Hattiesburg public meetings in 2024
36 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council will discuss tax increment financing (TIF) redevelopment plans and a reimbursement agreement for the Hattiesburg MarketPlace Project. The body is also deciding on a prisoner housing agreement with Forrest County and several infrastructure projects.
- Agreement with Forrest County for housing City prisoners from Jan 1, 2025, to Dec 31, 2029
- Settlement agreement payment of $25,000.00 to Cotton Creek Transport
- Agreement with Hattiesburg Little League for $14,300
- TIF Redevelopment Plan for the Hattiesburg MarketPlace Project with Graham Development LLC
- Grant awards of $113,000 for cybersecurity and $25,358 from the JAG Program
City Council
The Hattiesburg City Council will hold public hearings on two Tax Increment Financing (TIF) redevelopment plans: one for the City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 1996, and another for the Hattiesburg Marketplace. The Council will also consider resolutions to extend a hotel/motel tax repealer and authorize the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for a Crisis Stabilization Unit.
- Public hearing on TIF Redevelopment Plan for City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 1996
- Public hearing on TIF Plan for Hattiesburg Marketplace
- Resolution to extend Special 1% Tax repealer to July 1, 2030
- Resolution authorizing ARPA funds for Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) facility
- Agenda adjustment to delete routine item and add policy items
General
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a zoning change, a flood variance, and a city-filed redevelopment plan. The body will also review reports from the building and planning departments.
- Rezoning request from A-1 to A-2 for 34 South Hills Drive
- Historic flood variance request for 215 Main Street
- City of Hattiesburg petition for a Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Plan
- Proposed amendments to Land Development Code No. 3209 regarding temporary uses, mobile homes, and processes
General
The Board of Adjustment will hold a special meeting to review variance requests for two properties. The board will decide if applicants can bypass specific landscaping, sidewalk, and setback requirements.
- Variance request for automotive filling station at 6762 Hwy 49 regarding green space, sidewalks, driveway width, and front setback
- Sidewalk variance request for 5032 Hardy Street (Brew Crew MS, LLC)
Planning Commission
The Hattiesburg Planning Commission will review the minutes of its last two meetings and receive a building and planning report. The body will also hold a public hearing to consider adopting amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code regarding the Right Down Broadway Master Plan.
- Review and approval of October and November meeting minutes
- Public hearing for Right Down Broadway Master Plan amendments
- Work session on short-term rental ordinance
- Building and Planning Reports to be presented
- Special called hearing scheduled for December 11, 2024
Board of Adjustment
The board will meet to review the agenda and November minutes. All scheduled public hearing items regarding variance requests have been moved to a special called meeting on December 11, 2024.
- Variance requests for 6762 Hwy 49 (green space, setbacks, and sidewalks) moved to Dec 11
- Sidewalk variance request for 5032 Hardy Street moved to Dec 11
City Council
The City Council is deciding on a long-term ad valorem tax exemption for Kohler Co and the acquisition of property for a FEMA Hazard Mitigation project. The body is also reviewing several service agreements for youth sports and city infrastructure.
- Ad valorem tax exemption for Kohler Co for a period up to 10 years with a true value of $99,925,745.00
- Property acquisition of Forrest County Parcel PPIN 22691 for FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
- Agreement with Hattiesburg Exchange Club for Dixie Youth Baseball in the amount of $15,000
- MDEQ Solid Waste Assistance Grant Agreement for $75,000 requiring $25,000 in city matching funds
- Approval of plans for Fountainbleu Apartments and Mississippi Hall Area Sewer Rehabilitation Project
City Council
The City Council will meet to review a work session item regarding vacant building registration. Other agenda items are procedural.
- 2024-766 Vacant Building Registration
City Council
The City Council will vote on several zoning variances, the sale of a $4 million negotiable note, and various infrastructure contracts. The body is also discussing a revised Redevelopment Plan and a Tax Increment Financing Plan for Hattiesburg Marketplace.
