Byram public meetings in 2022
9 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Mayor and Board of Aldermen
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will discuss several city contracts, personnel promotions, and a public hearing regarding a color variance for a property at 7370 South Siwell Road. The body is also considering funding for Fire Station #2 and a 2023 insurance proposal.
- Public hearing for exterior color variance at 7370 South Siwell Road
- Purchase of 2022 Ford F150 for $41,362.00 and 2023 Chevrolet 1500 Silverado for $42,645.00
- Purchase of 4-Ton Asphalt Hot Box Trailer from Covington Sales & Service, Inc. for $64,500.00
- Contribution of $30,000.00 to Byram Chamber of Commerce for 2023
- Discussion of $399,972.05 in claims for November 2 through 30, 2022
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved a 2% tax levy on gross proceeds from restaurant establishments to fund the Parks and Recreation Department. The board also approved several personnel promotions and a lease renewal for the library building.
- Adopted Resolution for 2% tax levy on restaurant gross proceeds for Parks and Recreation
- Approved library building rental contract renewal with Willscot (5-2)
- Denied exterior color variance request for 7370 South Siwell Road
- Approved $399,972.05 in claims for November 2-30, 2022
- Promoted Harry Horton to Training Officer at $50,000 yearly salary
- Realigned Fire Marshall Michael Sterling's salary to $55,000 per year
- Promoted Elgin Kelly to Superintendent of Public Works at $24.00 per hour
- Approved $50.00 application fee for Food Truck Fridays
Mayor and Board of Aldermen
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen met for a work session. The meeting consisted of a call to order, roll call, and a discussion regarding the December 8th agenda. No substantive decisions were recorded.
Mayor and Board of Aldermen
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen are meeting to consider $472,299.12 in claims and resolutions to set assessments against 12 different properties. The body will also discuss the Swinging Bridge Festival and various personnel hires for the fire and public works departments.
- Approval of $472,299.12 in claims for October 19 through November 2, 2022
- Resolutions setting assessments for 12 properties, including 830 West Lake Dockery Drive and 4191 Siwell Road
- Donation of a 2010 Crown Victoria Patrol Vehicle to the City of Belzoni Police Department
- Approval to hire three experienced firefighters and one rookie firefighter
- Approval of a sound contract with Slough Productions for the Swinging Bridge Festival
The Board approved a claims docket totaling $472,299.12 and authorized the hiring of four firefighters and one sewer laborer. They also approved several property assessments for cleaning costs and a sound contract for the Swinging Bridge Festival.
- Approved $472,299.12 in claims for Oct 19 through Nov 2, 2022
- Approved sound contract with Slough Productions for Swinging Bridge Festival
- Approved promotion of Police Recruit C. Martin to Patrol Officer I at $14.42/hour
- Approved hiring firefighters Bryan Frazier ($11.23/hr), Robert Elbert ($10.76/hr), Javian Johnson ($10.76/hr), and Timmy White ($10.00/hr)
- Approved hiring David Bentley as Sewer Worker at $13.00 per hour
- Approved assessments for cleaning costs at 830 West Lake Dockery Drive, 0 Creston Drive, 4191 Siwell Road, and 1451 Forbes Drive
- Approved donation of 2010 Crown Victoria Patrol Vehicle to City of Belzoni Police Department
- Approved attendance of Aldermen Johnson, Amos, and Moore at 2023 Mid-Winter Legislative Conference at $150.00 each
Mayor and Board of Aldermen
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen held a work session to discuss several agenda items. No formal decisions were made or votes taken during the meeting.
Mayor and Board of Aldermen
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen are reviewing a resolution to lease and finance the construction of Fire Station #2. The body is also deciding on various police and infrastructure contracts and discussing city ordinances.
- Proposed issuance of Certificates of Participation up to $2,400,000 for Fire Station #2
- Approval of $90,970.00 to Delta Constructors, Inc. for emergency sewer repair at McDonalds-Vowells
- Approval of $50,454.00 for a 2023 Ford F250 Crew Cab from Landers Ford South
- Approval of $79,078.00 lease with Metrix Solutions for body-worn hardware and tech support
- Discussion of the 2011 Noise Ordinance and street light safety
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved a resolution to issue up to $2.4M in Certificates of Participation to finance the construction and equipping of a fire station. The board also approved various utility contracts, a new police vehicle, and the removal of the city's noise ordinance.
- Approved $2.4M Certificates of Participation for Fire Station Lease Purchase Project
- Approved Fire Station #2 Certificate of Participation Resolution
- Approved Sustainability Partners Master Utility Service Agreement
- Approved $50,454.00 for 2023 Ford F250 Crew Cab (001-301-915)
- Approved $90,970.00 to Delta Constructors, Inc. for emergency sewer repair
- Approved Pickering Firm as engineers for FY2023 Water Infrastructure Program
- Approved $355,843.62 in claims for Oct 5 through Oct 19, 2022
- Removed the City of Byram Noise Ordinance (adopted Nov 10, 2011)
Mayor and Board of Aldermen
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen are reviewing several public infrastructure bids and zoning requests. The body will hold public hearings regarding conditional use permits for businesses on Siwell Road and discuss a property menace determination on Womack Drive.
- Bids for drainage improvements: $117,305.00 for Alixandria Drive and $120,290.00 for Huntington Drive
- Public hearing for mobile food vendor conditional use at 7264 South Siwell Road
- Public hearing for liquor store conditional use at 6745 Siwell Road, Suite 101
- Police equipment: $103,200.00 for three 2023 Dodge Chargers and $58,500.00 for Flock Group license plate detection software
- Hearing to determine if property at 5074 Womack Drive is a menace to community health and safety
Mayor and Board of Aldermen
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen are meeting to consider a consent agenda focused on professional development for fire personnel. The items involve funding for three different training courses at the State Fire Academy.
- $175.00 to State Fire Academy for T Garrette (Fire Service Instructor 1041 I-II course)
- $35.00 to State Fire Academy for J Shelby (BLS For Healthcare Providers - Instructor course)
- $1,350.00 to State Fire Academy for C Franklin and A Walker (Driver/Operator NFPA 1002: Pumper course)
Mayor and Board of Aldermen
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen are meeting to approve city claims, various service contracts, and equipment purchases. The body will also discuss mileage reimbursement rates and a potential change to the employee handbook regarding drug testing.
- Approval of $699,713.33 in claims for June 1 - 22, 2022
- Purchase of a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 from Mac Haik Chevrolet of Madison for $37,873.11
- Contract with Delta Constructors for $22,500.00 to repair a culvert on Davis Road Cove
- Yearly renewal of Eaton Flex Svc. Plan with Service Electrical Sales, LLC for $3,366.00
- Final Platt Approval for a street located between Starbucks and Raising Canes
Mayor and Board of Aldermen
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will discuss the Keep Byram Beautiful Property Maintenance Code. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of Ward III Alderman Robert E. Amos and several consent agenda items for city expenditures.
- Discussion of the Property Maintenance Ordinance
- Payment of $165,178.12 in claims for May 18 through June 1, 2022
- Payment of $25,028.75 to Guest Consultants, Inc for engineering services
- Approval to hire a Street Worker at $12.25 per hour
- Purchase of 50 Taser cartridges from AXON Enterprise, Inc for $1,892.50