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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2022-12-051 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 5, 2022 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Carrie Tergin called the December 5, 2022 City Council meeting to order at 6:01 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 Schreiber motioned and Councilmember Ward seconded the motion to adopt the agenda. The motion passed unanimously by voice-vote. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Tergin and Gail Strope, Human Resources Director presented the Kevin Meinhardt Award to Mary Schantz. Members of Kevin Meinhardt’s family were also in attendance. Bob Meinhardt, Kevin’s brother thanked the City for continuing his legacy with the award. Kevin’s wife Cyndi and his daughter Molly attended via WebEx. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Approving a Special Exception Permit for Asphalt Oil Terminal with Outdoor Operations and Storage in an M-1 Zoning District for Property Located at 2619 North Shamrock Road i. Associated Resolution RS2022-38 (Lester) Staff: Sonny Sanders A Staff presentation was made by Sonny Sanders, Director of Planning and Protective Services. Paul Sampson, Central Missouri Professional Services, represented the property owner and 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. 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 Councilmember Fitzwater motioned to adopt RS2022-38 and Councilmember Ward seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote: 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 5, 2022 Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None b. Approving an Amendment to PUD Plan for Property Located at 1716 Four Seasons Drive i. Associated Pending Bill 2022-078 (Lester) Staff: Sonny Sanders A Staff presentation was made by Sonny Sanders, Director of Planning and Protective Services. There being no one to speak on the bill, Mayor Tergin declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded. 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. Bill 2022-078 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16294. 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 There were no presentations at this time. 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 were no updates at this time. • Public Safety Committee – There were no updates at this time. • Public Works & Planning Committee –The next meeting is December 8th, 7:30 A.M. in Council Chambers. 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 5, 2022 Mayor announcements: • The Polar Plunge Power Hour was November 30th. The combined fund raising goal is $10,000 with the current collected amount at $9,892. Donations for Special Olympics will continue to be accepted. Mayor Tergin thanked those who “plunged” at the event. • The Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony was December 1st. A community bike ride was held that evening, starting at City Hall and ending at the Mayor’s Christmas Tree on Bolivar St. Mayor Tergin thanked JC Parks for decorating the tree and hosting the event. • Downtown Living Windows was December 2nd. City Staff including Katrina Williams and David Bange promoted the Active Transportation Plan with a bicycle pedaling, powered Christmas tree. Maps, displays and an opportunity to take a survey were also part of their interactive set-up. • The annual Christmas parade was December 3rd. Mayor Tergin thanked Octavia Ailsworth, Lincoln University City Council Representative for assisting the News Tribune in narrating the live-streamed parade. • Candidate filing for the April 4th City Elections begins Tuesday, December 6th at 8:00 A.M. at City Hall, and continues to Tuesday, December 27th at 5:00 P.M. • Public input for City parking garage options continues to be gathered. Councilmember Kemna: • The first Porchfestmas is this Sunday on Forest Hill Dr. Details can be found on JC Parks’ website. LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE Octavia Ailsworth provided a Lincoln University update (see attached announcements). 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 21, 2022 b. Declaring Certain City-owned Personal Property Surplus and Authorizing the Disposition by Sale through Auction – Four Police Vehicles c. Declaring Certain City-owned Personal Property Surplus and Authorizing the Disposition by Sale through Trade-in – Parking Division Bobcat d. Authorizing a Permissive Use of Right-of-Way for the Installation of a Fence at 3533 Country Club Dr. e. Authorizing a Permissive Use of Right-of-Way for the Reservation of Two Parking Stalls Adjacent to 232 E. High St. for Valet Parking Service f. Authorizing Demolition Contracts with Cahills Construction Inc. for the Demolition of 104 Jackson St. ($17,900) and 108 Jackson St. ($26,4 00) 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 5, 2022 Councilmember Ward motioned and Councilmember Lester seconded the motion to approve the above items on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED 2022-082 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CLERK TO EXECUTE A GRANT AMENDMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON AND THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF AN APRON MAINTENANCE PROJECT FOR THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT. 2022-083 sponsored by Councilmember W ard AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DESIGNATING THE “LAFAYETTE STREET AND THE HISTORIC FOOT DISTRICT” AS A HISTORIC LEGACY DISTRICT, AND IDENTIFYING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE “LAFAYETTE STREET AND THE HISTORIC FOOT DISTRICT-HISTORIC LEGACY DISTRICT”. Rachel Senzee, Neighborhood Services Manager presented the bill. She noted this is the first historic legacy district in the country. Councilmember Ward requested to suspend the rules and take up bill 2022-083 for third reading and passage. With no objection, bill 2022-083 was third read