Hattiesburg public meetings in 2025

Historic Conservation

The Historic Conservation Commission is holding a public hearing to review requests for changes to properties in historic districts. The body will consider a new application for solar panels and a previously tabled request for new construction.

• Request to modify site layout, remove trees, and construct new buildings at 208 Gordon Street
• Request to install roof-mounted solar panels at 403 S 22nd Avenue

City Council

The Hattiesburg City Council will consider zoning changes, tax exemptions, and road projects. The agenda includes appeals of planning decisions, approval of a public defender, and the annexation of new territory.

• Adopt resolution condemning 1101 Main Street as unclean
• Approve tax exemption for 319 East Pine Street ($222,940)
• Approve Supplemental Agreement for Hattiesburg Comprehensive Plan ($227,877)
• Approve Supplemental Agreement for Hutchinson Avenue Crosswalk Project
• Approve Supplemental Agreement for State Aid Highway 49 ($82,500)

Planning Commission

The Hattiesburg Planning Commission will review and approve minutes and reports, then hold a public hearing on multiple zoning, subdivision, and text amendment requests.

• Conditional Use Request for 'Place of Assembly' and 'Mixed-Use' at 3200 Montague Blvd.
• Major Subdivision Request for 'Zainey's Corner Subdivision' at 610 Dabbs Street.
• Conditional Use Request for a restaurant at 1000 N Main Street.
• Text Amendment Request to allow Accessory Dwelling Units as a Conditional Use.
• Zoning Change Request from R-1C to R-2 at 112 Dearborne Street.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to consider zoning variances for two properties. The board will also address two previously tabled items regarding impervious surface coverage and electronic signage.

• Variance request for 3320 Hardy Street regarding setbacks, landscaping buffers, and curb cuts
• Variance request for 220 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue to increase front yard fence height from 4ft to 8ft
• Tabled item: Request for 80% impervious surface lot coverage at 3200 Montague Blvd.
• Tabled item: Request for electronic message board setbacks and size at 110 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive

City Council

The City Council will vote on several contracts for youth sports and arts programs, a zoning change for Edwards Street, and the acquisition of land for the Edwards Street Pedestrian Improvement Project. The body is also reviewing a conditional use request for a digital billboard on Hwy 49.

• Purchase of 2010 Pierce Arrow XT Telescopic Aerial Platform Truck for $350,000.00
• Agreement with Hattiesburg Youth Soccer Association for $20,000.00
• Agreement with Hattiesburg Little League for $15,000.00
• Agreement with South Mississippi Art Association for $13,000.00
• Zoning change request from B-2 to B-3 for 823 Edwards Street

The Hattiesburg City Council unanimously approved a conditional‑use permit for a new digital billboard on Hwy 49 and the closure of an alley north of 3509 Hardy Street. It also denied a zoning change for 823 Edwards Street and adopted multiple resolutions for cleanup assessments and parcel acquisition for a pedestrian project. Several service and program agreements, including lighting maintenance and community‑arts and sports contracts, were also approved.

• Approved conditional use for a new digital billboard at 6732 Hwy 49 with required cladding and 85% native landscaping (5‑0)
• Approved closure and vacating of the alley north of 3509 Hardy Street (5‑0)
• Denied zoning change request from B‑2 to B‑3 for 823 Edwards Street (5‑0)
• Adopted six cleanup‑cost assessment resolutions for listed properties (5‑0)
• Adopted resolution declaring certain parcels for public use and authorizing fair‑market compensation for the Edwards Street Pedestrian Improvement Project (5‑0)
• Approved agreement with Doleac Electric to maintain city‑owned lighting
• Approved purchase of a 2010 Pierce Arrow XT telescopic aerial platform truck for $350,000
• Approved contracts to fund arts, youth baseball and youth soccer programs totaling $48,000

City Council

The council unanimously adopted resolutions to assess cleanup costs for six properties and to release related lien documents. It also approved three zoning changes for properties on Beverly Hills Road, JM Tatum Industrial Drive, and Hardy Street. Additional actions included purchasing a parcel for $160,000, and entering software agreements for DigEplan and floodplain management.

• Adopted Resolutions #2025-243-248 assessing cleanup costs for six properties (unanimous 5-0)
• Approved release of lien documents for three properties and authorized the Mayor to execute (unanimous 5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #3391 approving zoning change from R-1 A to A-2 for 78 N Beverly Hills Road (unanimous 5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #3392 approving zoning change from A-1 to I-1 for 482 JM Tatum Industrial Drive (unanimous 5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #3393 approving zoning change from 8-3 to 8-1 for 1000 Hardy Street (unanimous 5-0)
• Approved purchase of property PPIN 19934 for $160,000 and authorized the Mayor to execute
• Approved a $31,500 software agreement with Tyler Technologies for DigEplan in Urban Development
• Approved a $23,200 floodplain‑management software contract with Forerunner Industries, effective Oct. 1 2025

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.

The City Council voted to remove Policy Item #9 from the agenda at the administration's request. The meeting was then recessed by unanimous consent until November 18, 2025. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Removed Policy Item #9 from the agenda (unanimous consent)
• Recessed the meeting until November 18, 2025 (unanimous consent)

Historic Conservation

The commission will hold a public hearing to consider several applications for Certificates of Appropriateness. The body will decide on requests for new construction, exterior renovations, and the relocation of a historic house.

• Request to relocate a house at 106 E 4th St. in the North Main Historic District
• Request for new construction at 710 & 712 W. Pine Street in the Oaks Historic District
• Request to modify site layout and construct new buildings at 208 Gordon Street
• Request for exterior renovations at 410 Ronie St. and 214 W Front St.
• Request for new signage at 114 S 10th Avenue in the Oaks Historic District

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to consider variance requests regarding sidewalks, lot coverage, setbacks, and signage. The board will also conduct an election of officers.

• Variance request for 0ft of sidewalk at 135 Thornhill Drive
• Variance request to increase impervious surface lot coverage to 80% at 3200 Montague Blvd.
• Multiple variance requests for setbacks, curb cuts, and landscaping buffers at 1001 Hardy Street
• Variance requests for electronic message board placement and size at 110 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive

City Council

The City Council will vote on several infrastructure agreements, including sewer rehabilitation and citywide meter replacements. The body will also consider condemning multiple properties and approving a services plan for proposed annexation areas.

• Sewer Rehabilitation Project (Fountainbleau Apartments & Mississippi Hall Area) total contract: $2,841,695.00
• Citywide Meter Replacement project total contract adjustments resulting in $7,652,683.00
• Condemnation resolutions for properties including 42 McCall St, 1311 Vernon St, and 1802 Edwards St
• MDEQ Solid Waste Assistance Grant of $75,000.00 for Household Hazardous Waste day
• Agreement with YMCA of Southeast Mississippi to manage city pools and programs for $35,000

The council approved the minutes from the October 20‑21 meetings and adopted several resolutions. It condemned ten properties as a health hazard, imposed cleanup assessments on fourteen properties, and adopted the Services and Facilities Plan for proposed annexation areas. The council also declared certain Parks and Recreation vehicles surplus, approved a university agreement for detention‑pond maintenance, and authorized contracts for fire‑hydrant data, street lighting, and other services. All motions were passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes for Oct 20‑21, 2025 (5‑0)
• Adopted resolutions condemning ten properties as unclean (5‑0)
• Adopted resolutions assessing cleanup costs for fourteen properties (5‑0)
• Adopted Services and Facilities Plan for proposed annexation areas (5‑0)
• Declared certain Parks and Recreation vehicles surplus and authorized sale (5‑0)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with University of Southern Mississippi for detention‑pond maintenance (5‑0)
• Approved Agreement with Shows, Dearman and Waits, Inc. for fire‑hydrant data management (5‑0)
• Approved Lighting Agreement with Mississippi Power for Vernon Street lighting increase $8.93

City Council

The council conducted a public hearing to assess ten properties for health‑safety violations, but did not adopt any resolutions. The hearing was closed by unanimous consent. Later, the council recessed the meeting until November 4, also by unanimous consent.

