OFFICIAL AGENDA, THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF STARKVILLE, MISSISSIPPI

REGULAR MEETING OF TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 2010 5:30 P.M., COURT ROOM, CITY HALL 101 EAST LAMPKIN STREET

I. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND A MOMENT OF SILENCE
III. APPROVAL OF THE OFFICIAL AGENDA
A. CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA (SEE APPENDIX A)
IV. APPROVAL OF BOARD OF ALDERMEN MINUTES
A. CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE CITY OF STARKVILLE BOARD OF ALDERMEN RECESS MEETING OF APRIL 20, 2010
V. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMENTS MAYOR’S COMMENTS:

PRESENTATION OF A RETIREMENT PLAQUE: CAROLYN OSWALT – ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT

INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES:
CARYL PRITCHARD – COURT RONNIE SMITH – SANITATION DEPARTMENT ROBERT BARNES – SANITATION DEPARTMENT

THERE WILL BE THREE MORE POWER OUTAGES SCHEDULED AT FROM 3:00 AM UNTIL 5:00 AM THIS WEEK ON SATURDAY, JUNE 5 AND THEN AGAIN ON JULY 10 AND AUGUST 7, 2010.

BOARD OF ALDERMEN COMMENTS:

ALDERMAN SISTRUNK PRESENTS THE EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH APPRECIATION AWARD TO SHALAMARK SIMPSON OF THE PARK COMMISSION

VI. CITIZEN COMMENTS

VII. PUBLIC APPEARANCES
THERE ARE NO PUBLIC APPEARANCE REQUESTS

VIII. PUBLIC HEARING
THERE ARE NO PUBLIC HEARINGS SCHEDULED

IX. MAYOR’S BUSINESS
THERE IS NO MAYOR’S BUSINESS SCHEDULED

X. BOARD BUSINESS

A. CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE 2009 AUDIT FROM WATKINS, WARD AND STAFFORD

B. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR THE REMEDIATION OF WILDLIFE
DAMAGE IN THE INDUSTRIAL PARK.

C. CONSIDERATION OF ADVERTISING FOR LETTERS OF INTEREST FOR APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY OF
STARKVILLE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND THE STORM WATER HEARING BOARD.

D. CONSIDERATION OF CREATING A TASK FORCE MADE UP OF THE MAYOR, ALDERMEN PERKINS, SISTRUNK, AND COREY, THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, THE POLICE CHIEF, THE CITY ATTORNEY, A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE STARKVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT AND MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY TO DETERMINE IF THERE IS THE NEED FOR AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A CURFEW FOR CERTAIN JUVENILES IN THE CITY OF STARKVILLE.

XI. DEPARTMENT BUSINESS

A. AIRPORT (ALL ITEMS ON CONSENT)
1. REQUEST APPROVAL OF PAY REQUEST #4 FROM APAC, INC. FOR RUNWAY 18/36 REHABILTATION PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $731,443.12 FROM AIP GRANT 3-28-0068-014-2009.
2. REQUEST APPROVAL OF PAY REQUEST #3 FROM CLEARWATER CONSULTANTS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE RUNWAY 18/36 REHABILITATION PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,730.00 FROM AIP GRANT 3-28-0068-014-2009.

B. BUILDING, CODES AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT
1. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE P&Z ITEM #CU 10- 02: A REQUEST BY TABOR PROPERTIES, LLC, TO APPROVE A CONDITIONAL USE TO ALLOW MULTI- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL USE IN A C-2 (GENERAL BUSINESS) ZONING DISTRICT, LOCATED AT 703 SPRING STREET IN WARD

C. OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
1. REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE CITY OF STARKVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT CLAIMS DOCKET AS OF MAY 27, 2010.
2. REQUEST APPROV AL OF THE CITY OF STARKVILLE CLAIMS DOCKET FOR ALL DEPARTMENTS EXCEPT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AS OF MAY 27, 2010.

D. COURTS
THERE ARE NO ITEMS FOR THIS AGENDA

E. ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT (ALL ITEMS ON CONSENT)
1. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION AND APPLY FOR AN ARRA GRANT FOR THE UPGRADE OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENERGY CONSERVATION EFFORTS IN THE CITY OF STARKVILLE AND THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
2. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR TO SIGN A “CERTIFICATE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION” FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW STARKVILLE ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT OFFICE BUILDING.

