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Home My Public Portal About2023-05-011 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 1, 2023 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ron Fitzwater called the May 1, 2023 City Council meeting to order at 6:02 P.M. ROLL CALL The f ollowing Councilmembers were present for roll-call: Present: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman Absent: None ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Councilmember Wiseman 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 There were no appointments at this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS & INVITED GUESTS a. Missouri American Water (MAW) representatives gave an update on their response to recent service line regulation. MAW is focusing on homes built prior to 1940. There are approximately 2000 parcels in the City dating prior to 1940. MAW will be sending out a letter to those home owners notifying them that MAW will be contacting them to see if there are lead pipes leading into the home. MAW has committed funds to replace the lead service lines from the mains to inside the home at no cost to the home owner. The mailing will go out this month, followed by phone calls, and then knocks on doors. Hunt Environmental Services will be conducting the dig explorations, and Stockman Construction will be replacing the lead service lines. The contractors will be given MAW badges and literature for identification to the homeowners. MAW anticipates the replacements to be finalized by 2030. b. Shiela Pearre, Finance and I.T. Director, provided the monthly financial update. c. Ward 4 councilmember candidates were each given five minutes to introduce themselves and answer questions. Each candidate said if they are appointed, they would be interested in running for the seat in the April 2024 election. 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 1, 2023 ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF Staff announcements: • Clint Smith, Director of Planning and Protective Services announced the “Paws and Pedals” event. It is scheduled for May 2nd, 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at the Jefferson City Animal Shelter. CAMPO will be on-site with information about the Capital Area Active Transportation Plan and pedestrian and bicycle safety. A community bike ride hosted by JC Parks will take place at 6:00 P.M. adjacent to the Animal Shelter. The first 200 people will get a free bike bell. City Council committee announcements: • Committee on Administration – The May meeting was cancelled. • Finance Committee – The next meeting is scheduled for May 23rd, 8:00 A.M. due to a scheduling conflict. • Public Safety Committee – The next meeting is May 25th, 7:30 A.M. in the Police Training Room. • Public Works & Planning Committee – The next meeting is May 11th, 7:30 A.M. in the Council Chambers or Boone-Bancroft Room at City Hall. Mayor announcements: • There were no announcements at this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS There were no presentations at this time. CONSENT AGENDA a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: April 17, 2023 b. Declaring Surplus and Approving the Redevelopment of 516 E. Dunklin St. c. Declaring Certain City-Owned Personal Property Surplus and Authorizing the Disposition by Sale through Auction – Central Maintenance Vehicle Councilmember Wiseman motioned and Councilmember Hensley seconded the motion to approve the above items on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED 2023-003 sponsored by Councilmember Spencer AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DESIGNATING 1431 GREEN BERRY ROAD AS A LOCAL HISTORIC LANDMARK. 2023-004 sponsored by Councilmember Lester AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, CHANGING, AMENDING, AND MODIFYING THE ZONING MAP OF THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 1, 2023 JEFFERSON, BY REZONING 2.4 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT 2738 ROCK RIDGE ROAD FROM RS-2 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL. 2023-005 sponsored by Councilmember Lester AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PUD PLAN FOR PROPERTY ADDRESSED AS 810 EL DORADO DRIVE, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT OF DOGWOOD PARK SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AND AMENDING SECTION 19-401, SCHEDULE J, PARKING PROHIBITED, WITH RESPECT TO EL DORADO DRIVE. 2023-006 sponsored by Councilmember Lester AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, CHANGING, AMENDING, AND MODIFYING THE ZONING MAP OF THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY REZONING 22.51 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED IN THE 2900 BLOCK OF ROUTE CC FROM RU RURAL TO RS-2 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL. 2023-007 sponsored by Councilmember Spencer and Councilmember Spicer AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF THE CITY CODE PERTAINING TO TEMPORARY SIGNS. 2023-008 sponsored by Councilmember Lester AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT OF MCCARTY VIEW SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI. 2023-009 sponsored by Councilmember Spencer AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING A DRAINAGE CONTROL EASEMENT ON THE PROPERTY ADDRESSED AS 211 OSCAR DRIVE, IN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI. BILLS PENDING 2023-001 sponsored by Councilmember Lester AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $200,676.76 SOURCEWELL CONTRACT WITH ARMOR EQUIPMENT FOR PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF WASTEWATER TELEVISING EQUIPMENT. Bill 2023-001 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16340. Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman Nay: None 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 1, 2023 2023-002 sponsored by Councilmember Wiseman AN ORDINANCE DISSOLVING THE LIQUOR CONTROL BOARD AND ASSIGNING RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF THE LIQUOR CONTROL BOARD TO THE FINANCE DIRECTOR. Bill 2023-002 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16341 Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR There was nothing on the informal calendar. RESOLUTIONS RS2023-1 sponsored by Councilmember Hensley A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF SUCCESSOR DIRECTORS TO THE ST. MARY’S HOSPITAL COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT Ryan Moehlman, Acting City Administrator, presented the resolution. Councilmember Wiseman motioned to adopt RS2023-1. Councilmember Hensley seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman Nay: None RS2023-2 sponsored by Councilmember Hensley A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF SUCCESSOR DIRECTORS TO THE CAPITAL MALL COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT Ryan Moehlman, Acting City Administrator, presented the resolution. Councilmember Wiseman motioned to adopt RS2023-2. Councilmember Hensley seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman Nay: None RS2023-3 sponsored by Councilmember Deeken A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A TAX-EXEMPT LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH CENTRAL BANK FOR CERTAIN PARKS EQUIPMENT Todd Spalding, Director of Parks and Recreation, presented the resolution. 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 1, 2023 Councilmember Wiseman motioned to adopt RS2023-3. Councilmember Lester seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, 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 a. Councilmember Spencer motioned and Councilmember Hensley seconded th e motion to move all six Ward 4 City Councilmember applicants on to the public hearing scheduled during the May 15th City Council meeting. Nominations will be made after the public hearing for the appointment. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman Nay: None b. Councilmember Spencer motioned to place a moratorium on parking tickets for all downtown, non-metered parking spots until the June 5th City Council meeting. Councilmember Hensley seconded the motion. - Councilmember Hensley asked if there is a reliable method of tracking cars in the non-metered parking spots. He also asked for the City Code pertaining to parking in non-metered spots. - Councilmember Schwartz suggested a moratorium from January 1 – June 1, coinciding with the Missouri State Legislative Session. - Councilmember Lester was concerned the downtown businesses were not notified. He informed City Council of the next Downtown Association meeting scheduled for May 9th at 7:45 A.M. - Councilmember Mealy said he believes state workers will start to park there once the word spreads. He also recommended notifying the Downtown Business Association before implementing the moratorium. - Councilmember Schwartz asked for a report on Transit’s revenues from parking tickets and expenses. After the discussion, the motion passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman Nay: Lester 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 1, 2023 APPROVAL OF APRIL 17, 2023 CLOSED SESSION MINUTES Councilmember Wiseman motioned, and Councilmember Spicer seconded the motion to approve the April 17, 2023 Closed Session Minutes. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman Nay: None Abstain: Ahlers, Mealy, Schwartz (This meeting took place during the 2022 -2023 City Council session) UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business at this time. ADJOURN A motion to adjourn was made by Councilmember Wiseman, seconded by Councilmember Spicer, and approved unanimously at 8:03 P.M.