Mayor and Board of Aldermen
Regular MeetingPearl, MS · February 6, 2024
Minutes
City of Pearl
2420 Old Brandon Road
Pearl, MS 39288-5948
Office: (601) 932-2262
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
6:00 PM
Council Chambers
Mayor and Board of Aldermen
JAKE WINDHAM
Mayor
KELLY SCOUTEN
City Clerk
VACANT - Alderman-at-Large
SAMMY WILLIAMS - Alderman Ward 1
KEITH DENNIS - Alderman Ward 2
JOHNNY STEVERSON - Alderman Ward 3
CASEY FOY - Alderman Ward 4
DWIGHT KNIGHT - Alderman Ward 5
VACANT - Alderman Ward 6
Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meeting Minutes - Final February 6, 2024
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Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meeting Minutes - Final February 6, 2024
6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Present: Alderman McHenry
Alderman Williams
Alderman Dennis
Alderman Steverson
Alderman Foy
Alderman Gill
Mayor Windham
Alderman Knight
PRAYER
PLEDGE
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
All items under this heading will be considered to be approved with one motion and one vote. If further
discussion is desired on any item, it will automatically be removed from the consent agenda and will be
considered as a general business item.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Upon motion by Alderman Gill and seconded by Alderman Foy, the following items were approved and
adopted as the Orders of the Board by majority affirmative vote ("Aye") of the Alderman present:
Aye: Alderman McHenry, Alderman Williams, Alderman Dennis, Alderman
Steverson, Alderman Foy, Alderman Gill, and Alderman Knight
1.
approve.
2.
approve.
3.
approve.
4.
approve.
5.
approve.
6.
approve.
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7.
approve.
8.
approve.
9. APPROVAL TO REMOVE FLY WHEEL ON 2010 PIERCE UFD-22 AND INSTALL
NEW FLY WHEEL AND REINSTALL TRANSMISSION. WORK DONE BY
EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT PROFESSIONALS IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,663.59
approve.
10. Order to approve and authorize Pickering Invoice for $6,245 on the Traffic Signal Upgrade
(80% funded by MDOT)
approve.
11. Order to approve and authorize payment to Pickering Firm, Inc. for $14,921.00 for
engineering on the Riverwind Sidewalk Project. (budgeted)
approve.
12. Order to approve and authorize payment to Pickering Firm, Inc. of $5,465.00 and $9,285.25
for engineering on the Mary Ann Sidewalk project (budgeted).
approve.
13. Order to authorize and approve payment to Pickering Firm, Inc. of $8,057.32 for December
engineering on the MPO Signal Upgrade Project (80% funded by MDOT).
approve.
14. Order to authorize and approve December Pickering Firm, Inc. invoice of $10,860.25 for
engineering on the MPO Mary Ann Sidewalk Project. (budgeted item).
approve.
15. Order to authorize and approve December invoice from Pickering Firm, Inc. of $9,845.00
on the MPO Riverwind Sidewalk Project (budgeted item).
approve.
16.
approve.
17.
approve.
18.
approve.
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19. Order to set public hearing for February 20, 2024 to determine whether or not a Conditional
Use Permit to allow Baldeep Singh to build and operate a Convenience Store/Restaurant at
Parcel#G09B-11-160 (Corner of Old Brandon Road and Metroplex Boulevard.
approve.
20. Order to set public hearing for February 20, 2024 to determine whether or not a Conditional
Use Permit to allow Latrine Johnson to operate a beauty salon at 3627 Hwy 80 E, Ste D.
approve.
21. Order to authorize and approve Pickering Firm, Inc. December 2023 invoice Package #3 for
$16,880.72 on the Pearl-Richland Intermodal Connector Phase II project. (funded by
MDOT and Legislative Funds)
approve.
