Olive Branch public meetings in 2025

Special Meetings

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will meet on December 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM in the Olive Branch Police Department Training Room. They will consider approving Warrant Report #12182025, dated 12/18/2025. They will also discuss street preservation for fiscal year 2025/2026.

• Consider approval of Warrant Report #12182025 (dated 12/18/2025)
• Discussion of fiscal year 2025/2026 street preservation

Board of Aldermen

The Olive Branch Board of Aldermen will meet to approve a warrant report and discuss the fiscal year 2025/2026 street preservation budget.

• Approval of Warrant report #12182025
• Discussion of fiscal year 2025/2026 street preservation

Board of Aldermen

The Olive Branch Board of Aldermen will vote on a resolution authorizing up to $1,338,000 in Tax Increment Limited Obligation Bonds for the Bridges at Camp Creek infrastructure project. The meeting also includes approval of a consent agenda covering donations, contracts, and service agreements, as well as public hearings on several zoning and subdivision applications.

• Authorize issuance of a Tax Increment Limited Obligation Bond, Series 2026 for up to $1,338,000 (Bridges at Camp Creek Project)
• Accept $1,000 donation from All Star Chevrolet for the Animal Control Department
• Accept $20 anonymous donation for the Police Department
• Authorize agreement with Mid‑South Security & Fire, LLC for security and fire alarm monitoring at City facilities
• Public hearing on zoning map amendment to rezone 108 acres from A‑R to R‑2 for Fox Paw Creek subdivision

The Board approved a zoning map amendment to rezone 108 acres on Davidson Road from A-R to R-2 for the Fox Paw Creek subdivision (5-2), and approved the preliminary plat for 262 lots (6-1). The Board also approved a conditional use permit for a convenience store with fuel pumps at 7015 Hacks Cross Road (4-3), overriding the Board of Adjustment's denial. Several other plats and resolutions were approved, including a $1.338 million bond for the Bridges at Camp Creek project.

• Approved rezoning of 108 acres for Fox Paw Creek subdivision (5-2)
• Approved preliminary plat for Fox Paw Creek, 262 lots (6-1)
• Approved conditional use permit for convenience store at 7015 Hacks Cross Rd (4-3)
• Approved amendment to Rosewood Subdivision reducing minimum heated area (4-3)
• Awarded Craft Road Widening bid to Lehman-Roberts Company (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution for $1,338,000 Taxable TIF Bond for Bridges at Camp Creek (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of Pierce Saber Custom Pumper for Fire Department (unanimous)
• Approved claims totaling $3,468,282.49 (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to discuss a zoning variance request for a property at the southwest corner of Dixie Dr and Maygan Dr. The board will also address a withdrawn conditional use permit application for Sergio’s Auto Repair.

• Zoning variance request for an 8-foot fence at 7279 Maygan Dr (File #VR-25-0011)
• Withdrawn application for conditional use permit extension and expansion for Sergio’s Auto Repair at 8220 Hwy 178 (File #CU25-0006)

Planning Commission

The Olive Branch Planning Commission will review several pending applications, including rezoning requests, final and preliminary plats, and amendments to project texts. Old business items that were tabled at the November 12 meeting will be revisited, and new business items will be considered for approval. Decisions will affect residential and commercial development across various city districts.

• Amend Preliminary Plat Approval Condition 6 for Rosewood Subdivision to reduce minimum heated area of houses (7200 College Road).
• Rezone 2.06 acres at 8274 Hacks Cross Rd from M-2 Heavy Industrial to C-2 Highway Commercial for a medical clinic.
• Approve Final Plat for Ansley Point Subdivision creating two residential lots totaling 0.82 acres at 6602 Hamilton Cir N.
• Amend Project Text for The Oaks at Parkview Heights PUD to allow detached single‑family residential in Area 3B (6755 & 6785 Parkview Blvd).
• Approve Preliminary Plat for The Crossings at Olive Branch Subdivision to subdivide 41.5 acres into 7 lots at the southwest corner of Hwy 302 and Hacks Cross Road.

The commission unanimously approved a recommendation to adopt the preliminary plat for the Fox Paw Creek Subdivision (Phases 1 & 2) with detailed conditions. It also approved the rezoning of 2.06 acres at 8274 Hacks Cross Rd from M‑2 Heavy Industrial to C‑2 Highway Commercial. Finally, the commission approved the final plat for the Prasad Rheumatology Subdivision, also with conditions.

• Recommended approval of Fox Paw Creek Subdivision preliminary plat (Phases 1 & 2) with conditions – approved (7 Yes)
• Approved rezoning of 2.06 acres at 8274 Hacks Cross Rd from M‑2 to C‑2 – approved (7 Yes)
• Approved final plat for Prasad Rheumatology Subdivision with conditions – approved (7 Yes)

Board of Aldermen

The Board will set public hearings on December 16 to consider appeals of a denied conditional use permit and a setback variance for a proposed convenience store with fuel pumps at 7015 Hacks Cross Road. It will also review Change Order No. 4, adding $21,678.80 to the Annexation Water & Sewer – South Area Project contract, and consider bids for the Craft Road widening from College Road to Church Road. Additional agenda items include routine consent‑agenda approvals and executive‑session personnel and property matters.

• Set public hearing for appeal of denied conditional use permit for a convenience store with fuel pumps at 7015 Hacks Cross Road
• Set public hearing for appeal of 23.35‑ft front building setback variance for the same convenience store at 7015 Hacks Cross Road
• Approve Change Order No. 4 adding $21,678.80 to the Annexation Water & Sewer – South Area Project contract
• Consider bids opened Nov 24, 2025 for Craft Road widening from College Road to Church Road
• Authorize $750 expenditure for the 2026 Spring Citizens Police Academy

The Board approved a $21,678.80 change order that raises the Annexation Water & Sewer – South Area Project 1 contract and extends its completion date to December 17, 2025. It also approved easements for the Old Towne, South 1, and Chatelet Drive sewer projects. Additionally, a series of personnel actions were authorized, including promotions, new hires, and an administrative leave.

• Approved Change Order No. 4 adding $21,678.80 to Annexation Water & Sewer project (unanimous)
• Approved Old Towne Sewer Project easement (Aldridge, Dickerson, Earhart, Gammage, Hamilton, Wallace voted in favor; Collins recused)
• Approved South 1 Sewer easement (Aldridge, Dickerson, Earhart, Gammage, Hamilton, Wallace voted in favor; Collins recused)
• Approved Chatelet Drive Drainage easement (Aldridge, Dickerson, Earhart, Gammage, Hamilton, Wallace voted in favor; Collins recused)
• Authorized promotion and salary increase for one Dispatch Department employee (unanimous)
• Hired one new Police Department employee (unanimous)
• Approved administrative leave for one Police Department employee (unanimous)
• Authorized promotion and salary increase for one Fire Department employee (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will consider several zoning map amendments and final plats for commercial and residential developments. The meeting includes approvals for city service contracts, police vehicle purchases, and infrastructure project change orders.

• Public hearings for rezonings at 6339 Goodman Road E and a property west of Hughey Road
• Proposed $16,602.75 change order for the Olive Branch Animal Shelter project
• Proposed $37,444.00 change order for Annexation Water/Sewer – South Area 1
• Purchase of four 2023 Ford Police Interceptor Utility AWD vehicles
• Authorization to seek bids for the Old Towne Sewer Project

The Olive Branch Board of Aldermen approved the minutes from the November 4 meeting and a full consent agenda unanimously. They set public hearings for several zoning map amendments, including a 6‑1 vote on a commercial rezoning. The board also approved two contract change orders, a storm‑water agreement renewal, a utility corridor work order, and hired a new gas‑maintenance employee, all by unanimous vote.

• Approved minutes of the November 4, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (travel, appointments, donations, software agreements, etc.) (unanimous)
• Approved public hearing for rezoning 1.75 acres to C‑2 Highway Commercial District (6‑1)
• Approved Change Order No. 6 for Olive Branch Animal Shelter, adding $16,602.75 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 3 for Annexation Water/Sewer – South Area 1, adding $37,444.00 (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of five‑year Stormwater Management Program agreement, up to $15,700 annually (unanimous)
• Approved Work Order No. 21 for Terminal Drive Utility Corridor – OLV, up to $112,238.00 (unanimous)
• Hired one new employee in the Gas Maintenance Department (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board will first approve the minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting. It will consider four new applications: a zoning variance to encroach 23.35 feet into the building setback for a convenience store with fuel pumps at 7015 Hacks Cross Rd; a conditional use permit for outside storage and distribution of natural gas at 8281B Frontage Rd; a zoning variance for an eight‑foot privacy fence at 7279 Maple Grove Rd; and a conditional use permit for outside storage of pipe materials at 8472 Industrial Dr. The board will also address any other business before adjourning.

• Zoning variance to encroach 23.35 ft into the 50‑ft building setback line on Goodmann Rd for a convenience store with fuel pumps, 1.20‑acre property at 7015 Hacks Cross Rd (File VR 25‑0010).
• Conditional use permit for outside storage and distribution of natural gas and natural gas tanks, 10.40‑acre property at 8281B Frontage Rd (File CU 25‑0007).
• Zoning variance to permit an eight‑foot privacy fence (2 ft over the permitted six feet) in the rear yard of 0.22‑acre lot at 7279 Maple Grove Rd (File VR 25‑0009).
• Conditional use permit to allow outside storage of pipe materials on a 5.77‑acre lot at 8472 Industrial Dr, Lot 45 Craft Rd Industrial Park Subd I (File CU 25‑0008).
• Approval of the minutes from the October 9, 2025 regular meeting (File CU 25‑0005).

