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Home My Public Portal About2023-08-071 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 7, 2023 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ron Fitzwater called the August 7, 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, Wright Absent: Wiseman MOMENT OF SILENCE Mayor Fitzwater asked for a moment of silence in memory of local resident, Leonard Steinman who recently passed. Mr. Steinman was actively engaged with local government, often attending and speaking at City Council meetings. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Councilmember Lester motioned and Councilmember Mealy seconded the motion to amend the agenda, moving RS2023-13 and RS2024-14 to immediately follow Presentations from the Gallery on Specific Bills or Resolutions. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Ahlers, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Wright Nay: Deeken, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer Absent: Wiseman 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 There were no appointments at this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS & INVITED GUESTS Shiela Pearre, Finance and I.T. Services Director, presented the monthly financial update. Former Councilmembers Dr. Thomas Brant and Cliff Olsen were invited by Councilmembers Wiseman, Mealy, and Spencer to voice their concerns with the vacant Ramada Inn building. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF City Council committee announcements: 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 7, 2023 • Committee on Administration – The next meeting is September 6th, 7:30 A.M. in the Boone-Bancroft Room. • Budget Committee – The first meeting is this Thursday, August 10th, noon in the City Council Chambers. The Mayor’s proposed budget will be presented at that time. • Finance Committee – There is nothing to report at this time. • Public Safety Committee – The next meeting is August 31st, 7:30 A.M. in the Police Training Room. • Public Works & Planning Committee – The next meeting is August 10th, 7:30 A.M. in the City Council Chambers. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS Representatives from Stronghold Landing Housing Development presented their proposal related to RS2023-13. The following signed up and spoke regarding RS2023-13 (housing development) and RS2023-14 (2-way Monroe St development): Nelson Otto, Monroe St. resident – against RS2023-14 Steve Veile – for RS2023-14 Gary Plummer, Chamber President – for RS2023-13 Mel Kallal – for RS2023-14 Julie Allen – for RS2023-13 and RS2023-14 Councilmember Erin Wiseman joined the meeting virtually at 6:52 P.M. Donna Deetz, East Side Business Association – for RS2023-14 – presented a resolution of support from the organization Gaspare Calvaruso, Capital Region Medical Center President – for RS2023-14 Kim Slaughter, area business owner – for RS2023-14 Steve Sokeloff – for RS2023-14 Brad Bates – for RS2023-14 Rick Mihalevich, former Councilmember – for RS2023-14 Jan Shoemaker – for RS2023-14 Pat Roe Kerr – for RS2023-13 and RS2023-14 Thomas Goodman, Monroe St. resident – against RS2023-14 Steve Waters – for RS2023-14 Ken Theonen – against RS2023-13 – not opposed to the housing concept, but prefers local developers and contractors as opposed to out of town. The out of town developer indicated local sub-contractors would be utilized. Cecile Landrum – for RS2023-13 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 7, 2023 RESOLUTIONS RS2023-13 sponsored by Councilmember Spencer SUPPORTING THE CDBG-DR/LIHTC APPLICATIONS FOR STRONGHOLD LANDING HOUSING DEVELOPMENT Rachel Senzee, Neighborhood Services Manager, presented the resolution. Councilmember Spencer motioned to amend the resolution , decreasing the number of units from 55 to 40. Councilmember Lester seconded the motion. The motion to amend the resolution passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman, Wright Nay: None Councilmember Ahlers motioned to adopt RS2023-13 as amended. Councilmember Mealy seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman, Wright Nay: None RS2023-14 sponsored by Councilmember Spencer A RESOLUTION PROVIDING STAFF DIRECTION REGARDING THE RECONSTRUCTION/WIDENING OF MONROE STREET BETWEEN WOODLAWN AVENUE AND ATCHISON STREET Matt Morasch, Public Works Director, presented the resolution. Councilmember Mealy motioned and Councilmember Lester seconded the motion to send the resolution back to the Public Works & Planning Committee for additional discussion and staff work. The motion failed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Lester, Mealy, Wright Nay: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman Councilmember Spencer motioned and Councilmember Schwartz seconded the motion to adopt RS2023-14. The motion failed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Wiseman Nay: Ahlers, Deeken, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wright CONSENT AGENDA a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: July 17, 2023 b. Awarding the Concrete and Concrete Products Bid to Cole County Industries ($173,712.05) and Farmers Concrete ($138,862.40) 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 7, 2023 c. Awarding the Video Surveillance System for Transit Bid to Sound Solutions Inc. in the Amount of $32,219.70 Councilmember Schwartz motioned and Councilmember Spicer seconded the motion to approve the above items on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED 2023-027 sponsored by Councilmember Spencer AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH NS CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $266,845.76 FOR THE REMOVAL OF INTERIOR WORKINGS OF THE TRANSIT BUS WASH AND THE INSTALLATION OF THE NEW BUS WASH SYSTEM. 2023-028 sponsored by Councilmember Schwartz AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 19, SECTION 25 OF THE CITY CODE REGARDING PARKING DIVISION EMPLOYEES. Director of Public Works Matt Morasch presented the bill. Councilmember Schwartz requested to suspend the rules and take up bill 2023-028 for third reading and final passage. With no objection, bill 2023-028 was third read by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16363. Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman, Wright Nay: None Absent: Mealy (stepped away from the meeting) 2023-029 sponsored by Councilmember Hensley AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF CITY TAXES AND ESTABLISHING THE RATE OF TAXATION FOR THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2023. 