01/16/07 AGENDA
AGENDA
HATTIESBURG CITY COUNCIL
4:00 P.M. JANUARY 16, 2007
I. Call to Order
II. Call to Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
III. Agenda Order
IV. PRESENTATION AGENDA
V. POLICY AGENDA
1. Adopt Resolution determining the following properties are in such a state of uncleanliness so as to be a menace to the health and safety of the community and providing a specified period of time to remove violations per the recommendations of the Code Enforcement Manager. (See attached list.)
2. APPROVE or DENY to adopt the ordinance for petition filed by the City of Hattiesburg to close and vacate a platted, undeveloped portion of Penton Road; Hattiesburg Planning Commission recommended to APPROVE on 12/06/06.
3. APPROVE or DENY to adopt the ordinance for petition filed by Burkett s Creek, III, LLC, owner, represented by Tim Burge, Engineer, to close and vacate a platted, undeveloped portion of Penton Road; Hattiesburg Planning Commission recommended to APPROVE on 12/06/06.
4. APPROVE or DENY to adopt the ordinance for petition filed by Utpal Patel to change the zoning classification of certain property located at 916 East Hardy (parcel #35-620-2-2) from B-2 (Neighborhood Business) District to B-3 (Community Business) District; Hattiesburg Planning Commission recommended to DENY on 12/06/06.
5. APPROVE or DENY to adopt the ordinance for petition filed by Melvin Cooper, Sr., owner, to change the zoning classification of certain property located at 111 Mable St. (parcel #35-820-1-4 & 5), from R-1C (Single-Family Residential) District, to R-3 (Multi-Family Residential) District; Hattiesburg Planning Commission recommended to APPROVE on 12/06/06.
6. APPROVE or DENY to adopt the ordinance for the petition filed by Blue Ridge Companies, Inc., on behalf of Franklin Construction Co. Inc. and Southeastern Site Acquisitions, owners, to change the zoning classification of certain properties located at 27 & 35 Lake Forgetful and other undeveloped parcels, from B-5 (Regional Business) District to R-4 (High Density Residential) District;Hattiesburg Planning Commission recommended to APPROVE on 1/03/07.
7. APPROVE or DENY to adopt the ordinance for the petition filed by Pamela & Johnny Coleman, owners, to change the zoning classification of certain property located at 1603 Cedar St. (parcel #167D 5390 1-060), from R-1C (Single-Family Residential) District to B-2 (Neighborhood Business) District; Hattiesburg Planning Commission recommended to APPROVE on 1/03/07.
8. APPROVE or DENY to adopt the petition filed by Hollis L. Hall, owner, to allow a Use Permit Upon Review for a day care center in the R-1C, (Single-Family Residential District- 5,000 sq ft) District, certain property located at 234 Tatum Rd. (parcel #167B-1020-131); Hattiesburg Planning Commission recommended to APPROVE on 1/03/07.
9. APPROVE or DENY the subdivision plat filed by Professional Golf Services, Inc., represented by Tim Burge for certain property located on Timberton Drive; Hattiesburg Planning Commission recommended to APPROVE on 1/03/07.
10. Extend Emergency Ordinances 2886 and 2887, adopted 9/16/05, waiving certain zoning and public notice and hearing procedures in order to provide temporary emergency housing and temporary contractors' facilities for an additional 90-day period, beginning December 13, 2006 and ending March 15, 2007; and extend all permits issued under the ordinances for the same period.
11. Adopt Resolution Authorizing Requisition No. 1 from the Project Fund Construction Account in connection with that certain Loan Agreement dated as of June 28, 2006 by and between the Mississippi Development Bank and the City of Hattiesburg.
12. Adopt Resolution adopting the 2006 Forrest County and Lamar County Real and Personal Property Assessment Rolls containing property located within the City of Hattiesburg, in accordance with Section 21-33-9c of the Mississippi Code of 1972.
13. Adopt a Resolution removing Jennifer Willoughby from serving as Clerk of Council, effective January 20, 2007.
14. Adopt a Resolution appointing Debra Bernardo to serve as Clerk of Council, effective January 20, 2007.
15. Approve and authorize execution of Metro Area Crime Scene and Identification Unit Interlocal Cooperative Agreement between the University of Southern Mississippi, the City of Hattiesburg, the City of Petal, the Board of Supervisors of Forrest County, Mississippi, the Board of Supervisors of Lamar County, Mississippi, and the Forrest General Hospital Police Department.
16. Acknowledge receipt of bids received on December 28, 2006, and accept the bid of Simmons Erosion Control, Inc. of Lake, MS in the amount of $121,846.95 for Old Airport Road Sidewalk Construction - Phase I, as being the lowest and best bid received and authorize Mayor to execute contract for same.
17. Acknowledge receipt of bids received on December 28, 2006, and accept the bid of Simmons Erosion Control, Inc. of Lake, MS in the amount of $187,023.18 for Old Airport Road Sidewalk Construction - Phase II, as being the lowest and best bid received and authorize Mayor to execute contract for same.
