RECESSED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2015, AT 6:00 P. M.
CITY HALL, PASCAGOULA, MISSISSIPPI
The City Council of the City of Pascagoula, Mississippi, met at City Hall in a recessed
regular meeting on Tuesday, August 18, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Blevins called the meeting to
order with the following officials present:
Mayor Harry J. Blevins
Councilman Burt Hill
Councilman Freddy Jackson
Councilman Marvin Pickett, Sr.
Councilwoman Brenda Simkins
Councilman David Tadlock
Councilman Scott Tipton
City Manager Joe Huffman
City Attorney Eddie Williams
Asst. City Clerk Brenda J. Reed
City Clerk/Comptroller Robert J. Parker
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Mayor Blevins welcomed everyone to the meeting. The invocation was given by
Councilman Tadlock. The pledge of allegiance was led by Councilman Tipton.
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Opening remarks were given by several members of the Council. Councilmen Pickett
and Hill commented on the Pascagoula Day event at the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art in Biloxi
on Sunday. The event was well attended and Mayor Blevins presented former Mayor Matthew
Avara and former City Manager Kay Kell with a plaque and key to the City of Pascagoula in
recognition of their hard work and recovery efforts after Hurricane Katrina. Other Hurricane
Katrina 10th anniversary events were announced by Mayor Blevins, Councilwoman Simkins, and
Anne Pitre, Public Relations Specialist. Councilman Tipton invited everyone to attend breakfast
with the coach at 7:00 a.m. at the Chamber of Commerce this Friday as football season begins.
Councilman Tadlock expressed appreciation to the Pascagoula Police Department for keeping
Pascagoula safe. Mayor Blevins reminded everyone of Pascagoula night at the Biloxi Shuckers
game on Monday, August 24, 2015, at 6:40 p.m.
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Sandra Morrison, Gulf Coast Women’s Center for Nonviolence, addressed the Council
regarding additional funding of $5,000.00. Ms. Morrison provided a handout of the various
programs they offer and statistics of services rendered for 2014. It was noted the Council
approved a HUD allocation of $7,000.00 for 2015-2016. Ms. Morrison also announced that a
free seminar entitled “Safe & Healthy Families of Jackson & George Counties” will be held on
Wednesday, September 9, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Pascagoula Senior Center.
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Minutes of the Planning Board meeting of August 12, 2015, are spread on the minutes as
follows:
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PASCAGOULA PLANNING BOARD
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2015, AT 6:00 P.M.
CITY OF PASCAGOULA, MISSISSIPPI
The Planning Board of the City of Pascagoula, Mississippi, met at City Hall in a
regular meeting on Wednesday, August 12, 2015, at 6:00 P. M.
The following official(s) were present:
Wesley Smith (Chairman)
Mike Gilly
Linda Tillman
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Joseph Odom
Stewart P. Keene
Official(s) not present:
Jimmy Krebs
Stephen Parker (Vice Chairman)
Other officials present:
Eddie Williams, City Attorney
Donovan Scruggs, City Planner
Angelia Kimbrough, Permit Tech
A.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. City of Pascagoula
The request is to rezone certain land generally lying in the area of and bordered by
Frederic Street, Dupont Avenue, and Magnolia Street along the east, the Pascagoula
River along the south and west, and the CSX Railroad along the north. The proposed
change in zoning is from Neighborhood Commercial (NC) district to Waterfront MixedUse (WMU) district.
Donovan Scruggs was present to explain the application. He identified the area being
considered in the application and noted changes that have occurred in the area. This
includes a change from what was an industrialized area to a less industrialized area.
Within the southern and northern portions of the area, some industrial uses still exist as
nonconforming uses. Donovan addressed that over the past 7 years the City of Pascagoula
has invested heavily in the area purchasing parcels, building the parking garage, installing
new streets and infrastructure, and providing building pads to encourage the
redevelopment of the area.
The basis for rezoning addresses change in Neighborhood Character, which over the past
several years significant changes have occurred in the area. These changes include the
construction of Anchor Square and the Pascagoula parking garage, the development of
the NOAA site, the removal of Platt/Smith historic homes (single family residential uses)
and the PRA riverfront properties with related infrastructure improvements. He
indicated that some of the existing and proposed densities and lot coverages are not
consistent with the NC district. The rezoning would aid in bringing more of these sites
into conformity. Addressing public need, he indicated that the proposed rezoning will
encourage the redevelopment and increase interest in the Riverfront area and downtown.
