The registration fee per child is $20.  Weekly camp fees are $65 for one child; $120 a week for two children and $185 per week for three children.  There is a onetime field trip fee of $85.  The summer camp program begins June 1 and runs through July 30th, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.  The camp features field trips to area attractions, arts and crafts, and outdoor recreation.

For more information about the Parks & Leisure Summer Camp, contact Megghan Purvis, Camps and Special Events Coordinator, at 228-875-8665.

1)      PRESENTATION – Pledge of Allegiance led by Boy Scout Troops 271 and 211

2)      CALL TO ORDER

3)      ROLL CALL

4)      PROCLAMATION

a)       March 2, 2010 as Boy Scouts of America Day (Exhibit 4-a)

5)      OLD BUSINESS

a)      Asphalt Paving List – Supervisor John McKay

b)      Front Beach Sidewalk Project – Presentation by Brown & Mitchell 

c)      Award quote for Fort Maurepas Parks signs to E.J. Milligan Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $9,017.00 and approve Contract pending legal approval (Exhibit 5-c)

6)      NEW BUSINESS

a)      Boys & Girls Club Golf Tournament Sponsorship Request (Exhibit 6-a)

b)      Multiple Sclerosis 3-Mile Walk Fundraiser – Mr. Matthew Perez (Exhibit 6-b)

7)      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.

8)      CONSENT AGENDA*

*Consent Agenda – All matters under Item 8, Consent Agenda, are considered to be routine by the Board of Aldermen and will be enacted by one motion.  There will not be separate discussions of these items.  If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately.

Mayor:

a)       Authorize the Mayor to execute Change Order #4 for CDBG/DEQ Disaster Recovery Project W21 (water project) in the amount of $24,500.00 and Change Order #5 for CDBG/DEQ Disaster Recovery Project S24 (sewer project) in the amount of $2,500.00 (Exhibit 8-a)

b)      Authorize Mayor to execute Agreement and Stipulations between the City of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, and the City of Gautier, Mississippi regarding Annexation (Exhibit 8-b)

c)       Authorize the Mayor to execute CDBG funded Contract Amendment with Jimmy Gouras, Urban Planning Consultants, Inc. for the construction phase of the Public Safety Center, pending legal and CDBG approval (Exhibit 8-c)

d)      Accept donation of $2,000.00 from HOSA for the Pierre LeMoyne Sieur d’Iberville bronze sculpture at the Fort Maurepas Park (Exhibit 8-d)

e)       Authorize to advertise the purchase of the lighting equipment for Front Beach Sidewalk Project – CDBG Round III (Exhibit 8-e)

f)       Authorize the Mayor to execute Change Order #6 for Front Beach Sidewalk Project for a decrease in the amount of $4,200.00 – CDBG Round III (Exhibit 8-f)

City Clerk:

g)       Approve Minutes:  Recess Meeting February 17, 2010 (Exhibit 8-g)   

h)      Approve payment:  Docket of Claims and spread upon the Minutes (Exhibit 8-h)

i)        Accept Budget Amendments (Exhibit 8-i)

Police Dept.:

j)        Authorize Special Event Permits for Bar Grand Opening on Friday, March 5, 2010; National Multiple Sclerosis Society 3-Mile Walk/Fundraising event on Saturday, March 27, 2010 and 1699 Arts and Crafts Festival on Saturday, April 24, 2010 (Exhibit 8-j)

Fire Dept.:

Human Resources/Risk Management:

k)      Authorize to host a Wellness Fair for City employees on Tuesday, April 13, 2010, at the Ocean Springs Civic Center from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Exhibit 8-k)

l)        Approve Offer of Employment form letter (Exhibit 8-l)

City Engineer:

Public Works:                   

m)    Authorize David and Nina Jacobsen to install a shallow well for irrigation purposes only at 5512 Reilly Road (Exhibit 8-m)                          

n)      Authorize employment of Scott Alley, Water Department, hourly rate $12.58, effective March 3, 2010, six-month probationary period, pending successful completion of all pre-employment requirements (Exhibit 8-n)

o)      Authorize promotion of Gerald Groue to Acting Supervisor in the Water Department on a temporary basis, hourly rate $23.31, effective immediately (Exhibit 8-o)

