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Home My Public Portal About2023-01-031 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 3, 2023 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Carrie Tergin called the January 3, 2023 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 *Participated via WebEx ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Councilmember Schreiber motioned and Councilmember Lester 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 There were no public hearings at this time. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR Human Resources Director Gail Strope presented Jeff Earl as the recommended reappointment to the Heartland Port Authority. Councilmember Hensley motioned and Councilmember Ward seconded the motion to approve the reappointment of Jeff Earl to the Heartland Port Authority. The motion passed unanimously. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS & INVITED GUESTS Shiela Pearre, Director of Finance and I.T. provided a financial update. An update will be provided at the first City Council meeting of each month per the request of City Council. 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 – There were no updates at this time. • Public Safety Committee – Chair Schreiber thanked Vice-Chair Ward for presiding over the December Public Safety Committee meeting. 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 3, 2023 • Public Works & Planning Committee –The next meeting is January 12th, 7:30 A.M. in Council Chambers. The topic of Parking will be on the agenda. Mayor announcements: • Mayor Tergin congratulated Councilmember Fitzwater for running unopposed for the Mayoral seat on the April 4, 2023 election ballot. Staff announcement: • Rachel Senzee, Neighborhood Services Manager announced the upcoming 2024- 2028 Consolidated Plan Public Input Meeting. The meeting is scheduled for January 11th, 4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. in City Council Chambers. There will be a virtual option to join as well. There is also a survey on the homepage of the City’s website. 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 19, 2022 b. Authorizing Change Order #1 with Sam Gaines Construction, Inc. for Concrete Street Repair in the Amount of $32,306 Councilmember Lester motioned and Councilmember Ward seconded the motion to approve the above items on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED 2022-090 sponsored by Councilmember Wiseman AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 16, ARTICLE III, SECTION 16 -31 OF THE CITY CODE RELATED TO THE COMMISSION ON HUMAN RELATIONS - STRUCTURE OF COMMISSION; QUORUM; COMPENSATION. 2022-091 sponsored by Councilmember Lester AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT OF EMILY LANE SUBDIVISION SECTION THREE, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI. 2022-092 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH BARTLETT AND 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 3, 2023 WEST, IN THE AMOUNT OF $190,500.00 FOR THE CONCEPTUAL DESIGN OF THE HIGH STREET VIADUCT. 2022-093 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO TRANSIT SYSTEM FARES. BILLS PENDING 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. Bill 2022-088 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and pa ssed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16303: Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Spicer, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 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. During the discussion of bill 2022-089, Councilmember Spencer expressed his hope that future City Councils will allocate these tax revenues to City departments affected by the passage of adult use, non-medical marijuana; i.e. Municipal Court and public safety. Bill 2022-089 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and pa ssed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16304: 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. 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 3, 2023 RESOLUTIONS RS2022-39 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH JEFFERSON CITY REGIONAL ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP. Ryan Moehlman, City Attorney, presented the resolution. Councilmember Fitzwater motioned to amend the contract to the bill to correct an amount typo on page one. The total annual contract amount should be $185,000 (not $120,000). Councilmember Spencer seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Lester said he would like to see a progress report presented mid-year by Jefferson City Regional Economic Partnership. Councilmember Schreiber motioned to adopt RS2022-39 with the amended contract. 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. COUNCIL AND STAFF DISCUSSION OF PRESENTATION TOPICS There was no discussion at this time. NEW BUSINESS Councilmember Spencer congratulated Councilmember Fitzwater for running unopposed for the Mayoral seat on the April 4, 2023 election ballot. He looks forward to working with him. Councilmember Spicer echoed Councilmember Spencer’s sentiments. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 19, 2022 CLOSED SESSION MINUTES Councilmember Spicer motioned, and Councilmember Ward seconded the motion to approve the December 19, 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 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 3, 2023 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. Attorney Client Privilege [Sec. 610.021(1)] ii. Real Estate [Sec. 610.021(2)] iii. Sealed Proposals [Sec. 610.021(12)] A motion was made by Councilmember Spicer to go into Closed Session for the above- stated reasons, seconded by Councilmember Schreiber and approved by the following roll-call vote at 7:06 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 7:48 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. ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn was made by Councilmember Wiseman, seconded by Councilmember Spicer, and approved unanimously at 7:49 P.M.