Brandon public meetings in 2025
32 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Aldermen and Mayor
The Brandon Board of Aldermen and Mayor will hold a work session. Items on the agenda include a land purchase agreement for MDOT Highway 80 West crossovers, marketing support, and discussion of various city projects. The board will consider these topics but no specific decisions are noted in the agenda.
- LPA – MDOT Highway 80 West crossovers
- Marketing support
- Discussion of city projects
General
The Brandon Board of Aldermen & Mayor will consider adopting a resolution to opt out of House Bill 1197 (Safe Solicitation Act), extending local legislation, and approving various contracts and payments. Items include waterline improvements, a library cleaning contract, chiller rental, and the award of a municipal depository. They will also act on a comprehensive sign plan for Gray Daniels Ford and approve personnel and travel requests.
- Consideration to adopt resolution opting out of HB 1197 Safe Solicitation Act
- Approve $12,435 final payment for Brandon Big Room Renovations Phase 2 to Gilreath Construction
- Award Community Bank as municipal depository for 2026-2029
- Approve library cleaning contract with ServiceMaster at $21,636/year
- Approve $34,699.31 pay request and change orders for Highway 80 Waterline Improvements
Board of Aldermen and Mayor
The Brandon Board of Aldermen and Mayor will hold a regular meeting. Mayor Butch Lee will lead a discussion on the proposed Zoning Ordinance. The agenda also includes public comments, an invocation, and a possible executive session.
- Discussion on the proposed Zoning Ordinance by Mayor Butch Lee
Board of Aldermen and Mayor
The Board will consider approving minutes, contracts, purchases, and invoices for various projects including sewer repairs. They will also set a public hearing for a conditional use application and consider a resolution for property cleanup costs.
- Set public hearing for Conditional Use Application Case 25-034 (parcel I8B-3) on Jan. 5, 2026
- Approve corrected deed of dedication amending legal description and vacating unintended area
- Approve $12,600 professional services agreement with Deep South Land Improvements for mulching near City Hall
- Approve $27,617.47 in emergency sewer repairs near 207 West Jasper Street
- Consider Louis Wilson Drive Sidewalk Improvements Project from Mary Ann Drive to Highway 80
Board of Aldermen and Mayor
The Brandon Board of Aldermen & Mayor will consider setting public hearings for a rezoning and conditional use request for a convenience store/gas station at the southeast corner of Highway 18 and Highway 468. Other actions include approving a $93,218.75 pay request for the Civic Center renovation, adopting an ordinance setting the mayor's salary at $140,000, and addressing emergency lift station repairs. The board will also consider travel requests, equipment purchases, and a proposed zoning ordinance revision.
- Pay request #2 for $93,218.75 to Gilreath Construction for Civic Center (Big Room) Renovation
- Ordinance setting mayor salary at $140,000 per year
- Set public hearing for rezone of parcel I8B-3 (RR to NC) at Hwy 18 & Hwy 468
- Set public hearing for conditional use request for convenience store/gas station at same parcel
- Emergency repairs to Stonehendge Lift Station: $9,568.98 from Harvey Services, Inc.
General
The Board of Aldermen and Mayor will consider a professional services agreement for tourism promotion and a resolution for a Drinking Water Systems Improvements Revolving Loan Fund application. The body will also discuss the Downtown Hwy 80 Improvements Project.
- Professional services agreement with Kate Greene for tourism promotion
- Drinking Water Systems Improvements Revolving Loan Fund Program application
- Discussion of Downtown Hwy 80 Improvements Project
General
The Brandon Board of Aldermen and Mayor will consider a range of professional service contracts, payments, and project approvals. Items include payments for wood waste grinding, catering services, tourism promotion, landscaping, HVAC maintenance, software renewal, and several infrastructure projects such as waterline replacement and a water well. The agenda also contains a rezoning request for the Merle Jones East Estate and the purchase of a city vehicle.
