FIRST REGULAR MAY 2006 MEETING OF THE
MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE
CITY OF RIDGELAND, MISSISSIPPI
MAY 2, 2006
6:30 P.M.
The Mayor called the first regular May 2006 meeting to order. Present were Mayor Gene F. McGee, Alderman Linda Davis, Alderman Gerald Steen, Alderman Ken Heard, Alderman Chuck Gautier, Alderman Kevin Holder, Alderman Larry Roberts, Alderman Scott Jones, City Clerk David W. Overby, and City Attorney Jerry Mills. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation.
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen were furnished copies of the minutes from the April 20, 2006 Zoning Board meeting and the April 25, 2006 meeting of the Architectural Review Board meeting.
The City Clerk’s office provided the Mayor and Board with financial statements for the period ending March 31, 2006.
The Mayor recognized Officer Russell Kirby as the Police Department’s "Officer of the Month" for the month of March.
The first order of business was the matter of accepting the minutes from the April 18, 2006 meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen. The minutes were accepted with no corrections.
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PUBLIC HEARING-PETITION TO REZONE REAL PROPERTY-COTTONWOOD SUBDIVISION
There next came for consideration the matter of conducting a public hearing for the purpose of determining whether or not an ordinance to rezone property located in Cottonwood Subdivision changing the Use District Classification from (R-3) to (R-4) shall be adopted. The City Clerk adjudicated that notice of public hearing was published on April 13, 2006 in the Madison County Journal. A copy of the notice is attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
After the Mayor opened the public hearing, the Community Development Director explained to those present that certain parts of Cottonwood Subdivision were originally plated per the R-4 Zoning Classification of the 1984 Zoning Ordinance and that the latest revisions to the Zoning Ordinance erroneously identified the property R-3 causing the dwellings to now be "legally non-conforming", and that the proposed ordinance to rezone said property corrects the scrivener’s error.
Next, the Mayor invited the public to come forward with their protests or comments. There being no comments, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed.
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COTTONWOOD SUBDIVISION/PETITION TO REZONE
There next came for consideration the matter of adopting an ordinance amending the Official Zoning Ordinance of the City of Ridgeland to rezone Cottonwood Subdivision by changing the Use District Classification from R-3 to R-4. Alderman Steen moved to adopt aid ordinance, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "B". The Motion was seconded by Alderman Gautier and a vote was taken thereon as follows:
| Alderman Davis | Aye |
| Alderman Steen | Aye |
| Alderman Heard | Aye |
| Alderman Gautier | Aye |
| Alderman Holder | Aye |
| Alderman Roberts | Aye |
| Alderman Jones | Aye |
The Mayor then declared the Motion carried.
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MCALISTER’S DELI/RENOVATION REQUEST
There next came for consideration the matter of a request by McAlister’s Deli for approval to change the front awning on their building located at 732 South Pear Orchard Road. After discussion, Alderman Jones moved to approve the awning change as presented.
The Motion was seconded by Alderman Gautier.
Alderman Steen made a Substitute Motion to deny McAlister’s request to approve the proposed renovation plan.
The Substitute Motion was seconded by Alderman Davis and a vote was taken thereon as follows:
| Alderman Davis | Aye |
| Alderman Steen | Aye |
| Alderman Heard | Nay |
| Alderman Gautier | Nay |
| Alderman Holder | Aye |
| Alderman Roberts | Aye |
| Alderman Jones | Nay |
The Mayor then declared the Substitute Motion carried.
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MONTROSE SUBDIVISION/
VARIANCE REQUEST
There next came for consideration the matter of a request by Steven Davidson, Lot 15, 904 Montrose Drive, for variances for his property in respect to guardrail height, balustrades spacing, and stair tread depth. Alderman Gautier moved to grant said request.
The Motion was seconded by Alderman Jones and a vote was taken thereon as follows:
| Alderman Davis | Aye |
| Alderman Steen | Aye |
| Alderman Heard | Aye |
| Alderman Gautier | Aye |
| Alderman Holder | Nay |
| Alderman Roberts | Aye |
| Alderman Jones | Aye |
The Mayor then declared the Motion carried.
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CONSENT AGENDA
There next came for consideration the matter of the items set out on the Consent Agenda. Alderman Gautier moved to approve the following Consent Agenda.
| (a) | Accept 2005 Audit Report | ||
| (b) | Adopt Tree Ordinance /Amend Subdivision Regulations-Order attached hereto as Exhibit "C" | ||
| (c) | Site Plans-Order attached hereto as Exhibit "D" | ||
| i. | Quinn Healthcare LLC | ||
| ii. | 600 Concourse | ||
| (d) | "I Care for Animals" Car Tag Grant/Request to Transfer Funds-Order attached hereto as Exhibit "E" | ||
| (e) | Ordinance to Add Newly Annexed Area to Ward One-Order attached hereto as Exhibit "F" | ||
| (f) | Deputy Court Clerk Appointments-Order attached hereto as Exhibit "G" | ||
| (g) | Special Event Permit/Pepsi Pops-Waive Fees-Order attached hereto as Exhibit "H" | ||
| (h) | Budget Amendment/State of MS Reimbursement Check for Expenses (City of Laurel)-Police Department-Order attached hereto as Exhibit "I" | ||
| (i) | Motorola Service Agreement/Budget Amendment-Police Department- Order attached hereto as Exhibit "J" | ||
| (j) | Smith Lawn Company/Deny Request for Fuel Adjustment-Order attached hereto as Exhibit "K" | ||
| (k) | Declare Surplus Property/Public Works-Order attached hereto as Exhibit "L" | ||
| (l) | Bid Award/Asphalt –Order attached hereto as Exhibit "M" | ||
| (m) | Resolutions to Commit Funds/Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Projects-Order attached hereto as Exhibit "N" | ||
| (n) | Tritel Communications Lease Agreement-Order attached hereto as Exhibit "O" | ||
| (o) | Draft Interlocal Agreement-Order attached hereto as Exhibit "P" | ||
| (p) | Authorize New Position/Dispatcher | ||
| (q) | Approve Payment of Claim to Stewart Sneed & Hewes in the Amount of $6,271.31 for Insurance Required by Illinois Central Railroad | ||
The Motion was seconded by Alderman Holder and a vote was taken thereon as follows:
| Alderman Davis | Aye |
| Alderman Steen | Aye |
| Alderman Heard | Aye |
| Alderman Gautier | Aye |
| Alderman Holder | Aye |
| Alderman Roberts | Aye |
| Alderman Jones | Aye |
The Mayor then declared the Motion carried.
