Regular City Council Meeting

265 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MUNICIPAL MINUTES CITY OF TUPELO STATE OF MISSISSIPPI OCTOBER 3, 2023 Be it remembered that a regular meeting of the Tupelo City Council was held in the Church Street School auditorium on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. with the following in attendance: Council Members 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 Chad Mims was absent. Council Member Bryan led the invocation. Council Member Beard led the pledge of allegiance. Council President Travis Beard called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. CONFIRMATION OR AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA AND AGENDA ORDER Council Member Davis moved, seconded by Council Member Palmer, to approve the agenda and agenda order, as presented. Of those present, the vote was unanimous in favor. IN THE MATTER OF PROCLAMATION FOR PIOMINKO DAY Mayor Todd Jordan recognized Mr. Brady Davis, who read a proclamation declaring October 9, 2023, Piominko Day. APPENDIX A EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION Mayor Todd Jordan recognized the following employees for their service with the City of Tupelo: Fire Department Michael West 5 years Davy Estes 25 years Administration Ben Logan 10 years PUBLIC RECOGNITION Council Member Nettie Davis thanked everyone for being supportive of the very successful Communities Forward Festival. She mentioned two upcoming festivals, the Canal Street Festival and the Haven Acres Festival. She also said that the AEE luncheon at the Carver School was really a nice event. Council Member Rosie Jones invited everyone to the upcoming festival in Haven Acres. Council Member Travis Beard thanked the Tupelo Public School District for allowing the city to use its facilities during the ongoing renovations at City Hall.  266 MAYOR'S REMARKS Mayor Jordan also thanked the Tupelo Public School District, relating that being in the Church Street school brings back memories from his elementary days. He reminded everyone of the Chili Fest that is scheduled for Friday, October 6, and the Fall Into Tupelo Events on Saturday. The Mayor mentioned that two of the awards given to teachers at the recent AEE luncheon were given in honor of Judy Beard and thanked Council Member Beard for helping with the presentation. He thanked Council Member Palmer for filling in at the upcoming Piominko Day ceremony. IN THE MATTER OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR LOT MOWING No one appeared to address any of the properties on the final lot mowing list, as follows: Parcel Location 077F2617900 709 LAR-ELI-DO DR 077Q3604200 1606 ECKFORD ST 077Q3604300 200 BOWEN ST 077Q3604400 208 BOWEN ST 077Q3602500 205 BOWEN ST IN THE MATTER OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR DEMOLITION OF PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 1505 HILLSDALE DRIVE, 1518 CENTRAL AVENUE, AND 135 WARREN LANE No one appeared to address the properties for demolition, as follows: 1505 Hillsdale Drive (PARCEL #088T-27-003-00) 1518 Central Avenue (PARCEL #077Q-36-156-00) 135 Warren Lane (PARCEL #079V-32-012-00) IN THE MATTER OF MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Member Palmer moved, seconded by Council Member Bryan, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of September 19 and special called meeting of September 12, 2023. 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 Beard, Gaston, and Palmer. Council Member Davis moved, seconded by Council Member Gaston, to approve the payment of the checks, bills, claims and utility adjustments. Of those present, the vote was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX B IN THE MATTER OF ADVERTISING AND PROMOTIONAL ITEMS Council Member Bryan moved, seconded by Council Member Palmer, to approve the advertising and promotional items, as presented. Of those present, the vote was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX C Various Vendors $2,500.00 Haven Acres Festival  267 Various Vendors $2,500.00 Canal Street Festival IN THE MATTER OF MUNICIPAL COMPLIANCE QUESTIONNAIRE Council Member Gaston moved, seconded by Council Member Palmer, to approve the Municipal Compliance Questionnaire as submitted by City Clerk Kim Hanna. The period covered by this questionnaire is October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2023. Of those present, the vote was unanimous in favor. A copy is attached to these minutes as APPENDIX D IN THE MATTER OF APPOINTMENT OF MONTGOMERY BERRY TO POLICE ADVISORY BOARD – WARD 1 Council Member Gaston moved, seconded by Council Member Palmer, to approve the Mayor's appointment of Dr. Montgomery Berry to the Police Advisory Board as the representative for Ward 1 for a 3 year term effective 10-3-2023. Of those present, the vote was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX E IN THE MATTER OF APPOINTMENT OF STEVEN COON TO POLICE ADVISORY BOARD – WARD 5 Council Member Palmer moved, seconded by Council Member Davis, to approve the Mayor's appointment of Mr. Steven Koon as the representative for Ward 5 for a 3 year term effective 10-3-2023. Of those present, the vote was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX F IN THE MATTER OF AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF TUPELO BETWEEN THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY AND BELINDA STEWART ARCHITECTS, P.A. RELATING TO A HISTORIC STRUCTURES REPORT AND ENGINEERING REPORT FOR SPRINGHILL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Council Member Bryan moved, seconded by Council Member Jones, to approve a contract on behalf of the City of Tupelo between the Mississippi Department of Archives and History and Belinda Stewart Architects, Pa, relating to a historic structures report and engineering report for Springhill Missionary Baptist Church; and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute any documents necessary. Of those present, the vote was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX G IN THE MATTER OF PROPERTIES FOR LOT MOWING Council Member Bryan moved, seconded by Council Member Jones, to adjudicate the properties on the final lot mowing list as menaces to the public health, safety and welfare of the community and in need of cleaning and to approve their cleaning in accordance with Mississippi Code Annotated Sec. 21-19-11. Of those present, the vote was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX H IN THE MATTER OF PROPERTIES FOR DEMOLITION DDS Director Tanner Newman requested that the Council consider the adjudication of each property on the public hearing demolition list that have been found to be in such a condition to be a menace to the public health, safety and welfare of the community and in need of cleaning by demolition as authorized  268 by Miss. Code § 21-19-11 (1972 as amended). Each property was separately considered and found to be in such a condition to be a menace to the public health, safety and welfare of the community and in need of cleaning by demolition. The properties are: 1505 Hillsdale Drive (PARCEL #088T-27-003-00) 1518 Central Avenue (PARCEL #077Q-36-156-00) 135 Warren Lane (PARCEL #079V-32-012-00) Council Member Bryan moved, seconded by Council Member Gaston, that each property on the demolition list be found to be in such a condition to be a menace to the public health, safety and welfare of the community and in need of cleaning by demolition as authorized by Miss. Code § 21-19-11 (1972 as amended). The vote was unanimous in favor of approval of the demolitions. APPENDIX I IN THE MATTER OF LIEN RESOLUTIONS FOR UNPAID LOT MOWING INVOICES Council member Davis moved, seconded by Council Member Palmer, to approve Resolutions Assessing Judgment Liens Against Real Property for the Costs Associated with Lot Mowing in Accordance with Miss. Code Annotated § 21-19-11, for the following properties: Address: Parcel # 335 Canal St. 088N-33-047-00 151 Canal St. 