• Closed public hearing on listed properties (unanimous consent)
• Recessed meeting until Nov 4, 2025 (unanimous consent)

City Council

The City Council will vote on several zoning changes, variances, and the sale of surplus city properties. The body is also reviewing professional service agreements for infrastructure projects and interlocal agreements with Forrest County regarding parks.

• Sale of surplus properties at 622 Corinne Street, 510 W. Pine Street, and 220 2nd Avenue to 28th Office LLC for $161,000.00
• Zoning change from R-1C to R-2 for 209 Unetta Street
• Agreement with Norfolk Southern Railway Company for $30,000.00 for the Gordon Creek Trail Project
• Conditional use request for multi-family dwelling at 117 College Street
• Grant application up to $25,000 for landscaping improvements along Hall Avenue

The council adopted an ordinance changing the zoning of 209 Unetta Street from R‑1C to R‑2. It also denied and then approved a conditional use request for an electronic reader board at 748 W 4th Street, and approved variances for that sign to allow a 94‑foot residential setback and a 58% board area. Several resolutions were adopted, including renewing an interlocal agreement with Forrest County and authorizing the sale of surplus properties to 28th Office LLC for $16,000. Additional professional services agreements and a $30,000 engineering contract with Norfolk Southern were also approved.

• Denied conditional use request for electronic reader board at 748 W 4th St (5‑0)
• Approved conditional use request for electronic reader board at 748 W 4th St (5‑0)
• Approved variances for sign at 748 W 4th St: 94‑ft residential setback and 58% board area (5‑0)
• Adopted ordinance rezoning 209 Unetta St from R‑1C to R‑2 (5‑0)
• Adopted resolution renewing interlocal cooperation agreement with Forrest County
• Adopted resolution authorizing sale of surplus properties to 28th Office LLC for $16,000
• Approved professional services agreement with Allen Engineering Services for risk management plans
• Approved preliminary engineering services with Norfolk Southern Railway for $30,000 for Gordon Creek Trail Project

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding an appeal filed by contractor Clifford Lockhart. The appeal concerns a conditional use request for an electronic reader board that the Planning Commission recommended for denial on August 6, 2025.

• Public hearing for appeal 2025-735 regarding an electronic reader board conditional use request

The council conducted a public hearing on Clifford Lockhart's appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of a conditional‑use request for an electronic reader board. The hearing was closed by unanimous consent, and the council recessed until October 21. No substantive decision on the appeal was made.

General

The City Council adopted a supplemental agreement raising the Lincoln Road Detention Pond project contract by $90,504, bringing the total to $4,881,948. It also approved a $75,000 grant for the Hattiesburg Police Department and a $45,335.50 emergency purchase for water‑plant repairs. Several other items were approved, including a historic‑landmark designation and sponsorship agreements, while the conditional‑use request for an electronic reader board at 748 W 4th St was tabled.

• Approved $90,504 increase to Lincoln Rd Detention Pond contract (now $4,881,948)
• Approved $75,000 grant for Hattiesburg Police Department
• Approved $45,335.50 emergency purchase for Water Plant #1 and Well #5 repairs
• Approved $9,612.50 invoice to Hattiesburg Public Schools (claims docket addendum)
• Designated 1410 Adeline St as a Recognized Historic Landmark
• Appointed Justin Stewart as Municipal Court Prosecutor post 2
• Approved sponsorship agreements totaling $25,000 with Hattiesburg Public Schools and the Athletic Tiger Booster Club
• Tabled the conditional‑use request for an electronic reader board at 748 W 4th St until Oct 21

City Council

The council unanimously (5-0) moved to continue the public hearing on Clifford Lockhart’s conditional‑use appeal for an electronic reader board until the October 20 meeting. The agenda was adjusted to remove Routine Item #4 at the administration’s request. The meeting minutes were approved by unanimous consent.

• Continue public hearing for electronic reader board appeal to Oct 20 (5-0)
• Remove Routine Item #4 from agenda (no vote recorded)
• Approve meeting minutes (unanimous consent)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider several zoning changes and land use requests. The body will review petitions regarding property reclassifications, a street closure, and a major subdivision request.

• Zoning change from B-2 to B-3 for 823 Edwards Street
• Zoning change from R-1C to R-2 for 209 Unetta Street
• Street and alley closure north of River Avenue and east of Morgan Street
• Major subdivision and plat alteration for Hattiesburg Market Place Subdivision
• Conditional use request for multi-family dwelling at 117 College Street

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review and approve the October agenda and minutes, then hold a public hearing to consider three variance requests for properties on Florida Avenue, Main Street, and 23rd Avenue.

• Review and approval of October agenda and August minutes
• Public hearing for Annie Kimbarugh (1516 Florida Avenue)
• Public hearing for Alfredo Sandoval (1300 N Main Street)
• Public hearing for Don McIlwain (116 S 23rd Avenue)
• Jackie Dole Sherrill Community Center, 220 W Front St

City Council

The City Council will vote on a zoning change for 1300 N Main Street and the renaming of a portion of Pearl Street. The body is also reviewing several municipal appointments and infrastructure contracts.

• Zoning change request from R-1B to B-3 for 1300 N Main Street
• Renaming a portion of Pearl Street to Dr. Eddie Holloway Drive
• Contract increase of $70,290.00 for the Hall Avenue West Project with R & J Construction, Inc.
• Joint-Funding Agreement with USGS for Bouie River Flood Monitoring Site costing $8,190.00
• Grant application for $75,000 from MDEQ for Household Hazardous Waste program with $25,000 city match

The council unanimously ratified the corrected FY 2026 budget after a Scrivener's error. It also approved the renaming of Pearl Street to Dr. Eddie Holloway Drive and rezoned 1300 N. Main Street from R‑1 B to B‑3. The council dismissed two condemnation resolutions and tabled a third for 90 days. Additional approvals included a joint‑funding agreement for flood monitoring, a supplemental construction agreement, a sponsorship agreement for a historic festival, and a grant application for solid‑waste assistance.

