2/23/2021  BoardDocs8 Pro JENNINGS  Monday, January 25, 2021  CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA  Jennings via' Tele-meeting Council Meeting @ 7:00 pm Time: Jan 25, 2021 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)  Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 884 8958 9679 Passcode: 879945 One tap mobile Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San. Jose) Meeting ID: 884 8958 9679 Passcode: 879945 All meetings are recorded Meeting posting date: A. PUBLIC HEARING(S)  https://uso2web.zom.us//884895896797pwd-viron4eASBDBOAnXNOdyb3BDZ209  #130171585924s84895896798,*879945# US (Washington D.C) 13128286/9,854895896/96.879945: US (Chicago)  For accommodations due to disability, please call City Hall at 314-388-1164, or Relay Missouri  (TDD) at 1-800-735-2460, 72 hours in advance of the meeting.  initials by:  1.. Petition for Conditional Use Permit to operate a gas station and convenience store at 5220, 5201, 5260 Jennings Station Road and 5257 Helen, Jennings, MO 63136 int the C-2 Shopping and Service Commercial District 2.. Petition for Conditional Use Permit to be allowed to sell wine and beer ata a gas station and convenience store  as Speedway, LLC under NAICS code #447110  5220, 5201, 5260: Jennings Station Road and 5257 Helen, Jennings, MO 63136  B. REGULAR MEETING 1. Call to Order 2.F Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Approval oft the Agenda  5. Approval of the minutes from the Regular Meeting of December 21, 2020  C.PRESENTATION OF PETITIONERS, REMONSTRATIONS, COMPLAINTS AND REQUESTS  1.P Presentation by KAI Architecture Firm  2. Presentations by Departments Public Works, Courts, Finance Department  3. Comments by public. (Please sign in. Comments are limited to 3 minutes. See Decorum Ordinance.) 4.0 Councilmember's Reports (Reports are limited to: 10 minutes. See Decorum Ordinance)  5. Mayor's Report 1. Finance Department 2. Courts 3.3 Jail Report 4. Building Department 5. Sewer Lateral 6.E Economic Development Report 7. Public Works Report  D.MONTHLY DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS  PAPewM.ASye  1/2    2/23/2021  BoardDocs@ Pro  8. Recreation Department 9. St. Louis County Police Department 10. North County Fire & Rescue 11. Emergency Management 12. Approval ofr monthly reports E.F REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. Ways & Means and Public Safety Committee 2.F Public' Works & Building Committee 3. Parks & Recreation Committee 4. Policy and Ordinance Committee 5. Municipal League 6. Planning Commission 7. Youth Commission 8. Senior Commission  F.LEGALI BUSINESS (Proposed Ordinances)  1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND GRANTING SAME TO SPEEDWAY, LLC, TO CONSTRUCT AC GAS STATION AND CONVENIENCE STORE WITH 16 AUTOMOBILE FUELING LANES UNDER. A CANOPY AND: 3 COMMERCIAL FUELING LANES UNDER A CANOPY AT 5220, 5201 AND 52603 JENNINGS STATION ROAD AND 5257 HELEN AVENUE IN THE CITY OF JENNINGS, 2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF: JENNINGS, MISSOURI, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND GRANTING SAME TO SPEEDWAY, LLC, TO OPERATE A CONVENIENCE STORE AND GAS STATION AND SELL PACKAGED WINE AND BEER AT! 5220, 5201 AND 52601 JENNINGS STATION ROAD AND 5257 HELEN AVENUE IN  MISSOURI.  THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI. G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS H. NEW BUSINESS  1. Approval ofa a replacement contract for Womack Barber Shop TIF Redevelopment Agreement  2.A Approval oft the special permit for Concealed and Carry Classes  3.A Approval oft the monthly bills for payment I.I MAYOR'S CLOSING REMARKS 1. Legal (RSMO 610:021-1) 2. Real Estate (RSMO 610:021-2) 3. Personnel (RSMO 610:021-3) K. Adjournment 1.A Adjournment  J. CLOSED SESSION, LEGAL, REAL ESTATE AND PERSONNEL (RSMO 610:021-1, 2,3)  mtpsigoboarotocscommopmigePomananslPhvaleropenaiogn:  2/2    JENNINGS  Minutes oft the City Council Regular Meeting Telemeeting Via Zoom Video January 25,2021 Regular Council Meeting' 7:00 p.m.  The two thousand four hundred and fourteenth meeting of the. Jennings City Council was held on  Monday, January 25,2021, at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom Video.  A. PUBLICI HEARING  1.1 Petition for Conditional Use] Permiti to operate a gas station and convenience store at 5220, 5201, 5260. Jennings Station. Road and 5257 Helen, Jennings, MO 63136 in the C-2 Shopping and Service Commercial District as Speedway, LLCI under NAICS code #447110 Mayor Austin opened the public hearing at 7:01 pm. Mike Bergman, Speedway, explained that they are requesting two Conditional Use Permits. They are proposing to 4600 square foot convenience store, operating hours of 24 hour-365 days per year. He said that they intend to employ fifteen (15) to twenty (20) people with organization amongst three shifts. Mike said that thej product offerings theyi intend tol have offer gasoline, diesel, andi DEF (diesel exhaust fluid). He said that the convenience store will offer food, coffee, snacks, beer, and wine. He said that they willl bec offeringr merchandise that willl be displayed out front like propane, windshield washer fluid, and ice. Mike said that on the property will also be amenities like an air machine for tires and Mike explained that Speedway has applied fora a Conditional Use Permit for the establishment of thel business and thes second Conditional Usel Permit is to sell beer and wine. He showed the site plan oft thes store with the alcohol sale area was markedi ini red. He explained that cases ofp packaged beer will be available, 41 reach-in coolers and a half of one door will house wine, and thei rest will Hes said that Speedway is proposing fueling lanes for automobiles at the front of the store with eight (8) pumps and plenty of parking. Mike said that behind the store will be another canopy for commercial fueling lanes. He showed depictions of the site plan and layout of the Jennings Mike asked if anyone had questions. Councilwoman Brown asked ift the items outside would be collected first, then a customer would go inside to purchase the item. He said that the customer would pay for the item first then go outside toj pick it up. Councilwoman Clower asked about the employee shifts because she was concerned about the night shift staff. Mike said that there is a standard at nighttime, with fewer people tos service. Hej pointed out a safety feature ofthe property, ac checkout counter enclosed inl bullet-profplexiglass. Councilwoman Clower askedi lifthel location was aj police substation. Mike said that they intend on keeping window visibility high and the property well-lit inside