OFFICIAL AGENDA
THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF STARKVILLE, MISSISSIPPI
REGULAR MEETING OF TUESDAY, JULY 5, 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 REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF STARKVILLE HELD ON JUNE 7, 2011.

V. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMENTS
A. MAYOR’S COMMENTS:
WELCOME TO NEW EMPLOYEES:
CHANTEAU WILSON – ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT FOR THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN
MARK CLAY – LABORATORY TECHNICIAN FOR WASTEWATER DIVISION OF PUBLIC SERVICES
B. BOARD OF ALDERMEN COMMENTS:
CAROL JOY – RECOGNITION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR JULY 2011 BY ALDERMAN VAUGHN

VI. CITIZEN COMMENTS

VII. PUBLIC APPEARANCES
A. PUBLIC APPEARANCE BY HELEN TAYLOR OF THE BRICKFIRE PROJECT PRESENTING A REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION TO APPLY FOR A MATCHING CHILDCARE GRANT FOR THE CITY OF STARKVILLE.

VIII. PUBLIC HEARING
A. FIRST 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. PRESENTATION ON THE REDISTRICTING PROCESS AND THE CURRENT DATA FROM THE 2010 CENSUS FOR THE CITY OF STARKVILLE.

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 #CU 11-05: A REQUEST BY MR. CHRISTOPHER CARLISLE TO ALLOW A TATTOO AND BODY PIERCING PARLOR IN A C-2 (GENERAL BUSINESS) ZONING DISTRICT LOCATED AT 303 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DRIVE IN WARD 5.
C. OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
1. REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE CITY OF STARKVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT CLAIMS DOCKET AS OF JUNE 30, 2011.
2. REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE CITY OF STARKVILLE CLAIMS DOCKET FOR ALL DEPARTMENTS EXCEPT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AS OF JUNE 30, 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.
2. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO JOIN THE AMERICAN PUBLIC POWER ASSOCIATION (APPA).
F. ENGINEERING AND STREETS
1. REQUEST APPROV AL OF THE LOW QUOTE IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,074.00 FROM OCE NORTH AMERICA FOR A LARGE FORMAT PLOTTER/ PRINTER/ SCANNER FOR THE PUBLIC SERVICES, PLANNING AND ENGINEERING DEPARTMENTS.
G. FIRE DEPARTMENT
THERE ARE NO ITEMS FOR THE AGENDA
H. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
1. REQUEST APPROVAL TO PURCHASE DELL SERVER IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,551.17.
I. PERSONNEL
1. REQUEST TO ADVERTISE TO FILL VACANT POSITIONS OF POLICE OFFICER DUE TO RESIGNATIONS.
2. REQUEST TO ADVERTISE TO FILL VACANT POSITION OF OPERATOR 1 IN DRINKING WATER DIVISION OF PUBLIC SERVICES DUE TO RESIGNATION.
3. REQUEST TO APPROVE JOB DESCRIPTION AND ADVERTISE TO FILL THE POSITION OF OFFICE MANAGER IN THE BUILDING, CODES, & PLANNING DEPARTMENT DUE TO RETIREMENT.
4. REQUEST TO APPROVE HIRING TO FILL VACANT POSITIONS IN THE SANITATION & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION.
A. REQUEST APPROVAL TO TRANSFER ROBERT BARNES TO THE POSITION OF EQUIPMENT OPERATOR IN THE LANDFILL DIVISION.
B. REQUEST TO APPROVE HIRING BOBIE JORDAN TO FILL THE POSITION OF MAINTENANCE WORKER I IN THE LANDSCAPE DIVISION.
C. REQUEST TO APPROVE HIRING THALMUS MORGAN TO THE POSITION OF OPERATOR 1 IN THE LANDSCAPE DIVISION.
D. REQUEST TO APPROVE HIRING A TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE TO FILL POSITION OF DRIVER FOR SANITATION DIVISION DUE TO EMPLOYEE MEDICAL ABSENCE.
J. POLICE DEPARTMENT
1. REQUEST APPROVAL OF AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH CLAY COUNTY FOR THE USE OF THEIR JAIL FACILITIES FOR CITY OF STARKVILLE PRISONERS.
K. PUBLIC SERVICES
THERE ARE NO ITEMS FOR THIS AGENDA
L. SANITATION DEPARTMENT

XII. CLOSED DETERMINATION SESSION

XIII. OPEN SESSION

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

XV. OPEN SESSION

XVI. RECESS UNTIL JULY 19, 2011 @ 5:30 AT 101 LAMPKIN STREET IN THE CITY HALL COURTROOM.

NEWS RELEASE

Starkville Tea Party (STP) Regular Monthly Meeting

At 3 – 4:30 PM on Saturday, May 28th, Starkville Tea Party supporters, and other concerned citizens are encouraged to attend the monthly STP Business and Education meeting at Fellowship Baptist Church, 1491 Frye Road in Starkville.