The potential redevelopment will create a significant investment in the area that will
encourage similar activities on nearby and adjacent parcels. He also addressed the
consistency with the Comprehensive Plan relating to the Central Business District, and
that the rezoning would be consistent with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive
Plan to enhance the area in a manner consistent with Delmas Avenue/Downtown area. In
addition, it could foster the use of public/private partnerships as a means of redeveloping
and revitalizing selected areas.
The Staff recommended approval of adopting an ordinance to rezone the properties from
NC to WMU based on a change in Neighborhood Character evidenced by the
construction of Anchor Square, the removal of the Platt/Smith historic homes, the
construction of the parking garage, and the redevelopment of the Riverfront area. The
public need for this rezoning includes the encouragement of private-public partnerships
to develop a more compact, pedestrian friendly area with enhance economic development
potential.
After hearing the staff’s report and recommendation Marshall Smith and James Platt
commented on the proposed rezoning. They own approximately 5 acres just south of the
city owned properties. They stated that they are not totally against the rezoning, but
would prefer to a change of Industrial instead of Waterfront Mixed Use. They indicated
concerns about a “public need” for the rezoning. They asked questions regarding the
conveyance of properties that are “grandfathered” or nonconforming. The City Attorney,
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Eddie Williams, addressed any concerns regarding these transfers indicating the uses can
be continued, but not expanded.
Vicky Sloan voiced concerns as to the sand blasting of Jason Borries’ business, and smell
of the waste plant already existing in the area, Ms. Sloan felt that rezoning the area would
not be in the best interest of the area residents. Kathy Sloan who resides on John Avenue
stated that she doesn’t feel that the rezoning of the parcels would make a change in the
proposed use.
Chris Mavromihalis with MayMar Marine stated how difficult it is to build or expand
with the restriction as to insurance and the BFE.
Donovan Scruggs addressed some of the comments indicating that the WMU zoning
actually encourages more uses related to working waterfronts. These include boat
fueling, dry storage, and marinas are permitted within the WMU district but not within
the NC district. In addition, the NC prohibits many uses from having ground floor areas
of 10,000 square feet which makes some existing structures nonconforming and limits
development. The WMU does not have this restriction.
There being no further comments, a motion was made by Linda Tillman to “APPROVE”
the staff’s recommendation to adopt an ordinance to rezone the properties from NC to
WMU. The motion was seconded by Mike Gilly and the vote thereupon was as follows:
Linda Tillman “AYE”, Wesley Smith “AYE”, Mike Gilly “AYE”, Joseph Odom “NAY”,
Stewart P. Keene “AYE”.
The application will go to the City Council with the recommendation to “ADOPT”, the
ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. ___ 2015
CITY OF PASCAGOULA, MISSISSIPPI
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 1-2011 (UNIFIED
DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) TO CHANGE THE ZONING OF
CERTAIN LAND LYING GENERALLY IN CLAIM SECTION 5,
TOWNSHIP 8 SOUTH, RANGE 6 WEST, AND BORDERED ON THE
EAST BY FREDERIC STREET, DUPONT AVENUE, AND MAGNOLIA
STREET, ON THE NORTH BY CSX RIGHT OF WAY, AND ALONG THE
PASCAGOULA RIVER AND BAYOU PICHOT, FROM NEIGHBORHOOD
COMMERCIAL TO WATERFRONT MIXED USE
WHEREAS, the City of Pascagoula proposes to have the zoning of the land described
below changed from Neighborhood Commercial to Waterfront Mixed Use; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing on the proposal was held by the Pascagoula Planning
Board on the 12th day of August, 2015, after due notice thereof, at which time all interested
persons were given an opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS, after hearing the matter, the Planning Board recommended to the City
Council that the application to change the zoning be granted; and
WHEREAS, a second public hearing on the proposal was held by the City Council on
the 18thth day of August, 2015, after due notice thereof, at which time all interested persons were
given an opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS, we find that the zoning change is supported by the evidence adduced at the
hearing, is reasonable and in the public interest; and
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WHEREAS, we further find that the character of the neighborhood wherein the property
is located has changed substantially over the years and that the area is no longer consistent with
the neighborhood commercial district and public necessity requires a change in the zoning
designation; and
WHEREAS, we further find that the change in zoning will not create additional nonconforming uses within the area described herein:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PASCAGOULA, MISSISSIPPI:
SECTION 1: Ordinance 1-2011 (Unified Development Ordinance) is hereby amended
to change the zoning of the following described land from Neighborhood Commercial to
Waterfront Mixed Use:
That certain tract of land situated in the City of Pascagoula, Jackson County, Mississippi, in
Section 11, Township 8 South, Range 6 West, and being more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at a point marking the intersection of the south margin of the CSX railroad right-ofway with the centerline of Frederic Street for a Point of Beginning.
