Regular City Council Meeting

605 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MUNICIPAL MINUTES CITY OF TUPELO STATE OF MISSISSIPPI DECEMBER 07, 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, December 7, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. with the following in attendance: Council Members Chad Mims, Lynn Bryan, Travis Beard, Nettie Davis, Buddy Palmer, Janet Gaston and Rosie Jones; Ben Logan, City Attorney and Missy Shelton, Clerk of the Council. Council Member Janet Gaston gave the invocation and Council Member Buddy Palmer led the Pledge of Allegiance. Council President Buddy Palmer called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. CONFIRMATION OR AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA AND AGENDA ORDER Council Member Bryan moved, seconded by Council Member Beard, to confirm the agenda and agenda order, with the following change: AMENDMENT: Item # 12 change to read IN THE MATTER OF APPROVAL OF ACCEPTANCE OF DEED FROM GENLYTE THOMAS GROUP, LLC, AND APPROVAL OF CONVEYANCE OF DEED TO GENLYTE THOMAS GROUP, LLC, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONFIRMING LEASEHOLD LEGAL DESCRIPTION TO SURBEY DESCRIPTOIN ADD: Item # 27 IN THE MATTER OF APPROVAL OF THE EMERGENCY REPLACEMENT OF A 24" PRESSURE SEWER LINE Item #28 IN THE MATTER OF APPROVAL FOR SUBMISSION OF FY 2021 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT (AFG) PROGRAM The vote was unanimous in favor. PROCLAMATIONS, RECOGNITIONS AND REPORTS AGENDA PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Todd Jordan presented a proclamation Kathryn Rhea, Keep Tupelo Beautiful, proclaiming December 7, 2021, as Arbor Day in the City of Tupelo. APPENDIX A PUBLIC RECOGNITION  606 Council Member Davis asked for prayers for the family and friends of Ollie Collins, a classmate who recently passed. Council Member Beard complemented Alex Farned and all those involved in the very successful event of Lighting of Ballard Park. Santa was there for pictures with all the children. He also welcomed Caleb McClusky, the new City Reporter with the Daily Journal. Council Member Jones welcomed Mr. Mack Turner and her daughter to the meeting. Council Member Gaston extended congratulations to Taylor Vance, who will soon be taking a position in Jackson, MS, with the Daily Journal. Council Member Mims also congratulated Taylor Vance on his new endeavors. He also mentioned that he had been a part of a tour of the Tupelo Hotel earlier in the day, and that it is still slated for a February 1, 2022 opening. Council Member Palmer congratulated all those who were involved with the 2021 Christmas Parade. He stated that he felt it was the best ever. MAYOR'S REMARKS Mayor Jordan complimented Lucia Randle and her team for a job well done at the Reed’s Christmas Parade. The estimated attendance was around 10,000. He also thanked the Council for all the hard work they do. PUBLIC AGENDA IN THE MATTER OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR REZONING 21-04 A Public Hearing was held in the matter of rezoning 21-04. No one spoke concerning the item. APPENDIX B IN THE MATTER OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR DEMOLITIONS A Public Hearing was held concerning demolitions at the following properties: 439 N Spring Street 1208 Eugene Street 2411 Danny Street No one appeared to speak at the hearing. APPENDIX C CITIZEN HEARING  607 Mr. Mack Turner, with United Brothers and Sisters, addressed the Mayor and Council stating his concerns for the homeless situation in Tupelo. He also commended Marcus Gary for his hard work in this area. ACTION AGENDA IN THE MATTER OF AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 4 OF THE DEVELOPMENT CODE At the November 2, 2021, Council meeting, the item of 'In the Matter of Amendments to Chapter 4 of the Development Code', on the Study Agenda was directed to be added to the Action Agenda. This item is a recommendation of the Planning Committee to approve two changes to Chapter 4 of the Development Code. The changes are to increase the maximum lot size in Low Density Residential zoning districts to two acres and to reduce the open space requirement to 10% from the current standard of 15%. Council Member Davis moved, seconded by Council Member Beard to approve the recommendation of the Planning Committee. The vote was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX D ROUTINE AGENDA IN THE MATTER OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 16, 2021 Council Member Bryan moved, seconded by Council Member Gaston, to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held on November 16, 2021. The vote was unanimous in favor. IN THE MATTER OF BILL PAY Bills were reviewed at 4:30 p.m. by Council Members Travis Beard, Nettie Davis, Buddy Palmer and Janet Gaston, along with Johnny Timmons and Traci Dillard. Council Member Beard moved, seconded by Council Member Bryan, to approve the payment of the checks, bills, claims and utility adjustments. The vote was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX E IN THE MATTER OF ADVERTISING AND PROMOTIONAL ITEMS Council Member Bryan moved, seconded by Council Member Gaston, to approve the advertising and promotional items, as presented. The vote was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX F Lee County Courier $350 City of Tupelo Thanksgiving