A
Regular 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.
Mayor
notes the use of the new agenda as recommended by the City Clerk, Janet
Dudding. Motion by Mayor and second by Alderman Gill to move
the Hearing from the Public section to the end of the Agenda. The motion
passed unanimously.
Mayor
asked to consider approving the Consent Agenda and asked if anything on the
Consent Agenda should be removed. Discussion noted that item m are budgeted transfers that were set up in September of last
year and are now being transferred. These are not additional monies. (See
Exhibit A-1)
Motion
by Alderman Jalanivich and seconded by Alderman Carvin that the Consent Agenda
be approved less item ll (pulled by Alderman
Jalanivich). The motion passed unanimously.
Mayor
requested acceptance of the 2004-2005 budget from the
Accept
adopting Resolution 2004-2005 motor vehicle assessment schedule and set
A
motion was made by Alderman Gill and a second by Alderman Jalanivich to name a
committee to review solid waste bids along with consultation from the State
Auditor’s office. A motion by Alderman Jalanivich and second by Alderman Carvin
that Aldermen Cody and Dalgo will assist the mayor on this committee. The
motion passed unanimously. (See Exhibit A-4)
After
discussion about the possibility of making changes to the current ordinance
regarding who should be allowed to sell shrimp at the Ocean Springs harbor, it
was decided that more research was necessary to determine how this problem
should be handled. Alderman Gill moved, second by Alderman
Carvin to direct the city attorney to research the item and return in two
weeks with possible legal answers. The motion passed unanimously. (See Exhibit
A-4)
Alderman
Jalanivich offered discussion of the possibility of purchasing property for the
Harbor-Master house that would provide restroom facilities at the harbor.
Alderman McDonnell was concerned about zoning issues and protecting the
residents in that area. He was also concerned about cost and questioned the
possible use of Tidelands funding. Alderman Dalgo brought up the possibility of
shifting money from other projects. The Mayor brought up the possibility of
writing the
Alderman
Jalanivich moved to direct the Mayor to write the Harbor Commission and
Additional
items to be added to the docket include a payment of $84,758 on the DWSIRLF
DWI-H280035-02-2, also payment of $200.00 on $50,000.00 surety bond for police
chief and $2,450.00 for surety bonds for the Aldermen. Alderman Dalgo made a
motion to add these items to the Consent Agenda and approve the Consent Agenda
with a second by Alderman Carvin. The motion passed unanimously.
Discussion of the
A
motion was made by Alderman Cody and seconded by Alderman Jalanivich to order a
one half ton pick up truck for the Public Works Department. The motion passed
unanimously. (See Exhibit PW-1)
A
motion was made by Alderman Jalanivich and seconded by Alderman Gill to rescind
the bid for a sewer cleaning truck to Empire Trucking Sales because that bid
was withdrawn and to award the bid to Covington Sales and Service. The motion
passed unanimously. (See Exhibit PW-2)
After
discussion of the construction at
After
lengthy discussion of the Highway 90 Water/Sewer Extensions by citizens Ted Aycock, Chris Duke, Scott Lemon, John Walls and Caryn Hanson Armstrong a motion was made by Alderman Gill
and seconded by Alderman Jalanivich to present this information to the
committee (consisting of Mr. Compton, Mr. Kaufman, Mr.
Alderman
Jalanivich made a motion and was seconded by Alderman Carvin that all of this
information from the citizens be made a part of the minutes. The motion passed
unanimously.
Alderman
Jalanivich made a motion that was seconded by Alderman McDonnell to adopt
Ordinance No. 11-2004, setting forth new construction and related fees, thereby
amending ordinance #8-1989m 10-1989, 3-1991, 13-1993, 7 – of the Ocean Springs
Municipal Code. Mayor called for a roll call vote: Alderman Jalanivich: aye, Alderman
Lloyd was absent, Alderman McDonnell: aye, Alderman Cody: aye, Alderman Carvin:
aye, Alderman Dalgo: aye, Alderman Gill: aye. The Motion passed unanimously.
(See Exhibit PC-1)
Motion
by Alderman Jalanivich and seconded by Alderman McDonnell to amend the agenda
in order to talk to department heads. The motion passed unanimously.
After
discussion of Tri-Star Properties being fined for killing an oak tree, it was
determined that the additional landscaping he is providing exceeds requirements
for landscaping and the Tree Committee was not aware of all of this information
when the fine was levied. A motion was made by Alderman McDonnell and seconded
by Alderman Jalanivich to waive the fine for the live oak damage in lieu of the
additional landscaping provided. The motion passed unanimously. (See Exhibit
PC-2)
A
motion was made by Alderman Jalanivich and seconded by Alderman Carvin to
authorize a lot cleaning at
A
motion was made by Alderman Jalanivich and seconded by Alderman Gill to assess
last year’s cost of $416.27 for clearing the lot at
Questions
brought by Damien McKay regarding progress on permits for the Sports Complex.
