Byram public meetings in 2025

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will review and vote on several contract payments, including a $610,224 payment for the Big Creek Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Project. They will also consider hiring a Public Safety Dispatcher Level Two at $14.75 per hour with benefits. Additional items include a presentation of a $1,500 donation to The MIND Center and discussion of a special event application for a bonfire night at Lake Dockery.

• Approval of $610,224 payment to Hemphill Construction for the Big Creek Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Project
• Approval of $285,466 payment to Hemphill Construction for the Old Byram Road Bridge Replacement Project
• Approval of $23,520 payment to McMaster & Associates for Davis Road Bridge Repair
• Approval to hire a Public Safety Dispatcher Level Two at $14.75 per hour with full benefits
• Presentation of a $1,500 donation to The MIND Center from the Mayoral Health Council's Turkey Trot

The Board approved the 2026 property and liability insurance and authorized the mayor to sign the term sheet for Byram Town Center Phase 3. It also approved the consent agenda, which included several payments and a $25,000 donation for a pocket park. Additional actions passed were the claims docket, a soccer program agreement, a conditional special‑event permit, and the hiring of a Level 2 public‑safety dispatcher.

• Approved 2026 property/liability insurance (6 ayes)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Byram Town Center Phase 3 term sheet (6 ayes)
• Approved consent agenda items, including multiple payments and a $25,000 pocket‑park donation (6 ayes)
• Approved Claims Docket $581,745.83 (5 ayes, 1 nay)
• Approved agreement with Byram Soccer Association for soccer program (6 ayes)
• Approved special‑event application for bonfire night, conditional venue change (6 ayes)
• Approved hiring of Public Safety Dispatcher Level 2 Anna Mitchell (6 ayes)
• Approved $25,000 donation for Pocket Park, to determine use later (6 ayes)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will vote on several large contracts, including payments of $277,725 for the Old Byram Road Bridge and $875,202.18 for the Big Creek Sewer Interceptor. They will also consider a $47,515 payment for the Old Byram Road Bridge replacement design, a $16,212.50 payment for the Big Creek Interceptor engineering, and a $4,477,641.96 claims docket. Additional items include hiring two street workers at $15.14 per hour and a resolution opposing school choice programs.

• Approval of $875,202.18 payment to Hemphill Construction for Big Creek Sewer Interceptor Project (302-700-907)
• Approval of $277,725.00 payment to Hemphill Construction for Old Byram Road Bridge work (304-301-910)
• Approval of $47,515.00 payment to McMaster & Associates for Old Byram Road Bridge design and construction (304-301-602)
• Approval of $16,212.50 payment to Pickering Firm, Inc. for Big Creek Interceptor engineering (302-700-602)
• Approval to hire two street workers at $15.14 per hour with full benefits

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved a resolution to issue General Obligation Utility Bonds and authorized hiring professionals for the bond process. They also approved a $4,477,641.96 claims docket and the site plan for a Dollar General at Terry Rd/Springridge Rd. Two streets workers were hired at $15.14 per hour, and a resolution opposing school choice programs was tabled.

• Amended agenda to hire two streets workers – motion passed (Ayes: Johnson, Amos, Mack, Gibson, Carson, Harris-Allen)
• Approved and accepted the 2023 audit – motion passed (Ayes: Johnson, Amos, Mack, Gibson, Carson, Harris-Allen)
• Approved site plan and architectural design for Dollar General at Terry Rd/Springridge Rd – motion passed (Ayes: Johnson, Amos, Mack, Gibson, Carson, Harris-Allen)
• Approved consent agenda covering minutes, payments, donations, equipment and vehicle disposals – motion passed (Ayes: Johnson, Amos, Mack, Gibson, Carson, Harris-Allen)
• Approved Claims Docket in the amount of $4,477,641.96 for 10/1/25‑10/15/25 – motion passed (Ayes: Johnson, Amos, Mack, Gibson, Carson, Harris-Allen)
• Approved Resolution of Intent to Issue General Obligation Utility Bonds – motion passed (Ayes: Johnson, Amos, Mack, Gibson, Carson, Harris-Allen)
• Approved hiring of Streets Workers Maurice Hines and Hubert Johnson at $15.14 per hour with benefits – both motions passed (Ayes: Johnson, Amos, Mack, Gibson, Carson, Harris-Allen)
• Resolution opposing public and private school choice programs – tabled until November 13

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider several financial approvals, including a $2,082,705.29 payment to Hemphill Construction for the Big Creek Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Project and a $211,104.59 payment to 2B Dirt for the CDBG Drainage Project. They will also vote on a $1,111,800.57 claims docket, a participation agreement for the National Opioid Settlement, and a public hearing on a conditional use request for a caretaker‑occupied manufactured home on parcel 4854-410-517.

• Approve $2,082,705.29 payment to Hemphill Construction for the Big Creek Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Project
• Approve $211,104.59 payment to 2B Dirt for the CDBG Drainage Project
• Approve $30,000 grant from MS Office of Homeland Security for ten police radios
• Approve $1,111,800.57 Claims Docket covering 9/17/25‑10/01/25
• Public hearing on conditional use to install a manufactured home for caretaker use on parcel 4854-410-517

The Board voted to deny the conditional use permit for a manufactured caretaker home on parcel 4854-410-517 (785 Parks Road Place). The Board also approved the participation agreement for the National Opioid Settlement and approved the $1,111,800.57 Claims Docket. A motion to sponsor Terry High School Bulldogs boys basketball with $250 was approved, and discussion of the city‑owned property purchase was tabled pending appraisals.

