City of Clinton Mayor and Board of Trustees met June 4.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
WELCOME AND CALL TO ORDER Mayor Phil Fisher
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
The invocation was led by Alderman Barnett followed by the pledge of allegiance to the flag led by Alderwoman Cossitt.
ROLL CALL City Clerk, Russell Wall
Present: Ricki Garrett - Alderwoman-at-Large
David Ellis – Alderman Ward 1
Jim Martin - Alderman Ward 2
William O Barnett - Alderman Ward 3
Keith Perritt - Alderman Ward 4
Jan Cossitt – Alderwoman Ward 5
Absent: Mike Cashion - Alderman Ward 6
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A-Q
MOTION made by Alderman Ellis and SECONDED by Alderman Perritt to approve the
Consent Agenda Items A - Q. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORT
Adam Wade, Director of Parks and Recreation updated the board on the success of the recent NJCAA Softball Tournament sponsored by the City of Clinton and the Clinton Parks and Recreation Department. Adam showed a video on the sites and sounds of the tournament. Adam explained that he believed the tournament would make between $3,000 and $4,000 for the City. In the past the tournament either lost a small amount of money or broke even. Adam then introduced to the board the Parks and Recreation Staff that was responsible for holding the tournament.
Gabriel Prado, Director of Economic Development discussed with the board his vision for bringing economic development to the City. Gabriel showed several slides showing his strategy and market research for economic development for the City. Gabriel also updated the board on his recent attendance at the International Council of Shopping Centers 2019 Recon Conference in Las Vegas, NV and the results of his meetings with various contacts.
Phil Fisher, Mayor updated the board and the citizens of Clinton on his recent visit to our sister city in Zarafshan, Uzbekistan. He discussed the various meetings he attended with the Mayor of that City and his many visits with the citizens and children of Zarafshan. He also discussed the type of government and how it differed with our form of government.
BOARD OF ALDERMAN DISCUSSION AND REPORTS
There were no items from the Board of Aldermen.
MAYOR’S DISCUSSION AND REPORTS
CONSIDER THE APPEAL OF THE INTERPRETATION OF THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AS IT PERTAINS TO FENCING IN C-2 ZONED AREA FOR“CAPITAL CONCRETE CUTTING” BUSINESS
Upon the request of the owners of the business, this item was withdrawn from the agenda and no action was taken.
SITE PLAN - GULF RELAY – 108 CROSS PARK - WARD 1
Upon presentation by Roy Edwards, Director of Community Development, MOTION made by Alderwoman Cossitt and SECONDED by Alderman Perritt the board approved the site plan presented by Gulf Relay for a sign to be placed at 108 Cross Park in the City of Clinton, Mississippi. The Planning and Zoning Committee recommended approval. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
SITE PLAN – MERIT HEALTH – 732 CLINTON PARKWAY - WARD 1
Upon presentation by Roy Edwards, Director of Community Development, MOTION made by Alderman Perritt and SECONDED by Alderman Martin the board approved the site plan presented by Merit Health for a sign to be placed at 732 Clinton Parkway in the City of Clinton, Mississippi. The Planning and Zoning Committee recommended approval. Alderman Ellis and Alderwoman Cossitt left the meeting at 7:55 pm and did not return to the meeting until 8:00 pm. Alderman Ellis and Alderwoman Cossitt did not participate in the discussion of this item nor did they vote on this item. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CONDITIONAL USE – HOLY SAVIOR CATHOLIC CHURCH – 719 LINDALE STREET – WARD 4
Upon presentation by Roy Edwards, Director of Community Development, MOTION made by Alderman Martin and SECONDED by Alderwoman Garrett the board approved the Conditional Use requested by Holy Savior Catholic Church contingent upon the various items listed in a letter included in the board package being completed before being allowed to begin construction of the parking lot to be located at 719 Lindale Street in the City of Clinton, Mississippi. The Planning and Zoning Committee recommended approval. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CONDITIONAL USE - HOUSE OF VAPES - 706 HIGHWAY 80 EAST - WARD 5
Upon presentation by Roy Edwards, Director of Community Development, MOTION made by Alderman Martin and SECONDED by Alderwoman Cossitt the board denied the Conditional Use requested by the House of Vapes to open a vape retail establishment to be located at 706 Highway 80 East in the City of Clinton, Mississippi. The board denied the request based on the fact that the business was not compatible with the area in which it intended to locate. The Planning and Zoning Committee recommended approval. Alderman Perritt left the meeting at 8:03 pm and did not return to the meeting until 8:07 pm. Alderman Perritt did not participate in the discussion of this item nor did he vote on this item. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
REZONING – RICHARD ANDERSON – 2625 SOUTH FRONTAGE ROAD - WARD 1
Upon presentation by Roy Edwards, Director of Community Development, MOTION made by Alderman Ellis and SECONDED by Alderwoman Cossitt the board approved the rezoning request by Richard Anderson to rezone the property from A-1 to C-3 commercial. The Planning and Zoning Committee recommended approval. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
UNKEMPT PROPERTY LOCATED AT PARCEL 2980-208-14 - 0 CAMBRIDGE COVE - WARD 5
