CITY OF PASS CHRISTIAN, MISSISSIPPI
MINUTE BOOK 108
R E G U L A R M E E T I N G FEBRUARY 21, 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 Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, accepting check in the amount of $500.00 from partial proceeds from sales at Robin’s Nest from the 2016 RRR Private collection for City’s Senior Citizens program, and amend budget 001-320-505, to be presented by Dorothy Roberts.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, minutes of the February 7, 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 Clarke, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, minutes of the February 8, 2017 Special Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting, as requested by Dawn Sanders, Deputy City Clerk. A-3.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, minutes of the February 15, 2017 Special Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting, as requested by Dawn Sanders, Deputy City Clerk. A-4.
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Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, adopting proclamation for Rare Disease Day in Pass Christian, February 28, 2017, as requested by Nancy Depreo, MS State Ambassador NORD. A-5.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Hall, the Board approved unanimously, adopting proclamation for Vancleave Live Oak Choctaw Tribe, as requested by Russell Holliman, Member. A-6.
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Upon motion of Alderman Clarke, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, General Order – Use of Body Worn Cameras by Harbor Patrol, as requested by Malcolm Jones, City Attorney. A-7.
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Alderman Clarke recused himself at this time during the meeting.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, awarding bid for Drainage Pipe Project at North Street and Oakland Avenue to lowest and best bidder, DNA Underground, LLC, in the amount of $16,850.00, to be paid for with BP funds, as requested by Russell Holliman, Public Works Director. A-8.
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Alderman Clarke returned to the meeting.
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Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, hearing from and authorizing the following requests from The Krewe of Blarney for 22nd Pass Christian St. Patrick Day Parade on Saturday, March 11, 2017 starting at 1:00 p.m., this bringing favorable notice to the resources and opportunities of the city, as requested by Robin Rafferty.
§ Police Cruiser and Fire Truck to lead the parade
§ The Krewe of Blarney will pay for two off duty police officers for event
§ Closing of needed streets
§ Police and Fire Department presence throughout the event
§ Barricades
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, request from Fit First for the use of, waiver of fees, and the following City resources at Memorial Park on Saturday, March 18, 2017, from 7 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. for annual Bring It to the Bay Half Marathon/Relay/5K Run for approximately 500 runners/guests, this bringing favorable notice to the resources and opportunities of the City, as requested by Joel Lawhead.
§ Barricades
§ Trash receptacles
§ Police Support (Blocking off Hwy 90/streets)
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Upon motion of Alderman Clarke, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, authorizing Mardi Gras vendors with valid permits to use space at the Second Street Pavilion area, if they so desire, for a fee of $50 per space payable to the City Clerk’s Office for the Mardi Gras Parade (2017). The establishment of spaces to be rented and allocation of same will be on a first come- first serve basis.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Hall, the Board approved unanimously, purchases of supplies for the February 26, 2017 Mardi Gras parade authorized by Section 17-3-1 which allows advertising and promotional expenditures to advance the moral, financial and other interest of the municipality, for Public entertainment, this bringing favorable notice to the resources and opportunities of the City not to exceed $300.00, as requested by Marian Gest, City Clerk.
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Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, request from Delisle Elementary School for the use of and waiver of fees, at Memorial Park on Thursday, March 30, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. for 5th graders for annual lunch/field trip, this bringing favorable notice to the resources and opportunities of the City, as requested by Rebecca Dodd. A-13.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, discussing and approve awarding Global Positioning Systems (GPS) for all City vehicles (50-60), vendor and amount to be determined by Board of Aldermen, as requested by Alderman Washington. A-14.
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Upon motion of Alderman Clarke, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved, to table awarding Global Positioning Systems (GPS) for all City vehicles (50-60), vendor and amount to be determined by Board of Aldermen.
· Alderman Hall Aye
· Alderman Washington Nay
· Alderman Pickich Aye
· Alderman Clarke Aye
· Alderman Torgeson Aye
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board denied, adopting Ordinance Prohibiting and Regulating the Possession and Carrying of Weapons, Firearms, and Glass Bottles in the City of Pass Christian on the Day of Parades, as requested by Malcolm Jones, City Attorney. A-15.
