Regular City Council Meeting

CHECK INFORMATION FOR COUNCIL MEETING May 20, 2025 FUND -CHECK NUMBERS POOL CASH ID-433866-433870; 433871-434242 EFT 50003613-50003642 TWL ADJUSTMENTS ELECTRONIC TRANSFERS AS SHOWN ON THE FACE OF DOCKET INVOICES AS SHOWN ON FACE OF DOCKET APPENDIX A  AGENDA REQUEST TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Kim Hanna, CFO DATE May 20, 2025 SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF ADVERTISING AND PROMOTIONAL ITEMS KH Request: 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: MS Radio Group $299.00 Radio Ad to salute the fallen soldiers in the memorial day salute from the City of Tupleo APPENDIX B  PROPOSED BUDGET CALENDAR FY 2026 Date Process May Distribute departmental request forms and notification of due date June 13 Deadline for return of department request to the Finance Department July Revenue Projection (Section 21-35-5) July 16 & 23 Publish notice twice for Public Hearing on Budget August 5 Hold Public Hearing on Budget (Section 21-35-5) August 11 - 29 Hold Budget Planning Sessions (To be determined by the Council) August 11 - 15 Review anticipated Tax Levy to determine whether public notice is required for any levy August 20 & 27 Publish notice of Public Hearing on Tax Levy for two weeks prior to adoption of the budget September 2 Hold Public Hearing on Tax Levy (Section 27-39-203) September 2 Adopt Lee County Tax Assessment Rolls (No later than 9/15/2025) (Section 21-33-45) September 11 Set Tax Levy necessary to support adopted budget (No later than 9/15/2025) (Section 21-33-45) September 11 Adopt Budget (No later than 9/15/2024) (Code Section 21-35-9) September 12 Deliver Tax Levy to Lee County Tax Assessor (No later than 9/15/2025) (Code Section 21-33-45) September 12 Deliver Tax Levy to State Department of Revenue (No later than 9/15/2025) (Code Section 21-33-47) September 16 Resolution of Fireman Fund for FY 2027 September 17 – 24 Give Public Notice of availability of budget for inspection by 9/30/2025 September - 24 Publish adopted budget (Code Section 21-35-5) October 7 Approve Municipal Compliance Questionnaire (State Department of Audit) APPENDIX C  AGENDA REQUEST TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Abby Christian, Grant Writer DATE 20 May 2025 SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF APPROVAL FOR THE CITY TO SUBMIT THE MISSISSIPPI OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY STATE AND LOCAL CYBERSECURITY GRANT PROGRAM APPLCIATION AC Request: I’m asking the Council for authority to submit the SLCGP application. Agency: Mississippi Office of Homeland Security (MOHS) Grant: State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) Match: No match required Submission Deadline: 04 June 2025; however, due to personal travel, I will submit this application on 29 May 2025. APPENDIX D APPENDIX E APPENDIX E APPENDIX E APPENDIX E  Item # 1 & 8 Final Lot Mowing Report for 5/20/25 P Violation Ref Parcel Location Owner Owner Address Owner City State Zip Inspector 1. 48802 077P3518700 2308 TORREY JENKINS TOMMY 2308 TORREY ST TUPELO, MS 38801 RS & KAREN 2. 48818 088A2800700 1792 ELVIS HERNANDEZ 929 BEECH AVE CHULA VISTA, CA 91911 EG PRESLEY DR CYNTHIA & FERNANDO 3. 48829 076T1310700 1870 NORTH SPENCER 1870 NORTH PARC CIRCLE TUPELO, MS 38804 SB PARC CIR WILLIAM C & JUDY P 4. 48857 077F2615500 706 VASSAR DR GREENE TARYN E 706 VASSAR DRIVE TUPELO, MS 38801 JTL 5. 48858 078D2703300 1526 GUN CLUB HIGDON CALEB 1526 GUN CLUB ROAD TUPELO, MS 38801 JTL RD 6. 