Cleveland public meetings in 2023

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission discussed a permit appeal for a medical clinic at 201 East Sunflower Road. The commission decided it lacked jurisdiction to override the Land Development Ordinance and referred the matter to the Board of Aldermen. The body also voted to reappoint three members whose terms expire on December 31, 2023.

• Appeal for medical clinic at 201 East Sunflower Road, Suite 1
• Reappointment of David Griffith, Robert Heslep, and John Aguzzi

Contractor Licensing Board

The Cleveland Contractor Licensing Board met to approve a multi-category license application and reappoint three board members. The board also approved the minutes from the October 2023 meeting.

• Approved Johnny Gibbs' application for plumbing, gas pipe fitting, electrical, and mechanical licenses
• Reappointed board members Cynthia Blockett, Shine Sizemore, and Todd Wally

Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings

The Cleveland Mayor and Board of Aldermen will meet to approve consent agenda items, including final pay requests for the North Street drainage project and the police station renovation. They will also consider an airport grant agreement, a multi-modal grant application, and several administrative items such as meeting date changes and commission reappointments.

• Approval of December Claims Docket #1
• Final pay request #9 for North Street Drainage Improvement Project (Brocato Construction)
• Pay app #6 for Cleveland Police Station Renovation Project (KT Builders)
• Approval of Airport Federal Matching Grant Agreement and authorization for Mayor to execute
• Permission to apply for FY2024 Multi-Modal Grant

Beautification Commission

The commission heard a presentation on a new downtown plan focused on workability, destinations, and ADA accessibility. Members discussed ongoing landscaping projects at local parks and the appointment of an advisory group for the downtown plan.

• Presentation of a new downtown plan by Mark Levy
• Wildflower planting updates for Amzie Moore Park and Bear Pen Park
• Installation of a memorial bench for Jared Horne and another bench south of Shelby Street
• Reappointment of Catherine Wolfe, Jane Dunlap, and Mary Anna Davis to the commission
• Partnership with Delta Arts Alliance for downtown banner artwork

Heritage Commission

The Commission met to approve previous minutes and discuss member terms. Three members agreed to serve additional terms pending board approval.

• Reappointment of Corinne Casanova, Judy Dilworth, and Steven Craddock
• Approval of November 2023 meeting minutes

Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen are holding a special called meeting to discuss three items: soliciting bank proposals for city deposits, approving financing for a new Fire Department vehicle, and acting on employee recommendations for the Waste Water department. The meeting is set for December 8, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. via Zoom.

• Request to advertise for Depository Proposals
• Approval of financing bid for Fire Department Vehicle
• Employee Action Recommendations – Waste Water

Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings

The Cleveland Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold public hearings on special exceptions for firearms sales and billboard signs, and consider variances for two residential lots. They will also vote on consent agenda items, including contracts and pay requests, and discuss employee actions in executive session.

• Public hearing: special exception for collective firearms sales at 128 North Sharpe Avenue (B2-H district)
• Public hearing: billboard signs at 911 S. Davis Avenue and 698 North Davis Avenue (B-3 district, with setback variance request)
• Variance requests for new homes at 700 and 702 Maple (R-2 district, lot width and area)
• Approval of change order #3 for North Street Drainage Improvement Project
• Approval of bids for 2023 Pump Station Improvement, Animal Shelter ACO truck, Bear Pen Park fencing, and Bear Pen Girls parking lot

Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings

The Cleveland Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a regular meeting to consider consent agenda items, including claims, legal advertising bids, and surplus declarations. They will also review bids for municipal court renovation, an animal shelter truck, airport cameras, and vehicle financing, plus budget amendments and a drug/alcohol policy revision. An executive session is scheduled for employee actions, litigation, and property transfer discussions.

• Approval of November Claims Docket #1
• Approval of lowest bid for Municipal Court Renovation
• Approval of lowest bid for new ACO Truck
• Approval of lowest bid for Airport Cameras - Phase 2 (gate cameras)
• Approval of FYE 2023 Budget Amendments

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission reviewed two variance applications for the construction of new homes. The commission voted to approve both applications for advertisement and referral to the board.

• Variance application for minimum lot width and area for a new home at 700 Maple
• Variance application for minimum lot width and area for a new home at 702 Maple

Heritage Commission

The Cleveland Heritage Commission approved a sign replacement for Sherwin Williams at 109 Commerce Avenue, discussed a new historical survey for the Crosstie Historic District, and considered changes to sign guidelines. The meeting included routine approval of previous minutes and a budget review.

• Approved sign replacement for Sherwin Williams at 109 Commerce Avenue, same size, aluminum ACM panels, internally lighted channel letters
• Discussed new historical survey for Crosstie Historic District, estimated $35-40 per property for 116 properties
• Motion to start survey process passed; chair to contact companies from MDAH list
• Discussed changing design guidelines to be less restrictive on signs; MDAH to be consulted first

Beautification Commission

The commission reviewed updates on wildflower plots, downtown planters, and city entrance maintenance. Members discussed upcoming landscaping near the police department and a future discussion regarding a proposed downtown plan.

• Signage quotes for rear parking lots and breezeway ($52.00 one-sided; $96.00 two-sided)
• Proposed flower bed plan for the bike trail entrance
• Future discussion of a proposed downtown plan with Mark Levy
• Landscaping assistance requested for police department renovations

Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings

The Cleveland Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a regular meeting on November 6, 2023, to consider a consent agenda with numerous project pay requests, approve a FYE 2024 General Obligation Bond Resolution, and decide on special exception applications for firearms sales and billboards. The agenda also includes public hearings on property adjudication, various department updates, and an executive session for employee actions and litigation.

• Approval of FYE 2024 General Obligation Bond Resolution
• Special exception for collective firearms sale at 128 North Sharpe Avenue (B2-H district)
• Special exception for billboard signs at 911 S. Davis Avenue (B-3 district)
• Special exception and 35-ft setback variance for billboard at 698 North Davis Avenue (B-3 district)
• Approval of pay requests for multiple projects (e.g., Rosemary Road, North Street Drainage, FYE 2023/2024 Street Improvements, Airport North Ramp Hangar, Baxter Water Well)

Planning Commission

The Cleveland Planning Commission voted to deny a rezoning request from residential to commercial, and approved three applications for advertisement and forwarding to the mayor and board: a special exception for firearm sales, and two special exceptions for billboard signs, one with a setback variance. The meeting also included approval of previous minutes and brief reports.