Ad IN THE MATTER OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #2 FOR FY 2022 Council Member Beard moved, seconded by Council member Davis, to approve budget amendment #2 for FY 2022. The vote was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX G IN THE MATTER OF CLOSING VARIOUS BANK ACCOUNTS CFO/City Clerk Kim Hanna requested that the Council allow the closing of various bank accounts no longer needed for keeping funds separate. Council Member Davis moved, seconded by Council Member  608 Beard, to approve the closing of the accounts, as presented. The vote was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX H IN THE MATTER OF APPOINTMENT OF JOHN QUAKA AS POLICE CHIEF Council Member Bryan moved, seconded by Council Member Gaston, to confirm the appointment of John Quaka as Police Chief, effective January 1, 2021. The vote was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX I IN THE MATTER OF APPROVAL OF HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT FOR THE TUPELO POLICE ACADEMY Council Member Beard moved, seconded by Council Member Gaston, to approve a FY '21 Homeland Security Grant for the Tupelo Police Academy in the amount of $13,686.72. This grant will be used to purchase 3 Dell Latitude computers and 1 2022 Mule Pro. There is no match for this grant. The vote was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX J IN THE MATTER OF APPROVAL OF ACCEPTANCE OF DEED FROM GENLYTE THOMAS GROUP, LLC AND APPROVAL OF CONVEYANCE OF DEED TO GENLYTE THOMAS GROUP, LLC, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONFORMING LEASEHOLD LEGAL DESCRIPTION TO SURVEY DESCRIPTION Council Member Bryan moved, seconded by Council Member Mims, to approve the exchange of deeds between the City and Genlyte Thomas Group, LLC, to clarify leased areas and non-owned areas in one description going forward. The vote was unanimous in favor of a deed from Genlyte Thomas Group, LLC to the City and a deed from the City to Genlyte Thomas Group, LLC for clarification of legal descriptions. APPENDIX K IN THE MATTER OF RATIFICATION OF CONSENT TO ASSIGN LEASES FROM GENLYTE THOMAS GROUP (SIGNIFY) TO THRELKELD ENTERPRISES AND RIGHT OF ENTRY AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY AND GENLYTE THOMAS GROUP (SIGNIFY) At the November 16, 2021 Regular Council Meeting, the City Council approved documents giving consent to assign leases from Genlyte Thomas Group (Signify) to Threlkeld Enterprises and right of entry agreement between the City and Genlyte Thomas Group (Signify). These documents have been executed by the Mayor and should now be ratified. Council Member Davis moved, seconded by Council member Beard, to ratify the executed documents, which are attached to these minutes as APPENDIX L. The vote was unanimous in favor. IN THE MATTER OF CONSIDERATION OF A PAY INCREASE FOR THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL Council member Mims moved, seconded by Council Member Davis, to approve a pay increase for the Mayor and members of the Tupelo City Council effective July 1, 2025. The Order will increase the Mayor's salary from $105,000 to $120,000, Council Member's salaries from $20,000 to $23,000, and the Council President's salary from $23,000 to $25,000. The vote was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX M  609 IN THE MATTER OF MUNICIPAL COURT CLERK TRAINING Council Member Bryan moved, seconded by Council Member Jones, to accept the Municipal Court Clerk Training Certificate for Municipal Court Clerk, Rhonda L. Cole, and spread it on the municipal minutes. The vote was unanimous in favor. Mrs. Cole attended the 2021 Mississippi Municipal Court Clerk’s Continuing Education Course, September 22-24, 2021. Under Mississippi code Sec. 21-23-12, a training certificate of the Municipal Court Clerk is required to be made part of the permanent records of the City Council. A copy of the training certificate for Clerk Cole is attached to these minutes and made part hereof as APPENDIX N. IN THE MATTER OF APPOINTMENT OF MARK WILLIAMS TO THE TUPELO PLANNING COMMITTEE Council Member Beard moved, seconded by Council Member Gaston, to approve the appointment of Mark Williams to the Tupelo Planning Committee for a 4-year term beginning December 7, 2021. The vote was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX O IN THE MATTER OF PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FOR REZONING OF PROPERTY OFF WEST JACKSON EXTENDED, APPLICATION 21-04 Council Member Bryan moved, seconded by Council Member Beard, to approve an "Ordinance Rezoning Property and Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tupelo, Mississippi - Case No. RZ 21-01, Parcel # 084N-19-022-07". This will change the zoning for the property from Mixed Use Residential to Mixed Use Commercial. The vote was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX P IN THE MATTER OF REVIEW/APPROVE PROPERTIES FOR DEMOLITION Council Member Beard moved, seconded by Council Member Bryan, to adjudicate the following properties or parcels of land on the public hearing demolition list, which were in such condition to be a menace to the public health, safety and welfare of the community and in need of cleaning, as authorized by Miss. Code § 21-19-11 (1972 as amended): 439 N Spring Street 1208 Eugene Street 2411 Danny Street The vote