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Home My Public Portal About2023-01-171 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 17, 2023 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Carrie Tergin called the January 17, 2023 City Council meeting to order at 6:03 P.M. ROLL CALL The f ollowing Councilmembers were present for roll-call: Present: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Ward, and Wiseman* Absent: Spicer *Participated via WebEx ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Councilmember Schreiber motioned and Councilmember W ard 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. Amending Chapter 34, Article III, Section 34-27 of the City Code Related to Transit System Fares i. Associated Pending Bill 2022-093 (Fitzwater) Staff: Matt Morasch A Staff presentation was made by Matt Morasch, Public Works Director. There being no one to speak on the bill, Mayor Tergin declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded. 2022-093 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO TRANSIT SYSTEM FARES. Bill 2022-093 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16305. Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Schreiber, Spencer, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: Deeken, Kemna, Lester Absent: Spicer APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR Human Resources Director Gail Strope presented the recommended appointments to the following boards and commissions: 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 17, 2023 Board or Commission Recommended Appointment New Term Expires Term Full/Partial Police Personnel Board Pete Fleischmann Jan 2026 Full Troy Pinkerton Jan 2026 Full Stacey Backues* Jan 2026 Full Public Transit Advisory Committee Angela Hirsch Jan 2027 Full Enjoli Dixon Jan 2027 Full Joshua Hale Jan 2027 Full *Requires 2/3 Majority Vote Councilmember Lester motioned and Councilmember Ward seconded the motion to approve the above recommended appointments. The motion passed unanimously. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS In consideration of time and the potential lengthiness of the Evergreen Salary Study Presentation, Mayor Tergin requested this item and the Lincoln University Student Representative Update be taken up at this time. There was no objection by City Council. Mel Kallal spoke against MoDOT’s proposed Hwy 54/63 study recommendation to remove the Hwy W ramp. He also spoke against proposed electronic parking meters. LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE Octavia Ailsworth made the following announcements: • 1st day of Spring Semester: Tuesday, January 17th is the first day of the spring semester. This week will be filled with many events to welcome new and returning students back to campus. • Farmers Market: The Farmers Market will be held Saturday, January 21st. The LU Winter/Spring Indoor Farmers Market is held the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from 9 A.M. -11 A.M. at 900 Leslie Blvd., Suite B, Lorenzo Green Hall. • Alpha Phi Alpha Coat Drive: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. is still collecting new or gently used coats of all sizes until January 23rd for distribution on January 25th. The collection sites are Kool Runnings at 226 E Dunklin Street and Dawson Learning Center, Dawson Hall, 711 Lee Drive. • Founders Day Convocation: Lincoln University would like to invite everyone to our Founders’ Day Convocation. Founders’ Day celebrates Lincoln’s years of education service. This will be held on February 9th from 11 A.M. -12 P.M. at Mitchell Auditorium, Richardson Fine Arts Center. • Lincoln’s Birthday Observance: Lincoln’s Birthday Observance is on February 10th. HISTORIC FOOT DISTRICT - GLOVER BROWN Councilmember Spencer requested Glover Brown be recognized for the recently passed Historic Foot District. Mr. Brown was unable to attend the meeting when the resolution passed, but he was able to attend this meeting. There was no objection. Mr Brown thanked the City Council and Staff who made the Historic Foot District possible. He 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 17, 2023 specifically thanked Councilmember Ward and City Neighborhood Services Manager, Rachel Senzee. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS & INVITED GUESTS Mark Holcombe, Evergreen Project Manager presented the Evergreen Salary Study. There was discussion between City Council, Mr. Holcombe and City Staff. Mayor Tergin and City Administrator Steve Crowell recommended City Council move forward in the implementation of Evergreen’s salary recommendations in the near future. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF City Council committee announcements: • Committee on Administration – The next meeting is scheduled for February 1st, 7:30 A.M. in the Boone-Bancroft Room. • Finance Committee – The January meeting has been cancelled. • Public Safety Committee – The next scheduled meeting is February 26th, 7:30 A.M. in the Police Training Room. • Public Works & Planning Committee –The next meeting is February 9th, 7:30 A.M. in the Boone-Bancroft Room. Mayor announcements: • The NAACP hosted their annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day breakfast. Councilmembers Fitzwater, Lester, Spencer, and Deeken, along with City Administrator Steve Crowell and Police Chief Eric Wilde all attended. Mayor Tergin was out of town. CONSENT AGENDA a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: January 3, 2023 Councilmember W ard motioned and Councilmember Lester seconded the motion to approve the above item on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED 2022-094 sponsored by Councilmember Wiseman AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 19 (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), SCHEDULE O (PARKING TIME LIMIT ZONES), TO MATCH EXISTING CONDITIONS ON EAST HIGH STREET AND LAFAYETTE STREET. 