22. Order to set public hearing on February 20, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. to determine whether or not Joe
W. Dillard and located at 204 Aqua Way, Pearl, Rankin County, Mississippi 39208; is in such a
condition or state as to be unsightly and un-kept or otherwise a menace to the public health and
safety of the community, and therefore prohibited, pursuant to Chapter 24 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Pearl, Mississippi and Section 21-19-11 of the Mississippi Code of 1972,
as Amended.
approve.
23. Order to set public hearing for February 20, 2024 to determine whether or not a Conditional
Use Permit to allow Coleman and Janice Hammons to operate a medical cannabis
dispensary should be granted to the owners at 102B Metroplex Boulevard.
approve.
24. Request Approval for payment of JSI invoices for materials and labor as part of the Parks &
Rec rebuild project - Invoices Totaling $9,961.20
approve.
25. Order to approve Supplemental Agreement #3 with Pickering Firm, Inc. on the
Pearl-Richland Intermodal Connector Bridge Project and to authorize Mayor Windham to
execute the same.
approve.
26. Order to approve and authorize payment of November Pickering Firm, Inc. invoice package
#23 for $41,201.95 on the Pearl-Richland Intermodal Connector Bridge Project. (funded by
MDOT and Legislative funding)
approve.
27. Order to approve and authorize payment to Southern Pipe & Supply Company in the
amount of $51,550.29.
approve.
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28. Order to authorize and approve Contractor’s Invoice Package #16 from T.L. Wallace
Construction for $901,381.04 on the Pearl-Richland Intermodal Connector Bridge Project.
(100% funded)
approve.
29. Order to approve and authorize the purchase of a new swing set from Wren Construction
for the City Park. The swing set will include a 4 bay arch swing unit with a total of 8 swings
attached. The swings include 4 regular swing seats, 2 bucket seats, and 2 inclusive swing
seats. The total amount is $14, 952.12.
approve.
30. Order to approve and authorize the purchase of playground surfacing for swing set area
from PlaySafe Surfacing in the amount of $26,986.24.
approve.
31.
approve.
33. Order to approve and authorize payment to Pickering Firm, Inc. for Engineer’s Invoice
Package #2 for $27,080.24 on the Pearl-Richland Intermodal Connector Phase II. (100%
funded)
approve.
approve.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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1. Consider request of Kenneth and Glenda Clack for a dimensional variance permit to allow
them to have a 4 foot side setback instead of the required 8 foot side setback for an attached
carport at 3322 Harle Street shall be granted. ..end
Department Represented: Community Development
Back Up Data: See Attached
Purchasing Approval: Budget Acct#:
(MUST be initialed by Leia Cooper for purchases over $5,000, which require Board approval, prior to submission to
the Mayor.)
SUBMITTED BY: Brad Robertson 12/18/2023
MAYOR’S APPROVAL:
NOTE: SAVE COPY OF REQUEST AND BACK-UP FOR YOUR RECORDS
Kenneth and Glenda Clack appeared at the hearing. Community Development Director,
Brad Robertson recommended that the variance be granted. Motion was made by Alderman
McHenry and seconded by Alderman Knight to approve Consider request of Kenneth and
Glenda Clack for a dimensional variance permit to allow them to have a 4 foot side setback
instead of the required 8 foot side setback for an attached carport at 3322 Harle Street shall
be granted. The following members of the Board of Alderman voted in favor of the Motion
which became the Order of the Board:
Aye: Alderman McHenry, Alderman Williams, Alderman Dennis, Alderman
Steverson, Alderman Foy, Alderman Gill, and Alderman Knight
GENERAL BUSINESS
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32.
1.
Motion was made by Alderman Foy and seconded by Alderman Gill to consider Executive
Session Consider Executive Session to discuss personnel matters in the Police Dept. The
following members of the Board of Alderman voted in favor of the Motion which became
the Order of the Board:
Aye: Alderman McHenry, Alderman Williams, Alderman Dennis, Alderman
Steverson, Alderman Foy, Alderman Gill, and Alderman Knight
EMERGENCY CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS, AND BOARD
MATTERS.
