CITY OF PASS CHRISTIAN, MISSISSIPPI
MINUTE BOOK 108
R E G U L A R M E E T I N G FEBRUARY 7, 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 Hall, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, to table opening bids for City Park Splash Pad.
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Upon motion of Alderman Clarke, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, minutes of the January 17, 2017 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 Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, appointing Dorothy Roberts Ricketts to the Historical Preservation Commission, replacing Debbie Jones, who resigned, term ending December 31, 2018, as requested by Chipper McDermott, Mayor.
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Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, ratifying accepting letter of resignation from Cindy Cohen as Municipal Election Commissioner, effective January 20, 2017, as requested by Mayor McDermott. A-3.
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Upon motion of Alderman Clarke, seconded by Alderman Hall, the Board approved unanimously, appointing Evelina Burnett to the City Municipal Election Commission, replacing Cindy Cohen, who resigned, to serve for the remainder of Cindy Cohen’s term of office term ending July 1, 2017,as requested by Mayor McDermott.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Hall, the Board approved unanimously, annual donation to Pass Christian Volunteer Fire Department in the amount of $2,000.00 for fiscal year 2017, this bringing favorable notice to the resources and opportunities of the City, as requested by J. W. Dedeaux, PCVF Chief. A-5.
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Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, temporary license agreement with C Spire (a/k/a Cellular South Real Estate, Inc.) for use of City property at corner of Market St. and Woodman Ave. for temporary cell tower lease during Mardi Gras, 2017, for a lump sum payment of $2,500.00, as requested by Malcolm Jones, City Attorney. A-6.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, accepting check in the amount of $3,369.25 from Berkley Insurance Company for damages made to police patrol vehicle, amend the budget accordingly (001-200-560), as requested by Marian Gest, City Clerk. A-7.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, request from Pass Christian Yacht Club for the use of transient slips for upcoming regattas constituting public entertainment and the Mayor is authorized to take such other action as shall be reasonable and necessary to accomplish these purposes, this bringing favorable notice to the resources and opportunities of the City, as requested by Robin Rafferty PCYC Secretary.
March 25, 2017 Rafferty #3
March 26, 2017 Rafferty #4
April 15, 2017 Rafferty #5
May 19-21, 2017 US Sunfish Masters
July 22-23, 2017 Sir Thomas Lipton Junior Gulf
Yachting Assoc.
July 29-30, 2017 168th Annual Birthday Regatta
August 5-6, 2017 Gulf Yachting Assoc. J22
August 12–13, 2017 80th Annual Bernard Knost All Women’s Gulf
September 2-4, 2017 97th Annual Sir Thomas Lipton
October 1, 2017 Rafferty # 1
October 7, 2017 Round the Cat
October 14-15, 2017 Jack Dane Finn Regatta
November 2, 2017 Rafferty # 2
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, awarding bid for West Small Craft Harbor Replacement of Stainless Steel Hardware for existing 10” x 10” wood fillers to lowest and best bidder, Gill’s Crane and Dozer Service, Inc. of Slidell, LA, in the amount of $450.00/each, not to exceed $25,000.00, to be paid for with Tidelands funds, as requested by Bob Escher, City Engineer. A-9.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, awarding bid for West Small Craft Harbor Replacement of 10” x 10” wood fillers to lowest and best bidder, Gill’s Crane and Dozer Service, Inc. of Slidell, LA, in the amount of $950.00/each, not to exceed $25,000.00, to be paid for with Tidelands funds, as requested by Bob Escher, City Engineer. A-10.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, authorizing City Attorney to accept service of process on behalf of City and enter disclaimer in tax title confirmation suit styled, Ronald M. Daley and Jeremia R. Daley vs. City of Pass Christian, ET ALS. Chancery Court-1st Judicial District, Cause No. 17-77, as requested by Malcolm Jones, City Attorney. A-11.
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Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, awarding quote for East Harbor Piling Improvements to Gill’s Crane and Dozer Service, Inc. of Slidell, LA, in the amount of $11,500.00, to be paid for with BP funds, as requested by Maria Mena, Purchasing Clerk. A-12.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, amending fee schedule, application, and policy for use of Memorial Park to conform to Miss. Wildlife, Fisheries and Recreation Federal Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant regulations concerning non-discrimination for non-resident users, as requested by Malcolm Jones, City Attorney. A-13.
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Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, adopting Section 3 Corrective Action Plan for closeout of CDBG New Harbor Grant, as requested by Malcolm Jones, City Attorney. A-14.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, City donation of $800 to Art in the Pass, April 1-2, 2017, this brings favorable notice to the resources and opportunities of the City, as requested by Chipper McDermott, Mayor. A-15.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, request to pay all City personnel overtime for the 2017 Mardi Gras Pass parade.
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Upon motion of Alderman Clarke, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, the City’s Employee Handbook effective immediately, as requested by Mayor McDermott. A-17.