Community Development & Planning:

p)      Accept Tree Committee Report (Exhibit 8-p)                                                                               

q)      Authorize Mayor to execute any necessary documents required by MDOT during the LPA process for the Porter Avenue Improvement Project (Exhibit 8-q)

Parks & Leisure Services:

r)        Authorize Mayor to execute Individual Contract for Karate Instructor with Bryan King (Exhibit 8-r)

s)       Authorize the LIFT Bible Crusade College and Seminary, Inc. and the Gulf Coast Theological Seminary to set up a 30’X60’ tent and three (3) crosses at Martin Luther King Park from March 31st thru April 5th every evening from 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Easter Sunrise Services at 6 a.m. (Exhibit 8-s)

9)      DEPARTMENT REPORTS:       

Mayor:

Discussion Item:

a)       Letter from Jackson County Board of Supervisors regarding fee of $2.00 per collection for real and personal property (Exhibit 9-a)

b)      Drainage Projects Timeline as recommended by Drainage & Infrastructure  committee (Exhibit 9-b)

Info Item:

c)       Lighting at Subdivision Entryways (Exhibit 9-c)

City Clerk:

Police Dept.:

Fire Dept.:

Human Resources/Risk Management:

City Engineer:

Public Works:                   

Community Development & Planning:

Parks & Leisure Services:

10)  ALDERMEN’S FORUM             

a)      Authorize transfer of up to $500.00 from Ward 2 Capital Improvement Account to Public Works for erosion control measures on Ocean Avenue

11)  EXECUTIVE SESSION  

RECESS until 6:00 p.m. on March 16, 2010    

Be it remembered that the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Ocean Springs met in a Recess meeting at City Hall in the City of Ocean Springs at 6:00 p.m. on February 17, 2010.  Mayor Moran presiding, Aldermen Ross, Gill, McDonnell, Cody, Denyer and Hagan were present.  Also present was City Clerk Shelly Ferguson and City Attorney John Edwards.  Alderman Dalgo was absent.

Alderman Cody led the invocation and the Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Mayor Moran requested an amendment to the agenda.  Motion was made by Alderman Ross, seconded by Alderman Hagan and unanimously carried to amend the agenda to add an item under “Old Business” for a presentation by the Economic Development Council and to move item (6-p) from the “Consent Agenda” to “New Business” to allow the property owner to appeal the decision of the Historic Preservation Commission as item (4-b).

OLD BUSINESS

Mr. Sam Alsgood, Chairman of the Economic Development Council, spoke on behalf of the Council stating their purpose is to foster this robust economy within Ocean Springs by bringing in new business and adding to business currently here.  They will be looking to provide superior support with respect to the municipal services and also streamlining the permitting process.  The Council’s shared vision is to establish Ocean Springs as a recognized center for innovation and prosperous business environment.  Their strategic plan is branding; marketing and cultivating a competitive cluster of industry within Ocean Springs.

NEW BUSINESS

Alderman Gill expressed his concern for the deteriorating condition of Highway 90 from Bechtel Boulevard to the East end of town and asked by MDOT would not commit to a date for overlaying Highway 90.  He asked the Mayor to draft another letter to MDOT concerning this matter.

Mr. Dickey Arndt asked the Board to overturn the Historic Preservation Commission’s decision to deny the COA for fencing at 112 Shearwater Drive.  Mr. Arndt stated he requested to install chain link fencing at 112 Shearwater Drive to replace fencing destroyed during Hurricane Katrina.  Motion was by Alderman Cody and seconded by Alderman Ross to deny the recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission and approve the COA for fencing at 112 Shearwater Drive because the applicant was repairing fencing damaged by Hurricane Katrina and thus a repair that did not involve a change from its previous design, material and appearance.  Motion carried with Alderman Gill, McDonnell, Cody, Ross and Denyer voting aye and Alderman Hagan voting nay (4-b). 

