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REGULAR MEETINGBOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMENCITY OF YAZOO CITY, MISSISSIPPI

February 25, 20192:00 P.M.

BE IT REMEMBERED that a Regular meeting of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Yazoo City, Mississippi was convened in the Board Room at City Hall on February 11, 2019being the 2nd Monday of said month when and where the following were had and done to wit:

Present: Diane Delaware, Mayor; Ronald E. Johnson, Mayor Pro-Tem/Ward 1; Sir Jonathan Rucker, Ward 3; Andre Lloyd, Ward 2; Aubrey N. Brent, Jr., Ward 4;Liladdreya Thompson, Deputy City Clerk, and Lilli Evans Bass, City Attorney.

Mayor Delaware called the regular called meeting to order having been duly noticed and posted. Reverend George Woodliff of Trinity Episcopal Church gave the invocation.

APPROVAL TO AMEND AND ADOPT AGENDA

There came on for consideration the matter of adopting an agenda for this meeting with amendments as follows: Mayor Delaware requested to add to unfinished business item 8a1. Order to offer one additional new board member training session between now and April 15th

and to make any board appointments after said training has been delivered. Alderman Brentmoved to adopt the agenda with the requested amendment; Alderman Lloyd seconded.

Yeas: Delaware, Johnson, Rucker, Lloyd, BrentNays: None

AGENDABOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMENCITY OF YAZOO CITY, MISSISSIPPI

Monday, February 25, 20192:00 p.m.

1. Call to Order and Invocation

2. Adopt Agenda (p.9)

3. Approval of Minutes

a. February 11, 2019 Regular Meeting (p.13)

4. Hearing of Complaints and Appeals (Public Comments) 5. Message of the Mayor / Aldermen / Report of Officers

a. Public Works Director (p.37)b. Safety Manager (p.44) c. Building Inspector / Code Enforcer (p.45)d. Municipal Court Clerk (p.47)e. Fire Chief (p.55)f. Chief of Police (p.65)g. City Clerk (p.68)

6. Approval of Docket

a. Claims (p.75)b. Payroll (p.89)

7. Report of Standing Committees 8. Unfinished Business: a. Order to open and select the lowest and best bid for Yazoo City Hall Exterior

Improvements located at 128 East Jefferson Street Yazoo City, MS 39194 Project# CHPG# 2016-019 Inventory# 163-YAZ-0078-NRD-ML.

b. Nominations to the Yazoo City Municipal School Board. (p.94) c. Nominations to the Public Service Commission. (p.94)

9. New Business

a. Nominations to the Parks and Recreation Board (p.94)b. RESOLUTION DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE BOARD OF

MAYOR AND ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF YAZOO CITY, MISSISSIPPI, TO EITHER ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF SAID CITY, ISSUE A GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND OF SAID CITY FOR SALE TO THE MISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT BANK, OR ENTER INTO A LOAN WITH THE MISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT BANK, ALL IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FOUR MILLION DOLLARS ($4,000,000) TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE PURPOSE OF (A) CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING OR PAVING STREETS, SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS, PARKWAYS, WALKWAYS OR PUBLIC PARKING FACILITIES, AND PURCHASING LAND THEREFOR; (B) ERECTING, REPAIRING, IMPROVING, ADORNING, EQUIPPING AND FURNISHING MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS, AND PURCHASING BUILDINGS AND LAND THEREFOR; (C) ERECTING OR REPAIRING, IMPROVING AND EXTENDING WATERWORKS AND OTHER PUBLIC UTILITY PLANTS; (D) REPAIRING, IMPROVING AND EXTENDING SANITARY, STORM, DRAINAGE OR SEWERAGE SYSTEMS; (E) CONSTRUCTING BRIDGES AND CULVERTS; AND (F) FOR OTHER AUTHORIZED PURPOSES; DIRECTING THE PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE OF SUCH INTENTION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. (p.100)

c. RESOLUTION HIRING REQUIRED LEGAL COUNSEL IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE AND ISSUANCE BY THE CITY OF YAZOO CITY, MISSISSIPPI, OF EITHER GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF SAID CITY OR A GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND OF SAID CITY FOR SALE TO THE MISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT BANK OR THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO SECURE A LOAN WITH THE MISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT BANK, ALL IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FOUR MILLION DOLLARS ($4,000,000); AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. (p.104)

d. Order to authorize and approve sponsorship of the Catfish Industry March 2019 in the amount of $250.00 and April 2019 in the amount of $250.00 to advertise the opportunities and resources of the City of Yazoo City (p.114)

e. Order to authorize and approve to the 5K Color Run of the Junior Aux that will be held March 30, 2019 in the amount of $250.00 to advertise the opportunities and resources of the City of Yazoo City (p.117)

f. Order to authorize and approve $1,500.00 contribution to the Jerry Clower Festival to advertise the opportunities and resources of the City of Yazoo City.

