Regular City Council Meeting

476 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MUNICIPAL MINUTES CITY OF TUPELO STATE OF MISSISSIPPI AUGUST 04, 2020 Be it remembered that a regular meeting of the Tupelo City Council was held in the Council Chambers in the City Hall building on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. with the following in attendance: Council members Markel Whittington, Lynn Bryan, Travis Beard, Nettie Davis, Buddy Palmer, Mike Bryan, Willie Jennings, City Attorney Ben Logan; and Missy Shelton, Clerk of the Council. Councilman Willie Jennings gave the invocation. Councilman Markel Whittington led the pledge of allegiance. President Mike Bryan called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. CONFIRMATION OR AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA AND AGENDA ORDER Councilman Palmer moved, seconded by Councilman Whittington, to confirm the agenda and agenda order, with the following change: ADD: Contract with SCHAUS LLC and the City of Tupelo as Item #19 The vote was unanimous in favor. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Councilman Jennings stated that school is starting soon and we should continue to pray for the safety for all those involved. Councilwoman Davis asked for continued prayers for Terri Blissard's family. She also stated that Terri Blissard was a great asset to the City of Tupelo and she helped to provide great things for our City. MAYOR'S REMARKS Mayor Jason Shelton also extended condolences and asked for continued prayers for Terri Blissard's family and friends. Governor Reeves issued a state wide mandate to wear masks from August 5 - 17. Schools are starting back and it will be a difficult situation for all. There is a ribbon cutting scheduled for The Grandstand, located behind City Hall, on Tuesday, August 11. He also mentioned that he will not be seeking reelection but that he will be continue serving as mayor until the end of the term in June 30, 2021. PUBLIC AGENDA IN MATTER OF A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE TUPELO BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2020 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2021  477 The following individuals were present to address this issue: Robbie Parham Regional Rehabilitation Center Richard Babb Regional Rehabilitation Center Charles Johnston also appeared wishing to speak to the Council concerning speeding on West Jackson Street. After speaking and asking the Mayor and Council to consider any options available to slow down vehicles in the area, Council President Mike Bryan explained the correct procedure for speaking at the Council meetings. IN THE MATTER OF LOT MOWING PUBLIC HEARING PARCEL LOCATION 077R3608200 1226 BOGGAN DR 101D0121800 1306 PRESIDENT AVE 077Q3617900 1701 W MAIN ST 101D0112500 922 TYLER DR 079L3200133 6101 LAUREN CIR 105H1509800 3319 ROBERT KENNEDY DR 089F3031600 204 W BARNES ST 089F3009000 420 TOLBERT ST 089F3009000 422 TOLBERT ST 089F3009100 424 TOLBERT ST 084N1905700 1513 PRESLEY CIR 084N1907600 1527 N MADISON ST 077C2507801 1203 ACKIA TRL 082J0900200 2380 BARNES CROSSING RD 089E3008900 610 HIBNER DR 106U2301500 118 OLIVER CIRCLE 113T0501500 PAYNE ST 112A0408400 515 LAKE ST 101A0213500 2500 HAMPTON AVE 077M3610000 206 RANKIN BLVD 077K3504500 409 N FOSTER ST 101B0213000 418 LAKEVIEW DR 101B0213200 414 LAKEVIEW DR 077P3508500 502 AUGUSTA ST 089F3020800 597 N SPRING ST 101B0207600 2310 LAFAYETTE ST 088P3305700 308 RUTLAND DR 088P3306600 401 RUTLAND No one appeared for any of the parcels listed above. ACTION AGENDA  478 IN THE MATTER OF EXECUTIVE ORDER 20-019 Councilwoman Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Beard to ratify Executive Order 20-019. The vote was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX A ROUTINE AGENDA IN THE MATTER OF REVIEW, PAY BILLS AND APPROVE UTILITY ADJUSTMENTS Bills were reviewed at 4:00 p.m. by Council members: Travis Beard, Markel Whittington, Lynn Bryan and Buddy Palmer and Accounts Payable Clerk Traci Dillard. Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Palmer, to approve the payment of the checks, bills, claims and utility adjustments. The vote was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX B IN THE MATTER OF REGULAR MINUTES OF JULY 21, 2020 Councilman Palmer moved, seconded by Councilman Beard, to approve the minutes of the July 21, 2020, regular meeting of the Tupelo City Council. The vote was unanimous in favor. IN THE MATTER OF SURPLUS RIFLES FOR SALE/TRADE Chief Bart Aguirre submitted a list of rifles to be declared as surplus, no longer needed by the City of Tupelo. His request was to trade these weapons on the purchase of new weapons with the intent for all the weapons used by the department be the same. Councilman Beard moved, seconded by Councilwoman Davis, to declare the items listed as surplus and allow them to be traded in for credit toward the purchase of new weapons. The vote was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX C IN THE MATTER OF SURPLUS FOR SCRAP/TRADE Chief Bart Aguirre submitted a list of AED's, donated to the department in 2007, to be declared surplus and no longer needed by the City of Tupelo. The items are outdated and batteries can no longer be purchased for them. Councilman Beard moved, seconded by Councilman Palmer, to declare the list of items as surplus, of no value for the city, take them off the City's asset list and dispose of them by discarding them. The vote was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX D IN THE MATTER OF SURPLUS VEHICLE Councilwoman Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Jennings to declare the 2007 Ford CV/VIN# 9014 and asset # 12812 as surplus, no longer needed or usable except for parts and to dispose by selective substitution of parts and sold for scrap. The vote was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX E IN THE MATTER OF RATIFICATION OF CONTRACT FOR BID 2020-015MT JACKSON STREET IMPROVEMENTS  479 Councilman Whittington moved, seconded by Councilman L Bryan, to ratify the contract with Gregory Construction Services, Inc. for the Jackson Street Improvements Clayton to Madison - Bid # 2020- 015MT, which was awarded at the July 7, 2020 Council meeting. The vote was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX F IN THE MATTER OF BID APPROVAL FOR REPAIR WASHED AREA ON N. INDUSTRIAL DRIVE Councilman Beard moved, seconded by Councilman Whittington, to award Bid # 2020-016PW King's Creek Bank Stabilization - North Industrial Road, to Enscor, LLC in the amount of $58,765.00 as the lowest and best bid. The vote was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX G IN THE MATTER OF REQUEST FOR CONTRACT RATIFICATION Councilman Whittington moved, seconded by Councilman Jennings, to ratify the contract with Enscor, LLC for the Sand Creek Stabilization Project, Bid # 2020-005PW, which was awarded at the July 7, 2020 Council meeting. The vote was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX H IN THE MATTER OF COLISEUM MINUTES JUNE 25, 2020 Councilman Palmer moved, seconded by Councilwoman Davis, to approve the June 25, 2020 of the Coliseum Commission. The vote was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX I IN THE MATTER OF COLISEUM MINUTES JUNE 15, 2020 Councilman Palmer moved, seconded by Councilwoman Jennings, to approve the June 15, 2020 of the Coliseum Commission. The vote was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX J IN THE MATTER OF BID AWARDS 2020-021WL AND 2020-022WL Councilman Beard moved, seconded by Councilman Whittington, to award the following: Bid 2020-021WL 45'Non-Over Center Aerial Device (Bucket Truck) in the amount of $80,750.00 to Altec