• Denied rezoning of Ruth Capapas's property from residential to commercial (Article 6, Section 611)
• Approved special exception for August Morris to sell firearms in B2-H district (Article 6, Section 616)
• Approved special exception for Kevin Cox (RCI Radio) for billboard signs in B-3 district (Article 9, Section 907)
• Approved special exception for David Johnson (Lamar Signs) for billboard signs in B-3 district with 35' setback variance (Article 9, Section 907; Article 6, Section 617)

Contractor Licensing Board

The Cleveland Contractor Licensing Board held a special meeting to approve contractor license applications. The board approved electrical, plumbing, gas pipe fitting, and mechanical license applications for three individuals. The meeting also included approval of previous meeting minutes and selection of a chair pro tempore.

• Approved Norman Jones's application for a city of Cleveland electrical license
• Approved Levester Moton's applications for plumbing, gas pipe fitting, electrical, and mechanical licenses
• Approved Adrian Suggs's application for a city of Cleveland mechanical license
• Cynthia Blockett selected as Chair Pro Tempore
• Approved minutes of September 2023 meeting

Beautification Commission

The Cleveland Beautification Commission, which also serves as the Tree Board and Keep Cleveland Beautiful affiliate, met to discuss beautification projects. Members reviewed a master plan with the board of aldermen, focusing on signage at the north end of Sharpe Avenue and gazebo renovation or replacement. They also discussed replanting downtown planters, replacing faded Bike Trail signage, and adding breezeway signage.

• Master plan priorities: signage at north end of Sharpe Avenue and gazebo renovation/replacement
• Plan aims to better connect hotel and Cotton Row with Sharpe Avenue
• Downtown planters to be replanted at end of October
• Bike Trail signage faded and needs replacement; beds and plantings needed at trail start
• Breezeway needs signage from parking lot side

Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings

The Cleveland Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a regular meeting to consider consent agenda items, revisions to two ordinances, and various bids for city projects. The board will also enter executive session for employee and litigation matters.

• Approval of October Claims Docket #1
• Approval of 2023 Airport Terminal Road Extension Project – Simmon’s Erosion Pay Request #3
• Approval of Fire Department – SCBA Air Pack Quote – State Contract #8200070299
• Approval of revisions to Disorderly House Ordinance and Rental Registration Ordinance
• Bids for additional police cameras, Fire Inspector Truck, Armory turf, and Bear Pen Boy’s Baseball paving

Heritage Commission

The Heritage Commission reviewed the monthly budget report and met with representatives from the Mississippi Department of Archives and History. The body also reviewed applications for exterior repairs and new fencing installations.

• Approved exterior canopy repairs at 301 N. Sharpe Avenue
• Approved courtyard fence installation for the Cotton House Hotel
• Reviewed monthly budget report

Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen are holding a special called meeting via Zoom to discuss one item: approval of the October 1, 2023 docket. The agenda contains no other business items.

• Approval of October 1, 2023 docket

Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings

The Cleveland Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on a setback variance, a presentation on a downtown master plan, and votes on consent agenda items including project payments and bond-related resolutions. They will also consider revisions to ordinances and several department updates.

• Public hearing on five-foot side yard setback variance for a 28' x 10' pergola at Mitzi Garrett's property
• Approval of pay requests: Rosemary Road ($? Enscor #4), North Street Drainage ($? Brocato #7), Airport Grocery Road ($? Joe Reed #2)
• Resolution for hiring bond counsel and FYE 2024 bond resolution of intent
• Revisions to Disorderly House Ordinance and Rental Registration Ordinance
• Approval of sale of police weapons no longer in service and police station renovation change order #2

Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings

The Cleveland Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider several change orders for ongoing infrastructure projects, including Airport Grocery Road, FYE 2023 Street, and Baxter Water Well improvements. They will also vote on a consent agenda covering various agreements and renewals, and discuss employee actions and litigation in executive session.

• Approval of Airport Grocery Road Improvement Project – Change Order #1
• Approval of FYE 2023 Street Improvement Project – Change Order #1
• Approval of Baxter Water Well Improvement Project – Change Order #1
• Approval of purchase of Dash cams for police department
• Approval of FYE 2023 Budget Amendment

Beautification Commission

The Cleveland Beautification Commission, also serving as the Tree Board and Keep Cleveland Beautiful, met to approve minutes, review the monthly budget, and discuss ongoing projects. Members heard an update on Mark Levy's contract, approved by the city, with his report to be presented to the Mayor and Board on October 2. New business included pruning crepe myrtles, addressing entrance signs, and purchasing fall plants.

• Contract with Mark Levy approved by city; report due end of September, presented October 2
• Crepe myrtles at Highways 8 and 61 need pruning, mulching, and stake/rope removal
• Entrance signs and landscaping on north and south of Cleveland need attention; south worse
• Frances Janoush resigned; Chamber of Commerce to appoint replacement
• Purchase of mums and fall plants for downtown flower beds and planters from current budget

Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider adopting the FYE 2024 budget and conforming municipal tax assessments to county rolls. They will also review the FYE 2022 audit report, discuss a Stellar agreement related to hail storm damage, and consider an airport hangar project grant agreement.

• Adoption of FYE 2024 Proposed Budget
• Order conforming 2022 Municipal Tax Assessment to County Rolls
• Order adopting 2023 Municipal Tax Assessment Rolls from County Rolls
• Approval of 2023 North Ramp Hangar Project Grant Agreement
• Boys & Girls Club Budget Request

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen unanimously accepted the FYE 2022 Audit Report. The board also unanimously approved a commercial roofing agreement with Stellar Restoration Services, LLC, following a hail storm emergency declared on August 7, 2023.

• Accepted FYE 2022 Audit Report prepared by Bridgers, Goodman, Baird, & Clarke, PLLC (Unanimous)
• Approved commercial roofing agreement with Stellar Restoration Services, LLC (Unanimous)

Heritage Commission

The Cleveland Heritage Commission met and approved two building alteration applications: one for the Delta Arts Alliance's balcony renovation and exterior fire egress staircase, contingent on MDAH approval, and another for roof work at 213 N. Pearman Avenue. The commission also reviewed its monthly budget and heard a program on its history, with suggestions for planning its 25th anniversary in May 2024.

• Approved Delta Arts Alliance balcony renovation and exterior fire egress staircase, contingent on MDAH approval
• Approved roof replacement (shingles, decking repair) at 213 N. Pearman Avenue
• Reviewed monthly budget report
• Introduced Caitlyn Thompson as new Director of Mainstreet and Community Development
• Program on commission history; planning for 25th anniversary in May 2024

Contractor Licensing Board

The Cleveland Contractor Licensing Board held a special meeting on September 7, 2023, approving the minutes from the August meeting and considering new business. The board approved license applications from Antonio Johnson and Ben Mangum for various contractor licenses. No other business was discussed.

