CITY OF PASS CHRISTIAN, MISSISSIPPI
MINUTE BOOK 95
R E G U L A R M E E T I N G DECEMBER 2, 2014
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 Buddy Clarke, Alderman W. Earl Washington, Sr., Alderman Kenny Torgeson, Alderman Anthony Hall, Chief John Dubuisson, Chief Dwight Gordon, City Attorney Malcolm Jones and City Clerk Marian Gest.
ABSENT: Alderman Victor Pickich
There being a quorum present to transact the business of the City, the following proceedings were had and done.
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Upon motion of Alderman Clark, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, the minutes of the November 18, 2014 Mayor and Board of Aldermen meetings as requested by Dawn Sanders, Deputy City Clerk. A-1.
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Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, the temporary license agreement with C Spire (a/k/a Cellular South Real Estate, Inc.) for use of City property for temporary cell tower lease during Mardi Gras, 2015, for a lump sum payment of $2,500.00, as requested by Malcolm Jones, City Attorney. A-2.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, the request of Melissa Mannion, PCHS Guidance Counselor for use of the Randolph Center at no charge, to provide suicide prevention training to the Pass Christian High School Jr. Civitans. The Civitans will provide training at a later date to the Pass Christian Middle School students as middle school is the fastest growing population for suicide risk. This bringing favorable notice and resources to the opportunities of the City. A3.
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Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Hall, the Board approved unanimously, Change Order #1 (New Parking Lot North of City Hall, R-109-291-02-KCR) in the amount of $678.50 to Twin L. Construction of Pass Christian, Mississippi. The Project Engineer advises that the scope of work of this change order is necessary to the scope of work of the contract as originally bid; the project is not a new undertaking outside the original scope of work; the cost of the work of the change order is reasonable and in line with the prices under the original contract; entering into the change order is commercially reasonable under the circumstances; and this change order will not circumvent the public purchasing statutes, as requested by Ethan Wise. A-4.
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Upon motion of Alderman Clark, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, removing Gene Peralta as authorized signer on City bank accounts and add Shad Jeanfreau, Director of Building Code Services, as requested by Marian Gest.
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Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, adjusting excess sewer only ($115.50/sewer charges) for Mr. Brandau (81 yrs. old, retired and on fixed income) of 119 Wenmar Ave, for unknown but suspected defective flapper valve (running toilet) in back bathroom. Excess water usage is 21,000 gallons believed to have gone down the City Sewer System, as requested by Bruce Anthony, WPSCO/Utilities Manager. W-1.
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Upon motion of Alderman Clark, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, adjusting excess sewer only ($60.50/sewer charges) for Ms. Shalena Dailey of 202 Lynn Circle, resulting from 18,000 gallons of water usage from “the outside faucet that had a leak”, and has been repaired. The excess water apparently ran into the yard and did not enter the City Sewer System, as requested by Bruce Anthony, WPSCO/Utilities Manager. W-2.
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Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board denied adjustment request in the amount of $94.15 ($17.15/water, $77.00/sewer charges) for Mr. John Parker of 352 Rebecca Avenue, resulting from 15,000 gallons of water that went thru his meter. Mr. Parker said there are no leaks and only one (1) person living there. WPSCO performed a flow test on 11-13-2014, the meter tested good. It is unknown whether the water entered the City Sewer System; however, there is also no reasonable explanation other than a hidden leak or running toilets because their average usage is 1,000 gallons, this is an anomaly, as requested by Bruce Anthony/ WPSCO Utilities Manager. W-3.
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Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Clark, the Board denied adjustment request in the amount of $341.75 ($61.25/water, $280.50/sewer charges) for Ms. Tammy Smith of 414 Davis Avenue, resulting from 63,000 gallons of water from two (2) billing cycles. WPSCO performed a flow test on 11-13-2014, the meter tested good. The customer said the garage ceiling was damaged by water. The ceiling was repaired on 10-21-2014 by the Pass Estates/Bethel Estates Maintenance Crew and was reported as an AC leak, not a water leak. The excess water did not enter the City Sewer System but leaked onto the floor of the garage, as requested by Bruce Anthony/ WPSCO Utilities Manager. W-4.
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Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Clark, the Board denied adjustment request in the amount of $53.80 ($9.80/water, $44/sewer charges) for Ms. Storme Hannan of 781 Peachtree Street, resulting from 14,000 gallons of water that entered the City Sewer System from two (2) defective toilets per the Maintenance Request (“adjust water level in both bathrooms”). Her average usage is 6,000 gallons per month. The meter reader left a hanger notifying the residence of a high reading on 9/12/2014. Ms. Hannan reported to the maintenance office on 9-15-2014 “Master bathroom toilet running”. The toilets were repaired/adjusted on 9-15-2014 by the Pass Estates/Bethel Estates maintenance crew. The water entered the City Sewer System, as requested by Bruce Anthony/ WPSCO Utilities Manager. W-5.
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Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Clark, the Board approved unanimously, adjusting excess sewer only ($44/sewer charges) for Ms. Barbara Dedeaux of 120 W Second Street, resulting from 11,000 gallons of water. There were leaks under the cottage from pipes suspended under the dwelling. The last repairs were made on 9-4-2014 to the suspended pipes. WPSCO performed a flow test on 11-20-2014, meter tested good. It is apparent that some of the water did not enter the City Sewer System since it leaked onto the ground, as requested by Bruce Anthony/ WPSCO Utilities Manager. W-6.