The featured speakers will be Republican candidates for governor, Hudson Holliday, Ron Williams, and Dave Dennis. Representing Lt. Governor Phil Bryant, who is also running for governor, will be Shad White, Bryant’s Deputy Campaign Manager. The candidates will arrive early for those who desire to meet them personally. Following their remarks, each speaker will also allow questions from the audience.

For more information, e-mail starkvilleteaparty@gmail.com or call (662) 546-0675

OFFICIAL AGENDA
THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF STARKVILLE, MISSISSIPPI
RECESS MEETING OF TUESDAY, MAY 17, 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 AVAILABLE FOR CONSIDERATION

V. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMENTS
MAYOR’S COMMENTS: CONGRATULATIONS TO:
BEN GRIFFITH AND EDWARD KEMP WHO ARE NOW DULY REGISTERED ASFPM CERTIFIED FLOODPLAIN MANAGERS
INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES:
SCOTT GRICE – IT DEPARTMENT – NETWORK AND SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR
ANDREW NAGEL – PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARPARTMENT – GIS COORDINATOR
BOB HALL – BUILDING, CODES AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT – BUILDING OFFICIAL
BOARD OF ALDERMEN COMMENTS:

VI. CITIZEN COMMENTS

VII. PUBLIC APPEARANCES
A. MATTHEW RYE AND HEATHER CARSON PRESENTING THE PARK COMMISSION GRANT EFFORTS FOR PLAYFUL CITY, USA.
B. PRESENTATION BY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY REQUESTING A WAIVER OF FEES FOR THE LANDFILL AS IN-KIND SERVICES.

VIII. PUBLIC HEARING
THERE ARE NO PUBLIC HEARINGS SCHEDULED

IX. MAYOR’S BUSINESS
1. CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE USE OF THE STARKVILLE/OKTIBBEHA COUNTY LANDFILL BY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY AS IN-KIND SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATUTORY AUTHORIZATION PROVIDED IN MS CODE §17-3-1 ET.SEQ.

X. BOARD BUSINESS
A. PROGRAM PROVIDING RESULTS, FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS BY PLACEMAKERS, LLC, ON THE FORM BASED CODE PROJECT FOR THE CITY OF STARKVILLE
1. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO APPRAISE A 7.4 ACRE
PARCEL OF AIRPORT PROPERTY LOCATED ON MILEY
ROAD.
2. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE LETTER OF INTENT IN
SUPPORT OF THE MSU GRANT APPLICATION TO THE U.S. EDA
TO DEVELOP A REGIONAL PROOF OF CONCEPT CENTER FOR
THE ACCELERATION OF GREEN TECHNOLOGIES IN NORTH
MISSISSIPPI DOWNTOWN CORRIDOR.
B. CONSIDERATION OF A CONSTRUCTION CHANGE ORDER FOR ELLIS CONSTRUCTION FOR THE PAT STATION ROADWAY EXTENSION PROJECT.
C. CONSIDERATION OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE STARKVILLE MAIN STREET ASSOCIATION AND THE CITY OF STARKVILLE ON THE CITY’S PORTION OF THE PARTICIPATION IN THE COSTS OF LANDSCAPING THE DOWNTOWN MAIN STREET PLANTING BEDS.
D. CONSIDERATION OF PROVIDING A TAX ABATEMENT TO MEDICAL DEVELOPMENT PROPERTIES, LLC, FOR THE PREMIERE IMAGING RESEARCH FACILITY.
E. CONSIDERATION OF MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO FILL THE AVAILABLE POSITIONS ON MULTIPLE COMMITTEES AND BOARDS.

