CITY OF PASS CHRISTIAN, MISSISSIPPI MINUTE BOOK 105
R E G U L A R M E E T I N G JULY 19, 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 Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, minutes of the July 5, 2016 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 Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, adopting proclamation for 28th Annual Mississippi Coastal Cleanup on October 22, 2016, as requested by Kelly Griffin, Director Harrison County Beautification Commission. A-2.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Hall, the Board approved unanimously, request from Boogie-N-Blue (501C) for permission to host scholarship event and other financial help for the Police Association on August 26, 2016, this bringing favorable notice to the resources and opportunities of the City, as requested by Chipper McDermott, Mayor. Additional City resources needed are as follows:
Use of City Stage Block off West Scenic Drive from East side of Bacchus to West end of Blue Rose Use of Trash Cans Use of Barricades Pay Comp-Time to City employee(s) for removal of stage
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, awarding lowest bid for Drainage Repairs at 1103 East Beach Blvd. to A&C Industrial, Inc. in the amount of $16,532.50, to be paid out of account 117-105-911, as requested by Bob Escher, City Engineer. A-4.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, awarding lowest bid for Drainage Repairs at 110/108 Courtenay Avenue to A&C Industrial, Inc. in the amount of $28,750.00, to be paid out of account 117-105-911, as requested by Bob Escher, City Engineer. A-5.
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Alderman Clarke recused himself at this time during the meeting.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Hall, the Board approved unanimously, awarding lowest bid for Sewer Point Repair at 572 W. Royal Oak Drive. to DNA Underground, LLC in the amount of $28,508.06, to be paid out of account 117-105-911, as requested by Bob Escher, City Engineer. A-6.
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Alderman Clarke returned to the meeting.
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Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, request of Gulf Coast Running Club for use of City Gazebo and public streets for running event on August 6, 2016 from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. This bringing favorable notice and resources to the opportunities of the City, as requested by Leonard Vergunst, Representative. A-7.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, to table authorizing advertisement for bids for the Annual Unit Price Bid for Utility and Drainage Work, as requested by Bob Escher, City Engineer. (PDF emailed and put in Aldermen’s box prior to meeting.)
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, adopting Ordinance amending Section 2, 3, and 8, of Ordinance No. 421, and Amendments thereto, to provide a new minimum fee for solid waste collection and weekly cleaning fee for use of a municipal dumpster under a dumpster share agreement, as requested by Malcolm Jones, City Attorney. A-9.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, adopting Dumpster Share Agreement and setting initial flat rate with weekly cleaning fee for each user of municipal dumpster at 120 Davis Avenue, as requested by Malcolm Jones, City Attorney. A-10.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, hearing update on reimbursement from contractor on Davis Avenue and Second Street damage to utilities, as requested by Chipper McDermott, Mayor.
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Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, hearing update on the adoption of Leisure and Recreation Districts Ordinance (Go Cup)and boundaries of such Districts effective July 1, 2016, as provided in HB 1223 (2016 Session), as requested by Chipper McDermott, Mayor
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Alderman Clarke recused himself at this time during the meeting.
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Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Hall, the Board approved, recommendation from City Planner to approve a Re-Subdivision at 1217 & 1219 E Beach Blvd, Tax Parcels #0412P-03-031.000 & #0412P-03-032.000. The property owner, George Rimmer Covington, Sr. for El Pantano, LLC, proposes reconfiguring two lots into three. Application, if approved, is with the understanding that the applicant has not proposed any private easement on lot 3 that would connect to any easement on the adjacent lot to the West that would connect to any public street in the Beach Hurst subdivision, as requested by Danit Simon, City Planner. PD-1.
Alderman Clarke: Recused Alderman Washington: Aye Alderman Torgeson: Aye Alderman Hall: Aye Alderman Pickich: Aye
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Alderman Clarke returned to the meeting.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, recommendation from Planning Commission to approve Warrant Application PD-28-2016, Pass Christian Chamber of Commerce as agent for The Peoples Bank, 301 E 2nd Street, Warrant request for a Monument Sign to identify the Chamber Office located at the Peoples Bank in the T5C Zone, as requested by Danit Simon, City Planner. PD-2.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, recommendation from City Planner to waive the $100 Warrant Application Fee and the $50 Sign Permit Fee, for the Pass Christian Chamber of Commerce’s, a non-profit, sign request, this bringing favorable notice to the resources and opportunities of the City, as requested by Danit Simon, City Planner. PD-3.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Hall, the Board approved unanimously, recommendation from the City Planner to approve Application PD-29-2016, Duke Levy as agent for the Bank of Louisiana, 0 Espy Avenue (Parcel # 0412I-01-002.000), Subdivision Application in the T3R Single-Family Residential Zone for Preliminary Plat Approval, with the condition that the City Attorney approves the 25 foot utility easement; that the dimensions of Lot 12 is updated to meet the minimum 60 foot lot width requirement; and that the following two Notes are added: “Lot 1 to be served by existing low pressure sewer system with the necessary sewer crossing and equipment to be provided, along with the gravity sewer system installed for lots 3 through 13.”; and “Lots A & 2 to be reserved for
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park/playground and not be sold for single-family residential housing.” As requested by Danit Simon, City Planner. PD-4.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, Code Enforcement Officer, Shad Jeanfreau, to file Affidavit in Municipal Court against Daniel Webster, for violation of having excessive vehicles and miscellaneous items in the first layer according to Smartcode parking standards at 147 Holiday Drive and 215 East North Street, as requested by Shad Jeanfreau, Building Code Director. CO-1.