- Approve $598,196 payment to Griner Drilling Service, Inc. for the Cornerstone Water Well Project
- Approve $390,135.05 payment to Thornton Construction Company for the Grants Ferry Parkway Shared Use Path LPA Project
- Approve $122,500 invoice to Ashley Farms & Trucking, LLC for grinding wood waste on Marquette Road
- Consider rezoning property at 344 Hwy 468 from R12 – Suburban Neighborhood to NC – Neighborhood Center for Merle Jones East Estate
- Approve purchase of one 2025 Ford Maverick for $28,861.15 from Gray-Daniels Ford
Board of Aldermen and Mayor
The Brandon Board of Aldermen will discuss several development and infrastructure items, including converting a MDOT lane addition on US 80 to a MDOT‑LPA project to seek additional funding. Other agenda items include approving contracts, payments, and a public hearing on a residential zoning change. The meeting also covers routine approvals such as fire hydrant repairs and staff hires.
- Convert Downtown US 80 lane addition (East of East Mark Drive to Felicity Street) from MDOT to MDOT‑LPA project
- Approve $3,870 purchase of wetland credits from Wildlife Mississippi for Highway 18 Sanitary Sewer project
- Approve $143,046.25 payment to Gilreath Construction for Civic Center Big Room renovation
- Approve lowest bid of $7,424.40 to A‑1 Kendrick Fence Co. for 230 ft of dog‑ear cedar fence replacement
- Public hearing on temporary moratorium for residential preliminary plat approvals
General
The Brandon Board of Aldermen and Mayor will consider authorizing resolutions and documents to apply for MPO Transportation Alternative funds and MDOT TA Set-Aside funds for several shared-use path, sidewalk, and lighting projects. The projects include connections between City Park and City Hall, along Grants Ferry Parkway, and in Shiloh Park, among others. Approval would allow the city to submit these applications for federal and state transportation funding.
- City Park to City Hall Shared Use Path
- Grants Ferry Parkway Shared Use Path (Cornerstone Drive to Trickhambridge Road)
- Shiloh Park Shared Use Path (Field Paths to Kennedy Farms Parkway and along Shiloh Road)
- City of Brandon Downtown Lighting Project
- Crossgates Drive Shared Use Path and Eastgate Drive Sidewalk Project
Board of Aldermen and Mayor
The Board of Aldermen and Mayor will consider several agreements at their regular meeting. Items include a professional services agreement to promote tourism under HB1521, with artist agreements for Revised Whiskey Myers, LLC and Landon B. Smith Music, and authorization for related expenditures. Also up for approval is a marketing agreement with Jackson State University. The board will also consider a donation from FC&E Engineering, LLC.
- Professional services agreement for tourism promotion per HB1521, including artist agreements with Revised Whiskey Myers, LLC and Landon B. Smith Music, and payment of show expenditures
- Marketing agreement between Jackson State University and the City of Brandon
- Consideration of a donation from FC&E Engineering, LLC
- Approval of special meeting notice appended to minutes
Board of Aldermen and Mayor
The Board of Aldermen and Mayor will discuss and consider a wide range of items including a residential moratorium, two rezoning requests, contracts for the Magic of Lights event and tourism agreements, and various public works projects. Notable expenditures include a $68,308.27 carpet replacement at the civic center and a $69,825.00 emergency repair at Appleridge Lift Station. The board will also consider pay raises, a $5,000 donation for Brandon on Ice, and approval of the final tax assessment roll.
- Continued discussion on residential building moratorium
- Rezoning request for 480 East Mark Drive from CC Community Center to I-1 Light Industrial
- Civic center carpet replacement quote approved at $68,308.27
- Emergency repairs at Appleridge Lift Station approved at $69,825.00
- Donation of $5,000 to Brandon Exchange Club for Brandon on Ice event
Board of Aldermen and Mayor
The Brandon Board of Aldermen and Mayor will consider approving the FY 2025-2026 Taxing and Spending Plan, setting alderman salaries at $32,000, and authorizing payments for multiple public works projects including the Grants Ferry Parkway and Highway 80 Waterline Improvements.
- Adopt FY 2025-2026 Taxing and Spending Plan
- Set Board of Aldermen salaries at $32,000 per year
- Authorize $60,000 payment to PATH for Street Light GIS Study
- Approve $168,672.19 payment for Grants Ferry Parkway Shared Use Path
- Approve $21,350 Homeland Security Grant acceptance
General
The Board of Aldermen and Mayor will hold a public hearing regarding the 2026 Taxing and Spending Plan. The body will also consider a resolution to adopt the ad valorem tax levy for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
- Public hearing on the 2026 Taxing and Spending Plan
- Resolution adopting the City of Brandon ad valorem taxes for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Board of Aldermen and Mayor
The Board will consider several contracts and payments, including a $3,000 hazard mitigation plan update and a $28,232.88 desk purchase for Public Works. It will also vote on large waterline project change orders and related pay requests. Police officials will request funding for new pursuit vehicles and grant receipts. Several zoning variances and conditional use applications will be heard publicly.
