Oxford public meetings in 2025

Board of Aldermen

The Oxford Board of Aldermen approved the consent agenda, including surplus declarations, hires, step increases, and travel requests. They also approved a $9.8M claims docket, awarded contracts for a heavy-duty shop lift and the Old Taylor Road Substation project, and approved plats for York Flats and Hwy 6 Express Commercial Subdivision. The board held an executive session and approved the termination of a street department employee.

• Approved $9,821,339.71 in city claims (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including surplus, hires, step increases, travel (unanimous)
• Awarded Heavy-Duty Shop Lift contract to Hunter Engineer (unanimous)
• Awarded Old Taylor Road Substation Voltage Regulator Addition contract to William E. Groves Construction (unanimous)
• Approved Final Plat for York Flats on Anchorage Road (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary and Final Plat for Hwy 6 Express Commercial Subdivision at 2546 University Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved sewer extension contract for Highway 314/Gus Booker Road (unanimous)
• Approved termination of Street Department employee Anthony Varner (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Oxford Board of Aldermen will consider a first reading of an ordinance to annex property into the city, as well as a first reading of an ordinance amending sewer connection fees. The board will also vote on several consent agenda items, including hiring new police officers and utility workers, approving travel for training, and declaring surplus equipment. Additionally, they will consider awarding contracts for a substation voltage regulator project and a sewer extension project.

• First reading of ordinance to enlarge city limits (Edmister Annexation)
• First reading of ordinance amending sewer connection fees (Chapter 114-40)
• Hire Matthew Samuels as Patrol Officer at $66,818.03/year
• Award contract for Old Taylor Road Substation Voltage Regulator Addition to William E. Groves Construction
• Approve final plat for York Flats on Anchorage Road (Case #3293)

Board of Aldermen

The Oxford Board of Aldermen will vote on routine items like minutes, accounts, tax rolls, and a bank depository contract, plus several notable actions. These include hiring and surplus declarations, approving police camera agreements, a retirement resolution, and a public hearing on land development code changes. The board will also consider water service for an asphalt plant, updated connection fees, and a wastewater plan task order.

• Approve 2025 tax rolls from Lafayette County Tax Assessor
• Accept FNB Oxford bid for Municipal Depository Services 2026-2029
• Hire Emma Long as Patrol Officer at $58,520.94/year
• Approve Flock camera and Insight LPR data agreements for police
• Public hearing on Ordinance #3291 modifying Land Development Code

Municipal Reserve & Trust Fund Board of Trustees

The Municipal Reserve & Trust Fund Board of Trustees will meet to adopt the agenda, approve minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting, and hear a presentation from Glenmede on portfolio performance, including an executive summary, economic and market outlook, and account review. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the investment review.

• Adoption of meeting agenda
• Approval of minutes from August 5, 2025 regular meeting
• Glenmede presentation on portfolio performance
• Review of economic and market outlook
• Account review

The Municipal Reserve & Trust Fund Board of Trustees met and adopted the agenda, approved the minutes from the August 5, 2025 regular meeting, and received a portfolio performance presentation from Glenmede. No substantive financial decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and informational.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 5, 2025 regular meeting (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will hold public hearings on proposed ordinances amending fireworks regulations and removing dog license requirements, and will consider approving 2026 health insurance rates. The consent agenda includes numerous personnel actions, equipment surplus declarations, travel requests, and donations. Other items include a resolution on hotel tax for short-term rentals, subdivision plats, and bids for police vehicle upfits and playground equipment.

• 2026 health insurance rates approval
• Ordinance amending fireworks regulations (Chapter 38, Article III)
• Ordinance removing dog license requirements (Chapter 18)
• Resolution on hotel definition for short-term rental tax (SB 2805)
• Bids for FY26 OPD vehicle upfits and Avent Park playground equipment

The Board of Aldermen approved a consent agenda including surplus declarations, hires, promotions, resignations, travel requests, and donations. They also passed two ordinances (fireworks and dog license removal), a resolution on short-term rental taxes, and awarded contracts for police vehicle upfits, playground equipment, and a sewer extension. An executive session led to salary increases and personnel changes.

• Approved consent agenda with surplus, hires, promotions, resignations, travel, and donations (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable totaling $2,135,994.46 (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 health insurance rates (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-17 amending fireworks regulations (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-18 removing dog license requirements (unanimous)
• Approved resolution implementing updated hotel definition for short-term rental taxes (unanimous)
• Awarded OPD vehicle upfits bid to Emergency Equipment Professionals for $177,144 (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Planet Recess for Avent Park playground equipment (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Oxford Board of Aldermen will consider a third reading and vote on a zoning map amendment for a 324-acre property, along with several other items including police promotions, equipment surplus declarations, and various contracts and change orders. The agenda also includes routine approvals for minutes, accounts, and an audit engagement letter.

