CITY OF PASS CHRISTIAN, MISSISSIPPI
MINUTE BOOK 72
RECESS M E E T I N G January 18, 2012
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 Huey Bang, Alderwoman Rene Brooks, Alderman Anthony Hall, Alderman Joseph Piernas, Sr., Alderman Robin Rafferty; Malcolm Jones, City Attorney; Chief Dubuisson; Marian Gest, City Clerk
There being a quorum present to transact the business of the City, the following
proceedings were had and done.
Upon motion of Alderwoman Brooks, seconded by Alderman Rafferty, the Board approved unanimously, to open bids for Water & Sewer Replacement III.
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Upon motion of Alderwoman Brooks, seconded by Alderman Rafferty, the Board approved unanimously, to accept the bids for Water & Sewer Replacement III and award at a later date.
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Upon motion of Alderwoman Brooks, seconded by Alderman Rafferty, the Board approved unanimously, the minutes of December 20, 2011, Board Meeting
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Upon motion of Alderwoman Brooks, seconded by Alderman Piernas, the Board approved unanimously, the minutes of January 06, 2012, Board Meeting
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Upon motion of Alderwoman Brooks, seconded by Alderman Rafferty, the Board approved unanimously, to recognize Diane Peranich for her service to The City of Pass Christian, as requested by Mayor McDermott.
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Upon motion of Alderwoman Brooks, seconded by Alderman Bang, the Board held a public hearing and approved the Planning Commission’s recommendation to accept the integration of Sign Ordinance No. 351 with the Pass Christian Smartcode Sign Provision and the repeal of the existing Sign Ordinance and disbandment of the Sign Committee. Exhibit A-3
Voting Aye: Alderman Bang, Alderwoman Brooks, Alderman Piernas, Alderman Rafferty
Voting Nay:
Abstaining: Alderman Hall
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Upon motion of Alderman Piernas, seconded by Alderman Rafferty, the Board approved unanimously, to accept the MML Alderman Certification & Plaque, as requested by Alderwoman Brooks.
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The Board took no action on extending Robert McCraine’s, Leave of Absence, through sick leave.
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Upon motion of Alderman Piernas, seconded by Alderman Rafferty, the Board approved unanimously, to amend the agenda and moved item number seven to item number thirteen.
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Upon motion of Alderwoman Brooks, seconded by Alderman Piernas, the Board approved unanimously, to advertise for a buyer of the property at 322 Grayson Avenue and proceed with the demolition and clearing of the lot.
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Upon motion of Alderwoman Brooks, seconded by Alderman Piernas, the Board approved unanimously, to adopt a proclamation declaring February 10th, 2012 as Arbor Day for the City of Pass Christian as requested by the Pass Christian Garden Club.
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Upon motion of Alderman Piernas, seconded by Alderman Rafferty, the Board approved unanimously, the recommendation of Chief Dubuisson to hire Greg Daniels to fill the existing patrol vacancy at a salary of $30,000, with a one year probationary period, effective January 20, 2012. Exhibit A-4
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Upon motion of Alderwoman Brooks, seconded by Alderman Piernas, the Board approved unanimously, adding a no alcohol/drug policy to the HR Handbook clarifying that no employees are allowed to possess alcohol (including wine & beer) during the hours of their employment or while operating a city vehicle; and all City employees are not permitted to possess alcohol on City property (even while off duty); and only the Mayor may authorize due to a special event. Exhibit A-10
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Upon motion of Alderwoman Brooks, seconded by Alderman Bang, the Board approved unanimously, to review the Harbor Patrol job description for clarification RE: Must be eligible & must attend Reserve Academy requirement, as requested by Berinda Logan, Human Resources Director.
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Upon motion of Alderworman Brooks, seconded by Alderman Rafferty, the Board approved unanimously, to hold a workshop to discuss the Harbor Patrol job description for clarification.
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Upon motion of Alderman Piernas, seconded by Alderman Bang, the Board approved unanimously, to table item #13(which was previously item #7).
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Upon motion of Alderwoman Brooks, seconded by Alderman Bang, the Board approved unanimously, the consent agenda holding items 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, 19 for discussion or clarification.
Upon motion of Alderman Piernas, seconded by Alderman Rafferty, the Board approved unanimously, for the Mayor to sign Mississippi Power’s Decoration Attachment Agreement contingent upon changes recommended by the City Attorney. Exhibit CA-1.
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Upon motion of Alderwoman Brooks, seconded by Alderman Bang, the Board approved unanimously, the request of Gene Peralta, Building Code Official, to refund $142.00 to Hammons Electric & Construction, LLC., for electrical and temporary pole. Homeowner moved out of town. Exhibit CA-2.
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Upon motion of Alderwoman Brooks, seconded by Alderman Bang, the Board approved unanimously, the request from Joey Garriga to construct a storage shed for Susan Wittmann at 433 E. Second Street. There will be no pluming or electrical below the Base Flood Elevation. The storage shed will be 8ft. x 20ft.
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At this point in the meeting, Alderman Hall recused himself.
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Upon motion of Alderman Piernas, seconded by Alderman Rafferty, the Board approved unanimously, the request of Gene Peralta, Building Code Official, to refund $1,471 to First Missionary Baptist Church for building permit issued in June, 2008 due to lack of funds to proceed. Exhibit CA-4.
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At this point, Alderman Hall returned to the meeting.
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At this point in the meeting, Alderman Rafferty recused himself.
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Upon motion of Alderwoman Brooks, seconded by Alderman Piernas, the Board approved unanimously, the ad for St. Paul’s Carnival 2012 program for a full page ad in the amount of $150, this bringing favorable notice and resources to the opportunities of the City. Exhibit CA-5.
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At this point, Alderman Rafferty returned to the meeting.
