07-20-09 Appeal Public Hearing, Hwy. 42

PUBLIC NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO BE CONTINUED AT 4:00 P.M. ON MONDAY, JULY 20, 2009, IN THE COUNCIL ROOM OF CITY HALL, PURSUANT TO ORDERS ADOPTED MAY 19, 2009, AT MINUTE BOOK 2009-3/433-434 AND JUNE 16, 2009 AT MINUTE BOOK 2009-3/567.

PUBLIC HEARING

HATTIESBURG CITY COUNCIL

4:00 P.M. MONDAY, JULY 20, 2009

1. Continue public hearing for the appeal filed by Steve and Felicia Barnes, to appeal the Planning Commission's recommendation to DENY the petition filed by Steve and Felicia Barnes, owners, to allow a zoning classification change from R-1C (Single-Family Residential) District to B-2 (Neighborhood Business) District, for certain undeveloped property located along Hwy 42 (Parcel 33-4-8-1; PPIN 12780, Ward 2); (Hattiesburg Planning Commission recommended to DENY on May 6, 2009); (The petitioners have withdrawn the request).

06-16-09 Proposed Agenda

PROPOSED AGENDA
HATTIESBURG CITY COUNCIL
6:00 P.M. JUNE 16, 2009

I. Call to Order

II. Call to Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance

III. Agenda Order

IV. PRESENTATION AGENDA

V. POLICY AGENDA

1. APPROVE or DENY to adopt the Ordinance for the petition filed by Steve and Felicia Barnes, owners, to allow a zoning classification change from R-1C (Single-Family Residential) District to B-2 (Neighborhood Business) District, for certain undeveloped property located along Hwy 42 (Parcel 33-4-8-1; PPIN 12780, Ward 2); Hattiesburg Planning Commission recommended to DENY on May 6, 2009.

2. APPROVE or DENY to adopt the Ordinance for the petition filed by Ray Coleman, Jr., to allow a portion of the public street presently known as Country Club Road (running southwest from Ashford Street to U.S Highway No. 49), to be renamed to J.C. Killingsworth Road; Hattiesburg Planning Commission recommended to APPROVE on May 6, 2009.

3. APPROVE or DENY the petition filed by R3SM Inc., on behalf of White Elephant Properties, LLC, owners, represented by Sheila W. Varnado, to allow a Use Permit Upon Review for a Bed and Breakfast Inn in a B-1 (Professional Business) District as outlined in Article 5, Section 83.03, for certain property located at 301 Buschman Street (Parcel 35-444-6-6; PPIN 18548, Ward 2); Hattiesburg Planning Commission recommended to APPROVE on June 3, 2009.

4. Adopt the June 16, 2009 Amendments to the budget for the City of Hattiesburg for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009; and adopt Resolution authorizing publication of amendments for funds in excess of 10% of the original appropriation fund balance.

5. Adopt Resolution to approve and adopt the budget for the 2009 General Refunding Bonds (Fund #50) for the City of Hattiesburg for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and authorize publication of same.

6. Authorize establishment of new fund, to be titled 2009 General Obligation Refunding Bonds (Fund #50), for the purpose of recording proceeds of bonds issued to refund Series 2001 General Obligation Infrastructure/Facilities Bonds and associated issuance costs.

7. Adopt Resolution setting Public Hearing before the City Council on Monday, July 20, 2009, to determine if certain properties are in such a state of uncleanliness so as to be a menace to the health and safety of the community, providing for notice to owners, and authorizing publication of the notice of hearing.

8. Adopt a Resolution changing the time of the August 4, 2009, Council Meeting to 4:00 p.m. to allow City Officials to participate in the National Night Out Against Crime.

9. Adopt Resolution Authorizing Requisition Number 51 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.

10. Authorize Mayor to execute Request for Cash and Summary Support Sheet No. 3 in the amount of $ 958.33 for Administrative Expsenes for Jimmy G. Gouras, Urban Planning Consultants, Inc. in connection with Project # R-110-205-01-GZ, Fire Station No. 1.

11. Authorize Mayor to execute Request for Cash and Summary Support Sheet No. 3 in the amount of $ 24,800.00 for Professional Services for the Period of March 1, 2009 to April 25, 2009 in connection with CDBG Project # R-110-205-02-GZ, James Street Water Plant.

