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Home My Public Portal About2022-12-191 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 19, 2022 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Carrie Tergin joined the meeting via WebEx. Mayor Pro Tem Ron Fitzwater presided and called the December 19, 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 ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Councilmember Kemna motioned and Councilmember Ward seconded the motion to adopt the agenda. The motion passed unanimously by voice-vote. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS There were no miscellaneous agenda items at this time. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Approving Development Plans Under Chapter 252 RSMo for the 611 Jefferson St., 320 Miller St., and 1226 Adams St. Redevelopment Areas i. Associated Pending Bill 2022-085 (Fitzwater) Staff: Ryan Moehlman A Staff presentation was made by Ryan Moehlman, City Attorney. There being no one to speak on the bill, Councilmember Fitzwater declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded . 2022-085 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater 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. Bill 2022-085 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16298. 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 19, 2022 Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 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 Convention & Visitors Bureau Brian Bernskoetter Dec 2025 Full Kurtis Mankin Dec 2025 Full Brian Rhoton Dec 2025 Full Historic Preservation Commission Brad Schaefer Dec 2025 Full Human Relations Commission Kimberley Woodruff Dec 2025 Full Jane Barnes Dec 2025 Full Planning & Zoning Commission Jacob Robinett May 2026 Partial Sara Michael May 2023 Partial ALT Councilmember Wiseman motioned and Councilmember Ward seconded the motion to approve the above recommended appointments. The motion passed unanimously. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS & INVITED GUESTS Ryan Moehlman, City Attorney provided an update on the Capitol Avenue area homes owned by Barbara Buescher. Three properties, 113 Adams St., 401 E. Capitol Ave., and 429 E. Capitol Ave. received interest from the public which included a fee payment in escrow and an agreement to submit a comprehensive rehabilitation proposal. The five homes that did not receive interest during the “call for interested parties” period will be demolished. Those properties include 109 Adams St., 409 E. Capitol Ave., 114 Jackson St., 401/416 E. Capitol Ave., and 415 Commercial Way. Demolition is estimated to take place during the first half of January, depending on the contractors’ schedules. Councilmember Kemna asked about a section of siding removed from 113 Adams St. Sonny Sanders, Director of Planning and Protective Services said that section had friable, damaged asbestos and was removed as part of abatement. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF City Council committee announcements: • Committee on Administration – The next meeting is scheduled for January 11th, 7:30 A.M. in the Boone-Bancroft Room. • Finance Committee – The next scheduled meeting is December 22nd, 7:30 A.M. in the Boone-Bancroft Room. • Public Safety Committee – The next scheduled meeting is December 29th, 7:30 A.M. in the Police Training Room. • Public Works & Planning Committee –The next meeting is January 12th, 7:30 A.M. in Council Chambers. 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 19, 2022 • CAMPO Directors Meeting – The next meeting is December 21st, noon in the Boone-Bancroft Room. Mayor announcements: • The Environmental Quality Commission’s meeting this month has been cancelled. • The deadline for filing for City Elections is Tuesday, December 27th at 5:00 P.M. • Mayor Tergin wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE There were no updates at this time. Octavia Ailsworth is out of town for the semester break. She will be returning mid-January. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS There were no presentations at this time. CONSENT AGENDA a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: December 5, 2022 b. Authorizing $30,000 Historic Preservation Fund Grant Acceptance from Department of Natural Resources, State Historic Preservation Office to Complete Design Guidelines c. Approving the Use of a Sourcewell Contract to Purchase a Street Sweeper in the Amount of $260,050.45 d. Approving a Change Order with DoubleMap to Extend Contract by One Year for JeffTran Software, in the Amount of $45,330 e. Declaring Certain City-owned Personal Property Surplus and Authorizes the Disposition by Sale through Auction – Public Works OTC Engine Cherry Picker f. Approving the Use of a Sourcewell Contract as a Cooperative Procurement Contract to Lease a Kubota Tractor for JC Parks g. Authorizing a $25,372 Change Order with Mid-Missouri Earth Movers for the Demolition of the Dangerous Structure Located at 114 Jackson St. Councilmember Kemna motioned and Councilmember Spicer seconded the motion to approve the above items on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED 2022-086 sponsored by Councilmember Schreiber AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION TO THE JEFFERSON CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT AMENDING THE 2022-2023 ANNUAL BUDGET AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS, AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE FOR PROMOTIONAL ASSESSMENT SERVICES. 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 19, 2022 Councilmember Schreiber requested to suspend the rules and take up bill 2022-086 for third reading and passage. With no objection, bill 2022-086 was third read by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16299: Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2022-087 sponsored by Councilmember Schreiber AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH PROST BUILDERS, INC. OF JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI FOR THE MODERNIZATION OF THE ELEVATOR LOCATED AT 401 MONROE ST. IN THE AMOUNT OF $254,000. Councilmember Schreiber requested to suspend the rules and take up bill 2022-087 for third reading and passage. With no objection, bill 2022-087 was third read by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16300: Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2022-088 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $80,336.00 AGREEMENT WITH BARTLETT & WEST INC. FOR THE BASIN 10- WESTVIEW SEWER MAIN UPGRADE PROJECT. 2022-089 sponsored by Councilmember Wiseman AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING A SALES TAX AT A RATE OF THREE PERCENT ON ALL TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY RETAIL SALES OF ADULT USE MARIJUANA SOLD WITHIN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XIV, SECTION 2.6(5) OF THE MISSOURI CONSTITUTION SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL BY THE VOTERS OF THE CITY AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON APRIL 4, 2023; DESIGNATING THE FORM OF BALLOT; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PROVIDE NOTICE OF SAID ELECTION. BILLS PENDING 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 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 19, 2022 HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF AN APRON MAINTENANCE PROJECT FOR THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT. Bill 2022-082 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16301: 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. Luke Holtschneider, JCREP Chief Executive Director and the CEO of JCMG spoke in favor of the bill. Bill 2022-084 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16302: Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: Deeken 2022-085 Taken Up Under 5(c.) INFORMAL CALENDAR There was nothing on the informal calendar at this time. RESOLUTIONS There were no resolutions at this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS Gary Plummer, Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce President/CEO, spoke on the need for affordable housing in the City. Rachel Senzee, Neighborhood Services Manager updated the City Council on the $7.3 million CDBG Disaster Recovery Funds available to the City that can be allocated toward affordable housing projects. 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 19, 2022 COUNCIL AND STAFF DISCUSSION OF PRESENTATION TOPICS There was no discussion at this time. NEW BUSINESS Councilmember Spencer asked for an update on property addressed as 907 Monroe St. Sonny Sanders, Director of Planning and Protective Services said he would gather information on the property and provide the City Council with an emailed update. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 5, 2022 CLOSED SESSION MINUTES Councilmember Wiseman motioned, and Councilmember Spicer seconded the motion to approve the December 5, 2022 Closed Session Minutes. The motion passed 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 Pro Tem Fitzwater 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 Wiseman to go into Closed Session for the above-stated reason, seconded by Councilmember Spicer and approved by the following roll-call vote at 7:00 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 7:23 P.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. 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 19, 2022 ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn was made by Councilmember Wiseman, seconded by Councilmember Spicer, and approved unanimously at 7:24 P.M.