and outside. He said that there will be eleven (11) cameras outside to be monitored from headquarters in Daton, OH. Councilwoman Clower expressed concern about the trash collection area. Mikes said that therea are plans toi install six (6) to eight (8) foot fences erected toj protect the view of the: residential area, along with trees planted between the commercial and residential area. Councilwoman Clower asked about cleaning behind the property, near the dumpster enclosure. Mike said that the property will be serviced by the local trash company but on ai morei regular basis and that service representatives oft the gas station willl bej policing the area atl least once per shift. Adam Forster, Division Project Manager of Speedway, said that service representatives help clean the area to maintain the appeal of the property which is aj part oft their Councilwoman Brown said that there are regular Business Watch meetings and asked if a Speedway representative could attend the meetings. Adam said that he was sure that a representative from Speedway could attend those. Shel hoped that they could share their property  seasonal displays.  be placed on an endcap.  convenience store.  job duties.  Pageiof12  Prepared by Khianna Ward    cleanliness policy and tactics with other Jennings business owners to encourage them to follow Councilman Johnson said they mentioned that in the Planning Commission meeting, there could be ani issue with the St. Louis County Department of Transportation (DOT) with the automobile entrance and exit and the commercial vehicle entrance and exit of the property from Jennings Station Road. Mike saidt that they did at traffic impact study that shows they need to add an entry lane to ease potential traffic: issues. He said that with the St. Louis County DOT guidance, they have decided to move the truck entrance as far as they could away from the automobile entrance. He said that they are awaiting a response from St. Louis County DOT with comments to know  suit.  how toj proceed.  Mayor Austin closed thel hearing at' 7:24 p.m.  2.1 Petition for Conditional Usel Permit tol be allowed tos sell wine and beer at a gas station and convenience store 5220, 5201, 5260. Jennings Station Road and 5257 Helen, Jennings, MO Mayor Austin opened thel hearing at 7:25 p.m. asked for anyone speaking for the Conditional Use Permit. Irvetta Williams, Economic Development Consultant, asked] Miket to expand on thep permit. Mikes saidt thatl hes spoke oni iti int the earlier hearing. He said that Speedway intends for thel beer and wine tol be displayed in a walk-in cooler, reach-in coolers- three (3), and one with halfs stocked with wine. He said that they also intend on a display of warm beer located on an end cap.  63136  Mayor Austin closed thel hearing at' 7:27 p.m. B. REGULAR MEETING  1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:28j p.m.  Mayor Austin asked for ai moment ofs silence forTrustee Carmen McClendon-Roberts, who served the Village ofUplands Park. She said that Ms. Clendon-Roberts passed the third week ofJanuary  following a COVID-19 diagnosis.  2. Roll Call  Council members present: Allan Stichnote, Miranda Jones, Terry Wilson, Jane Brown, Phyllis  Anderson, Gary. Johnson, Lorraine Clower, and Aja Owens.  Council: member(s) absent: None. 3. Approval of the Agenda  Alsoj present: Mayor Yolanda. Austin; Deletra Hudson, City Clerk; and Sam Alton, City Attorney. On the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Clower, the City Council approved the agenda for the meeting. All ini favor; none opposed. 4. Approval oft the minutes from thel Regular Meeting of] December. 21, 2020.  On the motion made by Councilwoman Clower, seconded by Councilman Wilson, the City Council approved thei minutes from thel Regular Meeting of December 21, 2020. Alli in favor; none C.PRESENTATION OF PETITIONERS, REMONSTKATIONS, COMPLAINTS, AND  opposed.  REQUESTS  1. Presentation by KAI Architecture Firm  Mayor. Austin asked for ai representative from KAI Architectural Firm to speak. Joel Kerschen of KAIt thanked everyone for the opportunity toj present. Hes said that] KAII hasl been working with City staff for almost ay yeari int the planningi process. He said that he was joined by Mikel Kennedy, Mike  Page2of12  Prepared by Khianna Ward    Pratl, Eric Kiesler, and. Julial Montroy, and. Jakei manse ofDTLS. He asked. Julia to discuss the site plans. Julia said thatt the site plan focused on the expressed basic needs of the City and the nearby senior community, which included 90 space parking lots and space for future development. She said that the site plans that they have presented offers opportunity for growth, strolling paths, and could bej programmed for more fountains in years to come. She explained that thes site plans focus ont two options: Option. A, which features City Hall on the left of the site, and Option D, which features City Hall ont the right. Julia said that the buildings are situated on thej property on those Julia discussed site plan Option A. She described the plan as havingag gray road goingt to City Hall which is located on the left and the Community Center located on the right of the property. She said that the Community Center parking was located right in front of the building with side entrances connecting to the plaza. Julia said that the staff parking was close to the separate staff entrance, with the Mayor's parking space around the back of City Hall. She said that they have considered pedestrian circulation and designed the sidewalks to connect with the senior living community, Northview Elementary School, and Jennings Senior High School. The senior community: is within five (5)minute walks tot the City Center andi itisaseven (7)toten(10) minute Julia said that both site plan options have aj park; Option A uses existing land contours for sustainable drainage and watering ofproperty. She explained that landscape planning isi important. Joeli indicated that thej plan does allow for expansion ofthe Community Center ifthe City desired. Julia introduced site plan Option D, whichi featured the Community Center located on thel left and City] Hall on the right of the property. Shes said that the alignment is focused on City Hall than on the Community Center. She described Option D as having a more: formal approach, featuring the town square plaza in the middle of the drive that allows for parking and could host farmer's markets orl health fairs. Julia said that the Community Center would be tucked to the left amidst thej parking area. She said that thej parking area is similar to Option A, staff parking would be an easy walk and the Mayor's parking would