• Third reading and vote on rezoning 324 acres (Case #3256) for Blackburn Holdings, LLC on MS Highway 7, MS Highway 30, and Charger Lane
• Promotions in Oxford Police Department: Hillary Smith to Sergeant ($70,061.84), Benjamin Hamilton and David Sabin to Captain ($81,382.06 each)
• Consider Change Order No. 4 from Century Construction for Historic City Hall renovations
• Approve professional services contract with McCarty Architects for Development Services Annex renovations
• Reject UNIVAR KENT bid and accept BRENNTAG for hydrofluorosilic acid (water treatment chemical)

Board of Aldermen

The Oxford Board of Aldermen will hold public hearings and consider resolutions for major bond issuances, including $160 million for a student housing facility at Ole Miss and $7.18 million for the Oxford Commons Phase II TIF project. They will also review a rezoning request for over 300 acres, approve various personnel actions, and handle routine items like surplus declarations and travel requests.

• Public hearing and resolution for $160,000,000 student housing revenue bonds (PRG-Oxford Properties, LLC) for a 1,282-bed facility at Ole Miss
• Resolution to issue $7,180,000 tax increment financing bonds for Oxford Commons Project Phase II
• Resolution for interlocal agreement with Lafayette County for $2,900,000 TIF bonds for infrastructure improvements
• Rezoning of ~324 acres east of Highway 7, north of Highway 30, west of Charger Lane (Case #3256)
• First reading of ordinance to remove dog license requirements (Chapter 18)

The Board of Aldermen approved a resolution supporting the issuance of up to $160 million in bonds for a 1,282-bed student housing facility at the University of Mississippi, after a public hearing with no comments. They also authorized $7.18 million in TIF bonds for Oxford Commons Phase II and a $2.9 million interlocal agreement with Lafayette County for infrastructure. Several other items were approved, including contracts, bid advertisements, and personnel actions, while a rezoning vote was deferred and an appeal died for lack of a motion.

• Approved resolution for $160M student housing bonds (unanimous)
• Authorized $7.18M TIF bonds for Oxford Commons Phase II (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Lafayette County for $2.9M TIF bonds (unanimous)
• Approved professional services contract with RJ Young for HR records digitizing (unanimous)
• Advertised for bids for Old Taylor Road Substation Voltage Regulator Project (unanimous)
• Advertised for bids for mTrade Park Indoor Practice Facility renovation (unanimous)
• Approved lighting renovation proposal from Corbette Legge & Associates (unanimous)
• Terminated Contract B with Cleveland Construction for Anderson Road Water Treatment Plant Upgrades (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will consider a first reading of a zoning map amendment for a large tract east of Highway 7, north of Highway 30, and west of Charger Lane, proposing multiple zoning districts. The agenda also includes consent items for surplus property, personnel changes, travel requests, and several public works contracts and change orders.

• Rezoning of ~324 acres (PPINs #3520, #3531, #4425, #4506, #4635) to Suburban Corridor, Suburban Multi-Family, Neighborhood Residential, and Suburban Residential
• Change Order No. 5 for Development Services Building Remodel ($5,895.63) and Change Order No. 3 for City Hall Renovation ($5,580.22)
• Contracts for Fillmore Avenue, South 11th Street, and Lincoln Avenue Drainage Improvements
• Task Order No. 2 for Old Taylor Road/Chucky Mullins/Shiloh intersection design with Neel-Schaffer
• First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 102 on nonconsensual towing

Board of Aldermen

The Oxford Board of Aldermen will consider a consent agenda with several personnel actions, including hiring a zoning inspector and two water/wastewater technicians, and accepting resignations. New business includes approving claims dockets, an opioid settlement, a grant for a City Hall generator, bidding for parking meters, an annexation assessment contract, a directional boring machine purchase, rejecting pickleball court bids, a building use policy, outdoor dining license extensions, a change order for City Hall renovation, a sidewalk closure, an emergency sewer repair, and Sunday work at Magnolia Collection.

• Hire Andy Linder as Zoning Inspector at $43,000/year
• Hire Justin Staggs and Kevin Henson as Water/Wastewater Technicians at $41,371.20/year each
• Approve new National Opioids Settlement: Secondary Manufacturers, Reference #CL-1767352
• Apply for MOHS Grant of $50,000 for City Hall generator
• Consider contract for Annexation Assessment for the City of Oxford

Board of Aldermen

The Oxford Board of Aldermen will consider a consent agenda covering surplus property disposal, grants, personnel actions, travel requests, and miscellaneous items, plus a regular agenda with major purchases, subdivision plats, and engineering contracts. Key items include a $1,353,877 ladder truck for the fire department, a $560,097.94 state grant for police impaired-driving training, and approval of final plats for two subdivisions. The board will also act on several change orders, bids, and a temporary ice skating rink contract for the holiday season.