088N-33-057-00 431 Tolbert St. 089F-30-033-00 1261 N. Green Street 089B-30-039-00 1197 S. Gloster Street 101M-12-175-00 1103 Chickasaw Trail 113J-07-022-00 2411 Danny St. 077P-35-006-00 Of those present, the vote was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX J IN THE MATTER OF REVIEW/APPROVE LIEN RESOLUTION FOR UNPAID DEMOLTION COSTS OF 1100 CHAPMAN DRIVE Council Member Gaston moved, seconded by Council Member Jones, to approve a Resolution Adjudicating Cost and Assessing Lien Against Real Property associated with demolitions under Miss. Code Ann. 21-19-11(1972 as amended) for the following property: 1100 Chapman Dr. Parcel # 077M-36-057-01 Of those present, the vote was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX K IN THE MATTER OF APPROVAL OF MAJOR THOROUGHFARE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES JULY 10, 2023 Council Member Palmer moved, seconded by Council Member Gaston to approve the Major Thoroughfare Committee meeting minutes of July 10, 2023. Of those present, the vote was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX L  269 IN THE MATTER OF APPROVAL OF MAJOR THOROUGHFARE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 14, 2023 Council Member Davis moved, seconded by Council Member Palmer, to approve the Major Thoroughfare Committee meeting minutes of August 14, 2023. Of those present, the vote was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX M IN THE MATTER OF REJECTING REVERSE BID #2023-045PD FOR EOD ROBOT Council Member Gaston moved, seconded by Council Member Palmer, to reject Bid # 2023-045PD - EOD Robot, for all bids not meeting specifications. Of those present, the vote was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX N IN THE MATTER OF APPROVAL OF UNITED STATES MARSHALS SERVICE MS TASK FORCE ADDENDUM ORDER Council Member Davis moved, seconded by Council Member Gaston, to approve an Addendum to the Existing Fugitive Task Force, Memorandum of Understanding Between the Tupelo Police Department and the United States Marshals Service Concerning the Use of Body-Worn Cameras by Task Force Officers and to authorize the Chief of Police to execute the addendum. Of those present, the vote was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX O IN THE MATTER OF CHANGE ORDER #1 FOR VAN BUREN DRAINAGE IMPROVMENTS ARPA BID 2023-032PW Council Member Gaston moved, seconded by Council Member Palmer, to approve change order #1 for Van Buren Drainage Improvements - ARPA Bid 2023-032PW. The change order does not change the total price of the project. Of those present, the vote was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX P IN THE MATTER OF CONTRACT APPROVAL ENDVILLE RD WIDENING PROJECT BID NO. 2023-022PW Council Member Palmer moved, seconded by Council Member Jones, to approve the contract between Hodges Construction and the City of Tupelo for Bid # 2023-022PW - Endville Road Widening Project, in the amount of $1,202,489.20. Of those present, the vote was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX Q IN THE MATTER OF BID APPROVAL 2023-041PW CITY HALL GENERATOR LABOR AND MATERIALS Bids were received for Bid # 2023-041PW - City Hall Generator Labor and Materials. Four bids were received ranging from $249,105.00 to $312,485.00. City Attorney Ben Logan raised a Point of Information and explained why, in this case, the lowest bid was not the best bid for the City. On the recommendation of the engineer, Council Member Palmer moved, seconded by Council Member Davis, to approve the lowest and best bid of Liberty Electric due to supplier location providing specified response time for service and repairs and proposal of pre-approved engine generator manufacturers or their approved equivalent, all as stated in the attached order, and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk  272 OFFICE OF THE MAYOR Piominko day PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, Revered Chickasaw leader, Piominko, also known as “Mountain Leader,” was born and resided in the heart of the historic Chickasaw Homeland, located in present-day Tupelo, MS, from approximately 1750 to 1798; and WHEREAS, Piominko was the most influential and important Chickasaw ally of the United States during the early formation of the new republic, and his leadership was critical both for the United States and the Chickasaw Nation. WHEREAS, During the American Revolutionary War, Piominko was given a commission as an officer by President George Washington, and in 1794 he was presented with a peace medal by President Washington both for his service in the Revolution and his invaluable efforts in formalizing peaceful relations between the two nations; and WHEREAS, Piominko and President Washington signed the Treaty between the Chickasaw and United States of 1786, also known as the Treaty of Hopewell which formalized the Chickasaw Nation’s alliance with the fledgling United States government and formally defined the tribal boundaries, and Piominko acted as a Chickasaw diplomat in meetings with southeastern tribes, state governors and President Washington; and WHEREAS, in 2005 the Rotary Club of Tupelo was instrumental in the commissioning and dedication of a 6-foot- tall Piominko statue, which now stands prominently in front of City Hall, and to this day, Rotary continues to work to increase public awareness of Piominko’s legacy and historical significance in Tupelo and North Mississippi, and WHEREAS, in 2008 the Chickasaw Nation proclaimed the 2nd Monday in October as Piominko Day, to be celebrated annually in perpetuity, and Piominko is recognized as a seminal figure in the history of Tupelo and Northeast Mississippi; and WHEREAS, The Chickasaw Inkana Foundation, along with the Daughters of the American Revolution and the City of Tupelo will continue to work with the Chickasaw Nation and other regional partners to increase awareness of the importance of Chickasaw culture and history and preserve, protect and interpret Chickasaw culture and history in the historic Chickasaw Homeland; NOW THEREFORE, I, Todd Jordan, Mayor of Tupelo, Mississippi, do hereby proclaim October 9, 2023, as Piominko day In Tupelo, Mississippi, and encourage all citizens to recognize Piominko for his extraordinary leadership of the Chickasaw people and his dedicated efforts to secure peace between the United States and the Chickasaw Nation. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Tupelo to be affixed this the 9th day of October, the year of our Lord two thousand and twenty three. ATTEST: ____________________ Todd Jordan, Mayor ____________________ Kim Hanna, City Clerk ____________________ Bill Dickerson, President Tupelo Rotary Club ____________________ Brady Davis, CEO ____________________ Chickasaw Inkana Foundation Sarah Harris, Regent Mary Stuart Chapter, MSSDAR APPROVED 10-3-2023 273 CHECK INFORMATION FOR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 3, 2023 FUND CHECK NUMBERS POOL CASH ID-420798-420803;420804-421163 EFT 50002430-50002455 TWL ADJUSTMENTS 1-65 ELECTRONIC TRANSFERS AS SHOWN ON THE FACE OF DOCKET INVOICES AS SHOWN ON FACE OF DOCKET APPENDIX B  274 AGENDA REQUEST TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Kim Hanna, CFO DATE October 3, 2023 SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF ADVERTISING AND PROMOTIONAL ITEMS KH Request: Proposed items for approval are for the purpose of advertising and bringing into favorable notice the opportunities, possibilities and resources of the City of Tupelo. ITEMS: Various vendors $2,500.00 Haven Acres Festival Various vendors $2,500.00 Canal Street Festival  275 APPENDIX D  276 APPENDIX D  277 APPENDIX D  278 APPENDIX D  279 APPENDIX D  280 APPENDIX D  281 APPENDIX D  282 APPENDIX D  283 AGENDA REQUEST TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Todd Jordan, Mayor DATE September 25, 2023 SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF APPOINTMENT MONTGOMERY BERRY TO POLICE ADVISORY BOARD – WARD 1 TJ Request: For your confirmation………… Appointment of Dr. Montgomery Berry to Police Advisory Board to represent Ward 1.  