REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 2010 AT 5:00 P.M.

 

Meeting called to order by Council President Smith.

 

Present:  Thomas, Perry, Henson, Palmer, Smith.

 

Absent:  None.

 

 

            The meeting was opened with prayer by Parks & Recreation Director Mark Naylor and followed by the Pledge to the Flag.

 

 

            Motion was made by Councilman Thomas duly seconded by Councilwoman Henson and unanimously passed by the Council to approve the agenda for this meeting with an amendment to add as C-4 the sale of service weapons to two retired police officers.

 

 

            Motion was made by Councilman Thomas duly seconded by Councilwoman Perry and unanimously passed by the Council to approve the minutes dated June 01, 2010.

 

 

            Councilman Thomas offered and moved the adoption and passage of the following Order:

 

ORDER #14788       ORDER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CONTRACT BETWEEN

                                    THE MERIDIAN UMPIRE ASSOCIATION AND THE CITY OF MERIDIAN

 

And, Councilwoman Perry seconded the motion, whereupon said Order was discussed, passed and adopted by the Council by a vote as follows:

 

Yea:  Thomas, Perry, Henson, Palmer, Smith.

Nay:  None.

 

 

            Councilman Thomas offered and moved the adoption and passage of the following Resolution:

 

RESO. #5675                        RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN,

                                    MISSISSIPPI, GRANTING TAX EXEMPTION FROM AD VALOREM

                                    TAXES TO GREATER CALVARY MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH AS

                                    AUTHORIZED BY SECTIONS 27-31-1(D) AND 79-11-33 OF THE

                                    MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, AS AMENDED

 

And, Councilwoman Perry seconded the motion, whereupon said Resolution was discussed, passed and adopted by the Council by a vote as follows:

 

Yea:  Thomas, Perry, Henson, Palmer, Smith.

Nay:  None.

 

 

            Councilman Thomas offered and moved the adoption and passage of the following Order:

 

ORDER #14789       ORDER DECLARING WEAPONS SURPLUS AND TO BE SOLD TO

                                    RETIRED POLICE OFFICER KIRK MESSER AND RETIRED POLICE

                                    OFFICER JERRY JORDAN AS ALLOWED BY STATE LAW 45-9-131 

 

And, Councilwoman Perry seconded the motion, whereupon said Order was discussed, passed and adopted by the Council by a vote as follows:

 

Yea:  Thomas, Perry, Henson, Palmer, Smith.

Nay:  None.

 

 

            Councilwoman Henson offered and moved the adoption and passage of the following Order:

 

ORDER #14790       ORDER ACCEPTING WARRANTY DEED FROM PAUL E. NUCKOLLS

                                    DONATING PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, MISSISSIPPI

 

And, Councilman Palmer seconded the motion, whereupon said Order was discussed, passed and adopted by the Council by a vote as follows:

 

Yea:  Thomas, Perry, Henson, Palmer, Smith.

Nay:  None.

 

 

            Councilwoman Perry offered and moved the adoption and passage of the following Resolution:

 

RESO. #5676                        RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

                                    MERIDIAN, MISSISSIPPI GRANTING EXEMPTION FROM AD VALOREM

                                    TAXES FOR A FIVE-YEAR PERIOD TO NEW CUSTOMER SVC COMPANIES,

                                    INC. AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 27-31-101 ET SEQ., OF THE

                                    MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, AS AMENDED

 

And, Councilwoman Henson seconded the motion, whereupon said Resolution was discussed, passed and adopted by the Council by a vote as follows:

 

Yea:  Thomas, Perry, Henson, Palmer, Smith.

Nay:  None.

 

 

            Councilwoman Henson offered and moved the adoption and passage of the following Order:

 

ORDER #14791       ORDER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 3

                                    BETWEEN WALTERS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AND THE CITY OF

                                    MERIDIAN (BONITA LAKE NO. 1 DAM – PHASE II REHABILITATION)

 

And, Councilwoman Perry seconded the motion, whereupon said Order was discussed, passed and adopted by the Council by a vote as follows:

 

Yea:  Thomas, Perry, Henson, Palmer, Smith.

Nay:  None.

 

 

            Councilwoman Henson offered and moved the adoption and passage of the following Order:

 

ORDER #14792       ORDER AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AWARD LETTER/ GRANT RECIPIENT

                                    AGREEMENT FROM STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM

                                    (CITIZEN CORPS GRANT PROGRAM AWARD)

 

And, Councilman Palmer seconded the motion, whereupon said Order was discussed, passed and adopted by the Council by a vote as follows:

 

Yea:  Thomas, Perry, Henson, Palmer, Smith.

