Byram, MS

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will vote on several infrastructure payments, including bridge projects and vehicle purchases. The body is also deciding on new hires for the fire department and HR, as well as final budget adjustments for FY2026.

• Payment of $400,997.83 to Fordice Construction for the Davis Road Bridge Project
• Payment of $85,139.00 to Hemphill Construction for the Old Byram Road Bridge Project
• Purchase of two 2026 Chevrolet Colorado trucks for $70,391.30 from Rogers Dabbs Chevrolet
• Engagement of Carr, Riggs & Ingram for the 2026 Audit for a fee of $65,250
• Acceptance of a $29,624.64 Homeland Security grant for PD radios

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The Mayor and Board of Aldermen are meeting for a special session. The agenda consists of procedural items and an executive session.

• Executive Session

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The Byram Mayor and Board of Aldermen meets Monday, October 5, 2026, at 6:30 PM at City Hall, 5901 Terry Road. The board will hear an update on Mississippi Development Bank Special Obligation Bonds Series 2026 and consider a consent agenda covering minutes, conference travel, dues, software renewals, and payments. Under discussion and action, the board will vote on a $205,810.83 claims docket, the FY2026 Municipal Compliance Questionnaire, funding for books at a Junior Auxiliary event, and a police partnership with Hinds County Youth Court on a juvenile diversion initiative.

• $102,700.00 payment to Hemphill Construction, Contractor Estimate #10 for the ERBR-25(02) Old Byram Road Bridge Replacement Project
• $205,810.83 claims docket for September 16 to September 30, 2026
• $50,000.00 2027 payment to the Byram Chamber of Commerce
• $12,075.00 to Civic Plus for annual renewal of agenda, minutes and livestreaming software
• Proposed Byram Police Department partnership with Hinds County Youth Court on a diversion initiative for non-violent youth offenders, with an application for Title II Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act funds

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The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing on a conditional use for a drive-through window at 5791 Terry Road, then consider approving the site plan and architectural design for Seven Brew at the same address. The board will also vote on consent agenda items including a $94,514.96 payment for soccer complex engineering, a $4,890 Tyler Technologies portal setup, and travel approvals for staff conferences. Discussion items include a $394,651.90 claims docket, employee handbook changes, and road overlay project activations.

• Public hearing on conditional use for drive-through window in C-3 district at 5791 Terry Road (Parcel 4851-206-1)
• Approval of site plan and architectural design for Seven Brew at 5791 Terry Road
• Payment of $94,514.96 to McMaster & Associates for soccer complex engineering
• One-time payment of $4,890 to Tyler Technologies for employee access portal
• Claims Docket of $394,651.90 for Sept 2-16, 2026

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The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will vote on the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 budget and a construction bid for the Nature Park and Soccer Field Complex. The agenda also includes several fire department promotions and a supplemental agreement for the Davis Road Bridge project.

• $8,186,500 bid from Hemphill Construction for Nature Park and Soccer Field Complex
• Approval of the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 budget
• $6,724.00 supplemental agreement for the Davis Road Bridge project
• $185,703.20 claims docket for August 19 through September 2, 2026
• Promotions for three firefighters to the position of Lieutenant

The Board of Aldermen approved the lowest bid of $8,092,000 from Hemphill Construction for the Nature Park and Soccer Field Complex, pending final financing. Additionally, the Board passed the budget for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 and approved several personnel promotions and pay increases for the fire department and administrative staff.

• Approved $8,092,000 bid for Nature Park and Soccer Field Complex (7-0)
• Approved FY2026/2027 budget (6-1)
• Approved $185,703.20 claims docket (7-0)
• Promoted three firefighters to Lieutenant (7-0)
• Approved pay increase for Firefighter JaMarion Oliver (7-0)
• Approved pay increase for Police Administrative Assistant (7-0)
• Approved promotion of Shelia Colbert to Administrative Assistant (7-0)
• Approved $6,724.00 supplemental agreement for Davis Road Bridge (7-0)

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The Byram Mayor and Board of Aldermen are holding a special called meeting with a public hearing on the proposed city budget for fiscal year 2026/2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027). Following the hearing, the board will consider approving a millage resolution setting the property tax rate for that fiscal year.

