CITY OF PASS CHRISTIAN, MISSISSIPPI
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R E G U L A R M E E T I N G APRIL 21, 2015
BE IT REMEMBERED that the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Pass Christian,
Mississippi met on the above date at the Municipal Court Bldg., 105 Hiern Avenue, Pass Christian,
Mississippi, at 6:00 p.m., same being the time and place for said meeting.
PRESENT: Mayor Chipper McDermott, Alderman Buddy Clarke, Alderman W. Earl Washington, Sr.,
Alderman Kenny Torgeson , Alderman Anthony Hall, Alderman Victor Pickich, Chief of Police
Dubuisson, City Attorney Malcolm Jones and City Clerk Marian Gest.
There being a quorum present to transact the business of the City, the following proceedings were had and done.
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Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, the minutes of the April 7, 2015 Regular Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting, as requested by Dawn Sanders, Deputy City Clerk. A-1.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, budget adjustment, no increase to budget, as requested by Marian Gest, City Clerk.
400-702-600 -$2,734.00
400-700-620 +$2,734.00
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Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Hall, the Board approved unanimously, donation in the amount of $100.00 to the Pass Christian Historical Society Home Tour,
May 3, 2015, this bringing favorable notice to the resources of the City, as requested by Chipper
McDermott, Mayor. A-3.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, proclaiming May 3 – 9, 2015, National Goodwill Industries Week, as requested by Chipper
McDermott, Mayor. A-4.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board discussed, accepting three flag poles from the Veterans of Foreign War (VFW) Post 5931 along with their request/requirements, as requested by Chipper McDermott, Mayor. A-5.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, accepting three flag poles from the Veterans of Foreign War (VFW) Post 5931 along with request/requirements #1-4 and to eliminate #5, as requested by Chipper McDermott, Mayor. A-5.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, correcting the rate of pay for Marie Lamb, Senior Citizens Program Coordinator to $10.50 per hour as posted and advertised, as requested by Marian Gest, City Clerk.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, request from Pass Christian High School Cheerleaders for the use of War Memorial Park and Gazebo, Saturday, September 26, 2015, at no charge. Event specific needs will be requested no more than 60 days prior to each event. This bringing favorable notice and resources to the City, as requested by
Tyler DeFelicibus, PCHS Cheer Booster Vice President. A-7
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, request from Mexican Gulf Lodge for the use of the East Harbor from June 19-21, 2015, for the Mexican Gulf Lodge’s annual Fishing Tournament and Po-Boy Festival, the use of barricades and trash receptacles. Mexican Gulf Lodge will provide their own security, this bringing favorable notice to the resources of the City, as requested by Jake Cook, Representative, Mexican Gulf Lodge. A-8.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, request from South Mississippi Ballroom Dancing for the use of the Randolph Center on Mondays (6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.) and Wednesdays (10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.), if not rented, at no charge, for Ballroom dancing lesson/class free of charge to the public. They currently are offering this service in Gulfport, MS on Tuesdays and Thursdays, this bringing favorable notice to the resources of the City, as requested by
Benjamin Gibson, SMBD Instructor.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, the recommendation of selection committee for award of contract to A. Garner Russell &
Associates for engineering services for Hurricane Isaac Harbor Project, as requested by Selection
Committee. A-10.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board unanimously, listened to update from City Attorney concerning proceedings against 226 Davis Avenue, as requested by
Malcolm Jones, City Attorney.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, transfer of portable bathroom unit from new harbor to Thompson Engineering in exchange for ADA bathroom unit, as requested by Malcolm Jones, City Attorney.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, request from the City Library to purchase and install letters “LIBRARY” on the South
Portico in front of the library entrance courtyard. Additionally, the Library’s purchase of larger letters
“LIBRARY” that would be attached to the eastern side of the South wall of the library just above the handicap ramp and be installed by Public Works Department, as requested by Wendy Allard, Head
Librarian. A-13.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, authorizing Jennifer Burke, with Pass Christian Main Street Foundation, to be added to the
City's vehicle policy to drive City vehicles and with legal opinion to be provided by City Attorney in writing, as requested by Chipper McDermott, Mayor.
