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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Carrie Tergin called the September 6, 2022 City Council meeting to order at
6:02 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
Mayor Tergin recognized several boy scouts from St. Joseph Cathedral School in
attendance. The scouts introduced themselves, the school they attend, and the badge
they are working on by attending the meeting.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Councilmember Ward motioned and Councilmember Spicer seconded the motion to
adopt an amended agenda, taking up RS2022-21, RS2022-22, and RS2022-23 after
related developer presentations (Item 10). The motion passed unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS
a. Mayor Tergin and Police Chief Eric Wilde posthumously recognized Erin Gabathuler,
former 911 Communications Supervisor for her years of service to the City. Ms.
Gabathuler’s brother’s family was in attendance along with many police offers,
communications officers, and firefighters.
b. Hall Dulle, Chair of the USS Jefferson City Submarine Committee and Mayor Tergin
recognized Marti Thruston, and presented her with the USS Jefferson City Submarine
Insignia for her service to the committee and the submarine crew during their
namesake City visits.
c. Cole County Commissioner Sam Bushman presented the Employer Support of the
Guard and Reserve “Seven Seals Award” to Police Chief Wilde and the Jefferson City
Police Department.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no public hearings at this time.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR
There were no appointments at this time.
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PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS & INVITED GUESTS
a. DeAnna Alonzo with Central MO Foster and Adoption Services (invited by
Councilmembers Fitzwater, Spencer, and Spicer) presented on the need for foster
parents.
b. Bryan McGraw, Superintendent of Jefferson City School District (invited by
Councilmembers Fitzwater, Spencer, and Spicer) introduced himself to City Council
and gave a school district update. Councilmembers welcomed him and spoke on the
importance of open communication between the City and the school district.
c. Katrina Williams, City Planner, presented the Capital Area Active Transportation Plan.
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF
City Council committee announcements:
• Committee on Administration – The Wednesday, September 7th meeting has been
cancelled.
• Finance Committee – The next Budget Committee meetings are September 8th,
12th, and 15th, 5:30 P.M. in City Council Chambers.
• Public Safety Committee – There were no announcements at this time.
• Public Works & Planning Committee –The next meeting is September 8th, 7:30
A.M. in Council Chambers.
Mayor’s announcements:
• The City’s United Way lawn art, a decorated Willy Wonka hat, won the “Most
Wonka Themed Hat” pacesetter’s award. City Administrative Assistant, Jennifer
Suchanek designed, painted, and decorated the hat.
• The Guns and Hoses hockey match was August 27th. Team Guns won the hockey
match for the third year in a row.
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE
The new Lincoln University Student Representative, Octavia Ailsworth, was introduced to
City Council. See attached announcements.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS
Luke Holtschneider, with JCREP presented the need for low income housing in the City.
The need already existed and then was exacerbated by the tornado in 2019. CDBG -
Disaster Recovery funds have become available through the State to address the
problem.
Developers from Stronghold, Oak Leaf Villas, and Eastland Hills Apartments each gave a
presentation on their proposed low income/work force housing developments. The
developers are submitting applications to the Missouri Housing Commission (MHC) to
receive funding for their projects. There was a short timeline between MHC’s request for
proposals and the application deadline. The developers, working with City Staff, have
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each requested a City Council resolution, supporting their respective projects to include
with their application.
After the presentations, the following spoke on the resolutions:
Budd Hill – oppose Tom Rackers – oppose
Jerry Rehagen – oppose Angela Hirsch – support
Jana Millard – support Heath Garvin – support
Roger Schwartz – support Susan Cook Williams – support
Gary Wilbers – support Michelle Wesler – support
Councilmembers Deeken, Fitzwater, Spencer, and Spicer felt the City Council as a whole
and the Jefferson City School District should have been notified of the projects earlier.
City Staff reminded City Council of the quick turn-around time between RFP’s and the
application deadline. The City’s knowledge of the developers’ plans came about very fast.
