CITY OF PASS CHRISTIAN, MISSISSIPPI
MINUTE BOOK 107
R E G U L A R M E E T I N G DECEMBER 20, 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.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, recommendation that Officer Samuel Thompson be promoted to the rank of patrol sergeant. Officer Thompson has passed the Civil Service exam and his score has been certified by the Civil Service Board. It is also my recommendation that his salary be increased to that of a current patrol sergeant ($35,175.20) with a 1 year probationary period with an effective date of December 30, 2016, as requested by Police Chief Hendricks. SP-1.
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Upon motion of Alderman Clarke, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, hearing from Police Chief Hendricks concerning inter-departmental recognition of officers, as requested by Police Chief Hendricks.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, minutes of the December 6, 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 Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, declaring the new bathroom and shower on Market Street officially opened.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, adopting proclamation for National School Choice Week, January 22-28, 2017, as requested by Andrew Campanella, President, National School Choice Week. A-3.
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Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, rescinding award for installing pilings at new harbor to Jack Ferrell in the amount of $9,750.00 approved at the August 2, 2016 Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting, as requested by Malcolm Jones, City Attorney. [The original contractor has failed to commence work on job since he was awarded the bid on August 2, 2016.]
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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, Mr. and Mrs. Ethan Smith or their contractor to place limestone on platted (but currently unimproved) public alley running West from Espy Avenue for access to their new home to be built at 1217 E. Beach Blvd as requested by Malcolm Jones, City Attorney. A-5.
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Alderman Clarke returned to the meeting.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, adopting additional holiday scheduled day off on Friday, December 23, 2016 to be observed in addition to the regularly scheduled observed and approved holidays, issued by proclamation of Governor Bryant, as requested by City Clerk Marian Gest. A-6.
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Upon motion of Alderman Clarke, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, adopting Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 625A to change polling place for Ward Two to Main Fire Station at 808 East Second Street, Malcolm Jones, City Attorney. A-7.
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Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, adopting amendment to Non-DOT drug testing policy to make cutoff and confirmation threshold levels conform to City’s DOT drug testing policy, Malcolm Jones, City Attorney. A-8.
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Upon motion of Alderman Clarke, seconded by Alderman Hall, the Board approved unanimously, Development and Reimbursement Agreement with Jeanes-Kemp, LLC and the Pass Christian Hotel Group, LLC for Tax Increment Financing for Hampton Inn Hotel project at the NW corner of Scenic Drive and Market Street, Malcolm Jones, City Attorney. A-9.
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Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, ratifying request of Gulf Coast Running Club for use of City Gazebo and public streets for running event on December 17, 2016. This bringing favorable notice to the resources and opportunities of the City, as requested by Leonard Vergunst, Representative. A-10.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, to discuss approving Global Positioning Systems (GPS) with LINXUP for all City vehicles (50-60), in the amount of $22.99 per vehicle, as requested by Alderman Washington. A-11.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved, to table approving Global Positioning Systems (GPS) with LINXUP for all City vehicles (50-60), in the amount of $22.99 per vehicle.
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, rescinding award to A Step Above Marine to install 10’ x 10’ wooden fillers in the old harbor not to exceed $48,000.00, approved at the November 15, 2016 Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting, as requested Mayor McDermott. [Contractor advised he does not have required amount of liability insurance or capacity to provide required bonds at this time.]
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Upon motion of Alderman Clarke, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, authorizing City Engineer to solicit work for installation of wooden fillers as two separate jobs, as requested by Malcolm Jones, City Attorney.
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, the Pass Christian Tree Board’s recommendation to approve Eugene Russell’s request to remove protected Live Oak Tree from the property that has died, as requested by City Planner, Danit Simon. PD-1.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, the Pass Christian Tree Board’s recommendation to approve Ethan & Camille Smith’s request at 1217 E Beach Boulevard to remove two protected Magnolia Trees from the property (one of which is dying), to conservatively trim the Live Oak Tree, and to remove large dead wood, vines and water sprouts. To meet the SmartCode’s Special Tree Provision, the applicant must plant 3 Magnolia Trees, with a minimum of a ten-inch circumference when measured 4-feet from the ground, as requested by City Planner, Danit Simon. PD-2.
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Upon motion of Alderman Clarke, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, the City Planner’s recommendation to waive the $50 Sign Permit Application Fee for the Boy Scouts of America, located at the northwest corner of Fleitas Avenue and 2nd Street, this bringing favorable notice to the resources and opportunities of the City, as requested by City Planner, Danit Simon. PD-3.