The Board of Zoning Adjustment unanimously approved the minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting. The board then held a public hearing on a conditional use permit application for a Murphy convenience store with fuel pumps at 7015 Hacks Cross Rd. Staff presented a report and members discussed traffic, setbacks, and landscaping concerns. No vote or final decision on the permit was recorded.

• Approved October 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed conditional use permit for Murphy convenience store with fuel pumps; no vote recorded

Planning Commission

The Olive Branch Planning Commission will consider several development applications. Items include a zoning map amendment to change 108 acres from Agricultural‑Residential to R‑2 for the Fox Paw Creek subdivision, a preliminary plat for that subdivision, a rezoning of 2.06 acres from Heavy Industrial to Highway Commercial, and multiple final plat and replat requests. The meeting will also address a consent agenda and approve the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting.

• Zoning Map Amendment: rezone 108 ± acres from A‑R to R‑2 for Fox Paw Creek subdivision (File # ZP25-0013).
• Preliminary Plat: subdivide 108 ± acres into 262 lots and 6 common open spaces for Fox Paw Creek subdivision (File # SD25-0034).
• Zoning Map Amendment: rezone 2.06 ± acres from M‑2 to C‑2 at 8274 Hacks Cross Rd (File # ZP25-0012).
• Final Plat: create a single lot on 2.06 ± acres at 8274 Hacks Cross Rd for Prasad Rheumatology subdivision (File # SD25-0031).
• Final Plat: create a 1.36 ± acre lot in a Planned Unit Development west of Hwy 302 and Fox Creek Dr (File # SD25-0033).

The commission approved the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting with a 5‑yes vote. The commission then heard a public hearing and staff presentation on a request to rezone 108 acres from Agricultural‑Residential to R‑2 for the Fox Paw Creek subdivision. Commissioners asked questions and discussed alternatives, but no vote or final decision on the rezoning was recorded.

• Approved October 14, 2025 meeting minutes (5-1)

Board of Aldermen

The Board will approve the October 21 minutes, consider a series of consent agenda items including donations, fund transfers, and software agreements, and discuss new business items such as three additional holidays and a $3,500 amendment to the Renaissance Group contract for Fire Station No. 6. Executive session will address personnel matters in several departments and an economic development discussion. Claims dockets for recent warrant reports will also be reviewed.

• Authorize $2,200 donation from Community Thrift Shop of Olive Branch for Shop with a Cop event
• Transfer $159,135 from General Fund, $78,800 from Gas Fund, and $80,335 from Water Fund to the General Fund
• Approve settlement of claim for 4453 Stone Cross Drive under Miss. Code Ann. Section 25-1-47
• Approve three additional holidays: Nov 28, Dec 26, and Jan 2
• Amend Renaissance Group contract by $3,500 for additional engineering services on Fire Station No. 6

The Board voted unanimously to add three extra holidays for city offices: November 28, 2025; December 26, 2025; and January 2, 2026. It also approved a $3,500 amendment to the Renaissance Group contract for Fire Station No. 6, raising the contract to $238,000. Additional actions included accepting a bid from Enscor, LLC for the OLV Terminal Drive Utility Corridor and approving several settlement claims and warrant payments.

• Approved three additional holidays (unanimous)
• Approved $3,500 amendment to Renaissance Group contract for Fire Station No. 6 (unanimous)
• Accepted bid of Enscor, LLC for OLV Terminal Drive Utility Corridor (unanimous)
• Approved settlement of claim for 4453 Stone Cross Drive (unanimous)
• Approved settlement of claim for 9922 Allen Parkway (unanimous)
• Authorized acceptance of $2,200 donation from Community Thrift Shop (unanimous)
• Authorized acceptance of $200 donation from Mary V. Patterson (unanimous)
• Approved payment of warrant reports totaling $2,179,159.75, $4,861.43, and $1,244,529.88 (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will consider several subdivision plat applications and a motion to declare specific properties as public health and safety menaces. The meeting includes a consent agenda with various service contracts, donations, and airport-related agreements.

• Final Plat for Villages at Southbranch, Phase 2 to subdivide 11.86 acres into 43 lots
• Public hearing to declare properties at 6436 White Hawk Ln and others as public health menaces
• Determination of cleaning costs and penalties for multiple properties, including 4199 Bethel Rd
• Zoning map amendment requests for 6339 Goodman Road E and a property west of Hughey Road
• Refund of $2,500.00 street cut permit deposit for 4159 Destin Drive

The Olive Branch Board of Aldermen adopted a resolution authorizing the employment of an independent municipal advisor for tax increment financing bond issuance. Several contract change orders were approved, adjusting contract values and authorizing final payments. The Board also authorized the purchase of two 2023 Ford Police Interceptor Utility AWD vehicles and approved an open container waiver for the Olive Twig Mardi Gras Parade.

• Adopted resolution to hire independent municipal advisor for tax increment financing bonds (unanimous)
• Approved Final Change Order No. 2 with Vance Brothers, Inc., reducing contract by $109,776.71 (unanimous)
• Approved Final Change Order No. C02-25 with Lehman-Roberts Company, increasing contract by $16,475.32 and authorizing $91,048.78 final payment (unanimous)
• Approved Final Change Order No. 5 with Lehman-Roberts Company, decreasing contract by $407,237.19 and authorizing $530,992.40 final payment (unanimous)
• Approved Final Change Order No. 3-25 with Riverside Traffic Systems, Inc., increasing contract by $214,987.32 and authorizing $267,440.75 final payment (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of two 2023 Ford Police Interceptor Utility AWD vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved Open Container Waiver for Olive Twig Mardi Gras Parade (unanimous)
• Authorized the City to accept a $2,600 donation from DeSoto Football and Cheer League for the Park Department (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Olive Branch Planning Commission will discuss several zoning and subdivision applications, including a firework‑sales commercial rezoning on Goodman Road, a nail‑salon rezoning on Goodman Road, and a final plat for the Villages of Southbranch Phase 2 subdivision. The commission will also review a revision to the Mineral Wells Commercial Subdivision and a combined‑lot request for a commercial lot on Hwy 178. Decisions will be made on the proposed land uses and lot configurations.

• Zoning map amendment to rezone 1.75 acres from Agricultural‑Residential to C‑2 for firework sales on the south side of Goodman Rd, ~960 ft west of Hughey Rd (File # ZP25-0011)
• Zoning map amendment to rezone 1.50 acres from C‑4 to C‑1 for a nail salon at 6339 Goodman Rd E (File # ZP25-0010)
• Final plat for Villages of Southbranch Phase 2 to subdivide 11.86 acres into 43 lots and 3 common open spaces at the east end of Sipsey Way, north of Braham Drive (File # SD25-0030)
• 5th revision of Mineral Wells Commercial Subdivision to combine Lots 2 & 3 into a 1.07‑acre lot at the southwest corner of MWC Rd and Hwy 178, known as 7067 Hwy 178 (File # SD25-0028)
• Application for a zoning map amendment to rezone 1.20 acre property at 7015 Hacks Cross Rd (northwest corner of Hacks Cross Rd and Hwy 302) from Planned Unit Development to C‑2 for a convenience store with fuel pumps (withdrawn, File # ZP25-0009)

The Olive Branch Planning Commission approved the minutes from the September 9 meeting. It also approved a rezoning of a 1.75‑acre parcel to C‑2 for fireworks sales, the accompanying final plat for that parcel, and a rezoning of a 1.5‑acre parcel to C‑1 for a nail salon. Each action passed with a 6‑0 vote and one member absent.

• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved rezoning of 1.75 acres to C‑2 for fireworks sales (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved final plat for Lot 1, Explosive Incident Subdivision with conditions (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved rezoning of 1.5 acres to C‑1 for nail salon (6‑0, 1 absent)

Board of Adjustment

The Olive Branch Board of Zoning Adjustment will approve the minutes from the September 11 meeting. It will consider three development applications: a conditional use permit for a convenience store with fuel pumps on a 1.20‑acre parcel at 7015 Hacks Cross Rd; a conditional use permit to expand parking for Sergio’s Auto Repair on a 2.7‑acre parcel at 8220 Hwy 178; and a zoning variance to allow a six‑foot fence at 7067 Hwy 178. The two conditional use permits have been requested to be tabled to later meetings.

• Conditional Use Permit – convenience store with fuel pumps, 1.20‑acre, PUD zone, 7015 Hacks Cross Rd
• Conditional Use Permit – parking expansion for Sergio’s Auto Repair, 2.7‑acre, M‑2 Heavy Industrial zone, 8220 Hwy 178
• Zoning Variance – six‑foot fence (three feet over height limit), C‑2 Highway Commercial zone, 7067 Hwy 178
• Approval of minutes from the September 11, 2025 meeting

The Board of Zoning Adjustment approved a +3‑foot front‑yard fence height variance for Tracy Blaney at 7067 Highway 178. Two pending conditional‑use permit applications were tabled—Sam Gassott’s request until November 13, 2025, and Bob Farley’s request until December 11, 2025. All motions passed with six affirmative votes and one member absent.