Industries, which was the lowest and best bid. Bid 2020-022WL Hydraulic Rotating Digger Derrick with Turntable Winch in the amount of $176,000.00 to Terex Industries, which was the lowest and best bid. The vote was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX K IN THE MATTER OF APPROVAL OF THE TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MINUTES FROM JULY 21, 2020 Councilwoman Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Beard, to accept the Traffic Committee Minutes dated July 21, 2020. The vote was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX L IN THE MATTER OF BID AWARD 2020-023WL FOR ELECTRIC LINE ROW CLEARING SERVICES  481 APPENDIX A  482 APPENDIX A  483 CHECK INFORMATION FOR COUNCIL MEETING August 04, 2020 FUND CHECK NUMBERS POOL CASH 395825-396132 EFT 50000722-50000737 TWL ADJUSTMENTS Lines (1-122) ELECTRONIC TRANSFERS AS SHOWN ON THE FACE OF DOCKET INVOICES AS SHOWN ON FACE OF DOCKET APPENDIX B  484 TPD Rifle List/Trade 1. Windham M4//Serial # WW081400 2. Windham AR15//Serial #WW133711 3. Ruger AR-556//Serial#852-18184 4. Windham M4//Serial# WW081893 5. Windham M4//Serial # WW077841 6. Windham M4//Serial# WW081813 7. Windham WW-15 AR//Serial#WW133368 8. Delton Echo 316 M-LOK AR15//Serial# DTI-S071143 9. Windham WW AR15//Serial # WW135481 10. CORE 15 AR 15 Scout//Serial#GTOC054879 11. Ruger AR-556//Serial# 854-36707 12. Windham WW AR15//Serial# WW135543 13. Delton Echo 316M-LOK//Serial# DTI-S071135 14. DPMS AR15//Serial# F080877K 15. Windham M4 Phantom//Serial#ME004441 16. Windham WW-15//Serial #WW135513 17. Windham M4 Phantom AR15//Serial#WW093091 18. Windham WW15//Serial# WW132911 19. Windham M4 Phantom//Serial#WW092048 20. Ruger AR-556 //Serial# 854-36692 21. Windham WW-15 AR//Serial#WW133367 22. Windham WW-15 AR//Serial# WW078975 23. Olympic Arms AR15 Car-AR//Serial#T2390 24. Delton Echo316M-LOK DTI-15//Serial DTI-S071139 25. Windham AR15//Serial# WW133303 26. Colt AR 15A3 Cal 223//Serial# LBD005684 27. Windham WW-15 AR//Serial# WW135505 28. Windham WW-15 AR//Serial# WW135553 29. Windham WW-15 AR//Serial# WW135539 30. Windham WW-15 AR//Serial# WW133339 31. Windham WW-15 AR//Serial WW135547 32. Ruger AR-556//Serial# 854-36693 33. Windham WW-15 AR//Serial# WW135514 34. Core 15 AR15 Scout//Serial# GTOC054878 35. Windham WW-15 AR//Serial WW133369 36. Core 15 AR15 Scout//Serial# GTOC054877 37. Core 15 AR15 Scout//Serial# GTOC054876 38. Windham AR-15 M4//Serial#WW093991 39. Ruger AR-556//Serial#852-16122 40. DPMS AR15//Serial# F080876K 41. Ruger AR-556//855-03387 42. Windham AR 15 M4/Serial#WW094826 APPENDIX C  485 43. Ruger AR-556//Serial#852-18192 44. Windham WW AR15//Serial# WW135542 45. Ruger AR-556//Serial#855-03378 46. Ruger AR-556//Serial# 855-03395 47. Windham WW-15 AR//Serial#WW133283 48. Windham WW-15 AR//Serial# WW133359 49. Colt AR15A3 AR15//Serial# LBD005669 50. Windham WW-15 AR//Serial # WW133344 51. Windham WW-15 AR//WW133347 52. Core 15 AR15 Scout//Serial# GTOC054895 53. Windham WW15 AR//Serial#WW135483 54. Ruger AR-556 SBR//Serial#854-36699 55. Windham WW-15 AR//Serial# WW144376 56. Colt AR15A3 Cal 223//Serial# LBD005678 57. Windham WW-15 AR//Serial#WW133308 58. Colt AR-15 Cal 223//Serial# SP24619 59. Colt AR-15A3 Tactical Carbine 223//Serial# LBD005726 60. SGW 223 Car –AR//Serial# T2429 61. Ruger AR-15//Serial#854-36710 APPENDIX C  486 AGENDA REQUEST TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Bart Aguirre, Chief DATE July 30, 2020 SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF SURPLUSE FOR SCRAP/TRADE:BA Request: Please accept this letter as a request to surplus the following AED’s for scrap/trade. Defibrillator Powerheart AED G3//Serial #4239902 Defibrillator Powerheart AED G3//Serial#4239743 Defibrillator Powerheart AED G3//Serial#4239732 Defibrillator Powerheart AED G3//Serial#4239583 Defibrillator Powerheart AED