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REGULAR MEETING OF WASHINGTON, MISSOURI CITY COUNCIL

MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2021 - 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL CHAMBER, 405 JEFFERSON STREET, WASHINGTON, MISSOURI

SUGGESTED

1. INTRODUCTORY ITEMS: COUNCIL ACTION Roll Call/Pledge of Allegiance

Approval of the Minutes from the April 5, 2021 Council Meeting Need Motion/Mayor Memo

Approval and Adjustment of Agenda Including Consent Agenda Need Motion/Mayor

2. CITIZENS COMMENTS:

3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

a. Certification of April 6, 2021 Election results by the Verification Board Accept Into Minutes/Approve Memo

4. PRIORITY ITEMS:

Mayor’s Presentations, Appointments & Re-Appointments:

a. Resolution – Thank You – Nick Obermark

5. COUNCIL COMMENTS:

6. ADJOURNMENT:

NOTICE: COPIES OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCES ON THIS AGENDA ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION

PRIOR TO THE TIME THE BILL IS UNDER CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL.

POSTED BY SHERRI KLEKAMP, CITY CLERK, APRIL 15, 2021

A COPY OF THIS NOTICE IS ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.washmo.gov

http://www.washmo.gov/

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF WASHINGTON, FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSOURI

MONDAY, APRIL 5, 2021

INTRODUCTORY ITEMS: The Regular Meeting of the City of Washington, Missouri, City Council was held on Monday, April 5, 2021, at 7:12 p.m. in the Council Chamber. Mayor Sandy Lucy opened the meeting with roll call and Pledge of Allegiance.

Mayor: Sandy Lucy Present Council Members: Ward I Steve Sullentrup Present

Nick Obermark Present Ward II Mark Wessels Present

Mark Hidritch Present Ward III Jeff Patke Present

Greg Skornia Present Ward IV Gretchen Pettet Present

Joe Holtmeier Present

Also Present: City Attorney Mark Piontek City Administrator Darren Lamb City Clerk Sherri Klekamp Communications Director Lisa Moffitt Fire Chief Tim Frankenberg Parks Director Wayne Dunker Economic Development Director Sal Maniaci Public Works Director John Nilges Emergency Management Director Mark Skornia Police Chief Ed Menefee Human Resources Generalist Shauna Pfitzinger

Originals and/or copies of agenda items of the meeting, including recorded votes are available on record in the office of the City Clerk. Each ordinance is read a minimum of twice by title, unless otherwise noted.

Approval of Minutes: * ApprovaJ of the Minutes from the March 15. 2021 Council Meeting

A motion to accept the minutes as presented made by Councilmember Hidritch, seconded by Councilmember Holtmeier, passed without dissent.

Approval and Adjustment of Agenda including Consent Agenda: * Collector's Report Summary- December 2020 * Investment Report Summary - December 2020 * Final Pay Request - Dynamic Tree Service

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A motion to accept and approve the agenda including the consent agenda accordingly made by Councilmember Patke, seconded by Councilmember Holtmeier, passed without dissent.

PRIORITY ITEMS: Mayor's Presentations, Appointments & Re-Appointments: * Arbor Day Proclamation

Arbor Day WHEREAS, in 1872 J Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board of Agriculture that a special day be set aside for the planting of trees; and WHEREAS, this holiday called Arbor Day was first observed with the planting of more than a million trees in Nebraska; and WHEREAS, Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and the world; and WHEREAS, The Tree City USA program sponsored by The National Arbor Day Foundation provides direction, technical assistance, public attention and national recognition for urban and community forestry programs in thousands of towns and cities that more than 93 million Americans call home; and WHEREAS, The City of Washington has been a "Tree City for the past 16 years; and WHEREAS, Trees can reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water, cut heating and cooling costs, moderate the temperature, clean the air, produce oxygen and provide habitat for wildlife; and WHEREAS, Trees are a renewable resource giving us paper, wood for our homes, fuel for our fires and countless other wood products; and WHEREAS, Trees in our City increase property values, enhance the economic vitality of business areas and beautify our community; and WHEREAS, Trees wherever they are planted are a source ofjoy and spiritual renewal. NOW, THEREFORE, I Sandy Lucy, Mayor of the City of Washington do hereby proclaim April 17, 2021 as Arbor Day in the City of Washington and urge all our citizens to support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands and to support our City's Urban Forestry Program by planting trees to gladden the heart and promote the wellbeing of present and future generations. Sandy Lucy Mayor of Washington, Missouri