There was also a concern raised with the Eastland Hills Apartments proposed location on
a dead-end street.
The following resolutions were then taken up by the City Council.
RS2022-21 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater
SUPPORTING THE LIHTC APPLICATION FOR STRONGHOLD LANDING
APARTMENTS
Rachel Senzee, City Neighborhood Services Manager presented the resolution.
After considerable discussion between the project develop er, City Staff, and City Council,
Councilmember Kemna motioned to adopt RS2022-21. Councilmember Ward seconded
the motion. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
Aye: Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Ward, Wiseman
Nay: Deeken, Fitzwater, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer
Mayor Tergin broke the tie vote, voting Aye.
RS2022-22 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater
SUPPORTING THE LIHTC APPLICATION FOR OAK LEAF DEVELOPMENT
Rachel Senzee, City Neighborhood Services Manager presented the resolution.
After considerable discussion between the project develop er, City Staff, and City Council,
Councilmember Ward motioned to adopt RS2022-22. Councilmember Lester seconded
the motion. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
Aye: Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Ward, Wiseman
Nay: Deeken, Fitzwater, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer
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Mayor Tergin broke the tie vote, voting Aye.
RS2022-23 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater
SUPPORTING THE LIHTC APPLICATION FOR EASTLAND HILLS APARTMENTS
Rachel Senzee, City Neighborhood Services Manager presented the resolution.
After considerable discussion between the project develop er, City Staff, and City Council,
Councilmember Ward motioned to adopt RS2022-23. Councilmember Lester seconded
the motion. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
Aye: Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Ward, Wiseman
Nay: Deeken, Fitzwater, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer
Mayor Tergin broke the tie vote, voting Aye.
CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: August 15, August 18 Special Meeting
b. Minutes of Budget Meetings: August 11, 18, 22, 25 and 29
c. Acceptance of $26,287.36 Missouri Department of Transportation, Traffic and
Highway Safety Division Hazardous Moving Violations Grant
d. Declaring Certain City-Owned Personal Property Surplus and Authorizing the
Disposition by Sale through Auction – Two Public Works Trucks and Three Police
Vehicles
e. Authorizing $64,445 Change Order #3 with Aplex, Inc. to Replace Sanitary Sewer on
Mulberry St.
Councilmember Lester motioned and Councilmember Kemna seconded the motion to
approve the above items on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously.
BILLS INTRODUCED
2022-058 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI
HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION PERTAINING TO THE ROLES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR SIGNING INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED BY THE
APPLICANT AS PART OF THE JC LOOP WAYFINDING PROJECT.
2022-059 sponsored by Councilmember Hensley
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CENTRAL BANK OF
JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI, FOR BANKING SERVICES.
2022-060 withdrawn
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2022-061 sponsored by Councilmember Lester
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON APPROVING A PUD PLAN
AMENDMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 311 BOLIVAR STREET.
Jeff Schaeperkoetter, property owner of 311 Bolivar Street spoke in favor of the bill.
Councilmember Hensley requested City Staff to provide what is in the City Code related
to parking head-in, in an alleyway, and what was communicated to Mr. Schaeperkoetter
prior to him signing the original PUD plan, by the next City Council meeting. A public
hearing will be held on the bill at the next City Council meeting.
2022-062 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $233,951 AGREEMENT WITH THE
MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR
METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD OF
NOVEMBER 1, 2022 TO OCTOBER 31, 2023, REFLECTING CONSOLIDATED
PLANNING GRANT (CPG) FUNDS AS APPROVED IN THE CAMPO FY 2023 UNIFIED
PLANNING WORK PROGRAM.
2022-063 sponsored by Councilmember Ward
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CITY
CODE, CHAPTER 8, SECTIONS 41 THROUGH 48
Councilmember Ward requested to suspend the rules and take up bill 2022-063 for third
reading and passage.
