Picayune public meetings in 2023

City Council

The Picayune City Council will hold its regular meeting on December 5, 2023, to consider a range of routine and notable items. These include approving a $240,000 amendment to the Utility Fund for equipment and building renovations, naming the new Criminal Justice Complex, and entering into an engineering agreement for drainage improvements. The agenda also includes several routine approvals, such as minutes, public records requests, and travel authorizations.

• Resolution to name the new Criminal Justice Complex (under construction)
• Approve $240,000 amendment to Utility Fund capital outlay ($73,000 for Diesel Knuckle Boom truck, $167,000 for Valspar building renovations)
• Approve engineering agreement with Dungan Engineering for Holly Branch Drainage System Improvements
• Approve lighting lease agreement with MS Power for LED lighting at Exit 4 northbound offramp Welcome Sign
• Approve surplus and auction of seven seized firearms

City Council

The Picayune City Council will vote on Ordinance 980 to annex five parcels, accept donations including $15,315 in engineering services for welcome signs, and approve several subdivision requests. The agenda also includes routine consent items, police travel approvals, and a possible executive session.

• Ordinance 980 annexing PPIN parcels 28551, 52830, 48210, 28437, 28424
• Donation of $15,315 in engineering services from Dungan Engineering for welcome signs at Exits 4 and 6
• Subdivision to combine two lots on Palestine Road (PPIN 24242, 24243)
• Two subdivisions dividing lots (PPIN 36146, 24663)
• Police travel approvals for training in Texas, Louisiana, Florida, and other states

Planning Commission

The Picayune Planning Commission met and voted to approve all items on the agenda, including three subdivision variances, one parcel combination, and an annexation ordinance. These recommendations will be forwarded to the City Council for final action on November 21, 2023.

• Approved variance to subdivide Parcel PPIN# 14663 into 2 lots at Williams Southside Subdivision, Weems Street
• Approved variance to subdivide Parcel PPIN# 36146 into 2 lots at Williams Southside Subdivision, Weems and Davis Streets
• Approved variance to combine Parcels PPIN# 24242 and 24243 for Kimberly Taylor
• Approved annexation Ordinance No. 980
• Approved minutes of October 10, 2023 meeting

City Council

The Picayune City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 7, 2023, with a consent agenda covering routine approvals and several new business items. Key decisions include approving the MLK Day parade, a change order for the Police Department Memorial, accepting donations, holding public hearings on code enforcement properties, and approving police department actions including firearm auctions and out-of-state travel.

• Approve Annual MLK Day Parade/March for January 15, 2024
• Authorize change order for Police Department Memorial
• Accept $1,419.25 donation from JCL Enterprises for Welcome Sign at Exit 4
• Hold public hearings on 7 properties for code enforcement (Neal Road, Sixth Avenue, Millswood Road, Weems Street, Maxwell Street)
• Approve out-of-state travel for Det. Mike Hickey to Pearl River, LA for homicide investigation

City Council

The Picayune City Council will consider a consent agenda of routine approvals and several new business items, including five voluntary annexations, multiple rezoning and subdivision requests, out-of-state travel approvals, and various contracts and donations. The meeting includes a possible closed session for a police department update.

• Voluntary annexation of 59 Signs LLC (1.07 acres) and Roserock Holdings/Love's Travel Stops (32.25 acres)
• Voluntary annexation of Richard Burge et al. (53.00 acres) and Exit 1 RV Resort LLC (19.42 acres)
• Rezoning of 5.37 acres (PPIN 15914) from A-1 to C-3 Highway Commercial for Ted Strain
• Rezoning of 13.19 acres at Highland Commons (PPIN 52423) to C-3 Highway Commercial
• Approval of out-of-state travel for council members to Washington D.C. and police officers to Texas and Florida

City Council

The Picayune City Council will vote on several items, including adopting a ward redistricting ordinance, renewing a government relations contract with Butler Snow, and accepting a police grant. They will also consider holding public hearings for property clean-up and approving a veterans parade. The agenda includes routine consent items and a possible closed session for litigation.

