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Home My Public Portal About2022-10-031 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 3, 2022 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Carrie Tergin called the October 3, 2022 City Council meeting to order at 6:00 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 Councilmember Ward motioned and Councilmember Spicer seconded the motion to adopt an amended agenda, adding item 4(c.) under Miscellaneous – “German American Day” proclamation presentation. The motion passed unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS a. Cole County Commissioner Sam Bushman and Jim Martin, Stars and Stripes National Outreach Chair, presented the Stars and Stripes Award to the City of Jefferson. Mayor Tergin accepted the award on the City’s behalf. City Administrator Steve Crowell presented Mr. Martin with a City lapel pin. b. Mayor Tergin presented the “Jefferson City HBCU Week” proclamation to Lincoln University President Dr. John Mosely and Carlos Graham. Dr. Mosley introduced other members of Lincoln’s staff in attendance. Mayor Tergin suggested moving the Lincoln University Student Representative update to follow the proclamation presentations so Dr. Mosely and guests could hear Octavia Ailsworth’s update. c. Mayor Tergin presented the “German American Day” proclamation to Melva Fast with the Old Munichburg Association. LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE Octavia Ailsworth made the following announcements: Homecoming Recap: Homecoming Week concluded on Saturday October 1st, and it was a success. Lincoln University appreciates the support and participation from the Community for the Homecoming Parade, Football Game, as well as the other events. Career Services -Career Fair: The College of Arts and Sciences will hold a career fair on Tuesday October 4th with employers such as Accenture, the FBI, MO State Highway Patrol, Mizzou Graduate Programs, and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and more. Talk Campus-Mental Health Services: Lincoln University has partnered with Talk Campus, a free-to-download app to extend the mental health services available for students. Talk Campus is a peer-to-peer mental health support network connecting students with other students worldwide and a safe space only for students. 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 3, 2022 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 Susan Cook-Williams announced the Capital City Housing Conference scheduled for October 25th from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.at Capital West Christian Church Event Center. There will be a presentation regarding the City of Jefferson’s recent housing study, two nationally acclaimed speakers who will discuss the state of housing in the City as well as solutions to move forward, and panel discussions featuring business leaders, developers and citizens impacted by housing. Ms. Cook-Williams also announced the “Roast and Toast” Habitat for Humanity fundraiser scheduled for October 4th. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF City Council committee announcements: • Committee on Administration – The next meeting is October 5th, 7:30 A.M. in the Boone-Bancroft Room. • Finance Committee – There is no update at this time. • Public Safety Committee – The next meeting is October 25th, 7:30 A.M. in the Police Training Room. • Public Works & Planning Committee –The next meeting is October 13th, 7:30 A.M. in Council Chambers. Mayor announcements: • Porchfest was last weekend in the Forest Hill neighborhood. JC Parks Director Todd Spalding said the weather was perfect and drew a large crowd. • National Night Out events continue through October. Police Chief Eric Wilde encouraged neighborhoods to contact the Police Department if they would like to schedule a police officer at their National Night Out events. • Pete Atkinson, local football coach legend, was recognized at the Melissa Etheridge concert last weekend at the Capital Region Amphitheater. He was featured in her “Breathe” music video. • The October Community Bike Ride was last weekend. • The 9/11 Memorial Stair climb is October 22nd at the Jefferson Building. There is still time to register to participate in the fundraising event. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS There were no presentations at this time. 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 3, 2022 CONSENT AGENDA a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: September 19, 2022 b. Minutes of Budget Meetings: September 22 and 26, 2022 Councilmember Lester motioned and Councilmember Ward seconded the motion to approve the above items on the Consent Agenda with the following changes made to the September 22 and 26, 2022 Budget Committee minutes: “Councilmember Lester pointed out that funding from the Public Safety Tax repres ented a little over 15% of the Public Safety operations budget and that correspondingly 15% of Holiday Pay should be funded from the Public Safety Tax”. The motion passed unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED 2022-066 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 LAND LOCATED IN THE 1200 BLOCK OF WEST STADIUM BOULEVARD FROM C-O OFFICE COMMERCIAL AND C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL TO C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL AND RA-2 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL AND ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT OF RIDGECREST SUBDIVISION SECTION THREE, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON MISSOURI. 2022-067 sponsored by Councilmember Lester AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI PROVIDING FOR THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE 900 BLOCK OF EMILY LANE CONTIGUOUS TO THE PRESENT CITY LIMITS, INTO THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AND AMENDING SECTION 1-17 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DEFINING THE EXISTING CITY BOUNDARY BY ADDING ONE NEW SUB-SECTION PERTAINING TO THE SAME SUBJECT. 2022-068 sponsored by Councilmember Lester AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SAM GAINES CONSTRUCTION, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $244,195.00 FOR THE CONCRETE STREET REPAIR PROJECT. BILLS PENDING 2022-065 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 FOR TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM FUNDS. 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 3, 2022 Bill 2022-065 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by t he following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16279: Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR 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 remain on the informal calendar until the October 17th City Council meeting to give City Staff time to review all the changes made in the Budget Committee meetings. 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 City Attorney Ryan Moehlman and Code Enforcement Manager David Helmick presented an update on 407 E. Capitol Ave. The property, which is one of the Capitol Ave properties under structural review, recently caught fire and received extensive damages to the already declared dangerous property. Councilmember Spencer motioned and Councilmember Fitzwater seconded the motion to begin the demolition process. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business at this time. 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 3, 2022 ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn was made by Councilmember Wiseman, seconded by Councilmember Spicer, and approved unanimously at 7:10 P.M.