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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2022-11-071 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 7, 2022 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Carrie Tergin called the November 7, 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 *Attended via WebEx. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Councilmember Schreiber motioned and Councilmember Ward seconded the motion to adopt the agenda. The motion passed unanimously by voice-vote. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Tergin recognized Boy Scout CJ Ledgerwood with Grace Episcopal Church’s Troop 10. He attends Capitol City High School and is working on his Communications Merit Badge. Mayor Tergin then introduced and welcomed K.C. DeBoer, SSM Health Regional President for Mid-Missouri. A proclamation was presented by Mayor Tergin to Building Community Bridges, Doug Wright, founder of the organization, and Alicia Edwards, Director of Operations. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Approving a Development Plan Under Chapter 353 RSMo for the Capitol Ave. Redevelopment Area i. Associated Pending Bill 2022-070 A Staff presentation was made by Ryan Moehlman, City Attorney Donna Deetz, 720 E. High Street, President of the Historic City of Jefferson spoke in favor of the bill. Eric Burkett, owner of JC Gymnastics signed up to speak under public hearings and was called on to speak on the bill. Having not realized the public hearing, Mr. Burkett spoke on an unrelated matter pertaining to his property and a case being heard at the next Planning and Zoning Committee meeting. He requested that his case be read and approved as a bill at the next City Council meeting. 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 7, 2022 There being no one else to speak on the bill, Mayor Tergin declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded. 2022-070 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, FINDING THAT THE AREA DESCRIBED AS THE CAPITOL AVENUE REDEVELOPMENT AREA IS A BLIGHTED AREA AS DEFINED IN CHAPTER 353 OF THE REVISED STATUTES OF MISSOURI, AS AMENDED AND THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT OF SUCH AREA IS NECESSARY AND IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST; APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR SUCH AREA; APPROVING A THE EXERCISE OF THE POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN; AND PROVIDING FURTHER AUTHORITY. Councilmember Hensley asked if this bill and the corresponding agreement would limit the City’s ability to sell the Capitol Avenue properties it currently owns. Mr. Moehlman indicated that by striking the word “all” on page 2, paragraph A. 4th line down, the City could sell the properties they currently own before taking ownership of any other Capitol Avenue properties. MOTION: Councilmember Hensley motioned to take the word “all” on page 2, paragraph A. 4th line down of the agreement. Councilmember Ward seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Bill 2022-070 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16285. Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR There were no appointments at this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS & INVITED GUESTS Diane Gillespie, Executive Director of Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau presented the JCCVB budget. Carol Burkhead, Partner, Burkhead & Associates was available to answer questions. MOTION: Councilmember Spicer motioned and Councilmember Hensley seconded the motion to accept the JCCVB budget. The motion passed unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF City Council committee announcements: • Committee on Administration – The next meeting is December 7th, 7:30 A.M. in the Boone-Bancroft Room. • Finance Committee – There was no update at this time. 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • Public Safety Committee – There was no update at this time. • Public Works & Planning Committee –The next meeting is November 10th, 7:30 A.M. in Council Chambers. A City Council work session has been scheduled for November 14th at 5:30 P.M. to discuss the parking garage study. Mayor announcements: • The new Columbia Regional airport terminal ribbon cutting and ceremony was held October 19th. • The last honor flight of the season was October 24th. • The 9/11 Memorial Stair climb was October 22nd at the Jefferson Building. Mayor Tergin thanked the Jefferson City firefighters who participated in full gear. • The Police Department’s Haunted Precinct was October 30th. • Operation Bugle Boy was last week. • Friday is Veteran’s Day. There are many activities planned throughout the City to honor veterans. • The Polar Plunge Power Hour is scheduled for November 30th. • The Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is December 1st. A community bike ride is scheduled for 6:00 P.M. that evening, starting at City