The Jefferson County, Missouri, Council conducted a Regular Meeting on Monday, April 13, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. Due to the Countywide State of Emergency, the issues surrounding COVID-19 and at-risk populations, the meeting was conducted via telephone conference.
I. CALL TO ORDER
County Executive Dennis Gannon called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.
II. INVOCATION
Council Executive Gannon gave the Invocation. III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Recited. County Executive Gannon recognized Veterans and active military for their service.
IV. ROLL CALL
County Executive Gannon Present District 1- Brian Haskins: Present District 2- Renee Reuter: Present District 3- Phil Hendrickson: Present District 4- Charles Groeteke: Present District 5- Tracey Perry: Present Distract 6- Dan Stallman: Present District 7- Jim Terry: Present
VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
VIII. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Council Member Reuter made a motion to remove Bill No. 20-0402, seconded by Council Member Terry. There was discussion about the state of the County budget and the need for security.
Vote:
District 1 - Council Member Haskins: No District 2 - Council Member Reuter: Yes District 3 - Council Member Hendrickson: No District 4 - Council Member Groeteke: No District 5 - Council Member Perry: No District 6 - Council Member Stallman: No District 7 - Council Member Terry: Abstain Motion failed.
Council Member Hendrickson made a motion to approve the Agenda as presented, seconded by Council Member Reuter.
Vote:
District 1 - Council Member Haskins: Yes District 2 - Council Member Reuter: Yes District 3 - Council Member Hendrickson: Yes District 4 - Council Member Groeteke: Yes District 5 - Council Member Perry: Yes District 6 - Council Member Stallman: Yes District 7 - Council Member Terry: Yes Motion carried.
IX. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL
a. Approval of the March 23, Journal - Regular Meeting via Telephone
Council Member Hendrickson made a motion to approve the March 23, 2020 Regular Meeting Journal, seconded by Council Member Reuter.
Vote:
District 1 - Council Member Haskins: Yes District 2 - Council Member Reuter: Yes District 3 - Council Member Hendrickson: Yes District 4 - Council Member Groeteke: Yes District 5 - Council Member Perry: Yes District 6 - Council Member Stallman: Yes District 7 - Council Member Terry: Yes Motion carried.
X. PUBLIC HEARING
None
XI. REPORT FROM COUNTY EXECUTIVE
County Executive Gannon reported on the Sales Tax numbers and on the expenses/costs incurred so far due to the COVID-19 emergency, noting he is daily communication with Health Department Director Kelley Vollmar. County Executive Gannon asked Director of Emergency Management Warren Robinson to give a status update.
XII. RECONSIDERATION OF BILLS
None
XIII. RECONSIDERATION OF VETOED BILLS
None
XIV. CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Hendrickson made a motion to introduce and read the Bills on the Consent Agenda by title or in its entirety, seconded by Council Member Reuter. Council Members Perry and Hendrickson read the following Bills by title or in its entirety.
Bill No. 20-0401 by title Bill No. 20-0402 by title Bill No. 20-0403 by title Bill No. 20-0404 by title Bill No. 20-0405 by title Bill No. 20-0406 by title Bill No. 20-0407 in its entirety Bill No. 20-0408 by title
Council Member Hendrickson made a motion to approve the Bills on the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Council Member Stallman. Council Member Groeteke had a question on Bill No. 20-0407 (Recycling Grant) and asked further clarification be provided to him.
District 1 - Council Member Haskins: Yes District 2 - Council Member Reuter: Abstain District 3 - Council Member Hendrickson: Yes District 4 - Council Member Groeteke: Yes District 5 - Council Member Perry: Yes District 6 - Council Member Stallman: Yes District 7 - Council Member Terry: Abstain Motion carried.
XV. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
None
XVI. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS
Resolution No. R20-0401 – Erroneous Assessments – Personal Property
Council Member Hendrickson made a motion to introduce Resolution No. R20-0401, seconded by Council Member Reuter. Council Member Perry read the Resolution.
Council Member Hendrickson made a motion to adopt Resolution No. R20-0401, seconded by Council Member Perry.
Vote:
District 1 - Council Member Haskins: Yes District 2 - Council Member Reuter: Abstain District 3 - Council Member Hendrickson: Yes District 4 - Council Member Groeteke: Yes District 5 - Council Member Perry: Yes District 6 - Council Member Stallman: Yes District 7 - Council Member Terry: Yes Motion carried.
Resolution No. R20-0402 – Erroneous Assessments – Real Property
Council Member Hendrickson made a motion to introduce Resolution No. R20-0402, seconded by Council Member Reuter. Council Member Perry read the Resolution.
Council Member Hendrickson made a motion to adopt Resolution No. R20-0402, seconded by Council Member Stallman.
Vote:
District 1 - Council Member Haskins: Yes District 2 - Council Member Reuter: Yes District 3 - Council Member Hendrickson: Yes District 4 - Council Member Groeteke: Yes District 5 - Council Member Perry: Yes District 6 - Council Member Stallman: Yes District 7 - Council Member Terry: Yes Motion carried.
Council Member Hendrickson made a motion to introduce Resolution No. R20-0403, seconded by Council Member Reuter. Council Member Perry read the Resolution.
Council Member Hendrickson made a motion to adopt Resolution No. R20-0403, seconded by Council Member Reuter.
Vote:
District 1 - Council Member Haskins: Yes District 2 - Council Member Reuter: Yes District 3 - Council Member Hendrickson: Yes District 4 - Council Member Groeteke: Yes District 5 - Council Member Perry: Yes District 6 - Council Member Stallman: Yes District 7 - Council Member Terry: Yes Motion carried.