by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16295: Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2022-084 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PLAN FOR AN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT FOR JEFFERSON CITY MEDICAL GROUP, P.C.; AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, TO ISSUE ITS TAXABLE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (JCMG – REAL PROPERTY PROJECT), SERIES 2022, IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,700,000, AND ITS TAXABLE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (JCMG – PERSONAL PROPERTY PROJECT), SERIES 2022, IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,100,000 TO FINANCE THE COSTS OF SUCH PROJECT; AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING CERTAIN DOCUMENTS; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS. 2022-085 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 5, 2022 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, FINDING THAT THE AREAS DESCRIBED AS THE 611 JEFFERSON REDEVELOPMENT AREA, 320 MILLER REDEVELOPMENT AREA, AND THE 1226 ADAMS REDEVELOPMENT AREA ARE EACH A BLIGHTED AREA AS DEFINED IN CHAPTER 353 OF THE REVISED STATUTES OF MISSOURI, AS AMENDED AND THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT OF SUCH AREAS IS NECESSARY AND IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST; APPROVING DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR SUCH AREAS; APPROVING THE EXERCISE OF THE POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN; AND PROVIDING FURTHER AUTHORITY. BILLS PENDING 2022-078 Taken Up Under 5(b.) 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. Bill 2022-080 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16296: Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 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. Bill 2022-081 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16297: 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 RS2022-38 Taken Up Under 5(a.) PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 5, 2022 Harsh Bhasin, owner of “The Curry‘n’ Grill” requested City Council review and amend City Code to allow temporary feathered flag signage to promote businesses. Councilmembers Deeken and Spencer agreed with Mr. Bhasin and indicated City Staff is reviewing the sign code and the topic will be on the January Public Works and Planning Committee meeting agenda. COUNCIL AND STAFF DISCUSSION OF PRESENTATION TOPICS There was no discussion at this time. NEW BUSINESS • Councilmember Spencer thanked law enforcement for their response to the double homicide event that took place recently on High St. He also mentioned he attended the Living Windows event uptown and felt completely safe with his family as he noticed public safety’s presence at the event. • Mayor Tergin encouraged councilmembers to notify City Staff of concerns related to the City-owned property at 408 Lafayette St. before the item comes back to City Council as an action item. Councilmembers Lester and Ward had questions related to the property’s location in a flood plain and what that would mean for a future purchase and renovation. The item will be on the January Public Works & Planning Committee meeting agenda. • Councilmember Spencer asked for an update on the Evergreen Salary Study. Gail Strope, Human Resources Director expects the study to be completed by the end of the month. 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. Real Estate [Sec. 610.021(2)] A motion was made by Councilmember Spicer to go into Closed Session for the above- stated reason, seconded by Councilmember Wiseman and approved by the following roll- call vote at 7:07 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 7:33 P.M. with the following Councilmembers present: Present: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Ward, and Wiseman Absent: None 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 5, 2022 UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business at this time. ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn was made by Councilmember Wiseman, seconded by Councilmember Spicer, and approved unanimously at 7:33 P.M. Octavia Ailsworth Lincoln University Agenda City Council Meeting 12/5/2022 LU Annual Christmas Concert On Friday, December 2nd the LU Annual Christmas Concert was held in Mitchell Auditorium at Richardson Fines Art Center. 83rd Annual Jefferson City Jaycees Christmas Parade On Saturday December 3rd, several Lincoln University organizations such as the Marching Musical Storm and Mr. and Miss Lincoln University of MO participated in the 83rd Annual Jefferson City Jaycees Christmas Parade. LU Holiday Extravaganza Lincoln University would like to invite everyone to the Holiday Extravaganza. It will take place tomorrow Tuesday, December 6th from 6pm-9pm on the Quad; 818 Chesnut Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101. The Holiday Extravaganza will feature a tree lighting ceremony, Santa’s workshop, performances by the Lincoln University Choir, and a special visit from Santa. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Coat Drive Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. is hosting a coat drive. They are collecting new or gently used coats of all sizes now through January 23, 2023, for distribution on January 25, 2023. Collection sites are Koolrunnin Yardi’s at 226 E Dunklin Street, Jefferson City, MO and Dawson Learning Center, Dawson Hall, 711 Lee Drive, Jefferson City, MO. ROTC Fall Commissioning Ceremony On Friday, December 16th, the ROTC Fall Commissioning Ceremony, marking the transformation of ROTC Cadets to Second Lieutenants in the United States Army. will be held from 10AM-11AM. School of Nursing Pinning Ceremony On Friday, December 16th the School of Nursing Pinning Ceremony which is an initiation of individuals into the profession of nursing will take place from 7pm-8pm. Winter Break Lincoln University’s winter break will begin on Monday, December 19 th and classes will resume on January 17th, 2023.