• Approve $1,353,877 purchase of 75' ladder truck for Oxford Fire Department
• Accept $560,097.94 FY2026 405D Alcohol and Drug Impaired Driving Training Grant for OPD
• Approve final plat for Colonnade Crossing Subdivision Phase 5 at Claremont Avenue
• Approve preliminary and final plat for Oxford Farms Subdivision Phase 13 at 2665 Oxford Way
• Accept low bid for temporary ice skating rink for Holly Jolly Holidays at mTrade Park

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will consider approving a resolution setting the mill rates for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and adopting the city budget for all departments. The agenda also includes a possible executive session and adjournment.

• Resolution setting mill rates for FY 2025-2026
• Adoption of FY 2025-2026 budget for all city departments
• Possible executive session

The Board of Aldermen unanimously approved the FY 2025-2026 mill rates and adopted the city budget for all departments. In executive session, the board voted to issue stop-work orders on two Anderson Road projects and offered the CFO position to Rhonda Burchett at $175,000 annually.

• Approved FY 2025-2026 mill rates resolution (unanimous)
• Adopted FY 2025-2026 budget for all city departments (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for personnel and litigation matters (unanimous)
• Issued stop-work orders on Anderson Road Contract A and Contract B (unanimous)
• Offered CFO position to Rhonda Burchett at $175,000 annual salary (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Oxford Board of Aldermen will hold a budget hearing for FY 2025-2026, consider selling the Cedar Oaks house via sealed bids, and hold public hearings on zoning map amendments for properties on Christman Road. The agenda also includes numerous routine items such as surplus declarations, personnel actions, grants, and travel requests.

• Budget hearing for FY 2025-2026 proposed budget
• Resolution to sell city property (Cedar Oaks house) via sealed bids
• Second reading and public hearing to rezone +/- .44 acres on Christman Road from SR to NR (Case #3253)
• Second reading and public hearing to amend Blackberry Hills PUD (Case #3255)
• Consider bids for temporary ice skating rink at mTrade Park

Board of Aldermen

The Oxford Board of Aldermen will consider a consent agenda covering asset disposals, grants, personnel actions, and travel requests, plus several major items including a contract extension for Oxford-University Transit, a panhandling ordinance, multiple rezoning requests, and contracts for water infrastructure projects. Public hearings are scheduled for the panhandling ordinance and two rezoning cases.

• Approve contract extension for RATP-Dev to manage Oxford-University Transit for FY2025-2026
• Second reading and public hearing on ordinance to add Article II (Solicitation and Panhandling) to Chapter 82
• Rezone +/- 10 acres from Suburban Residential to Neighborhood Residential for Case #3234 (Snider Development) on Northwood Trails and Christman Road
• Approve contracts for Anderson Production Wells No. 3 and No. 4 and Anderson Road Water Treatment Plant
• Accept grants totaling $212,402.32 for police traffic services, alcohol and drug programs, and fire department homeland security

The Board of Aldermen approved a second-reading ordinance regulating solicitation and panhandling (Ordinance 2025-8), a contract extension for Oxford-University Transit management, and several development and infrastructure items including preliminary plats for York Flatts and Lafayette Landing, a rezoning for Snider Development, and contracts for water projects and a safety improvement. They also approved equipment purchases for mTrade Park, appointed a new Oxford Park Commission board member, and took personnel actions in executive session, including a demotion and a paid administrative leave.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-8 adding Article II on solicitation and panhandling (unanimous)
• Approved RATP-Dev contract extension for Oxford-University Transit, removing residency requirement (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for York Flatts at Anchorage Road (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Lafayette Landing on MS Hwy 7 South (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of ~10 acres from SR to NR for Snider Development (unanimous)
• Approved $39,908 FungoMan and $102,570 HitTrax equipment for mTrade Park (unanimous)
• Approved $41,234.62 safety improvement at West Jackson Ave and Galleria Dr E (unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 engineering agreement with Elliott & Britt for North Lamar Corridor Plan (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen is meeting to adopt the agenda, discuss the FY 2025-2026 budget, consider an executive session, and adjourn. The budget discussion is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Discussion of FY 2025-2026 budget
• Consideration of executive session

The Board of Aldermen approved the Community Promotions budget and two new Environmental Services driver positions for FY2025-26. In executive session, they authorized a $62,500 salary offer for a Building Inspector, advertised for a CFO with a salary range of $150,000-$200,000, approved hiring an additional Patrol Officer, and terminated Buildings & Grounds employee Jamaris Mason for policy violation.

• Approved Community Promotions budget as presented (unanimous)
• Approved two new Environmental Services driver positions for FY2025-26 (unanimous)
• Approved $62,500 salary offer for Building Inspector position (unanimous)
• Approved advertising for Chief Financial Officer with salary range $150,000-$200,000 (unanimous)
• Approved hiring an additional Patrol Officer for Police Department (unanimous)
• Terminated Buildings & Grounds employee Jamaris Mason for violation of City policy (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen is meeting to consider several new business items, including a discussion about overnight work at The Magnolia and a request to close Chickasaw Road for utility installation. The board will also consider a request for overnight power washing in the Parking Garage. The meeting includes adopting the agenda and possibly an executive session before adjournment.