• Denied conditional use permit for caretaker home (7-0)
• Approved participation agreement for National Opioid Settlement (7-0)
• Approved Claims Docket payment of $1,111,800.57 (6-1)
• Approved sponsorship of Terry High School Bulldogs boys basketball ($250) (7-0)
• Tabled discussion of city property purchase pending appraisals (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including multiple payments (7-0)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will discuss a bond issue for a new sports complex and explore financing options for the remaining balance of Phase 1 of the Big Creek Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Project. They will also review the agenda for the October 9, 2025 meeting.

• Discussion of bond issue for a sports complex
• Financing options for the remaining balance of Phase 1 of the Big Creek Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Project
• Discussion of the October 9, 2025 meeting agenda

The board discussed a bond issue for a sports complex and financing options for phase 1 of the Big Creek Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Project, as well as the upcoming meeting agenda. No formal actions or votes were taken on any item.

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Byram Mayor and Board of Aldermen will vote on several consent agenda items, including large payments for infrastructure projects such as the Old Byram Road Bridge replacement and the Sewer Lagoon De‑Sludge Project. They will also approve vehicle purchases, fire‑fighter training expenses, and a hire for a rookie fire fighter. A claims docket of $322,641.78 will be reviewed for approval.

• Payment of $282,681.00 to Hemphill Construction for the Old Byram Road Bridge Replacement (ERBR‑25(02))
• Payment of $270,232.02 to Hemphill Construction for Pay App#3‑Final on the Sewer Lagoon De‑Sludge Project
• Quote of $53,736.00 to Roger Dabbs Chevrolet for a 2025 Tahoe 4x4 SSV under the FY2026 State Vehicle Contract
• Hire of a rookie fire fighter at $11.91 per hour with full benefits, start date Oct 1 2025
• Payments for training and travel for fire‑fighter staff totaling $2,904.00 (registration fees and travel expenses)

The Board approved its consent agenda, which included minutes, travel authorizations and several small payments. It also approved major expenditures such as a $53,736 vehicle purchase, a $282,681 bridge‑replacement estimate, and a $270,232 sewer‑lagoon project payment, as well as hiring a rookie firefighter. The Board accepted the Claims Docket totaling $322,641.78 for the period 9/3‑9/17/2025.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, travel, small payments) – motion passed (ayes: Johnson, Hosey Sanders, Amos, Mack, Carson, Harris-Allen)
• Approved $53,736 quote to Roger Dabbs Chevrolet for a 2025 Tahoe 4x4 SSV purchase
• Approved hiring of a Rookie Fire Fighter at $11.91 per hour with full benefits, start date Oct 1, 2025
• Approved $282,681 payment to Hemphill Construction for Old Byram Road Bridge Replacement estimate
• Approved $270,232.02 payment to Hemphill Construction for Sewer Lagoon De‑Sludge Project (Pay App#3‑Final)
• Approved $45,431 payment to Delta Constructors for East Siwell Road Sewer Main Project (pay app #2)
• Approved $1,544.20 payment to McMaster & Associates for 2024 City Overlay Project services
• Approved Claims Docket totaling $322,641.78 for 9/3‑9/17/2025 – motion passed (ayes: Johnson, Hosey Sanders, Amos, Mack, Carson, Harris-Allen)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will vote on the FY2025‑2026 municipal budget and a series of consent‑agenda payments for land acquisitions, engineering services, and contract work. Items include payments for the Siwell/Terry Road Intersection land purchases, the CDBG drainage improvement project, and surveys for a new soccer complex. The meeting also includes approval of a claims docket totaling $170,746.96 and a special event application from Alderman Roschelle Gibson.

• $40,560.00 payment to Price & Zirulnik, PLLC for parcel acquisition for the Siwell/Terry Road Intersection Project
• $9,000.00 payment to Price & Zirulnik, PLLC for parcel acquisition from MARL Grove Church for the Siwell/Terry Road Intersection Project
• $73,625.00 payment to 2B Dirt and Contracting, Pay App No. 1 for the CDBG Drainage project
• $21,500.00 payment to McMaster & Associates for topographic survey and utility locating for the soccer complex
• $1,910.40 payment to ARK Business Systems for annual renewal of asset management software

The Board amended the agenda to consider several items and then approved the consent agenda, which included multiple payments for software, travel, parcel acquisitions, surveys and a CDBG drainage contract. The Board also approved a $170,746.96 claims docket and adopted the FY2025‑2026 budget as presented at the September 4 public hearing. A special event application submitted by Alderman Roschelle Gibson was approved as well.

• Amended agenda to add minutes, dues, cash request and special event (motion passed, 7 ayes)
• Approved consent agenda items, including $40,560 parcel purchase and $73,625 CDBG drainage payment (motion passed, 7 ayes)
• Approved Claims Docket totaling $170,746.96 (motion passed, 7 ayes)
• Approved FY2025‑2026 Budget as presented (motion passed, 7 ayes)
• Approved Special Event Application from Alderman Roschelle Gibson (motion passed, 7 ayes)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will meet to decide if an executive session is needed and to review the agenda from the September 11, 2024 board meeting. Standard items such as welcome, roll call, and opening remarks are also on the agenda.

