Cleveland public meetings in 2025

Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings

The Cleveland Board of Aldermen will consider approving bids for the 2026 Police Station Renovation and change orders for street and sewer projects. The meeting includes approval of various invoices and a consent agenda.

• Approval of lowest and best bid for 2026 Cleveland Police Station Renovation
• Approval of FYE 2025 Street Improvement Project - Change Order #2
• Approval of Shelby Sewer Basin Rehabilitation Project – Change Order #2
• Approval of Airport North Ramp Expansion and Taxiway Connector – Pay Request #3
• Discussion of HB1197 – Safe Solicitation Act and recommendation to opt-out

The Board unanimously approved the lowest and best bid for the 2026 Cleveland Police Station renovation, awarding the contract to Roy Collins Construction for $159,799. It also approved several change orders, consent‑agenda items, grant applications, and commission appointments. All actions were adopted without dissent.

• Approved lowest and best bid for 2026 Police Station Renovation to Roy Collins Construction, $159,799 (unanimously adopted)
• Approved FYE 2025 Street Improvement Project Change Order #2 (unanimously adopted)
• Approved Shelby Sewer Basin Rehabilitation Project Change Order #2 (unanimously adopted)
• Approved consent agenda items including claims docket, police safety package, retail agreement, animal shelter MOU, fire and airport contracts (unanimously adopted)
• Approved participation of The Pharm in the downtown leisure and recreation district (unanimously adopted)
• Authorized Park Commission to apply for National Fitness Campaign grant for an outdoor fitness court (unanimously adopted)
• Authorized Park Commission to apply for Bolivar Medical Center Foundation grant for an outdoor fitness court (unanimously adopted)
• Approved reappointment of Myrtis Tabb, Charlene Wolfe, and Desira Warrington to the Beautification Commission (unanimously adopted)

Contractor Licensing Board

The Cleveland Contractor Licensing Board approved the minutes from the October 2025 meeting. The board then voted to recommend that the mayor and Board of Aldermen reappoint Jason Harris, Joe Phillips, and Julius Voss for an additional three-year term. No other business was taken.

• Approve minutes of the October 2025 meeting
• Recommend reappointment of Jason Harris, Joe Phillips, and Julius Voss for a three-year term

The Cleveland Contractor Licensing Board approved the minutes from the October 2025 meeting. The board also voted to recommend to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen that members Jason Harris, Joe Phillips, and Julius Voss be reappointed for another three‑year term. Both actions passed unanimously with no opposition.

• Approved October 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended reappointment of Jason Harris, Joe Phillips, and Julius Voss for three years (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Cleveland Planning Commission approved the minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting. The commission voted to reappoint Commissioners Mitzi Hunter, John Cox, and Brenett Haynes for another three-year term, as their current terms expire on 12/31/2025. No other business was discussed.

• Approval of minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting
• Reappointment of Commissioners Mitzi Hunter, John Cox, and Brenett Haynes for three years

The commission approved the minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting. It also reappointed Commissioners Mitzi Hunter, John Cox, and Brenett Haynes for another three-year term. Both motions passed with an unopposed "Aye" vote.

• Approved minutes of Nov 20, 2025 meeting (unopposed "Aye")
• Reappointed Mitzi Hunter, John Cox, and Brenett Haynes for three years (unopposed "Aye")

Public Arts Committee

The Cleveland Public Arts Committee approved the September 30, 2025 meeting minutes. The committee discussed a downtown mural project and a possible America250 public art grant partnered with the Mississippi Arts Commission. It voted to recommend that the Mayor and Board of Aldermen reappoint Korkut Akacik, Billy Trotter, and Betsy Abraham for three-year terms ending December 31, 2028. The committee also noted the unfilled term of Kim Rushing, with no decision made.

• Approved September 30, 2025 minutes unanimously
• Discussed downtown mural project and potential America250 grant
• Recommended reappointment of Korkut Akacik, Billy Trotter, and Betsy Abraham for three-year terms
• Discussed filling the unexpired term of Kim Rushing (no decision)

The committee unanimously approved the September 30, 2025 meeting minutes. A motion to recommend the reappointment of Korkut Akacik, Billy Trotter, and Betsy Abraham for a three‑year term was approved with an aye vote and no opposition. No decision was made on the downtown mural project or the unfilled term of Kim Rushing.

• Approved September 30, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to reappoint Korkut Akacik, Billy Trotter, and Betsy Abraham (aye, no opposition)

Heritage Commission

The Cleveland Heritage Commission approved the minutes from the October 2025 meeting. The commission voted to recommend that the Mayor and Board of Aldermen reappoint Commissioners Lynn Shurden, Lisa Miller, and Mary Jean Gates for an additional three‑year term ending December 31, 2028. A brief financial update was presented before adjournment.

• Approval of October 2025 meeting minutes
• Recommendation to reappoint Lynn Shurden, Lisa Miller, and Mary Jean Gates for a three‑year term ending Dec 31 2028
• Financial update presented by Chair Lynn Shurden

The commission unanimously approved the October 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved a recommendation to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen to reappoint Commissioners Lynn Shurden, Lisa Miller, and Mary Jean Gates for an additional three‑year term ending December 31, 2028. No other business was taken.

• Approved October 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended reappointment of Commissioners Shurden, Miller, Gates for three‑year term (unanimous)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold public hearings on property adjudications and two zoning variances for home construction. The board is also reviewing a special exception for a drive-thru coffee shop and several contract awards.

• Public hearing for zoning variances at 505 Murphy Street and 929 Pearl Avenue
• Special exception request for a drive-thru coffee shop at 403 E. Sunflower
• Approval of High School Sewer Lift Station pay request #1 for Avis Construction
• Award for Public Works January–June 2026 supplies bid
• Quote for replacement of City Hall Admin Hall HVAC unit

The Board unanimously found the listed parcels to be a menace to public health and safety and ordered the city to clean them if owners fail to comply. It also unanimously approved variances for 505 Murphy Street and 929 Pearl Avenue to allow new homes. The consent agenda, including minutes, claims docket, notice requests and tow‑nuisance vehicle approval, was likewise adopted unanimously.

