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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 Anthony Hall, Alderman W. Earl Washington, Sr.,
Alderman Buddy Clarke, Alderman Victor Pickich (arrived late), Alderman Kenny Torgeson, Chief of
Police Hendricks, 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.
ADMINISTRATIVE
Upon motion of Alderman Clarke, seconded by Alderman Hall, the Board approved unanimously,
minutes of the January 19, 2016 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, City donation of $800 to Art in the Pass, April 2-3, 2016, this brings favorable notice to the
resources of the City, as requested by Chipper McDermott, Mayor. A-2.
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Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Hall, the Board approved
unanimously, City sponsorship/donation of $100 to Pass Christian School’s Renaissance Programs 5K
and 1 mile Fun Run, February 27, 2016, this brings favorable notice to the resources of the City, as
requested by Mandy Lacy, Coordinator. A-3.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved
unanimously, revising Food Service Agreement, previously approved between City of Pass Christian
Public Works Department and Pass Christian School District Child Nutrition Department, for inmate
food services, effective from June 1, 2015 through May 20, 2016, only change is authorized pick up
personnel, as requested by Mayor, Chipper McDermott. A-4.
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Alderman Clarke recused himself at this time during the meeting.
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Alderman Pickich arrived at the meeting
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved
unanimously, Public Works to extend Robinson Road 300 feet with limestone base, as requested by
Mayor, Chipper McDermott. A-5.
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Alderman Clarke returned to the meeting.
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Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved
unanimously, new Statewide Mutual Aid Compact (SMAC), provided by Harrison County Emergency
Management & Homeland Security, as requested by Fire Chief, Dwight Gordon. A-6.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Hall, the Board approved
unanimously, accepting donation of vacant land West of Police Firing Range with an agreed value of
$4,958.00, provided the property has clear title with no tax liens and with a restriction that the City
would not transfer title for three years after the donation and the Mayor and City Clerk would execute
necessary IRS Tax forms for donation, as requested by Malcolm Jones, City Attorney. A-7.
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Agenda did not have an A-8.
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Alderman Clarke recused himself at this time during the meeting.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved
unanimously, Memorandum of Understanding and Encroachment Agreement with AJAX, LLC for
construction of new business at 115 Davis Avenue and authorize and empower Mayor and City Clerk to
execute such agreements and take such action as shall be reasonably required to accomplish the purposes
therein, as requested by Malcolm Jones, City Attorney. A-9.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved
unanimously, adopting Ordinance vacating a portion of City roadway right-of-way on West side of Davis
Avenue adjacent to 115 Davis Avenue in exchange for AJAX, LLC executing an easement back to the City
for a public sidewalk and utilities, as requested by Malcolm Jones, City Attorney. A-10.
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Alderman Clarke returned to the meeting.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved
unanimously, Client Service Agreement with Laborchex to perform Driver Records checks and
Employment Background checks, as requested by Marian Gest, City Clerk. A-11.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved
unanimously, to table adopting ordinance to rescind Historic Ordinance, as requested by Malcolm Jones,
City Attorney. A-12.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved
unanimously, to table adopting new revised Historic Ordinance with Guidelines, as requested by
Malcolm Jones, City Attorney. A-13.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved
unanimously, Change order #1 for Upgrade P-3 Electrical System to DNP, Inc. in the amount of $1,025.00,
adjusting the contract quantities to conform to the completed work, the final contract amount is
$99,525.00, amend the budget accordingly. The Project Engineer advises that the change in this change
order is necessary to the scope of work of the contract as originally bid; the project is not a new
undertaking outside the original scope of work; the change of the work of the change order is reasonable
and in line with the prices under the original contract; entering into the change order is commercially
reasonable under the circumstances; and this change order will not circumvent the public purchasing
statutes, as requested by City Engineer, Bob Escher. A-14.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved
unanimously, discussion concerning concession agreement for Boys and Girls Gym during City
Basketball Season, as requested by Malcolm Jones, City Attorney.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved
unanimously, to rescind agreement with Butta’s BBQ and Catering, LLC.