- Approve $3,000 contract with CMPDD to update the City Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Approve $330,500 payment to Kansas Highway Patrol for five Dodge Durango pursuit vehicles
- Approve $259,846 change order increase and $357,577.55 pay request for Burnham Road Waterline Improvements Project
- Approve purchase of six‑desk furniture system for Public Works Administrative Office for $28,232.88
- Public hearings on zoning variance for 917 Marquette Road, conditional use for 939 South College St., and secondary detached dwelling permit for 510 North St.
Board of Aldermen and Mayor
The Board of Aldermen and Mayor will hold a regular meeting with several action items. Key decisions include a proposed ordinance prohibiting the sale and possession of hemp-derived products not FDA-approved, awarding a $248,700 contract for the Civic Center renovation, and approving emergency repairs to traffic signals and lift stations. The board will also set public hearings for a conditional use permit for an AirBnB and a dimensional variance request.
- Ordinance banning unapproved hemp-derived products (Chapter 7 Section 7-2)
- Award of Civic Center (Big Room) Renovation Project to Gilreath Construction for $248,700
- Emergency repairs to traffic signal at Highway 80 and Value Road ($10,930)
- Emergency repairs to four lift stations totaling $31,211.79
- Set public hearing for conditional use to operate AirBnB at 939 South College St.
Board of Aldermen and Mayor
The Board of Aldermen and Mayor will consider the proposed 2026 budgets for five departments: General Government, Parks, Conference Center, Amphitheater, and Administration. No other substantive items are on the agenda. This meeting appears focused on the upcoming fiscal year budget planning.
- Consideration of 2026 departmental budgets for General Government, Parks, Conference Center, Amphitheater, and Administration
Board of Aldermen and Mayor
The Board of Aldermen and Mayor will review the fiscal year 2026 budget proposals for the Community Development Department and the Fire Department. No other business items are listed.
- Consider FY 26 budget for Community Development Department
- Consider FY 26 budget for Fire Department
Board of Aldermen and Mayor
The Board of Aldermen and Mayor will hold a work session to review the FY 2026 budgets for the Police Department. This includes the Drug Seizure and Court Services budgets.
- FY 2026 Police Department budget
- FY 2026 Drug Seizure budget
- FY 2026 Court Services budget
General
The Brandon Board of Aldermen and Mayor will hold a work session to review proposed budgets for the 2026 fiscal year. The discussion focuses on the Public Works Department and its associated services.
- FY 2026 budget consideration for Streets
- FY 2026 budget consideration for Water Admin and Water
- FY 2026 budget consideration for Sewer
- FY 2026 budget consideration for Sanitation
- FY 2026 budget consideration for Cemetery and Library
Board of Aldermen and Mayor
The board will consider approving a $954,091.65 payment for the Lance Martin Easthaven Sewer Rehabilitation Project, adopting an order interpreting Section 16-11 of the city code for commercial and industrial developments, and approving master plans for Orleans Way Extension Phase II and Brandon Heights. Other items include hiring an events coordinator, purchasing police firearms and Tasers from drug seizure funds, and accepting a fire captain's retirement.
- Approve $954,091.65 pay request for Easthaven Sewer Rehabilitation Project
- Adopt order interpreting Section 16-11 for commercial/industrial developments
- Approve $239,100 for two trailer-mounted vacuum excavators
- Approve $47,336.59 in police firearms from drug seizure fund
- Approve $10,000 fireworks display on July 3, 2025 at Brandon Amphitheater
Board of Aldermen and Mayor
The Brandon Board of Aldermen and Mayor will consider approving contracts for public relations, tourism, and road repairs, as well as budget amendments and travel requests. The meeting also includes the approval of emergency sewer and water repairs and the purchase of a city van.
- Award bid for Cornerstone Water Well Power Supply Project ($112,914)
- Approve purchase of 2025 Ford Transit 350 Passenger Van ($58,868)
- Authorize payment for emergency sewer and water repairs
- Approve professional services for tourism promotion
- Consider conditional use application for 609 Luckney Rd
Board of Aldermen and Mayor
The Board of Aldermen and Mayor will consider approving a contract for amusement rides and concessions for the 2026 Jubilee Days, along with several professional services agreements for tourism and landscape architecture. Other actions include approving pay requests for infrastructure projects, an emergency lift station repair, and tabling a conditional use public hearing.
