REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2017, AT 6:00 P. M. CITY HALL, PASCAGOULA, MISSISSIPPI

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1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2017, AT 6:00 P. M. CITY HALL, PASCAGOULA, MISSISSIPPI The City Council of the City of Pascagoula, Mississippi, met at City Hall in a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Blevins called the meeting to order with the following officials present: Mayor Harry J. Blevins Councilwoman Brenda Simkins Councilman Marvin Pickett, Sr. Councilman Freddy Jackson Councilman David Tadlock Councilman Burt Hill Councilman Scott Tipton City Manager Joe Huffman City Attorney Eddie Williams City Clerk/Comptroller Robert J. Parker Assistant City Clerk Karen Kennedy ***** Mayor Blevins welcomed everyone to the meeting. The invocation was given by Councilman Tadlock. The pledge of allegiance was led by Councilman Tipton. ***** Opening remarks were given by several members of the Council. Councilman Tadlock commented on the Right 2 Ride event sponsored through the Parks & Recreation Department. There was a great turnout of participants at the event. He also attended the MS Wind Insurance Coalition with Councilwoman Simkins for the purpose of discussing how to do more to change the rising rates for wind and flood insurance. Mayor Blevins welcomed and recognized Morgan Madison, 9 th grader at Pascagoula High School and member of the Pascagoula Mayor s Youth Council, who was in attendance tonight. Councilman Hill commented on the fundraiser held on Friday night for the LaPointe-Krebs House and Museum. He mentioned MS Secretary of State, Delbert Hosemann was the Key Note Speaker and Rep. Charles Busby provided the entertainment with his singing talents. Councilwoman Simkins stated she participated in the fundraiser event Rocking the Cause for Adrienne s House. She stated MS Secretary of State, Delbert Hosemann, was also in attendance. Councilman Jackson stated he attended the Bicentennial Celebration. He also thanked the City staff for their work done on this great event. Mayor Blevins announced the new kayak launch at River Park was near completion. 1

2 ***** At this time, Jen Dearman commented on the recent Best of Pascagoula event where citizens were encouraged to participate in several categories. Mayor Blevins and Councilmembers recognized the winners and presented plaques to the following: 2

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4 ***** Councilman Tadlock read a Proclamation for National Service Recognition Day and presented it to Judy Williams, representative from Jackson County Senior Corp. Ms. Williams gave brief remarks and thanked the Council for its support. PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, service to others is a hallmark of the American character, and central to how we meet our challenges; and WHEREAS, the nation s cities are increasingly turning to national service and volunteerism as a cost-effective strategy to meet their needs; and WHEREAS, AmeriCorps and Senior Corps participants address the most pressing challenges facing our communities, from educating students for the jobs of the 21st century and supporting veterans and military families to providing health services and helping communities recover from natural disasters; and WHEREAS, national service expands economic opportunity by creating more sustainable, resilient communities and providing education, career skills, and leadership abilities for those who serve; and WHEREAS, AmeriCorps and Senior Corps participants serve in more than 50,000 locations across the country, bolstering the civic, neighborhood, and faith-based organizations that are so vital to our economic and social wellbeing; and WHEREAS, national service participants increase the impact of the organizations they serve, both through their direct service and by managing millions of additional volunteers; and WHEREAS, national service represents a unique public-private partnership that invests in community solutions and leverages non-federal resources to strengthen community impact and increase the return on taxpayer dollars; and WHEREAS, national service participants demonstrate commitment, dedication, and patriotism by making an intensive commitment to service, a commitment that remains with them in their future endeavors; and WHEREAS, the Corporation for National and Community Service shares a priority with county officials and mayors nationwide to engage citizens, improve lives, and strengthen communities; and is joining with the National League of Cities, National Association of Counties, Cities of Service, and mayors and county officials across the country for the Mayor and County Recognition Day for National Service on April 4, Now, Therefore, I, Harry J. Blevins, Mayor of Pascagoula, do hereby proclaim April 4, 2017, as National Service Recognition Day, and encourage residents to recognize the positive impact of national service in our county; to thank those who serve; and to find ways to give back to their communities. Harry J. Blevins Mayor 4

