Natchez public meetings in 2025

Board of Aldermen

The Natchez Board of Aldermen will approve minutes from the November 25, 2025 meetings and consider several reports and presentations. Topics include discussions with the nonprofit A Blessing in Disquise, Inc., a partnership presentation from The Comeback Initiative, Inc., and a review of House Bill 1197, the Safe Solicitation Act. The board will also hear about bids for upgrades to the Mountain Bike Trail at Duncan Park and receive updates from city departments and officials.

• Approval of minutes from the November 25, 2025 special call and regular board meetings
• Discussion of matters pertaining to the newly formed nonprofit A Blessing in Disquise, Inc.
• Presentation by The Comeback Initiative, Inc. on its holiday food drive and city partnership opportunities
• Bids are being received for Mountain Bike Trail upgrades at Duncan Park
• Summary and implementation considerations for House Bill 1197, Safe Solicitation Act

Preservation Commission

The Natchez Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing on five applications to reconstruct, demolish, or modify structures at specific addresses. After the hearing, the commission will consider administrative approvals for five additional applications involving steps, roof replacement, and painting work. No new or unfinished business is listed for this meeting.

• Application NPC 25-106 – Garrett Rayborn, 613 Washington Street: reconstruct carport, add outdoor fireplace/chimney, install new fence.
• Application NPC 25-110 – Ernest Cubit, 720 N Dr. ML King Jr Street: demolition of vacant rear structure.
• Application NPC 25-115 – Lee Blanton for Sandra Ellard, 516 State Street: extend driveway, replace exterior window with doorway, demolish storage shed, add 6" privacy fence.
• Application NPC 25-116 – Randall Smith, 220 South Wall Street: remove addition from north side of house.
• Application NPC 25-118 – Kevin & Dana Wilson, 1210 Main Street: install new fence.

The commission approved the October 8, 2025 minutes by an 8‑0 vote. It tabled Application NPC 25-106 pending a planning‑commission variance (vote 7‑1). It voted 8‑0 to request a city and engineer review of the safety of the structure in Application NPC 25-116. The meeting was adjourned by an 8‑0 vote.

• Approved October 8, 2025 minutes (8-0)
• Tabled Application NPC 25-106 until planning‑commission variance (7-1)
• Requested city/engineer safety review for Application NPC 25-116 (8-0)
• Approved administrative application NPC 25-111 – add steps to alley (no vote recorded)
• Approved administrative application NPC 25-113 – replace roof with like‑kind metal (no vote recorded)
• Approved administrative application NPC 25-114 – replace asbestos roof with architectural shingles (no vote recorded)
• Approved administrative application NPC 25-117 – repair window (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned the regular meeting (8-0)

Board of Aldermen

The Board will hold a public hearing to consider the appeal of the Planning Commission’s approval of Application PC 25‑16 (Petite Retreat) located at 37 Homochitto Street. It will also discuss several agreements and contracts, including MOUs with Alcorn State University and Natchez Adams School District, and a contract for a heavy‑equipment operations instructor. Additionally, the Board will consider advertising a public hearing to amend Chapter 12 of the Natchez Development Code for a new Residential Personal Care Home section.

• Public hearing on appeal of Planning Commission approval of Application PC 25‑16 (Petite Retreat), 37 Homochitto St.
• Permission to advertise a public hearing to add a new Residential Personal Care Home section to Chapter 12 of the Natchez Development Code.
• Request approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Alcorn State University.
• Request approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Natchez Adams School District.
• Permission to contract with Mr. Kenneth Jackson as Heavy Equipment Operations Instructor.

The Board unanimously approved a $40,000 professional services agreement with the Historic Natchez Foundation to resurvey the Natchez On‑Top‑Of‑The‑Hill Historic District. It also approved a $35,022 cost update for the exterior finish of the Duncan Park Golf Clubhouse and a waiver allowing American Cruise Lines to place a storage container on city property. Several other contracts and memoranda were approved, while two motions failed for lack of a second.

• Approved $40,000 PSA for TOPH resurvey (unanimous)
• Approved $35,022 exterior finish cost for Duncan Park clubhouse (unanimous)
• Approved waiver for American Cruise Lines storage container (unanimous)
• Approved wall graphics bid for Natchez Convention Center (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Alcorn State University (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Natchez–Adams School District (unanimous)
• Failed motion to uphold Planning Commission decision on short‑term rental (no second)
• Failed motion to allow cemetery repairs (no second)

Planning Commission

The Natchez Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider three public hearing applications. These include requests for a construction variance, property line adjustments, and a site plan appeal.

• Application PC 25-23: Variance for carport reconstruction and outdoor fireplace at 613 Washington Street
• Application NPC 25-28: Request to adjust property lines of two parcels on Old Providence Road
• Application PC 25-29: Appeal of administrative site plan approval at 20 Wigwam Alley

The commission approved the minutes from the October 16 meeting (6‑0). It approved variance application PC 25‑23 for Garrett Raybom, requiring gutters on the carport and payment of any fines (5‑1). It denied Mrs. Parrish’s appeal of the administrative site‑plan approval for 20 Wigwam Alley (6‑0). The meeting was adjourned (6‑0).

• Approved October 16 minutes (6-0)
• Approved variance PC 25-23 for 613 Washington St with conditions (5-1)
• Denied Mrs. Parrish’s appeal of site‑plan approval at 20 Wigwam Alley (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Natchez Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, receive a chairperson's report, and consider three applications: a subdivision request for 15 E Franklin Street, a review of a new ordinance for Residential Personal Care Homes, and an adjustment to property lines at 114 Northampton Road.

• Subdivision request for 15 E Franklin Street (Map #41-115B-47)
• Review of new ordinance regarding Residential Personal Care Homes
• Adjustment to property lines at 114 Northampton Road & 6 Hunters Hill Court
• Approval of September 18 meeting minutes
• Registration open for APA 'Deep South Planning Conference' in Hattiesburg

The commission approved three applications: a subdivision of 15 E Franklin Street (4-2 vote), an amendment to the Residential Personal Care Homes ordinance adding zoning‑based buffer requirements (5-0 vote, one abstention), and a property‑line adjustment on Northampton Road and Hunters Hill Court (6-0 vote). The minutes from the September 18 meeting were also approved (6-0). The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Application PC 25-24 subdivision (4-2)
• Approved Application PC 25-25 ordinance amendment with 300" buffer in R-3/R-4 and 1,000" buffer in R-1/R-2 (5-0, Johnson abstained)
• Approved Application PC 25-26 property‑line adjustment (6-0)
• Approved September 18 minutes (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Board of Aldermen

The Natchez Board of Aldermen will review minutes from recent meetings and receive reports from city officials and department directors. The agenda includes updates on downtown projects, historic preservation, EV charger construction, demolition plans, and travel policy proposals. A key item is the discussion of authorizing a parking space lease agreement with Concordia Bank behind NAPAC.