• Approved +3‑ft fence height variance for 7067 Highway 178 (6 yes, 1 absent)
• Tabled Sam Gassott conditional‑use permit request until Nov 13, 2025 (6 yes, 1 absent)
• Tabled Bob Farley conditional‑use permit request until Dec 11, 2025 (6 yes, 1 absent)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will consider several final change orders for road and utility projects and a new engineering agreement for gas system upgrades. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding properties declared a menace to public health and safety. Other items include various city maintenance contracts and personnel matters in executive session.

• Public hearing on properties at 8515 W Sandidge Rd, 5945 Stateline Rd, 9117 Lakeshore Dr, and 6980, 7180, and 7200 Craft-Goodman Frontage Rd
• Professional Services Agreement with Cruse Engineering & Consulting, LLC up to $310,000.00 for Center Hill Road Gas System Upgrade Phase 2
• Change Order No. 1 for Pickleball Facility at Olive Branch City Park increasing contract to $1,001,598.38
• Authorization to seek bids for the Craft Road Widening Project
• Resolution regarding the establishment of water and sewer rates

The Olive Branch Board of Aldermen adopted a resolution to hire an independent municipal advisor for tax increment financing bonds. It approved several final change orders that adjusted contract amounts and authorized final payments for various public‑works projects. The board also authorized the purchase of two new police vehicles and approved an Open Container Waiver for the Olive Twig Mardi Gras Parade.

• Adopted resolution authorizing independent municipal advisor for tax increment financing bonds (unanimous)
• Approved Final Change Order No. 2 with Vance Brothers, reducing contract to $977,203.58 (unanimous)
• Approved Final Change Order No. C02‑25 with Lehman‑Roberts, increasing contract to $1,277,764.32 and authorized $91,048.78 final payment (unanimous)
• Approved Final Change Order No. 5 with Lehman‑Roberts, decreasing contract to $1,913,866.31 and authorized $530,992.40 final payment (unanimous)
• Approved Final Change Order No. 3‑25 with Riverside Traffic Systems, increasing contract to $824,138.91 and authorized $267,440.75 final payment (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 with Alexander Construction, increasing contract to $1,001,598.38 for Pickleball Facility (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of two 2023 Ford Police Interceptor Utility AWD vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved Open Container Waiver for Olive Twig Mardi Gras Parade (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will consider issuing $10 million in General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds. The meeting includes public hearings for development amendments at Center Hill Plantation and Kirk Farms, as well as several plat applications. The board will also review requests to declare seven properties a menace to public health and safety.

• Proposed sale of $10,000,000 in General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds, Series 2025
• Public hearings for project text amendments at Center Hill Plantation and Kirk Farms
• Proposed $17,000 expenditure for the 2025-2026 Mayor's Youth Council Program
• Contract for Parkwood Drive pipeline repair awarded to Bowman’s Works, Inc.
• Proposed deductive change order of $40,220.13 for the Lick Creek Interceptor Sewer Project

The Board of Aldermen adopted a resolution authorizing the issuance of $10 million in General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds (Series 2025). They also approved a pledge of city opioid settlement funds to support the DeSoto County Crisis Center and approved a $40,220.13 change order reducing the Lick Creek Interceptor Sewer Project contract. Additional approvals included airport grant applications, a pipeline repair contract, and several personnel hires across city departments.

• Adopted $10 million General Obligation bond issuance (motion carried unanimously)
• Approved pledge of city opioid settlement funds to DeSoto County Crisis Center (motion carried unanimously)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 reducing Lick Creek Interceptor Sewer Project contract to $1,921,997.78 (motion carried unanimously)
• Approved Airport Infrastructure Grant pre‑grant application for new hanger development (motion carried unanimously)
• Approved Airport Improvement Program pre‑grant application for terminal apron rehabilitation (motion carried unanimously)
• Accepted Bowman’s Works, Inc. as lowest bid for Parkwood Drive pipeline repair (accepted)
• Authorized $17,000 expenditure for Mayor’s Youth Council Program (motion carried unanimously)
• Authorized promotion and salary increase for one police employee (motion carried unanimously)

Board of Adjustment

The Olive Branch Board of Zoning Adjustment will review two conditional use permit applications. One application from Murphy Oil USA seeks a convenience store with fuel pumps on a 1.20‑acre site at 7015 Hacks Cross Rd and requests rezoning from Planned Unit Development to C‑2 Highway Commercial. The second application from Donny Oxner for Sergio’s Auto Repair seeks to extend the existing permit and add a parking area on a 2.7‑acre site at 8220 Hwy 178. The board will also approve the minutes from the August 14, 2025 meeting.

• Conditional Use Permit and rezoning request for Murphy Oil convenience store with fuel pumps, 1.20‑acre site at 7015 Hacks Cross Rd, rezoning from PUD to C‑2 (File # CU25-0005)
• Conditional Use Permit amendment for Sergio’s Auto Repair to extend timeline and add parking area, 2.7‑acre site at 8220 Hwy 178 (File # CU25-0006)
• Approval of minutes from the regular meeting of August 14, 2025

The Board approved the minutes from the August 14, 2025 meeting. Both pending conditional use permit applications were motioned to be tabled until the October 9, 2025 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved August 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous yes)
• Tabled Sam Gassitt conditional use permit for Murphy Oil USA until Oct 9, 2025 (unanimous yes)
• Tabled Bob Farley conditional use permit for Sergio’s Auto Repair until Oct 9, 2025 (unanimous yes)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:06 p.m. (unanimous yes)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider six development applications, including a zoning map amendment to rezone a 1.20‑acre site at the northwest corner of Hacks Cross Rd and Hwy 302 for a convenience store with fuel pumps. It will also review final plats for the Hagood Minor Lot subdivision, Sergio’s Auto Repair subdivision, Olive Branch Logistics Park, and two phases of the Margarette Manor commercial center. The commission will vote on these proposals during the meeting.

• Zoning map amendment: rezone 1.20‑acre property at 7015 Hacks Cross Rd from PUD to C‑2 for a convenience store with fuel pumps (File # ZP25-0009).
• Final plat: Hagood Minor Lot subdivision, 5.88 acres into 3 lots at 6292 Davidson Rd (File # SD25-0023).
• Final plat: Sergio’s Auto Repair subdivision, 2.07 acres into one lot at 8220 Hwy 178 (File # SD25-0024).
• Final plat: Olive Branch Logistics Park, subdivide 72.33 acres into a 67.88‑acre lot and 4.45‑acre right‑of‑way to widen Kirk Rd and extend S. Crossroads Dr (File # SD25-0025).
• Preliminary plat: Margarette Manor Commercial Center Phase 2, divide 14.18 acres into 13 commercial lots on the south side of Church Rd east of Pleasant Hill Rd N (File # SD25-0026).

The commission approved the final plat for the Hagood Minor Lot Subdivision, the final plat for Sergio’s Auto Repair Subdivision, and the final plat for the Olive Branch Logistics Park, each with a 7‑0 vote. It also approved the preliminary plat for Margarette Manor Commercial Center Phase 2 by a 7‑0 vote. A motion to table a zoning map amendment for a convenience store was adopted by a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved final plat for Hagood Minor Lot Subdivision (7-0)
• Approved final plat for Sergio’s Auto Repair Subdivision (7-0)
• Approved final plat for Olive Branch Logistics Park (7-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Margarette Manor Commercial Center Phase 2 (7-0)
• Tabled zoning map amendment for 7015 Hacks Cross Rd (7-0)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will discuss the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year and the tax millage rate. The meeting includes several airport rehabilitation projects and public hearings regarding properties declared a menace to public health and safety.

• Proposed budget for fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025
• Resolution setting tax millage rate for fiscal year 2025/2026
• Change Order No. 6 for Public Works Complex increasing contract to $8,734,695.31
• East Area Project 2 Task Order Number 4B with Neel-Schaffer, Inc. not-to-exceed $317,757.00
• Public hearings for properties at 6755 Parkview Blvd, 6785 Parkview Blvd, 13066 Sandbourne N, and Weaver Rd

The Board authorized the city to seek bids for the Olive Branch Airport Terminal Drive Utility Corridor upgrades and to execute two Airport Improvement Program grant agreements for the South Apron and Taxiway Rehabilitation Phase 2 projects. It also approved a renewal of the Tyler Technologies software‑as‑a‑service agreement and entered cleaning service contracts with Jan‑Pro for multiple city facilities. Additional actions included approving unmarked police vehicles, accepting an easement donation, and authorizing a $2,000 candy purchase for community events. All motions carried unanimously.

• Authorized seeking bids for Olive Branch Airport Terminal Drive Utility Corridor upgrades (unanimous)
• Authorized execution of Airport Improvement Program Grant Agreement Project No. 3-28-0056-032-2025 South Apron Rehabilitation Phase 2 (unanimous)
• Authorized execution of Airport Improvement Program Grant Agreement Project No. 3-28-0056-031-2025 Taxiway Rehabilitation Phase 2 (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of SaaS agreement with Tyler Technologies for Municipal Justice and Tyler University (unanimous)
• Authorized Jan‑Pro cleaning services contracts for City Hall, Senior Center, Park Office, Police Department, Airport Terminal, Airport Tower, and Public Works Facility (unanimous)
• Approved order authorizing unmarked police vehicles (unanimous)
• Accepted donation of easement for Annexation Water/Sewer East Area Project 2 (unanimous)
• Approved Final Change Order No. 1 with Lehman‑Roberts Company, reducing contract to $398,768.51 and authorizing final payment (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will discuss the issuance of $10 million in General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds for capital projects. The meeting includes a public hearing on the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget and several zoning requests for residential and industrial developments.