• Ratified corrected FY 2026 budget (5‑0)
• Adopted ordinance renaming Pearl Street to Dr. Eddie Holloway Drive (5‑0)
• Adopted ordinance rezoning 1300 N. Main Street from R‑1 B to B‑3 (5‑0)
• Dismissed condemnation resolutions for 1101 Main St (PPIN 18986 & 25107) and tabled PPIN 22156 for 90 days (4‑0‑1 abstain)
• Approved Joint‑Funding Agreement with USGS for Bouie River flood monitoring ($8,190)
• Approved Supplemental Agreement No. 4 for Hall Avenue West Project (increase $70,290, add 120 days)
• Approved Sponsorship Agreement for Historic Mobile Street Renaissance Festival (up to $10,000)
• Authorized grant application for Solid Waste Assistance Grant ($75,000 with $25,000 match)

City Council

The City Council will receive an update on the Comprehensive Plan Review. The body is also scheduled to vote on appointing temporary legal representatives for the city.

• Update on Comprehensive Plan Review (2025-799)
• Resolution to appoint Justin Stewart as Municipal Prosecutor Pro Tem (2025-822)
• Resolution to appoint Arman Miri as Municipal Public Defender Pro Tem (2025-823)
• Addendum to the Claims Docket (2025-824)

The Hattiesburg City Council approved two resolutions appointing Justin Stewart as Municipal Prosecutor Pro Tem and Arman Miri as Municipal Public Defender Pro Tem. The council also added an addendum to the claims docket (Routine Item #11). The meeting was recessed by unanimous consent.

• Adopted resolution appointing Justin Stewart as Municipal Prosecutor Pro Tem
• Adopted resolution appointing Arman Miri as Municipal Public Defender Pro Tem
• Added addendum to the Claims Docket (Routine Item #11)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special called meeting to adopt the budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025, and ending September 30, 2026. The meeting includes authorization for the publication of the budget.

• Resolution 2025-787: Adoption of the budget for fiscal year Oct 1, 2025 – Sept 30, 2026

Historic Conservation

The Commission will hold a public hearing to review applications for Certificates of Appropriateness. Decisions will be made on various renovations, new constructions, and demolitions within the city's historic districts.

• Proposed demolition of 17 structures and construction of 12 new buildings at 208 Gordon Street
• New construction of two single-family homes at 710 and 712 W. Pine Street estimated at $414,000
• Facade renovations at 101 Walnut Street estimated at $43,000
• Installation of solar panels at 1003 W. Pine Street
• Request to construct a new deck and sunroom at 320 S 22nd Avenue

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two property zoning requests and a proposal to rename a portion of a public road. The body will also review building and planning reports.

• Zoning change request from R-1B to B-3 for 1300 N Main Street
• Zoning change request from B-2 to B-3 for 110 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
• Proposal to rename a portion of Pearl Street to Eddie Holloway Drive from 40th Avenue to Golden Eagle Avenue

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider variance requests for two properties. The board will determine if the requested deviations from city zoning and spacing requirements are permitted.

• Variance request for 1516 Florida Avenue regarding green space, fence height, and sidewalk requirements
• Variance request for 1300 N Main Street regarding drive-through stacking spaces and residential buffers

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the proposed FY 2026 budget and tax levies. The body is also considering several department head appointments and resolutions to condemn nine properties as unclean.

• Proposed FY 2026 budget and tax levies public hearing
• Appointment of Hardy Sims as Police Chief and Sherrocko Stewart as Fire Chief
• Condemnation of 9 properties including 133 E 9th St and 921 Mobile St
• Contract for $29,500.00 with Gray Builders for a pavilion near Roger Wicker Bridge
• Grant offer of $12,225.00 for Bobby L. Chain Municipal Airport Project No. AIG-3-0031-034-2025

The council approved the Hattiesburg Convention Commission's proposed 2026 budget. It adopted resolutions condemning nine listed properties as a health and safety menace and amended City Council procedural sections 2‑60 through 2‑70. The council also approved a loan application for the North Main Street sanitary sewer rehabilitation, a grant to the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust, and an agreement with the DEA for task‑force funding. Additionally, Hardy Sims was appointed Police Chief and a $29,500 unadvertised bid was accepted for a pavilion near the Roger Wicker Bridge.

• Approved the Hattiesburg Convention Commission's 2026 budget (unanimous consent)
• Adopted resolutions condemning nine unsafe properties as a menace (unanimous consent)
• Adopted ordinance amending City Council Procedures sections 2‑60‑2‑70 (unanimous consent)
• Approved loan application for North Main Street sanitary sewer rehabilitation (unanimous consent)
• Approved grant application to Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust (unanimous consent)
• Approved agreement with DEA for funding the Hattiesburg DEA Taskforce (unanimous consent)
• Appointed Hardy Sims as Police Chief (unanimous consent)
• Approved unadvertised $29,500 bid from Gray Builders for pavilion construction (unanimous consent)

City Council

The Hattiesburg City Council will consider approving grants for highway safety, a software subscription for sanitation routing, and amendments to the fiscal year 2025 budget. The body will also authorize contracts for emergency roof repairs and legal services, and ratify appointments to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.

• Approve $84,402.95 and $18,497.00 highway safety grants
• Approve $84,402.95 American Tank maintenance contract
• Approve $97,320.00 check from Forrest County for Fire Station Alerting System
• Authorize roof repair contracts for Emergency Roof Repair Initiative
• Approve $97,320.00 bid for street repair and rehab

The council unanimously approved several contracts and grant agreements, ratified the revised tax‑levy notice, and adopted ordinances to close two alleys. It also approved the Emergency Roof Repair Initiative agreements and took from the table a request to close an alley north of 3509 Hardy Street.

• Approved Addendum #1 to American Tank water‑tank maintenance contract (5-0)
• Approved 36‑month software subscription with Routeware, Inc. for sanitation routing (5-0)
• Adopted resolution approving $84,402.95 alcohol grant from MS Dept. of Public Safety (5-0)
• Adopted resolution approving $18,497 traffic services grant from MS Dept. of Public Safety (5-0)
• Ratified publication of revised public notice for proposed tax levy (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #3384 to close and vacate alley in North Main Street Addition blocks 6‑7 (5-0)
• Took from the table approval to close and vacate alley north of 3509 Hardy Street (5-0)
• Approved contractor and owner agreements for the Emergency Roof Repair Initiative (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will review budget presentations from the Administration and Parks & Recreation departments. The body will also consider resolutions regarding property valuations and acquisitions for the Unified Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements Project.

• Resolution 2025-721: Waiver valuations and compensation for properties in the Unified Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements Project
• Resolution 2025-722: Declaration of public use and compensation for Forrest County Parcel PPIN 38768
• Budget presentation: Administration Department (2025-717)
• Budget presentation: Parks & Recreation Department (2025-718)

The Hattiesburg City Council met on August 18, 2025 for an agenda review. Agenda items 19 and 20 were added to the agenda. Departmental budget presentations for Administration and Parks & Recreation were delivered. No substantive resolutions, approvals, or votes were recorded during this meeting.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a conditional use request and a street and alley closure. One requested street renaming has been removed from the agenda.

• Conditional use request for an electronic message board at 748 W 4th Street
• Request to close and vacate two alleys and one street in blocks 6 and 7 of the original North Main Street Addition Subdivision
• Removed item: Renaming a portion of Pearl Street to Eddie Holloway Drive

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review the August agenda and minutes, and hold a public hearing to consider three variance requests for properties on W 4th Street, Magnolia Ave, and Hwy 49.