- Sale and award of a negotiable note in the principal amount of $4,000,000.00
- City Hall repair bid from BW Sullivan Contractors totaling $583,900.00
- Concrete Paved Ditch Repairs Along Gordon's Creek bid from TM Productions, LLC for $218,813.00
- Transfer of $300,000.00 for Economic Development Highway Project No. DECD-0018(35)BO
- Zoning variances for Forrest General Hospital at 6051 US Hwy 49 regarding sign area and height
City Council
The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific legislative items, contracts, or public hearings are listed for decision or discussion.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review and approve the November agenda and minutes. The body will also hold a public hearing on an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code regarding the 'Right Down Broadway Master Plan' and consider a conditional use request for a gravel outdoor storage area at 303 E 3rd Street.
- Review and approval of November agenda and October minutes
- Public hearing on amendment to Comprehensive Plan 2008-2028
- Public hearing on amendment to Land Development Code No. 3209
- Public hearing on amendment to Hattiesburg Form-Based Code, Ordinance No. 3105
- Conditional use request for gravel outdoor storage at 303 E 3rd Street
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to consider several variance requests regarding landscaping, setbacks, and signage. The board will decide if requested deviations from land development codes are permissible for specific properties in Hattiesburg.
- Landscaping variance for Merchants & Marine Bank at 4607 Hardy Street
- Setback variance for 2100 McInnis Loop to allow a front setback up to 150ft
- Three sign variances for Forrest General Hospital at 6051 US Hwy 49 regarding size, height, and depth
- Curb cut, parking, green space, and impervious surface variances for 1129 and 1131 Hardy Street
- Storage area and sidewalk variances for 313 E 3rd Street
City Council
The City Council will discuss issuing a negotiable note for capital improvement projects and granting ad valorem tax exemptions to several companies. The body is also reviewing multiple infrastructure bids and zoning variance requests.
- Proposed negotiable note not to exceed $4,000,000 for capital improvement projects
- Ad valorem tax exemption for Kohler Co with a true value of $99,925,745.00
- Infrastructure bid for 7th, 25th, and Grace Avenue project from TL Wallace Construction, Inc. for $4,622,432.29
- Infrastructure bid for Unified Neighborhood Improvements Phase I from R&J Construction, Inc. for $2,185,814.45
- Zoning map amendment for 532 Cox Street from R-1C to A-2
City Council
The Hattiesburg City Council will hold public hearings on a variance appeal and property cleanliness, then vote on waiving transit fees for Election Day, setting council salaries, and approving funding for Tipton Street and Avenues improvements. The council also plans to authorize a settlement in eminent domain proceedings and approve a contract for drone services.
- Public hearing for variance appeal at 6461 US 98
- Waive mass transit fees on November 5, 2024
- Authorize $350,000 eminent domain settlement
- Approve $300,000 for Tipton Street improvements
- Approve $3,500,000 for Avenues area improvements
City Council
The City Council will vote on several zoning variances, land use requests, and municipal contracts. Key items include a multi-million dollar streetscape project and grant applications for bridge and landscaping improvements.
- Accept bid from R&J Construction, Inc. for the Midtown Streetscape project in the amount of $7,183,607.57
- Sale of surplus City-owned property at PPIN 13866 to ALS Properties for $21,000.00
- Agreement with Hattiesburg Youth Soccer Association for $20,000.00 to promote soccer programs
- Grant application to USDOT for the replacement and rehabilitation of two bridges on Glendale Avenue
- Conditional use request for an electronic message board at 3117 W 4th Street
City Council
The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific legislative items, contracts, or ordinances are listed for decision or discussion.
City Council
The City Council will vote on several land-use requests, including a rezoning and variance for 532 Cox Street. The body is also considering a real estate purchase not to exceed $80,000 and various professional service agreements for city maintenance and grant management.
- Real estate purchase from Nathan Smutzer for property at PPIN No. 21851 not to exceed $80,000
- Rezoning of 532 Cox Street from R-1C (Single-Family Residential) to A-2 (Agricultural Residential)
- Variance request for a pole sign frontage of 93 ft at 6054 Hwy 98 Hardy Street
- Agreement with South Mississippi Art Association for art programs in the amount of $13,000
- Public hearing set for November 4th regarding a 100-foot flagpole variance at 6461 US 98
City Council
The City Council is reviewing two Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) marketing agreements for student-athletes. The work session includes discussions on short-term rental ordinances, youth violence alternatives, and the use of contract labor at city facilities.