F. ENGINEERING AND STREETS (ALL ITEMS ON CONSENT)
1. AUTHORIZATION OF PAY ESTIMATE NO. 2 IN THE AMOUNT OF $331,072 FOR FALCON CONTRACTING FOR PROJECT NO. STP-0420-00-(017/105680701000 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS ARRA I.
2. AUTHORIZATION OF PAY ESTIMATE NO. 4 IN THE AMOUNT OF $70,746.12 FOR RENROCK CONSTRUCTION FOR 2009 DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 12- HOLLIS II.

G. FIRE DEPARTMENT (ALL ITEMS ON CONSENT)
1. REQUEST CONSIDERATION OF CHANGE ORDER #2 FOR FIRE STATION #5 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FLAGPOLE, SIDEWALKS, AND ADDITIONAL FIXTURES IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,029.89.

H. PERSONNEL (ALL ITEMS ON CONSENT)
1. REQUEST TO APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE TO FILL A VACANT JOB OF CUSTODIAN FOR CITY HALL.
2. REQUEST APPROVAL TO PROMOTE CHRISTOPHER SMILEY TO FILL THE VACANT JOB OF WASTE WATER OPERATOR 2 (TRAINEE).
3. REQUEST APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE TO FILL THE VACANT JOB OF CREW LEADER 2 IN THE LANDSCAPE DIVISION.

I. POLICE DEPARTMENT
THERE ARE NO ITEMS FOR THIS AGENDA

XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. PENDING LITIGATION
B. POTENTIAL LITIGATION

XIII. RECESS UNTIL JUNE 15, 2010 @ 5:30 AT 101 LAMPKIN STREET IN THE CITY HALL COURTROOM.

FROM SSD:

SSD Board of Trustees names Mosley as the new principal of Armstrong Middle School and taps Thompson to become new principal of Sudduth Elementary School

Veteran Starkville principal Elizabeth Mosley will become the new principal of Armstrong Middle School. Mosley, Sudduth’s principal since 1998, was tapped for the position in a special called meeting of the school board today.

For Mosley, who began her educational career at Sudduth in 1976 when it was a fifth grade school as the librarian, the new position is a return to her roots.

“I appreciate the confidence Mrs. Couey and the Board have shown in me, and I am extremely excited about the opportunity to go to Armstrong Middle School,” said Mosley. “I was a middle school administrator in Houston, Texas for 10 years with a school of 1700 sixth, seventh, and eighth graders and loved every minute of it. I am truly looking forward to the challenging and exciting new school year.”

Supt. Judy Couey says Mosley’s educational background and her proven record make her the right person for the position.

“Libby Mosley has both the experience and knowledge base needed to step into the middle school setting,” said Couey. “I am confident that her leadership abilities will set new standards in achievement for our district.”

During her career, Mosley has earned numerous honors, including Mississippi’s Third Congressional District Administrator of the Year and Houston Independent School District Administrator Advocate Award.

A Starkville native, Mosley is a graduate of Starkville High School, and she holds a bachelor of science from Mississippi State University and a master of library science from the University of Alabama. Mosley completed her mid management certification at the University of Houston.

Starkville’s Outstanding Certified Non-Classroom Educator will step into the principal’s position at Sudduth Elementary School. Lisa Thompson was named Sudduth’s new principal today following the school board’s appointment of Mosley at AMS.

Thompson, currently the assistant principal of Sudduth, acknowledged Mosley’s influence on her career and says she plans to build on the strong foundation that already exists at Sudduth.

“For the past eleven years I have watched and learned from Libby Mosley,” said Thompson. “She has set the tone for excellence at Sudduth Elementary. I look forward to the challenge of maintaining that level, and I pray that God will guide me in making the best decisions for our students, our school and our district.”

Couey believes Thompson will continue to develop the high standards already established at Sudduth.

“In moving Ms. Mosley to her new position I did not want to lose the success formula she has created for Sudduth,” said Couey. “Lisa Thompson is a veteran educator that will not miss a step in continuing the traditions and practices of our premier primary school.”

Thompson began her educational career as a teacher at Armstrong Middle School in 1987. She also taught for nine years at Sudduth before becoming the school’s reading facilitator.

Thompson earned a bachelor of science and a master of science from Mississippi State University. She holds a master of educational leadership and supervision from the University of Tennessee at Martin.