PUBLIC COMMENT

Mrs. Hughley asked to honor Marshall and Elizabeth Keyes by naming the playground by the Baptist Church that was given by the Keyes to the City.  Alderman Denyer asked the Parks and Leisure Services Director to research this matter and report back to the Board.

Mr. Dempsey Levi stated his concerns about the bad road condition of Highway 90 near North Halstead Road and Highway 90.  He stated it is dangerous and needs to be repaired.  He also stated concerns with cigarette butts all over the City.  He also asked about unleashed dogs.  The Mayor advised the only place dogs can run at large in the City is East Beach.

CONSENT AGENDA

Motion was made by Alderman Denyer, seconded by Alderman Cody and unanimously carried to add the addendum to the Agenda.

Motion was made by Alderman Hagan, seconded by Alderman Cody to accept the Consent Agenda with exception of item (f) which was pulled by Alderman Denyer and item (c) which was pulled by Alderman Hagan.  Motion carried with Alderman McDonnell, Cody, Ross and Hagan voting aye and Alderman Denyer voting nay.

Alderman Denyer pulled item (f) for clarification of the Change Order.  The Planning Director advised the concrete work should be done in ten (10) days and punch list in mid March.  He advised the drainage system was not scheduled to complete until the landscape phase of the project but the contractor has now proposed to install a drainage system now due to the standing water problem.  Alderman Denyer asked if the Contract has used sand from the existing beach for the project. 

Alderman Gill left the meeting.

Motion was made by Alderman McDonnell, seconded by Alderman Cody to authorize the Mayor to execute Change Order #5 for CDBG Round III Front Beach Sidewalk Project with the stipulation that the engineers and designers by present at the next meeting to answer questions.  Motion carried with Alderman McDonnell, Cody, Ross and Hagan voting aye and Alderman Denyer voting nay (6-f).

Alderman Hagan pulled item (c).  Motion was made by Alderman Hagan, seconded by Alderman Ross and unanimously carried to transfer up to $500.00 from Ward 6 Capital Improvement Account to Miscellaneous Promotion Account for a Silver sponsorship of $1,000.00 to advertise the resources of the City at the 2^nd Annual Stroke for Hope Golf Tournament hosted by the Jackson County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) (6-c).

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

The Mayor presented a letter of support from the Walter Anderson Museum of Art Board of Trustees concerning the planned kitchen expansion project in the adjacent Ocean Springs Community Center (7-d).

Motion was made by Alderman Denyer and seconded by Alderman McDonnell to adopt Ordinance No. 2010-04 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (Exhibit A-2a).  The motion passed with a roll call vote as follows:

Alderman Ross                 Voted Aye

Alderman Gill                   Absent

Alderman McDonnell         Voted Aye

Alderman Cody                 Voted Aye

Alderman Denyer              Voted Aye

Alderman Dalgo                Absent

Alderman Hagan               Voted Aye

Risk Management/HR:

Motion was made by Alderman Denyer, seconded by Alderman McDonnell and unanimously carried to memorialize the practice of hiring After School and summer camp program workers as needed to meet state licensed daycare facility staffing requirements without going through the Agenda process and further the hiring of School Crossing Guards and Summer Youth Corps workers is handled in the same manner.

Community Development & Planning:

The Planning Director advised there was public hearing held at the Department of Marine Resources concerning the East Beach walkway and DMR did approve the permit.  Upon approval from MDOT, they should begin the project in March.

The Planning Director updated the Board on the Downtown Streetscape Project.

He advised the final intersection should be complete by Monday.  Alderman McDonnell asked the Planning Director and City Engineer to check for a drainage problem at Robinson Street and Washington Avenue on the West side and a water leak on Washington Avenue. 

The Planning Director stated it is proposed to have additional seat wall near Fort Maurepas Park and asked for Board input. 

