Regular City Council Meeting

859 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MUNICIPAL MINUTES CITY OF TUPELO STATE OF MISSISSIPPI APRIL 06, 2021 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, April 6. 2021, at 6:00 p.m. with the following in attendance: Council members Markel Whittington, Lynn Bryan, Travis Beard, Nettie Davis, Buddy Palmer, and Willie Jennings; Attorney Ben Logan and Missy Shelton, Clerk of the Council. Councilman Mike Bryan was absent. Councilwoman Nettie Davis introduced her Pastor, Randy Jones, who then led the invocation. Councilman Willie Jennings led the pledge of allegiance. Council Vice-President Buddy Palmer called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. CONFIRMATION OR AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA AND AGENDA ORDER Councilman L Bryan moved, seconded by Councilman Jennings, to confirm the agenda and agenda order. Of those present, the vote was unanimous in favor. PROCLAMATIONS, RECOGNITIONS AND REPORTS AGENDA IN THE MATTER OF NATIONAL JUNIOR AUXILIARY WEEK PROCLAMATION Mayor Jason Shelton presented a proclamation for National Junior Auxiliary Week for April 4-10, 2021. APPENDIX A IN THE MATTER OF WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD PROCLAMATION Mayor Jason Shelton presented a proclamation for 'Week of the Young Child' for April 10-16, 2021. APPENDIX B PUBLIC RECOGNITION Councilwoman Davis wished all the Council members good luck in the ongoing elections. She recently attended an MML workshop named 'Leaders in Turbulent Times' at the mid-winter conference and said that Tupelo received high praise for their leadership. Councilman Beard thanked the City Leadership and employees who contributed toward the benches in honor of Terri Blissard. He also said that he presented a proclamation to Sheila Davis at the Family Resource Center for National Child Abuse Awareness month. Councilman Lynn Bryan reminded everyone to go vote in the Municipal elections. He thanked the Police Department and all the others that were involved in a recent dog issue and drainage issue.  860 Councilman Jennings also thanked all those that were involved in the dedication of the benches in memory of Terri Blissard. He said there is still a major litter issue and that it must be handled aggressively. MAYOR'S REMARKS Mayor Shelton spoke of Terri Blissard and how much she was valued by both her City Hall family and the City of Tupelo community. Terri lost her battle with COVID-19 on July 25, 2020. COVID-19 still remains a serious issue and asked all to get the vaccine if at all possible. The polls for the municipal election will close at 7:00. He said he is proud and gave thanks to the leadership of the City and the City Council in the construction of a new fire station #2. The groundbreaking will be Thursday, April 8 at 11:00 a.m. at 401 Clayton Avenue. He wished all the candidates involved in the municipal elections good luck. ACTION AGENDA IN THE MATTER OF STREET DEDICATION (MOVED FROM STUDY AGENDA ON MAR 16, 2021) Councilman Whittington moved, seconded by Councilman L Bryan, to accept the maintenance of a new street, Riverbend Road, located off Endville Road in West Tupelo. This item was moved from the Study Agenda to the Action Agenda at the March 16, 2021, Council meeting. Of those present, the vote was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX C ROUTINE AGENDA IN THE MATTER OF MINUTES OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON MARCH 16, 2021 AND RECESSED MEETING ON MARCH 23, 2021 Councilman Beard moved, seconded by Councilwoman Davis, to approve the minutes of the Regular Council meeting of March 16, 2021, and the Recessed Council meeting of March 23, 2021. Of those present, the vote was unanimous in favor. IN THE MATTER OF BILL PAY Bills were reviewed at 4:30 p.m. by Council members: Markel Whittington, Travis Beard, and Buddy Palmer and Accounts Payable Clerk Traci Dillard. Councilman Whittington moved, seconded by Councilman L Bryan, to approve the payment of the checks, bills, claims and utility adjustments. Of those present, the vote was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX D IN THE MATTER OF FY 2021 BUDGET AMENDMENT #5 Councilwoman Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Beard, to approve the FY 2021 budget amend- ment #5, as presented by CFO Kim Hanna. Of those present, the vote was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX E IN THE MATTER OF 2020 CITY OF TUPELO AUDIT The Jarrell Group, PLLC, conducted the annual audit of the city’s financial condition. No current year deficiencies or material weaknesses in internal control or in the compliance system were reported. Councilman Whittington moved, seconded by Councilman Beard, to accept the City of Tupelo Audit for fiscal year ending September 30, 2020. A copy of the audit report is on file in the City Clerk's office. Of those present, the vote was unanimous in favor. IN THE MATTER OF NEW BANK ACCOUNT-STATE BOND BILL CFO Kim Hanna made a request to the City Council to approve the opening of a new bank account for the purpose of receiving and expending State Bonds Funds from the MS Department of Finance and Administration for the Bancorp South Expansion and Renovation Project. The account will be opened at Trustmark National Bank and will be titled, "City of Tupelo 2021 State Bond Fund." Councilman Whittington moved, seconded by Councilman Jennings, to approve the new