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Alderman Foy, seconded by Alderman Knight, to adjourn the meeting in Honor
of Gwen Hales. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Alderman McHenry, Alderman Williams, Alderman Dennis, Alderman
Steverson, Alderman Foy, Alderman Gill, and Alderman Knight
The foregoing were adopted as, and became the Resolutions and Orders of the Governing Authorities of
the City of Pearl, Mississippi on this the 6th day of February, 2024.
WITNESS MY SIGNATURE on this the 20th day of February, 2024.
__________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST AND CERTIFY:
_______________________________
City Clerk
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Agenda
2420 Old Brandon Road
City of Pearl Pearl, MS 39288-5948
Office: (601) 932-2262
Mayor and Board of Aldermen
Agenda
JAKE WINDHAM
Mayor
KELLY SCOUTEN
City Clerk
JOHN MCHENRY - Alderman-at-Large
SAMMY WILLIAMS - Alderman Ward 1
KEITH DENNIS - Alderman Ward 2
JOHNNY STEVERSON - Alderman Ward 3
CASEY FOY - Alderman Ward 4
DWIGHT KNIGHT - Alderman Ward 5
GAVIN GILL - Alderman Ward 6
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 6:00 PM Council Chambers
6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PRAYER
PLEDGE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
All items under this heading will be considered to be approved with one motion and one vote. If further
discussion is desired on any item, it will automatically be removed from the consent agenda and will be
considered as a general business item.
1. Approval/corrections of Minutes of the Special Called Meeting, January 17, 2024.
2. Approval of the claims docket for January 17, 2024 to February 6, 2024.
3. Approval of Application(s)
4. Approval of authorization to travel
5. Approval of garbage exemptions
6. Approval of wage increases.
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7. Order to approve and authorize the cancellation of the Tank Maintenance Agreement by and
between, the City of Pearl and Utility Service Company/Suez.
8. Order to approve entering into a Water Tank Maintenance Agreement by and between, the
City of Pearl and American Tank Maintenance and to authorize Mayor Windham to sign all
related documents.
9. APPROVAL TO REMOVE FLY WHEEL ON 2010 PIERCE UFD-22 AND INSTALL
NEW FLY WHEEL AND REINSTALL TRANSMISSION. WORK DONE BY
EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT PROFESSIONALS IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,663.59
10. Order to approve and authorize Pickering Invoice for $6,245 on the Traffic Signal Upgrade
(80% funded by MDOT)
11. Order to approve and authorize payment to Pickering Firm, Inc. for $14,921.00 for
engineering on the Riverwind Sidewalk Project. (budgeted)
12. Order to approve and authorize payment to Pickering Firm, Inc. of $5,465.00 and $9,285.25
for engineering on the Mary Ann Sidewalk project (budgeted).
13. Order to authorize and approve payment to Pickering Firm, Inc. of $8,057.32 for December
engineering on the MPO Signal Upgrade Project (80% funded by MDOT).
14. Order to authorize and approve December Pickering Firm, Inc. invoice of $10,860.25 for
engineering on the MPO Mary Ann Sidewalk Project. (budgeted item).
15. Order to authorize and approve December invoice from Pickering Firm, Inc. of $9,845.00
on the MPO Riverwind Sidewalk Project (budgeted item).
16. Order to approve the Development Agreement by and between, The City of Pearl,
Mississippi, and LBD, LLC, and to authorize Mayor Windham to sign the same.
17. Order to adopt a Resolution of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Pearl,
Mississippi, adopting and approving the developments agreement for the rehabilitation of
certain commercial retail centers pursuant to the Urban Renewal Plan of the city; and for
related purposes.
18. Order to approve and authorize the payment of registration fees and hotel reservations
(Hotel 4 nights) for attendance at the 92nd Annual MML Conference, June 23rd -June 27th,
2024, plus mileage and meal per diem for the Mayor, Board of Aldermen, City Clerk, City
Attorney, Police Chief, Fire Chief, Community Development Dir., and Public Works Dir.
