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Home My Public Portal About2024-03-041 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 4, 2024 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ron Fitzwater called the March 4, 2024 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 Spicer motioned and Councilmember Mealy seconded the motion to adopt the agenda. The motion passed unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS There were no miscellaneous agenda items at this time. 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 Shiela Pearre, Director of Finance and I.T., presented the March Financial Update. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF City Council committee announcements: • Committee on Administration – The next meeting is March 6th, 7:30 A.M. in the Boone- Bancroft Room at City Hall. • Finance Committee – There were no announcements at this time. • Public Safety Committee – The next scheduled meeting is March 28th, 7:30 A.M. in the Police Training Room. • Public Works & Planning Committee – The next meeting is March 14th, 7:30 A.M. in City Council Chambers. Councilmember Spencer announced his attendance, along with the Mayor and Councilmembers Mealy, Lester, Deeken, and Ahlers to the premier viewing of The Foot. The film is now available on YouTube. Councilmember Spencer encouraged everyone to watch 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 4, 2024 the film. Members also recognized Arthur Brown (who was in attendance at the City Council meeting) and his brother, Glover Brown who appeared in the film. 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: February 20, 2024 b. Approving the FY25 Missouri Dept. of Transportation, Traffic & Hwy Safety Division Hazardous Moving Violations Grant Application in the Amount of $26,975.68 c. Approving the FY25 Missouri Dept. of Transportation, Traffic & Hwy Safety Division Impaired Driving Enforcement Grant Application in the Amount of $35,634.70 d. Authorizing Purchase of Police Mobile Data Terminals and Software in the Amount of $60,100 through NAPSO ValuePoint Contract e. Authorizing Purchase of Veterinary Supplies from Midwest Veterinary Supply and Zoetis f. Authorizing $140,480.80 Purchase of Police Console Workstations and Monitors with Service Plans from Zetron, Inc. g. Authorizing Change Order #1 with ARSI Inc. for Asbestos Testing and Removal Services at 210 Monroe St. (The News Tribune building) in the Amount of $117,900 h. Authorizing the Purchase of 3D Crime Scene Scanning Technology from Collision Forensic Solution in the Amount of $125,865 MOTION: Councilmember Mealy motioned and Councilmember Schwartz seconded the motion to approve the above items on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED 2023-083 sponsored by Councilmember Spencer AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH WESTERN SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $337,985.00 FOR THE PARKING GARAGE REHABILITATION PROJECT. Jeff Kelley of Kelley Restoration raised questions about the bids submitted and the selection of Wester Specialty. City Staff is going to look into the bids , follow up with Mr. Kelley, and report to City Council at the next Public W orks and Planning Committee Meeting. Mr. Kelley 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 4, 2024 2023-084 sponsored by Councilmember Spencer AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $12,693,100 PHASE II DESIGN/BUILD AGREEMENT WITH BURNS AND MCDONNELL ENGINERING COMPANY, INC. FOR THE BIOSOLIDS IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. 2023-085 sponsored by Councilmember Spencer AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $14,285,100 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE SEWERAGE SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS (STATE OF MISSOURI-DIRECT LOAN PROGRAM) SERIES 2024 OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING THE CITY’S SEWERAGE SYSTEM; PRESCRIBING T HE FORM AND DETAILS OF THE BONDS AND THE AGREEMENTS MADE BY THE CITY TO FACILITATE AND PROTECT THEIR PAYMENT AND PRESCRIBING OTHER RELATED MATTERS. 2023-086 sponsored by Councilmember Spencer AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $374,812 SUPPLEMENTAL 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 FUNDS AS APPROVED IN THE FY 2024 CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (CAMPO) UNIFIED PLANNING WORK PROGRAM, AND A BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR $200,000 TO ALLOW FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES. Clint Smith, Director of Planning & Protective Services presented the bill. Councilmember Spencer requested to suspend the rules and take up bill 2023-078 for third reading and final passage. With no objection, bill 2023-086 was third read by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16409. Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman, and Wright Nay: None 2023-087 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 2024B, IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $33,000,000, AND ITS TAXABLE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (UNILEVER – PERSONAL PROPERTY PROJECT), SERIES 2024B, IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000,000 TO FINANCE 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 4, 2024 THE COSTS OF SUCH PROJECT; AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING CERTAIN DOCUMENTS; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS. Mike Whelen, Director of the Jefferson City Unlivelier facility answered questions from City Councilmembers. Representatives from JCREP were also in attendance to answer questions. There were no questions for JCREP. 