was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX Q IN THE MATTER OF APPROVAL OF MAJOR THOROUGHFARE COMMITTEE MINUTES FOR OCTOBER 11, 2021 Council Member Gaston moved, seconded by Council Member Mims, to accept the Major Thoroughfare Committee minutes for October 11, 2021 meeting. The vote was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX R IN THE MATTER OF SURPLUS OF K9 VEHICLE AND DONATION TO PRENTISS COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT  610 Interim Police Chief Jackie Clayton requested that a 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe K9 vehicle VIN 5369, no longer needed by the City of Tupelo, be declared surplus and removed from the City's asset list. Furthermore, he requested that said vehicle be sold for the the amount of $1 to the Prentiss County Sheriff Department. Council Member Beard moved, seconded by Council Member Jones, to approve the request of the surplus and donation. The vote was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX S IN THE MATTER OF APPROVAL OF NARCOTICS UNIT UNMARKED VEHICLE LIST Interim Police Chief Jackie Clayton submitted a current list of vehicles that the Tupelo Police Department - Narcotics Unit maintains as of September 22, 2021, and asked that the Council approve a "Resolution Declaring Certain Police Vehicles, Which Are Suited for Use, Used and Available for Use on a Continuing Basis to Facilitate Covert Investigative Activities to be Exempted from Vehicle Marking Requirements Set Forth by Miss. Code Anno. 25-1-87 (1972 as Amended)”. Council Member Beard moved, seconded by Council Member Davis to approve the resolution. The vote was unanimous in favor and the list of unmarked vehicles are attached to these minutes as APPENDIX T. IN THE MATTER OF SURPLUSING A PATROL VEHICLE AND DONATING TO VERONA POLICE DEPARTMENT The City Council approved the surplus and donation of a 2007 Crown Ford Victoria police vehicle, VIN 2FAFP71W27X149013, to the Town of Brooksville at the October 5, 2021 Council meeting. The Town of Brooksville was ultimately unable to accept the vehicle. Council Member Beard moved, seconded by Council Member Mims, to approve the surplus of the 2007 Ford Crown Victoria police vehicle, VIN 2FAFP71W27X149013, no longer needed for use by the City of Tupelo and to sell the same to the City of Verona in the amount of $1. The vote was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX U IN THE MATTER OF APPOINTMENT OF DARRELL MARECLE TO BANCORPSOUTH ARENA COMMISSION Council Member Bryan moved, seconded by Council Member Gaston, to approve the appointment of Darrell Marecle as the representative of Ward 5 to the Bancorpsouth Arena Commission for a 4-year term beginning January 3, 2022. The vote was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX V IN THE MATTER OF APPROVAL OF BANCORPSOUTH ARENA MINUTES OF OCTOBER 25, 2021 Council Member Gaston moved, seconded by Council Member Jones, to accept the minutes of the October 25, 2021 Bancorpsouth Arena Commission. The vote was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX W IN THE MATTER OF APPROVAL OF TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MINUTES FROM NOVEMBER 18, 2021 Council Member Beard moved, seconded by Council Member Bryan to approve the minutes of the Traffic Committee of October 25, 2021. The vote was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX X IN THE MATTER OF APPROVAL OF SURPLUS VEHICLE AND SALE OF SAME  611 Council Member Bryan moved, seconded by Council Member Gaston, to approve the surplus of a 1986 Fort LT-8000 Hydraulic Line Truck, VIN 9780, which is currently on the asset list of Tupelo Water & Light. The truck is no longer needed by the City of Tupelo and should be sold by sealed bid. The vote was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX Y IN THE MATTER OF APPROVAL OF EMERGENCY REPLACEMENT OF 24" PRESSURE SEWER LINE TWL Director Johnny Timmons requested that the Council approve the emergency replacement of approximately 1,000' of 24" pressure sewer line on South Green Street between South Green Street and Hwy 45.The pipe has deteriorated to the point of a bypass being used and should be replaced as soon as possible to prevent any further issues. Council Member Bryan moved, seconded by Council Member Jones to approve the emergency replacement. The vote was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX Z IN THE MATTER OF APPROVAL FOR SUBMISSION OF FY 2021 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT PROGRAM Grant Writer Abby Christian requested approval to submit an application of a FY 2021 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG). The grant requires a 10-15% match for the purchase of necessary firefighter ensemble pieces, which will cost approximately $300,000 in total. Council Member Gaston moved, seconded by Council Member Mims to approve the submission of the grant. The vote was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX AA IN THE MATTER OF EXECUTIVE SESSION Council Member Bryan moved, seconded by Council Member Beard, to consider the need of an executive session. Attorney Ben Logan said the session will be for the possibility of leasing City property and the donation of property to the City of Tupelo under Miss. Code Anno. 25-41-7 (g) (1972 as amended). Council Member Gaston moved, seconded by Council Member Mims, to