284 J. MONTGOMERY BERRY, MD Dr. J. Montgomery Berry is board certified in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and Otolaryngology Allergy. He began his practice in Northeast Mississippi upon joining ENT Physicians of North Mississippi in 1998. He specializes in the treatment of adult and pediatric patients with ear, nose, and throat disorders and allergy problems, with a special interest in laryngeal and voice disorders. Dr. Berry is a graduate of Millsaps College where he received a BS in chemistry and was a four-year letterman and captain of the basketball team. He obtained his medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine where he was awarded the Mississippi-Louisiana Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Otolaryngology. He also served as National Student Trustee for the Christian Medical Dental Society. Dr. Berry completed his residency at Vanderbilt University where he was winner of the resident research competition for his work in laryngeal re-animation. He is a charter member of the Christian Society of Otolaryngology and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is married to Sara Williams Berry of Corinth and they have seven children. He is a founding member of The Orchard Church in Tupelo where he continues to serve as an elder on the Jeremiah Council. He is an avid sportsman and spends most of his free time with his family.  285 AGENDA REQUEST TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Todd Jordan, Mayor DATE September 28, 2023 SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF APPOINTMENT OF STEVEN COON TO POLICE ADVISORY BOARD – WARD 5 TJ Request: For your confirmation………… Appointment of Steven Coon to Police Advisory Board to represent Ward 5.  286 STEVEN J. COON DESIGN ENGINEER MANAGER PROFILE As a passionate, open-minded, & dedicated individual, I bring a certain level of professionalism to any task. Having served in several management roles, I am accustomed to making difficult decisions and communicating with team members. The role of R&D Design Engineer allows for out of the box solutions to a multitude of scenarios. I strive to consider all points of view of the team in order to achieve the goal. SKILLS EXPERIENCE ◦ COMMUNICATION Tiffin Motorhomes, Red Bay, AL ◦ CRITICAL THINKING 2003 - Present ◦ COLLABORATION Currently as Design Engineer Manager, I oversee a team of people in the design of the superstructure for Class A motorhomes as well as new floorplans. I will ◦ CREATIVITY often travel to various dealer/customer trade shows in order to gain knowledge ◦ LEADERSHIP of prospective buyers. This allows us to remain competitive in the market. I have also served as a R&D Design Engineer Manager of a team of designers. I ◦ DECISION MAKING currently have my name on one U.S. Patent for an egress door design. These roles have also required me to work hand in hand with various outside vendors to develop new products in order to achieve necessary goals. HMC Technologies, New Albany, MS EDUCATION 2000 - 2003 I worked directly under Mechanical Engineers to produce drawings prior to Itawamba Community manufacturing. This would require handling request for quotes from outside vendors and working with purchasing to obtain needed materials. I was also College task with maintaining the Engineering Library and compile information to 1997-2001 provide to customers for the various projects. A.A.S. Drafting & Design Technology Reed Manufacturing, Tupelo, MS Software Proficiency 1995 - 2000 Certified Solidworks Associate As a laborer in the Cutting department, I served as a 120+% operator in multiple jobs. I often served as a floater to fill in various positions and train new Level I & II Training AutoDesk Inventor employees as needed. AutoCAD, Excel, Word, Outlook, SAP  287 APPENDIX G  288 APPENDIX G  289 APPENDIX G  290 APPENDIX G  291 APPENDIX G  292 APPENDIX G  Final Lot Mowing Report for October 3, 2023 Violation Ref Parcel Location Owner Owner Address Owner City State Zip Inspector 1. 45088 077F2617900 709 LAR-ELI-DO PAYNE THOMAS 113 WAYSIDE TUPELO, MS 38804 TP DR JR 2. 45101 077Q3604200 1606 ECKFORD COMPLEO LLC P O BOX 691 TUPELO, MS 38802 SB ST 3. 45105 077Q3604300 200 BOWEN ST NORTH 103 BIENVILLE CIR TUPELO, MS 38801 SB MISSISSIPPI REAL ESTATE & LAND LLC 4. 45107 077Q3604400 208 BOWEN ST WILSON BOBBY L 604 RACOVE DR TUPELO, MS 38801 SB 5. 45108 077Q3602500 205 BOWEN ST HARRIS JAMES H 205 BOWEN TUPELO, MS 38801 SB & MARY N 6. 7. 293 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. APPENDIX H  294 AGENDA REQUEST TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Tanner Newman, Director of Development Services DATE October 3, 2023 SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF REVIEW/APPROVE PROPERTIES FOR DEMOLITION TN Request: The Department of Development Services requests Council approval to demolish substandard structures on the following properties: 1505 Hillsdale Drive (PARCEL #088T-27-003-00) 1518 Central Avenue (PARCEL #077Q-36-156-00) 135 Warren Lane (PARCEL #079V-32-012-00) 295 296 297 298 299 300 301 302 303 304 305 306 307 308 309 310 311 312 313 314  315 APPENDIX J  316 APPENDIX J  317 APPENDIX J  318 APPENDIX J  319 APPENDIX J  320 APPENDIX J  321 APPENDIX J  322 APPENDIX J  323 APPENDIX J  324 APPENDIX J  325 APPENDIX J  326 APPENDIX J  327 APPENDIX J  328 APPENDIX J  329 APPENDIX K  330 APPENDIX K  331 APPENDIX L  332 APPENDIX L  333 APPENDIX M  334 APPENDIX M  335 APPENDIX M  336 AGENDA REQUEST TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: John Quaka, Chief DATE September 28, 2023 SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF REJECTING REVERSE BID #2023-045PD JQ Request: Please accept this letter of request to reject Bid #2023-045PD. There were 2 unpriced submissions for the Robot. Neither submission met the required specifications. Due to the unpriced submissions, the Reverse Bid Process will need to be resubmitted in order to solicit additional vendors to participate.  337 Addendum to Fugitive Task Force Memorandum of Understanding RE: Body-Worn Camera Use by Task Force Officers This Addendum supplements the current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the United States Marshals Service (USMS) and the Tupelo Police Department (Hereinafter referred to as “Partner Agency” or “TFO parent agency”) Pursuant to the “U.S. Marshals – Body Worn Camera Interim Policy,” dated May 17, 2022, and any successor USMS Body Worn Camera Policy Directive (hereinafter referred to as “USMS Policy”), the above-named Partner Agency has advised the USMS that it will require its Specially Deputized Task Force Officers (TFO) assigned to the USMS Task Force to use body worn cameras (BWCs). This Addendum governs that use. The parties hereby agree to the following: I. The Partner Agency and their TFOs will be advised of and adhere to the USMS Policy, USMS’s Standard Operating Procedures for Body-Worn Camera Program for Task Force Officers, and other applicable federal and USMS policies, procedures, regulations, and laws. II. The Partner Agency confirms that within thirty (30) days of execution of this agreement, it will complete the Partner Agency BWC Checklist and provide to the USMS details regarding the BWC system and cameras, including the details of any system protections, and any state or local policies or laws applicable to the TFOs’ use of BWCs, including any retention policies, and training and access procedures. III. TFOs will follow the provisions set forth in this agreement for use of BWCs. Absent an express conflict with state law or partner agency policy, the provisions in this agreement control TFO use of parent-agency issued BWCs on USMS task force operations. IV. Use of BWCs During USMS Task Force Operations: A. TFOs may use only Partner Agency-issued and Partner Agency-owned BWCs. B. TFOs will be allowed to wear and activate their BWCs for the purposes of recording their actions during USMS Task Force operations only during: 1. A planned attempt to serve an arrest warrant or other planned arrest; or, 2. The execution of a search warrant. Page 1 of 8 LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE / NOT FOROPUBLIC DISSEMINATION APPENDIX Updated 08/19/2022  338 a. For the execution of a search warrant, BWCs should not be used for searches of property lawfully in government custody or control, or a search to obtain digital or electronic records executed by a third party, such as an electronic service provider or custodian of electronic records. C. TFOs are authorized to activate their BWCs upon approaching a subject or premises and must deactivate their BWCs when the scene is secured as determined by the USMS Task Force Supervisor or Team Leader on the scene. 