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Upon motion of Alderwoman Brooks, seconded by Alderman Bang, the Board approved unanimously, the request of Gene Peralta, Building Code Official, to refund $535 to Harold and Sandra Friesen for Building and Flood Permit due to circumstances dictate that building can’t precede at this time. Exhibit CA-6.
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Upon motion of Alderwoman Brooks, seconded by Alderman Bang, the Board approved unanimously, Pay Application No. 1, in the amount of $553,375.00, payable to Great Lakes Dredge & Dock for Pass Christian Harbor Expansion, MDA Grant #R-103-291-01-KED, as recommended by MAHC; Milady A. Howard, P.E. Exhibit CA-7.
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Upon motion of Alderman Piernas, seconded by Alderman Hall, the Board approved unanimously, Pay Application No. 18 Final, in the amount of $30,491.65, payable to J. O. Collins, Inc., for PW11239 – RANDOLPH School Construction, as requested by, Walter Rode, Project Manager; Broaddus & Associates. Exhibit CA-8.
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Upon motion of Alderman Piernas, seconded by Alderman Hall, the Board approved unanimously, accepting Closeout document for Randolph School, as requested by Walter Rode, Project Manager; Broaddus & Associates. Exhibit CA-9.
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Upon motion of Alderwoman Brooks, seconded by Alderman Bang, the Board approved unanimously, accepting the Master Key & 3 Allen wrenches for door exit devices for the Randolph School, as requested by Walter Rode, Project Manager; Broaddus & Associates. Exhibit CA-10.
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Upon motion of Alderwoman Brooks, seconded by Alderman Bang, the Board approved unanimously, Pay Application No. 1, in the amount of $38,653.35, payable to Bruce’s Electric, Inc., for War Memorial Park lighting Project, FEMA PW#11239, as requested by Walter Rode, Project Engineer; Broaddus & Associates. Exhibit CA-11.
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Upon motion of Alderwoman Brooks, seconded by Alderman Bang, the Board approved unanimously, Invoice#395, in the amount of $364.40 for Church Avenue Park basketball court PW#8870, payable to SDS, as requested by Walter Rode, Project Engineer; Broaddus & Associates. Exhibit CA-12.
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Upon motion of Alderwoman Brooks, seconded by Alderman Bang, the Board approved unanimously, Invoice #396, in the amount of $960.60 for War Memorial Park restroom project PW#8869, payable to SDS, as requested by Walter Rode, Project Engineer; Broaddus & Associates. Exhibit CA-13.
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, Upon motion of Alderwoman Brooks, seconded by Alderman Bang the Board approved unanimously, Invoice #399, in the amount of $1,218.75 for War Memorial Park lighting project PW#11239, payable to SDS, as requested by Walter Rode, Project Manager; Broaddus & Associates. Exhibit CA-14.
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Upon motion of Alderwoman Brooks, seconded by Alderman Bang, the Board approved unanimously, Invoice #402, in the amount of $2,022.50 for the Gymnasium project PW#7401, payable to SDS, as requested by Walter Rode, Project Manager; Broaddus & Associates. Exhibit CA-15.
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Upon motion of Alderwoman Brooks, seconded by Alderman Bang, the Board approved unanimously, Invoice #404, in the amount of $2,939.70 for Fleitas Park tennis court project PW#8871, payable to SDS, as requested by Walter Rode, Project Manager; Broaddus & Associates. Exhibit CA-16.
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Upon motion of Alderwoman Brooks, seconded by Alderman Bang, the Board approved unanimously, Invoice #26F, in the amount of $3,396.73 for Pass Christian Water and Wastewater in Downtown Area PW#11115, payable to MAHC, as requested by Milady Howard, P.E. Exhibit CA-17.
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Upon motion of Alderwoman Brooks, seconded by Alderman Bang, the Board approved unanimously, the quote for Public Works Building Insurance provided from Wellington Associates Inc., in the amount of $2,266.00. Exhibit CA-18.
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Upon motion of Alderman Piernas, seconded by Alderman Rafferty, the Board approved unanimously, to accept the renewal proposal for Outside Liability Coverage for Pass Christian’s Stadium, Baseball/Softball, and Tennis Courts for a total annual premium of $1,308.82. Exhibit CA-19.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Piernas, the Board approved unanimously, Change Order #1 in the amount of $11,637.26 for War Memorial Park-lighting project PW#11239 for GFI receptacles to the light poles, addition of three (3) time clocks to work in conjunction with the photo cells, and relocation of existing panels, as requested by, Walter Rode, Project Manager; Broaddus & Associates. Exhibit CA-20.
Voting Aye: Alderman Bang, Alderwoman Brooks, Alderman Piernas, Alderman Rafferty
Voting Nay:
Abstaining: Alderman Hall
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Upon motion of Alderwoman Brooks, seconded by Alderman Hall, the Board approved unanimously, permission to advertise for the Harbor Master Building. Advertisement for this project will be published upon MEMA and FEMA final approval of the design as submitted. Funding of construction for this project will include funds from FEMA PW#2676 Harbor Master Building and PW#8522 Harbor Bait Shop. Exhibit CA-21.
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Upon motion of Alderwoman Brooks, seconded by Alderman Piernas, the Board approved unanimously, Claims docket No. 1 in the amount of $702,128.66. Exhibit CD-1.
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At this point in the meeting, Alderman Piernas recused himself.
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Upon motion of Alderwoman Brooks, seconded by Alderman Rafferty, the Board approved unanimously, Claims docket No. 2 in the amount of $120.79. Exhibit CD-2.
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At this point, Alderman Piernas returned to the meeting.
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Upon motion of Alderwoman Brooks, seconded by Alderman Bang, the Board approved unanimously, to adjourn.
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