Mayor and Board of Aldermen
Regular MeetingPearl, MS · April 2, 2024
Minutes
City of Pearl
2420 Old Brandon Road
Pearl, MS 39288-5948
Office: (601) 932-2262
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, April 2, 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 April 2, 2024
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Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meeting Minutes - Final April 2, 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
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Employee of the month Taylor Ambrose, Dispatcher
Fireman of the month Brandon Pennypacker
Proclamation - Child Abuse Awareness Day
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 motionthe 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.
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6.
approve.
7.
approve.
8.
approve.
9. Order to approve and authorize payment to Harcros Chemicals Inc in the amount of
$10,450.00.
approve.
10. Order to approve revised Federal Grants Procurement Policy and Code of Conduct to
conform with state and Federal procurement laws.
approve.
11. Order to set public hearing for April 16, 2024 to determine whether or not a Conditional
Use Permit to allow Robert Brad Hayes to keep horses at his property located in a
residential estate zone at 5334 Old Brandon Road.
approve.
12. Order to set public hearing for April 16, 2024 to determine whether or not a Conditional
Use Permit should be granted to Cynthia Stapleton to place a mobile home on her property
at 308 Oak Grove Church Road.
approve.
13. Lillie Mae Parker Life Estate, REM Linda Parker Davis and located at 455 Old Whitfield Road, Pearl,
Rankin County, Mississippi 39208.
approve.
14. Mack Jenkins Jr. Estate, C/O Patricia Ware and located at 1045 Johnson Street, Pearl, Rankin
County, Mississippi 39208.
approve.
15. Fannie Milner Pace Estate and Wardell Josephine Estate and located at 924 Bibbs Place, Pearl,
Rankin County, Mississippi 39208.
approve.
16. Jessie and Quindine Chesteen and located at Parcel# F07E-15-70, Pearl, Rankin County, Mississippi
39208.
approve.
17. Order to approve and authorize payment to Southern Pipe & Supply Company in the
amount of $11,455.62.
approve.
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18. Order to approve the payment in the amount of $11,372.00 to Sideways 8 Sports for
baseball and softball uniforms, hats, visors, and headbands for players and coaches.
approve.
19. Order to authorize the acceptance of the Pine Park Drainage Phase II Hazard Mitigation
Grant from FEMA/MEMA in the amount of $2,422,003.50, the approval of the Grant
Program Agreement, and to authorize Mayor Windham to execute all documents. (0% local
cost share)
approve.
20. Request for Approval of TextMyGov contract renewal.
approve.
21.
approve.
22.
approve.
23.
approve.
24.
approve.
25.
approve.
26.
approve.
27.
approve.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Public hearing to determine whether or not a Conditional Use Permit to allow Jason Corban
to operate a medical cannabis dispensary should be granted to the tenants at 3040 Highway
80, Suite C.
Jason Corban appeared on his behalf of this request. Community Development Director,
Brad Robertson confirmed that Mr. Corban has met the requirements and recommended the
conditional use permit should be granted.
Motion was made by Alderman McHenry and seconded by Alderman Knight to accept the
recommendation of Community Development Director, Brad Robertson and grant a
conditional use permit to Jason Corban to allow him to operate a medical cannabis
dispensary at 4205 Highway 80, Suite A. The following members of the Board of Alderman
voted in favor of the Motion which became the Order of the Board:
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Aye: Alderman McHenry, Alderman Williams, Alderman Dennis, Alderman
Steverson, Alderman Foy, Alderman Gill, and Alderman Knight
2. Order to set public hearing for April 2, 2024, to determine whether or not a Conditional Use
Permit to allow Ahmad Duais to operate a medical cannabis dispensary should be granted to
the tenants at 3021 Highway 80.
Ahmad Duais appeared on behalf of his request. Community Development Director, Brad
Robertson, confirmed that he had met all requirements with the exception of the Waiver
from Eastflow Church. He recommended that the conditional use permit be granted
conditionally upon receipt of said Waiver. Motion was made by Alderman Foy and
seconded by Alderman Gill to accept the recommendation of Community Development
Director, Brad Robertson and grant the conditional use permit conditionally upon receipt of
Waiver from Eastflow Church and allow Ahmad Duais to operate a medical cannabis
dispensary at 3021 Highway 80. 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 Steverson,
Alderman Foy, Alderman Gill, and Alderman Knight
Nay: Alderman Dennis
3.
City Attorney, Brendan Sartin spoke on behalf of this request. There was no one to speak in
Motion was made by Alderman Knight and seconded by Alderman McHenry to approve the
modification of the ward lines of aldermen districts. 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
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 Gill, and seconded by Alderman Knight, to adjourn the meeting in
Honor of Amy Rice Gables, Phyllis Morrow, Guines Scott. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Alderman McHenry, Alderman Williams, Alderman Dennis, Alderman
Steverson, Alderman Foy, Alderman Gill, and Alderman Knight
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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
Revised 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, April 2, 2024 6:00 PM Council Chambers
6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PRAYER
PLEDGE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Employee of the month Taylor Ambrose, Dispatcher
Fireman of the month Brandon Pennypacker
Proclamation - Child Abuse Awareness Day
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 Regular Meeting, March 19, 2024.