• Adopt ordinance for redistricting ward boundaries
• Renew contract with Butler Snow for government relations services
• Accept $10,349.77 grant from Lower Pearl River Valley Foundation for police
• Hold public hearings on 10 properties for code enforcement
• Approve Veteran's Parade on November 6, 2023

City Council

The Picayune City Council is holding its regular meeting with a consent agenda of routine approvals, plus new business including a rezoning request, a new rate structure for private parties, property clean-up hearings, tax lien assessments, and several police and fire department items. The council will also consider accepting a donation for a sign and approving a budget amendment.

• Rezone PPIN 22106 on Highway 43 North from R-2 Residential to C-3 Highway Commercial for Clarke Holdings
• Adopt rate structure for private parties in Thigpen and Bankers Alley
• Approve tax liens totaling $17,031.00 on nine properties
• Hold public hearings for property clean-up at 19 addresses
• Accept $892.38 donation from Magnolia Monument for The Oaks sign

City Council

The Picayune City Council will vote on routine consent items and several new business items, including a rezoning request, a donation for a sign, a rate structure for private parties, and multiple property clean-up hearings. The council will also consider approving tax liens totaling $17,031 and a police equipment purchase.

• Rezone PPIN 22106 on Highway 43 North from R-2 Residential to C-3 Highway Commercial
• Accept $892.38 donation from Magnolia Monument for The Oaks sign
• Adopt rate structure for private parties in Thigpen and Bankers Alley
• Approve tax liens totaling $17,031 on nine properties
• Approve Ambitec Inc. as sole source for RTS Tactical Mini Rifle Shield

The council adopted the City of Picayune FY2024 budget after a second vote passed 4‑2. Council members directed the city clerk to provide quarterly fiscal reports for the 2023‑2024 year. A memorandum of understanding between Mayor Jim Luke and the city was approved. The council recessed the meeting until September 19, 2023.

• Adopt FY2024 budget passed 4-2 after re‑vote (Yea: Mayor Jim Luke, Larry Breland, Lynn Bumpers, Jan Stevens; Nay: Frank Ford, Anna Turnage)
• Initial FY2024 budget motion failed 3-2 (Yea: Mayor Jim Luke, Larry Breland, Jan Stevens; Nay: Frank Ford, Anna Turnage)
• City clerk directed to give quarterly fiscal report during 2023‑2024 fiscal year
• Approve Memorandum of Understanding between Mayor Jim Luke and City of Picayune (Yea: Larry Breland, Frank Ford, Jan Stevens, Anna Turnage)
• Recess meeting until September 19, 2023 at 5:00 PM (Yea: Mayor Jim Luke, Larry Breland, Frank Ford, Jan Stevens, Anna Turnage)

City Council

The Picayune City Council will consider dissolving the Department of Public Safety and related commissioner position, amending court clerk appointment rules, and updating drug/alcohol policies. They will also vote on a residential garbage collection fee increase, a $104,626.51 excavator purchase, and several property cleanup hearings.

• Ordinance to terminate Department of Public Safety and Commissioner position
• Ordinance amending Section 2-123(4) and adding Section 2-148 re: City Court Clerk appointment/removal
• Purchase of CAT 306 07CR mini hydraulic excavator from Puckett Rents for $104,626.51
• Residential garbage collection fee increase per 2022 Solid Waste Services Contract
• Public hearings for property cleanup at 10 addresses including 806 Jarrell St, 906 Central Ave, 2313 Morris St

The City Council approved the termination of the Department of Public Safety and the position of its Commissioner. Other key actions included approving over $1.1 million in dockets and purchasing a new mini hydraulic excavator. The council also voted to increase residential garbage collection fees.

