REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, TUESDAY, JUNE 06, 2006 AT 9:00 A.M.

 

Meeting called to order by Council President Palmer.

 

Present:  Thomas, Henson, Palmer, Harris.

 

Absent:  Perry.

 

 

            The meeting was opened with prayer by Dr. Ralph Henson of Church of The Way 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 confirm the agenda order for this meeting.  President Palmer stated he forgot to add someone to the presentation agenda.  Motion was made by Councilman Harris duly seconded by Councilman Thomas and unanimously passed by the Council to add Mr. Tucker, residence on Grand Avenue, after P-1e.

 

 

            President Palmer advised of the notification of legal advertisement for the following: a) police uniforms (12 month source of supply); b) Riley Center right-of-way improvements; c) removal of debris/trees/rootballs from private property; d) replacement of Union Station roofs; e) fire apparatus – 75’ Quint.

 

 

            Mr. Tucker, resident of Grand Avenue, appeared before the Council asking that the city do something about the drains/ditches on Grand Avenue.  President Palmer asked Public Works Director Monty Jackson to look at this situation and make recommendations to the Council.

 

 

            CAO Ken Storms stated that there were two appointments to boards and commissions – Cynthia Boyd to the Meridian Tree Commission and Quinn Carlisle to the Civil Service Commission.

 

 

            President Palmer asked for the Mayor’s report.  CAO Ken Storms called on Community Development Director Don Farrar.  Mr. Farrar introduced Ms. Maurice Strickland, new Union Station Manager.  Mr. Storms stated that he and Monty Jackson looked at the problem on Grand Avenue.  The last time they received a request to clean these ditches out was in March, 2004.  They will get these ditches cleaned out again.  Councilman Thomas asked about the paving of North Hills Street.  Mr. Storms stated that he heard earlier that morning that Lauderdale County will be paving this street and they should be starting on this the end of this week.

 

 

            Motion was made by Councilwoman Henson duly seconded by Councilman Thomas and unanimously passed by the Council to approve the minutes dated May 16, 2006.

 

 

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

                                    June 17, 2006 – “Juneteenth Heritage Festival Day”

 

 

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

 

RESO. #5347                        RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN,

                                    MISSISSIPPI, GRANTING TAX EXEMPTION FROM AD VALOREM

                                    TAXES TO FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MERIDIAN AS AUTHORIZED

                                    BY SECTIONS 27-31-1(D) AND 79-11-33 OF THE MISSISSIPPI CODE

                                    OF 1972, AS AMENDED

 

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

 

Yea:  Thomas, Henson, Palmer, Harris.

Nay:  None.

Absent:  Perry.

 

 

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

 

ORDER #13769       ORDER DECLARING EQUIPMENT SURPLUS AND NO LONGER

                                    NEEDED BY THE CITY OF MERIDIAN AND AUTHORIZING THE

                                    SALE OF SAID SURPLUS EQUIPMENT

 

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, Harris.

Nay:  None.

Absent:  Perry.

 

 

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

 

ORDER #13770       ORDER AUTHORIZING THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF LIGHT

                                    POLES AND FIXTURES ON A NON-COMPETITIVE BASIS

 

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, Harris.

Nay:  None.

Absent:  Perry.

 

 

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

 

ORDER #13771       ORDER AUTHORIZING THE SOLE SOURCE PURCASE OF MOBILE

                                    VISION CAMERA SYSTEMS ON A NON-COMPETITIVE BASIS

 

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, Harris.

Nay:  None.

Absent:  Perry.

 

 

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

 

ORDER #13772       ORDER CONFIRMING THE RE-APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR

                                    OF CYNTHIA BOYD TO THE MERIDIAN TREE COMMISSION

 

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, Harris.

Nay:  None.

Absent:  Perry.

 

 

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

 

ORDER #13773       ORDER CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR OF

                                    JAMES QUINN CARLISLE TO THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

 

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, Harris.

Nay:  None.

Absent:  Perry.

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

 

RESO. #5348                        RESOLUTION CALLING HEARING TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR

                                    NOT CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND ARE IN SUCH A STATE OF

                                    UNCLEANLINESS AS TO BE A MENACE TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH

                                    AND SAFETY OF THE COMMUNITY (JULY 5, 2006 @ 9:30 A.M.)

 

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

 

Yea:  Thomas, Henson, Palmer, Harris.

Nay:  None.

Absent:  Perry.

 

 

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

 

ORDER #13774       ORDER AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION OF STREET LIGHTS AT:

                                    5215 5TH STREET, 4219 35TH STREET; 2906 7TH STREET AND

                                    310 53RD AVENUE

 

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, Harris.

Nay:  None.

Absent:  Perry.