• Closed session to determine if an executive session is warranted
• Discussion of the September 11, 2024 Board Meeting agenda
• Welcome and Call to Order
• Roll Call

The Board entered a closed session to consider an executive session, then moved to an executive session to discuss a personnel matter. A motion to suspend a police department employee without pay was approved. The Board then returned to open session and adjourned the meeting.

• Closed session to determine if executive session is warranted (motion passed, Ayes: Johnson, Hosey Sanders, Amos, Mack, Gibson, Carson, Harris-Allen)
• Entered executive session to discuss personnel matter (motion passed, Ayes: Johnson, Hosey Sanders, Amos, Mack, Gibson, Carson, Harris-Allen)
• Suspended police department employee without pay (motion passed, Ayes: Johnson, Hosey Sanders, Amos, Mack, Gibson, Carson, Harris-Allen)
• Returned to open session (motion passed, Ayes: Johnson, Hosey Sanders, Amos, Mack, Gibson, Carson, Harris-Allen)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:17 p.m. (motion passed, Ayes: Johnson, Hosey Sanders, Amos, Mack, Gibson, Carson, Harris-Allen)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will review the 2025‑2026 city budget, which is projected to be balanced and includes no tax increase. They will also adopt the millage rate for the fiscal year. No other items are on the agenda.

• Presentation of a balanced budget with no tax increases for FY 2025‑2026
• Adoption of the millage rate for FY 2025‑2026

The Board adopted a millage rate of 36.10 mills for the 2025‑2026 fiscal year, allocating 33.75 mills to the General Fund and 2.75 mills to debt service. The balanced FY2025‑2026 budget was presented with no tax increases and no public comments were made. The motion was moved by Alderman Harris‑Allen, seconded by Alderman Gibson, and passed with ayes from Johnson, Hosey Sanders, Amos, Mack, Gibson, Carson, and Harris‑Allen.

• Adopted 36.10‑mill tax levy for FY2025‑2026 (motion passed)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will vote on a $2,028,159.01 claims docket covering 8/6/25‑8/22/25. They will also consider a lease for Davis Road Park and several judicial appointments, including Judge Kenneth Lewis as Municipal Court Judge and Judge Kevin Stewart as Judge Pro Tem. Additional items include insurance quote presentations for 2026 and a $627 software support renewal with BadgePass, Inc.

• Approval of Claims Docket in the amount of $2,028,159.01 (8/6/25‑8/22/25)
• Approval of lease for Davis Road Park
• Appointment of Judge Kenneth Lewis as Municipal Court Judge
• Appointment of Judge Kevin Stewart as Judge Pro Tem
• Renewal with BadgePass, Inc. for $627.00 software support for Byram PD Main Office

The Board approved a $2,028,159.01 claims docket, a lease for Davis Road Park, and insurance and workers‑comp plans for 2026. It also appointed Judge Kenneth Lewis, Judge Kevin Stewart, and a municipal court public defender. Additional approvals included sponsorships for Terry High School activities and a special event at Lake Dockery.

• Approved $2,028,159.01 Claims Docket (motion passed)
• Approved lease for Davis Road Park (motion passed)
• Approved Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi insurance plan (motion passed)
• Approved Workmen’s Compensation renewal plan (motion passed)
• Appointed Judge Kenneth Lewis as Municipal Court Judge (motion passed)
• Appointed Judge Kevin Stewart as Judge Pro Tem (motion passed)
• Appointed Megan Hasie as Municipal Court Public Defender (motion passed)
• Approved sponsorship of Terry High School Lady Basketball Team ($250) (motion passed)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will vote on two resolutions. The first seeks assistance from the Capital Management and Planning Development District (CMPDD) to apply for Delta Regional Authority funding. The second approves a resolution establishing matching funds for that effort.

• Resolution to request CMPDD assistance in applying for Delta Regional Authority funding
• Resolution to approve matching funds for the funding application

The Board approved a resolution providing $275,000 in matching cash funds for drainage improvements on Alixandria Drive and Barrington Drive. The motion was moved by Alderman Gibson, seconded by Alderman Johnson, and passed with ayes from Johnson, Hosey Sanders, Amos, Gibson, Carson, and Harris-Allen. The Board also approved a resolution requesting assistance from the Central Mississippi Planning and Development District to apply for Delta Regional Authority funding.

• Approved $275,000 matching funds for drainage improvements on Alixandria and Barrington Drives (ayes: Johnson, Hosey Sanders, Amos, Gibson, Carson, Harris-Allen)
• Approved resolution requesting CMPDD assistance to apply for Delta Regional Authority funding (ayes: Johnson, Hosey Sanders, Amos, Gibson, Carson, Harris-Allen)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting passed (ayes: Johnson, Hosey Sanders, Amos, Gibson, Carson, Harris-Allen)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will vote on emergency declarations for the Terry Road Bridge and Renfroe Pump Station and approve repair quotes. Two public hearings will consider conditional use requests for a convenience store/gas station at Byram Parkway & Terry Road and a nail spa at 7381 S. Siwell Road. Several contracts and payments, including a $1,832,787.93 contract for the Big Creek Sanitary Sewer Interceptor, will be approved. The board will also discuss hiring an Accounts Payable Clerk and appoint new officials.

