Pearl public meetings in 2025

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Pearl Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider an order to contract Nixon Power Services for preventative maintenance of generators at $14,327 per year. They will also consider adopting a resolution to opt out of the Safe Solicitation Act. An executive session will be held to discuss the location, relocation, or expansion of a business.

• Approve generator preventative maintenance contract with Nixon Power Services ($14,327 per year)
• Adopt resolution opting out of the Safe Solicitation Act
• Executive session to discuss location, relocation, or expansion of a business

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The board will hold public hearings on amending the official zoning language and on several variance and conditional use requests. The consent agenda includes IT software purchases, police equipment, sewer project payments, and adoption of a new city fee schedule. Other items set future public hearings for dimensional variances, a conditional use permit for a church, and a nuisance property determination.

• Public hearing on amending the Official Zoning Language
• Public hearing on Rankin First Economic Development Authority rezoning from C-2 to I-1 on Highway 80
• Order to adopt the fee schedule for the City of Pearl
• Payment of $627,649.59 for Southeast Sanitary Sewer Phase II
• Order to send $44,028.67 in uncollectible accounts to collection

The Board approved the consent agenda, which included software licenses, police equipment, and several contract payments. It authorized a $627,649.59 payment to Thornton Construction Co. for the Southeast Sanitary Sewer Phase II project. The council also adopted the city fee schedule and set multiple public hearings for 2026.

• Approved consent agenda items including software and police equipment purchases
• Approved $627,649.59 payment to Thornton Construction Co. for Southeast Sanitary Sewer Phase II
• Approved $26,030.96 payment to Pickering Firm, Inc. for Concourse Drive Extension
• Approved $7,135 payment to Pickering Firm, LLC for Highway 80 Raised Medians
• Approved $15,618.48 payment to Neel‑Schaffer for Highway 80 Lighting
• Adopted the City of Pearl fee schedule
• Approved public hearing on Jan 6, 2026 for Rankin First Economic Development Authority dimensional variance
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding between Pearl Police Department and Mississippi Human Trafficking Task Force

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The board is considering several high-value payments for city infrastructure and sewer projects. They are also scheduling multiple public hearings for December 2 regarding rezoning, variances, and property maintenance.

• Payment of $627,649.59 to Thornton Construction for SE Sanitary Sewer Project Phase 2
• Payment of $311,857.75 to Suncoast Infrastructure for Citywide Sewer Rehabilitation
• Final payment of $306,204.25 to Lewis Electric for the Highway 80 lighting project
• Proposed rezoning of Parcel F 08-3-20 from General Commercial to Limited Industrial
• Public hearing for a variance to allow a 100-foot building for Rankin First Economic Development Authority

The Board approved a series of payments for infrastructure projects, including a $627,649.59 payment to Thornton Construction for the SE Sanitary Sewer Project Phase 2. It also adopted resolutions for surplus property disposal and accepted a cyber‑liability insurance quote. Additionally, the Board scheduled multiple public hearings on December 2, 2025 to address unsightly‑property complaints, variances, and zoning matters.

• Approved payment to Thornton Construction $627,649.59 for SE Sanitary Sewer Project Phase 2
• Approved payment to Suncoast Infrastructure $311,857.75 for Citywide Sewer Rehabilitation project
• Approved payment to Neel‑Schaffer $35,318.51 for Highway 80 lighting project
• Approved payment to Clear River Construction Co., Inc. $35,809.72 for Parks & Recreation City Park Improvements
• Adopted resolution to dispose of surplus items listed by Auto Maintenance
• Accepted Cyber Liability Insurance quote from Beazley Insurance $18,527.44
• Set public hearing Dec 2 2025 to consider unsightly‑property complaint for 3698 Highway 80 E (MJH, LLC)
• Set public hearing Dec 2 2025 to consider variance for a 2,400 sq ft detached garage at 825 Longwood Place

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The board will vote on several payments for urban renewal projects and the purchase of new police vehicles and surveillance equipment. They will also consider a request for a medical cannabis dispensary to continue operations and set a future hearing for zoning language amendments.