- Consider contract with North American Midway Entertaining for 2026 Jubilee Days rides and concessions.
- Tourism agreements for performances by John Cafferty and Gavin Adcock.
- Pay request of $174,500.46 to Hemphill Construction for Highway 80 Waterline Improvements.
- Pay request of $41,349.64 to NJ Farms for Marquette Road Multi-Use Path Extension.
- Emergency repair invoice of $9,407.14 for Morrow Orr Lift Station.
Board of Aldermen and Mayor
The Board of Aldermen and Mayor will discuss adopting the City of Brandon Comprehensive Plan and a proposed ordinance regarding golf cart use on public roads. The meeting includes votes on several city infrastructure repairs, professional service agreements for tourism, and police department personnel changes.
- Proposed ordinance to allow golf cart operation on certain public roads
- Proposed ordinance regulating THC consumable products and THC beverages
- Contract for Metro Building Services to replace an Amphitheater Mini-Split System for $11,407.84
- Contract for Wilson & Wilson Irrigation to install a City Hall parking lot system for $22,975.00
- Emergency repair payments for North Street Water Well ($9,731.00) and sewer repairs at 108 Fern Valley Drive ($6,569.72) and 11 Terrapin Hill Road South ($9,683.80)
Board of Aldermen and Mayor
The Brandon Board of Aldermen will consider multiple contracts and payments, including a $150,000 contract with Pickering Firm for updating water and sewer masterplans, an $18,500 contract for zoning ordinance amendments, and payments for parking lot and waterline projects. The board will also hold a public hearing on a conditional use request for a bed and breakfast at 1012 Stonehendge Dr and consider emergency repairs to Richland Creek Lift Station.
- Consider contract with Pickering Firm for water and sewer masterplans in the amount of $150,000
- Public hearing on conditional use request for bed and breakfast at 1012 Stonehendge Dr
- Consider contract with CMPDD for comprehensive zoning ordinance amendments in the amount of $18,500
- Emergency repairs to Richland Creek Lift Station totaling approx. $53,368.34
- Consider freeport warehouse license for Metalcraft of Mayville at 1046 Hwy. 471
Board of Aldermen and Mayor
The Brandon Board of Aldermen and Mayor will hold a public hearing to adopt the Comprehensive Plan. They will also consider awarding a $1,533,103.75 contract for the Grants Ferry Parkway Shared Use Path LPA Project. Other notable items include bids for drainage and concrete work, approval of amphitheater sponsorship agreements, and routine personnel matters.
- Public hearing and adoption of Comprehensive Plan
- Award $1,533,103.75 bid to Thornton Construction for Grants Ferry Parkway Shared Use Path
- Award $480,480.00 bid to ERS, Inc. for Richland Creek Stonebridge NRCS EWP Ditch Project
- Consider amphitheater sponsorship agreement with Bottle Tree Beverage Company for 2025 concert season
- Approve professional services agreements for concerts (Styx, Breaking Benjamin, etc.) and tourism promotion
Board of Aldermen and Mayor
The Board will conduct a public hearing on the city's Comprehensive Plan. They will also consider a Memorandum of Understanding for the Quarry Trails Improvements Project, approve several construction pay requests, and take action on personnel changes in police and fire departments.
- Public hearing on Comprehensive Plan
- Memorandum of Understanding with Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund for Quarry Trails Improvements
- Obligate $691,041 in federal funding for the 2024 Diamond Emerald Sewer Rehabilitation CDBG Project
- Professional services agreements for Hank Williams Jr. and Rick Springfield concerts at Brandon Amphitheater
- Consideration of application for a 7,000 square foot retail shopping center by Setco Holdings/Sunny Desai
Board of Aldermen and Mayor
The Brandon Board of Aldermen & Mayor will hold a public hearing on the city's Comprehensive Plan and consider approving an Energy Efficiency Performance Project contract with Path Company, LLC. They will also vote on multiple infrastructure payments, including $240,014.66 for Burnham Road waterline improvements and over $100,000 in emergency sewer and water repairs. Other items include tourism contracts for John Waite and Wang Chung concerts, an amphitheater sponsorship with Bottle Tree Beverage Company, and LED lighting renovations for the police department.
