According to the top story on the Drudge Report this morning, Mississippi State University has one of 63 drone (or as he refers to them “spy-planes”) launch site sin 20 sites. The link points to a Google Map with no other information.
Jon Maynard out as GSDP CEO
March 28, 2012 By 2 Comments
This just in from the GSDP:
From: Steve Langston, GSDP Board Chairman
To: GSDP Membership
Re: Resignation of GSDP President/CEO Jon Maynard
The Greater Starkville Development Partnership (GSDP) Board of Directors has voted to accept the resignation of President/CEO Jon Maynard, effective immediately. The GSDP Board thanks Jon for his years of service to the community of Starkville and Oktibbeha County.
“We thank Jon for his service to our community and the organization,” said Steve Langston, Chairman of the GSDP Board of Directors.
In the interim, Chief Operation Officer Jennifer Gregory will be the point of contact for the GSDP office.
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Speculation: Is the Link’s Joe Max coming calling?
Commercial Dispatch makes Drudge
March 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
BOA Agenda: February 21, 2012
February 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
OFFICIAL AGENDA
THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF STARKVILLE, MISSISSIPPI
RECESS MEETING OF TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012 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 REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF STARKVILLE FOR JANUARY 3, 2012.
B. CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE RECESS MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF STARKVILLE FOR JANUARY 17, 2012.
V. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMENTS
PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS ARE NOTED ### AND PROVIDED AS
APPENDIX A ATTACHEDMAYOR’S COMMENTS: INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES:
ADAM GOUGH—STAFF ACCOUNTANT—ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT AMY VAUGHN —DEPUTY COURT CLERK
BOARD OF ALDERMEN COMMENTS:
VI. CITIZEN COMMENTS VII. PUBLIC APPEARANCES
A. PRESENTATION BY MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE, RODNEY FAVER, AND COURT ADMINISTRATOR, TONY ROOK, OF THE ANNUAL MUNICIPAL COURT REPORT.
B. PRESENTATION BY ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING OFFICER, JENNY TURNER, ON THE ACTIVITIES OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING COURT FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2011.
VIII. PUBLIC HEARING
A. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF STARKVILLE CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 30. BUSINESSES. ARTICLE 11. PEDDLERS. SEC. 30-26 ET SEQ. IN ORDER TO COME INTO CONFORMANCE WITH THE STATE STATUTE REGARDING TRANSIENT VENDORS (FORMERLY PEDDLERS) AND PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS FOR VENDING AND ADDITIONAL HOURS OF OPERATION AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS.
IX. MAYOR’S BUSINESS
A. REPORT FROM TRIP MULDROW ON THE CREATION OF A REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE CITY OF STARKVILLE.
B. CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR’S YOUTH COUNCIL PARTICIPATING IN THE STATEWIDE YOUTH CONFERENCE HELD ON CAMPUS AT MSU IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,000.00.
C. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT WITH TAYLOR ADAMS FOR COOPERATIVE PROCUREMENT SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF STARKVILLE.
X. BOARD BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF ENGAGING THE STENNIS INSTITUTE TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE JOB DESCRIPTION AND SALARY SURVEY FOR THE CITY OF STARKVILLE.
B. CONSIDERATION OF MAKING THE APPOINTMENTS TO THE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE FOR THE TERMS BEGINNING MARCH 1, 2012.
C. CONSIDERATION OF THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE RFQ FROM T.E. LOTT & COMPANY, PA FOR THE INTERNAL CONTROL CONSULTANT.
D. PRESENTATION BY TOBY SANFORD OF THE GTPDD ON THE INITIAL INFORMATION DEVELOPED FOR THE REDISTRICTING PROCESS.
XI. DEPARTMENT BUSINESS
A. AIRPORT
THERE ARE NO ITEMS FOR THIS AGENDA
B. BUILDING, CODES AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT
C. OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
1. REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE CITY OF STARKVILLE CLAIMS DOCKET FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AS OF FEBRUARY 16, 2012.
### 1. REQUEST CONSIDERATION TO AUTHORIZE CITY
ATTORNEY TO CONDUCT TITLE SEARCHES ON 11
DILAPIDATED PROPERTIES AND TO PROCEED WITH
CORRECTIVE ACTION.
###2. REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE CITY OF STARKVILLE
CLAIMS DOCKET FOR ALL REMAINING DEPARTMENTS
AS OF FEBRUARY 16, 2012.