• Public hearing on proposed FY2026/2027 budget
• Approval of millage resolution for FY2026/2027

The Byram Board of Aldermen held a public hearing on the proposed FY2026/2027 budget (October 1, 2026–September 30, 2027) and then approved the Order to Levy Tax Millage for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027. The levy is 36.10 mills, allocated as 33.35 mills to the General Fund and 2.75 mills to Debt Service. The budget documents state the city presents a balanced budget with no tax increase. The board adjourned at 7:25 p.m.

• Approved Order to Levy Tax Millage for FY ending September 30, 2027 at 36.10 mills (7-0)
• Public hearing held on the proposed FY2026/2027 budget; no public comment recorded in the minutes
• Adjourned at 7:25 p.m. (7-0)

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The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold public hearings on conditional use permits for used car dealers at two locations, and hearings on three properties that may be declared a menace to public health and safety. They will also consider consent agenda items including payments, hires, and budget amendments, and discuss a street funding approach modeled on Tupelo's program.

• Public hearing: conditional use for used auto dealer and repair/body shop at 5537 South Frontage Road (C-4 district)
• Public hearing: conditional use for used auto dealer at 6791 S. Siwell Rd (C-3 district)
• Hearings on properties at 2165 Meagan Drive, 1209 Lake Shore Drive, and 5055 Kay Brook Drive under MS Code 21-19-11
• Approval of $265,344.09 payment to Fordice Construction for Davis Road Bridge Project
• Discussion of street improvement funding modeled on Tupelo's 10-mill ad valorem tax levy

The Byram Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved a conditional use for a used automobile dealership and automotive repair shop, including a body shop, at 5537 South Frontage Road in a C-4 district, subject to screening wrecked vehicles from view. The board denied a separate conditional use for a used automobile dealership at 6791 S. Siwell Rd in a C-3 district. The board also declared three properties — 2165 Meagan Drive, 1209 Lake Shore Drive and 5055 Kay Brook Drive — menaces to public health and safety and authorized the City to obtain cleanup quotes. Other actions included a $265,344.09 payment to Fordice Construction for the Davis Road Bridge Project, a $285,746.40 claims docket, several hires and a promotion, and small donations to Terry High School groups.

• Approved conditional use for used auto dealership and repair/body shop at 5537 South Frontage Road (C-4), with wrecked vehicles screened (7-0)
• Denied conditional use for used auto dealership at 6791 S. Siwell Rd (C-3) (7-0)
• Declared 2165 Meagan Drive a menace to health/safety; authorized City to obtain cleanup quotes (7-0)
• Declared 1209 Lake Shore Drive a menace to health/safety; authorized City to obtain cleanup quotes (7-0)
• Declared 5055 Kay Brook Drive a menace to health/safety; authorized City to obtain cleanup quotes (7-0)
• Approved $265,344.09 payment to Fordice Construction, Pay App #1 for Davis Road Bridge Project (consent agenda)
• Approved $285,746.40 claims docket for Aug 5–19, 2026 (6-1, Mack opposed)
• Promoted Timothy Ford from patrolman to Sergeant at $55,616.70 (7-0)

General

The City of Byram Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a work session to discuss employee salaries and raises for the FY2027 budget. The agenda contains no other substantive items, contracts, or ordinances. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 24, 2026, at 6:00 PM at City Hall.

• Discussion of employee salaries and raises for the FY2027 budget

The Byram Mayor and Board of Aldermen held a budget work session on Monday, August 24, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at 5901 Terry Road. The only presented item was a discussion of employee salaries and raises for the FY2027 budget. The minutes record that no Board action was taken, and the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

• No Board action taken on FY2027 employee salaries and raises (discussion only)

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The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a budget work session and special called meeting. They will discuss the FY2027 budgets for all Public Works departments, including Streets, Planning & Zoning, Inspection, Parks & Recreation, and Sewer. They will also select a project engineer for the DRA Community Infrastructure Fund project for the Hinds Parkway Sewer.

• Discussion of FY2027 budgets for Public Works departments
• Selection of Project Engineer for DRA Community Infrastructure Fund Project (Hinds Parkway Sewer)

The Board of Aldermen held a budget work session for FY2027 Public Works departments with no action taken. In a special called meeting, the board unanimously selected McMaster & Associates as project engineer for the DRA Community Infrastructure Fund Project (Hinds Parkway Sewer).