close the regular session and enter executive session for discussion of the leasing of property and the donation of property under Miss. Code Anno. 25-41-7 (g) (1972 as amended) at 6:53 p.m. The vote was unanimous in favor. After discussion in executive session, Council Member Jones moved, seconded by Council Member Beard, to return to the regular meeting at 7:06 p.m. The vote was unanimous in favor. IN THE MATTER OF APPROVAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT Council Member Beard moved, seconded by Council Member Jones to approve the lease between the City of Tupelo and Threldkeld Enterprises, LLC, to be brought back for Council ratification at a later date. The vote was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX BB ADJOURNMENT  613 CITY OF TUPELO OFFICE OF THE MAYOR PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, in 1872 J. Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board of Agriculture that a special day be set aside for the planting of trees; and, WHEREAS, the holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the planting of more than a million trees in Nebraska; and WHEREAS, Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and the world; and WHEREAS, trees can reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water, cut heating and cooling costs, moderate the temperature, clean the air, produce life-giving oxygen, and provide habitat for wildlife; and WHEREAS, trees are a renewable resource giving us a cooler environment, countless wood products, and habitat for urban wildlife; and WHEREAS, trees are a source of joy and spiritual renewal; and, WHEREAS, Tupelo has been recognized as a Tree City USA 35 times by the National Arbor Foundation and desires to continue its tree planting ways, NOW, THEREFORE, I, Todd Jordan, Mayor of the City of Tupelo, Mississippi, do hereby proclaim December, 7, 2021 as in the City of Tupelo, and urge all citizens to support efforts to care for our trees and woodlands and to support our city’s community forestry program; and FURTHER, we urge all citizens to plant trees to gladden the hearts and promote the well-being of present and future generations. Todd Jordan, Mayor ATTEST: Kim Hanna, City Clerk  614 APPENDIX B  615 APPENDIX B  616 APPENDIX B  617 APPENDIX B  618 AGENDA REQUEST TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Tanner Newman, Director of Development Services DATE December 7, 2021 SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR DEMOLITIONS TN Request: Three substandard properties are being presented for authorization to demolish the structures: 439 N. Spring Street 1208 Eugene Street 2411 Danny Street  619 AGENDA REQUEST TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Tanner Newman, Director DDS DATE November 12, 2021 SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 4 OF THE DEVELOPMENT CODE TN Request: For your review and approval. At their October 21 meeting the Planning Committee recommended approval of two changes to Chapter 4 of the Development Code. The changes are to increase the maximum lot size in Low Density Residential zoning districts to two acres, and to reduce the open space requirement to 10% from the current standard of 15%.  620 CHECK INFORMATION FOR COUNCIL MEETING Dec 7, 2021 FUND CHECK NUMBERS POOL CASH 406295-406595 EFT 50001363-50001384 TWL ADJUSTMENTS LINES 1-69 ELECTRONIC TRANSFERS AS SHOWN ON THE FACE OF DOCKET INVOICES AS SHOWN ON FACE OF DOCKET APPENDIX E  621 AGENDA REQUEST TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Kim Hanna, CFO DATE December 7, 2021 SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF ADVERTISING AND PROMOTIONAL ITEMS KH Request: The proposed item for approval is for the purpose of advertising and bringing into favorable notice the opportunities, possibilities and resources of the City of Tupelo. ITEMS: Lee County Courier $350 City of Tupelo Thanksgiving Ad  622 APPENDIX G  623 APPENDIX G  624 APPENDIX G  625 APPENDIX G  626 APPENDIX G  627 APPENDIX G  628 AGENDA REQUEST TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Kim Hanna, CFO DATE December 7, 2021 SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF CLOSING VARIOUS BANK ACCOUNTS KH Request: To close the Fire & Police Retirement Account (8900175943), the Library Fund Account (8900175984), the Crime Prevention Fund Account (8900175943), the Transportation Fund Account (8900256008) and the Fairgrounds Reserve Account (8900177436). Each of the accounts have a zero balance and are no longer needed for holding and separating funds. All five of the accounts to be closed are at Trustmark National Bank. ITEMS: No Attachments  629 APPENDIX I  630 APPENDIX I  631 APPENDIX I  632 AGENDA REQUEST TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Abby Christian, Grant Administrator DATE 07 December 2021 SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF APPROVAL OF HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT FOR THE TUPELO POLICE ACADEMY POLICE DEPARTMENT AC Request: Please find the attached grant contract for a Homeland Security Grant in the amount of $13,686.72. Agency: Mississippi Department of Homeland Security Grant: FY’21 Homeland Security Grant Program Grant #: 21HS366A Match: There is no match. Submission Deadline: N/A Overview: The Tupelo Police Department Academy will use funding allocated under this grant for the purchase of: (3) Dell Latitude 3420 14” Core i5 1135G7 – 8 GM RAM -256 GB (1) 2022 Mule Pro – MX  633 APPENDIX K  634 APPENDIX K  635 APPENDIX L  636 APPENDIX L  637 APPENDIX M  638 APPENDIX M  639 APPENDIX N  640 APPENDIX N  641 AGENDA REQUEST TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Tanner Newman, Director of Development Services DATE December 7, 2021 SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF REVIEW/APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT OF MARK WILLIAMS TO THE TUPELO PLANNING COMMITTEE TN Request: The administration requests approval of the Mayor’s appointment of Mark Williams to a four year term on the Tupelo Planning Committee representing Ward 6 effective December 7, 2021.  