• Payments for Urban Renewal Projects to Crossgates Shopping Center, LLC ($62,330.00) and Eagle One Investments, LLC ($202,793.52)
• Purchase of four 2026 Dodge Durango Pursuits ($41,652.00 each) and two 2026 Nissan Rogues ($25,240.00 each)
• Demolition of structures at 7 Spring Lake Point by Deep Roots Construction for $36,000.00
• Public hearing regarding SB Pearl, LLC's request to continue a medical cannabis dispensary at 190 Riverwind East Drive, Ste 306
• Setting a December 2, 2025, public hearing to consider amending official zoning language

The Pearl City Council approved multiple consent agenda items, including payments for urban renewal projects, vehicle purchases, and a public hearing on zoning. They also adopted a resolution to assess cleaning costs to property owners and approved the continuation of a medical cannabis dispensary. The meeting adjourned after setting a Dec. 2, 2025 hearing on zoning amendments.

• Approved $62,330 payment to Crossgates Shopping Center for urban renewal projects
• Approved $202,793.52 payment to Eagle One Investments for urban renewal projects
• Approved purchase of four 2026 Dodge Durango Pursuit vehicles at $41,652 each
• Approved purchase of EZ Speed Trailer and two Insight LPR Cameras for $24,950
• Adopted resolution to adjudicate cleaning costs and assess them to listed properties
• Set public hearing for Dec 2, 2025 to consider amendment of the official zoning language
• Approved continuation of SB Pearl, LLC medical cannabis dispensary at 190 Riverwind East Drive (6‑1 vote)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board will vote on a consent agenda with numerous items, including payments for well repairs and a major highway lighting project, police equipment purchases, and setting public hearings for a rezoning and a variance. The rezoning would allow a 100-foot building in an industrial district, and a variance would reduce required setbacks on Highway 468.

• Order to approve and authorize payment to Lewis Electric for HWY 80 lighting progress payment #2 totaling $787,216.26
• Orders to approve payments to Griner Drilling Service for lightning-struck well repairs: $17,690 (Patton Well) and $17,662 (Belaire Well)
• Orders to approve police equipment purchases: Axon Taser/Body Cam/Dash Cam payment of $43,796.79; ammunition from Pinnacle Precision ($14,920) and Gulf States ($4,920); 30 ballistic vests valued up to $22,238.25 via Firehouse Subs grant
• Order to set public hearing for November 4, 2025 on rezoning Parcel F08-3-20 from C-2 to I-1 and a dimensional variance for a 100' building height (35' allowed) for Rankin First Economic Development Authority
• Order to set public hearing for December 2, 2025 on a variance for Charles Walker III to allow 20' and 31' setbacks instead of required 50' at his property on Highway 468

The Board approved the consent agenda, which included payments, purchases, and subdivision acceptances. Notably, it authorized a $787,216.26 payment to Lewis Electric for the HWY 80 lighting project and accepted the Richburg Estates and Shadow Ridge subdivisions. The Board also set public hearings for variances and rezoning on November 4 and December 2, 2025.

• Approved $787,216.26 payment to Lewis Electric for HWY 80 lighting project
• Approved $20,204.50 payment to Neel Shafer for HWY 80 lighting project
• Approved $17,690.00 payment to Griner Drilling for Patton Well lightning damage
• Approved $17,662.00 payment to Griner Drilling for Belaire Well lightning damage
• Approved purchase of 2025 Ford F150 4X4 for $47,500
• Approved acceptance of Richburg Estates Subdivision
• Approved acceptance of final plat of Shadow Ridge Subdivision
• Set public hearing for November 4, 2025 on a dimensional variance for Rankin First Economic Development Authority

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Pearl Board of Aldermen will consider approving a budget amendment, several contracts including police radio and sewer repairs, and set public hearings for zoning changes and property code violations.

• Authorize $26,000 for 2-year police radio renewal
• Set public hearing for medical cannabis dispensary at 190 Riverwind East Drive
• Set public hearing for code violation at 400 Childre Road
• Authorize $373,434.92 for sewer rehabilitation pay app #6
• Approve $10,500 for mobile license plate reader

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will meet to consider adopting the city budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025, and ending September 30, 2026. The body will also consider an executive session regarding personnel in Parks and Recreation and potential litigation.

• Resolution to adopt the City of Pearl budget for FY 2025-2026
• Executive session on Parks and Recreation personnel matters
• Executive session on potential litigation

The board approved the resolution adopting the city’s budget for fiscal year October 1 2025 – September 30 2026. They also approved moving to an executive session to discuss Parks and Recreation personnel matters and potential litigation. All listed aldermen and the mayor voted aye.