• Adjudicated listed properties as a menace to public health and safety (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 505 Murphy Street – minimum lot width and area (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 929 Pearl Avenue – minimum lot width (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, claims docket, notice request, tow nuisance vehicles) (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Cleveland Planning Commission discussed several land‑use applications. It tabled a rezoning request by GBAR Enterprises to change a parcel from B‑2 Central Business District to B‑3 Highway Commercial for a used‑car dealership. It approved a recommendation to the mayor and board for a special exception allowing a drive‑thru coffee shop. It denied a preliminary plat for Carpenter and Walker Phase 1 and approved a recommendation to change the ordinance to permit more than two curb cuts.

• Rezoning application from B‑2 to B‑3 for a used‑car dealership (tabled)
• Special exception request for a drive‑thru coffee shop (approved recommendation to mayor)
• Denial of preliminary plat for Carpenter and Walker subdivision Phase 1
• Recommendation to amend Land Development Ordinance Article 8 Section 803.17 to allow more than two curb cuts (approved recommendation to mayor)

The commission approved the minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting. It tabled a rezoning request for a used‑car dealership pending more information. It approved a recommendation for a coffee‑shop drive‑thru special exception and a curb‑cut ordinance change for mayoral and board review. It denied a preliminary plat application due to lack of jurisdiction.

• Approved October 16, 2025 meeting minutes (Aye, no opposition)
• Tabled rezoning from B-2 to B-3 for used‑car dealership (Aye, no opposition)
• Approved recommendation for coffee‑shop drive‑thru special exception to Mayor and Board (Aye, no opposition)
• Denied preliminary plat approval for Carpenter and Walker Phase 1 (Aye, no opposition)
• Approved recommendation to amend Land Development Ordinance to allow more than two curb cuts (Aye, no opposition)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings

The Cleveland Board of Aldermen will consider several approvals, including the FY 2026 General Obligation Bond Resolution, a correction to the zoning map, and multiple lowest‑and‑best‑bid contracts for city projects. An executive session will address employee action recommendations, litigation updates, and economic development matters. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items and a request to change the date of a future board meeting.

• Approval of FY 2026 General Obligation Bond Resolution
• Approval of lowest and best bid for Airport North Industrial Site Flood Mitigation Project
• Approval of lowest and best bid for Terminal Camera Upgrades at the municipal airport
• Approval of order correcting zoning map due to Scrivener’s error
• Approval of lowest and best bid for dirt work at Bear Pen baseball fields

The Board unanimously approved the lowest and best bid for the Airport North Industrial Site Flood Mitigation Project, awarding W.G. Harrell Construction, LLC a contract for $1,063,368.99. A consent agenda covering a claims docket, fire department turnouts, and a city‑hall renovation request was also approved unanimously. The FYE 2026 General Obligation Bond Resolution and a correction to the official zoning map were adopted, and the Municipal Airport’s terminal camera upgrade contract was awarded to Metrix Solutions for $12,132.42.

• Approved $1,063,368.99 flood mitigation contract to W.G. Harrell Construction (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (claims docket, fire department turnouts, city hall renovation) (unanimous)
• Approved FYE 2026 General Obligation Bond Resolution (unanimous)
• Approved correction to zoning map due to Scrivener’s error (unanimous)
• Approved $12,132.42 terminal camera upgrade contract to Metrix Solutions (unanimous)

Beautification Commission

The Cleveland Beautification Commission approved the October 2025 meeting minutes and reviewed the October 2025 budget. Members discussed signage, breezeway flooring bids, trash‑can needs, and bike‑trail benches. The commission voted unanimously to renew the terms of Myrtis Tabb, Charlene Wolfe, and Desira Warrington through 12/31/25 and set the next meeting for January 8, 2025, skipping a December meeting.

• Approved October 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous vote).
• Reviewed October 2025 budget and expenses.
• Received bids for Breezeway flooring (no amount disclosed).
• Renewed terms of Myrtis Tabb, Charlene Wolfe, and Desira Warrington through 12/31/25 (unanimous vote).
• Decided not to meet in December; next meeting scheduled for January 8, 2025.

The commission unanimously approved the October 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously renewed the terms of Myrtis Tabb, Charlene Wolfe, and Desira Warrington, which expire on 12/31/25. The commission decided it will not meet in December and scheduled the next meeting for January 8, 2025.

• Approved October 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Renewed terms of Myrtis Tabb, Charlene Wolfe, Desira Warrington (unanimous)
• Decided not to meet in December (no vote recorded)
• Scheduled next meeting for Jan 8, 2025 (no vote recorded)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings

The Board of Aldermen will hold public hearings regarding the adjudication of properties under MCA 21-19-11. The body is deciding on a FYE 2025 budget amendment and several zoning variances. Other business includes infrastructure pay requests and the continuation of a State of Emergency.

• Public hearings for adjudication of properties under MCA 21-19-11
• Approval of FYE 2025 Budget Amendment
• Variance requests for home construction at 505 Murphy Street and 929 Pearl Avenue
• Preliminary plat approval for Carpenter and Walker Third Addition at North Bayou and Carpenter Street
• Pay requests for Apron Expansion & Taxiway Connector, Bishop Road Drainage, and FYE 2025 Street Improvement projects

At the November 3, 2025 meeting, the Board held a public hearing on unsanitary properties. Alderman Abraham moved, and Alderman Gainspoletti seconded, to adjudicate the listed parcels as a menace to public health and safety. The motion was adopted unanimously. The City was directed to clean the properties if owners fail to remediate, with costs to be assessed.