• Discuss overnight work at The Magnolia
• Discuss closing Chickasaw Road from Molly Barr Road to CR 180 (Huggins Drive) for water tap and sewer line installation
• Consider Buildings & Grounds request to work overnight in Parking Garage 8/12-8/14 and 8/18-8/19, 11pm-7am, for power washing
• Consider executive session

The Board of Aldermen approved three overnight work requests: a final concrete pour at The Magnolia on Aug. 12-13 (rain dates Aug. 18-19), a full closure of Chickasaw Road from Molly Barr Road to CR 180 for water and sewer installation, and overnight power washing/cleaning in the downtown parking garage Aug. 12-14 and Aug. 18-19. In executive session, the board approved salary adjustments for four department heads, effective Oct. 1, 2025.

• Approved overnight concrete pour at The Magnolia for Aug. 12-13, rain dates Aug. 18-19 (unanimous)
• Approved full closure of Chickasaw Road from Molly Barr Road to CR 180 for water tap and sewer line installation (unanimous; Alderman Bailey recused)
• Approved overnight parking garage power washing/cleaning Aug. 12-14 and Aug. 18-19, 11pm-7am (unanimous)
• Approved salary adjustments: Police Chief to $135,000, Fire Chief to $125,000, Environmental Services Superintendent to $110,000, Emergency Management Director to $93,783.56, effective Oct. 1, 2025 (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Oxford Board of Aldermen is meeting to adopt the agenda and discuss the FY 2025-2026 budget for the Water & Sewer Fund, presented by Rob Neely. The board will also consider an executive session before adjourning. No votes on the budget are scheduled; it is a discussion item.

• Discussion of FY 2025-2026 Water & Sewer Fund budget
• Consideration of an executive session

The Board of Aldermen approved the FY 2025-2026 budget, keeping the mill rate unchanged, and added several new positions and equipment purchases. They also approved a 3% COLA raise for all full-time city employees and set the Mayor's salary at $135,000, all effective October 1, 2025. All votes were unanimous.

• Kept mill rate unchanged for FY2025-2026 (unanimous)
• Added LED Lighting Projects for Oxford Conference Center to budget (unanimous)
• Approved $102,570 for HitTrax batting simulator and $39,908 for FungoMan batting cages at mTrade Park (unanimous)
• Approved new positions: Sports Marketing at Visit Oxford, Operating Manager at mTrade Park, Small Engine Mechanic, Building Inspector, Administrative Assistant, Municipal Court Clerk, Zoning Officer, two Landscape Maintenance, one Oxford ARC position (unanimous)
• Added $900,000 to Oxford Police Department budget for positions/equipment (unanimous)
• Approved 3% COLA raise for all full-time city employees effective Oct 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Set Mayor's salary at $135,000 effective Oct 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved salary lists for all city departments effective Oct 1, 2025 (unanimous)

Municipal Reserve & Trust Fund Board of Trustees

The Municipal Reserve & Trust Fund Board of Trustees is meeting to adopt the agenda, approve minutes from a June 17 special meeting, and review a revised Investment Policy Statement. They will also hear a presentation by Glenmede covering portfolio performance, an economic and market outlook, and an account review. The meeting is largely procedural and informational, with no votes on specific projects or contracts.

• Approve minutes of the Special Meeting on June 17, 2025
• Review revised Investment Policy Statement
• Glenmede presentation on portfolio performance and economic outlook
• Discussion of future meeting schedule

Board of Aldermen

The Oxford Board of Aldermen will consider a range of routine and significant items, including approving the FY 2025-2026 budget request from the Oxford Separate School District, participating in a new National Opioid Settlement, and several zoning and development proposals. The agenda also includes numerous personnel actions, equipment transfers, travel requests, and contract approvals. A public hearing and second reading are scheduled for an ordinance amending Chapter 2 of the City Code, and first readings for two rezoning requests by Snider Development on Christman Road.

• Approve FY 2025-2026 budget request from Oxford Separate School District
• Approve participation in new National Opioid Settlement
• First reading to rezone ~10 acres on Christman Road & Northwood Trails from SR to NR (Case #3244)
• First reading to remove property from Blackberry Hills PUD on Christman Road (Case #3245)
• Authorize contract with Century Construction for Oxford City Hall Renovations

The Board of Aldermen approved a $1,412,000 contract with Century Construction for the Oxford City Hall Renovations Project, along with several other construction and infrastructure contracts. They also accepted the FY 2025-2026 Oxford Separate School District budget request with no millage change, approved the National Opioid Settlement participation, and handled numerous routine items including personnel actions, permits, and bond releases. The meeting recessed to August 6, 2025, after an executive session that included approving a settlement payment, terminating a contract, and suspending an employee.