5 ***** Bob Cochran, Quarter Master, and Coury Kersh, House Committee Chairman, of VFW 3373, addressed the Council to request sponsorship to advertise the resources of the City through the Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness 5K Walk/Run event to be held on Saturday, April 22,

6 Councilwoman Simkins made a motion to approve sponsorship in the amount of $ to advertise the resources of the City through the VFW 3373 Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness 5K walk/run event. The motion was seconded by Councilman Tadlock and received the following vote: Mayor Blevins AYE, Councilmen Hill AYE, Jackson AYE, Pickett AYE, Simkins AYE, Tadlock AYE, and Tipton AYE. (Approved ) ***** A public hearing was held at this time for several property cleanup cases for 1013 School, 1207 Live Oak, 3607 Helen, 715 Communy and 3404 Lanier. Donovan Scruggs, City Planner, provided an update on each parcel. Ms. Linda Peoples, property owner of 1207 Live Oak, was in attendance at tonight s meeting. Ms. Peoples stated she was in favor of demolition and has met the criteria for the Blight Elimination Program. Ms. Beth Williamson, spoke concerning the property at 715 Communy. The Council then considered the following Resolution: 6

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8 The following actions were taken by the City Council: 1013 School - Councilman Hill made a motion to adopt the Resolution for 1013 School as recommended. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jackson and received the following vote: Mayor Blevins AYE, Councilmen Hill AYE, Jackson AYE, Pickett AYE, Simkins AYE, Tadlock AYE, and Tipton AYE. (Approved ) 8

9 1207 Live Oak - Councilman Jackson made a motion to adopt the Resolution for 1207 Live Oak as recommended. The motion was seconded by Councilman Tipton and received the following vote: Mayor Blevins AYE, Councilmen Hill AYE, Jackson AYE, Pickett AYE, Simkins AYE, Tadlock AYE, and Tipton AYE. (Approved ) 3607 Helen - Councilman Hill made a motion to adopt the Resolution for 3607 Helen as recommended. The motion was seconded by Councilman Tadlock and received the following vote: Mayor Blevins AYE, Councilmen Hill AYE, Jackson AYE, Pickett AYE, Simkins AYE, Tadlock AYE, and Tipton AYE. (Approved ) 715 Communy - Councilwoman Simkins made a motion to adopt the Resolution for 715 Communy as recommended. The motion was seconded by Councilman Tipton and received the following vote: Mayor Blevins AYE, Councilmen Hill AYE, Jackson AYE, Pickett AYE, Simkins AYE, Tadlock AYE, and Tipton AYE. (Approved ) 3404 Lanier - Councilman Tadlock made a motion to adopt the Resolution for 3404 Lanier as recommended. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jackson and received the following vote: Mayor Blevins AYE, Councilmen Hill AYE, Jackson AYE, Pickett AYE, Simkins AYE, Tadlock AYE, and Tipton AYE. (Approved ) ***** The consent agenda was considered at this time: The first items for consideration were the minutes of the recessed regular Council meetings of March 15 and 21, 2017, as recommended by Karen Kennedy, Assistant City Clerk. Councilman Jackson made a motion to adopt and approve minutes of the recessed regular Council meetings of March 15 and 21, 2017, as recommended. The motion was seconded by Councilman Tadlock and received the following vote: Mayor Blevins AYE, Councilmen Hill AYE, Jackson AYE, Pickett AYE, Simkins AYE, Tadlock AYE, and Tipton AYE. (Approved ) 9

