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

MARCH 1, 2016, 6:00 P.M.

1. Call to order 2. Prayer and pledge 3. Roll Call 4. Conduct Public hearing on the matter of the Tax Increment Financing Plan, Hampton

Inn Hotel Project, City of Pass Christian MS 2013, Amended March 2016 (the “Amended TIF Plan”)

ADMINISTRATION

1. Consider approving minutes of the February 16, 2016 Regular Mayor and Board of

Aldermen meeting, as requested by Dawn Sanders, Deputy City Clerk. A-1.

2. Consider accepting check in the amount of $588.00 from partial proceeds from sales at

Robin’s Nest for City’s Senior Citizens program, and amend budget 001-320-505, to be

presented by Dorothy Roberts. A-2.

3. Consider awarding bid to contractor for removal of slab and asphalt parking area on City

properties at Clark Avenue and W. Second St. and Woodman Ave. and E. Second Street,

as requested by Malcolm Jones, City Attorney. A-3.

4. Consider allowing shared dumpster at the new harbor so wholesale vendors can meet

Health requirements, as requested by Chipper McDermott, Mayor.

5. Consider approving request from Fit First for the use of, waiver of fees, and the following

City resources at Memorial Park on Saturday, March 5, 2016, from 7 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.

for annual Bring It to the Bay Half Marathon/Relay/5K Run for approximately 500

runners/guests, this bringing favorable notice to the resources and opportunities of the

City, as requested by Joel Lawhead. A-5.

Barricades Trash receptacles Police Support (Blocking off Hwy 90/streets)

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6. Consider approving request from Pass Christian Yacht Club for the use of transient slips

for upcoming regattas constituting public entertainment and the Mayor is authorized to

take such other action as shall be reasonable and necessary to accomplish these

purposes, this bringing favorable notice and resources to the City, as requested by Robin

Rafferty PCYC Secretary.

March 25, 2016 – April 2, 2016 Rafferty #3/GORC April 8 – 10, 2016 Rafferty #4 July 29, 2016 – August 8, 2016 Summer in the Pass/Birthday August 12 – 15, 2016 Knost October 7 – 9, 2016 Round the Cat October 21 – 23, 2016 Rafferty #3 November 11 – 13, 2016 Rafferty #4

7. Consider adopting new CDL Drug Testing Policy, as requested by Malcolm Jones, City

Attorney. A-7.

8. Consider employing Judy Krup with Random, Inc. to provide both CDL and Non-DCL

drug testing training to City staff and supervisors for the day on September 30, 2016, at a

cost of $500.00, with the City sharing equally with the Harrison County School District

for her travel expenses, as requested by Malcolm Jones, City Attorney. A-8. [The City’s

share of her travel expenses is estimated to be approximately $500.00 also.]

9. Consider authorizing advertisement for Construction of Improved Project Fishing Pier,

West Harbor, as requested by Chipper McDermott, Mayor.

10. Consider appointing Amy Wood to the Historical Preservation Committee, term ending

December 31, 2018. Pokie Hans asked not to be re-appointed, as requested by Chipper

McDermott, Mayor.

11. Consider proclaiming March 2016 American Red Cross Month in Pass Christian, as

requested by Chipper McDermott, Mayor. A-11.

12. Consider proclaiming May 21, 2016 Kids to Parks Day in Pass Christian, as requested by

Chipper McDermott, Mayor. A-12.

13. Consider amending budget for $250,000 DMR Grant for Oyster Hatchery project , as

requested by Malcolm Jones.

14. Consider approving budget and authorizing purchase of equipment and other personal

property for Oyster Hatchery project with all purchases in excess of $5,000 to be

approved by Mayor and Board of Aldermen and direct City Attorney to send same to

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DMR for approval, as requested by Malcolm Jones. (Will send budget to you by separate

email. )

15. Consider authorizing purchase of two 40 ft. High Cube "One Trio" Containers from

lowest and best bidder for Oyster Hatchery project, as requested by Malcolm Jones. A-

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16. Consider approving purchase of Two 6000 Gallon Heavy Duty Plastic Water Tanks from

lowest and best bidder for Oyster Hatchery Project, as requested by Malcolm Jones. A-

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17. Consider authorizing solicitation of project manager for Oyster Hatchery project with all

services to be covered under DMR Grant, as requested by Malcolm Jones.

18. Consider authorizing the relocation of the mobile bathroom trailer situated between the

Seafood Dealers lease sites at the East Harbor to allow for placement of Oyster Hatchery

in same location, as requested by Malcolm Jones. (All expenses for relocation of the

bathroom trailer to be covered by a separate DMR Tidelands Grant.)