• Approval of Delta Day for the City of Natchez
• Installation of new roofing system at Natchez Civic Center (FY26)
• Preservation of the Angeletty House – Change Order #4
• Construction of high‑speed EV chargers by Entergy Mississippi at Natchez Convention Center
• Authorization to lease parking space behind NAPAC to Concordia Bank

The meeting minutes contain no recorded decisions, approvals, or denials of ordinances, contracts, or policies. The record includes routine financial transaction listings and personnel hire/termination reports, but no substantive board actions were documented.

Preservation Commission

The Natchez Preservation Commission will hold public hearings on five applications for property alterations and demolitions. The body will also review administrative and paint committee approvals for five additional projects.

• NPC 25-106: Carport reconstruction, outdoor fireplace, and fence at 613 Washington Street
• NPC 25-110: Demolition of vacant structure at 720 ½ N Dr. ML King Jr Street
• NPC 25-115: Driveway extension, window replacement, shed demolition, and fence at 516 State Street
• NPC 25-116: Removal of addition from north side of house at 220 South Wall Street
• NPC 25-118: Installation of new fence at 1210 Main Street

The Natchez Preservation Commission unanimously approved three applications for work on historic properties, each with specific conditions. Application NPC 25‑93 was approved provided brick walkways are laid in a herringbone pattern. Application NPC 25‑95 was approved with the front‑yard fence limited to 4 feet and the final design subject to staff approval. Application NPC 25‑96 was approved on the condition that existing doors be reused if possible. The commission also approved the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes by a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved Application NPC 25-93 (brick walkways in herringbone pattern) – vote 7-0
• Approved Application NPC 25-95 (front fence no taller than 4 ft, design staff‑approved) – vote 7-0
• Approved Application NPC 25-96 (use existing doors if possible) – vote 7-0
• Approved September 10, 2025 minutes – vote 7-0

Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing regarding a map amendment for a property at 513 S. Canal St. The board will also review reports from department directors and the city attorney.

• Public hearing for rezoning 513 S. Canal St. from R-3 Mixed Density Residential to B-2 General Business
• Discussion of spring 2026 road closures for St. Mary Basilica construction
• Request for an Engineering Contract for the Merrio Street EWP
• Request to purchase 150 chairs from Amazon for the Natchez Senior Center
• Review of two Resolutions regarding Tracetown

The minutes contain largely unintelligible entries and do not document any clear approvals, denials, or votes. No specific actions or resolutions were identified. The meeting appears to have been procedural only.

Planning Commission

The Natchez Planning Commission will convene to approve minutes from the previous meeting and consider a public hearing for an urban renewal plan regarding the Trace Town Center revitalization project.

• Approval of August 21 meeting minutes
• Public hearing for Trace Town Center revitalization plan
• Review of current appeals
• Update on unfinished business

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the August 21, 2025 meeting. It then unanimously recommended that the Mayor and Board of Aldermen approve the proposed Urban Renewal Plan for the Trace Town Center Revitalization Project. The commission noted an appeal of Application PC 25-16 for 37 Homochitto Street will be heard by the Mayor and Board on October 28, 2025. The meeting was adjourned by an 8‑0 vote.

• Approved minutes from Aug 21, 2025 (8-0)
• Recommended approval of Trace Town Urban Renewal Plan to Mayor and Board (8-0)
• Noted appeal of Application PC 25-16 scheduled for Oct 28, 2025
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

Preservation Commission

The commission will hold public hearings to decide on various exterior modifications, including roof replacements and new construction. The body will also address unfinished business regarding fences and historic district signage.

• NPC 25-82: Install two EV fast chargers at 211 Main Street
• NPC 25-87: New garage construction at 307 Oak Street
• NPC 25-90: New carport/storage building at 400 S Pearl Street
• NPC 24-78: Approval of Historic District signs and locations
• NPC 25-83, 25-84, 25-85: Roof replacement requests at 304 Washington St, 309 S Commerce St, and 514 S Union St

The commission approved the August 13, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It tabled the fence‑replacement request for Rosalie (Application NPC 25-91) until samples are provided. It approved the parking‑area alteration for 105 Linton Avenue (Application NPC 25-94). The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved August 13, 2025 minutes (8-0)
• Tabled Application NPC 25-91 fence replacement request (8-0)
• Approved Application NPC 25-94 parking alteration (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

Board of Aldermen

The Natchez Board of Aldermen will discuss a city resolution that defines the Brownfield Redevelopment project area and a developer agreement for Tracetown Shopping Center Phase II. They will also consider a federal grant award for the Merrio St. Emergency Watershed Program, which includes $164,175 in federal funds and a $75,000 local match. Additional items include approval of opioid settlement funds, a furniture purchase for the Natchez Convention Center, and the FY’26 budget.

• City Resolution defining Brownfield Redevelopment project area
• Developer’s Agreement for Tracetown Shopping Center Phase II
• Grant award for Merrio St. Emergency Watershed Program – $164,175 federal, $75,000 local match
• Purchase of furniture for Natchez Convention Center
• Approval of Opioid Settlement Funds

The Board of Aldermen unanimously approved several grant agreements, including a $1,093,000 EPA drainage improvement grant and a $500,000 EPA brownfield assessment grant. They also approved the developer’s agreement for Tracetown Shopping Center Phase II, the $200,000 LWCF grant for Duncan Park Golf Clubhouse Phase II, and the $164,175 federal grant for the Merrio St. EWP project with a $75,000 local match. Additional actions included adopting the Opioid Settlement Funds, naming the Liberty Road Bridge, purchasing convention‑center furniture, and approving a parks‑software agreement. Motions to draft a safe‑solicitation ordinance and to transfer opioid settlement funds to the Adams County Youth Drug Court failed due to lack of a second.

• Approved City Resolution Defining Brownfield Redevelopment Project Area (unanimous)
• Approved Developer’s Agreement for Tracetown Shopping Center Phase II (unanimous)
• Approved $1,093,000 EPA drainage improvement grant (unanimous)
• Approved $500,000 EPA brownfield assessment grant (unanimous)
• Approved $200,000 LWCF grant for Duncan Park Golf Clubhouse Phase II (unanimous)
• Approved $164,175 federal grant for Merrio St. EWP project with $75,000 local match (unanimous)
• Approved Opioid Settlement Funds for the City (unanimous)
• Motion to transfer opioid settlement funds to Adams County Youth Drug Court failed (no second)

Board of Aldermen

The Natchez Board of Aldermen will hold a special meeting to review departmental reports and conduct an interview for NCPC candidates. The only substantive item is a request from Community Development to accept a grant award and provide matching funds for the Emergency Watershed Program.

