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CITY OF PASS CHRISTIAN MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN

OCTOBER 6, 2015, 6:00 P.M.

1. Call to order

2. Prayer and pledge

3. Roll Call

4. Consider opening bids for P-3 Electrical Upgrades

ADMINISTRATION

1. Consider approving minutes of the September 9, 2015 Recess meeting, as requested by

Dawn Sanders, Deputy City Clerk. A-1.

2. Consider approving minutes of the September 15, 2015 Regular Mayor and Board of

Aldermen meeting, as requested by Dawn Sanders, Deputy City Clerk. A-2.

3. Consider approving minutes of the September 24, 2015 Recess meeting, as requested by

Dawn Sanders, Deputy City Clerk. A-3.

4. Consider accepting check from Long Beach Auto Auction in the amount of $10,200 for

the following surplused items sold at auction and authorize payment of $1,020.00 for

their commission: A-4.

Pressure Washer $ 500 Kubutoa M1055 $9,000 Bushhog $ 700

5. Consider approving request to declare surplus and dispose of one round table located at

Randolph Center that is un-repairable and removed from the City’s inventory, as

requested by Dawn Sanders, Deputy City Clerk.

6. Consider accepting donations from Christmas in the Pass "old" Pass Christian Merchants

Association in the amount of $2,761.52 to be used as follows: A-6.

$800.00 for purchase of Body Cams for Pass Christian Police Dept. $1,961.52 for purchase of a lighted tree from Evangeline Specialties for the Pass

Christian Harbor's Christmas decorations

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7. Consider taking full page Souvenir Book Sponsorship advertisement from Tuskegee

Airmen, Inc. in the amount of $150.00, this bringing favorable notice and resources to the

City, as requested by Mayor Chipper McDermott. A-7.

8. Consider entering into agreement with The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Gulf Coast for the

period of November 1, 2015 through April 30, 2016, as requested by Marian Gest, City

Clerk. A-8.

9. Consider adopting a resolution by the Pass Christian City Council to urge and

memorialize the Mississippi Legislature to appropriate funding to the South Mississippi

Planning and Development District to assist with costs associated with attempts by the

three coastal counties to mitigate the negative impacts of the Biggert-Water Flood

Insurance Reform Act of 2012 and for related purposes, as requested by Mayor

McDermott. A-9.

10. Consider request from Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church for the use of the

following items for their annual Church Bazaar from October 23-25, 2015, this bringing

favorable notice and resources to the City, as requested by Lisa Bradley, Bazaar

Chairperson. A-10.

60 Barricades 12- 55 Gallon Trash Cans One Dump Truck Wooden Stage

11. Consider approving the annual 2014-2015 Municipal Compliance Questionnaire to be

submitted to the State Auditor. A-11.

12. Consider approving Change order #1 in the amount of $5,742.21, to construct one

additional three-pile mooring dolphin with cable wrapping and to replace one additional

mooring pile at a location where only two piles were thought to be needed to construct

the three-pile cluster, amend the budget accordingly. The Project Engineer advises that

the change in this change order is necessary to the scope of work of the contract as

originally bid; the project is not a new undertaking outside the original scope of work;

the change of the work of the change order is reasonable and in line with the prices

under the original contract; entering into the change order is commercially reasonable

under the circumstances; and this change order will not circumvent the public

purchasing statutes, as requested by City Engineer, Bob Escher. CA-12.

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13. Consider approving Change order #1 in the amount of $46,480.70, to add 100 ft of pier

construction to the Small Craft Harbor – Construction of the Day Pier, amend the

budget accordingly. The Project Engineer advises that the change in this change order is

necessary to the scope of work of the contract as originally bid; the project is not a new

undertaking outside the original scope of work; the change of the work of the change

order is reasonable and in line with the prices under the original contract; entering into

the change order is commercially reasonable under the circumstances; and this change

order will not circumvent the public purchasing statutes, as requested by City Engineer,

Bob Escher. A-13.

14. Consider ratifying hiring Danit Simon, City Planner as part time employee not to exceed

19 hours per week at an hourly rate of $27.00 effective October 1, 2015.

15. Consider adopting amendment to Flood Ordinance No. 635 to clarify provisions

concerning construction of additions to residential and non-residential structures in

special flood hazard zones. A-15.

16. Consider reviewing updated Ordinance and guidelines recommended by Historic

Preservation Commission. (Copies will be provided prior to BOA meeting).

17. Consider having over-head power lines on the 100 block of Davis Avenue put

underground at a cost of $75,000.00, funded from Capital Improvement fund. BOA

previously approved $20,000.00 to have lines moved from the East side to the West side

of Davis Avenue, but the work has not begun. The $75,000.00 would be the total cost for

the Davis Power Line Project, and add four replacement lights on Davis for lighting. A-

17. (Lighting information will be provided prior to BOA Meeting).