XI. DEPARTMENT BUSINESS
A. AIRPORT
B. BUILDING, CODES AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT
C. OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
1. REQUEST APPROV AL OF A THREE (3) YEAR LEASE
AGREEMENT WITH IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS FOR A
COPIER UNDER STATE CONTRACT.
1. REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE CITY OF STARKVILLE
CLAIMS DOCKET FOR ALL DEPARTMENTS EXCEPT THE
FIRE DEPARTMENT AS OF MAY 12, 2011.
2. REPORT OF THE RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES FOR
PERIOD ENDING APRIL 30, 2011, IN ACCORDANCE WITH §
21-35-13 OF THE MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972 ANNOTATED.
3. REQUEST APPROV AL OF A THREE (3) YEAR LEASE
AGREEMENT WITH IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS FOR A COPIER UNDER STATE CONTRACT.
D. COURTS
THERE ARE NO ITEMS FOR THIS AGENDA
E. ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT
F. ENGINEERING AND STREETS
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 AUTHORIZATION TO HIRE, ANDREW DEMERRITT, NATHAN HERNDON, ALEX LUMMUS, KENNETH WILSON, JONATHAN GOODMAN AND TAURUS YOUNG TO FILL VACANT POSITIONS AS FIREFIGHTERS IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
2. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO HIRE THOMAS WARE TO FILL THE VACANT POSITION OF OPERATOR 2 IN THE WASTEWATER DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
3. REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE ASSISTANT CITY PLANNER JOB DESCRIPTION AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR SAID POSITION.
1. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR TO SIGN A
MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT
1. REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE LOW BID FOR THE 2011
STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND AUTHORIZATION
TO ENTER AN AGREEMENT WITH SAID CONTRACTOR.
2. REQUEST APPROVAL TO ENGAGE CLAYTON MCHANN
AS AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR TO PERFORM
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR DUTIES IN CONNECTION
WITH THE 2011 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
J. POLICE DEPARTMENT
THERE ARE NO ITEMS FOR THIS AGENDA
K. PUBLIC SERVICES
L. SANITATION & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
THERE ARE NO ITEMS FOR THIS AGENDA

XII. CLOSED DETERMINATION SESSION

XIII. OPEN SESSION

XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. PENDING LITIGATION

XV. OPEN SESSION

XVI. ADJOURN UNTIL JUNE 7, 2011 @ 5:30 AT 101 LAMPKIN STREET IN THE CITY HALL COURTROOM.

The SHS Singers will perform their spring concert on Thursday, May 5 at 7 pm at McComas Hall on the campus of Mississippi State University. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for students, and free for SHS faculty.

Hope to see you there!

NEWS RELEASE

Starkville Tea Party (STP) Tax Day Rally

On Friday, April 15th, from the steps of the Oktibbeha County Courthouse at 12:00 noon The Starkville TEA Party will hold a Tax Day TEA Party Rally. The meeting is open to the public and there is no admission. All are encouraged to come.

Featured speakers will include the three Republican candidates for Mississippi Treasurer, Lee Yancy, Lynn Fitch, and Lucien Smith. Yancy was elected State Senator in 2007 and represents District 20 which includes parts of Rankin and Madison Counties. He serves as Vice Chairman of the Highways and Transportation Committee, and on several other Senate committees. Fitch serves as Executive Director of the MS State Personnel Board, an agency responsible for directing more than 130 State agencies. Prior to her time at MSPB, Fitch served as Executive Director of External Affairs and Support Services at the Mississippi Department of Employment Security. Smith, until recently, served as budget advisor to Governor Haley Barbour. He was responsible for managing the State’s Fiscal Year 2010 and 2011 budgets and preparing Executive Budget Recommendations for Fiscal Year 2012. He served as lead advocate and negotiator on increasing efficiency and decreasing size and cost of state government.

For more information, e-mail starkvilleteaparty@gmail.com or call (662) 546-0675

Friends,

The Starkville Central Neighborhood Foundation (SCNF) is hosting a race on March
26th throughout downtown Starkville. SCNF is doing this to raise funds to
continue the work and education efforts to help raise the awareness of
the importance of Starkville’s historic districts.

Attached is a flyer that offers opportunities for sponsorship of the race as
well as an entry form for the race. Please pass this along to anyone that you
think might be interested in sponsoring/running in the event.

Thanks and hope to see you at the race!

