Aldermen Minutes
MINUTES
MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN
CITY OF OCEAN SPRINGS
SPECIAL CALL MEETING JULY 30, 2008
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 5:30 p.m. on July 30, 2008. Mayor Moran presiding, Aldermen Gill, McDonnell, Lloyd, Weaver, Dalgo and Hagan were present. Also present was City Clerk Shelly Ferguson and City Attorney John Edwards. Alderman Denyer was absent.
Mayor Moran called the meeting to order.
The Special Call Meeting is for the purpose of any and all matters pertaining to authorizing platinum sponsorship in the amount of $1,500.00 to Ocean Springs Little League 10-year old All-Star Team promoting the resources of the City; authorizing the advertising of bid specifications for the Alice Street tennis courts; authorizing the Mayor to execute Contract with J.E. Borries, Inc. for construction of Chester M. McPherson Pier; accepting recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve use permit for residential cottages to be placed in Cottage Square; authorizing up to $1,500.00 from Ward 5 Capital Improvement Account for beautification at Herron Bayou entrance; accepting resignation of Human Resources Assistant Bobbie Sullivan effective August 1, 2008, and authorizing to begin the process to fill the position of Human Resources Clerk and hiring a temporary employee and Discussion Items – Strategic Plan and Drainage Projects.
Motion was made by Alderman Lloyd, seconded by Alderman Gill and unanimously carried to authorize platinum sponsorship in the amount of $1,500.00 to Ocean Springs Little League 10-year old All-Star team promoting the resources of the City (Exhibit a).
Motion was made by Alderman McDonnell, seconded by Alderman Gill and unanimously carried to authorize to advertise bid specifications for the Alice Street tennis courts.
Motion was made by Alderman Gill, seconded by Alderman McDonnell and unanimously carried to authorize the Mayor to execute Contract with J.E. Borries, Inc. for construction of Chester M. McPherson, Jr. pier (Exhibit c).
Motion was made by Alderman Hagan, seconded by Alderman Dalgo and unanimously carried to accept the Planning Commission recommendation to approve use permit for residential cottages to be placed in Cottage Square Attorney Mike Fondren, representing Mr. Gryder, did not oppose the use variance as presented (Exhibit d).
Motion was made by Alderman Dalgo, seconded by Alderman Hagan and unanimously carried to authorize up to $5,400.00 for irrigation at Herron Bayou entrance, pending two (2) quotes.
Motion was made by Alderman McDonnell, seconded by Alderman Hagan and unanimously carried to accept the resignation of Human Resources Assistant, Bobbie Sullivan, effective August 1, 2008, authorize to begin the process to fill the position of Human Resources Clerk and hire a temporary employee (Exhibit f).
Chuck Uletsckey and Joy Oliver with Mississippi Power served as facilitators to review the strategic plan and drainage projects.
Motion was made by Alderman Lloyd, seconded by Alderman McDonnell and unanimously carried to adjourn the special call meeting.
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