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

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 The board will also address a withdrawn conditional use permit application for Sergio’s Auto Repair.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• Withdrawn application for conditional use permit extension and expansion for Sergio’s Auto Repair at 8220 Hwy 178 (File #CU25-0006)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 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 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 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)

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 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

Planning Commission

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)

Board of Aldermen

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 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 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 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 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)

Planning Commission

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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)