642 Mark Williams is the Chief Operations Officer, Senior Executive Vice President, at Renasant Bank. In this role, he is responsible for leading the bank’s technology, operations and information management teams. He works alongside all lines of businesses to establish and employ business process improvements to improve overall efficiency and effectiveness of operations. He is an accomplished senior executive with exceptional leadership skills who motivates and inspires others to preform at their highest level; thus, maximizing productivity, profits and achievement of company objectives. With more than 35 years of comprehensive banking experience inclusive of information & technology and digital banking, he is responsible for driving new, automated, and innovative digital and mobile delivery channels to increase the brand awareness and enhance the customer experience. He is also proficient in achieving strategic goals in evolving business environments, such as shifting economies, regulatory pressures, emerging technology and strong competition. Williams has held similar roles with Whitney Bank and the Bank of Houston. He is a graduate of Mississippi State University, where he received his Bachelor of Business Administration, Banking and Finance, as well as a high honors graduate from the BAI Graduate School of Bank Management, where he also taught courses for the BAI Graduate School at Emory University. In addition, he provides leadership on the several committees inside Renasant including Technology Executive Committee, Asset Liability Committee and a senior management official who attends Audit, Enterprise Risk Management and IT Board Committees. His personal affiliations include participating as an active member of St. James Catholic Church, where he serves on the Finance Committee, and formally as a committee member of Mega Pop Broadband, Boys & Girls Club and Sanctuary Hospice House.  643 APPENDIX P  644 APPENDIX P  645 APPENDIX P  646 APPENDIX P  647 Demolition List for 12/7/21 City Council Meeting 439 N. SPRING ST. 1208 EUGENE ST. 2411 DANNY ST.  648 439 N. SPRING ST. BASIC INFORMATION  PARCEL: 089K-31-083-00  CASE: 38691  WARD: 4  TAX VALUE: $24,480.  VACANT: YES NEARBY PROPERTIES/ TAXES Right side 443 N. SPRING ST. $39180. Left side 437 N. SPRING ST. $21100. Rear 430 N. BROADWAY ST. $14610. Across street 438 N. SPRING ST. $22010. TAXES/LIENS Taxes – current No city liens VISUAL INDICATORS OF BLIGHT  STRUCTURAL DAMAGE OR FAILURE - YES  EXTERIOR MATERIALS IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR – YES, LEAD BASE PAINT CAN NOT SCRAPE  BROKEN WINDOWS\DAMAGED DOORS – YES  YARD OR GROUNDS POORLY MAINTAINED – YES  ACCUMULATION OF JUNK – YES, RECENTLY CLEANED, SMALL AMOUNT ON BACK CODE ENFORCEMENT HISTORY  5 PRIOR VIOLATIONS  CURRENT STATUS –OPEN  This house is owned by a family member of the person who used to live there. It was used as a duplex but has not been rented for approximately 3 years. Evident roof damage, black mold, and rotting wood exist. 649 650 651 652  653 1208 EUGENE ST. BASIC INFORMATION  PARCEL: 077D-25-157-00  CASE : 37388  WARD: 2  TAX VALUE: $73990.  VACANT: YES NEARBY PROPERTIES/ TAXES Right side 1501 CLAYTON AVE. $116630. Left side 1210 EUGENE ST. $126790. Rear 1503 CLAYTONE AVE. $289000. Across street New House built but no info on Co. website $145000. (On permit application) TAXES/LIENS - Taxes – CURRENT City Liens-$800. VISUAL INDICATORS OF BLIGHT  STRUCTURAL DAMAGE OR FAILURE - YES  EXTERIOR MATERIALS IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR – YES  BROKEN WINDOWS\DAMAGED DOORS – NO  YARD OR GROUNDS POORLY MAINTAINED – NO  ACCUMULATION OF JUNK –NO CODE ENFORCEMENT HISTORY  17 PRIOR VIOLATIONS  CURRENT STATUS – OPEN- BLDG MAINTENANCE 654 655 656 657 658  659 2411 DANNY ST. BASIC INFORMATION  PARCEL: 077P-35-006-00  CASE: 38707  WARD: 2  TAX VALUE: $60730.  VACANT: YES NEARBY PROPERTIES/ TAXES  Right side 2413 DANNY ST $71580.  Left side 2409 DANNY ST. $57640.  Rear HARRISBURG LANDING APTS./WEST MAIN CHURCH OF CHRIST  Across street 200 IONE ST. $53220. TAXES/LIENS - Taxes – Current CITY LIENS-$2,100.00 VISUAL INDICATORS OF BLIGHT  STRUCTURAL DAMAGE OR FAILURE- YES  EXTERIOR MATERIALS IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR – YES  BROKEN WINDOWS\DAMAGED DOORS – NO  YARD OR GROUNDS POORLY MAINTAINED – YES  ACCUMULATION OF JUNK - YES CODE ENFORCEMENT HISTORY  15 PRIOR VIOLATIONS  CURRENT STATUS – 1 OPEN CASE- Building Maintenance  OWNER-DECEASED. TTLBL,LLC Holds a tax deed on the property and we have not been able to get service on this company. 