A Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Ocean Springs was called to order by Mayor Ainsworth at 7:00 p.m. on August 1, 2000, at City Hall in the City of Ocean Springs. Present were Aldermen Jalanivich, Garrard, McDonnell, Cody, Cosper and Denyer, and City Clerk Adrienne Howell. Alderman Gill and City Attorney Oscar Jordan were absent.

Alderman Cody gave the Invocation.

Mayor Ainsworth led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Approve Minutes of Recess Meeting of July 18, 2000

Allow City Clerk to attend Labor and Employment seminar in Gulfport on September 29, 2000, prepay $79.00 registration fee and pay all other reasonable and actual expenses

Accept Action Report

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

(Docket Summary)

Allow Officer Mike Crebassa to attend "Crime Scene: The Critical Hours of an Investigation" seminar in Pearl on September 14, 2000, and pay all reasonable and actual expenses

Allow Fire Fighters Medley, Morales, Wilson, Williams, Callender, Welford, Smith, R. Rogers and B. Rogers to attend fall semester fire classes (Firefighter Safety and Fire protection Systems) at Gulf Coast Community College at an approximate cost of $200.00 per class per student

Accept recommendation to pay invoice ($3,612.95) from Graham Construction Co., Inc. for retainage regarding Colmer, Stennis & Eastland sewer rehabilitation:

(Graham Invoice)

Accept recommendation to pay invoice ($19,363.50) from Graham Construction Co., Inc. for sewer line repairs at Halstead Rd. (phase II):

(Graham Invoice)

Accept recommendation to pay invoice ($8,551.80) from Graham Construction Co., Inc. for sewer line repairs at Reynolds Circle:

(Graham Invoice)

Accept recommendation to pay invoice ($1,171.80) from Graham Construction Co., Inc. for sewer line repairs at 1221 Wellington west easement:

(Graham Invoice)

Allow Water Dept. Supervisor John Russell to attend Water Operator Short Course in Biloxi on September 11-15, 2000, prepay $100.00 course fee and pay all other reasonable and actual expenses

Accept recommendation to hire Abraham Baggett as summer help, effective July 10, 2000, at $5.50 per hour:

(Baggett hire letter)

Accept recommendation to award bid for Asphalt Laid in Place to Fore Construction, Inc. at the unit price of $35.90 per ton:

(Asphalt Bid Award)

Accept recommendation to award bid for Precast Sewer Manholes to Custom Precast Products at the unit prices specified in their bid:

(Manhole Bid Award)

Accept recommendation to award bid for 5HP Sewage Pumps to Bay Motor Winding at the unit price specified in their bid:

(Sewage Pump Bid Award)

Allow Building Official to attend Floodplain Management Workshop in Robinsonville, MS on September 12-13, 2000, prepay the $30.00 registration fee and pay all other reasonable and actual expenses

Accept recommendation to refund Allen Rohr $305.47 for unused ¾ inch water meter at 3107 Shadow Wood Dr.:

(Rohr Refund Letter)

Accept recommendation to place Kathy Beaugez on permanent employment status and place her on Band 3/Step 2 ($9.30) of salary scale:

(Beaugez Permanent Hire Letter)

Pay invoice ($2,843.48) from Kemp Associates, PA for professional planning services provided from June 23-July 21, 2000:

(Kemp Invoice)

Accept Architect Carl Germany’s recommendation to pay invoice ($25,231.50) from BH&H for City Hall renovations:

(BH&H Invoice)

Accept Architect Carl German’s recommendation to approve Change Order No. 2 regarding City Hall renovations in the net amount of $6,187.00:

(City Hall Change Order)

Motion by Jalanivich, seconded by Cosper, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.

VOTING AYE ALL

VOTING NAY NONE

ABSENT AND NOT VOTING Alderman Gill

(FYE 2000 Budget Amendments)

Motion by McDonnell, seconded by Garrard, to accept the City Clerk’s recommendation to adopt the budget amendments for FYE 2000 as presented and pass an order authorizing the City Clerk to publish those amendments exceeding 10 percent.

VOTING AYE ALL

VOTING NAY NONE

ABSENT AND NOT VOTING Alderman Gill

Motion by Cody, seconded by Garrard, to accept the Police Chief’s recommendation to pay the four invoices from Biloxi Plumbing Service totaling $3,496.50 for plumbing repairs at the Police Dept.

