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Home My Public Portal About2023-08-10 minutesMINUTES JEFFERSON CITY PUBLIC WORKS AND PLANNING COMMITTEE John G. Christy Municipal Building, 320 East McCarty Street Council Chambers and Virtual August 10, 2023 Committee Members Present: Attendance Scott Spencer, Chairman 4 of 4 Jack Deeken, V. Chairman 4 of 4 Mike Lester 4 of 4 Derrick Spicer 3 of 4 Mark Schwartz 3 of 4 Staff Present: Matt Morasch, Director Public Works David Bange, City Engineer Britt Smith, Operations Division Director Eric Seaman, Wastewater Division Director Gerry Stegeman, Transit Division Manager John Fitch, Civil Engineer II Clint Smith, Director of Planning & Protective Services Rachel Senzee, Neighborhood Services Supervisor Ryan Moehlman, City Counselor Matt Schofield, Fire Chief /Interim City Administrator Grant Haarmann, ITS Angie Haslag, PW Administrative Assistant Sr Chairman Spencer called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m. A quorum was present at this time. The following guests attended the meeting: Marvin Phillips, Rick & Jan Petty, Eric Weddle, Michael & Paulette Rehagen, Roxane Bly, Glenda Fry, Stephi Smith-News Tribune, Paul Samson (online), Mayor Fitzwater, Councilman Jeff Ahlers 1) Introductions No formal introductions made 2) Approval of the June 8, 2023 Committee meeting minutes Councilman Lester moved and Councilman Spicer seconded to approve the July 13, 2023 meeting minutes, motion carried. 3) Citizen opportunity to address Council Committee on Stormwater and Other Public Works Issues. Citizens present took the opportunity to speak on the proposed roundabout at the intersection of W. Stadium Blvd and Satinwood Dr. *Councilman Spicer left the meeting at this time. 8:13 a.m. Minutes/Jefferson City Public Works and Planning Committee August 10, 2023 2 4) New Business 1. Public Works Budget Overview a. Transit Division (Gerry Stegeman) Mr. Stegeman presented a slide presentation to the Committee members reviewing staff and budget. Mr. Stegeman spoke briefly about the work duties, the aging bus fleet, how many employees and current budget grants and expenditures of the division. b. Wastewater Division – Administration, Collections and Treatment Facility (Eric Seaman) Mr. Seaman presented a slide presentation to the Committee members reviewing the three separate divisions that make up Wastewater. Mr. Seaman spoke briefly about the work duties of each, how many employees and current budget revenues and expenditures. He also touched on the needs of each division. c. Engineering and PW Administration (David Bange / Matt Morasch) Mr. Morasch spoke briefly about the administration for Public Works and what it consists of. Mr. Bange presented a slide presentation to the Committee members reviewing staff and budget that make up the Engineering Division. Mr. Bange also touched briefly that Engineering also assist other departments within the City when needed. 2. Traffic Calming along Shermans Hollow (David Bange) Mr. Bange presented the Committee with a memo and slide presentation with visuals showing the area of the traffic calming request that was brought to the Transportation & Traffic Commission. Mr. Bange noted the use of paint and traffic ducks to complete and that this would be a temporary option for now to see how it works. Mr. Morasch mentioned after the trial period, staff would look to get feedback before anything permanent is installed. With little discussion among Committee members, all agreed to move forward with the temporary option. 5) Other/Old Business No Other nor Old Business 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. 7) Adjourn Councilman Lester moved, seconded by Councilman Deeken to adjourn the meeting at this time (9:17 a.m.)