660 661 662 663  664 APPENDIX R  665 APPENDIX R  666 AGENDA REQUEST TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Jackie Clayton, Chief DATE November 24, 2021 SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF SURPLUS K9 VEHICLE TO PRENTISS COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT JC Request: Please accept this letter of request to surplus a 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe K9 Vehicle, VIN#1GNLC2E04BR375369, to the Prentiss County Sheriff Department for $1.00. The Sheriff of Prentiss County MS has requested a K9 Police Vehicle to add to their Patrol Fleet. This vehicle has high miles and is no longer being used by the City Of Tupelo. 667  668 APPENDIX T  669 APPENDIX T  670 AGENDA REQUEST TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Jackie Clayton, Chief DATE November 30 , 2021 SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF REDIRECT A SURPLUS PATROL VEHICLE JC Request: Please accept this letter of request to redirect a surplus patrol vehicle, 2007 Ford Crown Victory VIN#2FAFP71W27X149013, to the City of Verona. This vehicle was approved to surplus for donation for $1.00 to Brooksville Police Department, and they declined the donation due to some internal issues with their department. The Police Chief from Verona MS Police Department has requested this vehicle for $1.00 to add to their fleet. This vehicle has high miles and is no longer being used by the City of Tupelo.  671 AGENDA REQUEST TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Todd Jordan, Mayor DATE December 2, 2021 SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF APPOINTMENT OF DARRELL MARECLE TO BANCORPSOUTH ARENA COMMISSION TJ Request: Please approve the Mayor’s appointment of Darrell Marecle to a 4 year term on the Bancorpsouth Arena Commission effective January3, 2022.  672 Darrell Marecle, a cinematographer and multimedia engineer, is owner and president of MRI Productions an entertainment and video production consulting company based in Tupelo Mississippi. Darrell received his B.A. in Commercial Music from the University of North Alabama where he worked with artists such as Hank Williams Junior, Mac MacAnally, and Toto and as a songwriter for Muscle Shoals Sound Publishing Company. In his position with MRI Productions, he serves as the Technical Ministries Consultant for The Orchard Tupelo a five campus Methodist church that serves over 3000 worshippers weekly. He also owns The Poolhouse a full service recording studio in Tupelo, MS and was a previous partner in The Ranch recording studio in Nashville, TN. MRI Productions has provided audio, Imag, lighting, recording, road management, and video production services for such diverse groups as Sawyer Brown, Tupelo Symphony Orchestra, Steven Curtis Chapman, The Paul Thorn Band, Mississippi Governors Conference, The Mississippi United Methodist Annual Conference, Tupelo CDF, Elvis Fest, and Little Texas. The company has also provided audio, video, and lighting consulting services for numerous arenas and houses of worship across the south. As a cinematographer Darrell has shot countless hours of courtroom video documenting accidents, wrongful death cases, class action suits, and federal lawsuits. His experience also includes numerous industry, performance, ceremony, reunion, and short form videos. He has served as cinematographer instructor at The University of Mississippi Film Making Workshop. He was the cinematographer for two Neal White films “Monk Rules,” and “Exile” which won the Best Short Comedy award at The Magnolia Film Festival.  673 APPENDIX W  674 APPENDIX W  675 Memo To: Tupelo City Council From: Tupelo Traffic Committee Subject: Review/Approve Traffic Committee Minutes of November 18, 2021 Date: December 1, 2021 Attached are the minutes of the Traffic Committee Meeting on November 18, 2021. The following is a summary of their actions. Old Business: 1. A request from Ms. Lindsey Cochran, Tel. 662-422-9007, for the installation of 40 mph speed limits signs on Heardtown Road. Action: Approved 2. A request from Mr. Don Lewis, COO, for the installation of a 4-way stop sign at the intersection of Park and Leake Streets. Action: Approved 3. A request from The Grove Neighborhood Association c/o Mr. Henry Robinson, 529 Wooten Cove, Tel. 769-251-3315, for the installation of speed tables throughout the neighborhood. Action: Postponed 4. A request from Ms. Amanda Powell, 145 Road 1046, Tupelo, Tel. 662-321-7158, abpowell51@yahoo.com, for the installation of a caution light in front of Bissell Baptist Church, 4662 Main Street, for driver’s turning left. Action: Postponed 5. A request from the Big Oaks Homeowner’s Association c/o George Rutledge, 3446 Mosseycup Drive, Tel. 662-231-7178, georgerutledge56@gmail.com, for the installation of some “Slow-Children at Play” signs to be installed in the neighborhood and help with speeding and cut-through traffic. Action: Postponed  676 Tupelo City Council December 1, 2021 Page 2 6. A request from Mr. Lyndsey Rasberry, 2501 Bryan Drive, Tel. 770-410-9195, for help with excessive speeding. Action: Postponed 7. A request from the Bristow Acres Planning Committee for installation of the following: a) Marquette and Lumpkin: Flashing red light at stop sign b) George and West Jackson: Flashing caution light Action: Postponed 8. A request from