g. Order to authorize and approve $8,500.00 to Yazoo Arts and Cultural Alliance for 2019 YAZ Summer Blast to advertise the opportunities and resources of the City of Yazoo City.

h. Order to approve Mayor, Board of Aldermen, Kaneilia Williams, Liladdreya Thompson, Lorinda Stewart, Shannon Warren, Chief Terry Harber, Chief Ron Sampson, Mary Johnson, Prentice Young, Bernice McGinnis, Shumbae Burns, Chief Ricky Harris and Russ Carter to attend the Basic Municipal Liability and Workers’ Compensation workshop March 7, 2019 in Pearl, MS to include travel.

i. Order to approve the Mayor, Board of Aldermen, Kaneilia Williams, Liladdreya Thompson, Shakyra Graves, Shannon Warren, Chief Terry Harber, Chief Ron Sampson, Mary Johnson, Prentice Young, Bernice McGinnis, Shumbae Burns, Chief Ricky Harris and Russ Carter to attend the Advanced Municipal Liability and Workers’ Compensation workshop April 17, 2019 in Brandon, MS to include travel.

j. Order to approve the Mayor, Kaneilia Williams, Prentice Young, Shakyra Graves and Alisha Dixon and to attend the LPA Project Development Manual workshop April 3, 2019 in Jackson, MS to include travel.

k. Order to approve resolution adjudicating property to be in a condition that is a menace to public health and fixing the time for remedying of the condition(s) deemed to be a menace by the owner. (RESOLUTION B) Parcel Address: 323 Calhoun Avenue Yazoo City, MS 39194. Owner: Robbie Lee Hardiman (p.118)

l. Order to approve resolution adjudicating property to be in a condition that is a menace to public health and fixing the time for remedying of the condition(s) deemed to be a menace by the owner. (RESOLUTION B) Parcel Address: 317 Calhoun Avenue Yazoo City, MS 39194. Owner: Melinda Dean (p.119)

m. Order to approve resolution adjudicating property to be in a condition that is a menace to public health and fixing the time for remedying of the condition(s) deemed to be a menace by the owner. (RESOLUTION B) Parcel Address: 516 Filmore Street Yazoo City, MS 39194. Owner: Gloria Flower (p.120)

n. Order to approve resolution adjudicating property to be in a condition that is a menace to public health and fixing the time for remedying of the condition(s) deemed to be a menace by the owner. (RESOLUTION B) Parcel Address: 520 W. 2nd Street Yazoo City, MS 39194. Owner: Natalie Fry (p.121)

o. Order to approve resolution adjudicating property to be in a condition that is a menace to public health and fixing the time for remedying of the condition(s) deemed to be a menace by the owner. (RESOLUTION B) Parcel Address: 114 E. 3rd Street Yazoo City, MS 39194. Owner: James and Coretta Carter (p.122)

p. Order to approve resolution adjudicating property to be in a condition that is a menace to public health and fixing the time for remedying of the condition(s) deemed to be a menace by the owner. (RESOLUTION B) Parcel Address: 121 S. Yazoo Street Yazoo City, MS 39194. Owner: Rolena Edwards Est. (p.123)

q. Order to approve resolution adjudicating property to be in a condition that is a menace to public health and fixing the time for remedying of the condition(s) deemed to be a menace by the owner. (RESOLUTION B) Parcel Address: 416 Smith Street Yazoo City, MS 39194. Owner: Pasty Cowens (p.124)

r. Order to approve resolution adjudicating property to be in a condition that is a menace to public health and fixing the time for remedying of the condition(s) deemed to be a menace by the owner. (RESOLUTION B) Parcel Address: 803 Lamar Avenue Yazoo City, MS 39194. Owner: Dorothy Rankin M. Est. (p.125)

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mayor’s Office Police Department Street Department Litigation

There came on for consideration: the matter of approving the minutes of the February 11, 2019Regular Meeting.

Alderman Rucker moved to approve the minutes of the February 11, 2019 Regular Meeting;Alderman Lloyd seconded.


Hearing of Complaints and Appeals (Public Comments)

None.