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Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, accepting check in the amount of $1,651.63 from MS Municipal Service Company for damage claim at the Boys and Girls Club and authorize remaining balance of $1,651.62 to be paid by the
City of Pass Christian to the Boys and Girls Club, as requested by Marian Gest. A-15.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, hearing from Harrison County Election Commission regarding entering into an agreement concerning maintenance of voting rolls, as requested by Harrison County Election Commission.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, motion to table entering into an agreement concerning maintenance of voting rolls with
Harrison County Election Commission and to direct the City Attorney to obtain Attorney General’s opinion by the second Board of Aldermen meeting in May, 2015.
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WATER DEPARTMENT
Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, adjustment of excess sewer only for Michael Sutherlin in the amount of $121.05 for sewer charges for 21,000 gallons of water usage resulting from a second pool fill after major leaks and repairs were completed in the pool. The first pool fill (one pool fill a year per Ordinance) was completed
January 27, 2015. The excess water apparently ran into the yard and did not enter the City sewer system, as requested by Bruce Anthony, WPSCO/Utilities Manager. W-1.
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Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board unanimously denied, adjustment request for Barbara Scott in the amount of $36.75 for the water and $165.00 for sewer charges for 37,000 gallons of water usage that went through the meter and entered the City sewer system from a defective chain controlling the valve in a toilet. The water did enter the City sewer system. Her average usage is 7,000 gallons per month, as requested by Bruce Anthony,
WPSCO/Utilities Manager. W-2.
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Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board unanimously denied, adjustment request for Tymoo Brown in the amount of $44.10 for the water and $99.00 for sewer charges for 20,000 gallons of water usage that went through the meter in January and February.
Mr. Brown said there are no leaks or leaking toilets/faucets as determined by a plumber. WPSCO performed a flow test February 23, 2015 and the meter tested good. It is unknown if the water entered
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Bruce Anthony, WPSCO/Utilities Manager. W-3.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, request from Mr. Chuck Switzer, the son of Mr. Jim Switzer, a founding father of the
Lizana Volunteer Fire Department and a Harrison County Fire Commissioner at the time of his death, for the City to donate an old used dysfunctional fire hydrant, that has no value, to be re-finished and placed on the grave of his father as a memento, as requested by Bruce Anthony, WPSCO/Utilities Manager. W-
4.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board discussed awarding contract for relocation of control panel and related work at the East End Well House site.
Conditioned upon the selected Contractor provides the City with proof of liability insurance with the
City listed as an additional insured with all contract proceeds to be paid upon completion of all work, as requested by Bruce Anthony, WPSCO/Utilities Manager. W-5.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, motion to table awarding contract for relocation of control panel and related work after discussion with Board at the East End Well House site. Conditioned upon the selected Contractor provides the City with proof of liability insurance with the City listed as an additional insured with all contract proceeds to be paid upon completion of all work, until next meeting to allow City Attorney to document recommendation, as requested by Bruce Anthony, WPSCO/Utilities Manager. W-5.
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, request to send SRO Officer’s John Dedeaux and Clinton Jacobs to a 1-day ALERRT Active Shooter training at the Crossroads Elementary School in Gulfport, MS, April 25, 2015, Cost of training is free, and the use of City vehicle, as requested by Chief John Dubuisson. P-1.
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Upon motion of Alderman Clarke, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, request to send Officer Edward Walley to a 5-day Operational Skills for Law Enforcement
Training, May 11-15, 2015 at Camp Shelby in Hattiesburg, MS. Cost of training and lodging are free and the use of City vehicle, as requested by Chief John Dubuisson. P-2.
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Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Hall, the Board approved unanimously, ratifying the resignations from Reserve Officer’s Turner C. Brown and Christopher Clark effective, February 5, 2015, as requested by Chief John Dubuisson. P-3.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, registration fee in the amount of $50.00 for SRO Officer John Dedeaux to attend a 2-day conference in
Biloxi, MS at the Bolton State Office Auditorium, as request by Chief John Dubuisson. P-4. (Use of City vehicle Board approved 1/20/2015). , as requested by Chief John Dubuisson. P-4.