• Selected McMaster & Associates as project engineer for DRA sewer project (unanimous)
• Adjourned special called meeting at 7:28 p.m. (unanimous)

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The Byram Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a work session to discuss projected budgets for fiscal year 2026/2027 across multiple departments and funds, including fire, tourism, restaurant tax, law enforcement, and various bond and TIF funds. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only agenda.

• Discussion of FY2026/27 budget for Fire Department (260)
• Discussion of Tourism Fund (100) and 2% Restaurant Tax Fund (101)
• Discussion of Law Enforcement Fund (110)
• Discussion of 2012 GO Bond, 2017 TIF Phase 1, 2018 Sewer Revenue Bond, 2025 TIF Phase 2 and 3
• Discussion of SB2468, Fire Rebate, ERBR, and Unemployment funds

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen held a budget work session to discuss projected FY2026/2027 budgets for multiple departments and funds, including Fire, Tourism, Restaurant Tax, and various bond and TIF funds. No board action was taken during the session, which was purely informational.

• Discussed FY2026/2027 budget projections for Fire Department and multiple funds (no action)
• No board action taken on any budget item

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The Byram Mayor and Board of Aldermen are holding a work session to discuss projected budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. The discussion covers the police department, elected officials, mayor, city clerk/administration, and city hall. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only agenda.

• Discussion of FY2026/2027 projected budget for Police Department (200)
• Discussion of FY2026/2027 projected budget for Elected Officials (100)
• Discussion of FY2026/2027 projected budget for Mayor (120)
• Discussion of FY2026/2027 projected budget for City Clerk/Admin (140)
• Discussion of FY2026/2027 projected budget for City Hall (195)

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen held a budget work session to discuss projected FY2026/2027 budgets for several departments, including Police, Elected Officials, Mayor, City Clerk/Admin, City Hall, and the Law Enforcement Fund. No board action was taken during the session, which adjourned at 7:51 p.m.

• No formal decisions made; budget discussion only

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The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider resolutions to apply for DRA funding for sewer expansion and to pledge a city match, and will vote on a three-year lease purchase for three police Ford Explorers. The consent agenda includes approvals for conference travel, fire equipment purchases, and a claims docket of $287,353.17. Discussions are scheduled on employee handbook changes, a gated community ordinance, a private road ordinance, and building ordinance reviews.

• Resolution to apply for DRA funding for sewer expansion and pledge city match
• Three-year lease purchase with OZK Bank for three Ford Explorers for Police Department, first payment $56,011.58
• Claims Docket approval of $287,353.17
• Purchase of structural firefighting gear for $13,482.00 and fire hose for $15,725.00
• Hiring of K-9 Officer, Level III Police Officer, dispatcher, and two retired/certified firefighters

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved a new health insurance plan, authorized a lease-purchase agreement for three police vehicles, and passed resolutions to apply for sewer expansion funding. The Board also hired several new employees, including police and fire personnel, and approved the claims docket. Several other items, including proposed changes to the employee handbook and various ordinances, were discussed but resulted in no formal board action.

• Approved Blue Cross Blue Shield/NonStop Health insurance plan (6-1)
• Approved sewer expansion DRA funding application and 20% match (7-0)
• Approved three-year lease-purchase for three police Ford Explorers (7-0)
• Approved hiring of K-9 Officer Tristan Lofion (7-0)
• Approved hiring of Level III Police Officer Christopher Skinner (7-0)
• Approved hiring of dispatcher Bailey Chance (7-0)
• Approved hiring of two retired firefighters under PERS Option C (7-0)
• Approved $287,353.17 claims docket (5-1)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Byram Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a work session to discuss financial projections for a bond issue for the Soccer Complex project, set dates for budget work sessions and a public hearing, and consider a potential curfew ordinance for minors. The agenda is primarily discussion items, with no formal votes scheduled.

• Discussion: financial projections for bond issue for Soccer Complex project
• Discussion: set dates for budget work sessions and public hearing
• Discussion: mosquito spraying in the City of Byram
• Discussion: potential ordinance establishing a curfew for minors
• Discussion of 8/13/26 agenda

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen met on August 10, 2026, and scheduled budget work sessions for August 17, 18, and 20, 2026. They also discussed financial projections for a soccer complex bond issue, mosquito spraying, a potential minor curfew ordinance, and the upcoming August 13, 2026 agenda without taking action on those discussion items.

