Please remember that we are having our town hall meeting at the city hall courtroom from 5-7 this evening. We have representatives from the Starkville Main Street Association, Elected Officials, Gary Shafer of Shafer & Associates architects, the citizens advisory committee, the Elections commission representatives and city staff to provide any assistance and police to lead guided tours of the current police areas.

D. Lynn Spruill
Chief Administrative Officer
City of Starkville

OFFICIAL AGENDA
THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF STARKVILLE, MISSISSIPPI
REGULAR MEETING OF TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2011
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.

IV. APPROVAL OF BOARD OF ALDERMEN MINUTES
A. CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE RECESS MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN HELD ON JULY 19, 2011.
B. CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN HELD ON AUGUST 2, 2011.

V. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMENTS
A. MAYOR’S COMMENTS:
TOWN MEETING ON THE MUNICIPAL COMPLEX TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, FROM 5 – 7 PM AT THE CITY HALL COURTROOM WITH TOURS OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
AVAILABLE RECOGNITION OF HONORS: SARGEANT SHAWN WORD WAS THE ONLY LAW ENFORCEMENT
OFFICER (THE REST WERE ALCOHOL & BEVERAGE CONTROL OFFICERS) AMONG 5 HONOREES IN THE NATION RECOGNIZED AT THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE FOR THE OFFICE OF JUVENILE JUSTICE DELINQUENCY PROGRAM HELD IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA.
SARGEANT CHADD GARNETT WAS SELECTED ON JULY 14, 2011, AMONG 300 PARTICIPANTS AS THE TOP MISSISSIPPI LIAISON OFFICER (MILO) FOR THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
WELCOME TO NEW EMPLOYEES:
CASSANDRA YOUNG, COURT
WILLIAM BELL, SANITATION & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
BENJAMIN BURKETT, STARKVILLE ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT
B. BOARD OF ALDERMEN COMMENTS:
ARTHUR THOMPSON- FROM THE WATER DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT IS RECEIVING RECOGNITION AS THE EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR SEPTEMBER, 2011 BY ALDERMAN SISTRUNK

VI. CITIZEN COMMENTS

VII. PUBLIC APPEARANCES
A. PUBLIC APPEARANCE REQUEST BY JENNIFER GREGORY FROM THE MAIN STREET ASSOCIATION
REQUESTING BOARD APPROVAL FOR THE DOWNTOWN EVENTS OF PUMPKINPALOOZA AND THE BLOCK PARTY AND FOR IN-KIND SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CITY VALUED AT $ 2,323.00
B. PUBLIC APPEARANCE REQUEST BY DR. ROY RUBY ON BEHALF OF THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE FUNDING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012.
C. PUBLIC APPEARANCE BY RHETT HOBART FOR THE STUDENT ASSOCIATION REQUESTING APPROVAL OF THE SPECIAL EVENT, BULLDOG BASH, AND IN-KIND SERVICES FROM THE CITY OF STARKVILLE IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,794.94.
D. PUBLIC APPEARANCE BY JOHN HARGRAVES OF PE ENVIRONMENTAL PROVIDING PUBLIC INFORMATION ON THE GRANT REQUEST TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) FOR BROWNFIELDS REVITALIZATION FUNDS.

VIII. PUBLIC HEARING
THERE ARE NO PUBLIC HEARINGS SCHEDULED

IX. MAYOR’S BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE APPLICATION BY THE CITY OF STARKVILLE, MISSISSIPPI, TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) FOR BROWNFIELDS REVITALIZATION GRANT FUNDS TO BE USED FOR THE REVITALIZATION OF PROJECTS WITHIN OKTIBBEHA
COUNTY.
B. CONSIDERATION OF CERTIFYING THAT THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM HAVE BEEN MET.
C. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE MINUTES OF THE CITY OF STARKVILLE 2011 HOME INITIAL PUBLIC HEARING HELD ON AUGUST 29, 2011.

X. BOARD BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE SPECIAL EVENT REQUESTS FOR PUMPKINPALOOZA SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 14, 2011, AND THE DOWNTOWN BLOCK PARTY SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 23, 2011, AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE INKIND SERVICES VALUED AT $2,323.00 TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CITY.
B. CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE SPECIAL EVENT REQUEST FROM THE MSU STUDENT ASSOCIATION FOR BULLDOG BASH AND AUTHORIZATION OF IN-KIND SERVICES VALUED AT $8,794.94 TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CITY.
C. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE HEALTH CARE CONTRACT WITH BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2012 FOR THE CITY OF STARKVILLE.
D. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FROM SOUTHERN ADMINISTRATORS AND BENEFIT CONSULTANTS FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY OF STARKVILLE’S FLEXIBLE BENEFIT CAFETERIA PLAN AS DEFINED IN SECTION 125 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
E. REPORT FROM THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE ON THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES AND YEAR END PROJECTIONS FOR THE ENDING FISCAL YEAR 2011.
F. CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE CITY OF STARKVILLE MILLAGE RATE OF 20 MILS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2012.
G. CONSIDERATION OF ADVERTISING TO FILL ONE VACANCY ON THE OKTIBBEHA COUNTY LIBRARY AND TWO VACANCIES ON THE OKTIBBEHA COUNTY HERITAGE MUSEUM FOR THE CURRENT TERMS ENDING 9-30-11.
H. CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE STARKVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET AND TAX LEVY AT 62.24 MILS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012.
I. CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF A FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH KDL/WINDSTREAM FOR THE USE OF THE CITY RIGHTS OF WAY.