* Police Department Reappointments March 29, 2021 City Council Washington, Missouri Dear Council Members: I herewith submit for your approval the following for reappointment to the Police Department:

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NAME Melinda Schmelz Patrol Officer Cody Boone Patrol Officer Daniel Day Patrol Officer Doug Tollison Patrol Officer Respectfully submitted, Sandy Lucy Mayor

APPOINTED April 08, 2021

April 17, 2021

April 23, 2021

May 3, 2021

TERM EXPIRES April 08, 2022

April 17, 2022

April 23, 2022

May 3, 2022

A motion to accept and approve the reappointments made by Councilmember Hidritch, seconded by Councilmember Pettet, passed without dissent.

* Planning & Zoning Commission Reappointments March 19, 2021 To the City Council City of Washington Washington, Missouri Dear Council Members: I herewith submit for your approval the following for reappointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission: John Borgmann - term ending April 2025 Tony Gokenbach- term ending April 2025 Respectfully submitted, Sandy Lucy Mayor A motion to accept and approve the reappointments made by Councilmember Hidritch,

seconded by Councilmember Holtmeier, passed without dissent.

* Treasurer/ColJector, Deputy Treasurer/ Assessor Reappointments March 19, 2021 City Council City of Washington Washington, Missouri Dear Council Members: I herewith submit for your approval the following names for reappointment: Mary Sprung - Treasurer/Collector - term ending April 2022 Darren Lamb - Deputy Treasurer/Assessor - term ending April 2022 Respectfully submitted, Sandy Lucy

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Mayor A motion to accept and approve the reappointments made by Councilmember Holtmeier,

seconded by Councilmember Skornia, passed without dissent.

PUBLIC HEARINGS * None

CITIZENS COMMENTS * None

UNFINISHED BUSINESS Bill No. 21-12323, Ordinance No. 21-13280, Introduced by Councilmember Holtmeier - an ordinance authorizing and directing the execution of a Service Agreement MOU - Mobility Device Sharing Services by and between the City of Washington, Missouri and Neutron Holdings, Inc.

After a report from Economic Development Director Sal Maniaci and Sergeant Mike Grissom, a discussion ensued regarding Festival Districts, parking hubs, six-month trial period, DWI's, travel area, and fees. Downtown Washington Inc., Tourism Group and CORE Restructuring have endorsed the Lime Scooter Proposal.

Downtown Washington Inc. Executive Director Tyler King addressed the Art and Wine Festival District area, and Washington Area Chamber of Commerce Director of Tourism Emily Underdown stated that the scooters would give youth another outlet to get Downtown.

With no further discussion, the ordinance was read a second time and approved on the following vote; Pettet-aye, Skornia-aye, Wessels-aye, Sullentrup-nay, Holtmeier-aye, Obermarknay, Patke-nay, Hidritch-nay, Lucy-aye.

Bill No. 21-12329, Ordinance No. 21-13281, an ordinance amending Section 210.2170.A of the Code of the City of Washington, Missouri. The ordinance was introduced by Councilmember Holtmeier.

After a brief discussion on wearing helmets while riding Lime Scooters, the ordinance was read a second time and approved on the following vote; Pettet-aye, Skornia-aye, Wessels-aye, Sullentrup-nay, Holtmeier-aye, Obermark-nay, Patke-nay, Hidritch-nay, Lucy-aye.

REPORT OF DEPARTMENT HEADS * Public Works Director John Nilges stated that the Engineering Department is working with

an Engineering Traffic Consultant CBB to identify any improvements that could occur at Rabbit Trail and Highway 100. The report was received approximately three weeks ago and will be presented at the next Council Workshop Meeting in May. A brief discussion ensued regarding options and solutions.