• Approved $1,412,000 contract with Century Construction for City Hall renovations (unanimous)
• Approved $2,578,699.50 contract with Phillips Contracting for North Lamar/Molly Barr roundabout (unanimous)
• Approved $388,760 contract with Jubilee Decor for Holly Jolly Holidays decorations (unanimous)
• Approved $100,456.99 contract with BCI for Activity Center camera system (unanimous)
• Accepted FY 2025-2026 Oxford Separate School District budget request with no millage change (unanimous)
• Approved participation in National Opioid Settlement (unanimous)
• Approved $965.16 settlement payment to Todd Roth for utility bill adjustment (unanimous)
• Tabled abandonment of Landis Road right-of-way until future meeting (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Oxford Board of Aldermen will decide on appointments to the Oxford Park Commission and Municipal Reserve & Trust Committee, and discuss grant applications, a pickleball court project, and a donation for Environmental Services. They will also review budget presentations from 23 city departments and hold a first reading of an ordinance amendment.

• Appointments to Oxford Park Commission Board
• Appointments to Municipal Reserve & Trust Committee
• Request to apply for two mini-grants (Volunteer Mississippi, Virginia Service Foundation) for 9/11 Day of Service
• Advertise bids for Stone Center Pickleball Court Project
• First reading of proposed ordinance amendment to Chapter 2 (Administration) of the City Code

Board of Aldermen

The Oxford Board of Aldermen will hold a regular meeting on July 15, 2025, covering a consent agenda with police and utility personnel actions, and several public hearings and first readings on ordinances. Key items include a first reading of a panhandling ordinance, a second reading and public hearing on a hemp ordinance, and bids for road and water plant projects. The board will also consider change orders, permits, and an executive session.

• First reading of ordinance to add Article II on solicitation and panhandling (HB1197)
• Second reading and public hearing for hemp ordinance (Section 74-14)
• Bid acceptance for 2025 Micro-Surfacing Project and Anderson Road Water Treatment Plant projects
• Change Order #4 for Development Services Building Remodel (JP Corp Construction)
• Parade permits for NAMI walk (Oct 25) and Witches Ride (Oct 27)

Board of Aldermen

The Oxford Board of Aldermen is meeting to consider two new business items: extended work hours for milling and paving around the Square, and an emergency purchase for repairs to a main interceptor sewer line under the Franklin Farms Subdivision in Lafayette County. The agenda also includes adopting the agenda, a possible executive session, and adjournment.

• Consider extended work hours for milling and paving around the Square
• Consider emergency purchase for repairs to main interceptor sewer line under Franklin Farms Subdivision in Lafayette County

Board of Aldermen

The Oxford Board of Aldermen will consider a wide range of routine and administrative items, including approving minutes, accounts, personnel changes, surplus declarations, travel requests, and appointments. Notable actions include considering bids for the City Hall renovation, approving a $75,251 agreement for the OUT Facility Renovation Project, and a public hearing on the Highway 6 West & Ricky D Britt Drive Intersection Improvements Project.

• Consider bids for the Renovation of Oxford City Hall
• Approve Multi-Modal Transit Project Agreement for $75,251 for OUT Facility Renovation
• Public hearing on Highway 6 West & Ricky D Britt Drive Intersection Improvements Project
• First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 74 to add Section 74-14 (hemp ordinance)
• Request to advertise for bids for a temporary ice-skating rink

Municipal Reserve & Trust Fund Board of Trustees

The Municipal Reserve & Trust Fund Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider routine administrative items: adopting the agenda, approving minutes from May 6, 2025, and reviewing the annual report for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025. The board will also select a vice-chairman, approve reimbursement of city-paid expenses, and adopt an amended internal control policy. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review and recommend approval of Annual Report for year ended March 31, 2025
• Approve reimbursement of expenses paid by the City during fiscal year ended March 31, 2025
• Approve amended Internal Control Policy and updates to appendices
• Select a Vice-Chairman for the upcoming year
• Approve minutes from Regular Meeting on May 6, 2025

Board of Aldermen

The Oxford Board of Aldermen will consider a consent agenda covering personnel actions, surplus equipment, and travel requests, along with several regular agenda items including a preliminary/final plat for Lamar Phase 5, parade permits, and various resolutions and reports. The agenda includes routine administrative items and a few notable decisions.

• Approve preliminary/final plat for Lamar Phase 5 at 305 Baldwin Drive (Case #3232)
• Hire two full-time communications officers at $37,575.24 each and one firefighter at $49,044.79
• Approve travel for police training, including NASRO conference in Dallas ($2,012.54) and MASRO in Biloxi ($1,506.54)
• Declare two thermal imaging cameras surplus in the Fire Department
• Adopt retirement resolution for Felisa McKnight and honor Alderman Rick Addy

The Board of Aldermen approved a $2,578,699.50 contract with Phillips Contracting, Inc. for the North Lamar/Molly Barr Roundabout Project, and approved a $49,569.21 change order for the Development Services building. They also approved several parade/assembly permits, including for the July 4th fireworks and parade, and accepted the official election recapitulation report. All votes were unanimous among present members.