1. For purposes of this agreement, the term “secured” means the scene is safe and under law enforcement control. 2. In the event circumstances arise requiring additional law enforcement assistance to secure the scene, the TFO will end BWC recording when relieved from the scene by another law enforcement officer. D. Unless parent agency BWC policy and/or state law conflicts, TFOs are authorized to wear and activate recording equipment, in accordance with USMS Policy, anywhere they are authorized to operate under the scope of their USMS TFO deputization (to include on enforcement actions crossing jurisdictional boundaries). Where parent agency BWC policy and/or state law conflicts with the USMS activation and deactivation parameters, TFO’s will follow the provisions in Appendix A that identify how to properly mark sections of a recording to ensure that the USMS task force operation captured on footage is easily identifiable. This will prevent the ingestion of non-task force related footage into the USMS video retention solution and allow USMS to promptly respond to requests for BWC footage. E. In the event a TFOs’ BWC is not working or is inoperable due to a technical problem or cannot be used due to physical damage, the TFO may participate in the operation without using a BWC if that continued participation is consistent with the Partner Agency policy. F. Even when BWC use would be permissible in the circumstances set forth in Section IV, subsection B, above, TFOs are prohibited from recording: 1. Undercover or covert personnel and locations; 2. Confidential informants or confidential sources; 3. On-scene witness interviews prior to or after the operation; or 4. Actions by any non-law enforcement persons at the scene who are assisting law enforcement personnel prior to or after the operation. G. Even when BWC use would be permissible in the circumstances set forth above in Section IV, subsection B, TFOs are prohibited from activating their BWC if, as determined by the USMS, the TFO is: Page 2 of 8 LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE / NOT FOROPUBLIC DISSEMINATION APPENDIX Updated 08/19/2022  339 1. Using specialized or sensitive investigative techniques; 2. Operating as part of a highly specialized or sensitive operation or group; 3. Operating in a sensitive area; or 4. Working in an undercover or covert status on behalf of the USMS Task Force or the USMS itself H. Even when BWC use would be permissible in the circumstances set forth above in Section IV, subsection B, subject to the discretion of the USMS, TFOs generally shall not use BWCs to record any activities related to investigations involving: 1. Public Corruption; 2. Medical Facilities; 3. National Security (including international and domestic terrorism investigations or cases involving classified information); or 4. Other sensitive investigations as determined by the USMS. V. Partner Agency Internal Controls: A. For purposes of this agreement, the term “TFO BWC recordings” refers to audio and video recording(s), and associated metadata, from TFO BWCs made while the TFO is working under federal authority, including when executing state and local warrants adopted by the USMS. B. The Partner Agency will provide and maintain central points-of-contact (POC), at a minimum two POCs, a primary and secondary, for the USMS on BWC matters. The Partner Agency will notify the USMS of any change to the POCs. C. The Partner Agency will notify the USMS of any change in state or local law or policy that will modify how TFOs must use BWCs and handle recordings. D. The Partner Agency will notify the USMS prior to making any change in agency policy that will affect the MOU Addendum or the storage, transfer, or redaction of TFO BWC recordings. E. The Partner Agency will provide specifications to USMS personnel on the BWC capabilities and operation. F. If applicable, the Partner Agency will restrict access to any TFO BWC GPS and/or livestream capability as required by the USMS. VI. Handling of TFO BWC Recordings Made During USMS Task Force Operations: A. After a Task Force Operation, the TFO will upload any BWC footage into the Partner Agency’s video retention system (VRS) and share a copy of that footage Page 3 of 8 LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE / NOT FOROPUBLIC DISSEMINATION APPENDIX Updated 08/19/2022  340 with the USMS. All copies of TFO BWC recordings made during federal Task Force Operations and shared with the USMS via the USMS VRS shall be deemed federal records of the DOJ/USMS pursuant to the Presidential and Federal Records Act Amendments of 2014 (Pub. L. No. 113-187, enacted November 26, 2014), and subject to federal disclosure rules and regulations, including the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA, 5 U.S.C. § 552) and Privacy Act of 1974. The original footage that remains in the custody of the Partner Agency shall not be disseminated by the TFO or TFO Partner Agency without advance written notification to the USMS of the intention to do so as soon as practicable B. The Partner Agency will provide full, unredacted, duplicate copies of TFO BWC recordings to the USMS for all activations that record data of USMS Task Force- related Operations. The existence of TFO BWC recordings relating to a USMS Task Force Operation must be recorded in the USMS authorized record system. Additionally, an unredacted copy of any recording to be released by the TFO Partner Agency shall be provided to the USMS prior to said release. C. The Partner Agency is authorized to use the original TFO BWC recordings for internal review of its personnel consistent with the Partner Agency’s policies and procedures but may not disseminate the BWC recording outside the Partner Agency or publicly release the footage without advance written notification to the USMS. The Partner Agency’s original TFO BWC recording is subject to the relevant state open records laws and state retention requirements. D. The Partner Agency will notify the USMS immediately of any unauthorized access to TFO BWC recordings discovered by the Partner Agency. The Partner Agency will cooperate fully with the USMS in the investigation of any unauthorized access to or disclosure of TFO BWC recordings, including providing the USMS with the name(s) of any Partner Agency personnel determined by the Partner Agency to be involved in unauthorized access, copying, or disclosure. E. In all circumstances, TFO BWC recordings shall be treated as law enforcement sensitive information. The premature disclosure of these recordings could reasonably be expected to interfere with enforcement proceedings. TFO BWC recordings may be potential evidence in a federal investigation subject to applicable federal laws, rules, and policy concerning disclosure or dissemination and therefore are deemed privileged, absent appropriate redaction prior to disclosure or dissemination. Further, BWC recordings may be entirely exempt from public release or other disclosure or dissemination under applicable federal and state laws, rules, and policy. F. If a TFO BWC recording involves a “reportable incident,” as defined below, or involves another time-sensitive or urgent situation, the Partner Agency will provide the USMS access to copies on an expedited basis, including during non-business Page 4 of 8 LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE / NOT FOROPUBLIC DISSEMINATION APPENDIX Updated 08/19/2022  341 hours. 