###3. REPORT OF THE RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES FOR
PERIOD ENDING JANUARY 31, 2012, IN ACCORDANCE
WITH §21-35-13 OF THE MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972
ANNOTATED.
D. COURTS
E. ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT
THERE ARE NO ITEMS FOR THIS AGENDA
F. ENGINEERING AND STREETS
THERE ARE NO ITEMS FOR THIS AGENDA
G. FIRE DEPARTMENT
2. REQUEST APPROVAL TO ACCEPT THE ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT FOR $750,000 WITH A 10% MATCH OF $75,000.
H. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
I. PERSONNEL
1. REQUEST TO APPROVE A REVISION TO THE PERSONNEL POLICY AGAINST SEXUAL HARASSMENT TO INCLUDE OTHER FORMS OF UNLAWFUL HARASSMENT.
2. REQUEST TO APPROVE PROMOTIONS TO THE RANK OF SERGEANT IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
### 1. REQUEST CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTING AN ORDER
FROM JUDGE FAVER TO ASSESS A FEE OF $20.00 UPON
THE ISSUANCE OF ANY STATUTORILY REQUIRED SCIRE
FACIAS IN THE MUNICIPAL COURT.
### 2. REQUEST CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTING AN ORDER
FROM JUDGE FAVER TO ASSESS A $50.00 FEE FOR FILING
PETITIONS OF EXPUNGEMENT IN THE MUNICIPAL
COURT.
### 1. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO USE NORTH GREENVILLE
FITNESS IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,748.00 FOR ANNUAL
FIREFIGHTER FITNESS TESTING.
### 1. REQUEST CONSIDERATION OF THE CONTRACT WITH
CIVICPLUS FOR WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT WITH
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE.
3. REQUEST TO APPROVE ADVERTISING TO FILL THE PART-TIME POSITION OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING OFFICER
4. REQUEST TO APPROVE THE PROMOTION OF THOMAS WARE TO FILL THE VACANT POSITION OF LABORATORY TECHNICIAN IN THE WASTEWATER DIVISION OF PUBLIC SERVICES.
5. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO HIRE TEMPORARY FULL- TIME PERSON TO WORK AS A DEPUTY CLERK IN THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE.
6. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE TO HIRE TWO (2) TEMPORARY, PART-TIME COURT SECURITY OFFICERS.
J. POLICE DEPARTMENT
K. PUBLIC SERVICES
L. SANITATION & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
1. REPORT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION PLANS OF A FORMAL LITTER CONTROL PROGRAM
### 1. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE EMERGENCY
LIGHTING EQUIPMENT FOR TWO (2) NEW
MOTORCYCLES AT THE LOWEST QUOTE OF $11,063.50
FROM FLEET SAFETY EQUIPMENT, INC.
### 1. REQUEST APPROVAL TO PURCHASE STEEL CASING PIPE
FROM EMPIRE PIPE AND SUPPLY, THE SUBMITTER OF
THE LOWEST QUOTE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,500.
###2. REQUEST APPROVAL TO PURCHASE FIRE HYDRANTS
AND FIRE HYDRANT REPAIR KITS FROM
CONSOLIDATED PIPE AND SUPPLY, THE SOLE
QUALIFIED SOURCE OF SUPPLY BIDDER, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $39,080.00
### 2. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE TO
LEASE/PURCHASE A KNUCKLEBOOM TRUCK FOR THE
RUBBISH DIVISION.
### 3. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE TO
LEASE/PURCHASE A 32 YARD FRONT LOADING REFUSE
TRUCK.
### 4. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS TO
LEASE/PURCHASE TWO TWENTY-FIVE (25) YARD REAR
LOADING REFUSE TRUCKS.