• Motion to adjudicate listed parcels as a menace adopted unanimously
• Designated properties (e.g., 312 S. Victoria Ave, 300 S. Fourth Ave, 502 S. Court St Unit F, etc.) declared a menace to public health and safety
• City authorized to clean the properties if owners do not remediate
• Costs of cleanup to be assessed under Mississippi Code §21‑19‑11
• Owners given time to bring properties into compliance before city action
• 15‑day and 30‑day extensions noted for specific parcels

Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings

The Cleveland Board of Aldermen will vote on the engineering agreement for the MLK Sewer Basin Improvement Project. They will also approve a consent agenda that includes several pay requests, a license payment report, and permission to advertise Public Works bids. An appeal to the Planning Commission about a circular drive at 1618 Deering will be heard. Additional items include vehicle and equipment quotes for the police and parks departments.

• Approval of MLK Sewer Basin Improvement Project – Engineering Agreement
• Consent agenda: approval of City Hall Renovation – David Smith Construction Pay Request #4
• Consent agenda: approval of Armory Cemetery Project – Joe Reed & Company Pay Request #1
• Approval of lowest and best vehicle quote for three 2026 Dodge Durangos (Police Department)
• Appeal to Planning Commission regarding circular drive at 1618 Deering

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen met on October 21, 2025. Alderman Campbell moved to approve the MLK Sewer Basin Rehab Project engineering agreement, and Alderwoman Wince seconded the motion. The motion was adopted unanimously, approving the engineering agreement for the project.

• Approved MLK Sewer Basin Rehab Project engineering agreement (unanimous)

Beautification Commission

The Cleveland Beautification Commission approved the September 2025 meeting minutes and reviewed the September budget. It authorized ordering one additional parking lot sign from CPC for $105.20. Members reported planting activities, including Japanese maples and pansies near Collins Street, and discussed but did not decide on adding planted pots to the downtown deck area. The commission also noted attendance at the Keep Mississippi Beautiful state conference on October 23‑24, 2025.

• Approval of September 2025 meeting minutes
• Purchase of additional parking lot signage from CPC for $105.20
• Planting of fall planters, Japanese maples in bulb‑outs, and pansies across from Collins Street
• Discussion of placing planted pots on all four corners of the downtown deck area (no decision)
• Attendance at Keep Mississippi Beautiful state conference Oct 23‑24, 2025

The commission unanimously approved the September 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved the purchase of one additional parking lot sign for $105.20. No decision was made on the downtown deck area planting plan, which will continue to be discussed. Mary Anna Davis will attend the Keep Mississippi Beautiful state conference in late October.

• Approved September 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved purchase of additional parking lot sign for $105.20 (all in favor)

Contractor Licensing Board

The Cleveland Contractor Licensing Board met on October 16, 2025. The board approved the minutes from the May 2025 meeting. The board approved an application from John Hoover Jr., owner of A‑1 Construction Services, LLC, for City of Cleveland licenses for master mechanical, master plumber, and residential electrician. No other business was considered and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approval of May 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Joe Phillips, seconded by Charles Sizemore, vote aye)
• Approval of A‑1 Construction Services, LLC application for master mechanical, master plumber, and residential electrician licenses (motion by Lexie Horn, seconded by Julius Voss, vote aye)

The Cleveland Contractor Licensing Board approved the minutes from the May 2025 meeting by unanimous voice vote. The board also approved the application submitted by John Hoover Jr. of A-1 Construction Services, LLC for City of Cleveland licenses in master mechanical, master plumber, and residential electrician. Both actions were adopted without opposition.

• Approved May 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved A-1 Construction Services, LLC license application for master mechanical, master plumber, and residential electrician (unanimous voice vote)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the recommendation to forward the Carpenter and Walker Third Addition preliminary plat to the mayor, requiring alternative driveways on the north side. It also approved recommendations to forward variance requests for lot width and area at 505 Murphy Street and for lot width at 929 Pearl Avenue to the mayor for review. The application for the Carpenter and Walker Re‑subdivision Phase I was tabled pending further legal research. All motions passed with an "Aye" vote and no opposition.

• Preliminary plat approval for Carpenter and Walker Third Addition at N. Bayou and Carpenter Street (approved with driveway condition)
• Variance request for minimum lot width and 9,000 sq ft area at 505 Murphy Street (approved for mayoral review)
• Variance request for minimum lot width at 929 Pearl Avenue (approved for mayoral review)
• Preliminary plat application for Carpenter and Walker Re‑subdivision Phase I (tabled pending legal counsel)

The commission unanimously approved the September 18, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to table the Carpenter and Walker Re‑subdivision Phase I preliminary plat application. It approved the recommendation for the Carpenter and Walker Third Addition preliminary plat, requiring alternative driveways on the north side. It also approved recommendations for variances at 505 Murphy Street and 929 Pearl Avenue.

• Approved September 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Carpenter and Walker Re‑subdivision Phase I preliminary plat application (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation for Carpenter and Walker Third Addition plat with alternative driveway requirement (unanimous)
• Approved variance recommendation for 505 Murphy Street (minimum lot width and area) (unanimous)
• Approved variance recommendation for 929 Pearl Avenue (minimum lot width) (unanimous)

Heritage Commission

The Heritage Commission approved the minutes from the August 2025 meeting. The commission accepted the resignation of member Corinne Cassanova. Members discussed possible candidates to fill the unexpired terms of Jonett Valentine and Corinne Cassanova, but no decision was made. The commission received an update on the FY 2026 budget, including current expenditures and projections.

• Motion to accept August 2025 meeting minutes (approved unanimously)
• Acceptance of Corinne Cassanova’s resignation
• Discussion of candidates to fill unexpired terms of Jonett Valentine and Corinne Cassanova (no decision)
• Presentation of FY 2026 budget update (expenditures and projections)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings

The Board of Aldermen will discuss the issuance of FYE 2026 bonds and hear appeals regarding zoning and residential driveways. The meeting includes votes on various construction change orders and police equipment purchases.

