CITY OF PASS CHRISTIAN, MISSISSIPPI
MINUTE BOOK 104
R E G U L A R M E E T I N G JUNE 7, 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 Hall, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, proclamation recognizing City employee retiree, Paula Dedeaux, for her 35 years of service to the City and our community, as requested by Chipper McDermott, Mayor. SP-1.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, proclamation recognizing City employee retiree, Gloria Sanders, for her 32 years of service to the City and our community, as requested by Chipper McDermott, Mayor. SP2.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, proclamation recognizing City employee retiree, Clinton Jacobs, for his 13 years of service to the City and our community, as requested by Chipper McDermott, Mayor. SP-3.
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Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Hall, the Board approved unanimously, proclamation recognizing City employee retiree, Lane McCraine, for his 12 years of service to the City and our community, as requested by Chipper McDermott, Mayor. SP-4.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, hearing from Margaret Jean Kalif for introduction of the new Pass Christian School District, Superintendent, Dr. Carla Evers, as requested by Margaret Jean Kalif, PC School Board President.
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Upon motion of Alderman Clarke, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, accepting check in the amount of $5,000.00 from St. Paul’s Carnival Association for the hard work and dedication our City workers and first responders provide to the association. (Anne James, President will present check). A-2.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, St. Paul’s Carnival Association to hold annual Mardi Gras parade in Pass Christian, Sunday, February 26, 2017, this bringing favorable notice to the resources and opportunities of the City, as requested by Anne James, St. Paul’s Carnival Association, Inc. President.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, to table hearing from The Pass Christian Community Sailing Foundation to discuss space and slip usage, as requested by Robin Rafferty, President PCCSF.
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Upon motion of Alderman Clarke, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, minutes of the May 17, 2016 Regular Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting, as requested by Dawn Sanders, Deputy City Clerk. A-5.
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Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Hall, the Board approved unanimously, City Tee Box sponsorship donation in the amount $100.00 to The Knights of Peter Claver for Sickle Cell Foundation Golf Tournament, this bringing favorable notice to the resources and opportunities of the City, as requested by Chipper McDermott, Mayor. A-6.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, Special Construction Agreement (with revisions as recommended by City Attorney) between City and AT&T for relocation of utilities underground on Davis Avenue and authorize final payment to AT&T in the sum of $40,455.58, as requested by Malcolm Jones, City Attorney. A-7.
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Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, request from Holy Family Parish to host their Seafood Festival September 30, 2016 thru October 2, 2016, this bringing favorable notice to the resources and opportunities of the City, as requested by Fr. Mike Austin. A-8.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, ratifying City staff to provide lunch, including beverages, for Pass Christian Seniors to work Senior Class Service Daywith City employees on May 19, 2016, in the amount of $83.76 from Community Promotions, this bringing favorable notice to the resources and opportunities of the City, as requested by Marian Gest, City Clerk. A-9.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, ratifying submission of application to MDOT for permit for construction under Highway 90 for drainage work near the intersection of Japonica Drive at 1103 E. Beach Blvd. and authorize City Engineer to solicit for this construction work, as requested by the Public Works Director and recommended by City Engineer, Bob Escher. A-10.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, amendment to Civil Service rule concerning transfers made by Civil Service Commission, as requested by Malcolm Jones, City Attorney.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, adopting Resolution in support of the restoration of dependable daily passenger rail service between New Orleans, Louisiana and Orlando, Florida, as requested by Chipper McDermott, Mayor. A-12.
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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 Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, Carl Gorbert to encroach five feet into City’s 15 ft. utility easement on the East and North sides of Lot 2 of Pass Oaks Subdivision on Victoria Lane (see survey attached) to construct outbuilding/garage along with the construction of a new home on the property. [The Public Works Director has reviewed the request and recommended approving same since these lots are basically level; there is no existing drainage swale or underground drainage pipe within this easement; and it does not appear that allowing this request will cause drainage issues for adjoining properties. The rear yard setback under the zoning ordinance is only five feet in this Transect zone.] As requested by Malcolm Jones, City Attorney. A-13.
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Alderman Clarke returned to the meeting.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, ratifying Amendment to Slip rental contract for Pier C-407 and Assignment to Southern Magnolia Charters, LCC, and effective June 1, 2016. [Southern Way Charters, Inc. has sold the vessel to Southern Magnolia Charters, LLC on June 1, 2016, and the original three-year lease term will not expire until December 31, 2017. This will allow the new vessel owner to receive the $81/mo. discount during the remainder of the lease term as provided in the slip rental contract.] As requested by Malcolm Jones, City Attorney. A-14.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, awarding bid to Millenium Construction, LLC, D ‘Iberville, MS, for the construction of the Recreation Basketball Court on Fleitas Avenue in the sum of $68,888, as recommended by Selection Committee comprised of Bret Bentz, Recreation Director, Malcolm F. Jones, City Attorney, and Alderman Earl Washington. A-15.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, Dept. of Marine Resources to utilize Municipal Court Building to hold public hearing on June 14, 2016 at 6pm for the Oyster Aquaculture program in Bay St. Louis, this bringing favorable notice to the resources and opportunities of the City.
