Aldermen Agendas
AGENDA
MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN
CITY OF OCEAN SPRINGS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. NEW BUSINESS
a) Consider authorization to hire Henry Furr to complete bid specifications for a small gateway sign at the Highway 90/57 intersection and to advertise bids (estimated cost is $25,000)
b) Request to close and vacate a portion of Lot 19 of Watersedge Subdivision – Thomas L. Reynolds, Jr. (Exhibit 3-b)
4. PUBLIC COMMENT: The public is invited to address the Board for up to 3 minutes. The Board will take all comments under advisement for potential action at a later date if warranted.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor:
a) Authorize allocation to 2008 Spring Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day not to exceed $3,437.50 and authorize four (4) representatives to work the event on April 5, 2008, tentative date (Exhibit 5-a)
b) Authorize Appointment to the Selection Committee for Advertised Request for Proposals: Architect and Engineering Services related to the Public Safety Center (Exhibit 5-b)
c) Authorize Appointment to the Selection Committee for Advertised Request for Proposals: Professional Services related to the 2% Levy funded Recreation Master Plan (Exhibit 5-c)
d) Authorize Mayor to Execute Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Ocean Springs and property owners regarding utility easements (Exhibit 5-d)
City Clerk:
e) Approve Minutes: Recess Meeting February 19, 2008 (Exhibit 5-e)
f) Approve payment: Docket of Claims and spread upon the Minutes (Exhibit 5-f)
g) Accept Action Report (Exhibit 5-g)
h) Authorize employment of Victoria Williams, Janitor, hourly rate $10.00, probation six-months, effective March 15, 2008, pending successful completion of all pre-employment requirements (Exhibit 5-h)
Police Dept.:
i) Accept transfer of vehicle from the Jackson County Narcotic Task Force (Exhibit 5-i)
j) Authorize request for Special Event Permit – Pack 271 Cub Scouts (Exhibit 5-j)
k) Authorize placement of Eric Varnado, Warrants Officer, on full time status due to completion of one-year probation (Exhibit 5-k)
Fire Dept.:
Human Resources/Risk:
l) Authorize insurance for the parks playground equipment with The Hartford in the amount of $5,454.00 (Exhibit 5-l)
City Engineer:
Public Works:
m) Accept resignation of Lionel Cothern, Jr., effective February 26, 2008, Street Department, and authorize beginning the process to fill the vacancy (Exhibit 5-m)
n) Authorize donation of surplus Public Works 1999 Ford F350, declaring it of no value to the City and transfer to the Fort Bayou Volunteer Fire Department (Exhibit 5-n)
o) Authorize the Mayor to execute Contract with Compton Engineering, Inc. for construction services for Federal Aid Projects contingent upon MDOT approval (Exhibit 5-o)
p) Accept two easements (permanent and temporary) for the City to lay a new sewer line in Arbor Vista Subdivision (Exhibit 5-p)
Community Development & Planning:
q) Accept Code Enforcement Report for February, 2008 (Exhibit 5-q)
r) Accept Tree Committee Report (Exhibit 5-r)
Parks & Leisure Services:
City Attorney:
Facilities:
6. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Mayor:
Action Items:
a) Authorize $1,000.00 sponsorship to American Cancer Society Jackson County Relay for Life (Exhibit 6-a)
b) Adopt resolution of the City of Ocean Springs, Mississippi to support the distribution of ad valorem taxes to all those contributing to and supporting Chevron (Exhibit 6-b)
Information Items:
c) Update on Funding Summary for the Highway 90/Ocean Springs Road intersection project (Exhibit 6-c)
d) Mayfest 2008 Update (Exhibit 6-d)
Discussion Item:
e) Consideration of submitting local and private bill to State Legislature to consider extending 2% food and beverage levy to all convenience stores and all grocery stores and all grocey stores selling prepared foods, as requested by Jamie Sablich, Sr.
City Clerk:
Police:
Fire:
Human Resources/Risk:
e) Employee Assistance Program (Exhibit 6-e)
City Engineer:
Public Works:
f) Authorize payment of emergency purchase order to Suncoast Infrastructure, Inc. in the amount of $24,125.00 for emergency sewer main repairs (Exhibit 6-f)
Community Development & Planning:
Parks & Leisure Services:
City Attorney:
Facilities:
7. ALDERMAN’S FORUM
a) Resolution to Jackson County Board of Supervisors regarding dredging at Iola Road Basin and Oak Cove Basin – Alderman McDonnell
8. EXECUTIVE SESSION
RECESS UNTIL 6:00 P.M. on March 18, 2008, at the Ocean Springs Civic Center
