Aldermen Minutes
MINUTES
MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN
CITY OF OCEAN SPRINGS
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 September 5, 2006. Mayor Moran presiding, Aldermen Gill, McDonnell, Lloyd, Weaver, Denyer, Dalgo and Hagan were present. Also present were City Attorney John Edwards and City Clerk Adrienne Howell.
Mayor Moran gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Moran opened a public hearing for a lot cleaning for three lots on Magnolia Avenue (Exhibit 3-a). The owner, Mr. Anthony Mathieu, was in attendance and said that he is making efforts to have the lots bush hogged and the debris removed. Motion was made by Alderman McDonnell, seconded by Alderman Dalgo and unanimously carried to hold the matter until the next meeting to let the owner clean the lots.
Mayor Moran opened a public hearing regarding the Proposed Budget. City Clerk Adrienne Howell presented the FY 06-07 Proposed Budget for discussion (Exhibit 3-b).
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Johnny Hughes and Mr. Brad Lemon presented plans for the new Harbor Office (Exhibit 4-a). Motion was made by Alderman Dalgo, seconded by Alderman McDonnell and unanimously carried to accept the plans for the new Harbor Office.
Ms. Carol Jones was not present to discuss rezoning at Groveland and Deana Roads (Exhibit 4-b). Ms. Howell said that she had spoken to her on the phone and directed her to the Planning Commission regarding a petition.
Mr. Tyrone Olier was not present to discuss Building Department conflicts (Exhibit 4-c).
Ms. Claire Brou requested that an investigation be done into what neighboring cities charge for garbage pickup and also requested a lower rate for Senior Citizens (Exhibit 4-d).
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion was made by Alderman Gill, seconded by Alderman Dalgo and unanimously carried to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of item (h) which was pulled by Alderman Dalgo and item (q) which was pulled by Alderman Lloyd.
Alderman Dalgo pulled item (h) and explained that Allied Waste is not willing to extend the existing contract for an additional sixty days. Ms. Howell recommended taking the solid waste collection bids under advisement for negotiation and having a special call meeting or addressing it on September 13, 2006. Motion was made by Alderman Dalgo, seconded by Alderman Weaver and unanimously carried authorizing the Finance Committee, City Clerk, Mayor and the City Attorney to negotiate with the companies who bid on the contract to determine the lowest and best bid.
Alderman Lloyd pulled item (q) and asked for clarification. Mr. Kaufman explained that a CAP loan was received from the state several years ago that will allow a twelve inch water main to be run from Highway 90 up Highway 57 to connect the City wells to the Sunplex well which currently stands alone. Motion was made by Alderman Lloyd, seconded by Alderman Denyer and unanimously carried to accept item (q) to authorize advertising for bid for Highway 57 Utilities project.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Mayor
Motion was made by Alderman Denyer, seconded by Alderman Dalgo and unanimously carried to approve the appointments to the Planning Commission and the Zoning and Adjustment Board as follows:
Recommendations to the Planning Commission:
1. Reappoint David LaPointe, term expiring 06/30/2008
2. Appoint Doug Denehie, term expiring 06/30/2008
3. Appoint Angela Sanders, term expiring 06/30/2009
4. Appoint Charles Rivers, term expiring 06/30/2009
Recommendation to the Zoning & Adjustment Board:
1. Appoint Rickey Authement, term expiring 06/30/2008
2. Appoint Bruce Duckett, term expiring 06/30/2009
3. Appoint Joyce Shaw, term expiring 06/30/2009
Motion was made by Alderman Denyer, seconded by Alderman Lloyd and unanimously carried to reappoint Robert Dalgo to the Park Advisory Board, term expiring 06/30/2011. Alderman Dalgo recused himself from the vote and left the room.
Motion was made by Alderman Lloyd, seconded by Alderman Weaver and unanimously carried to pursue local and private legislation for a food and beverage tax. If the legislation is approved the public would have to vote to pass thru a referendum.
Motion was made by Alderman Weaver, seconded by Alderman Denyer and unanimously carried to accept donations from the Hurricane Katrina Recovery fund as follows: $250,000.00 for parks and playgrounds and $33,080.00 for renovations to the Senior Citizen Center.
The Mayor reported that an application has been submitted for a $15,000.00 grant for tree plantings from the Mississippi Forestry Commission.
