REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 2017, AT 6:00 P. M. CITY HALL, PASCAGOULA, MISSISSIPPI

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1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 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 Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order with the following officials present: Mayor Dane Maxwell Councilwoman Jennifer Colmer Councilman Willie C. Jones Councilman George Wolverton Councilman Stephen Burrow Councilman Matt Parker Councilman Scott Tipton City Clerk/Comptroller Robert J. Parker Asst. City Clerk Karen Kennedy Mayor Maxwell welcomed everyone to the meeting. The invocation was given by Councilman Jones. The pledge of allegiance was led by Councilman Wolverton. CITY COUNCIL: The first item for consideration was the appointment of an Interim City Manager for up to six (6) months. Mayor Maxwell made a motion to appoint Mike Mangum as Interim City Manager for up to six (6) months. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wolverton and received the following vote: Mayor Maxwell AYE, Councilmen Colmer AYE, Jones AYE, Wolverton AYE, Burrow AYE, Parker AYE, and Tipton AYE. (Approved ) Councilwoman Colmer left the meeting during discussion of the following item. The next item for consideration was the appointment of a City Attorney for a four (4) year term. Mayor Maxwell made a motion to appoint Ryan Frederic as City Attorney for a four (4) year term. The motion was seconded by Councilman Burrow and received the following vote: 1

2 Mayor Maxwell AYE, Councilmen Colmer RECUSE, Jones AYE, Wolverton AYE, Burrow AYE, Parker AYE, and Tipton NAY. (Approved ) Councilwoman Colmer returned to the meeting. The next item for consideration was the appointment of a City Public Defender for a four (4) year term. Mayor Maxwell made a motion to appoint Tanya Hasbrouck as City Public Defender for a four (4) year term. The motion was seconded by Councilman Burrow and received the following vote: Mayor Maxwell AYE, Councilmen Colmer AYE, Jones AYE, Wolverton AYE, Burrow AYE, Parker AYE, and Tipton AYE. (Approved ) term. The next item for consideration was the appointment of a City Judge for a four (4) year Mayor Maxwell made a motion to appoint Mike Fondren as City Judge for a four (4) year term. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wolverton and received the following vote: Mayor Maxwell AYE, Councilmen Colmer AYE, Jones AYE, Wolverton AYE, Burrow AYE, Parker AYE, and Tipton AYE. (Approved ) The next item for consideration was the appointment of a Mayor Pro-Tempore for a four (4) year term. Mayor Maxwell made a motion to appoint Stephen Burrow as Mayor Pro-Tempore for a four (4) year term. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Colmer and received the following vote: Mayor Maxwell AYE, Councilmen Colmer AYE, Jones AYE, Wolverton AYE, Burrow AYE, Parker AYE, and Tipton AYE. (Approved ) The next item for consideration was the appointment of a City Prosecutor for a six (6) month term. Mayor Maxwell made a motion to appoint Dustin Thomas as City Prosecutor for a six (6) month term. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wolverton and received the following vote: Mayor Maxwell AYE, Councilmen Colmer AYE, Jones AYE, Wolverton AYE, Burrow AYE, Parker AYE, and Tipton AYE. (Approved ) The next item for consideration was the appointment of a City Judge Pro-Tempore for a four (4) year term. 2

3 Mayor Maxwell made a motion to appoint Matt Lachaussee as City Judge Pro-Tempore for a four (4) year term. The motion was seconded by Councilman Parker and received the following vote: Mayor Maxwell AYE, Councilmen Colmer AYE, Jones AYE, Wolverton AYE, Burrow AYE, Parker AYE, and Tipton AYE. (Approved ) The next item for consideration was to direct the City Manager and City Clerk/Comptroller to equip and allocate sufficient funds to provide the Mayor with an office at City Hall. Councilman Burrow made a motion to direct the City Manager and City Clerk/Comptroller to equip and allocate sufficient funds to provide the Mayor with an office at City Hall. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Colmer and received the following vote: Mayor Maxwell AYE, Councilmen Colmer AYE, Jones AYE, Wolverton AYE, Burrow AYE, Parker AYE, and Tipton AYE. (Approved ) The next item for consideration was to direct the City Manager to present options for a new City logo at the August 1, 2017, regular Council meeting. Mayor Maxwell made a motion to direct the City Manager to present options for a new City logo at the August 1, 2017, regular Council meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jones and received the following vote: Mayor Maxwell AYE, Councilmen Colmer AYE, Jones AYE, Wolverton AYE, Burrow AYE, Parker AYE, and Tipton AYE. (Approved ) The next item for consideration was to direct the City Manager to present a Departmental Restructuring Plan at the July 18, 2017, recessed regular Council meeting. Mayor Maxwell made a motion to direct the City Manager to present a Departmental Restructuring Plan at the July 18, 2017, recessed regular Council meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wolverton and received the following vote: Mayor Maxwell AYE, Councilmen Colmer AYE, Jones AYE, Wolverton AYE, Burrow AYE, Parker AYE, and Tipton AYE. (Approved ) The next item for consideration was to eliminate the position of Economic Development and Residential Recruitment Director. Mayor Maxwell made a motion to eliminate the position of Economic Development and Residential Recruitment Director. The motion was seconded by Councilman Burrow and received the following vote: Mayor Maxwell AYE, Councilmen Colmer AYE, Jones 3