 

 

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

 

RESO. #5349                        RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FOR

                                    ALCOHOL COUNTER MEASURES GRANT WITH THE MISSISSIPPI

                                    OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY

 

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

 

Yea:  Thomas, Henson, Palmer, Harris.

Nay:  None.

Absent:  Perry.

 

 

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

 

RESO. #5350                        RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN,

                                    MISSISSIPPI, GRANTING TAX EXEMPTION FROM AD VALOREM

                                    TAXES TO AMERICAN RED CROSS – KEY CHAPTER AS AUTHORIZED

                                    BY SECTION 27-31-1(D) OF THE MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, AS

                                    AMENDED

 

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, Harris.

Nay:  None.

Absent:  Perry.

 

 

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

 

ORDER #13775       ORDER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUITON OF SUPPLEMENTAL

                                    AGREEMENT #1 BETWEEN WEBSTER ELECTRIC COMPANY,

                                    INC. AND THE CITY OF MERIDIAN (STATE HIGHWAY 19 AND

                                    LAKE DRIVE)

 

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

 

Yea:  Thomas, Henson, Palmer, Harris.

Nay:  None.

Absent:  Perry.

 

 

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

 

ORDER #13776       ORDER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF SUPPLEMENTAL

                                    AGREEMENT NO. 2 BETWEEN WEBSTER ELECTRIC COMPANY,

                                    INC. AND THE CITY OF MERIDIAN (HIGHWAY 39 NORTH AND

                                    33RD STREET SIGNALIZATION PROJECT)

 

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, Harris.

Nay:  None.

Absent:  Perry.

 

 

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

 

ORDER #13777       ORDER AUTHORIZING USE OF CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR

                                    EXTENSION OF FOUNDATION FOOTINGS FOR THE NEW

                                    FIRST STATE BANK AT THE CORNER OF 8TH STREET AND

                                    22ND AVENUE

 

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

 

Yea:  Thomas, Henson, Palmer, Harris.

Nay:  None.

Absent:  Perry.

 

 

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

 

RESO. #5351                        RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF

                                    MERIDIAN MAIN STREET AND “MUZIK” FOR ENTERTAINMENT AT

                                    THE FOURTH ANNUAL JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION ON JUNE 17, 2006

 

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

 

Yea:  Thomas, Henson, Palmer, Harris.

Nay:  None.

Absent:  Perry.

 

 

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

 

RESO. #5352                        RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF      

                                    MERIDIAN MAIN STREET AND “R & R MUSIC” FOR ENTERTAINMENT

                                    AT THE FOURTH ANNUAL JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION ON JUNE 17, 2006

           

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

 

Yea:  Thomas, Henson, Palmer, Harris.

Nay:  None.

Absent:  Perry.

 

 

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

 

RESO. #5353                        RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF                                                       MERIDIAN MAIN STREET AND “MJ’S ILLUSIONS (BARRY LONG)” FOR

                                    ENTERTAINMENT AT THE FOURTH ANNUAL JUNETEENTH

                                    CELEBRATION ON JUNE 17, 2006

 

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

 

Yea:  Thomas, Henson, Palmer, Harris.

Nay:  None.

Absent:  Perry.

 

 

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

 

ORDER #13778       ORDER ACCEPTING LOW BID FOR SOURCE OF SUPPLY FOR THE

                                    PERIOD OF JUNE 15, 2006 THRU JUNE 14, 2007 FOR ASPHALT FROM

                                    APAC-MISSISSIPPI, INC., MERIDIAN, MS

 

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

 

Yea:  Thomas, Henson, Palmer, Harris.

Nay:  None.

Absent:  Perry.

 

 

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

 

ORDER #13779       ORDER ACCEPTING LOW BID FOR SOURCE OF SUPPLY FOR THE

                                    PERIOD OF JUNE 15, 2006 THRU JUNE 14, 2007 FOR CONCRETE

                                    MIX FROM MMC MATERIALS, MERIDIAN, MS

 

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

 

Yea:  Thomas, Henson, Palmer, Harris.

Nay:  None.

Absent:  Perry.

 

 

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

 

 

ORDER #13780       ORDER ACCEPTING LOW BID FOR SOURCE OF SUPPLY FOR THE

                                    PERIOD OF JUNE 15, 2006 THRU JUNE 14, 2007 FOR CONCRETE

                                    PIPE AND BITUMINOUS PLASTIC CEMENT FROM HANSON PIPE

                                    & PRECAST, INC., JACKSON, MS

 

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

 

Yea:  Thomas, Henson, Palmer, Harris.

Nay:  None.

Absent:  Perry.

 

 

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

 

ORDER #13781       ORDER ACCEPTING LOW BID FOR 12-MONTH SOURCE OF SUPPLY

                                    FOR THE PERIOD OF JUNE 15, 2006 TO JUNE 14, 2007 FOR SIGN

                                    BLANKS AND MATERIALS FROM VULCAN SIGNS, FOLEY, AL

 

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

 

Yea:  Thomas, Henson, Palmer, Harris.