10 ***** Minutes of the Historic Preservation Commission meeting of January 25, 2017, were acknowledged by the Council. ***** The next item for consideration was the Postage Machine Renewal of Lease Agreement with NeoPost/Accurate Control Equipment, as recommended by Cathy Turner, Purchasing Agent. The Agreement is spread on the minutes as follows: 10

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22 Councilman Jackson made a motion to approve renewal of the Lease Agreement with NeoPost/Accurate Control Equipment, as recommended, and authorize the City Manager to execute the related documents. The motion was seconded by Councilman Tadlock and received the following vote: Mayor Blevins AYE, Councilmen Hill AYE, Jackson AYE, Pickett AYE, Simkins AYE, Tadlock AYE, and Tipton AYE. (Approved ) 22

23 ***** Next for consideration was a request to award the 4 th of July fireworks show for 2017 to J&M Displays, as recommended by Cathy Turner, Purchasing Agent. The Fireworks Display Agreement is spread on the minutes as follows: 23

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29 Councilman Jackson made a motion to award the 2017 Fireworks Show to J&M Displays for $19, as recommended and authorize the City Manager to execute the related documents. The motion was seconded by Councilman Tadlock and received the following vote: Mayor Blevins AYE, Councilmen Hill AYE, Jackson AYE, Pickett AYE, Simkins AYE, Tadlock AYE, and Tipton AYE. (Approved ) 29

30 ***** The next item for consideration was a request to approve transportation for the Pascagoula Run participants, as recommended by Darcie Crew, Parks & Recreation Director. Councilman Jackson made a motion to approve Pascagoula Run participants to ride in City vehicles on Saturday, April 22, 2017, as recommended. The vehicles will be providing shuttle services from the parking area on Pascagoula Street to Little River Marina in Moss Point, MS for the start of the race. The motion was seconded by Councilman Tadlock and received the following vote: Mayor Blevins AYE, Councilmen Hill AYE, Jackson AYE, Pickett AYE, Simkins AYE, Tadlock AYE, and Tipton AYE. (Approved ) ***** The next item for consideration was Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for BB Jennings Boardwalk Project, as recommended by Darcie Crew, Parks and Recreation Director. The Amendment is spread on the minutes as follows: 30

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33 Councilman Jackson made a motion to approve Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Professional S ervices with Compton Engineering, Inc., for the BB Jennings Boardwalk Project and Parking Lot Improvements Project, as recommended and authorize the City Manager to execute the related documents. The amendment increases the agreement from $21, to $24, for a total increase of $3, The amendment allows for additional professional services needed during the construction period of 90 days. The motion was seconded by Councilman Tadlock and received the following vote: Mayor Blevins AYE, Councilmen Hill AYE, Jackson AYE, Pickett AYE, Simkins AYE, Tadlock AYE, and Tipton AYE. (Approved ) 33

34 ***** The next item for consideration was the BB Jennings Boardwalk and Parking Lot Improvements Close Out Documents, as recommended by Darcie Crew, Parks and Recreation Director. Councilman Jackson made a motion to authorize the City Manager to execute the documents related to the BB Jennings Boardwalk and Parking Lot Project to include the Change Order No. 2 as final, substantial completion certificate, final payment application & certificate signature page, contract completion certificate, and recommendation for final acceptance of contract; accept the payment application No. 2 & final completion inspection report, final waiver of lien, and consent of surety to final payment and authorize a manual check to be issued to Coastal Painting & General Contracting, Inc., in the amount of $4,949.50, as recommended. This is a deductive Change Order No. 2 in the amount of - $3, The motion was seconded by Councilman Tadlock and received the following vote: Mayor Blevins AYE, Councilmen Hill AYE, Jackson AYE, Pickett AYE, Simkins AYE, Tadlock AYE, and Tipton AYE. (Approved ) (A copy of the related documents is filed in the minute file of this meeting and incorporated herein by reference.) ***** Next for consideration was the Pascagoula Run Fireworks Show on April 22, 2017, as recommended by Darcie Crew, Parks and Recreation Director. The Agreement is spread on the minutes as follows: 34