• Emergency declaration and $57,750.00 Hemphill Construction quote to repair Terry Road Bridge at Bounds Road
• Emergency declaration and $35,196.64 quotes from Fluid Process and Pumps, Hydra Service, and Cooper Electric for Renfroe Pump Station repairs
• Public hearing on a conditional use request for a convenience store/gas station at Byram Parkway and Terry Road
• Public hearing on a conditional use request for a nail spa at 7381 S. Siwell Road, Suite A
• Approval of $1,832,787.93 contract with Hemphill Construction for the Big Creek Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Project

The Board declared the Terry Road Bridge at Bounds Road and the Renfroe Pump Station emergencies and approved repair contracts totaling $57,750.00 and $35,196.64 respectively. It denied a conditional use request for a convenience store/gas station at Byram Parkway and Terry Road, and approved a conditional use for a nail salon at 7381 S. Siwell Road. Additional actions included approving the consent agenda, a $1,740,632.01 claims docket, hiring an accounts payable clerk, and increasing the Chamber of Commerce contribution by $10,000.

• Declared emergency for Terry Road Bridge; approved $57,750.00 repair contract (7-0)
• Declared emergency for Renfroe Pump Station; approved $35,196.64 repair quotes (7-0)
• Denied conditional use for convenience store/gas station at Byram Parkway & Terry Road (7-0)
• Approved conditional use for nail salon at 7381 S. Siwell Road (6-1)
• Approved consent agenda items (7-0)
• Approved Claims Docket payment of $1,740,632.01 (7-0)
• Approved hiring of Accounts Payable Clerk at $20/hr with benefits (7-0)
• Increased Chamber of Commerce contribution by $10,000 (5-2)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen met on August 12, 2025 to discuss the FY2025‑2026 budget. The board reviewed the budget but took no formal action. The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will discuss the Byram Chamber of Commerce Diamond Sponsorship, receive a status update on the 2023 and 2024 city audits requested by Alderman Erma Johnson, and review the agenda for the August 14th meeting.

• Discussion of Chamber of Commerce Diamond Sponsorship presented by Linda Chess Collins
• Status update on the 2023 and 2024 audits requested by Alderman Erma Johnson
• Discussion of August 14th agenda

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen discussed a Chamber of Commerce sponsorship, audit updates, and the upcoming agenda. No board actions or votes were taken on any item. The meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m.

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen met on August 5, 2025 for a special budget work session at City Hall, 5901 Terry Road. The agenda included discussion of the 2025‑2026 budget, but the Board took no action. The session adjourned at 7:39 p.m.

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen held a budget work session on August 4, 2025 to discuss the 2025‑2026 budget. No Board action or vote was taken on any budget item. The meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m.

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a closed session to determine whether an executive session is needed to establish the fair market value of two parcels of land. No other agenda items are listed.

• Closed session to assess need for executive session to establish fair market value on two parcels of land

The Board entered a closed session to consider fair market values for two parcels, then moved to an executive session. They approved establishing fair market values and making offers of $42,810 and $650.00 on the parcels. The Board subsequently exited the closed session and returned to open session. All motions passed unanimously.

• Entered Closed Session to consider fair market values – motion passed
• Moved to Executive Session – motion passed
• Approved fair market values and offers of $42,810 and $650.00 on two parcels – motion passed
• Exited Closed Session and re‑entered Open Session – motion passed

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Board will discuss whether the Public Works Director position is vacant. They will consider appointing an interim director. The board will also set dates for upcoming budget work sessions.

• Discussion/clarification of a possible vacancy of the Public Works Director position
• Discussion of a possible interim appointment for the Public Works Director position
• Discussion of dates for budget work sessions

The Board voted to re‑advertise the vacant Public Works Director position for seven days. It approved a raise for Streets Superintendent Elgin Kelley, appointed him as interim Public Works Director, and set budget work sessions for August 4, 5, and 12. Several motions moved the meeting into and out of Executive Session to discuss personnel matters.

• Re‑advertise Public Works Director position for 7 days (passed)
• Closed Session to consider Executive Session (5-2)
• Enter Executive Session to discuss personnel matter (passed)
• Approve $30.50/hr raise for Elgin Kelley retroactive to current pay period (passed)
• Exit Executive Session and resume Open Session (passed)
• Appoint Elgin Kelley as Interim Public Works Director (4-3)
• Set Budget Work Sessions for Aug 4, Aug 5, and Aug 12 at 6:30 p.m. (scheduled)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Board will hold a public hearing to decide whether to grant a conditional use for a convenience store at the corner of Byram Parkway and Terry Road. The meeting also includes approvals for several contracts and payments, such as a $790 maintenance agreement for the police generator and a $871,005.60 payment to Hemphill Construction for the Big Creek Sanitary Sewer Interceptor. Additional items are appointments for city officials and promotions for police personnel.

• Public hearing on conditional use for a convenience store at Byram Parkway and Terry Road
• Approval of McMaster & Associates inspection of Lake Dockery Dam
• Renewal of annual maintenance service agreement with Taylor Sudden Service, Inc. for $790.00 (Police Department generator)
• Payment of $46,405.00 to Chuck Stevens CDJRF/Kirk Auto Group for a 2025 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4x4
• Payment of $871,005.60 to Hemphill Construction for Pay App. No. 3 for the Big Creek Sanitary Sewer Interceptor

The Board elected Alderman Erma Johnson as Mayor Pro Tem. It approved several key appointments, including City Clerk Julia Kraft and Public Works Director James Caldwell. Large contracts were authorized, such as an $871,005.60 payment for the Big Creek Sanitary Sewer Interceptor. The public hearing on a proposed convenience store/gas station was postponed to August 14.