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Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, ratifying overtime request for Investigators Barry Smith, Jason Edmonds and other officers that participated in the murder case investigation that occurred on April 3, 2015, Case #2015-449, and amend the budget accordingly, as requested by Chief John Dubuisson. P-5.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Hall, the Board approved unanimously, request to send Chief of Police John Dubuisson to a 4-day 2015 Mississippi Association of Chiefs of Police
Summer Educational Conference & Tradeshow, at the Golden Nugget in Biloxi, MS, June 16-19, 2015.
Registration fee is $325.00 and the use of City vehicle, as requested by Chief John Dubuisson. P-6.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Hall, the Board approved unanimously, transfer of surplus City police Crown Victoria vehicles and equipment in vehicles to Hancock County
Sheriff’s Office in the sum of $8,500 pursuant MCA section 31-7-13(m)(vi), as requested by Chief John
Dubuisson. P-7.
2008 Ford 2FAFP71V48X132058
2008 Ford 2FAFP71V48X158143
2009 Ford 2FAHP71V49X114864
2008 Ford 2FAFP71V28X132060
G45069
G47940
G52684
G45068
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Upon motion of Alderman Clarke, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, motion to table appointing a replacement to fill Chief of Police, John Dubuisson’s position on the 911 Commission Board effective May 21, 2015 , as requested by Chief John Dubuisson. P-8.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, accepting letter of resignation from Christopher Cuevas effective April 30, 2015, and pay him for any comp-time or vacation time he may have accrued , as requested by Chief John Dubuisson. P-9.
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MAIN STREET
Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved, allowing 3ft x 4ft sign to be placed in the grass area between Hwy 90 and the Seawall in the West Harbor to bring awareness to available Fishing Charters. This will be a general sign and will not advertise specific businesses/charter boats, as requested by Jennifer Burke, Main Street.
 Alderman Clarke: Aye
 Alderman Washington: Aye
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 Alderman Torgeson: Aye
 Alderman Pickich: Aye
 Alderman Hall: Abstained
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, advertising a Request for Proposals (RFP) for new commercial development /new restaurant opportunity at the Pass Christian East Harbor, as requested by Jennifer Burke, Main Street.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, applying for project approval and funding through GRPC/MDOT for sidewalk from Pass Christian High
School to Pass Estates, as requested by Jennifer Burke, Main Street.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, proclaiming May 16, 2015 as Kids to Parks Day, as requested by Jennifer Burke, Main Street.
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Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, allowing the land west of the Randolph Center to be used for a Community Garden, City to provide water and to continue to cut grass, this bringing favorable notice to the resources and opportunities of the City, as requested by Jennifer Burke, Main Street Director.
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Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, requests for Jazz in the Pass/Blessing of the Fleet (May 23-24, 2015), this bringing favorable notice to the resources and opportunities of the City , as requested by Jennifer Burke, Main Street.
3 Harbor Slip Rental credits to be used for Blessing of the Fleet prizes
 1 credit in the amount of $275 for a commercial boat under 35 feet
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1 credit in the amount of $375 for a commercial boat 35 feet and up
1 credit in the amount of $250 for a pleasure boat
Use of City generator
Closure of the 100 block of Davis Avenue
Barricades & Trash Cans
Use of Harbor Dumpster
Additional emergency needs as approved by the Mayor
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SENIOR CITIZENS
Upon motion of Alderman Clarke, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, declaring the items listed below, as they have no value, located at the Randolph Center as surplus and disposal. Goodwill will come and collect items and they will be removed from inventory, as requested by Marie Lamb, Senior Citizens Program Coordinator.
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Item
Microwave
Sharp Television
 Magnavox Television
Serial #
5P1R12315
667845
DN1A0523553989
 Symphonic Television
 Singer Futura Sewing Machine
V01010699
S50600080
 Singer Sewing Machine and Case AR840803
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Hall, the Board approved unanimously, entering into Mutual Aid Agreement between City of Pass Christian Fire Department and
Commanding Officer, Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport, for firefighting assistance, effective from date of execution until cancelled by mutual agreement of the Parties, or upon the provision of at least sixty (60) days advance written notice from the Party desiring to terminate this Agreement to the other Party, as requested by Fire Chief Dwight Gordon. F-1.
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CODE DEPARTMENT
Upon motion of Alderman Clarke, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, accepting resignation from Debra Welch from the Code Department effective May 29, 2015, as requested by Shad Jeanfreau, Building Code Official. C-1.
