MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR
AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE
HELD ON THE 23RD DAY OF JULY 2013
A regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Louisville was held at five-thirty o’clock p.m. on the 23rd day of July 2013, at the City Hall, the aforesaid being the time and place for the meeting with the following officers present: William A. “Will” Hill, Mayor; Eugene Crosby, Mayor Pro Tem; Frances S. Ball, Richard R. (Dickie) Caperton, Judy H. McLeod, and Gwenita Mays, Aldermen; Babs W. Fulton, City Clerk; and C. Taylor Tucker, City Attorney.
The meeting was duly opened and called to order by Mayor Will Hill. Frances S. Ball gave the opening prayer and the Mayor led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The following business was transacted at the meeting:
ORDER – APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Upon motion made by Frances S. Ball seconded by Judy H. McLeod and unanimously carried, the Board approved the minutes of the regular meeting of July 2 and called meeting of July 12 as they now appear in the Minute Book.
ORDER –UNCLEAN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 512 NORTH CHURCH AVENUE
There came on for consideration the matter of a hearing on unclean property located at 512 North Church Avenue owned by Earnest “Sonny” White, and whereas notice was given to the owner of a hearing to determine if said property is unclean or unsafe for the community, then upon motion made by Judy H. McLeod duly seconded by Frances S. Ball and unanimously approved, the Board determined that said property is clean and in compliance.
ORDER –UNCLEAN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 121 EILAND AVENUE
There came on for consideration the matter of a hearing on unclean property located at 121 Eiland Avenue owned by 20/20 Investments, and whereas notice was given to the owner of a hearing to determine if said property is unclean or unsafe for the community, then upon motion made by Frances S. Ball duly seconded by Gwenita Mays and unanimously approved, the Board determined that said property is unclean and upon the same motion adopted a resolution giving the owners until October 1, 2013, to clean said property. Copy of said resolution is made Exhibit “A” to these minutes the same as if recopied herein in full in words and minutes.
ORDER –UNCLEAN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 121 NORTH HIGHT STREET
There came on for consideration the matter of a hearing on unclean property located at 121 North Hight Street owned by Brian Stewart, and whereas notice was given to the owner of a hearing to determine if said property is unclean or unsafe for the community, then upon motion made by Gwenita Mays duly seconded by Frances S. Ball and unanimously approved, the Board determined that said property is clean and in compliance.
ORDER –UNCLEAN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 314 PONTOTOC STREET
There came on for consideration the matter of a hearing on unclean property located at 314 Pontotoc Street owned by Billy Joy Harrell Tucker, and whereas notice was given to the owner of a hearing to determine if said property is unclean or unsafe for the community, then upon motion made by Judy H. McLeod duly seconded by Gwenita Mays and unanimously approved, the Board determined that said property is unclean and upon the same motion adopted a resolution giving the owners until October 1, 2013, to clean said property. Copy of said resolution is made Exhibit “B” to these minutes the same as if recopied herein in full in words and minutes.
ORDER – UNCLEAN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 101 DAWKINS STREET
There came on for consideration the matter of unclean property located at 101 Dawkins Street and owned by Willie Loving, and whereas the time given to clean said property has expired and the property was cleaned by the city, then upon motion made by Frances S. Ball duly seconded by Eugene Crosby and unanimously approved, the Board adopted a resolution adjudicating the actual cost of $360.92 for cleaning said property and ordered the clerk to enroll the assessment as a lien against the property, and to proceed to sell the land to satisfy the lien as provided by law for the sale of land for delinquent municipal taxes. Copy of said resolution is made Exhibit “C” to these minutes the same as if recopied herein in full in words and figures.
ORDER – UNCLEAN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 417 METTS STREET
There came on for consideration the matter of unclean property located at 417 Metts Street and owned by Furnia Ray Clark, and whereas the time given to clean said property has expired and the property was cleaned by the city, then upon motion made by Frances S. Ball duly seconded by Gwenita Mays and unanimously approved, the Board adopted a resolution adjudicating the actual cost of $150.00 for cleaning said property and ordered the clerk to enroll the assessment as a lien against the property, and to proceed to sell the land to satisfy the lien as provided by law for the sale of land for delinquent municipal taxes. Copy of said resolution is made Exhibit “D” to these minutes the same as if recopied herein in full in words and figures.