18. Approve and Authorize Mayor to execute four (4) originals of each Supplemental Agreement No. 1 and Supplemental Agreement No. 2 in the amount of $4,738.00 to Greenbriar Digging, L.P., for the 8" Sewer Line at Hybrid Plastics as outlined in Supplemental Agreement No. 1 and Supplemental Agreement No. 2 attached, therefore increasing the total contract price from $39,685.00 to $44,423.00.
19. Approve and authorize Mayor to execute duplicate original agreements between the City of Hattiesburg Parks and Recreation Department and the Hattiesburg Youth Soccer Association to develop and promote soccer programs for the Hattiesburg Residents. This program will operate October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007.
20. Ratify and confirm the Mayor's re-appointment of Jessie Wilson (W-2) to the Land Development Board of Adjustment, for a three-year term beginning January 16, 2006 and ending January 15, 2009.
21. Ratify and confirm the Mayor's re-appointments of the following to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board:
Jimmy Pierce (W1)
Forrest Phillips (W3)
Dr. Charles Burchell (W5)
Lamar Evans (W4)
for five (5) year-term beginning 5/06/06 and ending 5/05/2011.
22. Ratify and confirm the Mayor's appointment of the following to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board:
V.L. Lofton (W2) (Replaces Joyce Berry) for a term (5/06/05-5/05/09) beginning 1/16/07 & ending 5/05/09
Gert Jackson (W2) (Replaces Jame McNeal) for a term (12/16/03-5/05/07) beginning 1/16/07 & ending 5/05/07
Curtis Vickers (W2) (Replaces Beverly Carter) for a term (5/06/06-5/05/11) beginning 1/16/07 & ending 5/05/11
Burt Kuyrkendall (W3) (Replaces Babs Faulk) for a term (5/06/04-5/05/09) beginning 1/16/07 & ending 5/05/09
Irby Drake (W5) (Replaces Jermaine Brown) for a term (5/06/04 - 5/05/09) beginning 1/16/07 & ending 5/05/09
Ronnie Perkins (W5) (Replaces Michael Jefferson) for a term (12/16/03-5/05/09) beginning 1/16/07 & ending 5/05/09
23. Approve and authorize publication-requesting applications from Construction Contractors for participation in the City's Housing Rehabilitation and Housing Repair Programs in connection with the HOME Investment Partnership and Community Development Block Grant Funds. {Entitlement}
24. Authorize and approve issuance of manual check for HOME Program claims per attached memorandum. {Entitlement}
VI. ROUTINE AGENDA
1. Acknowledge receipt of withdrawal of the petitions filed by Dinesh Patel, on behalf of University of Southern Mississippi Credit Union, owners, represented by Kenneth R. West- London & Stetelman Realtors, to change the zoning classification of certain undeveloped property located on the southeast corner of N. 40th Ave. and Montague (parcel #12-748-16-1) from B-2 (Neighborhood Business) District to B-3 (Community Business) District. Hattiesburg Planning Commission recommended to TABLE on 12/06/06; and the petition requesting to vary from Section 60.04(7) which states that no building or structure shall exceed three (3) stories in height in a B-3 (Community Business) District, and requesting to instead allow a building to be four (4) stories, for a variance of one (1) story; the Hattiesburg Board of Adjustments recommended to APPROVE, subject to zoning change, on December 13, 2006.
2. Acknowledge receipt of the bid received December 21, 2006, for Seven (7) New Ruggedized Laptop Computers for the Hattiesburg Police Department, and accept the bid of 3 Point Technologies at a cost of $4,804.00 each, for a total cost of $33,628.00, as the only bid received that meets the City s advertised specifications.
3. Acknowledge receipt of the bids received November 30, 2006, for Five (5) Inch Fire Hose and Hose Appliances for the Hattiesburg Fire Department, and accept the bid of Tupelo Fire Equipment at a total cost of $21,390.85, as the lowest and best bid received that meets the City s advertised specifications.
4. Approve Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for Metal Building for the Hattiesburg Police Department to be located at the intersection of Arledge Street and Katie Avenue.
5. Acknowledge receipt of a contribution from U.S. District Court in the amount of $50.00 to the Hattiesburg Police Department, and authorize monies to be placed in the Hattiesburg Police Department s Fines and Forfeiture Fund.
6. Acknowledge receipt of a Drainage Release, executed by Dennis L Pierce, releasing the City from any damages which may occur due to the construction on property located at 11 Office Park Drive, and authorize recording of same.
7. Acknowledge receipt of Privilege License Report for the month of December, 2006 from Tax Department, as per recommendation.
8. Acknowledge Proofs of Publication for the month of December, 2006.
9. Approve Claims Docket for the period ending January 12, 2007.
VII. PUBLIC AGENDA
A. Citizen Forum