• Awarded $2,578,699.50 bid to Phillips Contracting, Inc. for North Lamar/Molly Barr Roundabout (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 with JP Corp Contractors for $49,569.21 for Development Services building (unanimous)
• Approved parade/assembly permits for Inauguration Ceremony, July 4th fireworks, July 4th parade, and skateboarding event (unanimous)
• Accepted Official Recapitulation Report for 2025 Municipal General Election (unanimous)
• Approved emergency sewer repair at Lafayette County Road 413 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 7 for SR 7 Water Improvements Project Phase IIB for $6,108.00 (unanimous)
• Approved sidewalk closure on North 11th Street for The Zachery construction (unanimous)
• Approved overnight concrete pour at The Magnolia Collection (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Oxford Board of Aldermen will consider a consent agenda with personnel actions, surplus property disposals, and travel requests, plus several public hearings and votes on ordinances, including a third reading of the Traffic Calming Policy amendment and a second reading of a telecommunications/ROW ordinance. They will also vote on a $1,728,857 contract for the Whirlpool Well #3 Project and other items.

• Approve $1,728,857 contract with Donald Smith Company for Whirlpool Well #3 construction
• Third reading and vote on ordinance amending Traffic Calming Policy
• Second reading and public hearing on ordinance amending Chapter 98 (Streets) and Chapter 114 (Utilities) regarding telecommunications and right-of-way
• Approve promotions and salary increases in Police Department, including Deputy Chief at $97,383.14
• Declare surplus and dispose of police equipment, including a Glock 19 and a 2009 Dodge Charger donated to Abbeville PD

The Board of Aldermen approved a $1,728,857 contract with Donald Smith Company for the Whirlpool Well #3 Project, along with several other items including the FY 2025-2026 Electric Division budget, the annual audit, and multiple ordinances. The board also approved personnel actions, parade permits, and a change order for the SR 7 Water Improvements Project. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $1,728,857 contract with Donald Smith Company for Whirlpool Well #3 (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2025-2026 Oxford Utilities-Electric Division budget (unanimous)
• Accepted annual audit for fiscal year ended September 30, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending Chapter 22-Buildings (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending Traffic Calming Policy, removing speed humps (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 6 for SR 7 Water Improvements Phase IIB, $42,128 (unanimous)
• Approved parade permits for Juneteenth and Lafayette County Democrats rally (unanimous)
• Approved personnel actions including promotions, retirements, and suspensions (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Oxford Board of Aldermen will meet to adopt the agenda, consider a request to close a section of Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. to remove a fallen tree, and consider an executive session.

• Request to close a section of Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. for the removal of a fallen tree

The Oxford Board of Aldermen held a special meeting and approved closing a section of Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. to allow for the removal of a fallen tree, based on quotes received. The motion passed unanimously among aldermen present. No other substantive decisions were made; an executive session was considered but no action was taken.

• Approved closing a section of Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. for fallen tree removal (unanimous among present)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will meet to discuss city business, including the potential approval of a $5,000,000 General Obligation Bond for public improvements. The agenda also covers various personnel actions, travel requests for city staff, and land development plats for local properties.

• Resolution to issue $5,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds
• Approval of Preliminary and Final Plat for 'One Adams Place' at 1418 Adams Avenue
• Approval of Preliminary and Final Plat for 'Connie's Chicken' at 2622 West Jackson Avenue
• Hiring of three new Patrol Officers for the Oxford Police Department
• Rescind surplus of two 2014/2013 Dodge Chargers and surplus two 2019 Dodge Chargers

The Board of Aldermen approved the sale of $5,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds (Series 2025) to Bernardi Securities at a rate of 4.238%, and appointed Denny Tosh to the Oxford School District Board. A preliminary and final plat for 'One Adams Place' at 1418 Adams Avenue was denied (4-4), while a plat for 'Connie's Chicken' at 2622 West Jackson Avenue was approved. The board also approved a $75,000 contract for a bronze sculpture at Morgan Family Park and several engineering change orders.

• Approved $5M GO Bond sale to Bernardi Securities at 4.238% (unanimous)
• Appointed Denny Tosh to Oxford School District Board (3 abstentions)
• Denied Preliminary/Final Plat for 'One Adams Place' at 1418 Adams Ave (4-4)
• Approved Preliminary/Final Plat for 'Connie's Chicken' at 2622 W Jackson Ave (unanimous)
• Approved $75,000 contract with William Beckwith for bronze sculpture at Morgan Family Park (unanimous)
• Approved Task Order #12 and Amendment #2 with Waggoner Engineering (unanimous)
• Approved widening mTrade 'Shop' access road (unanimous)
• Approved $169,100 reverse auction bid for dump truck with snow plow (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will discuss various city business items, including infrastructure projects, event permits, and departmental budgets. The meeting includes considerations for bids on local road improvements and the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget for the Oxford Utilities-Electric Division.