2022-095 sponsored by Councilmember Wiseman AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 19 (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), SCHEDULE O (PARKING TIME LIMIT ZONES), BY THE MODIFICATION OF THE 600 BLOCK OF EAST HIGH STREET, FROM 2 HOUR (SECTION E) to 4 HOUR (SECTION F). 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 17, 2023 2022-096 sponsored by Councilmember Wiseman AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 19 (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), SCHEDULE O (PARKING TIME LIMIT ZONES), BY DELETIONS NEXT TO 1001 WEST MCCARTY STREET. 2022-097 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 19 (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), SCHEDULE O (PARKING TIME LIMIT ZONES), BY DELETIONS NEXT TO 1001 WEST MCCARTY STREET. 2022-098 sponsored by Councilmember Schreiber AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND ENACTING REGUALTION REGARDING MARIJUANA. 2022-099 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PLAN FOR AN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT FOR SCHOLASTIC INC.; AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, TO ISSUE ITS TAXABLE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (SCHOLASTIC INC. PROJECT), SERIES 2023, IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $44,700,000 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. BILLS PENDING 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. The bill was third read by title. Gail Strope, Human Resources Director presented the bill. Councilmember Spencer requested a copy of applicants for the Human Relations Commission. After discussion between the Mayor, City Council, and Staff, the sponsor of the bill, Councilmember Wiseman placed the bill on the informal calendar. 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. Bill 2022-091 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16306: 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 17, 2023 Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None Absent: Spicer 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 WEST, IN THE AMOUNT OF $190,500.00 FOR THE CONCEPTUAL DESIGN OF THE HIGH STREET VIADUCT. Bill 2022-092 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16307: Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None Absent: Spicer 2022-093 Taken Up Under Public Hearings INFORMAL CALENDAR There was nothing on the informal calendar at this time. RESOLUTIONS RS2022-40 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JEFFERSON TO APPLY FOR A TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM (TAP) GRANT Matt Morasch, Director of Public Works, presented the resolution. Councilmember Kemna motioned to adopt RS2022-40. Councilmember Schreiber seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None Absent: Spicer RS2022-41 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JEFFERSON TO APPLY FOR A TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM (TAP) GRANT Matt Morasch, Director of Public Works, presented the resolution. 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 17, 2023 Councilmember Fitzwater motioned to adopt RS2022-41. Councilmember Spencer seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None Absent: Spicer 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 There was no new business at this time. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 3, 2023 CLOSED SESSION MINUTES Councilmember Schreiber motioned, and Councilmember Lester seconded the motion to approve the January 3, 2023 Closed Session Minutes. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, and Ward Nay: None Absent: Spicer and Wiseman* *Councilmember Wiseman’s WebEx connection was disrupted. 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 and Negotiated Contracts [Sec. 610.021(12)] A motion was made by Councilmember Kemna to go into Closed Session for the above- stated reasons, seconded by Councilmember Ward and approved by the following roll-call vote at 7:43 P.M.: Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None Absent: Spicer 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 17, 2023 RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION Following the Closed Session, the City Council reconvened in Open Session at 10:00 P.M. with the following Councilmembers present: Present: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Schreiber, Spencer, Ward, and Wiseman Absent: Spicer UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business at this time. ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn was made by Councilmember Schreiber, seconded by Councilmember Kemna, and approved unanimously at 10:01 P.M.