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 OF THE CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH BUDGET CAR RENTAL FOR AN ADDITIONAL YEAR TO EXTEND TO SEPTEMBER 3, 2012.
B. BUILDING, CODES AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT
THERE ARE NO ITEMS FOR THIS AGENDA
C. OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
1. REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE CITY OF STARKVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT CLAIMS DOCKET AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2011.
2. REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE CITY OF STARKVILLE CLAIMS DOCKET FOR ALL DEPARTMENTS EXCEPT THE
FIRE DEPARTMENT AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2011.
D. COURTS
THERE ARE NO ITEMS FOR THIS AGENDA
E. ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT
1. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR SEALED BIDS FOR APPROXIMATELY 34,000 FEET OF ALUMACORE OPTICAL GROUND WIRE WITH 48 SINGLE-MODE FIBERS.
2. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION OF THE PASS-THROUGH WHOLESALE RATE ADJUSTMENT IMPLEMENTED BY
THE TVA BOARD ON AUGUST 18, 2011, TO BECOME EFFECTIVE ON OCTOBER 1, 2011.
F. ENGINEERING AND STREETS
1. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR SC-1 ASPHALT SOURCE OF SUPPLY FOR THE THIRD QUARTER OF CALENDAR YEAR 2011.
2. REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE LOW QUOTE FOR THE MAPLE STREET DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTPHASE 1 AND AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER AN AGREEMENT WITH SAID CONTRACTOR.
G. FIRE DEPARTMENT
1. REQUEST PERMISSION TO PURCHASE A 2011 CROWN VICTORIA FROM STATE CONTRACT FOR USE IN FIRE DEPARTMENT AT A COST OF $26,125.
2. REQUEST PERMISSION TO PURCHASE A 2011, 3/4 TON PICK-UP FROM STATE CONTRACT FOR USE IN FIRE DEPARTMENT AT A COST OF $24,779.12
H. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
1. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH AN RFP FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A WEB PORTAL FOR
INTERNET CUSTOMER SERVICE.
I. PERSONNEL
1. REQUEST APPROVAL TO HIRE ASHLEY HANNAH, DEREK T. NELSON, AND MATTHEW T. DAVIS TO FILL VACANT POSITIONS OF POLICE OFFICER.
2. REQUEST APPROVAL TO HIRE FRANK ROGERS, III, AND RODRIGUES HINTON TO FILL VACANT POSITIONS OF LABORER IN SANITATION & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES.
3. REQUEST APPROVAL TO HIRE WILLIAM BROOKS AND JONATHAN UPCHURCH TO FILL VACANT POSITIONS OF APPRENTICE LINEMAN.
4. REQUEST APPROVAL TO TRANSFER GARY SCOTT RIVERS TO THE VACANT POSITION OF WAREHOUSE
MANAGER IN THE ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT.
5. REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE TO FILL THE POSITION OF
STAFF ACCOUNTANT IN THE ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT.
J. POLICE DEPARTMENT
1. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY
(OCCUPANT PROTECTION) FOR A 100% REIMBURSABLE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000.
2. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY
(DUI NETWORK COORDINATOR/DUI ENFORCEMENT) FOR A 100% REIMBURSABLE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $138,000.
K. PUBLIC SERVICES
1. REQUEST APPROVAL TO PURCHASE PIPE AND FITTINGS TO PROVIDE HYDRAULIC FIRE PROTECTION TO
GEECHIE ROAD IN NORTHEAST STARKVILLE FROM CENTRAL PIPE, THE SUBMITTER OF THE LOWEST
QUOTE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,288.30.
L. SANITATION DEPARTMENT
THERE ARE NO ITEMS FOR THIS AGENDA

XII. CLOSED DETERMINATION SESSION

XIII. OPEN SESSION

XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. PENDING LITIGATION
B. PROPERTY ACQUISITION
C. PERSONNEL

XV. OPEN SESSION

XVI. RECESS UNTIL SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 @ 5:30 AT 101 LAMPKIN STREET IN THE CITY HALL COURTROOM.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – With only 1-in-5 children in the U.S. currently
living within walking distance of a park or playground, 151 cities and
towns, including Starkville, earned recognition from national non-profit
KaBOOM! as 2011 Playful City USA communities for their efforts to
increase play opportunities for children.

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, play is important to
healthy brain development and allows children to use their creativity
while developing their imagination, dexterity, and physical, cognitive,
and emotional strength. Today’s children spend less time playing outside
than any previous generations in part because only 20-percent live
within walking distance of a park or playground. This Play Deficit is
having profound consequences for kids physically as well as mentally and
socially because children need a place to play every day in order to be
active and healthy.

A key platform in combating the Play Deficit is Playful City USA, a
national program advocating for local policies that increase play
opportunities for children. KaBOOM!, the national non-profit
organization dedicated to saving play, created Playful City USA in 2007
to help local governments address the Play Deficit by ensuring their
children have the time and space they need to play.

In the spring of 2011, Starkville community leaders created a Play Task
Force and set out to provide more opportunities for local play. “We had
expertise from the city school district, business leaders, students,
volunteer organizations, park commission, as well as university and city
leaders,” said Matthew Rye, Director of Starkville Parks Commission and
co chairperson of the Starkville Play Task Force. “This variety of
knowledge led to great discussion of not only ideas, but how to put them
into practice.”

As part of the Playful City USA process, the Starkville Play Task Force
reviewed the current play spaces in the community and then designed an
action plan to improve the quality, quantity, and access to play for
residents of all ages. “Quality play spaces improve the health and
well-being of our community,” said task force member, Mayor Parker
Wiseman. “With obesity rates soaring, it is increasingly important for
us to focus on making it as easy as possible for our citizens to
exercise regularly.” Wiseman also believes that play spaces can have a
positive influence on residents. “Play spaces make exercise more
accessible and make exercising a fun and engaging activity.”

Each of the 2011 Playful City USA communities demonstrated creative
commitments to addressing the Play Deficit. Playful City USA celebrates
and highlights these unique initiatives developed by communities across
the country. A primary goal of Playful City USA is to encourage cities
and towns to share creative ideas, concepts and programs in an effort to
increase play opportunities for children.

KaBOOM! also selected Starkville for its outstanding dedication to play.
Starkville’s GoPlay initiative began as a grassroots community campaign
and has grown into a city-wide effort to improve access to play. The
program and its volunteers have already created a new playground, an
outdoor classroom and a learning garden in the Starkville School
District. “We have the opportunity to provide more playspaces in
Starkville for all residents and I am thankful for the level of
commitment and enthusiasm we continue to see from our community leaders,”
said Heather Carson, Founder of GoPlay and co chairperson of the
Starkville Play Task Force.