• Consider bids for the North Lamar/Molly Barr Roundabout Project
• Consider bids for the South Lamar pedestrian Improvements Project
• Discuss FY 2025-2026 budget for Oxford Utilities-Electric Division
• Approve travel for MS Municipal Judge's Conference at cost of $1,300.00
• Discuss 'Adopt an Interchange' agreement with MDOT for Highway 6 and 7

The Board of Aldermen approved a $848,125 bid from Phillips Contracting Company for the South Lamar Pedestrian Improvements Project, rejected the bid for the North Lamar/Molly Barr Roundabout Project and will re-advertise, and authorized the purchase of about 7.5 acres on Anderson Road. They also approved a rain date for the Destination Car Show, a $5,000 advertising contract, and an employee conference attendance. The FY 2025-2026 Electric Division budget was discussed but not adopted.

• Approved $848,125 bid to Phillips Contracting for South Lamar Pedestrian Improvements (unanimous)
• Rejected bid for North Lamar/Molly Barr Roundabout Project and re-advertised (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of ~7.5 acres on Anderson Road at appraisal value (unanimous)
• Approved June 14, 2025 as rain date for Destination Car Show (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 third-party advertising contract with View Point (unanimous)
• Approved employee attendance at MS Municipal Judge's Conference, est. $1,300 (unanimous)
• Discussed FY 2025-2026 Electric Division budget; no action taken
• Discussed MDOT 'Adopt an Interchange' agreement; deferred to budget meetings

Board of Aldermen

The Oxford Board of Aldermen is holding a special meeting on May 8, 2025, at 9:00 AM. The agenda includes adopting the meeting agenda and considering an executive session. No other business items are listed.

• Special meeting called by Mayor Robyn Tannehill
• Consideration of an executive session

The Oxford Board of Aldermen held a special meeting on May 8, 2025, and voted unanimously to hire outside counsel to investigate a claim made by a Municipal Court employee. The board also approved the agenda and entered executive session for the personnel/potential litigation matter before adjourning.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved entering executive session for personnel/potential litigation (unanimous)
• Approved hiring outside counsel to investigate Municipal Court employee claim (unanimous)
• Approved returning to regular session (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen is holding a recess meeting to discuss the FY 2027 budget for the Oxford Utilities Electric Division. The agenda includes adopting the meeting agenda, the budget discussion, and considering an executive session before adjournment.

• Discussion of FY 2027 budget for Oxford Utilities - Electric Division
• Consideration of an executive session
• Adoption of the meeting agenda

Municipal Reserve & Trust Fund Board of Trustees

The Oxford Municipal Reserve & Trust Fund Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting to consider routine business, including adopting the agenda, approving prior minutes, and discussing an update on HB1827. The board will also consider approving the 5th Trust Agreement, as amended, and hear a portfolio performance presentation from Glenmede. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific dollar amounts or project names provided.

• Update on HB1827
• Request to approve the 5th Trust Agreement, as amended
• Review of portfolio performance by Glenmede
• Discussion of Investment Management Agreement
• Review of Investment Policy Statement

Board of Aldermen

The Oxford Board of Aldermen is meeting to consider a consent agenda that includes declaring surplus equipment, accepting grants, and approving several personnel actions such as retirements, hires, and step increases. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Declare a 25-gallon and 50-gallon water tank/pump surplus in Buildings & Grounds
• Declare 8 IPS meter mechanisms and related parking enforcement equipment surplus
• Approve and sign Three Rivers Planning & Development District EDA Grant
• Accept Keep Mississippi Beautiful Spring Community Grant of $425.00
• Approve step increases for building inspectors (salaries up to $65,563.62)

Board of Aldermen

The Oxford Board of Aldermen will consider a resolution authorizing $5,000,000 in general obligation bonds for city infrastructure and building upgrades, along with several other items including surplus declarations, personnel actions, and various contracts. The agenda also includes routine approvals such as minutes, accounts, and consent agenda items.

• Resolution to issue $5,000,000 General Obligation Bonds (Public Improvements Issue), Series 2025
• Declare surplus: 8 Dodge Chargers, a Stihl blower, and a microwave for disposal
• Hire firefighters, police officer, and seasonal workers; accept resignations
• Consider contract with Beard and Riser for Pickleball Courts at Stone Park design
• Approve change orders for Oxford Swimming Pool Renovation and North Lamar Sewer Project

The Board of Aldermen approved a resolution authorizing $5 million in General Obligation Bonds for city infrastructure and building upgrades. They also approved numerous consent agenda items, including personnel hires, equipment purchases, and contracts for various projects. The board approved several change orders for the swimming pool renovation and other construction projects, and entered executive session to discuss personnel and legal matters, after which they approved salary increases for the municipal judge and public defenders.