Mark Duncan

Historic Starkvegas 10K Flyer (PDF)

OFFICIAL AGENDA THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF STARKVILLE, MISSISSIPPI
REGULAR MEETING OF TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 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 AVAILABLE FOR THIS AGENDA

V. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMENTS
A. MAYOR’S COMMENTS: INTRODUCTION OF A NEW EMPLOYEE: JOEL CLEMENTS – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER
B. BOARD OF ALDERMEN COMMENTS:
RECOGNITION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH: ALDERMAN PARKER PRESENTING TO:
WILLIAM (BILL) GREEN – BUILDING, CODES AND PLANNING

VI. CITIZEN COMMENTS

VII. PUBLIC APPEARANCES
A. PUBLIC APPEARANCE BY CANDY CRECINK OF THE STARKVILLE AREA ARTS COUNCIL REQUESTING A SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT FOR THE ANNUAL COTTON DISTRICT ARTS FESTIVAL SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2011, AND REQUESTING STREET CLOSINGS AND IN-KIND SERVICES FROM THE CITY OF STARKVILLE.
B. ANNUAL REPORT BY CHAIRMAN JERRY EMISON OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION’S 2010 ACTIVITY REPORT, AS REQUIRED BY CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE V, SECTION 2-138 OF THE CITY’S CODE OF ORDINANCES.

VIII. PUBLIC HEARING
A. FIRST PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDING THE SIDEWALK ORDINANCE 2009-07 AND THE CITY OF STARKVILLE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 98, ARTICLE III. CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC SIDEWALKS. TO INCLUDE A V ARIANCE PROCESS AND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTING A VARIANCE AND OTHER RELATED PURPOSES.

IX. MAYOR’S BUSINESS

X. BOARD BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT FOR THE ANNUAL COTTON DISTRICT ARTS FESTIVAL SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2011, WITH REQUESTED STREET CLOSINGS AND IN-KIND SERVICES FROM THE CITY OF STARKVILLE.
A. CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE ADVANCE TRAVEL PAYMENT REQUEST FOR MAYOR WISEMAN TO
ATTEND A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOOLS NATIONAL CONFERENCE IN NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $342.95.

B. CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE TRAVEL FOR ALDERMEN CARVER TO THE MML CMO CLASS SCHEDULED OR APRIL 28, 2011, WITH ADVANCE TRAVEL REQUESTED IN THE AMOUNT OF $133.31.
C. REPORT FROM THE SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING COMMITTEE.
D. CONSIDERATION OF CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDING THE SIGN ORDINANCE, 2008-10, TO INCLUDE MODIFICATIONS IN ALLOWED SIZE, RIGHTS OF WAY SIGNAGE AND AMORTIZATION OF NON-CONFORMING SIGNS.
E. CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF IN-KIND SERVICES FOR THE REMOV AL OF THE FENCES AND STUMPS A T UNIVERSITY DRIVE ODDFELLOWS CEMETERY AND THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF BOLLARDS FOR THE ENTRY AREAS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,669.19.
F. CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE PAYING AGENT AGREEMENT FOR THE CITY OF STARKVILLE, MISSISSIPPI, GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS SERIES 2011.
G. CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING THE GRANT APPLICATION FOR A 2011 CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT GRANT ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY.
H. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING ADVERTISING FOR AN RFQ FOR CONSULTANTS TO PREPARE A FORM BASED CODE AND MASTER PLAN FOR CERTAIN AREAS IN THE CITY OF STARKVILLE.
I. CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE OF AN ADDITIONAL BLOCK OF 40 HOURS WITH SYNERGETICS TO COMPLETE THE TRANSITION TO THE NEW STAFF MEMBER FOR THE IT SERVICES FOR THE CITY.

XI. DEPARTMENT BUSINESS
A. AIRPORT
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 FEBRUARY 23, 2011.
D. COURTS
THERE ARE NO ITEMS FOR THIS AGENDA
E. ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT
THERE ARE NO ITEMS FOR THIS AGENDA
F. ENGINEERING AND STREETS
THERE ARE NO ITEMS FOR THIS AGENDA
G. FIRE DEPARTMENT
1. REQUEST PERMISSION TO PURCHASE 1-3/4″ AND 3″ FIRE HOSE FROM THE CITY’S SOURCE OF SUPPLY LIST (TUPELO FIRE AND EQUIPMENT) IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,225.
2. REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE CITY OF STARKVILLE CLAIMS DOCKET FOR ALL DEPARTMENTS EXCEPT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AS OF FEBRUARY 23, 2011.
3. REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE SALE OF SCRAP METAL AS SURPLUS PROPERTY FROM THE SOLE BIDDER, DANNY NORTH, IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,520.00.
2. REQUEST PERMISSION TO PURCHASE FIREFIGHTER
TURNOUT GEAR FROM (STATE CONTRACT) PRO-FIRE
EQUIPMENT AT A COST OF $16,560.
3. REQUEST ACCEPTANCE OF THE DECLARATION OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR FIRE STATION #5 EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 16, 2010.
H. PERSONNEL
1. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO HIRE CHAD D. ROBINSON AND CARVES A. ELLIS TO FILL THE VACANT POSITIONS OF LABORER IN THE SANITATION & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
2. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE TO FILL VACANT POSITIONS OF FIREFIGHTER IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
3. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO CHANGE THE STATUS OF ROSS HARRELL IN THE DRINKING WATER DIVISION OF PUBLIC SERVICES FROM TEMPORARY, FULL-TIME, WITH BENEFITS TO REGULAR EMPLOYEE STATUS.
I. POLICE DEPARTMENT
J. PUBLIC SERVICES
K. SANITATION DEPARTMENT