Thence south following the centerline of Frederic Street as extended to a point on the centerline
of Dupont Avenue; thence east along the centerline of Dupont Avenue to its intersection with the
centerline of Magnolia Street as extended; thence, south along the centerline of Magnolia Street
to its terminus at a body of water locally known as Bayou Pichot; thence, continue southerly
along the west bank of Bayou Pichot and following the meanderings thereof to its point of
convergence with the east bank of the East Prong of the Pascagoula River; thence, northerly
along the east bank of the East Prong of the Pascagoula River to a point on the south margin of
the CSX Railroad right-of-way that is due west of the Point of Beginning; thence, due east along
the south margin of the CSX Railroad right-of-way to the Point of Beginning.
SECTION 2.
The zoning map adopted by and incorporated in Ordinance 1-2011
(Unified Development Ordinance) shall be revised to show this change.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall become effective as provided by law.
OTHER MATTERS:
Donovan addressed the Planning Board regarding the Mississippi and Alabama Chapters of the
American Planning Association hosting a joint annual conference in Orange Beach, Alabama
October 7 to 9, 2015. The conference will include a Planning Commissioner training session.
Donovan encouraged members of the Pascagoula Planning Board to attend some portion of this
conference. The City Manager and City Attorney, agrees that this would be advantageous to
attend.
Donovan also provided images from the Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club from Madison, Mississippi.
Mayor Blevins recently met with Mayor Hawkins-Butler and discussed the building standards of
Madison. Donovan noted that Mayor Hawkins-Butler has had these standards in place for
decades, and they are probably the most rigid in the state. He suggested that if they get an
opportunity to spend some time driving around Madison (or at least visit via Goggle Earth).
These standards are enforced on basically every building. The City is striving despite these
regulations with strong growth in both residential and commercial construction.
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There being no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Councilman Tadlock made a motion to accept the Planning Board meeting minutes of
August 12, 2015, as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jackson and received
the following vote: Mayor Blevins “AYE”. Councilmen Hill “AYE”, Jackson “AYE”, Pickett
“AYE”, Simkins “AYE”, Tadlock “AYE”, and Tipton “AYE”. (Approved 8-18-15)
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Donovan Scruggs, City Planner, commented on the proposed ordinance to rezone certain
parcels of land along the east bank of the Pascagoula River and west of Frederic Street, Dupont
Avenue, and Magnolia Street from Neighborhood Commercial (NC) district to Waterfront Mixed
Use (WMU) district as recommended by the Planning Board. James Platt addressed the Council
regarding property he owns, jointly with Marshall Smith, along the riverfront which has been
difficult to sell. A brief discussion followed.
The Council then considered the following Ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 8- 2015
CITY OF PASCAGOULA, MISSISSIPPI
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 1-2011 (UNIFIED
DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) TO CHANGE THE ZONING OF
CERTAIN LAND LYING GENERALLY IN CLAIM SECTION 5,
TOWNSHIP 8 SOUTH, RANGE 6 WEST, AND BORDERED ON THE
EAST BY FREDERIC STREET, DUPONT AVENUE, AND MAGNOLIA
STREET, ON THE NORTH BY CSX RIGHT OF WAY, AND ALONG THE
PASCAGOULA RIVER AND BAYOU PICHOT, FROM NEIGHBORHOOD
COMMERCIAL TO WATERFRONT MIXED USE
WHEREAS, the City of Pascagoula proposes to have the zoning of the land described
below changed from Neighborhood Commercial to Waterfront Mixed Use; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing on the proposal was held by the Pascagoula Planning
Board on the 12th day of August, 2015, after due notice thereof, at which time all interested
persons were given an opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS, after hearing the matter, the Planning Board recommended to the City
Council that the application to change the zoning be granted; and
WHEREAS, a second public hearing on the proposal was held by the City Council on
the 18thth day of August, 2015, after due notice thereof, at which time all interested persons were
given an opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS, we find that the zoning change is supported by the evidence adduced at the
hearing, is reasonable and in the public interest; and
WHEREAS, we further find that the character of the neighborhood wherein the property
is located has changed substantially over the years and that the area is no longer consistent with
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the neighborhood commercial district and public necessity requires a change in the zoning
designation; and
WHEREAS, we further find that the change in zoning will not create additional nonconforming uses within the area described herein:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PASCAGOULA, MISSISSIPPI:
SECTION 1: Ordinance 1-2011 (Unified Development Ordinance) is hereby amended
to change the zoning of the following described land from Neighborhood Commercial to
Waterfront Mixed Use:
That certain tract of land situated in the City of Pascagoula, Jackson County, Mississippi, in
Section 11, Township 8 South, Range 6 West, and being more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at a point marking the intersection of the south margin of the CSX railroad right-ofway with the centerline of Frederic Street for a Point of Beginning.