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36 Councilman Jackson made a motion to authorize the Special Events Coordinator to execute an Agreement with Artisan Pyrotechnics of Wiggins, MS to provide a fireworks show on the West bank of the Pascagoula River as the finale to the Pascagoula Run Paddle Battle in the amount of $2,000.00, as recommended. This year s event will be held in conjunction with Free Flowin on the Riverfront Festival and the fireworks will be at the end of the festival on April 22, The motion was seconded by Councilman Tadlock and received the following vote: Mayor Blevins AYE, Councilmen Hill AYE, Jackson AYE, Pickett AYE, Simkins AYE, Tadlock AYE, and Tipton AYE. (Approved ) 36

37 ***** Next for consideration was an Ordinance to amend the Unified Development Ordinance regulating Use Standards for Motor Vehicles Sales and Services, as presented by Donovan Scruggs, City Planner. The Ordinance is spread on the minutes as follows: ORDINANCE NO CITY OF PASCAGOULA, MISSISSIPPI AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS AND SUBSECTIONS OF ARTICLE 4: USE STANDARDS, OF THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE, TO PROVIDE AS FOLLOWS: AMEND SECTION 4.3 STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC PRINCIPAL USES, SUBSECTION 4.3.D. COMMERCIAL USE CLASSIFICATIONS, 4.3.D.6 MOTOR VEHICLE SALES AND SERVICE USES, 4.3.D.6.C. AUTO/RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRUCK OR TRACTOR SALES OR RENTAL, TO ADD A NEW SUBSECTION: vii AUTO/RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRUCK OR TRACTOR SALES OR RENTAL WITH CONTIGUOUS LOT AREAS EXCEEDING TWO (2) ACRES OR WITH ON-SITE INVENTORIES EXCEEDING 100 VEHICLES MAY RECEIVE TEMPORARY SIGN PERMITS AS PROVIDED WITHIN THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS: (A) TEMPORARY SIGNS SHALL NOT HAVE AN AREA EXCEEDING 20 SQUARE FEET PER SIGN; (B) ONE TEMPORARY SIGN IS PERMITTED AT A RATE OF 1 SIGN PER 25 FEET FOR STREET FRONTAGE AND SPACED ACCORDINGLY; (C) EACH SITE CAN BE PERMITTED FOR A MAXIMUM NUMBER OF 2 TIMES PER CALANDER YEAR FOR A PERIOD OF TIME NOT EXCEEDING 150 DAYS FOR EACH OCCURENCE (D) TEMPORARY SIGNS MUST BE WELL MAINTAINED WITH NO EVIDENCE OF TEARING, RIPPING, FADING, OR SIMILAR WEATHERING; AND (E) A SITE PLAN MUST BE SUBMITTED THAT DEMONSTRATES THE PLACEMENT, SIZES, AND NUMBER OF SIGNS. TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCAGOULA AS FOLLOWS: 37

38 Section D.6.c Auto/Recreational Vehicle/Truck or Tractor Sales or Rentals. Insert new subsection, as follows: vii. Auto / Recreational Vehicle / Truck or Tractor Sales or Rentals with contiguous lot areas exceeding two (2) acres or with on-site inventories exceeding 100 vehicles may receive temporary sign permits as provided within the following sections: (A) Temporary signs shall not have an area exceeding 20 square feet per sign; (B) One temporary sign is permitted at a rate of 1 sign per 25 feet for street frontage and spaced accordingly; (C) Each site can be permitted for a maximum number of 2 times per calendar year for a period of time not exceeding 150 days for each occurrence; (D) Temporary signs must be well maintained with no evidence of tearing, ripping, fading, or similar weathering; and (E) A site plan must be submitted that demonstrates the placement, sizes, and number of signs. Section 2. This ordinance shall become effective one month after passage. The above Ordinance was introduced by Councilman Jackson, seconded for adoption by Councilman Tadlock, and received the following vote: Mayor Blevins AYE, Councilmen Hill AYE, Jackson AYE, Pickett AYE, Simkins AYE, Tadlock AYE, and Tipton AYE. The Mayor then declared the Ordinance adopted on the 4 th day of April, ***** The next item for consideration was the MDOT Safe Routes to School Program Beach Elementary Construction, Engineering and Inspection Services Contract with Compton Engineering, Inc., as recommended by Jen Dearman, Community and Economic Development Director. 38

