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Home My Public Portal About2023-06-201 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 20, 2023 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ron Fitzwater called the June 20, 2023 City Council meeting to order at 6:01 P.M. ROLL CALL The f ollowing Councilmembers were present for roll-call: Present: Ahlers, Deeken*, Hensley*, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Wright Absent: Spicer and Wiseman *Participated virtually ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Councilmember Lester motioned and Councilmember Mealy seconded the motion to adopt the agenda. The motion passed unanimously by voice-vote. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS There were no miscellaneous items at this time. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearings at this time. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR a. Recommended Appointments to the Following Boards and Commissions Board or Commission Recommended Appointment New Term Expires Term Full/Partial Cemetery Resources Board Tavonna Robinson June 2026 Full Rebecca Gordan* June 2026 Full Convention & Visitors Bureau Mark Schreiber Dec 2024 Partial Transportation & Traffic Commission Keegan Evans June 2026 Full Matt Schmitz June 2026 Full Stephen Brooks* June 2026 Full USS Jefferson City Submarine Ken Gulledge June 2026 Full *requires 2/3 majority vote Councilmember Spencer motioned to approve the above, recommended appointments. Councilmember Lester seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously by voice- vote. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS & INVITED GUESTS a. A Salute to America update was provided by the event coordinator, Samantha Schwartz. This year’s theme is “American Movies”. The one-day event includes a 5K at the Noren Access with a DJ, classic cars showing on the north side of the capitol building from 9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M., parade at 11:00 A.M. with a Community Bike Ride included, chalk art 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 20, 2023 contest, a Kids Zone open from 1:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M., beer garden with live entertainment, and the main stage with live music and Mr. & Ms. Independence contest. The evening will conclude on the north side with a fireworks display from 9:45 P.M. – 10:00 P.M. b. Parks & Recreation Commissioner Chris Leuckle provided a JC Parks update. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF City Council committee announcements: • Committee on Administration – The July meeting has been cancelled. • Finance Committee – The June meeting has been cancelled. • Public Safety Committee – The next meeting is June 29th, 7:30 A.M. in the Police Training Room. • Public Works & Planning Committee – The next meeting is July 13th, 7:30 A.M. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Councilmember Mealy’s announcement: • The Hope for Heroes 5K is scheduled for July 1st, starting at the Veterans Memorial on the north side of the state capitol building. Opening ceremony begins at 7:30 A.M., and the race begins at 7:45 A.M. The race benefits the Food Bank Veterans program. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS Former Councilmember Glen Costales from the fourth ward provided City personnel services data from FY15 – FY19. Shiela Pearre provided Mr. Costales with initial information. She indicated she would send the same information to the Mayor and City Councilmembers. She also requested Mr. Costales provide her with his methods for calculating his total figures. CONSENT AGENDA a. Minutes of June 5, 2023 Council Meeting and June 12, 2023 Budget Work Session b. Awarding Breathing Air Compressor Bid to Ed M Feld Equipment in the Amount of $29,953 c. Local Tourism Asset Development Grant Acceptance in the Amount of $2,144,125 d. Acceptance of the State Drug Task Force Grant in the Amount of $45,643.50 passed through the MO Dept. of Public Safety to the Jefferson City Police Dept. Councilmember Lester motioned and Councilmember Mealy seconded the motion to approve the above items on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED 2023-018 sponsored by Councilmember Spencer AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH COLE COUNTY SETTING 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 20, 2023 PROCEDURES FOR THE TRANSLOAD FACILITY, WILDWOOD DRIVE EXTENSION, AND MONROE STREET JOINT CITY AND COUNTY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. Public Works Director Matt Morasch presented the bill. Eric Landwehr, Cole County Public Works Director spoke in favor of the bill. The Wildwood Drive property owner and developer John Farrer spoke in favor of the bill. Councilmember Spencer requested to suspend the rules and take up bill 2023-018 for third reading and final passage. With no objection, bill 2023-018 was third read by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16352. Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Wright Nay: None Absent: Spicer and Wiseman 2023-019 sponsored by Councilmember Spencer AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH JEFFERSON ASPHALT COMPANY, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,631,199.00 FOR THE 2023 MILL AND OVERLAY PROJECT. Public Works Director Matt Morasch presented the bill. Councilmember Spencer requested to suspend the rules and take up bill 2023-019 for third reading and final passage. With no objection, bill 2023-019 was third read by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16353. Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Wright Nay: None Absent: Spicer and Wiseman 2023-020 sponsored by Councilmember Spencer AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH UNITED MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC, AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIDGERATION MAINTENANCE SERVICES. 