1. For purposes of this provision, “reportable incident” means: a. shooting incident; b. any incident which involves serious bodily injury, death, or where any enforcement action by USMS personnel resulted in the use of force or deadly force; c. physical assault or attempted physical assault on a Law Enforcement Officer; and d. intentional damage to any facility, conveyance, or other property owned by USMS. G. The Partner Agency will provide witnesses, as needed, to authenticate TFO recordings in litigation. H. The Partner Agency will inform the USMS of the length of time TFO BWC recordings will be retained by the Partner Agency before deletion. I. The Partner Agency will notify the USMS in writing as soon as possible regarding any request or demand for release or disclosure of TFO BWC recordings. In all circumstances, TFO BWC recordings may only be disseminated in accordance with the requirements contained within this MOU addendum. J. Expedited Public Release: If TFO BWC recording(s) depict conduct committed solely by a TFO resulting in serious bodily injury or death of another, the TFOs’ Partner Agency shall notify the USMS as early as possible if it desires to publicly release the recording(s). Following the notification, the TFO’s Partner Agency may immediately release the recording(s) with any redactions as appropriate, giving as much advance notice as possible to the USMS as to the time and manner of its release. The USMS will expeditiously review the recording(s) as soon as practical. 1. The notification to the USMS shall be made to the local United States Marshal or the Regional Fugitive Task Force (RFTF) Commander which supervises the Task Force on which the TFO serves. Additionally, those personnel will notify the Assistant Director (AD) of the USMS Investigative Operations Division (IOD). The local U.S. Marshal and/or RFTF Commander and AD, IOD will provide further notifications within the USMS as appropriate. K. An USMS enforcement action or incident may require additional support from law enforcement officers with the Partner Agency. In the event those assisting law enforcement officers have BWCs, any captured video from Page 5 of 8 LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE / NOT FOROPUBLIC DISSEMINATION APPENDIX Updated 08/19/2022  342 those cameras will be made available by the Partner Agency to the USMS upon request. VII. The USMS will ensure that all USMS Task Force partner agencies are informed of which other partner agencies, if any, mandate BWC use by their respective TFOs and are authorized to have their TFOs wear BWCs on the USMS Task Force. VIII. If the Partner Agency fails to comply with any part of this Addendum, the relationship established under the Task Force Memorandum of Understanding may be immediately terminated. Page 6 of 8 LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE / NOT FOROPUBLIC DISSEMINATION APPENDIX Updated 08/19/2022  343 *Digital signatures are preferred* PARTNER AGENCY: Name: Tupelo Police Department Phone: (662)841-6491 Location (City and State): Tupelo Mississippi PARTNER AGENCY REPRESENTATIVE: Print Name and Title: Chief of Police John Quaka Signature: Date: 10/05/2023 ADDITIONAL SIGNATURE (OTHER EXTERNAL REPRESENTATIVE) – OPTIONAL: Print Name and Title: Signature: Date: ADDITIONAL SIGNATURE (OTHER EXTERNAL REPRESENTATIVE) – OPTIONAL: Print Name and Title: Signature: Date: ADDITIONAL SIGNATURE (OTHER EXTERNAL REPRESENTATIVE) – OPTIONAL: Print Name and Title: Signature: Date: UNITED STATES MARSHAL: Print Name and Title: Danny McKittrick District: N/MS Signature: Date: 10/10/2023 Page 7 of 8 LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE / NOT FOROPUBLIC DISSEMINATION APPENDIX Updated 08/19/2022  344 Note: Signed Addendum MUST be submitted to the Investigative Operations Division with other required documentation to obtain authorization for participation in the TFO BWC Program prior to TFOs deploying with BWCs on USMS operations. The executed Addendum should be retained locally with the executed USMS Fugitive Task Force MOU. Page 8 of 8 LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE / NOT FOROPUBLIC DISSEMINATION APPENDIX Updated 08/19/2022  345 APPENDIX P  346 APPENDIX Q  347 APPENDIX Q  348 APPENDIX Q  349 APPENDIX Q  350 APPENDIX Q  351 APPENDIX Q 352 353 354  355 AGENDA REQUEST TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Chuck Williams, Director of Public Works DATE September 29, 2023 SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF BID APPROVAL 2023-041PW CITY HALL GENERATOR LABOR AND MATERIALS - CW Request: Request for bid approval Bid No. 2023-041PW City Hall Package Generator System - Labor and Materials – Contract 4 Bidders Responded- We recommend for Best Bid due to local location of the authorized dealer to have availability and accessibility to warranty and replacement parts and due to pre-approved manufacturer – Liberty Electric $312,485.00 Other Bidders Pricing - Energy Systems SE $249,105.00 Timmons Electric $395,500.00 JE Stevens $448,000.00  356 September 28, 2023 Mr. Mark Timmons City of Tupelo, Mississippi Tupelo Public Works 604 Crossover Road Tupelo, MS 38804 RE: Package Generator System Labor and Materials Contract City of Tupelo, Mississippi – City Hall Dear Mr. Timmons: We have evaluated the bids on the above referenced project. After careful consideration and evaluation, we recommend you accept the total lump sum bid price of $312,485.00 from Liberty Electric for the Tupelo City Hall Package Natural Gas Generator System Labor and Materials Contract. Although this is not the lowest bid, it is the next lowest. Due to the critical City of Tupelo infrastructure that this generator is serving, Liberty Electric is recommended because of the local location of the authorized dealer to have availability and accessibility to warranty and replacement parts, if necessary. Also, Kohler is a pre-approved manufacturer in the bid specifications, whereas, the lowest bid manufacturer is not a pre-approved manufacturer. The Purchase Order should be sent to: Liberty Electric P.O. Box 293 Nettleton, MS 38858 If there are any questions or you need additional information, please contact me at 901.261.4639. Sincerely, Allen & Hoshall Russell Scott Burleson, P.E. Sr. Vice President 357 358 359 360 361 362 363 364 365 366 367 368 369 370 371 372 373 374 375 376 377 378 379 380 381 382 383 384 385 386 387 388 389 390  391 081423 2023-041PW DOCUMENT 00100F BID ENVELOPE INFORMATION FORM BIDDER: This form is for the Bidder’s convenience as noted in Section 00100 - INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS. This form is not required; however, the information is required on the front of the Bid Envelope. Add the required information of all subcontractors proposed. Extend form as required. Allen&Hoshall engineers-a rchitects-surveyors Project: Tupelo City Hall Natural Gas Generator Package System Owner: City of Tupelo Address: 71 East Troy Street Tupelo, MS 38804 Bidder: J.E. Stevens Construction Group, LLC Address: 1218 Cutter Ln Brandon, MS 39047 Bidder License/Certificate No. 24536-MC Timmons Electric Subcontractor: Cut and tape securely to front of Bid Envelope. Address: 4855 Cliff Gookin Blvd Subcontractor License/Certificate No. 21683-MC END OF DOCUMENT M110102-EU BID ENVELOPE INFORMATION FORM 00100F - 1  392 081423 2023-041PW DOCUMENT 00301 PROPOSAL Date: 9/20/2023 To: City of Tupelo 71 East Troy Street Tupelo, MS 38804 Gentlemen: The undersigned, hereinafter called the "Materialman", hereby proposes to sell and deliver to The City of Tupelo, MS, hereinafter called the "Owner", upon