XII. CLOSED DETERMINATION SESSION XIII. OPEN SESSION XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. B. C.
PENDING LITIGATION PROPERTY ACQUISITION PERSONNEL
XV. OPEN SESSION
XVI. ADJOURN UNTIL MARCH 6, 2012 @ 5:30 AT 101 LAMPKIN STREET IN THE CITY HALL COURTROOM.
BOA Agenda: Tuesday, November 15, 2011
November 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
OFFICIAL AGENDA
THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF STARKVILLE, MISSISSIPPI
RECESS MEETING OF TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2011
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
IV. APPROVAL OF BOARD OF ALDERMEN MINUTES
A. CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF STARKVILLE FOR OCTOBER 4, 2011.
V. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMENTS
MAYOR’S COMMENTS:
NEW EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTIONS:
CHRIS PULLIAM – ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT ENGINEERING AIDE
PRESENTATION OF RETIREE PLAQUES:
BILLY GRAY – ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT
DIANE QUINN – ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT
JOHN HENDRIX – POLICE DEPARTMENT/ANIMAL CONTROL
BOARD OF ALDERMEN COMMENTS:
VI. CITIZEN COMMENTS
VII. PUBLIC APPEARANCES
A. PRESENTATION BY JENNIFER GREGORY ON THE SPECIAL EVENT REQUEST FOR THE CHRISTMAS PARADE TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2011.
VIII. PUBLIC HEARING
A. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDING THE CITY OF STARKVILLE CODE OF ORDINANCES APPENDIX B TO THE SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS AND CHAPTER 98 TO INCLUDE REFERENCES TO ALL STREET SPECIFICATIONS CONTAINED IN APPENDIX B. ARTICLE VI. OF THE SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS BEING REFERENCED TO AMENDED CHAPTER 98. ARTICLE IV. STREETS AND STREET SPECIFICATIONS SECTION REGARDING THE CITY’S TIMING AND PROCESS OF THE ACCEPTANCE OF STREETS AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS.
IX. MAYOR’S BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL FOR AN ADVERTISEMENT FOR A CONSULTANT TO ASSIST THE CITY WITH THE CREATION OF A REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AND A REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND OTHER RELATED PURPOSES.
X. BOARD BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING THE CITY OF STARKVILLE CODE OF ORDINANCES APPENDIX B TO THE SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS AND CHAPTER 98 TO INCLUDE REFERENCES TO ALL STREET SPECIFICATIONS CONTAINED IN APPENDIX B. ARTICLE VI. OF THE SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS BEING REFERENCED TO AMENDED CHAPTER 98. ARTICLE IV. STREETS AND STREET SPECIFICATIONS SECTION REGARDING THE CITY’S ACCEPTANCE OF STREETS AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS.
B. CONSIDERATION OF ADVERTISING FOR LETTERS OF INTEREST FOR POSITIONS ON THE AIRPORT BOARD AND THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE REGIONAL LANDFILL AUTHORITY EXPIRING ON 12-31-2011.
C. REPORT BY THE CITY ENGINEER, EDWARD KEMP, ON THE ESTIMATED COST OF THE RECOMMENDED IMPROVEMENTS TO THE MAPLE DRIVE DRAINAGE AREA AND CARVER DRIVE DITCH AND FLOODPLAIN AREA.
D. PRESENTATION OF THE RESULTS OF THE TRAFFIC STUDY AND RECONSIDERATION OF THE NEED FOR THE BOARD APPROVED INSTALLATION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF NORTH MONTGOMERY STREET AND GARRARD ROAD.
E. CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF AN RFQ FOR THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR A CONSULTANT IN ORDER TO REDISTRICT THE CITY OF STARKVILLE AS REQUIRED BY THE 2010 CENSUS POPULATION DATA.
F. CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE SPECIAL EVENT REQUEST FOR THE CITY OF STARKVILLE CHRISTMAS PARADE AND THE RESCHEDULED CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY ON NOVEMBER 28, 2011.
G. CONSIDERATION OF DESIGNATING CITY BUILDING INSPECTOR, BOB HALL, AS THE ADA COORDINATOR FOR THE CITY OF STARKVILLE.
H. CONSIDERATION OF CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDING THE CITY OF STARKVILLE CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 30. BUSINESSES. ARTICLE 11. PEDDLERS. SEC. 30-26 ET SEQ. TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS FOR VENDING AND TO ALTER THE ALLOWED HOURS AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS.
XI. DEPARTMENT BUSINESS
A. AIRPORT
THERE ARE NO ITEMS FOR THIS AGENDA
B. BUILDING, CODES AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT
1. CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL FOR CITY PLANNER TO ATTEND THE MISSISSIPPI/AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE IN GREENWOOD, SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 28—30, 2011, WITH ADVANCE TRAVEL PAY REQUESTED IN THE AMOUNT OF $419.01.
2. CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL FOR CITY PLANNER TO ATTEND THE ASSOCIATION OF FLOODPLAIN MANAGERS OF MISSISSIPPI (AFMM) CONFERENCE IN TUNICA, SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 5—7, 2011, WITH ADVANCE TRAVEL PAY REQUESTED IN THE AMOUNT OF $511.80.
C. OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
1. REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE CITY OF STARKVILLE CLAIMS DOCKET FOR ALL DEPARTMENTS EXCEPT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AS OF NOVEMBER 10, 2011.
2. REPORT OF THE RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES FOR PERIOD ENDING OCTOBER 31, 2011, IN ACCORDANCE WITH §21-35-13 OF THE MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972 ANNOTATED.
D. COURTS
THERE ARE NO ITEMS FOR THIS AGENDA
E. ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT
THERE ARE NO ITEMS FOR THIS AGENDA
F. ENGINEERING AND STREETS
1. REQUEST CONSIDERATION OF THE BIDS FOR THE LOUISVILLE STREET WIDENING PROJECT, ACCEPTING THE LOW BIDDER CONTINGENT UPON MDOT CONCURRENCE, AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE APPROVED CONTRACTOR.
2. REQUEST APPROVAL OF PRITCHARD ENGINEERING TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION SERVICES AS PART OF THE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROJECT AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE APPROVED CONSULTANT PENDING MDOT AND CITY ATTORNEY APPROVAL.
G. FIRE DEPARTMENT
THERE ARE NO ITEMS FOR THIS AGENDA
H. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
THERE ARE NO ITEMS FOR THIS AGENDA
I. PERSONNEL
1. REQUEST APPROVAL TO HIRE MOULTRIE LACEY AND KYLE MONROE TO FILL VACANT POSITIONS OF CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICERS.
2. REQUEST APPROVAL TO PROMOTE CARYL PRITCHARD TO FILL THE VACANT POSITION OF STAFF SUPPORT TECHNICIAN—LEVEL 2 IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT.
J. POLICE DEPARTMENT
1. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE SEVEN (7) TITAN ASSAULT VESTS AT STATE CONTRACT PRICE FROM MID-SOUTH UNIFORM & SUPPLY, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,177.19.
2. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ALLOW CHIEF LINDLEY PERMISSION TO ATTEND THE MISSISSIPPI ASSOCIATION OF CHIEF’S OF POLICE 2011 WINTER EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE IN OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI ON DECEMBER 12-15, 2011.
3. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF STARKVILLE AND HARLEY DAVIDSON OF CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI FOR A TWENTYFOUR (24) MONTH LEASE OF TWO (2) POLICE MOTORCYCLES.
K. PUBLIC SERVICES
THERE ARE NO ITEMS FOR THIS AGENDA
L. SANITATION & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
THERE ARE NO ITEMS FOR THIS AGENDA
XII. CLOSED DETERMINATION SESSION
XIII. OPEN SESSION
XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. PENDING LITIGATION
B. PERSONNEL
XV. OPEN SESSION
XVI. ADJOURN UNTIL DECEMBER 6, 2011 @ 5:30 AT 101 LAMPKIN STREET IN THE CITY HALL COURTROOM.
Election 2011 wrap and a few questions
November 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Here are the final numbers without absentee ballots from last night’s county wide races:
Sheriff 21of 21 Precincts Reporting
Sheriff 
Steve C. Gladney (winner) Dem 8427 Rudy Johnson GOP 3202
Circuit Clerk
Teresa Davis-Roberson Dem 5279 Glenn Hamilton (winner) GOP 6182
Tax Assessor / Collector Allen Morgan (winner) GOP 6693 Valisia “Lisa” Wynn Dem 4779
Coroner Michael R. Hunt (i) (winner) Dem 7431 Billy L. Miller GOP 3990
Supervisor District 1
Carl Clardy (i) Dem 1281 John Prate Montgomery Jr. GOP 1343
Supervisor District 2
Bubba “Robert” Gray GOP 662 Orlando Trainer (i) Dem 1436
Supervisor District 3
Dennis “Denny” Daniels GOP 974 Marvell Howard (i) Dem 1006
Supervisor District 4 Daniel Jackson (i) (winner) Dem 1614 Bricklee Miller GOP 1221
Justice Court District 3
Buddy Johnston GOP 919 Randall McClelland Ind 246 James “Jim” Mills (i) (winner) Dem 1126
Constable District 1 Shank Phelps (winner) GOP 2707 Curtis White Dem 2024
Constable District 3
Tim Cook GOP 1751 Curtis Randle (i) (winner) Dem 2614
For the first time in recent memory, the GOP seems to be gaining ground locally. Circuit Clerk and Tax Assessor went to the Republican candidate. The GOP also has a good shot at the Supe District 1 seat with John Prate Montgomery holding a 60+ vote margin before absentees are counted. Dennis Daniels faces a much steeper climb with a 32 vote deficit going into absentee counting.