G3//Serial#4239423 Defibrillator Powerheart AED G3//Serial#4239469 Defibrillator Powerheart AED G3//Serial#4239576 Defibrillator Powerheart AED G3//Serial#4231845 Defibrillator Powerheart AED G3//Serial#4239402 Defibrillator Powerheart AED G3//Serial#4239903 Defibrillator Powerheart AED G3//Serial#4239914 Defibrillator Powerheart AED G3//Serial#4239766 Defibrillator Powerheart AED G3//Serial#4239688 APPENDIX D  487 AGENDA REQUEST TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Bart Aguirre, Chief DATE July 23, 2020 SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF SURPLUS VEHICLE. BA Request: Please accept this letter as a request to surplus for scrap the following vehicle. A. 2007 Ford CV//Vin#2FAFP71W47X149014//Asset#12812 APPENDIX E  488 APPENDIX F  489 APPENDIX F  490 APPENDIX F  491 APPENDIX F  492 APPENDIX F  493 APPENDIX F  494 APPENDIX F  495 APPENDIX F  496 APPENDIX F  497 APPENDIX F  498 AGENDA REQUEST TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Dennis Bonds, City Engineer DATE July 23, 2020 SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF BID APPROVAL FOR REPAIR WASHED AREA ON N. INDUSTRIAL DRIVE DB Request: DRB Review and approve award of contract for repair of washed area on bank of Kings Creek along N. Industrial Drive to Enscor . See attached information. APPENDIX G  499 APPENDIX G TABULATION OF BIDS KINGS CREEK BANK STABILIZATION NORTH INDUSTRIAL 500 CITY OF TUPELO CCE # 3-09650 JULY 1, 2020 AT 10:00 A.M. #12345 ENSCOR, LLC #5993 Colom Construction Co., Inc. #09317 ERS, Inc. CITY HALL Tupelo, 71 East Troy Street, Tupelo, MS 38804 5566 Commander Drive P.O. Box 414 1635 Lelia Drive, Suite 202 Arlington, TN 38802 Ripley, MS 38663 Jackson, MS 39216 Item Unit Unit No. Item Quantity Unit Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount BASE BID 1 Mobilization 1 LS $ 2,500.00 $ 2,500.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 25,000.00 $ 25,000.00 2 Traffic Control 1 LS $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 7,500.00 $ 7,500.00 3 Clearing & Grubbing 1 LS $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 6,500.00 $ 6,500.00 $ 30,000.00 $ 30,000.00 4 Unclassified Excavation 177 CuYd $ 10.00 $ 1,770.00 $ 12.00 $ 2,124.00 $ 30.00 $ 5,310.00 5 Borrow Excavation, PM 360 CuYd $ 20.00 $ 7,200.00 $ 20.00 $ 7,200.00 $ 35.00 $ 12,600.00 6 Geotextile Fabric 375 SqYd $ 1.00 $ 375.00 $ 12.00 $ 4,500.00 $ 15.00 $ 5,625.00 7 Stone Riprap, 300 Lb 317 Tons $ 60.00 $ 19,020.00 $ 48.50 $ 15,374.50 $ 95.00 $ 30,115.00 8 Grout for Stone Riprap 61 CuYd $ 400.00 $ 24,400.00 $ 275.00 $ 16,775.00 $ 400.00 $ 24,400.00 9 Turbidity Curtain 100 LinFt $ 5.00 $ 500.00 $ 50.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 49.97 $ 4,997.00 10 Solid Sod 200 SqYd $ 5.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 10.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 8.00 $ 1,600.00 TOTAL BASE BID $ 58,765.00 $ 69,473.50 $ 147,147.00 APPENDIX G 09650 TUPELO Bid Tabulation 7/1/2020 1  501 APPENDIX G  502 APPENDIX G  503 APPENDIX G  504 AGENDA REQUEST TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Dennis Bonds, City Engineer DATE July 24, 2020 SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SAND CREEK BANK STABILIZATION DB Request: DRB Review and ratify contract documents for Sand Creek Bank Stabilization. This job was awarded to Enscor, LLC. at the July 7, 2020 City Council Meeting. APPENDIX H  505 APPENDIX H  506 APPENDIX H  507 APPENDIX H  508 APPENDIX H  509 APPENDIX H  510 APPENDIX H  511 APPENDIX H  512 APPENDIX H  513 APPENDIX H  514 APPENDIX I  515 APPENDIX I  516 APPENDIX I  517 APPENDIX I  518 APPENDIX I  519 APPENDIX J  520 APPENDIX J  521 AGENDA REQUEST TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Johnny Timmons, Manager TW&L DATE July 30, 2020 SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF BID AWARDS 