• Erma Johnson elected Mayor Pro Tem (5-2)
• Julia Kraft appointed City Clerk at $80,000 salary (5-2)
• James Caldwell appointed Public Works Director at $80,000 salary (6-1)
• David Errington reappointed Police Chief (7-0)
• Approved $871,005.60 payment to Hemphill Construction for Big Creek Sanitary Sewer Interceptor (7-0)
• Public hearing on convenience store/gas station continued to Aug 14 (5-1)
• Approved $503,087.42 Claims Docket (6-0)
• Request for Communication and Respect class denied (6-1)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen are meeting for a regular work session. The primary purpose of the meeting is to discuss the agenda for the upcoming July 10, 2025, meeting.

• Discussion of 7/10/25 agenda

The Board discussed the upcoming July 10, 2025 agenda but did not approve, deny, or table any items. No votes were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 6:56 p.m.

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will review a Hiring Committee Report. They will discuss appointing an interim City Clerk. They will also discuss appointing an interim Public Works Director. No other business is listed.

• Hiring Committee Report
• Appointment of an Interim City Clerk
• Appointment of an Interim Public Works Director

The Board approved Julia Kraft as Interim City Clerk with a unanimous vote. Two motions to appoint Elgin Kelley as Interim Public Works Director each failed after the mayor broke a tie vote. A motion to table the Public Works Director appointment until the July 10 meeting passed, and the Board adjourned at 7:10 p.m. after a successful motion.

• Approved Julia Kraft as Interim City Clerk (7‑0)
• Failed to appoint Elgin Kelley as Interim Public Works Director – vote tied 3‑3, mayor voted Nay (first attempt)
• Failed to appoint Elgin Kelley as Interim Public Works Director – vote tied 3‑3, mayor voted Nay (second attempt)
• Approved motion to table Public Works Director appointment until July 10 (5‑2)
• Failed motion to adjourn at 6:47 p.m. (3‑4)
• Approved motion to adjourn at 7:10 p.m. (5‑1)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Board amended the agenda to honor Kianna O. Jackson and moved the MML delegate selection. It approved budget amendments, paid a large claims docket, and hired two part‑time police dispatchers. Special events and travel for aldermen were also approved.

• Amended agenda to include Kianna O. Jackson resolution and move MML delegate selection to July 10 – motion passed (6 ayes)
• Approved Resolution honoring Kianna O. Jackson and proclamations for Ledireada Kent, Bill Miley, and Angela Richburg – motion passed (6 ayes)
• Approved budget amendments – motion passed (6 ayes)
• Approved Claims Docket payment of $846,328.28 – motion passed (6 ayes)
• Hired Jasmine Denise Bridgers as part‑time police dispatcher at $18/hr – motion passed (6 ayes)
• Hired Lisa M. Starkey as part‑time police dispatcher at $18/hr – motion passed (6 ayes)
• Approved Special Event Application for Youth and Public Safety Day on July 26 – motion passed (6 ayes)
• Approved travel for five aldermen to Mississippi Black Caucus Policy Conference ($550 registration, $1,105 travel each) – motion passed (6 ayes)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will discuss budget approval and a proposed ordinance requiring security cameras in apartment communities. The body is also considering several infrastructure payments and a contract for a sewer main project.

• Bid of $85,138.00 from Delta Constructors for the East Siwell Road Sewer Main Project
• Payment of $439,690.00 to The Peoples Bank for Byram Town Center Project TIF Revenue Bonds
• Payment of $74,750.00 to Hemphill Construction Company for emergency repair of the Terry Road Bridge
• Claims Docket in the amount of $565,275.48 for 5/14/25 through 6/4/25
• Proposed ordinance requiring security cameras in apartment communities

The Board approved the BTC TIF Bond Budget as presented. It also approved the $85,138 lowest and best bid for the East Siwell Road Sewer Main Project and a pay raise for Deputy City Clerk Julia Kraft to $28.35 per hour. Additional actions included a $13.54 hourly raise for Firefighter Austin Brown and a motion to post vacant positions for seven business days.

• Approved BTC TIF Bond Budget (unanimous Ayes: Johnson, Hosey, Amos, Mack, Gibson, Moore, Harris-Allen)
• Approved lowest and best bid of $85,138 for East Siwell Road Sewer Main Project (unanimous Ayes)
• Approved pay increase for Deputy City Clerk Julia Kraft to $28.35/hr effective June 23 (unanimous Ayes)
• Approved pay increase for Firefighter Austin Brown to $13.54/hr retroactive to May 26 (unanimous Ayes)
• Approved attendance for Aldermen Gibson and Carson at Mississippi Black Caucus conference (unanimous Ayes)
• Approved posting of vacant positions for seven business days starting June 16 (Ayes: Johnson, Mack, Gibson, Harris-Allen; Nays: Hosey, Amos, Moore)
• Approved payment of $439,690 to The Peoples Bank for TIF Revenue Bonds (unanimous Ayes)
• Approved payment of $78,178.59 to Community Bank of Louisiana for sewer vacuum truck (unanimous Ayes)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen met on June 9, 2025 at City Hall. They discussed the July Board meeting dates, committee reports, and the June 12 agenda. No board actions were taken on any item. The work session adjourned at 7:55 p.m.