19.. Consider recommendation from DMR for old Winn Dixie property at Henderson Ave.

and Hwy. 90, as requested by Chipper McDermott, Mayor.

WATER DEPARTMENT

1. Consider approving WPSCO Invoice #15830 in the amount of $600.00 for overtime

WPSCO encounters performing the O&M functions from December 2015 to January

2016, as recommended by Bruce Anthony, WPSCO/Utility Manager. W-1.

2. Consider approving adjustment request for Michael Mulligan in the amount of $967.20

in sewer charges collected over the last three years as a result of Water Department

employee human error. The account was coded as Outside City Limits with double

rate sewer charges, as requested by Bruce Anthony, WPSCO/Utilities Manager. W-2.

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MAIN STREET

1. Consider approving the following requests for Art in the Pass (April 1-3, 2016), this

bringing favorable notice to the resources and opportunities of the city, as requested by

Amy Rishel, Executive Director, Pass Christian Main Street.

Celebrate the Gulf and DEQ Water Festival to be held in conjunction with AITP Use of Harbor for Celebrate the Gulf: Fishing Rodeo and Schooner Ride. Dock space for the schooner. Closing Scenic Drive from Fleitas Avenue to just east of the Pass Books parking lot

(Access will be allowed for residents living within this area.) [Friday-Sunday] Closing Fleitas to non-festival traffic [Sat only 7-10 am] Police and Fire Department presence throughout the event (Evening security will be

hired / police reserve) Traffic control/pedestrian crossing assistance at US 90 and Davis Avenue as needed

during festival hours (10 am – 5 pm) Use of digital sign at US 90 and Davis Avenue [Festival Parking w/ arrow @

Davis/Harbor] Permission to designate parking areas at Sportsplex; primarily for Artist parking area Permission to mark “Handicap Parking Only” along NE corner of the Park and in front of

the Boy Scout hut. Barricades Trash receptacles with bags, and replacement bags Use of City dumpster & city vehicle for trash disposal (city vehicle to be used by city

staff that will be paid by Art in the Pass/Main Street) Bathrooms clean and stocked on Friday (we will provide toilet paper, etc for the event) Sound system Use of Stage Other resources as deemed necessary by the mayor

PLANNING DEPARTMENT

1. Consider the City Planner’s recommendation to approve refund for application fee in the

amount of $100.00 for Kenneth M. Wright. He withdrew application, as requested by

Danit Simon, City Planner. PD-1

2. Consider the Planning Commission’s recommendation to deny Application PD-30-2015,

Mason & Janet Gordon, 729 E Scenic Drive, Request to rezone a 100-foot section on the

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north end of the parcel from the T3E Zone to the T3R Zone (from the Estate Zone to the

Single-Family Residential Zone). PD-2.

3. Consider the Planning Commission’s recommendation to deny Application PD-3-2016,

Marlene Dentro, 519 Bayview Street, 501 Bayview Street, 0 Railroad Ave, & 0 Railroad

Ave, Planning Commission Approval for Boat & Recreational Vehicle Storage in the T4+

& T4L Zones. PD-3.

CODE DEPARTMENT

1 Consider declaring the property owned by Steve M. & Sharon B. Mortillaro, located at

119 Hillcrest Rd. (Parcel No. 0213H-04-012.000), a public menace pursuant to MS

Statutes Section 21-19-11 as requested by Code Official Shad Jeanfreau. CO-1.

2. Consider request for extension to remove buildings on Market Street by Skip Negrotto,

as requested by Shad Jeanfreau. CO-2.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

1. Consider request to purchase 2(22.5 ft.) standard Speed Humps at $1,210.85 each and

2(12 x 18) Reflective Aluminum Signs at $34.85 each from Tree Top Products, totaling

$2,772.91. These Speed Humps were previously approved to be installed on Lynn Circle,

as requested by Russell Holliman, Public Works Director. PW-1.

POLICE DEPARTMENT

1. Consider ratifying accepting letter of resignation from Officer Dustyn Franklin effective

February 24, 2016, and pay him for any comp-time or vacation time according to City

policy he may have accrued, as requested by Police Chief Hendricks. P-1.

2. Consider accepting donation of K-9 bullet proof vest from Vested Interest K9s, Inc., as

requested by Police Chief Hendricks. P-2.

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HARBOR DEPARTMENT

1. Consider 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 March 1, 2016. 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.

PLEASURE - #00097, #00238 & #00488 COMMERCIAL - #00130, #00261, #00369, #00435 & #00812

2. Consider request to remove Dedvin Magee as a part-time harbor patrolman, City

insurance will not cover him to drive City vehicle, as requested by Willie Davis,

Harbormaster. H-2.

