MINUTES OF THE SECOND REGULAR MAY 2006 MEETING OF THE
MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE
CITY OF RIDGELAND, MISSISSIPPI
MAY 16, 2006
6:30 P.M.
The Mayor called the first regular May 2006 meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen to order. Present were Mayor Gene F. McGee, Alderman Linda Davis, Aldermen Gerald Steen, Alderman Ken Heard, Alderman Chuck Gautier, Alderman Kevin Holder, Alderman Scott Jones, City Clerk David W. Overby, and City Attorney Jerry Mills. Alderman Larry Roberts was absent. The meeting opened with the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance being led by Boy Scouts Matthew Gibbs and Nathan Gibbs of Troop 30 sponsored by St. Richard Catholic Church, Jackson, Mississippi.
The Mayor then recognized Police Officer Glen Fox, welcomed him home and commended him for his dedicated service to our country during his deployment to Iraq from January 2005 until January 2006. Next, Officer Fox presented the Mayor with a print, "The Mississippi Rifles", the name of his battalion, in appreciation of the City’s support of the INF Mississippi Army National Guard during Operation Iraqi Freedom III.
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen were furnished copies of the minutes from the May 2, 2006 Zoning Board meeting, the May 9, 2006 Architectural Review Board meeting, and a list of businesses located in the City.
The first order of business was the matter of considering the minutes from the May 2, 2006 meeting of the Mayor and Board of Alderman. The minutes were accepted with no corrections.
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MCALISTER’S DELI RENOVATION PLAN
There next came for consideration the matter of a request by McAlister’s Deli for approval of their renovation plan for their building located at 732 South Pear Orchard Road. After discussion, Alderman Jones moved to rescind the Board’s previous vote at the May 2, 2006 meeting to deny said request.
The Motion was seconded by Alderman Gautier and a vote was taken thereon as follows:
| Alderman Davis | Nay |
| Alderman Steen | Nay |
| Alderman Heard | Aye |
| Alderman Gautier | Aye |
| Alderman Holder | Nay |
| Alderman Roberts | Absent |
| Alderman Jones | Aye |
The vote being tied, the Mayor voted "Aye" and then declared the Motion carried.
Next, Alderman Jones moved to approve McAlister’s site plan as presented.
The Motion was seconded by Alderman Heard and a vote was taken thereon as follows:
| Alderman Davis | Aye |
| Alderman Steen | Nay |
| Alderman Heard | Aye |
| Alderman Gautier | Aye |
| Alderman Holder | Aye |
| Alderman Roberts | Absent |
| Alderman Jones | Aye |
The Mayor then declared the Motion carried.
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CONSIDER ANNEXTION
There next came for consideration the matter of adopting an ordinance extending and defining the corporate limits and boundaries of the City. Alderman Steen moved to adopt said ordinance, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
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 | Absent |
| 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 Jones moved to approve the following Consent Agenda.
| (a) | County Line Road/Change Order-Order attached hereto as Exhibit "B" | ||
| (b) | County Line Road/Amendment #2 Engineering Services Agreement-Order attached hereto as Exhibit "C" | ||
| (c) | Site Plans-Order attached hereto as Exhibit "D" | ||
| i. | Mark Shapley Office Building | ||
| ii. | The Club @ Township Colony Park | ||
| (d) | Petition to Vacate Street/Beau Chene Investments-Order attached hereto as Exhibit "E" | ||
| (e) | Security & Reimbursement Agreement/Township Land Company-Order attached hereto as Exhibit "F" | ||
| (f) | Security & Reimbursement Agreement/Highland Colony Land Company- Order attached hereto as Exhibit "G" | ||
| (g) | Site Plan With Variances/Renaissance at Colony Park-Order attached hereto as Exhibit "H" | ||
| (h) | Sale of Property to Madison County School District-Order attached hereto as Exhibit "I" | ||
| (i) | Multi-Use Trail/Request Authorization to Advertise for Bids-Order attached hereto as Exhibit "J" | ||
| (j) | Old Canton Road/Change Order #2 (Decrease) & Final-Order attached hereto as Exhibit "K" | ||
| (k) | Suggested Language to Amend Zoning Ordinance (Accessory Structures)/Set Public Hearing 06/20/06-Order attached hereto as Exhibit "L" | ||
| (l) | Surplus Property/(Rescue 30)-Fire Department-Order attached hereto as Exhibit "M" | ||
| (m) | Budget Amendment Police Department/Reimbursement Check from FEMA-Order attached hereto as Exhibit "N" | ||
| (n) | Accept Donation-Police Department/Budget Amendment-Order attached hereto as Exhibit "O" | ||
| (o) | Special Event Permit/Heatwave Classic Triathlon-Order attached hereto as Exhibit "P" | ||
| (p) | Payment Request for City of Madison-$12,709.50-Order attached hereto as Exhibit "Q" | ||
| (q) | Approval of New Job Description/Position-Traffic Engineer Technician | ||
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.
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PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
There next came for consideration the matter of payment of claims. Alderman Gautier moved that claim numbers 52842 through 53198 on claims docket dated May 16, 2006 be paid.
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 | Absent |
| 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 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 | Absent |
| 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 potential litigation.
Alderman Steen 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 | Absent |
| 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 potential litigation.
The meeting was then closed and the Board went into executive session.
After discussion, Alderman Steen moved that the Board come out of executive session.
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 | Absent |
| Alderman Jones | Aye |
The Mayor then declared the Motion carried.
The meeting was reopened, whereupon the Mayor informed the public that there was no action taken during executive session.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Mayor and Board of Aldermen the Mayor declared the regular meeting adjourned.
WITNESS MY SIGNATURE this the _________________day of
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Gene F. McGee, Mayor
ATTEST:
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David W. Overby, City Clerk