Thence south following the centerline of Frederic Street as extended to a point on the centerline
of Dupont Avenue; thence east along the centerline of Dupont Avenue to its intersection with the
centerline of Magnolia Street as extended; thence, south along the centerline of Magnolia Street
to its terminus at a body of water locally known as Bayou Pichot; thence, continue southerly
along the west bank of Bayou Pichot and following the meanderings thereof to its point of
convergence with the east bank of the East Prong of the Pascagoula River; thence, northerly
along the east bank of the East Prong of the Pascagoula River to a point on the south margin of
the CSX Railroad right-of-way that is due west of the Point of Beginning; thence, due east along
the south margin of the CSX Railroad right-of-way to the Point of Beginning.
SECTION 2.
The zoning map adopted by and incorporated in Ordinance 1-2011
(Unified Development Ordinance) shall be revised to show this change.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall become effective as provided by law.
The above Ordinance was introduced in writing by Councilman Jackson,
seconded for adoption by Councilman Tipton, and the motion received
the following vote: Mayor Blevins voted “AYE”, Councilman Hill
voted “AYE”, Councilman Jackson voted “AYE”, Councilman Pickett
voted “AYE”, Councilman Simkins voted “AYE”, Councilman Tadlock
voted “AYE”, and Councilman Tipton voted “AYE”.
Passed this the 18th day of August, 2015.
APPROVED:
/s/ Harry J. Blevins____________________
Harry J. Blevins, Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Brenda J. Reed________________
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Brenda J. Reed, Asst. City Clerk
(SEAL)
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The consent agenda was considered at this time:
The first item for consideration were minutes of the regular Council meeting of August 4,
2015, and the recessed regular meeting of August 6, 2015, as recommended by Brenda Reed,
Asst. City Clerk.
Councilman Hill made a motion to adopt and approve minutes of the regular Council
meeting of August 4, 2015, and the recessed regular meeting of August 6, 2015, as
recommended. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pickett and received the following
vote: Mayor Blevins “AYE”. Councilmen Hill “AYE”, Jackson “AYE”, Pickett “AYE”,
Simkins “AYE”, Tadlock “AYE”, and Tipton “AYE”. (Approved 8-18-15)
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Minutes of the Pascagoula Mayor’s Youth Council meeting of July 13, 2015, were
acknowledged by the Council.
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Minutes of the Recreation Commission meeting of July 1, 2015, were acknowledged by
the Council.
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The next item for consideration was a request to advertise for bids for the Point Park Boat
Ramps and Pier Restoration Project, as recommended by Darcie Crew, Parks & Recreation
Director. This project will be paid for with Tidelands Grant funds and general funds.
Councilman Hill made a motion to authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the
Point Park Boat Ramps and Pier Restoration Project as recommended. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Pickett and received the following vote: Mayor Blevins “AYE”.