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Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, authorizing advertising for Code Planning Office Administrator to fill the vacancy of Debra
Welch, as requested by Marian Gest, City Clerk.
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HARBOR DEPARTMENT
Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, motion to table awarding contract to purchase GPS and radar for Harbor boat and installation of Marina radio antenna to Harbormaster’s office to Advance Marine in the sum of $5,893.50, as lowest and best quote, to be purchased from 2011 Tideland Funds and to amend the budget accordingly, as requested by Willie Davis, Harbormaster. H-1.
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BEAUTIFICATION DEPARTMENT
Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, the purchase of an ExMark Zero Turn mower from Popps Ferry Lawn Mowers at State contract price in the amount of $6,500 included in adopted budget, as requested by Wes Jones,
Beautification Director. B-1.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, hiring Jonathan Jones and Frank Perry to fill two General Service Laborer vacancy positions at a rate of $9.00/hr, effective April 23, 2015, as requested by Wes Jones, Beautification Director.
B-2.
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RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, refund request for T-Ball/Baseball registration for personal reasons for Lauren Lewis in the amount of $70.00 ($35 x 2), as requested by Bret Bentz, Recreation Director.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, entering into Concession Agreement between City of Pass Christian and Butta’s BBQ and
Catering, LLC, for limited food services at the Pass Christian Baseball Field during City recreation baseball games, effective from date of execution through the end of the 2015 City Recreation Baseball
Season, as requested by Bret Bentz, Recreation Director. R-2.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, receiving monthly Budget Report for March 2015 from City Clerk, as requested by Marian
Gest, City Clerk. CA-1.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, final and revised Request for Cash #45 in the amount of $144,915.19 (R-109-291-02-
KCR/Community Revitalization Grant), as requested by Ann Frazier of Jimmy Gouras Urban Planning.
CA-2.
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Upon motion of AldermanTorgeson, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, request to send Marian Gest to a 2-dayMississippi Association of Parliamentarians Annual
Meeting, May 1-2, 2015 in Ridgeland, MS. Cost of registration $40.00 and lodging $99.00, as requested by
Marian Gest, City Clerk.
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Upon motion of AldermanTorgeson, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, invoice for legal services for Malcolm F. Jones, P.A., in the sum of $9,855.00 for CDBG
Harbor Project (R-103-291-01-KED). CA-4.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, final invoice for legal services for Malcolm F. Jones, P.A., in the sum of $11,745.00 for CDBG
Harbor Project(R-103-291-01-KED). CA-5.
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CLAIMS DOCKET
Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously,
Claims Docket in the amount of $124,428.59. CD-1.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, to accept Addendum items.
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Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, accepting the resignation from Richard Darren Tillman, Public Works employee, effective
April 23, 2015, as requested by Mike Pavlisick, Public Works Director. AD-1.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Clarke, the Board approved unanimously, authorizing advertising for Truck Driver to fill the vacancy of Richard Darren Tillman, as requested by Mike Pavlisick, Public Works Director. AD-2.
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Alderman Clarke recused himself at this time during the meeting.
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Upon motion of AldermanTorgeson, seconded by Alderman Hall, the Board approved unanimously, authorizing Commercial Property Renewal from Betz & Rosetti at a cost of $133,249.45 which represents a savings of $19,628.80 from last year's premiums, as requested by Marian Gest, City
Clerk. AD-3.
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At this time, Alderman Clarke returned to the meeting.
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Executive Session
Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, to go into closed session to determine personnel matter in Beautification Department.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, to go into executive session to discuss personnel matter in Beautification Department, as requested by Chipper McDermott, Mayor. unanimously, to come out of executive session.
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Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Hall, the Board approved
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, to follow recommendation of the Mayor concerning personnel matter in the Beautification Department.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, to go into closed session to discuss prospective litigation.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, to go into executive session to discuss prospective litigation as it pertains to the contract on construction of North Parking Lot for Library with Twin L. Construction, as requested by Malcolm
Jones, City Attorney.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved unanimously, to come out of executive session.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved unanimously, to rescind previous motion to impose liquidated damages to Twin L. Construction.
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Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously, motion to recess until 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 28, 2015.
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