HomeMy Public PortalAbout2022-12-07 minutesMinutes of Meeting
Jefferson City Council Committee on Administration
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Boone/Bancroft Room (City Hall) – 230 East McCarty Street
ATTENDEES:
Committee members present: Laura Ward, Erin Wiseman, Jon Hensley, Jack Deeken, Ron Fitzwater (online)
Staff Present: Steve Crowell, Ryan Moehlman, Rebecca Lee, Shiela Pearre, Matt Schofield
Others Present: Carrie Tergin, Mike Lester
Meeting came to order at 7:31 a.m. by Councilmember Erin Wiseman. November 2, 2022 minutes were approved
with a motion by Councilmember Laura Ward, and seconded by Councilmember John Hensley. The motion
passed unanimously.
Adult Use Marijuana Sales Tax: Presented by Ryan Moehlman. Ryan Moehlman suggested the City impose a
sales tax at three percent on all tangible personal property retail sales of adult use marijuana sold within the city
limits. A motion was made by Councilmember Laura Ward and seconded by Councilmember Jon Hensley. The
motion passed unanimously (Councilmember Ron Fitzwater was unable to vote due to audio issues).
Ryan Moehlman also brought up the effect marijuana use can be on City staff. Councilmember Erin Wisemen
requested Ryan Moehlman send information to the council in regards to recreational marijuana. The committee
will revisit this in a future meeting.
Human Relations Commission Residency: Presented by Carrie Tergin. Carrie Tergin brought up the issue of
filling open vacancies in the Human Relations Commission. At this time, there are no qualified city residents to
serve on the commission. However, there are qualified volunteers who live outside city able to serve. A motion
was made by Councilmember Ward and seconded by Jon Hensley to move to the full council. The motion passed
3-2, with Councilmember Ron Fitzwater and Councilmember Jack Deeken voting no.
Appointments: Presented by Steve Crowell. The committee made eight new appointments. A motion to approve
was made by Councilmember Jon Hensley and seconded by Councilmember Laura Ward. The motion passed
unanimously.
Boards and Commissions Recommended Appointment New Term
Expires
Term Full/Partial
Convention & Visitors Bureau Brian Bernskoetter Dec 2025 Full
Convention & Visitors Bureau Kurtis Mankin Dec 2025 Full
Convention & Visitors Bureau Brian Rhoton Dec 2025 Full
Historic Preservation Commission Brad Schaefer Dec 2025 Full
Human Relations Commission Kimberley Woodruff Dec 2025 Full
Human Relations Commission Jane Barnes Dec 2025 Full
Planning & Zoning Commission Jacob Robinett May 2026 Partial
Planning & Zoning Commission Sarah Michael May 2023 Partial/ALT
New Business: Councilmember Jack Deeken asked about attendance records for boards and commissions.
Councilmember Erin Wiseman said it is up to the chair of the boards and commissions to address the attendance
issues. Steve suggested Mayor Carrie Tergin send something out to the boards and commission chairs on how to
handle attendance issues.
Public Comment: None
The next scheduled meeting will be held at 7:30 a.m. January 11,2023.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:13AM.