• Set Budget Work Session for Monday, August 17th at 6:00 p.m.
• Set Budget Work Session for Tuesday, August 18th at 6:00 p.m.
• Set Budget Work Session for Thursday, August 20th at 6:00 p.m.

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The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will discuss potential ordinances regarding a minor curfew and the sale of nitrous oxide to minors. The body is also reviewing a claims docket and several municipal service contracts.

• Claims docket for July 1-15, 2026 in the amount of $726,494.75
• Payment of $14,353.74 to Innovative Solutions for City Hall audio/video equipment
• Payment of $32,491.47 for Design & CE&I Services for Nature Park & Soccer Complex
• Engineering payments to McMaster & Associates for Davis Road Bridge, Terry Road, and Nature Park
• Proposed ordinances regarding minor curfews and recreational nitrous oxide sales

The Board of Aldermen unanimously approved an ordinance regulating nitrous oxide products, prohibiting sale to persons under 21 and sale for intoxication purposes, with penalties up to $1,000 or 90 days in jail. The board also approved a consent agenda including a $726,494.75 claims docket and various payments and training approvals. A proposed curfew ordinance for minors was tabled until the next work session.

• Approved Nitrous Oxide Regulation Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $726,494.75 claims docket (unanimous)
• Approved $4,400 payment to Livewire Electrical for siren maintenance
• Approved $14,353.74 to Innovative Solutions for audio/video equipment replacement
• Approved $3,920 for Davis Road Bridge Repair engineering services
• Approved $4,650 for Terry Road Overlay engineering services
• Approved $32,491.47 for Nature Park & Soccer Complex design services
• Tabled curfew ordinance for minors until next work session

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The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will discuss administrative procedures for employee work assignments and operational practices. They will also review staffing assignments and board support services. A closed session will be considered to decide if an executive session is needed.

• Closed session to determine if Executive Session is necessary
• Discussion of administrative procedures concerning employee work assignments and operational practices
• Review of administrative staffing assignments and Board support services

The Byram Mayor and Board of Aldermen held a special called meeting on July 13, 2026, and unanimously approved directing the City Attorney to make a demand on the bond company for $100 missing from Court Services in May, and against the bonded employee if the claim is denied. The board also passed a policy adding remote work rules to the employee handbook, with a 5-2 vote. All other actions were procedural, including entering and exiting executive session to discuss personnel.

• Directed City Attorney to demand $100 from bond company for missing Court Services funds (unanimous)
• Directed demand against bonded employee if bond company denies claim (unanimous)
• Added remote work policy to employee handbook (5-2)
• Entered closed session to determine if executive session was necessary (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss personnel matter (unanimous)
• Re-entered open session (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 8:07 p.m. (unanimous)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will review a bid for road paving and the 2025 audit. The body will also consider several fire department contracts and training requests.

• Bid award of $427,527.28 to AJ Construction, Inc. for the Terry Road Paving Improvement Project
• Payment of $13,000.00 to Carr, Riggs & Ingram for the 2025 Audit
• Claims Docket approval in the amount of $69,877.87
• Maintenance contracts with Taylor Sudden Service for generators at Station 1 and Station 2
• Discussion regarding the City of Byram Youth Council

The Board approved the lowest bid of $427,527.28 from AJ Construction, Inc. for the Terry Road Paving Improvement Project, along with the 2025 audit, a retirement proclamation, and the establishment of a Youth Council. All votes were unanimous with no nays recorded.

• Approved $427,527.28 bid from AJ Construction for Terry Road paving (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 audit presented by Carr Riggs & Ingram (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation honoring retiring teacher Virginia Johnson (unanimous)
• Approved establishment of City of Byram Youth Council (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, payments, and contracts (unanimous)
• Approved claims docket totaling $69,877.87 (unanimous)

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The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a work session to discuss several items, including a bid protest and re-advertising for the soccer complex, potential ordinances on nitrous oxide sales to minors and tree limb removal, and the upcoming July 9 agenda. No votes or final decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion: re-advertising for bids for the soccer complex (Ron McMaster, McMaster & Associates)
• Discussion: Diversified Contracting's response to Hemphill Construction's protest letter on soccer complex bidding (Andy Copeland, Diversified Contracting Services)
• Discussion: potential ordinance regulating sale of nitrous oxide to minors for recreational use
• Discussion: potential ordinance on removal of tree limbs (Public Works Director Dexter Shelby)
• Discussion: agenda for the July 9 meeting

The July 6, 2026 work session was procedural only; no formal votes or decisions were made. The board discussed rebidding the soccer complex due to financial constraints, a potential nitrous oxide ordinance, tree limb removal rules, and the July 9 agenda. A resident requested the city adopt and repair Ashley Park Drive, but no action was taken.