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Upon motion of Alderman Clarke, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, setting the date of February 17, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. to conduct interviews for the School Board Trustee vacancy, which expires March, 2017, as requested by Marian Gest, City Clerk.
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Alderman Clarke recused himself at this time during the meeting.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, the Planning Commission’s recommendation to approve Warrant Application PD-54-2016, Kent Sellier as agent for Hossein Talebloo, 624 W Beach Boulevard, Warrant Application for sliding front doors at the Frontage, as requested by City Planner, Danit Simon. PD-1.
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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 the hiring of Thomas Williams to fill one of the existing vacancies in patrol with hire dates of February 8, 2017 and a starting salary of $32,152. He is already certified and has taken and passed the civil service exam. Position has a one year probationary period, as requested by Police Chief Hendricks.
· Alderman Hall Abstain
· Alderman Washington Aye
· Alderman Pickich Aye
· Alderman Clarke Aye
· Alderman Torgeson Aye
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Upon motion of Alderman Clarke, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved the hiring of Jared McKinney to fill one of the existing vacancies in patrol with hire dates of February 8, 2017 and a starting salary of $32,152. He is already certified and has taken and passed the civil service exam. Position has a one year probationary period, as requested by Police Chief Hendricks.
· Alderman Hall Abstain
· Alderman Washington Aye
· Alderman Pickich Aye
· Alderman Clarke Aye
· Alderman Torgeson Aye
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Upon motion of Alderman Clarke, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, ratifying letter of resignation from Officer Alexander Sherrell, effective January 27, 2017 and pay him for any comp-time and vacation pay per City policy that he may have accrued while employed, as requested by Police Chief Hendricks. P-3.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, yearly clothing allowance request for the following Investigators in the amount of three hundred dollars ($300.00) each for 2016-2017.
§ Investigator Barry Smith
§ Investigator Michael Burkett
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CODE DEPARTMENT
Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, the request to refund monies owed to Jessica Sandrock in the amount of $50.00. Flood plan fee of $20.00 and Fill Dirt Fee of $30.00, as requested by Shad Jeanfreau, Building Code Director. C-1.
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HARBOR DEPARTMENT
Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, request 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 February 1, 2017. 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 #00693, #00877 & #00895
· Commercial #00130, #00759 & #00807
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RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, accepting resignation of Arthur Pickich from Park and Recreation Dept. effective February 9, 2017 and pay him for any comp-time and vacation pay per City policy that he may have accrued while employed. {Mr. Pickich is leaving to accept employment at another job.] R-1.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, adopting revised Job Description for Parks and Recreation Dept. for Administrative Assistant, as requested by Parks and Recreation Director Bret Bentz. [This job description will take the place of the Job Description, “General Services Employee I – Parks and Recreation”. The Recreation Director is requesting this revision to add administrative clerical skills to the position in addition to the general labor requirements that already exist.] R-2
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Upon motion of Alderman Clarke, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, discussing recommendation to hire Jamie Fredericks as Parks and Recreation Administrative Assistant, with a hire date of February 10, 2017, a starting salary of $10.50 per hour, as requested by Bret Bentz, Recreation Director.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, to go into closed session.
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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 issue in the Recreation Department.
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Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, to come out of Executive Session.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, recommendation to hire Jamie Fredericks as Parks and Recreation Administrative Assistant, with a hire date of February 10, 2017, a starting salary of $10.50 per hour, as requested by Bret Bentz, Recreation Director.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, request to send Investigator Edward Walley to a two-day Multijurisdictional Task Force Command Training class held on February 22-23, 2017 in Gulfport, MS. The tuition is free and use of City vehicle is required, as requested by Chief Tim Hendricks. CA-1.
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Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, ratifying request to send FF Jason Windham to a three-day MSFA for the Hale Pump class held on February 7-9, 2017. Cost of class is $170.00, 80.00 per diem and use of city vehicle is required, as requested by Fire Chief Dwight Gordon. CA-2.
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Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, request to send Dawn Sanders and Maria Mena to a three-day Fall 2017 Session MS Certified Municipal Deputy Clerk Conference. Registration fee $200.00, lodging $273.00 and per diem $91.00, as requested by Marian Gest, City Clerk. CA-3.
March 1-3, 2017 Pearl, MS
March 29-31, 2017 Hattiesburg, MS
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Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, payment of the following A. Garner Russell & Associates, Inc. invoices totaling $2,862.50, as recommended by Bob Escher, City Engineer. CA-4.
§ Invoice 13134 $ 3820.00 Services to the City
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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 $195,794.49. CD-1.
EXECUTIVE SESSSION
Upon motion of Alderman Hall, the Board approved unanimously, to go into closed session to determine personnel matters in the Police 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 matters in the Police Department.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Clarke, 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 Police Chief to grant Officer Greg Daniels four weeks of vacation leave ending March 3, 2017.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, motion to recess at 7:33 p.m. until the February 21, 2017 Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting.
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