2023-088 sponsored by Councilmember Hensley AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON CREATING A NEW SECTION TO THE CITY CODE RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGEBACKS. BILLS PENDING 2023-077 sponsored by Councilmember Spencer AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SAK CONSTRUCTION LLC, IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,194,115.00 FOR THE 2023 LINE SANITARY AND STORM PIPE S PROJECT. Bill 2023-077 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16410. Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman, and Wright Nay: None 2023-078 sponsored by Councilmember Spencer AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SAM GAINES CONSTRUCTION, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $335,475.00 FOR THE SOUTHWEST BLVD. AND LAFAYETTE ST. CROSSWALKS PROJECT. Bill 2023-078 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16411. Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman, and Wright Nay: None 2023-079 sponsored by Councilmember Spencer AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH PREMIER DEMOLITION, INC, FOR THE DEMOLITION OF THE DANGEROUS STRUCTURE KNOWN AS THE SADDLETREE FACTORY LOCATED INSIDE OF THE CITY CONTROLLED SECTION OF THE MSP SITE ADDRESSED AS 102 N. CHESTNUT ST. 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 4, 2024 Bill 2023-079 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16412. Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman, and Wright Nay: None 2023-080 sponsored by Councilmember Hensley AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $108,256.87 CONTRACT WITH WIRELESSUSA FOR THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF DOOR ACCESS CONTROLLERS AND READERS. Bill 2023-080 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16413. Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman, and Wright Nay: None 2023-081 sponsored by Councilmember Mealy AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 19 (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), SCHEDULE G (STOP INTERSECTION), BY THE REMOVAL OF MONROE STREET STOP SIGNS AT WOODLAWN AVENUE. Councilmember Mealy requested the bill be placed on the information calendar while more input from the neighborhood is gathered. 2023-082 sponsored by Councilmember Spencer AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHIN THE PARKING FUND BALANCE. Councilmember Mealy motioned and Councilmember Ahlers seconded the motion to adopt the substitute. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman, and Wright Nay: None Substitute bill 2023-082 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16414. Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman, and Wright Nay: None 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 4, 2024 RESOLUTIONS RS2023-48 sponsored by Councilmember Hensley A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JEFFERSON TO APPLY FOR A BRIDGE INVESTMANT PROGRAM (BIP) GRANT Matt Morasch, Director of Public Works presented the resolution. Councilmember Spencer motioned and Councilmember Spicer seconded the motion to adopt RS2023-48. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman, and Wright Nay: None RS2023-49 sponsored by Councilmember Hensley A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JEFFERSON TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH OPENGOV SOFTWARE THROUGH A COOPERATIVE PROCUREMENT AGREEMENT THROUGH OMNIA Shiela Pearre, Director of Finance and I.T., presented the resolution. Councilmember Lester motioned and Councilmember Spencer seconded the motion to adopt RS2023-49. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman, and Wright Nay: None RS2023-50 sponsored by Councilmember Spicer; co-sponsored by Councilmembers Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Schwartz, Spencer, Wiseman, and Wright A RESOLUTION INSTRUCTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO OPEN A YARD WASTE DROP-OFF SITE Matt Morasch presented the resolution. After discussion between City Councilmembers and Staff, Councilmember Deeken motioned and Councilmember Mealy seconded the motion to adopt RS2023-50. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman, and Wright Nay: None The virtual TEAMS option to join the meeting was discontinued at 7:15 P.M. after the meeting was disrupted by hackers shouting racial and antisemitic slurs. 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 4, 2024 PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS There was no one signed up to speak at this time. COUNCIL AND STAFF DISCUSSION OF PRESENTATION TOPICS There was no discussion at this time. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 20, 2024 CLOSED SESSION MINUTES MOTION: Councilmember Mealy motioned and Councilmember Ahlers seconded the motion to approve the February 20, 2024 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 NEW BUSINESS There was no new business at this time. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business at this time. ADJOURN Councilmember Wiseman motioned and Councilmember Spicer seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote at 7:20 P.M. Aye: Ahlers, Deeken, Hensley, Lester, Mealy, Schwartz, Spencer, Spicer, Wiseman, and Wright Nay: None