2. Approval of the claims docket for March 19, 2024 to April 2, 2024.
3. Approval of Application(s)
4. Approval of authorization to travel
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5. Approval of garbage exemptions
6. Approval of wage increases.
7. Order to approve and authorize payment to Clear River Construction Co., Inc., in the
amount of $10,637.84, for the Parks & Recreation Construction Project Phase III: Soccer
Concessions. (Estimate #17)
8. Order to approve and authorize payment to Clear River Construction Co., Inc., in the
amount of $62,997.80, for the Parks & Recreation Construction Project Phase II:City Park
Improvements. (Estimate #39)
9. Order to approve and authorize payment to Harcros Chemicals Inc in the amount of
$10,450.00.
10. Order to approve and adopt the revised Federal Grants Procurement Policy and Code of
Conduct to conform with state and Federal procurement laws.
11. Order to set public hearing for April 16, 2024 to determine whether or not a Conditional
Use Permit to allow Robert Brad Hayes to keep horses at his property located in a
residential estate zone at 5334 Old Brandon Road.
12. Order to set public hearing for April 16, 2024 to determine whether or not a Conditional
Use Permit should be granted to Cynthia Stapleton to place a mobile home on her property
at 308 Oak Grove Church Road.
13. Order to set public hearing on April 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. to determine whether or not
Lillie Mae Parker Life Estate, REM Linda Parker Davis, located at 455 Old Whitfield Road,
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.
14. Order to set public hearing on April 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. to determine whether or not
Mack Jenkins Jr. Estate, C/O Patricia Ware located at 1045 Johnson Street, Pearl, Rankin
County, Mississippi 3920, 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.
15. Order to set public hearing on April 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. to determine whether or not
Fannie Milner Pace Estate and Wardell Josephine Estate and located at 924 Bibbs Place,
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.
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16. Order to set public hearing on April 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. to determine whether or not
Jessie and Quindine Chesteen and located at Parcel# F07E-15-70, 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.
17. Order to approve and authorize payment to Southern Pipe & Supply Company in the
amount of $11,455.62.
18. Order to approve and authorize payment in the amount of $11,372.00 to Sideways 8 Sports
for baseball and softball uniforms, hats, visors, and headbands for players and coaches.
19. Order to authorize the acceptance of the Pine Park Drainage Phase II Hazard Mitigation
Grant from FEMA/MEMA in the amount of $2,422,003.50, the approval of the Grant
Program Agreement, and to authorize Mayor Windham to execute all documents.
20. Order to approve the renewal of TextMyGov contract and to authorize Mayor Windham to
sign all related documents.
21. Order to approve and authorize the repairs to PR7 in the amount of $5,912.20,by Penninger
Body Shop.
22. Order to approve and authorize payment to Hemphill Construction Co., in the amount of
$122,595.43, and Heflin Engineering in the amount of $4,000.00, for the Drinking Water
Systems Improvement Project. (Estimate #7)
23. Order to approve and authorize payment to Hemphill Construction Co., in the amount of
$72,122,58, and Heflin Engineering in the amount of $4,000.00, for the Drinking Water
Systems Improvement Project. (Estimate #8)
24. Order to approve and authorize payment to Hemphill Construction Co., in the amount of
$105,610.40, and Heflin Engineering in the amount of $4,000.00, for the Drinking Water
Systems Improvement Project. (Estimate #9)
25. Order to approve and authorize payment to Thrash Commercial Contractors, Inc., in the
amount of $397,493.93, for the Pearl Fire Stations. (pay app #3)
26. Order to approve and authorize the promotion of Sgt. John Williams to Captain of the Pearl
Police Department.
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27. Order to approve and authorize the Police Chief's Office to maintain a petty cash fund of
$500.00 per month, for payment of lunches for inmates assigned as janitors for PD Complex
and car tag expenses for PD. Funds are to be separately and securely held in a cash box at
Police Department Complex. Cash shall only be removed from the box upon prior delivery
(by fax or email) to the Clerk of a written requisition signed by the Police Chief or his
designee and placement of copy of such requisition in the cash box. Receipts shall be
obtained for all transactions and the original receipts shall be delivered to the Clerk and a
copy of such receipt shall be affixed to the copy of the corresponding requisition in the cash
box. On the last business day of the month, the cash box shall be delivered to the Clerk's
Office at City Hall and the Clerk shall reconcile the box balance with her records and may
remove the duplicate requisitions and receipts and shall replenish the fund balance for the
next month.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Consider request of Jason Corban for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a medical
cannabis dispensary at 3040 Highway 80, Suite C.
2. Consider request by Ahmad Duais for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a medical
cannabis dispensary at 3021 Highway 80.
3. Consider modifying the ward lines of aldermen districts.
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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