39 Councilman Jackson made a motion to authorize the City Manager to execute the Construction, Engineering and Inspection Services Contract with Compton Engineering, Inc., as recommended. The motion was seconded by Councilman Tadlock and received the following vote: Mayor Blevins AYE, Councilmen Hill AYE, Jackson AYE, Pickett AYE, Simkins AYE, Tadlock AYE, and Tipton AYE. (Approved ) (A copy of the related documents is filed in the minute file of this meeting and incorporated herein by reference.) ***** The next item for consideration was an Order removing items from inventory and authorizing destruction of same, as recommended by Eddie Williams, City Attorney. The Order is spread on the minutes as follows: 39

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42 The above Order was introduced by Councilman Jackson, seconded for adoption by Councilman Tadlock, and received the following vote: Mayor Blevins AYE, Councilmen Hill AYE, Jackson AYE, Pickett AYE, Simkins AYE, Tadlock AYE, and Tipton AYE. The Mayor then declared the Order adopted on the 4 th day of April,

43 ***** The next item for consideration was an Order removing items from inventory (cell phones), as recommended by Eddie Williams, City Attorney. The Order is spread on the minutes as follows: 43

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45 The above Order was introduced by Councilman Jackson, seconded for adoption by Councilman Tadlock, and received the following vote: Mayor Blevins AYE, Councilmen Hill AYE, Jackson AYE, Pickett AYE, Simkins AYE, Tadlock AYE, and Tipton AYE. The Mayor then declared the Order adopted on the 4 th day of April, ***** The next item for consideration was to award the bid for Hospital Road Improvements, Phase 1, as recommended by Jaci Turner, City Engineer. Councilman Jackson made a motion to award a Contract for the Hospital Road Improvements, Phase 1, STP (005) LPA/106448/701000, to JE Talley Construction, Inc., for a total bid amount of $1,898,683.92, contingent upon MDOT approval of the awarded bid, as recommended, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract and relevant documents. Funding for this project is a combination of MDOT funds, County funds, Bond proceeds and local match as needed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Tadlock and received the following vote: Mayor Blevins AYE, Councilmen Hill AYE, Jackson AYE, Pickett AYE, Simkins AYE, Tadlock AYE, and Tipton AYE. (Approved ) (A copy of the related documents is filed in the minute file of this meeting and incorporated herein by reference.) ***** The next item for consideration was a request to approve a selection of engineers for Miscellaneous Engineering Services contracts, as recommended by staff and Jaci Turner, City Engineer. 45

46 Councilman Jackson made a motion to approve the recommendation of the selection committee for the selection of five (5) firms for Miscellaneous Engineering Services contracts. Once formally selected, staff will coordinate with each firm to develop and contract for review and approval by Council at a future meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Tadlock and received the following vote: Mayor Blevins AYE, Councilmen Hill AYE, Jackson AYE, Pickett AYE, Simkins AYE, Tadlock AYE, and Tipton AYE. (Approved ) 46

47 ***** The next item for consideration was a Purchase/Lease (48 months) for HIDTA Vehicle, 2017 Ford-150 for a total price of $30,479.00, as recommended by Kenny Johnson, Police Chief. Additional information is spread on the minutes as follows: 47

