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Home My Public Portal About2023-09-181 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ron Fitzwater called the September 18, 2023 City Council meeting to order at 6:01 P.M. ROLL CALL The f ollowing Councilmembers were present for roll-call: Present: Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman, and Wright Absent: Ahlers ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Councilmember Wiseman motioned and Councilmember Lester seconded the motion to adopt the agenda. The motion passed unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS Proclamations were presented for Suicide Preventio n Month and Project Homeless Connect. Mayor Fitzwater and representatives from each group took a photo with the proclamation prior to the meeting. 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 Animal Shelter Advisory Committee Stacey Beddoe SEP 2026 Full Board of Adjustment Brad Schaefer SEP 2028 Full Adam Cartwright SEP 2024 Alternate Roy Michael SEP 2024 Alternate Michael Eichner SEP 2024 Alternate MOTION: Councilmember Deeken motioned and Councilmember Wiseman seconded the motion to approve the above recommended appointments. The motion passed unanimously. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS & INVITED GUESTS Bryan McGraw, Jefferson City Public Schools Superintendent provided a Jefferson City School District update. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF City Council committee announcements: 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • Committee on Administration – The next meeting is October 4th, 7:30 A.M. in the Boone- Bancroft Room. • Budget Committee – The next meeting is September 21st, in the Council Chambers at 5:30 P.M. • Finance Committee – This month’s meeting has been cancelled, and the monthly packet has been distributed. • Public Safety Committee – The next meeting is September 28th, 7:30 A.M. in the Police Training Room. • Public Works & Planning Committee – The next meeting is October 12th, 7:30 A.M. in City Council Chambers. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS There was no one signed up to speak at this time. CONSENT AGENDA a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: September 5, 2023 b. Minutes of Budget Committee Meetings: August 31, September 7, September 11, 2023 c. Authorizing a $38,777 Contract with Ahrens Contracting, Inc. for Demolition of the Dangerous Building Located at 214 Lafayette St. d. Authorizing a Cooperative Procurement with US Digital Designs to Implement a County- Wide Automated Voice Dispatch System (City’s Portion $26,4 25.33) e. Authorizing $46,272 Change Order #1 to the Micro Surfacing Contract with Donelson Construction Company f. Approving the Mayor or City Administrator as Employer Representative to LAGERS Annual Meetings MOTION: Councilmember Wiseman motioned and Councilmember Lester seconded the motion to approve the above items on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED 2023-044 sponsored by Councilmember Schwartz AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7 (BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO MEMBERSHIP OF THE USS JEFFERSON CITY SUBMARINE COMMITTEE. Interim City Administrator Matt Schofield presented the bill. Councilmember Schwartz requested to suspend the rules and take up bill 2023-044 for third reading and final passage. With no objection, bill 2023-044 was third read by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16377. 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 Aye: Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman, and Wright Nay: None Absent: Ahlers 2023-045 sponsored by Councilmember Ahlers AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT AND SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION AMENDING THE FY2023 BUDGET BY TRANSFERRING FUNDS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND. BILLS PENDING There were no bills pending at this time. INFORMAL CALENDAR 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. The bill remained on the informal calendar. RESOLUTIONS RS2023-26 sponsored by Councilmember Wiseman A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING METLIFE FOR GROUP DENTAL, VISION, BASIC, SUPPLEMENTAL, AND DEPENDENT LIFE, AD&D, LONG TERM DISABILITY, ACCIDENT, HOSPITAL INDEMNITY AND CRITICAL ILLNESS INSURANCES Sarah Trittler, Human Resources Specialist, presented the resolution. Councilmember Spencer motioned to adopt RS2023-26. Councilmember Spicer seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman, and Wright Nay: None Absent: Ahlers PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS There were no presentations at this time. 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 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 SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 CLOSED SESSION MINUTES Councilmember Deeken motioned and Councilmember Wiseman seconded the motion to approve the September 5, 2023 Closed Session Minutes. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman, and Wright Nay: None Absent: Ahlers 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. Sealed bids & negotiated contracts [Sec. 610.021(12)] A motion was made by Councilmember Spencer to go into Closed Session for the above- stated reasons, seconded by Councilmember Lester and approved by the following roll-call vote at 6:40 P.M.: Aye: Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman, and Wright Nay: None Absent: Ahlers RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION Following the Closed Session, the City Council reconvened in Open Session at 8:07 P.M. with the following Councilmembers present: Present: Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Wiseman, and Wright Absent: Ahlers and Spicer UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business at this time. ADJOURN A motion to adjourn was made by Councilmember Wiseman, seconded by Councilmember Mealy, and approved unanimously at 8:08 P.M.