· Alderman Hall Nay
· Alderman Washington Nay
· Alderman Pickich Aye
· Alderman Clarke Aye
· Alderman Torgeson Aye
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Hall, the Board approved unanimously, to accept Simpress Lane (off Menge Avenue) as a public road, as requested by Malcolm Jones, City Attorney. A-16.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Hall, the Board approved unanimously, authorizing publication for Requests for Proposals to enter into annual lease agreement with a mobile food vendor or Snowball Stand subject to renewal on a yearly basis thereafter not to exceed three years. The site will be approximately 400 square feet (20 ‘ X 20’) of open space on the existing asphalt parking lot near the NW corner of the West parking lot of the West Harbor. (See Map attached). [The tenant would be required to pay at their own expense for any quick disconnect electrical and water hookups for the mobile trailer, which may not to exceed 400 square feet in size; file a written evacuation plan with the City Floodplain Manager; obtain a renewable 180-day permit from the City Code Office to place the mobile trailer in the Flood Velocity Zone; with authority to construct, if requested, an adjoining deck that must be free-standing and not connected to the trailer; and otherwise comply with all requirements of the City’s Floodplain Ordinance and FEMA/MEMA regulations.] The amount of the annual rent will be established by an approved appraiser with the lease and rent to be approved by the Secretary of State’s office. The tenant will further be required to provide the City with acceptable liability insurance for its operations naming the City as an additional insured with subrogation waived. A-17.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, authorizing Mayor and City Clerk to execute Lease Agreement with Edward Boudreaux (The Ice Depot USA) on an annual basis subject to renewal for up to three years for automatic ice vending machine on North Wall of East Harbor between Piers C-5 and C-6 not to exceed 400 square feet with the annual rent to be established by the recent appraisal of the property by Doug Singletary. [The tenant would be required to pay at their own expense for any quick disconnect electrical and water hookups for the ice vending machines; file a written evacuation plan with the City Floodplain Manager; obtain a renewable 180-day permit from the City Code Office to place the ice vending machine trailer in the Flood Velocity Zone; with authority to construct screening surrounding the equipment that must be free-standing and not connected to the ice vending machine; and otherwise comply with all requirements of the City’s Floodplain Ordinance and FEMA/MEMA regulations.] The tenant will further be required to provide the City with acceptable liability insurance for its operations naming the City as an additional insured with subrogation waived. (This Company was the only one to submit a proposal for the City’s advertised RFP last year. The Harbormaster has recommended moving the location from the middle of the parking lot –West of the transformer platform to the current location to better enable the Company to provide water and electrical utilities. The annual rent will also include an additional amount to cover water and electrical utilities, if necessary.
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Upon motion of Alderman Clarke, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, request to close Ladnier Street from Davis Avenue to Saucier Avenue (Approximately 300 ft long section) on Sunday, February 26, 2017 for Pass parade.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved, to appointment of Scott Naugle to the fill the vacancy on the Pass Christian School Board based upon the scoring results submitted by Board of Aldermen on February 17, 2017, term ending March 2022, as requested by Marian Gest, City Clerk.
· Alderman Hall Aye
· Alderman Washington Nay
· Alderman Pickich Aye
· Alderman Clarke Aye
· Alderman Torgeson Aye
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MAIN STREET
Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, the following requests for Art in the Pass (March 30 – April 2, 2017), this bringing favorable notice to the resources and opportunities of the city, as requested by Amy Rishel, Executive Director, Pass Christian Main Street:
§ Celebrate the Gulf and DEQ Water Festival to be held in conjunction with AITP
§ Use of Harbor for Celebrate the Gulf: Fishing Rodeo and Schooner Ride.
§ Dock space for the schooner.
§ Use of east Harbor parking lots for festival parking.
§ Sponsor Party to be held April 1, 2017, from 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm at Pier 6. (Janet McElroy and Monica & Steve Montagnet yachts.)
§ Allow tents to be set-up near Pier 6, west harbor for Sponsor Party which will include a band, additional lighting, tables, and lots of additional cars near the west end.
§ Closing Scenic Drive from Fleitas Avenue to just east of the Pass Books parking lot (Access will be allowed for residents living within this area.) [Friday-Sunday]
§ Redirect traffic on Fleitas making it a one-way street, north bound, between Scenic Drive and Second Street from Saturday 7am until Sunday 5pm during the event.
§ Police and Fire Department presence throughout the event, and 2 officers for evening security on Friday and Saturday from 5pm until 7am.
§ Permission to place signs around the city up to two weeks prior to event.
§ Traffic control/pedestrian crossing assistance at US 90 and Davis Avenue as needed during festival hours (10 am – 5 pm)
§ Use of digital sign at US 90 and Davis Avenue [Festival Parking w/ arrow @ Davis/Harbor]
§ Permission to designate parking areas at Sportsplex; primarily for Artist parking area
§ Permission to mark “Handicap Parking Only” along NE corner of the Park and in front of the Boy Scout hut.
§ 85 barricades to limit/direct access to the 3 park entrances.
§ A minimum of 20 trash receptacles with bags, and replacement bags
§ Permission to use golf carts/Gators on and around the Park grounds
§ Mowing of the Park two days prior to set up (mow on Monday, March 27)
§ Marking the sprinkler heads and lines for the larger tent sites. Sprinklers turned off during event.
§ Fire ant treatment of the entire park up to a month in advance of the event.
§ Use of City dumpster & city vehicle for trash disposal (city vehicle to be used by city staff that will be paid by Art in the Pass/Main Street)
§ Bathrooms clean and stocked on Friday (we will provide toilet paper, etc for the event)
§ Sound system
§ Other resources as deemed necessary by the Mayor
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WATER DEPARTMENT
Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, WPSCO Invoice #16073 in the amount of $768.00 for overtime repairs per paragraph 2.05 and 2.09, not to exceed 10 hours (4 for weekends and 6 for weekdays) each week, in accordance with contract and charge to account 400-704-636, as recommended by WPSCO/Utility Manager. W-1.