“The best part about this process is the effort to create opportunities
for families to playSupt. Walter Gonsoulin, who also served on the Play Task Force

“The Play Deficit continues to harm our children and stifle their mental
and physical development, while directly facilitating the ongoing
childhood obesity crisis,” said Darell Hammond, KaBOOM! Founder and CEO
and author of The New York Times Best Seller KaBOOM!: How One Man Built
a Movement to Save Play. “These 151 Playful City USA communities have
joined KaBOOM! in making a collective statement that we will no longer
accept the misconception that play is a luxury when the reality is that
play is an absolute necessity for children. Starkville is committed to
the well-being of children and serves as an outstanding role model for
the rest of America as we continue to strive toward the KaBOOM! vision
of a great place to play within walking distance of every child.”

This is the first year Starkville has applied for the Playful City USA
recognition and Play Task Force members will work throughout 2011 and
2012 to complete their list of action plan items. The public will have
the opportunity to view the action plan and additional play projects at
the Playful City USA Information Tent on September 17 from 3-6pm at the
Rockin’ The Park event at the Starkville Sportsplex. Mayor Wiseman will
also proclaim September 17, 2011 as the official Play Day for the City
of Starkville before the night’s musical performances.

Hailing from 38 states and one territory, the 151 Playful City USA
honorees range in size from five-time honorees such as Atlanta and San
Francisco to first-time recipient Gypsum, Colo. (population: 4,000).
These Playful City USA communities are making a commitment to play and
physical activity by developing unique local action plans to increase
the quantity and quality of play in their community. In doing so, some
of the most innovative concepts and cost-effective programs are being
developed in Playful City USA communities.

In the fifth year of the annual program, 19 Playful City USA communities
received recognition for the fifth consecutive year, while 24 earned
honors for the fourth time, 29 for the third time, 30 for the second
time and 49 claimed their first Playful City USA designation.

For the fourth consecutive year, Florida paced the nation with 20
Playful City USA communities. California earned second-place with 14
communities after sharing runner-up honors with Arizona in 2009 and
2010. Arizona finished third with 11 Playful City USA communities. The 5
Mississippi communities included Starkville, Petal, Hernando, Horn Lake,
and Senatobia.

The 151 Playful City USA communities are now eligible for grants via
Let’s Play – a community partnership led by Dr Pepper Snapple Group
to get kids active nationwide. The first Let’s Play initiative is a $15
million, three-year commitment to KaBOOM!. Together, through Let’s Play,
Dr Pepper Snapple Group and KaBOOM! will build or fix up 2,000
playgrounds by the end of 2013, benefiting an estimated five million
children across North America.

Recipients of 2011 Let’s Play grants via the Playful City USA program
will be announced on Monday, Sept. 19. A total of 103 grants worth $2.1
million are available to Playful City USA recognized cities and towns
between 2011-13. Grants range in values of $30,000, $20,000 and $15,000.
The $30,000 and $15,000 grants are available for projects relating to
joint-use agreements and the $20,000 grants will be awarded to cities
using the community playground build process. Cities also are eligible
to receive multiple grants during the three-year period. Dr Pepper
Snapple Group, a member of the leadership circle within the KaBOOM!
National Partner Program, is providing the funding for the grants.

For more information on the KaBOOM! Playful City USA program, including
Let’s Play grants and applications for 2012, visit
www.kaboom.org/playfulcityusa.

2011 Playful City USA Communities by State/Territory:
20: Florida
14: California
11: Arizona
9: Texas
8: Georgia
6: Colorado5: Indiana, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Mississippi
4: Kentucky, Maryland, Washington
3: Alabama, Connecticut, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota,
Virginia
2: Iowa, Michigan, New Jersey, North Dakota, Ohio, Tennessee
1: Arkansas, Idaho, Massachusetts, Maine, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New
Mexico, New York, Puerto Rico, West Virginia, Wyoming

About KaBOOM!
KaBOOM! is the national non-profit dedicated to saving play. Children
today spend less time playing outdoors than any previous generation, a
fact that is having disastrous consequences on their health, achievement
levels, and overall well-being. To fight this Play Deficit, social
entrepreneur Darell Hammond founded non-profit KaBOOM! 15 years ago in
Washington, D.C. with a vision of creating a great place to play within
walking distance of every child in America. Since then, KaBOOM! has
mapped over 85,000 places to play, built more than 2,000 playgrounds,
and successfully advocated for play policies in hundreds of cities
across the country. KaBOOM! also provides communities with online tools
to self-organize and take action to support play on both a local and
national level. Hammond chronicles the founding of the organization and
the importance of the cause of play in his The New York Times Best
Seller KaBOOM!: How One Man Built a Movement to Save Play. The book
details how businesses and communities can work together to save play
for children across the country. All author proceeds support KaBOOM!.
Headquartered in Washington, D.C., KaBOOM! also has offices in Chicago
and San Mateo, Calif. For more information, visit www.kaboom.org.

OFFICIAL AGENDA
THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF STARKVILLE, MISSISSIPPI
RECESS MEETING OF TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2011
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

IV. APPROVAL OF BOARD OF ALDERMEN MINUTES
A. CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING OF JULY 5, 2011.
B. CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE SPECIAL CALL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF AUGUST 9, 2011.

V. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMENTS
MAYOR’S COMMENTS: VOTER REGISTRATION APPLICATION WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE FROM TRAVIS OUTLAW DAY TO BE HELD AT MCKEE PARK ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 27TH, 2011 FROM 10 AM TO 3 PM.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN COMMENTS:

VI. CITIZEN COMMENTS

VII. PUBLIC APPEARANCES
A. PUBLIC APPEARANCE BY DR. BILL KIBLER AND RHETT HOBART PRESENTING THE PROPOSED 2012 YEAR BUDGET FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF THE 2% FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENABLING LEGISLATION HB 1833 AND THE BOARD RESOLUTION DATED MARCH 16, 2004.
B. PUBLIC APPEARANCE BY JENNIFER GREGORY WITH VISITOR’S CONVENTION COUNCIL PRESENTING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012 FOR THE 2% FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ENABLING LEGISLATION HB 1833 AND THE BOARD RESOLUTION DATED MARCH 16, 2004.