• Discussed revising soccer complex bid scope; no action taken
• Discussed Hemphill Construction protest; no action taken
• Discussed nitrous oxide ordinance; no action taken
• Discussed tree limb removal ordinance; no action taken
• Discussed July 9 agenda; no action taken

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The board will discuss bids for the Soccer Complex and hold five hearings to determine if specific properties are menaces to community health and safety. The meeting includes votes on city contracts, personnel hiring, and event planning for the 250 Celebration and Swinging Bridge Festival.

• Hearings on properties at 1406 Marwood Road, 6748 Siwell Road, 4278 Glennoak Circle, 505 Clear Creek Cove, and 1901 Timber Lake Place
• Approval of $304,601.18 Claims Docket for June 3 through June 17, 2026
• Agreement with Flock Safety for four LPRs for two annual payments of $12,500.00 each
• Payment of $25,017.00 to Hemphill Construction Company for Old Byram Road Bridge Replacement Project
• Approval to hire a Public Works Administrative Assistant at $43,000 annually

The Byram Mayor and Board of Aldermen rejected the two bids received for the Soccer Complex and voted to re-bid the project. The board also held hearings and declared five properties as menaces to public health, safety, and welfare, authorizing the city to obtain quotes for cleanup or demolition. Additionally, the board approved hiring a Public Works Administrative Assistant, contracts for two bands for the Swinging Bridge Festival, and various agreements for the 250 Celebration.

• Rejected two Soccer Complex bids and re-bid the project (unanimous)
• Declared 1406 Marwood Road a public menace, authorized quotes to tear down burned house (unanimous)
• Declared 6748 Siwell Road a public menace, authorized quotes to board up garage (unanimous)
• Declared 4278 Glennoak Circle a public menace, authorized quotes to repair/remove broken fence (unanimous)
• Declared 505 Clear Creek Cove a public menace, authorized quotes to clean pool and install fence (unanimous)
• Declared 1901 Timber Lake Place a public menace, authorized quotes for bushogging and mowing (unanimous)
• Hired Veronica Woodruff as Public Works Administrative Assistant at $43,000 annually (unanimous)
• Approved contracts for Swinging Bridge Festival bands: Patrick Harkins Band $2,500, Dusty Roads $1,000 (unanimous)

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The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will discuss the cancellation of the Swinging Bridge Festival, explore rescheduling options, and review related applications and contracts. The meeting is scheduled for June 18, 2026, at 6:00 PM at City Hall.

• Discussion of Swinging Bridge Festival cancellation
• Discussion of rescheduling options for the Swinging Bridge Festival
• Discussion of applications and contracts related to the Swinging Bridge Festival

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen met to discuss the cancellation and rescheduling of the Swinging Bridge Festival. The Board voted to set July 18th as the new festival date, with July 25th serving as a backup date.

• Set July 18th as the new date for the Swinging Bridge Festival (7-0)
• Designated July 25th as a backup date for the festival

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will vote on a claims docket and several personnel hires for the police and fire departments. The body will also discuss FY2025 soccer finances and code violations related to water runoff from an adjacent property.

• Approval of Claims Docket in the amount of $361,813.93
• Payment of $14,000.00 to Carr, Riggs & Ingram for 2025 Audit progress billing
• Hiring of Patrol Officer LaRon Simpson at $47,500 annually
• Special Event Application for Taste of Byram on September 12, 2026, at Southpointe Drive
• Discussion of FY2025 Soccer revenues and expenses

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The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hear a presentation about an $850,000 grant from the State Legislature for drainage improvements. They will also discuss several potential ordinances, including restrictions on nitrous oxide sales to minors and removal of tree limbs. Additional topics include the 2025 soccer season finances, planning a 250th birthday event, the city’s mosquito‑spraying schedule, and the agenda for June 11.

