{"id":141849,"date":"2024-08-19T10:01:05","date_gmt":"2024-08-19T15:01:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/?p=141849"},"modified":"2024-08-19T10:46:42","modified_gmt":"2024-08-19T15:46:42","slug":"city-of-oxford-mississippi-regular-meeting-agenda-updated-tuesday-august-20-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/city-of-oxford-mississippi-regular-meeting-agenda-updated-tuesday-august-20-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"City of Oxford, Mississippi Regular Meeting Agenda UPDATED \u2013 Tuesday, August 20, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Regular Meeting is at 5:00 pm in the City Hall Courtroom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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

Agenda item attachments and meeting minutes are available for download here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. 1. Call to order.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. 2. Adopt the agenda for the meeting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. 3. Mayor’s Report<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. 4. Authorize the approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting on August 6, 2024 and the Special Meeting on August 14, 2024. (Ashley Atkinson)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. 5. Authorize the approval of accounts for all city departments. (Ashley Atkinson)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. 6. Consider the consent agenda:\n
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    1. Fixed Assets Management:\n
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      1. Request permission to accept ownership of a vehicle seized by Metro Narcotics, pursuant to Order of Forfeiture. (Alex Fauver)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Request permission to declare three vehicles surplus in the Oxford Police Department Metro Narcotics Division and authorize their disposal. (Alex Fauver)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Request permission to declare a list of equipment surplus in the Oxford Police Department-Metro Narcotics Division and authorize its disposal. (Alex Fauver)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Request permission to declare a piece of equipment surplus in the City Clerk’s Office and to accept ownership of its replacement, based on a warranty claim. (Ashley Atkinson)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      5. Request permission to declare equipment surplus in the Stronger Together Oxford Department and authorize its disposal. (Marlee Carpenter)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      6. Request permission to declare equipment surplus in the Oxford Utilities-Electric Division and authorize its disposal. (Rob Neely)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      7. Request permission to declare equipment surplus in the Buildings & Grounds Department and authorize its disposal. (Greg Pinion)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      8. Grants:\n
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        1. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Human Resources:\n
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          1. Request permission to hire three employees in the Oxford Police Department. (Braxton Tulos)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Request permission to accept the resignation of two Part-Time officers and one Ful-Time officer in the Oxford Police Department. (Braxton Tulos)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. Request permission to approve a take home vehicle for the on-cal employees in the Oxford Utilities-Water & Sewer Department, pursuant to the take home vehicle policy. (Braxton Tulos)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          4. Request permission to approve a step increase for an employee in the Development Services-Building Department. (Braxton Tulos)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          5. Request permission to accept the resignation of an employee in the Oxford Fire Department. (Braxton Tulos)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          6. Request permission to hire an employee in the Oxford Fire Department. (Braxton Tulos)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          7. Request permission to hire a Part-Time employee in the Oxford Fire Department. (Braxton Tulos)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          8. Request permission to approve a promotion for an employee in the mTrade Park Department. (Braxton Tulos)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          9. Request permission to hire an employee in the mTrade Park Department. (Braxton Tulos)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          10. Request permission to approve unpaid volunteers for the Oxford Animal Resource Center. (Keli Briscoe)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          11. Miscelleanous:\n
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            1. Request approval of water and\/or sewer adjustments in accordance with the Oxford Utilities Leak Adjustment Policy. (Rob Neely)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Request permission to accept a $200.00 donation from the Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce, for the benefit of the Stronger Together Oxford Department to purchase supplies for the 911 Day of Service. (Marlee Carpenter)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            3. Request permission to accept donations on behalf of the Oxford ARC. (Keli Briscoe)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            4. Travel Requests:\n
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              1. Request permission for an Alderman to attend the 2024 MML Smal Town Conference on October 9-10, 2024 in Vicksburg, MS at an estimated cost of $750.00. (Ashley Atkinson)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              2. Request permission for ten employees to attend a Report Writing class on August 28, 2024 in Oxford at no cost to the City. (Jeff McCutchen)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              3. Request permission for an employee to attend FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer Course on December 1-6, 2024 in Chattanooga, TN at an estimated cost of $1,618.55. (Jeff McCutchen)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              4. Request permission for an employee to attend the MS 911 Coordinators Association Meeting on October 28-31, 2024 in Biloxi, MS at an estimated cost of $991.94. (Jeff McCutchen)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              5. Request permission for two employees to attend the 911 Dispatcher State Orientation on September 15-17, 2024 in Jackson, MS at an estimated cost of $615.32. (Jeff McCutchen)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              6. Request permission for an employee to attend the MS Geospatial Conference