• Approved minutes of August 2023 meeting
• Approved Antonio Johnson's application for mechanical and plumbing licenses
• Approved Ben Mangum's application for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing licenses

Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings

The Cleveland Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing on the FYE 2024 budget and ad valorem tax levy millage, then consider approving the tax levy resolution. They will also adjudicate properties under state law, approve multiple construction pay requests, and consider bids for a water main relocation and a hangar project.

• Public hearing on FYE 2024 budget and ad valorem tax levy millage
• Adjudication of properties under MCA 21-19-11
• Approval of lowest bid for 12-inch water main relocation on Rosemary Road east of Highway 61
• Approval of pay requests for WWTP Phase 2, Rosemary Road, North Street Drainage, 2023 Street Improvement, North Ramp Hangar, and Police Station Renovation
• Variance request for 5-foot side yard setback for a pergola at Mitzi Garrett's property

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen adjudicated numerous properties as menaces to public health and safety due to uncleanliness. The city will proceed to clean these properties, including cutting weeds and removing debris, if owners fail to comply. A public hearing for the FYE 2024 Budget and Ad Valorem Tax Levy Millage was held with no public comments.

• Adjudicated multiple properties as menaces to public health and safety (Unanimous)
• Ended public hearing for FYE 2024 Budget and Ad Valorem Tax Levy Millage (Unanimous)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings

The Cleveland Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a regular meeting on August 22, 2023. They will hear the FYE 2022 audit report, consider a final change order for the WWTP Phase 2 project, and vote on a revision to the Land Development Ordinance regarding billboards. The agenda also includes consent agenda items, budget amendments, and an executive session for employee and litigation matters.

• Approval of WWTP Phase 2 – Change Order #3 (Final)
• Approval of revision to Land Development Ordinance - Signs (Billboards)
• Approval of August Claims Docket #1
• Approval of Bishop Road Storm Drainage Improvement Project – Engineering Agreement
• Approval of FYE 2023 Budget Amendments

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved a contract increase for the Waste Water Treatment Plant Phase 2 and updated the Land Development Ordinance regarding signs and billboards. The board also passed a consent agenda including a storm drainage engineering agreement and travel for the MML Small Town Conference.

• Approved Waste Water Treatment Plant Phase 2 Change Order #3, increasing contract by $74,429.01 (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to Article 9 of the Land Development Ordinance regarding Signs (Billboards) (unanimous)
• Approved August Claims Docket #1 (unanimous)
• Approved WWTP Phase 2 Pay Request #15 for Joe Reed & Company (unanimous)
• Approved Bishop Road Storm Drainage Improvement Project Engineering Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved travel for Mayor and Board of Aldermen to 2023 MML Small Town Conference (unanimous)

Contractor Licensing Board

The Cleveland Contractor Licensing Board held a regular meeting on May 18, 2023, approving the previous meeting's minutes and granting electrical licenses to two applicants. No other business was discussed.

• Approved minutes of April 2023 meeting
• Approved electrical license application for Brandon Carpenter
• Approved electrical license application for John W. McCurdy

Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings

This is a recessed session of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen's regular meeting, held via Zoom on August 18, 2023. The agenda contains only procedural notice and no specific items for discussion or decision.

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen completed a final review of the FYE 2024 Budget. The board unanimously approved the publishing of the required budget notices. An executive session was held to discuss personnel issues related to the budget, but no action was taken during that session.

• Approved publishing of FYE 2024 Budget Notices (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss personnel issues associated with FYE 2024 Budget (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Cleveland Planning Commission approved two applications for advertisement and forwarding to the Mayor and Board: a variance for a pergola at 606 Conrad and a request to extend city water to 1384 North Bayou for a new home. Both items were approved unanimously. The meeting also included approval of the previous minutes and a brief report from Greg Jackson.

• Approved 5-foot side yard setback variance for a 28' x 10' pergola at 606 Conrad
• Approved application to extend city water to 1384 North Bayou for new home construction
• Both applications to be advertised and sent to Mayor and Board for final approval

Contractor Licensing Board

The Cleveland Contractor Licensing Board held a regular meeting on August 17, 2023, approving the minutes from the May 2023 meeting and granting two contractor licenses. The board approved applications from Byron Donahoo for electrical, mechanical, and plumbing licenses, and from Jesus Olvera for a plumbing license. No other business was discussed.

• Approved minutes of May 2023 meeting
• Approved Byron Donahoo's application for electrical, mechanical, and plumbing licenses
• Approved Jesus Olvera's application for a plumbing license

Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen of Cleveland, Mississippi, are holding a recessed meeting on August 16, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. via Zoom. The meeting was ordered at the regular meeting on August 15, 2023. The agenda contains only procedural notice and no specific action items.

• Recessed meeting scheduled for August 16, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. via Zoom
• Order adopted at regular meeting on August 15, 2023
• Notice delivered to aldermen and posted at City Hall per Mississippi Code §25-41-13

The Board completed a preliminary review of the FYE 2024 Budget, including discussions on revenue, expenditures, and tax millage. The Board entered executive session to discuss personnel issues related to the budget. No substantive board actions were taken during the session.

• Entered executive session to discuss personnel issues associated with FYE 2024 Budget (Unanimous)
• Recessed meeting until August 18, 2023, at 8:30 AM (Unanimous)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen are holding a special meeting via Zoom to discuss the Fiscal Year Ending 2024 budget. The meeting is called by Mayor Billy Nowell and is scheduled for August 15, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. No specific budget details are provided in the agenda.

• FYE 2024 Budget Discussions

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved the lowest bid from Key Solutions, Inc. to replace servers at City Hall, the Police Department, and Community Development. The board also conducted a preliminary review of the FYE 2024 Budget.

• Approved $7,694 bid from Key Solutions, Inc. for server replacements (unanimous)

Beautification Commission

The Cleveland Beautification Commission held a regular meeting, approving minutes and reviewing the monthly budget. They discussed ongoing projects, including a contract with Mark Levy for a report to the Mayor and Board, and maintenance of downtown flower beds. No major decisions were made, with most items being updates or discussions.

• Approved minutes from July 2023 meeting unanimously
• Reviewed monthly budget report
• Contract with Mark Levy approved by city; report due by end of September
• $1,600 in memorial donations for Macklyn Hubbell discussed; no decisions made
• Discussed removal of downtown hanging baskets for winter; oak tree by gazebo may need removal

Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings

The Cleveland Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a regular meeting with public hearings, including a variance request for a new home at 818 South Street. They will consider consent agenda items, revisions to the medical cannabis ordinances, and various project pay requests and bids.