• Anointed Word Ministries: variance for 58% electronic sign on W 4th Street
• William Carey University: variance for 6ft fence height on Magnolia Ave
• Petra Café III: variance for 99-person capacity at 6060 Hwy 49

City Council

The Hattiesburg City Council will set a public hearing for the 2026 budget and tax levies, approve appointments for city leadership, and consider zoning and planning changes for the Lincoln Legacy development.

• Set public hearing for 2026 budget and tax levies on September 2, 2025
• Approve rental agreement for police department copier not to exceed $287.25/month
• Adopt ordinance amending Hattiesburg Form Based Code to include Lincoln Legacy Master Plan
• Accept recommendation to approve zoning change for Lincoln Road Extension properties
• Adopt resolution appointing Randy Pope as City Attorney

The Hattiesburg City Council unanimously approved ordinances to add the Lincoln Legacy Master Plan to the Comprehensive Plan and to the Form‑Based Code. It also approved the Lincoln Legacy major subdivision and a related zoning change, set a public hearing for the 313 Mable Street appeal, and approved a copier rental agreement and the 2025/26 Annual Action Plan for HUD submission.

• Adopt Ordinance #3381 amending the Comprehensive Plan to include the Lincoln Legacy Master Plan (5-0)
• Adopt Ordinance #3382 amending the Form‑Based Code (Ord. No. 3325) to add the Lincoln Legacy Master Plan (5-0)
• Approve major subdivision development known as Lincoln Legacy (5-0)
• Adopt Ordinance for zoning change to MX‑3, RA‑3, RD‑2 for Lincoln Road Extension (5-0)
• Set public hearing on Sep 2, 2025 at 4:00 pm for appeal of 313 Mable Street (5-0)
• Approve rental agreement for one copier, up to $287.25 per month for 48 months, authorizing the Mayor to execute (approved)
• Adopt resolution appointing Randy Pope as City Attorney (adopted)
• Approve the 2025/26 Annual Action Plan and authorize submission to HUD (approved)

City Council

The City Council will hear budget presentations from the Police, Fire, and Water & Sewer departments. The body will also hold a work session regarding a Contractors Board Ordinance.

• Request for Proposals for Engineering Services (R-7, 2025-646)
• Police Department budget presentation
• Fire Department budget presentation
• Water & Sewer Department budget presentation
• Contractors Board Ordinance work session

The council added Routine Item #7 – approval and authorization of advertising for a Request for Proposals for Engineering Services – to the agenda. Afterwards the council recessed the meeting until the following day, August 5, by unanimous consent. No other formal votes or approvals were recorded.

• Added Routine Item #7 to agenda to approve advertising for engineering services RFP (no vote recorded)
• Recessed meeting until Aug 5 (unanimous consent)

City Council

The City Council will discuss zoning changes and a master plan for the Lincoln Legacy Development along Lincoln Road Extension. The body is also voting on fiscal year budget amendments and several board appointments.

• Bid acceptance of Altec Inc. for a bucket truck in the amount of $168,223.00
• Zoning change from B-3 and R-1A to MX-3, RA-3, and RD-2 for properties along Lincoln Road Extension
• Contract increase of $13,256.99 for Katie Dabbs Community Center Renovations
• Emergency Roof Repair Initiative agreements not to exceed $15,000 per project
• Request to close and vacate an alley north of 3509 Hardy Street

The council approved the July 24, 2025 amendments to the city budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. It also approved several contracts and agreements, ratified five Parks & Recreation Advisory Board appointments, and tabled three Lincoln Legacy planning items for further review.

• Approved FY 2025 budget amendments (no vote recorded)
• Approved Contract Change Order No. 2 with M&P Construction for the Katie Dabbs Community Center ($13,256.99 increase)
• Accepted bid from Altec Inc. for a bucket truck ($168,223.00)
• Approved agreement with Volkert, Inc. for Hall Ave Overpass bridge inspection
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Mississippi State Fire Academy for NFPA 1002 pumper field course
• Approved Emergency Roof Repair Initiative contracts up to $15,000 per project
• Ratified appointments of five Parks & Recreation Advisory Board members
• Tabled Lincoln Legacy Comprehensive Plan amendment (vote 5-0)

Historic Conservation

The Hattiesburg Historic Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing to consider applications for Certificates of Appropriateness. The body will decide on proposed exterior changes and the relocation of a home within designated historic districts.

• Request to construct a rear deck at 704 W Pine Street (Oaks Historic District)
• Request to replace exterior doors at 219 W 4th Street (North Main Historic District)
• Request to move and relocate the house at 313 Mable Street (North Main Historic District)

City Council

The City Council will vote on purchasing two properties totaling $240,300 and initiating condemnation proceedings for four Forrest County parcels. The meeting also includes several board appointments and approvals for grant applications and infrastructure change orders.

• Purchase of property PPIN #41300 for $90,000 and PPIN #18813 for $150,300
• Condemnation proceedings for Forrest County Parcel PPINs 23995, 23999, 34511, and 39213
• Change order for 16th Avenue and Concart Street Improvements increasing total contract to $620,895.95
• Conditional use request for commercial vehicle parking at 6563 Hwy 49
• Cleanup cost assessments for properties at 602 Breland Ave, 504 Board St, 0 7th St, 1214 Cherry St, and 0 Alcorn Ave

The Hattiesburg City Council added two policy items and a claims‑docket addendum, then approved the amended agenda and the June meeting minutes, all by unanimous 5‑0 votes. It also adopted a resolution moving the July 21‑22 council meetings to July 24 at 4:00 PM. The Council authorized the City Attorney to begin condemnation proceedings for four Forrest County parcels and approved purchases of two city properties costing $90,000 and $150,300.

• Approved addition of Policy Items 37 & 38 and Claims Docket addendum (5‑0)
• Approved the agenda as amended (5‑0)
• Approved minutes for the June 16, 17 & 30, 2025 meetings (5‑0)
• Adopted resolution changing regular council meetings to July 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM (5‑0)
• Authorized City Attorney to commence condemnation of Forrest County Parcel PPIN 23995 and 23999
• Authorized City Attorney to commence condemnation of Forrest County Parcel PPIN 34511 and 39213
• Approved purchase of property PPIN #41300 for $90,000.00
• Approved purchase of property PPIN #18813 for $150,300.00

City Council

The City Council will elect council officers and consider a conditional use request for commercial vehicle parking. The request concerns a B-5 zoned property located at 6563 Hwy 49 in Ward 2.

• Election of Council Officers
• Conditional use request for 'Parking, Commercial Vehicle' at 6563 Hwy 49

The Hattiesburg City Council elected Dave Ware as Council President (3-1) and Jeffrey George as Council Vice President (3-1). Motions to enter a closed session, then an executive session, and later to exit the executive session and reopen the meeting all carried unanimously (5-0). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Elected Dave Ware as Council President (3-1 vote)
• Elected Jeffrey George as Council Vice President (3-1 vote)
• Motion to enter closed session carried unanimously (5-0)
• Motion to enter executive session carried unanimously (5-0)
• Motion to exit executive session and reopen meeting carried unanimously (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding several requests from Lincoln Plaza Development LLC and associated parties for a new master plan and subdivision. The body will also consider a request to close an alley in the Pine Crest Subdivision.