• Proposed issuance of $10,000,000 in General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds, Series 2025
• Public hearing for the fiscal year budget beginning October 1, 2025
• Request to rezone 28.59 acres at Hamilton Circle N and W from Agricultural-Residential to Single Family Residential
• Request to rezone parcels at 12215 Kirk Road and 8048 Eastern Drive to Light Industrial District
• Expenditure of up to $4,000.00 for the 2025 Fall DARE Drug Awareness Program

The Olive Branch Board of Aldermen adopted a $10 million general‑obligation bond series to fund capital improvements. It also approved a K‑9 officer agreement swap, a $4,000 DARE program expense, and an order for unmarked police vehicles. Several planning items were approved, including a final plat for Life Fellowship Church and rezoning of Acree Family Trust parcels, while the Ansley Point Subdivision final plat was tabled.

• Adopted $10 M general‑obligation public improvement bond series (unanimous)
• Authorized K‑9 Officer agreement with Mitchell Fulce and cancellation of prior agreement with Joseph Mallett (unanimous)
• Authorized up to $4,000 expenditure for 2025 Fall DARE Drug Awareness Program (unanimous)
• Approved order authorizing unmarked police vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Life Fellowship Church (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of two parcels for Acree Family Trust from A‑R to R‑1 (unanimous)
• Tabled final plat for Ansley Point Subdivision until Sep 2 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved membership to Mississippi Bar Association for City Attorney Bryan Dye (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to review a request for a zoning variance regarding a residential fence. The board will also approve minutes from the July 10, 2025, meeting.

• Zoning variance request (File #VR25-0007) for an eight-foot privacy fence at 7279 Maple Grove Rd

The Board of Zoning Adjustment voted to approve a two‑foot height variance, allowing an 8‑foot fence at 7279 Maple Grove Rd. The approval was unanimous (7‑0) and includes a condition that a fence permit be obtained and setback/easement distances be met. The Board also approved the minutes from the July 10, 2025 meeting unanimously.

• Approved 8‑foot fence variance for 7279 Maple Grove Rd (7‑0)
• Approved July 10, 2025 meeting minutes (7‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:17 p.m. (7‑0)

Planning Commission

The Olive Branch Planning Commission will review five land-use applications, including amendments to planned developments and plats for new subdivisions. The meeting covers zoning changes, lot divisions, and open-space adjustments for residential and commercial projects.

• Amend Project Text for Kirk Farms (234 acres, R-3 zoning) to adjust circulation, phasing, and lot counts (File #ZP25-0008)
• Preliminary Plat for Kirk Farms Phase 1 (21.83 acres, 53 lots, File #SD25-0017)
• Amend Project Text for Center Hill Plantation (751.67 acres, PUD) to add 10 acres of open space (File #ZP25-0007)
• 1st Revision of Bridges of Camp Creek Phase 2 (C4 zoning) to revise lot lines and add open spaces (File #SD25-0021)
• Final Plat for Life Fellowship Church (28.93 acres, 2 lots, File #SD25-0022)

The commission approved the amendment to the Center Hill Plantation PUD project text and development plan, adding three conditions: extending Fox Lane as a minor collector, providing a final project text without markup, and mitigating curb cuts before the Board of Aldermen meeting on September 16, 2025. The motion passed with six Yes votes and one member absent. No other substantive decisions were recorded in this meeting.

• Approved Center Hill Plantation amendment with conditions (6 Yes, 0 No, 1 absent)

Special Meetings

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a special meeting to discuss the fiscal year 2025/2026 budget. The discussion will also include associated long range capital improvement plans.

• Fiscal year 2025/2026 budget discussion
• Long range capital improvement plans discussion

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will hold a special meeting to discuss the fiscal year 2025/2026 budget and long-range capital improvement plans. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

The Board unanimously approved several contract change orders, including a $6,185.61 increase and a 39‑day extension for the Olive Branch Public Works Building. It also approved the FY 2024‑2025 budget amendment and adopted ad valorem tax exemptions for multiple companies. Additional items authorized included various donations, a rodeo production agreement, and several exemptions for outdoor festivals and noise.

• Approved Change Order No. 5 for Public Works Building (+$6,185.61, deadline extended to 3/31/2026) – unanimous
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for George Harrison Soccer Complex Phase 2 (+$3,259.87, deadline extended to 12/15/2025) – unanimous
• Approved Change Order No. 4 for Annual Surface Treatments (‑$29,900.50) – unanimous
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for Preservation Treatments Project (+$35,146.79) – unanimous
• Approved amendment of FY 2024‑2025 budget – approved
• Adopted ad valorem tax exemptions for International Paper Co. and Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. – adopted
• Authorized acceptance of donations (emergency blankets, K‑9 vest, lawn mower, bottled water) – authorized
• Approved Rodeo Production Agreement, outdoor festival open‑container exemption, and noise exemption – approved

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing regarding properties that may be declared menaces to public health and safety. The meeting also includes votes on various city contracts, budget amendments, and tax exemptions.

• Public hearing for 13 properties, including 10736 Wyckford Dr. and 6750 Curtis Cv., regarding public health and safety cleaning
• Change order for Olive Branch Public Works Building increasing contract to $8,619,965.88
• Ad Valorem Tax Exemptions for International Paper Company and Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp.
• Transfer of $283,160.00 to General Fund from Water & Gas Fund
• Sale of three sets of City Park bleachers to the City of Byhalia for $1.00

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will discuss the issuance of General Obligation Bonds not to exceed $10 million and set a public budget hearing for August 19, 2025. The meeting includes several zoning requests and the consideration of bids for Fire Station No. 6 and AV-Gas Fuel Storage.

• General Obligation Bonds not-to-exceed $10,000,000
• Expenditures up to $10,000.00 for 2025-2026 Mayor's Youth Council Program
• Rezoning of 28.59 acres at Hamilton Circle N and Hamilton Circle W to R-1
• Rezoning of parcels at 12215 Kirk Road and 8048 Eastern Drive to M-1
• Tax exemptions for DMC Power, LLC (5 years) and OSB Enterprises, LLC (10 years)

The Board of Aldermen adopted a resolution confirming the $10,000,000 General Obligation Bond issuance. They accepted bids for Fire Station No. 6 and the AV‑Gas Fuel Storage project. A design variance for the Pleasant Hill Road Widening Project was authorized, and a public budget hearing was scheduled for August 19, 2025.

• Adopted resolution for General Obligation Bonds up to $10 M (unanimous)
• Accepted bid of W&T Contracting Corp. for Fire Station No. 6 (unanimous)
• Accepted bid of Rebel Services, LLC for AV‑Gas Fuel Storage (unanimous)
• Authorized design variance request for Pleasant Hill Road Widening Project (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #2 extending South Area 1 Water & Sewer Project to Sep 23 2025 (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for FY 2025‑2026 budget on Aug 19 2025 at 6:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Set public hearings for three zoning map amendment applications on Aug 19 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Robinson Crossing Commercial Subdivision (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will review a request to revoke a conditional use permit for a towing service due to non-compliance. The board will also consider a zoning variance for a residential privacy fence.

• Revocation of Conditional Use Permit for towing service at 8900 Caroma Street (File #CU 25-0004)
• Zoning Variance request for an eight-foot privacy fence at 7405 Fox Meadows Dr. (File #VR 25-0006)

The Board of Zoning Adjustment unanimously approved a variance allowing an 8‑foot rear‑yard fence at 7405 Fox Meadows Dr. It also unanimously approved the proposed expansion of the existing towing and motor‑vehicle‑repair conditional use permit at 8900 Caroma St., adding new conditions and a 2½‑year timeline. The minutes of the June 12, 2025 meeting were approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved 2‑foot fence height variance at 7405 Fox Meadows Dr (7‑Yes)
• Approved expansion of the 8900 Caroma St. towing business conditional use permit with new conditions (7‑Yes)
• Approved minutes of the June 12, 2025 meeting (7‑Yes)
• Approved meeting adjournment at 6:52 p.m. (7‑Yes)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several requests to rezone agricultural land for residential and industrial use. The body is also considering multiple subdivision plats for commercial and residential developments.

• Preliminary Plat for Olive Branch Logistics Park to subdivide 220.21+/- acres into 3 industrial lots
• Rezoning of 28.59+/- acres at Hamilton Circle N and Hamilton Circle W from A-R to R-1 for a 71-lot subdivision
• Rezoning of two parcels (1.11+/- and 2.55+/- acres) on Kirk Rd and Eastern Dr from A-R to M-1 Light Industrial
• Preliminary Plat for Highland Lake Subdivision to create 20 residential lots at 4225 Hwy 305
• Final Plat for Eagle Commercial Subdivision to divide 6.41+/- acres into 2 lots on Hacks Cross Rd

The Olive Branch Planning Commission approved the final plat for Area 9 of the Robinson Crossing commercial subdivision, subject to staff‑recommended conditions. The commission also approved a revision to the Dancing Oaks final plat and a preliminary plat for the Highland Lake residential subdivision, each with specific developer responsibilities and design requirements. All three motions passed with unanimous affirmative votes from the commissioners present.

• Approved final plat for Robinson Crossing Area 9 commercial subdivision (5-0)
• Approved 1st revision of Dancing Oaks final plat, adding stormwater easement (5-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Highland Lake Subdivision with conditions (5-0)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will review a final plat for an 88-lot subdivision and discuss the widening of Pleasant Hill Road. The meeting includes the swearing-in of the Mayor and Board, as well as numerous administrative appointments and equipment purchases.