2023-021 sponsored by Councilmember Spencer AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $240,063 AGREEMENT WITH MMLC, INC. FOR THE ST. MARYS BLVD SANITARY SEWER REPLACEMENT – PHASE I PROJECT. Public Works Director Matt Morasch presented the bill. Councilmember Spencer requested to suspend the rules and take up bill 2023-021 for third reading and final passage. 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 20, 2023 With no objection, bill 2023-021 was third read by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16354. Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Wright Nay: None Absent: Spicer and Wiseman 2023-022 sponsored by Councilmember Spencer AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH MATRIX CONSULTING GROUP. Interim City Administrator Matt Schofield presented the bill. Committee Chair Penny Quigg answered questions from Councilmember Mealy related to the vendor selection process. Councilmember Spencer requested to suspend the rules and take up bill 2023-022 for third reading and final passage. With no objection, bill 2023-022 was third read by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16355. Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Schwartz, Spencer, Wright Nay: Mealy Absent: Spicer and Wiseman 2023-023 sponsored by Councilmember Hensley AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH EVERS & COMPANY, CPAS, LLC, FOR AUDIT SERVICES. 2023-024 sponsored by Councilmember Hensley AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING FIRST AMENDMENTS TO THE EXISTING PERFORMANCE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AND MODERN LITHO-PRINT CO. ORIGINALLY ENTERED INTO IN CONNECTION WITH CITY’S ISSUANCE TAXABLE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BONDS (MODERN LITHO-PRINT CO. PROJECT), SERIES 2016 AND TAXABLE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BONDS (MODERN LITHO-PRINT CO. PROJECT), SERIES 2019. BILLS PENDING 2023-014 sponsored by Councilmember Spencer AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH DONELSON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, LLC, IN THE AMOUNT OF $314,244.17 FOR THE 2023 MICRO SURFACING PROJECT. Bill 2023-014 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16356. 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 20, 2023 Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Wright Nay: None Absent: Spicer and Wiseman 2023-015 sponsored by Councilmember Spencer AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2022 -2023 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHIN THE WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE FUND. Bill 2023-015 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16357. Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Wright Nay: None Absent: Spicer and Wiseman 2023-016 sponsored by Councilmember Spencer AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH APLEX INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF FIVE-HUNDRED THIRTY-SIX-THOUSAND, NINE-HUNDRED FORTY-FIVE DOLLARS AND ZERO-CENTS FOR THE AIR STREET SW PHASE II & SANITARY SEWER PROJECT (#33077). Bill 2023-016 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16358. Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Wright Nay: None Absent: Spicer and Wiseman 2023-017 sponsored by Councilmember Spencer AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI TERMINATING A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH “BIRD RIDES, INC.” FOR A SHARED ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION OPERATION. Kylee Floodman with Bird Rides Inc. attended virtually to answer questions related to bill 2023-17. Ms. Floodman said she will provide a response as to how to implement her recommendations provided to City Council by the end of the week. Councilmember Lester and Councilmember Mealy attended the Downtown Association meeting and noted a couple downtown businesses in favor of the scooters in the downtown area. Councilmember Schwartz said he heard from a few downtown bu sinesses opposed to the scooters in the area. With the absence of two councilmembers, Councilmember Spencer placed bill 2023-017 on the informal calendar. 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 20, 2023 INFORMAL CALENDAR There was nothing on the informal calendar. RESOLUTIONS There were no resolutions at this time. 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 JUNE 5, 2023 CLOSED SESSION MINUTES Councilmember Ahlers motioned and Councilmember Lester seconded the motion to approve the June 5, 2023 Closed Session Minutes. The motion passed unanimously by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Wright Nay: None Absent: Spicer and Wiseman CLOSED SESSION Pursuant to Sec. 610.021 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, Mayor Fitzwater entertained a motion to go into Closed Session to discuss the following: i. Attorney Client Privilege [Sec. 610.021(1)] A motion was made by Councilmember Wright to go into Closed Session for the above-stated reasons, seconded by Councilmember Lester and approved by the following roll-call vote at 7:43 P.M.: Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Wright Nay: None Absent: Spicer and Wiseman RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION Following the Closed Session, the City Council reconvened in Open Session at 9:09 P.M. with the following Councilmembers present: 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 20, 2023 Present: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Wright Absent: Spicer and Wiseman UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business at this time. ADJOURN A motion to adjourn was made by Councilmember Ahlers, seconded by Councilmember Spencer, and approved unanimously at 9:10 P.M.