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50 Councilman Jackson made a motion to approve a lease/purchase agreement with Ford Motor Credit for a Ford F-150 for 48 payments for a total purchase price of $30,479.00, as recommended, and authorize the City Manager to execute the related documents. Line item is already set up for lease payments. HIDTA reimburses $ per month for this lease vehicle. The motion was seconded by Councilman Tadlock and received the following vote: Mayor Blevins AYE, Councilmen Hill AYE, Jackson AYE, Pickett AYE, Simkins AYE, Tadlock AYE, and Tipton AYE. (Approved ) ***** The next item for consideration was a request to approve the selection of an engineer for Professional Services for the Soccer Complex Lighting Project, as recommended by Darcie Crew, Parks and Recreation Director. 50

51 Councilman Jackson made a motion to approve selection of Machado/Patano for the Soccer Complex Lighting Project, as recommended, and authorize the City Manager to negotiate an Agreement for Professional Services for this project. Funding will come from the Hotel/Motel Tax. The motion was seconded by Councilman Tadlock and received the following vote: Mayor Blevins AYE, Councilmen Hill AYE, Jackson AYE, Pickett AYE, Simkins AYE, Tadlock AYE, and Tipton AYE. (Approved ) ***** The next item for consideration was a Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to file an Answer to a Complaint pending against the City and disavowing any interest in the real property that is the subject of the Complaint, as recommended by Eddie Williams, City Attorney. The Resolution is spread on the minutes as follows: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY ATTORNEY TO FILE AN ANSWER TO CERTAIN LITIGATION PENDING AGAINST THE CITY OF PASCAGOULA AND TO DISAVOW THEREIN ANY INTEREST THE CITY MAY HAVE TO THE REAL PROPERTY THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF THE COMPLAINT WHEREAS, Bobby J. Burrell and wife, Marie C. Burrell, have filed suit in Cause No JB of the Chancery Court of Jackson County, MS, wherein 51

52 they seek to quiet and confirm title to certain real property as described in the Complaint, a copy of which is attached hereto; and WHEREAS, the Plaintiffs in this action derived their title through a tax sale and, in order to confirm such title, are required to make parties thereto the City of Pascagoula, Jackson County and several other agencies including any and all other persons who may have an interest or claim an interest therein; and WHEREAS, the City Attorney has caused an investigation of the allegations in the Complaint to be made and has determined that the land which is the subject of the Complaint has never been titled to the City of Pascagoula and that the City has no enforceable interest therein other than its authority to levy and collect ad valorem taxes thereon, which authority is not subject to jeopardy in the pending litigation; and WHEREAS, it is appropriate that the City of Pascagoula cause an answer to be filed to the Complaint stating that the City has no interest in the real property that is the subject of the Complaint other than its authority to levy and collect real taxes due thereon, thereby disavowing any other interest in the aforesaid property: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The statements and averments set forth in the foregoing preambles are found to be factual and are incorporated herein by reference. Section 2. The City Attorney for the City of Pascagoula is authorized and directed to forthwith file an Answer to the attached Complaint setting forth the City s interest in the property described therein and, disavowing any interest other than its power to levy and collect ad valorem taxes on the subject property. The above Resolution was introduced in writing by Councilman Jackson, seconded for adoption by Councilman Tadlock, and received the following vote: Mayor Blevins AYE, Councilmen Hill AYE, Jackson AYE, Pickett AYE, Simkins AYE, Tadlock AYE, and Tipton AYE. The Mayor then declared the Resolution adopted on the 4 th day of April, ***** The following new business items were considered at this time: The first item was an appointment to the Pascagoula Redevelopment Authority, as recommended by Jen Dearman, Community and Economic Development Director. Councilman Tipton made a motion to re-appoint Henry Fox to the Pascagoula Redevelopment Authority (PRA), as recommended. Mr. Fox s term will expire on April 18, This will be a five-year term beginning April 19, Mr. Fox has expressed an interest in being re-appointed and currently serves as the PRA Chairman. The motion was seconded by 52

