REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 02, 2008 AT 9:00 A.M.

 

Meeting called to order by Council President Perry.

 

Present:  Thomas, Perry, Henson, Palmer.

 

Absent:  Harris.

 

 

            The meeting was opened with prayer by Parks & Recreation Director Mark Naylor and followed by the Pledge to the Flag.

 

 

            Motion was made by Councilman Thomas duly seconded by Councilwoman Henson and unanimously passed by the Council to approve the agenda for this meeting.

 

           

            Motion was made by Councilman Thomas duly seconded by Councilman Palmer and unanimously passed by the Council to approve the minutes dated November 18, 2008.

 

 

            Councilman Thomas offered and moved the adoption and passage of the following Order:

 

ORDER #14446       ORDER APPROVING TAXI PERMIT FOR: MELVIN D. COLLINS

 

and, Councilman Palmer seconded the motion, whereupon said Order was discussed, passed and adopted by the Council by a vote as follows:

 

Yea:  Thomas, Perry, Henson, Palmer.

Nay:  None.

Absent:  Harris.

 

 

            Councilman Thomas offered and moved the adoption and passage of the following Order:

 

ORDER #14447       ORDER APPROVING TAXI PERMIT FOR: TYRONE NAYLOR

 

and, Councilman Palmer seconded the motion, whereupon said Order was discussed, passed and adopted by the Council by a vote as follows:

 

Yea:  Thomas, Perry, Henson, Palmer.

Nay:  None.

Absent:  Harris.

 

 

            Councilman Thomas offered and moved the adoption and passage of the following Order:

 

ORDER #14448       ORDER DECLARING EQUIPMENT SURPLUS AND NO LONGER

                                    NEEDED BY THE CITY OF MERIDIAN AND AUTHORIZING THE

                                    SALE OF SAID SURPLUS EQUIPMENT

and, Councilman Palmer seconded the motion, whereupon said Order was discussed, passed and adopted by the Council by a vote as follows:

 

Yea:  Thomas, Perry, Henson, Palmer.

Nay:  None.

Absent:  Harris.

 

 

            Councilman Thomas offered and moved the adoption and passage of the following Order:

 

ORDER #14449       ORDER DECLARING EQUIPMENT SURPLUS AND NO LONGER

                                    NEEDED BY THE CITY OF MERIDIAN AND AUTHORIZING SAID

                                    SURPLUS EQUIPMENT TO BE DISCARDED

 

and, Councilman Palmer seconded the motion, whereupon said Order was discussed, passed and adopted by the Council by a vote as follows:

 

Yea:  Thomas, Perry, Henson, Palmer.

Nay:  None.

Absent:  Harris.

 

 

            Councilman Thomas offered and moved the adoption and passage of the following Order:

 

ORDER #14450       ORDER DECLARING EQUIPMENT SURPLUS AND NO LONGER

                                    NEEDED BY THE CITY OF MERIDIAN AND AUTHORIZING SAID

                                    SURPLUS EQUIPMENT TO BE REMOVED FROM INVENTORY

 

and, Councilman Palmer seconded the motion, whereupon said Order was discussed, passed and adopted by the Council by a vote as follows:

 

Yea:  Thomas, Perry, Henson, Palmer.

Nay:  None.

Absent:  Harris.

 

 

            Councilman Thomas offered and moved the adoption and passage of the following Order:

 

ORDER #14451       ORDER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF MEMORANDUM OF

                                    UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE 186TH AIR REFUELING WING

                                    (AWR) AND THE CITY OF MERIDIAN PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING

                                    FACILITY

 

and, Councilman Palmer seconded the motion, whereupon said Order was discussed, passed and adopted by the Council by a vote as follows:

 

Yea:  Thomas, Perry, Henson, Palmer.

Nay:  None.

Absent:  Harris.

 

 

            Councilman Palmer offered and moved the adoption and passage of the following Order:

 

ORDER #14452       ORDER ACCEPTING DONATION FROM LOCKHEED MARTIN

                                    CORPORATION (PURCHASE OF SAFETY EQUIPMENT FOR

                                    MERIDIAN FIRE DEPARTMENT)

 

and, Councilwoman Henson seconded the motion, whereupon said Order was discussed, passed and adopted by the Council by a vote as follows:

 

Yea:  Thomas, Perry, Henson, Palmer.

Nay:  None.

Absent:  Harris.

 

 

            Councilman Thomas offered and moved the adoption and passage of the following Order:

 

ORDER #14453       ORDER ACCEPTING THE BID OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES,

                                    INC. FOR MATERIALS AND LABOR FOR INSTALLATION OF 32

                                    KNIFE VALVES AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AND

                                    AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT FOR SAID WORK

 

and, Councilman Palmer seconded the motion, whereupon said Order was discussed, passed and adopted by the Council by a vote as follows:

 

Yea:  Thomas, Perry, Henson, Palmer.

Nay:  None.

Absent:  Harris.

 

 

            Councilwoman Henson offered and moved the adoption and passage of the following Order:

 

ORDER #14454       ORDER AUTHORIZING PROJECT TO UPGRADE TRAFFIC CONTROL

                                    EQUIPMENT IN DOWNTOWN AND ALONG 14TH STREET AND

                                    AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTS

and, Councilman Palmer seconded the motion, whereupon said Order was discussed, passed and adopted by the Council by a vote as follows:

 

Yea:  Thomas, Perry, Henson, Palmer.

Nay:  None.

Absent:  Harris.

 

            Motion was made by Councilwoman Henson duly seconded by Councilman Palmer and unanimously passed by the Council to approve the claims docket dated November 26, 2008 in the amount of $2,166,033.68.

 

            President Perry advised of the notification of legal advertisement for the following: a) pipe, valves & fittings.

 

            Appearing before the Council at this time was Joe Gilbert with the Mississippi Patriot Guard Riders.  He presented Chief Dubose with a certificate of appreciation.

 

            President Perry called for the Mayor’s report.  CAO Ken Storms reminded everyone of the tree lighting at 5:30 that afternoon at Dumot Plaza, that Merry Meridian would be going on through Saturday and the Christmas Parade on Saturday at 5:30 p.m.

 

            President Perry called for citizen comments.  William Marcy, 3428 17th Avenue, apeared and commented on the proposed Threefoot project and the proposed Lala project.

 

            President Perry called for Council comments.  Councilman Palmer urged everyone to be careful during the holiday shopping season.  Councilwoman Henson said she enjoyed a delicious lunch at the Honey Baked Ham shop at Meridian Crossroads.  Councilman Thomas said it was an interesting time to be living in.  The economy is struggling.  There are a lot of good things going on in Meridian such as the ballet, Little Theater productions, Angels group, Art Museum, Merrehope, etc.  He urged everyone to support the Meridian High School football team playing South Panola Friday night in Jackson.  Waste Management is doing a better job picking up trash.  Council President Perry said she hoped someone will pick a name from the angel trees.  She congratulated the Meridian Star on the stories on high school students.  She congratulated several students for their accomplishments.             

 

           

            There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, the meeting was adjourned.  Sine die.

 

                                                                        Respectfully submitted,  

 

                                                                        Pam McInnis, Clerk of Council