Councilmen Hill “AYE”, Jackson “AYE”, Pickett “AYE”, Simkins “AYE”, Tadlock “AYE”,
and Tipton “AYE”. (Approved 8-18-15)
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The next item for consideration was a Resolution to set liens for property cleanup on
4307 Dunham Street and 707 11th Street as recommended by Eddie Williams, City Attorney.
The Resolution is spread on the minutes as follows:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 21-19-11, Mississippi Code of 1972, this
City Council heretofore adjudicated, after lawful notice and hearing, that the parcels of land
described hereinafter were in such a state of uncleanliness as to be a menace to the public health
and safety of this community and authorized them to be cleaned by the City; and
WHEREAS, the parcels have been cleaned by the City; and
WHEREAS, it is hereby adjudicated that the amount set opposite the parcels listed
hereinafter is the actual cost of cleaning of each parcel;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PASCAGOULA, MISSISSIPPI:
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SECTION 1. That the parcels of land listed below, which are described by reference to
deeds recorded at the appropriate pages in the Jackson County, Mississippi, Land Deed Books,
are hereby charged with the cost of cleaning of each parcel appearing opposite.
SECTION 2. That these amounts are hereby declared to be an assessment and lien
against each parcel listed below, which shall be enrolled in the office of the Circuit Clerk of
Jackson County, Mississippi, as judgments are enrolled, and the Jackson County Tax Collector,
acting as collector of City taxes, is hereby directed to sell each parcel of land to satisfy the liens
in the manner provided by law for the sale of land for delinquent taxes, to wit:
EXHIBIT A
Tax Parcel Number Owner(s)
and
and
Property Address
Mailing Address
Described at the following
Jackson County, MS,
Deed Books and Pages
Cost
of
Cleaning
41700018.000
4307 Dunham
William Lee Kibby
Deed Book 1600, Page 281
17908 Goff Farm Road
Moss Point, MS 39562
$4,835.08
41660003.000
707 11th
David Lawson Smith
P.O. Box 2489
Pascagoula, MS 39569
AND
Vicki M. Smith
P.O. Box 2489
Pascagoula, MS 39569
$11,300.00
Deed Book 937, Page 732
The above Resolution was introduced by Councilman Hill, seconded
for adoption by Councilman Pickett, and received the following vote:
Mayor Blevins “AYE”. Councilmen Hill “AYE”, Jackson “AYE”,
Pickett “AYE”, Simkins “AYE”, Tadlock “AYE”, and Tipton “AYE”.
The Mayor then declared the Resolution adopted on the 18th day of
August, 2015.
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The next item for consideration was Task Order No. 43 (Rev-A) with Compton
Engineering, Inc., Pascagoula, MS, for design and construction services for drainage
improvements at 1020 Eastwood Street as recommended by Jaci Turner, City Engineer.
Councilman Hill made a motion to approve Task Order No. 43 (Rev-A) with Compton
Engineering, Inc. for design and construction services for drainage improvements at 1020
Eastwood Street as recommended and authorize the City Manager to execute the related
documents. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pickett and received the following vote:
Mayor Blevins “AYE”. Councilmen Hill “AYE”, Jackson “AYE”, Pickett “AYE”, Simkins
“AYE”, Tadlock “AYE”, and Tipton “AYE”. (Approved 8-18-15)
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The next item for consideration was a request to extend the backflow preventers Annual
Bid # 341 with Central Pipe & Supply, Pearl, MS, for 12 months at the same contract pricing as
recommended by Jaci Turner, City Engineer. The contract dates will be October 8, 2015,
through October 7, 2016.
Councilman Hill made a motion to extend the backflow preventers Annual Bid # 341
with Central Pipe & Supply for 12 months at the same contract pricing as recommended. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Pickett and received the following vote: Mayor Blevins
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“AYE”. Councilmen Hill “AYE”, Jackson “AYE”, Pickett “AYE”, Simkins “AYE”, Tadlock
“AYE”, and Tipton “AYE”. (Approved 8-18-15)
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The next item for consideration was a Resolution authorizing preliminary approval of a
tax abatement request by WWR Development, LLC, as recommended by Jen Dearman,
Community and Economic Development Director.
The Resolution is spread on the minutes as follows:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL
FOR TAX ABATEMENT REQUEST BY
WWR DEVELOPMENT, LLC.