• Public hearing on variance for minimum lot width at 818 South Street
• Approval of North Street Drainage Improvement Project Change Order #2
• Revisions to Medical Cannabis Cultivation, Dispensaries, and Processing Ordinances
• Approval of pay requests for multiple construction projects (Police Station, WWTP, Rosemary Road, etc.)
• Approval of lowest bids for bullet proof vests, bushog, and Sternberg poles

The Board of Aldermen unanimously approved a list of properties as menaces to public health and safety due to uncleanliness. The city also granted a zoning variance for a new home and approved a change order for a drainage project.

• Adjudicated multiple properties as menaces to public health and safety (unanimous)
• Granted variance for minimum lot width to construct a new home at 818 South Street (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #2 for the North Street Drainage Improvement Project (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Cleveland Planning Commission met and approved the minutes from the June 2023 meeting. The only new business was an application for a preliminary subdivision plat for Phase II of the Waterfur Estates Subdivision, which was approved and sent to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen for final approval.

• Approved minutes of June 2023 meeting
• Approved preliminary subdivision plat for Phase II of Waterfur Estates Subdivision
• Application submitted by John Henry
• Each lot will meet R-1 zoning requirements
• Developer will extend all utilities

Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings

The Cleveland Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a regular meeting on July 18, 2023, to consider several ordinance revisions, including noise, sign, and billboard regulations, and discuss a multi-family residential zoning change. The board will also vote on consent agenda items, including a police station renovation pay request, and approve bids for public works equipment and airport hangar projects. An executive session is scheduled for employee actions, litigation, and a wastewater treatment plant claim.

• Approval of July Claims Docket #1
• Approval of Police Station Renovation pay request #3 (Kenneth Thompson Builder, Inc)
• Revision to Noise Ordinance
• Revision to Land Development Ordinance – Sign Ordinance and Billboards
• Approval of lowest and best bid for Knuckle Boom truck and roll-up door

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen unanimously approved updates to the city's Unreasonable Noise Ordinance and the Land Development Ordinance regarding signs. The board also approved the July claims docket and a payment request for police station renovations.

• Approved July Claims Docket #1 (unanimous)
• Approved Police Station Renovation Pay Request #3 for Kenneth Thompson Builder, Inc (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to the Unreasonable Noise Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to Article 9 of the Land Development Ordinance — Sign Ordinance (unanimous)

Heritage Commission

The Cleveland Heritage Commission met and approved the minutes from the May 2023 meeting. The main item of new business was an application to install a sign for a new business at 117 South Sharpe Avenue. The commission voted to approve the sign application, pending approval by the Director of Community Development.

• Approved sign application for new business at 117 South Sharpe Avenue (individual black letters, max 4' x 10')
• Approved minutes of May 2023 meeting
• Introduced new commission member Steven Craddock

Beautification Commission

The Cleveland Beautification Commission approved submitting Mark Levy's proposal for a downtown master plan to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen. The commission also reviewed its budget, submitted a funding request for 2023-2024, and discussed adding flower beds and benches to the bike trail entrance.

• Approved submitting Mark Levy's master plan proposal for downtown Cleveland to Mayor and Board
• Master plan will cover gazebo, sculptures, plantings, and trees
• Submitted 2023-2024 budget request with same funding level
• Discussed adding flower beds and benches to bike trail entrance south of College Street

Heritage Commission

The Cleveland Heritage Commission approved a sign application for a business at 213 North Pearman Avenue, reviewed the monthly budget, and discussed historical survey costs and a nuisance property. The meeting was routine, with no major policy changes.

• Approved sign application for 213 North Pearman Avenue (3' x 3-1/2' sign on existing post and matching sign on building)
• Reviewed monthly budget report; 2023-2024 budget request submitted to Mayor and Board
• Discussed historical survey costs ($36-$40 per building) and boundary confusion in National Historic District
• Reported public nuisance designation for building and trees at 313 South Sharpe Avenue

Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings

The Cleveland Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on property adjudications, consider several engineering agreements and pay requests, and discuss a potential revision to the Land Development Ordinance regarding billboards. They will also vote on a variance request for a new home at 818 South Street and approve budget amendments.

• Approval of Engineering Agreement for Shelby Sewer Basin Project
• Approval of Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements, Phase 2 – Change Order #2
• Discussion of potential revision to Land Development Ordinance regarding billboards
• Variance request for minimum lot width at 818 South Street (R-2 zoning requires 80', lot is 69')
• Approval of FYE 2023 Budget Amendments

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved an engineering agreement with Eley-McPherson Engineering, P.A. for the Shelby Sewer Basin Rehabilitation Project. The board also authorized a July 4 fireworks display and adjudicated several properties as public health and safety menaces.

• Approved Engineering agreement for Shelby Sewer Basin Project (unanimous)
• Approved request for non-commercial July 4 fireworks display at Cleveland Country Club (unanimous)
• Adjudicated multiple properties as menaces to public health and safety (unanimous)
• Excluded 917 Cross Street, 608 Hadley Street, 611 G. I. Court, 203 W. Carpenter Street, and 202 W. Carpenter Street from the health and safety adjudication

Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings

The Cleveland Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a regular meeting on June 20, 2023, to consider routine items including the consent agenda, a property sale, and sign ordinance revisions. They will also enter executive session for employee actions and litigation, and discuss airport-related contracts and policy changes.

• Approval of June Claims Docket #1
• Approval of Airport Grocery Road – Joe Reed & Company – Pay Request #1
• Approval of Sale of Property
• Approval of Sign Ordinance Revisions
• Approval of Consulting Contract for Grant Writing Services

The Board unanimously approved the sale of a city-owned property and updated the city's smoke-free workplace policy. Other actions included approving airport contracts, personnel changes, and a consent agenda.