- NIL Marketing Agreement with To The Top Collective, LLC for Melyia Grayson not to exceed $3,200.00
- NIL Marketing Platform with Opendorse for Lauren Jones not to exceed $3,200.00
- Discussion on Short-Term Rental Ordinance
- Discussion on temporary units and temporary dwellings
- Presentation on Hattiesburg Public School District 2023-2024 Accountability Ratings
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four requests for conditional use and one text amendment to the Land Development Code. These items involve signage, a place of assembly, and outdoor storage.
- Proposed Land Development Code amendment to allow electronic message board lighting as a conditional use in the R-3 zoning district
- Conditional use request for an electronic message board at 3117 W 4th Street
- Conditional use request for a place of assembly at 2111 Country Club Road
- Conditional use request for a gravel outdoor storage area at 303 E 3rd Street
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to review two variance requests. The board will determine if specific land development codes should be waived for a storage area, sidewalk, and fence height.
- Variance request for outdoor equipment storage and sidewalk requirements at 313 E 3rd Street
- Variance request to increase fence height from 4 ft to 6 ft at 200 Magnolia Avenue
City Council
The City Council is holding a special called meeting to discuss a grant application for the Federal Railroad Administration. The proposal seeks funding for a grade-separated pedestrian pathway over the Norfolk Southern Railroad.
- Resolution 2024-497: Grant application for Railroad Crossing Elimination Program for a pedestrian pathway near Ronie Street
City Council
The City Council will discuss several zoning map amendments and land development code changes. The body is also deciding on contracts for City Hall renovations and park improvements.
- Rezoning of 62 Cross Creek Parkway from R-3 to B-5
- Rezoning of 800 W. 7th Street from B-2 to R-1B
- Contract with Struthers Recreation, LLC for Vernon Dahmer Park Playground project for $181,076.20
- Invoice payment to Motorola Solutions in the amount of $61,425.00
- Bid from Homestead Services, LLC for a retaining wall at 127 May Avenue for $5,250.00
City Council
The agenda for this meeting is primarily procedural. The only listed action is the deletion of Policy Item #10 at the request of the Administration.
City Council
The Hattiesburg City Council will meet to adopt the budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2024, and to acknowledge a proclamation regarding a local emergency.
- Adopt Resolution 2024-465 to adopt the fiscal year 2025 budget
- Acknowledge Proclamation of Local Emergency due to Francine
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on five property rezoning requests and one major subdivision application. The body will also discuss a tabled amendment to the Land Development Code regarding subdivision regulations and bond requirements.
- Rezoning 62 Cross Creek Parkway from R-3 to B-5
- Rezoning 800 W. 7th Street from B-2 to R-1B and subdivision into 7 residential lots
- Rezoning 1501 W. 7th Street from B-2 to B-1
- Rezoning 532 Cox Street from R-1C to A-2 with a lot size variance
- Amendment to the 'Village at the Beverly' Planned Mixed-Use Development on Old Airport Road
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will review and approve the September agenda and minutes. The body will hold a public hearing to consider two variance requests: one for a 100-foot structure height on 6461 US 98 and another for a reduced lot size on 532 Cox Street.
- Review and approval of September agenda and July minutes
- Public hearing for 100-foot structure height variance at 6461 US 98
- Public hearing for reduced lot size variance at 532 Cox Street
- Planning Report and Chair's Report
- Review and approval of the minutes of the July meeting
City Council
The Hattiesburg City Council will vote on the fiscal year 2025 budget and tax levies, approve streetlight agreements with Mississippi Power, and address a public hearing regarding a property definition appeal.
- Public hearing on Motor Vehicle Assessment Schedule for FY 2024-2025
- Public hearing on properties deemed unclean and a menace to health and safety
- Approval of streetlight agreements with Mississippi Power ($50.22 monthly increase)
- Authorization for construction contract on Lincoln Rd Stormwater Retention Facility
- Final acceptance of Water Plant 1 Ph II Project and FTA Sidewalks Hardy St.-Kamper Park
City Council
The City Council is meeting to discuss takeover agreements with Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland. These agreements concern the completion of two projects following a failure to perform by Colony Construction.