Resolution No. R20-0404 – Surplus Paid
Council Member Hendrickson made a motion to introduce Resolution No. R20-0404, seconded by Council Member Reuter. Council Member Perry read the Resolution.
Council Member Hendrickson made a motion to adopt Resolution No. R20-0404, seconded by Council Member Reuter.
Vote:
District 1 - Council Member Haskins: Yes District 2 - Council Member Reuter: Yes District 3 - Council Member Hendrickson: Yes District 4 - Council Member Groeteke: Yes District 5 - Council Member Perry: Yes District 6 - Council Member Stallman: Yes District 7 - Council Member Terry: Yes Motion carried.
XVII. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS
None
XVIII. PERFECTION OF BILLS
Bill No. 20-0334 – District 7– Subdivision Street Maintenance Agreement - The Barrett’s At Cedar Ridge HOA Council Member Terry made a motion to place Bill No. 20-0334 on its second reading by title, seconded by Council Member Groeteke. Council Member Perry read the Bill by title.
Council Member Terry made a motion that Bill No. 20-0334 be perfected and moved to Final Passage, seconded by Council Member Groeteke.
Vote:
District 1 - Council Member Haskins: Yes District 2 - Council Member Reuter: Yes District 3 - Council Member Hendrickson: Yes District 4 - Council Member Groeteke: Yes
District 5 - Council Member Perry: Yes District 6 - Council Member Stallman: Yes District 7 - Council Member Terry: Yes Motion carried.
Bill No. 20-0335– Amending Code Of Ordinances - Public Nuisance
Council Member Hendrickson made a motion to place Bill No. 20-0335 on its second reading by title, seconded by Council Member Reuter. Council Member Perry read the Bill by title.
Council Member Hendrickson made a motion that Bill No. 20-0335 be perfected and moved to Final Passage, seconded by Council Member Perry.
Vote:
District 1 - Council Member Haskins: Yes District 2 - Council Member Reuter: No District 3 - Council Member Hendrickson: Yes District 4 - Council Member Groeteke: No District 5 - Council Member Perry: Yes District 6 - Council Member Stallman: Yes District 7 - Council Member Terry: No Motion carried.
XIX. FINAL PASSAGE OF BILLS
Bill No. 20-0334 – District 7– Subdivision Street Maintenance Agreement - The Barrett’s At Cedar Ridge HOA Council Member Terry made a motion to place Bill No. 20-0334 on its third and final reading by title, seconded by Council Member Groeteke. Council Member Perry read the Bill by title.
Council Member Terry made a motion to approve and finally pass Bill No. 20-0334, seconded by Council Member Groeteke.
Vote:
District 1 - Council Member Haskins: Yes District 2 - Council Member Reuter: Yes District 3 - Council Member Hendrickson: Yes District 4 - Council Member Groeteke: Yes District 5 - Council Member Perry: Yes District 6 - Council Member Stallman: Yes District 7 - Council Member Terry: Yes Motion carried.
Bill No. 20-0335– Amending Code Of Ordinances - Public Nuisance
Council Member Hendrickson made a motion to place Bill No. 20-0335 on its third and final reading by title, seconded by Council Member Stallman. Council Member Perry read the Bill by title.
Council Member Hendrickson made a motion to approve and finally pass Bill No. 20-0335, seconded by Council Member Stallman.
District 1 - Council Member Haskins: Yes District 2 - Council Member Reuter: No District 3 - Council Member Hendrickson: Yes District 4 - Council Member Groeteke: No District 5 - Council Member Perry: Yes District 6 - Council Member Stallman: Yes District 7 - Council Member Terry: No Motion carried.
XX. OTHER MATTERS
None
XXI. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
District 1 - Council Member Haskins:
• Thanked Councilmembers Hendrickson, Perry and Stallman for their support on the Public Nuisance changes.
District 2 – Council Member Reuter:
• Thanked Sheriff Marshak for an update he provided and sent her prayers to first responders; • Thanked the Arnold Food Pantry and the Peace Pantry for their efforts in this time of need;
County Executive Gannon also thanked the Sheriff his help during the latest incident.
District 3 – Council Member Hendrickson: • Echoed Councilmember Reuter’s remarks;
• Expressed appreciation to Hefferson County Health Department Director Kelley Vollmar and Director of Emergency Management Warren Robinson for their efforts.
District 4 – Council Member Groeteke: • Urged County residents to shop Kimmswick;
• Expressed hope the pandemic ends soon and expressed concerns about small business; • Mentioned he had held discussions with Todd Tracey of EDC.
District 5 – Council Member Perry: • Thanked all for their efforts;
District 6 – Council Member Stallman:
• Thanked County Executive Gannon, Director of Administration Courtway and County Counselor Yates for their work on the day to day operations.
District 7 – Council Member Terry:
• Thanked County Executive Gannon, Director of Emergency Management Robinson, Director of Administration Courtway, County Counselor Yates and County staff for their efforts;
• Thanked the Sheriff for his report;
XXII. CLOSED SESSION
None
XXIII. ADJOURNMENT
Council Member Hendrickson made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Council Member Reuter. Vote:
District 1 - Council Member Haskins: Yes District 2 - Council Member Reuter: Yes
District 3 - Council Member Hendrickson: Yes District 4 - Council Member Groeteke: Yes District 5 - Council Member Perry: Yes District 6 - Council Member Stallman: Yes District 7 - Council Member Terry: Yes Motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m.