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Upon motion of Alderman Clark, seconded by Alderman Hall, the Board motioned to table and request further documentation, Mr. Guidry’s request to remove the Cut Off/Non-Payment Fee of $25.00 and his account credited because he was at the hospital with his daughter who had been in a bad accident resulting in surgery and was unable to make payment on the cutoff date. Mr. Guidry paid $50.00 on his account and has made arrangements to pay the balance of $164.57 on 12-2-2014, as requested by Bruce Anthony, WPSCO/Utilities Manager. W-7.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Clark, the Board approved unanimously, adjusting excess sewer only ($264.00/sewer) for Shalaunde Sutton of 400 Clarke Ave., resulting from 58,000 gallons of water usage from two (2) Billing Cycles. WPSCO performed a flow test on 11-21-2014, meter tested good. Between 8-22-2013 and 10-31-2014 there have been eleven (11) Maintenance Request forms from Bethel Estates completed for this address ranging from fixing toilets (4) /piping (1) in bathrooms to replacing the ceiling in patio and a bad leak in the garage. The Pass Estates/Bethel Estates Maintenance crew made numerous repairs at this address. The unknown amount of excess water that apparently leaked in the garage did not enter the City Sewer System but leaked onto the floor of the garage. All the running toilets did enter the City Sewer System. The average usage is 10,000 gallons per month, as requested by Bruce Anthony, WPSCO/Utilities Manager. W-8.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Clark, the Board approved unanimously, Police Chief Dubuisson’s recommendation that we rehire Edward Curtis Walley to fill the existing patrol vacancy created by the resignation of Sgt. Britt Berden. Walley left in good standing and is eligible for rehire. Also recommends that his hire date be December 8, 2014 with a starting salary of $28,152.00. He will also have a one-year probationary period, as requested by Chief John Dubuisson. P-1.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Hall, the Board approved unanimously, authorizing the application for 2014 Assistance to Firefighters Grant. Grant application will request funding for source capture exhaust extraction systems for both fire stations and training for 4 firefighters to become certified to FF1/2 levels. Should grant be awarded the City could be required to fund 5% of total cost (estimated at $3,730), as request by Jennifer Burke. F-1.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, authorizing reimbursement to FEMA for $542.94 to close out AFG EMW-2007-FG-09541, and amend the budget accordingly, as requested by Jennifer Burke. F-2.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Clark, the Board approved unanimously, accepting resignation of Anne Mikish from the Harbor Department, effective December 5, 2014. Please pay her for any comp-time or vacation time she may have accrued in accordance with City policy. Also consider my recommendation that she remain with the Harbor Department as a part-time patrol officer with no benefits, 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, accepting request to hire part-time employee Brandon Lancaster to the full-time position at a rate of $9.00 per hour, to replace Ann Mikish effective December 6, 2014, as requested by Willie Davis, Harbormaster. H-2.
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Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Hall 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 December 1, 2014. 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-3.
§ #00519, #00222, #00670, & #00611
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Upon motion of the Alderman Clark, seconded by Alderman Hall, the Board approved unanimously, refund to Mr. Phillip Bell in the amount of $1.00 for an overpayment via money order on November 6, 2014, original fee amount $211.00 money order for $212.00, as requested by Robynn Dedeaux, Court Clerk. Exhibit CA-1.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Hall, the Board approved unanimously, refund to Mr. William Allen Sr. in the amount of $5,143.50 for a change in charges. Mr. William Allen Jr. paid the Pass Christian Police Department $6608.00 on June 17, 2014. Charges were PTF (Pass To Files) in the Pass Christian Municipal Court on October 17, 2014. As requested by Robynn Dedeaux, Court Clerk. Exhibit CA-2.
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Upon motion of Alderman Clark, seconded by Alderman Hall, the Board approved unanimously, second payment (#2) application from Twin L. Construction of Pass Christian, Mississippi, CDBG Project R-109-291-02-KCR for the period of 09-30-2014 to 11-20-2014 in the amount of $112,131.59 for the new parking lot, as requested by Ethan Wise. CA-3.
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Upon motion of Alderman Clark, seconded by Alderman Hall, the Board approved unanimously, authorizing Pass Christian Main Street Foundation the use of a City generator for Christmas in the Pass, December 5, 2014, this bringing favorable notice to the resources and opportunities of the City. CA-4
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Upon motion of Alderman Clark, seconded by Alderman Hall, the Board approved unanimously, 3rd and final pay request (release of retainage) to Twin L. Construction of Pass Christian, Mississippi, CDBG Project R-109-291-02-KCR in the amount of $7,391.10 for the new parking lot, as requested by Ethan Wise. CA-5.
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Upon motion of Alderman Clark, seconded by Alderman Hall, the Board approved unanimously, payment of A. Garner Russell & Associates, Inc. Invoice No. 12266 in the amount of $1,250.00 & Invoice No. 1226-1 in the amount of $910.00 for period dated 10/13/2014to 11/09/2014, as recommended by Bob Escher, City Engineer. CA-6.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, Claims Docket No. 1 in the amount of $126,170.63. CD-1.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, to accept Addendum item, as requested by Deputy City Clerk, Dawn Sanders.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, adopting the Resolution authorizing the Public Works Department to maintain the Historic Toleman Alley Cemetery on a limited basis, as requested by City Attorney Malcolm Jones. AD-1.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, motion to recess.
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