With no objection, bill 2022-063 was third read by title, placed on final passage, and
passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16270:
Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer,
Ward, and Wiseman
Nay: None
2022-064 sponsored by Councilmember Wiseman
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE FY2022
BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY SUPPLEMENTALLY
APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHIN THE SALES TAX G CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT TAX FUND AND DEFUNDING SPECIFIC ITEMS IN THE GENERAL
FUND.
Councilmember Ward requested to suspend the rules and take up bill 2022-064 for third
reading and passage.
With no objection, bill 2022-064 was third read by title, placed on final passage, and
passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16271:
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Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer,
Ward, and Wiseman
Nay: None
BILLS PENDING
2022-052 sponsored by Councilmember Hensley
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ADOPTING A BUDGET
AND PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR THE CITY FOR THE PERIOD OF
NOVEMBER 1, 2022, TO OCTOBER 31, 2023, AND APPROPRIATING MONEY IN THE
CITY TREASURY TO PAY THE COST OF OPERATING THE CITY GOVERNMENT
DURING THAT PERIOD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUDGET.
Councilmember Hensley requested the bill be placed on the informa l calendar until the
budget is passed out of the Budget Committee.
2022-053 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $68,710 AGREEMENT WITH BARTLETT &
WEST INC. FOR THE BASIN 7 – PHASE III DESIGN.
Bill 2022-053 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16272:
Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer,
Ward, and Wiseman
Nay: None
2022-054 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 40-FEET ON THE NORTH SIDE OF COLONIAL HILLS ROAD,
WEST OF INDEPENDENCE DRIVE.
Bill 2022-054 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16273:
Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer,
Ward, and Wiseman
Nay: None
2022-055 sponsored by Councilmember Wiseman
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER
19 (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), SCHEDULE O (PARKING TIME LIMIT ZONES)
AND SCHEDULE N (PARKING METER ZONES AND MONTHLY PARKING FEES), BY
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THE MODIFICATION OF TWO SPACES ON THE SOUTH SIDE, OF THE 400 BLOCK
OF EAST HIGH STREET.
Bill 2022-055 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16274:
Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer,
Ward, and Wiseman
Nay: None
2022-057 sponsored by Councilmember Wiseman
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI AMENDING ARTICLE 4,
APPLICATIONS AND APPLICANTS, AND ARTICLE 5, APPOINTMENTS, OF THE
PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL.
Bill 2022-057 was read third time by title, placed on final passage , and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16275:
Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer,
Ward, and Wiseman
Nay: None
INFORMAL CALENDAR
There was nothing on the informal calendar at this time.
RESOLUTIONS
RS2022-20 sponsored by Councilmember Hensley
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JEFFERSON TO EXTEND THE AUDIT
SERVICES CONTRACT WITH EVERS & COMPANY, CPA’s, LLC VIA A CHANGE
ORDER FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR AND REDUCE CONTRACTED SERVICES TO
ELIMINATE THE SUBMISSION OF THE ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL
REPORT TO THE GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
Shiela Pearre, Director of Finance and I.T.S. presented the resolution.
Councilmember Hensley motioned to adopt RS2022-20. Councilmember Ward seconded
the motion. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer,
Ward, and Wiseman
Nay: None
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS
There were no presentations at this time.
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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 AUGUST 15, 2022 CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilmember W iseman, seconded by Councilmember Lester to
approve the August 15, 2022 Closed Session Minutes. The minutes were adopted by the
following roll-call vote:
Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer,
Ward, and Wiseman
Nay: None
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:
i. Attorney-Client Privileged Communications [Sec. 610.021(1)]
ii. Preparations for Negotiations with Employee Groups [Sec. 610.021(9)]
iii. Sealed Bids, and Proposals Related to Negotiated Contracts [Sec. 610.021(12)]
A motion was made by Councilmember Spencer to go into Closed Session for the above-
stated reasons, seconded by Councilmember Hensley and approved by the following roll-
call vote at 10:50 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 12:05
A.M. with the following Councilmembers present:
Present: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer,
Ward, and Wiseman
Absent: None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business at this time.