• Accept Emergency Watershed Program grant with required matching funds

The Board of Aldermen voted to adjourn the special call meeting, and the motion carried unanimously. No other actions were taken during the meeting.

• Adjourned special call meeting (motion carried unanimously)
• No action taken on NCPC candidate interviews

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing regarding a taxi service permit for Bishop Davis. Members will review brownfield loan agreements for the Fry Building and discuss a proposed retail development near the Walmart Supercenter.

• Public hearing for Bishop Davis taxi service permit approval
• Fry Building Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund Program agreements
• Proposed retail development adjacent to Walmart Supercenter
• Request for travel expenses for Ryan Porter and Dylan Butler to attend NAPA conference in Orlando
• Permission to advertise public hearing for rezoning of 208 Madison Street

The Board discussed the 2025‑2026 budget but took no action on it. Alderman Davis moved, and Alderman Moroney seconded, to adjourn the special call meeting. The motion carried unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Adjourned special call meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three variance requests and discuss one property subdivision. Two of the requests involve operating short-term rentals within 300 feet of existing similar facilities.

• Variance request for short-term rental at 37 Homochitto Street (PC 25-16)
• Variance request for garage/storage shed setback at 307 Oak Street (PC 25-17)
• Variance request for short-term rental at 309 S Commerce Street (PC 25-19)
• Property line subdivision request for Natchez Hardware Center, Inc. at 55 Sgt. Prentiss (PC 25-06)

The Natchez Planning Commission unanimously approved the July 17, 2025 meeting minutes (7‑0). It approved a variance for a short‑term rental at 37 Homochitto Street (PC 25‑16) with a 6‑1 vote. It also approved a rear‑yard setback variance for a storage building at 307 Oak Street (PC 25‑17) with a 7‑0 vote. A motion on a short‑term rental variance for 309 S. Commerce Street (PC 25‑19) was made, but the vote outcome was not recorded in the minutes.

• Approved July 17, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved PC 25-16 short-term rental variance at 37 Homochitto St. (6-1)
• Approved PC 25-17 rear-yard setback variance at 307 Oak St. (7-0)
• Motion made on PC 25-19 short-term rental variance; outcome not recorded

Preservation Commission

The Natchez Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing on eight applications for exterior changes to properties, including new EV chargers, roof replacements, and a historic plaque installation. The meeting will also address unfinished business from prior applications and administrative approvals for repairs and roof replacements.

• EV fast chargers requested for convention center parking lot (211 Main Street)
• Roof replacements proposed for properties at 304 Washington Street, 309 S Commerce Street, 514 S Union Street, and 903 Washington Street
• New garage construction requested adjacent to Wigwam property (307 Oak Street)
• Historic plaque installation proposed for 204 St. Mary Street
• Iron fence installation requested for 307 Oak Street (Myrtle Street side) and 607 Oak Street

The Natchez Preservation Commission approved Application NPC 25-82 to install two electric vehicle fast chargers in the convention center parking lot (vote 8-0). It also approved roof replacement applications NPC 25-83 and NPC 25-85 (votes 8-0 and 7-0). Application NPC 25-84 was tabled pending clarification (vote 8-0). The July 9, 2025 minutes were approved (vote 8-0).

• Approved Application NPC 25-82 (EV fast chargers) – vote 8-0
• Approved Application NPC 25-83 (roof replacement with CertainTeed shingles) – vote 8-0
• Tabled Application NPC 25-84 (partial roof replacement) – vote 8-0
• Approved Application NPC 25-85 (standing seam metal roof over porch) – vote 7-0
• Approved July 9, 2025 minutes – vote 8-0

Board of Aldermen

The Natchez Board of Aldermen will vote on a resolution declaring an urban renewal area for Trace Town and accepting the urban renewal plan, which includes referring the plan to the Planning and Zoning Commission and scheduling a public hearing. They will also consider a request to authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of engagement with a law firm for Trace Town development assistance. Additionally, Entergy representatives will seek permission to install two high-speed EV chargers at the Natchez Convention Center.

• Authorize Mayor to sign Letter of Engagement with Watkins Eager for Trace Town development assistance
• Resolution declaring Urban Renewal Area for Trace Town and accepting Urban Renewal Plan
• Public hearing scheduled on Urban Renewal Plan (referred to Planning and Zoning Commission)
• Request to construct 2 high-speed EV chargers at Natchez Convention Center
• Approval of 2026 Traffic Services Grant from Mississippi Office of Highway Safety

The Board approved a resolution declaring Trace Town an Urban Renewal Area and accepted the Urban Renewal Plan, referring it to the Planning and Zoning Commission and calling a public hearing. It also authorized a Letter of Engagement with Watkins Eager for Trace Town development assistance and approved funding for several infrastructure projects, including EV chargers, a traffic services grant, and additional work on the Morgantown Road reconstruction. All motions listed were adopted unanimously.

• Approved Resolution Declaring Urban Renewal Area for Trace Town (unanimous)
• Approved Acceptance of Urban Renewal Plan, referral to Planning and Zoning Commission, and public hearing (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Letter of Engagement with Watkins Eager, up to $3,000 reimbursable expenses (unanimous)
• Approved construction of two high‑speed EV chargers at Natchez Convention Center (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of 2026 Traffic Services Grant from Mississippi Office of Highway Safety (unanimous)
• Approved additional 1‑inch milling and overlay for Morgantown Road project, cost $300,000 (unanimous)
• Approved use of MCWI funds for Morgantown Road activity, cost‑share $132,250.65 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of side‑arm mower (State Contract #8200079107) for Public Works (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing on adjudicated properties and review several department requests. Discussions include infrastructure improvements, police department contracts, and an inmate work program agreement.

• Public hearing regarding Adjudicated Properties
• Bid Package #2 and roof replacement for Natchez Convention Center
• Morgantown Road Drainage & Road Reconstruction
• Proposed recreation multi-use trail at Duncan Park
• Agreement with MDOC for inmate work program

The Board adopted a motion declaring 30 properties in violation of the 2009 International Property Maintenance Code and ordered demolition by neglect, after amending the list to remove 612 N. Rankin St. It also accepted the low bid of Hope Enterprise, LLC ($8,346) for Commerce Street ADA improvements, approved a change order extending the Natchez Convention Center contract, and authorized advertising for a $240,000 roof replacement at the Convention Center. Additional actions included contracts for a fingerprint scanner and iSOMS migration data management, purchase of 83 Dell computers, and approval of the Co‑Lin Senior Job Seeker Program.

