Picayune public meetings in 2021
14 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council is reviewing a bid for the Picayune Airport AWOS Replacement Project and an ordinance to impose a utility tax. The body is also considering budget amendments and utility service extensions for specific addresses.
- Bid of $324,594.00 from Webster Electric Co. LLC for Picayune Airport AWOS Replacement Project
- Ordinance imposing a utility tax
- Water service installation at 84 Richardson-Ozona Rd.
- Natural gas line extension to 27 Marcus Mitchell Rd.
- Amendment No. 1 to the Ground Lease Agreement with Gene Phillips
City Council
The City Council will discuss a zoning change for Highland Development Company and a request to hold public hearings for property cleanup at 10 locations. The body is also considering a donation for park equipment and an interlocal agreement for fire department equipment.
- Zone change request from PUD-R to C-3 for property North of Highland Parkway
- Public hearing request for property cleanup at 10 addresses, including several for demolition
- $7,200.00 donation from Rotary Club of Picayune for Friendship Park playground equipment
- Interlocal agreement with Pearl River County Board of Supervisors for a Bauer Air Compressor and three air tanks
- Surplus of a 1999 Crown Victoria Police Interceptor
City Council
The Picayune City Council will meet to review a budget report for April 2021 and approve meeting minutes. The body is deciding on a property donation for a drainage easement and a T-hangar lease agreement at the municipal airport.
- Donation of property for a drainage easement
- T-hangar lease agreement between James Strahand Jr. and City of Picayune/Picayune Municipal Airport
- Budget report for April 2021
City Council
The City Council will consider several financial and development items including tax exemptions for Power Dynamics Innovations, LLC and a budget amendment for multiple funds. The agenda also includes requests regarding subdivision approvals, airport project advertising, and sidewalk construction.
- Ad valorem tax exemptions for Power Dynamics Innovations, LLC (2019 and 2020 values)
- Budget Amendment #1 for the General, Airport, and Utility Funds
- Subdivision of PPIN No. 25034 into 6 lots off Central Avenue
- Public hearing on May 18, 2021, for property clean-up at 10 locations
- Advertising for the Picayune Airport AWOS Replacement Project
City Council
The City Council will consider several financial and development items including ad valorem tax exemptions for Power Dynamics Innovations, LLC and a budget amendment. The agenda also includes requests regarding subdivision approvals, code enforcement hearings, and airport and sidewalk projects.
- Ad valorem tax exemption for Power Dynamics Innovations, LLC (2019 and 2020 values) for 3 years
- Budget Amendment #1 for the General, Airport, and Utility Funds
- Subdivision approval for Irvin Templet to re-subdivide PPIN No. 25034 into 6 lots off Central Avenue
- Public hearing on May 18, 2021, for property clean-up at 10 specific addresses
- Advertising for the Picayune Airport AWOS Replacement Project
City Council
The City Council will consider several items including a design phase agreement for the Highland Parkway Sidewalk Project. The agenda also includes requests regarding utility staging, grant applications, and playground equipment donations.
- Highland Parkway Sidewalk Project design phase engineering agreement
- $200 donation from American Legion Post 73 for Kid's Kingdom
- $200 donation from VFW Post 3804 for Kid's Kingdom
- FY 22 MS Office of Highway Safety Impaired Driving Grant Application
- Request to continue declaration of emergency due to Covid-19 pandemic
City Council
The City Council will review several infrastructure requests, including a contract for the Highland Parkway Sidewalk Project and change orders for the Drinking Water System and Citywide Paving projects. The body will also consider a donation for playground equipment and the approval of the 53rd Bi-Annual Street Festival.
- Contract for Design and Construction Engineering and Inspection Services for the Highland Parkway Sidewalk Project
- Contract Change Order #4 for the Drinking Water System Improvement Project to extend completion time
- Change order #2 for the 2020 Citywide Paving Project to reclaim the base under Runway Rd
- Donation of $10,089.00 from Coastal Environmental Services for Kid's Kingdom playground equipment
- Approval of the 53rd Bi-Annual Street Festival for April 10 & 11, 2021
City Council
The City Council is meeting to review several infrastructure contracts and tax requests. Key items include a three-year tax exemption for a local business and approvals for sidewalk and paving projects.
- Three-year ad valorem tax exemption application for Power Dynamics Innovations, LLC
- Contract for Design and Construction Engineering and Inspection Services for the Highland Parkway Sidewalk Project
- Change order #2 for the 2020 Citywide Paving Project to reclaim the base under Runway Rd
- Donation of $10,089.00 from Coastal Environmental Services for Kid's Kingdom playground equipment
- Installation of School Zone Flashers at Hwy 43 North and Richardson Road
City Council
The City Council will review a request to re-subdivide a property into five lots and vote on several city contracts and travel requests. The body is also considering the acceptance of a $13,000 federal grant for airport coronavirus response.
- Subdivision approval for Kevin Avin to re-subdivide PPIN 22294 into 5 lots at 1501 Gilcrease Avenue
- Acceptance of Airport Coronavirus Response Grant Program (ACRGP) for $13,000.00
- Contract with Ms Power for security cameras at JP Johnson Park and Leola Jordan Park
- Contract for an architectural firm for exterior upgrades to Historic City Hall
- Purchase of various cell tower sections for $1.00
City Council
The City Council will discuss a resolution regarding the operation of low speed vehicles and golf carts on public streets. The body is also considering a downtown abatement program and two grant applications. Other items include zoning requests and a new street cut repair policy.
- Resolution to allow low speed vehicles and golf carts on certain public roads
- Ordinance for Historic Downtown Abatement Program
- Subdivision approval for 1501 Gilcrease Avenue to create 5 lots
- Conditional Use Approval for a temporary cabin at 2307 South McGeehee Lane
- Adoption of a new Street Cut Repair policy
City Council
The City Council is meeting to discuss several administrative contracts and financial bids. Key items include the acceptance of a real property donation and the continuation of a Covid-19 emergency declaration.
- Donation of Valspar property and improvements from Sherwin Williams
- Contract with Matthew D. Busby, PLLC for Interim Public Defender Services
- Two-year depository participation bids from Hancock Bank and First National Bank of Picayune
- Engagement of Butler Snow, LLP for FY 2020 Continuing Disclosure reporting
- Herbicide Application Program renewal with Edko, LLC for the airport
City Council
The City Council will meet to discuss the expansion of a business during an executive session. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items.
- Executive session regarding the expansion of a business
City Council
The City Council will decide on the demolition of unsafe portions of the Kids Kingdom structure and a house at 2302 Mark Street. Members will also consider accepting two grants and updating a loan agreement for drinking water system improvements.
- Demolition of house at 2302 Mark Street (PPIN No. 24759)
- Acceptance of $25,000 MS Dept. of Environmental Quality Solid Waste Assistance Grant
- Acceptance of $1,000 Walmart Community Grant for Keep Picayune Beautiful
- Ordinance Number 959 regarding Pearl River County Industry Tax Abatement
- Utility agreements for water and gas main relocation on Highway 11 Phase 2
City Council
The City Council will decide on a contract for Zedi Cloud SCADA Solutions station monitoring. The body is also considering the continuation of the Covid-19 emergency declaration and the approval of a Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade.
- Contract for Emerson's Zedi Cloud SCADA Solutions Station Monitoring
- Approval of John H. Carter, Inc. or ControlWorx LLC as sole providers of Zedi Cloud SCADA Solutions
- $1,000 donation from Home Depot
- $1,000 donation from Walmart for senior citizens and children materials
- Approval of Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade on January 18, 2021