12. Authorize Mayor to execute duplicate original Memorandum of Agreement with the Mississippi Department of Archives and History for the 2009 Certified Local Government Grant to work towards the improvement of historic buildings now threatened because of the neglect of their owners; grant award is for $6,000 {reimbursable} with a cash and in-kind match in the amount of $11,000 {$3,000 cash match (proposed in the 2010) budget) and $8,000 in-kind labor}.

13. Approve and authorize Mayor to execute Memorandum of Understanding between City of Hattiesburg, City of Petal and Forrest County for administration of 2009 US EPA Brownfields Environmental Assessment grant in the amount of $1,000,000 and submission of related documents; authorize advertisement of Request for Qualifications of environmental consultants for the 2009 Brownfields grant; acknowledge formation of a Brownfields Community advisory group.

14. Rescind order at minute book 2009-3/479-480; acknowledge receipt of and approval to submit the Amended 2008 One-Year Action Plan for the City of Hattiesburg to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for activities supported by $166,632.00 in Community Development Block Grant - Recovery (CDBG-R) funds.

15. Approve and authorize Mayor to execute in triplicate a Housing Reconstruction Grant Award to Vannie Lee Nicholson of 605 Short 5th Street in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 [excluding 10% allowance for change order]. {Entitlement}

16. Approve and authorize Mayor to execute in triplicate a Housing Reconstruction Grant Award to Alice Sanders of 201 Ruby Avenue an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 [excluding 10% allowance for change order]. {Entitlement}

17. Approve and authorize Mayor to execute in triplicate a Housing Reconstruction Grant Award to Cassandra Coleman of 1104 Cherry Street an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 [excluding 10% allowance for change order]. {Entitlement}

18. Declare and approve the purchase of In Car Video Systems in the amount of $19,980, from Watch Guard Video as a sole source purchase as provided for in Section 31-7-13 (viii), of the Mississippi Code of 1972, based on information as per attached letter.

19. Submit request to Public Employees Retirement System for approval of employment of retiree (Christine Perkins) prior to 45-day separation period.

VI. ROUTINE AGENDA

1. Authorize Mayor to renew Maintenance Contract between the City of Hattiesburg and R J Young Company for maintenance on a copier located in the Human Resources department in City Hall for the period beginning May 18, 2009.

2. Acknowledge receipt of certification of the results of the General Election held on June 02, 2009, from the Municipal Election Commissioners.

3. Acknowledge receipt of the audit of the City of Hattiesburg for the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2008, from Nicholson & Company, P.A. (on file in the City Clerk's Office, as per MS Code 21-8-13(2).

4. Acknowledge receipt of the audit of the Combined Water & Sewer of the City of Hattiesburg for the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2008, from Nicholson & Company, P.A. (on file in the City Clerk's Office).

5. Acknowledge receipt of letter from the U.S. Department of Justice, in reference to the annexation/redistricting, approving Ordinance No. 3022, extending the boundaries of the City of Hattiesburg. The Attorney General does not interpose any objection to the specified changes.

6. Acknowledge receipt of patent No. 77897 from State of Mississippi, transferring parcel # 34-444-34-10 (506 Short 5th St.) to the City of Hattiesburg; acknowledge recording of same.

7. Acknowledge receipt of recorded Sewer Easement from Deep South Truck and Equipment Sales, Inc., for Breckenridge Development.

8. Acknowledge receipt of bids received on April 16, 2009, and accept the bid of Precision Construction of Hattiesburg, MS in the amount of $111,765.20 for the Hattiesburg Bobby L. Chain Municipal Airport Drainage Upgrades Phase II, as being the lowest and best bid received and authorize Mayor to execute contract for same.

9. Acknowledge receipt of bids received on April 2, 2009, and accept the bid of Casablanca Construction, Inc.of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, in the amount $598,600.00 for the Renovation to Existing Facilities at the Hattiesburg Police Department Dispatch Unit, as being the lowest and best bid received and authorize Mayor to execute contract for same.

10. Approve the issuance of taxi permit/badge E-025 to William D. Stiglet to drive for Yellow Cab Company.

11. Acknowledge Proofs of Publication for the month of April and May, 2009.

12. Acknowledge receipt of Privilege License Report for the month of May 2009 from the Tax Department, as per recommendation.

13. Approve and authorize issuance of manual check for HOME Program claim per attached memorandum. {Entitlement}

14. Authorize and approve issuance of manual check for CDBG Program claim per attached memorandum. {Entitlement}

15. Approve Claims Docket for the period ending June 12, 2009.

VII. PUBLIC AGENDA

1. Citizen Forum