bank account. Of those present, the vote was unanimous. IN THE MATTER OF REAPPOINTMENT OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEMBERS DDS Director Pat Falkner requested that the City Council confirm the reappointment of Historic Preservation Committee Members, Tish Wright, Helen Bryson and Molly Turner for a term to expire in 2024. Councilman Jennings moved, seconded by Councilwoman Davis, to confirm the reappointment. Of those present, the vote was unanimous in favor. IN THE MATTER OF LEAVE DONATION REQUEST Councilman Whittington moved, seconded by Councilman L Bryan, to approve the donation of sick time for DDS employee Cora Ward, as allowed by the employee handbook. Of those present, the vote was unanimous in favor. IN THE MATTER OF ACCEPTANCE OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR WELLSTONE SUBDIVISION DDS Director Pat Falkner requested that a Real Estate Development Agreement for the Wellstone Subdivision be accepted. This is a 70 lot residential subdivision located off Purnell Road. The agreement meets the requirements of the Development Code and will authorize the Development Services Department to issue the permit for construction. Councilwoman Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Beard, to accept the development agreement for Wellstone Subdivision. Of those present, the vote was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX F IN THE MATTER OF ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION OF VEHICLE TRANSFER FROM CLINTON PD EOD Police Chief Bart Aguirre requested that the Council accept the donation of a 2015 F-250 VIN 1FT7W2B68FEB19517 from the City of Clinton Police Department. This vehicle was purchased with a MS Homeland Security grant and must be used for the purpose of the purchase. The vehicle will be used by the Tupelo Police EOD unit and will furnish another tool for rapid response to EOD situations.  863 OFFICE OF THE MAYOR PROCLAMATION the Junior Auxiliary of Tupelo , Mississippi, a Chapter of the eightieth year old National Association of Junior Auxiliaries, Inc., represents a serious endeavor on the part of women to be active and constructive participants in the community and to assume responsible leadership in meeting community needs; and the mission of the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries, Inc., is to encourage member Chapters to render charitable services which are beneficial to the general public, with particular emphasis on children, and to cooperate with other organizations performing similar services; and the Junior Auxiliary of Tupelo, Mississippi, works actively to perform the mission of the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries, Inc., in this community since 1951, and we appreciate its efforts. that I, Jason L. Shelton, Mayor of the City of Tupelo, Mississippi, do hereby designate the week of April 4 -10, 2021 as in Tupelo, Mississippi, sponsored by the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries, Inc., and urge all citizens, civic and fraternal groups, news media, and other community organizations to join in the salute to Junior Auxiliary volunteers who have been an important presence in this community. I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the city of, Tupelo, Mississippi to be affixed this the 6th day of April in the year of our Lord 2021. _______________________________ Jason L. Shelton, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ Kim Hanna, City Clerk APPENDIX A  864 OFFICE OF THE MAYOR PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the Mississippi Early Childhood Association, Graduate Center for the Study of Early Learning, Early Childhood Coalition-Tupelo/Lee County, Itawamba Community College Resource and Referral Network and National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), are celebrating the Week of the Young Child, April 10 - 16, 2021; and WHEREAS, these organizations are working to promote and inspire high quality early childhood experiences for our state’s youngest citizens, that can provide a foundation of learning and success for children in Mississippi; and WHEREAS, teachers and others who work with or on behalf of young children birth through age eight, who make a difference in the lives of young children in Mississippi deserve thanks and recognition, especially during these most difficult times; and WHEREAS, public policies that support early learning for all young children are crucial to young children’s futures and to the prosperity of our society; and WHEREAS, the work of those in early care and education classes in all types of settings across the city during the COVID Pandemic allowed public school teachers to concentrate on supporting someone else’s children, prepare for a college entrance exam, or passing a mid-term; and WHEREAS, the work of those in early care and education classes in all types of settings across the city during the COVID Pandemic allowed the medical professionals to work tirelessly, saving lives and delivering babies without the distraction of not knowing who is caring for their children; and WHEREAS, the work of those in early care and education classes in all types of settings across the city during the COVID Pandemic allowed the employees of banks, grocery stores, industrial plants, laundries and retail stores of all types to function with the staff’s knowledge their children are fed, happy, and safe; and WHEREAS, the City of Tupelo acknowledges the small, under-funded, early care and education industry that supports the weight of economic development through a belief in the future of the community and those who must be educated to succeed in school and life as productive citizens of Tupelo; and WHEREAS, the city salutes those who call themselves early care and education teachers or center directors and recognizes the importance of each teacher and administrator in the profession. