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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 21, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Carrie Tergin called the November 21, 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,
and Ward
Absent: Wiseman
*Attended via WebEx, but due to technology problems was unable to be heard, and
therefore unable to vote.
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 presented a life-saving proclamation to Hiroko Swader. Missouri State
Representative Dave Griffith was also in attendance to present a proclamation.
Mayor Tergin then recognized Clint Kempker, Michael Bainbridge, and Luke Owen as the
Tunnel to Towers 5K Fastest Fire House. Roxy VanPool with the Steven Stiller Tunnels to
Towers organization and Fire Chief Matt Schofield also recognized the fire fighters. The
Fire Department was also received the “Best Participation” award.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Approving an Amendment to PUD Plan for Property Located at 2216 Stonehill Rd.
i. Associated Pending Bill 2022-074 (Lester) Staff: Sonny Sanders
A Staff presentation was made by Sonny Sanders, Director of Planning and
Protective Services.
Business owners David and Brandy Rodriguez spoke in favor of the bill.
There being no one else to speak on the bill, Mayor Tergin declared the evidentiary
portion of the public hearing concluded.
2022-074 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING A
PUD PLAN AMENDMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2216 STONE HILL
ROAD.
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Bill 2022-074 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by
the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16287.
Aye: Deeken, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Ward
Nay: None
Absent: Fitzwater, Wiseman
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR
Human Resources Director Gail Strope presented the recommended appointments to the
following boards and commissions:
Board or Commission Recommended
Appointment
New Term
Expires
Term
Full/Partial
Cemetery Resources Board Dana DeWeese Jun 2025 Full
Environmental Quality Commission Mackenzie Walker Nov 2025 Full
Todd Higgins Nov 2025 Full
Housing Authority Board Dennis Mueller Nov 2026 Full
Planning & Zoning Commission Treaka Young May 2026 Full
Tom Werdenhause May 2023 Partial
(Alternate)
Randy Hoselton May 2023 Partial
(Alternate)
Councilmember Spencer asked about the vetting process for recommended
appointments, and if the process includes verifying applicants are in good standing with
the City. Human Resources Director Gail Strope indicated that is not part of the process,
and recommended Councilmember Spencer speak with Councilmember Wiseman
(Chairperson of the Committee on Administration) about having the item on a future
Committee on Administration agenda to discuss.
Councilmember Lester motioned and Councilmember Ward seconded the motion to
approve the above recommended appointments. The motion passed unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS & INVITED GUESTS
Sonny Sanders updated City Council on the status of City owned property, 408 Lafayette
Street. Staff recommended transferring the property to the Department of Parks and
Recreation since they own two other properties in the immediate area.
MOTION: Councilmember Spencer motioned and Councilmember Spicer seconded the
motion to transfer 408 Lafayette Street to the Department of Parks and Recreation.
Councilmembers Hensley and Ward suggested holding off on a decision, and adding the
item to a December City Council agenda as “Taking Action on 408 Lafayette St.” to allow
time for public input and/or interest in the property. Councilmember Spencer withdrew the
motion with no objection of withdrawal from Councilmember Spicer.
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF
City Council committee announcements:
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• Committee on Administration – The next meeting is December 7th, 7:30 A.M. in the
Boone-Bancroft Room.
• Finance Committee – The November meeting has been cancelled.
• Public Safety Committee – The November meeting has been cancelled. The next
meeting will be December 29th, 7:30 A.M. in the Police Training Room.
• Public Works & Planning Committee –The next meeting is December 8th, 7:30 A.M.
in Council Chambers.
Mayor announcements:
• The Polar Plunge Power Hour is scheduled for November 30 th. Mayor Tergin is
accepting donations for Special Olympics.
• 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.
Katrina Williams, City Planner
• The Capital Area Active Transportation Plan, Public Engagement Round 2 will take
place December 1st at 4:30 P.M. at City Hall. A community bike ride/walk will leave
City Hall at 6:00 P.M. and travel to the Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting.
• Public Engagement activities are also planned for December 2nd with Walking
Audits at 10:00 A.M., 2:00 P.M., and a 6:00 P.M. Living Windows Event at Central
Bank.
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE
Lincoln University is on Thanksgiving Break. Octavia Ailsworth was not in attendance.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS
There were no presentations at this time.
CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: November 7, 2022, November 14, 2022 Work
Session
b. Authorizing a Sourcewell Contract to Purchase Services from American Bike Ramp for
the Design and Construction of the Department of Parks and Recreation Bike and
Skate Park
c. Approving the Use of a Washington State Contract for the Purchase of Two Gillig
Hybrid Transit Buses
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d. Accepting 2022 Community Development Block Grant Funds in the Amount of
$290,586
Councilmember Ward motioned and Councilmember Lester seconded the motion to
approve items a., c., and d. on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously.