Hall and ending at the Mayor’s Christmas Tree on Bolivar St. • Downtown Living Windows is scheduled for December 2nd. The Active Transportation Plan is participating in the event this year with maps, displays and an opportunity to take a survey. • The annual Christmas parade is December 3rd. Mayor Tergin will be the Grand Marshall. Councilmember Spencer announced the final draft of the Organizational Review Committee’s RFP is nearly complete. He thanked those who serve on the committee, City Staff, and Councilmembers Deeken and Lester for attending all of the committee meetings. Sonny Sanders, Director of Planning and Protective Services • The MPO consultants will be coming to City Hall on December 1st and 2nd. The steering committee meeting will be that afternoon where the consultants will give an update on their findings from their last visit. A detailed email was sent to the Mayor and City Council. More details will be announced at the November 21st City Council meeting. • A recent housing conference was held last week. This Thursday at noon in the City Council Chambers, there will be a Community Stakeholder meeting to look at the City’s housing needs assessment and the priorities outlined, as well as discussing where to go from here. 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 7, 2022 David Bange, City Engineer, Department of Public Works • There are two scheduled public meetings to discuss a possible increase in transit’s bus fares: Nov 9th, 4:30 P.M. – 6:30 P.M. in the Boone-Bancroft Room at City Hall, and Nov. 17th, 9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. in the Boone-Bancroft Room at City Hall. Mayor Tergin reminded everyone to vote tomorrow. LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE Octavia Ailsworth announced several university events. The announcements are attached to the minutes. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS Frank Rysyk spoke in favor of resolution RS2022-33. CONSENT AGENDA a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: October 17, 2022 b. Awarding City Hall Janitorial Services Bid to RK Janitorial in the Amount of $37,188 c. Awarding Wastewater’s Sensory Control and Data Acquisition and Programable Logic Control Maintenance Bid to Woodard and Curran in the Estimated Amount of $60,000 (Fitzwater) Staff: Matt Morasch d. Accepting the State CDBG-CV Grant for Compass Health Planning Activities in the Amount of $114,000 e. Accepting the Bureau of Justice Assistance Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program Grant Award in the Amount of $180,000 Councilmember Lester pointed out he had received clarification from Police Chief Wilde that the City’s matching funds for the item e. grant would actually be coming from Sales Tax G gleaning funds, rather than the ¼ Public Safety Sales Tax that was mentioned in the Consent Staff Report. Councilmember Kemna motioned and Councilmember Ward seconded the motion to approve items on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED 2022-072 sponsored by Councilmember W iseman AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ESTABLISHING ELECTION DATES IN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, FOR THE 2023 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION. 2022-073 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION. 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 7, 2022 2022-074 sponsored by Councilmember Lester AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING A PUD PLAN AMENDMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2216 STONE HILL ROAD. 2022-075 sponsored by Councilmember Hensley AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2021- 2022 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY SUPPLEMENTALLY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND. 2022-076 sponsored by Councilmember Hensley AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2021- 2022 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY SUPPLEMENTALLY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND, PARKS FUND, PARKING FUND, WASTERWATER FUND, AND THE SELF-FUNDED HEALTH INSURANCE FUND. 2022-077 sponsored by Councilmember Hensley AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2021- 2022 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY SUPPLEMENTALLY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND, PARKS FUND, PARKING FUND, WASTERWATER FUND, AND THE WORKER’S COMPENSATION FUND. BILLS PENDING 2022-069 sponsored by Councilmember Schreiber AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 8- 7, SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS OF THE PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL. Bill 2022-069 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16286: Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2022-070 Taken up under Public Hearings INFORMAL CALENDAR There was nothing on the informal calendar at this time. RESOLUTIONS RS2022-33 