City of Oxford, Mississippi Board of Aldermen Meeting Agenda for Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Meeting is at 5:00 pm in the City Hall Courtroom.

Notice that certain commission members will be included in the meeting via teleconference, subject to City of Oxford Code of Ordinances Section 2-82.

Agenda item attachments and meeting minutes are available for download here.

1. Call to order.
2. Adopt the agenda for the meeting.
3. Mayor’s Report
4. Authorize the approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting on March 16, 2021, the Special Meeting on March 24, 2021, and the Special Meeting on March 29, 2021. (Ashley Atkinson)
5. Authorize the approval of accounts for all city departments. (Ashley Atkinson)
6. Consider the consent agenda:
   1. Fixed Assets Management:
      1. Request permission to declare equipment surplus in the Oxford Fire Department and authorize its disposal. (Joey Gardner)
      2. Request permission to declare equipment surplus in the Buildings & Grounds Department and authorize its disposal. (Greg Pinion)
      3. Request permission to declare equipment surplus in the Oxford Utilities Department and authorize its disposal. (Rob Neely)
      4. Request permission to declare equipment surplus in the Development Services-Building Department and authorize its disposal. (Chris Carter)
   2. Human Resources:
      1. Request permission to transfer an employee from the Oxford Utilities-Electric Department to the Oxford Fire Department and advertise for a replacement. (Braxton Tullos)
      2. Request permission to hire four employees in the Oxford Fire Department. (Braxton Tullos)
      3. Request permission to transfer an employee from the Buildings & Grounds Department to the Development Services-Street Department and advertise for a replacement. (Braxton Tullos)
      4. Request permission to hire an employee in the Oxford Utilities-Water & Sewer Department. (Braxton Tullos)
      5. Request permission to approve an unpaid volunteer for the Animal Resource Center. (Braxton Tullos)
      6. Request permission to laterally transfer an employee in the Oxford Police Department. (Braxton Tullos)
      7. Request permission to accept the resignation of an employee in the Oxford Utilities-Water & Sewer Department and advertise for a replacement. (Braxton Tullos)
      8. Request approval to hire a Part-Time Parking Enforcement Officer. (Braxton Tullos)
      9. Request permission to hire Seasonal employees in the Environmental Services Department. (Braxton Tullos)
      10. Request permission to accept the retirement of an employee in the Oxford Park Commission-RSVP Department and advertise for a replacement.
      11. Request permission to hire an employee in the Oxford Municipal Court Department. (Braxton Tullos)
      12. Request permission to accept the resignation of an employee in the Oxford Fire Department. (Braxton Tullos)
      13. Request permission to hire two Part-time employees at the Oxford Conference Center. (Braxton Tullos)
   3. Miscelleanous:
      1. Request approval of water and/or sewer adjustments in accordance with the Oxford Utilities Leak Adjustment Policy. (Rob Neely)
      2. Request permission to approve Denzel L. Francis as a Taxi Driver. (Matt Davis)
      3. Request permission for the Mayor to sign a renewal contract with Everbridge, Inc. for Nixle 360 subscription. (Christopher Simmons)
   4. Travel Requests:
      1. Request permission for the Sales Manager to attend the MS Tourism Association Spring Summit in Cleveland, MS on April 27-28, 2021 at an estimated cost of $562.00. (Hayden Guest)
      2. Request permission for one officer to attend ALERRT AAIR Training in Meridian, MS on April 11-13, 2021 at an estimated cost of $123.00. (Jeff McCutchen)
      3. Request permission for an employee to attend the Building Officials Association of MSSummer Conference in Gulfport, MS on June 14-18, 2021 at an estimated cost of $1,516.00. (Chris Carter)
7. Adopt a proclamation declaring April 4-10, 2021 as Junior Auxiliary Week.
8. Discuss COVID-19 “Current Restrictions and Guidelines”.
9. Request permission to apply for the Community Rides Grant Program through National RTAP. (Donna Zampella)
10. Consider a request from the Oxford School District for a waiver of Land Disturbance and Building Permit Fees for the re-issuance of expired permits. (Chris Carter)
11. Request permission to adopt a Body Worn Camera Policy for the Development Services-Building Department. (Chris Carter)
12. Consider a request from The Country Club of Oxford to host their annual fireworks display on the golf course driving range at 9:00pm on July 2, 2021 (rain out date of July 3rd). (Jeff McCutchen)
13. Request permission for Start 2 Finish Event Management to hold a 5K & Kids Fun Run for CASA of Lafayette County on October 30, 2021 from 5:00am-10:00am. (Jeff McCutchen)
14. Request permission for Claude Gunter to host the Velvet Ditch Grand Fundo Cycling Event on May 15, 2021 at 6:30am-1:30pm. (Jeff McCutchen)
15. Consider the acceptance of infrastructure in The Heights, Phases 16 & 18, at Oxford Commons. (Reanna Mayoral)
16. Consider Change Order #7 for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Flow Equalization Project (with no cost to the City). (Reanna Mayoral)
17. Accept a donation from MS Critterz for animal care items and equipment located at the Animal Resource Center. (Bart Robinson)
18. Request permission to approve a barn/pasture lease with Vault Farms for the Oxford Police Department Mounted Patrol horses. (Bart Robinson)
19. Consider an executive session.
20. 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.