be around the back of City Hall. Julia said that they planned the emergency circulation along the edges oft the property onl both site plans. Shes said that thes site amenities featured walking paths and water collection between the buildings, with al large bridge over the existing drainage area. She said they intend toj program the landscaping to allow buffering between the residential area and the City Center. Joel said that the Community Center area of Option D allows for more expansion. He showed both the plans side-by-side for Councilwoman Jones asked ift the lot near. Jennings Station Road was owned by the City. Mayor Austin said that the area near. Jennings Station Road was commercial. Joel said that thej property went al little further tol Berkay Avenue. Councilwoman, Jones was concerned about the visibility of Alice Wilson expressed her concern via chat about Option. Al havinga al long-distance froml handicap parking to the buildings. Julia said that both Option A and DI have equal distances between the Councilman Johnson saidt thati int thej past, there was ani issue with Missouri Sewer District (MSD). He: askedi ifKAIb has given any consideration to the user load ont the existing water drainage issues oft thej property.. Joel said MSD recommended looking at the site's pervious ground, and theyl have taken note tol limit the water runoff from the buildings to equate the amount that the grassy area collects now. Councilman Johnson suggested another drain runoff field. Joel said that this is the moment to identify those kinds ofi issues, establish how much water flows off the property, and design to focus oni meeting that threshold. Joel said that it was good tol hear the history and listen Mayor Austin thanked] KAI, the City Administration team, and] Irvetta Williams for their hard work 2. Presentation by Departments - Public Works, Courts, Finance Department Jim Maixner, Public Works Director, presented a certificate of appreciation for Vinson Rhone, Public Works Foreman, who recently obtained his curbside pesticide license. Jim said that Vince  specific areas due tot the existing drainage pipes.  walks from the nearby schools.  comparison.  the City Centeri ifanother commercial entity were to erect something next toi it.  handicapped parking and thel buildings.  tot thosel kinds ofconcerns. ont this project.  Page 3of12  Prepared by Khianna Ward    spent 271 hours or more studying for the exam. Hes said that no one on the City staff has had the license for about four (4)t to five (5), years whichi is fori internal use. Jim wantedi to recognize Vince Mayor Austin said that the Court Department is issuing a certificate of appreciation for Iesha Johnson forl her personal integrity and a positive attitude. She said that Ieshal had stepped up while Mayor Austin saidt thatt there was no other employee appreciation,; yet the City expects the Finance 3.Comments by thej public. (Please sign in. Comments arel limited to: 31 minutes. See Decorum Yolonda Fountain Henderson, 8822 Sumter Drive, reported that there was graffiti on Lillian Avenue. She reported that the median near the White Castle on Jennings Station Road had trash Ms. Henderson said that when she worked the food pantry near Gladys Avenue and Hamilton Avenue in] December there was trash debris. Shes said thati residents ini that area cannot turn around duet to allt the debris that hasl built up. Ms. Henderson: reported that peoplel havel been driving around thel barricades the was placedi in Ward 1 andi into some: resident's yards. Shet told. Jimt that the light int the. Jennings Schooll District near Gary Gore Elementary School on Dorwood Drive was out. Ms. Henderson saidt that avideos surfaced that wasi filmedi in City] Halll byai first amendment auditor. She noticed that some City staff members were not wearing a mask. She pointed out that Councilman Stichnote wasi not wearingan mask int the video. Shel believed that we1 need tol bes serious about COVID-19. She commented that whens she calls City Hall that ther receptionist is rude tol her andt the: receptionist was rude tot the auditors. Ms. Henderson asked why the police were called in response tot those auditors filming and going around City Hall. Sam Alton, City Attorney, said that thej purpose ofthep people camei into Cityl Hall tol harass City officials. He advised City staffto stop Mayor. Austin asked. Jim to respond. Jim said that regarding the graffiti on the building off] Helen Avenue andI Lillian Avenue, and1 lettersl havel been sent tot thej property owner.. Hes said that thei trash onl Hamilton Avenue was brought tol his attention onl Friday, January 22, 2021, by Councilwoman Owens and he has set up a camera int that area tol keep an eye on trash dumping. He said that the graffiti had been] painted over with white traffic paint at 4900. Jennings Station Road. He said that there is a contract signed for the fence repair on Jennings Station Road and he has been keeping people updated on thei repairs status that was delayed due to COVID-19: restrictions. Jims said that behind Ellison Drive and Clarion Drive that he would liket toj put up more barricades toj protect those resident's yards from traffic going around the barriers. He is waiting on residents tos send letters requesting the barrier be placed. He said that he purchased extra barricades ahead oft time, keeping situations like drivers going around the barricades ini mind. He said that he needs request letters from residents so that he can place the barricades higher to their property lines to slow down drivers attempting to go around thel barricades. He promised to check the light near Gary Gore Elementary School before reporting to work the following day. Mayor Austin asked Schona McClellon, Director ofHousing &1 Economic Development, to follow up ont the letter that Kvette Muhammad, 1935 Damato Court, was unable to speak for herself due to technical difficulties. Councilwoman Clower spoke for her. She said that she had a plumbing inspection done by the City and the inspector found something that needed to get fixed. She said that Ms. Muhammad paid for the first inspection, after the repair was made, she had to get it inspected again, they charged her another $20 for thei inspection. Schona McClellon, Director ofl Housing and Economic Development, said that Ms. Muhammad was not pleased with some Building Department policies overall. For example, there was an occupancy permit issue where she was given aj predication list, then after pulling the permit, Ms. Muhammad was not] pleased tol hear that she would bej paying for the additional inspection cost. Schona said that Ms. Muhammad informed her thats she would appeal to the City Council fora al Building Department policy change.  