CITY OF PASS CHRISTIAN, MISSISSIPPI
MINUTE BOOK 101
R E G U L A R M E E T I N G JANUARY 5, 2016
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, Chief of Police 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 Hall, the Board approved unanimously, minutes of the December 15, 2015 Regular Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting, as requested by Dawn Sanders, Deputy City Clerk. A-1.
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Upon motion of Alderman Clarke, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, temporary license agreement with C Spire (a/k/a Cellular South Real Estate, Inc.) for use of City property for temporary cell tower lease during Mardi Gras, 2016, for a lump sum payment of $2,500.00, as requested by Malcolm Jones, City Attorney. A-2.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, to table revising Civil Service Regulations per the request of the Mayor and Civil Service Commission, as requested by Mayor, Chipper McDermott. A-3.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, re-appointing Danny Taylor to the Historical Preservation Commission, term ending December 31, 2018, as requested by Mayor, Chipper McDermott.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, re-appointing Debby Jones to the Historical Preservation Commission, term ending December 31, 2018, as requested by Mayor, Chipper McDermott.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously considering awarding bid for “4-inch, Fire-Water Service Line” at 116 Davis Ave to DNA Underground, LLC in the amount of $16,200.27, as requested by Bob Escher, City Engineer. A-6.
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Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, to table awarding bid for “4-inch, Fire-Water Service Line” at 116 Davis Ave to DNA Underground, LLC in the amount of $16,200.27, as requested by Bob Escher, City Engineer. A-6.
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Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, to consider adopting Resolution to jointly request Miss. State Legislature to appropriate funds for extension of Beatline Road to Holiday Drive and Highway 90 along with City of Long Beach, as requested by Malcolm Jones, City Attorney. A-7.
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Upon motion of Alderman Clarke, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, adopting Resolution to jointly request Miss. State Legislature to appropriate funds for extension of Beatline Road to Holiday Drive and Highway 90 along with City of Long Beach, contingent upon recommendation of Planning Commission and receipt of BP funding, as requested by Malcolm Jones, City Attorney. A-7.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, referring issue of creation of street for extension of Beatline Road South of Railroad to Holiday Driveto Planning Commission for study and recommendation contingent upon receipt of funding from Miss. Legislature or other sources, as requested by Malcolm Jones, City Attorney.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, (1) Interlocal Governmental Cooperation Agreement with Harrison County for the Years 2016-2020 and (2) Interlocal Governmental Cooperation Agreement with Harrison County for Tax Assessments and Collections for the Years 2016-2020, as requested by Malcolm Jones, City Attorney. A-9.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, adopting resolution to join Coast Cities and Counties in requesting the legislature to appropriate at least 80% of the $750 million in economic damages from the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill to the local governments of the three Coast Counties, as requested by Mayor Chipper McDermott. A-10.
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Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, granting Utility easement near the intersection of East Jones Road and Menge Ave to Harrison County Mississippi for Pineville Community Sewer Connection Project and to include fine grade in easement, as requested by Malcolm Jones, City Attorney. A-11.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, rescinding Ordinance No. 537, previous Drug Testing Policy adopted in 1996, as
requested by Malcolm Jones, City Attorney.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, to table until the January 19, 2016 Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting to adopt new Drug Testing Policy and Receipt form for employees to sign with the Policy to take effect and implementation to occur after thirty days notice to all City employees, as requested by Malcolm Jones, City Attorney. A-13.
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, Planning Commission’s recommendation to approve Application PD-35-2015, William and Ann Hansel, 160 Kittiwake Road, Warrant request for parking at the front façade of the house with garage doors, for a concrete roof material, and for the front setback to be 27 feet, as requested by Danit Simon, City Planner. PD-1.
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HARBOR DEPARTMENT
Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Hall, the Board approved unanimously, to evict the following customers from the Pass Christian Harbor for non-payment of boat slip rental in excess of 60 days past due on pleasure pier and 120 days past due on the commercial pier if they are not paid by January 1, 2016. Accounts will be submitted to a collection agency if not paid in full after vessel has vacated the harbor, as requested by Willie Davis, Harbormaster. H-1.
§ PLEASURE - #00658, #00677 & #00753
§ COMMERCIAL - #00130
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Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, removing James Kincanon and Daniel Horton as part-time harbor patrolmen effective January 5, 2016, as requested by Willie Davis, Harbor Master.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, to add Wade Ladner as part-time harbor patrolman replacing Kincanon or Horton, at a rate of $9.00/hr effective January 6, 2016, as requested by Willie Davis, Harbor Master.
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, to adopt a resolution to leave the following Police vehicles unmarked, as requested by Chief Timothy Hendricks. P-1.
§ DODGE CHARGER 2016 – 2C3CDXAT4GH150982
§ DODGE CHARGER 2016 – 2C3CDXAT0GH160621
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, accepting the following donations for the Police Department and authorize the City to place same on fixed asset inventory, as requested by Chief Timothy Hendricks. P-2.
§ Chevy Tahoe Patrol Vehicle for K-9 Gulfport $7,000
§ K-9 Kennel Cage insert for vehicle D ‘Iberville $1,500
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, to pay all City personnel over-time for the extra hours that will be worked on Sunday, February 7, 2016, Pass Parade day. It is mandatory for some personnel to work that day even though most will be working on their scheduled day off, as requested by Chief Timothy Hendricks. P-3.
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CODE DEPARTMENT
Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, hearing from Code Enforcement Official concerning property owner’s plans for derelict home situated at 123 North Street. Board is allowing property owner until February 16, 2016, date of Administrative Hearing, to declare the property a public menace, as requested by Malcolm Jones, City Attorney.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, request to send Dwight Gordon to attend MS Fire Chief’s Mid Winter Conference in Ridgeland, Ms. on January 19-21, 2016. Registration fee $65.00, per diem $60.00, lodging $278.00 and the use of City Vehicle, as requested by Dwight Gordon, Fire Chief. CA-1.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, accepting oath of office taken from Mechelle Carbine as Patrol Officer/Assistant Chief of Police, as requested by Marian Gest, City Clerk. CA-2.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, budget adjustment in the amount of $3,000 from 001-190-401 (Planning Dept Salary) to 001-190-610 (Planning Dept training & travel), as requested by Marian Gest, City Clerk.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, to pay Gloria Sanders $6.00 for Toll fees for the previous approved two-day training on Building a Model Police Records Unit, January 27-28, 2016, in Fort Walton Beach. FL, as requested by Chief Timothy Hendricks.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, to send Sgt. Edward Walley to a four-day training on K9 Training, January 25-28, 2016, in Kaplan, LA. Training cost $575.00, lodging $80.00, per diem $133.00 and the use of City vehicle, as request by Chief Timothy Hendricks. CA-5.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, payment of the following A. Garner Russell & Associates, Inc. invoices totaling $5,250.00 and to amend the budget accordingly, as recommended by Bob Escher, City Engineer. CA-6.
§ Invoice 12785 $ 1,125.00 Day Pier
§ Invoice 12786 $ 1,342.50 Pier P-3 Electrical Upgrades
§ Invoice 12787 $ 2,782.50 Services to the City
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, refund request to Nick Ladner of AD&R, for demolition permit in the amount of $100.00, paid on November 19, 2015. Mr. Lander was scheduled to demo 408 Cedar Ave., but could not finish the job because the land was sold, as requested by Shad Jeanfreau, Building Official. CA-7.
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CLAIMS DOCKET
Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, Claims Docket in the amount of $316,517.03. CD-1.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, motion to recess until the January 19, 2016 Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meeting.
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