Will this new Board adopt a more open approach to holistic development of ALL Oktibbeha County by addressing Economic Development and improving quality of life? Does a potential sale of OCH regional Medical Center become a stronger possibilty?
Live from Oktibbeha County Courthouse election returns
November 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
7:57 First box walks in. (all apologies to Van Halen)
8:01 another box in.
8:13 and another
8:19 two more, no results yet
9:53 16 of 21 precincts.
District 1 supe Clardy 557 Montgomery 496
District 2 supe Grady 662 Trainer 1336
District 3 supe Daniels 179 Howard 243
District 4 supe Jackson 1614 Miller 1221
District 5 Williams 828
Circuit Clerk Robertson 2595 Hamilton 2421
Tax Assesor Morgan 2656 Wynn 2360
Sheriff Gladney 3710 Johnson 1351
In 26 Personhood Yes 2687 No 4932
In 27 Voter ID Yes 4565 No 3026
In 31 Em. Domain Yes 5414 No 2241
Gov. Bryant 4321 Dupree 3470
Treasurer Fitch 4136 Moran 3269
Trans. Comm. Minor 3046 Taggert 4518
9:42 AP declaring Bryant winner, Int 26 rejected.
News Release for Starkville TEA Party
October 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Starkville Tea Party (STP) Regular Monthly Meeting
At 3 – 4:30 PM on Saturday, October 22nd, Starkville Tea Party supporters, and other concerned citizens are encouraged to attend the monthly STP Business and Education meeting, which will be a Political Rally and Ice Cream Social at the Starkville Sportsplex. All candidates for public office in Oktibbeha County have been invited to speak at the event. Following the remarks of the candidates, citizens will be given an opportunity to ask them questions.
For more information, e-mail starkvilleteaparty@gmail.com or call (662) 546-0675
BOA Agenda: October 4, 2011
October 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
OFFICIAL AGENDA
THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF STARKVILLE, MISSISSIPPI
REGULAR MEETING OF TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2011
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.
IV. APPROVAL OF BOARD OF ALDERMEN MINUTES
THERE ARE NO MINUTES FOR CONSIDERATION
V. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMENTS
A. MAYOR’S COMMENTS:
REMINDER FROM MAYOR WISEMAN THAT THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN DOCUMENTS NEED TO BE IN BY OCTOBER 11
SO THAT GOVERNMENT CONSULTANTS CAN PREPARE THE DOCUMENTS FOR THE BOARD MEETING OF OCTOBER 18, 2011.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
PINK HEALS TOUR SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 15 WITH ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED AROUND TOWN AND AT THE SPORTSPLEX
WELCOME TO NEW EMPLOYEES:
FRANK ROGERS III – LABORER IN SANITATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
MARCO RODRIGUEZ – FIRE DEPARTMENT
JAMES HAYES – FIRE DEPARTMENT
WILLIAM BROOKS – APPRENTICE LINEMAN IN THE ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT
B. BOARD OF ALDERMEN COMMENTS:
RECOGNITION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH:
BENNIE GAZAWAY – PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT
VI. CITIZEN COMMENTS
VII. PUBLIC APPEARANCES
A. PRESENTATION BY TURNER PURNELL ON THE MATTER OF CREATING WESTSIDE DRIVE AS A ONE WAY STREET IN ORDER TO ALLOW PARKING.
B. PRESENTATION BY STARKVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR THE PINK HEALS TOUR SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 15, 2011, AT THE SPORTSPLEX.
VIII. PUBLIC HEARING
THERE ARE NO PUBLIC HEARINGS SCHEDULED
IX. MAYOR’S BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF STARKVILLE, OKTIBBEHA COUNTY AND MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY FOR THE HUD GRANT APPLICATION AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR TO SIGN SAME.