XII. CLOSED DETERMINATION SESSION

XIII. OPEN SESSION
1. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR SIX (6) CREDIT HOURS FOR LIEUTENANT HENRY STEWART
1. REQUEST APPROVAL TO PURCHASE FIRE HYDRANTS FROM SOURCE OF SUPPLY IN THE AMOUNT OF $31,140.
1. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR RECYCLING BAGS
2. REQUEST APPROVAL OF WASTE MANAGEMENT OF MISSISSIPPI AS THE PROVIDER OF RECYCLING SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF STARKVILLE.
3. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT AND EXECUTE THE RECYCLING GRANT AGREEMENT #EEC006 WITH MDEQ IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000.

XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. PENDING LITIGATION

XV. OPEN SESSION

XVI. RECESS UNTIL MARCH 15, 2011 @ 5:30 AT 101 LAMPKIN STREET IN THE CITY HALL COURTROOM.

OFFICIAL AGENDA THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF STARKVILLE, MISSISSIPPI
RECESS MEETING OF TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2011 4:30 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. REQUEST CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF STARKVILLE BOARD OF ALDERMEN HELD ON FEBRUARY 1, 2011.

V. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMENTS
MAYOR’S COMMENTS:
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE STARKVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT ON THE OFFER OF THE GRANT FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING A TRAINING FACILITY.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEE: CURT VICKERS WITH THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
BOARD OF ALDERMEN COMMENTS:

VI. CITIZEN COMMENTS

VII. PUBLIC APPEARANCES
A. INTERVIEWS OF APPLICANTS FOR THE UPCOMING VACANT SCHOOL BOARD POSITION:
DOUG BEDSAUL
ERIC HEISELT
ALFREDA OUTLAW
JULIETTE WEAVER-REESE
B. PRESENTATION BY THE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN, DR. BETHANY STICH, PROVIDING AN ANNUAL REPORT ON THE ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMITTEE.

VIII. PUBLIC HEARING
THERE ARE NO PUBLIC HEARINGS SCHEDULED

IX. MAYOR’S BUSINESS
THERE IS NO MAYOR’S BUSINESS FOR THIS AGENDA

X. BOARD BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION OF MODIFYING THE TERMS OF THE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MEMBERS TO ALLOW FOR STAGGERED TERMS.
B. CONSIDERATION OF ADVERTISING FOR LETTERS OF INTEREST FOR THE VACANCIES ON THE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE, THE COMMISSION ON DISABILITY AND THE SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING COMMITTEE.
C. CONSIDERATION OF ENTERING A NUNC PRO TUNC ORDER TO AMEND THE MINUTES OF THE CITY OF STARKVILLE BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING OF MAY 20, 2008, TO REFLECT THE INCLUSION OF THE EXACT DATES AND VOTES TAKEN.
D. CONSIDERATION OF ENTERING A NUNC PRO TUNC ORDER TO AMEND THE MINUTES OF THE RECESS MEETING OF THE CITY OF STARKVILLE BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING OF JUNE 17, 2008, AND THE SPECIAL CALL MEETING OF THE CITY OF STARKVILLE BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING OF NOVEMBER
23, 2010, TO INCLUDE THE INSERTION OF THE COTTONMILL MARKETPLACE TIF PLAN AS APPENDED TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN.
E. REPORT FROM THE BUDGET COMMITTEE
1. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING A BUDGET AMENDMENT AS RECOMMENDED BY THE BUDGET COMMITTEE.
F. CONSIDERATION OF CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING AT THE BOARD MEETING TO BE HELD ON MARCH 1, 2011, ON THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CURRENT SIDEWALK ORDINANCE, 2009-07.
G. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE TRAVEL REQUEST FOR ALDERMAN CARVER TO ATTEND AN MML TRAINING SESSION.
H. CONSIDERATION OF ENTERING A NUNC PRO TUNC ORDER TO REVISE THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 23, 2010, BOARD OF ALDERMEN SPECIAL CALL MEETING TO REFLECT THE ATTACHMENT OF THE DEVELOPMENT AND REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT AS EXHIBIT A TO ITEM ONE (1) OF THE MINUTES.
I. CONSIDERATION OF MAKING THE APPOINTMENT TO THE STARKVILLE SCHOOL BOARD FOR THE 5 YEAR TERM COMMENCING MARCH 8, 2011.
J. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING A CLG GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE OVERSTREET RE-SURVEY WITH MATCHING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1085.00.

