The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My Public Portal About2022-07-181 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 18, 2022 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Carrie Tergin called the July 18, 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, Ward, and Wiseman Absent: Spicer ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Councilmember Schreiber motioned and Councilmember Lester seconded the motion to adopt the agenda. The motion passed unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Tergin invited Boy Scout Will Boyer to the podium. Mr. Boyer introduced himself and announced his Boy Scout troop number and the badge he was working towards by attending the City Council meeting. BUDGET UPDATE Mayor Tergin provided an FY2023 budget update. Councilmember Hensley asked Mayor Tergin if a revised Mayor’s budget could be presented reflecting any ARPA funds decisions that would affect the FY2023 budget. Mayor Tergin, City Administrator Steve Crowell, and Interim Finance Director Shiela Pearre indicated they would be able to make revisions before the first budget meeting. Councilmember Hensley requested, with no objection, the first two budget meetings scheduled for July 25th and July 28th be cancelled. The first Budget Committee meeting will be August 4th. ARPA FUNDS DISCUSSION Councilmember Wiseman invited Gus Wagner to the podium to speak on the request for funds for downtown beautification. Finance Chair Councilmember Hensley and City Councilmembers continued the discussion referencing the ARPA framework spreadsheet – version 2. The attached spreadsheet represents the following ARPA funds motions. MOTION #1 Councilmember W iseman motioned and Councilmember Fitzwater seconded the motion to approve and direct Staff to draft a budget ordinance authorizing the following items: • CVB Lost Revenue ($175,000) • Downtown Beautification Planter Matching Funds ($150,000) • Organizational Review Study Cost Set Aside ($150,000) 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 18, 2022 The motion passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Schreiber, Spencer, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: Lester Absent: Spicer MOTION #2 Councilmember Hensley motioned and Councilmember Fitzwater seconded the motion to approve a pay increase ($91,442) related to bill 2022-009; and direct Staff to draft a budget ordinance outlining reimbursable items for revenue loss to the General Fund, bringing the balance of the General Fund back to 17% ($930,000). The motion passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None Absent: Spicer MOTION #3 Councilmember Hensley motioned and Councilmember Spencer seconded the motion to approve the version 3 spreadsheet reflecting motions #1 and #2 above and proposed dollar amount amendments that will be made to the introduced bills. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None Absent: Spicer 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: 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 18, 2022 • Committee on Administration – The next meeting is Wednesday, August 3rd, 7:30 A.M. in the Boone-Bancroft Room. • Finance Committee – The next meeting is Thursday, July 21st, 7:30 A.M. in the Boone-Bancroft Room. • Public Safety Committee – The next meeting is July 28th, 7:30 A.M. in the Police Training Room. • Public Works & Planning Committee – The next meeting is July 27th, noon in Council Chambers to discuss the High Street viaduct. The next regular, monthly meeting is August 11th, 7:30 A.M. in Council Chambers. Police Chief Wilde announcements: • The National Night Out event is Tuesday, August 2nd. If neighborhoods are hosting National Night Out events and would like a police officer(s) to attend, please contact the Police Department to schedule. There will be community events staggered in August and September. City Council requested a list of those neighborhoods hosting events. • The free, 7-week, Citizens Police Academy is scheduled to begin September 7th and continue to October 19th. The academy will meet on Wednesdays from 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. Mayor’s announcements: • Firefighters Local 671 Annual Golf Tournament fundraiser is August 5 th. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are now available. • The Guns and Hoses hockey match is August 27th. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are now available. • Mayor Tergin attended the kick-off of Amtrak’s second MO River Runner train operating daily from Kansas City to St. Louis. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS a. Evergreen Solutions presented the salary study update and sought City Council direction. City Councilmembers were ok with the peer group that responded to the surveys and would be used for the comparison study. Councilmember Spencer requested to see numbers reflecting the City’s operating wages at 50% of the market average and 75% of the market average. City Councilmembers and Staff would like the study results as soon as possible. Evergreen Solutions anticipates study findings at the end of August. b. Luke Holtschneider with Jefferson City Regional Economic Partnership and Eric Landwehr, Cole County Public Works Director provided an update on the Cole County proposed multimodal transload facility. Funds for the project would come from the joint City and County sales tax. CONSENT AGENDA a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: July 5 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 18, 2022 b. Authorizing a $28,000 Contract with Allstate Consultants LLC for Structural Evaluations of Five Dangerous Structures in the Capitol Ave. Area c. Authorizing a $146,180 Change Order with Aplex, Inc. to Install a Stormwater System along Jackson Street in Coordination with Construction of Athletic Facilities at the Jefferson City High School Councilmember Wiseman motioned and Councilmember Ward seconded the motion to approve the above items on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED 2022-030 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND IN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AS A BLIGHTED AREA; APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE SIMONSEN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT; APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO CERTAIN AGREEMENTS AND TAKE CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. 2022-031 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, TO ISSUE ITS TAXABLE INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS (SIMONSEN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT), SERIES 2022, IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,000,000, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS TO PAY THE COSTS OF ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING AND IMPROVING A FACILITY FOR AN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN THE CITY; APPROVING A PLAN FOR THE PROJECT; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO CERTAIN AGREEMENTS AND TAKE CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. 2022-032 (Lincoln University ARPA funds) sponsored by Councilmember Wiseman AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING FUNDING AND AMENDING THE FY2022 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY SUPPLEMENTALLY APPROPRIATING FUNDS AS OUTLINED IN EXHIBIT A. 2022-033 (Fire Radios) sponsored by Councilmember Wiseman AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING FUNDING AND AMENDING THE FY2022 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY SUPPLEMENTALLY APPROPRIATING FUNDS AS OUTLINE D IN EXHIBIT A. Councilmember Wiseman motioned and Councilmember Spencer seconded the motion to strike the bill from the agenda. The motion passed unanimously by voice-vote. 2022-034 (Funds for Grant Match – PD Body and Car Cameras) sponsored by Councilmember Wiseman 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 18, 2022 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING FUNDING AND AMENDING THE FY2022 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY SUPPLEMENTALLY APPROPRIATING FUNDS AS OUTLINE D IN EXHIBIT A. Councilmember Hensley motioned and Councilmember Wiseman seconded the motion to adjust the amount to $455,000 and use “grant match funding” language in the exhibit. The motion passed unanimously by voice-vote. 2022-035 (Police Station Elevator Replacement) sponsored by Councilmember Wiseman AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING FUNDING AND AMENDING THE FY2022 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY SUPPLEMENTALLY APPROPRIATING FUNDS AS OUTLINE D IN EXHIBIT A. Councilmember Hensley motioned and Councilmember Wiseman seconded the motion to adjust the amount to $200,000 total for Police Station Elevator Replacement only. The motion passed unanimously by voice-vote. 2022-036 (MSP Redevelopment Project Set Aside) sponsored by Councilmember Wiseman AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING FUNDING AND AMENDING THE FY2022 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY SUPPLEMENTALLY APPROPRIATING FUNDS AS OUTLINE D IN EXHIBIT A. 2022-037 (Infrastructure & Capital Projects) sponsored by Councilmember Wiseman AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING FUNDING AND AMENDING THE FY2022 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY SUPPLEMENTALLY APPROPRIATING FUNDS AS OUTLINE D IN EXHIBIT A. 2022-038 (Hyde Park Burn Building) sponsored by Councilmember Hensley AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING FUNDING AND AMENDING THE FY2022 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY SUPPLEMENTALLY APPROPRIATING FUNDS AS OUTLINE D IN EXHIBIT A. Councilmember Hensley motioned and Councilmember Wiseman seconded the motion to adjust the amount to $1,600,000 for the Hyde Park burn building. The motion passed unanimously by voice-vote. 2022-039 (Soccer Complex) sponsored by Councilmember Hensley AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING FUNDING AND AMENDING THE FY2022 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY SUPPLEMENTALLY APPROPRIATING FUNDS AS OUTLINE D IN EXHIBIT A. BILLS PENDING 2022-027 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 18, 2022 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CONCRETE SOLUTION LLC, IN THE AMOUNT OF FIVE-HUNDRED FIFTY-THOUSAND, FOUR- HUNDRED FORTY-EIGHT DOLLARS AND NINETY-FIVE CENTS FOR THE ADAMS STREET SIDEWALK 2022 PROJECT. Bill 2022-027 