Nay:  None.

Absent:  Perry.

 

 

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

 

ORDER #13782       ORDER ACCEPTING LOW BID FOR SOURCE OF SUPPLY FOR THE

                                    PERIOD OF JUNE 15, 2006 THRU JUNE 14, 2007 FOR TRAFFIC

                                    PAINT FROM ALLSTATES COATINGS CO., GLADEWATER, TX

 

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

 

Yea:  Thomas, Henson, Palmer, Harris.

Nay:  None.

Absent:  Perry.

 

 

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

 

ORDER #13783       ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF QUITCLAIM DEED

                                    AND PAYMENT FOR THE DESCRIBED RIGHT-OF-WAY PROPERTY

                                    LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF 14TH STREET AND 27TH AVENUE

 

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

 

Yea:  Thomas, Henson, Palmer, Harris.

Nay:  None.

Absent:  Perry.

 

 

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

 

RESO. #5354                        RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE AMENDED

                                    BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF MERIDIAN FOR THE FISCAL YEAR

                                    ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2006, AND DIRECTING THE CITY

                                    CLERK IN REFERENCE THERETO

 

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

 

Yea:  Thomas, Henson, Palmer, Harris.

Nay:  None.

Absent:  Perry.

 

 

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

 

ORDER #13784       ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF LAND PATENT

                                    AND PAYMENT OF BACK TAXES AND DECLARING SURPLUS

                                    AND DONATING TO LAUDERDALE COUNTY HABITAT FOR

                                    HUMANITY PROPERTY IN CONNECTION WITH THE CITY’S

                                    ACQUISITION/DEMOLITION PROJECT IN THE NEW PROJECT

                                    PRIDE AREA

 

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

 

Yea:  Thomas, Henson, Palmer, Harris.

Nay:  None.

Absent:  Perry.

 

 

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

 

ORDER #13785       ORDER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CHANGE ORDER

                                    NO. 2 BETWEEN DAVIDSON HAULING, INC. AND THE CITY

                                    OF MERIDIAN (GALLAGHER CREEK STABILIZATION)

 

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, Harris.

Nay:  None.

Absent:  Perry.

 

 

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

 

ORDER #13786       ORDER ACKNOWLEDGING AND PLACING ON MINUTES THE

                                    EMERGENCY PURCHASE OF CONTRACTURAL SERVICES TO

                                    PERFORM DEMOLITION AND RECONSTRUCTION OF THE OLD

                                    USDA BUILDING AND THE TOWER FINANCE FACILITY IN

                                    ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 31-7-13(K), MS CODE ANN.

 

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

 

Yea:  Thomas, Henson, Palmer, Harris.

Nay:  None.

Absent:  Perry.

 

 

            Motion was made by Councilwoman Henson duly seconded by Councilman Harris and unanimously passed by the Council to approve the claims docket dated June 1, 2006 in the amount of $2,274,690.31.

 

 

            Next on the agenda was an order directing that gutter be placed at 3rd Street at 49th Avenue, 50th Avenue between First & 3rd Streets and 51st Avenue between First & 3rd Streets.  Motion was made by Councilman Thomas duly seconded by Councilwoman Henson to approve this order.  Discussion was held.  President Palmer stated that when these streets were paved that some of the drains were not put back in causing flooding in these areas on citizens’ property.  CAO Storms stated that there were curb and gutters in these areas and that some of the properties were below street level.  Councilman Thomas asked CAO Storms and Public Works Director Monty Jackson to look at these situations and make recommendations.  Councilman Thomas withdrew his motion and Councilwoman Henson withdrew her motion.

 

 

 

            President Palmer called for citizen comments.  Bill McBride, 1806 Apache Ridge Road, said that June 6th is the anniversary of “D” Day.  He urged everyone to honor those who fought in the war and for those serving in the military today.  Gregory Neal appeared regarding the gas being turned off at his home.  Councilman Harris asked Mr. Neal to meet with him after the meeting as this is something the city does not have control over.

 

 

            President Palmer called for Council comments.  Councilman Harris stated there would be a Ward 5 meeting on Thursday, June 8th at 6:00 p.m. at Union Station.  The Ward 5 Association is raising money for scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each.  The Ward 5 Yard of the Month for May award went to David and Kathy Stehle.  Councilwoman Henson commended the residents on 33rd Street off State Boulevard for getting together and cleaning their streets.  She reminded everyone tat Relay for Life will be Friday night at Ray Stadium.  Councilman Thomas stated that around 300 attended the Relay for Life reception.  Steve McCartney asked Councilman Thomas to remind everyone of the summer reading program at the Library.  President Palmer went over the military background of his family members.  He thanked P & R Director Mark Naylor for the week at Skewes Park.

 

 

            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