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will meet to discuss the appointment of a new city employee. The body is considering the approval of a Human Resource Officer position.

• Approval to hire a Human Resource Officer at $48,000.00 annually with full benefits

The Board voted to hire Brianna Short as the City Human Resource Officer at $23.08 per hour with full benefits, pending successful completion of the hiring process. The motion was moved by Alderman Hosey, seconded by Alderman Moore, and passed with ayes from Johnson, Hosey, Amos, Mack, Gibson, Moore, and Harris-Allen. A separate motion to adjourn the meeting was also passed.

• Approved hiring of Human Resource Officer at $23.08/hr (motion passed)
• Approved adjournment of meeting (motion passed)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider a bid for a drainage project and payments for sewer infrastructure. The body will also review a telecommunications audit agreement and various travel and membership expenses.

• Bid of $906,245.00 from 2B Dirt and Contracting, LLC for CDBG Drainage Project
• Payment of $277,000.00 to Hemphill Construction for Big Creek Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Project
• Payment of $41,043.80 to Hemphill Construction for Sewer Lagoon De-Sludge Project
• SpyGlass Snapshot Audit Agreement for telecommunications cost recovery
• Repair of 8 inch sanitary sewer pipe at 3121 Glen Oak Drive

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved the lowest and best bid of $906,245 from 2B Dirt and Contracting for the CDBG Drainage Project. They also approved several other contracts and expenditures, including an iROW appraisal services estimate, a claims docket of $297,041.93, and a special event car show. Additional approvals covered engineering services, sewer pipe repair, and travel for two aldermen to a state conference.

• Approved $906,245 bid for CDBG Drainage Project (6-0)
• Approved iROW appraisal and review services cost estimate (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items (6-0)
• Approved $297,041.93 Claims Docket (5-1)
• Approved Pickering Engineering as Project Engineer for Big Creek Sewer Interceptor (6-0)
• Approved $36,500 bid to repair sanitary pipe at 3121 Glen Oak Drive (6-0)
• Approved Special Event Car Show for May 25‑26 at Dockery Grill (6-0)
• Approved travel for Aldermen Johnson and Gibson to Healthy MS Conference (6-0)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will review a construction bid for the Old Byram Road Bridge and a potential emergency declaration for the Terry Road Bridge. The body is also selecting a committee for the Bid Creek Wastewater Interceptor Project and reviewing city resources.

• Bid from Hemphill Construction for $2,552,160.10 for the Old Byram Road Bridge Project
• Emergency declaration for recent damage to Terry Road Bridge
• Payment of $77,003.18 to Hemphill Construction for Sewer Lagoon De-Sludge Project
• Quote of $10,000.00 from Big M, LLC for limestone for the Pocket Park
• Approval of Claims Docket in the amount of $233,716.99

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will vote on a bridge construction contract and an emergency declaration for the Terry Road Bridge. The body is also selecting a committee for the Bid Creek Wastewater Interceptor Project and reviewing city resources.

• Bid from Hemphill Construction for $2,552,160.10 for the Old Byram Road Bridge Project
• Emergency declaration for recent damage to Terry Road Bridge
• Payment of $77,003.18 to Hemphill Construction for Sewer Lagoon De-Sludge Project
• Quote of $10,000.00 from Big M, LLC for limestone for the Pocket Park
• Claims Docket approval in the amount of $233,716.99

The Board approved a $2,552,160.10 bid from Hemphill Construction for the Old Byram Road Bridge Project. It also adopted a resolution declaring recent damage to the Terry Road Bridge an emergency. Additional actions included amending the agenda to table a CDBG drainage bid, forming a committee to review RFQs for the Bid Creek Wastewater Interceptor Project, approving the consent agenda, hiring a Utility Billing Clerk, and accepting a Keep Mississippi Beautiful award.

• Amended agenda to table CDBG drainage bid and replace it with committee selection (motion passed, ayes: Johnson, Hosey, Amos, Mack, Gibson, Moore, Harris-Allen)
• Selected committee (Johnson, Amos, Mayor White, Director Bill Miley, clerk’s office rep, Mack as alternate) to review RFQs for Bid Creek Wastewater Interceptor Project (motion passed, ayes: Johnson, Hosey, Amos, Mack, Gibson, Moore, Harris-Allen)
• Approved Hemphill Construction bid $2,552,160.10 for Old Byram Road Bridge Project (motion passed, ayes: Johnson, Hosey, Amos, Mack, Gibson, Moore, Harris-Allen)
• Declared recent damage to Terry Road Bridge an emergency (motion passed, ayes: Johnson, Hosey, Amos, Mack, Gibson, Moore, Harris-Allen)
• Approved consent agenda items with separate vote for items (a) and (i) (motion passed, ayes: Johnson, Hosey, Amos, Mack, Gibson, Moore, Harris-Allen)
• Approved Claims Docket totaling $233,716.99 (motion passed, ayes: Johnson, Hosey, Amos, Mack, Gibson, Moore, Harris-Allen)
• Approved hiring of Utility Billing Clerk Ron Cage at $15.50/hr with benefits (motion passed, ayes: Johnson, Hosey, Amos, Mack, Gibson, Moore, Harris-Allen)
• Accepted Keep Mississippi Beautiful Circle of Excellence award (motion passed, ayes: Johnson, Hosey, Amos, Gibson, Moore, Harris-Allen; nays: Mack)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a regular work session to discuss committees associated with the City of Byram, examine city resources, and review the agenda for the May 8, 2025 meeting. No formal actions or votes are indicated.