VIII. PUBLIC HEARING
A. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012 FOR THE CITY OF STARKVILLE.

IX. MAYOR’S BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION OF THE RESOLUTION STATING THAT THE CITY OF STARKVILLE WILL COMPLY WITH THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR THE 2011 HOME APPLICATION PROCESS.
B. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT A FAIR HOUSING POLICY FOR THE CITY OF STARKVILLE, MISSISSIPPI.
C. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTING MINORITY/WOMEN BUSINESS GOALS AND OBJECTIVES.
D. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN AFFIRMATIVE MARKETING PLAN FOR THE CITY OF
STARKVILLE, MISSISSIPPI.

X. BOARD BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION OF PARTICIPATING IN THE GAMEDAY SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE FOR HOMETOWN FOOTBALL GAMES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,500.00.
B. CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED 2012 YEAR BUDGET FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF THE 2% FUNDS AS PRESENTED BY THE MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT, RHETT HOBART, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENABLING LEGISLATION HB 1833 AND THE BOARD RESOLUTION DATED MARCH 16, 2004.
C. CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED VISITOR’S CONVENTION COUNCIL BUDGET AS PRESENTED BY JENNIFER GREGORY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012 FOR THE 2% FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ENABLING LEGISLATION HB 1833 AND THE BOARD RESOLUTION DATED MARCH 16, 2004.
D. CONSIDERATION OF THE ADOPTION OF THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012 FOR THE CITY OF STARKVILLE.
E. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF THE YELLOW DOT PROGRAM AND THE DESIGNATION OF A COMMITTEE TO ESTABLISH SAID PROGRAM.
F. CONSIDERATION OF MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE WARD 1 POSITION ON THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS FOR THE TERM ENDING JUNE 30, 2015.
G. CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF STARKVILLE AND DHS VENTURES TO ENTER INTO CERTAIN EASEMENTS AND DEEDS TO FACILITATE CONSTRUCTION, ENSURE THE CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF UTILITIES, AND CLARIFY THE BORDERS OF THE PROPERTY.

XI. DEPARTMENT BUSINESS
A. AIRPORT
THERE ARE NO ITEMS FOR THIS AGENDA
B. BUILDING, CODES AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT
1. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE P&Z ITEM #FP 11-09: A REQUEST BY D.G. BELLEVUE LLC FOR APPROVAL OF THE “EXCEL WEST” FINAL PLAT IN A C-2 (GENERAL BUSINESS) ZONING DISTRICT LOCATED ON THE
NORTHERN SIDE OF MS HIGHWAY 12 WEST IN WARD 1.
2. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE P&Z ITEM #PP 10-06: A REQUEST BY MR. GARRY HUGHES FOR APPROVAL OF THE “REED PLACE SUBDIVISION” REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAT IN AN R-2 (SINGLE FAMILY/DUPLEX) ZONING DISTRICT LOCATED AT 800 REED ROAD IN WARD 6.
3. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE P&Z ITEM #PP 11-01: A REQUEST BY BREWER CONSTRUCTION FOR APPROVAL OF THE “BENT BROOK RIDGE SUBDIVISION” PRELIMINARY PLAT IN AN R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY) ZONING DISTRICT LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF YELLOW JACKET DRIVE IN WARD 3.
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 AUGUST 11, 2011.
2. REPORT OF THE RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES FOR PERIOD ENDING JULY 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 AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE SOUTH MONTGOMERY STREET TRAFFIC STUDY ENGINEERING
CONTRACT TO INCLUDE AN INCREASED SCOPE REQUIRED BY MDOT.
2. REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE LOW QUOTE FOR THE 2011 UNIVERSITY DRIVE SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER AN AGREEMENT WITH SAID CONTRACTOR.
G. FIRE DEPARTMENT
1. REQUEST PERMISSION TO ALLOW FIRE MARSHAL MARK MCCURDY TO TRAVEL TO EMMITSBURG, MARYLAND SEPTEMBER 19-30, 2011, TO ATTEND THE NATIONAL FIRE ACADEMY’S FIRE CAUSE AND ORIGIN COURSE AT A TOTAL UP FRONT COST TO THE CITY OF $234.48, WITH ADVANCE TRAVEL REQUESTED.
2. REQUEST PERMISSION TO ALLOW DAVID JOSEY OF 4J PROPERTIES TO CONDUCT A COMMERCIAL BURN AT 1215 WEST GARRARD ROAD.
H. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
THERE ARE NO ITEMS FOR THIS AGENDA
I. PERSONNEL
1. REQUEST APPROVAL TO RECLASSIFY WILLIAM BELL FROM TEMPORARY STATUS TO REGULAR FULL TIME
EMPLOYEE STATUS AS A DRIVER IN THE SANITATION DEPARTMENT
2. REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR A LABORER IN SANITATION & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES.
3. APPROVAL TO HIRE SHALISHA L. OWENS AS DEPUTY COURT CLERK.
4. APPROVAL TO HIRE GARY SCOTT RIVERS FOR WAREHOUSE MANAGER IN ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT.
5. APPROVAL TO HIRE BENJAMIN P. BURKETT FOR SERVICE TECHNICIAN IN ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT.
6. REQUEST APPROVAL OF EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR EDWARD KEMP AS SET FORTH IN OUR EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE POLICY.
7. REQUEST TO RECLASSIFY STEPHANIE HALBERT IN THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE TO A DEPUTY CLERK POSITION.
J. POLICE DEPARTMENT
THERE ARE NO ITEMS FOR THIS AGENDA
K. PUBLIC SERVICES
1. REQUEST APPROVAL TO ISSUE A NOTICE TO PROCEED TO STIDHAM CONSTRUCTION, THE LOWEST SOURCE OF SUPPLY BIDDER, TO INSTALL A FIRE SERVICE WATER MAIN FROM HWY 389 TO ROCKHILL AND GEECHIE ROADS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $47,898.40.
2. REQUEST APPROVAL OF A BUDGET NEUTRAL REORGANIZATION TO THE WATER DEPARTMENT THAT WILL ADD AN ADDITIONAL SERVICE REQUEST RESPONSE CREW.
3. REQUEST APPROVAL TO PURCHASE AN ADDITIONAL TRUCK FOR THE WATER DEPARTMENT FROM STATE
CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,378.00.
4. REQUEST APPROVAL TO PURCHASE AN ADDITIONAL MINI EXCAVATOR FOR THE WATER DEPARTMENT FROM WILLIAMS EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLY, THE SUBMITTER OF THE LOWEST QUOTE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,090.00.
5. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE PERSONNEL OFFICER TO ADVERTISE TO FILL THE POSITION OF LINE FOREMAN IN THE WATER DEPARTMENT.
6. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE PERSONNEL OFFICER TO ADVERTISE TO FILL THE CURRENTLY VACANT
POSITION OF MAINTENANCE WORKER IN THE WATER DEPARTMENT.
L. SANITATION & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
1. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST AND BEST BID FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) YARD USED DUMP TRUCKS FOR THE LANDFILL DIVISION IN THE AMOUNT OF $56,500.00 FROM C&C EQUIPMENT ($23,000.00) AND LAPINE OF JACKSON ($33,500.00).