• Appeals for rezoning to B-3 Highway Commercial (Gary Barnett) and a circular drive at 1618 Deering (Brandon Cummins)
• Approval of FYE 2026 Bond Resolution of Intent and hiring of bond counsel
• Change orders for Bishop Road Storm Drainage (Timbo’s Construction) and City Hall Renovation (David Smith Construction)
• Purchase of officer duty weapons with holsters and license plate reader cameras
• Approval of FYE 2025 Budget Amendment

The Board unanimously adjudicated a list of over 30 parcels as a menace to public health and ordered the city to clean them if owners fail to act. It also unanimously approved the Bishop Road Storm Drainage Improvement Change Order #2, increasing the contract by $269,199.44. The City Hall renovation Change Order #5 was approved, adding $2,960.00 to the project cost. Finally, the consent agenda—including minutes, claims docket, notices for MCA violations, tow orders, emergency continuation, weapon surplus, airport projects, bid advertising, and Chamber events—was unanimously adopted.

• Declared listed properties a public health menace; ordered city cleanup if owners do not comply (unanimous)
• Approved Bishop Road Storm Drainage Improvement Change Order #2; contract increased $269,199.44 (unanimous)
• Approved City Hall Renovation Change Order #5; contract increased $2,960.00 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items: minutes, claims docket, MCA 21‑19‑11 notices, tow nuisance vehicles, state of emergency continuation, confiscated weapons surplus, apron expansion & taxiway projects, advertising for annual code services bid, and 2025 Chamber Lights events (unanimous)

Public Arts Committee

The Cleveland Public Arts Committee reviewed an application from St. Luke United Methodist Church to install a mural at 1227 Deering Street. Members voted to approve a recommendation of the application to the Mayor and Board, with unanimous support. The committee also voted to change its regular meeting schedule from the first Tuesday of each month to the third Thursday of each month at 11:00 a.m., also without opposition.

• Approve recommendation for St. Luke United Methodist Church mural at 1227 Deering Street
• Change regular meeting date to third Thursday of each month at 11:00 a.m.

The committee unanimously approved the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved a recommendation to the Mayor and Board for a mural at St. Luke United Methodist Church on Deering Street. The regular meeting schedule was changed to the third Thursday of each month at 11:00 a.m.

• Approved September 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation for St. Luke United Methodist Church mural (aye, no opposition)
• Changed regular meeting date to third Thursday each month at 11:00 a.m. (aye, no opposition)

Planning Commission

The Cleveland Planning Commission met to review a land development appeal. The commission voted to affirm the Community Development decision to deny a request for a circular driveway.

• Denial of appeal by Brandon Cummins to install a circular driveway at 1618 Deering based on Land Development Ordinance Article 8, Section 803.12 and 803.17

The commission approved the minutes from the August 24, 2025 meeting. It denied Brandon Cummins' appeal to install a circular driveway at 1618 Deering, affirming the community development decision. No other business was taken.

• Approved August 24, 2025 meeting minutes (Aye, no opposition)
• Denied Brandon Cummins' circular driveway appeal at 1618 Deering (Aye, no opposition)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings

The Cleveland Board of Aldermen will consider approving change orders for the City Hall renovation and FYE Street Improvement Project, along with authorizing applications for EPA and MDOT grants. The meeting also includes the approval of a consent agenda covering pay requests and various agreements.

• Approval of City Hall Renovation Change Order #4
• Approval of FYE Street Improvement Project Change Order #1
• Authorization to apply for EPA Water Grant
• Authorization to apply for 2025 MDOT LPA Grant
• Approval of Big Front Porch Annual Agreement

The Board unanimously adopted several orders, including approval of City Hall Renovation Change Order #4 for David Smith Construction and approval of the FY 2025 Street Improvement Project Change Order #1 for APAC, Inc. It also authorized applications for the 2025 EPA drinking‑water grant, the 2025 Mississippi DOT TAP grant, and the FAA FY 2026 BIL grant. Additional actions included approval of a shelter‑to‑shelter transfer with West Point Clay County Animal Shelter, consent agenda items, employee action recommendations, and a $250.83 reimbursement check for Randy Bolden.

• Approved City Hall Renovation Change Order #4 ($10,850 increase) – unanimous
• Approved FY 2025 Street Improvement Project Change Order #1 ($24,336.75 increase) – unanimous
• Authorized application for 2025 EPA Water Grant for Water Pressure Deficiency Project – unanimous
• Authorized application for 2025 Mississippi DOT TAP Grant for North Bayou Street Improvement – unanimous
• Approved shelter‑to‑shelter transfer partnership with West Point Clay County Animal Shelter – unanimous
• Authorized application for FAA FY 2026 BIL Grant for North Ramp Hangar Project – unanimous
• Approved employee action recommendations (terminations and new hires) – unanimous
• Approved $250.83 reimbursement check for Randy Bolden’s vehicle damage – unanimous

Beautification Commission

The Cleveland Beautification Commission approved the purchase and installation of parking lot signage from Custom Products Corporation. The board also discussed pending items such as bike‑trail kiosk contents, a bench and trash can, and obtaining quotes for trees for bulb‑outs and two street beds. Routine business included approval of the August minutes, a budget review, and moving the October meeting to October 16, 2025.

• Approved ordering and installation of parking lot signage from Custom Products Corporation
• Requested quotes for trees for bulb‑outs, the bed across Collins Street, and the bed in front of the caboose
• Planned order of planters (plants) to be placed this week
• Discussed bike‑trail kiosk contents and status of bench and trash can for the bike trail
• Rescheduled the October meeting to October 16, 2025

The commission unanimously approved the August 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved proceeding with the order and installation of new parking lot signage from Custom Products Corporation. The October meeting was rescheduled to October 16, 2025. No other actions were taken.

