Meeting Agenda- June 17, 2014

CITY OF LOUISVILLE

MEETING AGENDA / MUNICIPAL DOCKET

TUESDAY, JUNE 17 , 2014  

Regular Meeting starts at 5:30 p.m. 

I.             CALL TO ORDER

II.            INVOCATION

III.          PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG

IV.          APPROVAL OF MINUTES

V.            NEW BUSINESS

A.    Recognize Jack Brister of The Policy Center and acknowledge receipt of insurance check

B.    Acknowledge Otis Eichelberger’s retirement on June 30 with 40 years service

C.    Acceot the application for a 5 year tax exemption from Polo Custom Products on for true value of property $65,184.50,  (about $185 on city tax only)

D.    Authorize payment to the State Tax Commission for $23,309.62 for Nonhazardous Solid Waste Fee  Annual Report on Landfill

E.    Accept low quote from Ingram Equipment for garbage carts at $57.99 per cart, and approve payment of $32,593.00 (Alternate quote from SMEC at $65.54 per cart)

F.    Invoices to be paid for Landfill purchases from 401-204-701 for cell construction

1.    Century Construction & Realty, Inc. $30,227.50

G.   Invoice to be paid for Debris Removal to Hensley R. Lee Contracting  $

H.   Invoice to be paid for Monitoring Services to True North  $

I.     Invoice to be paid for consultants to Broaddus & Associates  $

J.    Approve Amendment #1 to the Monitoring Contract with True North

K.   Plywood Facility Quotes for debris removal:  acknowledge that Hughes Construction was the low bidder and approve contract

L.    Adopt a resolution to apply for the Community Disaster Loan-see enclosed  

M.   Discuss Building Inspector Services

N.   Discuss  Land Use Planning and authorize application for EDA grant funding

O.   Acknowledge and accept the Homeland Security Grant for $10,000 to replace computers in Police Dept., E-911, and City Hall

P.    Acknowledge hiring landfill employee-enclosed

Q.   Transfer funds from General Government to E-911 Fund

R.    Transfer funds from General Government to Landfill Fund

S.    Authorize the payment of $180.00 to National Rifle Association for membership and recertification as a firearm instructor for Andy Taylor and Barry McWhirter

VI.          OTHER BUSINESS

VII.        ADJOURN

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Notice is hereby given that the City of Louisville, MS, is now taking applications for: Building Inspection Services. Job descriptions and requirements are listed below. Applications may be filed at the City Hall, P.O. Box 510, Louisville, MS 39339, no later than Friday May 30, 2014.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, inspects building construction or alteration Work for compliance With the provisions of building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and zoning codes; assists the public with permit requirements and the interpretation of Building Codes and Ordinances; and provides plan review services for proposed projects.

Winston Strong Funds to be Used for Long Term Relief Efforts

Immediately after the April 28 tornado, action was taken to establish a disaster relief fund

for Winston County. Through the efforts of the Winston County Partnership and the use of the Winston Community Development, Inc., the fund “WinstonStrong” was established.

Funds contributed to WinstonStrong are to be used for long term relief efforts in Louisville and Winston County. These funds are not to be dispersed for short term, immediate needs of storm victims.

Funds are administered through the Winston Community Development, Inc. which is an established 501c3 non-profit. This means that any contributions will be tax deductible.

A 9 member board composed of an ethnically and economically diverse group of Winston County citizens will administer the funds with direction provided by MSEMA and FEMA. Proper audit procedures will also be in place.

Debris Cleanup Across Louisville Began Today

 Hensley R. Lee (HRL) Contracting, Inc of Picayune, Ms.  has been selected as the debris removal contractor for the City  of Louisville.

City Selects True North for Debris Monitoring

In a short meeting of city officials, the City of Louisville approved True North Emergency Management as the debris monitoring firm for debris removal.

Mayor Will Hill indicated that seven proposals were scored from those received and that True North's received the highest score on criteria utilized. True North Emergency Management is a wholly owned company of Neel-Schaffer and focuses specifically on Emergency Management and Debris Monitoring business. Services provided by True North include disaster debris monitoring and management, safety, damage assessments, emergency management planning, training and exercises.(from website).

Debris monitoring includes documentation of quantities of debris and procedural compliance to guarantee eligibility for FEMA grant funding.

The City Board also approved the solicitation of contractual services for building inspections before adjourning.

The Board will meet again on Monday, May 19 at 9:00 am. The major item on the agenda will be the selection of a debris removal firm. Ten proposals are to be reviewed and there was not sufficient time to fully score and consider them for today's meeting.