• Approved $5M GO Bonds for infrastructure and buildings (unanimous)
• Approved $2,049,155.62 in claims for all city departments (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including surplus declarations, hires, resignations, and travel requests (unanimous)
• Approved $176,700 each for two 8-yard garbage trucks from Sansom Equipment (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Beard and Riser for Pickleball Courts at Stone Park design (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #4 for $119,812.03 for Oxford Swimming Pool Renovation (unanimous)
• Awarded ROW maintenance contracts to Thornberry Lawns ($71,712) and Smith Lawn Management ($77,440) (unanimous)
• Approved extended work hours for Blackburn Construction (6-1, Hyneman no)

Board of Aldermen

The Oxford Board of Aldermen will discuss updated project funding, including a $4,030 training cost for OPD and a Sunday work request for the Lamar/Varner Loop drainage project. Additional items include a controlled burn ordinance, memorial tree donations, and traffic concerns on Chickasaw Road and Park Drive.

• Approve $4,030 OPD IACP training cost via Bitsko Consulting
• Consider Delgado Construction Sunday work (4/6, 4/13) for Lamar/Varner Loop drainage project
• Discuss controlled burn ordinance and applications
• Review memorial tree donation cost changes
• Address drainage repairs at Old Taylor Place Apartments retaining wall

Board of Aldermen

The Oxford Board of Aldermen will consider a consent agenda with routine items and several notable actions, including a $165,985 contract for the Woodlawn Trail Extension, grant applications for the fire department, and multiple personnel changes. The board will also discuss technology upgrades, water plant improvements, and a parade permit.

• Contract with TM Productions, LLC for $165,985 for Woodlawn Trail Extension Project
• Apply for 2025 MOHS Grant up to $80,000 and Firehouse Subs Grant up to $45,000 for Oxford Fire Department
• Hire Cameron Chunn as Patrol Officer at $52,531.65 and Wendy Parham as Communications Officer at $37,575.24
• Advertise for bids for Anderson Road Water Treatment Plant Upgrades and two well sites
• Approve parade permit for Oxford Pride/Isom Center on May 3, 2025

Board of Aldermen

The Oxford Board of Aldermen will meet to adopt the agenda, hear the mayor’s report, and vote on routine approvals including accounts payable, surplus equipment disposal, grant applications, and travel requests. Key decisions include authorizing a $165,985 contract for the Woodlawn Trail Extension Project and approving surplus property from the Oxford Police Department.

• Approve $165,985 contract with TM Productions for Woodlawn Trail Extension Project
• Declare surplus and authorize disposal of OPD ballistic panels and iPad Pro
• Apply for $80,000 MOHS Grant and $45,000 Firehouse Subs Grant for Oxford Fire Department
• Hire Patrol Officer at $52,531.65 annual salary and Communications Officer at $37,575.24
• Approve $3,000 travel for MS Municipal Court Clerk’s Summer Conference

The Board of Aldermen approved a $165,985 contract with TM Productions, LLC for the Woodlawn Trail Extension Project, and authorized advertising for bids on technology upgrades at two activity centers, the Anderson Road Water Treatment Plant upgrades, and a new dump truck. They also approved a parade permit for Oxford Pride/Isom Center, accepted a continuing disclosure report, and entered executive session to discuss property acquisitions and potential litigation. All votes were unanimous except for one no vote on the mTrade Roundabout change order.

• Approved $165,985 contract with TM Productions for Woodlawn Trail Extension (unanimous)
• Approved parade permit for Oxford Pride/Isom Center on May 3 (unanimous)
• Approved advertising for bids on technology upgrades at two activity centers (unanimous)
• Approved advertising for bids on Anderson Road Water Treatment Plant upgrades and well sites (unanimous)
• Approved advertising for reverse auction bids for a new dump truck with snow plow (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #2 ($12,390) and Payment Application #2 ($175,005.21) for mTrade Roundabout (6-1, Addy no)
• Approved UKG Bryte AI trial agreement at no charge (unanimous)
• Approved $3,593,248.30 in claims for all departments (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Oxford Board of Aldermen approved a $165,985 contract for the Woodlawn Davis Park Trail Extension, along with several construction-related requests including Sunday work permits for The Pearl and The Belle, a lift and dumpster placement for Boure' Restaurant, and a re-roofing contract for the Oxford Conference Center. They also approved parade permits for three events, an RFP for Holly Jolly Holidays light displays, and change orders for various projects. The board entered executive session and suspended two police employees for one shift each.

• Approved $165,985 contract to TM Productions for Woodlawn Davis Park Trail Extension (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #3 ($6,581.18) for Oxford Swimming Pool Renovation (unanimous)
• Approved Sunday work for The Pearl Phase II (interior only, 1-7pm, through July) (unanimous)
• Approved Sunday work for The Belle in Lamar Development (March-April) (unanimous)
• Approved lift and dumpster placement for Boure' Restaurant (March 17-22) (unanimous)
• Approved contract for Oxford Conference Center Re-Roof (unanimous)
• Approved parade permits for Lafayette County Democratic Party, Chamber of Commerce, and CASA of North MS (unanimous)
• Suspended police employees Dylan Hudson and DeMarcus Rogers for one shift each (unanimous)