CITY OF PASS CHRISTIAN, MISSISSIPPI
MINUTE BOOK NO. 39
REGULAR MEETING N O V E M B E R 7, 2 0 0 6
BE IT REMEMBERED that the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Pass
Christian, Mississippi, met on the above date at 111 Hiern Avenue, Pass Christian, Mississippi,
at 6:00 p.m. same being the time and place for said Regular Meeting.
PRESENT: Mayor Leo “Chipper” McDermott, Aldermen Joe Piernas, Lou Rizzardi, Anthony
Hall, Huey Bang and Philip Wittmann; John Dubuisson, Chief of Police; Malcolm Jones, City
Attorney; Cynthia Burkett, Comptroller; and Val Isabelle, Deputy City Clerk.
ABSENT: Vikki Goff, City Clerk.
There being a quorum present to transact business of the City of Pass Christian; the
following proceedings were had and done:
On motion of Alderman Piernas, seconded by Alderman Rizzardi, carried unanimously,
the emergency was re-declared.
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On motion of Alderman Piernas, seconded by Alderman Rizzardi, carried unanimously,
the agenda was amended to accept the bids for Backhoe/Loader.
Lee Tractor Co., Gulfport, MS $54,400.00
JCB, Gulfport, MS $55,756.18
Puckett Machinery $52,705.00
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On motion of Alderman Rizzardi, seconded by Alderman Piernas, carried unanimously,
the bids were accepted to be awarded at a later date.
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At this point of the meeting, Chris Anthony of WPSCO and Malcolm Jones, gave a report
on Sewer Service, Water Service and Billing and Collections.
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Alderman Hall made a motion, seconded by Alderman Rizzardi to consider the request of
Kirk Kimball to be granted amnesty for his utility bill at 113 Alicia St.
Voting Aye: Aldermen Hall and Bang
Voting Nay: Aldermen Rizzardi and Piernas
Alderman Wittmann recused himself.
Voting Nay: Mayor McDermott (Breaking Tie)
Motion failed.
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Alderman Rizzardi made a motion, seconded by Alderman Bang to consider adjusting the
sewer portion of Kirk Kimball’s utility bill. Exhibit W-1
Voting Aye: Aldermen Bang, Rizzardi and Hall
Voting Nay: Aldermen Piernas
Alderman Wittmann recused himself.
Motion carried.
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On motion of Alderman Rizzardi, seconded by Alderman Wittmann, carried
unanimously, the Board ratified the payment of $5,040.00 to Lyman Well Company for
emergency well repair on the east end. Exhibit W-1
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Alderman Piernas made a motion, seconded by Alderman Wittmann, to ratify payment
of $10,400.00 to R.A. Barker Construction for emergency sewer repair – North Street and Fleitas
Avenue, conditioned upon the completion of the job. Exhibit W-1
Voting Aye: Aldermen Bang, Wittmann, Piernas and Rizzardi
Voting Nay: Alderman Hall
Motion carried.
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On motion of Alderman Rizzardi, seconded by Alderman Bang, carried unanimously, the
Board authorized payment of $9,500.00 to L. J. Construction awarding contract for emergency
sewer repair – East Second Street near Camellia Drive. Exhibit W-1
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On motion of Alderman Piernas, seconded by Alderman Rizzardi, carried unanimously,
the Board authorized payment of $341,958.00 to Sunbelt Fire, Inc. upon delivery of the two fire
units. Exhibit F-1
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On motion of Alderman Piernas, seconded by Alderman Wittmann, carried unanimously,
the Board approved the request of Fire Chief Rich Marvil to place Wade Blackwell and Jimmy
Albritton on the part-time call out list. Exhibit F-2
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Alderman Piernas made a motion, seconded by Alderman Rizzardi, at the request of Fire
Chief Rich Marvil to consider quotes on a Hose Tester/High Power Washer and attachments to
replace the one that was lost in Katrina. The lowest quote was from Heiman in the amount of
$2,405.85. Exhibit F-3
Voting Aye: Aldermen Bang, Wittmann, Hall and Rizzardi
Voting Nay: Alderman Piernas
Motioned carried.
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Alderman Hall made a motion, seconded by Alderman Bang, to consider request to
reimburse Broderick Fulton $51.79 for fees he accrued while attending the Law Enforcement
Officer’s Refresher Training Course. Exhibit P-1
Voting Aye: Aldermen Bang, Hall, Piernas, and Rizzardi
Voting Nay: Aldermen Wittmann
Motion carried.
