Aldermen Minutes
MINUTES
MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN
CITY OF OCEAN SPRINGS
REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 4, 2008
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 November 4, 2008. Mayor Moran presiding, Aldermen Gill, McDonnell, Lloyd, Weaver, Denyer, Dalgo and Hagan were present. Also present were City Clerk Shelly Ferguson and City Attorney John Edwards.
The Mayor gave the invocation and the Mayor’s Youth Council led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATION
The Public Relations Administrative Officer introduced the Mayor’s Youth Council (Exhibit 3-a).
Motion was made by Alderman Denyer, seconded by Alderman Hagan and unanimously carried to move Department Report items (8-a) and (8-c) to be heard after New Business items.
OLD BUSINESS
Motion was made by Alderman Gill, seconded by Alderman Weaver to accept the Planning Commission recommendation to approve permanent use permit for Ground-Floor Residential within Highway Commercial (C-3) District for Magnolia State Development at 2005 Government Street. Alderman Gill withdrew his motion. After further discussion, motion was made by Alderman Lloyd and seconded by Alderman Gill to deny the Planning Commission recommendation to approve permanent use permit for Ground-Floor Residential within Highway Commercial (C-3) District for Magnolia State Development at 2005 Government Street. Aldermen Gill, McDonnell, Lloyd, Denyer and Dalgo voting aye and Aldermen Weaver and Hagan voting nay (Exhibit 4-a).
Motion was made by Alderman Hagan, seconded by Alderman McDonnell and unanimously carried to accept the report on the survey of Ocean Springs restaurants and lounges regarding the proposed marketing program. Motion was made by Alderman Gill, seconded by Alderman Denyer and unanimously carried to table the transfer of $30,000.00 already budgeted to the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce until the next meeting (Exhibit 4-b).
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Gerald Blessey, Gulf Coast Housing Director, gave a power point presentation and status report on the MS Development Authority Housing Recovery Program.
No one was present on behalf of New Life Ministries. No action taken.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Motion was made by Alderman McDonnell, seconded by Alderman Lloyd and unanimously carried to authorize the advertisement of bids with additive alternates for the 2% funded projects.
Alderman Weaver left the meeting.
Motion was made by Alderman Denyer, seconded by Alderman Dalgo and unanimously carried to appoint Aldermen Dalgo, McDonnell and Gill to the Public Safety Committee.
Motion was made by Alderman McDonnell, seconded by Alderman Denyer and unanimously carried to authorize the advertisement of bids with additive alternates for CDBG and FEMA Hazard Mitigation funded projects.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion was made by Alderman Denyer, seconded by Alderman Hagan and unanimously carried to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of item (j) which was pulled by the Alderman Lloyd.
Alderman Lloyd asked for clarification on item (7-j). The City Attorney informed the Board that a purchase order was not issued in advance therefore the Board must authorize the expenditure. Motion was made by Alderman Denyer, seconded by Alderman Hagan and unanimously carried to pay $1,249.42 to the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center for electrical work at the City museum (Exhibit 7-j).
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
The Assistant Public Works Director reported that eleven bids were received on the DEQ/CDBG Water/Sewer Expansion Project and that a recommendation will be presented at the November 18th Board meeting (Exhibit 8-b).
ADDENDUM
Motion was made by Alderman Denyer, seconded by Alderman Hagan and unanimously carried to add the Addendum to the Agenda.
Motion was made by Alderman Denyer, seconded by Alderman Gill and unanimously carried to allow the removal of one live oak tree at 19 Royal Court (Exhibit A-1a).
Motion was made by Alderman Denyer, seconded by Alderman McDonnell and unanimously carried to adopt Resolution of the City of Ocean Springs, Mississippi requesting the Gulf Coast Metropolitan Planning Organization accept two applications for project amendments to the FY2008-2011 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) (Exhibit A-1b).
ALDERMEN’S FORUM
Alderman Denyer thanked the Public Works Department for their hard work during the Peter Anderson Festival.
Alderman Denyer asked about the recycling schedule in the City of Ocean Springs. Recycling pick-up is done curbside by Delta Sanitation.
Alderman Denyer asked for an explanation regarding the high water bills. The City Clerk explained it was due to new electronic meter transfer and that all meters will be read on the last working day of each month, changing the reading date for a portion of customers.
Alderman Denyer says the City needs to inform the public where they vote.
Alderman Lloyd suggested getting a new trailer for the Armory for voting along with a bigger ramp.
Motion was made by Alderman McDonnell, seconded by Alderman Hagan and unanimously carried to authorize up to $5,000.00 from Ward 2 Capital Improvement Account to erect a bus stop in front of the Samaritan House on the City right of way.
Alderman Dalgo asked where to dispose of hazardous materials. The Assistant Public Works Director advised to call the County barn at 875-4545 for information.
Alderman Dalgo asked if the bathrooms at the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center were open to the general public. The Mayor advised that they were open to the public during the normal hours of operation Tuesday-Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Alderman Dalgo said the speed sign in his ward needs to be recharged and placed on Bergerac facing west.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion was made by Alderman Denyer, seconded by Alderman Dalgo 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 McDonnell, seconded by Alderman Denyer and unanimously carried to remain in executive session to discuss litigation involving a former employee; personnel in police department and court department and potential litigation regarding zoning.
Motion was made by Alderman Gill, seconded by Alderman Hagan and unanimously carried to come out of executive session and return to regular session.
Motion was made by Alderman Hagan, seconded by Alderman Denyer and unanimously carried to authorize the City Attorney to travel to Kentucky to obtain a deposition involving a former employee.
Motion was made by Alderman and seconded by Alderman McDonnell and unanimously carried to retain special counsel to represent the Civil Service regarding litigation involving a former employee. Motion carried with Alderman Gill, McDonnell, Lloyd, Denyer and Dalgo voting aye and Alderman Hagan voting nay.
Motion was made by Alderman Gill, seconded by Alderman Denyer and unanimously carried to adjourn until 6:00 p.m. on November 18, 2008.
Meeting ended at 8:45 p.m.
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