48879 101B0213200 414 LAKEVIEW TTLBL LLC 4747 EXECUTIVE DR STE 510 SAN DIEGO, CA 92121 RS DR 7. 48880 101B0213000 418 LAKEVIEW TTLBL LLC 4747 EXECUTIVE DR STE 510 SAN DIEGO, CA 92121 RS DR 8. 48886 113E0609900 919 HATCHWAY 3100 OLD CANTON RD STE 200 JACKSON, MS 39216 DS RIDGECREST DR PROPERTIES 1 LLC 9. 48890 088N3310300 LAKE ST FAULKNER, PO BOX 100, 201 COUNTRY CLUB RD HOUSTON, MS 38851 EG LLOYD 10. 48891 077Q3608100 1400 CENTRAL ACC TAX SALES P.O. BOX 850001 ORLANDO, FL 32885 JLB AVE PROPERTIES LLC 11. 48892 077Q3612400 1502 REED ST SWINEA JAMES 421 RD 830 PLANTERSVILLE, MS 38862 TP (LUCILLE) 12. 48894 077Q3615600 1518 CENTRAL PROPERTY PROS 145 CR 147, TISHOMINGO, MS 38873 TP OF MISSISSIPPI LLC APPENDIX F  Item # 1 & 8 Preliminary Lot Mowing Report for Violation Ref Parcel Location Owner Owner Address Owner City State Zip Inspector 1. 48895 077Q3610700 1507 REED ST CALLAHAN 203 LEWIS STREET FLORENCE, MS 39073 TP HOMES LLC 2. 48900 077Q3610202 400 S SMITH ST TUCKER TYLER 6445 BUTLER ROAD TUPELO, MS 38801 TP 3. 48902 077Q3610203 404 S SMITH ST TUCKER TYLER 6445 BUTLER ROAD TUPELO, MS 38801 TP 4. 48905 089K3114000 404 N JOHNSON DANZA 404 N MADISON TUPELO, MS 38804 TP MADISON ST & MICHELLE 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. APPENDIX F  AGENDA REQUEST TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Tanner Newman, Director of Development Services DATE May, 20, 2025 SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF REVIEW AND APPROVE LOT MOWING LIEN TN Request: ADDRESS PARCEL CASE NO. AMOUNT 1103 Blair Street 077M-36-091-00 45665 $4500.00 1108 Marquette Street 077G-25-112-00 47222 $2950.00 2411 Danny Street 077P-35-006-00 48749 $190.00 APPENDIX G APPENDIX G APPENDIX G APPENDIX G APPENDIX G APPENDIX G APPENDIX G  AGENDA REQUEST TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: John Quaka, Chief DATE May 13, 2025 SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF SURPLUSING PD VEHICLE FOR SALVAGE TO THE INSURANCE COMPANY JQ Request: Please accept this letter of request to surplus the below attached Police Department vehicle for salvage back to the insurance company. This vehicle was a total loss resulting from a traffic crash where it was struck from behind. All police department equipment will be removed from the vehicle prior to release but after approval for surplus. 1. 2015 Dodge Ram 1500 Vin# 1C6RR6FT4FS554650 (Vehicle was deemed a total loss by insurance after a rear-end collision) APPENDIX I  AGENDA REQUEST TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Quaka, John Chief DATE May 13, 2025 SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF APPROVE ADDING SEIZED VEHICLES TO NMNU ASSET LIST. JQ Request: Please add the following seized vehicles to the NMNU asset list: 2013 white Lexus GS; vin #JTHBE1BL9D5018477 2012 white Ford Expedition; vin #1FMJU1H59CEF06024 APPENDIX H  AGENDA REQUEST TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: John Quaka, Chief DATE March 13, 2025 SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF SURPLUSING PD VEHICLES FOR SCRAP JQ Request: Please accept this letter of request to surplus for scrap the below attached Tupelo Police Department vehicles. These two vehicles have total loss damages or needed repairs exceeding the value of the vehicle. 1. 2016 Ford Explorer VIN: 1FM5K8AR3GGC15302 (Total loss from a rear-end collision) 2. 