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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 2, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ron Fitzwater called the October 2, 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 adopt
an amended agenda, adding “Water Tower Demolition Comments” under New Business. The
motion passed unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS
a. Cemetery Resources Board Chair Rebecca Gordon announced the October 14th
Woodlawn Cemetery Walking Tour. Donations will be solicited to support cemetery
maintenance and rehabilitation of tombstones. The tour is open 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
and free to the public.
b. Penny Smith, Air Show Director, reported on the success of the first annual Air Show.
Attendance was estimated between 8,000 – 10,000 people, with approximately 3,000
from St. Louis and 2,500 from Kansas City areas. Ms. Smith thanked the Mayor, City
Council, and City Staff, specifically the Fire and Police Departments for supporting the
event.
c. Fire Division Chief Jason Turner gave a Fire Prevention Month presentation with an
emphasis on cooking fires. Division Chief Turner and Fire Chief Matt Schofield presented
the “Bringing Home Safety Award” to Kyle Kittrell along with a $1,000 check. Mr. Kittrell
played an integral role in providing sprinklers in Habitat for Humanity and
Transformational Housing homes.
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
Dr. John Mosely, Lincoln University President presented University updates including this
week’s homecoming festivities as well as the University’s two major projects in the works: the
renovation of Dawson Hall and a new Health & Securities Sciences Institute.
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Clint Smith, Director of Planning & Protective Services gave an update on the yard waste
program. The current contract is set to expire at the end of business, on October 31st. City
Staff is working on a plan for residents to dispose of their yard waste and will present the plan
at the next City Council meeting.
MOTION: Councilmember Ahlers motioned to accept the All Seasons 1-year contract
extension. The motion failed by no second motion.
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF
City Council committee announcements:
• Committee on Administration – The next meeting is October 4th, 7:30 A.M. in the Boone-
Bancroft Room.
• Finance Committee – This month’s meeting is October 19th, 7:30 A.M. in the Boone-
Bancroft Room.
• Public Safety Committee – The next meeting is October 26th, 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 18, 2023
b. Minutes of Budget Committee Meetings: September 14, 18, and 21, 2023
c. Declaring Certain City-Owned Personal Property Surplus and Authorizes the Disposition
by Sale through Auction – (1) Fire Department Vehicle
d. Accepting the $54,016.05 Bid from Sentinel Emergency Solutions for Bun ker Gear
MOTION: Councilmember Wiseman motioned and Councilmember Mealy seconded the
motion to approve the above items on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously.
BILLS INTRODUCED
2023-046 sponsored by Councilmember Schwartz
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, CHANGING, AMENDING,
AND MODIFYING THE ZONING MAP OF THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF
JEFFERSON BY REZONING 0.45 ACRES OF LAND ADDRESSED AS 211 COMMERCE
DRIVE FROM M-2 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL TO C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL.
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2023-047 sponsored by Councilmember Ahlers
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE
PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL ARTICLE 12. VACATION LEAVE SECTION 12-1 AND
SECTION 12-2 AND ARTICLE 13. SICK LEAVE SECTION 13-1.
BILLS PENDING
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.
Councilmember Ahlers requested pending bill 2023-045 be placed on the informal calendar.
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
There were no resolutions at this time.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS
Mell Kallel suggested the City accept the bid from All-Seasons Landscaping, the current yard
waste and composting vendor, and continue yard waste disposal services at no charge to
citizens. He also suggested the Police Department ticket and fine drivers for not using their
turn signals.
Lee Alford, of Allford Tree Service, offered the City options to do business with his company.
He was the highest bidder when the yard waste services contract went out for bid and had not
been selected.
Don Boes, City resident, said citizens need some type of yard waste disposal option; whether
it be across the river (with Korte Tree Care Services), or in town.
COUNCIL AND STAFF DISCUSSION OF PRESENTATION TOPICS
There was no discussion at this time.
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NEW BUSINESS
Councilmember Deeken was concerned at the lack of interest in the demolition of the
American Water Tower on W . Main Street. Councilmember Mealy, City Council liaison to the
Historic Preservation Commission said the commission voted to approve the demolition. It
was a split vote, and not unanimous. City Attorney Ryan Moehlman said the commission’s
demolition decision could be appealed if the commission had voted not to demolish. There is
no appeal process for a decision to demolish.
APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
Councilmember Wiseman motioned and Councilmember Lester seconded the motion to
approve the September 18, 2023 Closed Session Minutes. The motion passed by the
following roll-call vote:
Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman,
and W right
Nay: Non
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business at this time.
CLOSED SESSION
A closed session was on the agenda pursuant to Sec. 610.021 of the Revised Statutes of
Missouri, to discuss the following:
i. Attorney client privilege [Sec. 610.021(1)]
ii. Sealed bids & negotiated contracts [Sec. 610.021(12)]
No motion was made for a closed session.
ADJOURN
A motion to adjourn was made by Councilmember Wiseman, seconded by Councilmember
Mealy, and approved unanimously at 7:15 P.M.