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On motion of Alderman Piernas, seconded by Alderman Rizzardi, carried unanimously,
the Board approved to compensate Mr. William Ibbs for two guns taken from him by the Pass
Christian Police Department after Hurricane Katrina for safety reasons. The cost of replacing the
guns is $909.50 to be paid to him by check. Exhibit P-2
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On motion of Alderman Piernas, seconded by Alderman Rizzardi, carried unanimously,
the Board approved raising the part-time Police Department Employees salaries from $6.50 to
$7.50 per hour. The Fire Department will be considered on the November 21st agenda after the
Comptroller determines if the budget needs to be amended to reflect the change.
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On motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Rizzardi, carried unanimously, the
Board approved the yearly clothing allowance in the amount of $500.00 each for Thomas
Ruspoli, James Stewart and Ricardo Dedeaux. Exhibit P-4
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On motion of Alderman Piernas, seconded by Alderman Wittmann, carried unanimously,
the Board approved the request of Gene Peralta to refund Antonio Davis $125.00 for his
application for variance. Mr. Davis withdrew his application to appear before the Board.
Exhibit C-1
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On motion of Alderman Piernas, seconded by Alderman Wittmann, carried unanimously,
the Board approved replacing the Public Works Radios at State Contract Price ($4,896.90).
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On motion of Alderman Piernas, seconded by Alderman Wittmann, carried unanimously,
the Board approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission to close Rafferty Drive
between Fleitas and Morton Avenues, Project 06-021. Exhibit PC-1
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On motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Bang, carried unanimously, the
Board approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission to allow Paul and Oletha
Stewart to divide a lot on the east side of Leovy Ave. at the railroad so two houses can be built
on the property, Project 06-022. Exhibit PC-1
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On motion of Alderman Bang, seconded by Alderman Rizzardi, carried unanimously, the
Board approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission to give preliminary approval
to Bella Dimora Subdivision subject to the satisfactory completion of the eight items on the
October 24, 2006 letter to the City of Pass Christian by John Campton, City Engineer, Project
06-012. Exhibit PC-2
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At this point of the meeting Molly Riley spoke on the Long Term Recovery Committee.
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At this point of the meeting Mike Churchill with Integrity Contractors, Inc., spoke in
reference to rebuilding City Hall.
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On motion of Alderman Piernas, seconded by Alderman Wittmann, carried unanimously,
the Board approved hiring appraisers for Police Department property on E. Second Street and
amend the Budget accordingly to pay for the appraisals.
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Alderman Bang made a motion, seconded by Alderman Rizzardi, to ratify the hiring of J.
C. Burns as an Economic Development Consultant at the fee of $5,000.00 per month beginning
November 1, 2006. The fee is to be paid by private funds and mileage of 35 cents per mile to be
paid by the City at the end of each month. Exhibit A-4
Voting Aye: Aldermen Bang, Wittmann and Piernas
Voting Nay: Aldermen Hall and Rizzardi
Motion carried.
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On motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Rizzardi, carried unanimously, the
Board accepted the Bid from Hancock Bank for financing of new Kubota Tractor for Public
Works Department to be paid in 5 annual payments based upon the recommendation of the
Comptroller. Exhibit A-5
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On motion of Alderman Rizzardi, seconded by Alderman Bang, carried unanimously, the
Board approved that Ms. Jonean Crowle be required to pay City Utilities at minimum rate of
$37.75 per month for each of the 2 accounts, retroactive from January 31, 2006, to forgive an
accumulated debt of $675, to permit her to continue paying City Utilities at a flat rate of $40.25
per account per month according to statute (Code 21-19-7). This is in recognition of her
humanitarian efforts at taking in and caring for stray animals after Hurricane Katrina at no cost to
the City.
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On motion of Alderman Wittmann, seconded by Alderman Piernas, carried unanimously,
the Board adopted the returned check policy and procedure for all City Departments. Exhibit A-7
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On motion of Alderman Piernas, seconded by Alderman Wittmann, carried unanimously,
the Board approved the Thanksgiving Holidays (November 23rd – 24th) and Christmas Holidays
(December 25th and 26th) and January 1, 2007 in observance of New Years, as set by
proclamation of Governor Haley Barbour. Exhibit A-8
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On motion of Alderman Piernas, seconded by Alderman Rizzardi, carried unanimously,
the Board approved sending Marian Gest to the Federal and Mississippi Wage and Hour Seminar
for Public Agencies in Jackson, MS on December 14, 2006 at a cost of $198.00 plus mileage.
Exhibit A-9
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On motion of Alderman Piernas, seconded by Alderman Rizzardi, carried unanimously,
the Board authorized advertisement for bids – Phase 1 - Harbor Repairs. Exhibit A-10
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On motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Piernas, carried unanimously, the
Board approved Final Acceptance – Emergency Protective Work – Randolph School. Exhibit A-
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On motion of Alderman Piernas, seconded by Alderman Rizzardi, carried unanimously,
the Board approved for the City to pay half the cost of the three appraisals for the vendors in the
Park ($675.00) and the vendors are to pay the other half.
