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

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1 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 on Tuesday, May 2, 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 Burt Hill Councilman Scott Tipton City Manager Joe Huffman City Attorney Eddie Williams Deputy City Clerk Kristi Summerlin Councilman David Tadlock was absent. City Clerk/Comptroller Robert J. Parker was absent. Mayor Blevins welcomed everyone to the meeting. The invocation was given by Councilman Jackson. The pledge of allegiance was led by Councilman Tipton. Mayor Blevins recognized members of the Mayor s Youth Council who were present at the meeting. Mayor Blevins, City Council and Eddie Williams, City Attorney, presented Joe Huffman with a Key to the City in recognition of his outstanding work done while serving as City Manager. Mayor Blevins wished him well with his new job opportunity. Mr. Huffman expressed his appreciation for the support of the City Council and recognized the great work done by the City employees and management team while he served as City Manager. Mayor Blevins announced two new businesses have opened in the City, Brady s Steak and Seafood and Cheetah Speed Laundry. Mayor Blevins read and presented a Proclamation declaring the week of May 20-26, 2017 as National Safe Boating Week in the City of Pascagoula. 1

2 The Proclamation is spread on the minutes as follow: Mayor Blevins read and presented a Proclamation recognizing the Vancleave Live Oak Choctaw Tribe. The Proclamation is spread on the minutes as follow: 2

3 Councilman Jackson read a Proclamation proclaiming the month of May, 2017, as National Bike Month. The Proclamation is spread on the minutes as follow: 3

4 Caydn Perez, Mayor of the Pascagoula Mayor s Youth Council, presented the End of the Year Report along with a slide show. 4

5 Mr. Jackie Elly addressed the Council on behalf of the Carver High School Alumni Association to request approval of certain items for their upcoming reunion to be held June 29 July 2, Mayor Blevins and the City Council presented Certificates of Recognition to the Seniors of the Mayor s Youth Council which included a $ scholarship. The following Seniors received the $ scholarship: Morgan Seal Caydn Perez Gracie Usher Mitchell Latady Caroline Ko (not present tonight) The consent agenda was considered at this time: The first item for consideration was the minutes of the recessed regular Council meeting of April 18, 2017, as recommended by Karen Kennedy, Asst. City Clerk. Councilman Tipton made a motion to adopt and approve minutes of the recessed regular Council meeting of April 18, 2017, as recommended. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hill and received the following vote: Mayor Blevins AYE, Councilmen Simkins AYE, Pickett AYE, Jackson AYE, Tadlock ABSENT, Hill AYE, and Tipton AYE. (Approved ) Minutes of the Pascagoula Mayor s Youth Council meetings of March 13 & 27, 2017, were acknowledged by the Council. Minutes of the Pascagoula Redevelopment Authority meeting of March 13, 2017, were acknowledged by the Council. Minutes of the Strategic Plan Steering Committee meeting of January 13, 2017, were acknowledged by the Council. 5

6 The next item for consideration was a request to advertise the resources of the City through the Zonta Club of Pascagoula 40 th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival in the Downtown Plaza on October 7, 2017, in the amount of $1,500.00, as presented by Eddie Williams, City Attorney. The City is given legal authority to provide support to this group by Section , a non-profit corporation that has qualified as a 501(c)(3). 6

7 Councilman Tipton made a motion to approve advertising the resources of the City through the Zonta Club of Pascagoula 40 th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival in the Downtown Plaza on October 7, 2017, in the amount of $1,500.00, as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hill and received the following vote: Mayor Blevins AYE, Councilmen Simkins AYE, Pickett AYE, Jackson AYE, Tadlock ABSENT, Hill AYE, and Tipton AYE. (Approved ) The next item for consideration was an Order to determine whether certain parcels of land are in such a state of uncleanliness as to be a menace to the public health and safety of this community, as recommended by Eddie Williams, City Attorney. The Order is spread on the minutes as follows: 7

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10 The above Order was introduced by Councilman Tipton, seconded for adoption by Councilman Hill, and received the following vote: Mayor Blevins AYE, Councilmen Simkins AYE, Pickett AYE, Jackson AYE, Tadlock ABSENT, Hill AYE, and Tipton AYE. The Mayor then declared the Order adopted on the 2 nd day of May, The next item for consideration was a request from the Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra to have a fireworks display on Sunday, May 28, The fireworks display will be provided by Pyrotecnico, Gulfport, MS, from a barge in the Mississippi Sound for the Sounds by the Sea Concert at Beach Park, as recommended by Troy Whitmore, Fire Inspector. 10

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Councilman Tipton made a motion to approve the request to have a fireworks display provided by Pyrotecnico, Gulfport, MS, for the Sounds by the Sea Concert, as recommended.