• Approved sale of 116 Washington Street to Nettera Shaffer for $2,100.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved revisions to the City’s Smoke-Free Policy (Unanimous)
• Approved consulting contract for airport grant writing services with North Star Aerospace Solutions (Unanimous)
• Approved installation of a 500-gallon fuel tank by Advance Mosquito Control (Unanimous)
• Approved June Claims Docket #1 and Airport Grocery Road pay request #1 (Unanimous)
• Approved employee action recommendations for five staff members (Unanimous)
• Rescheduled August 15, 2023 meeting to August 22, 2023 (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Cleveland Planning Commission approved a variance request for a new home at 818 South Street and denied an appeal from Lamar Advertising regarding billboard placement. The commission also approved the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approved variance for minimum lot width at 818 South Street (69' lot vs. required 80')
• Denied Lamar Advertising's objection to billboard ordinance (Article 9, Section 907.5)
• Approved minutes of May 2023 meeting

Beautification Commission

The Cleveland Beautification Commission reviewed its budget and approved April meeting minutes. Members discussed expanding Earth Day advertising and social media for 2024. The main focus is developing a downtown master plan and budget, requested by Mayor Nowell, with consultant Mark Levy assisting at a June 24 meeting.

• Approved April 2023 meeting minutes unanimously
• Reviewed monthly budget report
• Discussed expanding Earth Day 2024 advertising and social media presence
• Mayor Nowell requested downtown Master Plan and budget by August 1
• Mark Levy to assist with master plan on June 24, 2023

Public Arts Committee

The Cleveland Public Arts Committee met and approved changes to the Public Arts ordinance, reducing the committee from 9 to 7 members and changing the term 'murals' to 'public art'. The committee also approved the May 2023 minutes. No new business was discussed.

• Approved May 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved ordinance changes: committee size reduced from 9 to 7 members, with two at-large members
• Amended ordinance wording from 'murals' to 'public art'
• Application and guidelines to be updated to reflect ordinance changes

Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings

The Cleveland Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a regular meeting with public hearings, including a setback variance request, and will consider a consent agenda with multiple contract payments and approvals. They will also vote on a sign ordinance revision and discuss employee actions and litigation in executive session.

• Public hearing on 15-foot front yard setback variance for porch at 605 Deering
• Approval of Cleveland Police Station Renovation pay request #2
• Approval of Waste Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project Phase 2 pay request #12
• Approval of North Street Drainage Improvement Project pay request #3
• Approval of Land Development Ordinance – Sign Ordinance Revision

The Board of Aldermen identified numerous properties as menaces to public health and safety due to overgrown grass, junk, and dilapidated structures. The city will proceed to clean these properties if owners do not comply. A front yard setback variance was also granted for a residence on Deering Street.

• Adjudicated multiple properties as menaces to public health and safety (Unanimous)
• Granted 15-foot front yard setback variance for 605 Deering (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 3rd, May 1st, May 8th, and May 16th (Unanimous)
• Approved May Claims Docket #2 (Unanimous)
• Approved request to send notices for properties in violation of MCA 21-19-11 (Unanimous)
• Approved the tow of nuisance vehicles (Unanimous)
• Approved June 2023 Tax Assessments (Unanimous)
• Approved Public Works Six Month Supplies Bids for July - December 2023 (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Cleveland Planning Commission held a routine meeting, approving the minutes from the April 2023 meeting. No new or old business was discussed. The commission heard reports on new businesses and renovations to existing businesses, and welcomed a new member, James Stamps, to fill a vacant position.

• Approved minutes of April 2023 meeting
• James Stamps introduced as new member, filling vacancy left by Ajax Morris
• Reports on new businesses and renovations to existing businesses given by Billy Trotter and Greg Jackson

Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings

The Cleveland Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering claims, a voting delegate resolution, and construction pay requests. The board will also enter executive session for employee actions and litigation, and discuss a ladder truck proposal for the fire department.

• Approval of May Claims Docket #1
• Approval of 2023 MML Voting Delegate Resolution
• Approval of City Hall Exterior Renovation – Cleveland Lumber – Final & CO#1 Pay Requests
• Approval of Police Station Renovation - KT Builder – Pay Request #1
• Discussion of ladder truck proposal

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved a contract for a 2025 Pierce Velocity Aerial Tower and committed $750,000 in local matching funds for a federal grant. The board also approved several renovation payments and a small property damage claim.

• Approved $2,155,000 contract for 2025 Fire Department Aerial Truck (Unanimous)
• Approved $750,000 local match for 2023 Small Cities CDBG application (Unanimous)
• Approved $108.71 payment to Idabelle Prater for property damage (6-1)
• Approved May Claims Docket #1 (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 MML Voting Delegate Resolution (Unanimous)
• Approved final and CO#1 pay requests for City Hall Exterior Renovation (Unanimous)
• Approved Pay Request #1 for Police Station Renovation (Unanimous)

Heritage Commission

The Cleveland Heritage Commission met and approved the previous meeting's minutes. They discussed the Crosstie Historic District survey project and voted to amend the ordinance requiring commission members to have a physical Cleveland address, not a P.O. box. The vote was 3-1 with one abstention, and the nomination of Steven Craddock was allowed to stand.

• Approved April 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussed Crosstie Historic District survey project; will contact Meredith Massey about costs
• Voted to amend ordinance to require physical Cleveland address for commission members (3-1, 1 abstention)
• Nomination of Steven Craddock to fill unexpired term allowed to stand

Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen are holding a special meeting to discuss three items: approving Change Order #1 for the police station renovation, entering an agreement with a grant writer for a ladder truck purchase, and employee action recommendations. No votes are recorded in the agenda; these are items for discussion and potential action.

• Approval of Police Station Renovation - Change Order #1
• Request to enter agreement with grant writer for ladder truck purchase
• Employee Action Recommendations

The board unanimously approved Change Order #1 for the police station renovation, increasing the contract sum by $6,083.02 to $600,083.02. They also approved hiring a grant writer for a fire department ladder truck purchase and approved employee action recommendations including a promotion and a seasonal hire.

• Approved Police Station Renovation Change Order #1 ($6,083.02 increase, unanimous)
• Approved request for grant writer services for fire department ladder truck purchase (unanimous)
• Approved employee action recommendations: promotion of Austin Ross to 1st Class Police Officer and seasonal hire of James Haynes III at $7.25/hr (unanimous)

Public Arts Committee

The Cleveland Public Arts Committee approved prior meeting minutes and discussed new and old business. The Robert Johnson statue has received approval from the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, with fundraising to begin. The committee voted to keep its membership at seven and discussed ordinance changes regarding public arts responsibilities.

• Robert Johnson statue approved by Mayor and Board of Aldermen; fundraising to begin
• Committee voted to keep membership at seven members
• Ordinance to be updated to reflect committee membership change
• Beautification Commission ordinance to remove public arts responsibility
• Discussion on whether downtown sculpture placement falls under Public Arts Committee

Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings

The Cleveland Board of Aldermen will hold public hearings on a special exception for a church at 522 Third Street and a special approval for on-premises alcohol sales at 331 Cotton Row. The board will also approve a consent agenda containing multiple construction pay requests and a change order for the City Hall renovation. Additionally, the board will vote on three new police vehicles and commission appointments.