18. Consider correcting raise for Russell Holliman to 8% as all other department heads

received and amend the budget accordingly.

MAIN STREET DEPARTMENT

1. Consider approving the following dates and use of the park for Pass Christian Main

Street, this bringing favorable notice and resources to the City, as requested by Jennifer

Burke, Main Street Director.

Art in the Pass (April 2-3, 2016) Set up to begin on March 31st.

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Jazz in the Pass (May 29, 2016) Christmas in the Pass (December 2, 2016)

POLICE DEPARTMENT

1. Consider recommendation to promote patrolman Edward Walley to the rank of patrol

sergeant to fill existing vacancy effective October 7, 2015, a rate of pay $35,175.20 and a

one year probationary period. Walley has passed the Civil Service exam and his score

has been certified by the civil service, as requested by Chief Timothy Hendricks. P-1.

2. Consider request for the Police Reserve Program to come under the control of the Police

Department, as request by Chief Timothy Hendricks. P-2.

3. Consider request to allow the Pass Christian Police Department to declare the following

firearms as “abandon property” that have been turned in or recovered and stored at the

Pass Christian Police Department. P-3.

KELTE .380 pistol, serial number J4D43 Rohm model 66, .22 cal pistol, serial number 1B-355859 Para-Ordnance P10-40, .40 cal pistol, serial number QN1628 Smith & Wesson .22 cal pistol, serial number CAUS397617-1 Winchester model 67A, .22 rifle, no serial number (rusty & damaged) Savage Arms 12 gauge pump shotgun, serial number unreadable (rusty & damaged) Rossi Single shot .2 gauge, serial number S97871 Winchester Model 270, .22 pump rifle, serial number 374015 Single shot .20 gauge rifle, painted camouflage, serial number 660782542, unknown

make Black spray painted 12 gauge pump shotgun, possibly a Mossberg, serial number

P859354 Stevens .410 single shot shotgun, serial number C755498 Remington model 5501 pump action .22 cal rifle, serial number 1322017 Winchester model 12, 12 gauge pump shotgun, serial number 1902636 Ruger model 10-22, .22 cal rifle with folding stock, serial number 259-18776 SKS rifle with bayonet, one magazine, no visible serial number, Chinese

manufacturer Beretta 12 gauge auto, missing pieces, frozen, with altered serial number which is

unreadable Kentucky Long Rifle/Flint lock rifle, unknown gauge, octagonal barrel, no serial

number Sears and Roebuck model 3T, .22 cal rifle, serial number R181570

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4. Consider request that the following weapons below are to be re-purposed for use by the

police department as allowed by law after all proceedings are completed pursuant to

MCA Section 21-39-21, as amended: P-3.

Remington model 870 pump 12 gauge shotgun, serial number W957551M Winchester model 62A, pump action .22 cal rifle, serial number 300730 Mossberg 12 gauge shotgun, model 835 pump, serial number UM378011

PLANNING DEPARTMENT

1. Consider the City Planner’s recommendation to approve the Re-Subdivision of three lots

on the corner of Beatline Road and West Railroad Street, Tax Parcels #0512K-01-

001.000, 0512K-01-002.001 and 0512K-01-002.000. The property owner, Beatline Road

Mini-Storage LLC (Stephen and Sarah McNally), proposes combining the three lots, as

requested by City Planner, Danit Simon. PD-1.

2. Consider the Planning Commission’s recommendation to approve Warrant Application

PD-21-2015 for Michael B Anderson at 117 Elva Drive, Tax Parcel ID #0512K-04-068.000.

The Warrant is to allow for the garage in the Second Layer with the condition that

landscaping is planted on the northern side of the property (the landscaping must start

20 feet west of the front property line and continue west until the end of the garage); as

requested by City Planner, Danit Simon. PD-2.

CODE DEPARTMENT

1. Consider authorizing Public Works to demolish the home owned by Avery Johnson

located at 428 Railroad St. (Parcel No. 0313A-02-003.000), an abandoned/unsafe

structure pursuant to MS Statutes Section 21-19-11, as requested by Shad Jeanfreau,

Building Official. CO-1.

2. Consider declaring the property owned by Thomas Benoit Jr. located at 388 Grayson

Ave. (Parcel No. 0312P-02-031.000), a public menace pursuant to MS Statutes Section 21-

19-11, as requested by Shad Jeanfreau, Building Official. CO-2.