17 Councilman Tipton made a motion to approve the request to have a fireworks display provided by Pyrotecnico, Gulfport, MS, for the Sounds by the Sea Concert, as recommended. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hill and received the following vote: Mayor Blevins AYE, Councilmen Simkins AYE, Pickett AYE, Jackson AYE, Tadlock ABSENT, Hill AYE, and Tipton AYE. (Approved ) The next item for consideration was the Tidelands Lease Application for expansion of Beach Pier entrance and Promenade access, as recommended by Jaci Turner, City Engineer. 17

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24 Councilman Tipton made a motion to ratify the Tidelands Lease Application, as recommended. There is no cost associated with the lease and the application cost will be included as direct costs from the consultant. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hill and received the following vote: Mayor Blevins AYE, Councilmen Simkins AYE, Pickett AYE, Jackson AYE, Tadlock ABSENT, Hill AYE, and Tipton AYE. (Approved ) 24

25 The next item for consideration was a request to adopt the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Citizen Participation Plan, as recommended by Jen Dearman, Community and Economic Development Director. 25

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29 Councilman Tipton made a motion to adopt the Citizen Participation Plan, as recommended. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hill and received the following vote: Mayor Blevins AYE, Councilmen Simkins AYE, Pickett AYE, Jackson AYE, Tadlock ABSENT, Hill AYE, and Tipton AYE. (Approved ) The next item for consideration was a request to appoint Donovan Scruggs to the Gulf Regional Planning Commission Board, as recommended by Jaci Turner, City Engineer. 29

30 Councilman Tipton made a motion to appoint Donovan Scruggs to fill the remaining term on the Gulf Regional Planning Commission (GRPC) Board that is currently filled by Jaci Turner, which will be vacated at the GRPC Board meeting on May 24, 2017, as recommended. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hill and received the following vote: Mayor Blevins AYE, Councilmen Simkins AYE, Pickett AYE, Jackson AYE, Tadlock ABSENT, Hill AYE, and Tipton AYE. (Approved ) The following new business items were considered at this time: The first item for consideration was a request to approve two (2) downtown murals, as recommended by Jen Dearman, Community and Economic Development Director. 30

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32 Councilwoman Simkins made a motion to approve two (2) downtown murals on City property for the total cost of $3,450.00, as recommended. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pickett and received the following vote: Mayor Blevins AYE, Councilmen Simkins AYE, Pickett AYE, Jackson AYE, Tadlock ABSENT, Hill AYE, and Tipton AYE. (Approved ) The next item for consideration was a request to approve the Taking Care of Business Beautification Recognition Program, as recommended by Jen Dearman, Community and Economic Development Director. 32

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35 Councilman Jackson made a motion to approve the Taking Care of Business Beautification Recognition Program, as recommended. The motion was seconded by Councilman Tipton and received the following vote: Mayor Blevins AYE, Councilmen Simkins AYE, Pickett AYE, Jackson AYE, Tadlock ABSENT, Hill AYE, and Tipton AYE. (Approved ) 35

36 The Order for the docket of claims for May 2, 2017, is spread on the minutes as follows: ORDER WHEREAS, the attached docket of claims for the period of April 14, 2017, through April 28, 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 Tipton, seconded for adoption by Councilwoman Simkins, and received the following vote: Mayor Blevins AYE, Councilmen Hill AYE, Jackson AYE, Pickett AYE, Simkins AYE, Tadlock ABSENT and Tipton AYE. The Mayor then declared the Order adopted on the 2 nd day of May, Councilman Hill made a motion to close the meeting to consider the need for an executive session. 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 ABSENT and Tipton AYE. (Councilman Tipton left the meeting at 6:50 p.m.) Councilwoman Simkins made a motion to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing a personnel matter concerning the City Manager position, and certain matters involving the sale or leasing of real property. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hill, and received the following vote: Mayor Blevins AYE, Councilmen Simkins AYE, Pickett AYE, Jackson AYE, Tadlock ABSENT, Hill AYE, and Tipton ABSENT. Mayor Blevins announced to the public and those in attendance that the Council had voted to go into executive session for the purpose stated above. The Council then began the executive session. Councilman Hill made a motion to appoint Eddie Williams, City Attorney, as the Acting City Manager and authorize a salary increase in the amount of $5, per month for the additional duties he will assume during the time he is Acting City Manager. The motion was 36

37 seconded by Councilwoman Simkins and received the following vote: Mayor Blevins AYE, Councilmen Simkins AYE, Pickett AYE, Jackson AYE, Tadlock ABSENT, Hill AYE, and Tipton ABSENT. (Approved ) During executive session, Eddie Williams, City Attorney, made a presentation concerning the beach-front property and a proposal by an individual for a lease/purchase agreement. The consensus of the Council was that a lease/purchase arrangement was not desirable. Also discussed in Executive Session was a request for an extension of the Lowry Island lease with Clark Seafood. No action was taken on this matter. Councilwoman Simkins made a motion to close the executive session and return to open session. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jackson and received the following vote: Mayor Blevins AYE, Councilmen Simkins AYE, Pickett AYE, Jackson AYE, Tadlock ABSENT, Hill AYE, and Tipton ABSENT. There being no further business to come before the Council tonight, Councilman Hill made a motion to recess until Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. to transact such business as may lawfully come before the Council. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pickett and received the following vote: Mayor Blevins AYE, Councilmen Simkins AYE, Pickett AYE, Jackson AYE, Tadlock ABSENT, Hill AYE, and Tipton ABSENT. The meeting ended at 7:04 p.m. ATTEST: /s/ Karen Kennedy Karen Kennedy, Asst. City Clerk APPROVED: /s/ Harry J. Blevins Harry J. Blevins, Mayor 37

RECESSED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2017, AT 6:00 P. M. CITY HALL, PASCAGOULA, MISSISSIPPI

RECESSED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 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 recessed