A Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Ocean Springs was called to order by Mayor Ainsworth at 6:00 p.m. on September 4, 2001, at City Hall in the City of Ocean Springs. Present were Aldermen Jalanivich, Lloyd, McDonnell, Cody, Carvin, Dalgo and Gill, City Attorney Oscar Jordan and City Clerk Adrienne Howell.

Alderman Cody gave the Invocation.

Mayor Ainsworth led the Pledge of Allegiance.

At this time Mayor Ainsworth opened the public hearing regarding the proposed budget for FYE 2002. The City Clerk reported she had received no written comments concerning the budget.

Walter Dye of 139 Watersedge Dr. felt that funding for organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce, Walter Anderson Museum of Art, Boys and Girls Club, etc. should be cut 100% instead of the proposed 50%. He asked that the Board give careful consideration before cutting 1 mill from the Park Commission budget and to consider those senior citizens living on a fixed income when raising water and sewer rates.

Ross Dodds of 505 Front Beach Dr. complained about budgeting $13,000.00 for utility bills for the National Guard Armory in light of current budget constraints and city employees not receiving pay raises.

Emily Sulver of 3711 Government St. complained about the raises received by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen when city employees would not be receiving one. She also opposed payment of the armory’s utility bills with City tax revenues.

After hearing all comments regarding the proposed budget for FYE 2002, Mayor Ainsworth declared the hearing closed.

Approve Minutes of Recess Meeting of August 21, 2001

Approve Minutes of Special Call Meeting of August 24, 2001

Pay Docket of Claims and spread docket summary upon the Minutes:

(Docket Summary)

Accept Action Report

Authorize Mayor to sign Answers to Complaints to Confirm Tax Title: No. 2001-1756-JB, Bryars v. City of Ocean Springs, et al (Parcels No. 07323092.000, 07323093.000, 07323096.000) and No. 2001-1804-JB, Ellis v. City of Ocean Springs, et at (Parcel No. 07323253.000)

Authorize transfer of 1993 Bronze Ford Crown Victoria (VIN# 2FACP72W2PX118961) from Police Dept. surplus inventory to Human Resources/Risk Management:

(Vehicle transfer)

Approve Pay Request No. 2 from Graham Construction Co. ($67,018.50) regarding Ocean Springs Drainage Improvements Project No. 00-282-PF-1:

(Graham Invoice)

Pay invoice from Graham Construction Co., Inc. ($681.20 – retainage) regarding work performed on Legion Lane:

(Graham Invoice)

Pay invoice from Graham Construction Co., Inc. ($1,287.25 – retainage) regarding work performed on Ocean Springs/Vancleave Rd. (ABC Child Development):

(Graham Invoice)

Pay invoice from Graham Construction Co., Inc. ($917.40 – retainage) regarding work performed on Parktown Dr.:

(Graham Invoice)

Hire Scott Smajd as Mechanic, effective September 17, 2001, at Band 5/Step 1 ($11.95/hr):

(Smajd Hire Letter)

Pay Invoice No. 3 from New South Architects ($28,080.00) for design work related to the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center, contingent upon receipt of funds from HUD:

(New South Invoice)

Allow Code Enforcement Officer to attend training course for International Residential Code Inspections in Bay St. Louis on September 11-14, 2001, prepay $300.00 registration fee and pay all other reasonable and actual expenses

Allow Building Official to attend Association of Floodplain Managers of Mississippi Annual Conference in Biloxi on October 10-12, 2001, prepay $50.00 registration fee and pay all other reasonable and actual expense

Allow Mayor to attend MML Impact Fee Task Force Meeting in Jackson on September 5, 2001 and MML Board of Directors Meeting in Robinsonville on September 6-7, 2001, and pay all reasonable and actual expenses

Items m, n and o were removed from the Consent Agenda for further consideration. Mayor Ainsworth asked the Board to approve item o of the Consent Agenda with deletion of the MML Impact Fee Task Force meeting, as the date of meeting had been rescheduled.

Motion by Gill, seconded by Carvin, to approve the Consent Agenda, excluding items m and n, and to approve item o as revised by the Mayor.

VOTING AYE Aldermen Jalanivich, Lloyd, McDonnell, Carvin, Dalgo and Gill

VOTING NAY Alderman Cody

(LHF, Inc. Letter – refund of traffic signal money)

The City Engineer reported he did not expect approval of the traffic signal at Maurepas Landing Subdivision and Hwy 90 because approval had been granted for the signal at Holcomb and Hwy 90. The Board agreed to take no action regarding the request of LHF, Inc. until the Mayor and City Engineer contact Mr. Hamilton and MDOT. The City Engineer also reported that 80% of the funding for the Holcomb signal would come from MDOT and 20% would come from the City.