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On motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Rizzardi, carried unanimously, the
Board adopted PACT (Professional Advocating for Children Together) RESOLUTION. Exhibit
A-13
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On motion of Alderman Piernas, seconded by Alderman Bang, carried unanimously, the
Board adopted a Resolution for designating the boundaries of the downtown area of the City of
Pass Christian, MS and for related purposes. Exhibit A-14
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On motion of Alderman Piernas, seconded by Alderman Hall, carried unanimously, the
Board adopted a Resolution authorizing License Agreements in Memorial Park. Exhibit A-15
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On motion of Alderman Piernas, seconded by Alderman Rizzardi, carried unanimously,
the Board adopted change order to contract with Forestry Contractors, Inc. to amend contract rate
for smaller trees. Exhibit A-16
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Alderman Hall made a motion, seconded by Alderman Rizzardi, for the Board to adopt
change order to contract with Forestry Contractors, Inc. to include the removal of dead trees on
private property constituting a public safety threat on private property. Exhibit A-17
Voting Aye: Aldermen Rizzardi, Bang and Piernas
Voting Nay: Alderman Wittmann
Alderman Hall abstained
Motion carried.
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Alderman Bang made a motion, seconded by Alderman Piernas, to adopt change order to
contract with A. Garner Russell and Associates to include the monitoring of the removal of dead
trees on private property constituting a public safety threat on private property. Exhibit A-18
Voting Aye: Aldermen Bang, Wittmann, Piernas and Rizzardi
Alderman Hall abstained.
Motion carried.
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On motion of Alderman Rizzardi, seconded by Alderman Wittmann, carried
unanimously, the Board adopted the amended Resolution to acquire property by eminent domain.
Exhibit A-19
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On motion of Alderman Piernas, seconded by Alderman Rizzardi, carried unanimously,
the Board approved the hiring of AMEC (Eddie Bigelow) to amend the City’s Comprehensive
Hazard Mitigation Plan and to perform other related services. Exhibit A-20
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On motion of Alderman Piernas, seconded by Alderman Rizzardi, carried unanimously,
the Board authorized the Request for Proposal for Project Management for construction of the
Fire Department Building.
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On motion of Alderman Rizzardi, seconded by Alderman Piernas, carried unanimously,
the Board authorized Ben Galloway, Attorney, to review insurance claims and offers for
settlement for Municipal Buildings.
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On motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Rizzardi, carried unanimously, Item
#23 – Discuss the Zoning Ordinance in reference to manufactured homes was tabled.
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On motion of Alderman Rizzardi, seconded by Alderman Bang, carried unanimously, the
Board authorized payment of $4,000.00 ($800.00 a month for 5 months) to Gospel Singers of
America for use of their building as a temporary meeting hall for the months of June – October
2006. This is reimbursable by FEMA.
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On motion of Alderman Wittmann, seconded by Alderman Bang, carried unanimously,
the Board discussed implementing a program to clean drainage ditches throughout the City. No
action was taken.
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On motion of Alderman Wittmann, seconded by Alderman Bang, carried unanimously,
the Board discussed proceedings to demolish abandoned houses or buildings which constitute a
public hazard or nuisance and authorized the Code Office to identify and condemn the property.
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On motion of Alderman Wittmann, seconded by Alderman Piernas, carried unanimously.
the Board authorized advertising for contractors to demolish abandoned houses or buildings
which constitute a hazard or nuisance.
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On motion of Alderman Piernas, seconded by Alderman Rizzardi, carried unanimously,
the Board set the date of Friday, November 10, 2006 at the Library, for the Public Hearing in
reference to the Katrina Supplemental Community Block Grant (CDBG) Funds. Exhibit A-27
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On motion of Alderman Piernas, seconded by Alderman Rizzardi, carried unanimously,
the Board approved the Minutes of October 17, 2006.
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On motion of Alderman Rizzardi, seconded by Alderman Piernas, carried unanimously,
the Board approved the Minutes of October 24, 2006.
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On motion of Alderman Rizzardi, seconded by Alderman Wittmann, carried
unanimously, the Board approved the Claims Docket with the exception of Harrison County
Solid Waste.
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Alderman Wittmann made a motion, seconded by Alderman Rizzardi, to approve
payment to Harrison County Solid Waste.
Voting Aye: Aldermen Wittmann, Bang, Piernas and Rizzardi
Voting Nay: None
Alderman Hall recused himself.
Motion carried.
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On motion of Alderman Hall, seconded by Alderman Piernas, carried unanimously, the
meeting was recessed.
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