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City Attorney, Malcolm Jones recused himself at this time during the meeting.
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Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, to discuss Job Description for Janitorial – Part Time position and subject to pre-employment drug test, authorize employment of Anthony Palode in such Part- Time position at $9.00 per hour for two days per week or not to exceed nineteen hours per week, effective immediately, and to amend the Budget accordingly. [Mr. Palode has recently been working off his fine at the Police/EOC and has been recommended for this part-time position by the Police Chief. This position will be required to perform janitorial services and clean bathrooms for City Hall, Police/EOC, Randolph Center, Public Works, and Beautification departmentsthat were previously done by County inmates. Creating this position will enable department heads to more efficiently utilize inmates in the Beautification and/or Public Works Departments for outdoor work. This position will not be covered by PERS or receive other employee benefits and is not covered by Civil Service.] A-17.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved, to advertise for janitorial service or part-time janitor.
· Alderman Clarke: Aye
· Alderman Washington: Aye
· Alderman Torgeson: Aye
· Alderman Hall: Nay
· Alderman Pickich: Aye
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City Attorney, Malcolm Jones returned to the meeting.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, adopting Leisure and Recreation Districts Ordinance and adopting boundaries of such Districts to become effective July 1, 2016, as provided in HB 1223 (2016 Session), as requested by Chipper McDermott, Mayor. A-18.
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WATER DEPARTMENT
Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, adjustment for half the excess sewer only for Shalena Dailey in the amount of $162.00 for water charges and $696.00 in sewer charges for 132,000 gallons of water that went thru her meter in January, February, March and April resulting from a defective pop off valve on the hot water heater, leaks in the bathroom sink, tub in bathroom and at a faucet outside of her rental home. Some of the excess water apparently ran into the City sewer system. W-1.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, adjustment for half the excess sewer only for Patricia Bishop in the amount of $178.00 for the water and $949.60 for sewer charges for 137,000 gallons of water that went through the meter and entered the City sewer system from a leaking tub fixture. Ms. Bishop is disabled and has not visited rental since July 2014. W-2.
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Motion died due to lack of motion, for Tequan Guillotte in the amount of $83.70 for the water and $359.60 for sewer charges for 69,000 gallons of water that went through the meter in March and April due to unknown reasons. Customer believes it is a result of the closet flange not being glued in the bottom of the toilet. This is not a reasonable explanation to account for the excess amount of usage. The water entered the City sewer system. There is no reasonable explanation. This is an anomaly and is completely dependent on the Board’s decision, as requested by Bruce Anthony, WPSCO/Utilities Manager. W-3.
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Upon motion of Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, reviewing WPSCO package involving the cost of paving City roads at locations where taps and/or repairs were made per paragraph 2.20 Item I, as requested by Bruce Anthony, WPSCO/Utility Manager. W-4.
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Upon motion of Washington, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, to table WPSCO package involving the cost of paving City roads at locations where taps and/or repairs were made per paragraph 2.20 Item I. W-4.
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MAIN STREET
Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, accepting quote from Custom Products Corporation in the amount of $2,529.42 for 41 Point of Interest signs in locations determined by the Planning Commission as follows:
· North side of Davis Avenue and Scenic Drive – northeast light post 6 signs pointing north, 3 signs pointing west, 1 sign pointing east
· North side of Davis Avenue and 2nd Street –northwest light post 3 signs pointing north, 3 signs pointing west, 1 sign pointing east
· South side of Davis Avenue and 2nd Street – southeast light post 5 signs pointing south, 1 sign pointing east
· Northeast corner of Market Street and Scenic Drive – 3 signs pointing west, 6 signs pointing east
· Corner of Market Street and 2nd Street – northwest corner light post 3 signs pointing west; southeast corner light post 5 signs pointing east, 1 sign pointing south
See attached Points of Interest detailed information sheet for specific wording, placement and color of signs. MS-1.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved, request from Triple Threat Academy for the use of and waiver of fees at the Randolph Center on Saturday, July 9, 2016, for their performance showcase which is a fundraiser for the students to attend the Junior Theater Festival in Atlanta, GA, this bringing favorable notice to the resources and opportunities of the City, as requested by Amy Rishel, Main Street Director.