• Discussion of committees associated with the City of Byram (Alderman Teresa Mack)
• Examination of City of Byram resources (Alderman Teresa Mack)
• Discussion of the May 8, 2025 agenda

The May 5, 2025 regular work session of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen consisted of roll call and brief discussions with no board actions or approvals recorded. No decisions on ordinances, contracts, or policies were made.

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will vote on a consent agenda that includes several routine payments and renewals. They will approve a $26,027.16 payment to McMaster & Associates for engineering design of the Old Byram Road Bridge Replacement Project and a $3,415 agreement for the Swinging Bridge Festival. The board will also discuss a $168,355.15 claims docket and consider staffing changes for dispatchers and part‑time firefighters. Certificates of achievement for the Byram Soccer Association will be presented.

• Approve $26,027.16 to McMaster & Associates for Old Byram Road Bridge design services
• Approve $3,415.00 agreement with Gotta Go Site Service Rentals for the Swinging Bridge Festival
• Renew agenda management software contract with Granicus for $5,888.77
• Approve payment of $168,355.15 for the Claims Docket (4/2/25‑4/16/25)
• Approve pay increase to $14.00/hr for Dispatcher Linnie Harrington upon certification

The Board amended the agenda and approved the presentation of soccer certificates. It passed the consent agenda, which included a $26,027.16 payment to McMaster & Associates for the Old Byram Road Bridge design and a $168,355.15 claims docket. The Board also approved converting one full‑time dispatch position to two part‑time roles, a $14‑hour pay increase for Dispatcher Linnie Harrington, and hiring part‑time firefighters at $15 per hour.

• Amended agenda to add certificates, travel reimbursement, festival agreement, and resolution (passed, 6-0)
• Approved presentation of soccer association certificates (passed, 6-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including software renewal, travel, and $26,027.16 bridge design payment (passed, 6-0)
• Approved Claims Docket payment of $168,355.15 (passed, 6-0)
• Approved transition of one full‑time dispatch position to two part‑time positions (passed, 6-0)
• Approved $14.00/hr pay increase for Dispatcher Linnie Harrington (passed, 6-0)
• Approved hiring part‑time firefighters at $15.00/hr (passed, 6-0)
• Approved $3,415.00 agreement with Gotta Go Site Services for Swinging Bridge Festival (passed, 6-0)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing to consider amendments to the city zoning ordinance concerning the minimum square footage for new homes in subdivisions where no residential construction has yet occurred. They will also discuss budget amendments and a proposed increase in the Public Defender’s monthly pay to $2,250.00. Additional items include approvals for several hiring actions and contract expenditures.

• Public hearing on amending the Zoning Ordinance to set minimum square footage for new homes in undeveloped subdivisions
• Approval of a $170,782.84 claims docket covering 3/19/25‑4/2/25
• Discussion of budget amendments
• Approval to hire a Police Officer Recruit at $19.23 per hour with full benefits
• Approval to hire a Sewer Worker at $16.00 per hour with full benefits

The Board approved an amendment to the zoning ordinance setting minimum square footage for new homes in undeveloped subdivisions. It also adopted budget amendments, raised the public defender's monthly salary, hired a police officer recruit, and approved several travel and contract items.

• Approved amendment to zoning ordinance on minimum home size (7-0)
• Approved budget amendments as presented (7-0)
• Approved increase of Public Defender salary to $2,250 per month (7-0)
• Approved hiring of Police Officer Recruit Brittany Milton at $19.23/hr (7-0)
• Approved Claims Docket payment of $170,782.84 (7-0)
• Approved travel for Mayor, 7 Aldermen, City Clerk, 2 Deputy Clerks and Public Works Director to MML Annual Conference (7-0)
• Approved travel for Aldermen Johnson, Hosey, Amos, Mack to Mississippi Black Caucus Conference (7-0)
• Approved agreement with Fox 40/WDBD to advertise Swinging Bridge Festival ($2,000) (7-0)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen are holding a regular work session. The primary purpose of the meeting is to discuss the agenda for the upcoming April 10, 2025, meeting.

• Discussion of 4/10/25 agenda

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen discussed the upcoming agenda but did not take any formal actions. No votes or approvals were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will vote on a $741,398.17 claims docket covering March 5‑19. They will also consider budget amendments, a resolution of matching funds, and hiring a Level II police officer at $21.63 per hour with benefits. Several special event applications, including an Easter Egg Hunt at Davis Road Park, will be reviewed.

• Approval of Claims Docket totaling $741,398.17 (3/5/25‑3/19/25)
• Approval of Budget Amendments (amount not specified)
• Approval of Resolution of Matching Funds (details not specified)
• Approval to hire a Level II Police Officer at $21.63 per hour with full benefits
• Approval of Special Event Application for a free Easter Egg Hunt and Meet The Candidate event at Davis Road Park

The Board approved the Keep Mississippi Beautiful Pocket Park grant plan and the Consent Agenda items. It approved the $741,398.17 Claims Docket, a resolution of matching funds, and a request for qualifications for the Big Creek Wastewater Interceptor project. The Board also approved hiring a Level II Police Officer and two special event applications, while tabling budget amendments until the April 10 meeting.