XII. CLOSED DETERMINATION SESSION

XIII. OPEN SESSION

XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. PENDING LITIGATION

XV. OPEN SESSION

XVI. ADJOURN UNTIL SEPTEMBER 6, 2011 @ 5:30 AT 101 LAMPKIN STREET IN THE CITY HALL COURTROOM.

There has been a water line break north of the Garrard Road/Pat Station Road area on Old West Point Road in Starkville. There is a boil water notice for that area. We are still in the process of trying to determine the location of the break.

D. Lynn Spruill
Chief Administrative Officer
City of Starkville

Volunteer Starkville Organization is looking for a passionate and committed person to take on the responsibilities of a volunteer center director.
Any interested community member is invited to submit a resume to info@volunteerstarkville.org.

Title: Volunteer Center Director
Purpose: Build the infrastructure of the Volunteer Center to increase the number of volunteers engaged in service to the Starkville community.

This is a part-time position (30 hours / week), with some travel time.

Responsibilities:
• Increase the number of volunteer opportunities available on volunteer recruitment and management system — Volunteer Solutions.
• Build relationships with local nonprofit organizations for the purpose of increasing their capacity to effectively engage volunteers:
o Visit and train local nonprofits on the use of Volunteer Solutions, ensuring that each nonprofit advertise at least one volunteer opportunity each.
o Assist and support nonprofit staff with volunteer management issues through: training opportunities, convening networking groups (such as DOVIA – Directors of Volunteers In Agencies) and managing group volunteer projects.
• Market volunteer opportunities to the community though media outlets, speeches, booths and fairs.
• Plan and manage local volunteer group events such as 9/11 Day of Service, MLK Day and other community events.
• Recruit and train volunteer leaders to lead and manage volunteers for group events.
• Produce and send monthly and quarterly grant reports to MCVS:
o Monthly financial reimbursement reports
o Quarterly volunteer center activities report: number of nonprofits using the volunteer solutions, number of engaged volunteers, number of service hours, etc.
• Create an ongoing process and/or scheduled event(s) for the purpose of recognizing volunteers for outstanding service.
• Manage daily operations of the volunteer center.

Qualifications
• Passion for community service and volunteering
• Knowledge of nonprofit organizations, community needs and volunteering
• Organizational skills
• Business skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent computer skills and ability to learn new software
• Management and leadership capabilities
• Ability to successfully work with diverse populations
• Four year degree in Human Services, Marketing, or Business
• Previous experience working with a Volunteer Center and/or managing a volunteer program is a huge plus.

OFFICIAL AGENDA THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF STARKVILLE, MISSISSIPPI
REGULAR MEETING OF TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2011 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.

IV. APPROVAL OF BOARD OF ALDERMEN MINUTES
THERE ARE NO MINUTES FOR CONSIDERATION

V. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMENTS
A. MAYOR’S COMMENTS:
THE GRAND OPENING OF THE #5 FIRE STATION LOCATED ON THE GARRARD ROAD WEST OF THE HIGHWAY 25 BYPASS WILL BE HELD TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY AT 3:00 P.M.
WELCOME TO NEW EMPLOYEES:
PAMELA DANIEL – ASSISTANT CITY PLANNER IN BUILDING, CODES AND PLANNING
B. BOARD OF ALDERMEN COMMENTS:
TOMMIE STINSON – RECOGNITION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR AUGUST 2011 BY ALDERMAN CARVER

VI. CITIZEN COMMENTS

VII. PUBLIC APPEARANCES
A. PRESENTATION BY PARK COMMISSION CHAIRMAN, DAN MORELAND, AND PARK DIRECTOR, MATTHEW RYE, ON THE QUARTERLY REPORT AS REQUIRED BY MS CODE § 21-37-37.
B. PUBLIC APPEARANCE BY DIANE WALL REQUESTING AUTHORIZATION FOR PLACEMENT OF A HUMANE SOCIETY FLYER IN THE ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT BILLING CYCLE FOR SEPTEMBER.

VIII. PUBLIC HEARING
A. FIRST PUBLIC HEARING ON THE CITY OF STARKVILLE PROPOSED MUNICIPAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012.
B. THIRD PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDING THE SOLID WASTE ORDINANCE 2010-3 AND THE CITY OF STARKVILLE CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 54 TO PROVIDE FOR A NOMENCLATURE CHANGE, CHANGE IN REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS.

IX. MAYOR’S BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, INC. TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE CITY OF STARKVILLE, MISSISSIPPI.