• Approved demolition by neglect for 30 properties (motion passed 5‑1)
• Accepted low bid of Hope Enterprise, LLC ($8,346) for Commerce Street ADA & aesthetic improvements (motion passed 3‑3, mayor broke tie)
• Approved Change Order #2 extending Convention Center contract to Aug 31, 2025 (unanimous)
• Authorized advertising for roof replacement at Convention Center, estimated $240,000 (unanimous)
• Approved contract with AD&S for fingerprint scanner for Law Enforcement (motion passed 5‑1)
• Approved contract with iSOMS Migration Data Report Management for Law Enforcement (motion passed 5‑1)
• Approved purchase of 83 Dell computers (unanimous)
• Approved Co‑Lin to provide Senior Job Seeker Program (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Natchez Planning Commission will hold public hearings for five applications regarding special exceptions and variances. The body will consider requests for a church, a bed and breakfast, an event venue, a short-term rental, and property line relocations.

• Application PC 25-10: Special exception for a church at 29 Fourth Street
• Application PC 25-11: Variance for a Bed and Breakfast at 724 N Pearl Street
• Application PC 25-12: Special exception for an event venue at 312 Main Street
• Application PC 25-14: Variance for a Short-Term Rental at 105 Linton Avenue
• Application PC 25-15: Relocation of property lines at Liberty Road & Margaret Avenue

The Natchez Planning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the March 20, 2025 meeting. It also approved Application PC 25-09, contingent on confirming a 10‑inch distance between structures on lots C and D. Both motions passed with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved March 20, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved Application PC 25-09 pending 10" distance verification (6-0)

Preservation Commission

The Natchez Preservation Commission will hold public hearings on several exterior alteration requests for buildings on Main, Canal, and Oak Streets. The body will also consider the design for the US Colored Troops Monument.

• Application NPC 25-78: Design for US Colored Troops Monument at 514 N Broadway Street
• Applications NPC 25-62, 25-63, 25-72: New awnings at 404, 420, and 520 Main Street
• Application NPC 25-74: Replacing wooden pilasters with fiber cement board at 403 Main Street
• Application NPC 25-77: Installation of a new 4-foot fence at 607 Oak Street
• Application NPC 24-78: Historic District signs and locations

The Natchez Preservation Commission approved the June 11, 2025 meeting minutes. It unanimously approved three awning applications (NPC 25-62, 25-63, 25-72) and a storage shed project (NPC 25-73) with specific design clarifications. It also unanimously denied the request to replace wood pilasters with fiber cement board at 403 Main Street (NPC 25-74). All votes were 6‑0.

• Approved June 11, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved awning at 404 Main St (NPC 25-62) (6-0)
• Approved awning at 420 Main St (NPC 25-63) (6-0)
• Approved awning at 520 Main St (NPC 25-72) (6-0)
• Approved storage shed at 211 N. Canal St with clarifications (NPC 25-73) (6-0)
• Denied fiber cement board pilaster replacement at 403 Main St (NPC 25-74) (6-0)

Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will review several professional services contracts and departmental requests. The meeting includes reports from city directors and representatives from Meridian Waste and the Downtown Natchez Alliance.

• Professional services contract with Neel Schaffer for US Colored Troops Monument Site and Hiram Revels Plaza Gateway Infrastructure
• Repair quote of $9,400.00 from R. L. Blanton Construction, Inc. for Fire Station #3 driveway
• Memorandum of Agreement for 2023 US EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant-Fry Building
• Landscaping agreement for Bridge of Sighs, Bandstand, and Rotary Fountain
• Amendment to Alcorn State University School of Nursing contract for Medicaid requirements

The Natchez Board of Aldermen unanimously approved a professional services contract with Neel Schaffer for design and construction services at the US Colored Troops Monument and Hiram Revels Plaza. They also approved contracts for detailed measurements of the Fry Building, additional funding for auditorium window and door repairs, and a repair contract for Fire Station #3 driveway. Additional approvals included a change order extending the Angeletty House contract, a landscaping agreement for the Bridge of Sighs, and an amendment to the senior‑center nursing contract.

• Approved professional services contract with Neel Schaffer for USCT Monument & Revels Plaza (unanimous)
• Approved $6,400 contract with Waycaster Dungan for Fry Building measurements and photos (unanimous)
• Approved $9,400 repair contract for Fire Station #3 driveway (unanimous)
• Approved additional $6,500 funds for Natchez City Auditorium window/door work (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #3 extending Angeletty House contract to Aug 1 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved landscaping agreement (Option 1) for Bridge of Sighs at $255.63 per month (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Alcorn State University School of Nursing contract for Senior Center (unanimous)
• Approved Downtown Natchez Alliance budget request under advisement (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen are meeting for a special call session. The primary purpose of the meeting is to discuss the city's special election.

• Discussion of City's Special Election

The Board of Aldermen adopted a resolution canceling the July 15 special election for municipal judge because only one candidate qualified. The resolution appoints Terrence Hunter to the position, with the clerk directed to certify the appointment. The adoption vote was unanimous. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Adopted resolution cancelling special election for municipal judge (unanimous)
• Appointed Terrence Hunter as municipal judge (unanimous)
• Directed clerk to certify appointment to Secretary of State (unanimous)
• Adjourned special call meeting (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will review requests for new downtown bus parking and the sale of city-owned properties. The meeting includes updates on the Emergency Sirens Project and various community development infrastructure projects.

• Designation of two downtown bus parking spots at Rankin at Main and Franklin at Commerce
• Sale of city-owned property on New Street to Weathersby Carter for $2,930.00
• 9-month option for sale of city-owned land at 318 Sgt. Prentiss to Horne Properties
• Request to open a Home Bank, NA account for FY 2024 HUD CPF award for U.S. Colored Troop Monument Site and Revels Plaza
• Approval of 2nd June 2025 Claims Dockets and Mini Claims Docket

The Board unanimously accepted a $1,000,000 HUD Community Project grant for the US Colored Troops Monument and Hiram Revels Plaza gateway. It also approved the sale of city‑owned property at 38 New Street for $2,930 and designated two downtown bus parking spots. Additional unanimous actions included approving travel for city staff, a painting contract for the City Auditorium, and drainage work at the Yazoo & MS Valley Railroad Depot.