forl his accomplishment.  going through thet transition tol host court via Zoom. Department willl have ap presentation next month.  Ordinance.)  dumped oni it. Ms. Henderson asked when the gates on. Jennings Station Road.  speaking with them and call the policet tol have them removed fort trespassing.  went tol Elliott Henry the following day.  Page 4of12  Prepared by Khianna Ward    4. Councilmember's Reports (Reports are. limited to 10 minutes. See Decorum Ordinance) Councilwoman. Jones greeted everyone. Shes said that shes saw the video from the first amendment auditors that came to City Halli in 2020 that Ms. Henderson referenced. She said that she was also disturbed that peoplel liket thei first amendment auditors can comei intoj private areas. Councilwoman Jones asked what the protocol was about this because, after what happened the Capitol Building in] DC, she was disturbed. She would like public servants to feel protected. Councilwoman Jones Councilman Wilson asked ifs she viewed the other videos made by the first amendment auditors when they went to other municipalities. He said that people like those auditors go around the country videotaping public offices. Mayor Austin said that there are procedures in place. Counciwoman Jones said that she was concerned with staff protection and they should not feel Councilwoman Jones said that there has been al lot of conversation about the COVID-19 vaccine. Shes said that unfortunately, the State ofMissouri was amongst thel lasts states toi receive the vaccine. Shee encouraged everyone toj pre-register fort the COVID-19 vaccine. Councilwoman: Jones recalled that whent thej pandemic first began, the. Jennings zip code was amongst thel highest ofCOVID-19 Councilwoman Jones said that shel has heard gunshots, residents have been calling her and she reassured them that thej police are working oni it. She saidt to Capt. Law that she would contact him regarding an incident near Simmons Drive where a resident's vehicle was hit. She said that the resident has noticed that therel has been aj person loitering outside near their home. Councilwoman Jones wantst thei resident toi feel saferi int their community especially because they get off work late Councilwoman Jones said thats she appreciated serving with the City of. Jennings councilmembers. Councilman Stichnote greeted everyone. He thanked Jim for the barricades near private properties. He asked. Jimi ifthes street sweeper was working. Jims said that the replacement part that was sent tol Public Works was incorrect, and the part is being replaced with the correct part at no Councilman Stichnote: asked Schonai for ant update ont thei motorhome on Scottdale. Avenue. Schona was unavailable duet tot technical difficulties. Capt. Laws said that crimel has been downi in. Jennings. Capt. Law said that iti is going in the right direction with the help of additional resources. He reported that the. Jennings precinct has had 100 felony arrests and was able to get 60 guns offt the Councilwoman Brown thanked the City for the assistance she receives at City Hall and the helpfulness of all the staff. She praised Officer McCrary and fellow Jennings precinct officers for the outreachi to the community duringt the Christmas season and coat giveaway eventi inl honor Councilwoman Brown reported that it was a joy to sit in on the Joint Committee meeting that works hard together to gett things done. She reported that she attended thet update that was given by Senator Cori Bush. She said thati it was very informative, and she reported that someone on the call commented that the update was the first they have ever had. Councilwoman Brown said that she believed that was how things get done, which is a practice in the City Council and Councilwoman Brown thanked the Jennings precinct officers for their extra effort to slow speeding drivers and balancing their time and activity with restrictions for COVID-19. She is hopeful that. Jennings streets would no longer be used as speedways. She encouraged residents Shej praised the Youth Commission for the giveaways that they hosted on Saturday, January 23, 2021. Shei reported thatt there was a steady stream of people attending the event and thati it wasa  askedi ifthere was training available and aj plan inj place ifitl happens again.  disturbed.  cases in St. Louis County.  because they feel threatened by that] person.  shipping expense to the City.  street.  of Officer Snyder.  Committees.  to continue to report speeding in Jennings.  joy to see.  Page! 5of12  Prepared by Khianna Ward    Councilman Wilson greeted everyone. He wished everyone al Happy New Year and commented that he believed the year had begun on a good note. He said that he received Councilwoman Brown's card in the mail, and] he thanked her fori it. Councilman Wilson thanked the City Council forl honoring his dear friend whoj passed away witha al beautiful treev which wasj planted inl Koeneman Councilman Wilson thanked Sgt. Perez and Officer McCrary for responding to the disturbance in his neighborhood. He said that the nuisance was playing loud music, but the music had ceased since then. He reported that there was a new daycare opening on Halls Ferry Road and Cozens Councilman Wilson said that the. Jennings School District Board is still searching for their new Superintendent. He said that they have stopped accepting applications on Monday, January 25, 2021. Councilman Wilson said that there will be a meeting among the Jennings School District Boardi membersi int thei next few weeks toi review the applicants. Het thought there willl beas selection by the end of February 2021. He promised to provide more: information on the coming steps of replacing the Superintendent. Councilman Wilson said that there will be a public forum once Councilman Wilson yielded the last few minutes of his time to Councilwoman Jones. Councilwoman Jones suggested that there be a meeting toi review the pros and cons of thel barrier placement. She commented thats shel has heard bothj positive andi negative comments from residents since they havel been placed. She said that she has heard some suggestions that she would like to share, such as, opening a: few streets like Garesche Avenue andj perhaps talk about what is working and whati isi not working. Councilwoman. Jones asked about speedbump placement and when that would bel happening. Jims said that was set tos start that week orj perhaps moving into the: first week ofl February. He: said that before that happens, there will be letters going out to residents to keep themi informed