Public Works Dept.:

The Public Works Director stated his water department is short staffed due to an individual being out on Worker’s Compensation and asked to hire a laborer. 

ALDERMEN’S FORUM

Alderman Ross asked to meet with Alderman Cody and the Public Works Director to look at a drainage problem at the First Baptist Church.

Alderman McDonnell asked for the status of the privacy fence to be erected at Freedom Field.  The Parks and Leisure Services Director advised the materials were delivered today and will begin the project in a couple of days.

Alderman McDonnell asked for a status of Jan Walker’s property on Front Beach.  The Planning Director advised that Christus Victor volunteers will help to replace the tyvek wrap and the clean-up of the property.

Alderman McDonnell asked for a status of the slab removals on Hurricane Katrina damaged properties.  The Planning Director advised they will start working on slab removals. 

Alderman McDonnell asked the Fire Chief to ask the state review board for an informal discussion to find out where we are in the process and how the City can obtain a lower fire rating to be eligible for insurance premium discounts on State wind and hail policies.  The Fire Chief stated they are scheduled for a rate review this year. 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion was made by Alderman Cody, seconded by Alderman McDonnell and unanimously carried to go into closed session to determine the necessity of going into executive session.

The City Clerk returned to the meeting and announced a motion was made by Alderman Hagan, seconded by Alderman Denyer and unanimously carried to remain in executive session to discuss potential litigation regarding East Beach; potential litigation regarding Alice Street Tennis Courts; Annexation and potential litigation that may arise from vicious dog bites.

Motion was made by Alderman Cody, seconded by Alderman McDonnell and unanimously carried to come out of executive session and return to regular session.

Motion was made by Alderman Cody, seconded by Alderman Hagan and unanimously carried to adjourn until 6:00 p.m. on March 2, 2010.

Meeting ended at 8:34 p.m.

_______________________________           ___________________________

City Clerk                                                     Mayor

___________________                                 ____________________

Date                                                             Date

On March 11, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Georgia artist James Mitchell will lecture on the ancient art form.  Mitchell has been a custom knifemaker for more than 30 years and has added Scrimshaw to his knives as another way to create true one-of-a-kind pieces for collectors and knife users.  The cost to attend the lecture is $10.

On March 12 and 13, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., a workshop on the art form will be offered.  Cost for the workshop is $250.  All tools and materials will be provided.  

For more information about the class, contact Betty Magee at the Ocean Springs Museum of History, 228-215-0710.

“The sidewalk project has been under construction for some time and has generated many questions and comments,” said Matt McDonnell, Alderman, Ward 2.  “We need an update for the public, so they can ask questions and get answers from the designer and engineers of this project.  Front Beach is an extremely vital part of recreation in Ocean Springs.”

“It’s exciting to see the vision of Ocean Springs’ residents come to fruition.  Residents will soon have a safe and beautiful place to walk on Front Beach without having to worry about being struck by a car,” said Eric Meyer, Director of Community Development and Planning.

The project plan calls for the installation of trash cans, bicycle racks, benches, lighting, drainage, irrigation and landscaping following the construction of the concrete path.  Coastal vegetation will be added to serve as a buffer between the seawall and the sidwalk and to prevent soil erosion.

All concrete work will be completed by the week of March 1.  Residents can fully enjoy the 1.2 mile pedestrian pathway connecting the signature mosaic bridge panels by the Biloxi Bay Bridge to the Ocean Springs Small Craft Harbor.  The next phase of construction will also begin in early March with the installation of site furnishings - benches, trash cans, and bollards.  At this time, the drainage phase is also implemented.  The final phases of the project are the installation of lights, irrigation, and landscaping.  The project is expected to be completed by fall 2010.

Funding for the project is through a Community Development Block Grant and hurricane replacement costs from Federal Highway Emergency Relief Funds.

