City of Oxford, Mississippi Board of Aldermen Meeting Agenda – Tuesday, February 16, 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. Recognize the Lafayette High School Girls Soccer Team for winning their third consecutive MHSAA State Championship.
5. Recognize the Lafayette High School Boys Bowling Team for winning their third consecutive MHSAA State Championship.
6. Authorize the approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting on February 2, 2021 and the Recess Meeting on February 8, 2021. (Ashley Atkinson)
7. Request permission to adopt the corrected minutes for the July 15, 2020 Special Meeting, as presented. (Ashley Atkinson)
8. Authorize the approval of accounts for all city departments. (Ashley Atkinson)
9. Consider the consent agenda:
   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 William “Keith” Moore as the owner of Oxford Town Taxi. (Matt Davis)
   3. Request permission for two officers to attend the SSGT Patrol Rifle Operations Class on March 25-26, 2021 in Oxford at a cost of $700.00 (registration fees only). (Jeff McCutchen)
   4. Request permission for the Municipal Court Clerk to attend the Municipal Court Clerk’s Leadership Conference on March 10-12, 2021 in Natchez, MS at no cost to the City. (Donna Fisher)
   5. Request permission to hire an employee in the Oxford Fire Department. (Braxton Tullos)
   6. Request permission to promote an employee in the mTrade Park Department. (Braxton Tullos)
   7. Request permission to hire a seasonal employee in the mTrade Park Department. (Braxton Tullos)
   8. Request permission to hire two non-certified employees in the Oxford Police Department. (Braxton Tullos)
   9. Request permission to hire a certified employee in the Oxford Police Department. (Braxton Tullos)
   10. Request permission to advertise for part-time dispatchers. (Braxton Tullos)
   11. Request permission to advertise for a Deputy Court Clerk. (Braxton Tullos)
   12. Request permission to accept the resignation of an employee in the Oxford Utilities-Electric Department and advertise for a replacement. (Braxton Tullos)
   13. Request permission to accept the resignation of a Part-Time Laborer in the Environmental Services Department. (Braxton Tullos)
10. Double Decker Announcement. (Kinney Ferris)
11. Update on Chamber of Commerce Spring Run. (Pam Swain)
12. Affordable Housing Update. (Judy Daniel)
13. Discuss COVID-19 “Current Restrictions and Guidelines” and the current executive orders.
14. Authorize a re-appointment to the Oxford School Board.
15. Request permission for the Mayor to sign a contract with JanPro for cleaning services for City Hall. (Greg Pinion)
16. Consider bids and award a contract for the annual bid for Electric Distribution Contractor services. (Rob Neely)
17. Accept the donation of office furniture from Burns & Wilcox Insurance.
18. Request permission to declare equipment surplus in the Oxford Park Commission Department. (Seth Gaines)
19. Request permission to declare equipment surplus in the mTrade Park Department and authorize its disposal. (Brad Freeman)
20. Request permission to transfer two pieces of surplussed equipment from mTrade Park to the Buildings & Grounds Department. (Brad Freeman)
21. Request approval for a Final Plat for Case #2713, The Heights Subdivision, Phases 16 & 18, for property located at Cottonwood Cove and Sweet Gum Lane, being further identified as PPINs 37682 & 37698. (Ben Requet)
22. Second Reading and Public Hearing for a Proposed Ordinance amending Chapter 34, Article IIINoise of the City of Oxford Code of Ordinances. (Ben Requet)
23. Request permission for the Destination Oxford Car Show to use the Oxford Square and Monroe Street on May 15, 2021 for its annual car show. (Jeff McCutchen)
24. Request permission for Malco Theaters to host outdoor movies for the Oxford Film Festival on March 26-28, 2021 at the Malco Commons Amphitheater using amplified sound. (Jeff McCutchen)
25. Request permission for Matt Wymer to host outdoor movies for the Oxford Film Festival on March 24-28, 2021 at 825 Sisk Avenue using a projector and amplified sound. (Jeff McCutchen)
26. Request permission for the Oxford Conference Center to host outdoor movies for the Oxford Film Festival on March 24-28, 2021 on the Conference Center lawn using amplified sound/music. (Jeff McCutchen)
27. Request Project Activation for the Thacker Sidewalk Project (Transportation Alternative award). (Reanna Mayoral)
28. Request Project Activation for the West Jackson Pedestrian Signal Improvements Project (Transportation Alternative Award). (Reanna Mayoral)
29. Request permission to apply for CDBG funds for the Brittany Woods Water Service Project. (Reanna Mayoral)
30. Consider the acceptance of the Water, Sewer, and Street infrastructure in The Heights-Phases 16 & 18, located in the Oxford Commons Development. (Reanna Mayoral)
31. Consider a request for extended work hours for the East Jackson Streetscape-Sidewalk Project. (Reanna Mayoral)
32. Consider an Ambulance Services Contract. (Bart Robinson)
33. Consider an executive session.
34. 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.