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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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

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 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 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)