3. Consider request to transfer proceeds from Mardi Gras Parking at Harbor in the amount

of $3,370.00 to Harbor’s Contractual Services (480-751-600). Funds will be used to

relocate the Pump Out Station on the west side of Harbor to east side of harbor, as

requested by Willie Davis, Harbormaster. H-3.

BEAUTIFICATION DEPARTMENT

1. Consider authorizing advertising for one general service laborer to fill vacancy from

LeRoy Amburn’s resignation, rate of $9.00 per hour, as requested by Wes Jones,

Beautification Director. B-1.

RECREATION DEPARTMENT

1. Consider authorizing the following Tee Ball/Baseball Registration refunds. Registrations

in these age groups (9-12) were not sufficient to meet team requirements, as requested by

Bret Bentz, Recreation Director. R-1.

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Carys Brown (12) William Scriber (12) Lillia Fuller (8) Tahli Clark (11) Reid Evans (10) Cadence Dunn (10) Brady Blackburn (11)

CONSENT AGENDA

1. Consider approving request to send Reserve Officers David Spence and John Pope to a

one-day TNT: Tactics in Traffic training held on April 19, 2016 in Gulfport, MS. Training

$139/each and the use of City vehicle, as requested by Police Chief Hendricks. CA-1.

2. Consider ratifying request to send Officer Samantha Phillips to a three-day training on

SFST- Standardized Field Sobriety Testing in Bay St. Louis, MS on March 1-3, 2016.

Registration is free and the use of City Vehicle is required, as requested by Police Chief

Hendricks. CA-2.

3. Consider approving request to send Officers David Spence, Tiffany Morales and John

Pope to a one-day training on Tactics for the Street and Criminal Patrol in Gulf Shores,

AL on March 3, 2016. Training is free and the use of City Vehicle is required, as requested

by Police Chief Hendricks. CA-3.

4. Consider approving request to send Inv. Barry Smith to a one-day training on Civilian

Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) in Biloxi, MS on April 12, 2016. Training is

free and the use of City Vehicle is required, as requested by Police Chief Hendricks. CA-

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5. Consider approving request to send Deputy Chief Mechelle Carbine to a six-day training

on MS Command College Training in Oxford, MS on July 24-29, 2016. Registration

$350.00, lodging $102 per night, per diem $197.00 and the use of City Vehicle is required,

as requested by Police Chief Hendricks. CA-5.

6. Consider approving request to send 6 new recruits for MSFA testing, in Pearl, MS on

March 14, 2016. MSFA Fire Fighter 1001-I-II cost of class still undetermined (testing cost

included in that cost), lodging $89.00 per night for 3 rooms, per diem $40.00/each and

the use of City Vehicle is required, as requested by Fire Chief Gordon. CA-6.

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7. Consider approving request to send Deputy City Clerk, Dawn Sanders, to a three-day

Conference for 2016 Spring CMO Session in Hattiesburg, MS on March 22-24, 2016.

Registration $200.00, lodging $89 per night, and per diem $80.00, as requested by

Marian Gest, City Clerk. CA-7.

8. Consider approving request to send A/P/Purchasing Clerk, Maria Mena, to a three-day

Conference for 2016 Spring CMO Session in Pearl, MS on May 11-13, 2016. Registration

$200.00, lodging $109.99 per night, per diem $91.00 and the use of City Vehicle, as

requested by Marian Gest, City Clerk. CA-8.

9. Consider approving request to send City Clerk, Marian Gest, to a one-day Master

Academy Evening Class in Hattiesburg, MS on March 22, 2016. Registration $25.00 and

the use of City Vehicle, as requested by Marian Gest, City Clerk. CA-9.

10. Consider approving request to send Shad Jeanfreau to a five-day training on Floodplain

Management in Pearl, MS. on March 14-18, 2016. Registration $100.00, per diem

$20.00/per day, lodging $89.00 for first and last night and $109.00 for remaining 3 days,

and the use of City Vehicle, as requested by Building Official Shad Jeanfreau. CA-10.

11. Consider amending request that the Board of Alderman approve change to item CA-6

that was approved on 16 Feb 2016 agenda. Change amount from $40 each and $20 per

diem each to $70 each with no per diem allowed. Total amount will be $420 vice $360.

MSFA cost increased to $70 each to cover cost of instructors working on off day, as

requested by Dwight Gordon, Fire Chief. CA-11.

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

invoices totaling $5,685.00 and to amend the budget accordingly, as recommended by

Bob Escher, City Engineer. CA-12.

Invoice 12833 $ 3,255.00 Pier P-3 Electrical Upgrades Invoice 12834 $ 2,430.00 Services to the City

CLAIMS DOCKET

1. Consider approving Claims Docket in the amount of $111,932.40. CD-1.

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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