Be it remembered that the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Ocean Springs met in a Regular meeting at City Hall in the City of Ocean Springs at 6:00 p.m. on February 2, 2010.  Mayor Moran presiding, Aldermen Ross, Gill, McDonnell, Cody, Denyer, Dalgo and Hagan were present.  Also present were City Clerk Shelly Ferguson and City Attorney John Edwards. 

Alderman Cody gave the invocation and the Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance.

PRESENTATION

Mayor Moran made a check presentation to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life in the amount of $500.00 to promote the resources of the City.  The Ocean Springs Relay for Life will be held on April 30, 2010, beginning at 5:00 p.m. at Ocean Springs Greyhound Stadium. 

OLD BUSINESS

Supervisor John McKay advised the City that the Jackson County Board of Supervisors would participate in the City’s endeavors to purchase the Pine Grove Water System after the legalities are worked out.   

Supervisor McKay asked the City to participate financially in a traffic study at the intersection of Old Spanish Trail and Highway 57 and also Highway 90 and Highway 57.  He stated the traffic study is necessary to apply for grant funding for traffic controls at the intersection where the school will be built and additional traffic controls at Highway 57.  The traffic study will also provide documentation to be able to install the crossing arms at the railroad tracks.  Motion was made by Alderman Gill, seconded by Alderman Cody and unanimously carried to authorize up to $5,000.00 for a traffic study at the intersection of Old Spanish Trail and Highway 57 and also Highway 90 and Highway 57 and amend the budget accordingly. 

Supervisor McKay explained the road paving procedures used by the County for paving roads in the City.  He asked for a prioritized road paving list.   Supervisor McKay stated he or Supervisor Broadnax will then drive the prioritized roads with the Public Works Director and the Alderman for that particular ward to make a determination of which roads need paving. 

Supervisor McKay advised the school project on Beachview and the middle school would start sometime in March and the Ocean Springs Road project would begin soon.    

The Mayor provided the Drainage and Infrastructure recommended projects.  She stated the City Engineers will advise which projects can be done in-house, which are grant funded and which will have to go out to bid.  Once that information is provided to the Drainage and Infrastructure Committee, she will ask the Board to rank the drainage projects (Exhibit 4-c).         

Motion was made by Alderman Cody, seconded by Alderman Gill and unanimously carried to authorize additional electrical work at Highway 57 Sports Complex originally planned to be done in Phase 3 with work to be done by Miller Co., Inc. in the amount of $35,375.00 (Exhibit 4-d).

NEW BUSINESS

Mr. Henry Furr presented the Halstead Street Tennis Court pavilion preliminary design.  Motion was made by Alderman Denyer, seconded by Alderman Gill and unanimously carried to accept the preliminary design of the Halstead Street Tennis Court pavilion (Exhibit 5-a).  

Mr. Bryant Klein, owner of Legs, Fins and More Pet Shop, asked for clarification of Municipal Code Section 5-12. - Ferocious, vicious or dangerous animals prohibited.  He stated he desires to open a pet shop in Ocean Springs and would be selling exotic animals.  The Mayor asked Mr. Klein to meet with her, the Planning Director and the Police Chief regarding this matter.  She further stated the City will be looking at revising this Ordinance (Exhibit 5-b).

Motion was made by Alderman Cody, seconded by Alderman Denyer and unanimously carried to place the Cruisin’ the Coast event on October 7, 8, and 9, 2010 calendar for the City of Ocean Springs. 

Motion was made by Alderman Dalgo, seconded by Alderman Gill and unanimously carried to appoint Michelle Smith to the Ocean Springs School Board, term expiring February 28, 2015. 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Ms. Mary Marr Beckman, 1209 Cove Avenue, stated the house located on Cove Avenue was still standing and asked for a status on the demolition.  Alderman McDonnell advised the property has indicated he was going to demolish the house.  He asked the Planning Director to come back with an update on this matter.  She also expressed her concern that residents were moving out of the City due to the increase in property taxes and insurance.  Alderman Denyer   explained the City had reduced the millage for property taxes.  Alderman McDonnell advised Ms. Beckman to address the County and the School District to voice her concerns concerning the increase in taxes.        