• Approved adoption of FY 2025‑26 budget (aye vote)
• Approved executive session on Parks and Recreation personnel and potential litigation (aye vote)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Pearl Board of Aldermen will consider approving budget amendments, a property tax levy for the fiscal year 2025-2026, and the purchase of 40 new handguns. The meeting also includes a public hearing on zoning changes.

• Approval of budget amendments for 2024-25
• Ad Valorem Tax Levy of 27.50 mills for city purposes
• Purchase of 40 Glock 47 handguns for $20,680
• Paving of Mac and Bones Rd. for $41,250
• Public hearing on October 19 for zoning changes

The Pearl Board approved a city ad valorem tax levy of 27.50 mills and a school‑district levy of 58.20 mills for fiscal year 2025‑2026. It also adopted an ordinance permitting alcohol sales in package liquor stores and set a public hearing for October 19, 2025 to consider zoning language changes. Additional approvals included a $41,250 paving contract for Mac and Bones Rd., a purchase of 40 Glock 47 handguns (trade‑in value $20,680), and the cancellation of the November and December 2025 Board meetings.

• Approved $41,250 paving of Mac and Bones Rd. by AJ Construction
• Approved purchase of 40 Glock 47 handguns (trade‑in value $20,680)
• Approved city ad valorem tax levy of 27.50 mills for 2025‑2026
• Approved school‑district ad valorem tax levy of 58.20 mills for 2025‑2026
• Approved ordinance allowing alcohol sales in package liquor stores
• Set public hearing Oct 19, 2025 to consider zoning language amendment
• Cancelled the November and December 2025 Board meetings
• Approved $10,295 renewal of Cellebrite Digital Forensics subscription

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will vote on several high-value payments for urban renewal projects and police grants. The body is also scheduling multiple public hearings for September regarding zoning, variances, and property maintenance.

• Payment of $334,807.59 to Eagle One Investments, LLC and $180,000.00 to LBD Properties, LLC for Urban Renewal Projects
• Police grants from MS Office of Highway Safety for $150,000.00 (Traffic Service) and $10,010.00 (DUI Service)
• Resolution authorizing land condemnation for the Riverwind Drive Sidewalk Installation Project
• Agreement with Pafford Emergency Medical Services, Inc for ALS Services
• Public hearings for a Hinds Community College residence hall on Highway 80 and an event venue at 595 and 605 Eldorado Road

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved two large payments for urban renewal projects, adopted a resolution to condemn land for the Riverwind Drive sidewalk, and authorized several agreements and grants for police services, emergency medical services, and IT management. All items received a majority affirmative vote of the aldermen present. The Board also scheduled a series of public hearings for September 16, 2025.

• Approved payment of $334,807.59 to Eagle One Investments for Urban Renewal Projects (majority affirmative)
• Approved payment of $180,000.00 to LBD Properties for Urban Renewal Projects (majority affirmative)
• Adopted resolution condemning land for the Riverwind Drive Sidewalk Installation Project (majority affirmative)
• Approved part‑time work schedule for Pearl Police officers, including uniform and weapon use (majority affirmative)
• Approved agreement with Pafford Emergency Medical Services for ALS services (majority affirmative)
• Approved FY26 Police DUI Service Grant of $10,010.00 (majority affirmative)
• Approved FY26 Police Traffic Service Grant of $150,000.00 (majority affirmative)
• Approved annual IT contract with NinjaOne for $12,420.00 (majority affirmative)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen are holding a special called meeting to consider an ordinance that would authorize the sale of alcoholic beverages through package retail liquor stores within Pearl's city limits. This is the only item on the agenda.

• Ordinance authorizing package retail liquor store sales within municipal limits

The Board considered an ordinance to allow package retail liquor stores to sell alcoholic beverages within Pearl. No action was taken on the ordinance. Alderman Williams moved to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Stovall, and the motion carried with six votes in favor and no opposition.

• No action taken on ordinance authorizing sale of alcoholic beverages through package retail liquor stores
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried 6-0)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Pearl Mayor and Board of Aldermen will vote on a $480,000 general‑fund transfer to the 2023 Fire Station G.O. Bonds. They will also consider several fire‑department purchases, police‑department budget adjustments, and a series of payments for ongoing infrastructure projects. Additional items include adopting an amended smoking ordinance and approving the preliminary plat for Blake’s Bend subdivision.