City Clerk
Ms. Howell recognized Pamela Cox and explained that she had received a copier/fax/scanner as a door prize and has graciously offered it to the City (Exhibit 7-g). Motion was made by Alderman Denyer, seconded by Alderman Hagan and unanimously carried to accept the donation and add it to fixed assets.
Public Works
Mr. Kaufman read the attached letter (Exhibit 7-h). Motion was made by Alderman Gill, seconded by Alderman McDonnell and unanimously carried that in the City of Ocean Springs from this day forward, the Public Works Department will be considered first responders.
ALDERMAN’S FORUM
Motion was made by Alderman Denyer, seconded by Alderman Dalgo and unanimously carried to appoint Walter Dye to the Taxi Board, term expiring 06/30/2007. Alderman Lloyd recused himself from the vote and left the room.
Motion was made by Alderman Lloyd, seconded by Alderman Dalgo and unanimously carried to restore the department heads from hourly to their regular monthly salary.
Alderman Lloyd requested that the City Attorney and the Department Heads decide if the State of Emergency due to Hurricane Katrina should be discontinued.
Alderman Denyer asked Interim Park Director Geri Straight to work with the Park Advisory Board to create a list of their needs.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion was made by Alderman Gill, seconded by Alderman Denyer 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 Hagan and seconded by Alderman McDonnell to remain in executive session to discuss potential litigation involving an easement in Ward I, litigation in regard to an appeal to the Supreme Court, potential litigation in regard to the Waterview Ordinance and personnel matters in the Parks & Recreation Department. Motion carried with Aldermen Gill, McDonnell, Lloyd, Weaver, Denyer and Hagan voting aye and Alderman Dalgo voting nay.
The City Clerk was asked to return to Executive Session. She came back to the meeting and announced that personnel in the Public Works Department are being discussed.
Motion was made by Alderman McDonnell, seconded by Alderman Gill and unanimously carried to come out of executive session and return to regular session.
Motion was made by Alderman McDonnell, seconded by Alderman Gill and unanimously carried to refer the Waterview Height Ordinance back to the Planning Commission for further review.
Motion was made by Alderman Lloyd and seconded by Alderman Dalgo not to issue a building permit to Ocean Pointe for sixty days while the Planning Commission is reviewing the Waterview Height Ordinance. Motion failed with Aldermen Lloyd, Denyer and Dalgo voting aye and Aldermen Gill, McDonnell, Weaver and Hagan voting nay.
Motion was made by Alderman McDonnell, seconded by Alderman Hagan and unanimously carried to offer Sean Campbell the Park Director position, annual salary $42,500.00, effective September 18, 2006.
Motion was made by Alderman McDonnell, seconded by Alderman Gill and unanimously carried to authorize the Mayor and Human Resources Director to draw up a job description and create a new position as Assistant Park Director at a salary of $38,200.00 and advertise it in house first before going to the public for advertising.
Motion was made by Alderman Denyer and seconded by Alderman Weaver to place a moratorium on condominiums on Front Beach and East Beach for further development for sixty days in order to study the Water View Ordinance to see if it is appropriate. The City Attorney recommends going back into Executive Session. Motion was rescinded by Alderman Denyer.
Motion was made by Alderman McDonnell and seconded by Alderman Hagan to go into closed session to determine the necessity of going into executive session. Motion carried with Aldermen Gill, McDonnell, Lloyd, Denyer and Hagan voting aye and Aldermen Weaver and Dalgo voting nay. The Mayor vetoed the motion. Motion was made by Alderman Denyer and seconded by Alderman Hagan to override the veto and go into Executive Session to hear the advice of the City Attorney regarding a condominium moratorium on Front Beach, East Beach and waterfront areas. Motion carried with Aldermen McDonnell, Lloyd, Denyer, Dalgo and Hagan voting aye and Aldermen Gill and Weaver voting nay.
*Note: Alderman Dalgo did not attend 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 that they are about to make an appeal able decision and need legal advice.
Motion was made by Alderman McDonnell, seconded by Alderman Lloyd and unanimously carried to come out of executive session and return to regular session.
Motion was made by Alderman McDonnell and seconded by Alderman Hagan to recess until 6:00 p.m. on September 13, 2006. Motion carried with Aldermen Gill, McDonnell, Lloyd, Weaver, Denyer and Hagan voting aye and Alderman Dalgo voting nay.
