Board of Aldermen Regular Meeting 03/21/2023 06:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER

5.Request to accept bid from Jay Bearden Construction, Inc in the amount of $1,398,460.00 for water line upgrades on W 7th Ave, Petal Dr, Hyland Dr, and Garden Lane per Shows, Dearman & Waits recommendation.

6.Request to dispose of seven (7) SCBA bottles in the Fire Dept. (Chief Hendry)
7.Request to authorize the VA Outreach Program to use the Civic Center on June 15, 2023 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. free of charge. (J Young)
8.Request to approve agreement with Petal Sports Association. (J Young)
9.Request to authorize Mayor Ducker to execute Letter of Engagement from Collins and Null Appraisals, Inc for appraisal services connected to the widening of Old Richton Rd at Evelyn Gandy Pkwy. (R Eaton)
10.Request to set a hearing date of April 11, 2023 @ 6:00 p.m. for the following properties:

529 E Central Ave

1090 Hwy 42
11.Request to accept Contract with Southern Pines Animal Shelter for up to 200 Community Cats at a cost of $15,000 annually. (Chief Hiatt)
12.Request to authorize the purchase of five (5) SCBA Cylinders from Emergency Equipment Professionals at a cost of $6,010.00 per State Contract using State Rebate Funds. (Chief Hendry)
13.Request to send letters to Congressman Mike Ezell and Senator Roger Wicker in support of Hattiesburg's request for funding through the THUD-HIP account for railway overpass.
14.Request to authorize Mayor Ducker to execute the SubAward Agreement with MDEQ MCWI Grant for Dawson Cutoff Sewer Replacement in the amount of $522,516.00.
15.Request to increase the size of cardboard recycle bin.

16.Request to adopt order hiring Phillip Hertzlock full time in the Recreation Dept at a rate of $12.00 per hour effective March 22, 2023. (J Young)
17.Request to adopt order raising the rate of pay for Demond Jenkins to $12.00 per hour effective March 22, 2023. (J Young)