• Transfer $480,000 from the general fund to the 2023 Fire Station G.O. Bonds.
• Authorize installation of a new fire siren at Central Station, 3470 Highway 80 W., for $32,342.88.
• Increase Fire Department FY 24‑25 budget line item 001‑160‑605 by $27,000 for a siren replacement.
• Purchase dress uniforms for the Fire Department from Mid South Uniforms for $19,929.60.
• Approve payment of $578,660.01 to Suncoast Infrastructure for work on the Citywide Sewer Project (pay app #4).

The Pearl Board of Aldermen approved the consent agenda, which included a $480,000 transfer to fire station bonds, several budget adjustments, and a range of purchases and payments. They also adopted an amended smoking ordinance and approved the preliminary plat for the Blake’s Bend subdivision. The meeting was adjourned in memory of former public works employees.

• Approved $480,000 general fund transfer to 2023 Fire Station G.O. Bonds (majority Aye)
• Approved $32,342.88 installation of new fire siren at 3470 Highway 80 W (majority Aye)
• Approved police budget changes: +$24,000 jail expense, +$15,000 vehicle repairs, –$39,000 other line (majority Aye)
• Approved $56,345 emergency AC repair at Pearl Public Library (majority Aye)
• Adopted the Amended Smoking Ordinance (majority Aye)
• Approved preliminary plat for Blake’s Bend subdivision (majority Aye)
• Approved $578,660.01 payment to Suncoast Infrastructure for Citywide Sewer Project (majority Aye)
• Approved purchase of four Motorola radios for police and fire departments totaling $24,201.89 (majority Aye)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider a consent agenda including a $1.53 million transfer to 2023 Fire Station G.O. Bonds, payments for fire station construction ($479,822) and a sewer project ($613,769), and budget amendments totaling $168,858. Public hearings are scheduled for a home variance at 457 Old Whitfield Rd., a storage facility at Highway 80 E, and nuisance property hearings on multiple parcels.

• Order to approve $1,531,000 transfer to 2023 Fire Station G.O. Bonds
• Payment of $479,822.58 to Thrash Commercial Contractors for Pearl Fire Stations (pay app #15)
• Payment of $613,769.42 to Thorton Construction for Southeast Sanitary Sewer Phase 2
• Public hearing for variance to build 1,846 sq ft home at 457 Old Whitfield Rd.
• Public hearing for conditional use to operate childcare facility at 306 Babbin Wells Rd.

The Board approved all items on the consent agenda, including major financial actions such as a $1,531,000 transfer to the 2023 Fire Station G.O. Bonds and a $479,822.58 payment to Thrash Commercial Contractors for fire stations. It also approved a $162,554 increase to the General Fund payroll budget, purchases for senior services and police equipment, and a $613,769.42 payment for the Southeast Sanitary Sewer Phase 2 project. In public hearings, the Board unanimously approved a zoning variance for a new home on 457 Old Whitfield Rd and an RV/boat storage facility on Highway 80 E, and adjudicated a property at 853 Longwood Place as a public health menace with a $1,500 penalty.

• Approved $479,822.58 payment to Thrash Commercial Contractors for Pearl Fire Stations (pay app #15)
• Approved $1,531,000 general fund transfer to 2023 Fire Station G.O. Bonds
• Approved $162,554 increase to FY 24‑25 General Fund payroll budget
• Approved purchase of 2025 Nissan for Senior Services for $26,903.50
• Approved purchase of 11 body armor vests for $8,154.03
• Approved $613,769.42 payment to Thorton Construction for Southeast Sanitary Sewer Phase 2
• Approved variance for Jalan Parker to build a 1,846‑sq‑ft home in R‑1 zone at 457 Old Whitfield Rd (unanimous)
• Approved RV/boat storage facility for R. Craig Smith on Parcel#G08M-27 Highway 80 E (unanimous)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Pearl Mayor and Board of Aldermen will vote on a consent agenda containing contracts, surplus declarations, and purchases, including a PFAS litigation legal contract and a $157,243 Genetec camera system. As general business, the board will receive the FY2024 audit from Grantham Poole and may enter executive session for personnel matters.