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Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved
unanimously, to table Haynes’ Family Reunion to be held on Sunday, July 3, 2016 in Memorial Park and
approving waiver of liability insurance coverage. Park Use Permit Application indicates 125 expected
attendees, with most of them being Pass Christian residence. Applicant also intends to use water slide
with City water, as requested by Brenda Haynes. A-16.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved
unanimously, to authorize intent to enter into grant agreement with Department of Marine Resources for
special Tidelands grant to develop Oyster Aqua Culture facility at East Harbor, as requested by Malcolm
Jones, City Attorney.
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Mayor McDermott recused himself at this time during the meeting.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously,
Lighting Services lease agreement with addendum with Mississippi Power for decorative lighting on
Davis Ave. in the amount of $335.33 per month for 60 months, as requested Malcolm Jones, City
Attorney. A-18.
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Mayor McDermott returned to the meeting.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved
unanimously, Mayor to accept donation or the alternative to the Pass Christian School District to
purchase two used portable bathrooms at the price of $1,003.00 with the City to be responsible for
delivery of the units under an intergovernmental transfer, as requested by Chipper McDermott, Mayor.
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Upon motion of Alderman Washington, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved
unanimously, hearing from and authorizing the following requests from The Krewe of Blarney for 21 st
Pass Christian St. Patrick Day Parade on Saturday, March 12, 2016 starting at 2:00 p.m., this bringing
favorable notice to the resources and opportunities of the city as requested by Robin Rafferty. A-20.
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Police Cruiser and Fire Truck to lead the parade
Closing of needed streets
Police and Fire Department presence throughout the event
Barricades
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved
unanimously, hearing from the Pass Christian Community Sailing Foundation, as requested by Robin
Rafferty, President.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved
unanimously, hearing from Dan Ellis, City’s Representative, on the 100 year anniversary of the Old
Spanish Trail, as requested by Chipper McDermott, Mayor.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously,
to establish a study committee consisting of a member(s) from Main Street, Historical Society, Historical
Preservation, Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce and Alderman Clarke on the 100 year anniversary of
the Old Spanish Trail.
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CODE DEPARTMENT
Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved
unanimously, an extension to March 1, 2016, for Mr. Skip Negrotto to remove structure at 116 Market St.
His original deadline was February 1, 2016. CO-1.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved
unanimously, to table declaring the property owned by Tommy W. Bain, located at 120 Beachview Dr.
(Parcel No. 0313L-02-055.000), a public menace (cut grass) pursuant to MS Statutes Section 21-1911 as
requested by Code Official Shad Jeanfreau. CO-2.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved
unanimously, the City to participate in the MEMA District 9 Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan with the
six coastal counties with a State 90%/10% local cost share; authorizing the Mayor and/or Building
Official/Floodplain Manager to execute such documents and take such action as shall be reasonable and
necessary to accomplish these purposes; and designate the Building Official/Floodplain Manager as the
City's representative during the Plan Development. [The City is required under FEMA regulations to
update its local comprehensive hazard mitigation plan every five years and the City's Plan will expire in
August of 2016. MEMA will no longer fund 75% of the cost of the City's local hazard mitigation plan. If
the City decides to join In the Regional Plan the City will no longer be required to update its local Plan.]
CO-3.
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
Upon motion of Alderman Clarke, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved
unanimously, to purchase the following items in the amount of $7,500.00, to be purchased with Wireless
Communications funds and to amend the budget accordingly, as requested by Police Chief Hendricks. P1.
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(1) Access Control (Sonitrol iBASE Control Panel)
(4) Access 4 Control Panel’s
(1) Multi Class Proximity Reader
(1) Electronic Door Strike
(17) Existing Readers Labor
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved
unanimously, request to put Michael Woods on part time call out list as Fire Fighters, as requested by
Fire Chief, Dwight Gordon.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved unanimously,
advertisement for full time Fire Fighters, as requested Fire Chief, Dwight Gordon. F-2.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved
unanimously, the purchase of a Kubota M6060 HD 8-speed Tractor with Canopy from Lee Tractor Co. on
State Contract #8200016947 for the sum of $26,485.20, as requested by Russell Holliman, Public Works
Director. PW-1.
