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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2023-03-061 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 6, 2023 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Carrie Tergin called the March 6, 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, Spencer, Ward, and Wiseman Absent: Schreiber and Spicer ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Councilmember Ward motioned and Councilmember Wiseman seconded the motion to adopt the agenda. The motion passed unanimously by voice-vote. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS The “Project of the Year” Award from American Public Works Association (APWA) and “Honor” Award for Engineering Excellence from ACES for the Bicentennial Bridge Project was presented by Bob Gilbert. Mr. Gilbert also presented the APWA Award to local engineers Britt Smith, Eric Landwehr, and Steve Schultz. Mayor Tergin recognized Public Works Operations Director for his service to United Way. Amy Schroeder, JC Parks presented a video recognizing Mayor Tergin for receiving the “Public Official Achievement Award” from Missouri Park and Recreation Association. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Continued Public Hearing from 2/20/23 City Council Meeting: Approving a PUD Plan Amendment for Property Located at 311 Bolivar Street. i. Associated Pending Bill 2022-105 (Lester) Staff: Eric Barron Councilmember Lester removed bill 2022-105 from the informal calendar with no objection. A Staff presentation was made by Eric Barron, City Planner. City Attorney Ryan Moehlman presented a floor amendment to the bill. Property owner Jeff Schaeperkoetter spoke in favor of the bill and floor amendment. Paul Sampson with Central Missouri Professional Services has been working with Mr. Schaeperkoetter and the City on the PUD Amendment. He spoke in favor of the bill and floor amendment. Joe Bryan, 304 Bolivar St. spoke in favor of the bill. 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 6, 2023 There being no one else to speak on the bill, Mayor Tergin declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded. Councilmember Spencer motioned and Councilmember Ward seconded the motion to accept the floor amendment to the bill. The motion passed unanimously by voice- vote. 2022-105 as Amended sponsored by Councilmember Lester AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING A PUD PLAN AMENDMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 311 BOLIVAR STREET. Bill 2022-105 as Amended was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16320. Aye: Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Spencer, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: Deeken and Lester Absent: Schreiber and Spicer APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR There were no appointments at this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS & INVITED GUESTS a. Former Mayor John Landwehr and Joni Henderson, Committee Chairs spoke on the April 4th Ballot Proposition, “Kids FIRST” Campaign kick-off. b. Alex Keen and Roksana Filipowska of Keen Independent Consultants presented their JC Parks Cultural Arts Master Plan progress update. The first community engagement event is scheduled for Tuesday, March 7th at McClung Park Pavilion from 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. c. Shiela Pearre, Finance and I.T. Director, presented the City’s monthly finan cial update. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF City Council committee announcements: • Committee on Administration – There was nothing to report at this time. • Finance Committee – There was nothing to report at this time. • Public Safety Committee – There was nothing to report at this time. • Public Works & Planning Committee –The next meeting is March 9th, 7:30 A.M. in Council Chambers. Mayor announcements: • The statewide tornado drill is scheduled for tomorrow, March 7th at 10:00 A.M. Mayor Tergin reminded citizens to download the RAVE app to receive severe storm warnings. 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 6, 2023 • The 2023 MSP tours have begun this month. • The Bulky Item Pick-up is scheduled for Monday, April 17th for City residents west of Highway 54, and Monday, April 24th for City residents east of Highway 54. LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE Octavia Ailsworth announced the following: Loss in the Lincoln University Family: Lincoln University is sad to announce the passing of Blue Tiger Family member Jaiquan Edwards. Jaiquan, a sophomore, elementary education major, was a dedicated member of the Blue Tiger Cheerleaders and was an Admissions Ambassador. Jaiquan will be missed, and our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends today and in the days ahead. Retool Your School: Lincoln University is competing in the Home Depot Retool your school competition now until March 26th and we encourage everyone to vote. Unlimited votes can be cast by visiting RetoolYourSchool.com/Vote.The top 10 schools in each cluster will win a campus improvement grant of up to $150K! LU-MRRL Lecture Series: We would like to invite everyone to the next LU-MRRL Lecture Series event on Tuesday, March 7th from 6:30 P.M. -8:30 P.M. at the Missouri River Regional Library. Dr. Jane Frazier, Professor of English, will focus her talk, titled “Nature Through a Book”, on nature and literature. LU Track and Field & Basketball: We are happy to announce that 12 Blue Tiger members from the men & women’s track and field team were selected to compete in the 2023 NCAA Division 2 Indoor Championships which will be held in Virginia Beach, Virginia on March 10th -11th. Also, we would like to congratulate the Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams on a great season. Spring Break: Lincoln University will be closed for Spring Break from March 10th-17th. Classes will resume on Monday March 20th. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS The following spoke on bill 2022-106 related to the final subdivision plat of TC3C Subdivision: Paul Sampson, Central Missouri Professional Services, represented the property owner and gave a brief presentation on the subdivision development plan. Timothy Joseph, property owner, also provided input on the plans. Jackie Coleman, Michael Hall, Patsy Johnson, Jocelyn King, and James Figueroa-Robnett Jr. (NAACP Representative) spoke against the bill. Barbara Brandel spoke in favor of bill 2022-106 and her positive property experiences with property owner Timothy Joseph. She had originally purchased the property with Mr. Joseph 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 6, 2023 and later sold her half to him. She wanted to assure neighbors of Mr. Joseph’s work ethic and good intentions for the neighborhood. Councilmember Lester said he is going to keep pending bill 2022-106 on the informal calendar until the next City Council meeting when hopefully all the councilmembers will be present to vote. Glen Costales spoke in favor of RS2022-44. CONSENT AGENDA a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: February 20, 2023 b. Declaring Certain City-Owned Property as Surplus with the Disposition by Trade-in and Approve Spending the Trade Amount for the Purchase of New JCPD Equipment c. Authorizing $52,675 Contract Change Order # 4 with Aplex, Inc. to Replace Street Surface on Mulberry St. as Part of the East Capitol Sewer Replacement Project Councilmember Wiseman motioned and Councilmember Lester seconded the motion to approve the above items on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED 2022-108 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $25,000 AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CAPITAL AREA ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN IN FY2023. Councilmember Fitzwater requested to suspend the rules and take up bill 2022-108 for third reading and passage. With no objection, bill 2022-108 was third read by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16321: Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Spencer, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None Absent: Schreiber and Spicer 2022-109 sponsored by Councilmember Hensley AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI ACCEPTING THE EVERGREEN SOLUTIONS COMPENSATION STUDY, ADOPTING SALARY ADJUSTMENTS, AND APPROVING NECESSARY BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS/SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS. Councilmember Hensley requested to suspend the rules and take up bill 2022-109 for third reading and passage. 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 6, 2023 With no objection, bill 2022-109 was third read by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16322: Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Spencer, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None Absent: Schreiber and Spicer 2022-110 sponsored by Councilmember Hensley AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2022- 2023 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI BY REALLOCATING FUNDS CURRENTLY APPROPRIATED FOR SALARIES IN THE GENERAL FUND TO VARIOUS PROJECTS AND BY MODIFYING PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED ARPA FUNDS TO REPLACE THE SALARY FUNDING WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND. 2022-111 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO ADDITIONS TO CHAPTER 31 AND APPENDIX Y OF THE CITY CODE. BILLS PENDING 2022-107 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2022 - 2023 ANNUAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHIN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FUND. Bill 2022-107 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16323. Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Spencer, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None Absent: Schreiber and Spicer INFORMAL CALENDAR 2022-105 Taken Up Under Public Hearings 2022-106 sponsored by Councilmember Lester AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT OF TC3C SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI. RESOLUTIONS RS2022-44 sponsored by Councilmember Spencer A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JEFFERSON TO ISSUE A REQUEST 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 6, 2023 FOR PROPOSALS FOR AN ORGANIZATIONAL AND STAFF OPTIMIZATION REVIEW Glen Costales spoke earlier in the evening, providing a brief summary of the resolution. Councilmember Wiseman motioned to adopt RS2022-44. Councilmember Spencer seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Spencer, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None Absent: Schreiber and Spicer RS2022-45 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater A RESOLUTION OF OFFICIAL INTENT OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, FOR THE ISSUANCE OF TAXABLE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF APPROXIMATELY $60,000,000 TO FINANCE A PROJECT FOR THE BENEFIT OF UNILEVER MANUFACTURING (US), INC., AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN ACTIONS RELATING THERETO City Attorney Ryan Moehlman presented the resolution. Michael Whelan, Unilever Director of Operations in Jefferson City presented an outline of the project. JCREP CEO Luke Holtschneider spoke in favor of the project and resolution. Councilmember Wiseman motioned to adopt RS2022-45. Councilmember Fitzwater seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Spencer, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None Absent: Schreiber and Spicer RS2022-46 sponsored by Councilmember Fitzwater A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO APPROVE AN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT City Attorney Ryan Moehlman explained that after reviewing the assessment, a resolution was not necessary. Mayor Tergin already has the authority to sign the assessment upon staff’s review and approval. Councilmember Fitzwater withdrew the resolution. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS Richard Elgin informed City Council of his complaint to the City for JEFFTRAN’s route changes. He feels it is a violation to Title VI. City Staff is looking into the complaint. COUNCIL AND STAFF DISCUSSION OF PRESENTATION TOPICS There was no discussion at this time. 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 6, 2023 NEW BUSINESS There was no new business at this time. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 20, 2023 CLOSED SESSION MINUTES Councilmember Kemna motioned, and Councilmember Wiseman seconded the motion to approve the February 20, 2023 Closed Session Minutes. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Deeken, Fitzwater, Hensley, Kemna, Lester, Spencer, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None Absent: Schreiber and Spicer CLOSED SESSION There was no closed session. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business at this time. ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn was made by Councilmember Wiseman, seconded by Councilmember Lester, and approved unanimously at 9:03 P.M.