City of Oxford, Mississippi Board of Aldermen Meeting Agenda – Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Meeting is at 5 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 February 1, 2022. (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 Police Department-Parking Division and authorize its disposal. (Matt Davis)
      2. Request permission to declare equipment surplus in the Oxford Conference Center Department and authorize its disposal. (Micah Quinn)
      3. Request permission to declare equipment surplus in the Oxford Police Department and authorize its disposal. (Jeff McCutchen)
      4. Request permission to declare equipment surplus in the Municipal Court Department and authorize its disposal. (Donna Fisher)
   2. Human Resources:
      1. Request permission to promote two employees at the Oxford Conference Center. (Braxton Tullos)
      2. Request permission to hire employees at the mTrade Park Department. (Braxton Tullos)
      3. Request permission to accept the resignation of an employee at the Oxford Animal Resource Center. (Braxton Tullos)
      4. Request permission to promote an employee at the Oxford Animal Resource Center. (Braxton Tullos)
      5. Request permission to approve unpaid volunteers for the Animal Resource Center. (Kelli Briscoe)
   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 accept donations for the benefit of the Oxford Animal Resource Center. (Kelli Briscoe)
      3. Adopt a proclamation recognizing the Active People, Healthy Nation SM Initiative.
      4. Authorize a sole source purchase from KDL Solutions, LLC for an ALERRT Level 1 Active Shooter Training Kit in the amount of $55,900.00 by the Oxford Police Department. This purchase will be paid for with FY’21 Homeland Security Grant Funds (Grant 21LE286). (Jeff McCutchen)
   4. Travel Requests:
      1. Request permission for two employees to attend the SANE Training in Oxford, MS on February 28-March 4, 2022 at no cost to the City. (Jeff McCutchen)
      2. Request permission for an employee to attend Human Trafficking Training in Pearl, MS on February 22, 2022 at no cost to the City. (Jeff McCutchen)
      3. Request permission for five employees to attend the Mobile Police Mardi Gras School in Mobile, AL on February 22-March 2, 2022 at an estimated cost of $2,895.00. (Jeff McCutchen)
      4. Request permission for an employee to attend the Pro-Active Patrol Tactics Webinar online on March 1, 2022 at a cost of $299.00. (Jeff McCutchen)
      5. Request permission for an employee to attend Patrol Officers Response to Street Drugs training in Southaven, MS on February 22-25, 2022 at an estimated cost of $204.00. (Jeff McCutchen)
      6. Request permission for an employee to attend the TVA Partnership Meeting in Nashville, TN on March 14-16, 2022 at an estimated cost of $512.00. (Rob Neely)
      7. Request permission for the Municipal Court Clerk to attend the Municipal Court Clerk’s Leadership Conference on March 23-25, 2022 in Biloxi, MS at no cost to the City. (Donna Fisher)
7. Discuss recent COVID data.
8. Request permission to accept and authorize the Mayor to sign the Certifications and Assurances for FY 2022. (Donna Zampella)
9. Consider a contract with TransLoc for the Oxford-University Transit Department. (Donna Zampella)
10. First reading of a proposed Ordinance amending Chapter 18-Animals & Fowl, Section 10-Animal Resource Officer, Articles 1(a) and 1(b), as they related to the duties and role of the Animal Control Officer. (Kelli Briscoe)
11. Presentation of the Oxford Fire Department Annual Report. (Joey Gardner)
12. Request permission to approve a Parade Permit for St. Peter’s Episcopal Church to host a Mardi Gras Parade on March 1, 2022 at 5:30pm. (Jeff McCutchen)
13. Authorize the Mayor to sign the TVA Electric Vehicle Fast Charger Program Agreement. (Rob Neely)
14. Request permission to advertise for proposals for a 3.335MW Solar Array. (Rob Neely)
15. Consider a modification to the timeline for the mural that was approved in December. (Ben Requet)
16. Request approval of a Preliminary and Final Plat for Pettey Hardin, Case #2821, “GoShine Express Car Wash Subdivision” for property located at Hwy 6 East near CR 305, being further identified as PPIN 7686. (Robert Baxter)
17. Request permission to advertise for Proposals for Transit Management Services for Oxford-University Management. (Mark Levy)
18. Request permission to advertise for bids for the construction of a splash pad at 502 Bramlett Boulevard. (Mark Levy)
19. Consider a request to reduce the bond for Evergreens Phase I. (Reanna Mayoral)
20. Consider contract for professional services with Daniels & Associates for professional services required to potentially serve the Punkin Water Association service area. (Reanna Mayoral)
21. Discuss the proposed acquisition of Punkin Water Association and utility service outside the City limits. (Bart Robinson)
22. Consider an executive session.
23. 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.