andi thes speedbumps will bej placed on streets around Jennings schools, for example, Beulah. Avenue, Florence. Avenue, and College Avenue. Mayor Austin said that she will note that Councilman Wilson saidt that] he wanted to sharet thel lasti minute ofhist time with Ishmael Sistrunk. Mr. Sistrunk said that he was the Executive Committee Director for Riverview Schooll District. He said that he wanted tol let. Jennings know of thej petition for the Riverview Garden District tax levy decrease. He said that since the District received the tax levy decrease, their fiscal position has declined. Thel District is asking for a tax levyi increase, called] Proposition! Ei for equity. Mr. Sistrunk Councilman Wilson thanked him and] provided Mr. Sistrunk'se emaili int ther meeting chat fora anyone who may have questions about the Proposition. Mayor Austin thanked Mr. Sistrunk for speaking. Councilwoman, Anderson reported that shei received a call regarding the Woodland School area. She requested a traffic study near there to Capt. Law because of the traffic issue on Sunbury Avenue. She wondered ift that street could be made one-way, heading north. Capt. Law said he Councilwoman, Anderson told everyone to stay safe and encouraged them to get vaccinated. Councilman Johnson greeted everyone. Jim answered questions regarding the gates. Councilman Johnson inquired about the original bid contractor and installation ont the gate. Jim said that the first contract was broken due to the delay from the original contractor. He said the secondary bid contract is a minority business owner. Councilman Johnson asked if at Marge Avenue and College Avenue that thel lightbulb could bei replaced on the streetlight. He: reported thatl he could not find thei number ont the streetlight pole.. Jim said thati it wasi replaced with al 100- watt LED lightbulb by Ameren. Councilman Johnson appreciated Public Works Department Councilman Johnson asked about the demolition of buildings from the CDBG grant funds. He asked where the Building Department is was on getting the project completed. Schona said that they were workingonb buildings ont the 2018-2019list." She said that they just finished onej process and sent out bids for demolition companies. Mayor Austin asked if there was a bid opening.  Park andi reported that there was al balloon release int thej park tol honor him.  Avenue which] het thought tol be exciting.  finalists havel been selected and he encouraged community involvement.  for the next committee meeting.  intended toi increase awareness oft the proposition.  wouldi investigate this issue the following day.  coming to clean up the tires that were dumped in' Ward3.  Page 6of12  Prepared by Khianna Ward    Schona said that thel bids were sent to St. Louis County, two were received, and she will receive Councilman Johnson asked Capt. Law about the number of active warrants that were listed in the December 2020 Court Department report he provided to the City Council. Councilman Johnson commented that the Court reported 14 counts then there were 4,000 counts of active warrants that appeared in thei report later. Sam said that one number would be monthly and the other is most likely the number of cases Year-to-Date. Capt. Law said he would get with the Court Department for clarification. Councilman Johnson asked about the placement of "No Loitering" signs from the Building Department and would like fori it tol be enforced. He received ap phone call from ar resident who was approached at a gas station while making aj purchase. He Councilman Johnson asked about the Economic Development plan, because of the amount of sales tax collected being downi ini the 2020 year. He: said that thej purpose oft the plan was tol bring in funds. He asked what the plan was tol bring in funds. Schona said that she would follow up with him on that. Mayor Austin said that Economic Development is continuing to do their best tol bring businessesi into the City, for example, Speedway gas station and convenience store. She said that the purpose of the comprehensive plan was to bring more businesses into the City of Jennings, which willi increase: revenue. She reminded Councilman Johnson that some changes in revenue were the fact that the City has had no home auctions due to the COVID-19 pandemic and has affected the amount oft revenue that the City has seen in the 2020 year. Councilman Johnson asked about the placement of speed limit signs for 20 mph in residential areas that were a part of the public safety plan. Jim said that he was pondering ift that could be amended to 25 mph due to the cost to replace signs and law enforcement to regulate the speed limit. Councilman Johnson proposed the use of stickers to alter the speed limit numbers on the signs. Jim said because oft the street signage standards for reflectivity, he was not sure that could work. Counciman Johnson asked about alternate funding for the replacement. Jim said that it was possible, andi it could be discussed at another Ways and Means & Public Safety Committee Councilwoman Owens greeted everyone. She began her report with a quote. She reminded everyone that mental health disorders are real. Councilwoman Owens said that someone She thanked the Building Department and Police Department for everything they do. Councilwoman Owens reported that the video made by first amendment auditors that was circulated was disturbing. She did not likel howi it was handled and pointed out that some people were not wearing masks and asked how the City could ask people to use ai mask ift they are not wearing a mask either. Councilwoman Owens expressed deep concern about Councilman Stichnote not wearing ai mask. Shel believed that it should be taken seriously, and she requested Councilwoman Owens foundi it strange toi find out about the video on social media. Shet thought that this would qualify as a public safety conçern. She asked why the City Council didn'tknow about the video. She commented that they should not have to find out about this video or the church vandalism in Jennings from Facebook. Councilwoman Owens asked for transparency. Mayor Austin said that she did not know about the video, but that the City Council members were emailed about thei first amendment auditors being in the area around the time the video was Mayor Austin said that thel Municipal League sent out an email about the auditors coming to Missouri municipalities. She said that the information was shared with City staff, so they were warned. Councilwoman Owens believed that if the cameramen were of a different race, they would havel been treated differently by the officers. She thought that it was mishandled. Councilwoman Clower greeted everyone. She expressed concern about the trash dumping in Ward 4. Shes said thati it was out of control and asked what could be done abouti it. Shes suggested at team be formed to focus on the trash dumping in Jennings and to create aj plan to address trash dumping. She asked ift thes security guard that the City of. Jennings employs to patrol the parks could also] patrol areas wheret trash dumping occurs frequently. Mayor Austin askedi ifthe hotline  notification ofs selection from St. Louis County.  