2020-021WL AND 2020-022WL JT Request: Review and award the attached bids: Bid No. 2020-021WL – 2020 45’ Non-Over Center Aerial Device (Bucket Truck) Bid No. 2020-022WL – 2020 Hydraulic Rotating Digger Derrick with Turntable Winch APPENDIX K  522 APPENDIX K  523 APPENDIX K  524 APPENDIX K  525 Memo To: Tupelo City Council From: Tupelo Traffic Committee Subject: Review/Approve Traffic Committee Minutes of July 21, 2020 Date: July 29, 2020 Attached are the minutes of the Traffic Committee Meeting on July 21, 2020. The following is a summary of their actions. Old Business: 1. A request from Mr. Eli Smart, 1771 Morningside Drive, elijahsmart708@gmail.com, to lower the speed limit in the Shady Acres neighborhood. Action: Postponed 2. A request from Ms. Lindsey Cochran, Tel. 662-422-9007, for the installation of 40 mph speed limits signs on Heardtown Road. Action: Postponed 3. A request from Ms. Molly Tanner, Tel. 662-213-7043, for the installation of speed tables on S. Church Street. Action: Denied New Business: 1. A request from Ms. Shaneka Green, 403 Georgetown Avenue (Hancock Estates), for the installation of “Children at Play” signs on Georgetown Avenue. Action: Approved 2. A request from Ms. Sebreia Hodges, 517 Brown Street, Tel. 662-523-9626, for the installation of “Children at Play” signs on Brown Street. Action: Approved APPENDIX L  526 Tupelo City Council July 29, 2020 Page 2 3. A request from Mr. Carlton Lewis, 1671 Treeline Drive, Belden, Tel. 662-322-4747, for the installation of “Children at Play” signs on Treeline Drive and Forrest Hill Drive. Action: Approved 4. A request from Mr. Joe Quinn, 2417 Ruth Street, Tel. 501-319-2721, for the installation of “Children at Play” signs on Ruth Street, one on either end and at Foster Street and Ione Street. Action: Approved 5. A request from Ms. Marquita Gardner, 1736 Cedarwood, Belden, for the installation of “Children at Play” signs on Cedarwood. Action: Approved 6. A request from Ms. Sherry Salley, 1408 Reed Street, Tel. 662-321-1530, for the installation of speed tables on Reed Street. Action: Postponed 7. A request from Ms. Melissa Nolan, 1503 Martinhill Drive, Tel. 662-231-9063, tupelomelissa@gmail.com, for the installation of speed tables on Martinhill Drive. Action: Postponed to check other traffic calming measures 8. A request from Mr. Scott Burns, 912 W. Jackson Street, Tel. 662-401-3349, for the installation of speed tables on W. Jackson Street. Action: Denied 9. A request from Ms. Madison Gaines, 1301 Kincannon Street, Tel. 662-346-6425, madison@gumtreepm.com, for the installation of “Autistic Child” or Children at Play” signs and speed tables on Kincannon Street. Action: Denied speed tables; Approved “Children At Play” signs 10. A request from Mr. Phil Poe, 237 Doe Run Road, Tel. 662-891-8600, for the installation of speed tables on Doe Run Road and a “Dangerous Curve” sign on Chesterville Road close to Doe Run. Action: Denied speed tables; Checking on rumble strips APPENDIX L  527 Tupelo City Council July 29, 2020 Page 3 11. A request thru Mr. Markel Whittington, Councilman Ward 1, for help with speeders and golf carts on Purnell Road and traffic control on Walsh Road. Action: Postponed 12. A request from Chief Bart Aguirre, TPD, for the installation of “No Parking” signs on Hilda Avenue. Action: Approved “No Parking” signs on north side of street 13. A request from Mr. Claude Thomas, 918 Garfield, Tel. 662-871-9350, for the installation of “No Parking” signs on Garfield from Van Buren to President. Action: Denied 14. A request from Ms. Erin Boyette, 121 Warren Lane, Tel. 662-659-0820, erinkyle0401@gmail.com, for the installation of “Children at Play” signs and speed tables on Warren Lane. Action: Denied speed tables; Approved “Children At Play” signs 15. A request from Mr. Don Lewis, COO, for review of the Traffic Committee Policies