• Approval of FY2024 audit presentation by Angela T. Herzog, Grantham Poole
• Contract for legal services with STAG LIUZZA, LLC, Liuzza Law Firm, and Baker Law Firm PC for AFFF PFAS litigation
• Purchase of additions to existing Genetec door access and camera system for $157,243.00
• Declaration of two Dodge Chargers as surplus and transfer to the Town of Edwards
• Authorization for Mayor to sign disaster recovery grant agreement with EDA requiring 20% city match

The Board approved several items, including a $157,243 contract with Evolution Technologies for Genetec system upgrades, a $9,550 purchase of a load‑trail trailer, and a grant agreement with the Economic Development Administration that requires a 20% city match. The FY 2024 audit was approved, and the contract for AFFF PFAS litigation was tabled. An executive session was authorized to discuss personnel matters.

• Approved $157,243 contract with Evolution Technologies for Genetec system upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2025 load‑trail trailer for $9,550 from Alpha Specialties (unanimous)
• Approved grant agreement with Economic Development Administration for Disaster Recovery grants, requiring 20% city match (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $17,122.47 to Pickering Firm, LLC for Concourse Drive Extension Project (unanimous)
• Approved surplus transfer of two 2010/2011 Dodge Chargers to Town of Edwards (unanimous)
• Approved surplus transfer of four Apex radios to City of Harrisonville (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2024 audit presented by Angela Herzog of Grantham Poole (unanimous)
• Tabled consideration of contract for legal services for AFFF PFAS litigation (unanimous)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The board will vote on several infrastructure payments and police equipment purchases. The meeting includes public hearings regarding zoning amendments, a rezoning request for Highway 80 E, and property maintenance violations.

• Payment of $227,126.98 to Thornton Construction for Southeast Sanitary Sewer phase 2
• Purchase of a 2025 Ford F-150 for $48,771.00 and a 2025 Nissan Altima for $23,849.00
• Public hearing for a conditional use request for an RV and boat storage facility on Highway 80 E
• Request to rezone 2895 Highway 80 E from C-2 to C-3
• Payment of $30,000.00 to Denis Henriquez for window and stucco work at the City Hall Complex gymnasium

The Board voted 6‑1 to reject the proposed amendment adding manufactured home and RV sales as a conditional use in the C‑2 General Commercial District. It approved a conditional use permit for a trampoline park at 422 Riverwind Drive and a variance for a metal commercial building at 107 Legacy Park Drive. Several consent‑agenda items were approved, including payments for sewer work, fire station repairs, and police vehicle purchases. The Board also ordered a public hearing on an unsightly property at 120 Jenkins Quarters and adjudicated it a public‑health menace.

• Denied zoning amendment to add manufactured home and RV sales in C‑2 (6‑1)
• Approved conditional use permit for trampoline park at 422 Riverwind Drive (unanimous aye)
• Approved variance for metal commercial building at 107 Legacy Park Drive (unanimous aye)
• Adopted resolution appointing Mississippi Municipal League 2025 voting delegates (approved)
• Authorized payment of $227,126.98 to Thornton Construction for Southeast Sanitary Sewer Phase 2 (approved)
• Authorized purchase of 2025 Nissan Altima for $23,849.00 from Gray‑Daniels (approved)
• Ordered public hearing on July 15 for unsightly property at 308 Lionel Road (approved)
• Adjudicated Johnie Jenkins Estate property as a menace and imposed $1,500 penalty (approved)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will review several infrastructure payments and public hearings for zoning variances. The body is deciding on multiple contracts for city repairs, IT renewals, and property maintenance adjudications.

• Payment of $874,771.87 to Suncoast Infrastructure for Citywide Sewer Rehabilitation Project
• Payment of $34,197.37 to Pickering Firm, LLC for Pearl-Richland Intermodal Phase II engineering
• Public hearing for a conditional use permit for a nail salon at 422 Riverwind Drive, Suite D
• Public hearing for a dimensional variance for a 1,000 sq ft garage at 305 Longwood Court
• Agreement with Butler Snow for legal services regarding the Trustmark Park parking lot transfer

The Board approved all items on the consent agenda, including payments for engineering, sewer rehabilitation, and a legal services agreement. It also approved a conditional use permit for a nail salon at 422 Riverwind Drive and dimensional variances for a pole sign at 430 Riverwind Drive and a detached garage at 305 Longwood Court. All motions passed with unanimous affirmative votes from the listed Aldermen.