• Approved August 2025 meeting minutes (vote: all in favor)
• Approved ordering and installation of parking lot signage (vote: all in favor)
• Moved October meeting date to October 16, 2025 (vote: all in favor)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will meet to adopt the proposed budget and appropriations for FYE 2026. The body will also address the 2024 and 2025 municipal tax assessment rolls. An executive session is scheduled to discuss economic development.

• Adoption of FYE 2026 Proposed Budget
• Approval of appropriations for FYE 2026
• Conforming 2024 Municipal Tax Assessment to County Rolls
• Adopting 2025 Municipal Tax Assessment Rolls from County Rolls
• Executive session on economic development

Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings

The Board unanimously adopted a motion finding the listed parcels a menace to public health and safety and authorized the city to clean them if owners do not comply, with costs to be assessed. Earlier, the board unanimously ended a public hearing on the proposed FY2026 budget and ad valorem tax levy after receiving no public comments.

• Adjudicated listed parcels as a menace to public health (unanimous)
• Authorized city to clean those parcels if owners fail to act, with cost assessment (unanimous)
• Ended public hearing on FY2026 budget and tax levy after no comments (unanimous)
• Motion to end hearing made by Alderman Gainspoletti, seconded by Alderman Sanders

Public Arts Committee

The committee unanimously approved the August 5, 2025 meeting minutes. Members discussed the downtown mural project, noting support from the owner of Tower Loan. The committee agreed to request to appear before the Mayor and Board at the October 6 board meeting. No other business was taken.

• Approved August 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to request appearance before Mayor and Board at Oct 6 meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission reviewed three land-use applications. The body denied two requests to rezone properties to B-3 and granted an appeal for a business to operate in a B-1 zone. The commission also recommended that the Board of Alderman consider adding medical facilities as special exceptions in B-1 districts.

• Denied rezoning from B-2 to B-3 for 110 East End Street (TGB Investments Properties, LLC)
• Denied rezoning from B-2 to B-3 for lots 18-20 on East End Street (GBAR Enterprises Inc)
• Granted appeal for Elizabeth Paden Dawkins to operate a business as a day spa in the B-1 Zone
• Recommendation to Board of Alderman to add medical facilities to special exceptions in B-1 zoning

The commission approved the minutes from the July 17, 2025 meeting. It denied two rezoning applications for parcels on East End Street, citing spot zoning and lack of supporting plans. It approved an appeal allowing a day‑spa business in the B‑1 zone. The commission also recommended that the Board of Aldermen consider adding medical facilities to the B‑1 special exceptions.

• Approved July 17, 2025 minutes (Aye, no opposition)
• Denied rezoning of 110 East End Street from B-2 to B-3 (Aye, no opposition)
• Denied rezoning of lots 18‑20 East End Street from B-2 to B-3 (Aye, no opposition)
• Granted appeal for day‑spa use in B-1 zone for Elizabeth Paden Dawkins (Aye, no opposition)
• Recommended Board consider adding medical facilities to B-1 special exceptions (Aye, no opposition)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings

The Board unanimously accepted the FYE 2024 audit report. It also unanimously approved the award of the Highway 8 Sidewalk Improvement Project contract to Wildstone Construction Services for $946,652.00. Additionally, the Board unanimously authorized the application for a Delta Regional Authority grant and gave the mayor authority to execute related documents for the North Bayou Street Improvement Project, committing $368,753.02.

• Accepted FYE 2024 audit report (unanimous)
• Approved Highway 8 Sidewalk Improvement contract with Wildstone Construction Services, $946,652.00 (unanimous)
• Authorized DRA grant application for North Bayou Street Improvement, $368,753.02, and mayor’s execution authority (unanimous)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen are holding a recessed session of the August 12, 2025, meeting. This session is scheduled for August 13, 2025, via Zoom.

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen opened the recessed meeting, then unanimously moved into executive session twice—first to discuss economic development and later to discuss employee action items related to the FY 2026 budget. No board actions were taken during either session, and the board unanimously returned to open session before adjourning the meeting.

• Entered executive session on economic development (unanimous)
• Exited executive session (unanimous)
• Entered executive session on employee action items for FY 2026 budget (unanimous)
• Exited executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned recessed meeting (unanimous)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved the publishing of the Fiscal Year End 2026 budget notices after a motion by Alderman Abraham and a second by Alderman Sanders. The motion passed unanimously. The board then recessed the meeting, agreeing to reconvene at 8:30 a.m. on August 13, 2025. The recess motion also passed unanimously.

• Approved publishing FYE 2026 budget notices (unanimous)
• Recessed meeting until 8:30 a.m. Aug 13, 2025 (unanimous)

Heritage Commission

The Cleveland Heritage Commission reviewed and approved two property modifications. The body also discussed the process for filling a vacant commission position.

• Approved TPO roofing system installation at 129 S. Sharpe Avenue
• Approved new business sign installation at 166 N. Sharpe Avenue
• Discussion regarding the process to fill a vacant commission position
• Proposed planting of a tree in memory of Jonett Valentine and Mickey Thompson

The Heritage Commission unanimously approved the removal of the flat roof and installation of a new TPO roofing system at 129 S. Sharpe Avenue. It also unanimously approved a new sign for the business at 166 N. Sharpe Avenue. The commission tasked Katie Portner McClellan with researching how to fill a vacant position and agreed that Chair Lynn Shurden will meet the Beautification Committee to discuss planting a memorial tree for Jonett Valentine and Mickey Thompson.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved roof replacement at 129 S. Sharpe Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved new sign at 166 N. Sharpe Avenue (unanimous)
• Tasked research on vacancy‑filling process (to be presented next meeting)
• Agreed Chair will meet Beautification Committee to discuss memorial tree

Public Arts Committee

The committee unanimously approved the June 3, 2025 minutes. It also unanimously approved the July 1, 2025 minutes. Members agreed to request to appear before the Mayor and Board at the September 2 board meeting to discuss the downtown mural project.