XI. DEPARTMENT BUSINESS
A. AIRPORT
1. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR PAY REQUEST # 2 INVOICE #1171101P FROM CLEARWATER CONSULTANTS, INC. REGARDING CONTRACT FOR SERVICES FOR PROJECT DEVELOPMENT, DESIGN AND BIDDING FOR DRAINAGE, RSA AND ROFA IMPROVEMENTS FOR BRYAN FIELD FUNDED BY THE 2010 AIP GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,442.00.
2. REQUEST APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE FOR PROPOSALS FROM QUALIFIED CONSULTANTS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICE IN CONNECTION WITH PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS AT BRYAN FIELD UNDER THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (AIP).
3. REQUEST APPROVAL TO ACCEPT LOWEST QUOTE FROM POTTS METAL BUILDINGS FOR REPAIRING STORM DAMAGED STRUCTURES ON GEORGE M. BRYAN FIELD AND ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT
B. BUILDING, CODES AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT
1. CONSIDERATION OF P&Z ITEM #FP 11-01: A REQUEST BY THE CREAMERY AT CENTRAL STATION, LLC FOR APPROVAL OF “THE CREAMERY AT CENTRAL STATION – PHASE TWO” A FINAL PLAT LOCATED IN A C-2 (GENERAL BUSINESS) ZONING DISTRICT LOCATED AT 200 SOUTH MONTGOMERY STREET IN WARD 5.
2. CONSIDERATION OF P&Z ITEM #FP 11-02: A REQUEST BY LITTLE PROPERTIES, INC FOR APPROVAL OF “HIGHWAY 12 EXTENSION, PHASE 2” A FINAL PLAT LOCATED IN A C-2 (GENERAL BUSINESS) ZONING DISTRICT LOCATED AT 982 MS HIGHWAY 12 EAST IN WARD 5.
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 FEBRUARY 10, 2011.
2. REPORT OF THE RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES FOR PERIOD ENDING JANUARY 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
1. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE TWO (2) SMALL EXTENDED CAB TRUCKS FROM STATE CONTRACT FOR THE AMOUNT OF $27,374.00.
F. ENGINEERING AND STREETS
THERE ARE NO ITEMS FOR THIS AGENDA
G. FIRE DEPARTMENT
1. REQUEST CONSIDERATION OF THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE GRANT # EMW-2010-FO-09093 FOR A TOTAL OF $313,860 FOR A TRAINING FACILITY WITH MATCHING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $31,386.
H. PERSONNEL
1. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR DRIVERS FOR THE SANITATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
2. REQUEST ADOPTION OF THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR THE POSITION OF BUILDING OFFICIAL IN THE BUILDING, CODES AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
3. REQUEST ADOPTION OF THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR THE POSITION OF ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN/GIS COORDINATOR IN THE PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
I. POLICE DEPARTMENT
1. REQUEST APPROVAL TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NORTH GREENVILLE HEALTH AND FITNESS SCREENING SPRING PHYSICAL FITNESS TESTS TO BE CONDUCTED IN THE CITY OF STARKVILLE, ON MARCH 28 -31, 2011.
2. REQUEST PERMISSION TO ATTEND THE DIVISION OF STATE ASSOCIATIONS OF CHIEFS OF POLICE MID- YEAR MEETING IN ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY ON MARCH 4-8, 2011.
J. PUBLIC SERVICES
THERE ARE NO ITEMS FOR THIS AGENDA
K. SANITATION & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
1. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST AND BEST QUOTE FOR HERBICIDE TREATMENT FROM HELENA CHEMICAL COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,712.00 FOR A TOTAL COST OF $7424.00.

XII. CLOSED DETERMINATION SESSION

XIII. OPEN SESSION

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

XV. OPEN SESSION

XVI. ADJOURN UNTIL MARCH 1, 2011 @ 5:30 AT 101 LAMPKIN STREET IN THE CITY HALL COURTROOM.