City of Oxford, Mississippi Board of Aldermen Meeting Agenda – Tuesday, October 6, 2020

Meeting is at 5:00 pm in the City Hall Courtroom. Watch live on YouTube here.

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 September 15, 2020 and the Special Meeting on September 22, 2020. (Ashley Atkinson)
5. Authorize the approval of accounts for all city departments. (Ashley Atkinson)
6. 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 Jeno J. Perry as a taxi driver for Zoe’s Taxi. (Matt Davis)
   3. Request permission for the Environmental Services Superintendent to attend the MS SWANA Fall Conference and MOLO Course on October 12-15, 2020 in Natchez, MS at an estimated cost of $607.00. (Amberlyn Liles)
   4. Request permission for one officer to attend the 2020 ALERT Virtual Conference on November 1-3, 2020 at a cost of $100.00. (Jeff McCutchen)
   5. Request permission for two officers to attend CIT Training in Meridian, MS on October 12-16, 2020 at an estimated cost of $460.00. (Jeff McCutchen)
   6. Request permission to accept the resignation of two employees in the Oxford Fire Department. (Braxton Tullos)
   7. Request permission to accept the resignation of two employees in the Oxford Police Department. (Braxton Tullos)
   8. Request permission to hire a Full-time employee in the Oxford Police Department. (Braxton Tullos)
   9. Request permission to hire a Part-Time employee in the Oxford Police Department and cancel a previously approved contract with said employee. (Braxton Tullos)
   10. Request permission to accept the resignation of an employee in the Parking Enforcement- Double Decker Bus Department. (Braxton Tullos)
   11. Request permission to accept the resignation of a part-time employee in the Buildings & Grounds Department and advertise the vacancy. (Braxton Tullos)
   12. Request permission to transfer an employee from the Environmental Services Department to the Buildings & Grounds Department. (Braxton Tullos)
   13. Request permission to hire a seasonal employee in the Environmental Services Department. (Braxton Tullos)
   14. Request approval of a salary adjustment for an employee in the RSVP-County Transit Department. (Braxton Tullos)
   15. Request permission to transfer an employee from the Buildings & Grounds Department to the Oxford Utilities-Electric Division. (Braxton Tullos)
   16. Request permission to hire three employees in the Oxford Utilities-Electric Division. (Braxton Tullos)
   17. Request permission to hire seasonal concession workers at mTrade Park. (Braxton Tullos)
7. Consideration of a request from Scott Whitaker to continue a previously granted approval at the former Pita Pit location at 309 North Lamar. (Chris Carter)
8. Discussion of current COVID-19 restrictions.
9. First reading of a proposed Ordinance amending Chapter 14, Section 10- On-Premises retailer’s permit holder regulated; hours of sale, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Oxford, Mississippi.
10. Authorize an appointment to the Oxford Tourism Board.
11. Request permission for the Mayor to sign a contract for the installation of a Sentricon Termite Control System at the Burns Belfry. (Kate Kenwright)
12. Request permission to advertise for bids for the Conference Center Substation Addition Project. (Rob Neely)
13. Request permission to accept and authorize the Mayor to sign the participation letter for the writing of the District 2 Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. (Jimmy Allgood)
14. Request permission to accept and authorize the Mayor to sign the representative letter designating the city representative at the District 2 Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan meetings. (Jimmy Allgood)
15. Request permission to accept and authorize the Mayor to sign a Medical Control Agreement between the Oxford Fire Department and Central MS EMS. (Joey Gardner)
16. Request approval for a Final Plat Amendment for Case #2656, Ammadelle Subdivision, Lot 37, for property located at 103 Sivley Street. (Ben Requet)
17. Request approval for a Final Plat Amendment for Case #2657, The Lamar, Phase 2 Lot 1, for property located at East of Jennie Avenue and North of Cincinnatus Boulevard, being further described as PPIN #39051. (Ben Requet)
18. Consider a request to use Tree Escrow funds to replant 38 Nuttall Oak trees in the right-of-way for Oxford Way. (Mark Levy)
19. Consider Change Order #2 from A. S. Fornea Construction for the North Lamar Pocket Park Project. (Mark Levy)
20. Adopt the Municipal Compliance Questionnaire for FY19/20. (Ashley Atkinson)
21. Request permission to approve a list of unmarked vehicles as required by state statute. (Jeff McCutchen)
22. Request permission to allow Oxford Square North LLC and organization director Lloyd Grissinger to host a live music event at Oxford Square North (265 North Lamar) on October 10, 17, and 24, 2020. (Jeff McCutchen)
23. Request permission to apply for the CMPDD Workforce Training CARES Act Grant. (Braxton Tullos)
24. Request permission to declare equipment surplus in the Human Resources Department and authorize its disposal. (Braxton Tullos)
25. Third reading and vote on a proposed Ordinance to amend Chapter 42 of the Code of Ordinances regarding Flood Damage Prevention. (Reanna Mayoral)
26. Consider acceptance and award bids for the Bramlett Boulevard Sidewalk Project, known as MDOT LPA Project Number STP-9420-00(001)LPA/107974-701000. (Reanna Mayoral)
27. Consider a contract for professional services with A2H for repairs of the roof at the Oxford Conference Center. (Reanna Mayoral)
28. Consider a request for short term closures of North 6th Street between Jackson and Jefferson during peak hours while school is in session. (Reanna Mayoral)
29. Request permission to advertise for the Notting Hill Sidewalk Project. (Reanna Mayoral)
30. Consider Change Order #4 for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Flow Equalization Project in the amount of $45,582.00. (Reanna Mayoral)
31. Adopt a “Resolution of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Oxford, Mississippi Regarding the Sale of City Property not needed for Municipal purpose” and authorize the Mayor to sign the corresponding Quit Claim Deed. (Bart Robinson)
32. Consider an “Outdoor Seating Revocable License” for Boure’, Mesquite Chophouse, and Oxford Burger Company, and to amend the previously adopted revocable license for Tango’s. (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.