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WATER DEPARTMENT
Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, WPSCO Invoice #15943 in the amount of $576.00 for non-emergency repairs per paragraph 2.09 and per current contract paragraph 2.04 “Hours of Operation” known as “Ten Hour Rule” whereby WPSCO gives the City 10 hours of overtime per week and bills for hours in excess, charge to account 400-704-636, as recommended by Bruce Anthony, WPSCO/Utility Manager. W-1.
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Alderman Clarke recused himself at this time during the meeting.
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Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Hall, the Board denied unanimously, approving long standing water policy change request from Rene St. Paul which requires all customers to have a secondary meter (sprinkler) to avoid sewer charges associated with their primary meter (house). Mr. St. Paul stated, “This is ridiculous”. Billing supervisor advised Mr. St. Paul of associated charges (water, sewer and garbage) and offered the option to get secondary meter (sprinkler) to avoid sewer charges. My recommendation is to uphold and keep current policy, as requested by Bruce Anthony, WPSCO/Utilities Manager. W-2.
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Alderman Clarke returned to the meeting.
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, declaring the item listed below located at the Police Department as surplus and disposal and remove from inventory. Item is broken, not repairable and will be scrapped, as requested by Police Chief Hendricks. P-1.
Kenmore Elite Coldspot Icemaker S/N: E01201191 Netgear Zing Hot Spot S/N: 439A5BPP00164 4 CITY OF PASS CHRISTIAN, MISSISSIPPI MINUTE BOOK 105
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, the purchase of the following equipment on state contract totaling $11,445.14 dollars to be paid for out of the Wireless Communications Fund, as requested by Chief Timothy Hendricks. P-2.
. 4 Panasonic Toughbook LED Notebook #CF-532JCZYCM $5,196.00 . 5 FieldPro RT 43 BT Wireless Printer $3,980.00 . 5 In-vehicle Adapter $ 160.00 . 1 Premium Receipt Paper $ 59.14 . 5 Model 260 Reader $1,925.00 . 5 Model CN8000 USB Cable $ 75.00 . 1 Shipping Costs $ 50.00
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, ratifying request from the Pass Christian Police Department to renew the maintenance agreement addendum totaling $6,042.00 annually with Safran/MorphoTrust USA. This agreement services the LiveScan fingerprint equipment. The agreement begins July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, as requested by Chief Timothy Hendricks. P-3.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved, advertising for full time Police Officer positions, and to ratify subsequent advertisement for Board approval, as requested by Police Chief, Timothy Hendricks. P-4.
Alderman Clarke: Aye Alderman Washington: Aye Alderman Torgeson: Aye Alderman Hall: Nay Alderman Pickich: Aye
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, the following Emergency Management funds transfer, as requested by Fire Chief, Dwight Gordon. F-1.
From To 001-222-505 001-222-919 $859.98
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HARBOR DEPARTMENT
Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, awarding bid for Aluminum Dock Ladders with 4 angle clips per ladder at Harbors to lowest and best bidder, Specialty Machine Works of Gulfport, MS, in the amount of $9,807.00, to be paid out of Tideland funds, as requested by Willie Davis, Harbormaster. H-1.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, recommendation to hire Chris Messina and Aaron LaMarca for full-time Harbor Patrolmen effective July 20, 2016 and a starting hourly rate of $9.00, as requested by Willie Davis, Harbor Master. H-2.
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Upon motion of Alderman Pickich, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, the purchase of Caterpillar BR172 Brush Cutter for Skid Steer in the amount of $5,127.00 from Puckett Machinery to be paid out of account 489-301-919, as requested by Willie Davis, Harbor Master. H-3.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, recommendation to hire Cory Snyder for part-time Harbor Patrolmen effective July 20, 2016 and a starting hourly rate of $9.00, as requested by Willie Davis, Harbor Master. H-4.
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RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, overtime pay on the following dates for Pass Raiders Football registration from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and amend the budget accordingly, as requested by Recreation Director, Bret Bentz. R-1.
. Saturday, July 23, 2016 . Saturday, July 30, 2016 . Saturday, August 6, 2016
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CONSENT AGENDA
Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, receiving monthly Budget Report for June 2016 from City Clerk, as requested by Marian Gest, City Clerk. CA-1.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, request to send Officer Ryan Thornton to a one-day Tactical Medical training held on August 18, 2016 in Gulfport, MS. Training is free and the use of City vehicle is required, as requested by Police Chief Hendricks. CA-2.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, request to send Marian Gest and Malcolm Jones to a two-day 39th Annual Mississippi Labor & Employment Law Conference held on August 4-5, 2016 in Biloxi, MS. Registration $400.00 and $350.00 and the use of City vehicle is required, as requested by Malcolm Jones, City Attorney. CA-3.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, accepting oath of office taken from Daniel Sullivan, Patrolman, as requested by Marian Gest, City Clerk. CA-4.
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CLAIMS DOCKET
Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, Claims Docket in the amount of $177,231.15. CD-1.
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EXECUTIVE SESSSION
Upon motion of Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, to go into closed session to determine personnel matter in the Beautification Department.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, to go into Executive Session to discuss personnel matter in the Beautification Department.
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Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, to come out of executive session.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, it was the consensus of the Board, to follow the recommendation of the Mayor to impose a three day unpaid suspension for John Jones (Wes) effective immediately.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, motion to adjourn at 7:28 p.m.
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