Mayor and Board of Aldermen
Council Chambers
Agenda — 48 items
- 1 6:00 P.M.
- 2 CALL TO ORDER
- 3 ROLL CALL
- 4 PRAYER
- 5 PLEDGE
- 6 APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
- 1. Approval/corrections of Minutes of the Special Called Meeting, January 17, 2024.
- 7 Approval of the Consent Agenda
- 2. Approval of the claims docket for January 17, 2024 to February 6, 2024.
- 3. Approval of Application(s)
- 4. Approval of authorization to travel
- 5. Approval of garbage exemptions
- 6. Approval of wage increases.
- 7. Order to approve and authorize the cancellation of the Tank Maintenance Agreement by and between, the City of Pearl and Utility Service Company/Suez.
- 8. Order to approve entering into a Water Tank Maintenance Agreement by and between, the City of Pearl and American Tank Maintenance and to authorize Mayor Windham to sign all related documents.
- 9. Order to approve and authorize the repairs to one 2010 Pierce UFD-22 by Emergency Equipment Professionals in the amount of $7,663.59.
- 10. Order to approve and authorize Pickering Invoice for $6,245 on the Traffic Signal Upgrade (80% funded by MDOT)
- 11. Order to approve and authorize payment to Pickering Firm, Inc. for $14,921.00 for engineering on the Riverwind Sidewalk Project. (budgeted)
- 12. Order to approve and authorize payment to Pickering Firm, Inc. of $5,465.00 and $9,285.25 for engineering on the Mary Ann Sidewalk project (budgeted).
- 13. Order to authorize and approve payment to Pickering Firm, Inc. of $8,057.32 for December engineering on the MPO Signal Upgrade Project (80% funded by MDOT).
- 14. Order to authorize and approve December Pickering Firm, Inc. invoice of $10,860.25 for engineering on the MPO Mary Ann Sidewalk Project. (budgeted item).
- 15. Order to authorize and approve December invoice from Pickering Firm, Inc. of $9,845.00 on the MPO Riverwind Sidewalk Project (budgeted item).
- 16. Order to approve the Development Agreement by and between, The City of Pearl, Mississippi, and LBD, LLC, and to authorize Mayor Windham to sign the same.
- 17. Order to adopt a Resolution of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Pearl, Mississippi, adopting and approving the developments agreement for the rehabilitation of certain commercial retail centers pursuant to the Urban Renewal Plan of the city; and for related purposes.
- 18. Order to approve and authorize the payment of registration fees and hotel reservations (Hotel 4 nights) for attendance at the 92nd Annual MML Conference, June 23rd -June 27th, 2024, plus mileage and meal per diem for the Mayor, Board of Aldermen, City Clerk, City Attorney, Police Chief, Fire Chief, Community Development Dir., and Public Works Dir.
- 19. Order to set public hearing for February 20, 2024 to determine whether or not a Conditional Use Permit to allow Baldeep Singh to build and operate a Convenience Store/Restaurant at Parcel#G09B-11-160 (Corner of Old Brandon Road and Metroplex Boulevard.
- 20. Order to set public hearing for February 20, 2024 to determine whether or not a Conditional Use Permit to allow Latrine Johnson to operate a beauty salon at 3627 Hwy 80 E, Ste D.
- 21. Order to authorize and approve Pickering Firm, Inc. December 2023 invoice Package #3 for $16,880.72 on the Pearl-Richland Intermodal Connector Phase II project. (funded by MDOT and Legislative Funds)
- 22. Order to set public hearing on February 20, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. to determine whether or not Joe W. Dillard and located at 204 Aqua Way, 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.
- 23. Order to set public hearing for February 20, 2024 to determine whether or not a Conditional Use Permit to allow Coleman and Janice Hammons to operate a medical cannabis dispensary should be granted to the owners at 102B Metroplex Boulevard.
- 24. Request Approval for payment of JSI invoices for materials and labor as part of the Parks & Rec rebuild project - Invoices Totaling $9,961.20
- 25. Order to approve Supplemental Agreement #3 with Pickering Firm, Inc. on the Pearl-Richland Intermodal Connector Bridge Project and to authorize Mayor Windham to execute the same.
- 26. Order to approve and authorize payment of November Pickering Firm, Inc. invoice package #23 for $41,201.95 on the Pearl-Richland Intermodal Connector Bridge Project. (funded by MDOT and Legislative funding)
- 27. Order to approve and authorize payment to Southern Pipe & Supply Company in the amount of $51,550.29.
- 28. Order to authorize and approve Contractor’s Invoice Package #16 from T.L. Wallace Construction for $901,381.04 on the Pearl-Richland Intermodal Connector Bridge Project. (100% funded)
- 29. Order to approve and authorize the purchase of a new swing set from Wren Construction for the City Park. The swing set will include a 4 bay arch swing unit with a total of 8 swings attached. The swings include 4 regular swing seats, 2 bucket seats, and 2 inclusive swing seats. The total amount is $14, 952.12.
- 30. Order to approve and authorize the purchase of playground surfacing for swing set area from PlaySafe Surfacing in the amount of $26,986.24.
- 31. Order to approve and authorize Contract Change Order Number Four (4) between the City of Pearl and Thrash Commercial Contractors for Pearl Fire Stations and to authorize Mayor Windham to sign all related documents.
- 32. Order to approve the Independent Contractor Professional Services Agreement between the City of Pearl, Mississippi and Lee Hawkins, and to authorize Mayor Windham to sign the same.
- 33. Order to approve and authorize payment to Pickering Firm, Inc. for Engineer’s Invoice Package #2 for $27,080.24 on the Pearl-Richland Intermodal Connector Phase II. (100% funded)
- 40 PUBLIC HEARINGS
- 40 Order to approve and authorize Contract Change Order Number Twenty (20) between the City of Pearl and Clear River Construction for Pearl Parks and Recreation Phase II and to authorize Mayor Windham to sign all related documents.
- 1. Consider request of Kenneth and Glenda Clack for a dimensional variance permit to allow them to have a 4 foot side setback instead of the required 8 foot side setback for an attached carport at 3322 Harle Street shall be granted.
- 42 GENERAL BUSINESS
- 1. Consider Executive Session to discuss personnel matters in the Police Dept.
- 44 EMERGENCY CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS, AND BOARD MATTERS.
- 45 ADJOURN
- 48 The foregoing were adopted as, and became the Resolutions and Orders of the Governing Authorities of the City of Pearl, Mississippi on this the 6th day of February, 2024. WITNESS MY SIGNATURE on this the 20th day of February, 2024. __________________________________ Mayor ATTEST AND CERTIFY: _______________________________ City Clerk