Notice that certain commission members will be included in the meeting via teleconference, subject to City of Oxford Code of Ordinances Section 2-82.
- Call to order.
- Adopt the agenda for the meeting.
- Mayor’s Report
- Authorize the approval of the minutes of the recess meeting on September 5, 2017, the regular meeting on September 5, 2017 and the recess meeting on September 14, 2017.
- Authorize the approval of accounts for all city departments.
- Consider the consent agenda:
- Request permission for the director of the DUI Training Grants to travel to teach for state training for FY 17/18, in accordance with the requirements of the grant. (Joey East)
- Request permission for two employees (Accountant and Accounting Manager) to attend the GSA Fall Financial Conference on November 1-3, 2017 in Murfreesboro, TN at an estimated cost of $1,541.00. (Rob Neely)
- Request permission for an engineer to attend the Landis and Gyr Regional metering workshop on September 28, 2017 in Murfreesboro, TN at an estimated cost of $154.00. (Rob Neely)
- Request approval of the transfer of a Public Works Employee to the Building Department and advertise for his replacement. (Braxton Tullos)
- Request approval to employ seasonal workers at FNC Park. (Braxton Tullos)
- Request approval to employ a part-time laborer in the Environmental Services Department. (Braxton Tullos)
- Request permission to increase the hourly rate for a Reserve Officer. (Braxton Tullos)
- Request permission to advertise for a Deputy Clerk in the City Clerk/HR Department. (Braxton Tullos)
- Request permission to hire a cashier at the Oxford Electric Department. (Braxton Tullos)
- Request permission for three planning employees to attend the MS/AL APA Conference in Birmingham, AL on October 4-6, 2017 at an estimated cost of $2,500.00. (Judy Daniel)
- Request permission for a member of the Tree Board to attend the Natural Capital Conference in Jackson, MS on October 4-5, 2017 at an estimated cost of $332.86. (Bart Robinson)
- Request permission for one officer to attend the International Association of Chiefs of Police training and conference as a representative of the MS Association of Chiefs of Police on October 20-25, 2017 in Philadelphia, PA at no cost to the city. (Joey East)
- Request approval of the following taxi drivers for the noted companies: Amanda N. Gardial, Matthew W. King, Khoa A Le, and Christopher J. Martin Unchained Pedicabs and De’Antony M. Smith-Taxi Jackson (Joey East)
- Request permission for three members of the Oxford Fire Department to attend the Firehouse Expo in Nashville, TN on October 17-20, 2017 at an estimated cost of $1,342.00. (Mark Heath)
- Adopt a proclamation declaring September 30, 2017 as “Lake Mclarty Elliott Day”.
- Adopt a proclamation declaring September 17-23, 2017 as Constitution Week.
- Adopt a proclamation declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
- Authorize re-appointments to the Parking Commission.
- Authorize two reappointments and one appointment to the Historic Properties Commission.
- Authorize a reappointment and an appointment to the Pathways Commission.
- Authorize an appointment to the Tree Board.
- Rip Woodward to update the board on Communicare.
- Request permission for the Mayor to sign and accept the annual MOOT Contract #76-0016-17 for the City/County Transit Service for FY 2017-2018. (Arledia Bennett)
- Request permission to accept the bid for Municipal Court Software. (Donna Fisher)
- Consider a request from Guardian Concierge for a revocable license for two parking spaces on South Lamar. (Michael Varner and Ryan McKay)
- Request permission to accept a donation from the Pegram family for a bench to be located on city property. (Greg Pinion)
- Request permission to approve a brown bag permit for Moe’s Original BBQ. (Joey East)
- Request permission for the Mayor to sign and accept the MS Office of Highway Safety-154 Alcohol Training grant in the amount of $169,369.35 pending final review and agreement by OPD and MOHS. (Joey East)
- Request permission for the Mayor to sign and accept the MS Office of Highway Safety-4050 Alcohol and Impaired Driving Training grant in the amount of $79,930.07 pending final review and agreement by OPD and MOHS. (Joey East)
- Second reading and public hearing of a clarification of an Ordinance amending Article II of the Alcohol Ordinance, regarding light wine and beer. (Joey East)
- Request permission for the Mayor to sign a MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) from the MS Attorney General’s Office regarding MS internet crimes against children. (Joey East)
- Second reading and public hearing of an ordinance amending Chapter 102, Article XX, Code of Ordinances-Parades, Public Assemblies and Special Events. (Joey East/Pope Mallette)
- Second reading, public hearing, and possible vote on an ordinance amending Chapter 94, Section 58; Sanitation Rates & Fees. (Amberlyn Liles)
- Request permission to advertise for bids for equipment for Environmental Services. (Amberlyn Liles)
- Second reading and public hearing for Case #2215, Taylor Ridge Partners, LLC to rezone+/- 30.73 acres from (CE) Country Estates to (TND) Traditional Neighborhood Development for property located at 110 CR 303 (Old Taylor Rd.), being further described as PPINs 14967, 34530, 34889. (Judy Daniel)
- Consider a request for approval of a Final Plat (amendment) for Case #2228, Old Taylor Development, LLC for “Cedar Bend Subdivision, Phase 1”, for property located at 910 Old Taylor Road, being further described as PPINs 8424 and 8571. (Judy Daniel)
- Consider a request for approval of a Final Plat (amendment) for Case #2229, Grand Oaks, Inc., for “Grand Oaks, Phase Ill Amended”, for property located at Barron Street, being further described at PPIN 8911. (Judy Daniel)
- Consider a request for approval of a Final Plat for Case #2232, Quattro Holdings, LLC, for “lsom Hill Subdivision”, for properties located at 398-407 Cullen Road, being further described at PPIN 5041. (Judy Daniel)
- Request approval to terminate the labor-only contract with Southern Electric Company and request permission to advertise and re-bid the project. (Rob Neely)
- Authorize OED consultant, Allen and Hoshall, to begin the South 18th and Conference Center Substation Panel Relay Upgrade Project. (Rob Neely)
- Consider a recommendation to submit the Draft Environmental Assessment for West Oxford Loop, Phase I and II, Combined, to MOOT Environmental Department for their review. (Bart Robinson)
- Discuss after-hours work on Jackson Avenue Pump Station Rehabilitation Project. (Bart Robinson)
- Discuss the General Services Agreement with Waggoner Engineering, Inc., and Task Order #1 including Transportation Plan and Program Development and Support. (Bart Robinson)
- Request permission to accept bids for materials and supplies for fiscal year 2017-2018 for the Public Works Department. (Bart Robinson)
- Consider an executive session.
- Recess to meet on September 26, 2017 at 1:00 p.m..
Questions regarding this agenda? Call 662-236-1310, or contact Ashley Atkinson, City Clerk:aatkinson@oxfordms.net
Auxiliary aids and services may be available to individuals with disabilities upon twenty-four (24) hours request by contacting Braxton Tullos, City of Oxford ADA Coordinator at 662-232-2453.
