Meeting is at 5 pm. 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 Special Meeting on July 2, 2018 and the Regular Meeting on July 3, 2018.
- Authorize the approval of accounts for all city departments.
- Consider the consent agenda:
- Request permission for one officer to attend the 2018 IACP DAID Conference on August 13- 15, 2018, in Nashville, TN, at an estimated cost of $780.00. (Joey East)
- Request permission to advertise for a Part-Time Parking Enforcement Officer. (Braxton Tullos)
- Request permission to approve Taylor M. Cox as a taxi driver for Zoe’s Taxi. (Joey East)
- Request permission for two officers to attend the 2018 MS DARE Conference on July 16- 20, 2018, in Biloxi, MS, with the only cost being per diem. (Joey East)
- Request permission for one officer to attend the 2018 SSGT Defensive Tactics Instructor Conference on August 5- 10, 2018, in Pigeon Forge, TN, at an estimated cost of $889.44 plus per diem. (Joey East)
- Request permission for Alexandra Ewert, Benjamin Brooks, DeAndre Edwards, Amanda Hayes, and John Wall to serve as interns with the Oxford Police Department for the Fall 2018 Semester. (Joey East)
- Request permission for four officers to attend Multigenerational Training on July 19, 2018, in Oxford, MS, at no cost to the City. (Joey East)
- Request permission for one Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator to attend Short Course Training on September 10-14, 2018 in Biloxi, MS at an estimated cost of $1,526.00. (Bart Robinson)
- Request permission for two officers to attend Mississippi Command College on July 17- 20, 2018, at the University of Mississippi at an estimated cost of $700.00. (Joey East)
- Request permission to send one driver for CDL testing for Oxford-University Transit. (Ron Biggs)
- Request permission to send 3 employees to MS Department of Environmental Quality Rubbish Site Class Training on August 13-15, 2018 in Jackson, MS at an estimated cost of$927.00. (Amberlyn Liles)
- Request permission to approve a step raise for an employee in the Oxford Fire Department. (Braxton Tullos)
- Request permission to hire 2 Full-time Patrol Officers in the Oxford Police Department. (Braxton Tullos)
- Request permission to promote a Part-time Reserve Officer to a Full-Time Patrol Officer in the Oxford Police Department. (Braxton Tullos)
- Reconsider the Fire Service Contract with the University of Mississippi. (Bart Robinson/Pope Mallette)
- Adopt a proclamation for the 28th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- Update from OLHS. (Lee Habeeb)
- Adopt a resolution of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen authorizing the sale of bonds to be used primarily for the construction of a downtown parking garage. (Sue Fairbank)
- Consider a request from HB Solutions and MDOT to add a “Call Center” to Oxford-University Transit. (Roderick Bailey/Ron Biggs)
- Consider an appeal of the Planning Commission’s decision for Case #2326 for property located at 1000 Jefferson Avenue, being further described as PPIN 34087. (Judy Daniel)
- Second reading, public hearing and possible vote for a proposed ordinance creating a DowntownDistrict. (JoeyEast)
- Announce upcoming vacancies on the following commissions/boards: Courthouse Square Preservation (3), Historic Preservation (3), Oxford Park Commission, Pathways Commission (3), and the Tourism Council.
- Request permission to award the contract for a beverage provider for FNC Park. (Brad Freeman)
- Request permission to grant a Revocable License to rebuild the loading dock located at 150 Courthouse Square (Southside Gallery). (Randy Barber)
- Request permission to declare 2 garbage trucks surplus in the Environmental Services Department. (Amberlyn Liles)
- Request permission to declare 2 vehicles surplus in the Oxford Fire Department. (Mark Heath)
- Request permission for one officer to attend the Advanced Driving Instructor class on July 22-August 3, 2018, in Glynco, GA, at an estimated cost of $3,540.00 plus per diem. (Joey East)
- Request permission to apply for the Edward Byrne Memorial grant in the amount of $3,750.00 with a $1,250.00 match to be used towards the purchase of body cameras. (Joey East)
- Request permission to declare duty weapons surplus and offer them as trade-ins on new duty weapons. (Joey East)
- Request permission to use a lawn service at 160 Vaughn Circle for overgrown grass and assess the cost to the 2018 tax roll for said property. (Joey East)
- Second reading and public hearing for a proposed ordinance amending the Historic PreservationOrdinance. (Judy Daniel)
- Third reading and vote on a proposed ordinance amending the City of Oxford Land Development Code (Sections 2,3,4,5,7,9 and 10) to correct mistakes and make modifications. (Judy Daniel)
- Consider a request for approval of a Final Plat Amendment for Lots 101, 103, 104 into Lots 101 (Amended) and 104 (Amended) in Grand Oaks Subdivision, Planning Commission Case #2328, a residential subdivision located at 3850 Majestic Oaks Drive being further described as PPIN 17315. (Judy Daniel)
- Consider a request by Pine Bluff Investments, LLC for city utilities for a development outside the City limits of Oxford for “Wellington Place-Amended”, Planning Commission Case #2330, residential development located on Anchorage Road in Lafayette County being further described as PPIN 17752. (Judy Daniel)
- Consider a request by Heritage Developments, LLC for City utilities for a development outside of the City limits of Oxford for “The Evergreens Subdivision”, Phase III, Case #2331, a multi-phased development located at Dylan Avenue (CR 142) in Lafayette County being further described as PPIN 24879. (Judy Daniel)
- Presentation of the Tree Board’s Recommendation on the use of Tree Escrow Account funds. (Judy Daniel)
- First reading of a proposed ordinance amending Chapter 98, Article V, Storm Water Management. (Reanna Mayoral)
- Consider a request for an additional utility adjustment for 100 Anchorage Road #11. (Bart Robinson)
- Consider an amended land lease for the temporary parking lot (Gin Lot). (Bart Robinson)
- Consider authorizing the Mayor to issue a letter of support with a pledge of a financial contribution for a BUILD Grant application for Lafayette County. (Bart Robinson)
- Consider authorizing the Mayor to issue a letter of support for a BUILD Grant application for the University Of Mississippi. (Bart Robinson)
- Consider authorizing precast designers to proceed with the design of precast elements for the downtown parking garage at a price not to exceed $30,000.00 in anticipation of signing contracts for the garage construction. (Bart Robinson)
- Request permission to advertise for bids for the construction of the Azalea/South Lamar Intersection. (Bart Robinson)
- Consider an executive session.
- Adjourn.
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.