19. Order to set public hearing for February 20, 2024 to determine whether or not a Conditional
Use Permit to allow Baldeep Singh to build and operate a Convenience Store/Restaurant at
Parcel#G09B-11-160 (Corner of Old Brandon Road and Metroplex Boulevard.
20. Order to set public hearing for February 20, 2024 to determine whether or not a Conditional
Use Permit to allow Latrine Johnson to operate a beauty salon at 3627 Hwy 80 E, Ste D.
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21. Order to authorize and approve Pickering Firm, Inc. December 2023 invoice Package #3 for
$16,880.72 on the Pearl-Richland Intermodal Connector Phase II project. (funded by
MDOT and Legislative Funds)
22. Order to set public hearing on February 20, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. to determine whether or not
Joe W. Dillard and located at 204 Aqua Way, Pearl, Rankin County, Mississippi 39208; is
in such a condition or state as to be unsightly and un-kept or otherwise a menace to the
public health and safety of the community, and therefore prohibited, pursuant to Chapter 24
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Pearl, Mississippi and Section 21-19-11 of the
Mississippi Code of 1972, as Amended.
23. Order to set public hearing for February 20, 2024 to determine whether or not a Conditional
Use Permit to allow Coleman and Janice Hammons to operate a medical cannabis
dispensary should be granted to the owners at 102B Metroplex Boulevard.
24. Request Approval for payment of JSI invoices for materials and labor as part of the Parks &
Rec rebuild project - Invoices Totaling $9,961.20
25. Order to approve Supplemental Agreement #3 with Pickering Firm, Inc. on the
Pearl-Richland Intermodal Connector Bridge Project and to authorize Mayor Windham to
execute the same.
26. Order to approve and authorize payment of November Pickering Firm, Inc. invoice package
#23 for $41,201.95 on the Pearl-Richland Intermodal Connector Bridge Project. (funded by
MDOT and Legislative funding)
27. Order to approve and authorize payment to Southern Pipe & Supply Company in the
amount of $51,550.29.
28. Order to authorize and approve Contractor’s Invoice Package #16 from T.L. Wallace
Construction for $901,381.04 on the Pearl-Richland Intermodal Connector Bridge Project.
(100% funded)
29. Order to approve and authorize the purchase of a new swing set from Wren Construction for
the City Park. The swing set will include a 4 bay arch swing unit with a total of 8 swings
attached. The swings include 4 regular swing seats, 2 bucket seats, and 2 inclusive swing
seats. The total amount is $14, 952.12.
30. Order to approve and authorize the purchase of playground surfacing for swing set area
from PlaySafe Surfacing in the amount of $26,986.24.
31. Order to approve and authorize Contract Change Order Number Four (4) between the City
of Pearl and Thrash Commercial Contractors for Pearl Fire Stations and to authorize Mayor
Windham to sign all related documents.
32. Order to approve the Independent Contractor Professional Services Agreement between the
City of Pearl, Mississippi and Lee Hawkins, and to authorize Mayor Windham to sign the
same.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Consider request of Kenneth and Glenda Clack for a dimensional variance permit to allow
them to have a 4 foot side setback instead of the required 8 foot side setback for an attached
carport at 3322 Harle Street shall be granted.
PUBLIC HEARINGS 21-19-11
Determine whether or not the owners and those certain parcels of real property which are listed herein,
are in such a condition or state as to be unsightly and un-kept or otherwise a menace to the public health
and safety of the community, and therefore, prohibited, pursuant to Chapter 24 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Pearl, Mississippi and Section 21-19-11 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as
Amended:
GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Consider Executive Session to discuss personnel matters in the Police Dept.
EMERGENCY CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS, AND BOARD
MATTERS.
ADJOURN
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