Upon presentation by Roy Edwards, Director of Community Development, MOTION made by Alderwoman Cossitt and SECONDED by Alderman Barnett the board approved a resolution determining the necessity for cleaning the property located at Parcel 2980-208-14 - 0 Cambridge Cove, under the authority granted to municipalities by Section 21-19-11, Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended and other applicable statutes and ordinances. A public hearing was held but no one representing the property owners was present and there was no public comment. The resolution is on file with the City Clerk. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
UNKEMPT PROPERTY LOCATED AT PARCEL 2982-146-0 -0 LARADO - WARD 1
Upon presentation by Roy Edwards, Director of Community Development, MOTION made by Alderman Ellis and SECONDED by Alderman Perritt the board approved a resolution determining the necessity for cleaning the property located at Parcel 2982-146-0 - 0 Larado, under the authority granted to municipalities by Section 21-19-11, Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended and other applicable statutes and ordinances. A public hearing was held but no one representing the property owners was present and there was no public comment. The resolution is on file with the City Clerk. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
UNKEMPT PROPERTY LOCATED AT 101 MARY'S COVE – WARD 6
Upon presentation by Roy Edwards, Director of Community Development, MOTION made by Alderman Martin and SECONDED by Alderman Barnett the board approved a resolution determining the necessity for cleaning the property located at 101 Mary's Cove, under the authority granted to municipalities by Section 21-19-11, Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended and other applicable statutes and ordinances. A public hearing was held but no one representing the property owners was present and there was no public comment. The resolution is on file with the City Clerk. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
UNKEMPT PROPERTY LOCATED AT 906 CHERRY STONE CIRCLE – WARD 6
This item was removed from the agenda and no action was taken.
UNKEMPT PROPERTY LOCATED AT 109 MEADOW LANE CIRCLE – WARD 6
Upon presentation by Roy Edwards, Director of Community Development, MOTION made by Alderman Ellis and SECONDED by Alderwoman Garrett the board approved a resolution determining the necessity for cleaning the property located at 109 Meadow Lane Circle, under the authority granted to municipalities by Section 21-19-11, Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended and other applicable statutes and ordinances. A public hearing was held but no one representing the property owners was present and there was no public comment. The resolution is on file with the City Clerk. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVE A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MISSISSIPPI MUNICIPAL LEAGUE 2019 VOTING DELEGATES FOR THE CITY OF CLINTON, MISSISSIPPI
Upon presentation by Phil Fisher, Mayor, MOTION made by Alderman Martin and SECONDED by Alderman Barnett the board approved a Resolution appointing Mississippi Municipal League 2019 voting delegates for the City of Clinton, Mississippi. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVE THE ACCEPTANCE OF A LEASE/PURCHASE PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY TRUSTMARK NATIONAL BANK, AND FURTHERMORE AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH TRUSTMARK NATIONAL BANK FOR THE FINANCING OF EQUIPMENT FOR THE CLINTON PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Upon presentation by Russell Wall, City Clerk, MOTION made by Alderman Perritt and SECONDED by Alderman Martin the board approved the acceptance of a Lease/Purchase proposal submitted by Trustmark National Bank, and furthermore authorized the Mayor to execute a contract with Trustmark National Bank for the financing of equipment for the Clinton Parks and Recreation Department. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVE THE ACCEPTANCE OF A LEASE/PURCHASE PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY TRUSTMARK NATIONAL BANK, AND FURTHERMORE AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH TRUSTMARK NATIONAL BANK FOR THE FINANCING OF EQUIPMENT FOR THE CLINTON PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Upon presentation by Russell Wall, City Clerk, MOTION made by Alderwoman Garrett and SECONDED by Alderwoman Cossitt the board approved the acceptance of a Lease/Purchase proposal submitted by Trustmark National Bank, and furthermore authorized the Mayor to execute a contract with Trustmark National Bank for the financing of equipment for the Clinton Public Works Department. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVE A RESOLUTION BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF CLINTON, MISSISSIPPI TO PROCEED WITH A LOAN ON BEHALF OF THE CITY FROM THE MISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMPLETING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS IDENTIFIED AS "FIRE STATION #3 IMPROVEMENTS"
Upon presentation by Russell Wall, City Clerk, MOTION made by Alderman Ellis and SECONDED by Alderman Perritt the board approved a Resolution by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Clinton, Mississippi to proceed with a loan on behalf of the City from the Mississippi Development Authority for the purpose of completing Capital Improvements identified as "Fire Station # 3 Improvements.” MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF CLINTON, MISSISSIPPI GRANTING EXEMPTION FOR AD VALOREM TAXES TO GULF STATE CANNERS, INC. FOR AN INITIAL FIVE YEARS WITH A TRUE VALUE OF $690,610 FROM JANUARY 1, 2019 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2023