• Approved Docket A for $1,088,106.74 (6-0)
• Approved Docket B for $112.00 (5-0)
• Terminated Department of Public Safety and Commissioner position (6-0)
• Approved purchase of CAT 306 07CR mini hydraulic excavator for $104,626.51 (6-0)
• Approved Engineering Agreement with Dungan Engineering for City Hall Drainage Project (6-0)
• Approved increase to residential garbage collection fee (6-0)
• Set October 3, 2023, for public hearing on 10 property cleanups (6-0)
• Tabled adoption of organizational chart for employee handbook (6-0)

City Council

The Picayune City Council is holding a special called meeting for a public hearing on the redistricting plan. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Public hearing for the redistricting plan

The City Council held a special called meeting featuring a presentation on redistricting by Parker Berry of Butler Snow. No official actions were taken during the session.

City Council

The Picayune City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 15, 2023, covering routine consent items and several new business items. Key actions include authorizing a public hearing for the FY2024 budget and tax levies, announcing a redistricting public hearing, renewing the city's health insurance contract, and applying for a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers flood study. The council will also consider property rezonings, lot consolidations, property clean-up hearings, and various contracts and donations.

• Authorize publication of Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Budget and Proposed Tax Levies for FY 2024
• Announce Public Hearing for Redistricting Plan on August 29, 2023, at 5:00 pm
• Renew contract with United Healthcare through Combined Benefits Administrators for city health insurance
• Apply for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers assistance for flood study under Section 165(a) of WRDA 2020
• Rezone 26.645 acres on Cooper Road (PPIN 20692) from R-1 to PUD-R (Richard Burge)

The City Council authorized public hearings for the FY 2024 budget and a redistricting plan. The council also approved a health insurance contract renewal and an application for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers flooding assistance. Several zoning changes and property lot combinations were accepted.

• Authorized publication of Notice of Public Hearing for FY 2024 Proposed Budget and Tax Levies (6-0)
• Approved Public Hearing for Redistricting Plan on August 29, 2023 (6-0)
• Renewed health insurance contract with United Healthcare via Combined Benefits Administrators (6-0)
• Approved application to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for flooding study (6-0)
• Accepted $1,000 from Keep Mississippi Beautiful (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 26.645 acres on Cooper Road from R-1 to PUD-R (6-0)
• Declared property at Curran Avenue (PPIN 26656) a nuisance (6-0)
• Took property at 839 South Beech Street (PPIN 25407) under advisement (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Picayune Planning Commission met and voted on three requests: a variance to combine lots in the Rosa Addition, a zoning change from R-1 to PUD for a 26.656-acre parcel, and a variance to combine lots in the S.B. Whitfield First Addition. All three requests were approved unanimously by the commissioners present. The commission also approved the minutes from the June 13, 2023 meeting and recessed until September 12, 2023.

• Approved variance for Draeshund K. Magee to combine South half of Lots 5 & 6 and west half of Lot 4, Block G, Rosa Addition (R-3 zoning)
• Approved zoning change for Richard Burge from R-1 to PUD for 26.656 acres in Section 5, Township 6 South, Range 16 West
• Approved variance for Carolyn Lilly of Kale/Rycar Farms to combine Lots 3, 4 & 5 in S.B. Whitfield First Addition (parcel numbers 6176140030500600, 6176140030500700, 6176140030500800)
• Approved minutes from June 13, 2023 meeting

City Council

The Picayune City Council will vote on several contracts and grants, including a $2.09 million award for turf work at Friendship Park, acceptance of MDEQ grants for water and drainage projects, and memorandums of understanding for state funds. The agenda also includes routine approvals, a donation, and a closed session for a personnel matter.