• Public hearing on Wesley Smith's application for a Special Exception to allow a church at 522 Third Street (B3 zoning).
• Approval of Marisol Doyle's application for Special Approval to sell alcohol for on-premises consumption at 331 Cotton Row (B-2H zoning).
• Approval of City Hall Renovation – Change Order #1.
• Approval of Waste Water Improvement Project – Change Order #2.
• Request permission to order three Police Vehicles with Upfit Package.

Planning Commission

The Cleveland Planning Commission approved four items at its April 20, 2023 meeting: minutes from March, a special alcohol permit for a business on Cotton Row, a replat of an undeveloped subdivision, a front yard setback variance for a porch addition, and a nomination to fill a vacant commission seat. All items were approved unanimously and will be sent to the board of aldermen for final approval.

• Approved special alcohol permit for on-premises consumption at 331 Cotton Row (B-2H district)
• Approved replat of an undeveloped subdivision, subject to correcting a street turnaround
• Approved 15-foot front yard setback variance for a 10' x 25' porch addition at 605 Deering (R-2 district, requires 30-foot setback)
• Approved nomination of James Stamps to fill vacant Planning Commission seat
• All votes were unanimous with no opposition

Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen unanimously approved an environmental proposal from WSP USA, Inc. for the former D&L site. The project involves plugging and abandoning existing wells and installing new monitoring wells in two phases to accommodate culvert improvements.

• Approved Environmental Proposal for Rosemary Road groundwater wells (Unanimous)

Public Arts Committee

The Cleveland Public Arts Committee met but lacked a quorum, so no official action was taken. Members discussed updating the public art ordinance to consolidate oversight under the committee, with final approval by the mayor, and considered filling a vacant seat.

• Ordinance updated to cover all public art, requiring amendment to Beautification Commission ordinance
• Mayor Billy Nowell to have final approval on all public art applications
• Approval process: PAC, then Heritage Commission, then board and mayor, then permit
• Discussion on filling unexpired term of Hadonica Murphy
• No quorum, no official action taken

Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings

The Cleveland Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold public hearings on a setback variance for a building addition and a special exception for a church, then consider a consent agenda with numerous approvals including pay requests for construction projects, a demolition bid award, and other routine items. Department heads will provide updates, and the board may enter executive session for employee actions and litigation.

• Public hearing: 25-foot side yard setback variance for addition at 825 N. Chrisman Avenue
• Public hearing: Special exception for church at 522 Third Street
• Approval of North Street Drainage Improvement Project Change Order #1
• Approval of multiple pay requests (e.g., WWTP Phase 2, North Street Drainage, Baxter Water Well, MLK & S Court St Sidewalk)
• Award of FY 2023 Public Nuisance Demolition Bid

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved several infrastructure contracts, including an airport road extension and drainage improvements. The board also adjudicated multiple properties as public nuisances and approved a variance for a building addition.

• Approved $830,664.35 bid to Simmons Erosion Control, Inc. for Airport Terminal Road Extension Project
• Approved $35,253.00 bid to Direct Animal Products for animal shelter cat housing
• Approved $3,999.47 change order for North Street Drainage Improvement Project
• Approved 25-foot side yard setback variance for 825 North Chrisman Avenue
• Approved $1.90 per square foot bid to Joe Reed & Company Inc. for FY2023 Public Nuisance Demolition
• Approved pay requests for Wastewater Treatment Plant ($1,616,653.88), Baxter Water Well ($208,487.00), and MLK & Court St Sidewalks ($65,868.88)
• Adjudicated multiple properties as public health and safety menaces under MCA 21-19-11
• Approved amended ClearGov agreement to align with city fiscal year

Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings

The Cleveland Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a regular meeting on March 21, 2023, to consider routine items including a consent agenda, an opioid settlement opt-in, and airport-related requests. They will also discuss a traffic study, an economic impact study quote, and hold an executive session for employee actions, litigation, and airport property.

• Approval of March Claims Docket #1
• Approval of FYE 2022 Budget Amendment
• Approval of Animal Shelter Renovation pay request #18 (retainage) to Roy Collins Construction Co.
• Authorization to opt in for DocuSign on National Opioid Settlements (CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Allergan, Teva)
• Request permission to apply for FY2024 Multi Modal Grant

The Board of Aldermen approved the annexation of airport property and authorized the city to opt-in to national opioid settlements. They also approved a series of employee actions, including new hires and suspensions, and authorized a grant application for the airport.

• Approved annexation of Airport property
• Authorized opt-in for National Opioid Settlements (Allergan, Teva, CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart)
• Approved Airport request to apply for FY2024 Multi Modal grant
• Appointed Joseph Crews to the Airport Commission
• Approved recommendation to keep stop sign at Bishop Road and Ferris Drive
• Approved $369,679.40 March Claims Docket #1
• Approved $76,322.17 final retainage payment to Roy Collins Construction Co. for Animal Shelter Renovation
• Approved employee action recommendations including 5 new/seasonal hires and 3 suspensions

Planning Commission

The Cleveland Planning Commission approved a special exception application for a church at 522 Third Street, which will be sent to the board for final approval. They also nominated Lisa Cooley to fill a vacant Ward 5 seat and discussed filling a Ward 2 vacancy. Reports were given on new businesses, including Harbor Freight and McAllisters Restaurant.

• Special exception approved for church at 522 Third Street (B3 zoning)
• Lisa Cooley nominated to fill unexpired term of Mickey Thompson (Ward 5)
• Process to nominate a Ward 2 representative initiated
• New Harbor Freight store reported at South Street shopping center
• McAllisters Restaurant planned at Sunflower Road and Chrisman Avenue

Contractor Licensing Board

The Cleveland Contractor Licensing Board approved several contractor license applications and discussed upcoming changes to the local ordinance related to new MSBOC licensing. The board will receive more information on ordinance changes at the April meeting.

• Approved plumbing and gas license for Toney Jones
• Approved electrical, mechanical, and plumbing license for Cynthia Blockett
• Approved applications for Michael Lowery, Alton Gilbert, Scott Salley, Roger Boehs, and Larry Carter
• Discussed changes needed to current ordinance due to new MSBOC licensing

Heritage Commission

The Cleveland Heritage Commission met and discussed conducting a new survey of the Crosstie Historic District and possibly other areas, with guidance from Mississippi Department of Archives and History. The commission also discussed expanding district boundaries, adding a light survey of the Founders' District, and applying for CLG grants. Other business included training opportunities and filling a vacant commission seat.