• Alley closure request north of Hardy Street and east of N 36 Avenue
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment request to add the Lincoln Legacy Master Plan
• Form Based Code Amendment request to add a new district for the Lincoln Legacy Master Plan
• Major subdivision request for Lincoln Legacy Development along Lincoln Road Extension
• Zoning change request from B-3 and R-1A to MX-3, RA-3, and RD-2 along Lincoln Road Extension

City Council

The City Council will meet to approve several service agreements and acknowledge financial statements. The body is deciding on contracts for wastewater treatment, police equipment, and brand design services.

• Agreement with Moore & Moore Properties, Inc. for domestic wastewater collection and treatment
• Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for Taser equipment, software, and accessories
• Bid proposal from Rare Design for Brand Development and Design Services
• Settlement Agreement in Civil Action No. 2:24-cv-193-HSO-BWR
• Audited Financial Statements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024

The council unanimously approved five items: acknowledging the 2024 audited financial statements, a wastewater collection and treatment agreement with Moore & Moore Properties, a police department agreement with Axon Enterprise for taser equipment, a brand development contract with Rare Design, and a settlement in civil action No. 2:24‑cv‑193‑HSO‑BWR with a manual check. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote. The meeting also announced the July 1 mayor‑council inauguration date.

• Acknowledged receipt of FY 2024 audited financial statements (5-0)
• Approved wastewater agreement with Moore & Moore Properties and authorized mayor to execute (5-0)
• Approved police department agreement with Axon Enterprise for taser equipment and authorized mayor to execute (5-0)
• Accepted Rare Design bid for brand development services and authorized mayor to execute (5-0)
• Approved settlement agreement in Civil Action No. 2:24‑cv‑193‑HSO‑BWR and authorized issuance of a manual check (5-0)

City Council

The Hattiesburg City Council will consider approving contracts for engineering and debris removal, accepting planning commission recommendations for zoning changes, and authorizing the sale of surplus property. The body will also approve a resolution to name a municipal building after a councilwoman.

• Approve $456,961 engineering contract for Gordon's Creek Linear Park-River District
• Authorize sale of surplus property at PPIN 42949 to DTV Enterprises, LLC for $12,000
• Approve $9,500 sponsorship for 2025 Star Spangled Celebration on the River
• Accept planning commission recommendations for zoning changes at 6563 Hwy 49 and 810 Hardy Street
• Approve resolution to name 601 East Pine Street building after Councilwoman Deborah Denard Delago

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the June 2‑3 meetings. It also approved several Planning Commission conditional‑use requests for properties on Hwy 49, Barkley Road, Jackson Road, Hardy Street, and Short Columbia Street. A $456,961 contract with Neel‑Schaffer, Inc. for engineering services on the Gordon’s Creek Linear Park project was authorized. Additional actions included property sale authorizations, grant applications, and two mayoral appointments.

• Approved June 2‑3 minutes (5‑0)
• Suspended rules to hear staff on 6563 Hwy 49 documentation (5‑0)
• Tabled conditional‑use request for Parking, Commercial Vehicle at 6563 Hwy 49 (5‑0)
• Approved conditional‑use for Places of Assembly on Barkley Road (5‑0)
• Approved conditional‑use for Outdoor Storage with Gravel on Jackson Road (5‑0)
• Approved conditional‑use for Group Facility at 810 Hardy Street (5‑0)
• Approved conditional‑use for Single‑Family Detached dwelling at 237 Short Columbia Street (5‑0)
• Authorized $456,961 engineering services contract with Neel‑Schaffer, Inc. for Gordon’s Creek Linear Park

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding property cleanliness at 1101 Main St. The body is also considering a long-term healthcare clinic agreement and the naming of a municipal building.

• Public hearing on health and safety menace properties at 1101 Main St
• Service agreement with Medical Analysis for a city employee healthcare and wellness clinic (144-month term)
• Resolution to name the municipal building at 601 East Pine Street in honor of Councilwoman Deborah Denard Delago
• Subscription agreement with Indigov Corporation for communications software
• Ratification of claims docket for the period ending May 31, 2025

The Hattiesburg City Council approved three agenda items: publishing a notice for the Water Pollution Control Revolving Loan Fund project, adopting a resolution to name the municipal building at 601 East Pine Street after Councilwoman Deborah Denard Delgado, and approving a subscription with Indigov for communications software. The council also added a claims docket ratification, deleted a routine agenda item, and closed the public hearing and meeting by unanimous consent.

• Approved agenda item 2025-514 to publish notice for Water Pollution Control Revolving Loan Fund Improvement Project
• Adopted resolution 2025-515 to name the municipal building at 601 East Pine Street for Councilwoman Deborah Denard Delgado
• Approved subscription with Indigov Corporation for communications software (2025-516) and authorized the Mayor to execute it
• Added Routine Item R-6 (2025-517) ratifying claims docket for period ending May 31, 2025
• Deleted Routine Item R-3 (2025-487) from the agenda
• Closed the public hearing on unsafe properties by unanimous consent
• Recessed the meeting until June 17 by unanimous consent

Historic Conservation

The Historic Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request to replace original windows at 505 Rebecca Avenue. The commission will also approve the June 2025 agenda and minutes.

• Public hearing for window replacement at 505 Rebecca Avenue
• Approval of June 2025 meeting agenda
• Approval of May 2025 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and review requests for conditional use permits. These requests involve assembly spaces, outdoor storage, group facilities, and single-family dwellings.

• Conditional use for 'Places of Assembly Not Otherwise Listed' on Barkley Road
• Conditional use for Outdoor Storage with Gravel on Jackson Road
• Conditional use for a 'Group Facility' at 810 Hardy Street
• Conditional use for 'Dwelling, Single Family, Detached' at 237 Short Columbia Street

City Council

The City Council will review several infrastructure project finalizations and a broadband installation proposal from C Spire. The body is also deciding on property acquisitions and a conditional use request for a mobile home park.

• Conditional use request for a mobile home park at 134 and 140 Stepts Avenue
• Acceptance of C Spire's proposal for the Broadband Installation project
• Final contract amount of $4,140,529.43 for MLK Avenue Area Infrastructure Improvements
• Final contract amount of $1,205,594.63 for Edward Street Infrastructure Rehabilitation
• Property purchases for $17,500.00 (PPIN 27462) and $2,567.50 (PPIN 20013)

The Hattiesburg City Council unanimously approved the minutes from the May 19‑20 meetings, accepted a conditional use request for a mobile home park on Stepts Avenue, adopted the Services and Facilities Plan, and approved purchases of two city parcels totaling $20,067.50. The council also approved a supplemental agreement increasing the MLK Avenue Infrastructure Improvements contract by $63,747.93. All motions carried with a 4‑0 vote, with Councilmember Carter Carroll absent.

• Approved minutes for May 19‑20, 2025 meetings (4‑0, Carroll absent)
• Approved conditional use request for Mobile Home Park at 134 & 140 Stepts Ave (4‑0)
• Adopted the Services and Facilities Plan (4‑0)
• Adopted resolutions condemning nine listed properties as unclean (4‑0)
• Adopted resolutions assessing cleanup costs for three properties (4‑0)
• Approved release of lien documents for code‑enforcement assessments (4‑0)
• Approved purchase of PPIN 27462 property for $17,500 (4‑0)
• Approved purchase of PPIN 20013 property for $2,567.50 (4‑0)

City Council

The City Council will determine if nine specific properties are in a state of uncleanliness that threatens community health and safety. The council will also consider authorizing a public hearing notice for a water pollution control project.