VOTING AYE Aldermen Garrard, McDonnell, Cody, Cosper and Denyer

VOTING NAY NONE

VOTING ABSTAINED Alderman Jalanivich

ABSENT AND NOT VOTING Alderman Gill

(Traffic Investigation – Old Spanish Trail & Beachview Dr.)

Motion by Cosper, seconded by Denyer, to accept the City Engineer’s recommendation to accept the proposal from Southern Traffic Service in the amount of $499.00 for a 12 hour turning movement count at the intersection of Old Spanish Trail and Beach View Drive.

VOTING AYE ALL

VOTING NAY NONE

ABSENT AND NOT VOTING Alderman Gill

Motion by McDonnell, seconded by Cody, to table the Hanshaw Rd. crosswalk issue until the next meeting.

VOTING AYE ALL

VOTING NAY NONE

ABSENT AND NOT VOTING Alderman Gill

At this time discussion was held regarding the request of Jon D. Sharp for sewer extension to his property at the corner of Reilly Rd. and Holiday Dr. The City Clerk recommended the Board consider charging customers located outside of the city limits an elevated rate for water and sewer services, as they do not share in the liability and bond payments as do customers/taxpayers living within the city limits.

(CE & Sharp Letters)

Motion by Garrard, seconded by Cody, to (1) approve the idea that the City will go outside the city limits to extend sewer to the 11 or 12 homes along Reilly Rd., with the homeowners paying their share and the City paying its share; (2) to set a 60 day deadline for homeowners to enter into an agreement with the City and a 180 day deadline for them to pay their share of the cost; and (3) to check with the Wastewater Authority to determine if there are any objections to adding these homes before proceeding.

VOTING AYE ALL

VOTING NAY NONE

ABSENT AND NOT VOTING Alderman Gill

(Kappa Invoice)

Motion by Cody, seconded by Jalanivich, to accept the City Engineer’s recommendation to approve Application for Payment No. 11 in the amount of $122,783.00 ($121,644.00 to Kappa Development & General Contracting, Inc. and $1,138.50 to Engineering Testing Services, Inc.) for federal participating work associated with the Government St. Improvements Project, STP-9604(4)/49-9064-00-004-10, and to issue payment within 3 days of receipt of funds from the State.

VOTING AYE ALL

VOTING NAY NONE

ABSENT AND NOT VOTING Alderman Gill

(Abandoned Wells Letter)

Motion by Jalanivich, seconded by Cody, to authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the removal of the abandoned wells on Deena Rd. and Carolyn Dr.

VOTING AYE ALL

VOTING NAY NONE

ABSENT AND NOT VOTING Alderman Gill

(Middle School Caution Lights)

Motion by Jalanivich, seconded by Garrard, to accept the Public Works Director’s recommendation to authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids for school warning traffic lights for the Ocean Springs Middle School, with specifications prepared by the City Engineer.

VOTING AYE ALL

VOTING NAY NONE

TEMPORARILY ABSENT AND NOT VOTING Alderman Denyer

ABSENT AND NOT VOTING Alderman Gill

(Callahan – Reimbursement of ZIP Disk Fee)

Motion by Cody, seconded by Jalanivich, to accept the recommendation to reimburse Monica H. Callahan $18.24 for the zip disk and postage regarding the Ocean Springs Historic Preservation Guidelines.

VOTING AYE ALL

VOTING NAY NONE

ABSENT AND NOT VOTING Alderman Gill

(St. Alphonsus COA)

Motion by Jalanivich, seconded by McDonnell, to accept the recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission with regard to the Certificate of Appropriateness for St. Alphonsus School at 504 Jackson Ave.

VOTING AYE ALL

VOTING NAY NONE

ABSENT AND NOT VOTING Alderman Gill

(COA – Little Children’s Park)

Motion by McDonnell, seconded by Cody, to accept the Historic Preservation Commission’s recommendation with regard to the Certificate of Appropriateness for the City of Ocean Springs at the Little Children’s Park.

VOTING AYE ALL

VOTING NAY NONE

ABSENT AND NOT VOTING Alderman Gill

Motion by Jalanivich, seconded by McDonnell, to authorize the Mayor to request the appropriate power company to perform a street lighting study in the vicinity of 72 Choctaw Circle.