WHEREAS, Section 17-21-5 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 authorizes Municipal
Governing Authorities, in their discretion, to grant exemptions from ad valorem taxation, except
ad valorem taxation for school district purposes, for new structures, or improvements to or
renovations of existing structures located in the designated Central Business District of the
municipality, for a period of not more than seven years from the date of completion of the new
structure or the improvement to or renovation of the existing structure for which the exemption is
granted; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, on or about January 18, 2011, established a policy for the
granting of such exemptions; and
WHEREAS, WWR Development, LLC. has now made application to the City Council
for preliminary approval of an abatement request for construction improvements on certain
property in the Central Business District that are expected to equal or exceed $500,000 in value;
and
WHEREAS, WWR Development, LLC, has likewise applied for a building permit for
the purpose of renovating 633 Delmas Avenue into office space in the Central Business District
of the City of Pascagoula; and
WHEREAS, the application for the abatement is attached hereto as Exhibit A and the
construction permit is attached hereto as Exhibit B; and
WHEREAS, the Community and Economic Development Department of the City of
Pascagoula has recommended to the Council that a preliminary approval of the tax abatement
request be granted:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PASCAGOULA AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. All of the statements made in the foregoing preambles are incorporated
herein and found to be factual.
SECTION 2. The request of WWR Development, LLC. for preliminary approval of a
tax abatement on the “WWR Development Project” is hereby granted.
SECTION 3. This preliminary approval shall be for a tax abatement for a period of
seven (7) years and 80% of the value of the improvements to the Applicant’s property.
SECTION 4. Final approval of this exemption request will be contingent upon the
successful completion of the project by the Applicant in accordance with the directives of the
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Planning and Building Department of the City of Pascagoula and in strict conformance with the
policy guidelines adopted by this Council on January 18, 2011.
SECTION 5. Final approval of this abatement request shall not be granted under any
circumstances until such time as all construction activity has been completed to the satisfaction
of the Planning and Building Department of the City of Pascagoula and a certificate of
occupancy has been issued.
The above Resolution was introduced by Councilman Hill, seconded
for adoption by Councilman Pickett, and received the following vote:
Mayor Blevins “AYE”. Councilmen Hill “AYE”, Jackson “AYE”,
Pickett “AYE”, Simkins “AYE”, Tadlock “AYE”, and Tipton “AYE”.
The Mayor then declared the Resolution adopted on the 18th day of
August, 2015.
The exhibits are spread on the minutes as follows:
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(A copy of the related documents is filed in the minute file of this meeting and incorporated
herein by reference.)
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The next item for consideration was a request for authorization to submit a letter to the
Jackson County Board of Supervisors requesting the transfer of property of a vacant lot on
Pascagoula Street to the City of Pascagoula for use by the Parks and Recreation Department as
recommended by Darcie Crew, Parks and Recreation Director.
The proposed letter is spread on the minutes as follows:
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Councilman Hill made a motion to authorize the Mayor to submit a letter to the Jackson
County Board of Supervisors requesting the transfer of property of a vacant lot on Pascagoula
Street to the City for use by the Parks and Recreation Department as recommended. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Pickett and received the following vote: Mayor Blevins “AYE”.
Councilmen Hill “AYE”, Jackson “AYE”, Pickett “AYE”, Simkins “AYE”, Tadlock “AYE”,
and Tipton “AYE”. (Approved 8-18-15)
(A copy of the related documents is filed in the minute file of this meeting and incorporated
herein by reference.)
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The year-to-date revenue and expense reports were filed by Jeane Bull, Assistant
Comptroller, and acknowledged by the Council.
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(Councilman Tipton left the meeting at 6:44 p.m.)
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The following new business items were considered at this time:
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The first item was a request for a sponsorship and manual check for The Salvation Army
Mississippi Gulf Coast Commemorates Hurricane Katrina, 10 Years Beyond, honoring Governor
Haley Barbour as presented by Joe Huffman, City Manager. Mr. Huffman suggested a Silver
Sponsorship of $1,500.00 for the event which will be held on August 28, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. at
the Golden Nugget Casino Resort, Biloxi, MS. The City is given legal authority to provide
support to this group by Section 21-17-1.
Councilwoman Simkins made a motion to advertise the resources of the City by
approving a Silver Sponsorship of $1,500.00 for The Salvation Army Mississippi Gulf Coast
Commemorates Hurricane Katrina, 10 Years Beyond, and authorize a manual check. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Hill and received the following vote: Mayor Blevins
“AYE”. Councilmen Hill “AYE”, Jackson “AYE”, Pickett “AYE”, Simkins “AYE”, Tadlock
“AYE”, and Tipton “ABSENT”. (Approved 8-15-15)
(A copy of the related documents is filed in the minute file of this meeting and incorporated
herein by reference.)
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Joe Huffman, City Manager, requested approval of the submission of a letter to Delbert
Hoseman, Mississippi Secretary of State, and to the Jackson County Board of Supervisors
regarding some upcoming events being planned.
