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Home My Public Portal About2023-07-13 minutesMINUTES JEFFERSON CITY PUBLIC WORKS AND PLANNING COMMITTEE John G. Christy Municipal Building, 320 East McCarty Street Council Chambers and Virtual July 13, 2023 Committee Members Present: Attendance Scott Spencer, Chairman 3 of 3 Jack Deeken, V. Chairman 3 of 3 Mike Lester 3 of 3 Derrick Spicer 2 of 3 Mark Schwartz 3 of 3 Staff Present: Matt Morasch, Director Public Works David Bange, City Engineer Britt Smith, Operations Division Director Gerry Stegeman, Transit Division Manager Shawn Stumpe, Central Maintenance Manager Russ Rackers, Street Division Manager Eric Bowers, JC Memorial Airport Manage Wand Nichols, Parking Division Manager John Fitch, Civil Engineer II Eric Bowers, Airport Manager Clint Smith, Director of Planning & Protective Services Rachel Senzee, Neighborhood Services Supervisor Ryan Moehlman, City Counselor Matt Schofield, Fire Chief /Interim City Administrator Angie Haslag, PW Administrative Assistant Sr Chairman Spencer called the meeting to order at 7:31 a.m. A quorum was present at this time. The following guests attended the meeting: Amy Schroeder, Stephi Smith-News Tribune, Willard Feyen (online), Randall Wright (online), Paul Samson (online), Meghan Drakas (online) 1) Introductions No formal introductions made 2) Approval of the June 8, 2023 Committee meeting minutes Councilman Spicer moved and Councilman Lester seconded to approve the June 8, 2023 meeting minutes, motion carried. 3) Citizen opportunity to address Council Committee on Stormwater and Other Public Works Issues. No citizens present at this time Minutes/Jefferson City Public Works and Planning Committee June 8,.2023 2 4) New Business 1. Public Works Operations Budget Overview (Matt Morasch, Britt Smith) Mr. Smith introduced the Managers and Supervisors for Central Maintenance, Street Division, JC Memorial Airport and Parking Division. Mr. Smith presented a slide presentation to the Committee members reviewing the four separate divisions that make up Public Works Operations. Mr. Smith spoke briefly about the work duties, how many employees and current budget expenditures and needs of each division. 2. Monroe Street Recommendations (David Bange) Mr. Bange presented a slide presentation on Monroe Street with staff’s recommendation to widen the street to the East to allow for two-way traffic on the span of street currently one-way only. There was discussion among Committee members and staff pertaining to how this project came about and the need for the project. Resident of the area, Mr. Willard Feyen, spoke to the committee on his concerns and asking for a decision to be made. Councilman Deeken moved, seconded by Councilman Schwartz that the second phase of Monroe Street be ceased, discontinued. Motion carries, with the following roll call vote: Deeken – Aye Lester – Nay Schwartz – Aye Spencer – Aye Spicer – Aye 3. MoDOT TAP Grants (David Bange) Mr. Bange presented a memo and slide presentation noting the new MoDOT TAP Grant funding available and gave a proposed list of projects the City would apply for. There was brief discussion among Committee members and staff present. Councilman Schwartz moved, seconded by Councilman Deeken to endorse Resolution and move to full council for approval. Motion carries, with the following roll call vote: Deeken – Aye Lester – Aye Schwartz – Aye Spencer – Aye Spicer – Aye Minutes/Jefferson City Public Works and Planning Committee June 8,.2023 3 5) Other/Old Business Councilman Lester spoke to Committee members pertaining to a request that tree trimming be done at the end of Lafayette Street, by the Prison and Federal Court House, for a better viewing area of the Missouri River. After discussion among Committee members and staff present, a decision was made to table the topic to allow for a new quote to be obtained to include the trimming of trees and mulching. 6) Reports a. Neighborhood Service Grant Updates (Rachel Senzee) Ms. Senzee shared a slide presentation of her report. Ms Senzee reviewed new grants and updated where all other grants currently stand. b. Quarterly Sales Tax Projects Report (David Bange) Mr. Bange presented a handout of all Sales Tax projects. Mr. Bange noted the only significant change was to the Transload Facility due to the Governor bill decisions. c. Quarterly Building Permit and Business License Report (Clint Smith) Mr. Smith presented a handout of all new construction, new residential construction and demolition permits. This report also included any new Business Licenses obtained in our Finance Department. d. 2023 Street Resurface maintenance List (Britt Smith) Mr. Smith presented a handout with a list of all the streets that were scheduled to have street resurfacing completed and preventative maintenance for 2023. After discussion among Committee members and staff, Councilman Spencer requested a list of concrete street repair projects. e. Transit Operations Update (Gerry Stegeman) Mr. Stegeman updated Committee members on the current status of Transit routes, ridership totals, employee shortages, aging bus fleet and fair prices. Mr. Stegeman noted they are looking to try different types of vehicles to add to their fleet. 7) Adjourn Councilman Lester moved, seconded by Councilman Deeken to adjourn the meeting at this time (10.06 a.m.)