in Long Beach, MS on October 9-11, 2024 at an estimated cost of $516.00. (Holis Green)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              7. Request permission for two employees to attend the Code Test Academy in Mobile, AL on October 21-25, 2024 at an estimated cost of $4,462.60. (Johnathan Mizel)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              8. Request permission for an employee to attend the American Planning Association Congressional Fly-In in Washington, DC on September 23-26, 2024 at an estimated cost of $150.00. (Ben Requet)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              9. Request permission for an employee to attend the Ermco Plant Tour in Dyersburg, TN on October 15, 2024 at an estimated cost of $166.00. (Rob Neely)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              10. Request permission for four employees to travel to MLEOTA in Pearl, MS to teach Traffic Laws and Stops on August 25-27, 2024 at no cost to the City. (Jeff McCutchen)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              11. 7. Consider a re-appointment to the OPC Board for a 1-year term, ending August 31, 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              12. 8. Consider re-appointments to the Courthouse Historic Preservation Commission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              13. 9. Consider re-appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              14. 10. Consider re-appointments to the Affordable Housing Commission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              15. 11. Consider re-appointments to the Pathways Commission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              16. 12. Consider an appointment to the Oxford Tourism Board.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              17. 13. Consider an appointment to the Oxford-University Transit Commission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              18. 14. Request permission to advertise for RFPs for a new Municipal Court and Prosecution Management Software System. (Nickie Denley)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              19. 15. Request permission to approve a Parade\/Assembly Permit for Visit Oxford to host a Square Jam Music Event on October 25, 2024 from 4:00am-11:00pm. (Kinney Ferris)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              20. 16. Request permission to approve a Parade\/Assembly Permit for the YAC to host a Second Line Parade on Friday, August 30, 2024 from 6:00pm until 6:30pm. (Jeff McCutchen)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              21. 17. Request permission to approve a Parade\/Assembly Permit for the Communication Workers of America to host a strike on August 21, 2024 from 7:00am-4:00pm. (Jeff McCutchen)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              22. 18. Request permission to approve a Parade\/Assembly Permit for the Student Activities Association to host a Homecoming Parade on Friday, September 27, 2024 from 5:15pm-7:00pm. (Jeff McCutchen)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              23. 19. Request permission to approve a Parade\/Assembly Permit for Ashley Calery to host a Witches Ride of Oxford on Monday, October 21, 2024 from 6:30pm-7:15pm. (Jeff McCutchen)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              24. 20. First Reading of a Proposed Ordinance prescribing the prohibitions of criminal loitering and aggressive solicitation and assessing the penalties for violation of each. (Jeff McCutchen)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              25. 21. Request permission to accept bids received and award a contract for the Old Taylor Road Substation Civil Project. (Rob Neely)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              26. 22. Request permission to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign an amended software service agreement with Landis & Gyr for Oxford Utilities. (Rob Neely)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              27. 23. Request approval of a request for City utilities for Case #3118, Brian Hill, for “Fieldstone Farms, Phase 8”, which included a Site Plan, for property located at Fieldstone Loop East, being further identified as PPIN 3392. (Kate Kenwright)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              28. 24. Request approval of a Final Plat for Case #3120, JWM Development, LLC (JW McCurdy) for “Colonnade Crossing, Phase 4” for property located at 800 Concordia Avenue, being further identified as PPIN 4563. (Kate Kenwright)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              29. 25. Request permission to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign a Computer Software Support Agreement Addendum with Delta Computer Systems, Inc. for the continued maintenance of the tax colection software. (Ashley Atkinson)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              30. 26. Request permission to advertise for an RFP for property insurance. (Mark Levy)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              31. 27. Consider Change Order #1 from Acoustics & Specialties to finish out a vacant room at the new Oxford Police Department building. (Mark Levy)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              32. 28. Consider a proposal from Howorth and Associates for professional services related to a grant submission. (Mark Levy)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              33. 29. Consider a request for a revocable license for a sign at 2500 University Avenue. (John Crawley)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              34. 30. Request permission to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding for the Downtown Regional Detention Project. (John Crawley)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              35. 31. Request permission to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding for the County Roads 322, 324, 326, and 412 Water Improvement Project. (John Crawley)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              36. 32. a request from Oden-Hardy Construction for extended work hours for a concrete slab pour at 14 Thacker Loop. (John Crawley)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              37. 33. Consider a request from AT & T for special work hours on Sunday, August 25, 2024, to close Monroe Avenue, between North Lamar and North 13th Street, for work in relation to fiber optic service. (John Crawley)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              38. 34. Request permission to reject the bids received for the College Hill Lift Station Project. (John Crawley)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              39. 35. Consider an executive session.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              40. 36. Adjourn.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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