• Approved June 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 1, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to request appearance before Mayor and Board at Sept 2 board meeting

Beautification Commission

The commission unanimously approved the July 2025 meeting minutes. It approved the images and wording for new downtown parking‑lot signs. The board approved naming the downtown bike trail "Turntable Bike Trail & Disc Golf" and adding a bench, trash can, and a Japanese maple in each bulb‑out.

• Approved July 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved downtown parking‑lot sign images and wording
• Approved naming of bike trail as Turntable Bike Trail & Disc Golf
• Approved placement of bench and trash can at downtown bike trail
• Approved planting a Japanese maple in each bulb‑out

Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings

The Board unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding with Delta State University to supply city water during the university's water‑tower painting. It also unanimously approved the use of delivery‑service robots on the university campus. A request concerning 103 East End St. was tabled until the owner submits a planning‑commission request. Finally, the Board unanimously adjudicated a long list of parcels as a menace to public health and ordered their cleanup and cost assessment.

• Approved MOU for Delta State University water service (unanimously adopted)
• Approved use of delivery service robots on Delta State University campus (unanimously adopted)
• Tabled 103 East End St. request pending owner submission (unanimously adopted)
• Adjudicated listed properties as public‑health hazards and ordered cleanup (unanimously adopted)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the June 19, 2025 meeting minutes. It entered and later exited executive session to discuss the appeal. The appeal to allow liquor/package stores in the B‑2 zone and within 500 feet of the B2‑H zone was denied. The commission recommended that the Board of Aldermen consider a special‑exception amendment to the B‑2 zoning and to Land Development Ordinance Article 6, Section 616.

• Approved June 19, 2025 minutes (aye, no opposition)
• Entered executive session (aye, no opposition)
• Exited executive session (aye, no opposition)
• Denied appeal for liquor/package stores in B‑2 zone (aye, no opposition)
• Recommended Board consider special‑exception amendment to B‑2 zoning (aye, no opposition)
• Recommended Board consider special‑exception amendment to Article 6 Section 616 (aye, no opposition)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which includes payment of $265,733.56 for July municipal claims. It also unanimously approved employee action recommendations, promoting Erin Brown and hiring Ziya McKay. The Remote Access Policy was adopted unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved July Claims Docket payments totaling $265,733.56 (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Erin Brown to 1st Class Police Dept (unanimous)
• Approved new hire Ziya McKay as Animal Caretaker (unanimous)
• Approved Remote Access Policy (unanimous)

Beautification Commission

The commission unanimously approved the June 2025 meeting minutes. It changed the August meeting date to August 7, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. in the Chamber. The commission decided to postpone installing the Cleveland sign at the north end of the green strip until the sidewalk project is completed.

• Approved June 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Rescheduled August meeting to August 7, 2025, 8:30 a.m. at the Chamber
• Postponed north‑end green‑strip sign pending sidewalk project (no action)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings

The Board unanimously appointed city officials for the 2025‑2029 term. It also unanimously designated duties for the State Auditor’s assignments. Aldermen elected Theodore “Ted” Campbell as Mayor Pro Tempore. The Board approved Delta State University’s temporary water connection and ordered numerous listed properties to be cleaned as they were found to be a menace to public health and safety.

• Appointed city officials for term July 2025–June 2029 (unanimous)
• Designated specific duties for State Auditor assignments (unanimous)
• Elected Theodore “Ted” Campbell as Mayor Pro Tempore (unanimous)
• Approved Delta State University temporary water service request (unanimous)
• Adjudicated listed properties as public health menace; ordered owners to clean or city to remediate (unanimous)

Public Arts Committee

The committee postponed approval of the June 3 minutes because members were absent. Members received updates on the MAC Mississippi Public Art in Community Grant and the Levitt AMP Music Series Grant, and discussed a proposed blues mask for downtown. The Heritage Committee approved $25,000 for a mural, signage, and bike‑trail project downtown, and the Arts Committee will begin planning and research.

Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings

The Board of Aldermen unanimously approved the 2025 North Ramp Hangar Project grant agreement and gave Mayor Billy Nowell authority to sign the documents. No other substantive actions were recorded in the meeting minutes.

• Approved 2025 North Ramp Hangar Project grant agreement and mayor execution authority (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the May 15, 2025 meeting. It also approved the preliminary plat for Carpenter and Walker Re‑subdivision Phase 1. In addition, the commission approved a variance for a minimum lot area and lot width under Article 6, Section 609 of the Land Development Ordinance. All three motions passed with unanimous "Aye" votes.

• Approved May 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Carpenter & Walker Re‑subdivision Phase 1 (unanimous)
• Approved minimum lot area and width variance per Article 6, Sec 609 (unanimous)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings

The Board unanimously approved a fireworks display at Cleveland Country Club for July 4. It also unanimously adopted Change Order #1 for the Shelby Sewer Basin Rehabilitation Project and Change Order #1 for the Bishop Road Storm Drainage Improvement Project. The consent agenda items, including several pay requests and the 2025 election expense, were approved unanimously. Finally, the Businesses Close by Midnight Ordinance was adopted and takes effect immediately upon publishing.