said that other businesses were also interested.  meeting.  struggling with depression was close tol her mother had died.  that everyone wear ai mask.  taken.  Page7 7of12  Prepared by Khianna Ward    telephone number to report trash dumping was shared with residents. Councilwoman Clower said that she was sharing the hotline telephone number, that she noticed it was posted on the electronic message board and she directed residents to City Hall to report the location of the Councilwoman Clower reported that at a City property, 5469 Helen Avenue, someone had dumped trash. She believed it was getting worse. She reported that the dumpster at the Family Dollar on West Florissant and Wilborn Drive was not acceptable, it was ridiculous to see the statei it was in. She commented that ifthel Family Dollar was in another neighborhood, it would not be neglected like that. Councilwoman Clower asked that the owner be held accountable for howi iti is being maintained. She said that the Ward 41 residents should not walk out their door to see the trash overflowing in the dumpster and on the ground, what kind of example are they setting for the children int that area. Councilwoman Clower said that itist the City's responsibility tol hold Family Dollar accountable. Mayor Austin asked Capt. Law ifs she could coordinate a meeting with Officer Bakula, Schona, and Casionia Peebles-Miller, Code Enforcement Councilwoman Clower asked if no houses are auctioned and they are not for sale, what is the next step as far asi itl being torn down orl being on the demolition list. Shes said that when shel had inquired about the demolition of some houses, the response had been that the Building Department is working on the 2017-2018 Demolition list. She claimed that some ofthosel houses havel been on the demolition list for over 30 years. From 2017-2019: some of thosel houses have been up for auction and have not been sold. Four were on thel last auction, what can be done about those houses because they havel beeni ini this state of disorder for about 30 years. Councilwoman Clower invited the City Councilmembers to visit the 5400 block of Helen Avenue to view the four homes on thel hill and asked them tol bel honest with themselves ifthey would want tol live in that area with those houses like that. Mayor Austin said that some people do come in later to purchase the house. She told Councilwoman Clower that she hears her speaking about something that happened 30 years ago. Mayor Austin said that within the last couple ofy years, the Cityl has worked aggressively to get rid oft these houses and tear them down. Mayor. Austin said that the demolition cost ofal homei is $15,000 to $20,000, so the City tries to do as much as it can with the funds from the CDBG grant, yet there are some monetary limits. Mayor Austin asked Councilwoman Clower to send the address oft thel house that had been there for 30 years and she repeated that the use of the CDBG grant funds is al long process. She said thats she would gett the list tol her and assured her that she does hear her concern. Councilwoman Clower expressed her concern because the first demolition list she received as she was elected, Councilwoman Clower said that she had ai resident at 54731 Helen Avenue, she had spoken with Schona, who had letters sent and citations written about the state of his home. She asked what the next step was. She said that there is a house at 5350 Helen Avenue with a green Waste Management bag ont the: front lawn. Shei reported that wasi reported tol Public Works, tickets were opened and then it was closed out on October 27, 2020; it was opened again later last year, then itwas closed again onl November 20, 2020. She asked why thet tickets regarding the green Waste Management bag on thel lawn keeps being closed out and what is the next step. Jim said that when they go to a house that is occupied, they close the ticket to avoid aj potential altercation. He said that they don't always have the luxury of having a police presence when visiting a Mayor Austin said that if shel had gone to department heads to get something done and had not gotten any results, she advised that thei next step was to come tol hers so she could follow up with department heads. Mayor Austin saidt that shel had notl heard ofthis situation from Councilwoman Clower, before coming to the City Council meeting. She asked Councilwoman Clower to give  trash dumping.  Inspector, to discuss thet trash at Family Dollar.  thel homes tol be demolished were in Ward 3.  problem property.  hert the respect ofb bringing it tol her attention so she can address it.  5.1 MAYOR'S REPORT  Mayor Austin thanked the department heads for all that they have been doing and their staff. She asked all councilmembers that may have some concerns, to givel her the courtesy toi meet with her  with their concerns: ift they have not seen any results.  Page 8of12  Prepared by Khianna Ward    Mayor Austin reported that the City of Jennings newsletter for Winter 2020 was att the press as of Friday, January 22, 2021. She said that the City property auction went live on the website on Monday, January 25, 2021. She reported that there were nol houses in' Ward 2 for auction, the City is currently working on homes in Wards 1,3 & 4. Mayor Austin explained that Ward 21 had no post third homes available at that the time. She said that the auction bid opening would be on Thursday, February 11, 2021, at 10 a.m., and conducted at City Hall. She asked everyone that has participated in the bid auction tol be present att thel bid opening Zoom call. Mayor Austin said that thel houses will be openi for bid from January 25, 2021, through February 5, 2021, witha4:30p.m. Mayor Austin reported a meeting with senior residents livingi in senior residences ini the. Jennings area through a Zoom call for thel Neighborhood Watch. Shes said thati it was a productive meeting and she was joined by Sgt. Perez and Officer McCrary. Mayor Austin said that they discussed crimet trends, listeningt to senior resident concerns, upcoming activities via Zoom, andt they worked on getting more contact info for