ORDER – UNCLEAN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 124 BAREMORE STREET
There came on for consideration the matter of unclean property located at 124 Baremore Street and owned by Robin Goss, and whereas the time given to clean said property has expired and the property was cleaned by the city, then upon motion made by Judy H. McLeod duly seconded by Gwenita Mays and unanimously approved, the Board adopted a resolution adjudicating the actual cost of $300.00 for cleaning said property and ordered the clerk to enroll the assessment as a lien against the property, and to proceed to sell the land to satisfy the lien as provided by law for the sale of land for delinquent municipal taxes. Copy of said resolution is made Exhibit “E” to these minutes the same as if recopied herein in full in words and figures.
ORDER – UNCLEAN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 345 NORTH CHURCH AVENUE
There came on for consideration the matter of unclean property located at 345 North Church Avenue and owned by Charlene Estes, and whereas the property was cleaned by the owner, then upon motion made by Gwenita Mays duly seconded by Frances S. Ball and unanimously approved, the Board determined that said property is clean and in compliance.
ORDER – UNCLEAN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 213 SOUTH COLUMBUS AVENUE
There came on for consideration the matter of unclean property located at 213 South Columbus Avenue and owned by Barry Suber, and whereas the time given to clean said property has expired and the property was cleaned by the city, then upon motion made by Gwenita Mays duly seconded by Frances S. Ball and unanimously approved, the Board adopted a resolution adjudicating the actual cost of $100.00 for cleaning said property and ordered the clerk to enroll the assessment as a lien against the property, and to proceed to sell the land to satisfy the lien as provided by law for the sale of land for delinquent municipal taxes. Copy of said resolution is made Exhibit “F” to these minutes the same as if recopied herein in full in words and figures.
ORDER – UNCLEAN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 102 THOMPSON STREET
There came on for consideration the matter of unclean property located at 102 Thompson Street and owned by Edgewood Tax Properties, and whereas the time given to clean said property has expired, then upon motion made by Gwenita Mays duly seconded by Judy H. McLeod and unanimously approved, the Board adopted a resolution giving the owners additional time until October 1, 2013, to clean said property. Copy of said resolution is made Exhibit “G” to these minutes the same as if recopied herein in full in words and figures.
ORDER – UNCLEAN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 148 BAREMORE STREET
There came on for consideration the matter of unclean property located at 148 Baremore Street and owned by James Edmond, and whereas the property was cleaned by the owner, then upon motion made by Gwenita Mays duly seconded by Judy H. McLeod and unanimously approved, the Board determined that said property is clean and in compliance.
ORDER – UNCLEAN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 347 NORTH CHURCH AVENUE
There came on for consideration the matter of unclean property located at 347 North Church Avenue and owned by Prakash Agrawal, and whereas the time given to clean said property has expired and the property was cleaned by the city, then upon motion made by Frances S. Ball duly seconded by Gwenita Mays and unanimously approved, the Board adopted a resolution adjudicating the actual cost of $100.00 for cleaning said property and ordered the clerk to enroll the assessment as a lien against the property, and to proceed to sell the land to satisfy the lien as provided by law for the sale of land for delinquent municipal taxes. Copy of said resolution is made Exhibit “H” to these minutes the same as if recopied herein in full in words and figures.
ORDER – BIDS FOR SURPLUS PROPERTY FEMA TRAILERS
Upon motion made by Eugene Crosby duly seconded by Gwenita Mays and unanimously approved, the Board accepted the high bid of $2,700.00 from Frank Higgason for the surplus property, 2006 RVIS travel trailer, VIN 4WYT34P2861404725, fixed asset number 1-345-6-004611. Copy of said bids is made Exhibit "I" to these minutes the same as if recopied herein in full in words and figures
ORDER –BIDS FOR SURPLUS PROPERTY FEMA TRAILERS
Upon motion made by Frances S. Ball duly seconded by Gwenita Mays and unanimously approved, the Board accepted the high bid of $3,300.00 from Frank Higgason for the surplus property, 2006 RIVR travel trailer, VIN 5C1RJ33286P009182, fixed asset number 1-100-6-004613. Copy of said bids is made Exhibit "I" to these minutes the same as if recopied herein in full in words and figures
ORDER – DECLARE AND ADVERTISE SURPLUS PROPERTY
AT 532 NORTH STREET
Upon motion made by Judy H. McLeod duly seconded by Frances S. Ball and unanimously approved, the Board declared as surplus and directed the clerk to advertise for sale certain property owned by the city, located at 532 North Street, parcel number 80-151283301 0801800, which is surplus and no longer needed by the city. Copy of said notice is made Exhibit “J” to these minutes the same as if recopied herein in full in words and figures.
