CITY OF PASS CHRISTIAN, MISSISSIPPI
MINUTE BOOK 109
R E G U L A R M E E T I N G APRIL 18, 2017
BE IT REMEMBERED that the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Pass Christian, Mississippi met on the above date at the Municipal Court Bldg., 105 Hiern Avenue, Pass Christian, Mississippi, at 6:00 p.m., same being the time and place for said meeting.
PRESENT: Mayor Chipper McDermott, Alderman Anthony Hall, Alderman W. Earl Washington, Sr., Alderman Buddy Clarke, Alderman Victor Pickich, Alderman Kenny Torgeson, Police Chief Hendricks, City Attorney Malcolm Jones and City Clerk Marian Gest.
There being a quorum present to transact the business of the City, the following proceedings were had and done.
ADMINISTRATIVE
Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, hearing from Adam Pace in reference to Cruisin the Coast 2017, as requested by Mayor Chipper McDermott.
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Upon motion of Alderman Clarke, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, minutes of the April 4, 2017 Regular Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting, as requested by Dawn Sanders, Deputy City Clerk. A-2.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, request from I Can Swing Out dancing for the use of the Randolph Center on Fridays from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., if not rented, at no charge, for Ballroom dancing lesson/class free of charge to the public. This class will be replacing Monday night Ballroom dancing, previously approved at the April 21, 2015 meeting, this bringing favorable notice to the resources and opportunities of the City, as requested by Montrelle Ramey, I Can Swing Out Instructor. A-3.
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Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, request from St. Vincent De Paul School to donate one free football registration fee, not to exceed $75.00, to Boogie on the Beach charitable benefit on May 6, 2017, this bringing favorable notice to the resources and opportunities of the City, as requested by Chipper McDermott, Mayor. A-4.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, from Student Oceanographic Society for the use of Memorial Park and public streets for 5K running event on April 29, 2017 from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., this bringing favorable notice to the resources and opportunities of the City, as requested by Laura Hode, Representative. A-5.
§ Barricades
§ Trash receptacles
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Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, authorizing overtime pay for deputy clerks in Administration for absentee voting on April 22, 2017 and April 29, 2017 from 8am to 12pm., as requested by Marian Gest, City Clerk.
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Upon motion of Alderman Clarke, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, Agreement and Addendum with EarthLink to provide Internet and telephone services for Fire Station – East Second Street in the amount of $565.60 monthly, for a three-year term upon the condition that the Agreement may be ratified or cancelled upon reasonable written notice to EarthLink after the expiration of the current term of office. A-7.
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Upon motion of Alderman Clarke, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, allowing Pass Christian High School to host Spring Tryout for Soccer on City Football Field on April 27-28, 2017 at 4:00-5:00PM, this bringing favorable notice to the resources and opportunities of the City, Bret Bentz, Recreation Director.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, authorizing and directing Mayor and City Clerk to submit amended application to DMR for Tidelands Grant for FY17 for Harbor Improvements due to reduction in Grant Award by DMR, as requested by Marian Gest, City Clerk. A-9.
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Upon motion of Alderman Clarke, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, awarding contract for award of termite control treatment using Sentricon Bait System for specified municipal buildings (10) with Annual Renewal to D. A. Exterminating in the total sum of $15,975.00 for initial treatment and $2,451.00 for Annual Renewal, amend the budget accordingly, as recommended by Russell Holliman, Public Works Director and Malcolm Jones, City Attorney. [The City solicited and received proposals from three companies, Terminix, BugPro, and D. A. Exterminating. As the City previously had another company use a liquid treatment, Termidor, and it did not prove to be effective against subsequent infestations, the Public Works Director chose to review only those proposals that offered use of the alternative treatment, the Sentricon Bait System. D. A. Exterminating was found to be the lowest and best bid price for the work and provided a comparable limited termite damage warranty with technicians in their offices in Slidell, LA. Terminix total bid price was higher at $17, 384.75 for the initial treatment and $2,931.25 for the Annual Renewal.] A-10.
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Upon motion of Alderman Clarke, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, declaring 1,000 gallon portable metal fuel tank at 401 Espy Ave. (no longer usable) as surplus, as recommended by Russell Holliman, Public Works Director.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, authorizing private sale of five portable metal fuel tanks (4 – 550 gal. and 1- 1,000 gal.) at 401 Espy Ave. to Corvettes LLC in the total sum of $550.00 with the total value of all of the portable tanks being less than $1,000, all as provided in MCA Section 17-25-25, as amended, as recommended by the Public Works Director. [The four 550 gallon tanks were previously declared surplus at the City meeting held on November 15, 2016.] A-12.
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Upon motion of Alderman Clarke, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, ratifying authorizing Public Works Department to place fill in the City right-of-way on property on the East side of 220 E. Scenic Drive and spread dirt into adjacent eroded areas on slope South of Scenic Drive caused by inadequate drainage of City Street, as requested by Malcolm Jones, City Attorney.
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, City Planner’s recommendation to approve a Re-Subdivision at 101 Fernwood Drive, Tax Parcels #0213A-01-005.001 and #0213A-01-005.000. The property owner, Joseph Desarro, proposes combining the two lots, as requested by City Planner, Danit Simon. PD-1.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, Planning Commission’s recommendation to approve a Re-Subdivision at 500 & 517 W North Street, Tax Parcels #0313C-04-024.001 and #0313C-04-024.007. The property owners, Harold H Jr. and Linda Dawley, propose combining the two lots., as requested by City Planner, Danit Simon. PD-2.