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ADJOURNMENT
A motion to adjourn was made by Councilmember Wiseman, seconded by
Councilmember Kemna, and approved unanimously at 12:06 A.M.
Octavia Ailsworth
Lincoln University Agenda
City Council Meeting 9/6/22
• On Thursday, September 8th at 11a.m., Fall Convocation for the 2022-2023
Academic Year will take place at Richardson Fine Arts Center. The
convocation address will be presented by Ms. Precious Hardy, class of ’15.
She is a Gus T. Ridgel Fellow and PhD candidate at the University of
Missouri-Colombia.
• On Thursday, September 8th at 6 p.m. The LU Benefit BBQ will take place
at the President’s Residence to celebrate the Investiture of President John B.
Moseley. The location is 601 Jackson St., Jefferson City, MO 65101. The
tickets are 25$ dollars but they are limited. More information can be found
at www.lumoinvestiture.com.
• On Friday, September 9th @ 1:30: The Investiture of President John B.
Mosley will be taking place at Mitchell Auditorium, Richardson Fine Arts
Center. The location is 710 E. Dunklin ST., Jefferson City, MO 65101. The
doors open at 1 pm and you can RSVP at LUMOInvestiture.com. If you
cannot attend, the ceremony will be streamed via Lincoln’s livestream page.
• New Blue Tiger Profile: 486 new students have joined the Blue Tiger
Family. 347 are first time students, 137 are transfer students and we have 2
visiting students. In Missouri these students have come from Jackson, Cole,
Boone, and St. Louis Counties and Outside of Missouri they have come
from the states of Kansas, Illinois, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Florida. The
top majors amongst our new Blue Tigers are nursing, business, education,
agriculture, and psychology.
Athletics:
• On September 1st, LU Athletics hosted a Topeka Takeover where students
were able to travel to Topeka, Kansas to support our football team for their
first game against Washburn. Although the outcome wasn’t what we had
hoped for, we still cheered on and supported our football team.
• On September 9th, we will support the football team as well as our other Fall
sports at the Pep Rally at 6 p.m, in Jasons Gym.
• On September 10th at 2:00pm. the football team will have their first home
game and we would love for everyone here as well as the community to
come out and have fun while we support the football team as they will be
playing Northwest Missouri. Everyone is encouraged to wear blue and show
their Blue Tiger Pride!
• If you are interested, Football Season Tickets are available for purchase.
Season tickets + a tailgating spot is $75 and Season tickets+ additional
tailgating parking spot is $85. More information can be found at
LUBLUETIGERS.COM/TICKETS
Campus:
• Homecoming is just around the corner! Our theme for this year is BLUeprint
and Homecoming will be taking place from September 25 th to October 1st.
There will be many exciting events taking place that week for students as
well as the community.
• We would love for the Community to come out to the Homecoming Parade
as well as participate in the Parade. We love when the people in the
community registers their organizations in the Parade , we always appreciate
the support of the community, as much as we love to support the
community. If you would Register to be in the Parade or know anyone
interested the information can be found on the Lincoln website by clicking
the Alumni Tab and then Homecoming. Submissions are open until
September 24th and if you have an questions, please email
luhomecoming@lincolnu.edu.
• The Homecoming Game will be later on that day at 2:00pm at Dwight T.
Reed Stadium, the football team will be playing Central Oklahoma.
• On behalf of the Office of Student Engagement and Royal Court, there is the
Little Mister and Miss Lincoln University of Missouri Contest 2022.
Contestants must be a resident of Missouri, must be between the ages of 6 -
12, and they must complete the application with an included photo. The
application will close Tuesday, September 6th at 11:59. If you would like to
access the application, go to the lumo.royalty Instagram page, there you will
see the flyer and you can scan the barcode to the application. If you have any
questions, please contact BROWNT2@LINCOLNU.EDU.