the American Family Association, c/o Mr. Stephen Ladd with McCarty Architects, for the installation of a raised crosswalk/speed table on Parkgate Drive for their employees to safely cross the road from the parking lot to their building. Action: Approved New Business: 1. A request from Ms. Delores Coleman, 1617 N. Green Street, Tel. 601-673-7606, for a handicapped parking space in front of her home. Action: Referred to Tupelo Housing Authority 2. A request from Ms. Rosie Douglas, 901 Mercer Street, Tel. 662-255-0470, for the installation of speed tables on Mercer Street and to lower the speed limit (currently 20 mph). Action: Denied 3. A request from Mr. Bruce Parker, Tel. 662-213-3663, for the lowering of the speed limit on Graystone Drive and the installation of a “No Outlet” sign. Action: Approved sign, denied lower speed limit 4. A request from Mr. Lee Waldrip, 3598 Cottonbowl Lane, Tel. 662-297-8045, for the installation of two (2) “Watch for Children” signs: one at the top of the hill on Cottonbowl Lane and one at the entrance to Cottonwood Estates. Action: Approved sign on Heartwood Lane 5. A request from Mr. Austin Marshall, 209 N. Foster Drive, Tel. 662-523-3636 for the installation of a stop sign at the intersection of Rhenda and N. Foster making this intersection a 3-way stop.  677 Tupelo City Council December 1, 2021 Page 3 Action: Denied 6. A request from Mrs. Janet Gaston, Councilwoman Ward 6, for the installation of “No Littering” signs on Meadowbrook Drive close to Chesterville Road. Action: Approved sign with fine 7. A request from Ms. Allison Holloway, 908 Garfield Street, Tel. 662-231-5829, for the installation of “Watch for Wheelchair” signs on Garfield Street and around the hospital. Action: Denied 8. A request from Mr. Jim Hawkins, 106 Airpark Road, Tel. 662-871-8539, for the installation of a traffic light at Airpark Road and West Main Street. Action: Denied 9. A request from Ms. Key Riddell for the installation of a large reflective sign on Coley Road at Butler Road to help with visibility for turning at night. Action: Denied  678 MINUTES OF THE TUPELO TRAFFIC COMMITTEE NOVEMBER 18, 2021 A regular meeting of the Tupelo Traffic Committee was held on November 18, 2021, at 9:00 am in the in the council chambers on the 2nd floor at City Hall. Members present were Mr. Dennis Bonds, Mr. Jimmy Avery, Mr. Norman Cruse, Mr. Jake Logan, Officer Patrick Johnson, Mr. Barton Wynn, Mr. Emmitt Foster and Mrs. Pam Blassingame. Ms. Shanta Jones and Mr. Mike Williams were absent. Audience members were Mr. Johnny Timmons, Manager TW&L, and Mr. Jason Rush, PW. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Mr. Dennis Bonds. Old Business 1. A request from Ms. Lindsey Cochran, Tel. 662-422-9007, for the installation of 40 mph speed limit signs on Heardtown Road. Mr. Dennis Bonds stated that he has talked to the county supervisor and this speed limit is good for them. Mr. Norman Cruse made a motion to approve this item, which was seconded by Mr. Jimmy Avery. The motion passed unanimously. 2. A request from Mr. Don Lewis, COO, for the installation of a 4-way stop sign at the intersection of Park and Leake Streets. Mr. Dennis Bonds noted that during construction on Jackson Street, this 4-way stop has been temporarily installed and has worked well. Therefore, Mr. Jimmy Avery made a motion to approve this item. This request was seconded by Mr. Emmit Foster and it passed unanimously. 3. A request from The Grove Neighborhood Association c/o Mr. Henry Robinson, 529 Wooten Cove, Tel. 769-251-3315, for the installation of speed tables throughout the neighborhood. Mr. Dennis Bonds made a motion to postpone this item along with items 4, 5 and 6. Mr. Norman Cruse seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 4. A request from Ms. Amanda Powell, 145 Road 1046, Tupelo, Tel. 662-321-7158, abpowell51@yahoo.com, for the installation of a caution light in front of Bissell Baptist Church, 4662 Main Street, for driver’s turning left. See Item # 3 (Old Business) 5. A request from the Big Oaks Homeowner’s Association c/o George Rutledge, 3446 Mosseycup Drive, Tel. 662-231-7178, georgerutledge56@gmail.com, for the installation of some “Slow-Children at Play” signs to be installed in the neighborhood and help with speeding and cut-through traffic. See Item # 3 (Old Business) 6. A request from Mr. Lyndsey Rasberry, 2501 Bryan Drive, Tel. 770-410-9195, for help with excessive speeding.  679 Tupelo Traffic Committee November 18, 2021 Page 2 See Item # 3 (Old Business) 7. A request from the Bristow Acres Planning Committee for installation of the following: a) Marquette and Lumpkin: Flashing red light at stop sign b) George and West Jackson: Flashing caution light Mr. Jimmy Avery made a motion to postpone this item to check the accident stats and allow the Public Works Department to update the signage at these intersections. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jake Logan and it passed unanimously. 