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Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, Zoning Board of Adjustments recommendation to approve Application PD-12-2017, Martin O III & Whitney E Miller, 113 Fairway Drive, Warrant Application for the roof overhang of a proposed addition to encroach one-foot into the west side setback, in the T3R Single-Family Residential Zone, as requested by City Planner, Danit Simon. PD-3.
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WATER DEPARTMENT
Upon motion of Alderman Clarke, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, the removal of NSF fees request for Lorraine Merwin of 255 E. Scenic Drive Apt. L, in the amount of $40.00 resulting from bank error. The bank closed her bank account based on an incorrect letter from the Social Security Administration stating Mrs. Merwin was deceased. We have had a similar request in the past and this situation is not specifically covered in ordinance, as requested by WPSCO/Utilities Manager. W-1.
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MAIN STREET
Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, authorizing the use of the Fleitas Avenue Sports Complex for an adult kickball fundraiser on Saturday, June 17, 2017, and hearing from Leigh Helvie with Wandering Workout as a sponsoring partner for the fundraiser, this bringing favorable notice to the resources and opportunities of the City, as requested by Amy Rishel, Main Street.
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Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, Sunday, May 28, 2017, the use of Memorial Park and usage of the stage for Jazz in the Pass, this bringing favorable notice and resources to the City, as requested by Amy Rishel, Main Street.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, hearing from Amy Richel in reference to signage for local businesses, as requested by Mayor McDermott.
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, Officer Roy Williams’ probationary period to be extended for an additional six (6) months. Officer Williams’ original probationary period will expire on June 22, 2017; the adjusted expiration date for the new probationary period will now be on December 22, 2017, as requested by Police Chief Tim Hendricks.
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Upon motion of Alderman Clarke, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, ratifying approving recommendation that Officer Kimbro Estes III be promoted to the rank of patrol sergeant. Officer Estes has passed the civil service exam and his score has been certified by the Civil Service Board. It is also my recommendation that his salary be increased to that of a current patrol sergeant ($35,175.20) with a 1 year probationary period with an effective date of April 21, 2017, as requested by Police Chief Tim Hendricks.
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PUBLIC WORKSDEPARTMENT
Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, request to purchase a Heavy duty commercial Vehicle Diagnostic System from Advance Auto Parts for the sum of $3,711.99, as requested by Russell Holliman, Public Works Director and Dwight Gordon, Fire Chief. PW-1.
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HARBOR DEPARTMENT
Upon motion of Alderman Clarke, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, insurance policy for the harbor skid steer for the price of $2.075.00 to be paid out of Contractual Services for a period of 24 months or 500 hours and that will cover power train and hydraulics from Puckett Rentals, as requested by Willie Davis, Harbormaster. H-1.
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Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, Power Booster for incoming power at Pier P-3 around slip 304 from Krol Electric in the amount of $3,120.00, paid out of Harbor Contractual Repairs and Maintenance. Bob Escher, City Engineer has given approval, as requested by Willie Davis, Harbormaster. H-2.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Hall, the Board approved unanimously, hiring William Faulk as Fire Fighter, contingent upon passing urinalysis, to fill the existing vacancy with a hire date of May 4, 2017 and a starting salary of $32,852. He is already certified and position will have a one year probationary period, as requested by Fire Chief Dwight.
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BEAUTIFICATION DEPARTMENT
Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, hiring Thomas Faye as Beautification Laborer, contingent upon passing urinalysis, to fill the existing vacancy with a hire date of April 24, 2017 and a starting salary of $9.00 per hour, as requested by Wes Jones, Beautification Director.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, to table hiring a Beautification Laborer, contingent upon passing urinalysis, to fill the existing vacancy with a hire date of April 19, 2017 and a starting salary of $9.00 per hour, as requested by Wes Jones, Beautification Director.
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COURT DEPARTMENT
Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, to table hiring a Deputy Court Clerk, contingent upon passing urinalysis, to fill the existing vacancy with a hire date of May 1, 2017 and a starting salary of $12.00 per hour, as requested by Judge Wittmann.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, request to send Investigator Edward Walley to a two-day Taser Instructor Training held on May 15-16, 2017 in Biloxi, MS. The tuition is $435.00 and use of a City vehicle is requested, as requested by Chief Tim Hendricks. CA-1.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, request to send Officer Justin York to a three-day Officer Safety and Conflict Resolution class held on April 26-28, 2017 in Biloxi, MS. The tuition is free and use of City vehicle, as requested by Chief Tim Hendricks. CA-2.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, request to send George Alex Bryan to a 480-hour Harrison County Law Enforcement Academy Course and Certification held April 30, 2017- July 14, 2017 in Biloxi, MS. Officer Bryan was previously approved to attend during the November 18, 2016 Board meeting to attend from January 8, 2017- March 24, 2017, but could not attend due to unforeseen circumstances. The tuition is $3,600 and use of City vehicle, as requested by Chief Tim Hendricks. CA-3.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, request to send the following officers to a three-day SFST (Standardized Field Sobriety Testing) training class held on May 9-11, 2017 at the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office in Bay St. Louis. The tuition is free and use of a City vehicle is requested, as requested by Chief Tim Hendricks. CA-4.
§ Sgt. Samantha Phillips
§ Officer Jared McKinney
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, request to send Deputy Chief Mechelle Carbine to a three-day ROCIC Homicide Training held on September 18-20, 2017 in Biloxi, MS. The tuition is $125.00 and use of a City vehicle is requested, as requested by Chief Tim Hendricks. CA-5.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, request to send the following officers to a one-day Attorney General’s Office sponsored Investigator Training held on April 25, 2017 in Biloxi, MS. The tuition is free and use of City vehicle, as requested by Chief Tim Hendricks. CA-6.
§ Sgt. Samantha Phillips