REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, TUESDAY, MARCH 01, 2011 AT 9:00 A.M.

 

Meeting called to order by Council President Palmer.

 

Present:  Thomas, Henson, Palmer, Smith.

 

Absent:  Perry.

 

 

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

 

 

            Motion was by Councilwoman Henson duly seconded by Councilman Smith and unanimously passed by the Council to confirm the agenda for this meeting with an amendment to remove R-10 and R-11.

 

 

            Motion was made by Councilman Thomas duly seconded by Councilwoman Henson and unanimously passed by the Council to approve the minutes dated February 15, 2011.

 

 

            Motion was made by Councilman Thomas duly seconded by Councilwoman Henson and unanimously passed by the Council to approve the following proclamation to be issued by the Mayor:

                                    March 09, 2011 – “Registered Dietitian Day”

 

 

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

 

ORDER #14947       ORDER CONFIRMING THE RE-APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR

                                    OF BOB MALONE TO THE BUILDING CODE BOARD OF

                                    ADJUSTMENTS & APPEALS

 

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

 

Yea:  Thomas, Henson, Palmer, Smith.

Nay:  None.

Absent:  Perry.

 

 

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

 

 

ORDER #14948       ORDER CONFIRMING THE RE-APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR

                                    OF MARY RUTH SHARP TO THE BUILDING CODE BOARD OF

                                    ADJUSTMENTS & APPEALS

 

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

 

Yea:  Thomas, Henson, Palmer, Smith.

Nay:  None.

Absent:  Perry.

 

 

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

 

ORDER #14949       ORDER CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR OF

                                    CAMPBELL HELVESTON TO THE MERIDIAN TRANSPORTATION

                                    COMMISSION

 

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

 

Yea:  Thomas, Henson, Palmer, Smith.

Nay:  None.

Absent:  Perry.

 

 

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

 

ORDER #14950       ORDER CHANGING THE EXPIRATION DATES OF MEMBERS OF

                                    THE BUILDING CODE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS

 

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

 

Yea:  Thomas, Henson, Palmer, Smith.

Nay:  None.

Absent:  Perry.

 

 

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

 

ORDER #14951       ORDER CHANGING EXPIRATION DATE OF MEMBERS

                                    OF THE ELECTION COMMISSION

 

 

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

 

Yea:  Thomas, Henson, Palmer, Smith.

Nay:  None.

Absent:  Perry.

 

 

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

 

ORDER #14952       ORDER CHANGING EXPIRATION DATE OF MEMBERS

                                    OF THE ELECTRICAL EXAMINING BOARD

 

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

 

Yea:  Thomas, Henson, Palmer, Smith.

Nay:  None.

Absent:  Perry.

 

 

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

 

ORDER #14953       ORDER CHANGING EXPIRATION DATE OF MEMBERS OF

                                    THE MERIDIAN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

 

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

 

Yea:  Thomas, Henson, Palmer, Smith.

Nay:  None.

Absent:  Perry.

 

 

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

 

ORDER #14954       ORDER CHANGING EXPIRATION DATE OF MEMBERS

                                    OF THE MERIDIAN HOUSING AUTHORITY

 

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

 

Yea:  Thomas, Henson, Palmer, Smith.

Nay:  None.

Absent:  Perry.

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

 

ORDER #14955       ORDER CHANGING EXPIRATION DATE OF MEMBERS

                                    OF THE MECHANICAL BOARD

 

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

 

Yea:  Thomas, Henson, Palmer, Smith.

Nay:  None.

Absent:  Perry.

 

 

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

 

ORDER #14956       ORDER CHANGING EXPIRATION DATE OF MEMBERS OF THE

                                    TRUSTEES OF MERIDIAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

 

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

 

Yea:  Thomas, Henson, Palmer, Smith.

Nay:  None.

Absent:  Perry.

 

 

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

 

ORDER #14957       ORDER CHANGING EXPIRATION DATE OF MEMBERS OF THE

                                    TRUSTEES OF MERIDIAN MUNICIPAL SEPARATE SCHOOL DISTRICT

 

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

 

Yea:  Thomas, Henson, Palmer, Smith.

Nay:  None.

Absent:  Perry.

 

 

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

 

ORDER #14958       ORDER CHANGING EXPIRATION DATE OF MEMBERS

                                    OF THE MERIDIAN PLANNING COMMISSION

 

 

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

 

Yea:  Thomas, Henson, Palmer, Smith.

Nay:  None.

Absent:  Perry.

 

 

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

 

ORDER #14959       ORDER CHANGING EXPIRATION DATE OF MEMBERS OF

                                    THE MERIDIAN RAILROAD MUSEUM ADVISORY BOARD

 

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

 

Yea:  Thomas, Henson, Palmer, Smith.

Nay:  None.

Absent:  Perry.

 

 

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

 

ORDER #14960       ORDER CHANGING EXPIRATION DATE OF MEMBERS

                                    OF THE MERIDIAN TREE COMMISSION

 

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

 

Yea:  Thomas, Henson, Palmer, Smith.

Nay:  None.

Absent:  Perry.