(Resolution Authorizing the Submittal of Documents and Commitment of Matching Funds for the Building Fund for the Arts Program of the Mississippi Arts Commission (Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center for Arts & Education)

At this time discussion was held regarding items m and n of the Consent Agenda. The City Planner advised the Board that the Building Official’s attendance at the Floodplain Managers Conference was required to maintain his certification. He added that attendance of the Code Enforcement Officer at the training for International Residential Code Inspection could help the City qualify for a lower fire insurance rating. The City Clerk reminded the Board of the current budget constraints and advised that the problem was with cash flow.

Motion by Jalanivich, seconded by Cody, to approve items m and n of the Consent Agenda.

VOTING AYE Aldermen Jalanivich, Lloyd, Cody and Gill

VOTING NAY Aldermen McDonnell, Carvin and Dalgo

In light of the Board’s previous motion, the City Clerk asked that the Purchasing Agent be reimbursed for her expenses at a recent conference she attended.

Motion by Cody, seconded by _______, to reimburse Purchasing Agent Pamela Cox for expenses incurred at a recent conference she attended.

The City Planner explained that the International Residential Code Inspection training was being held locally for the first time, saving hotel and other travel expenses. He added that although attendance may, combined with other factors, help to lower the City’s fire insurance rating, nonattendance would not cause a negative impact on the rating.

Motion by Cody, seconded by Lloyd, to rescind the previous motion approving items m and n of the Consent Agenda.

VOTING AYE Aldermen Lloyd, McDonnell, Cody, Carvin, Dalgo and Gill

VOTING NAY Alderman Jalanivich

Motion by Cody, seconded by McDonnell, to approve item n of the Consent Agenda.

VOTING AYE ALL

VOTING NAY NONE

(Resolution Determining Necessity for Lot Cleaning – 328 Teringo Circle)

Motion by Cody, seconded by Jalanivich, to adopt the above and foregoing Resolution.

VOTING AYE ALL

VOTING NAY NONE

(Multi-Agency Narcotics Task Force Interlocal Agreement)

ORDINANCE NO. 9 - 2001

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 5-1972

BY INCLUDING THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE

CIVIL SERVICE POSITIONS OF CITY ENGINEER, PUBLIC

WORKS SUPERINTENDENT, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

AND PLANNING DIRECTOR AND CITY CLERK OF

THE CITY OF OCEAN SPRINGS, MISSISSIPPI

Motion by Lloyd, seconded by Cody, to adopt the above and foregoing Ordinance.

VOTING AYE Aldermen Jalanivich, Lloyd, Cody, Carvin, Dalgo and Gill

VOTING NAY Alderman McDonnell

Appointment to the Taxi Board was held over to the next meeting.

(Resolution – Enter into Interlocal Agreement with Jackson Co. re: Collection of Taxes)

Motion by Carvin, seconded by Dalgo, to adopt the above and foregoing Resolution approving the Interlocal Governmental Agreement with Jackson County for collection of Ocean Springs City and School District taxes.

VOTING AYE ALL

VOTING NAY NONE

The funding request from Gulf Regional Planning Commission was held over to the next meeting.

Alderman Jalanivich requested his agenda item, 3305 Government St. – Compliance, be removed from the agenda.

At this time Mike Teeter of the Mississippi Vietnam Veterans Memorial Committee announced an open car, truck and bike show will be held at the memorial on July 6, 2002, with all proceeds going to the memorial. He requested assistance from the Police Dept. in directing traffic across Highway 90 during the event.

Alderman Gill requested his agenda item, Deana Rd. – County Master Drainage Plan, be held over until the next meeting.

Emily Sulver of 3711 Government St. complained about approval for the Mayor to attend the MML Board of Directors Meeting in Robinsonville, MS, when City employees were denied approval to travel. Mayor Ainsworth explained his attendance was necessary as he was on the Board of Directors and that he personally would be paying the cost of his hotel room.

Motion by Carvin, seconded by Gill, to go into closed session to determine the necessity for an executive session.

VOTING AYE ALL

VOTING NAY NONE

Motion by Cody, seconded by Carvin, to go into executive session to discuss personnel matters in the Police Dept. and Administration, and potential litigation.

VOTING AYE ALL

VOTING NAY NONE

The City Attorney announced to the audience that the Board had elected to go into executive session to discuss personnel matters in the Police Dept. and Administration, and potential litigation.

The executive session ended after approximately 45 minutes.

Motion by Carvin, seconded by Cody, to resume the regular session.

VOTING AYE ALL

VOTING NAY NONE

(Gulf Graphics Invoice)

Motion by Gill, seconded by Jalanivich, to pay the invoice from Gulf Graphics in the amount of $1,090.00 regarding the entrance sign at Parktown East Subdivision.

VOTING AYE ALL

VOTING NAY NONE

Motion by Carvin, seconded by Jalanivich, to recess until 6:00 p.m. on September 13, 2001.

VOTING AYE ALL

VOTING NAY NONE

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City Clerk Mayor

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