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Upon motion of Alderman Clarke, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, the Planning Commission’s recommendation to approve Warrant Application PD-52-2016, Tim Allen as agent for the Pass Christian Public Schools, 270 West 2nd Street, Warrant Application for a Monument Sign that exceeds the size and height maximums, as requested by City Planner, Danit Simon. PD-4.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, the City Planner’s recommendation to waive the $100 Warrant Application Fee and the $50 Sign Permit Application Fee for the Pass Christian Public Schools, 270 W 2nd Street, as requested by City Planner, Danit Simon. PD-5.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, the Planning Commission’s recommendation to approve Warrant Application PD-53-2016, Kevin R & Tracy M Cuevas, 109 Barkley Drive, Warrant Application for a 16-foot wide driveway in the First Layer, as requested by City Planner, Danit Simon. PD-6.
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Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, the Planning Commission’s recommendation to approve Warrant Application PD-40-2016, Patricia Holland as agent for Flat Boat Properties LLC, 124 Davis Avenue, for a Monument Signwiththe conditions that the height is reduced to the Code compliant six-feet, that all additional non-compliant signs are removed, and to give the Code Enforcement Officer authority to pursue action if the conditions are not met by Friday, January 13, 2017, as requested by City Planner, Danit Simon. PD-7.
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WATER DEPARTMENT
Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, to table adjustment request for Jeff and Theresa Gregg in the amount of $997.60 in sewer charges for 178,000 gallons of water usage resulting from a leak at the bulkhead from June 2016 to November 2016. Customer only occupies home half of the year, as requested by WPSCO/Utilities Manager. W-1.
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Upon motion of Alderman Clarke, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board denied unanimously, adjustment request for Jerry Kelly in the amount of $504.60 in sewer charges for 130,000 gallons of water usage resulting from customer pressure washing buildings, porches, and driveways at Royal Pines Apartments. Previous request of this nature have been denied, as requested by WPSCO/Utilities Manager. W-2.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board denied unanimously, adjustment request for Donna Colosino in the amount of $545.20 in sewer charges for 110,000 gallons of water usage resulting from customer’s pool company leaving the hose running at the pool, as requested by WPSCO/Utilities Manager. W-3.
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, accepting letter of relinquishment of rank of Sergeant from Edward Walley, thus providing a vacancy for a Sergeant position. He has taken an appointment as a Narcotics investigator with CNET, which has no rank, as requested by Police Chief Hendricks. P-1.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, accepting letter of resignation from FF Eric Janssen, effective December 22, 2016 and pay him for any comp-time and vacation pay per City policy he may have accrued while employed, as requested by Fire Chief Dwight Gordon. F-1.
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HARBOR DEPARTMENT
Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, request to hire Phillip Bates as part-time harbor patrolmen, at a rate $9.00 per hour effective December 21, 2016, as requested by Willie Davis, Harbor Master. H-1.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, Payment Request #4 in the sum of $8,725.96 for Tidelands Grant for Oyster Hatchery Project as recommended by Project Manager, Milady Howard. CA-1.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, receiving monthly Budget Report for November 2016 from City Clerk, 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, Pay Application No. 3 (Final) for Gill’s Crane & Dozer Service, Inc. in the amount of $153,018.44 for Small Craft Harbor Hurricane Isaac Repairs, as recommended by Bob Escher, City Engineer. CA-3.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Hall, the Board approved unanimously, adopting Resolution Nunc Pro Tunc to March 15, 2016, to approve Exemption of ad valorem taxes for Hayden Square, LLC for building at 117 Hayden Avenue (Tax Parcel Nos. 0512K-04-006.000 and 0512K-04-007.000) pursuant to MCA Section 17-21-5, as amended and Ordinance No. 636, and amendments thereto. [This tax exemption was actually approved by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen on March 15, 2016, but the Resolution was inadvertently omitted from the minutes.] CA-4.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, request to send Officer Sammy Thompson and Sgt. Samantha Phillips to a three-day First Line Supervisor Training class held on Feb. 6-8, 2017 in Gulfport, MS. The tuition is $295.00 each and use of City vehicle is required, as requested by Chief Tim Hendricks. CA-5.
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CLAIMS DOCKET
Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, Claims Docket in the amount of $153,300.37. CD-1.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, to accept addendum.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, adopting policy authorizing Utility Department to forego disconnection of accounts for non-payment during the month of December due to anticipated extreme weather conditions and hardship which would occur due to delays in reconnections during Holiday season. AD-1. [The customer will continue to be charged the administrative fee for late payment.]
Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, motion to adjourn at 6:43 p.m.
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