• Discussed new survey of Crosstie Historic District with MDAH; costs and grant funding (50% CLG) mentioned
• Possible expansion of Crosstie Historic District boundaries and light survey of Founders' District
• CLG grant application deadlines: notice of intent due November 2023, applications due February 2024
• Preservation Bootcamp in Jackson on May 3-4, 2023; registration deadline April 25, 2023
• CLG training required for at least one member; Water Valley session on August 29, 2023

Beautification Commission

The Cleveland Beautification Commission, also serving as the Tree Board and Keep Cleveland Beautiful, reviewed the budget, discussed downtown landscaping and rose losses, and approved a nomination to fill an unexpired term. They also planned upcoming events including the Big Green Event, a football team cleanup, and Earth Day.

• Approved nomination of Catherine Wolfe to fill unexpired term of Helen Coleman
• Discussed replacing landscape timbers on downtown green strip and planting flowers at north end (subject to MDOT restrictions)
• Rose order for downtown beds may be incomplete due to freeze losses; pickup expected in April
• Keep Cleveland Beautiful nominated Mary Anna Davis for Pat Fordice Award and Delta State's Big Green Event for an award
• Delta State football team cleanup day scheduled for April 22, 2023; Earth Day on April 29, 2023

Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings

The Board of Aldermen approved an ordinance creating a district at 1300 Highway 8 West where patrons may carry open containers of alcohol in approved cups. The board also approved several construction contracts and adjudicated multiple properties as public health and safety menaces.

• Approved ordinance establishing West End Leisure and Entertainment District (unanimous)
• Approved $48,091.78 bid to Robinson Electric Company for Greenstrip electrical renovation (unanimous)
• Approved $39,033.23 bid to Cleveland Lumber for Community Development office repairs (unanimous)
• Adjudicated multiple properties as menaces to public health and safety (unanimous)
• Approved $1,048.63 payment to Jeremy Sterling for vehicle damage (unanimous)
• Approved $37,878.16 pay request to Joe Reed & Company for WWTP Improvement Project (unanimous)
• Approved $49,937.76 final pay request to Hemphill Construction for Storm Water Pumping Station (unanimous)
• Approved $19,359.29 pay request to Roy Collins Construction for Animal Shelter Renovation (unanimous)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings

The Cleveland Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider several engineering projects, including approving the lowest bid for the Rosemary Road Improvement Project, authorizing the Chief LPA Official to request activation of the MDOT TAP Project for the MS Hwy 8 Sidewalk Project, and approving Change Order #1 for the Fayette Davis Storm Water Pumping Station Improvement Project. They will also vote on a consent agenda covering claims, an engineering agreement, lifting the open container ordinance for a Delta Arts Alliance event, and the police station renovation bid. Discussions include a potential opioid settlement, sale of unused police weapons, and a fireworks show during Go-Green Weekend. The board will also consider airport items, including a new logo, temporary office building, and federal funding, plus appointments to the Cleveland Development Foundation Board.

• Approval of lowest and best bid for Rosemary Road Improvement Project
• Request to authorize MDOT TAP Project activation for MS Hwy 8 Sidewalk Project
• Approval of Change Order #1 for Fayette Davis Storm Water Pumping Station Improvement Project
• Approval of consent agenda including February Claims Docket #1 and police station renovation bid
• Discussion of potential Opioid Settlement

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved several infrastructure contracts, including road and pump station improvements. The board also authorized the sale of unused police weapons and approved new airport branding.

• Approved $3,776,946.45 bid to ENSCOR, LLC for Rosemary Road Improvement Project (unanimous)
• Approved $67,650.00 engineering agreement with Eley McPherson Engineering for 2023 Pump Station Improvement Project (unanimous)
• Approved $594,000.00 bid to Kenneth Thompson Builder for Police Station Renovation (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #1 for Fayette Davis Storm Water Pumping Station, increasing contract by $49,937.76 (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to activate 2023 Transportation Alternatives Project and sign MDOT agreement (unanimous)
• Authorized quotes for the sale of unused Police Department weapons (unanimous)
• Approved new Airport Logo and temporary office building for Blues Air (unanimous)
• Appointed Michelle Arbuckle, Anna Sledge, and Tricia Walker to the Cleveland Development Foundation (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Cleveland Planning Commission approved a 25-foot side yard setback variance for Robinson Electric to build an addition at 825 North Chrisman Avenue, and tabled nominations to fill a vacancy until March. The meeting also included approval of previous minutes and a report on new businesses.

• Approved 25' side yard setback variance for Robinson Electric addition at 825 North Chrisman Avenue
• Tabled commission vacancy nominations until March meeting pending residency check
• Approved minutes of January 2023 meeting
• Report on status of new businesses

Contractor Licensing Board

The Cleveland Contractor Licensing Board approved several contractor license applications and discussed points of a new state law, requesting the assistant city attorney to clarify issues on contractor classification and bonding requirements. The board also approved the previous meeting's minutes and welcomed a new member.

• Approved license for Heath Stewart (electrical, plumbing, gas repairs) with one 'no' vote
• Approved license for Will Gates (gas repairs)
• Approved license for Morris Jones (plumbing and gas repairs) with one recusal
• Approved licenses for James Sinclair, Michael Reddics, Junior Edwards, Cole Litton, Austin Ross
• Requested legal review on state law regarding contractor classification and bonding

Heritage Commission

The Cleveland Heritage Commission met and approved four applications: a mural at 101 S. Sharpe Avenue, a roof replacement for Bank Plus at 100 East Sunflower Road, a sign for a new restaurant at 331 Cotton Row, and facade renovations for buildings on North Sharpe Avenue. The commission also discussed possibly reconsidering a residential historic district and expanding the Crosstie Historic District, and reappointed its officers.

• Approved mural application for 101 S. Sharpe Avenue
• Approved roof change to black architectural shingles for Bank Plus at 100 East Sunflower Road
• Approved sign for new restaurant at 331 Cotton Row
• Approved facade renovations for 160, 164, 166, 168 North Sharpe Avenue
• Discussed residential historic district and Crosstie expansion

Public Arts Committee

The Cleveland Public Arts Committee approved a mural application for the north wall of 101 S. Sharpe Avenue, with changes to colors and wording. Members also discussed a proposed Robert Johnson statue and an ordinance update to cover all public art, not just murals.