X. BOARD BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION OF VACATING THE PLAT FILED AS STARKVILLE LAND SUBDIVISION PLAT DATED 1954 AS REQUESTED BY THE PROPERTY OWNER, MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY.
B. REPORT FROM DOUG DEVLIN, HEAD OF PUBLIC SERVICES, ON THE STATUS OF THE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SEWER SYTEMS THROUGHOUT THE CITY AND THE STATUS OF SERVICES TO THE 1998 ANNEXED AREAS.
C. REPORT ON THE STATUS OF THE FORM BASED CODES DEVELOPMENT PROCESS.
D. CONSIDERATION OF CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE USE AND LOCATION OF ACCESSORY STRUCTURES IN THE CITY OF STARKVILLE.
E. CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000.00) FOR THE START UP OF THE YELLOW DOT PROGRAM.
F. CONSIDERATION OF CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO ADDRESS THE ZONING, PROXIMITY AND SIGNAGE ISSUES RELATED TO “PAYDAY LOAN” BUSINESSES WITHIN THE CITY OF STARKVILLE.
G. CONSIDERATION OF MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO THE OKTIBBEHA COUNTY HERITAGE MUSEUM FOR THE TWO TERMS ENDING 9-30-2014 AND AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE OKTIBBEHA COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD FOR THE TERM ENDING 9-30-2016.
H. CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PHASE ONE OF THE ADA IMPROVEMENTS FOR CITY HALL LOCATED AT 101 EAST LAMPKIN STREET AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000).
I. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF STARKVILLE AND THE STARKVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE USE OF THE STARKVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT GROUNDS FOR RECREATION PURPOSES.
XI. DEPARTMENT BUSINESS
A. AIRPORT
1. REQUEST APPROVAL TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH CLEARWATER CONSULTANTS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR MULTIPLE AND VARIOUS PROJECTS FOR GEORGE M. BRYAN FIELD.
2. REQUEST APPROVAL TO ISSUE WORK AUTHORIZATION NUMBER 11-01 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REGARDING THE FAA 2011 AIP, WITH RESPECT TO GEORGE M. BRYAN FIELD.
3. REQUEST APPROVAL TO ISSUE WORK AUTHORIZATION NUMBER 11-02 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REGARDING THE FAA 2011 AIP, WITH RESPECT TO GEORGE M. BRYAN FIELD.
4. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR PAY REQUEST # 5 INVOICE #1171104P FROM CLEARWATER CONSULTANTS, INC. REGARDING CONTRACT FOR SERVICES FOR PROJECT DEVELOPMENT, DESIGN FOR DRAINAGE, RSA AND ROFA IMPROVEMENTS ON GEORGE M. BRYAN FIELD IN
THE AMOUNT OF $14,575.00 FUNDED BY THE 2010 AIP GRANT NO. 3-28-0068-015-2010.
B. BUILDING, CODES AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT
1. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE P&Z ITEM #PD 11-03: A REQUEST BY MR. MICHAEL KRAKER FOR APPROVAL OF A PUD (PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT) LOCATED ONTHE NORTH SIDE OF EAST GARRARD ROAD, WEST OF OLD WEST POINT ROAD IN WARD 5.
2. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE P&Z ITEM #CU 11-06: A REQUEST BY BONDS OF LOVE MINISTRY TO ALLOW A PLACE OF WORSHIP IN A C-2 ZONING DISTRICT LOCATED AT 305 DR. MLK, JR. DRIVE IN WARD 5.
3. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION TO ADJUDICATE THE COST OF DEMOLITION CLEANING AND CARE OF A DILAPIDATED PROPERTY BY THE CODE ENFORCEMENT DIVISION, ALLOWING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO ENROLL ASSESSMENTS AGAINST THE PROPERTY, LOCATED AT 514 MS HIGHWAY 182 WEST (DR. MLK, JR. DRIVE) IDENTIFIED AS PARCEL NUMBER 118N-00-131.00, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH §21-19-11 OF THE MISSISSIPPI CODE ANNOTATED (1972) ET SEC.
4. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION’S RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE MULTI-PARTY CONTRACT FOR MISSISSIPPI HERITAGE TRUST TO PREPARE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR THE CITY OF
STARKVILLE’S HISTORIC RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL AREAS, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT MATCHING GRANT FROM THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY AT NO DIRECT COST TO THE CITY.
C. OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
1. REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE CITY OF STARKVILLE FIRE CLAIMS DOCKET AS OF SEPTEMBER 28, 2011.
2. REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE CITY OF STARKVILLE CLAIMS DOCKET FOR ALL DEPARTMENTS EXCEPT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AS OF SEPTEMBER 28, 2011.
3. CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE MUNICIPAL COMPLIANCE QUESTIONNAIRE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF §21-35-31, MISS.CODE ANN. (1972).
4. REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE CITY’S 2012 LIST OF “UNMARKED CARS” IN ACCORDANCE WITH §25-1-87 OF THE MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972 ANNOTATED.
D. COURTS
THERE ARE NO ITEMS FOR THIS AGENDA
E. ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT
1. REQUEST APPROVAL TO EXECUTE THE SALE CONTRACT TO TVA FOR THE STARKVILLE 161-KV TAP LINE FOR $338,212.68.
F. ENGINEERING AND STREETS
1. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE LOUISVILLE STREET WIDENING PROJECT.
G. FIRE DEPARTMENT
THERE ARE NO ITEMS FOR THIS AGENDA
H. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
THERE ARE NO ITEMS FOR THIS AGENDA
I. PERSONNEL
1. REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE VACANT POSITION OF STAFF SUPPORT TECH II FOR THE STARKVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT.
2. REQUEST APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE TO FILL VACANT POSITIONS FOR CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICERS IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT.
3. REQUEST TO HIRE CHRIS PULLIAM FOR THE POSITION OF ENGINEERING AIDE FOR THE STARKVILLE ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT.
4. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO CORRECT GRADE CLASSIFICATION FOR ALL EXISTING POSITIONS OF LINEMAN WITH THE STARKVILLE ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT.
5. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO PROMOTE BRAD SCARBROUGH FROM APPRENTICE LINEMAN TO LINEMAN IN THE ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT.
6. REQUEST TO ADVERTISE TO FILL A VACANT LINEMAN POSITION IN THE ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT.
7. REQUEST TO PROMOTE ELLIS AGNEW FROM CREW LEADER/OPERATOR TO LINE FOREMAN IN THE WATER DIVISION OF PUBLIC SERVICES
8. REQUEST TO HIRE WILLIE BROOKS FOR MAINTENANCE WORKER I IN THE WATER DIVISION OF PUBLIC SERVICES.
9. REQUEST APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE TO FILL THE VACANT POSITION OF CREW LEADER/OPERATOR IN THE WATER DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
10. REQUEST APPROVAL TO CORRECT THE SALARY GRADE INDICATION FOR OUR THREE EXISTING LINE FOREMAN IN THE WATER DEPARTMENT DUE TO A CLERICAL ERROR DATING BACK TO FEBRUARY 6, 2007.
J. POLICE DEPARTMENT
THERE ARE NO ITEMS FOR THIS AGENDA
K. PUBLIC SERVICES
THERE ARE NO ITEMS FOR THIS AGENDA
L. SANITATION DEPARTMENT
THERE ARE NO ITEMS FOR THIS AGENDA
XII. CLOSED DETERMINATION SESSION
XIII. OPEN SESSION
XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. PENDING LITIGATION
XV. OPEN SESSION
XVI. RECESS UNTIL OCTOBER 18, 2011 @ 5:30 AT 101 LAMPKIN STREET IN THE CITY HALL COURTROOM.
July 2011 Sales Tax Numbers
October 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
CITY SALES TAX REVENUES
The City of Starkville, Mississippi
By Month as Collected at the Cash Register
(does not include 2% Restaurant Tax)
Year 2010 2011
JANUARY 448,787.31 393,970.11
FEBRUARY 420,263.64 432,510.76
MARCH 448,312.25 449,079.94
APRIL 450,470.94 457,758.78
MAY 423,737.02 468,471.49
JUNE 426,622.12 419,652.34
JULY 418,245.73 429,807.46
AUGUST 458,004.27
SEPTEMBER 463,610.19
OCTOBER 430,336.16
NOVEMBER 429,947.02
DECEMBER 499,231.46
Yearly Totals
$5,317,568.11 $3,051,250.88
Monthly Avg. For Year
$443,130.68 $435,892.98
% Change 10-11
JANUARY -12.21%
FEBRUARY 2.91%
MARCH 0.17%
APRIL 1.62%
MAY 10.56%
JUNE -1.63%
JULY 2.76%
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