Upon presentation by Russell Wall, City Clerk, MOTION made by Alderman Perritt and SECONDED by Alderman Barnett the board approved a Resolution of the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen of the City of Clinton, Mississippi granting exemption for ad valorem taxes to Gulf State Canners Inc. for an initial five years with a true value of $690,610 from January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2023. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVAL OF A FINAL RESOLUTION GRANTING EXEMPTION FOR AD VALOREM TAXES TO GULF STATE CANNERS, INC. FOR AN ADDITIONAL FIVE YEARS WITH A TRUE VALUE OF $3,149,055 FROM JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2023
Upon presentation by Russell Wall, City Clerk, MOTION made by Alderwoman Cossitt and SECONDED by Alderwoman Garrett the board approved a final Resolution granting exemption for ad valorem taxes to Gulf State Canners Inc., for an additional five years with a true value of $3,149,055 from January 1, 2019 and ending December 31, 2023. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF CLINTON, MISSISSIPPI GRANTING EXEMPTION FOR AD VALOREM TAXES TO MCNEELY PLASTIC PRODUCTS, INC. FOR AN INITIAL FIVE YEARS WITH A TRUE VALUE OF $852,913 FROM JANUARY 1, 2019 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2023
Upon presentation by Russell Wall, City Clerk, MOTION made by Alderman Perritt and SECONDED by Alderman Barnett the board approved a Resolution of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Clinton, Mississippi granting exemption for ad valorem taxes to McNeely Plastic Products Inc. for an initial five years with a true value of $852,913 from January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2023. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVAL OF A FINAL RESOLUTION GRANTING EXEMPTION FOR AD VALOREM TAXES TO MCNEELY PLASTIC PRODUCTS, INC. FOR AN ADDITIONAL FIVE YEARS WITH A TRUE VALUE OF $154,740 FROM JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2023
Upon presentation by Russell Wall, City Clerk, MOTION made by Alderwoman Cossitt and SECONDED by Alderwoman Garrett the board approved a final Resolution granting exemption for ad valorem taxes to McNeely Plastic Product Inc. for an additional five years with a true value of $154,740 from January 1, 2019 and ending December 31, 2023. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF CLINTON, MISSISSIPPI AND STAGELITE ENTERTAINMENT TO PROVIDE ENTERTAINMENT AT THE 4TH OF JULY FAMILY FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA FOR THE BANDS HANNAH BELLE AND BISHOP GUNN
Upon presentation by Adam Wade, Director of Parks and Recreation, MOTION made by Alderman Martin and SECONDED by Alderman Perritt the board authorized the Mayor to execute the contracts between the City of Clinton, Mississippi and Stagelite Entertainment to provide entertainment at the 4th of July Family Fireworks Extravaganza for the bands Hannah Belle and Bishop Gunn. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO INITITATE AND REQUEST THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE PROJECT ACTIVATION OF THE MIDWAY ROAD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT AND FURTHERMORE AUTHORIZE
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AS PREPARED BY THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REGARDING THIS PROJECT
Upon presentation by Bill Owen, Consulting City Engineer, MOTION made by Alderman Barnett and SECONDED by Alderwoman Garrett the board authorized the Mayor to initiate and request the Mississippi Department of Transportation for the Project Activation of the Midway Road Bridge Replacement and furthermore authorized the Mayor to execute the Memorandum of Understanding as prepared by the Mississippi Department of Transportation regarding this project. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVE THE ACCEPTANCE AND AWARDING OF THE LOWEST AND BEST BID FROM MIMS, INC. OF $22,400.00 FOR THE SEWER-POLICE ANNEX-INDUSTRIAL PARK PROJECT
Upon presentation by Bill Owen, Consulting City Engineer, MOTION made by Alderman Ellis and SECONDED by Alderman Perritt the board approved the acceptance and awarding of the lowest and best bid from Mims Inc. of $22,400.00 for the Sewer-Police Annex-Industrial Park project. The approval was granted with the understanding that the work would be performed on private property and this work was necessary as a result of the lease agreement signed by the City and furthermore this work would be a benefit to City and its citizens. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND CONTINENTAL TIRE THE AMERICAS FOR THE PURPOSE OF AUTHORIZING A PERMIT MODIFICATION
Upon presentation by Bill Owen, Consulting City Engineer, MOTION made by Alderman Martin and SECONDED by Alderman Ellis the board approved a Memorandum of Understanding between the City and Continental Tire the Americas for the purpose of authorizing a Permit Modification. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADJOURN 8:37 PM
MOTION made by Alderwoman Garrett and SECONDED by Alderwoman Cossitt to adjourn until the next regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Clinton, Mississippi to be held June 18, 2019 at 7:00 pm. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
https://www.clintonms.org/application/files/2415/6104/3810/Minutes-2019-06-04.pdf
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