X. BOARD BUSINESS
A. REPORT FROM THE SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING COMMITTEE.
1. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING THE SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING COMMITTEE BYLAWS TO REFLECT CHANGES IN TERMS, TERM LIMITS AND ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS.
2. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING THE SOLID WASTE ORDINANCE 2010-3 AND THE CITY OF STARKVILLE CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 54 TO PROVIDE FOR A NOMENCLA TURE CHANGE, CHANGE IN RUBBISH REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS.
3. CONSIDERATION OF ADVERTISING FOR THE OPEN POSITIONS IN WARDS 2, 4 AND 6 ON THE SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING COMMITTEE FOR THE TERMS EXPIRING ON 09-01-2011.
B. REPORT FROM THE BUDGET COMMITTEE
1. CONSIDERATION OF CALLING FOR A 2ND PUBLIC HEARING AND THE ADOPTION OF THE CITY OF STARKVILLE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012.
C. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE OKTIBBEHA COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY INFORMATIONAL INSERT INTO THE CITY OF STARKVILLE ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT INVOICES.
D. CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING THE FUNDS TO EXTEND THE PECAN ROAD OVERLAY TO INCLUDE THE FULL LENGTH OF THE STREET.
E. PRESENTATION AND CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING THE CITY OF STARKVILLE MUNICIPAL FACILITIES MASTER PLAN.
F. CONSIDERATION OF MOVING FORWARD WITH PHASE 1 OF THE CITY OF STARKVILLE MUNICIPAL FACILITIES MASTER PLAN.
G. RESOLUTION CALLING AND PROVIDING FOR THE HOLDING OF AN ELECTION WITHIN THE CITY OF STARKVILLE, MISSISSIPPI, AT WHICH TIME THERE SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SAID MUNICIPALITY A PROPOSAL FOR THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF EIGHT MILLION, FOUR HUNDRED AND FIFTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($8,455,000) TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING A NEW POLICE STATION AND PURCHASING LAND THEREFOR, FOR REPAIRING, IMPROVING, ADORNING AND EQUIPPING THE SAME AND, TO THE EXTENT OF ANY SURPLUS MONEYS, FOR ERECTING, REPAIRING AND IMPROVING MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS.
H. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT OF RENDERINGS BY ARCHITECT, GARY SHAFER, FOR PHASE ONE OF THE MUNICIPAL FACILITIES MASTER PLAN FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,000.00.
I. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING THE CITY PLANNER, THE CITY BUILDING OFFICIAL AND THE CITY ATTORNEY TO RESEARCH AND DEVELOP REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESSORY STRUCTURES.
J. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTING THE BEST AND LOWEST BID FROM CHANDLER TREE SERVICE FOR THE CLEARING AND
REMOVAL OF DEAD TREES AND TRIMMING OF EXISTING TREES IN BRUSH ARBOR CEMETERY FOR AN AMOUNT OF $6,000.00.
K. CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING A GRANT APPLICATION FOR BROWNFIELD ASSESSMENT AND MITIGATION TO BE DEVELOPED AND SUBMITTED ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF STARKVILLE BY PM ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.

XI. DEPARTMENT BUSINESS
A. AIRPORT
THERE ARE NO ITEMS FOR THIS AGENDA
B. BUILDING, CODES AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT
1. REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION’S RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE THE MISSISSIPPI HERITAGE TRUST TO CONDUCT THE RE-SURVEY AND INVENTORY OF PROPERTIES LOCATED WITHIN THE OVERSTREET SCHOOL HISTORIC DISTRICT, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT MATCHING GRANT FROM THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY.
C. OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
1. REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE CITY OF STARKVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT CLAIMS DOCKET AS OF JULY 28, 2011.
2. REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE CITY OF STARKVILLE CLAIMS DOCKET FOR ALL DEPARTMENTS EXCEPT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AS OF JULY 28, 2011.
D. COURTS
THERE ARE NO ITEMS FOR THIS AGENDA
E. ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT
1. REQUEST APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR THE LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH REGIONS EQUIPMENT
FINANCE CORPORATION APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN AT THE RECESS MEETING OF APRIL 19, 2011.
F. ENGINEERING AND STREETS
1. PRESENTATION OF THE 2011 MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SURFACE TRANSPORTATION APPLICATION PROCESS AND AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR STP FUNDS.
G. FIRE DEPARTMENT
1. REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE REQUEST FOR TRAINING OFFICER CHARLES YARBOROUGH UNDER THE CITY OF STARKVILLE EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,610.00.
H. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
THERE ARE NO ITEMS FOR THE AGENDA
I. PERSONNEL
1. REQUEST TO HIRE WILLIAM GREEN TO FILL THE VACANT POSITION OF OFFICE MANAGER IN THE BUILDING, CODES, AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
2. REQUEST TO HIRE BRIAN BUSH TO FILL THE VACANT POSITION OF SCALE OPERATOR FOR THE LANDFILL DIVISION OF SANITATION & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES.
3. REQUEST TO ADVERTISE TO FILL THE VACANT POSITION OF METER TECHNICIAN IN THE ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT.
4. REQUEST TO ADVERTISE TO FILL THE VACANT POSITION OF ENGINEERING AIDE IN THE ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT.
J. POLICE DEPARTMENT
1. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR TWO (2) ADDITIONAL POLICE OFFICERS FOR A MOTORCYCLE TRAFFIC SAFETY UNIT.
2. REQUEST PERMISSION TO ENTER INTO A MOTORCYCLE LEASE WITH HARLEY DAVIDSON FOR TWO (2) ROAD KING POLICE MOTORCYCLES.
3. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A THREE YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH IKON SOLUTION FOR THE LEASE OF A COPIER/SCANNER UNDER STATE CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $166.00 MONTHLY.
K. PUBLIC SERVICES
1. REQUEST APPROVAL TO PURCHASE A 1?2 TON PICKUP TRUCK FOR THE WATER DEPARTMENT FROM STATE CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,327.
2. REQUEST APPROVAL TO PURCHASE A 1 TON PICKUP TRUCK FOR THE WATER DEPARTMENT FROM STATE CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,202.
3. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR A REVISION TO TAP FEES FOR 1.5” METERS AND LARGER.
4. REQUEST TO VOID PRIOR BOARD APPROVAL OF THE $18,074 PURCHASE OF THE PLOTTER/PRINTER/SCANNER AT THE JULY 5TH MEETING AND REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF THE SAME MACHINE WITH COLOR PRINTING CAPABILITY FROM OCE OF NORTH AMERICA, THE SUBMITTER OF THE LOW QUOTE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,092.
L. SANITATION DEPARTMENT
1. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE 28 CONTAINERS FROM THE SOURCE OF SUPPLY BID LIST, WASTEQUIP, IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,110.00 (10 /8 YARD -10/6YD -8/4 YD).
2. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE ONE (1) 4 WHEEL DRIVE TRUCK FROM THE MISSISSIPPI STATE CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,566.00
3. REQUESTING AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST AND BEST BID ON A PULL BEHIND ROTARY MOWER FROM DENDY EQUIPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,633.00 FOR THE LANDSCAPING DIVISION.
4. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST AND BEST BID ON A TRACTOR FROM MARTIN TRUCK &
TRACTOR CO, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $46,500.00 FOR THE LANDSCAPING DIVISION
5. REQUESTING AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST AND BEST BID FOR A ZERO TURN MOWER FROM OKTIBBEHA COUNTY CO-OP IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,347.00