• Accepted $1,000,000 HUD grant for US Colored Troops Monument site (unanimous)
• Approved sale of 38 New Street to Weatherby Carter for $2,930 (unanimous)
• Approved two downtown bus parking spots (Franklin St @ Commerce St & North Rankin St @ Main St) (unanimous)
• Approved travel for Carla Monroe to Mississippi Municipal League Conference (unanimous)
• Approved travel for Tonia Robinson and Carla Monroe to Transportation Coordination Summit (unanimous)
• Accepted Smith Painting bid of $9,800 for City Auditorium window and door work (unanimous)
• Accepted G. Rayborn Construction bid of $4,900 for drainage work at Yazoo & MS Valley Railroad Depot (unanimous)
• Approved temporary striping on Homochitto Street and Canal Street (unanimous)

Preservation Commission

The Natchez Preservation Commission will hold public hearings on four property alteration applications. The body will also review unfinished business regarding roofing and fencing and note several administrative approvals for paint and shingles.

• Application NPC 25-55: New awning at 403 Main Street
• Application NPC 25-59: Historical marker at 119 N Union Street
• Application NPC 25-61: 6-foot wood fence at 301 Linton Avenue
• Application NPC 25-03: Roof, storage building, deck, and fireplace at 207 S. Union Street
• Application NPC 25-23: Wrought iron fencing and gates at 42 Cemetery Road

The Natchez Preservation Commission unanimously approved the May 14, 2025 meeting minutes (8‑0). It approved Application NPC 25‑59, relocating a plaque to the exterior wall at 600 Franklin Street (9‑0). It approved Application NPC 25‑60 for an iron gate at 205 Clifton Avenue as submitted (9‑0). It approved the rear deck and fireplace portion of Application NPC 25‑03 with specific conditions (9‑0).

• Approved May 14, 2025 minutes (8-0)
• Approved Application NPC 25-59 with plaque relocation condition (9-0)
• Approved Application NPC 25-60 as submitted (9-0)
• Approved rear deck and fireplace portion of Application NPC 25-03 with conditions (9-0)

Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing on adjudicated properties. The body will consider contracts for Senior Center pool repairs and review updates on bridge lighting and convention center waterproofing.

• Public hearing on Adjudicated Properties
• Contract with Southeast Engineering for Natchez Senior Center indoor swimming pool repairs
• Lighting of the MS River Bridge (House Bill 1362)
• Waterproofing of rooftop ductwork at Natchez Convention Center
• Silver Street Brick Retaining Wall Rehabilitation Project

The Board unanimously accepted the low bid from Highway Safety Solutions, LLC for the Silver St. Brick Retaining Wall Rehabilitation Project. It also approved several other contracts, travel authorizations, and new rental rates for city properties. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved $549,000 contract with Highway Safety Solutions, LLC for Silver St. retaining wall (unanimous)
• Authorized mayor to sign MCEQ schedule and retroactively approve $500,000 Brownfields loan application (unanimous)
• Approved $4,040 contract with John Groue for Natchez City Auditorium seating repairs (unanimous)
• Approved $77,112 purchase of 48 bridge lighting fixtures (unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 change order for Duncan Park Golf Clubhouse stucco finish (unanimous)
• Approved $39,550 erosion control work at Vine St. and Old Washington Road (unanimous)
• Approved new rental rates for city-owned properties and City Auditorium (unanimous)
• Authorized special warranty deed conveying 98 Kelly Avenue to Herman Ransom for $2,350 (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will conduct a public hearing regarding adjudicated properties. The body will also review reports on infrastructure projects and requests for claims docket approvals.

• Public hearing on Adjudicated Properties
• Contract with Southeast Engineering for Natchez Senior Center indoor pool repairs
• Silver Street Brick Retaining Wall Rehabilitation Project
• 2025 EPA Brownfield Assessment Grant
• Approval of 2nd May 2025 Claims and Mini Claims Dockets

The minutes for the May 27, 2025 Natchez Board of Aldermen meeting contain garbled text and do not list any clear actions, votes, approvals, denials, or items that were tabled. No specific decisions can be identified from the provided record.

Planning Commission

The Natchez Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a variance to setbacks for a property on Little Street and a subdivision to adjust property lines on North Rankin and High Streets. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and a report on tabled applications with no new information.

• Public hearing for variance to setbacks at 2838 Little Street (Application PC 25-08)
• Public hearing for subdivision to adjust property lines at 308-314 N Rankin Street and 610 High Street (Application PC 25-09)
• Motion to approve minutes from March 20th meeting

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the March 20, 2025 meeting. It also approved Application PC 25-09, a subdivision request, on the condition that a 10‑foot distance between structures on lots C and D is verified. No other business was taken.

• Approved March 20, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved Application PC 25-09 contingent on 10' distance verification (6-0)

Preservation Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing on 13 applications, including a request to demolish a building at 116 N Pearl Street, multiple awning installations, a storage building addition, a roof replacement, and a driveway expansion. They will also consider unfinished business on a wrought iron fencing request at 42 Cemetery Road and approve several paint and administrative items.

• Demolition request for building at 116 N Pearl Street (NPC 25-53)
• Multiple awning installations/alterations at 626 Franklin, 116 S Canal, 118 N Union, 512 & 617 Franklin, 6-C St. Catherine, 421-425 Main, and 110 N Commerce (NPC 25-41 to 25-48)
• Storage building addition at 816 Main Street (NPC 25-49)
• Roof replacement at 713 Main Street (NPC 25-50)
• Wrought iron fencing installation at 42 Cemetery Road (unfinished business NPC 25-23)

The Natchez Preservation Commission approved the minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting. It then approved six preservation applications (NPC 25-41, 25-44, 25-47, 25-48, 25-49 with modifications, and 25-52) and tabled one application (NPC 25-53). All votes were unanimous, 7‑0.

• Approved April 9, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved Application NPC 25-41 as submitted (7-0)
• Approved Application NPC 25-44 as submitted (7-0)
• Approved Application NPC 25-47 as submitted (7-0)
• Approved Application NPC 25-48 as submitted (7-0)
• Approved Application NPC 25-49 with specified modifications (7-0)
• Approved Application NPC 25-52 as submitted (7-0)
• Tabled Application NPC 25-53 until additional details are provided (7-0)

Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will discuss a resolution to set a special election for Municipal Judge. The body is also reviewing property sales, easement requests, and infrastructure repairs. Department directors will report on grant-funded cleanup and demolition projects.

• Resolution setting Special Election for Municipal Judge
• Repairs to two culverts under Melrose Montebello
• Abatement and demolition of the Fry Building via 2023 EPA Brownfield Cleanup Grant
• Sale of property to Herman Ransom
• Setting charging rate for N. Bluff Level II Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger

The provided minutes contain fragmented and unintelligible text with no clear statements of decisions, approvals, denials, or vote counts. Because no identifiable actions are documented, no substantive outcomes can be reported for this meeting.