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jason L. Shelton, Mayor of the City of Tupelo, do hereby proclaim April 10 - 16, 2021 as in Tupelo, Mississippi and encourage all citizens to work to support and invest in early childhood in our community and across the state. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 6th day of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty- one, and of the City of Tupelo, Mississippi. _______________________________ Jason L. Shelton, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ Kim Hanna, City Clerk APPENDIX B  865 AGENDA REQUEST TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Pat Falkner, Director, Development Services DATE March 29, 2021 SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF ACCEPT/REJECT STREET DEDICATION PF Request: We have received a plat showing the layout of a street, Riverbend Road, which the developer is proposing for city acceptance and maintenance. An engineering report on the design of the street has been submitted and approved by the City Engineer. A copy of the plat is attached. This item was on the study agenda March 16 and was moved up at that meeting APPENDIX C  866 * GEOTECHNICAL * * CIVIL ENGINEERING * L O, M I S S I S SI PP T UPE I E NG DABBS NY I NEE A R I NG CO M P * CONSULTATION * * SURVEYING * P. O. BOX 7064, TUPELO, MISSISSIPPI 38802 PH: (662) 841-0162 FAX: (662) 841-0431 LARRY MICHEAL Commencing at the Northeast Corner of the Northeast Quarter of Section 18, Township 9 South, Range 5 East, City of Tupelo, Lee County, Mississippi, and run thence South 89 degrees 50 minutes 51 seconds West for a distance of 1948.25 feet; thence run South 03 degrees 39 minutes 13 seconds East for a distance of 26.42 feet to a point on the southern boundary of Lee County Road No. 1600 (Endville Road) and the western boundary of Riverbend Road a POINT OF BEGINNING; thence run along said road the following bearings and distances: along a curve to the left with a radius of 210.94 feet, a PLAT chord bearing of South 18 degrees 12 minutes 04 seconds East and a chord length of 112.09 feet; South 33 degrees 34 minutes 16 seconds East for a distance of 519.28 feet; along a curve to the left with a radius of 112.00 feet, a chord bearing of South 53 degrees 06 minutes 37 seconds East and a chord length of 74.92 feet; South 72 FILE PATH: D:\Projects_2\All\Michaels, Larry\Civil\larrymichaels.dwg degrees 38 minutes 58 seconds East for a distance of 300.03 feet; along a curve to the right with a radius of 20.00 feet, a chord bearing of South 49 degrees 33 minutes 21 seconds East and a chord length of 15.69 feet; along a curve to the left with a radius of RIVERBEND ROAD 45.00 feet, a chord bearing of North 17 degrees 21 minutes 02 seconds East and a chord length of 62.31 feet; along a curve to the right with a radius of 20.00 feet, a chord bearing of South 84 degrees 15 minutes 26 seconds West and a chord length of 15.69 feet; North 72 degrees 38 minutes 58 seconds West for a distance of 300.03 feet; along a cur\/e to the right with a radius of 62.00 feet, a chord bearing of North 53 degrees 06 CITY OF TUPELO, LEE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI minutes 37 seconds West and a chord length of 41.47 feet; North 33 degrees 34 minutes 16 seconds West for a distance of 519.28 feet; along a curve to the right with a radius of 162.00 feet, a chord bearing of North 18 degrees 31 minutes 39 seconds West and a chord length of 84.10 feet; thence run South 88 degrees 57 minutes 49 seconds West for a distance of 50.04 feet to the Point of Beginning. All lying and being in the Northeast Quarter of Section 18, Township 9 South, Range 5 East, City of Tupelo, Lee County, Mississippi. PROJECT NAME: CLIENT NAME: DRAWING: LOCATION: C-1 OF 1 APPENDIX C  867 CHECK INFORMATION FOR COUNCIL MEETING April 6, 2021 FUND CHECK NUMBERS POOL CASH 400666-401071 EFT 5001021-50001037, voided 50001038 TWL ADJUSTMENTS 1-250 ELECTRONIC TRANSFERS AS SHOWN ON THE FACE OF DOCKET INVOICES AS SHOWN ON FACE OF DOCKET APPENDIX D  868 APPENDIX E  869 APPENDIX E  870 APPENDIX E  871 APPENDIX E  872 APPENDIX E  873 APPENDIX E  874 APPENDIX F  875 APPENDIX F  876 APPENDIX F  877 AGENDA REQUEST TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Bart Aguirre, Chief DATE March 23, 2021 SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF ACCEPTING A VEHICLE REPURPOSE TRANSFER FROM CLINTON PD EOD BA Request: Please accept this letter of request to accept a vehicle repurpose transfer from the Clinton Police Department EOD. This move would transfer a vehicle titled and identified as a, 2015 F-250 black in color VIN# 1FT7W2B68FEB19517 mileage 54,444, from the Clinton MS Police Department EOD to the Tupelo MS Police Department EOD. This transfer of the stated vehicle would be at no cost to the City of Tupelo. This vehicle will give the Tupelo Police Department EOD another tool for rapid response to EOD situations. APPENDIX G  878 APPENDIX G  879 APPENDIX G