• Final Plat for Center Hill Farms Subdivision, Phase 1 (88 lots on Center Hill Road)
• Build Alternative selection for widening Pleasant Hill Road from Church Road to Goodman Road
• Change Order No. 2 for Maywood Water & Gas Project increasing contract to $4,221,182.25
• Fund transfers of $178,630.00 to General Fund, $90,451.00 from Gas Fund, and $88,179.00 from Water Fund
• Bids for Olive Branch Fire Station No. 6

The Board of Aldermen approved the final plat for the Center Hill Farms Subdivision Phase 1, creating 88 lots and 4 common open spaces. Alderman George Collins was appointed Mayor Pro Tempore. A $3,500 change order was approved for the Maywood Water & Gas Project, extending its completion date to July 25 2025. The board also adopted the Build Alternative for the Pleasant Hill Road widening project and tabled the Olive Branch Fire Station 6 bids until July 15 2025.

• Approved final plat for Center Hill Farms Subdivision Phase 1 (unanimous)
• Appointed Alderman George Collins as Mayor Pro Tempore (7‑0‑1 abstain)
• Approved Change Order 2 for Maywood Water & Gas Project, adding $3,500 (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution selecting Build Alternative for Pleasant Hill Road widening (unanimous)
• Tabled Olive Branch Fire Station 6 bid considerations until July 15 2025 (unanimous)
• Authorized donation of $135 from Chuck Jennings to Animal Control Department (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of John Deere FC15R rotary cutter for Parks (unanimous)
• Approved fire department purchase of Self‑Contained Breathing Apparatus equipment (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will review applications for new residential and commercial subdivisions. Members are also considering bids for a new fire station, airport rehabilitation, and a multi-use path and bridge.

• Final Plat for Taylor Estates to create 8 residential lots at Davidson Road and Stateline Road E
• Final Plat for Caroline’s Corner Subdivision to create one commercial lot at 9369 Goodman Road
• Bids for Olive Branch Fire Station No. 6 and airport taxiway and apron rehabilitation
• Proposal for Pickering Firm, Inc. for wastewater facilities planning not-to-exceed $45,000.00
• Ad Valorem Tax Exemptions for International Paper Company and Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation

The Board approved the amendment to the fiscal year 2024‑2025 budget and adopted several authorizations and contracts, all by unanimous vote. It also approved final plats for new residential and commercial subdivisions, rejected and rebid two infrastructure bids, and tabled two airport improvement projects. Additional approvals included engineering services for a wastewater facilities plan and a change order for College Road & Craft Road signalization.

• Approved amendment of FY 2024‑2025 budget (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Taylor Estates creating 8 residential lots (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Caroline’s Corner Subdivision creating 1 commercial lot (unanimous)
• Rejected bid for Gas Regulator Station at Center Hill Rd & MS HWY 178 and authorized rebid (unanimous)
• Rejected bid for Olive Branch Airport Apron Rehabilitation – Phase 2 and authorized rebid (unanimous)
• Tabled Olive Branch Airport Taxiway Rehabilitation – Phase 2 indefinitely (unanimous)
• Approved professional engineering services (up to $45,000) for Wastewater Facilities Plan (unanimous)
• Approved change order on contract with Lewis Electric, Inc. for College Road & Craft Road signalization (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will review a request to revoke a conditional use permit for a towing service due to non-compliance. The board will also consider a zoning variance for a residential privacy fence.

• Zoning variance request for an eight-foot privacy fence at 7221 Cedardale Rd
• Public hearing to revoke a conditional use permit for a towing service at 8900 Caroma Street
• Withdrawal of conditional use permit application for a transitional home at 3250 Pleasant Hill Rd

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several final plat applications for new subdivisions. The body will also address old business regarding residential developments, though some applicants have requested to table their items.

• Final Plat for Center Hill Farms Subdivision, Phase 1: 88 lots and 4 common open spaces on 48.28+/- acres at Center Hill Rd
• Final Plat for Area 9 of Robinson Crossing Commercial Subdivision: 3 commercial lots on 5.72+/- acres at Malone Rd N and Church Rd E
• Final Plat of Taylor Estates: 8 residential lots on 15.02+/- acres at Davidson Rd and Stateline Rd E
• Final Plat for Caroline’s Corner Subdivision: single commercial lot of 0.952+/- acres at 9369 Goodman Rd
• Preliminary Plat for Highland Lake Subdivision: 20 residential lots and 2 common open spaces at 4225 Hwy 305

The commission voted to approve the final plat for Center Hill Farms Subdivision Phase 1, adding ten specific conditions and recommending it to the Board of Aldermen. Motions to table three old‑business items (two Oak Parkview applications and a Highland Lake plat) were also approved. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved final plat for Center Hill Farms Phase 1 with conditions (6‑0)
• Tabled Oak at Parkview Heights Project Text amendment (1) (6‑0)
• Tabled Oak at Parkview Heights lot‑combination revision (2) (6‑0)
• Tabled Highland Lake Subdivision preliminary plat (3) (6‑0)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will discuss declaring four properties as menaces to public health and safety. The meeting includes decisions on various city contracts, grant acceptances, and budget amendments.

• Public hearings for properties at 8060 Polk LN and three parcels owned by Singh Manvir
• Acceptance of $24,217.00 in EMS equipment grant funds for the Fire Department
• Change Order No. 1 for Annexation Water/Sewer East Area Project 1, decreasing contract by $102,510.00
• Fund transfers of $162,579.00 to General Fund, $82,535.00 to Gas Fund, and $80,044.00 to Water Fund
• Purchase of liability, automotive, property, earthquake, and cyber risk insurance

The Board approved the minutes from the May 20 and May 21 meetings and adopted the consent agenda items unanimously, which included a software license renewal and a $24,217 EMS grant. It approved two change orders, one cutting the Annexation Water/Sewer East Area Project contract by $102,510 and another for the Annual Surface Treatment contract. The Board hired one new police officer, granted administrative leave to two employees, and approved payments totaling over $3.6 million. The bid consideration for a multi‑use path and bridge was tabled until the June 17 meeting.

• Approved May 20 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 21 meeting minutes (majority; one abstention)
• Consent agenda items approved unanimously (software license, EMS grant $24,217, donations, insurance, etc.)
• Approved Change Order No.1 reducing water/sewer contract by $102,510 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No.3-25 for Annual Surface Treatment contract (unanimous)
• Hired one new Police Department employee (unanimous)
• Approved payment of Warrant Report #06042025 for $2,555,573.62 (unanimous)
• Tabled Multi‑Use Path and Bridge bid consideration to June 17 (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a special meeting to discuss financial planning and city administration. The body will review the upcoming budget, board appointments, and street projects.

• 2025/2026 budget planning
• Appointments to City Boards
• Street projects for the remainder of the current fiscal year

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will discuss issuing General Obligation Bonds up to $10 million for city capital improvements. The meeting includes a public hearing on properties declared a menace to public health and safety, as well as various zoning and contract approvals.

• Proposed issuance of up to $10,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds for capital improvement projects
• Public hearing for zoning map amendment for Bristol Oaks at Pleasant Hill Road and Stateline Road
• Public hearing to declare seven properties, including 4322 Lexi Dr. and 6380 Nesting Dove, a menace to public health and safety
• Sale of two 2008 Ford Crown Victoria vehicles to the Town of Oakland for $1,000.00 each
• Contract amendment for Cruse Engineering & Consulting, LLC increasing the amount from $20,000.00 to $25,000.00

The Board of Aldermen adopted two resolutions authorizing the city to engage an independent municipal advisor and to issue up to $10 million in general‑obligation bonds for capital improvement projects. Both resolutions were adopted unanimously. Additional actions included approving several contract change orders, tax‑exemption grants, and personnel appointments, all passed unanimously except the compensation offer for the Old Towne sewer project, which passed with a majority vote.

• Adopted resolution to employ an independent municipal advisor for up to $10 M bond issuance (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution declaring intention to issue general‑obligation bonds up to $10 M for capital projects (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 with Argo Construction extending contract completion to June 6 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Cruse Engineering contract increasing amount by $5,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 2 with A&B Construction adding $7,392.87 to public works complex contract (unanimous)
• Approved ad valorem tax‑exemptions for DMC Power, OSB Enterprises, and continuation for EPE Industries (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Jason Coad as Interim Fire Marshall (unanimous)
• Approved just compensation offers for Old Towne sewer project (majority: Aldridge, Dickerson, Earhart, Hamilton, Henderson, Wallace in favor; Collins recused)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several subdivision plats and a project text amendment for residential developments. Multiple applicants have requested to table their items until June 10, 2025.

• Final Plat for Center Hill Farms Subdivision, Phase 1 (88 lots on 48.28+/- acres)
• Project Text amendment for Oaks at Parkview Heights, Area 3B for single-family residential condominiums
• Final Plat for Blakely 1 Lot Subdivision at 7589 W Sandidge Rd
• Preliminary Plat for Highland Lake Subdivision (20 residential lots at 4225 Hwy 305)
• Time extension for Final Plat of Henley Industrial Subdivision east of New Craft Rd and Hwy 178

The commission approved the final plat for the Blakeley 1‑Lot Subdivision with conditions. It also approved a one‑year extension to record the final plat for the Henley Industrial Subdivision. Three other applications were tabled until June 10, 2025.

