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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.ADMINISTRATIVEUpon motion of Alderman Clarke, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, opening bids for P-3 Electrical Upgrades at the harbor.***Upon motion of Alderman Clarke, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, accepting bids for Harbor – P-3 Electrical Upgrades be tabulated and awarded at a later date. ***Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, minutes of the September 9, 2015 Recess meeting, as requested by Dawn Sanders, Deputy City Clerk. A-1. ***Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, minutes of the September 15, 2015 Regular Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting, as requested by Dawn Sanders, Deputy City Clerk. A-2.***Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, minutes of the September 24, 2015 Recess meeting, as requested by Dawn Sanders, Deputy City Clerk. A-3.***Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, accepting check from Long Beach Auto Auction in the amount of $10,200 for the following surplused items sold at auction and authorize payment of $1,020.00 for their commission: A-4.Pressure Washer??? ?????$?? 500Kubota M1055????????? ?$9,000Bush hog?????$?? 700***Upon motion of Alderman Clarke, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, request to declare surplus and dispose of one round table located at Randolph Center that is un-repairable and removed from the City’s inventory, as requested by Dawn Sanders, Deputy City Clerk. ***Upon motion of Alderman Clarke, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, accepting donations from Christmas in the Pass "old" Pass Christian Merchants Association in the amount of $2,761.52 to be used as follows: A-6.$800.00 for purchase of Body Cams for Pass Christian Police Dept.$1,961.52 for purchase of a lighted tree and decorations for the Pass Christian Harbor's Christmas decorations***Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, taking full page Souvenir Book Sponsorship advertisement from Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. in the amount of $150.00, this bringing favorable notice and resources to the City, as requested by Mayor Chipper McDermott. A-7.***Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, entering into agreement with The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Gulf Coast for the period of November 1, 2015 through April 30, 2016, as requested by Marian Gest, City Clerk. A-8.***Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Hall, the Board approved unanimously, adopting a resolution by the Pass Christian City Council to urge and memorialize the Mississippi Legislature to appropriate funding to the South Mississippi Planning and Development District to assist with costs associated with attempts by the three coastal counties to mitigate the negative impacts of the Biggert-Water Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 and for related purposes, as requested by Mayor McDermott. A-9.***Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Hall, the Board approved unanimously, request from Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church for the use of the following items for their annual Church Bazaar from October 23-25, 2015, this bringing favorable notice and resources to the City, as requested by Lisa Bradley, Bazaar Chairperson. A-10.60 Barricades 12- 55 Gallon Trash CansOne Dump TruckWooden StageBazaar will provide their own security***Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, the annual 2014-2015 Municipal Compliance Questionnaire to be submitted to the State Auditor and can be found in minute book 100 page 132. A-11.***Upon motion of Alderman Clarke, seconded by Alderman Hall, the Board approved unanimously, Change order #1 in the amount of $5,742.21, to construct one additional three-pile mooring dolphin with cable wrapping and to replace one additional mooring pile at a location where only two piles were thought to be needed to construct the three-pile cluster, amend the budget accordingly. The Project Engineer advises that the change in 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 change 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 City Engineer, Bob Escher. CA-12. ***Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, Change order #1 in the amount of $46,480.70; to add 100 ft of pier construction to the Small Craft Harbor – Construction of the Day Pier, amend the budget accordingly. The Project Engineer advises that the change in 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 change 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 City Engineer, Bob Escher. A-13.***Upon motion of Alderman Clarke, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, ratifying hiring Danit Simon, City Planner as part time employee not to exceed 19 hours per week at an hourly rate of $27.00 effective October 1, 2015. She will not be covered by PERS.***Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, adopting amendment to Flood Ordinance No. 635 to clarify provisions concerning construction of additions to residential and non-residential structures in special flood hazard zones. A-15.***Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, reviewing updated Ordinance and guidelines recommended by Historic Preservation Commission. ***Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, motion to table until next meeting Ordinance and guidelines recommended by Historic Preservation Commission. ***Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Hall, the Board approved unanimously, having over-head power, cable, and phone lines on the 100 block of Davis Avenue put underground from Mississippi Power, Cable One and AT&T with option three (3) for lighting from Mississippi Power at a cost of $75,000.00, funded from Capital Improvement fund. BOA previously approved $20,000.00 to have lines moved from the East side to the West side of Davis Avenue, but the work has not begun. The $75,000.00 would be the total cost for the Davis Power Line Project, and add four replacement lights on Davis for lighting. A-17.***Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, correcting raise for Russell Holliman to 8% as all other department heads received and amend the budget accordingly.***MAIN STREETDEPARTMENTUpon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, the following dates and use of the park for Pass Christian Main Street, this bringing favorable notice and resources to the City, as requested by Jennifer Burke, Main Street Director.Art in the Pass (April 2-3, 2016)?Set up to begin on March 31st.Jazz in the Pass (May 29, 2016)Christmas in the Pass (December 2, 2016) ***POLICE DEPARTMENTUpon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, recommendation to promote patrolman Edward Walley to the rank of patrol sergeant to fill existing vacancy effective October 7, 2015, a rate of pay $35,175.20 and a one year probationary period. Walley has passed the Civil Service exam and his score has been certified by the civil service, as requested by Chief Timothy Hendricks. P-1.***Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Hall, the Board approved unanimously, for the Police Reserve Program to come under the control of the Police Department for school purposes only, as request by Chief Timothy Hendricks. P-2. ***Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by AldermanTorgeson, the Board approved unanimously, to allow the Pass Christian Police Department to declare the following firearms as “abandon property” that have been turned in or recovered and stored at the Pass Christian Police Department to be sold at public auction to federally licensed fire arms dealer only. P-3.KELTE .380 pistol, serial number J4D43Rohm model 66, .22 cal pistol, serial number 1B-355859Para-Ordnance P10-40, .40 cal pistol, serial number QN1628Smith & Wesson .22 cal pistol, serial number CAUS397617-1Winchester model 67A, .22 rifle, no serial number (rusty & damaged)Savage Arms 12 gauge pump shotgun, serial number unreadable (rusty & damaged)Rossi Single shot .2 gauge, serial number S97871Winchester Model 270, .22 pump rifle, serial number 374015Single shot .20 gauge rifle, painted camouflage, serial number 660782542, unknown makeBlack spray painted 12 gauge pump shotgun, possibly a Mossberg, serial number P859354Stevens .410 single shot shotgun, serial number C755498Remington model 5501 pump action .22 cal rifle, serial number 1322017Winchester model 12, 12 gauge pump shotgun, serial number 1902636Ruger model 10-22, .22 cal rifle with folding stock, serial number 259-18776SKS rifle with bayonet, one magazine, no visible serial number, Chinese manufacturerBeretta 12 gauge auto, missing pieces, frozen, with altered serial number which is unreadableKentucky Long Rifle/Flint lock rifle, unknown gauge, octagonal barrel, no serial numberSears and Roebuck model 3T, .22 cal rifle, serial number R181570***Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, that the following weapons below are to be re-purposed for use by the police department as allowed by law after all proceedings are completed pursuant to MCA Section 21-39-21, as amended: P-3.Remington model 870 pump 12 gauge shotgun, serial number W957551MWinchester model 62A, pump action .22 cal rifle, serial number 300730Mossberg 12 gauge shotgun, model 835 pump, serial number UM378011***Alderman Clarke recused himself at this time during the meeting.***PLANNING DEPARTMENTUpon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, City Planner’s recommendation to approve the Re-Subdivision of three lots on the corner of Beatline Road and West Railroad Street, Tax Parcels #0512K-01-001.000, 0512K-01-002.001 and 0512K-01-002.000.? The property owner, Beatline Road Mini-Storage LLC (Stephen and Sarah McNally), proposes combining the three lots, as requested by City Planner, Danit Simon. PD-1.***At this time, Alderman Clarke returned to the meeting.***Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Hall, the Board approved unanimously, Planning Commission’s recommendation to approve Warrant Application PD-21-2015 for Michael B Anderson at 117 Elva Drive, Tax Parcel ID #0512K-04-068.000.? The Warrant is to allow for the garage in the Second Layer with the condition that landscaping is planted on the northern side of the property (the landscaping must start 20 feet west of the front property line and continue west until the end of the garage); as requested by City Planner, Danit Simon. PD-2.***CODE DEPARTMENTUpon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Hall, the Board approved unanimously, Public Works to demolish the home owned by Avery Johnson located at 428 Railroad St. (Parcel No. 0313A-02-003.000), an abandoned/unsafe structure pursuant to MS Statutes Section 21-19-11, as requested by Shad Jeanfreau, Building Official.? CO-1.***Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Hall, the Board approved unanimously, declaring the property owned by Thomas Benoit Jr. located at 388 Grayson Ave. (Parcel No. 0312P-02-031.000), a public menace pursuant to MS Statutes Section 21-19-11, as requested by Shad Jeanfreau, Building Official. CO-2.***HARBOR DEPARTMENTUpon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Washington, 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 October 1, 2015. 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.#00658 & #00678***Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Hall, the Board approved unanimously, $6,400.00 for Krol Electric to install a 100 amp service to the end of Pier P-6 plus a 100 amp outlet for a 110 foot vessel to occupy the space next to The Lady Monroe and the pedestal already has a meter on it for utilities, as requested by Willie Davis, Harbormaster. H-2.***Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, boat slip refund request for remaining credit in the amount of $177.33 to Kevin Cahill. Mr. Cahill rented a slip, paid a year in advance but had to cut their trip short, they will be leaving October 31, 2015 instead of November 30, 2015, as requested by Willie Davis, Harbormaster. H-3. ***Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, discussing potential businesses at the harbor and to combine agenda items under Harbor Department #4 and #6, as requested by Willie Davis, Harbormaster. ***Upon motion of Alderman Clarke, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, motion to direct City Attorney and Jennifer Burke to come up with RFP and to advertise for potential businesses at the harbor.***Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, discussing approving lateral transfer of Chris Weiss from the Police Department to the Harbor Department as a Harbor Patrol Officer effective October 28, 2015 and a rate of pay of $12.50. This will be a $3.60/hr decrease at his current hourly rate at the Police Department. Based on his training and experience, I feel this is a reasonable rate of pay to start him at, as requested by Willie Davis, Harbormaster. H-5.***Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, to table motion till next meeting approving lateral transfer of Chris Weiss from the Police Department to the Harbor Department.***FIRE DEPARTMENTUpon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, request to put Brian Bilich on the part-time call out list as Fire Fighters, as requested by Fire Chief Dwight Gordon. ***PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTUpon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, advertising through October 16, 2015 for the position of Operator #1 at the rate of $9.00/ hr., as requested by Russell Holliman, Public Works Director. PW-1.***Upon motion of Alderman Clarke, seconded by Alderman Hall, the Board denied, to take the pay increase for Stanley Christmas, who is no longer employed with the City of Pass Christian, and divide it between the following employees, that are $.30, as requested by Russell Holliman Public Works Director. PW-2 (Larry Pavolini, Kirk Ladner, Richie Lansdale, Wesley Blalock & Terry Joseph)Alderman Clarke: NayAlderman Washington: NayAlderman Torgeson: NayAlderman Pickich: NayAlderman Hall: Aye***BEAUTIFICATION DEPARTMENTUpon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, accepting chain saw donation from Mr. John Curren to the Beautification Department to prune trees in WMP, as requested by Wes Jones, Beautification Director. B-1.*** CONSENT AGENDAUpon motion of AldermanTorgeson, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, overtime pay to Lauren Prater for Saturday work, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., to work gate for the Recreation football game on October 2, 2015, as requested by Brett Bentz. Recreation Director. CA-1.***Upon motion of AldermanTorgeson, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, Advance Construction & Development, LLC. Pay Application #1 in the amount of $15,149.37 for Small Crafts Harbor – Construction of Day Pier, as recommended by City Engineer, Bob Escher. CA-2. ***Upon motion of AldermanTorgeson, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, payment of the following A. Garner Russell & Associates, Inc. invoices in the amount of $13,361.40 and to amend the budget accordingly, as recommended by Bob Escher, City Engineer. CA-3.Invoice 12689$ 4,031.40Invoice12690$ 3,705.00Invoice12691$ 787.50Invoice12692$ 615.00Invoice12693$ 4,222.50***Upon motion of AldermanTorgeson, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, oath of office taken from Marcus Bergeron as Patrol Officer, as requested by Marian Gest, City Clerk. CA-4.***Upon motion of AldermanTorgeson, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, oath of office taken from Scott Grady as Patrol Officer, as requested by Marian Gest, City Clerk. CA-5.***Upon motion of AldermanTorgeson, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, ratifying Field Directive #1 to change the diameter and location of the second water service, intended t serve the property to the East of Waltman Alley. CA-6.***Upon motion of AldermanTorgeson, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, request to send Edward Walley to a 5-day National Rifle Law Enforcement Firearm Instructor Development Training at the Florence, Al range in Florence, AL, November 16 - 20, 2015. Cost of training $595.00, range fee $45.00, lodging $493.95, per diem $247.50 and use of City vehicle, as request by Chief Timothy Hendricks. CA-7.*** CLAIMS DOCKETUpon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, Claims Docket in the amount of $230,333.34. CD-1.***Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, to accept Addendum item. ***Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, to go into closed session to discuss Fire Department personnel issue. ***Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, to go into Executive Session to discuss Fire Department personnel issue, as per Malcolm Jones, City Attorney. ES-1. ***Upon motion of Alderman Pickich seconded by Alderman Hall, the Board approved unanimously, to come out of executive session.***Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, to follow the recommendation of the Fire Chief to suspend Fire Fighters Hair and Noble without pay.***Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, to authorize over-time pay to Fire Department personnel as needed due to personnel shortage.***Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, to amend the agenda.***Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, to authorize Aldermen to go to the Small Town Conference in Starkville, MS on October 14-15, 2015 and pay registration fee of $85.00 each.Alderman Clarke: AyeAlderman Washington: AyeAlderman Torgeson: AyeAlderman Pickich: NayAlderman Hall: Aye***Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, motion to recess until 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 20, 2015.***_______________________________________________ _________________________________MayorDate_________________________________________________ _________________________________City Clerk Date ................
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