• Public hearing on cleanliness of 0 Pack St, 623 Milton Barnes Ave, 704 River St, 1025 Atlanta St, 1105 Cherry St, 1210 Coit St, 1707 River Ave, 615 W 4th St, and 905 Monterrey Ln
• Authorization of public hearing notice for the Water Pollution Control Revolving Loan Fund Improvement Project

The Hattiesburg City Council conducted a public hearing to determine whether nine listed properties were a menace to health and safety, hearing comments from owners of 1025 Atlanta St, 615 W 4th St, and 905 Monterrey Ln. The hearing was closed by unanimous consent and no resolutions were adopted on the properties. The council then reviewed agenda adjustments, held a citizens' forum, and recessed the meeting.

City Council

The City Council will review land development and zoning map amendments to implement the Right Down Broadway Master Plan. The body will also decide on several conditional use requests and property sales.

• Amendments to Land Development Code and Zoning Map for Right Down Broadway Master Plan
• Sale of surplus property to Alford's Estate, LLC for $12,000.00
• Final contract for Arcadia Sunset Water Improvement Project totaling $597,019.25
• Conditional use requests for 105 N 19th Avenue, 500 Hutchinson Avenue, and 2701 Camp Street
• Bid from Compliance One Consulting, LLC for $10,036.80 for HUD CDBG & HOME financial consulting

The council approved the minutes for the May 5, 6 and 9 meetings. It denied Rosa Lidia Chicas Maravilla's appeal to modify a historic property at 112 E 8th Street. The council adopted two ordinances—amending the Land Development Code and the Official Zoning Map—to implement the Right Down Broadway Master Plan. It also approved a conditional use request for a group home at 105 N 19th Avenue. All actions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved minutes for May 5, 6 & 9 meetings (5-0)
• Denied appeal for exterior modifications at 112 E 8th Street (5-0)
• Adopted Land Development Code amendments for Right Down Broadway Master Plan (5-0)
• Adopted Official Zoning Map amendments for Broadway Drive and West Pine Corridors (5-0)
• Approved conditional use for a Group Home at 105 N 19th Avenue (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding an appeal filed by property owner Rosa Lidia Chicas Maravilla. The appeal concerns a previous denial by the Hattiesburg Historic Conservation Commission for exterior modifications at 112 E 8th Street.

• Public hearing for appeal of Historic Conservation Commission denial for 112 E 8th Street

The City Council conducted a public hearing on Rosa Lidia Chicas Maravilla's appeal of a historic preservation denial for 112 E. 8th Street. No public comments were received, and the hearing was closed by unanimous consent. The council then completed the agenda review, held a brief citizens forum, and recessed the meeting until May 20 by unanimous consent.

• Held public hearing on appeal (unanimous consent)
• Closed public hearing at 4:09 p.m. (unanimous consent)
• Closed agenda review (unanimous consent)
• Closed citizens forum (unanimous consent)
• Recessed meeting until May 20 (unanimous consent)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special called meeting to determine if an executive session is necessary. The proposed session would focus on economic development discussions.

• Item 2025-393: Consideration of executive session for economic development

The Hattiesburg City Council entered an executive session to discuss economic development and then adopted a resolution approving a lease agreement with the State of Mississippi Military Department, authorizing the mayor to sign it. The council subsequently exited the executive session, re‑opened the meeting to the public, and adjourned. All motions passed with four yeas and one absent member.

• Enter executive session to discuss economic development (4 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Adopt Resolution #2025-107 approving lease with Mississippi Military Department and authorize mayor to execute (4 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Exit executive session and re‑open meeting to the public (4 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Adjourn meeting by unanimous consent

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a petition to amend the Land Development Code for the Right Down Broadway Master Plan. The body will also consider several conditional use requests for residential, commercial, and institutional properties.

• Proposed Broadway Corridor overlay District (BCO) and zoning changes for Broadway Drive and West Pine Corridors
• Conditional use request for a Mobile Home Park at 134 and 140 Stepts Avenue
• Conditional use request for Commercial Vehicle Parking at 6563 Hwy 49
• Conditional use request for a Parking Lot at 2701 Camp Street
• Conditional use request for a Group Home at 105 N 19th Avenue

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to review two variance requests. The board will decide if specific properties can deviate from standard zoning requirements regarding fence height and sign dimensions.

• Variance request for a 6-foot fence instead of 4-foot at 700 Bouie Street
• Variance request for sign height of 8’- 2” instead of 5ft at 415 S 28th Avenue
• Variance request for sign area of 283.7 square feet instead of 60 square feet at 415 S 28th Avenue
• Variance request for sign placement height of 52’ – 4” instead of 18 ft at 415 S 28th Avenue

City Council

The City Council will vote on several land acquisitions for the 4th Street Pathway Project and a $390,828.00 contract for airport improvements. The body will also address code enforcement assessments and a historic conservation appeal.

• Accept bid from R&W Electric Co., Inc. for $390,828.00 for Bobby L. Chain Airport Lighting and Signage Improvements
• Payment of $150,782.52 to Griner Drilling Service Inc. for emergency services
• Land acquisition resolutions for the 4th Street Pathway Project involving Bengal Portfolio Owner, LLC and American Finance Trust, Inc.
• Appeal by Fred Smith Jr. regarding porch railing modifications at 2012 Mamie Street
• Ratification of UKG contract for annual equipment support services for $15,978.88

The Hattiesburg City Council approved the minutes from the April 21‑22 meetings and denied an appeal by Fred Smith Jr. regarding a porch railing. It adopted four resolutions concerning public‑use parcels, a public hearing on property cleanliness, and cleanup cost assessments, and it approved lien releases and a $150,782.52 payment to Griner Drilling Service. All actions passed with a 4‑0 vote; Councilmember Delgado was absent for each.

• Approved April 21‑22, 2025 council minutes (4‑0)
• Denied Fred Smith Jr. appeal on 2012 Mamie St porch railing (4‑0)
• Adopted Resolution #2025‑100 for Forrest County Parcel PPIN 39213, authorizing mayor offer to Bengal Portfolio Owner (4‑0)
• Adopted Resolution #2025‑101 for Forrest County Parcels PPIN 23995 & 23999, authorizing mayor offer to American Finance Trust (4‑0)
• Adopted Resolution #2025‑102 to set public hearing June 2, 2025 on property uncleanliness (4‑0)
• Adopted Resolutions #2025‑103‑106 directing cleanup cost assessments for listed properties (4‑0)
• Approved release of lien documents for code‑enforcement cleanup assessments (4‑0)
• Approved and authorized payment to Griner Drilling Service Inc. $150,782.52 (4‑0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding an appeal filed by property owner Fred Smith Jr. The appeal concerns a previous denial by the Hattiesburg Historic Conservation Commission to replace and modify porch railing at 2012 Mamie Street.

• Public hearing for appeal 2025-366 regarding porch railing modifications at 2012 Mamie Street

The council removed Policy #8, which would have approved an $8,803.02 battery renewal for the police dispatch UPS, from the agenda at the administration's request. The council adopted a proclamation designating May 5‑9, 2025 as Municipal Clerks' Week. The public hearing on Fred Smith Jr.'s appeal of a historic preservation denial was closed by unanimous consent with no public comments.