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 7, 2022 A RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION TO MODOT’S PLAN TO REMOVE THE ON RAMP TO WESTBOUND HIGHWAY 54 FROM HIGHWAY W (CEDAR CITY DRIVE) AS PART OF THE OVERALL PROJECT TO ADD AN ADDITIONAL LANE IN EACH DIRECTION TO HIGHWAY 54/63 BETWEEN THE MISSOURI RIVER BRIDGE AND HIGHWAY 63 David Bange, City Engineer presented the resolution. Councilmember Fitzwater motioned to adopt RS2022-33. Councilmember Spicer 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 RS2022-34 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI TO APPLY FOR THE COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION GRANT THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Rachel Senzee, Neighborhood Services Manager presented the resolution. Councilmember Lester motioned to adopt RS2022-34. Councilmember Fitzwater 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 RS2022-35 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI TO APPLY FOR THE COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION GRANT THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Rachel Senzee, Neighborhood Services Manager presented the resolution. Councilmember Fitzwater motioned to adopt RS2022-35. 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. 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 7, 2022 COUNCIL AND STAFF DISCUSSION OF PRESENTATION TOPICS There was no discussion at this time. NEW BUSINESS Councilmember Spencer recommended a City hiring freeze with the exception of public safety departments until the Organizational Review study is complete. Councilmember Spencer asked City Staff if there is a process for addressing City Boards and Commissions attendance concerns. Gail Strope, Human Resources Director indicated that a committee chair and/or City Staff liaison can bring a concern to the Mayor, Ms. Strope and/or the Committee on Administration. It is ultimately the Mayor’s recommendation to the City Council on how to proceed with the concern. 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. Privileged communications between a public governmental body and its attorneys [Sec. 610.021(1)] A motion was made by Councilmember Wiseman to go into Closed Session for the above-stated reasons, seconded by Councilmember Spicer and approved by the following roll-call vote at 7:24 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 8:45 P.M. with the following Councilmembers present: Present: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Ward, and Wiseman Absent: Spicer UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business at this time. ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn was made by Councilmember W iseman, seconded by Councilmember Lester, and approved unanimously at 8:45 P.M. Octavia Ailsworth Lincoln University Agenda City Council Meeting 11/6/2022 Trunk or Treat Trunk or Treat was held on Saturday October 29th to celebrate Halloween and over 500 people attended! Lincoln University would like to thank the Boys and Girls Club of America, the Jefferson City Fire Department and the Jefferson City Police Department as well as other community organizations who helped make this event a success. First Home Basketball Game We would like to invite everyone to the first home basketball game on November 14th! The game will begin at 7:00pm against William Woods University. Battle of the Bands On Friday, November 11, 2022, at 7pm there will be a Battle of Bands between the Lincoln University Marching Musical Storm and the Simmons College Marching Falcons. Tickets are $10.00 and doors open at 6:30pm. United Way Campaign Lincoln’s annual United Way campaign is underway, now through Nov. 30. You can support 29 agencies and programs that provide essential services in our community by making your pledge today! If you have any questions, please contact Mike Downey at DowneyM@lincolnu.edu. Veteran’s Day Holiday Lincoln University campus will be closed to commemorate Veterans Day on Friday, November 11th, 2022. School of Nursing Ribbon Cutting On November 15th, there will be a ribbon cutting to celebrate Lincoln’s newest School of Nursing location and simulation lab from 11-1 @ St. Robert Campus, 194 Eastlawn Ave, St. Robert, MO. Ball Brothers Christmas Tour On November 17th, the Ball Brothers will be at Lincoln University Richardson Fine Arts Center from 7:00pm- 9:00pm for their Christmas Tour. This concert is free admission! Thanksgiving Break Lincoln University will be closed for Thanksgiving Break from November 21st-25th. LU-MRRL Lecture Series: LU Poetry Workshop Live Series The Lincoln University-Missouri River Regional Library Lecture Series invite you to attend the upcoming event, LU Poetry Workshop Live Series. This public reading will feature students taught by Elijah Burrell poet and associate professor of English. This event will take place at the Missouri River Regional Library on Wednesday, November 29th at 6:30pm.