Councilman Tadlock made a motion to authorize the Mayor to execute letters to Delbert
Hoseman, Mississippi Secretary of State, and the Jackson County Board of Supervisors
regarding some upcoming events as recommended. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Jackson and received the following vote: Mayor Blevins “AYE”. Councilmen Hill “AYE”,
Jackson “AYE”, Pickett “AYE”, Simkins “AYE”, Tadlock “AYE”, and Tipton “ABSENT”.
(Approved 8-15-15)
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Joe Huffman, City Manager, requested approval of advertising the resources of the City
through a sponsorship of $75.00 per game (including playoffs) through News Radio 104.9 FM
for the 2015 Pascagoula High School football broadcast season as recommended by Anne Pitre,
Public Relations Specialist.
Councilman Tadlock made a motion to approve advertising the resources of the City
through a sponsorship of $75.00 per game (including playoffs) through News Radio 104.9 FM
for the 2015 Pascagoula High School football broadcast season as recommended. The motion
was seconded by Councilwoman Simkins and received the following vote: Mayor Blevins
“AYE”. Councilmen Hill “AYE”, Jackson “AYE”, Pickett “AYE”, Simkins “AYE”, Tadlock
“AYE”, and Tipton “ABSENT”. (Approved 8-15-15)
(A copy of the related documents is filed in the minute file of this meeting and incorporated
herein by reference.)
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The next item for consideration was Budget Amendment No. 15.35 in the Community
Development Fund for Phase IV of the Round Island Lighthouse Project as recommended by
Bobby Parker, City Clerk/Comptroller.
The budget amendment is spread on the minutes as follows:
City of Pascagoula
Budget Amendment # 15.35
August 18, 2015
Community Development Fund
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Current
Budget
Amended
Budget
Amendment
Budget
Expenditures:
Community Development:
Other Services & Charges:
Program Outlay & Expense
170,769
Total Expenditures
-
70,286
241,055
70,286
241,055
Net Change in Fund Balance Community Development Fund
(70,286)
To amend budget to provide expenditure authority
for the Round Island
Lighthouse Project (Phase IV) funded by a
carryover of Tidelands
Grant funds from FY2014.
Councilman Tadlock made a motion to approve the budget amendment as recommended.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Hill and received the following vote: Mayor Blevins
“AYE”. Councilmen Hill “AYE”, Jackson “AYE”, Pickett “AYE”, Simkins “AYE”, Tadlock
“AYE”, and Tipton “ABSENT”. (Approved 8-15-15)
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The next item for consideration was the renewal of eight (8) flood insurance policies with
Wright National Flood Insurance Company as recommended by Jeane Bull, Assistant
Comptroller, and presented by Bobby Parker, City Clerk/Comptroller.
Councilman Jackson made a motion to approve the renewal of eight (8) flood insurance
policies with Wright National Flood Insurance Company as recommended. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Pickett and received the following vote: Mayor Blevins “AYE”.
Councilmen Hill “AYE”, Jackson “AYE”, Pickett “AYE”, Simkins “AYE”, Tadlock “AYE”,
and Tipton “ABSENT”. (Approved 8-15-15)
(A copy of the related documents is filed in the minute file of this meeting and incorporated
herein by reference.)
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The next item for consideration was the Order for the docket of claims as follows:
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The above Order was introduced by Councilman Jackson, seconded
for adoption by Councilman Hill, and received the following vote:
Mayor Blevins “AYE”. Councilmen Hill “AYE”, Jackson “AYE”,
Pickett “AYE”, Simkins “AYE”, Tadlock “AYE”, and Tipton
“ABSENT”. The Mayor then declared the Order adopted on the 18th
day of August, 2015.
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The Council agreed to meet again for further discussions on the proposed FY 2016
budget on Tuesday, August 25, 2015, at 8:00 a.m. at City Hall.
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There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Councilman
Tadlock made a motion to recess until Tuesday, August 25, 2015, at 8:00 a.m. to transact such
business as may lawfully come before the Council. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Pickett and received the following vote: Mayor Blevins “AYE”. Councilmen Hill “AYE”,
Jackson “AYE”, Pickett “AYE”, Simkins “AYE”, Tadlock “AYE”, and Tipton “ABSENT”.
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The meeting ended at 6:53 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Harry J. Blevins, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Brenda J. Reed, Asst. City Clerk
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