Nay:  None.

 

 

            Councilman Thomas offered and moved the adoption and passage of the following Order:

 

ORDER #14793       ORDER AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF “AGREEMENT TO OCCUPY”

                                    BETWEEN THE CITY OF MERIDIAN AND THE MERIDIAN ART

                                    ASSOCIATION, INC.

 

And, Councilman Palmer seconded the motion, whereupon said Order was discussed, passed and adopted by the Council by a vote as follows:

 

Yea:  Thomas, Perry, Henson, Palmer, Smith.

Nay:  None.

 

 

            Councilwoman Perry offered and moved the adoption and passage of the following Order:

 

ORDER #14797       ORDER AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST

                                    WOMEN PROGRAM AWARD FROM THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI,

                                    DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY PLANNING

 

And, Councilwoman Henson seconded the motion, whereupon said Order was discussed, passed and adopted by the Council by a vote as follows:

 

Yea:  Thomas, Perry, Henson, Palmer, Smith.

Nay:  None.

 

 

            Councilman Thomas offered and moved the adoption and passage of the following Order:

 

ORDER #14795       ORDER AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT

                                    BETWEEN THE MERIDIAN AIRPORT AUTHORITY AND THE CITY OF

                                    MERIDIAN

 

And, Councilwoman Henson seconded the motion, whereupon said Order was discussed, passed and adopted by the Council by a vote as follows:

 

Yea:  Thomas, Perry, Henson, Palmer, Smith.

Nay:  None.

 

 

            Councilwoman Perry offered and moved the adoption and passage of the following Order:

 

ORDER #14796       ORDER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND SUBMISSION OF 2010

                                    JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) APPLICATION AND EXECUTION

                                    OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF

                                    MERIDIAN AND LAUDERDALE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

 

And, Councilman Palmer seconded the motion, whereupon said Order was discussed, passed and adopted by the Council by a vote as follows:

 

Yea:  Thomas, Perry, Henson, Palmer, Smith.

Nay:  None.

 

 

            Councilwoman Henson offered and moved the adoption and passage of the following Order:

 

ORDER #14797       ORDER APPOINTING JESSE E. PALMER, SR. AS PRESIDENT

                                    OF THE MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL

 

And, Councilwoman Perry seconded the motion, whereupon said Order was discussed, passed and adopted by the Council by a vote as follows:

 

Yea:  Thomas, Perry, Henson, Palmer, Smith.

Nay:  None.

 

            Councilwoman Perry offered and moved the adoption and passage of the following Order:

 

ORDER #14798       ORDER APPOINTING BARBARA HENSON AS VICE-PRESIDENT

                                    OF THE MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL

 

And, Councilman Palmer seconded the motion, whereupon said Order was discussed, passed and adopted by the Council by a vote as follows:

 

Yea:  Thomas, Perry, Henson, Palmer, Smith.

Nay:  None.

 

 

            Motion was made by Councilwoman Henson duly seconded by Councilwoman Perry and unanimously passed by the Council to approve the claims docket dated June 10, 2010 in the amount of $6,464,227.45.

 

 

            At this time John McClure for the Alliance for Downtown Meridian appeared and gave an update on their activities.

 

 

            President Smith called on the Mayor for her report.  Mayor Barry presented the Mississippi Fire East soccer team with a proclamation for winning the State Cup championship.  The City of Meridian will receive a certificate for the Clean Air Ordinance on June 17th at 11:30 @ Coots Pavilion in Bonita Lakes.  Cultural Affairs Director Connie Royal appeared to give an update of coming events:  State Games opening ceremonies will be held Friday, Jun 18th in downtown Meridian with the parade beginning at 7:30 p.m.; the 19th caravan and rally route for the Civil Rights Movement will  be held on June 19th and begin at the Court House at 9:45 a.m. and the Chaney gravesite at 10:50 a.m.; Juneteenth will be held on Saturday, June 19th beginning at 4:00 p.m.; July 4th celebration will be held at Bonita Lakes with gates opening around 3:30 p.m.; Sela Ward’s Walk of Fame star will be placed on June 23rd at 4:00 p.m. at the Riley Center; Marty Stewart’s Walk of Fame star will be placed on July 8th at 5:15 p.m. at the Riley Center.  

 

 

            President Smith called for citizen comments.  No one appeared.

           

 

             President Smith called for Council comments.  Various comments were made.

 

 

            There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, the meeting was adjourned.  Sine die.

 

                                                                        Respectfully submitted,  

                                                                        Pam McInnis, Clerk of Council