He had been told by Jerry Brashear of the Department of Marine Resources that
the permit has not been given is due to consultant not doing their job. The
mitigation plan being turned in is in question. There are a couple of items
that are in the mitigation plan that appear to not be in the City’s best
interest. Corrections are in process for these items in order to protect the
City’s interest.
Buzzy
Daryl
Dryden, City Prosecuting Attorney, Term expires
Matthew
Mestayer, City Judge, Term expires
Neil
Harris, City Judge Pro Tem/City Prosecuting Attorney Pro Tem, Term expires
Bobby
Schrieber, Term expires
Wayne
Anderson, Term expires
Margaret
Justice, Term expires
Accept
resignation of Cynthia Ramseur. Motion to approve by Alderman
McDonnell, seconded by Alderman Carvin. The motion passed unanimously.
Appoint
Peggy Brutera with a Term to expire
Alice
Duckett, Term expires
June30, 2008. Motion to approve by Alderman McDonnell,
seconded by Alderman Carvin. The motion passed unanimously.
Charliene Roemer, Term
expires
Jeff
McDaniel, Term expires
Jack
Curl, Term expires
Maybelle Bowers, Term
expires
Lisa
Chapman, Term expires
Keith
Rhodes, Term expires
Mary
Marr Beckman, Term expires
John
Kelly, Term expires
Paul
Campbell, Term expires
Frank
Dulany, Term expires
Kevin
McCarthy, Term expires
Charles
Emerson, Term expires
Motion to approve all three by Alderman
Jalanivich, seconded by Alderman Carvin. The motion passed unanimously.
Ashley
Hendren, Term expires
Angela
Sanders, Term expires
One position still open – motion to hold
over until next meeting. Motion to wait until
next meeting by Alderman Cody, seconded by Alderman Carvin. The motion
passed unanimously.
Motion by Alderman McDonnell to have
letters sent to all who have been re-appointed along with their terms of service,
seconded by Alderman Cody. The motion passed unanimously.
Motion by Alderman Dalgo to go into
Closed Session, seconded by Alderman Jalanivich.
The
motion passed unanimously.
A
motion was made by Alderman Dalgo and seconded by Alderman Carvin to stay in
closed session and enter Executive Session to discuss personnel matters
involving the City Clerk, the Community Development Department, and the Fire
Department and matters of possible litigation. The motion was passed
unanimously.
Motion to return from Executive Session
by Alderman McDonnell and second by Alderman Jalanivich. The motion
was passed unanimously.
Motion by Alderman McDonnell to accept
the resignation of firefighter, Matthew Bigelow, effective
Alderman
Cody made a motion to contract with Meter Reader Specialists, Inc. to read the
City’s water meters at a price of .80 per meter for the term of the current
Board with the incoming Board having the option to ratify the agreement and
effective immediately. Seconded by Alderman Dalgo. The
motion passed unanimously.
Alderman
Dalgo reported vandalism to one of the digital speed indicator signs and made a
motion to offer a reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or
persons responsible for the damage. Alderman Carvin seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously.
Alderman
McDonnell questions Mr. Kaufman regarding a list of paving projects for the
city. Mr. Kaufman and Aldermen agree to meet and discuss these items and the
length of time until completion. Alderman Cody motions that the requirement of
a permit be removed for the public works administrator to be able to trim trees
as needed. The motion was seconded by Alderman Carvin. The motion passed with a
vote of five aye and 1 nay.
Alderman
Gill is concerned about problems on
Alderman
Cody is concerned about trees and limbs on Beckel and
noted that he had seen work being done in that area.
Mr.
Kaufman is also asked to take care of tree trimming on
Alderman
McDonnell brought up discussion regarding abandoned boats near the Yacht Club.
The proposal was to work through the Yacht Club to find the rightful owners of
these vessels and request removal as this area has become an eyesore.
Alderman
McDonnell motioned and was seconded by Alderman Cody to begin the proceedings
to begin the process for removal of those boats that do not belong to the Yacht
Club. The motion passed unanimously.
Alderman
McDonnell questioned the lighting being on a timer at Freedom Field and was
told by Mr. McKay that individuals break in and change the timer. Mr. McKay is
looking into a solution to this problem. Alderman McDonnell wants to know
progress on the walking track and Mr. McKay is checking on prices for these
improvements.
Alderman
McDonnell made a motion with a second by Alderman Cody to recess until the 20th
day of July, 2004. The motion passed unanimously.
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City Clerk Mayor
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