy. Councilmember Hensley motioned to amend RS2022-03 as described in the above paragraph. Councilmember Fitzwater seconded the motion. The motion to amend the resolution passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, and Ward Nay: None Absent: Wiseman Councilmember Hensley motioned to adopt RS2022-03 as amended. Councilmember Schreiber seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, and Ward Nay: None Absent: Wiseman PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS Gail Daniel distributed a flyer for an upcoming event: S.A.V.E. Presents Fentanyl Awareness and Prevention Seminary at the State Capitol Building, first floor rotunda. The event is May 14th at 1:00 P.M. Ms. Daniel’s daughter died from a fentanyl overdose, and she now dedicates her time to spreading awareness with state-wide events. COUNCIL AND STAFF DISCUSSION OF PRESENTATION TOPICS The Mayor and City Councilmembers thanked Ms. Daniel for attending the meeting and sharing the event. They expressed the importance of fi ghting fentanyl abuse on a grass roots level. NEW BUSINESS City Administrator Steve Crowell lead the discussion on the scope of services for an organizational study. After discussion between City Staff and Councilmembers, Councilmember Spencer motioned and Councilmember Spicer seconded the motion to appoint a citizens committee to develop the scope of services for an organizational study. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote: 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 2, 2022 Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, and Ward Nay: None Absent: Wiseman APPROVAL OF APRIL 18, 2022 CLOSED SESSION MINUTES Councilmember Spicer motioned and Councilmember Ward seconded the motion to approve the April 18, 2022 closed session minutes. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote. Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, and Ward Nay: None Absent: Wiseman CLOSED SESSION Pursuant to Sec. 610.021 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, Ma yor Tergin entertained a motion to go into Closed Session to discuss the following: 1. Attorney-Client Communications [Sec. 610.021(1)] 2. Preparations for Negotiations with Employee Groups [Sec. 610.021(9)] 3. Sealed Bids, and Proposals Related to Negotiated Contracts [Sec. 610.021(12)] A motion was made by Councilmember Lester to go into Closed Session for the above- stated reasons, seconded by Councilmember Spicer and approved by the following roll- call vote at 8:23 P.M.: Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, and Ward Nay: None Absent: Wiseman RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION Following the Closed Session, the City Council reconvened in Open Session at 9:41 P.M. with the following Councilmembers present: Present: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, and Ward Absent: Wiseman UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business at this time. 8 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 2, 2022 ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn was made by Councilmember Fitzwater, seconded by Councilmember Spicer, and approved unanimously at 9:42 P.M.