ORDER – DISPOSITION OF FIXED ASSETS IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Upon motion made by Frances S. Ball duly seconded by Eugene Crosby and unanimously approved, the Board authorized the disposition of fixed assets in the Fire Department as listed. Copy of said list is made Exhibit “K” to these minutes the same as if recopied herein in full in words and figures.
ORDER – G. O. BOND CONSTRUCTION FUND
PAYMENT TO APAC
Upon motion made by Eugene Crosby duly seconded by Richard R. Caperton and unanimously approved, the Board approved payment of $1,095.36 to APAC Mississippi, Inc., for cold mix for street paving and improvements to be paid by the G. O. Bond Construction Fund. Copy of said invoice is made Exhibit “L” to these minutes the same as if recopied herein in full in words and figures.
ORDER – PAYMENT TO NEEL SCHAFFER FOR LANDFILL SERVICES
Upon motion made by Eugene Crosby duly seconded by Judy H. McLeod and unanimously approved, the Board authorized a payment of $6,071.79 to Neel Shaffer for professional services at the Louisville Winston County Landfill. Copy of said is made Exhibit "M" to these minutes the same as if recopied herein in full in words and figures.
ORDER – SWANA CONFERENCE
Upon motion made by Eugene Crosby duly seconded by Gwenita Mays and unanimously approved, the Board approved the request for Kenny Morris to attend the 2013 SWANA Fall Conference in Natchez, on October 15-17, $200.00 registration plus meals and lodging. Copy of said registration is made Exhibit "N" to these minutes the same as if recopied herein in full in words and figures.
ORDER – NOTICE FOR SOLID WASTE CONTRACT SERVICES
Upon motion made by Richard R. Caperton duly seconded by Eugene Crosby and unanimously approved, the Board approved the notice to advertise the request for proposals for solid waste contract services. Copy of said notice is made Exhibit “O” to these minutes the same as if recopied herein in full in words and figures.
ORDER – ACKNOWLEDGE COURT CLERK ATTENDANCE
Upon motion made by Eugene Crosby duly seconded by Gwenita Mays and unanimously approved, the Board acknowledged the Certificate of Attendance for Sue Daniels at the 2013 Mississippi Municipal Court Clerk’s Association Summer Seminar. Copy of said certificate is made Exhibit "P" to these minutes the same as if recopied herein in full in words and figures.
ORDER – HOMELAND SECURITY DEPLOYMENT
Upon motion made by Gwenita Mays duly seconded by Frances S. Ball and unanimously approved, the Board authorized Andy Taylor and Vernon Eichelberger to participate in the Homeland Security deployment to the Tunica Bike Rally, July 30- August 3, 2013, at no expense to the city. Copy of said request is made Exhibit "Q" to these minutes the same as if recopied herein in full in words and figures
ORDER – PAYMENT TO THE POLICY CENTER FOR INSURANCE COVERAGE
Upon motion made by Judy H. McLeod duly seconded by Richard R. Caperton and unanimously approved, the Board authorized quarterly payments of $6,896.00 each for a total of $27,584.00 to The Policy Center for annual insurance coverage for the city. Copy of said invoice is made Exhibit “R” to these minutes the same as if recopied herein in full in words and figures.
ORDER – PART TIME FIREMAN
Upon motion made by Eugene Crosby duly seconded by Frances S. Ball and unanimously approved, the Board approved hiring Richard J. Franks as a part time employee in the Fire Department at $9.00 per hour as needed. Copy of said request is made Exhibit “S” to these minutes the same as if recopied herein in full in words and figures.
ORDER – RECESS MEETING
Upon motion made by Richard R. Caperton duly seconded by Gwenita Mays and unanimously carried, the Board meeting was recessed until 5:30 P.M. on Tuesday, July 30, 2013.
ATTEST:
BABS W. FULTON WILLIAM A. “WILL” HILL
CITY CLERK MAYOR