Message of the Mayor/ Aldermen

Mayor Delaware – Gave a moment of silence for Willie Brown. Stated he would have been here for YAZ in July. Spoke on editorial in paper. It puts notions in the citizens’ head. We aresupportive of Parks and Rec and there is no resentment towards them. Parks and Rec is important

to our city and services all demographics and provides services to our people in our county as well. Board is appointed by the county, 5 appointed by county with 5 appointed by the City. Board is funded by the city and county. Senate Bill 3031 states county shall provide up to 2 mills to fund parks and rec and the city may provide up to 4 mills. If you read the bill it doesn’t require parks and rec to be funded but it does give a max amount to which it can be funded. The county has never met their maximum funding for Parks and Rec since the bill has been in place - since 1979. Citizens believe the city manages Parks and Rec but we do not as a board does. The city is the governing authority along with the county. The city is not “petty” and does not wish to harm Parks and Rec.

Alderman Rucker – Citizens have been approaching about things that were printed in the paper. He cannot try to defend everything that is said against him and he cannot play the “politics” game. Never tried to open any investigations against the police department. People did not put him in office to be quiet. He will not go for anything that is wrong.

Alderman Johnson – No comments.

Alderman Lloyd – He questioned why the Rubbish Pit is without running water.

Alderman Brent – He would like to speak with Waste Pro regarding their hoppers leaving garbage cans in front of mailboxes and it could cause accidents.

Report of Officers

Prentice Young, Interim Public Works Director, presented his monthly report. A copy will be on file in the City Clerk’s Office.

Russ Carter, Building Inspector/ Code Enforcer, presented his monthly report. A copy will be on file in the City Clerk’s Office.

Mary Love Johnson, Municipal Court Clerk, presented her monthly report. A copy will be on file in the City Clerk’s Office.

Terry Harber, Fire Chief, presented his monthly report. A copy will be on file in the City Clerk’s Office.

Ronald Sampson, Police Chief, presented his monthly report. A copy will be on file in the City Clerk’s Office.

Kaneilia Williams, City Clerk, was absent. Liladdreya Thomson, Deputy City Clerk, presentedthe monthly report. A copy will be on file in the City Clerk’s Office.

Approval of Docket

There came on for consideration: Order Approving General Funds Claims Numbered 1-59; Grant Funds Numbered 60; Fire Rebate Funds Numbered 61; Solid Waste Funds Numbered 62-64; on

Municipal “Docket of Claims”, In The Amount of $112,511.41 and hereby approved for immediate payment thereof. (Making Appropriation for the Payment Thereof).

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that there is appropriated from various funds the sums necessary for the purpose of paying the claims as follows:

FROM:

GENERAL FUNDS $52,891.07

GRANT FUNDS $1,790.00

FIRE REBATE FUNDS $250.00

SOLID WASTE FUNDS $57,580.34

Alderman Lloyd moved to approve the Docket of Claims; Alderman Johnson seconded.

Yeas: Delaware, Johnson, Lloyd, Brent, RuckerNays: None

There came on for consideration: Order Approving Gross Payroll Deduction Claims, Inclusive Therein, and Making Appropriations for the Payment Thereof.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that claims inclusive therein on the Municipal “Docket of Claims” in the aggregate amount of $167,141.25 for payroll expenditures are appropriated from various funds for immediate payment thereof.

IT IS FINALLY ORDERED that the following transfers be made in order to pay the payroll expenditure claims authorized herein for payment.

FROM:

GENERAL FUNDS $ 149,480.53

SOLID WASTE FUNDS $17,660.72

Alderman Lloyd moved to approve; Alderman Brent seconded.


Report of Standing Committees

Unfinished Business

There came for consideration: Order to open and select the lowest and best bid for Yazoo City Hall Exterior Improvements located at 128 East Jefferson Street Yazoo City, MS 39194 Project# CHPG# 2016-019 Inventory# 163-YAZ-0078-NRD-ML.

The bids were opened and announced to the public. Copies of the bids are on file in the City Clerk’s Office. The selection of a bid was tabled indefinitely.

There came for consideration: Order to offer one additional new board member training session between now and April 15th and to make any board appointments after said training has been delivered.

Alderman Brent moved to approve; Mayor Delaware seconded.

Yeas: Delaware, Johnson, Lloyd, Brent Nays: Rucker

There came for consideration: Nominations to the Yazoo City Municipal School Board.Mayor Delaware opened the floor for nominations. Floor will remain open for nominations.

There came for consideration: Nominations to the Public Service Commission. Mayor Delaware opened the floor for nominations. Alderman Rucker nominated John Scott, Jr.Floor will remain open for nominations.