• Presentation of $850,000 state grant for drainage improvements
• Potential ordinance on sale of nitrous oxide to minors
• Potential ordinance on removal of tree limbs
• Discussion of 2025 Soccer Season revenues and expenses
• Discussion of the city's mosquito spraying schedule

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The Byram Board of Aldermen will consider approving emergency repairs to the Renfroe Pump Station, hiring a police records clerk and patrol officer, and adding a restroom to the Swinging Bridge Festival contract. The meeting also includes the approval of a $150,066 payment for the Old Byram Road Bridge Replacement Project.

• Approval of $150,066.00 payment to Hemphill Construction for ERBR-25(02) Old Byram Road Bridge Replacement Project
• Approval to promote Vera Jones to Lead Deputy Court Clerk at $23.00 per hour
• Approval to hire Patrol Officer Level 2 at $45,000 per year
• Approval to add $1,700.00 to Newman Services contract for Swinging Bridge Festival restroom
• Approval of emergency rebuild of Renfroe Pump Station

The Board approved an emergency repair at the Renfroe Pump Station to prevent loss or harm to the city. It also approved the Claims Docket totaling $654,432.17, promoted Vera Jones to Lead Deputy Court Clerk, and authorized hires for a part‑time police records clerk and a Patrol Officer Level 2. Additional actions included a $150,066 bridge contract, a $1,700 add‑on for a festival restroom, and appointment of voting delegates. The discussion on forming a 250th Independence Day planning committee was tabled until the June 8 work session.

• Approved emergency repair of Renfroe Pump Station for $13,872 (unanimous)
• Approved Claims Docket payment of $654,432.17 (unanimous)
• Promoted Vera Jones to Lead Deputy Court Clerk at $23/hr (unanimous)
• Authorized hire of part‑time Police Records Clerk at $20/hr (unanimous)
• Authorized hire of Patrol Officer Level 2 at $45,000/yr with benefits (unanimous)
• Approved $150,066 payment to Hemphill Construction for Old Byram Road Bridge replacement (unanimous)
• Approved $1,700 addition to Newman Services contract for festival restroom (unanimous)
• Appointed Alderman Teresa Mack as Voting Delegate and Alderman Roschelle Gibson as Alternate for 2026 MML Vice President Election (unanimous)

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The Board approved the lowest and best bid of $698,400 from Fordice Construction for the Davis Road Bridge Project and authorized the Mayor to execute the contract. They also approved Construction Engineering and Inspection contracts with McMaster & Associates for the Davis Road Bridge Replacement and for the Terry Road Paving Improvements from Siwell Road to the Jackson city limits. The meeting included approvals of several previously denied agreements for the Swinging Bridge Festival and a $731,475.08 claims docket. Additional items discussed were soccer season finances and a possible closed session on litigation.

• Approve $698,400 bid from Fordice Construction for Davis Road Bridge Project
• Approve CE&I contract with McMaster & Associates for Davis Road Bridge Replacement
• Approve CE&I contract with McMaster & Associates for Terry Road Paving Improvements (Siwell Rd to Jackson limits)
• Approve previously denied Swinging Bridge Festival contracts: $2,885.25 tents, $2,300 golf carts, $1,000 and $875 performances, $9,500 iHeart Media advertising, $3,200 WDBD TV advertising
• Approve Claims Docket in the amount of $731,475.08

The Board approved engineering and construction contracts for the Davis Road Bridge replacement and the Terry Road paving improvements, accepted the lowest bid of $698,400 for the bridge project, and authorized a check of up to $120,000 for the Walgreens right‑of‑way needed for the Siwell/Terry Road intersection. It also approved several previously denied contracts for the Swinging Bridge Festival and adopted proclamations honoring the Jackson State University alumni chapter and National Public Works Week. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Construction Engineering & Inspection contract with McMaster & Associates for Davis Road Bridge Replacement (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of lowest bid $698,400 from Fordice Construction for Davis Road Bridge Project (unanimous)
• Approved Construction Engineering & Inspection contract with McMaster & Associates for Terry Road Paving Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved advertising for bids for Terry Road Paving Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $731,475.08 Claims Docket (unanimous)
• Approved $2,885.25 agreement with All Seasons Events for Swinging Bridge Festival (unanimous)
• Approved issuance of check up to $120,000 for Walgreens property right‑of‑way (unanimous)
• Approved Proclamation for National Public Works Week (unanimous)

Work Session of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hear an update on the city’s soccer complex from Ron McMaster, Jr. of McMaster & Associates, Inc. They will review FY2025 soccer revenues and expenses. The board will continue discussion of a proposed ordinance that would require apartment complexes to hire an unarmed security guard to patrol at night. The session also includes routine agenda review.

