A Recess Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the
City of Ocean Springs was called to order by Mayor
Ainsworth at
Alderman Cody gave the Invocation.
Mayor Ainsworth led the Pledge of Allegiance.
City
Clerk:
a)
Approve Minutes of Recess Meeting of
b) Accept Action Report
c) Pay Docket of Claims and spread docket summary upon the Minutes:
(Docket Summary)
Fire
Dept.:
d) Accept Fire Report for November 2002
e)
Accept resignation of Firefighter Mickey Worzella,
effective
(Worzella Resignation)
City
Engineer:
f) Award bid for Evergreen Cemetery Retaining Wall to M & D Construction ($58,210.00):
(Cemetery
g) Award bid and all alternates for Davis Bayou Wastewater Improvements, CIAP Project No. MS 30.07 (Eagle Point, Eagle Nest, Quave) to Coastal Piping, Inc. ($249,737.40):
(
Public Works:
h) Hire John Groue as Street Dept. Equipment Operator at Band 3/Step 5 ($10.21 hr.), contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements:
(Groue Hire Letter)
i) Pay invoice from Graham Construction Co., Inc. ($6,897.83) regarding sewer repairs on Holcomb Blvd./Mimosa Cove:
(Graham Invoice)
j) Pay invoice from Graham Construction Co., Inc. ($977.50-retainage) regarding work performed on Lift Station #31:
(Graham Invoice)
k)
Pay invoice from Graham Construction Co., Inc.
($806.40-retainage) regarding work performed on
(Graham Invoice)
l)
Pay invoice from Graham Construction Co., Inc.
($2,174.40) regarding sewer repairs on
(Graham Invoice)
m) Pay invoice from Graham Construction Co., Inc. ($3,692.70) regarding sewer repairs on 116 Bryant due to Tropical Storm Isidore/Hurricane Lili:
(Graham Invoice)
n) Pay invoice from Graham Construction Co., Inc. ($828.00) regarding sewer repairs Lift Station #88 due to Tropical Storm Isidore/Hurricane Lili:
(Graham Invoice)
o) Pay invoice from Twin L Construction, Inc. ($514.50-retainage) regarding street and sidewalk repairs related to Tropical Storm Allison (FEMA):
(Twin L Invoice)
Community Development & Planning:
p) Accept Building Report for November 2002
q)
Allow City Planner to attend American Planning
Association National Conference in
r)
Accept Planning Commission’s recommendation to grant
special use permit to Fred Lemon and Viet Le for operation of seafood market at
(Lemon/Viet Le Documents)
s) Pay invoice no. 7 from Fletcher Construction Co., Inc. ($143,247.60) regarding Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center, upon receipt of funds from MDA:
(Fletcher Invoice)
t) Pay invoice from New South Architects, PLLC ($4,108.04) regarding work related to Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center, upon receipt of CAP funds:
(New South Invoice)
u) Pay final invoice from Eco-Systems, Inc. ($4,149.68) for environmental assessment regarding Finicky Pet Foods, Inc.:
(Eco-Systems Invoice)
v) Approve Change Order No. 3 ($137,126.00) with Fletcher Construction Co., Inc. regarding demolition of stairway corridors of Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center:
(Mary C. O’Keefe/Fletcher Change Order)
w) Authorize City Planner to contact Seal Insurance Co. for claim regarding Hidden Oaks Subdivision and authorize City Engineer and Public Works Director to take necessary corrective measures at the drainage structure:
(Hidden Oaks Letter)
Risk
Manager/HR Director:
x) Hire Michelle Rushing as part-time Human Resource Clerk at Band 3/Step 1($9.33 hr.), contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements:
(Rushing Hire Letter)
City
Attorney:
y) Pay City Attorney’s bill for November 2002 ($4,462.50)
Miscellaneous:
z) Release $5,000.00 community promotion funds budgeted in FYE 2003 for Walter Anderson Museum of Art:
(WAMA Letter)
Item i was removed from the Consent Agenda for further consideration.
Motion by Dalgo, seconded by Cody, to approve the Consent Agenda, excluding item i.
VOTING AYE ALL
VOTING NAY NONE
ABSENT AND NOT VOTING Alderman Gill
At this time discussion was held concerning item i of the Consent Agenda. Alderman Jalanivich stated that he had removed item i because he wanted to abstain from its approval.
Motion by Dalgo, seconded by Cody, to approve item i of the Consent Agenda.
VOTING AYE Aldermen Lloyd, McDonnell, Cody, Carvin and Dalgo
VOTING NAY NONE
VOTING ABSTAINED Alderman Jalanivich
ABSENT AND NOT VOTING Alderman Gill
Motion by Jalanivich, seconded by Dalgo, to recess the Regular Session and convene as the full Zoning and Adjustment Board.