New Business

There came for consideration: Nominations to the Parks and Recreation Board.Mayor Delaware opened the floor for nominations. Alderman Johnson nominated Jammie Leal.Floor will remain open for nominations.

There came for consideration: RESOLUTION DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF YAZOO CITY, MISSISSIPPI, TO EITHER ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF SAID CITY, ISSUE A GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND OF SAID CITY FOR SALE TO THE MISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT BANK, OR ENTER INTO A LOAN WITH THE MISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT BANK, ALL IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FOUR MILLION DOLLARS ($4,000,000) TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE PURPOSE OF (A) CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING OR PAVING STREETS, SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS, PARKWAYS, WALKWAYS OR PUBLIC PARKING FACILITIES, AND PURCHASING LAND THEREFOR; (B) ERECTING, REPAIRING, IMPROVING, ADORNING, EQUIPPING AND FURNISHING MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS, AND PURCHASING BUILDINGS AND LAND THEREFOR; (C) ERECTING OR REPAIRING, IMPROVING AND EXTENDING WATERWORKS AND OTHER PUBLIC UTILITY PLANTS; (D) REPAIRING, IMPROVING AND EXTENDING SANITARY, STORM, DRAINAGE OR SEWERAGE SYSTEMS; (E) CONSTRUCTING BRIDGES AND CULVERTS; AND (F) FOR OTHER AUTHORIZED

PURPOSES; DIRECTING THE PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE OF SUCH INTENTION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

Alderman Brent moved to accept; Alderman Rucker seconded.

Yeas: Delaware, Johnson, Rucker, Lloyd, Brent Nays: None

There came for consideration: RESOLUTION HIRING REQUIRED LEGAL COUNSEL IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE AND ISSUANCE BY THE CITY OF YAZOO CITY, MISSISSIPPI, OF EITHER GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF SAID CITY OR A GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND OF SAID CITY FOR SALE TO THE MISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT BANK OR THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO SECURE A LOAN WITH THE MISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT BANK, ALL IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FOUR MILLION DOLLARS ($4,000,000); AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

Alderman Brent moved to accept; Alderman Lloyd seconded.

Yeas: Delaware, Johnson, Rucker, Lloyd, Brent

Nays: None

There came for consideration: Order to authorize and approve sponsorship of the Catfish Industry March 2019 in the amount of $250.00 and April 2019 in the amount of $250.00 to advertise the opportunities and resources of the City of Yazoo City.

Alderman Rucker moved to accept; Alderman Brent seconded.


There came for consideration: Order to authorize and approve to the 5K Color Run of the Junior Aux that will be held March 30, 2019 in the amount of $500.00 to advertise the opportunities and resources of the City of Yazoo City.

Mayor Delaware moved to accept; Alderman Brent seconded.

Yeas: Delaware, Rucker, Lloyd, Brent Nays: NoneAbstain: Johnson

There came for consideration: Order to authorize and approve $1,500.00 contribution to the Jerry Clower Festival to advertise the opportunities and resources of the City of Yazoo City through the Kid Zone.

Alderman Brent moved to accept; Alderman Johnson seconded.


There came for consideration: Order to authorize and approve $8,500.00 to Yazoo Arts and Cultural Alliance for 2019 YAZ Summer Blast to advertise the opportunities and resources of the City of Yazoo City.

Alderman Johnson moved to accept; Alderman Lloyd seconded.

Yeas: Delaware, Johnson, Lloyd, Brent Nays: Rucker

There came for consideration: Order to approve Mayor, Board of Aldermen, Kaneilia Williams, Liladdreya Thompson, Lorinda Stewart, Shannon Warren, Chief Terry Harber, Chief Ron Sampson, Mary Johnson, Prentice Young, Bernice McGinnis, Shumbae Burns, Chief Ricky Harris and Russ Carter to attend the Basic Municipal Liability and Workers’ Compensation workshop March 7, 2019 in Pearl, MS to include travel.

Mayor Delaware moved to accept; Alderman Rucker seconded.


There came for consideration: Order to approve the Mayor, Board of Aldermen, Kaneilia Williams, Liladdreya Thompson, Shakyra Graves, Shannon Warren, Chief Terry Harber, Chief Ron Sampson, Mary Johnson, Prentice Young, Bernice McGinnis, Shumbae Burns, Chief Ricky Harris and Russ Carter to attend the Advanced Municipal Liability and Workers’ Compensation workshop April 17, 2019 in Brandon, MS to include travel.