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PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
There next came for consideration the matter of payment of claims. Alderman Jones moved that claim numbers 52569 through 52841 with the exception of 52603, 52604, 52605, & 52606 (Cellular South) on claims docket dated May 2, 2006 be paid.
The Motion was seconded by Alderman Gautier and a vote was taken thereon as follows:
| Alderman Davis | Aye |
| Alderman Steen | Aye |
| Alderman Heard | Aye |
| Alderman Gautier | Aye |
| Alderman Holder | Aye |
| Alderman Roberts | Aye |
| Alderman Jones | Aye |
The Mayor then declared the Motion carried.
At this time, Alderman Roberts left the meeting because his wife is employed by Cellular South.
Alderman Gautier moved that claim numbers 52603, 52604, 52605, & 52606 on claims docket dated May 2, 2006 be paid.
The Motion was seconded by Alderman Steen and a vote was taken thereon as follows:
| Alderman Davis | Aye |
| Alderman Steen | Aye |
| Alderman Heard | Aye |
| Alderman Gautier | Aye |
| Alderman Holder | Aye |
| Alderman Roberts | Absent |
| Alderman Jones | Aye |
The Mayor then declared the Motion carried.
Alderman Roberts returned to the meeting.
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CARLTON PARK SEWER LINE
There next came for consideration the matter of payment for a sewer line for Carlton Park Subdivision. Alderman Steen moved to authorize accepting J. W. Underwood’s check in the amount of $47,362.47 as full settlement for his part of payment for the installation of the sewer line.
The Motion was seconded by Alderman Heard and a vote was taken thereon as follows:
| Alderman Davis | Aye |
| Alderman Steen | Aye |
| Alderman Heard | Aye |
| Alderman Gautier | Aye |
| Alderman Holder | Aye |
| Alderman Roberts | Aye |
| Alderman Jones | Aye |
The Mayor then declared the Motion carried.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
Alderman Jones moved that the meeting be closed to determine the necessity for an executive session.
The Motion was seconded by Alderman Steen and a vote was taken thereon as follows:
| Alderman Davis | Aye |
| Alderman Steen | Aye |
| Alderman Heard | Aye |
| Alderman Gautier | Aye |
| Alderman Holder | Aye |
| Alderman Roberts | Aye |
| Alderman Jones | Aye |
The Mayor then declared the Motion carried.
The meeting was closed and discussion followed regarding the necessity of going into executive session to discuss litigation, purchase of real property and annexation litigation.
Alderman Gautier moved that the Mayor and Board of Aldermen go into executive session.
The Motion was seconded by Alderman Jones and a vote was taken thereon as follows:
| Alderman Davis | Aye |
| Alderman Steen | Aye |
| Alderman Heard | Aye |
| Alderman Gautier | Aye |
| Alderman Holder | Aye |
| Alderman Roberts | Aye |
| Alderman Jones | Aye |
The Mayor then declared the Motion carried.
The Mayor reopened the meeting and announced that, by unanimous vote, the Mayor and Board of Aldermen were going into executive session to discuss litigation, purchase of real property, and annexation litigation. The meeting was then closed and the Mayor and Board went into executive session.
After discussion, Alderman Steen moved to offer the appraised value for the purchase of property located at 307 Greaves Street and to authorize the Mayor to negotiate up to the appraised value for property located on Lenard Avenue.
The Motion was seconded by Alderman Holder and a vote was taken thereon as follows:
| Alderman Davis | Aye |
| Alderman Steen | Aye |
| Alderman Heard | Aye |
| Alderman Gautier | Aye |
| Alderman Holder | Aye |
| Alderman Roberts | Aye |
| Alderman Jones | Aye |
The Mayor then declared the Motion carried.
Alderman Jones moved that the Board come out of executive session.
The Motion was seconded by Alderman Heard and a vote was taken thereon as follows:
| Alderman Davis | Aye |
| Alderman Steen | Aye |
| Alderman Heard | Aye |
| Alderman Gautier | Aye |
| Alderman Holder | Aye |
| Alderman Roberts | Aye |
| Alderman Jones | Aye |
The Mayor then declared the Motion carried.
The meeting reopened, whereupon the Mayor informed the public of the action that was taken.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Mayor and Board of Aldermen the Mayor declared the first regular May 2006 meeting adjourned.
WITNESS MY SIGNATURE this the_____________ day of May 2006.
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Gene F. McGee, Mayor
ATTEST:
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David W. Overby, City Clerk