VOTING AYE ALL
VOTING NAY NONE
ABSENT AND NOT VOTING Alderman Gill
Members of the Review Section Committee present were Angela Sanders and Richard Schmidt. Members Rhodes, Heddings and Dubaz were absent.
(Johnson Documents)
Motion by Jalanivich, seconded by Dalgo, to accept the
recommendation of the Review Section Committee and grant a 20% front yard
variance to Mark and Linda Johnson for construction of a new home at
VOTING AYE ALL
VOTING NAY NONE
ABSENT AND NOT VOTING Alderman Gill and Members Rhodes, Heddings and Dubaz
Motion by Jalanivich, seconded by Dalgo, to adjourn as the full Zoning and Adjustment Board and resume the Regular Session.
VOTING AYE ALL
VOTING NAY NONE
ABSENT AND NOT VOTING Alderman Gill
Motion by Cody, seconded by Jalanivich, to ratify the actions of the full Zoning and Adjustment Board.
VOTING AYE ALL
VOTING NAY NONE
ABSENT AND NOT VOTING Alderman Gill
(Depository Bids – Hancock 30%, Peoples 10%, SouthTrust 10%, Coast Com10%, M & M 20%, Bancorp South 20%)
Motion by Jalanivich, seconded by Cody, to
award the bid for municipal depository for the period of
VOTING AYE ALL
VOTING NAY NONE
ABSENT AND NOT VOTING Alderman Gill
Motion by Jalanivich, seconded by Dalgo, to go with Hancock Bank’s variable rate in their proposal.
VOTING AYE ALL
VOTING NAY NONE
ABSENT AND NOT VOTING Alderman Gill
Motion by Dalgo, seconded by Jalanivich, to approve the Order Establishing Policy and Procedure for Designation of City Depositories and Investment of Surplus Funds and spread it upon the minutes.
VOTING AYE ALL
VOTING NAY NONE
ABSENT AND NOT VOTING Alderman Gill
The budget amendment was held over until the next meeting.
Fire Dept.
The Fire Chief announced that a demonstration of the new
emergency call-down system, which replaces the old Civil Defense sirens, would
be held at the Jackson County EOC tomorrow at
(2003 CAP Loan Letter – Hwy 90 Water & Sewer Improvements)
Motion by Lloyd, seconded by Jalanivich, to
apply for a $500,000.00 CAP Loan for Hwy 90 water and sewer improvements and
schedule the public hearing for
VOTING AYE ALL
VOTING NAY NONE
ABSENT AND NOT VOTING Alderman Gill
The City Engineer reported that he and the City Attorney met
with Kappa Development, who would be getting with the paving contractors
regarding the
The Public Works Director submitted the following letter and recommended that the Mimosa Cove repairs be turned over to the City Attorney for resolution, and the Board concurred.
(Mimosa Cove Letter)
(Bids – Materials for Hwy 90 water line extension)
Motion by Cody, seconded by Jalanivich, to award the bid for materials for the water line extension down Hwy 90 to Hwy 57 to Central Pipe Supply, Inc. in the amount of $86,934.95.
VOTING AYE ALL
VOTING NAY NONE
ABSENT AND NOT VOTING Alderman Gill
Dr. LaGrone’s letter regarding easement landscaping was held over until the next meeting.
The Public Works Director reported that the sewer inspection
company was coming in at
Alderman Jalanivich stated that there was a need for traffic
calming devices on
Motion by Jalanivich, seconded by Dalgo, to proceed with procedures for a traffic study or whatever was necessary for traffic calming devices on Havard Rd., and that the City Planner provide the proposed locations for the devices.
VOTING AYE ALL
VOTING NAY NONE
ABSENT AND NOT VOTING Alderman Gill
Motion by Jalanivich, seconded by Lloyd, to hold the supplement to the subdivision regulations over until the next meeting.
VOTING AYE ALL
VOTING NAY NONE
ABSENT AND NOT VOTING Alderman Gill
The City Planner stated that he was awaiting feedback from the City Judge and City Prosecutor concerning the lot cleaning recommendations. The matter was held over until the next meeting.
Alderman Dalgo asked if the City Planner had contact with developer Troy Vincent concerning the status of the bridge repairs. The City Planner replied that the contractor, Tom Carroll, was scheduled to do the work and should have the issued resolved by the weekend; if not, the City would proceed.
The Risk Manager/HR Director reported that the Service
Learning Program terminates tomorrow and that the class received first in
state. She added that the alarm for
Motion by Lloyd, seconded by Jalanivich, that the Board pass a resolution supporting Trent Lott and his endeavors to become leader of the Senate, and ask him to continue on to try to overcome and continue to be a leader for the country.
VOTING AYE ALL
VOTING NAY NONE
ABSENT AND NOT VOTING Alderman Gill
Motion by McDonnell, seconded by Cody, to remove Rev. Scott Lenoir’s request for community promotion funds from the agenda.
