CALL TO ORDER BY THE PRESIDENT INVOCATION 1. MINISTER BETTY OLIVER OF FAITH CHRISTIAN CENTER PUBLIC HEARING INTRODUCTIONS
2. ORDER ACCEPTING THE BIDS OF MERCHANTS FOODSERVICE AND SYSCO, LLC FOR SIX MONTHS SUPPLY OF FOODS- FROZEN AND/OR CHILLED GROUP 1 A, (BID. NO. 38601-030414). (ARMSTRONG, YARBER) 3. ORDER ACCEPTING THE BIDS OF MERCHANTS FOODSERVICE AND SYSCO JACKSON, LLC FOR SIX MONTHS SUPPLY OF FOODS- CANNED AND/OR DRY GROUP MB, BID NO. 38702-030414. (ARMSTRONG, YARBER) 4. ORDER ACCEPTING THE BIDS OF MERCHANT FOODSERVICE AND SYSCO, JACKSON, LLC FOR SIX MONTHS SUPPLY OF FOODS-CONDIMENTS -GROUP III, (BID NO. 38801-030414) (ARMSRONG, YARBER) 5. ORDER ACCEPTING THE BIDS OF MERCHANTS FOOD SERVICE FOR SIX MONTHS SUPPLY OF FOODS- FRESH PRODUCE GROUP V, BID NO. 37888-030414. (ARMSTRONG, YARBER) 6. ORDER ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF $957.66 FROM ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY ON BEHALF OF ITS INSURED (ANNIE RANSBURG) AS A PROPERTY DAMAGE SETTLEMENT. (JOINER, YARBER) 7. ORDER ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF $1,211.02 FROM ALFA INSURANCE CORPORATION ON BEHALF OF ITS INSURED (ALGERMON TRICE, JR.) AS A PROPERTY DAMAGE SETTLEMENT. (JOINER, YARBER) 8. ORDER ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF $2,824.03 FROM ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY ON BEHALF OF ITS INSURED (DOROTHY FIZER) AS A PROPERTY DAMAGE SETTLEMENT. (JOINER, YARBER) 9. ORDER ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF $921.67 FROM ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY ON BEHALF OF ITS INSURED (ANITA HAYNES) AS A PROPERTY DAMAGE SETTLEMENT. (JOINER, YARBER) 10. ORDER ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF $633.00 FROM SOUTHERN FARM BUREAU CASUALTY CLAIM SERVICE ON BEHALF OF ITS INSURED (POLLY ROSENBLATT) AS A PROPERTY DAMAGE SETTLEMENT. (JOINER, YARBER)
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 62 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI, GOVERNING FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. (WILLIAMS, YARBER)
ORDER AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF $4,452.20 TO JEFFRY LYONS AND TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORPORATION AS A FULL AND COMPLETE SETTLEMENT OF A PROPERTY DAMAGE CLAIM. (JOINER, YARBER)
ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A 48-MONTH RENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE ADVANTAGE BUSINESS SYSTEM FOR A KONICA MINOLTA BIZHUB 364e DIGITAL B/W COPIER TO BE USED BY THE SIGNS AND LICENSE DIVISION OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT. (ALLEN, YARBER)
ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (MDOT) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015 (FY2015) MULTIMODAL FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $480,000.00 TO SUPPORT OPERATING EXPENSES OF THE CITY OF JACKSON'S TRANSIT SYSTEM (JATRAN) AND TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS AND AGREEMENTS NECESSARY AND RELATED TO THE APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF SAID MULTIMODAL FUNDS. (ALLEN, YARBER)
ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2012 CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSON AND MIDTOWN PARTNERS, INC. FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (HOME) FUNDED RENTAL REHABILITATION PROJECT. (ALLEN, YARBER)
ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF JACKSON TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (MSDH) TO IMPLEMENT THE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS (HOPWA) PROGRAM IN THE JACKSON METROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREA (MSA) FOR THE USE OF THE BALANCE OF UNEXPENDED 2012 HOPWA FUNDS. (ALLEN, YARBER)
RESOLUTION DECLARING CERTAIN PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF JACKSON TO BE A MENACE TO PUBLIC HEALTH SAFETY AND WELFARE PURSUANT TO SECTION 21-19-11 OF THE MISSISSIPPI CODE AND PURSUANT TO ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS HELD MARCH 25, 2014 FOR THE FOLLOWING CASES:
ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSON AND BOBBY FORD/DBA/FORD LAWN SERVICE FOR THE BOARD-UP AND SECURING OF STRUCTURE(S) AND/OR THE CUTTING OF GRASS AND WEEDS AND REMOVING OF TRASH AND DEBRIS AND REMEDYING OF CONDITIONS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY WHICH CONSTITUTE A MENACE TO PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE. (STEWART, YARBER)
ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSON AND REGINALD HIGH/ DBA/ HIGHBECO FOR THE BOARD-UP AND SECURING OF STRUCTURE(S) AND/OR THE CUTTING OF GRASS AND WEEDS AND REMOVING TRASH AND DEBRIS AND REMEDYING OF CONDITIONS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY WHICH CONSTITUTE A MENACE TO PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE. (STEWART, YARBER)
ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSON AND MARTHA KNIGHTEN/ DBA/ALLSTARR INDUSTRIES, INC. FOR THE BOARD-UP AND SECURING OF STRUCTURE(S) AND/OR THE CUTTING OF GRASS AND WEEDS AND REMOVING OF TRASH AND DEBRIS AND REMEDYING OF CONDITIONS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY WHICH CONSTITUTE A MENACE TO PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE. (STEWART, YARBER)
ORDER AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO THE GE WATER & PROCESS TECHNOLOGIES FOR PARTS TO REPAIR THE MEMBRANE ULTRAFILTRATION EQUIPMENT AT THE O.B. CURTIS WATER TREATMENT FACILITY. (WILLIAMS, YARBER)
ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO ACTIVATE THE MUSEUM TO MARKET TRAIL CONNECTOR PROJECT FROM THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. (WILLIAMS, YARBER)
ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1/FINAL TO THE CONTRACT OF SOCRATES GARRETT ENTERPRISES, INC., A DECREASE CHANGE ORDER, AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE CITY OF JACKSON LIVINGSTON ROAD NRCS DRAINAGE PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 14B5001. (WILLIAMS, YARBER)
ORDER RATIFYING THE EMERGENCY CONTRACT WITH GARRETT ENTERPRISES d/b/a SOCRATES GARRETT ENTERPRISES FOR BIO-SOLIDS HAULING FROM THE SAVANNA STREET WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY AND THE TRAHON WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY AND RATIFYING THE EXTENSION OF THE EMERGENCY CONTRACT. (WILLIAMS, YARBER)
ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN EVENT LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH METROCENTER MALL, LLC FOR USE OF ITS FACILITY TO CONDUCT REGISTRATION AND SIGN-UP FOR THE CITY'S SUMMER ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM. (JONES, YARBER)
ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION AND THE CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI, FOR THE PROVISION OF FUNDS TO SUPPORT IMPROVEMENTS TO PARHAM BRIDGES PARK. (JONES, YARBER)
29. ORDER CONFIRMING THE MAYOR'S NOMINATION OF GUS McCOY AS CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER FOR THE CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI. (YARBER) 30. ORDER CONFIRMING THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF MONICA DAVIS JOINER AS CITY ATTORNEY, CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI. (YARBER)
ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH NICK CLARK AUCTIONS TO PROVIDE AUCTIONEER SERVICES TO THE CITY OF JACKSON. (HORTON, YARBER)
ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSON AND PILGRIM OPERATIONS, INC. AND A&E TELEVISION NETWORKS, LLC FOR THE PURPOSE OF PHOTOGRAPHING AND RECORDING CERTAIN SCENES AT CITY-OWNED GROVE PARK IN CONNECTION WITH THE TELEVISION SERIES "SHUT UP AND DANCE". (YARBER)
ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI AUTHORIZING A REMEDIAL ASSESSMENT OF THE OPERATION OF THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK. (COOPER-STOKES)
34. DISCUSSION: PURCHASE OF NATURAL GAS VEHICLES (PRIESTER) 35. DISCUSSION: DILLARD'S BUILDING (STAMPS) 36. DISCUSSION: ELRAINE BOULEVARD (COOPER-STOKES) 37. DISCUSSION: SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH (COOPER-STOKES)
PROCLAMATION 39. PROCLAMATION HONORING AND COMMENDING BETTY REED FOR RETIRING FROM JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY AFTER 38 YEARS OF SERVICE. 40. PROCLAMATION HONORING AND COMMENDING DR. PHYLLIS HAMMOND FOR RETIRING FROM JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY AFTER 41 YEARS OF SERVICE.