VOTING AYE ALL

VOTING NAY NONE

ABSENT AND NOT VOTING Alderman Gill

ORDINANCE NO. 5 - 2000

AN ORDINANCE ADMENDING THE

SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS OF THE

CITY OF OCEAN SPRINGS, MISSISSIPPI,

(BEING ORDINANCE NO. 4-1993), BY

DEFINING THE TIME A DEVELOPER’S

WARRANTY SHALL BEGIN TO RUN AND

PROVIDING FOR A VICINITY MAP OF

THE LOCATION OF THE PROPOSED

SUBDIVISION

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

VOTING AYE ALL

VOTING NAY NONE

ABSENT AND NOT VOTING Alderman Gill

Motion by McDonnell, seconded by Jalanivich, to open the lot cleaning hearing regarding the property at 106 Niagra Ave., parcel no. 61371115.000.

VOTING AYE ALL

VOTING NAY NONE

ABSENT AND NOT VOTING Alderman Gill

The City Clerk reported she had received no written or verbal communication from the property owner. Neither the owner of the property nor a representative was present for the hearing.

Motion by Garrard, seconded by Jalanivich, to close the lot cleaning hearing regarding parcel no. 61371115.000.

VOTING AYE ALL

VOTING NAY NONE

ABSENT AND NOT VOTING Alderman Gill

Motion by McDonnell, seconded by Jalanivich, to move to the next step in the lot cleaning process regarding 106 Niagra Ave., parcel no. 61371115.000.

VOTING AYE ALL

VOTING NAY NONE

ABSENT AND NOT VOTING Alderman Gill

Alderman Garrard reported that the property at 1128 Vermont had been cleaned, however, the dilapidated building had not been removed. He requested the matter be held over until the next meeting.

Motion by Garrard, seconded by McDonnell, to hold the matter regarding the lot cleaning of 1128 Vermont Ave. until the next meeting.

VOTING AYE ALL

VOTING NAY NONE

ABSENT AND NOT VOTING Alderman Gill

Motion by Jalanivich, seconded by Cody, to table the request of West Winds, LLC for release of the $4,200.00 certificate of deposit assigned as surety for the Subdivision Warranty Obligation Contract for Bayou’s End Subdivision until further review by the City Attorney.

VOTING AYE ALL

VOTING NAY NONE

ABSENT AND NOT VOTING Alderman Gill

Motion by Garrard, seconded by McDonnell, that the Mayor contact Gulf Regional Planning Commission for a proposal and development of a plan for proposed redistricting.

VOTING AYE ALL

VOTING NAY NONE

ABSENT AND NOT VOTING Alderman Gill

Motion by McDonnell, seconded by Cody, to include the $5,000.00 funding request from CASA of South Mississippi in FYE 2001 budget discussions.

VOTING AYE ALL

VOTING NAY NONE

ABSENT AND NOT VOTING Alderman Gill

(Sutton Resignation)

Motion by Garrard, seconded by McDonnell, to accept the resignation of Dr. James Sutton from the Planning Commission and send him a letter of appreciation for his service to the City.

VOTING AYE ALL

VOTING NAY NONE

ABSENT AND NOT VOTING Alderman Gill

The Mayor reported that Claire Brou had contacted him prior to the meeting and requested her items be removed from the agenda.

Diane Ehrman requested that the City consider purchasing the Ocean Springs Seafood property with public and private funds, and return the use of the property to the public.

(Carl Germany, AIA – International Building Code, 2000 Edition)

Motion by Cosper, seconded by Jalanivich, to authorize the City Attorney to cease working on the ordinance to adopt the International Building Code 2000 and remove it from the working agenda until further notice.

VOTING AYE ALL

VOTING NAY NONE

ABSENT AND NOT VOTING Alderman Gill

Alice Duckett of the Historic Preservation Commission thanked the City for working with the Commission regarding the COA for St. Alphonsus School.

Motion by Denyer, seconded by Cody, to recess until August 15, 2000, at 7:00 p.m.

VOTING AYE ALL

VOTING NAY NONE

ABSENT AND NOT VOTING Alderman Gill

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City Clerk Mayor

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