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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 21, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ron Fitzwater called the August 21, 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,
and Wright
Absent: None
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Councilmember Wiseman motioned and Councilmember Lester seconded the motion to
amend the agenda, taking consent agenda item a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: August
7, 2023 up separately from the rest of the consent agenda, to make a correction to the
minutes. The motion passed unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS
Fire Division Chief Jerry Blomberg introduced Eric Hoy, Cole County EMS Chief. Chief Hoy
and Kayla Riel presented a brief 2022 Cole County EMS CARES report. Chief Hoy then
introduced Meredith Holliday. Ms. Holiday provided testimony regarding the life saving efforts
by responding medics, police, and fire who saved her father’s life after suffering from a stroke
and cardiac arrest. Chief Hoy, Police Chief Eric Wilde and Fire Division Chief Blomberg
recognized the communications operators, medics, policemen, and firemen who all
contributed to saving his life. Both Chief Wilde and Chief Blomberg thanked City Council for
providing the resources to fund the shared, public safety communications improvements
between Cole County and the City.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Adopting the 2023-2024 City Operating Budget in the Amount of $79,285,619.11
i. Introduced Bill 2023-040 (Hensley) Staff: Shiela Pearre
A Staff presentation was made by Shiela Pearre, Finance and I.T Director.
There being no one to speak on the bill, Mayor Fitzwater declared the evidentiary
portion of the public hearing concluded.
2023-040 sponsored by Councilmember Hensley
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ADOPTING A
BUDGET AND PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR THE CITY FOR THE
PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 1, 2023, TO OCTOBER 31, 2024, AND
APPROPRIATING MONEY IN THE CITY TREASURY TO PAY THE COST OF
OPERATING THE CITY GOVERNMENT DURING THAT PERIOD IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUDGET.
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Councilmember Hensley requested bill 2023-040 be placed on the informal
calendar until the budget is passed out of the Budget Committee. There was no
objection.
b. Establishing the Rate of Taxation for Property Tax 2023
i. Pending Bill 2023-029 (Hensley) Staff: Shiela Pearre
A Staff presentation was made by Shiela Pearre, Finance and I.T. Director.
There being no one to speak on the bill, Mayor Fitzwater declared the evidentiary
portion of the public hearing concluded.
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.
Bill 2023-029 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by
the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16366.
Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer,
Wiseman, and Wright
Nay: None
c. Presenting the Rate of Gross Receipt Utility Tax
A Staff presentation was made by Shiela Pearre, Finance and I.T. Director. City Code
Section 17-207 requires the City to review their Gross Receipt Utility Tax (GRUT) rate
on an annual basis. State statute indicates the rate doesn’t need approval action if it
isn’t changing from last year. The 2023-2024 gross receipt utility tax rate will remain at
6%.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR
a. Recommended Appointments to the Following Boards and Commissions
Board or Commission Recommended
Appointment
New Term
Expires
Term
Full/Partial
Human Relations Commission Jamie Scott Howard Dec 2024 Partial
Police Personnel Board J. Brett Johnson Jan 2024 Partial
MOTION: Councilmember Wiseman motioned and Councilmember Lester seconded the
motion to approve the above recommended appointments. The motion passed
unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS & INVITED GUESTS
There were no presentations at this time.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF
Staff announcements:
• Clint Smith, Director of Planning and Protective Services, announced Republic Services
residential trash pick-up start times moving up one hour this week due to excessive heat.
Pick-up will begin at 5:00 A.M.
City Council committee announcements:
• Committee on Administration – The next meeting is September 6th, 7:30 A.M. in the
Boone-Bancroft Room.
• Budget Committee – The next meeting is August 24th, noon, in the Council Chambers.
• Finance Committee – The August 24th meeting has been cancelled.
• 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 September 14th, 7:30 A.M. in
the City Council Chambers.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS
Lee Alford with Alford Tree Service spoke against bill 2023-043.
Josh Korte with Korte Tree Care spoke in favor of bill 2023-043. He also addressed City
Council requesting an apology from Mr. Alford for speaking against Korte Tree Care at a prior
City Council meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: August 7, 2023
b. Minutes of Budget Committee Minutes: August 10 and August 14, 2023
c. Declaring Certain City-owned Personal Property Surplus and Authorizes the Disposition by
Sale through Auction – Two Police Vehicles
d. Awarding Bid IFB4045 to Independent Salt Company for the Purchase of Sodium Chloride
in an Estimated Amount of $301,105
e. Authorizing Change Order #2 with Donohue and Assoc. Inc. for Westview Pump Station
Upgrade in the Amount of $902,256
f. Authorizing Change Order #3 with Don Schnieders Excavating Company Inc. for Westview
Forcemain Replacement Project in the Amount of $116,831
At Councilmember Lester’s amending the agenda request earlier in the meeting, item a. was
taken up separately to note a correction to the minutes.
MOTION: Councilmember Wiseman motioned and Councilmember Spicer seconded the
motion to approve items b. through f. on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed
unanimously.
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MOTION: Councilmember Lester motioned to approved item a. with a correction made under
“Presentations from the Gallery on Specific Bills or Resolutions”. Donna Deetz spoke,
representing East Side Business Association, not the Historic City of Jefferson.
Councilmember Wiseman seconded the motion to approve the corrected minutes. The motion
passed unanimously.
BILLS INTRODUCED
2023-040 Taken Up Under Public Hearings 5(a.)
2023-041 sponsored by Councilmember Hensley
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 19
(MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), BY THE ADDITION OF PARKING SPOTS ON
DUNKLIN STREET AND MARSHALL STREET.