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HARBOR DEPARTMENT

1. Consider approving request to evict the following customers from the Pass Christian

Harbor for non-payment of boat slip rental in excess of 60 days past due on pleasure pier

and 120 days past due on the commercial pier if they are not paid by October 1, 2015.

Accounts will be submitted to a collection agency if not paid in full after vessel has

vacated the harbor, as requested by Willie Davis, Harbormaster. H-1.

#00130, #00369, #00658 & #00678

2. Consider approving $6,400.00 for Krol Electric to install a 100 amp service to the end of

Pier P-6 plus a 100 amp outlet for a 110 foot vessel to occupy the space next to The Lady

Monroe and the pedestal already has a meter on it for utilities, as requested by Willie

Davis, Harbormaster. H-2.

3. Consider approving boat slip refund request for remaining credit in the amount of

$177.33 to Kevin Cahill. Mr. Cahill rented a slip, paid a year in advance but had to cut

their trip short, they will be leaving October 31, 2015 instead of November 30, 2015, as

requested by Willie Davis, Harbormaster. H-3.

4. Consider discussing potential businesses at the harbor, as requested by Willie Davis,

Harbormaster.

5. Consider approving lateral transfer of Chris Weiss from the Police Department to the

Harbor Department as a Harbor Patrol Officer effective October 28, 2015 and a rate of

pay of $12.50. This will be a $3.60/hr decrease at his current hourly rate at the Police

Department. Based on his training and experience, I feel this is a reasonable rate of pay

to start him at, as requested by Willie Davis, Harbormaster. H-5.

6. Consider hearing an update on the injunction on the West harbor parking where

Shaggy’s is located, as requested by Willie Davis, Harbormaster. H-6.

FIRE DEPARTMENT

1. Consider approving request to put Brian Bilich on the part-time call out list as Fire

Fighters, as requested by Fire Chief Dwight Gordon.

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PUBLIC WORKDS DEPARTMENT

1. Consider advertising through October 16, 2015 for the position of Operator #1 at the rate

of $9.00/ hr., as requested by Russell Holliman, Public Works Director. PW-1.

2. Consider request to take the pay increase for Stanley Christmas, who is no longer

employed with the City of Pass Christian, and divide it between the following

employees, that’s $.30, as requested by Russell Holliman Public Works Director. PW-2

Larry Pavolini Kirk Ladner Richie Lansdale Wesley Blalock Terry Joseph

BEAUTIFICATION DEPARTMENT

1. Consider accepting chain saw donation from Mr. John Curren to the Beautification

Department to prune trees in WMP, as requested by Wes Jones, Beautification Director.

B-1.

CONSENT AGENDA

1. Consider authorizing overtime pay to Lauren Prater for Saturday work, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00

p.m., to work gate for the Recreation football game on October 2, 2015, as requested by

Brett Bentz. Recreation Director. CA-1.

2. Consider approving Advance Construction & Development, LLC. Pay Application #1 in

the amount of $15,149.37 for Small Crafts Harbor – Construction of Day Pier, as

recommended by City Engineer, Bob Escher. CA-2.

3. Consider approving payment of the following A. Garner Russell & Associates, Inc.

invoices in the amount of $13,361.40 and to amend the budget accordingly, as

recommended by Bob Escher, City Engineer. CA-3.

Invoice 12689 $ 4,031.40 Invoice 12690 $ 3,705.00 Invoice 12691 $ 787.50 Invoice 12692 $ 615.00 Invoice 12693 $ 4,222.50

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4. Consider approving oath of office taken from Marcus Bergeron as Patrol Officer, as

requested by Marian Gest, City Clerk. CA-4.

5. Consider approving oath of office taken from Scott Grady as Patrol Officer, as requested

by Marian Gest, City Clerk. CA-5.

6. Consider ratifying Field Directive #1 to change the diameter and location of the second

water service, intended t serve the property to the East of Waltman Alley. CA-6.

7. Consider approving request to send Edward Walley to a 5-day National Rifle Law

Enforcement Firearm Instructor Development Training at the Florence, Al range in

Florence, AL, November 16 - 20, 2015. Cost of training $595.00, range fee $45.00, lodging

$493.95, per diem $247.50 and use of City vehicle, as request by Chief Timothy

Hendricks. CA-7.

CLAIMS DOCKET

1. Consider approving Claims Docket in the amount of $230,333.34. CD-1.

PUBLIC COMMENT

THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN WILL ALLOW RESIDENTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK WITH A THREE-MINUTE TIME LIMIT ON EACH SPEAKER. NO PUBLIC QUESTIONING COMMENTS ARE ALLOWED DURING THE MEETING, UNLESS THE BOARD RECOGNIZES SUCH PERSON