Mayor and Board of Aldermen

Council Chambers

Agenda — 45 items

1. 1 6:00 P.M.
2. 2 CALL TO ORDER
3. 3 ROLL CALL
4. 4 PRAYER
5. 5 PLEDGE
6. 6 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
7. 7 APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
8. 1. Approval/corrections of Minutes of the Regular Meeting, October 1, 2024. 24-2059 approve Pass
9. 8 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved the Consent Agenda Pass
10. 2. Approval of the claims docket for October 1, 2024 to October 15, 2024. 24-2060 approve Pass
11. 3. Approval of Application(s) 24-2061 approve Pass
12. 4. Approval of authorization to travel 24-2062 approve Pass
13. 5. Approval of wage increases. 24-2063 approve Pass
14. 6. Approval of garbage exemptions 24-2064 approve Pass
15. 7. Order to approve and authorize payment to Harvey Services, Inc. in the amount of $8,185.00. 24-2041 approve Pass
16. 8. Order to approve and authorize payment to MS State Department Of Health in the amount of $40,003.25. 24-2046 approve Pass
17. 9. Order to authorize and approve Pickering Invoice for $7,350.46 on the Pearl-Richland Intermodal Connector Phase II project. 24-2047 approve Pass
18. 10. Order to approve the agreement with Western Equipment finance for the acquisition of two (2) Kawasaki Zero Turn Mowers on a 3 year lease purchase. The monthly payment amount is $670.33. 24-2050 approve Pass
19. 11. Order to authorize and approve Pickering Invoice for $7,187.65 on the Mary Ann Drive Sidewalk Installation project (50%-50% match) 24-2055 approve Pass
20. 12. Order to approve the Energy Savings Agreement between the City of Pearl and Pure Air Consultants for maintenance of all HVAC systems in the amount of $17,975.68 per year. (quotes obtained) 24-2058 approve Pass
21. 13. Order to approve and authorize payment in the amount of $119,465.00 to Heflin Engineering ($4,000.00) and Hemphill Construction Company ($115,465.00) for the SRF Water System Improvements Project. (Pay App #15) 24-2065 approve Pass
22. 14. Order to approve and authorize payment to Thrash Commercial Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $684,600.64, for the Pearl Fire Stations. (pay app #10) 24-2067 approve Pass
23. 15. Order to approve the lease of seven (7) LPR systems in the amount of $21,100.00 per year from Insight LPR LLC. 24-2068 approve Pass
24. 16. Order to adopt a Resolution adjudicating the cost of cutting grass at the properties identified on the list attached hereto and made a part hereof. 24-2070 approve Pass
25. 17. Order to set public hearing for November 5, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. to determine whether or not a Conditional Use permit should be granted to Revell Enterprises, LLC to allow them to have outside storage on their property located at 2521 Highway 80 E. 24-2014 approve Pass
26. 18. Order to set public hearing on November 5, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. to determine whether or not Cheryl A. Ratcliffe and located at 3525 Patterson Drive, Pearl, Rankin County, Mississippi 39208, is in such a condition or state as to be unsightly and un-kept or otherwise a menace to the public health and safety of the community, and therefore prohibited, pursuant to Chapter 24 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Pearl, Mississippi and Section 21-19-11 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as Amended. 24-2031 approve Pass
27. 19. Order to set public hearing on November 5, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. to determine whether or not Beacon Capital, LLC. and located at 402 Valentour Road, Pearl, Rankin County, Mississippi 39208, is in such a condition or state as to be unsightly and un-kept or otherwise a menace to the public health and safety of the community, and therefore prohibited, pursuant to Chapter 24 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Pearl, Mississippi and Section 21-19-11 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as Amended. 24-2032 approve Pass
28. 20. Order to set public hearing on November 5, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. to determine whether or not Lamar L. Boone and located at 3539 Old Brandon Road, Pearl, Rankin County, Mississippi 39208, is in such a condition or state as to be unsightly and un-kept or otherwise a menace to the public health and safety of the community, and therefore prohibited, pursuant to Chapter 24 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Pearl, Mississippi and Section 21-19-11 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as Amended. 24-2033 approve Pass
29. 21. Order to set public hearing for November 5, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. to consider request by Greg Brassfield for a conditional use permit to allow him to operate a barbershop at the property located at 2705 Old Brandon Road. 24-2043 approve Pass
30. 22. Order to set public hearing on November 5, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. to determine whether or not Kimberly Thompson Estate and located at 2051 Carolyn Lane, Pearl, Rankin County, Mississippi 39208, is in such a condition or state as to be unsightly and un-kept or otherwise a menace to the public health and safety of the community, and therefore prohibited, pursuant to Chapter 24 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Pearl, Mississippi and Section 21-19-11 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as Amended. 24-2045 approve Pass
31. 23. Order to authorize the advertisement for construction bids on the Southeast Sanitary Sewer Improvements-Airport Road project under the Mississippi Municipality and County Water Infrastructure Grant (MCWI) program, and to authorize Mayor Windham to execute all documents. 24-2051 approve Pass
32. 24. Order to authorize the advertisement for construction bids on the Citywide Sewer Rehabilitation project under the Mississippi Municipality and County Water Infrastructure Grant (MCWI) program, and to authorize Mayor Windham to execute all documents. 24-2052 approve Pass
33. 25. Order to approve and authorize the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Richland, Mississippi and the City of Pearl, Mississippi and to authorize Mayor Windham to sign the same. 24-2053 approve Pass
34. 26. Order to approve and authorize the police officers identified on the proposed part-time work schedule for October 2024, which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, the use of the official Pearl Police Department uniform and official Pearl Police Department duty weapon and finding that the proposed employment is not likely to bring disrepute to the City of Pearl, or the Pearl Police Department, the officers at issue, or law enforcement generally, and that the use of the official uniform and weapon in the discharge of the officer’s private security endeavor promotes the public interest of the City of Pearl. 24-2054 approve Pass
35. 27. Order to approve and accept the proposal from HI-TECH Athletic Surfaces for grinding, sanding, crack filling and repairing concrete surface on complete court as well as resurfacing and striping three tennis courts, and converting three tennis courts into twelve pickleball courts with resurfacing and striping with a total amount of $75,000. 24-2056 approve Pass
36. 28. Order to approve and authorize Contract Change Order Number Four (4) between the City of Pearl and PATH for the energy efficient lighting Project and to authorize Mayor Windham to sign all related documents. 24-2072 approve Pass
37. 29. Order to adopt Amendment to City of Pearl, Code of Ordinances, Section 6.29. 24-2073 approve Pass
38. 30. Order to add Mayor Pro Temp, David Stovall to any and all checking accounts belonging to City of Pearl at Community Bank. 24-2074 approve Pass
39. 31. Order to adopt a Resolution declaring 103 metal bed frames to be surplus property and to authorize the intergovernmental transfer of same to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency. 24-2075 approve Pass
40. 39 PUBLIC HEARINGS
41. 1. Consider request by Cormessia McGruder for a Conditional Use permit to operate a daycare and after school care facility at 107 Sweet Home Church Road. 24-2069 approve Pass
42. 41 GENERAL BUSINESS
43. 1. Consider Executive Session to discuss personnel matters in the Police Dept. 24-1385 consider Executive Session Pass
44. 43 EMERGENCY CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS, AND BOARD MATTERS.
45. 44 ADJOURN IN MEMORY OF LORI HARVEY adjourn the meeting Pass