4 AYE, Wolverton AYE, Burrow AYE, Parker AYE, and Tipton NAY. (Approved ) The next item for consideration was to appoint a member to the Pascagoula-Gautier School Board to fill an unexpired term. Mayor Maxwell made a motion to appoint Tracy Wilson to the Pascagoula-Gautier School Board to fill an unexpired term. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Colmer and received the following vote: Mayor Maxwell AYE, Councilmen Colmer AYE, Jones AYE, Wolverton AYE, Burrow AYE, Parker AYE, and Tipton NAY. (Approved ) Next for consideration was the Resolution Appointing Mississippi Municipal League 2017 Voting Delegates. The Resolution is spread on the minutes as follows: RESOLUTION APPOINTING MISSISSIPPI MUNICIPAL LEAGUE 2017 VOTING DELEGATES FOR THE CITY OF PASCAGOULA WHEREAS, the Mississippi Municipal League amended the by-laws of the League to provide for a ballot election, to be conducted by the officers of the Mississippi Municipal Clerks and Tax Collectors Association, to be held each year at the summer convention, to elect a second vice president and to vote on any proposed by-law changes; and WHEREAS, the amended by-laws require the City of Pascagoula to designate in its minutes the voting delegate and two alternates to cast the vote for the City: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCAGOULA, MISSISSIPPI, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. In accordance with the by-laws of the Mississippi Municipal League, the voting delegate(s) for the 2017 Mississippi Municipal League election to be held at the annual convention on July 24 July 26, 2017, are as follows: 4

5 Voting Delegate: First Alternate: George Wolverton Scott Tipton SECTION 2. That public interest and necessity requiring same, this Resolution shall become effective upon passage. The above Resolution was introduced by Mayor Maxwell, seconded for adoption by Councilwoman Colmer, and received the following vote: Mayor Maxwell AYE, Councilmen Colmer AYE, Jones AYE, Wolverton AYE, Burrow AYE, Parker AYE, and Tipton AYE. The Mayor then declared the Resolution adopted on the 5 th day of July, The next item for consideration was a discussion concerning a restructuring policy for appointments to the Pascagoula Recreation Commission. Mayor Maxwell made a motion to authorize the City Attorney to draft a restructuring policy using the same format as the Planning Board appointees. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Colmer and received the following vote: Mayor Maxwell AYE, Councilmen Colmer AYE, Jones AYE, Wolverton AYE, Burrow AYE, Parker AYE, and Tipton AYE. (Approved ) The next item for consideration was the appointment of the members to the Planning Board. Councilman Tipton made a motion to appoint Craig Summerlin as recommended by Mayor Maxwell; Charles Barnes as recommended by Councilman Jones; Joseph Odom as recommended by Councilman Wolverton; Wesley Smith as recommended by Councilman Burrow; Linda Tillman as recommended by Councilman Parker; Stewart Keene as recommended by Councilman Tipton and David Green as recommended by Councilwoman Colmer. The motion was seconded by Councilman Parker and received the following vote: Mayor Maxwell AYE, Councilmen Colmer AYE, Jones AYE, Wolverton AYE, Burrow AYE, Parker AYE, and Tipton AYE. (Approved ) 5

6 A public hearing was held at this time for a property cleanup case at 2903 Blanchard Avenue. Donovan Scruggs, City Planner, provided an update on the parcel and presented pictures depicting its current condition. The property owner was not present at the hearing. The Council then considered the following Resolution: 6

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10 The above Resolution was introduced by Councilman Burrow, seconded for adoption by Councilman Wolverton, and received the following vote: Mayor Maxwell AYE, Councilmen Colmer 10