• Approved legal services agreement with Butler Snow for the transfer of the parking lot at Trustmark Park (consent agenda)
• Approved final plat for Patrick Farms Phase 11 (consent agenda)
• Approved payment of $34,197.37 to Pickering Firm, LLC for Pearl‑Richland Intermodal Phase II engineering services (consent agenda)
• Approved payment of $874,771.87 to Suncoast Infrastructure for Citywide Sewer Rehabilitation Project (consent agenda)
• Approved purchase of a Milwaukee Sewer Camera for $13,585.46 (consent agenda)
• Approved conditional use permit for a full‑service nail salon at 422 Riverwind Drive, Suite D (public hearing)
• Approved dimensional variance to maintain existing pole sign at 430 Riverwind Drive (public hearing)
• Approved dimensional variance to build a 1,000 sq ft detached garage at 305 Longwood Court (public hearing)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider a consent agenda containing over 20 items, including a $956,947 contract with Axon Enterprises for police tasers, body cameras, and dash cameras. They will also vote on a $857,880 change order for the Citywide Sewer Project, a $320,000 payment for urban renewal, and a resolution extending beer and light wine serving hours. Additionally, public hearings are scheduled for June 17 on a rezone request at 2895 Highway 80 E, a conditional use for a trampoline park, and a variance for a metal commercial building.

• Order to approve and authorize contract with Axon Enterprises for Tasers, Body Cameras, and Dash Cameras at $956,947 over 60 months
• Order to approve change order #1 for Citywide Sewer Project increasing contract by $857,880 to $2,369,920
• Order to approve and authorize payment of $320,000 to LBD Properties for Urban Renewal Projects
• Order to adopt a Resolution extending beer and light wine restaurant serving hours
• Public hearings set for June 17: rezone 2895 Highway 80 E from C-2 to C-3, conditional use for trampoline park at 422 Riverwind Drive, and variance for metal building at 107 Legacy Park Drive

The Board approved numerous consent‑agenda items, including payments, wage increases and contracts. It set several public hearings for June 17 on zoning and conditional‑use matters and adjudicated a property at 741 Clearmont Drive as a public‑health menace. Major contracts approved were a $956,947 police equipment purchase and an $857,880 increase to the Citywide Sewer Project contract. A professional services agreement with Benchmark Engineering was approved and a legal services agreement for the Trustmark Park parking lot transfer was tabled.

• Approved $320,000 payment to LBD Properties for Urban Renewal Projects
• Approved $956,947 60‑month police equipment contract (Tasers, body and dash cameras)
• Approved change order increasing Citywide Sewer Project contract by $857,880 to $2,369,920
• Set public hearing for June 17 on conditional use for trampoline park at 422 Riverwind Drive
• Set public hearing for June 17 on rezoning 2895 Highway 80 E. from C‑2 to C‑3
• Adjudicated 741 Clearmont Drive as a menace to public health; imposed $1,500 penalty
• Approved professional services agreement with Benchmark Engineering
• Tabled legal services agreement with Butler Snow for Trustmark Park parking lot transfer

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Pearl Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing on a conditional use request to construct a 190-ft monopole wireless tower at 3342 Greenfield Road. They will also consider amendments to the zoning ordinance. The consent agenda includes approval of a $1,249,797 pre-order for a 2028 fire pumper and several other payments and service agreements.

• Public hearing for conditional use: 190-ft wireless tower at 3342 Greenfield Road
• Consideration of amendment to zoning ordinance language
• Order to pre-order a 2028 Pierce Velocity PUC Pumper for $1,249,797
• Public hearings for nuisance properties at 2433 Old Country Club Road, 205 and 209 Toni Drive, 101 Wilson Drive, 120 Jenkins Quarters
• Order to approve $43,387 for construction boring and fiber installation at Pearl Library and Senior Services

The Board approved the conditional use request for a 190‑ft monopole wireless tower at 3342 Greenfield Road. It also approved an amendment to the zoning ordinance, set on‑premises liquor sale hours, and authorized a $1,249,797 purchase of a fire pumper for 2028. Several public hearings were scheduled for June 3 and June 17 on variances and property conditions.

• Approved conditional use for 190‑ft wireless tower at 3342 Greenfield Road (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Zoning Ordinance (4‑3 vote)
• Adopted resolution setting liquor sale hours 7 a.m.–1 a.m. (approved)
• Authorized purchase of 2028 Pierce Velocity PUC Pumper for $1,249,797.00 (approved)
• Approved construction boring and fiber installation for Pearl Library ($43,387.00) (approved)
• Set public hearing June 3, 2025 for variances at 305 Longwood Court and 430 Riverwind Drive (approved)
• Set public hearing June 17, 2025 for unsightly property conditions at multiple addresses (approved)
• Adopted resolution to adjudicate cleaning costs for listed properties (approved)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The board will vote on a resolution to hold a non-binding referendum on allowing wine and spirits stores with design restrictions. Several public hearings are set for May 6 and May 20, including proposed zoning amendments, a 150-foot telecommunications tower on Fern Springs Drive, a nail salon at 422 Riverwind Drive, and a nuisance property at 741 Clearmont Drive. Routine consent items include police expenditures, contracts, and a $25,000 donation to the Pearson Foundation for a summer camp.