 

 

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

 

ORDER #14961       ORDER DECLARING 2006 FORD CROWN VICTORIA, SERIAL

                                    NO. 2FAFP71W96X117724, CONTROL NO. 153-79 SURPLUS

                                    AND NO LONGER NEEDED BY THE CITY OF MERIDIAN AND

                                    AUTHORIZING SAID VEHICLE TO BE USED FOR PARTS

 

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

 

 

Yea:  Thomas, Henson, Palmer, Smith.

Nay:  None.

Absent:  Perry.

 

 

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

 

RESO. #5709                        RESOLUTION APPOINTING DEPUTY COURT CLERKS

                                    OF THE MUNICIPAL COURT

 

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

 

Yea:  Thomas, Henson, Palmer, Smith.

Nay:  None.

Absent:  Perry.

 

 

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

 

ORDER #14962       ORDER ADOPTING “AMERICAN’S WITH DISABILITIES (ADA)

                                    POLICY” STATEMENT

 

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

 

Yea:  Thomas, Henson, Palmer, Smith.

Nay:  None.

Absent:  Perry.

 

 

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

 

ORDER #14963       ORDER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF LEASE AGREEMENT

                                    BETWEEN THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH

                                    AND THE CITY OF MERIDIAN (JAYCEE SOCCER COMPLEX)

 

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

 

Yea:  Thomas, Henson, Palmer, Smith.

Nay:  None.

Absent:  Perry.

 

 

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

 

ORDER #14964       ORDER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT TO

                                    LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT

                                    AUTHORITY AND THE CITY OF MERIDIAN

 

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

 

Yea:  Thomas, Henson, Palmer, Smith.

Nay:  None.

Absent:  Perry.

 

 

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

 

ORDER #14965       ORDER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF BANK-AT-WORK

                                    SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRUSTMARK NATIONAL

                                    BANK AND THE CITY OF MERIDIAN

 

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

 

Yea:  Thomas, Henson, Palmer, Smith.

Nay:  None.

Absent:  Perry.

 

 

            Discussion was held regarding the letter of agreement with Bridge & Watson for technical services in connection with the redistricting plan for the city.  Councilman Thomas stated that he was unhappy with the oral reports that were given by this firm.  He stated the paper work was good but he would not vote in favor of this firm.  President Palmer appointed Councilwoman Henson and Councilman Smith to be the liaisons for the City Council in regard to the redistricting plan. Council-woman Henson offered and moved the adoption and passage of the following Resolution:

 

RESO. #5710                        RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF LETTER OF AGREEMENT

                                    WITH BRIDGE & WATSON, INC. TO PERFORM TECHNICAL SERVICES

                                    IN CONNECTION WITH A REAPPORTIONMENT PLAN FOR THE CITY

                                    OF MERIDIAN

 

And, Councilman Smith seconded the motion, whereupon said Resolution was discussed, passed and adopted by the Council by a vote as follows:

Yea:  Henson, Palmer, Smith.

Nay:  Thomas.

Absent:  Perry.

 

 

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

 

RESO. #5711                        RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND FILING OF GRANT

                                    APPLICATION FOR 2011 MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE,

                                    FISHERIES AND PARKS, MISSISSIPPI RECREATION TRAILS PROGRAM

                                    GRANT FUNDS

 

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

 

Yea:  Thomas, Henson, Palmer, Smith.

Nay:  None.

Absent:  Perry.

 

 

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

 

ORDER #14966       ORDER ACCEPTING GRANT AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000.00

                                    FROM THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION

 

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

 

Yea:  Thomas, Henson, Palmer, Smith.

Nay:  None.

 

 

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

 

ORDER #14967       ORDER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF HOMELAND SECURITY

                                    COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI,

                                    DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY

                                    AND LAUDERDALE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI AND THE CITY OF MERIDIAN

 

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

Yea:  Thomas, Henson, Palmer, Smith.

Nay:  None.

Absent:  Perry.

 

 

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

 

ORDIN. #4382         ORDINANCE CLOSING TO PUBLIC TRAVEL THAT PORTION OF 65TH

                                    AVENUE FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF I STREET

                                    TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF M STREET AND THAT

                                    PORTION OF M STREET FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE WEST

                                    LINE OF 65TH AVENUE TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE WEST LINE

                                    OF 60TH PLACE

 

And, Councilman Thomas seconded the motion, whereupon aid Ordinance was discussed, passed and adopted by the Council by a vote as follows:

 

Yea:  Thomas, Henson, Palmer, Smith.

Nay:  None.

Absent:  Perry.

 

 

            Motion was made by Councilwoman Henson duly seconded by Councilman Smith and unanimously passed by the Council to approve the claims docket dated February 24, 2010 in the amount of $1,743,506.03.

 

            President Palmer called on Mayor Barry for her report.  She sent out kudos to city employees.  There were several events held in Meridian this past weekend.  She will be implementing a mayor’s leadership program beginning April 1st for students.  The InCourt program is working well for the city.  The city’s recycling program is going great.  The fountain at Monument Park will soon be finished.  Councilman Palmer stated he would like the ordinance regarding indecent exposure to be expanded to include a fine for wearing the low pants like some kids are doing.  Councilman Thomas stated he had a problem with telling people what to wear.  He feels the school uniforms have not improved the school systems.         

 

            President Palmer called for citizen comments.  No one appeared.

 

            President Palmer called for Council comments.  Various comments were made.

 

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