53 Councilman Hill and received the following vote: Mayor Blevins AYE, Councilmen Hill AYE, Jackson AYE, Pickett AYE, Simkins AYE, Tadlock AYE, and Tipton AYE. (Approved ) ***** The next item was a request to revise the job description for the Information Specialist, as recommended by Valerie Moore, Human Resources Director. 53

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56 Councilwoman Simkins made a motion to authorize to revise the job description of Information Specialist, as recommended. The revisions include a title change to Records Management Systems Specialist and removing the functions that are now handled by AGJ and will result in lowering the pay grade from 115 to 110. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hill and received the following vote: Mayor Blevins AYE, Councilmen Hill AYE, Jackson AYE, Pickett AYE, Simkins AYE, Tadlock AYE, and Tipton AYE. (Approved ) 56

57 ***** The next item was a discussion concerning Cruisin the Coast Darcie Crew, Parks and Recreation Director, was not able to attend the meeting; therefore, Joe Huffman, City Manager, requested this item be tabled until the regular Council meeting on May 6, Councilwoman Simkins made a motion to TABLE the discussion concerning Cruisin the Coast 2017 until the regular Council meeting on May 6, The motion was seconded by Councilman Pickett and received the following vote: Mayor Blevins AYE, Councilmen Hill AYE, Jackson AYE, Pickett AYE, Simkins AYE, Tadlock AYE, and Tipton AYE. ***** The next item for consideration was a Lease/Purchase (60 months) for body-worn and incar video systems with Metrix Solution, as recommended by Kenny Johnson, Police Chief. Additional information is spread on the minutes as follows: 57

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66 Councilman Tadlock made a motion to approve the Lease/Purchase Agreement (60 months) for body-worn and in-car video systems with Metrix Solutions, as recommended and authorize the City Manager to execute the related documents. The total price is $425, with the City paying $121, the first year and $75, for each of the following four (4) years. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Simkins and received the following vote: Mayor Blevins AYE, Councilmen Hill AYE, Jackson AYE, Pickett AYE, Simkins AYE, Tadlock AYE, and Tipton AYE. (Approved ) 66

67 ***** The Order for the docket of claims for April 4, 2017, is spread on the minutes as follows: ORDER WHEREAS, the attached docket of claims for the period of March 17, 2017 through March 31, 2017 has been presented to the City Council for allowance and approval. WHEREAS, it appears that all of said claims are proper and should be allowed; NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED that all claims shown on said dockets are hereby allowed and approved for payment. The above Order was introduced by Councilman Jackson, seconded for adoption by Councilman Pickett, and received the following vote: Mayor Blevins AYE, Councilmen Hill AYE, Jackson AYE, Pickett AYE, Simkins AYE, Tadlock AYE, and Tipton AYE. The Mayor then declared the Order adopted on the 4 th day of April, ***** Joe Huffman, City Manager, reminded everyone that Hazardous Waste Day will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Singing River Mall. Councilman Tadlock said he was able to tour the recycling plant with Jaci Turner, City Engineer, and Eddie Williams, City Attorney. He encouraged citizens to read the guidelines and rules for recycling found on the City s website. By following the guidelines, it will bring a greater impact on recycling efforts. Mayor Blevins stated he toured the wastewater treatment plant in Pascagoula with Councilman Tipton and Councilwoman Simkins. They stated it was very educational and informative. There being no further business to come before the Council tonight, Councilman Hill made a motion to recess until Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. to transact such business as may lawfully come before the Council. The motion was seconded by Councilman Tipton and received the following vote: Mayor Blevins AYE, Councilmen Hill AYE, Jackson AYE, Pickett AYE, Simkins AYE, Tadlock AYE, and Tipton AYE. The meeting ended at 7:02 p.m. 67 APPROVED: Harry J. Blevins, Mayor

68 ATTEST: Karen Kennedy, Assistant City Clerk 68