• Approved Cleveland Country Club July 4 fireworks (unanimously)
• Approved Shelby Sewer Basin Rehabilitation Project Change Order #1 (unanimously)
• Approved Bishop Road Storm Drainage Improvement Project Change Order #1 (unanimously)
• Approved consent agenda items (June Claims Docket #1, Bishop Road Pay Request #3, Shelby Sewer Pay Requests #5 & #6, Hail Storm Repairs, election expense, travel, supplies bid, downtown sidewalk sale) (unanimously)
• Adopted Businesses Close by Midnight Ordinance (unanimously, effective immediately)

Beautification Commission

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the April 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved contracting Ben Powell to capture drone footage of the bike trail area, with a rate of $300 per hour. No other formal actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved April 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved contract with Ben Powell for drone footage of bike trail (all in favor)

Heritage Commission

The Heritage Commission unanimously accepted the May 2025 meeting minutes. It approved a new sign for a business at 327 Cotton Row. It also approved a $25,000 allocation to the Public Arts Committee for a mural, signage, and a downtown bike‑trail project.

• Approved May 2025 minutes – vote all in favor, no opposition
• Approved sign at 327 Cotton Row – vote all in favor, no opposition
• Approved $25,000 funding for Public Arts Committee mural, signage, bike trail – vote all in favor, no opposition

Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings

The Board unanimously approved moving several commission meetings to alternate locations during City Hall renovation. It also unanimously ordered an executive session to consider an employee action, approved the employee action recommendations—including the termination of Randy Richardson—and then returned to open session. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved relocation of commission meetings during City Hall renovation (unanimous)
• Ordered board to enter executive session to discuss employee action item (unanimous)
• Approved employee action recommendations, including termination of Randy Richardson (unanimous)
• Ordered board to return to open session (unanimous)
• Adjourned special meeting (unanimous)

Public Arts Committee

The Cleveland Public Arts Committee approved the May 6, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. Members discussed the downtown mural project and agreed the subcommittee will begin meeting with business owners while a funding request will be presented to the Heritage Commission on June 10, 2025. The committee also reviewed state grant opportunities, assigning Lisa Miller to examine the application.

• Approved May 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen held a public hearing on June 2, 2025 regarding numerous parcels reported as unclean. On a motion by Alderman Gainspoletti and seconded by Alderman Bishop, the board unanimously adopted a resolution finding the listed properties a menace to public health and safety. The city is authorized to clean the properties—cut weeds, remove debris, and drain standing water—if owners do not bring them into compliance, with costs to be assessed under Mississippi Code §21‑19‑11. Notices for the hearing were sent on May 6, 2025.

• Adjudicated listed parcels as a menace to public health and safety (unanimous)
• Authorized city to clean properties if owners fail to comply
• Directed assessment of cleanup costs per Mississippi Code §21‑19‑11
• Recorded that owners were notified on May 6, 2025

Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings

The Cleveland Board of Aldermen approved the lowest and best bid for the FY 2025 Street Improvement project. They also approved the consent agenda items, the revised right‑of‑way offer for the Highway 8 sidewalk project, and authorized the city attorney to begin a property‑donation process. Additionally, the board denied Planning Commission appeals for 128 Washington and 205 Roosevelt streets.

• Approved lowest and best bid for FY 2025 Street Improvement project (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items: May Claims Docket #1, 2025 Election expense for polling place, and permission to advertise for Public Works six‑month bids (unanimous)
• Approved revised right‑of‑way offer for Wood property in Highway 8 Sidewalk Improvement project (unanimous)
• Authorized city attorney to initiate donation process for undeveloped Turntable area lots (unanimous)
• Denied Planning Commission appeal for 128 Washington, upholding original denial (unanimous)
• Denied Planning Commission appeal for 205 Roosevelt, upholding original denial (unanimous)

Contractor Licensing Board

The board approved the minutes from the April 2025 meeting by an unopposed aye vote. A motion to approve Edgar Glover, Jr.'s application for a City of Cleveland residential electrician and mechanical license was made and seconded, but members opposed the motion. The minutes do not record a vote outcome for that application. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April 2025 meeting minutes (aye, no opposition)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved the minutes of the April 17, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by David Griffith, seconded by Brenett Haynes, and passed with an “Aye” vote and no opposition. No other business was taken.

• Approved April 17, 2025 meeting minutes (Aye, no opposition)

Heritage Commission

The Heritage Commission unanimously approved an agenda amendment, accepted the April minutes, and authorized new business items. A projected‑from‑building sign for Katy Barbati at 146 N. Sharpe Avenue was approved, as were amendments to the Crosstie Historic District Design Guidelines. A sign for Dennis Cheshier at 301 Cotton Row was approved pending the Board of Aldermen’s acceptance of the guideline changes.

• Agenda amendment adding conference, payment, and survey items – vote all in favor, no opposition
• Approval of April 2025 meeting minutes – vote all in favor, no opposition
• Change Katy Barbati sign from flat to projected from building – vote all in favor, no opposition
• Approve projected‑from‑building sign for Katy Barbati – vote all in favor, no opposition
• Amend Crosstie Historic District Design Guidelines: move Guideline 6.11 to “Recommended” as 6.9 and omit Guideline 6.21 – vote all in favor, no opposition
• Approve Dennis Cheshier sign at 301 Cotton Row, contingent on Board of Aldermen adopting the guideline amendment – vote all in favor, no opposition

Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings

The Board unanimously approved the 2024 Community Development Block Grant agreement and gave the mayor authority to execute it. The board also unanimously approved two employee action recommendations: a promotion for Sgt. Seth Neison to Lieutenant and a promotion for Patrolman LaDarius Mayhall to Sergeant, both effective May 7, 2025.