- Conduct public hearing on Comprehensive Plan
- Consider energy efficiency performance project contract with Path Company, LLC
- Approve $240,014.66 pay request for Burnham Road Waterline Improvements
- Approve tourism contracts: John Waite and Wang Chung for 2025
- Approve amphitheater sponsorship agreement with Bottle Tree Beverage Company
Board of Aldermen and Mayor
The Board of Aldermen and Mayor will discuss several city contracts, budget amendments, and public works payments. The meeting includes a public hearing for a conditional use application and decisions on various professional service agreements for tourism and events.
- Public hearing for Case # 25-002 Conditional Use application at 724 S College St
- Two pay requests for Cornerstone Grants Ferry Parkway Waterline Extension totaling $811,899.45
- Settlement offer from Magic of Lights in the amount of $67,242.39
- Concrete repair quote for Kennedy Farms Road Fire Station Driveway for $24,980.00
- Payment of $2,000.00 for WJTV Your Hometown to cover the Krewe de Roux parade
Board of Aldermen and Mayor
The Board of Aldermen and Mayor will consider several items including a resolution supporting the federal tax exemption of municipal bonds, authorizing engineering plans for water and sewer improvements on Highway 18, and approving contracts and payments for various infrastructure projects. They will also set a public hearing for the city's comprehensive plan, consider tourism contracts for the Brandon Amphitheater, and vote on purchases for police and fire departments. The meeting includes multiple public works items such as sidewalk improvements, waterline replacements, and emergency lift station repairs.
- Resolution declaring support for preserving the federal tax exemption of municipal bonds
- Authorize Benchmark Engineering to prepare plans for Hwy 18 water and sewer improvements at East Metropolitan Center Industrial Park
- Accept proposal from Specialty Tree Service for right-of-way tree removal (Project #4)
- Set public hearing for March 3, 2025 on the City of Brandon comprehensive plan
- Approve purchase of four license plate readers from Insight LPR, LLC for $32,200 via Homeland Security Grant
General
The Brandon Board of Aldermen and Mayor are holding a work session to discuss several items. Topics include introduction of a golf cart ordinance, recommendations for cashless operations from event concessions and Live Nation, a dead tree removal work proposal, and appointments to review committees. No votes are expected as this is a work session.
- Golf Cart Ordinance introduction
- Recommendations from Event Concessions and Live Nation on cashless operations
- Dead tree removal work proposal
- Appointments for Tree Removal Review Committee
- Modification of Municipal Election Commissioners
Board of Aldermen and Mayor
The Board of Aldermen and Mayor will consider an ordinance to abolish the Municipal Election Commission and enter an agreement with Rankin County to conduct municipal elections. Public hearings are scheduled for a conditional use application for a liquor store at 332 Crossgates Blvd and a rezoning request at 755 Shiloh Rd. Multiple infrastructure payments and equipment purchases are also up for approval.
- Ordinance to abolish Municipal Election Commission and contract with Rankin County for elections
- Public hearing on conditional use for liquor store at 332 Crossgates Blvd (case 24-027)
- Public hearing on rezoning at 755 Shiloh Rd (case 24-047)
- Payment request of $87,588.57 for Dining Poindexter New Parking Lot Project
- Purchase of six air packs, face pieces, and twelve air bottles for $62,403.60 for Fire Department
Board of Aldermen and Mayor
The Board of Aldermen and Mayor will hold a public hearing and vote on a conditional use application for a package liquor store at 332 Crossgates Blvd. They will also consider a rezoning request for Greater New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church at 722 Shiloh Rd. Several infrastructure payments are up for approval, including $160,181.88 for the Burnham Road Waterline Improvements Project and emergency pump rebuilds at Provonce Park Lift Station.
- Public hearing and board action on conditional use for package liquor store at 332 Crossgates Blvd
- Rezoning request for Greater New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church at 722 Shiloh Rd from TND to RR
- Approve Pay Request 3 for Burnham Road Waterline Improvements from Hemphill Construction ($160,181.88)
- Approve emergency rebuild of two spare pumps at Provonce Park Lift Station from Harvey Services ($12,431 total)
- Approve quote from NJ Farms, Inc. to repair driveway at Star Road Fire Station ($22,800)