and Procedures Manual. Action: Approved adoption of street name classifications (See attachment “A”) 16. A request from Ms. Marlena Triplett, marlenatriplett1982@gmail.com, for the installation of “Children At Play” signs on the dead end side of Hunter Avenue. Action: Approved 17. A request from Mr. Larry Cole, Jr., President of the Creekwood Estates Homeowner’s Association, Tel. 662-871-8352, for the installation of “Children At Play” signs in the subdivision. Action: Approved 18. A request from Ms. Regina Todd, Tel. 662-844-2268, for help with speeding on Lumpkin at Kincannon. Ms. Todd owns 5 duplex apartments on N. Lumpkin by Native Son Farm. Action: Postponed APPENDIX L  528 Tupelo City Council July 29, 2020 Page 4 19. A request from Mr. Emmitt Foster, emmittfoster@icloud.com, to rename Indian Trail to P.E. Foster Drive. Action: Forwarded to admin and legal departments APPENDIX L  529 MINUTES OF THE TUPELO TRAFFIC COMMITTEE JULY 21, 2020 A regular meeting of the Tupelo Traffic Committee was held on July 21, 2020, at 1:30 pm in the in the council chambers on the 2nd floor at City Hall. Members present were Mr. Jimmy Avery, Mr. Dennis Bonds, Mr. Norman Cruse, Mr. Jake Logan, Officer Phillip Sanderson and Mrs. Pam Blassingame. Absent were Mr. Barton Wynn, Mr. Emmitt Foster, Mr. Mike Williams, and Ms. Shanta Jones. Audience members were Mr. Johnny Timmons, Manager TW&L, Mr. Don Lewis, City COO, Mr. Jason Rush, PW, Mr. Mike Bryan, Councilman Ward 6, Mr. Markel Whittington, Councilman Ward 1, Ms. Melissa Nolan and Mr. Charles Richardson (NB # 7), and Ms. Jennifer Mulrooney (NB # 11). Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Mr. Dennis Bonds. A motion was made by Mr. Jimmy Avery to approve the Traffic Committee Minutes of the April 9, 2020 meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Norman Cruse and it passed unanimously. Old Business 1. A request from Mr. Eli Smart, 1771 Morningside Drive, elijahsmart708@gmail.com, to lower the speed limit in the Shady Acres neighborhood. Mr. Jimmy Avery made a motion to postpone this item until the Policies and Procedures manual for the Traffic Committee is either adopted or rejected by the city council. This motion was seconded by Mr. Dennis Bonds and it passed unanimously. 2. A request from Ms. Lindsey Cochran, Tel. 662-422-9007, for the installation of 40 mph speed limit signs on Heardtown Road. It was stated that the south side of Heardtown Road is in the city and the north side is in the county. Mr. Dennis Bonds made a motion to postpone this item and allow him to speak with the county supervisor about the current speed limit. Mr. Norman Cruse seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 3. A request from Ms. Molly Tanner, Tel. 662-231-7043, for the installation of speed tables on S. Church Street. Mr. Dennis Bonds noted that S. Church Street is defined as a local road and, therefore, does not qualify for a speed table. Mr. Jimmy Avery made a motion to deny this request which was seconded by Officer Sanderson. The motion passed unanimously. New Business 1. A request from Ms. Shaneka Green, 403 Georgetown Avenue (Hancock Estates), for the installation of “Children at Play” signs on Georgetown Avenue. Mr. Jimmy Avery made a motion to approve this item. It was seconded by Mr. Norman Cruse and passed unanimously. APPENDIX L  530 Tupelo Traffic Committee July 21, 2020 Page 2 2. A request from Ms. Sebreia Hodges, 517 Brown Street, Tel. 662-523-9626, for the installation of “Children at Play” signs on Brown Street. Mr. Jimmy Avery made a motion to approve this item. Officer Sanderson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 3. A request from Mr. Carlton Lewis, 1671 Treeline Drive, Belden, Tel. 662-322-4747, for the installation of “Children at Play” signs on Treeline Drive and Forrest Hill Drive. A motion to approve this request was made by Mr. Jimmy Avery and seconded by Officer Sanderson. The motion passed unanimously. 