the terms and conditions herein stated, the material specified in the attached Specifications dated August, 2023 for the following sum: BASE BID: ITEM QUANTITY DESCRIPTION TOTAL BID PRICE 1 1 Natural Gas Generator System $ 428,000.00 And Associated Equipment, Material, and Labor for Installation 2 2 Authorized Contract Amendments $ 20,000 TOTAL BID PRICE 448,000.00 $ _______ DELIVERY: Delivery Site: Tupelo City Hall Delivery Date: 68 weeks from approval NA An alternate Delivery Date of is proposed by the Materialman. If this alternate Delivery Date is accepted by the Owner, a price reduction of $ NA is offered. GENERAL: In submitting this Proposal, the Materialman agrees as follows: The prices set forth herein do not include any sums which are or may be payable by the Materialman on account of taxes imposed by any taxing authority upon the sale, purchase, or use of the equipment. If any such tax is applicable to the sale, purchase, or use of the equipment, the amount thereof shall be added to the purchase price and paid by the Owner. The Materialman agrees to the terms and conditions of the Document 00531 - MATERIALS CONTRACT. The prices set forth herein are firm if accepted by the Owner within thirty (30) days and shall include the cost of delivery to the job site. The material shall be delivered to the Delivery Site on or before the Delivery Date. The Materialman shall be responsible for securing all permits required for shipping to the M061596-EU PROPOSAL 00301 - 1  393 081423 2023-041PW Delivery Site and shall be responsible for any damages to road and utilities or other damages caused by the Materialman or his Delivery Agent during shipment to Delivery Site. Notice of Shipment - The Materialman shall notify the Owner at the following times: 1. 10 days prior to shipment. 2. 24 hours prior to shipment. 3. 24 hours prior to delivery. Shipments arriving after 2:00 p.m. on weekdays or arriving on weekends or holidays shall not be unloaded until the next working day and the Materialman shall be responsible for any demurrage. Failure to provide notice shall result in Materialman being responsible for any demurrage charges resulting from the unavailability of equipment to unload equipment. The Materialman agrees that all requests for time extensions shall be in writing, and that only such time extensions as are granted by the Owner in writing shall be considered. Time is of the essence in order for the Owner to comply with established construction schedules. Should the Materialman fail to complete the terms of this Proposal by the Delivery Date, after all time extensions granted by the Owner have been added, then in that event the Owner shall have and is hereby given the right to deduct and retain out of such monies which may then be due, or which may become due and payable to the Materialman, the DAMAGE AMOUNT per calendar day as liquidated damages for each and every day that Certification is delayed beyond the Delivery Date. The Materialman and Owner agree that liquidated damages are for costs associated with project delay and not as a penalty and that proof of such losses or damages shall not be required. The DAMAGE AMOUNT shall be $300 per day. The GENERAL CONDITIONS and SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS describe the Owner’s requirements as to Performance and Payment Bonds. When the successful Bidder delivers the executed Materials contract to the Owner, it must be accompanied by the required Performance and Payment Bonds. Proposal requirements, as outlined in the technical sections, shall be submitted with this proposal. Failure to submit requested data can result in Bid rejection. The qualifications of the Materialman’s Field Services Representative for field inspection, testing and certification shall be attached to this proposal. Include the name of the proposed field service firm, if these services are not supplied by employees of the manufacturer. A schedule of field tests, applicable ANSI standards and test limits shall be submitted by the Materialman. The qualifications of the Field Service Representatives or Field Service Firm will be included in the overall evaluation of this proposal. In estimating the lowest cost to the Owner as one of the factors in deciding the award of an order, the Owner will consider, in addition to the price quoted in the proposal, the following: 1. Stated exceptions to the specifications. 2. Method of delivery. 3. Warranty. 4. Installation, erection and operating costs. 5. Delivery time. 6. Work history on previous projects. Failure to submit bid evaluation data as specified can lead to bid rejection. Title of each equipment item shall pass to the Owner upon: 1. Delivery at location specified. 2. Satisfactory inspection for in transit damage. 3. Satisfactory installation and field test. 4. Acceptance by the Owner following completion of Item 3. M061596-EU PROPOSAL 00301 - 2  394 081423 2023-041PW 5. Payment: See Document 00531 - MATERIALS CONTRACT, Article II Payment.The Materialman shall submit bids on this PROPOSAL. Submit complete PROPOSAL in (2) two unaltered copies with all blank spaces completed. There shall be no exceptions for basic bid submitted by the Materialman; however, an alternate, with exceptions, may be bid as an attachment to a basic bid. The Materialman acknowledges that he has received the following Addenda (insert Addenda number(s) and date(s) or NONE): ADDENDUM NUMBER DATE M061596-EU PROPOSAL 00301 - 3  395 081423 2023-041PW EXCEPTIONS: Any and all exceptions that the Materialman takes to the attached specifications shall be itemized on this proposal page even though the exceptions may be covered elsewhere in the bid materials. The bidder shall indicate to which items exceptions apply or indicate no exceptions. Specification Section Associated with EXCEPTION Description of Exception M061596-EU PROPOSAL 00301 - 4  396 081423 2023-041PW It is understood by the undersigned that the Owner retains the privilege of accepting or rejecting all or any part of this Proposal and to waive any informalities or technicalities therein. MATERIALMAN: Nixon Power (Kohler)w BY: Sterling Robinson TITLE: Outside Sales MAILING 326 Leggett Dr 9/20/2023 ADDRESS: DATE: Richland, MS 39218 833-777-6937 TELEPHONE: FAX: STREET sterling@nixonpower.com ADDRESS: EMAIL: PRINCIPAL CONTACT: Joshua Stevens TELEPHONE: 601-826-2480 EMAIL: joshua@jestevensgroup.com ALTERNATE CONTACT: Jonah Stevens TELEPHONE: 601-946-4447 EMAIL: office@jestevensgroup.com END OF DOCUMENT M061596-EU PROPOSAL 00301 - 5  397 081423 2023-041PW DOCUMENT 00420 BIDDERS QUALIFICATION STATEMENT The contents of this statement are CONFIDENTIAL. This Document is to be submitted separately from the Bidding Documents. See Document 00100, INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS. Submitted by: Name of Organization J.E. Stevens Construction Group, LLC Name of Individual Joshua Stevens Title President Address 1218 Cutter Ln Brandon, MS 39047 Telephone (601) 826-2480 Email Address joshua@jestevensgroup.com BUSINESS ORGANIZATION INFORMATION: Check one: Corporation Partnership Joint Venture x Sole Proprietorship If Corporation: a. Date and State of Incorporation b. List of Executive Officers Name Title If Partnership: a. Date and State of Organization b. Name of Current General Partners c. Type of Partnership: General Publicly Traded Limited Other (describe): M091509-EU BIDDERS QUALIFICATION STATEMENT 00420 - 1  398 081423 2023-041PW If Joint Venture: a. Date and State of Organization b. Name, Address, and Form of Organization of Joint Venture Partners: (indicate managing partner with an asterisk*) If Sole Proprietorship: a. Date and State of Organization 9/20/2021 Tennessee b. Name and Address of Owner or Owners Joshua Stevens 1218 Cutter Ln Brandon, MS 39047 GENERAL BUSINESS INFORMATION: 1. Name of Surety Company and name, address, and phone number of agent. FBBI Insurance, Wes Price. 