Mayor Delaware moved to accept; Alderman Johnson seconded. Yeas: Delaware, Johnson, Rucker, Lloyd, Brent

Nays: None

There came for consideration: Order to approve the Mayor, Kaneilia Williams, Prentice Young, Shakyra Graves and Alisha Dixon and to attend the LPA Project Development Manual workshop April 3, 2019 in Jackson, MS to include travel.

Alderman Rucker moved to accept; Alderman Johnson seconded.


There came for consideration:

Mayor Delaware opened the public hearing. No one was present to represent the property. After discussion, Alderman Johnson moved to approve; Mayor Delaware seconded.



Mayor Delaware opened the public hearing. No one was present to represent the property. After discussion, Alderman Lloyd moved to approve; Alderman Rucker seconded.



Mayor Delaware opened the public hearing. No one was present to represent the property. After discussion, Alderman Brent moved to approve; Alderman Johnson seconded.



Mayor Delaware opened the public hearing. No one was present to represent the property. After discussion, Alderman Brent moved to approve; Alderman Lloyd seconded.



Mayor Delaware opened the public hearing. Coretta Carter appeared and requested 120 days to make repairs. After discussion, Mayor Delaware moved to allow 120 days to clean up and/or make repairs to the property; Alderman Lloyd seconded.



Mayor Delaware opened the public hearing. Addie Robinson appeared and requested time to demolish and clean the property. After discussion, Mayor Delaware moved to allow 90 days to demolish and clean up the property; Alderman Brent seconded.



Mayor Delaware opened the public hearing. No one was present to represent the property. After discussion, Alderman Brent moved to approve; Mayor Delaware seconded.



Mayor Delaware opened the public hearing. No one was present to represent the property. After discussion, Alderman Rucker moved to approve; Alderman Brent seconded.


Alderman Brent moved to consider going into executive session for personnel matters in the Mayor’s Office; personnel matters in the Police Department, personnel matters in the StreetDepartment and potential litigation; Alderman Johnson seconded.

Yeas: Delaware, Johnson, Rucker, Lloyd, Brent Nays: None Alderman Johnson moved to enter into executive session for personnel matters in the Mayor’s Office; personnel matters in the Police Department, personnel matters in the Street Departmentand potential litigation; Alderman Rucker seconded.


Executive Session

ORDER AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF YAZOO CITY TO ACCEPT THE REQUEST FOR TERMINATION OF JEREMY TAYLOR FROM THE YAZOO CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS on February 25, 2019 a request for termination of Probationary Officer Jeremy Taylor was presented to the Board of Mayor and Alderman and after providing information and showing cause that request was approved. Mr. Taylor’s termination from the City of Yazoo City Police Department became effective immediately, February 21, 2019.

WHEREAS, Chief of Police, Ron Sampson, Sr. recommends the termination of Jeremy Taylor and his last day of employment with the CITY OF YAZOO CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT was on February 21, 2019.

IT IS THEREFORE HERBY ORDERED that THE CITY OF YAZOO will terminate the employment of Jeremy Taylor and as of February 21, 2019 and that Jeremy Taylor’s name be taken off all city accounts.

Alderman Brent moved to approve the termination of Jeremy Taylor; Alderman Johnson seconded.

Yeas: Delaware, Johnson, Lloyd, Rucker and BrentNays: None

Alderman Johnson moved to come out of executive session and return to the regular meeting; Alderman Rucker seconded.

Yeas: Delaware, Johnson, Lloyd, Rucker and Brent Nays: None

An announcement was made to the public.

On recommendation of Mayor Delaware to accept $782,500 grant of which $63,250 will be the match amount for HUD/EPA with said grant running 42 months; Alderman Brent moved to accept and authorize the Mayor to execute grant approval documents; Alderman Ruckerseconded.

Yeas: Delaware, Johnson, Lloyd, Rucker and BrentNays: None

Mayor Delaware moved to reconsider the surplus of a vehicle, 2013 Ford TaurusVIN# 1FAHP2M86DG216982, and put back into inventory; Alderman Brent seconded.

Yeas: Delaware, Lloyd, Rucker and Brent Nays: Johnson

Mayor Delaware moved return the vehicle, 2013 Ford TaurusVIN# 1FAHP2M86DG216982 to regular inventory; Alderman Brent seconded.

Yeas: Delaware, Lloyd, Rucker and Brent Nays: Johnson

There being no other business, Alderman Johnson moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:06 p.m. Alderman Rucker seconded.

Yeas: Delaware, Johnson, Lloyd, Rucker and Brent Nays: None

ATTEST: APROVED:

___________________ __________________________Deputy City Clerk Mayor

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