2021 Ford Explorer VIN: 1FM5K8AB5MGB21419 (Total loss from a fire that originated in the engine bay) APPENDIX J  AGENDA REQUEST TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: John Quaka, Chief DATE May 14, 2025 SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT (NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER, CRANE DIVISION) AND THE TUPELO POLICE DEPARTMENT JQ Request: Please accept this updated Memorandum of Agreement between the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division and the Tupelo Police Department. This agreement allowed for the continued use of 13 sets of provided night vision goggles equipment. This equipment is owned by the Federal Government but provided to the Tupelo Police Department on loan with a yearly fee. APPENDIX K APPENDIX K APPENDIX K APPENDIX K APPENDIX K APPENDIX K  AGENDA REQUEST TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Kelly Knight, Public Works Director DATE May 16, 2025 SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF BID AWARD APPROVAL CURB AND GUTTER TERM BID 2025-013PW - KWK Request: We are requesting the approval to award the Curb and Gutter Term Bid 2025-013PW to the Sole bidder – Slayton’s Concrete Construction, LLC APPENDIX L APPENDIX L APPENDIX L APPENDIX L APPENDIX L APPENDIX L APPENDIX L APPENDIX L APPENDIX L APPENDIX L  Parks Advisory Board and Sports Council Meeting February 25, 2025 Advisory Members Present Advisory Member Absent Staff Present Boyce Grayson, Ward 4 Robin Faucette, Ward 1 Alex Farned, Director Davey Cole, Ward 5 Mike Maynard, Ward 2 Melonie Kight, Marketing Director Cheryl Dexter, Ward 6 Leigh Ann Mattox, Recreation Director Mattie Mabry, Ward 7 Chris Edmondson, Sports Director Chris Hill, Oren Dunn Museum Curator Jim Ingram, President TSC Staff Absent Chad Mims, City Council Representative Janet Gaston, City Council Representative Laura Kramer, Sports Director Deana Carlock, Office Manager Ben Haas, Sports Director Amy Kennedy, Aquatic Director Shanta Jones, Program Director 1. Jim Ingram called the meeting to order. 2. Davey Cole made the motion to approve the agenda with Mattie Mabry making the second. Pass unanimously. 3. Davey made the motion to accept the minutes with Cheryl making the second. Pass unanimously. 4. Davey made the motion to accept the treasure report with Cheryl making the second. Pass unanimously. 5. Member Reports a. Tupelo Youth Soccer Association – Report received. b. Tupelo Youth Baseball Association – Report received. c. Tupelo Softball Association – Report received. d. Tupelo Basketball Association – Report received. e. Tupelo Tennis Association – Report received. f. Tupelo Therapeutic Recreation Association – Report received. g. Tupelo Aquatic Club – Report received. h. Tupelo Disc Golf Association – Report received. i. Tupelo Skate Park Association – Report received. j. Tupelo Flag Football Association – Report received. k. Friends of the Park – Report received. APPENDIX M  l. Tupelo Fourth of July Celebration Association – Report received. m. Veterans Council – Report received. n. Oren Dun Museum Association 6. The Board was given an update on the Ballard Park Improvements Phase I, II and III. 7. The Board was provided information about the Hancock and Gumtree Park improvements. 8. The Board was updated on the improvements for Dot Cooper-Kelly. 9. The Board was provided a calendar of events. 10. The Board was introduced to Chris Hill, the new Oren Dunn Curator. 11. The Board was provided a copy of the Edition of Tupelo – Journal. 12. The Board was informed of the MRPA awards that the Parks and Recreation accepted at the State Convention. 13. Davey made a motion to adjourn with Cheryl making the second. Pass unanimously. 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