Alderman Dalgo left the meeting. 

Mr. Bernie Bodmer stated he moved here from Illinois but would not have moved in the City had he known how high the wind and hail insurance premiums.

CONSENT AGENDA

Motion was made by Alderman Denyer, seconded by Alderman Hagan and unanimously carried to accept the Consent Agenda with exception of item (i) which was pulled by Alderman Hagan.   

Alderman Hagan asked for the salary range for this position.  The Planning Director stated it was $30,000.00 - $35,000.00.  Alderman Hagan further asked why he was offered $35,000.00.  The Planning Director advised this person was a candidate for the inspector position and he has the qualifications and certifications that exceed a Code Enforcement Officer and he could move to the inspector position if there was an opening.  Motion was made by Hagan, seconded by Alderman Cody and unanimously carried to authorize employment of William Hibberts as Code Enforcement official, $35,000.00 annual, six-month probationary period, pending successful completion of all pre-employment requirements (Exhibit 7-i).

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

Mayor:

Motion was made by Alderman McDonnell, seconded by Alderman Denyer and unanimously carried to accept the recommendation of the Police Chief and not remove the stop signs at Old Spanish Trail and Fountainbleau Road (Exhibit 8-a).

The Mayor announced Kristin Holley received a scholarship for 2010 from the Mississippi Economic Development Council in the amount of $1,320.00 to attend the Economic Development Institute (Exhibit 8-b).

City Attorney:

Motion was made by Alderman Cody and seconded by Alderman McDonnell to adopt Ordinance No. 2010-02 AN AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 13-1976 REZONING PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED FROM R-2 TO C-2 (Exhibit 8-c).  The motion passed with a roll call vote as follows:

Alderman Ross                           Voted Aye   

Alderman Gill                             Voted Aye

Alderman McDonnell                   Voted Aye

Alderman Cody                          Voted Aye

Alderman Denyer                       Voting Aye

Alderman Dalgo                         Voting Absent

Alderman Hagan                        Voting Aye

Motion was made by Alderman Cody and seconded by Alderman McDonnell to adopt Ordinance No. 2010-03 AN AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 5-1963 TO RECONSTITUTE THE COMPOSITION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO EIGHT (8) MEMBERS (Exhibit A-2a).  The motion passed with a roll call vote as follows:

Alderman Ross                           Voted Aye   

Alderman Gill                             Voted Aye

Alderman McDonnell                   Voted Aye

Alderman Cody                          Voted Aye

Alderman Denyer                       Voting Aye

Alderman Dalgo                         Voting Absent

Alderman Hagan                        Voting Aye

ALDERMEN’S FORUM

Motion was made by Alderman Denyer, seconded by Alderman Hagan and unanimously carried to authorize up to $236.00 from Ward 5 Capital Improvement Account for Magnolia Bayou Subdivision.    

Motion was made by Alderman Denyer, seconded by Alderman Cody and unanimously carried to authorize the Mayor to contact Mississippi Power Company to request them to run electricity from the existing street light at entrance of Ashley Place to the entrance sign.

Alderman Denyer advised the Parks and Leisure Services Department about    skate boarders at the Fort Maurepas Park.

Motion was made by Alderman Denyer, seconded by Alderman Cody and unanimously carried to waive his monthly Alderman’s salary until December, 2010 to be placed in Ward 4 Capital Improvement Account.

Motion was made by Alderman Ross, seconded by Alderman Hagan and unanimously carried to authorize up to $500.00 each from Alderman at Large Capital Improvement Account and Wards 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 Capital Improvement Account to promote the resources of the City at the 1699 celebration.

The Mayor announced the State of the City Address will be on February 26^th at 5:30 p.m. at the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center and an open house and reception of the new Culinary Arts Café.  

Motion was made by Alderman Gill, seconded by Alderman Cody and unanimously carried to authorize up to $825.00 from Ward 1 Capital Improvement Account for a water fountain at Fort Bayou Children’s Park.