• Award Friendship Park Project infield turf and re-grading to Rotolo Consultants, Inc. for $2,093,255.00
• Accept MDEQ grant of $200,133.62 for Ridge Crest Water Project
• Accept MDEQ grant of $609,290.34 for City Hall Drainage Project
• Request $5,000,000 in WRDA 2024 Section 219 for water/stormwater infrastructure
• Accept $675.00 donation from Sherwin-Williams

The City Council approved a $2,093,255 contract for turfing and grading at Friendship Park. The council also accepted several MDEQ grants for water and drainage projects and approved multiple funding agreements with the Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration.

• Approved $2,093,255 contract to Rotolo Consultants, Inc. for Friendship Park turf and grading
• Approved Docket A ($584,176.61) and Docket B ($4,204.96)
• Accepted MDEQ grants of $200,133.62 for Ridge Crest Water and $609,290.34 for City Hall Drainage
• Approved request for $5,000,000 WRDA 2024 authorization for water and stormwater infrastructure
• Approved MOUs with MS Dept of Finance and Administration for HB603 Fire Dept, Infrastructure, and Memorial High School funds
• Approved engagement of Butler Snow for FY2023 Continuing Disclosures
• Accepted $15,000 Occupant Protection Grant and $25,000 Impaired Driving Grant
• Approved Cemetery Plat for New Palestine Units F & G

City Council

The City Council authorized an application and a 20% funding match for the I-59 North Frontage Road, South Mississippi Gateway Utilities Project via the Mississippi Gulf Coast Restoration Fund. Other actions included appointing a Planning Commission member and declaring several properties as nuisances. The council also accepted multiple donations for Independence Day celebrations.

• Approved GCRF grant application for I-59 North Frontage Road project (6-0)
• Approved 20% matching funds for I-59 North Frontage Road project (6-0)
• Appointed Lester M. Robinson Sr. to the Planning Commission Board (6-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with Saint Barnabas Church for 950 sq ft of real estate (6-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment and publication of Resolution (6-0)
• Accepted $2,570 in fireworks donations for Independence Day (5-0)
• Approved grant application for Crosby Oaks restrooms, walkway, and fencing (6-0)
• Declared properties at Beech/6th Avenue and Buren/8th Street as nuisances (6-0)

City Council

The Picayune City Council will consider routine consent items and several new business requests, including a parking agreement with a credit union, a lighting lease for a welcome sign, and authorization to surplus equipment for auction. The meeting also includes proclamations, travel approvals, and a police evidence services contract.

• Parking agreement with New Orleans Fireman's Federal Credit Union for Pat Blades Little Champs Dog Park
• Lighting lease agreement with MS Power for LED lighting at Welcome Sign at Exit 6
• Surplus nine light poles, a 12'x12' shed, and a mobile office trailer for GovDeals auction
• Agreement with Chromatic LLC (DBA Steep Hill Mississippi) for evidence processing services
• Sale of firefighter helmet and badge to retired Battalion Chief Shawn Holcomb for $1.00

The City Council approved a payment docket totaling $681,604.60 and authorized several operational agreements, including a parking agreement for Pat Blades Little Champs Dog Park and a lighting lease for the Exit 6 Welcome Sign. The council also approved the surplus of city equipment for auction and authorized evidence processing services for the police department.

• Approved docket in the amount of $681,604.60 (6-0)
• Approved parking agreement with New Orleans Fireman’s Federal Credit Union for Pat Blades Little Champs Dog Park (6-0)
• Approved lighting lease agreement with MS Power for Exit 6 Welcome Sign (6-0)
• Proclaimed July 8th as “Gainesville Volunteer Day” (4-2)
• Approved evidence processing agreement with Chromatic LLC (DBA) Steep Hill Mississippi (6-0)
• Approved surplus of nine light poles, a 12’ X 12’ shed, and a mobile office trailer for GovDeals auction (6-0)
• Approved renewal of Pitney Bows postal machine rental agreement (6-0)
• Authorized application for a $1,000.00 Wal-Mart grant for the Fire Department (6-0)

City Council

The Picayune City Council will vote on routine consent items and several new business requests, including appointing an owner representative for the new police department construction, accepting a $1,000 donation for the I-59 welcome sign, and approving a $198,243 contract for SCADA upgrades. They will also consider grant applications, property clean-up public hearings, and various departmental approvals.