4. A request from Mr. Joe Quinn, 2417 Ruth Street, Tel. 501-319-2721, for the installation of “Children at Play” signs on Ruth Street, one on either end and at Foster Street and Ione Street. Mr. Jimmy Avery made a motion to approve this request. The motion was seconded by Officer Sanderson and passed unanimously. 5. A request from Ms. Marquita Gardner, 1736 Cedarwood, Belden, for the installation of “Children at Play” signs on Cedarwood. Mr. Jimmy Avery made a motion to approve this item. Officer Sanderson seconded it and the motion passed unanimously. 6. A request from Ms. Sherry Salley, 1408 Reed Street, Tel. 662-321-1530, for the installation of speed tables on Reed Street. Mr. Dennis Bonds noted that Reed Street is defined as a residential street and could be eligible for a speed table. Mr. Bonds then made a motion to postpone this item and allow the engineering department to assess the street and do a traffic count and report back to the committee at the next meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jake Logan and it passed unanimously. 7. A request from Ms. Melissa Nolan, 1503 Martinhill Drive, Tel. 662-231-9063, tupelomelissa@gmail.com, for the installation of speed tables on Martinhill Drive. Ms. Nolan and her father, Mr. Charles Richardson were present to discuss this item. They stated that the present posted speed limit is 30 mph. They also noted that there are several residents that ride bikes, walk their dogs, etc…. Mr. Dennis Bonds stated that Martinhill Drive is defined as a local road and does not qualify for a speed table, but there may be other means of traffic calming. Therefore, Mr. Bonds made a motion to postpone this item to allow the engineering department to check into other traffic calming devices. Mr. Jimmy Avery seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. APPENDIX L  531 Tupelo Traffic Committee July 21, 2020 Page 3 8. A request from Scott Burns, 912 W. Jackson Street, Tel. 662-401-3349, for the installation of speed tables on W. Jackson Street. Mr. Jimmy Avery made a motion to deny this request since Jackson Street is classified as a collector road. The motion was seconded by Officer Sanderson and it was unanimously approved. 9. A request from Ms. Madison Gaines, 1301 Kincannon Street, Tel. 662-346-6425, madison@gumtreepm.com, for the installation of “Autistic Child” or Children at Play” signs and speed tables on Kincannon Street. Kincannon Street is defined as a collector street, so speed tables are not allowed. Mr. Jimmy Avery made a motion to deny the speed tables and approve the “Children At Play” signs. Officer Sanderson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 10. A request from Mr. Phil Poe, 237 Doe Run Road, Tel. 662-891-8600, for the installation of speed tables on Doe Run Road and a “Dangerous Curve” sign on Chesterville Road close to Doe Run. Mr. Jake Logan noted that the “Dangerous Curve” sign is already installed. Doe Run is a local road and not eligible for speed tables. Mr. Dennis Bonds stated that rumble strips could be an option approaching the stop sign in the curve. Mr. Jimmy Avery made a motion to deny the speed tables and allow the engineering and public works departments to look at rumble strips. This motion was seconded by Mr. Norman Cruse and it passed unanimously. 