CALL TO ORDER BY THE PRESIDENT INVOCATION 1. MINISTER BETTY OLIVER OF FAITH CHRISTIAN CENTER PUBLIC HEARING INTRODUCTIONS
2. ORDER ACCEPTING THE BIDS OF MERCHANTS FOODSERVICE AND SYSCO, LLC FOR SIX MONTHS SUPPLY OF FOODS- FROZEN AND/OR CHILLED GROUP 1 A, (BID. NO. 38601-030414). (ARMSTRONG, YARBER) 3. ORDER ACCEPTING THE BIDS OF MERCHANTS FOODSERVICE AND SYSCO JACKSON, LLC FOR SIX MONTHS SUPPLY OF FOODS- CANNED AND/OR DRY GROUP MB, BID NO. 38702-030414. (ARMSTRONG, YARBER) 4. ORDER ACCEPTING THE BIDS OF MERCHANT FOODSERVICE AND SYSCO, JACKSON, LLC FOR SIX MONTHS SUPPLY OF FOODS-CONDIMENTS -GROUP III, (BID NO. 38801-030414) (ARMSRONG, YARBER) 5. ORDER ACCEPTING THE BIDS OF MERCHANTS FOOD SERVICE FOR SIX MONTHS SUPPLY OF FOODS- FRESH PRODUCE GROUP V, BID NO. 37888-030414. (ARMSTRONG, YARBER) 6. ORDER ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF $957.66 FROM ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY ON BEHALF OF ITS INSURED (ANNIE RANSBURG) AS A PROPERTY DAMAGE SETTLEMENT. (JOINER, YARBER) 7. ORDER ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF $1,211.02 FROM ALFA INSURANCE CORPORATION ON BEHALF OF ITS INSURED (ALGERMON TRICE, JR.) AS A PROPERTY DAMAGE SETTLEMENT. (JOINER, YARBER) 8. ORDER ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF $2,824.03 FROM ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY ON BEHALF OF ITS INSURED (DOROTHY FIZER) AS A PROPERTY DAMAGE SETTLEMENT. (JOINER, YARBER) 9. ORDER ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF $921.67 FROM ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY ON BEHALF OF ITS INSURED (ANITA HAYNES) AS A PROPERTY DAMAGE SETTLEMENT. (JOINER, YARBER) 10. ORDER ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF $633.00 FROM SOUTHERN FARM BUREAU CASUALTY CLAIM SERVICE ON BEHALF OF ITS INSURED (POLLY ROSENBLATT) AS A PROPERTY DAMAGE SETTLEMENT. (JOINER, YARBER)
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 62 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI, GOVERNING FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. (WILLIAMS, YARBER)
ORDER AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF $4,452.20 TO JEFFRY LYONS AND TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORPORATION AS A FULL AND COMPLETE SETTLEMENT OF A PROPERTY DAMAGE CLAIM. (JOINER, YARBER)
ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A 48-MONTH RENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE ADVANTAGE BUSINESS SYSTEM FOR A KONICA MINOLTA BIZHUB 364e DIGITAL B/W COPIER TO BE USED BY THE SIGNS AND LICENSE DIVISION OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT. (ALLEN, YARBER)
ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (MDOT) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015 (FY2015) MULTIMODAL FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $480,000.00 TO SUPPORT OPERATING EXPENSES OF THE CITY OF JACKSON'S TRANSIT SYSTEM (JATRAN) AND TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS AND AGREEMENTS NECESSARY AND RELATED TO THE APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF SAID MULTIMODAL FUNDS. (ALLEN, YARBER)
ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2012 CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSON AND MIDTOWN PARTNERS, INC. FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (HOME) FUNDED RENTAL REHABILITATION PROJECT. (ALLEN, YARBER)
ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF JACKSON TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (MSDH) TO IMPLEMENT THE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS (HOPWA) PROGRAM IN THE JACKSON METROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREA (MSA) FOR THE USE OF THE BALANCE OF UNEXPENDED 2012 HOPWA FUNDS. (ALLEN, YARBER)
RESOLUTION DECLARING CERTAIN PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF JACKSON TO BE A MENACE TO PUBLIC HEALTH SAFETY AND WELFARE PURSUANT TO SECTION 21-19-11 OF THE MISSISSIPPI CODE AND PURSUANT TO ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS HELD MARCH 25, 2014 FOR THE FOLLOWING CASES:
ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSON AND BOBBY FORD/DBA/FORD LAWN SERVICE FOR THE BOARD-UP AND SECURING OF STRUCTURE(S) AND/OR THE CUTTING OF GRASS AND WEEDS AND REMOVING OF TRASH AND DEBRIS AND REMEDYING OF CONDITIONS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY WHICH CONSTITUTE A MENACE TO PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE. (STEWART, YARBER)
ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSON AND REGINALD HIGH/ DBA/ HIGHBECO FOR THE BOARD-UP AND SECURING OF STRUCTURE(S) AND/OR THE CUTTING OF GRASS AND WEEDS AND REMOVING TRASH AND DEBRIS AND REMEDYING OF CONDITIONS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY WHICH CONSTITUTE A MENACE TO PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE. (STEWART, YARBER)
ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSON AND MARTHA KNIGHTEN/ DBA/ALLSTARR INDUSTRIES, INC. FOR THE BOARD-UP AND SECURING OF STRUCTURE(S) AND/OR THE CUTTING OF GRASS AND WEEDS AND REMOVING OF TRASH AND DEBRIS AND REMEDYING OF CONDITIONS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY WHICH CONSTITUTE A MENACE TO PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE. (STEWART, YARBER)
ORDER AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO THE GE WATER & PROCESS TECHNOLOGIES FOR PARTS TO REPAIR THE MEMBRANE ULTRAFILTRATION EQUIPMENT AT THE O.B. CURTIS WATER TREATMENT FACILITY. (WILLIAMS, YARBER)
ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO ACTIVATE THE MUSEUM TO MARKET TRAIL CONNECTOR PROJECT FROM THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. (WILLIAMS, YARBER)
ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1/FINAL TO THE CONTRACT OF SOCRATES GARRETT ENTERPRISES, INC., A DECREASE CHANGE ORDER, AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE CITY OF JACKSON LIVINGSTON ROAD NRCS DRAINAGE PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 14B5001. (WILLIAMS, YARBER)
ORDER RATIFYING THE EMERGENCY CONTRACT WITH GARRETT ENTERPRISES d/b/a SOCRATES GARRETT ENTERPRISES FOR BIO-SOLIDS HAULING FROM THE SAVANNA STREET WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY AND THE TRAHON WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY AND RATIFYING THE EXTENSION OF THE EMERGENCY CONTRACT. (WILLIAMS, YARBER)
ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN EVENT LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH METROCENTER MALL, LLC FOR USE OF ITS FACILITY TO CONDUCT REGISTRATION AND SIGN-UP FOR THE CITY'S SUMMER ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM. (JONES, YARBER)
ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION AND THE CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI, FOR THE PROVISION OF FUNDS TO SUPPORT IMPROVEMENTS TO PARHAM BRIDGES PARK. (JONES, YARBER)
29. ORDER CONFIRMING THE MAYOR'S NOMINATION OF GUS McCOY AS CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER FOR THE CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI. (YARBER) 30. ORDER CONFIRMING THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF MONICA DAVIS JOINER AS CITY ATTORNEY, CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI. (YARBER)
ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH NICK CLARK AUCTIONS TO PROVIDE AUCTIONEER SERVICES TO THE CITY OF JACKSON. (HORTON, YARBER)
ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSON AND PILGRIM OPERATIONS, INC. AND A&E TELEVISION NETWORKS, LLC FOR THE PURPOSE OF PHOTOGRAPHING AND RECORDING CERTAIN SCENES AT CITY-OWNED GROVE PARK IN CONNECTION WITH THE TELEVISION SERIES "SHUT UP AND DANCE". (YARBER)
ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI AUTHORIZING A REMEDIAL ASSESSMENT OF THE OPERATION OF THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK. (COOPER-STOKES)
34. DISCUSSION: PURCHASE OF NATURAL GAS VEHICLES (PRIESTER) 35. DISCUSSION: DILLARD'S BUILDING (STAMPS) 36. DISCUSSION: ELRAINE BOULEVARD (COOPER-STOKES) 37. DISCUSSION: SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH (COOPER-STOKES)
PROCLAMATION 39. PROCLAMATION HONORING AND COMMENDING BETTY REED FOR RETIRING FROM JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY AFTER 38 YEARS OF SERVICE. 40. PROCLAMATION HONORING AND COMMENDING DR. PHYLLIS HAMMOND FOR RETIRING FROM JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY AFTER 41 YEARS OF SERVICE.