• Order to adopt resolution for non-binding referendum on wine and spirits stores
• Order to set public hearing for conditional use for 150' telecom tower on Fern Springs Drive
• Order to set public hearing for conditional use for nail salon at 422 Riverwind Drive, Suite D
• Order to set public hearing on nuisance property at 741 Clearmont Drive
• Order to approve $25,000 donation to Pearson Foundation for Summer Camp

The Board of Aldermen approved numerous consent‑agenda items, including payments for water system improvements, park projects, police equipment, and an IT contract. They scheduled public hearings on zoning amendments, a telecommunications tower, a nail salon, and an unsightly‑property issue. The Board also adopted a resolution to hold a non‑binding referendum on allowing wine and spirits stores in Pearl.

• Approved $4,000 payment to Heflin Engineering for SRF Water System Improvements
• Approved $8,520 payment to Harcros Chemicals, Inc.
• Approved $26,945.62 payment to Clear River Construction Co. for City Park Improvements
• Approved $19,000 payment to Electrical Solutions and Services LLC for Jenkins Park electrical work
• Approved $40,519 payment for a 2025 Dodge Durango PPV for the Police Department
• Approved $18,000 contract with IWorq for IT upgrades and modules
• Approved $25,000 donation to Pearson Foundation for Pilot Summer Camp Program
• Approved resolution to hold non‑binding wine & spirits store referendum (approved, 3 Aye, 4 Nay)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will vote on a consent agenda that includes a $1,021,057.90 payment to Crossgates Shopping Center for Urban Renewal Projects, along with other financial approvals for fire stations, water system improvements, and equipment purchases. They will also set public hearings for April 15 and May 6 on multiple nuisance properties and two conditional-use requests: a manufactured home dealership and a 190-foot wireless tower. A public hearing is scheduled for a sign variance request by Dobbs Peterbilt.

• $1,021,057.90 payment to Crossgates Shopping Center for Urban Renewal Projects
• $152,975.20 payment to Thrash Commercial Contractors for Pearl Fire Stations
• Public hearing for conditional use by Charles Stricklin for manufactured home dealership at 2895 Highway 80 E
• Public hearing for conditional use by Vertical Bridge for 190-ft wireless tower at 3342 Greenfield Road
• Public hearing on sign variance for Dobbs Peterbilt at 330 Gilchrist Drive

The Board approved the consent agenda and a series of payments, purchases, and contracts, including a $1,021,057.90 payment to Crossgates Shopping Center for urban renewal projects. It also authorized several public hearings on April 15 and May 6 to address alleged unsightly properties and conditional use requests. Additionally, a dimensional variance for a larger sign at Dobbs Peterbilt was approved. The meeting was adjourned in memory of Chris Gray and former Alderman Lawrence Harvey.

• Approved payment of $1,021,057.90 to Crossgates Shopping Center for urban renewal projects
• Approved payment of $10,087.50 to Pickering Firm for engineering services on US 80 and SR 468 raised median project
• Approved payment of $7,150 to Pickering Firm for El Dorado Road signal work
• Approved purchase of Stair PRO Model 6252 footrest and cables for $6,697.53
• Approved purchase of 40 pallets of Bermuda sod for $7,200.00 for Central Station
• Approved purchase of tools for new fire trucks for $6,314.54
• Approved payment of $152,975.20 to Thrash Commercial Contractors for Pearl Fire Stations
• Set public hearings on April 15, 2025 for five parcels deemed unsightly and on May 6, 2025 for additional parcels and conditional use requests

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Pearl Board of Aldermen will consider approving payments for various city projects, including water system improvements and police equipment, as well as a new insurance agreement with MetLife. The meeting also includes public hearings on several zoning and construction variance requests.