Councilmember Spencer requested to take up item b. separately. Councilmember
Spencer asked Parks and Recreation Department Director Todd Spalding why there
weren’t more details provided with the Consent Staff Report. Director Spalding and Shiela
Pearre, Director of Finance said the item on the consent agenda was to approve the use
of the a Sourcewell Contract with American Bike Ramp, not the design and construction
specifics. The project is in the early stages at this time.
Councilmember Ward then motioned, and Councilmember Lester seconded the motion to
approve item c. The motion passed unanimously.
BILLS INTRODUCED
2022-078 sponsored by Councilmember Lester
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING A PUD
PLAN AMENDMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1716 FOUR SEASONS DRIVE.
2022-079 sponsored by Councilmember Schreiber
AMENDING THE 2022-2023 BUDGET BY RECLASSIFYING AN ADMINISTRATIVE
TECHNICIAN POSITION WITHIN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO THE POSITION OF
POLICE INFORMATION CLERK WITHIN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Councilmember Schreiber requested to suspend the rules and take up bill 2022-079 for
third reading and passage.
With no objection, bill 2022-079 was third read by title, placed on final passage, and
passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16288:
Aye: Deeken, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Ward
Nay: None
Absent: Fitzwater, Wiseman
2022-080 sponsored by Councilmember Wiseman
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI AMENDING SECTION 15-
8, EDUCATION PLAN, OF THE PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL.
2022-081 sponsored by Councilmember Wiseman
AMENDING THE 2022-2023 BUDGET BY RECLASSIFYING THE GOLF COURSE
SUPERINTENDENT POSITION TO A PARKS RESOURCES SUPERVISOR, AND A
MECHANIC POSITION TO A CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR POSITION, WITHIN THE
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION.
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BILLS PENDING
2022-072 sponsored by Councilmember Wiseman
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ESTABLISHING
ELECTION DATES IN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, FOR THE 2023
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION.
Bill 2022-072 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16289:
Aye: Deeken, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, and Ward
Nay: None
Absent: Fitzwater, Wiseman
2022-073 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING T HE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT WITH THE
MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION.
Bill 2022-073 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16290:
Aye: Deeken, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, and Ward
Nay: None
Absent: Fitzwater, Wiseman
2022-074 Taken up under Public Hearings
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.
Bill 2022-075 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16291:
Aye: Deeken, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, and Ward
Nay: None
Absent: Fitzwater, Wiseman
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.
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Bill 2022-076 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed b y the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16292:
Aye: Deeken, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, and Ward
Nay: None
Absent: Fitzwater, Wiseman
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.
Bill 2022-077 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16293:
Aye: Deeken, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, and Ward
Nay: None
Absent: Fitzwater, Wiseman
INFORMAL CALENDAR
There was nothing on the informal calendar at this time.
RESOLUTIONS
RS2022-36 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO UTILIZE FEDERAL TRANSIT
ADMINISTRATION SECTION 5304 STATEWIDE PLANNING FUNDS
Sonny Sanders, Director of Planning and Protective Services presented the resolution.
Councilmember Kemna motioned to adopt RS2022-36. Councilmember Spicer seconded
the motion. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
Aye: Deeken, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, and Ward
Nay: None
Absent: Fitzwater, Wiseman
RS2022-37 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI ADOPTING POLICIES
AND PROCEDURES FOR THE 2023 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM
Anne Stratman, Neighborhood Services Specialist presented the resolution.
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Councilmember Lester motioned to adopt RS2022-37. Councilmember Ward seconded
the motion. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
Aye: Deeken, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, and Ward
Nay: None
Absent: Fitzwater, Wiseman
RS2022-38 sponsored by Councilmember Lester
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI APPROVING A SPECIAL
EXCEPTION USE PERMIT TO OPERATE AN ASPHALT OIL TERMINAL WITH
OUTDOOR OPERATIONS AND STORAGE FOR PROPERTY ADDRESSED AS 2619
NORTH SHAMROCK ROAD
Sonny Sanders presented the resolution. Director Sanders informed City
Councilmembers the resolution would be brought up for adoption after a public hearing at
the next City Council meeting scheduled for December 5th.
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
Councilmember Spencer asked City Staff why JEFFTRAN busses do not run on Black
Friday, the day after Thanksgiving. Public Works Director Matt Morasch said it is a City
holiday. Other than public safety employees, all City Staff are off on City holidays. Bus
drivers would be paid overtime for that day. Councilmember Spencer asked City Staff to
provide overtime costs if JEFFTRAN operated on the City holiday.
APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 7, 2022 CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
A motion was made to approve the November 7, 2022 closed session minutes by
Councilmember Schreiber and seconded by Councilmember Spicer. The motion passed
by the following roll-call vote:
Aye: Deeken, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, and Ward
Nay: None
Absent: Fitzwater, Wiseman
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business at this time.
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ADJOURNMENT
A motion to adjourn was made by Councilmember Schreiber, seconded by
Councilmember Spicer, and approved unanimously at 7:45 P.M.