senior residents that have telephones and getting those residents Mayor Austin thanked Deletra Hudson, City Clerk, fors signing the City of Jennings up through St. Louis County for COVID-19 vaccinations. Deletra and Willie Brandon, Recreation Director, are working together to bring the COVID-19 vaccinations to Jennings and coordinate vaccination distribution. She said that ifyou arei interested in getting the vaccine, call 314-615-2660 or go to www.st.corona.com to pre-register for the vaccine. Mayor Austin received reports from some senior residents that went through the vaccination process, they said that the experience was a tedious process. She said that they are volunteering to assist other senior residents with the Mayor Austin said that she met with the Jennings Clergy Coalition during the third week of January. She reported that the meeting was a call to action regarding the vandalism that has affected thel businesses along West Florissant Avenue, Hodiamont Avenue, and] Hamilton Avenue. She was pleased to sayt that with the work oft the. Jennings Precinct detectives, theyl have been able to locate the vandal, who was then arrested. She thanked Wesley Bell, St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney, who also assisted in thei investigation. She said that representatives from the Prosecuting Attorney's Office met with the City of. Jennings to listen to areas of concern and they have provided a 45-page document withi recommendations. and findings through St. Louis County. They are also working witht the City of. Jennings. Mayor Austin said that she willl be meeting with  closing time for bid.  some assistance tol help participate in Zoom video or by telephone.  vaccination process.  Capt. Law to find as solution to curb the crimei int the City. D. MONTHLY DEPARTMENTALREPORTS  On the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Anderson, the City  Council approved thei monthly department: reports. All ini favor; none opposed.  E.REPORTS OF COMMITTEES  1. Ways and Means & Public Safety Committee Councilman Wilson reported that there was Joint Committee: Ways and Means & Public Safety Committee and Public Works & Building Committee. Hei reported that there was aj presentation from KAI, which was similar tot the public hearing given at 6 p.m. on January 25, 2021. He said that it was a robust and thoughtful Councilman Wilson said that they discussed the site plans and site options for the new Jennings City Center tol be brought to the City Council meeting to make their selection. He said that the On the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Anderson, the City Council voted in favor of selecting a site plan between Option A or Option D by casting votes; Councilman Johnson opposed. Byt the following roll call vote of councilmembers' votingi in favor: Allan Stichnote, Miranda Jones, Terry Wilson, Jane Brown, Phyllis Anderson, Lorraine Clower, Councilman Wilson shared the site plans on the Zoom call screen as councilmembers voted. By the following roll call of votes, the City Council voted in favor of site plan Option A: Allan  conversation.  decision that willl be voted on willl be between sitej plan Option A or Option D.  and. Aja Owens; Gary. Johnson abstained.  Page 9of12  Prepared by Khianna Ward    Stichnote, Miranda. Jones, Terry Wilson, Janel Brown, Phyllis Anderson, Gary Johnson, Lorraine 2.1 Public Works & Building Committee- - Councilwoman, Anderson reported thatt there wasa a. Joint 3. Parks & Recreation Committee - Councilman Stichnote reported that there was noi meeting. 4.Policy and Ordinance Committee - Councilwoman. Jones reported that there was noi meeting. 5. Municipal League - Councilman Wilson said that there was a legislative session in Jefferson City with a lot of bills being followed. He said that Senator Brown Williams proposed Bill 60 regarding police reform. He reported that Bills 163 & 386 are more directly related to municipalities and video franchising, which includes receiving tax funds from video streaming services likel Hulu and] Netflix. Councilman Wilson said that all the councilmembers should have received a detailed summary and ifnot, then he is willing toj provide it tot them. Councilman Wilson reported that there will be ai meeting on Thursday, January 28, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. with the General Membership. He also reported that thel Executive Board Committee met often in January. He encouraged the City Council to attend the general meeting. Councilman Wilson said that Jason Hall, CEO of Greater St. Louis, Inc., will be speaking. He said that they 6.1 Planning Commission Councilman Johnson: reported that there was aj joint meeting on. January 7,2021, whichi included the. Architectural Review Board and Planning Commission. He said that they reviewed aj petition from Speedway Gas Station and Convenience Store. He said that the Architectural Review Board voted in favor oft the architectural plans for the Speedway location. Councilman Johnson said that the Planning Commission met to discuss a Conditional Use] Permit to operate an auto repair and tires service shop at 8949. Jennings Station Road, which was a former Firestone Auto Care shop adjacent to the Dollar Tree. He said the petition was tabled for the absence ofp professional drawings submitted by thej petitioner. Hei reported thatt they also discussed thea amendment ofthe C-2 Zoning District for ac Conditional Use Permit Speedway Gas Station and  Clower and Aja Owens; Gary. Johnson abstained.  Committee meeting.  willb be voting at the meeting on thel league Bylaws Amendments.  Convenience Store.  7. Youth Commission - Report provided. 8. Senior Commission -1 no meeting. F.LEGAL BUSINESS (Proposed Ordinances)  1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND GRANTING SAME TO SPEEDWAY, LLC, TO CONSTRUCT A GAS STATION AND CONVENIENCE STORE WITH 16 AUTOMOBILE FUELING LANES UNDER A CANOPY AND 3 COMMERCIAL FUELING LANES UNDER A CANOPY AT 5220, 5201 AND 5260 JENNINGS STATION ROAD AND: 52571 HELEN AVENUE IN THE CITY OF. JENNINGS, MISSOURI. On the motion for the first reading made by Councilwoman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Wilson for Bill #2630. Sam did the first reading of the ordinance. On the motion made by Councilwoman. Anderson, seconded by Councilman Wilson for the second reading, Sam did the Bill #26301 became Ordinance #25681 byt the: followingi roll call vote oft the councilmembers, voting in favor: Allan Stichnote, Miranda Jones, Jane Brown, Terry Wilson, Gary Johnson, Phyllis 2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND GRANTING SAME TO SPEEDWAY, LLC, TO OPERATE A CONVENIENCE STORE AND GAS STATION AND SELL PACKAGED WINE AND BEER AT 5220, 5201 AND 5260 JENNINGS STATION ROAD AND 5257  second reading oft the ordinance.  