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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2022-09-061 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. 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 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 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 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 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 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 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 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: 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 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 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 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. 8 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 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. 9 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 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.