• Removed Policy #8 (battery renewal for police dispatch UPS, $8,803.02) from agenda
• Adopted proclamation recognizing Municipal Clerks' Week (May 5‑9, 2025)
• Closed public hearing on historic preservation appeal by unanimous consent

City Council

The City Council will discuss enlarging the corporate limits of Hattiesburg and authorizing condemnation proceedings to acquire three specific property parcels. The body is also reviewing several zoning requests, personnel appointments, and various service contracts.

• Ordinance to enlarge and define corporate limits and boundaries of the City of Hattiesburg
• Condemnation proceedings for Forrest County Parcels 31828, 37137, and 26187
• Conditional use for 'Dwelling, Mixed Use' at 709 Hardy Street
• Advertising sponsorship for 2025 Mississippi/Alabama All-Star Football Game not to exceed $25,000
• Grant award of $674,638 for the River Avenue Pedestrian Bridge and Leaf River Overlook

The council approved an ordinance that enlarges and defines the corporate limits of Hattiesburg. It also named Field #1 at Dahmer Park for Rickey Garner, appointed Justin Stewart as municipal prosecutor, and authorized condemnation of three county parcels for public use. Additionally, the council approved the engagement of Pittman Howdeshell, PLLC for eminent‑domain legal services and accepted the Planning Commission’s recommendations to approve a mixed‑use conditional use at 709 Hardy Street and a preliminary plat for the Vintage Springs Subdivision Phase 4. All motions received unanimous 5‑0 votes.

• Adopted ordinance enlarging and defining Hattiesburg corporate limits (vote 5‑0)
• Adopted resolution naming Field #1 at Dahmer Park in honor of Rickey Garner (vote 5‑0)
• Adopted resolution appointing Justin Stewart as Municipal Prosecutor Pro Tempore (vote 5‑0)
• Authorized condemnation proceedings for Forrest County parcels PPIN 31828, 37137, and 26187 for public use (no vote recorded)
• Approved engagement of Pittman Howdeshell, PLLC for eminent‑domain legal services (no vote recorded)
• Approved minutes for the April 7 & 8 2025 council meetings (vote 5‑0)
• Approved conditional‑use request for a mixed‑use dwelling at 709 Hardy Street (vote 5‑0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Vintage Springs Subdivision Phase 4 at 100 S Founders Way (vote 5‑0)

City Council

The Hattiesburg City Council will convene for a regular meeting on Monday, April 21, 2025, at 4:00 PM in Council Chambers. The session will include an agenda review and a citizens' forum.

• Call to Order
• Agenda Review
• Citizens' Forum
• Meeting Recess

The council approved a motion to enter a closed session at 4:25 p.m., voting 5‑0. It then approved entering executive session to discuss litigation strategy at 4:26 p.m., voting 4‑0 while one member was absent. The council approved exiting the executive session and reopening the meeting to the public at 4:38 p.m., voting 4‑0. The meeting was recessed at 4:39 p.m. by unanimous consent.

• Motion to enter closed session to determine need; approved 5‑0
• Motion to enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy; approved 4‑0 (Brown absent)
• Motion to exit executive session and reopen meeting; approved 4‑0 (Brown absent)
• Meeting recessed until April 22 by unanimous consent

Historic Conservation

The Hattiesburg Historic Conservation Commission will meet to approve meeting minutes and hear public testimony on new applications for Certificates of Appropriateness. The body will also receive reports from city arborists and code enforcement officials.

• Approve minutes from March 12 and 19, 2025 meetings
• Public hearing for new signage at 29 Batson Street
• Public hearing for new signage at 129 Jackson Street
• Public hearing for exterior modifications at 112 E. 8th Street
• Public hearing for rear addition and porch at 412 Court Street

City Council

The Hattiesburg City Council will consider approving contracts for emergency roof repairs, tornado siren maintenance, and public art promotion, as well as granting property tax exemptions to several local businesses. The body will also address claims, release liens, and name two bridges in honor of local figures.

• Approve Emergency Roof Repair Initiative contracts up to $15,000 per project
• Approve sale of personal service weapon to retiring Officer Ray Walley
• Approve bi-annual tornado siren maintenance inspections with Precision Communications
• Approve sale of Wright Autonomous Stander ZK mower for $44,570.40
• Approve tax exemptions for Georgia-Pacific ($9.1M), Kohler ($99.9M), and Western Container ($7.8M)

The City Council approved the minutes from the March 17‑21, 2025 meetings and added an addendum to the claims docket. It accepted the Planning Commission’s recommendation to approve a preliminary plat for a major subdivision on Beverly Hills Road. The council also adopted numerous contracts, tax‑exemption orders and naming resolutions for city infrastructure.

• Approved minutes for March 17, 18 & 21, 2025 meetings (5-0)
• Added addendum to Claims Docket (5-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for major subdivision on Beverly Hills Road
• Adopted settlement with Grove Transportation Company of Mississippi, LLC
• Approved engineering services agreement for River A venue pedestrian bridge
• Approved sole source purchase of 10 Bluetooth wireless motorcycle earpieces ($12,462.34)
• Adopted resolution naming Hall Avenue East Overpass Bridge in honor of Percy W. Watson
• Ratified lighting agreement with Southern Pine Electric for a $335.20 monthly increase

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to determine if specific properties are menaces to community health and safety. The body will also consider naming two overpass bridges and review a catalyst project presentation.

• Public hearing on property cleanliness for 0 7th St, 141 Redus St, 143 Redus St, 212 N Tipton St, 504 Broad St, and 6 Canterbury Dr
• Resolution to name Hall Avenue East Overpass Bridge for Percy W. Watson
• Resolution to name Hall Avenue West Overpass Bridge for Roger F. Wicker
• Presentation on Right Down Broadway Catalyst Project zoning changes and overlay district draft

The City Council held a public hearing on six properties deemed unsafe, which was closed by unanimous consent. The Council then voted unanimously (5-0) to enter a closed executive session to discuss litigation strategy, and later voted unanimously (5-0) to reopen the meeting to the public. No actions were taken during the executive session.

• Closed public hearing on unsafe properties by unanimous consent
• Entered executive session to discuss litigation strategy (5-0)
• Reopened meeting to the public after executive session (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two conditional use requests for properties on Short Columbia Street and Hardy Street. The body will also consider a preliminary plat for a subdivision and hold a work session on zoning for Right Down Broadway.

• Conditional use request for single family detached dwelling at 237 Short Columbia Street
• Conditional use request for mixed use dwelling at 709 Hardy Street
• Preliminary plat for Vintage Springs Subdivision Phase 4 at 100 S Founders Way
• Work session regarding Right Down Broadway Zoning and Overlay

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to conduct a training work session. There are no public hearing items scheduled for this meeting.

• Board of Adjustment Training work session

City Council

The Hattiesburg City Council will consider a resolution to authorize applications for federal transportation assistance through the Federal Transit Administration. This item is the only substantive policy decision on the agenda for the March 21, 2025 meeting.