8. A request from the American Family Association, c/o Mr. Stephen Ladd with McCarty Architects, for the installation of a raised crosswalk/speed table on Parkgate Drive for their employees to safely cross the road from the parking lot to their building. Mr. Dennis Bonds provided documentation, as requested, from the AFA showing that the other businesses on Parkgate Drive did not object to a raised crosswalk/speed table. (See attachment “A”.) Since there were no objections from the other businesses and the AFA will pay for the raised crosswalk/speed table, Mr. Norman Cruse made a motion to approve this request. Mr. Jimmy Avery seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. New Business 1. A request from Ms. Delores Coleman, 1617 N. Green Street, Tel. 601-673-7606, for a handicapped parking space in front of her home. Mr. Norman Cruse made a motion to refer this request to the Tupelo Housing Authority. The motion was seconded by Mr. Emmitt Foster and it passed unanimously. 2. A request from Ms. Rosie Douglas, 901 Mercer Street, Tel. 662-255-0470, for the installation of speed tables on Mercer Street and to lower the speed limit (currently 20 mph). Mr. Dennis Bonds noted that Mercer Street is a “No Outlet” street that is only 500’ long. Also, the current speed limit of 20 mph is the lowest speed limit allowed on a residential street. Therefore, Mr. Jimmy Avery made a motion to deny this request, which was seconded by Officer Johnson. The motion passed unanimously. 3. A request from Mr. Bruce Parker, Tel. 662-213-3663, for the lowering of the speed limit on Graystone Drive and the installation of a “No Outlet” sign. It was noted that the current speed limit on Graystone Drive is 20 mph, which is the lowest allowed on a residential street. Mr. Jimmy Avery made a motion to deny lowering the speed limit and approve installation of the “No Outlet” sign. Mr. Emmitt Foster seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.  680 Tupelo Traffic Committee November 18, 2021 Page 3 4. A request from Mr. Lee Waldrip, 3598 Cottonbowl Lane, Tel. 662-297-8045, for the installation of two (2) “Watch for Children” signs: one at the top of the hill on Cottonbowl Lane and one at the entrance to Cottonwood Estates. Mr. Jason Rush stated that the main road into this subdivision, Heartwood Lane, is a public street and the rest are private. Mr. Jimmy Avery made a motion to install one (1) “Watch for Children” sign on Heartwood Lane as you come into this subdivision. The motion was seconded by Mr. Norman Cruse and it passed unanimously. 5. A request from Mr. Austin Marshall, 209 N. Foster Drive, Tel. 662-523-3636 for the installation of a stop sign at the intersection of Rhenda and N. Foster making this intersection a 3-way stop. Mr. Jimmy Avery made a motion to deny this request and it was seconded by Mr. Jake Logan. The motion passed unanimously. 6. A request from Mrs. Janet Gaston, Councilwoman Ward 6, for the installation of “No Littering” signs on Meadowbrook Drive close to Chesterville Road. Several of the committee members stated that they have checked this area and there is a problem with people dumping trash and household items on the side of the road and in the ditch. Officer Johnson made a motion to approve the installation of this sign with a fine attached. Mr. Jimmy Avery seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 7. A request from Ms. Allison Holloway, 908 Garfield Street, Tel. 662-231-5829, for the installation of “Watch for Wheelchair” signs on Garfield Street and around the hospital. It was noted by several committee members and audience members that it is very dangerous for wheel chairs to be on the streets around the hospital (they are not road approved vehicles), especially if they are trying to cross Gloster from Garfield Street. Therefore, Mr. Dennis Bonds made a motion to deny this request which was seconded by Mr. Emmitt Foster. The motion was approved unanimously. 8. A request from Mr. Jim Hawkins, 106 Airpark Road, Tel. 662-871-8539, for the installation of a traffic light at Airpark Road and West Main Street. It was noted that this intersection is right in the middle of two signaled intersections at Rutherford Road/West Main Street and Coley Road/West Main Street. Mr. Jimmy Avery made a motion to deny this request. It was seconded by Mr. Emmitt Foster and passed unanimously. 9. A request from Ms. Kay Riddell for the installation of a large reflective sign on Coley Road at Butler Road to help with visibility for turning at night. Mr. Jason Rush and Mr. Jake Logan both noted that PW can move the existing road sign on Butler Road closer to Coley Road so that the street light will make it more visible. Mr. Norman Cruse  681 Tupelo Traffic Committee November 18, 2021 Page 4 made a motion to move the existing sign and deny the installation of a bigger sign. Mr. Dennis Bonds seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. With there being no further business, Mr. Jimmy Avery made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Officer Johnson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Submitted by: Pam Blassingame 682 ATTACHMENT "A" 683 ATTACHMENT "A"  ATTACHMENT "A" 684  685 AGENDA REQUEST TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Johnny Timmons, Manager TW&L DATE December 1, 2021 SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SURPLUS VEHICLE JT Request: I respectfully request your approval to surplus the following vehicle:  1986 Ford LT-8000 Hydraulic Line Truck (VIN 1FDYU80UDGVA19780) After declaration as surplus, this truck will be disposed of through sealed bid. Thank you for your cooperation.  686 APPENDIX Z  687 APPENDIX AA  688 APPENDIX AA  689 APPENDIX AA