VOTING AYE ALL
VOTING NAY NONE
ABSENT AND NOT VOTING Alderman Gill
Temporary soccer and football field lights were removed from the agenda.
Kathy Scarborough, President of the Board for The Boys and
Girls Club, gave a presentation on behalf of the Ocean Springs unit. She told the Board that they had been in
the facility at the old
Motion by Dalgo, seconded by McDonnell, to fund the additional $5,000.00 for the Boys and Girls Club from money appropriated for work in the different wards.
VOTING AYE ALL
VOTING NAY NONE
ABSENT AND NOT VOTING Alderman Gill
Cheri Hanemann requested better behavior from some of the Board members and the Historic Preservation Commission, and respect for Ward 2 residents. She asked that the Board minimize spending on Fort Maurepas. She also asked for Alderman Carvin’s resignation from office.
George Conwill of 203 Ashley Place asked Alderman Carvin to resign from office. Alderman Carvin replied that he had no intention of taking a leave of absence or resigning. Mr. Conwill asked the Mayor to represent Ward 4 or appoint another person in his place.
The purchase of land for Ocean Springs sports gym was held over until the next meeting.
The issues of restrooms at Little Children’s Park, Sunplex sewer force main, and plans for Harbor Master house were removed from the agenda.
The subdivision moratorium issue was held over until the next meeting.
Gloria Skillstead told the Board that she had blueprints for Fort Maurepas and wanted an architect to review them and give a cost estimate for its completion; Alderman Jalanivich offered to review the issue. She stated that the estimated cost of materials for the blacksmith shop was $2,400.00. She suggested the City utilize the fort for a temporary museum and work toward collecting artifacts from the 1600 period. She reminded the Board that the original 1699 stone was in a museum in New Orleans and that it could be returned to the City when it has its own museum. She wanted to start advertising bids to complete the fort. She also asked about building insurance, which was being reviewed by the Risk Manager, and suggested the Fort be rented out if someone wanted to use it for appropriate purposes. The Public Works Director was instructed to check on the lights out at the Seamen’s Memorial and Fort Maurepas and construction of the blacksmith shop.
(Fort Maurepas Mission Statement)
Motion by Cody, seconded by Jalanivich, to accept the mission statement for Fort Maurepas.
VOTING AYE ALL
VOTING NAY NONE
ABSENT AND NOT VOTING Alderman Gill
Fort Maurepas – March 23, 2003 was held over until the next meeting.
The kitchen at Community Center issue was removed from the agenda.
Frank McCathron of 2514 Havard Rd. asked Alderman Carvin to resign as soon as possible.
Britt Sandblom of Ward Ave. asked if Alderman Carvin was going to try to postpone his case again after county court. He replied that he hoped not, that he hoped the matter would get resolved.
Jamie Sablich asked what his options were as a resident of Ward 4. Mayor Ainsworth replied that if Mr. Sablich was uncomfortable speaking to Alderman Carvin, he could call him or Alderman Jalanivich.
George Conwill asked for a motion of public censure regarding Alderman Carvin. Mayor Ainsworth replied that he did not know if they had the authority to do that.
Motion by Cody, seconded by McDonnell, to go into Closed Session to determine the necessity for an Executive Session.
VOTING AYE ALL
VOTING NAY NONE
ABSENT AND NOT VOTING Alderman Gill
Alderman Jalanivich was not present during the Executive Session.
Motion by Dalgo, seconded by Lloyd, to go into Executive Session to discuss the White and Lyons lawsuits.
VOTING AYE ALL
VOTING NAY NONE
The City Clerk announced to the audience that the Board had elected to go into Executive Session to discuss the White and Lyons lawsuits.
The Executive Session began at 7:05 p.m. and ended at 7:10 p.m.
Motion by Lloyd, seconded by Cody, to resume the Regular Session.
VOTING AYE ALL
VOTING NAY NONE
ABSENT AND NOT VOTING Alderman Gill
Motion
by Cody, seconded by McDonnell, to hire Dogan, Wilkerson, Kinard, Smith and
Edwards law firm to represent the City in the lawsuit brought against the City
by White and Lyons.
VOTING AYE ALL
VOTING NAY NONE
ABSENT AND NOT VOTING Alderman Gill
Motion by Cody, seconded by Dalgo, to implement raises for the City Clerk, City Planner, Asst. Fire Chief and HR Director according to the adopted budget and make the raises effective with the first paycheck in January 2003.
VOTING AYE Aldermen Jalanivich, Lloyd, Cody, Carvin and Dalgo
VOTING NAY Alderman McDonnell
ABSENT AND NOT VOTING Alderman Gill
Motion by Jalanivich, seconded by Dalgo, to adjourn.
VOTING AYE ALL
VOTING NAY NONE
ABSENT AND NOT VOTING Alderman Gill
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