• Approved extension to record final plat for Henley Industrial Subdivision (6-0)
• Approved final plat for Blakeley 1‑Lot Subdivision (6-0)
• Tabled Center Hill Farms Subdivision Phase 1 application (6-0)
• Tabled Oaks at Parkview Heights Area 3B amendment (6-0)
• Tabled Oaks at Parkview Heights Phase 2 Area 3 revision (6-0)
• Tabled Highland Lake Subdivision preliminary plat (6-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will consider applications for a conditional use permit and two zoning variances. The board will also review a request to extend a previous variance regarding a mobile home removal deadline.

• Conditional Use Permit for outdoor contractor’s storage at Hacks Cross Rd (File #CU24-0008)
• Zoning Ordinance Variance for a 15-foot monument sign at 7550 Alexander Rd (VR25-0003)
• Zoning Variance for a 4-foot fence at 6501 Tranquil Drive (VR25-0004) - noted as withdrawn
• Request to extend mobile home removal deadline at 9530 College Rd (VR24-0010)

The Board approved the minutes from the April 10 meeting. It then approved a Conditional Use Permit for Eagle Land LLC to use a 3.5‑acre site at Hacks Cross Road for outdoor contractor storage, with a 20‑year term and specific conditions. Finally, the Board approved a 3‑foot height variance allowing a 15‑foot monument sign at 7550 Alexander Road.

• Approved April 10 meeting minutes (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Eagle Land LLC (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved 3‑ft sign height variance for 7550 Alexander Rd (motion approved)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will consider several engineering contracts and task orders for city projects. They will also hold a public hearing regarding four properties declared a menace to public health and safety.

• Proposal from Pickering Firm, Inc. for Craft Road widening not-to-exceed $396,055.39
• Public hearing for properties at 9762 Riggan Dr., 9429 Laurel Hill S, 9236 Railroad Ave, and 7221 Bluegrass Rd
• Change Order No. 5 for Olive Branch Animal Shelter increasing contract to $2,737,804.00
• Transfers from Water & Gas Fund to General Fund totaling $361,886.00
• Amendments to ordinances for Olive Branch Park Facilities and Parades, Processions, and Public Demonstrations

The Board accepted a proposal from Pickering Firm, Inc. to provide professional engineering services for widening Craft Road, up to $396,055.39. It also approved several task orders with Neel‑Schaffer, Inc. totaling $42,? (combined amounts) and adopted amendments to park and parade ordinances. Large invoice batches totaling over $5 million were authorized for payment.

• Accepted Pickering Firm, Inc. engineering services for Craft Road widening (not‑to‑exceed $396,055.39) – motion carried unanimously
• Approved Task Order No. 5 with Neel‑Schaffer, Inc. for East Area – Project 4 ($15,733.00) – motion carried unanimously
• Approved Task Order No. 5 with Neel‑Schaffer, Inc. for South Area – Project 4 ($18,466.00) – motion carried unanimously
• Approved Task Order No. 5 with Neel‑Schaffer, Inc. for East Area – Project 3 ($7,595.00) – motion carried unanimously
• Approved contract amendment with Neel‑Schaffer, Inc. adding $8,980.00 to Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Old Towne – motion carried unanimously
• Approved Change Order No. 5 with Barnes & Browner, Inc. adding $2,076.00 to Animal Shelter contract – motion carried unanimously
• Adopted amendments to the Olive Branch Park Facilities Ordinance – motion carried unanimously
• Approved payment of warrant report #05072025 (174 invoices, $2,751,951.55) – motion carried unanimously

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will consider a development plan for five apartment buildings and one mixed-use building at Crumpler Place. The meeting also includes a public hearing to declare several properties a menace to public health and safety. Other business includes budget amendments and various city contracts.

• Public hearing for Crumpler Place: proposed five 3-story multifamily buildings and one mixed-use building on 7.31 acres
• Public hearing to declare 17 specific properties a menace to public health and safety for city cleanup
• Contract amendment for Civil-Link, LLC for Gwinn Farms Pump Station project increasing cost to $22,000.00
• Change Order No. 1 for Enscor, LLC for Annexation Water/Sewer South Area Project 1 increasing cost to $5,015,451.38
• Acceptance of $1,000.00 donation from John and Sandra McCrary for the Fire Department

The Olive Branch Board of Aldermen unanimously approved several contract amendments, including a $16,500 increase for the Gwinn Farms pump station design and other change orders. They denied a public hearing request to amend the Crumpler Place Planned Development. The board also authorized multiple personnel hires, promotions, and payments for city expenses.

• Approved amendment to Civil-Link contract, adding $16,500 for Gwinn Farms pump station design (unanimous)
• Approved Task Order No.5 with Neel-Schaffer, Inc. for $12,478 East Area Project 2 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No.1 with Enscor, LLC, adding $8,291.58 and extending deadline to July 25, 2025 for Annexation Water/Sewer South Area Project 1 (unanimous)
• Denied public hearing request to amend Crumpler Place Planned Development (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of one new employee in the Concession Department (unanimous)
• Authorized promotion and salary increase for one Dispatch Department employee (unanimous)
• Approved payment of warrant report #04152025 totaling $3,160,203.37 (unanimous)
• Declared List A properties not a menace to public health; no cleaning authorized (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The board approved the minutes of the March 13, 2025 meeting. A zoning variance application (VR 25-0002) was withdrawn, so no action was taken. The board voted to table the conditional use permit application (CU 25-0003) until the June 12, 2025 meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 6:04 p.m.

• Approved March 13, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• No action on withdrawn zoning variance VR 25-0002
• Tabled Conditional Use Permit CU 25-0003 to June 12, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:04 p.m.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a request to correct the zoning of a 38.89 +/-acre property from Agricultural-Residential to Planned Residential District. Two other applications regarding Westbranch Townhomes were withdrawn by the applicant.

• Zoning Map Amendment for Bristol Oaks at the Southeast corner of Pleasant Hill Road and Stateline Road (File# ZP24-0014)
• Withdrawn rezoning request for 0.74+/-acres at Westbranch Rd and Goodman Rd E (File #ZP25-0001)
• Withdrawn final plat application for Westbranch Townhomes (File #SD25-0002)

The commission approved the March 11, 2025 meeting minutes and the consent agenda unanimously. It approved a recommendation that the Board of Aldermen rezone the Bristol Oaks property from Agricultural‑Residential (A‑R) to Planned Residential (R‑3), require the applicant to submit a new project text without strike‑through markings, and add a 10‑foot landscape buffer. The meeting was adjourned at 6:37 p.m. after unanimous votes.

• Approved March 11, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved recommendation to rezone Bristol Oaks to R‑3, require updated project text and 10‑ft buffer (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:37 p.m. (7-0)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will discuss a widening agreement for Craft Road and a utility line burial application for Cascades Town Center. The meeting includes a large consent agenda covering fund transfers, police policy revisions, and various city expenditures.

• Craft Road widening agreement with Desoto County
• Utility line burial application for Cascades Town Center (File #SD22-0048)
• Fund transfers of $100,448.00 from Gas Fund and $97,419.00 from Water Fund to General Fund
• Deductive change orders for Riverside Traffic Systems ($35,082.07) and Lehman Roberts Company ($554,880.00)
• Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for Teleflex, LLC

The Board of Aldermen unanimously approved two major contract change orders, including a $554,880 amendment with Lehman Roberts Company and a $35,082.07 amendment with Riverside Traffic Systems. They also approved a Craft Road widening agreement with DeSoto County. Personnel actions were approved, including multiple new hires and several one‑day suspensions without pay. The planning commission item on utility line burial was tabled until the April 15 meeting.

• Approved $554,880 contract change with Lehman Roberts Company (unanimous)
• Approved $35,082.07 contract change with Riverside Traffic Systems (unanimous)
• Approved Craft Road widening agreement with DeSoto County (unanimous)
• Approved new hires: 1 Dispatch, 2 Police, 1 Street, 1 Fire, 1 Gas Maintenance employee (unanimous)
• Authorized one‑day unpaid suspensions for 2 Fire, 2 Gas Maintenance, 2 Street employees (unanimous)
• Approved $500 donation from Community Thrift Shop for Senior Center (unanimous)
• Adopted Final Resolution granting ad valorem tax exemption for Teleflex, LLC (unanimous)
• Tabled planning commission application on utility line burial (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will set a public hearing for a proposed planned development on Goodman Road that includes five 3-story apartment buildings and one mixed-use building. Other business includes consideration of bids for a pickleball facility and preservation treatments, along with a consent agenda covering budget amendments, surplus vehicle sales, and service agreements.

• Set public hearing for Crumpler Place Planned Development (apartments and mixed-use) on Goodman Road, 7.31 acres
• Consideration of bids opened February 10 for Pickleball Facility at Olive Branch City Park (tabled)
• Accept FY25 MDOT SMIF agreement for South Apron Rehabilitation Phase 2
• Sale of eight Ford Crown Victoria surplus vehicles to City of Grenada for $1,000 each
• Approve Change Order #4 for new Animal Shelter Project extending contract time by 22 days

The Board of Aldermen accepted the bid of Alexander Construction, LLC for the Pickleball Facility at Olive Branch City Park, and recognized a $510,000 contribution from the Homer Skelton Charitable Foundation. The board also approved a consent agenda with numerous administrative items, including the sale of surplus vehicles and various service agreements. Several new hires and promotions were authorized in executive session.