XII. CLOSED DETERMINATION SESSION

XIII. OPEN SESSION

XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. PENDING LITIGATION

XV. OPEN SESSION

XVI. RECESS UNTIL AUGUST 16, 2011 @ 5:30 AT 101 LAMPKIN STREET IN THE CITY HALL COURTROOM.

CONTACT: Brenda Mayo, director
brenda_j_mayo@yahoo.com

Starkville Community Theatre has set auditions early next week for its season-opening production of Phillip King’s rollicking farce, “See How They Run.”
Auditions for the show are set for Sunday and Monday at the Playhouse on Main, which is located next to Old Venice Pizza Co. on Main Street in downtown Starkville. Auditions begin at 7 p.m. both days, said Brenda Mayo, who is directing the show.
Roles are available for six men and three women, and most require accents, Mayo says. The audition will consist of cold reads from the script, she said.
Three of the six male characters have proper English accents, while one has an American accent, one has a Russian accent and one has a cockney English accent. Of the three female characters, one has an American accent, one has a proper English accent and one has a cockney English accent.
The show is set just after the end of World War II.
A description of the show is as follows: “Galloping in and out of the four doors of an English vicarage are an American actor and actress, a cockney maid who has seen too many American movies, an old maid who ‘touches alcohol for the first time in her life’ and four men in clergyman’s suits presenting the problem of which is which, for one is disguised as an escaped prisoner and another a sedate bishop aghast at all these goings-on.”
Written in 1942 and 1943, “See How They Run” – the title of which is a reference to the popular nursery rhyme “Three Blind Mice” – premiered at the Q Theatre in Peterborough, England, in December 1944 before transferring to the Comedy Theatre in the West End theatre district in January 1945. The show ran for 18 months in the West End, racking up 589 performances in its initial run.
“See How They Run” has since been revived on British stages in 1964, 1978, 2006 and 2008. The show was adapted into a film in 1955 and the British Broadcasting Company also adapted the play into a 90-minute made-for-television movie in 1984.
In addition to the nine-member cast, crew members are also being sought for the production, Mayo said.
“If you can paint, sew, run lights and/or sound, use power tools, or are just interested in being a part of the running crew, we need you,” Mayo said.
For more information, contact Mayo by e-mail at brenda_j_mayo@yahoo.com or visit the SCT website http://www.sct-online.org.

OFFICIAL AGENDA THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF STARKVILLE, MISSISSIPPI
RECESS MEETING OF TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2011 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

IV. APPROVAL OF BOARD OF ALDERMEN MINUTES
A. CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE RECESS MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING OF JUNE 21, 2011.

V. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMENTS
MAYOR’S COMMENTS:
INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES:
BOBBIE JORDAN – LANDSCAPE DIVISION OF SANITATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
THALMUS MORGAN – LANDSCAPE DIVISION OF SANITATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
PRESENTATION OF RETIREMENT PLAQUES:
LARRY WALLACE MARCUS ANDERSON SARAH MCHANN GERRY WARD DAVID PUTT
GLENN BEVERLY MIKE COLLINS KEITH KINARD
—ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT —ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT —BUILDING, CODES, & PLANNING —WASTEWATER —MAINTENANCE SHOP —LANDSCAPE & LANDFILL DIVISIONS —FIRE DEPARTMENT
—FIRE DEPARTMENT BOARD OF ALDERMEN COMMENTS:

VI. CITIZEN COMMENTS

VII. PUBLIC APPEARANCES
A. PUBLIC APPEARANCE BY MS. HELEN TAYLOR PROVIDING ADDITIONAL DETAILS AND INFORMATION ON THE GRANT REQUEST FOR BRICKFIRE PROJECT, INC. FOR A NEW FACILITY.

VIII. PUBLIC HEARING
A. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDING THE SOLID WASTE ORDINANCE 2010-3 AND THE CITY OF STARKVILLE CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 54 TO PROVIDE FOR A NOMENCLATURE CHANGE, CHANGE IN RUBBISH REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS.