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HARBOR DEPARTMENT
Upon motion of Alderman Clarke, seconded by Alderman Hall, the Board approved unanimously,
to evict the following customers from the Pass Christian Harbor for non-payment of boat slip rental in
excess of 60 days past due on pleasure pier and 120 days past due on the commercial pier if they are not
paid by February 1, 2016. Accounts will be submitted to a collection agency if not paid in full after vessel
has vacated the harbor, as requested by Willie Davis, Harbormaster. H-1.
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PLEASURE - #00753
COMMERCIAL - #00130, #00261, & #00317
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CONSENT AGENDA
Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved
unanimously, ratifying request to pay Dwight Gordon an additional $79.00 for lodging and $20 in per
diem when he attended the MS Fire Chief’s Mid Winter Conference in Ridgeland, Ms. on January 19-21,
2016. Deputy City Clerk submitted incorrect request for this conference on the January 5, 2016 Agenda,
as requested by Dawn Sanders, Deputy City Clerk. CA-1.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved
unanimously, ratifying request to send Inv. Michael Burkett to a one-day Standardized Field Sobriety
Testing (SFST) Re-certification held on January 25, 2016 in Gulfport, MS. There was no cost for the
training, as requested by Police Chief Hendricks. CA-2.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved
unanimously, request to send Sgt. Jason Edmonds and Narcotics Officer Phillip Carden to attend a twoday training on advanced vehicle contraband concealment (Techniques in detecting hidden
compartments and concealed contraband) in Ruston, LA on February 22-23, 2016. Registration
$250.00/each, per diem $127.50/each, lodging $268.20, and the use of City Vehicle, as requested by Police
Chief Hendricks. CA-3.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved
unanimously, request to send Narcotics Officer Phillip Carden to attend a one-day training on Glock
Armorer in Laurel, MS on March 22, 2016. Registration $250.00 and the use of City Vehicle, as requested
by Police Chief Hendricks. CA-4.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved
unanimously, request to send Warrants Officer Samuel Thompson to attend a two-day training on Verbal
De-escalation for Public Safety Officers in Biloxi, MS on March 29-30, 2016. Registration $295.00 and the
use of City Vehicle, as requested by Police Chief Hendricks. CA-5.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved
unanimously, request to send Officers Samantha Phillips, Samuel Thompson and Tiffany Morales to
attend a one-day training on Road Safety & Hazmat Emergency Response in Delisle, MS on February 15,
2016. There is no cost for this training and the use of City Vehicle is required, as requested by Police Chief
Hendricks. CA-6.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved
unanimously, refund to Chad Collier in the amount of $1,065.00, charges against Mr. Collier were
dismissed in this court on October 16, 2015 for lack of evidence, as requested by Robynn Dedeaux, Court
Clerk. Exhibit CA-7.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved
unanimously, payment of the following A. Garner Russell & Associates, Inc. invoices totaling $4,755.00
and to amend the budget accordingly, as recommended by Bob Escher, City Engineer. CA-8.
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Invoice
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$ 540.00
$ 1,777.50
$ 2,437.50
FY 2013 Tidelands
Pier P-3 Electrical Upgrades
Services to the City
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved
unanimously, request to send Arthur Pickich to a one-day meeting for Cal Ripken Baseball in
Hattiesburg, MS on Saturday, February 6, 2016. There is no cost for this meeting and the use of a City
vehicle is required, as requested by Bret Bentz, Recreation Director.
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Upon motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Torgeson, the Board approved
unanimously, the City to make check payable to Malcolm F. Jones, City Attorney, in the sum of $20.00 to
Supreme Court of Mississippi for filing fee in the case of Russell Ellis Realty vs. City. (Supreme Court of
Mississippi will only invoice the City Attorney as the Attorney of record). CA-10.
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CLAIMS DOCKET
Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Pickich, the Board approved
unanimously, Claims Docket in the amount of $140,098.47. CD-1.
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Upon motion of Alderman Torgeson, seconded by Alderman Washington, the Board approved
unanimously, motion to recess until the February 16, 2016 Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meeting.
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