• Approved Keep Mississippi Beautiful Pocket Park grant plan (5-2)
• Approved Consent Agenda items (7-0)
• Approved Claims Docket $741,398.17 (7-0)
• Tabled Budget Amendments until April 10 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution of Matching Funds (7-0)
• Approved request for SQs for Big Creek Wastewater Interceptor (7-0)
• Approved hiring of Level II Police Officer Connor Martin (7-0)
• Approved Easter Egg Hunt and Meet The Candidate event at Davis Road Park (7-0)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will discuss proposals for surveying and design services for a Nature Park and Soccer Complex. The body is also deciding on several city payments, including a large sum for a road overlay project and a new police vehicle.

• Payment of $512,224.75 to Adcamp for the 2024 City Overlay Project
• Purchase of a 2025 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 for $46,407.00
• Proposals from McMaster & Associates for Nature Park and Soccer Complex surveying and design
• Payment of $7,000.00 to Compliance EnviroSystems for Tynes Road sewer inspection and cleaning
• Approval of final plat for Cedars of Byram Estates

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Board will discuss a change order for the Big Creek Sewer Interceptor Project presented by Jeff Green of Pickering Firm, Inc. They will also receive updates and discuss beautification plans for the Pocket Park, presented by Ron McMaster, Jr. of McMaster & Associates. Finally, the Board will review the agenda for the March 13, 2025 meeting.

• Change order discussion for Big Creek Sewer Interceptor Project
• Project updates and beautification discussion for Pocket Park
• Review of agenda for March 13, 2025 meeting

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will vote to approve a $526,476.04 claims docket covering February 5‑19. They will also approve a special event application for the Crossroads of Life Pro Rodeo at 6775 Siwell Road and discuss litter and trash removal in the city. Additional items include a proclamation for National Girl Scout Day and several contracts and donations supporting the Swinging Bridge Festival.

• Approval of $526,476.04 claims docket (2/5/25‑2/19/25)
• Approval of Special Event Application for Crossroads of Life Pro Rodeo at 6775 Siwell Road, Oct 3‑4, 2025
• Approval of $10,725.72 quote from Southern Connection for emergency equipment on vehicle 25-01
• Acceptance of $8,000 donation for the Swinging Bridge Festival from multiple donors
• Approval of $12,900 quote for fireworks displays for the Swinging Bridge Festival

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will discuss the issuance of Tax Increment Financing Bonds and an extension for $800,000 in TIF Bonds for Byram Town Center. The board is also reviewing a claims docket of $441,754.28 and various contracts for the Swinging Bridge Festival.

• Approval of $39,500 quote from Kees Trees, LLC for tree cutting at Davis Road Park
• Resolution to extend the issuance of $800,000 in TIF Bonds in Byram Town Center to February 27, 2026
• Approval of Claims Docket in the amount of $441,754.28
• Contract of $2,873.75 with All Seasons Events and $4,650.00 with New South Radio, Inc/Digio Strategies for the 2025 Swinging Bridge Festival
• Acceptance of grant from Keep Mississippi Beautiful for Pocket Park Beautification with a $6,500 match

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will discuss a resolution to extend the time for issuing the final $800,000 in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) bonds for Byram Town Center Phase 1&2 from February 27 2025 to February 27 2026. They will also consider a resolution authorizing and directing the issuance of Tax Increment Financing Bonds Series 2025. A brief item will address the agenda for the February 13 2025 meeting.

• Resolution to extend deadline for final $800,000 TIF bonds for Byram Town Center Phase 1&2 (Feb 27 2025 → Feb 27 2026)
• Resolution authorizing and directing issuance of Tax Increment Financing Bonds Series 2025
• Discussion of agenda for the February 13 2025 meeting

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Board will vote on a $728,830.78 claims docket covering expenses from Jan 3‑15, 2025. A public hearing will consider adding parcel 4851‑104‑2 to the existing conditional use for the Fleetway Market and Fuel Center. The Board will also act on the Blue Sky Carwash site plan, advertising for the Siwell Road Sewer and CDBG Drainage projects, and a hire for a certified dispatcher.

• Approval of Claims Docket in the amount of $728,830.78 (Jan 3‑15, 2025)
• Public hearing on adding parcel 4851‑104‑2 to the conditional use for Fleetway Market and Fuel Center
• Approval of Site Plan for Blue Sky Carwash
• Approval to advertise for the Siwell Road Sewer Project and CDBG Drainage Project
• Approval to hire a Certified Dispatcher at $14.69 per hour with full benefits

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will vote on several city contracts, including road overlay payments and police equipment. The body will also discuss an ordinance regarding city polling locations and approve a lease for a detention pond.

• Payment of $465,767.16 to Adcamp for the 2024 City Overlay Project
• Payment of $12,697.58 to McMaster & Associates for 2024 City Overlay engineering and construction services
• Annual lease of $9,000.00 for 16th Section Public School Trust Land for a detention pond
• Payment of $8,041.35 to The Southern Connection for emergency equipment for vehicle 24-01
• Discussion of an ordinance setting polling locations for the City of Byram

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Byram Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a regular work session to discuss the January 9, 2025 meeting agenda and Byram Parks, according to the posted agenda.

• Discussion of 1/9/25 meeting agenda
• Discussion of Byram Parks - Alderman Mack