• Approved 2024 CDBG grant agreement; Mayor authorized to execute (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Sgt. Seth Neison to Lieutenant, pay $28.96 → $29.94 (effective 5/7/2025, unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Patrolman LaDarius Mayhall to Sergeant, pay $27.83 → $28.96 (effective 5/7/2025, unanimous)

Public Arts Committee

The Cleveland Public Arts Committee approved the April 8, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The committee discussed a downtown mural project and noted that the subcommittee will begin gathering requirements and an estimate. An update on downtown signage was provided. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings

The Board unanimously adjudicated a list of parcels as public‑health and safety menaces and directed the city to clean them if owners do not comply. It also unanimously approved a side‑yard setback variance for new construction on North Chrisman Avenue, several hail‑storm repair contracts, a consent agenda, on‑premises alcohol at The Pharm II, and a $2,500 fee estimate for an airport project. The Board authorized the Park Commission to apply for a Champ Pro grant and to partner with the American Legion, each adopted with one abstention.

• Adjudicated listed parcels as public‑health menaces; city may clean them if owners fail to act (unanimous)
• Granted 15‑ft and 5‑ft side‑yard setback variances for new construction on N Chrisman Ave (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #1 for Literacy Building roof repairs, increasing contract by $27,202 (unanimous)
• Approved hail‑storm repairs for Cleveland Police Station roof (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items, including minutes, claims docket, tax assessments and project pay requests (unanimous)
• Approved on‑premises alcohol consumption at The Pharm II, 301 Cotton Row (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 Independent Fee Estimate for Apron Expansion & Taxiway Connector project (unanimous)
• Authorized Park Commission to apply for Champ Pro grant (adopted, 1 abstention)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings

The Board approved the lowest and best bid for the City Hall renovation project. It also approved the Airport Emergency Vehicle Access Change Order #1 and the lowest and best bid for the North Apron Expansion & Taxiway Connector project. The FY 2025 FAA grant application for the airport project was authorized, and repairs to Fire Station #2 were approved, acknowledging a $10,000 deductible and additional out‑of‑pocket painting costs. All actions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved lowest and best bid for City Hall renovation (unanimous)
• Approved Airport Emergency Vehicle Access Change Order #1 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items: April Claims Docket #1 and three airport design invoices (unanimous)
• Approved lowest and best bid for North Apron Expansion & Taxiway Connector project (unanimous)
• Authorized FY 2025 FAA grant application for the airport project (unanimous)
• Authorized repairs to Fire Station #2, noting $10,000 deductible and out‑of‑pocket painting liability (unanimous)

Contractor Licensing Board

The Cleveland Contractor Licensing Board approved the minutes from the March 2025 meeting by unanimous voice vote. The board also approved Jerry Koehn's application for a City of Cleveland residential plumber license, again with no opposition. No other actions were taken.

• Approved March 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved residential plumber license for Jerry Koehn (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved the minutes of the March 20, 2025 meeting. It denied the variance recommendation for Jerreka Newsom’s property at 128 Washington Street. It denied the variance recommendation for Jerreka Newson’s property at 205 Roosevelt Street. It approved the recommendation for Dennis Cheshier’s on‑premises alcohol permit at The Pharm II, 301 Cotton Row, for Mayor and Board review.

• Approved March 20, 2025 meeting minutes (vote Aye, no opposition)
• Denied variance recommendation for 128 Washington Street (vote Aye, no opposition)
• Denied variance recommendation for 205 Roosevelt Street (vote Aye, no opposition)
• Approved alcohol exception recommendation for The Pharm II, 301 Cotton Row (vote Aye, no opposition)

Heritage Commission

The Heritage Commission approved the March 2025 meeting minutes with no opposition. It also approved the expenses for members to attend the Mississippi Heritage Trust "Listen Up" conference in Greenwood. The commission noted an invoice from the Trust cannot be paid until a copy of the advertisement is received. No other business was taken.

• Approved March 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved expenses to attend MS Heritage Trust Listen Up Conference (unanimous)

Public Arts Committee

The Cleveland Public Arts Committee approved the March 4, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. No other actions were decided; proposals for soft white lights and mural designs were referred for further information. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings

The Board unanimously adjudicated listed parcels as a menace to public health, directing the city to clean them if owners do not comply. It also unanimously authorized the mayor to execute documents for the Drinking Water Systems Improvement Revolving Loan Fund, approved the lowest and best bid for the Airport Emergency Vehicle Access project, and approved the FY 2025 Street Improvement road inspection report. Additionally, the consent agenda items were approved, a public hearing was set for a Chrisman Avenue setback variance, and the lowest quote for Effluent Station Improvements ($25,865.28) was accepted.

• Adjudicated listed properties as public health menace; city may clean if owners fail (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to execute Drinking Water Systems Improvement Revolving Loan Fund documents (unanimous)
• Approved lowest and best bid for Airport Emergency Vehicle Access project (unanimous)
• Approved annual road inspection report and preliminary plan for FY 2025 Street Improvement project (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including minutes, claims docket, nuisance vehicle tow, state of emergency, and several pay requests (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for May 5, 2025 on Chrisman Avenue side‑yard setback variance (unanimous)
• Approved lowest and best quote for Effluent Station Improvements to Luckett Pump & Well Service, Inc. for $25,865.28 (unanimous)

Beautification Commission

The Cleveland Beautification Commission approved the March 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. The commission reviewed the March 2025 budget and expenses but took no further action. Members discussed upcoming events, including Earth Day on April 12 and the DSU Big Green Event on April 26, and noted planned work on the Hey Joe's parking lot and downtown archways, but no decisions were made on those items.

• Approved March 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Contractor Licensing Board

The Cleveland Contractor Licensing Board approved the minutes from the February 2025 meeting by a unanimous "aye" vote. No other substantive actions were taken; the board discussed state board questions and planned further research for the next meeting.

• Approved February 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous "aye")

Planning Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the February 20, 2025 meeting. It also approved a recommendation to send a request for a 15‑foot front‑yard and 5‑foot side‑yard setback variance on N. Chrisman Avenue to the Mayor and Board for review. No other business was taken and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved February 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to Mayor and Board for 15‑ft front yard and 5‑ft side yard setback variance on N. Chrisman Ave (unanimous)