601-208-3081 248 East Capitol Street, Suite 1200 | Jackson, MS 39201 2. What is your approximate total bonding capacity? $500,000 to $2,000,000 $2,000,000 to $5,000,000 $5,000,000 to $10,000,000 x $10,000,000 or more 3. Is your organization a member of a controlled group of corporations as defined in I.R.C. Sec 1563? Yes x No If yes, show names and addresses of affiliated companies 4. Describe the permanent safety program you maintain within your organization. Use attachment if necessary. OSHA 30 and Lock out tag out M091509-EU BIDDERS QUALIFICATION STATEMENT 00420 - 2  399 081423 2023-041PW 5. Furnish the following information with respect to an accredited banking institution familiar with your organization. Name of Bank Priority One Bank Address 1400 West Government Street Brandon, MS 39042 Account Manager Meaghan Ahlberg Telephone (601) 414-3642 GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION: 6. Value of Electric Work completed during the last calendar year $ 500,000.00 + 7. Value of all Work completed for the last calendar year $ 6,000,000.00 + 8. Attach a Schedule A listing major Electric projects, similar to the proposed Project, completed by this organization in the past three (3) years, with contact names and phone numbers. (If joint venture, list each participant’s projects separately). List dollar value of Electric Work. 9. Attach a Schedule B listing current Electric projects under construction by this organization, with contact names and phone numbers. (If joint venture, list each participant’s projects separately). 10. Has your organization ever failed to complete any construction contract awarded to it? Yes x No If yes, describe circumstances on attachment. 11. In the last five years, has your organization ever failed to substantially complete a project in a timely manner? Yes x No 12. Has any Corporate officer, partner, joint venture participant or proprietor ever failed to complete a project in a timely manner while an employee/officer of another firm? Yes x No If yes, describe circumstances on attachment. 13. Contractor’s License Number for the state(s) in which this organization is licensed to do business: 24536-MC I hereby certify that the information submitted herewith, including any attachment is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. By: Joshua Stevens Title: President Dated: 9/20/2023 END of DOCUMENT M091509-EU BIDDERS QUALIFICATION STATEMENT 00420 - 3  400 Schedule A J.E. Stevens Construction Group/ Jonah Stevens 1. Element Hotel- Nashville, TN $3,000,000.00 - Jonah Stevens 2. WEREHN Apartments- Nashville, TN $6,000,000.00 - Jonah Stevens 3. Project Journey- Nashville, TN $50,000,000.00 - Jonah Stevens 4. Bureau of Land Management- Pearl, MS $1,000,000.00 GC $180,000.00 Electrical - J.E. Stevens Construction Group  401 Schedule B Timmons Electric 1. Assisted Nursing Home Generator- Starkville, MS $300,000.00 + 2. City of Tupelo Fair Park- Tupelo, MS $300,000.00+ 3. Cube Smart Storage Facility- Tupelo, MS $300,000.00 + 402 403 404 405 406 407 408 409 410 411 412 413 414 415 416 417 418 419 420 421 422 423 424 425 426 427 428 429 430 431 432 433  434 AGENDA REQUEST TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Johnny Timmons, Manager TW&L DATE September 27, 2023 SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF AWARD OF BID # 2023-044WL FOR B&B SEWER OUTFALL (SRF) JT Request: I recommend the following bid award for consideration at your regular meeting on Tuesday, October 3, 2023: Bid No. 2023-044WL – B&B Sewer Outfall to the lowest qualified bid submitted by Enscor, LLC in the amount of $3,356,603.20 as recommended by Cook Coggin Engineers. 435 436 437 438 439 440 441 442 443 444 445 446 447 448 449 450 451 452 453 454 455 456 457 458 459 460 461 462 463 464 465 466 467 468 469 470 471 472 473 474 475  476 Memo To: Tupelo City Council From: Tupelo Traffic Committee Subject: Review/Approve Traffic Committee Minutes of September 21, 2023 Date: September 28, 2023 Attached are the minutes of the Traffic Committee Meeting on September 21, 2023. The following is a summary of their actions. Old Business: 1. A request from Mr. Jack Foster, 1018 Ridgepark Drive, Tel. 662-231-4095, jbfoster67@gmail.com, for the installation of a 4-way stop at Jeff Homan Blvd and Graham Drive (currently a 2-way stop on Graham Drive). Action: Denied 2. A request from Ms. Bridgett Betts, Dynasty College at 449 N. Front Street, Tel. 662-841- 0710, for the following: a) A reduction of the speed limit to 30 mph near the entrance to the Dynasty College parking lot b) Signs and flashing lights on the north and south sides of the entrance, warning drivers that they are in a school zone c) A crosswalk on Front Street from the school’s parking lot to the public parking lot, north of the Tupelo Police Department d) Permission for students to park in the public parking lot north of the Tupelo Police Department. Action: Denied (a), (b), and (c). Approved (d) if okay with TPD. New Business 1. A request from Mr. Jessie King, 1184 Indian Trail, Tel. 662-842-3948, for the installation of “No Parking” signs on both sides of Indian Trail up to Hilda Avenue. Action: Approved 2. A request from Ms. Daijah Thompson, 505 Perry Avenue, Tel. 662-322-6226, for the installation of “Children At Play” signs on Perry Avenue.  477 Tupelo City Council September 28, 2023 Page 2 Action: Approved 3. A request from Mr. John Gaston, 1764 Columbine Drive, Tel. 662-401-0048, for the installation of speed tables on Columbine Drive. Action: Does not qualify 4. A request from Mr. Trae Belk, 814 West Bay Circle, Tel. 662-231-9173, for the installation of speed tables on Mahogany Drive (Wildwood Subdivision). Action: Postponed 5. A request from Mr. Kenneth McNeal, 1251 Dogwood Drive, Tel. 662-255-9894, for the installation of speed tables or multiple stop signs on Dogwood Drive to slow down traffic. Action: Denied 6. A request from Mr. Cal Smith, 1218 Marshall Street, Tel. 662-841-0800, for the installation of the following on Marshall Street: a) Three (3) speed tables b) Two (2) speed limit signs c) Two (2) “Children At Play” signs Action: Approved 7. A request from Mr. Martin Herman, President of Spring Lake HOA, Tel. 901-219-9202, for the installation of additional speed limit signs on Columbine Drive, Dogwood Drive and Spring Lake Drive. Action: No action needed 8. A request from Mr. Lonn Richardson, Cedar Pointe HOA, Tel. 662-610-1258, for the installation of a “No Parking Zone” around the pool area on Arlington Drive. Action: Approved 9. A request from Mr. Jimmy Blaylock for the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Green Street and Elliott Street. Action: Postponed 10. A request from Councilman Buddy Palmer for the installation of “Deer Crossing” signs on Veterans, from Main Street to Hamm Street.  478 Tupelo City Council September 28, 2023 Page 3 Action: Approved 11. A request from Mr. Larry Sanders, 2326 Camelot Drive, for the installation of “No Big Trucks” signs. Action: Postponed 12. A request from Ms. Makaela Curbow, 2411 William Drive, Tel. 662-687-4443, for the installation of “Slow – Children At Play” or “Autistic Child Area” on William Drive. Action: Approved “Children At Play” signs 13. A request from Mr. Johnny Timmons, TW&L Manager, to change the turn lanes on Kirkwood Road. Action: Denied  479 MINUTES OF THE TUPELO TRAFFIC COMMITTEE SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 A regular meeting of the Tupelo Traffic Committee was held on September 21, 2023, at 9:00 am in the 3rd floor conference room at City Hall. Members present were Mr. Dennis Bonds, Mr. Norman Cruse, Officer Patrick Johnson, Ms. Laura Kramer, and Mr. Barton Wynn. Mr. Brent Spears was present to represent the Public Works Department. Mr. Michael Montgomery, Mr. Emmitt Foster and Mr. Mike Williams were absent. Audience members were Mr. Johnny Timmons, Manager TW&L, Mr. Don Lewis, COO, Mr. Chuck Williams, Public Works Director, Officer Jeffery Griffin and Mrs. Janet Gaston, Councilwoman Ward 6. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Mr. Dennis Bonds. Old Business 1. A request from Mr. Jack Foster, 1018 Ridgepark Drive, Tel. 662-231-4095, jbfoster67@gmail.com, for the installation of a 4-way stop at Jeff Homan Blvd and Graham Drive (currently a 2-way stop on Graham Drive). Officer Johnson noted that the TPD only has a few crash reports at this intersection. Therefore, Mr. Dennis Bonds made a motion to deny this request. Mr. Barton Wynn seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 2. A request from Ms. Bridgett Betts, Dynasty College at 449 N. Front Street, Tel. 662-841-0710, for the following: a) A reduction of the speed limit to 30 mph near the entrance to the Dynasty College parking lot b) Signs and flashing lights on the north and south sides of the entrance, warning drivers that they are in a school zone c) A crosswalk on Front Street from the school’s parking lot to the public parking lot, north of the Tupelo Police Department d) Permission for students to park in the public parking lot north of the Tupelo Police Department. Mr. Dennis Bonds made a motion to deny parts (a), (b) and (c) and approve part (d) if it is okay with the TPD. Ms. Laura Kramer seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. New Business 1. A request from Mr. Jessie King, 1184 Indian Trail, Tel. 662-842-3948, for the installation of “No Parking” signs on both sides of Indian Trail up to Hilda Avenue. Mr. Dennis Bonds made a motion to approve this request which was seconded by Mr. Norman Cruse. The motion passed unanimously.  480 Tupelo Traffic Committee September 21, 2023 Page 2 2. A request from Ms. Daijah Thompson, 505 Perry Avenue, Tel. 662-322-6226, for the installation of “Children At Play” signs on Perry Avenue. Mr. Norman Cruse made a motion to approve this request. Officer Patrick Johnson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 3. A request from Mr. John Gaston, 1764 Columbine Drive, Tel. 662-401-0048, for the installation of speed tables on Columbine Drive. Mr. Dennis Bonds noted that Columbine Drive is classified as a Local Road and does not qualify for speed tables. 4. A request from Mr. Trae Belk, 814 West Bay Circle, Tel. 662-231-9173, for the installation of speed tables on Mahogany Drive (Wildwood Subdivision). Mr. Dennis Bonds noted that Mahogany Drive is classified as a residential street and is eligible for speed tables. He also noted that there is not an established HOA in this neighborhood. Several members voiced concerns about the length of the street and if there is an actual speeding problem. Mr. Bonds then made a motion to postpone this item until further information could be obtained from Mr. Belk. The motion was seconded by Mr. Barton Wynn and it passed unanimously. 5. A request from Mr. Kenneth McNeal, 1251 Dogwood Drive, Tel. 662-255-9894, for the installation of speed tables or multiple stop signs on Dogwood Drive to slow down traffic. Mr. Dennis Bonds noted that Dogwood Drive is classified as a residential street and is eligible for speed tables. He also noted that the MUTCD does not allow stop signs to be placed for speed control. Mr. Bonds stated that these types of requests should come from the Homeowner’s Association in neighborhoods where one is established and active. Therefore, he made a motion to deny both parts of this request and allow the HOA to request if desired. Ms. Laura Kramer seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 6. A request from Mr. Cal Smith, 1218 Marshall Street, Tel. 662-841-0800, for the installation of the following on Marshall Street: a) Three (3) speed tables b) Two (2) speed limit signs c) Two (2) “Children At Play” signs Mr. Dennis Bonds noted that Marshall Street is classified as a residential street and is eligible for speed tables. He also noted that there is not an HOA established in this neighborhood. Mr. Cal Smith provided a completed petition with the required signatures. (See attachment “A”.) Mr. Norman Cruse made a motion to approve the installation of two (2) speed tables, two (2) speed limit signs (20 mph) and two (2) “Children At Play” signs. Mr. Brent Spears seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.  481 Tupelo Traffic Committee September 21, 2023 Page 3 7. A request from Mr. Martin Herman, President of Spring Lake HOA, Tel. 901-219-9202, for the installation of additional speed limit signs on Columbine Drive, Dogwood Drive and Spring Lake Drive. Mr. Chuck Williams, Public Works Director, noted that these types of requests, if there’s no change to the existing speed limit, can be made directly to the Public Works Department. Therefore, no action was needed by the Traffic Committee. 8. A request from Mr. Lonn Richardson, Cedar Pointe HOA, Tel. 662-610-1258, for the installation of a “No Parking Zone” around the pool area on Arlington Drive. Mr. Dennis Bonds stated that the pool area at Cedar Pointe is located between the intersection of Arlington Drive and Cressant Street and the curve on Arlington Drive and that parking on the street in this area could cause a sight hazard for through traffic. Residents going to the pool can also park on Cressant Street or Bartlett Lane which also run beside the pool area and would not cause a hazard. Officer Patrick Johnson made a motion to approve this request which was seconded by Mr. Dennis Bonds. The motion passed unanimously. 9. A request from Mr. Jimmy Blaylock for the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Green Street and Elliott Street. Mr. Dennis Bonds made a motion to postpone this item until crash data and a traffic count could be obtained to see if it meets any of the eight (8) warrant conditions for a traffic signal. Mr. Norman Cruse seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 10. A request from Councilman Buddy Palmer for the installation of “Deer Crossing” signs on Veterans, from Main Street to Hamm Street. Officer Patrick Johnson made a motion to install these signs in front of the Aquatic Center. The motion was seconded by Ms. Laura Kramer and it passed unanimously. 11. A request from Mr. Larry Sanders, 2326 Camelot Drive, for the installation of “No Big Trucks” signs. Officer Johnson stated that he believes this type of request is already covered by Code Enforcement without the need of signs. Mr. Dennis Bonds made a motion to postpone this item and check with Code Enforcement. Officer Johnson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 12. A request from Ms. Makaela Curbow, 2411 William Drive, Tel. 662-687-4443, for the installation of “Slow – Children At Play” or “Autistic Child Area” on William Drive. Mr. Barton Wynn made a motion to approve the installation of “Children At Play” signs which was seconded by Mr. Dennis Bonds. The motion passed unanimously.  482 Tupelo Traffic Committee September 21, 2023 Page 4 13. A request thru Mr. Johnny Timmons, TW&L Manager, to change the turn lanes on Kirkwood Road. Mr. Johnny Timmons stated that he had received a request from some residents on Kirkwood Road to change the striping where Kirkwood Road intersects Cliff Gookin from the current “Left Turn Only” and “Straight Thru and Right Turn” to “Left Turn and Straight Thru” and “Right Turn Only”. The residents state that the amount of traffic on Cliff Gookin trying to get into the high school prevents people from turning right onto Cliff Gookin and backs up traffic on Kirkwood Road. There was much discussion about this issue with concern that this change would not improve the flow of traffic coming off of Kirkwood Road. Mr. Norman Cruse made a motion to deny this request. Ms. Laura Kramer seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. With there being no further business, Mr. Norman Cruse made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Barton Wynn seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Submitted by: Pam Blassingame 483 ATTACHMENT "A" 484 485 486  487 APPENDIX U  488 APPENDIX U  489 APPENDIX U