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

X. BOARD BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION OF MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION FOR THE VACANT POSITION WITH A TERM ENDING JULY 1, 2014.
B. CONSIDERATION OF ADVERTISING FOR BIDS ON THE CLEARING AND CLEAN UP OF THE BRUSH ARBOR CEMETERY LOCATED ON UNIVERSITY DRIVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY UNDER MS CODE §21-37-21.
C. CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE WATKINS, WARD AND STAFFORD ENGAGEMENT LETTER FOR THE ANNUAL CITY OF STARKVILLE AUDIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2011.
D. CONSIDERATION OF RENAMING REED ROAD TO GARRARD ROAD FROM THE INTERSECTION OF REED ROAD AND GARRARD ROAD TO THE WESTERN CITY LIMITS OF STARKVILLE; RENAMING PAT STATION ROAD TO GARRARD ROAD FROM THE INTERSECTION OF OLD WEST POINT ROAD TO THE EASTERN CITY LIMITS OF STARKVILLE AND APPROVING THE NAME GARRARD ROAD FOR THE PORTION OF THE EAST/WEST ROAD CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION.
E. CONSIDERATION OF CHANGING THE ROAD DESIGN AND THE TRAFFIC CONTROL STRUCTURE OF GARRARD ROAD WHERE IT INTERSECTS REED ROAD INTO A 3-WAY TRAFFIC STOP.
F. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE PLACEMENT OF A TRAFFIC LIGHT SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF GARRARD ROAD AND NORTH MONTGOMERY STREET.
G. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING THE SOLID WASTE ORDINANCE 2010-3 AND THE CITY OF STARKVILLE CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 54 TO PROVIDE FOR A NOMENCLATURE CHANGE, CHANGE IN RUBBISH REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS.
H. BUDGET COMMITTEE REPORT
1. CONSIDERATION OF CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 2, 2011,ON THE PROPOSED CITY OF STARKVILLE BUDGET FOR THE UPCOMING FISCAL YEAR 2012.

XI. DEPARTMENT BUSINESS
A. AIRPORT
THERE ARE NO ITEMS FOR THIS AGENDA
B. BUILDING, CODES AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT
1. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE P&Z ITEM #FP 11-05: A REQUEST BY TABOR PROPERTIES, LLC FOR APPROVAL OF THE “BUFFALO WILD WINGS/UNIVERSITY CLUB CONDOMINIUMS” FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT IN A C-2 (GENERAL BUSINESS) ZONING DISTRICT LOCATED AT 701 & 703 SPRING STREET IN WARD 4.
2. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE P&Z ITEM #FP 11-06: A REQUEST BY TABOR PROPERTIES, LLC FOR APPROVAL OF THE “UNIVERSITY CLUB CONDOMINIUMS” FINAL CONDOMINIUM PLAT IN A C-2 (GENERAL BUSINESS) ZONING DISTRICT LOCATED AT 701 SPRING STREET IN WARD 4.
3. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE P&Z ITEM #FP 11-07: A REQUEST BY MR. MIKE BRENT FOR APPROVAL OF THE “STARK CROSSING—PHASE 4 REVISION” FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT IN A C-2 (GENERAL BUSINESS) ZONING DISTRICT LOCATED AT THE NORTHEASTERN CORNER OF EUDORA WELTY AND ABERNATHY DRIVES IN WARD 1.
4. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE P&Z ITEM #FP 11-08: A REQUEST BY MR. MIKE BRENT FOR APPROVAL OF THE “UNIVERSITY CROSSING—REVISION #2” FINAL CONDOMINIUM PLAT IN A C-2 (GENERAL BUSINESS) ZONING DISTRICT LOCATED AT THE 600 BLOCK OF MS HIGHWAY 12 EAST IN WARD 4.
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 JULY 14, 2011.
2. REPORT OF THE RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES FOR PERIOD ENDING JUNE 30, 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
1. REQUEST APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR THE LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH REGIONS EQUIPMENT FINANCE CORPORATION APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN AT THE RECESS MEETING OF APRIL 19, 2011.
2. PRESENTATION ON THE PROPOSED REORGANIZATION AND STRUCTURE OF THE ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT AND A REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ALLOW THE PERSONNEL DIRECTOR TO PROCEED WITH JOB DESCRIPTION CHANGES AND ADVERTISING FOR VACANT POSITIONS.
F. ENGINEERING AND STREETS
THERE ARE NO ITEMS FOR THIS AGENDA
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 PAMELA DANIEL TO FILL THE VACANT POSITION OF ASSISTANT CITY PLANNER.
2. REQUEST APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE TO FILL THE VACANT POSITION OF DRIVER IN SANITATION & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
3. REQUEST APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE TO FILL THE VACANT POSITION OF DEPUTY COURT CLERK IN MUNICIPAL COURT DEPARTMENT.
4. REQUEST APPROVAL TO PROMOTE LEE KELLUM TO THE VACANT POSITION OF LIEUTENANT IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
5. REQUEST APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE TO FILL THE VACANT POSITION OF FIREFIGHTER IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
6. REQUEST APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE TO FILL VACANT POSITIONS OF SERGEANT IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
7. REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE POSITION OF WAREHOUSE MANAGER IN THE ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE TO FILL THIS POSITION.
8. REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE POSITION OF SERVICE TECHNICIAN IN THE ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT, APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE TO FILL THE POSITION AND APPROVAL TO CHANGE THE TITLE OF THE COLLECTOR POSITION TO THAT OF SERVICE TECHNICIAN.
9. REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE POSITION OF APPRENTICE LINEMAN IN THE ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE TO FILL THIS POSITION.
10. REQUEST APPROV AL OF THE ELIMINA TION OF THE POSITION OF STOREKEEPER FROM THE ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT TO BECOME EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2011.
J. POLICE DEPARTMENT
THERE ARE NO ITEMS FOR THIS AGENDA
K. PUBLIC SERVICES
1. REQUEST APPROVAL TO PURCHASE A TRUCK FOR THE DRINKING WATER DIVISION FROM STATE CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $17,936.
2. REQUEST APPROVAL TO PURCHASE A COMPACT EXCAVATOR FROM WILLIAMS EQUIPMENT, THE SUBMITTER OF THE LOWEST QUOTE, IN THE AMOUNT
OF $20,090.
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. PROPERTY ACQUISITION

XV. OPEN SESSION

XVI. ADJOURN UNTIL AUGUST 2, 2011 @ 5:30 AT 101 LAMPKIN STREET IN THE CITY HALL COURTROOM.