• Soccer Complex update presented by Ron McMaster, Jr.
• Discussion of FY2025 soccer revenues and expenses
• Continuation of discussion on ordinance requiring apartment complexes to hire an unarmed security guard for night patrols
• Review of the meeting agenda

The board discussed a soccer complex update, FY2025 soccer finances, a proposed security guard ordinance for apartment complexes, and the agenda. No board action was taken on any of these items. The meeting was adjourned at 8:08 p.m.

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will vote on engineering proposals for drainage projects on Barrington, Alixandria, and Windmill Drives. The body is also deciding on several contracts for the Swinging Bridge Festival and infrastructure payments.

• Payment of $155,471.00 to Hemphill Construction for Old Byram Road Bridge Replacement
• Payment of $81,228.69 to McMaster & Associates, Inc. for soccer complex design
• Emergency purchase of $11,575.00 from Hydra Service for Ashley Park lift station pump
• Proposed ordinance prohibiting the sale of nitrous oxide for recreational use
• Appointment of Darnishia Norwood as Municipal Court Clerk at a salary of $55,000

The Board approved contracts with McMaster & Associates for engineering design, CE&I services, topographic surveying and utility locating for drainage projects on Barrington, Alixandria, and Windmill Drives. It denied a request to build a new home on an existing slab at 108 Forest Lake Drive. A vote to approve several Swinging Bridge Festival agreements failed. Additional actions included an emergency pump purchase, appointing a member to the Metro Jackson Water Authority Board, and promoting a fire lieutenant.

• Approved agenda amendment and related items (7-0)
• Denied request to build new home at 108 Forest Lake Drive (5-2)
• Approved engineering design and CE&I services contract with McMaster & Associates (7-0)
• Approved topographic surveying and utility locating contract with McMaster & Associates (7-0)
• Failed vote on Swinging Bridge Festival agreements (3-4)
• Approved emergency purchase of $11,575 from Hydra Service for Ashley Park lift station pump (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Tramone Smith to Metro Jackson Water Authority Board (7-0)
• Approved promotion of Demichael Mabry to Lieutenant (7-0)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will approve a budget amendment and a $371,009.74 claims docket. They will also approve several consent agenda items, including payments and contracts ranging from $4,000 to $12,101. Additional actions include a 50‑cent hourly pay increase for the receptionist/assistant and discussion of a proposed ordinance requiring night security guards at apartment complexes.

• $12,101.00 contract with The Lord's Little Helper Landscape Company for City Hall landscaping
• $4,000.00 contract with D. Zarr's Amazing Funk Monster to perform at the Swinging Bridge Festival
• $410.94 travel expenses for Officer Shawn Walters to attend a conference in Biloxi
• $371,009.74 approval of the Claims Docket for March 18–April 2, 2026
• Proposed ordinance requiring apartment complexes to hire unarmed security guards for night patrols

The Board approved proclamations for Junior Auxiliary Week and Fair Housing Month, and adopted the consent agenda while tabling one item for a landscaping contract. It also approved a $371,009.74 claims docket, a budget amendment, and a 50‑cent hourly pay raise for the receptionist/assistant. An ordinance on apartment security was tabled and the number of food trucks allowed on Food Truck Friday was increased to eight.

• Approved Proclamation for Junior Auxiliary Week (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items; item (d) tabled for landscaping contract (6-0)
• Approved $371,009.74 Claims Docket (5-1)
• Approved Budget Amendment (6-0)
• Approved 50‑cent hourly pay increase for Receptionist/Assistant Shelia Colbert (6-0)
• Tabled ordinance requiring apartment complexes to hire unarmed security guards (6-0)
• Approved increase of Food Truck Friday slots to eight trucks (6-0)
• Approved adjournment at 8:11 p.m. (6-0)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Board will discuss plans for a soccer fields and sports complex. They will also consider possible amendments to the City Employee Handbook. The agenda for the next meeting on April 9 will be reviewed.

• Discussion of soccer fields and sports complex
• Discussion of amending the City of Byram's Employee Handbook
• Discussion of the April 9, 2026 agenda

The board discussed a soccer fields and sports complex proposal, a possible amendment to the employee handbook, and the upcoming April 9 agenda. No motions were made, and no items were approved, denied, or tabled.