- Takeover Agreement for Midtown Green Project (Performance Bond No. 9398985)
- Takeover Agreement for 16th Avenue and Concart Street Improvements Project (Performance Bond No. 9430406)
City Council
The City Council will vote on several infrastructure projects, including drainage improvements and pedestrian upgrades. The body is also reviewing zoning changes and the allocation of ARPA funds for various city projects.
- Bid from Grady Crawford Construction Company Inc. for $3,780,525.50 for West 7th infrastructure rehabilitation
- Zoning change for 102 South Street from R-1C to B-1 and a conditional use request for mixed-use designation
- Change Order No. 1 for Timberton Softball Complex adding $243,491.22 in pay items
- Grant agreement from MS Department of Public Safety Office of Highway Safety for $89,119.84
- Variance request for a pole sign frontage at 6054 Hwy 98 Hardy Street
City Council
The City Council will meet to hear budget presentations from three city departments. No votes or ordinances are listed on the agenda.
- Municipal Court Department budget presentation
- Public Works Department budget presentation
- Transportation & Engineering Department budget presentation
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning change and conditional use request for a property on South Street. The body will also review a proposed amendment to the Land Development Code concerning subdivision regulations and bond requirements.
- Rezoning request from R-1C to B-1 for 102 South Street
- Conditional use request for 'mixed-use' at 102 South Street
- Proposed Land Development Code Text Amendment to Ord. No. 3209 regarding subdivision regulations and bond requirements
City Council
The City Council is reviewing several resolutions to acquire land for the 4th Street Pathway Project and the Innswood Drainage Phase 1 project. The body is also deciding on various service contracts, sponsorship agreements, and zoning requests.
- Land acquisition offers for 4th Street Pathway Project involving Brewskys Property, LLC, Dearcom Holdings, LLC, Chers 4th Street, LLC, PRC Properties, LLC, and Bedi Investments, LLC
- Fire Protection Agreement with University of Southern Mississippi for $95,652.00
- Sponsorship agreements for Hattiesburg Public School District ($15,000.00) and Athletic Booster Club ($10,000.00)
- Invoice for Twin Forks Rising for Mobile Street Festival in the amount of $12,000.00
- Proposed budget and tax levies public hearing set for September 3, 2024
City Council
The Hattiesburg City Council will hold a public hearing on an appeal to subdivide a property at 209 S 13th Avenue and take from the table a variance request for a pole sign at 6054 Hwy 98 Hardy Street. The body will also hear departmental budget presentations and discuss polling precincts.
- Public hearing for subdivision appeal at 209 S 13th Avenue
- Variance request for pole sign frontage at 6054 Hwy 98 Hardy Street
- Fire Department budget presentation
- Parks and Recreation Department budget presentation
- Police Department budget presentation
City Council
The City Council will consider approving a takeover agreement with Fidelity and Deposit Company to complete the Hall Avenue Roundabout Project after Colony Construction failed to perform. The meeting is a special called session.
- Approve takeover agreement for Hall Avenue Roundabout Project
- Agreement with Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland
- Project at Bay Street, Arledge Street and James Streets
City Council
The City Council will vote on zoning amendments, subdivision alterations, and professional engineering contracts. The body is also reviewing lighting agreements with Mississippi Power Company and property acquisitions for drainage projects.
- Rezoning 2100 McInnis Loop from B-5 (Regional Business) to I-1 (Light Industrial)
- Subdividing 305 J C Killingsworth Drive into three R-1C lots
- Engineering agreements with Neel Schaffer for Bonhomie Road, WSF Tatum, and N. Main Street
- Property acquisition for the Innswood Drainage Phase 1 project
- Lighting agreement for Gunnison Dr. at a monthly cost of $69.30
City Council
The City Council will meet to hear budget presentations from three city departments. These presentations cover the Water & Sewer, Administration, and Urban Development departments.
- 2024-299 Water & Sewer Department budget presentation
- 2024-300 Administration Department budget presentation
- 2024-301 Urban Development Department budget presentation