11 AYE, Jones AYE, Wolverton AYE, Burrow AYE, Parker AYE, and Tipton AYE. The Mayor then declared the Resolution adopted on the 5 th day of July, ADDRESS THE COUNCIL: Ms. Meha Patel and Ms. Mary Boulton, seniors at Pascagoula High School, addressed the Mayor and Council requesting support of their Petition for continuing the tradition of holding graduation ceremonies at War Memorial Stadium. Mayor Maxwell read a letter from the Pascagoula-Gautier School Board that stated the site change to the MS Coast Coliseum for the Class of 2017 graduation ceremony was due to the upgrades and construction being done on the football stadium but would be for the Class of 2017 only. Ms. Boulton has learned the School District has plans to change the venue for the Class of 2018 graduation ceremony to the MS Coast Coliseum; therefore, prompting them to start the Petition. The Mayor and City Council stated they would support their Petition and commended them for their hard work and diligence. The consent agenda was considered at this time: Mayor Maxwell requested that Item No. 1 and Item No. 17 be removed from the consent agenda and considered separately. Mayor Maxwell also requested that Item Nos be pulled off from the agenda. Councilman Burrow made a motion to TABLE the consideration to approve and adopt the minutes of the Recessed Regular Council Meeting of June 20, 2017, until the next Council meeting on July 18, The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Colmer and received the following vote: Mayor Maxwell AYE, Councilmen Colmer AYE, Jones AYE, Wolverton AYE, Burrow AYE, Parker AYE, and Tipton AYE. (TABLED ) Minutes of the Strategic Plan Steering Committee meeting of February 16, 2017, were acknowledged by the Council. The next item for consideration was a request to adopt the Order terminating the emergency declaration issued on June 20, 2017, as recommended. 11

12 Mayor Maxwell made a motion to adopt the Order terminating the emergency declaration issued on June 20, 2017, as recommended. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wolverton and received the following vote: Mayor Maxwell AYE, Councilmen Colmer AYE, Jones AYE, Wolverton AYE, Burrow AYE, Parker AYE, and Tipton AYE. (Approved ) 12

13 The next item for consideration was the Mississippi Humanities Council Oral History Grant Agreement, as recommended by Jen Dearman, Community and Economic Development Director. 13

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20 Mayor Maxwell made a motion to authorize the City Manager to execute the Mississippi Humanities Oral History Grant Agreement, as recommended. This Agreement provides an oral history written exhibit and digital exhibit to be unveiled at the City s bicentennial event on December 9, The grant is $7, and the match of $3, is in kind and $4,275 in budgeted City funds. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wolverton and received the 20

21 following vote: Mayor Maxwell AYE, Councilmen Colmer AYE, Jones AYE, Wolverton AYE, Burrow AYE, Parker AYE, and Tipton AYE. (Approved ) The next item for consideration was an Order to determine whether the parcels of land are in such a state of uncleanliness as to be a menace to the public health and safety of the community, as recommended by Donovan Scruggs, City Planner. The Order is spread on the minutes as follows: 21

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23 The above Order introduced by Mayor Maxwell, seconded for adoption by Councilman Wolverton, and received the following vote: Mayor Maxwell AYE, Councilmen Colmer AYE, Jones AYE, Wolverton AYE, Burrow AYE, Parker AYE, and Tipton AYE. The Mayor then declared the Order adopted on the 5 th day of July,

24 The next item for consideration was a request for authority to advertise for bids for gas regulator station upgrades, as recommended by Jaci Turner, City Engineer. Mayor Maxwell made a motion to authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids to complete upgrades to gas regulator stations in Vancleave and Kreole, as recommended. These upgrades are needed to maintain safe operation and to remain compliant with industry codes. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wolverton and received the following vote: Mayor Maxwell AYE, Councilmen Colmer AYE, Jones AYE, Wolverton AYE, Burrow AYE, Parker AYE, and Tipton AYE. (Approved ) The next item for consideration was a request for extension of Gas Pipe Bid #337, as recommended by Cathy Turner, Purchasing Agent. Mayor Maxwell made a motion to extend the annual gas pipe bid #337, as recommended. The new contract dates will be 6/4/2017-6/3/2018. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wolverton and received the following vote: Mayor Maxwell AYE, Councilmen Colmer AYE, Jones AYE, Wolverton AYE, Burrow AYE, Parker AYE, and Tipton AYE. (Approved ) The next item for consideration was a request to approve task order for the assessment of damage to the Pascagoula Recreation Center, as recommended by Darcie Crew, Parks and Recreation Director. 24

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27 Mayor Maxwell made a motion to authorize the City Manager to execute a task order with Compton Engineering to complete the full assessment of the roof, gas heaters, electrical systems and interior finishes associated with the damage from the EF0-1 tornado on Jun 18, 2017, as recommended. The cost is $10, and is subject to approval by the insurance carrier. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wolverton and received the following vote: 27