Board of Aldermen

The Natchez Board of Aldermen will consider appointing a new Public Defender effective May 1, 2025, and receive updates on the Canal Street Bridge replacement and the Silver Street Brick Retaining Wall rehabilitation project. The board will also vote on the April 2025 claims dockets and a travel request, and hear reports on the Natchez Visitor Center, roof replacement bids for the City Auditorium, and the FY23 Homeland Security Grant.

• Appointment of new Public Defender effective May 1, 2025
• Canal Street Bridge Replacement Report
• Silver Street Brick Retaining Wall Rehabilitation Project
• Bid Package #4 Roof Replacement Bids for Natchez City Auditorium
• Approval of April 2025 Claims Dockets and Mini Claims Docket

The Natchez Board of Aldermen approved a mini‑claims docket totaling $127,742.70. The docket covers conference fees, training costs, utility charges and other expenses listed in the payment schedule. No vote tally was recorded in the minutes. No other substantive actions were documented.

• Approved $127,742.70 mini‑claims payments (no vote tally recorded)

Preservation Commission

The Natchez Preservation Commission will hold public hearings on eight applications for exterior alterations to historic properties, including roof replacements, new awnings, fencing, and a balcony railing. The commission will also take up unfinished business from previous meetings, such as a storage building and deck at 207 S. Union Street and an iron fence at 307 Oak Street. Administrative and paint committee approvals for tree removal and roof replacements are listed as well.

• Application NPC 25-20: Exterior alterations (door, entry covering, paint, windows) at 13 Homochitto Street
• Application NPC 25-23: New wrought iron fencing at 42 Cemetery Road
• Application NPC 25-25: Replace shingle roof with metal roof at 611 N Pearl Street
• Application NPC 25-28: Add railing to existing balcony at 503 Franklin Street
• Unfinished business: Application NPC 25-03 for storage building, deck, and fireplace at 207 S. Union Street

The commission unanimously approved the March 12, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0). It approved Application NPC 25‑28 for a wooden “X” style railing with a required paint submission (6‑0) and approved Application NPC 25‑31 for new awnings as submitted (6‑0). The commission voted to table Application NPC 25‑23 until additional information is provided.

• Approved March 12, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved Application NPC 25-28 with paint condition (6-0)
• Approved Application NPC 25-31 as submitted (6-0)
• Tabled Application NPC 25-23 pending more details

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will vote on a $1,107,855 workforce development grant from the Central MS Planning & Development District and consider hiring an interim public defender and a carpentry instructor. Other business includes approving vehicle surpluses, claims dockets, and a contract with Lamar Billboard. The meeting also covers an update on the Canal & Homochitto Street asphalt project and Silver Street brick retaining wall bids.

• Permission to apply for a $1,107,855 workforce grant from Central MS Planning & Development District
• Permission to approve a new ½-year contract with Lamar Billboard
• Permission to hire Francis Ransom, Jr. as Carpentry Instructor
• Surplus of two city vehicles: 2006 Ford Crown Vic and 2013 Ford Focus
• Update on Canal & Homochitto Street asphalt project and Silver Street brick retaining wall bids

The meeting minutes contain garbled text and a mini‑claims docket listing various payments. No motions, approvals, or vote tallies were documented. Consequently, the Board did not record any substantive actions during this session.

Board of Aldermen

This is a special call meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen with the sole purpose of entering executive session to discuss pending litigation. No other business or public decisions are on the agenda.

• Executive session for litigation

The provided minutes are unreadable and do not contain any identifiable actions, approvals, denials, or vote tallies. Consequently, no substantive decisions can be reported from this meeting. The record appears to consist of fragmented text without clear outcomes.

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will discuss and possibly vote on a zoning map amendment for 96 Oak Street, changing it from Mixed Density Residential to Neighborhood Business. They will also hear updates on the Tracetown Shopping Complex redevelopment, an EPA cleanup grant for the Fry Building, and consider hiring a new city planner.

• Application NPC 24-43: map amendment for 96 Oak Street from R-3 to B-1
• PPM Environmental Consultants to discuss Tracetown Shopping Complex redevelopment
• 2023 EPA Cleanup Grant for Fry Building and adjacent parking lots
• Approval to hire new City Planner
• Travel approval for Senior Center Director Carla Monroe and staff to Biloxi, MS, April 22-25, 2025

The provided minutes are garbled and do not contain any identifiable actions, votes, or resolutions. No substantive decisions can be extracted from the text.

Planning Commission

The Natchez Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting including approval of prior minutes, public hearings for two subdivision applications, and a report on tabled applications with no new information. The commission will vote on the two subdivision requests.

• Public hearing and vote on Application PC25-06 for subdivision of property lines at 55 Sgt. Prentiss (Tracetown Shopping Center)
• Public hearing and vote on Application PC25-07 for subdivision to incorporate adjacent property at 804 Washington Street
• Approval of minutes from January 16 and February 20, 2025 meetings

The commission approved the rezoning request for 96 E. Oak Street, changing it from Mixed Density Residential (R-3) to Neighborhood Business (B-1). It voted to table the variance for 405 N. Commerce Street, the residential subdivision at 32‑40 Duncan Avenue, and the setback variance for 30‑36 Duncan Avenue. The minutes from the January 16 meeting were also tabled. All votes were 6‑0.

• Approved rezoning of 96 E. Oak St. (Application 25-03) (6-0)
• Tabled variance application for 405 N. Commerce St. (Application 24-21) (6-0)
• Tabled residential subdivision application at 32‑40 Duncan Ave. (Application 24-32) (6-0)
• Tabled setback variance application at 30‑36 Duncan Ave. (Application 25-01) (6-0)
• Tabled minutes of the January 16, 2025 meeting (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Preservation Commission

The Natchez Preservation Commission holds a public hearing on seven applications, including a demolition at 808 Myrtle Avenue, a carport at 405 N. Commerce Street, and several exterior alterations. The commission will also review unfinished business for a roof and storage building at 207 S. Union Street and approve administrative items for city properties.

• Application NPC 25-15: Request to demolish a structure at 808 Myrtle Avenue.
• Application NPC 25-04: Request for a carport over existing driveway at 405 N. Commerce Street.
• Application NPC 25-16: Request to enclose porch with screen and remove awning at 301 Clifton Avenue.
• Application NPC 25-17: Request to install iron fence with gate on Myrtle Street side of 307 Oak Street.
• Unfinished Business NPC 25-03: Request to replace roof, construct storage building, deck, and outdoor fireplace at 207 S. Union Street.