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16246: Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None Absent: Spicer 2022-029 sponsored by Councilmember Hensley AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING AN ESSENTIAL WORKER PAYMENT AND AMENDING THE FY2022 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY SUPPLEMENTALLY APPROPRIATING FUNDS AS OUTLINED IN EXHIBIT A. Bill 2022-029 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16247: Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None Absent: Spicer INFORMAL CALENDAR Substitute 2022-009 sponsored by Councilmember Wiseman AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING A SALARY ADJUSTMENT, AS OUTLINED IN EXHIBIT B, AND AMENDING THE FY2022 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY SUPPLEMENTALLY APPROPRIATING FUNDS WITHIN THE VARIOUS CITY FUNDS OUTLINED IN EXHIBIT A. Councilmember Wiseman, sponsor of the bill, removed the bill from the informal calendar, and brought forth for discussion and a possible vote. Councilmember Hensley motioned to adopt a floor amendment (see attached floor amendment) to substitute bill 2022-009. Councilmember Fitzwater seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously by voice-vote. Councilmember Hensley motioned to pass substitute bill 2022-009 as amended. Councilmember Wiseman seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll- call vote as Ordinance 16248: 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 18, 2022 Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None Absent: Spicer RESOLUTIONS RS2022-16 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI TO APPLY FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT -DISASTER RECOVERY FUNDING Rachel Senzee, Neighborhood Services Manager, presented the resolution. Councilmember Fitzwater motioned to adopt RS2022-16. Councilmember Wiseman seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None Absent: Spicer 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. APPROVAL OF JULY 5, 2022 CLOSED SESSION MINUTES A motion was made by Councilmember W iseman, seconded by Councilmember Ward to approve the July 5, 2022 Closed Session Minutes. The minutes were adopted by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None Absent: Spicer UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business at this time. 8 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 18, 2022 ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn was made by Councilmember Wiseman, seconded by Councilmember Schreiber, and approved unanimously at 8:27 P.M. $7,586,581.00 available ARPA funding Version 3 - Approved at 7/18/22 City Council Meeting - MOTION #3 Phase 1:Bill No. APPROVED/COMMITTED 790,917 Stormwater improvements (committed) APPROVED/COMMITTED 1,118,700 Essential worker payment ($2,500 per employee, all city employees)ORD 16247 passed 7/18/22 APPROVED 455,000 Funds for grant match - PD body and car cameras (Public Safety Tax reimbursement)Substitute 2022-034 pending APPROVED 200,000 Police station elevator replacement Substitute 2022-035 pending APPROVED 1,600,000 Hyde Park burn building (grant funding available?)Substitute 2022-038 pending APPROVED 1,000,000 MSP Redevelopment Project Set Aside 2022-036 pending APPROVED 325,000 Infrastructure & Capital Projects 2022-037 pending (Includes 247,000 to fund removed overlay projects) APPROVED 500,000 Lincoln University local match 2022-032 pending APPROVED 100,000 Soccer complex 2022-039 pending APPROVED - Motion #1 175,000 CVB Lost revenue 2022-040 introduced 8/1 APPROVED - Motion #1 150,000 Downtown Beautification Planter Matching Funds 2022-041 introduced 8/1 APPROVED - Motion #1 150,000 Organizational Review Study Cost Set Aside 2022-042 introduced 8/1 PENDING PROJECT/EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT LIST - Motion #2 930,000 Revenue Loss to General Fund (Balance to 17%)2022-043 introduced 8/1 Motion #2 91,442 Pay increase related to Bill 2022-009 Substitute as Amended ORD 16248 passed 7/18/22 7,586,059 (Leaves $522 unallocated) Phase 2:Estimated available funding Revision approved 7/15/22 522 Uncommitted from Phase 1 Revision approved 7/15/22 455,000 Public Safety Tax reimbursements unknown State DED / Federal Grants / Other matching funds Revision approved 7/15/22 Est. 1,000,000 Proposed Phase 2 Uses: 911 Center and street improvements Bill 2022-009 SUBSTITUTE Floor Amendment Exhibit A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 BUDGET 4% Pay Increase for Included Employees: General Fund: $ 91,442.39 Airport Fund: $ 2,335.18 Parking Fund: $ 5,837.95 Transit Fund: $ 21,017.02 Wastewater Fund: $ 27,241.34 Parks Fund: $ 35,748.06 Public Safety Tax Fund: $ 92,237.79 Total $ 275,859.73 Cost of Increasing communications minimum: Public Safety Tax Fund $25,136.51 COUNCILMEMBER HENSLEY’S PROPOSED CHANGES Bill 2022-009 Floor Amendment Exhibit B 1. Communications Operators minimum pay up to $40,000.00, maintaining current pay separations. 2. $2,040.00 increase per employee, excluding City Administrator, Chief of Police, and sworn positions covered by FOP contract. 3. Commit to $2,500.00 Essential Worker payments for each full-time and part-time with benefit employee, subject to necessary appropriation bill. (Item pending separately in Bill 2022-029.)