Anderson, Lorraine Clower, and Aja Owens.  HELEN AVENUE INTHE CITY OF. JENNINGS, MISSOURI.  Page 10of12  Prepared by Khianna Ward    On thei motion for the first reading made by Councilwoman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Wilson for Bill #2631. Sam did the first reading of the ordinance. On the motion made by Councilwoman Anderson, seconded by Councilwoman Clower for the second reading, Sam did Bill #26311 became Ordinance #25691 by the following roll call vote oft the councilmembers, voting in favor: Allan Stichnote, Miranda Jones, Jane Brown, Terry Wilson, Gary Johnson, Phyllis  thes second reading oft the ordinance.  Anderson, Lorraine Clower, and Aja Owens. G.UNFINISHEDI BUSINESS- -I none. H. NEW: BUSINESS Agreement  1. Approval of a replacement contract for Womack Barber Shop TIF Redevelopment Councilman Johnson asked why the original bid contract was being replaced. Schona said that Myra Randle, Economic Development Specialist, was not ablet toi reach the original contractor and On the motion made by Councilwoman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Wilson, the City Council approved the replacement contract for Womack Baber Shop, TIF Redevelopment  that thel bid amount did not change. Agreement. Alli in favor; none opposed.  2. Approval of the special permit for Concealed and Carry Classes Country Club onl March 27, 2021. Alli in favor; none opposed. 3. Approval of the monthly bills for payment.  Ont the motion madel by Councilwoman Anderson, seconded by Councilwoman Brown, the City Council approved the special permit to host a Concealed and Carry Class at Norwood Hills  On the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Clower, the City  Council approved the: monthly bills for payment. All in favor; none opposed.  L.MAYOR'S CLOSING REMARKS working diligently for the City ofJ Jennings.  Mayor Austin thanked those who joined the City Council meeting and the councilmembers for  J. CLOSED SESSION, LEGAL ANDI PERSONNEL (RSMO 610:021-1,2,3)  On. January 25, 2021, ont thei motion madel by Councilwoman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Wilson, the City Council approved a closed session for legal, real estate, and personnel (RSMO 610:021-1, 2, & 3) by the following roll call vote of councilmembers voting in favor: Allan Stichnote, Miranda Jones, Terry Wilson, Jane Brown, Phyllis Anderson, Gary Johnson, Aja  Owens, and Lorraine Clower; none were absent; none opposed nor abstained. Closed Session - Legal, Real Estate. Personnel RSM061001L.283)  After a brief recess, the City Council members were allj present and met in a closed session. Also present werel Mayor Yolanda Austin; Sam Alton, City Attorney; and City Clerk, Deletra Hudson.  PERSONNEL - the following actions were taken:  Hire of Full Time Court Clerk  Ont thei motion madel by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Owens, the City Council approved the recommendation from Lorietta Souter, Chief Court Clerk Administrator to hire Ashley Cooley as1 the Full Time Court Clerk pending all pre-employment background screenings. The recommendation' was approved by the roll call votes oft the following council  Page 11 of12  Prepared by Khianna Ward    members: Stichnote, Jones, Wilson, Brown, Anderson, Johnson, Owens, Clower; none  abstained; none were absent nor opposed. Approval oft the Promotion to Correctional Sergeant  On the: motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Brown, the City Council approved thei recommendation from Lt. Pervis. Jones toj promote Terrell Shumpert from Corporal to Sergeant. Thei recommendation' was approved by thei roll call votes oft thei following council members: Stichnote, Jones, Wilson, Brown, Anderson, Johnson, Owens, Clower; none Ont thei motion madel by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Brown, the City Council approved thei recommendation: from) Lt. Pervis. Jones toj promote Michael Neal from Corporal to Sergeant. The recommendation was approved by ther roll call votes oft thei following council members: Stichnote, Jones, Wilson, Brown, Anderson, Johnson, Owens, Clower; none  abstained; none were absent nor opposed.  abstained; none were absent nor opposed. Hire of Full Time Correctional Officer  Ont thei motion madel by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Brown, the City Council approved thei recommendation from Lt. Pervis Jones tol hire Desire Wheeler asa Correctional Officer pending all pre-employment background screening. The recommendation was approved by the roll call votes oft the: following council members: Stichnote, Jones, Wilson, Brown, Anderson, Johnson, Owens, Clower; none abstained; none were absent nor opposed. On ther motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Brown, the City Council approved thei recommendation from) Lt. Pervis Jones tol hire Anthony Perry as an alternate Correctional Officer int the event that Desire Wheeler does not meet the requirements to fill the position or another vacancy occurs. Thei recommendation' was approved by the roll call votes of thef following council members: Stichnote, Jones, Wilson, Brown, Anderson, Johnson,  Owens, Clower; none abstained; none were absent nor opposed. Termination of] Full Time Public Works Laborer  On the: motion madel by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman. Anderson, the City Council approved the recommendation: from. Jim Maixner, Public Works Director to William Rodgers. The recommendation was approved by thei roll call votes of the following council members: Stichnote, Jones, Wilson, Brown, Anderson, Johnson, Owens, Clower; none On the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Anderson, the City Council approved the recommendation: from. Jim Maixner, Public Works Director to' Wilson Preston. The recommendation was approved by thei roll call votes of the following council members: Stichnote, Jones, Wilson, Brown, Anderson, Johnson, Owens, Clower; none  abstained; none were absent nor opposed.  abstained; none were absent nor opposed.  K.ADJOURNMENT  On the motion made by Councilwoman Anderson, seconded by Councilwoman Jones, the City Council voted thei roll call votes oft thei following council members to adjourn the meeting at 11:03 p.m.: Allan Stichnote, Miranda. Jones," Terry' Wilson, Janel Brown, Phyllis Anderson, Gary. Johnson, Aja Owens, and Lorraine Clower; none were absent; none opposed nor abstained.  Approved: Attest:  Mayor  -  Wla SLE Deletra Hudson, City Clerk  Page 12of12  Prepared by Khianna Ward