The Natchez Preservation Commission approved the demolition of the house at 808 Myrtle Avenue, with the owner planning to grade and sod the lot rather than rebuild. The commission also approved several other applications, including a carport, a porch, a fence, and a roof replacement, all with specific conditions. The meeting was otherwise routine, with no new business and one application remaining tabled.

• Approved demolition of house at 808 Myrtle Avenue (7-0)
• Approved carport at 405 N. Commerce Street (7-0)
• Approved porch at 207 S. Union Street with wood material and paint conditions (7-0)
• Approved roof replacement at 307 Oak Street with condition to present paint colors and roof material (7-0)
• Approved iron fence at 307 Oak Street with conditions on material, height, and placement (7-0)
• Tabled application for 207 S. Union Street roof, storage building, deck, and fireplace
• Approved February 12, 2025 minutes (7-0)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will hear presentations on the abatement and demolition of the Fry Building and adjacent parking lots using an MDEQ Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund, as well as a Downtown Natchez Alliance strategic work plan. Other business includes approval of a new Ferry Street lease with American Cruise Lines, a final pay estimate for the Natchez Convention Center duct repairs, and the surplus of two city vehicles. The meeting also covers routine items such as claims dockets, personnel reports, and travel approvals.

• Abatement/Demolition of Fry Building & Adjacent Parking Lots – MDEQ Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund
• Approval of Pay Estimate #9 (Final) for Natchez Convention Center duct waterproofing/insulation repairs ($2022 GOB)
• Approval of new Ferry Street Lease with American Cruise Lines
• Request to surplus two vehicles: 2001 Ford Ranger and 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
• Approval of travel for Mayor Gibson to a commercial airline meeting (March 24-25) and the MAPDD Conference in Biloxi (April 23-25)

The Board of Aldermen unanimously approved a new Ferry Street Lease with American Cruise Lines, replacing the 2021 agreement. The board also approved a Brownfield Revolving Loan application for demolition of the Fry Building, several construction pay estimates, and the March 2025 claims dockets. No action was taken in executive session.

• Approved new Ferry Street Lease with American Cruise Lines (unanimous)
• Approved Brownfield Revolving Loan application for Fry Building demolition, up to $500,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #1 for Angeletty House Preservation, extending contract to June 20, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Estimate #9 of $21,858.20 to Dozier, LLC for columbarium project (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Application #2 of $193,960.02 for Canal & Homochitto St. milling/overlay (unanimous)
• Approved receiving quote bids for duct insulation repair at Convention Center, est. under $75,000 (unanimous)
• Approved setting aside $75,000 for roof repair at Convention Center (unanimous)
• Approved surplusing 2001 Ford Ranger and 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will discuss Change Order #2 for the New Beginnings/Old Washington Road/Vine Street Emergency Watershed Program, presented by Hayden Kaiser of Jordan, Kaiser & Sessions. The board will also consider approving a contract with Burns Cooley Engineering for analysis of the Canal and Homochitto Streets repaving project, and receive updates on the Silver Street Retaining Wall Project and a Semiquincentennial Grant for preservation work at Auburn. Routine items include approval of meeting minutes, claims dockets, and travel dates.

• Discussion on Change Order #2 for New Beginnings/Old Washington Road/Vine Street Emergency Watershed Program
• Approval to contract with Burns Cooley Engineering for Canal and Homochitto Streets repaving analysis
• Silver Street Retaining Wall Project update
• Semiquincentennial Grants for preservation at Auburn (Historic Preservation Fund)
• Delta Regional Authority / Natchez City Auditorium & 2022 Convention Center GOB

The Board unanimously approved seeking immediate estimates to address unsafe conditions on the Homochitto and Canal Streets repaving project, which has stalled due to a legal impasse with contractor Theobald Construction and subcontractor Central Asphalt. The board also approved several contracts and grants, including a $21,330 change order for the Vine Street erosion project and $25,000 for preservation work at Auburn. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved seeking estimates for Homochitto/Canal repaving issues (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #2 for Vine Street EWP, $21,330 (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 for Auburn preservation work via Semiquincentennial Grant (unanimous)
• Approved additional $131,745 in funds for Silver Street Retaining Wall (unanimous)
• Approved advertising for bids on Silver Street retaining wall rehab (unanimous)
• Approved advertising for bids on city auditorium roof replacement (unanimous)
• Approved February 2025 Claims Docket ($539,732.43) and Mini Claims Docket (unanimous)
• Approved travel for Lee Best, Tuwanna Williams, and IIMC conference (unanimous)

Preservation Commission

The Natchez Preservation Commission will hold public hearings on four property applications, including a swimming pool and a historical marker. The body will also review several administrative approvals for roofing and paint projects.

• Application NPC 25-01: Swimming pool installation at 613 Washington Street
• Application NPC 25-02: Three metal benches at 2 Cemetery Road
• Application NPC 25-03: Roof replacement, storage building, deck, and fireplace at 207 S. Union Street
• Application NPC 25-07: Historical marker for Prince Abdul Rahman Ibrahima Sori on Silver Street
• Administrative approvals for roofing work at 305 Linton Avenue, 716 N Pearl Street, 607 Madison Street, 612 Franklin Street, 501 N Pearl Street, and 103 Clifton Avenue

The Natchez Preservation Commission approved several applications, including a swimming pool at 613 Washington Street, bench designs at an unspecified location, a historical marker for Prince Abdul Rahman Ibrahima Sori on Silver Street, and a complex renovation at 612 State Street. The commission also approved multiple administrative and paint applications. No applications were denied or tabled.

• Approved swimming pool at 613 Washington Street (NPC 25-01)
• Approved bench design (NPC 25-02) (8-0-1)
• Approved historical marker for Prince Abdul Rahman Ibrahima Sori on Silver Street (NPC 25-07)
• Approved renovation at 612 State Street (NPC 25-03)
• Approved paint application for 180 St. Catherine Street (NPC 25-04)
• Approved roof replacements at 305 Linton Ave, 716 N Pearl St, 607 Madison St, 612 Franklin St, 501 N Pearl St, 103 Clifton Ave (NPC 25-08 through 25-13)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will hear a presentation on a downtown Natchez traffic study and consider several action items, including a quit claim deed for the Forks of the Road site, the Canal Street Bridge Ordinance, and multiple grant applications. The board will also vote on low bids for equipment replacement at the Convention Center and Armstrong Library, and receive updates on capital projects before entering executive session for personnel and litigation matters.