2023-030 Withdrawn by Staff 2023-031 sponsored by Councilmember Spencer AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $192,521 AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 1, 2023 TO OCTOBER 31, 2024, REFLECTING CONSOLIDATED PLANNING GRANT (CPG) FUNDS AS APPROVED IN THE CAMPO FY 2024 UNIFIED PLANNING WORK PROGRAM. 2023-032 sponsored by Councilmember Spencer 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 7, 2023 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF SEWERAGE SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS SERIES 2023, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $4,000,000, PRESCRIBING THE FORM AND DETAILS OF SAID BONDS AND THE COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT AND SECURITY THEREOF; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN ACTIONS AND DOCUMENTS AND PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO. 2023-033 sponsored by Councilmember Spicer AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2022 -2023 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY SUPPLEMENTALLY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND. 2023-034 sponsored by Councilmember Spicer AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE JEFFERSON CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT AND FIRE DEPARTMENT TO ENTER INTO A JOINT PROJECT WITH COLE COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF $38,253.76 TO IMPLEMENT A COUNTY WIDE AUTOMATED VOICE DISPATCH SYSTEM. Police Chief Eric Wilde presented the bill. Councilmember Spicer requested to suspend the rules and take up bill 2023-034 for third reading and final passage. With no objection, bill 2023-034 was third read by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16364. Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman, Wright Nay: None 2023-035 sponsored by Councilmember Spencer AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH B&P PATTERSON, FOR THE VIETH DRIVE SIDEWALK PROJECT. 2023-036 sponsored by Councilmember Spencer AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE TRANSIT DIVISION MANAGER TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON AND TO EXECUTE ANY CONTRACT(S) RESULTING FROM SUCH APPLICATION FOR ANY GRANTS BETWEEN CITY OF JEFFERSON AND THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION PROVIDING FOR CAPITAL, OPERATING, AND/OR MARKETING ASSISTANCE, COMPRISED OF FEDERAL FUNDS TO BE EXPENDED FOR COMMISSION-APPROVED TRANSIT PROJECTS. 2023-037 sponsored by Councilmember Deeken 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 7, 2023 AMENDING THE 2022-2023 BUDGET BY RECLASSIFYING THE CULTURAL ARTS SPECIALIST (292 BUDGET), TO PROGRAM MANAGER, FULL-TIME POSITION, WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION. 2023-038 sponsored by Councilmember Deeken AMENDING THE 2022-2023 BUDGET BY RECLASSIFYING THE RECREATION SPECIALIST (274 BUDGET), TO PROGRAM MANAGER, FULL-TIME POSITION, WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION. 2023-039 sponsored by Councilmember Deeken AMENDING THE 2022-2023 BUDGET BY RECLASSIFYING THE PARK SENIOR MAINTENANCE WORKER (230 BUDGET), TO PARK MAINTENANCE CREW LEADER, FULL-TIME POSITION, WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION. BILLS PENDING 2023-025 sponsored by Councilmember Spencer AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH TRILEAF CORPORATION OF ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI FOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL SERVICES NOT TO EXCEED $100,000. Bill 2023-025 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16365. Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman, Wright Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR 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. The bill remained on the informal calendar. RESOLUTIONS RS2023-13 Taken up earlier. RS2023-14 Taken up earlier. RS2023-15 sponsored by Councilmember Spencer A RESOLUTION TO EXECUTE AN ASBESTOS SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ARSI INC. 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 7, 2023 Clint Smith, Director of Planning & Protective Services, presented the resolution. Councilmember Lester motioned to adopt RS2023-15. Councilmember Mealy seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman, Wright Nay: None RS2023-16 sponsored by Councilmember Spicer A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH TOEBBENS TOWING, LLC Police Chief Eric Wilde presented the resolution. Councilmember Spicer motioned to adopt RS2023-16. Councilmember Mealy seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman, Wright Nay: None PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS Darrell Bryan voiced his concerns with the possible rezoning of Korte Tree Care property at 1129 Cedar City Dr. The rezoning will be presented at the Board of Adjustment meeting on August 8, 2023. Mr. Bryan felt that it wasn’t fair that tax payer dollars were used to clean up the business’ pallets after the last major flooding event. He was also concerned that a former City employee now works for Korte Tree Care. COUNCIL AND STAFF DISCUSSION OF PRESENTATION TOPICS There was no discussion at this time. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business at this time. 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)] ii. Real estate [Sec. 610.021(2)] iii. Hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees [Sec. 610.021(3)] iv. Individually identifiable personnel records, performance ratings or records pertaining to employees or applicants for employment [Sec. 610.021(13)] 8 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 7, 2023 A motion was made by Councilmember Ahlers to go into Closed Session for the above-stated reasons, seconded by Councilmember Mealy and approved by the following roll-call vote at 9:30 P.M.: Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman, Wright Nay: None RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION Following the Closed Session, the City Council reconvened in Open Session at 10:17 P.M. with the following Councilmembers present: Present: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman, Wright Absent: None UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business at this time. ADJOURN A motion to adjourn was made by Councilmember Wiseman, seconded by Councilmember Ahlers, and approved unanimously at 10:18 P.M.