• Resolution to apply for federal transit assistance
• Special called meeting declared

The Hattiesburg City Council adopted Resolution #2025-80 authorizing the filing of applications with the Federal Transit Administration for federal transportation assistance. The motion was made by Council Member Carter Carroll and seconded by Council Member Nicholas Brown. The resolution passed with three yeas (George, Carroll, Brown) and no nays; Council members Deborah Delgado and Dave Ware were absent.

• Adopted Resolution #2025-80 authorizing FTA applications (3-0, 2 absent)

City Council

The Hattiesburg City Council will consider adopting ordinances to regulate short-term rentals, amend the Land Development Code, and approve budget amendments. The body will also vote on rezoning requests, construction contracts, and grant applications.

• Adopt Short-Term Rental Ordinance (Chapter 32)
• Approve $2.8M sewer rehabilitation contract
• Approve $121,280 mitigation bank purchase
• Approve $2,828,420 sewer rehabilitation project
• Approve $700 grave space purchase at Highland Cemetery

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 hold public hearings on two subdivision plats and one zoning change. The body will also consider amendments to the Land Development Code regarding short-term rentals and sidewalk fees.

• Preliminary plat for Vintage Springs Subdivision, Phase 4, at 100 S Founders Way
• Zoning change from R-1B to R-3 at 217 Oliver Avenue
• Preliminary plat for Mineral Creek Estates on J Ed. Turner Drive
• Proposed Land Development Code amendment for a sidewalk fee-in-lieu program
• Proposed Land Development Code amendment regarding short-term rentals

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding two variance requests for a property at 3509 Hardy Street. The board will also conduct a training work session with Jim Gladden.

• Variance request to reduce drive-through distance from residential use from 300ft to 260ft at 3509 Hardy Street
• Variance request to allow drive-through operations to begin at 5:30 a.m. instead of 6:00 a.m. at 3509 Hardy Street
• Board of Adjustment Training work session with Jim Gladden

City Council

The City Council will discuss several rezoning requests, variance applications, and subdivision plats. The body is also deciding on new service contracts and the awarding of a community center construction bid.

• 3-year ArcGIS software contract with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. for $126,600.00
• Rezoning of 532 Cox Street from R-1C to A-2 and a related lot size variance
• Zoning change from B-5 to B-1 for 1927 Hill Street
• Acceptance of M&P Construction bid for the Katie-Dabbs Community Center Project
• Sponsorship Agreement with JTR Productions, INC not to exceed $7,500.00

City Council

The City Council will review the MEMA District 8 Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan for 2025-2030. The body will also receive a presentation on the Downtown Roadmap from the Downtown Hattiesburg Association.

• Review of MEMA District 8 Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan (2025-2030)
• Downtown Roadmap presentation by Downtown Hattiesburg Association

City Council

The City Council will vote on an ordinance to establish a Sidewalk Bank Fee-in-Lieu Program and approve several funding agreements. The body will also consider the appointment of a school board member and a grant application for park improvements.

• Ordinance to establish a Sidewalk Bank Fee-in-Lieu Program
• $25,000 agreement with Hattiesburg Arts Council for Art and Cultural programs
• $2,500 sponsorship agreement with Dream of Hattiesburg Inc. for Night of Sweet Dreams
• Re-appointment of Neil Rogers (W4) to the Hattiesburg School Board
• $25,000 AARP Community Challenge Grant application for Osceola McCarty park

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three subdivision and zoning requests. The body will also consider two amendments to the Land Development Code regarding sidewalk fees and short-term rentals.

• Major subdivision preliminary plat for R-1B property on Beverly Hills Road
• Conditional Use Request for gravel surfacing at 1519 US Hwy 98-E
• Major subdivision preliminary plat for B-5 properties on Jackson Road
• Rezone request from B-5 to B-1 for 1927 Hill Street
• Land Development Code amendment regarding a fee-in-lieu program for sidewalks

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to review variance requests for two properties. The board will also receive a presentation on the Sidewalk Bank Fee-in-Lieu Program.

• Variance request for 8ft fence (instead of 4ft) for a substation at 1519 US Hwy 98-E
• Variance request for curb cut, parking spaces, landscape island, green space, and front setback at 2106 Hardy Street
• Presentation on the Sidewalk Bank Fee-in-Lieu Program

City Council

The Hattiesburg City Council will consider approving contracts for legal services, waste disposal, and police equipment, along with tax exemptions for several local businesses and the establishment of new voting precinct boundaries.

• Approve contract with Waste Pro for waste delivery at $8 per yard for 3 years
• Approve $399,848 purchase of 115 Motorola body cameras
• Adopt ordinance establishing voting precinct boundaries
• Approve lighting agreement with Mississippi Power at $8.65 monthly
• Void agreement with Lamar Park Water and Sewer Association

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to determine if properties are unclean and a menace to health and safety. The council will also review a sidewalk bank fee-in-lieu program.

• Public hearing on 19 properties for uncleanliness
• Review of Sidewalk Bank Fee-in-Lieu Program
• Meeting held at 200 Forrest Street

City Council

The Hattiesburg City Council will consider approving software agreements, infrastructure improvement contracts, and emergency repairs. The body will also address vacant property ordinances and acknowledge bids for construction projects.

• Approve software agreement for Police Department dispatch backup ($5,379.00)
• Approve agreement for concession services at Tatum Park Soccer Complex
• Approve agreement for Emergency Roof Repair Initiative Program
• Approve bid for Sims Road Boat Ramp Improvements Project ($1,240,773.61)
• Approve bid for Osceola McCarty Park Project ($19,500.00)

Historic Conservation

The Hattiesburg Historic Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing to review applications for Certificates of Appropriateness. The body will decide on various exterior modifications to properties across four historic districts.

• Exterior renovations at 704 W Pine Street and 403 S 22nd Avenue
• Wheelchair ramp installation at 805 W. Pine Street
• Roof balustrade addition at 1108 Main Street
• Rear addition, patio enclosure, and play area at 6060 U.S. Highway 49
• Front porch construction at 134 W 5th Street

General

The Hattiesburg Planning Commission will review and approve the January agenda and minutes. The body will also hold public hearings on five conditional use requests and two proposed amendments to the Land Development Code.

• Conditional use request for a Construction Office at 908 Hardy Street
• Conditional use request for a Restaurant without a Drive-thru at 6060 Hwy 49
• Conditional use request for a Group Home at 101 Chaucer Circle
• Conditional use request for gravel outdoor storage at 5584 Hwy 42
• Proposed amendment to Land Development Code No. 3209 regarding short-term rentals

City Council

The Hattiesburg City Council will consider approving zoning changes, a tax exemption for Kohler Co., and contracts for city pool management and legal services. The body will also adopt resolutions for public hearings and code enforcement assessments.

• Zoning change from A-1 to A-2 at 34 South Hills Drive
• Zoning change from A-1 to A-2 at 6762 Hwy 49
• Contract with YMCA for pool management at $35,000
• Tax exemption for Kohler Co. with true value of $99,925,745.00
• Letter of Engagement with Hicks Law Firm for Civil Action #2:24-cv-193

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution granting an ad valorem tax exemption to Kohler Co. Additionally, the council will hold a work session to review the Right Down Broadway Master Plan and a Comprehensive Plan Update.

• Resolution for ad valorem tax exemption for Kohler Co. with a true value of $99,925,745.00
• Right Down Broadway Master Plan presentation
• Comprehensive Plan Update presentation