28 Mayor Maxwell AYE, Councilmen Colmer AYE, Jones AYE, Wolverton AYE, Burrow AYE, Parker AYE, and Tipton AYE. (Approved ) The next item for consideration was the 2017 Concession Agreement for Beach Park, as recommended by Darcie Crew, Parks and Recreation Director. The Agreement is spread on the minutes as follows: 28

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32 Mayor Maxwell made a motion to authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with NOLA GOULA Café II to operate the concession stand at Beach Park from July 4, 2017, through December 31, 2017, with an option to renew annually, as recommended. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wolverton and received the following vote: Mayor Maxwell AYE, Councilmen Colmer AYE, Jones AYE, Wolverton AYE, Burrow AYE, Parker AYE, and Tipton AYE. (Approved ) 32

33 The next item for consideration was to approve renewal of liability insurance for After School/Summer Camp, as recommended by Darcie Crew, Parks and Recreation Director. 33

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38 Mayor Maxwell made a motion to approve renewal of After School/Summer Camp liability insurance with Nautilus Insurance Company for the period of June 27, 2017, through June 28, 2018, at a cost of $3,735.52, and issue a manual check for timely payment, as recommended. This is the same premium as last year. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wolverton and received the following vote: Mayor Maxwell AYE, Councilmen Colmer 38

39 AYE, Jones AYE, Wolverton AYE, Burrow AYE, Parker AYE, and Tipton AYE. (Approved ) Councilman Burrow left the meeting during discussion of the following item. The next item for consideration was a request to approve the Lease/Purchase Agreement for ten (10) Patrol Vehicles for the Police Department, as recommended by Kenny Johnson, Police Chief. The Lease/Purchase Agreement is spread on the minutes as follows: 39

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51 Mayor Maxwell made a motion to approve the Lease/Purchase Agreement and authorize the Mayor to execute the related documents and the Comptroller to issue a manual check in the amount of $97,598.99, as the intial payment, as recommended. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wolverton and received the following vote: Mayor Maxwell AYE, Councilmen 51

52 Colmer AYE, Jones AYE, Wolverton AYE, Burrow RECUSED, Parker AYE, and Tipton AYE. (Approved ) Councilman Burrow returned to the meeting. The following new business items were considered at this time: City Manager: The first item for consideration was a discussion concerning the signal light synchronization on Market Street and 14 th Street. Mike Mangum, City Manager, stated he would make this a top priority and will work with the Police Department s traffic division and other related departments on this issue. The next item for consideration was a discussion concerning Lighthouse Park renovation. Mike Mangum, City Manager, stated he will work with the staff and provide a renovation plan to the Council. The next item for consideration was a discussion concerning setting a City project session. The work session was scheduled for Tuesday, July 11, 2017, at 3:00 p.m. at City Hall. Parks and Recreation: The next item for consideration was the resignation of Pascagoula Recreation Commissioner, Lewis Sims, as presented by Darcie Crew, Parks and Recreation Director. 52

53 Mayor Maxwell made a motion to accept the resignation of Pascagoula Recreation Commissioner, Lewis Sims, effective June 19, 2017, as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wolverton and received the following vote: Mayor Maxwell AYE, Councilmen Colmer AYE, Jones AYE, Wolverton AYE, Burrow AYE, Parker AYE, and Tipton AYE. (Approved ) 53

54 The Order for the docket of claims for July 5, 2017, is spread on the minutes as follows: The above Order was introduced by Mayor Maxwell, seconded for adoption by Councilwoman Colmer, and received the following vote: Mayor Maxwell AYE, Councilmen Colmer AYE, Jones AYE, Wolverton AYE, Burrow AYE, Parker AYE, and Tipton AYE. (Approved ) 54

55 There being no further business to come before the Council tonight, Councilman Burrow made a motion to recess until Tuesday, July 11, 2017, at 3:00 p.m. to transact such business as may lawfully come before the Council. The motion was seconded by Mayor Maxwell and received the following vote: Mayor Maxwell AYE, Councilmen Colmer AYE, Jones AYE, Wolverton AYE, Burrow AYE, Parker AYE, and Tipton AYE. The meeting ended at 6:57 p.m. ATTEST: /s/ Karen Kennedy Karen Kennedy, Asst. City Clerk APPROVED: /s/ Dane Maxwell Dane Maxwell, Mayor 55

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2017, AT 6:00 P. M. CITY HALL, PASCAGOULA, MISSISSIPPI

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, MAY 2, 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