• Authorize $66,800 payment to Hemphill Construction for water system improvements
• Authorize $5,890 payment to Jefcoat Fence Company for pickleball courts
• Authorize copier lease for Police Department with Advantage Business Systems
• Public hearing for nail salon conditional use permit at 109B Westside Cove
• Public hearing for solventless cannabis lab conditional use at 210 St. Paul Street

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Board will hold public hearings on March 18 to determine if properties at 3123 Rice Street and 5710 Old Brandon Road are unsightly and a public health hazard. They also set an April 1 hearing on a dimensional variance for Dobbs Peterbilt's sign at 330 Gilchrist Drive. Additionally, they will consider conditional use permits for an existing nail salon and car wash, and authorize payments for fire truck repairs and software renewal.

• Order to pay $7,662.35 to Cummins Sales and Service for FD9 repairs
• Public hearing set for March 18 on property at 3123 Rice Street (Olen D. Myers Estate) for unsightly condition
• Public hearing set for March 18 on property at 5710 Old Brandon Road (Wanda Mabus Trent) for unsightly condition
• Public hearing set for April 1 on dimensional variance for Dobbs Peterbilt sign at 330 Gilchrist Drive
• Conditional use permits for nail salon (100 N Bierdeman Road) and car wash (2766 Old Brandon Road)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The board will vote on a consent agenda including a resolution to issue up to $3.9 million in urban renewal revenue bonds, award a $1.89 million water distribution contract, and approve various purchases and contracts. Public hearings will be held to consider a medical cannabis dispensary at 2612 Highway 80 E and a solventless cannabis lab at 210 St. Paul Street, among other zoning requests. The board will also appoint a school board member.

• Order to adopt resolution for $3.9M Urban Renewal Revenue Bonds
• Order to award $1,887,450 water distribution contract to Delta Boring Service, LLC
• Order to approve $24,000 proposal for resurfacing two basketball courts at Jenkins Park
• Public hearing set for March 18 on medical cannabis dispensary at 2612 Highway 80 E
• Public hearing set for March 18 on solventless cannabis lab at 210 St. Paul Street

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider a consent agenda including payments for the Pearl Fire Stations ($575,927.53) and water system improvements ($71,980), as well as setting public hearings for conditional use permits for a nail salon and a car wash. Two public hearings are scheduled: one for a salon at 5647 Highway 80 E and another for an auto dealership at 2215 Highway 80 E. The board may also go into executive session to discuss police department personnel.

• Payment of $575,927.53 to Thrash Commercial Contractors for Pearl Fire Stations (pay app #13)
• Payment of $71,980.00 to Heflin Engineering and Hemphill Construction for SRF Water System Improvements (pay app #18)
• Set public hearing for March 4, 2025 for a conditional use permit for a nail salon at 100 North Bierdeman Road, Suite H
• Set public hearing for March 4, 2025 for a conditional use permit for a car wash at 2766 Old Brandon Road
• Transfer of $238,517.96 in unused grant funds from Grandview Sewer Rehabilitation to SE Sewer Airport Road Project

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The board will consider a consent agenda with 22 items, including payments for sewer rehabilitation projects and setting future public hearings for conditional use permits, including a medical cannabis dispensary. Two public hearings are scheduled for requests for outside storage of trailers and a permanent makeup business. Other business includes approval of a $220,317.85 invoice for the El Dorado Signal Project and authorization for off-duty police uniform use.

• Public hearing for conditional use permit for outside storage of trailers at 3606 Highway 80 E
• Public hearing for permanent makeup business at 206 St. Paul Street
• Setting public hearing for medical cannabis dispensary at 2612 Highway 80 E on Feb 18
• Approval of $220,317.85 invoice for El Dorado Signal Project
• Approval of $172,397 in combined payments for LED Lighting Project ($31,000 and $141,397)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

This meeting consists primarily of a consent agenda with 36 items covering various purchases, contracts, and resolutions. The board will consider a resolution to borrow up to $1,400,000 for a new firetruck, and approve a $932,999.19 payment for new fire stations. Several public hearings are also scheduled for January 21, 2025.

• Resolution to enter into a $1,400,000 loan agreement with Mississippi Development Authority for a firetruck
• Payment of $932,999.19 to Thrash Commercial Contractors for Pearl Fire Stations
• Two payments totaling $253,080 for SRF Water System Improvements Project
• Purchase of 4 dual-2 antenna radar systems from Stalker Radar for $6,796
• Public hearings: conditional use permits for outdoor trailer storage at 3606 Highway 80 E and a tire/alignment shop at 3698 Highway 80 E