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ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS Bill No. 21-12330, Ordinance No. 21-13282, an ordinance authorizing and directing the execution of a Service Agreement by and between the City of Washington, Missouri and Aironet. The ordinance was introduced by Councilmember Holtmeier.

With no further discussion, the ordinance was read a second time and approved on the following vote; Pettet-aye, Skornia-aye, Wessels-aye, Sullentrup-aye, Holtmeier-aye, Obermarkaye, Patke-aye, Hidritch-no vote given.

Bill No. 21-12331, Ordinance No. 21-13283, an ordinance authorizing and directing the City of Washington, Missouri to enter into a Contract with Muniweb for Economic Development Website Development and Related Services. The ordinance was introduced by Councilmember Pettet.

With no further discussion, the ordinance was read a second time and approved on the following vote; Pettet-aye, Skornia-aye, Wessels-aye, Sullentrup-aye, Holtmeier-aye, Obermarkaye, Patke-aye, Hidritch-aye.

Bill No. 21-12332, Ordinance No. 21-13284, an ordinance amending Section 220.015 of the Code of the City of Washington, Missouri. The ordinance was introduced by Councilmember Patke.

After a brief discussion, the ordinance was read a second time and approved on the following vote; Pettet-aye, Skornia-aye, Wessels-aye, Sullentrup-aye, Holtmeier-aye, Obermarkaye, Patke-aye, Hidritch-aye.

Bill No. 21-12333, Ordinance No. 21-13285, an ordinance amending Schedule IV, No Parking at Any Time, of the Code of the City of Washington, Missouri. The ordinance was introduced by Councilmember Holtmeier.

After a brief discussion, the ordinance was read a second time and approved on the following vote; Pettet-aye, Skornia-aye, Wessels-aye, Sullentrup-aye, Holtmeier-aye, Obermarkaye, Patke-aye, Hidritch-aye.

Bill No. 21-12334, Ordinance No. 21-13286, an ordinance amending the 2021 Budget by the City of Washington, Missouri. The ordinance was introduced by Councilmember Hidritch.


Bill No. 21-12335, Ordinance No. 21-13287, an ordinance accepting the Proposal from Sentinel Emergency Solutions for the purchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) Systems, Air Cylinders, and Rapid Intervention Team {RIT) Bags. The ordinance was introduced by Councilmember Hidritch.

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Bill No. 21-12336, Ordinance No. 21-13288, an ordinance authorizing and directing the City of Washington, Missouri to enter into a Contract with Modern Pool Management Corporation DBA Midwest Pool Management of America for the Operations and Management of the Agnes Nolting Aquatic Complex. The ordinance was introduced by Councilmember Skornia.


Bill No. 21-12337, Ordinance No. 21-13289, an ordinance amending the 2021 Budget of the City of Washington, Missouri. The ordinance was introduced by Councilmember Pettet.

W, the ordinance was read a second time and approved on the following vote; Pettet-aye, Skornia-aye, Wessels-aye, Sullentrup-aye, Holtmeier-aye, Obermark-aye, Patke-aye, Hidritchaye.

COMMISSION, COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS * None

MAYOR'S REPORT * Tomorrow is Election Day.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT * None

COUNCIL COMMENTS * Councilmember Holtmeier extended his condolences to the Dick Oldenburg Family. * Councilmember Hidritch and Police Chief Ed Menefee briefly discussed the address at 1802

East Ninth Street. * Councilmember Wessels suggested that a Proclamation be done in remembrance of Dick

Oldenburg. * Councilmember Obermark stated he was out at the Landfill on Saturday. Staff is doing a

good job on keeping the road clean and trash picked up. A brief discussion ensued regarding Landfill operations.

CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Public vote on whether or not to hold a closed meeting to discuss personnel, legal and real estate matters pursuant to Section 610.021 RSMo (2000) passed at 8:08 p.m. on the following roll call


vote; Pettet-aye, Skornia-aye, Wessels-aye, Sullentrup-aye, Holtmeier-aye, Obermark-aye, Patke-aye, Hidritch-aye.