Motion was made by Alderman Gill, seconded by Alderman Ross and unanimously carried to authorize up to $400.00 from Ward 1 Capital Improvement Account for repairs to Fort Bayou entrance sign.          

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion was made by Alderman Gill, seconded by Alderman Hagan and unanimously carried to go into closed session to determine the necessity of going into executive session. 

The City Clerk returned to the meeting and announced that a motion was made by Alderman Denyer, seconded by Alderman Cody and unanimously carried to remain in executive session to discuss potential litigation in construction; potential litigation in Federal Court; potential litigation in Chancery Court and personnel in the Planning Department and potential litigation that falls under Mississippi Tort Claims Act.

Motion was made by Alderman Ross, seconded by Alderman Cody and unanimously carried to come out of executive session and return to regular session. 

Motion was made by Alderman Gill, seconded by Alderman Hagan and unanimously carried to accept the recommendation of Human Resource and the Planning Directors to begin salary of $45,000.00 beginning November 21, 2010, for Deputy Building Official, Michael Watkins, and waive six-month probationary period.      

Motion was made by Alderman McDonnell, seconded by Alderman Cody and unanimously carried to make a policy that no employment or salary will be offered until a form is created and signed by the Human Resource Director and the Mayor for any position with the City of Ocean Springs approving the offer to be extended.            

Motion was made by Alderman McDonnell, seconded by Alderman Dalgo and unanimously carried to recess until 6:00 p.m. on January 17, 2010.             

Meeting ended at 10:40 p.m.

_______________________                          ______________________

        City Clerk                                                          Mayor

          ___________                                               __________

                 Date                                                            Date      

Be it remembered that the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Ocean Springs met in a Special Call meeting at City Hall in the City of Ocean Springs at 5:00 p.m. on February 2, 2010.  Mayor Moran presiding, Aldermen Gill, Ross, Cody, Denyer, Dalgo and Hagan were present.  Also present were City Clerk Shelly Ferguson.  Aldermen McDonnell was absent.      

The Mayor called the meeting to order.

Alderman McDonnell arrives at the meeting.

The Special Call Meeting is for the purpose of any and all matters pertaining to interviews for Ocean Springs School Board appointment.

Kimberly Barton, Christopher Toney and Michelle Smith were interviewed for the Ocean Springs School Board appointment.

Motion was made by Alderman Denyer, seconded by Alderman Cody and unanimously carried to adjourn the special call meeting.

Meeting ended at 5:51 p.m.

________________________                        ______________________

             City Clerk                                                       Mayor

“The Board of Aldermen and I invite the public to the Mary C. to hear the highlights of our past year of administration, as well as the important projects that will come to fruition in 2010,” said Mayor Moran. “We have diligently followed our strategic plan and are fortunate to have such dedicated department heads and staff to help carry out these initiatives.”

“I am very honored and proud to be a part of this new and exciting addition to the Mary C. O’Keefe’s wonderful arts curriculum.  The Culinary Arts Cafe’ presents a unique opportunity for restaurant owners, operators and chefs to showcase their craft to the public while at the same time giving back to the community,” said Stephen Morgan, IP Vice President, Food & Beverage.  “We have assembled a great team at the Mary C. who will offer classes encompassing a wide variety of culinary cultures, techniques and disciplines.  I believe there is a little Chef in all of us.  See you at the Mary C.!”

“We want to thank our friends at the IP Casino, Resort & Spa, Viking, the City of Ocean Springs and Mayor Moran for their support in creating this center for culinary adventure,” said Anita Nobles Arguelles, Director, Culinary Arts Cafe’.  “We hope everyone will come and celebrate with us at The Cafe’ Open House, and consider using our space for their own private events if available.  Over half the slots in our March/April classes have already been snapped up.”

For more information about the shelter, contact Kim Bouler, Director of Emergency Management for the City of Ocean Springs, at 228-861-8183 or the church at 228-875-5391.

MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN

CITY OF OCEAN SPRINGS

RECESS MEETING

February 17, 2010 - 6:00 p.m.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. OLD BUSINESS

4. NEW BUSINESS

            a)     Highway 90 – Alderman John Gill

5. 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.

6. CONSENT AGENDA*

* Consent Agenda – All matters listed under Item 6, Consent Agenda, are considered to be routine by the Board of Aldermen and will be enacted by one motion.  There will not be separate discussion of these items.  If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately.

a) Authorize Mayor to execute Application for MDOT Youth Corps Program Funds

       (Exhibit 6-a)

b) Authorize payment to Joe Gill Consulting, LLC: $3,701.00 for lobbying services and fees (Exhibit 6-b)

c) Authorize up to $500.00 to promote the resources of the City at the 2nd Annual Stroke for Hope Golf Tournament hosted by the Jackson County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) (Exhibit 6-c)

d) Adopt policy to collect damage deposit with the set-up/clean-up fee for waived center rentals (Exhibit 6-d)

e) Accept donation of $1,000.00 from PAPOS for the d’Iberville statue at Ft. Maurepas

    (Exhibit 6-e)

f) Authorization to execute change order #5 CDBG Round III Front Beach Sidewalk

       (Exhibit 6-f)

g) Authorization to execute change order #4 CDBG/DEQ Disaster Recovery S24 (Exhibit 6-g)

City Clerk:

h) Approve Minutes: Regular Meeting February 2,  2010 (Exhibit 6-h)

i) Approve Minutes: Special Call Meeting February 2, 2010 (Exhibit 6-i)

j) Approve payment: Docket of Claims and spread upon the Minutes (Exhibit 6-j)

k) Accept Action Report (Exhibit 6-k)

Police Dept.:

    Fire Dept.:

l) Authorization to remove Ryan Stevenson and James Steed from probationary status to full

time status at the rank of Firefighter III and to increase the annual salary to $29,000.00 (Exhibit 6-l)

       Human Resources/Risk:

       City Engineer:

       Public Works:

m) Accept Easement at 217 Mitchell and authorize Clerk to file with Jackson County Land

Records (Exhibit 6-m)

Community Development & Planning:   

n) Accept Tree Committee report (Exhibit 6-n)

o) Approve demolition of 4617 Carolyn Dr. (Exhibit 6-o)

Historic Preservation Commission:

p) Accept Historic Preservation Commissions recommendation to approve COA for fencing at 112 Shearwater Drive (Exhibit 6-p)

      Planning Commission:

q) Accept Planning Commission recommendation to approve lot split at 441 East Beach Dr.

(Exhibit 6-q)

        Zoning & Adjustment Board:

      Parks & Leisure Services:

r) Approve the Facility Use Agreement for the Ocean Springs Girls Softball League

    (Exhibit 6-r)

s) Approve the Facility Use Agreement for the Ocean Springs Little League Program

    (Exhibit 6-s)

t) Authorization to execute Individual Service Contract for Dance Instructor with Sandra Gaines (Exhibit 6-t)

u) Authorization to execute Individual Service Contract for Irish Dance Instructor with Julie Black (Exhibit 6-u)

v) Authorization to execute Individual Service Contract for Pottery Instructor with Lisa Dickinson (Exhibit 6-v)

w) Authorization to execute Individual Service Contract for OS 1699 Weight Loss Instructor with Vincent Jackson (Exhibit 6-w)

        City Attorney:

7. DEPARTMENT REPORTS

       Mayor:

      Informational Item:

a) Letter of Support from Walter Anderson Museum of Art to proceed with a planned kitchen expansion project (Exhibit  7-a)

      City Clerk:       

Police:

Fire:

Risk Manager/HR:

     b)    Seasonal Hires (Exhibit 7-b)

     City Engineer:  

Public Works:

Community Development & Planning:

Parks & Leisure Services: 

City Attorney:

8. ALDERMEN’S FORUM

9.     EXECUTIVE SESSION

ADJOURN UNTIL 6:00 P.M. on March 2, 2010.