• Accepted bid of Alexander Construction, LLC for Pickleball Facility (unanimous)
• Recognized Homer Skelton Charitable Foundation for $510,000 donation
• Approved consent agenda including sale of 8 surplus Crown Victorias to City of Grenada for $1,000 each
• Approved change order #4 for Animal Shelter Project extending contract by 22 days
• Approved 2025 Mississippi Main Street Association agreement (unanimous)
• Accepted bid of Vance Brothers Inc. for Preservation Treatments Project (unanimous)
• Hired two new employees in Airport Department, three in Gas Maintenance, and authorized promotions for two Police employees (all unanimous)
• Approved claims dockets totaling over $3.5 million

Board of Adjustment

The Olive Branch Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting on March 13, 2025. Old business includes a variance request to encroach 10 feet into a 50-foot front yard setback for a home addition at 7846 Brent Hogue Drive. New business involves an application to expand and extend a conditional use permit for mini warehouses on 11.81 acres at 8650 Mid South Drive and 8717 Caroma Street for an additional 20 years.

• Variance request by George & Chasidy Crum to encroach 10 feet into front yard setback for home addition at Lot 39, Davidson Park Subdivision, 7846 Brent Hogue Dr.
• Application by Public Storage to expand scope and extend conditional use permit for mini warehouses for 20 years on 11.81 acres at 8650 Mid South Dr and 8717 Caroma St.
• Both items are subject to public hearing and board decision.

The Board of Zoning Adjustment approved a variance allowing George and Chasidy Crum to encroach 10 feet into the 50-foot front yard setback for a 1½-story home addition at 7846 Brent Hogue Dr., finding a hardship due to the corner lot and structural constraints. The board also approved a 20-year conditional use permit for Public Storage mini-warehouses at 8650 Mid South Dr. and 8717 Caroma St., valid until March 13, 2045, subject to conditions. Both decisions were unanimous among present members, with one recusal on the variance.

• Approved setback variance for 10-ft encroachment into 50-ft front yard at 7846 Brent Hogue Dr. (6-0, Williams recused)
• Approved 20-year conditional use permit for mini-warehouses at 8650 Mid South Dr. and 8717 Caroma St. (7-0)
• Approved minutes of February 13, 2025 meeting (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Olive Branch Planning Commission will meet on March 11, 2025, with a consent agenda item to combine two lots on Mason Street, and old business including a rezoning and final plat for Westbranch Townhomes at Westbranch and Goodman Roads, both tabled from February. New business involves amending the project text for Crumpler Place Planned Development to allow five 3-story apartment buildings and one mixed-use building on 7.31 acres near Goodman Road and Highway 78.

• Consent: Combine two lots at 9155 Mason Street (File #SD25-0005)
• Old: Rezone 0.74 acres from Office to Planned Residential for Westbranch Townhomes (File #ZP25-0001)
• Old: Final plat for Westbranch Townhomes into five lots (File #SD25-0002)
• New: Amend project text for Crumpler Place Planned Development to allow multi-family and mixed-use (File #ZP25-0002)

The Olive Branch Planning Commission approved a request to amend the Crumpler Place Planned Unit Development to allow five 3-story apartment buildings and one mixed-use building with retail/office and apartments on 7.31 acres. The motion passed 6-1, with Janice Lewis voting no. The commission added conditions requiring a 6-foot black wrought iron fence and 100% brick/stone facades for the residential buildings. The recommendation will go to the Board of Aldermen on April 15, 2025. The commission also tabled two items for the Westbranch Townhomes project and approved a consent agenda item to combine two lots in Mason Subdivision.

• Approved Crumpler Place PUD amendment for 110 multi-family units and mixed-use building (6-1)
• Tabled Westbranch Townhomes rezoning and final plat (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: lot consolidation at 9155 Mason Street (unanimous)
• Approved February 11, 2025 minutes with correction (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will consider a consent agenda with multiple administrative items, including tax exemptions for Teleflex and Material Bank, a $35,000 refund for a subdivision maintenance, and equipment purchases. Old business includes bids for a pickleball facility and preservation treatments. The meeting also includes executive session discussions on personnel matters in several departments.

• Adopt initial resolution granting ad valorem tax exemption for Teleflex, LLC.
• Adopt final resolutions granting ad valorem tax exemptions for Material Group Corp. d/b/a Material Bank (personal property: $2,552,975 for 3 years, $1,347,493 for 5 years).
• Authorize refund of $35,000 to Pleasant Hill Land & Development Co., Inc. for Robinson Crossing Subdivision maintenance.
• Consideration of bids for Pickleball Facility at Olive Branch City Park (tabled from February 18).
• Consideration of bids for Preservation Treatments Project.

The Board of Aldermen approved the consent agenda, including tax exemptions for Teleflex and Material Bank, a $35,000 refund to Pleasant Hill Land & Development, and a $350,000 MDOT grant for Taylor Field. They also accepted a bid from Citizens National Bank for municipal deposits, tabled pickleball and preservation project bids, and authorized personnel actions in executive session. Claims totaling over $5.9 million were approved for payment.

• Approved consent agenda items, including tax exemptions for Teleflex and Material Bank, and a $35,000 refund to Pleasant Hill Land & Development.
• Accepted bid of Citizens National Bank of Meridian for Municipal Depository for Special and Surplus funds.
• Tabled bids for Pickleball Facility and Preservation Treatments Project until March 18, 2025.
• Authorized transfer and salary change for one employee in Gas Billing, Police, and Street departments, and a promotion in Water Billing.
• Approved claims totaling $5,902,592.07 across three warrant reports.
• Authorized $350,000 MDOT grant for Taylor Field Apron Rehabilitation Phase II.
• Adopted initial resolution for Teleflex tax exemption and final resolutions for Material Bank tax exemptions.
• Approved purchase of one 2025 Ford F450 and various service and software agreements.

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will vote on consent agenda items including a settlement claim, tax exemptions, and contract amendments. New business includes two final plat approvals: one for a 38-lot subdivision on College Road and another creating two lots at 8890 College Road. Old business involves bids for a new pickleball facility at City Park. Executive session will address personnel matters in several departments.

• Final plat for Old River Farm Subdivision, Phase 2 – 38 residential lots on College Road west of HWY 305
• Final plat for Alnami Minor Lot Subdivision – two lots at 8890 College Road
• Settlement of claim for 7836 Meadow Ridge Drive (amount not specified, per state law)
• Ad Valorem Incentive MOU for Macek Consulting (DBA Dollar Fulfillment) – new enterprise
• Change orders reducing Animal Shelter construction contract to $2,735,728

The Olive Branch Board of Aldermen approved the final plat for Old River Farm Subdivision Phase 2, creating 38 residential lots, and also approved the Alnami Minor Lot Subdivision. The board tabled the pickleball facility bids and a Mississippi Main Street agreement until the March 4 meeting. Numerous consent agenda items were approved, including contracts, grants, and personnel actions.

• Approved final plat for Old River Farm Subdivision Phase 2 (38 lots) unanimously
• Approved final plat for Alnami Minor Lot Subdivision (2 lots) unanimously
• Tabled pickleball facility bids until March 4, 2025
• Tabled Mississippi Main Street Association agreement until March 4, 2025
• Approved consent agenda items 1-7 and 9-24, including surplus declaration and tax exemptions
• Accepted Change Orders No. 2 and 3 for Animal Shelter construction, reducing contract to $2,735,728
• Approved personnel actions: hires, promotions, suspension, and administrative leave
• Approved claims dockets totaling $3,030,998.05

Board of Adjustment

The Olive Branch Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting on February 13, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Municipal Court Room. The board will hear three agenda items: a zoning variance for a home addition encroaching 35 feet into the front setback, a 20-year conditional use permit for a truck stop on a 23.15-acre C-2 zoned property, and a follow-up review of a previously issued conditional use permit for an auto repair shop. Decisions or discussions on these items will be made during the meeting.

• Variance request by George & Chasidy Crum to encroach 35 feet into the 50-foot front setback for a home addition at 7846 Brent Hogue Dr (Lot 39, Davidson Park Subdivision)
• Conditional use permit application by Byron Houston for a truck stop on 23.15 acres at the southwest corner of Hwy 302 and Polk Ln
• Follow-up review of a conditional use permit for an auto repair shop at 9176 Goodman Rd, issued May 13, 2021, to Willie L. Banger, Roderick P. Kimmons, and Marr Trust

The Olive Branch Board of Adjustment approved a 20-year conditional use permit for a truck stop at Hwy 302 and Polk Ln, subject to conditions. It also shortened the auto repair shop's conditional use permit at 9176 Goodman Rd to end January 31, 2026, requiring a new application for continued operation. A variance request for a home addition was tabled to March 13, 2025.

• Approved 20-year conditional use permit for truck stop at Hwy 302 & Polk Ln (7-0)
• Shortened auto repair shop conditional use permit at 9176 Goodman Rd to end Jan 31, 2026 (7-0)
• Tabled zoning variance for home addition at 7846 Brent Hogue Dr to Mar 13, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved minutes of Jan 9, 2025 meeting as corrected (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Olive Branch Planning Commission will consider three final plats for land subdivisions and one zoning map amendment. Two of the items regarding Westbranch Townhomes have been requested by the applicant to be tabled.