11. A request thru Mr. Markel Whittington, Councilman Ward 1, for help with speeders and golf carts on Purnell Road and traffic control on Walsh Road. Mr. Markel Whittington and Ms. Jennifer Mulrooney were present to discuss this item. They both stated that speeding is an issue and they are looking for speed control. They also stated that there are lots of children playing and golf carts going frequently from Oak Meadows neighborhood to the country club and back and there is concern for their safety. Officer Sanderson noted that golf carts are illegal on city streets. Mr. Whittington suggested stop signs on Purnell Road at Walsh Road and at St. Andrews/Cedarbrook. Mr. Dennis Bonds made a motion to postpone this item to allow traffic counts to be conducted. Mr. Jake Logan seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 12. A request from Chief Bart Aguirre, TPD, for the installation of “No Parking” signs on Hilda Avenue. Officer Sanderson stated that they are having problems with people parking facing the wrong direction on both sides of the street and cars have to weave their way down the street. This is a narrow street which does not allow two cars to pass if someone is parked on the street. Mr. Jimmy Avery made a motion to install “No Parking” signs on the north side of the street. Mr. Norman Cruse seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. APPENDIX L  532 Tupelo Traffic Committee July 21, 2020 Page 4 13. A request from Mr. Claude Thomas, 918 Garfield, Tel. 662-871-9350, for the installation of “No Parking” signs on Garfield from Van Buren to President. Mr. Jake Logan noted that Garfield Street is 28-feet wide which is plenty of room for parking on the street and still allow two cars to pass. A motion to deny this request was made by Mr. Jimmy Avery and seconded by Officer Sanderson. The motion passed unanimously. 14. A request from Ms. Erin Boyette, 121 Warren Lane, Tel. 662-659-0820, erinkyle0401@gmail.com, for the installation of “Children at Play” signs and speed tables on Warren Lane. Mr. Jimmy Avery made a motion to deny the installation of speed tables and approve the installation of “Children At Play” signs. Officer Sanderson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 15. A request from Mr. Don Lewis, COO, for review of the Traffic Committee Policies and Procedures Manual. Mr. Don Lewis was present and asked the committee to adopt the street name classifications which helps to determine allowed speed limits, if speed tables are allowed, etc… Mr. Dennis Bonds made a motion to adopt the street name classifications part of the policies and procedures manual. (See attachment “A”.) The motion was seconded by Mr. Jimmy Avery and it passed unanimously. 16. A request from Ms. Marlena Triplett, marlenatriplett1982@gmail.com, for the installation of “Children At Play” signs on the dead end side of Hunter Avenue. Mr. Norman Cruse made a motion to approve this request and it was seconded by Mr. Jimmy Avery. The motion passed unanimously. 17. A request from Mr. Larry Cole, Jr., President of the Creekwood Estates Homeowner’s Association, Tel. 662-871-8352, for the installation of “Children At Play” signs in the subdivision. Mr. Norman Cruse made a motion to approve this request. Officer Sanderson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 18. A request from Ms. Regina Todd, Tel. 662-844-2268, for help with speeding on Lumpkin at Kincannon. Ms. Todd owns 5 duplex apartments on N. Lumpkin by Native Son Farm. Mr. Dennis Bonds made a motion to postpone this item to conduct a traffic count and speed survey. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jake Logan and it passed unanimously. 19. A request from Mr. Emmitt Foster, emmittfoster@icloud.com, to rename Indian Trail to P.E. Foster Drive. APPENDIX L  533 Tupelo Traffic Committee July 21, 2020 Page 5 Mr. Jimmy Avery and Mr. Norman Cruse noted that this is not a traffic issue and therefore should be forwarded to the admin and legal departments. Therefore, no action was needed by the traffic committee. With there being no further business, Mr. Jimmy Avery made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Norman Cruse seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 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