The regular session reconvened at 9:08 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT With no further business to discuss, a motion to adjourn made at 9:08 p.m. by Councilmember Patke, seconded by Councilmember Obermark passed without dissent.

Adopted:

Attest: City Clerk

Passed:

Attest: City Clerk


President of City Council

Mayor of Washington, Missouri

I FRANKLI

TIM BAKER County Clerk

[email protected]

JEANNINE STEVENS Chief Deputy

[email protected]

JANE LUECHTEFELD Director of Elections

[email protected]

COUNTY

COUNTY CLERK

400 EAST LOCUST STREET ROOM201

UNION, MISSOURI 63084 CLERK: (636) 583-6355

VOTER REGISTRATION: (636) 583-6364 FAX: (636) 583-7320 www.franklinmo.org

OFFICIAL RETURN OF ELECTION BY VERIFICATION BOARD

We, the VERIFICATION BOARD, have checked the addition and figures on all rfally Sheets and Precinct Returns and the following is a complete abstract of the votes cast at the General Municipal Election held in Franklin County, Missouri, on April 6, 2021, for the CITY OF WASHINGTON.

And having compared the record of the Verification Board with the returns made by the Election Judges and the Election Authority and having corrected any discrepancies, and in"8ccoi:dance with Chapter 115.507 RSMo do hereby submit the attached.-abst.ffiiit of the votes cast, which includes absentee votes.

W c, the undersigned duly authorized verification board for said election, hereby certify the attached to be a true, c01rect and complete return of all votes cast in said election as shown by the returns made by the Judges of the Election.

Certified this 9th day of April, 2021, Franklin County, Missouri.

Witness:

-~ u~.c........c....~- -Membe1, Verification Board, Republican Party

_-.-----, {;~~~~---Franklin County Clerk and Election Authority

Election Summary Report GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSOURI

TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 2021 Election Results

OFFICIAL RESULTS

Registered Voters 59,649 - Total Ballots 4,104: 6.88%

WASHINGTON COUNCIL, WARD 1

Number of Precincts

Precincts Reporting

Vote For 1 Total Votes

DUANE REED

TESSIE STEFFENS

LOUIS N. SWOBODA

DAN CONTARINI

JUSTIN C. FUSE

WRITE IN


Number of Precincts

P.r~ii:tJJis Reporting . Vote For 1 Total Votes

MARK WESSELS

KARI KLENKE

WRITE IN


Number of Precincts

Precincts Reporting


JEFFREY A. PATKE

WRITE IN


Number of Precincts

Precincts Reporting


JOE HOLTMEIER

MICHAEL JOHNS

WRITE IN

2 2

360

131

102 4

24 97

2

2 2

335

212 122

1

2 2

159

149 10

2 2

404

265

139 0

100.00%

36.39%

28.33%

1.11% 6.67%

26.94%

0.56%

100.00%

63.28%

36.42%

0.30%

100.00%

93.71% 6.29%

100.00%

65.59% 34.41%

0%

Date: 4/9/2021

Time: 2:53:13 PM

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38 of 38 Precincts Reporting 100.00%

CITY OF WASHINGTON 1 MISSOURJ

THANK YOU NICK OBERMARK

WHEREAS, Nick Obermark served the City of Washington, Missouri as Ward I Councilperson from April 2019 through April 2021; and

WHEREAS, during his term of office he has given his time and effort to serve the citizens of the City of Washington, Missouri; and

WHEREAS, he has served faithfully in many capacities as Councilperson and has played a vital role in the important work in the community; and

WHEREAS, he has been an influence for good in the growth and progress of our community; and

WHEREAS, Nick Obermark is entitled to just recognition for these efforts.

NOW, THEREFORE, I SANDY LUCY by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor and speaking on behalf of the entire City Council and all our citizens do hereby tender to NICK OBERMARK this Resolution extending our deep appreciation for his distinguished service as Ward I Councilperson for the City of Washington. We wish him success in all future endeavors and order this Resolution spread upon the records of the City of Washington, Missouri and a copy thereof delivered to NICK OBERMARK.

~tt, Mayor

.Jh QLl&,,.,K~ Sherri Klekamp City Clerk 04-19-21

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