2023-042 sponsored by Councilmember Spencer
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH GWH LANDSCAPING
CONTRACTING LLC, IN THE AMOUNT OF $79,254.60 FOR THE CREEKBANK
STABILIZATION - LAKE VALLEY DR. PROJECT.
2023-043 sponsored by Councilmember Spencer
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH KORTE ENTERPRISES, LLC
FOR THE OPERATION OF A PUBLIC YARD WASTE DROP-OFF AND COMPOST SITE.
BILLS PENDING
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.
Bill 2023-027 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16367.
Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman,
and Wright
Nay: None
2023-029 Taken Up Under Public Hearings 5(b.)
2023-031 sponsored by Councilmember Spencer
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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.
Bill 2023-031 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16368.
Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman,
and Wright
Nay: None
2023-032 sponsored by Councilmember Spencer
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.
Bill 2023-032 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16369.
Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman,
and Wright
Nay: None
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.
Bill 2023-033 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16370.
Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman,
and 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.
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Bill 2023-035 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16371.
Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman,
and Wright
Nay: None
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.
Bill 2023-036 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16372.
Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman,
and Wright
Nay: None
2023-037 sponsored by Councilmember Deeken
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.
Bill 2023-037 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16373.
Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman,
and Wright
Nay: None
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.
Bill 2023-038 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the
following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16374.
Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman,
and Wright
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Nay: None
2023-039 Withdrawn by Staff
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, expiring after this meeting. Councilmembers
Spencer and Schwartz are working the City Attorney Ryan Moehlman on an amendment to
the contract with Bird Rides, Inc. The amended contract will be presented to City Council at a
later date.
RESOLUTIONS
RS2023-17 sponsored by Councilmember Spencer
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JEFFERSON TO CONTRACT WITH SHOW
ME STATE AIR SHOW, INC. TO PERMIT AN AIR SHOW AT THE JEFFERSON CITY
MEMORIAL AIRPORT
Matt Morasch, Director of Public Works, presented the resolution.
Councilmember Wiseman motioned to adopt RS2023-17. Councilmember Spicer seconded
the motion. The motion passed by the follo wing roll-call vote:
Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman,
and Wright
Nay: None
RS2023-18 sponsored by Councilmember Spencer
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JEFFERSON TO APPLY FOR A
TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM (TAP) GRANT
Matt Morasch, Director of Public Works, presented the resolution related to a Bolivar St.
Sidepath Project.
Councilmember Wiseman motioned to adopt RS2023-18. Councilmember Lester seconded
the motion. The motion passed by the follo wing roll-call vote:
Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman,
and Wright
Nay: None
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RS2023-19 sponsored by Councilmember Spencer
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JEFFERSON TO APPLY FOR A
TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM (TAP) GRANT
Matt Morasch, Director of Public Works, presented the resolution related to a Colonial Hills
Trail Project.
Councilmember Wiseman motioned to adopt RS2023-19. Councilmember Lester seconded
the motion. The motion passed by the follo wing roll-call vote:
Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman,
and Wright
Nay: None
RS2023-20 sponsored by Councilmember Spencer
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JEFFERSON TO APPLY FOR A
TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM (TAP) GRANT
Matt Morasch, Director of Public Works, presented the resolution related to a South Country
Club Sidepath Project.
Councilmember Wiseman motioned to adopt RS2023-20. Councilmember Wright seconded
the motion. The motion passed by the follo wing roll-call vote:
Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman,
and Wright
Nay: None
RS2023-21 sponsored by Councilmember Spencer
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JEFFERSON TO APPLY FOR A
TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM (TAP) GRANT
Matt Morasch, Director of Public Works, presented the resolution related to a Stadium to
Satinwood Pedestrian Improvement Project.
Councilmember Wiseman motioned to adopt RS2023-21. Councilmember Spicer seconded
the motion. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman,
and Wright
Nay: None
RS2023-22 sponsored by Councilmember Spencer
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JEFFERSON TO APPLY FOR A
TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM (TAP) GRANT
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Matt Morasch, Director of Public Works, presented the resolution related to a Stadium Blvd.
Trail Project.
Councilmember Wiseman motioned to adopt RS2023-22. Councilmember Spicer seconded
the motion. The motion passed by the follo wing roll-call vote:
Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman,
and Wright
Nay: None
RS2023-23 sponsored by Councilmember Spencer
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JEFFERSON TO APPLY FOR A
TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM (TAP) GRANT
Matt Morasch, Director of Public Works, presented the resolution related to a Boggs Creek
Trail Project.
Councilmember Wiseman motioned to adopt RS2023-23. Councilmember Lester seconded
the motion. The motion passed by the follo wing roll-call vote:
Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman,
and Wright
Nay: None
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS
Sasa Duff expressed her concerns with maintaining a small grassy area near her rental home.
COUNCIL AND STAFF DISCUSSION OF PRESENTATION TOPICS
There was no discussion at this time.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilmember Ahlers asked if the Mayor and City Council had any intentions to cancel the
September 6th City Council meeting, which falls the day after the Labor Day holiday. He will
be out of the country.
In addition, City Councilmembers expressed their desire to discuss cancelling the September
6th meeting after the Thursday, August 24th Budget Committee meeting. City Staff will issue a
City Council special meeting notice to immediately follow the Budget Committee meeting on
the 24th.
They would also like to move the August 31st, 5:30 P.M., 90-minute Budget Committee
meeting to the same day, from 12:00 P.M. – 1:30 P.M. City Staff will make the adjustments to
the calendar and issue meeting notices reflecting the changes.
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 21, 2023
APPROVAL OF AUGUST 7, 2023 CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
Councilmember Spencer motioned and Councilmember Spicer seconded the motion to
approve the August 7, 2023 Closed Session Minutes. The motion passed by the following roll-
call vote:
Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman,
and Wright
Nay: None
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 7:41 P.M.