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Home My Public Portal About2023-12-181 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 18, 2023 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ron Fitzwater called the December 18, 2023 City Council meeting to order at 6:01 P.M. ROLL CALL The f ollowing Councilmembers were present for roll-call: Present: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman, and Wright Absent: Schwartz ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Councilmember Lester motioned and Councilmember Wiseman seconded the motion to adopt the agenda. The motion passed unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS Gail Strope, Human Resources Director, presented the 2023 Kevin Meinhardt Award to Frank Rycyk. Bob Meinhardt, brother of Kevin Meinhardt was in attendance and thanked the Mayor and City Council for continuing to recognize outstanding service to the City in memory of his brother. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Amending Chapter 35 of the Zoning Code to Drive Through Lane Standards and Mini- Storage Standards i. Pending Bill 2023-062 (Lester) Staff: Clint Smith A Staff presentation was made by Clint Smith, Director of Planning & Protective Services. There being no one to speak on the bill, Mayor Fitzwater declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded. 2023-062 sponsored by Councilmember Lester AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 35, THE ZONING CODE, PERTAINING TO SPECIFIC USE STANDARDS FOR DRIVE-THROUGH AND MINI-STORAGE USES. Bill 2023-062 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16391. Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman, and W right Nay: None Absent: Schwartz 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 18, 2023 b. Amending Chapter 35 of the Zoning Code Pertaining to Marijuana Oriented Uses i. Pending Bill 2023-063 (Lester) Staff: Clint Smith A Staff presentation was made by Clint Smith, Director of Planning & Protective Services. There being no one to speak on the bill, Mayor Fitzwater declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded. 2023-063 sponsored by Councilmember Lester AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 35, THE ZONING CODE, PERTAINING TO MARIJUANA LAND USES. Bill 2023-063 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16392. Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman, and W right Nay: None Absent: Schwartz c. Amending Simonsen Development Plan i. Pending Bill 2023-066 (Hensley) Staff: Ryan Moehlman A Staff presentation was made by Ryan Moehlman, City Attorney. Property Co-owner D.J. Drury was available for questions. There being no one to speak on the bill, Mayor Fitzwater declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded. 2023-066 sponsored by Councilmember Hensley AN ORDINANCE REAFFIRMING A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND IN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, IS A BLIGHTED AREA; APPROVING THE AMENDED AND RESTATED DEVELOPMENT PLAN SIMONSEN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT; APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE AMENDED AND RESTATED DEVELOPMENT PLAN; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO CERTAIN AGREEMENTS AND TAKE CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. Bill 2023-066 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16393. Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman, and W right Nay: None Absent: Schwartz 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 18, 2023 ii. Pending Bill 2023-067 (Hensley) Staff: Ryan Moehlman A Staff presentation was made by Ryan Moehlman, City Attorney. Property Co-owner D.J. Drury was available for questions. There being no one to speak on the bill, Mayor Fitzwater declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded. 2023-067 sponsored by Councilmember Hensley AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 16250 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, TO ISSUE ITS TAXABLE INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS (SIMONSEN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT), SERIES 2023, IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,000,000, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS TO PAY THE COSTS OF ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING AND IMPROVING A FACILITY FOR AN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN THE CITY; APPROVING A PLAN FOR THE PROJECT; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO CERTAIN AGREEMENTS AND TAKE CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. Bill 2023-067 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16394. Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman, and W right Nay: None Absent: Schwartz APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR a. Re-appointing Jon Hensley to Heartland Port Authority MOTION: Councilmember Mealy motioned and Councilmember Lester seconded the motion to approve the above recommended re-appointment. The motion passed unanimously. b. Recommended Appointments to the Following Boards and Commissions: Board or Commission Recommended Appointment New Term Expires Term Full/Partial Convention & Visitors Bureau Kevin Zumwalt * Dec 26 Full Andy Fechtel * Dec 26 Full Jeff Goins Dec 26 Full Board of Electrical Exam Review David Hagan Dec 26 Full Historic Preservation Board Donna Deetz * Dec 26 Full Brian Warren Dec 26 Full Human Relations Committee JoDe Layton-Brinker Dec 26 Full Divyaku Aruisamy Dec 26 Full 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 18, 2023 Board or Commission (continued) Recommended Appointment New Term Expires Term Full/Partial Board of Plumbing Exam Board Brent Haas * Dec 26 Full Jeremy Wilhelm Dec 26 Full Nick Vieth Dec 26 Full Cemetery Resources Board Gary Elliott June 26 Partial Don Otto June 26 Partial *Requires 2/3 majority vote. MOTION: Councilmember Ahlers motioned and Councilmember Spencer seconded the motion to approve the above recommended appointment s. The motion passed unanimously. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS & INVITED GUESTS There were no presentations at this time. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF City Council committee announcements: • Committee on Administration – The next scheduled meeting is January 3rd, 7:30 A.M. in the Boone-Bancroft Room at City Hall. • Finance Committee – This month’s meeting is December 21st, 7:30 A.M. in the Boone- Bancroft Room at City Hall. • Public Safety Committee – The next scheduled meeting is January 26th, 7:30 A.M. in the Police Training Room. • Public Works & Planning Committee – The next meeting is January 11th, 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: December 4, 2023 b. Authorizing $45,996.50 Purchase of Police Department Mobile Device Forensics Software from Magnet Forensics MOTION: Councilmember Spicer motioned and Councilmember Lester seconded the motion to approve the above items on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED 2023-068 sponsored by Councilmember Spencer 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 18, 2023 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING BLANKET SANITARY SEWER EASEMENTS OVER PARTS OF OUTLOT 77 AND OUTLOT 29. Britt Smith, Director of Public Works Operations Division presented the bill. Councilmember Spencer requested to suspend the rules and take up bill 2023-068 for third reading and final passage. With no objection, bill 2023-068 was third read by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16395. Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman, and W right Nay: None Absent: Schwartz 2023-069 sponsored by Councilmember Hensley 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. Councilmember Hensley withdrew the bill at Staff’s request. There is more work to be done on the bill. 2023-070 sponsored by Councilmember Spencer AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, CORRECTING REFERENCES TO CHAPTER 32 OF THE CITY CODE CONTAINED WITHIN APPENDIX Y AND AMENDING CHAPTER 32 SEC. 222 OF THE CITY CODE TO INCLUDE A REFERENCE TO APPENDIX Y. 2023-071 sponsored by Councilmember Hensley AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PLAN FOR AN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT FOR UNILEVER MANUFACTURING (US), INC.; AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, TO ISSUE ITS TAXABLE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (UNILEVER – REAL PROPERTY PROJECT), SERIES 2024, IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $13,000,000, AND ITS TAXABLE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (UNILEVER – PERSONAL PROPERTY PROJECT), SERIES 2024, IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $14,000,000 TO FINANCE THE COSTS OF SUCH PROJECT; AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING CERTAIN DOCUMENTS; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS. BILLS PENDING 2023-058 sponsored by Councilmember Spencer 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 18, 2023 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM FUNDS. Bill 2023-058 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16396. Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman, and W right Nay: None Absent: Schwartz 2023-059 sponsored by Councilmember Spicer AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING UTILIZATION OF THE H-GAC COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM AND LEASE-PURCHASE FINANCING THROUGH BANC OF AMERICA PUBLIC CAPITAL CORP FOR PURCHASE OF A ROSENBAUER FIRE APPARATUS FROM SENTINEL EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS. IN ADDITION, AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH SENTINEL EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS FOR USE OF A LOANER APPARATUS UNTIL THE ROSENBAUER LADDER TRUCK IS RECEIVED. MOTION: Councilmember Spicer motioned and Councilmember Spencer seconded the motion to adopt the substitute to the bill. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman, and W right Nay: None Absent: Schwartz 2023-059 SUBSITUTE sponsored by Councilmember Spicer AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING UTILIZATION OF THE H-GAC COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM FOR PURCHASE OF A ROSENBAUER FIRE APPARATUS FROM SENTINEL EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS AND AMENDING THE FY2024 CITY OF JEFFERSON BUDGET TO MAKE THE APPARATUS PURCHASE. Substitute Bill 2023-059 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16397. Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman, and W right Nay: None Absent: Schwartz 2023-060 sponsored by Councilmember Spencer AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING UTILIZATION OF AN H-GAC COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE OF A ROSENBAUER FIRE CRASH TRUCK FROM SENTINEL EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS, ST. LOUIS, MO. 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 18, 2023 Bill 2023-060 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16398. Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman, and W right Nay: None Absent: Schwartz 2023-061 sponsored by Councilmember Spencer AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A LAND PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH, AND A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON AND THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TO PURCHASE PROPERTY FOR A NEW AIRPORT CONTROL TOWER FOR THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT. MOTION: Councilmember Spencer motioned and Councilmember Spicer seconded the motion to adopt the substitute to the bill. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman, and W right Nay: None Absent: Schwartz 2023-061 SUBSITUTE sponsored by Councilmember Spencer AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A LAND PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH AND A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON AND THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TO PURCHASE PROPERTY FOR A NEW AIRPORT CONTROL TOWER FOR THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT. Substitute Bill 2023-061 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16399. Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman, and W right Nay: None Absent: Schwartz 2023-062 Taken Up Under Public Hearings 2023-063 Taken Up Under Public Hearings 2023-064 sponsored by Councilmember Lester AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT OF EDWARD’S RIDGE SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI. Bill 2023-064 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16400. 8 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 18, 2023 Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman, and W right Nay: None Absent: Schwartz 2023-065 sponsored by Councilmember Mealy AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 19 (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), SCHEDULE V (ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACES), BY THE ADDITION OF A SPACE ON WASHINGTON STREET. Bill 2023-065 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16401. Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman, and W right Nay: None Absent: Schwartz 2023-066 Taken Up Under Public Hearings 2023-067 Taken Up Under Public Hearings RESOLUTIONS RS2023-38 sponsored by Councilmember Hensley A RESOLUTION OF OFFICIAL INTENT OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ONE OR MORE SERIES OF TAXABLE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS TO FINANCE PROJECT MAVERICK AND PROJECT BOX AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN ACTIONS RELATING THERETO Ryan Moehlman, City Attorney, presented the resolution. Councilmember W iseman motioned and Councilmember Spencer seconded the motion to adopt RS2023-38. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman, and W right Nay: None Absent: Schwartz RS2023-39 sponsored by Councilmember Wiseman A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO APPOVE A SECOND AMENDMENT TO PCS SITE AGREEMENT Ryan Moehlman, City Attorney, presented the resolution. Councilmember W iseman motioned and Councilmember Wright seconded the motion to adopt RS2023-39. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman, and W right 9 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 18, 2023 Nay: None Absent: Schwartz PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS There were no presentations at this time. COUNCIL AND STAFF DISCUSSION OF PRESENTATION TOPICS There was no discussion at this time. NEW BUSINESS Councilmember Spencer motioned and Councilmember Deeken seconded the motion to move the February 19th (President’s Day) City Council meeting to Tuesday, February 20th. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman, and W right Nay: None Absent: Schwartz UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business at this time. ADJOURN / CLOSED SESSION Councilmember Wiseman motioned and Councilmember Wright seconded the motion to adjourn the regular session and go into closed session pursuant to Sec. 610.021 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, to discuss the following: i. Attorney client privilege [Sec. 610.021(1)] ii. Preparation of bid specifications [Sec. 610.021(11)] The motion passed by the following roll call vote at 7:00 P.M. Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman, and W right Nay: None Absent: Schwartz