• Presentation of downtown Natchez traffic study by TSW Design and Downtown Natchez Alliance.
• Consideration of Forks of the Road Quit Claim Deed.
• Approval of Canal Street Bridge Ordinance.
• Low bid awards for new condenser/evaporator coil at Convention Center walk-in cooler and chill water pump at Armstrong Library.
• Grant applications: certified Local Government Grant for cemetery building, Lowe’s community improvement grant, and 2025 MS Office of Highway Safety grant.

The Board of Aldermen approved an ordinance adding fines for heavy tractor-trailers crossing the Canal Street Bridge, with a roll call vote of 5-1-1 (Frazier nay, Irving abstain). They also approved several contracts and change orders, including a $16,569.86 change order for the Duncan Park Golf Pro Shop renovation and a $31,200 contract for a Building Trades electrical instructor. The board terminated a lease with Viking Mississippi, LLC for lack of progress and approved a $100,000 grant application for police traffic services.

• Approved Canal Street Bridge overweight vehicle ordinance (5-1-1)
• Approved Change Order #4 for Duncan Park Golf Pro Shop renovation, $16,569.86 (unanimous)
• Approved Building Trades Program Electrical Instructor contract, $31,200 (unanimous)
• Approved Summary Change Order #1 reducing Martins Lane contract by $26,149.50 (unanimous)
• Accepted quit claim deed for Forks of the Road parcel (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to terminate lease with Viking Mississippi, LLC (5-0-1)
• Approved application for 2025 MS Office of Highway Safety grant, $100,000 (unanimous)
• Approved $8,450 bid from Thorpe Sheet Metal for Convention Center cooler repair (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider several bid packages for the Natchez Convention Center and City Auditorium. The body will also review requests for police department equipment and park renovations.

• Natchez Convention Center Bid Package #5 and Natchez City Auditorium Bid Package #3
• Duncan Park Golf Clubhouse Millwork Bids
• Engineering services agreement with Waycaster-Duncan for Duncan Park Trail System Renovation
• Replacement of 5 Ton AC & Heating Unit at Natchez Police Department Evidence Room
• Resolutions to apply for DRA awards for MED Natchez and a retail development access road

The Board of Aldermen awarded the base bid and Add Alternate #1 for the Natchez Convention Center second-floor interior upgrades to Hope Enterprise, LLC, totaling $272,250.00. The board also awarded a $345,000.00 base bid to Hope Enterprise, LLC for a new HVAC unit and boiler servicing at the Natchez City Auditorium. Several other contracts, pay estimates, and resolutions were approved, including a $26,939.00 millwork quote for the Duncan Park Golf Clubhouse and a $40,750.40 pay estimate for the columbarium project.

• Awarded $272,250 convention center interior upgrade contract to Hope Enterprise, LLC (unanimous)
• Awarded $345,000 auditorium HVAC replacement contract to Hope Enterprise, LLC (unanimous)
• Accepted $26,939 Bauer International millwork quote for Duncan Park Pro Shop (unanimous)
• Approved $40,750.40 Pay Estimate #8 to Dozier, LLC for columbarium pavers (unanimous)
• Approved $2,283 Deductive Change Order #2 for West Stiers Lane drainage project (unanimous)
• Approved $9,580 Miss-Lou Air Conditioning AC/heating unit replacement at Police Department (unanimous)
• Approved engineering services agreement with Waycaster-Dungan for Duncan Park Trail project (unanimous)
• Reappointed Amos James to NASD Board of Trustees (5-2, Frazier and Irving voted Nay)

Planning Commission

The commission will hold public hearings on three variance requests: setback (30-36 Duncan Ave), short-term rental distance (311 Jefferson St), and parking (45 Beaumont St). They will also consider unfinished items: a setback variance for a new building at 45 Beaumont and a residential subdivision at 32-40 Duncan Avenue.

• Variance to setbacks for Dick Thompson at 30-36 Duncan Avenue (PC 25-01)
• Variance from 300-foot distance requirement for short-term rentals for Gabriel Statom at 311 Jefferson Street (PC 25-02)
• Variance to number of off-street parking for Willie Washington at 45 Beaumont Street (PC 24-37)
• Unfinished: Variance to setbacks for new building for Willie Washington at 45 Beaumont Street (PC 24-21)
• Unfinished: Residential subdivision for Dick Thompson at 32-40 Duncan Avenue (PC 24-32)

The Natchez Planning Commission voted 5-1 to table two variance applications for a property at 45 Beaumont Street after the proposed shared parking agreement with a daycare was withdrawn. The commission also approved a variance for a subdivision at Duncan Avenue and a short-term rental variance at 311 Jefferson Street, with one commissioner recusing herself.

• Tabled Applications 24-21 and 24-37 for 45 Beaumont Street (5-1)
• Approved variance for 30-36 Duncan Avenue (vote not recorded)
• Approved variance for short-term rental at 311 Jefferson Street (vote not recorded)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen holds a special called meeting to discuss a final report on the 2021 EPA Brownfield Coalition Assessment Grant, consider authorizing grant applications for transit services, and approve payments for preservation projects. Administrative items include approving claims dockets, a personnel report, travel for a conference, and leasing two trucks for code enforcement. The meeting will also go into executive session for personnel and litigation matters.

• Final Report – 2021 EPA Brownfield Coalition Assessment Grant (Trey Hess, PPM)
• Discussion of vacancies on Preservation Committee and City Planner position
• Auburn Pavilion & Billiard Hall Preservation – approval of pay estimate under 2022 Community Heritage Preservation Grant
• Authorization to apply for MDOT 5311 Rural Areas and 5310 Elderly/Disabled grants for 2025-2026
• Lease of 2 trucks for Code Enforcement; approval of claims dockets, personnel report, and travel for PAAM conference

The Board of Aldermen approved hiring Swiftwater Strategies for interim city planning services, a $2,415 roof repair contract for the Auburn Pavilion, and grant applications for transit and senior center funding. They also approved the January claims dockets, a personnel report (4-2), and leases for two code enforcement trucks. All other motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Swiftwater Strategies for interim city planner services (unanimous)
• Approved $2,415 roof repair contract with Wilmar Construction (unanimous)
• Approved $13,153.50 pay estimate #7 to Dozier, LLC for columbarium (unanimous)
• Authorized transit grant application to MDOT for 5311 funds (unanimous)
• Authorized senior center grant application to MDOT for 5310 funds (unanimous)
• Approved January 2025 Claims Docket and Mini Claims Docket (unanimous)
• Approved December 2024 personnel report (4-2; Frazier and Irving nay)
• Approved lease of 2 trucks for Code Enforcement (unanimous)