• Final Plat for Alnami Minor Lot Subdivision to create two lots at 8890 College Rd
• Zoning Map Amendment to rezone 0.74 acres from Office District to Planned Residential for Westbranch Townhomes
• Final Plat to subdivide 0.74 acres into five lots for Westbranch Townhomes
• Final Plat for Old River Farm Subdivision, Phase 2 to create 38 residential lots and 2 common open spaces

The Olive Branch Planning Commission approved the final plat for the Alnami Minor Lot Subdivision, creating two lots from a 5.18-acre property at 8890 College Rd, subject to conditions. It also approved the final plat for Old River Farms Subdivision Phase 2, adding 38 residential lots, and recommended it to the Board of Aldermen. Two applications for the Westbranch Townhomes (rezoning and final plat) were tabled at the applicant's request. All votes were unanimous with one member absent.

• Approved final plat for Alnami Minor Lot Subdivision (7-0)
• Approved final plat for Old River Farms Subdivision Phase 2, recommended to Board of Aldermen (7-0)
• Tabled rezoning application for Westbranch Townhomes (7-0)
• Tabled final plat application for Westbranch Townhomes (7-0)
• Approved minutes of January 14, 2025 meeting as corrected (7-0)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will vote on a consent agenda including tax exemptions for Materia Group Corp d/b/a Material Bank (personal property exemptions totaling $3,900,467.89 and a Freeport warehouse exemption) and more than $100,000 in donations to local organizations. Old business includes bids for the George Harrison Soccer Complex Phase 2 and other equipment. New business features contracts for airport development ($224,190), a multi-use path ($165,620), and a change order for the Public Works Complex (+$133,285). A public hearing is set for a property cleanup at 8515 W. Sandidge.

• Tax exemptions for Materia Group Corp d/b/a Material Bank: personal property (3-year $2,552,975.31 and 5-year $1,347,492.58) and Freeport warehouse exemption
• Bids for Phase 2 of George Harrison Soccer Complex (tabled from Jan 21)
• Professional Services Agreement with Garver, LLC for Airport Development Site work — $224,190
• Construction Engineering & Inspection contract with Fisher & Arnold for Multi-Use Path along Church Road — $165,620.60
• Change Order No. 1 for Olive Branch Public Works Complex — additive $133,285 (new total $8,593,138)

The Board of Aldermen approved several construction contracts, including the George Harrison Soccer Complex Phase 2, Corporate Hangar, Leaf Truck, and a Truck Mounted Combination Jet/Vacuum Machine. They also approved tax exemptions for Materia Group Corp. and numerous donations to local organizations. All decisions were made unanimously.

• Accepted bid of Grinder Taber Grinder for Phase 2 George Harrison Soccer Complex
• Accepted bid of Timbo's Construction, Inc. for Corporate Hangar
• Accepted bid of Hol-Mac Corp. for Leaf Truck
• Accepted bid of Vacuum Truck Sales and Service for Truck Mounted Combination Jet/Vacuum Machine
• Adopted resolution granting ad valorem tax exemptions for Materia Group Corp. d/b/a Material Bank
• Approved donation of $30,000 to Healing Hearts Child Advocacy Center
• Approved donation of $30,000 to ARC of Northwest Mississippi
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for Olive Branch Public Works Complex increasing contract to $8,593,138.00

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests on Craft Road and review several preliminary and final subdivision plats. The meeting also includes decisions on municipal election compensation and various city service contracts.

• Public hearing to rezone 2.03 acres at 7705 Craft Road N from Agricultural-Residential to Neighborhood Commercial
• Public hearing to rezone 46.88 acres at 7200 College Road to Single Family Residential for Rosewood Subdivision
• Proposed contract with Neel-Schaffer, Inc. for South Area Project 2 Task Order Number 4 not to exceed $640,275.00
• Final Change Order No. 1 for Runway and Taxiway Lights and Signs Replacement decreasing contract to $2,420,089.17
• Proposed $200 per day compensation for poll managers for the 2025 Municipal Election

The Board of Aldermen approved a rezoning request to create the Rosewood Subdivision, changing 46.88 acres from agricultural to single-family residential, in a 4-3 vote. They also approved preliminary plats for Rosewood (118 lots) and Kirk Farms Phase 1 (74 lots), and accepted bids for a water well replacement and traffic signalization project. A motion to override a mayoral veto failed 5-2, and several personnel actions were approved in executive session.

• Approved rezoning for Rosewood Subdivision (4-3)
• Approved preliminary plat for Rosewood Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Kirk Farms Phase 1 (unanimous)
• Accepted bid of Double S, Inc. for Fairhaven Raw Water Well Replacement (unanimous)
• Accepted bid of Lewis Electric, Inc. for College Road and Craft Road Traffic Signalization (unanimous)
• Tabled Phase 2 George Harrison Soccer Complex bid until Feb 4, 2025 (unanimous)
• Failed to override mayoral veto (5-2)
• Approved $785,047.99 in invoices (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Olive Branch Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider several subdivision plats and zoning amendments. Old business includes tabled items from December: a preliminary plat for Kirk Farms Phase 1 (74 lots), a zoning correction for Bristol Oaks, and a final plat for Donald Oxner Subdivision. New business includes final plats for Grants Creek Subdivision and the Whitten View Subdivision, which also requires a zoning map amendment from A-R to R-1 for 83 single-family lots.

• Consent agenda: extension to record final plat for Hamilton Circle Subdivision Phase 1 (2.25 acres at southwest corner of Acree Lane and Hamilton Circle)
• Old business: Preliminary plat for Kirk Farms Phase 1 (29.04 acres, 74 lots on north side of Goodman Rd west of Creek Side Dr, tabled from September)
• Old business: Zoning map amendment to correct error from A-R to R-3 for Bristol Oaks (38.89 acres at southeast corner of Pleasant Hill Rd and Stateline Rd, tabled from December)
• New business: Final plat for Grants Creek Subdivision (17.47 acres at dead end of Hunters Creek Dr, one lot with future right-of-way)
• New business: Zoning map amendment and preliminary plat for Whitten View Subdivision (41.43 acres at southeast corner of Church Rd and Sandidge Rd, 83 lots, rezoning from A-R to R-1)

The Olive Branch Planning Commission approved the preliminary plat for Kirk Farms Phase 1, a 74-lot residential subdivision, and recommended it to the Board of Aldermen with 13 conditions. The commission also tabled a zoning request for Bristol Oaks, requiring a new project text, and tabled the Whitten View rezoning and preliminary plat to address public concerns. A final plat for the Donald Oxner Subdivision was approved, and the Grants Creek Subdivision final plat was also approved.

• Approved Kirk Farms Phase 1 preliminary plat (74 lots) with 13 conditions (5-0)
• Tabled Bristol Oaks zoning map amendment, requiring new project text (5-0)
• Approved Donald Oxner Subdivision final plat (1 lot) (5-0)
• Approved Grants Creek Subdivision final plat (1 lot) with conditions (5-0)
• Tabled Whitten View rezoning and preliminary plat to address public concerns (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The City of Olive Branch Board of Adjustment will meet to consider two applications for zoning variances. These requests involve encroaching into required setbacks for residential construction.

• Variance request for 8697 Windersgate Dr to encroach 20 feet into the 50 foot rear setback for a garage and mother-in-law wing
• Variance request for 10322 Stephenson Lane to encroach 2.5 feet into the side setback and 7 feet into the rear setback for an accessory building

The Olive Branch Board of Adjustment approved two zoning variances at its January 9, 2025 meeting. The first allowed a 20-foot encroachment into the rear setback for a garage and mother-in-law wing at 8697 Windersgate Dr. The second allowed a 2.5-foot side and 3-foot rear setback for a 360 sq. ft. accessory building at 10322 Stephenson Lane, with conditions. Both approvals were unanimous, with one member recused on the first.

• Approved rear setback variance for 1,400 sq. ft. addition at 8697 Windersgate Dr. (6-0, Williams recused)
• Approved side and rear setback variance for 360 sq. ft. accessory building at 10322 Stephenson Lane (7-0)
• Approved minutes of December 12, 2024 meeting (7-0)

Board of Aldermen

The Board will hold a public hearing to consider declaring properties at 8205 Hwy 178 and 8515 W. Sandidge as public nuisances, tabled from prior meetings. The consent agenda includes approvals for police forensic software agreements, a K-9 officer agreement, surplus declarations of vehicles and equipment, and acceptance of donations. The Board will also enter executive session to discuss personnel matters in multiple departments.

• Public hearing on properties at 8205 Hwy 178 and 8515 W. Sandidge
• Approve software agreements for CellHawk, Magnet AXIOM, and Cellebrite for Police Department
• Authorize sale of surplus items including E-One Pumper and eight Ford Crown Victorias
• Accept donations totaling $150 for Shop with a Cop event
• Approve K-9 officer agreement with Joseph Mallett

The Olive Branch Board of Aldermen approved the consent agenda, which included appointments, software agreements, surplus declarations, and fund transfers. In executive session, they authorized a one-day suspension, promotions for two fire employees, and hired three new employees across departments. They also approved four warrant reports totaling over $5 million for payment.

• Approved consent agenda with 25 items (6-0)
• Authorized suspension of one dispatch employee for one day without pay (6-0)
• Authorized promotions and salary increases for two fire department employees (6-0)
• Hired two gas maintenance and one police department employee (6-0)
• Approved warrant reports totaling $5,025,050.38 (6-0)
• Tabled nuisance property at 8515 W. Sandidge until Feb 4, 2025 (5-0, Wallace recused)
• Declared surplus vehicles and equipment for auction or scrap
• Accepted donations for Shop with a Cop totaling $150