• Approved mural at 101 S. Sharpe Ave. with wording 'Hello from Cleveland'
• Team Cleveland to fund and maintain mural
• Robert Johnson statue fundraising to begin in March
• Ordinance update to cover all public art expected at March meeting

Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings

The Cleveland Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including approving a 2023 Public Improvement Bond, an ordinance banning synthetic cocaine, and a variance request for a building at 919 N. Chrisman Avenue. They will also consider consent agenda items, public hearings on property adjudication, and various departmental updates.

• Approval of 2023 Public Improvement Bond Award Resolution
• Ordinance to prohibit synthetic cocaine and other synthetic products
• Variance request for 55' x 110' building at 919 N. Chrisman Avenue (33-foot rear setback vs. required 50-foot)
• Approval of consent agenda including claims docket, mower quote, and pay requests
• Public hearing on adjudication of properties under MCA 21-19-11

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved the sale of $1.95 million in General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds to Crews & Associates, Inc. The board also passed an ordinance prohibiting synthetic cocaine and kratom, and adjudicated several properties as public health and safety menaces.

• Approved $1.95M General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds sale to Crews & Associates, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved ordinance prohibiting use, sale, and possession of synthetic cocaine and kratom (7-0)
• Adjudicated multiple properties as menaces to public health and safety (Unanimous)
• Approved $63,806.06 pay request to Roy Collins Construction for MLK & Court St Sidewalk Project
• Approved $26,948.02 pay request to Shelter Planners of America for Animal Shelter Renovation
• Approved $9,534.91 mower purchase from Wade, Inc. (State Contract #8200061319)
• Approved $8,274.46 pay request to Barge Design for Airport LED Runway Lighting
• Approved appointment of Todd Wally to the Contractor Licensing Board

Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings

The Cleveland Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a regular meeting on January 24, 2023, to consider several items, including approval of the consent agenda, a zoning map correction, a potential ordinance to prevent the sale of synthetic drugs, and a design and engineering services bid for the North Ramp Hangar Project. The board will also discuss employee actions and litigation in executive session.

• Approval of January Claims Docket #1
• Approval of Animal Shelter Renovation PCO #022 (Limestone Parking) and PCO #023 (Window Sills)
• Approval of 2023 Chamber of Commerce Events and lifting of Open Container Ordinance for specified events
• Approval of Order Correcting Zoning Map due to Scrivener's Error
• Approval of Design and Engineering Services Bid for North Ramp Hangar Project

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved a design and engineering contract for the Airport North Ramp Hangar Project. The board also authorized the sale of city property at 116 Washington to Nettera Shaffer and approved several police department personnel actions and policy updates.

• Approved $127,700 design and engineering bid for Airport North Ramp Hangar Project to Barge Design Solutions, Inc.
• Approved sale of 116 Washington to Nettera Shaffer for $2,100.00
• Approved $484,099.13 January Claims Docket #1
• Approved Animal Shelter Renovation PCO #022 for limestone parking ($11,132.98) and PCO #023 for window sills ($1,200.00)
• Corrected zoning map to designate a 2.8 acre tract owned by Brad Horton as M-1
• Approved revision to Police Department Policy #2.14 prohibiting alcohol consumption for on-call officers
• Authorized Chief of Police and City Attorney to proceed with an ordinance preventing the sale of synthetic cocaine and other synthetic drugs
• Approved promotion of Kiere Sanders to Sergeant and hiring of five new police department employees

Beautification Commission

The Cleveland Beautification Commission reviewed its budget and discussed several projects, including planting a memorial tree and placing a bench for Arbor Day, replacing rotten landscape timbers, and inviting a landscape architect to advise on downtown improvements. They also discussed reducing hanging baskets and the Jones Bayou cleanup.

• Approved minutes of December 2022 meeting
• Planning to plant a tree and place a bench in memory of Jared Horne on the nature trail by Arbor Day (Feb 10)
• Will check and replace rotten landscape timbers in downtown flower beds
• Motion passed to invite a landscape architect to tour downtown and provide ideas
• Discussed reducing number of hanging baskets and changing plants; will verify Sarah Strain can plant them

Beautification Commission

The Cleveland Beautification Commission reviewed its budget and confirmed plans for a February 10 tree planting and bench dedication. The group discussed replacing freeze-damaged downtown plants and preparing for an April 29 Earth Day event. Additionally, the commission nominated local entities for state awards and reported on the upcoming installation of the city's first mural.

• Tree planting and bench dedication for Jared Horne scheduled for February 10, 2023
• City's first mural approved by Public Arts Committee, installation planned for week of spring break
• Keep Cleveland Beautiful to nominate Mary Anna Davis and DSU’s Big Green Event for state awards by March 3, 2023
• Downtown planters and roses damaged by late December freeze, requiring replacement
• Earth Day event scheduled for April 29, 2023, with volunteer recruitment underway

Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings

The Cleveland Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold public hearings on two variance requests for accessory structures, consider a change order for the Fayette Davis Storm Water Pumping Station, and vote on a consent agenda with multiple pay requests and appointments. The meeting also includes updates from various departments and an executive session for personnel and litigation matters.

• Public hearing: 3-foot side yard setback variance for 24' x 35' accessory structure at 401 N. Chrisman Avenue
• Public hearing: 25-foot rear and 14-foot left side yard setback variance for 13' x 50' shop addition at 512 Third Street
• Approval of Change Order #1 for Fayette Davis Storm Water Pumping Station Improvement Project
• Consent agenda includes pay requests for Runway Lighting, Waste Water Treatment Plant Phase 2, and Bater Water Well projects
• Appointments to Cleveland Library Commission: Corrinne Hegwood and Heather Walker

The Board approved the placement of a Robert Johnson statue on the Downtown Greenstrip and authorized a $72,348 purchase of new computers via lease financing. Several property variances were granted, and multiple parcels were adjudicated as public health and safety menaces. The Board also approved various infrastructure pay requests and personnel actions.

• Approved Chamber of Commerce proposal for Robert Johnson statue on Downtown Greenstrip (Unanimous)
• Approved $72,348 computer purchase from Key Solutions and lease financing from Lenovo (Unanimous)
• Granted 3-foot side yard setback variance for 401 North Chrisman Avenue (Unanimous)
• Granted rear and side yard setback variances for 512 Third Street (Unanimous)
• Approved $40,000 change order for Fayette Davis Storm Water Pumping Station (Unanimous)
• Approved $507,404.22 pay request for Waste Water Treatment Plant Phase 2 to Joe Reed & Company (Unanimous)
• Approved $142,500 pay request for Baxter Water Well Improvement Project to Mid South Water LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved traffic study for stop sign on Bishop Road near Ferris Drive (6-1)