• Approve $198,243 contract with Control Systems, Inc. for SCADA upgrades at Meadowgreen, Stemwood, City Barn #1 and #2
• Authorize appointment of Eric Morris as owner representative for new police department construction
• Accept $1,000 donation from Bank Plus for I-59 Welcome sign
• Approve resolutions for Welcome Home Mississippi Program recertification and Gulf Coast Restoration Fund for Friendship Park Improvements (with 20% match)
• Set public hearings for property clean-up at multiple addresses including 1404 Alpine Road, 200 South Beech Street, and 617 Mills Street

The City Council approved grant applications for Friendship Park improvements and the Welcome Home Mississippi Program. They also appointed an owner representative for the new Police Department construction and ruled on several zoning and nuisance property requests.

• Appointed Eric Morris as owner representative for new Police Department construction (6-0)
• Accepted $1,000 donation from Bank Plus for I-59 Welcome sign (6-0)
• Approved grant application and 20% matching funds for Friendship Park Improvements Project (6-0)
• Authorized recertification application for Welcome Home Mississippi Program (6-0)
• Approved lot combination for Eddie and Grace Bounds at Heritage Oaks Subdivision (6-0)
• Approved subdivision plat amendment for Leavern Guy and Melvin Hicks on Neal Road (6-0)
• Denied conditional use for additional home at 620 Boley Ave (6-0)
• Declared property at Davis Street (PPIN 54530) a nuisance (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Picayune Planning Commission met and voted on three requests, forwarding recommendations to the City Council. They approved combining two lots in Heritage Oaks Subdivision and amending the Guy-Hicks Subdivision plat, but denied a conditional use for an additional home on Boley Avenue. The meeting was recessed to July 11, 2023.

• Approved combining lots 89 & 90, Phase I, Heritage Oaks Subdivision (R-1)
• Approved amending Phase 1 of Guy-Hicks Subdivision Plat on Neal Road (R-3 Multi Family)
• Denied conditional use for additional single-family home at 620 Boley Avenue (R-1)
• Recommendations to City Council on June 20, 2023

City Council

The City Council approved two payment dockets totaling $901,503.38 and awarded the City Park Splash Pads project to Struthers Recreation, LLC. The council also renamed the former Valspar facility and authorized several park improvements.

• Approved Docket A for $901,067.38 (6-0)
• Approved Docket B for $436.00 (5-0)
• Awarded City Park Splash Pads project to Struthers Recreation, LLC for $205,956.00 (6-0)
• Renamed former Valspar facility as South Side Municipal Complex (6-0)
• Approved $200.00 buyback of one cemetery plot in New Palestine Cemetery 3rd Addition (6-0)
• Authorized Dungan Engineering to advertise bids for Highland Parkway Water Distribution and Friendship Park turf projects (6-0)
• Accepted $3,000.00 donation from JJJ Construction, LLC for Pat Blades Little Champs Dog Park (6-0)
• Accepted $1,000.00 donation for Police Department from RR Watts Sunday School Class (6-0)

City Council

The Picayune City Council will vote on several routine consent items and new business, including an agreement with Coast Electric for storm response staging, a zoning change for a property on Rosin Road, and public hearings for property cleanups. The council will also consider contracts for software support, engineering services, and a grant agreement with the state transportation department.

• Agreement with Coast Electric Power Association for storm response staging areas
• Rezone 341 Rosin Road from I-2 Heavy Industrial to R-3 Multi-Family
• Public hearings for property clean-up at nine properties (e.g., 1600 Sixth Ave, 212 South Steele)
• Engineering agreement with Dungan Engineering for Highland Parkway Water Distribution Improvements
• MOU with Pearl River County Sheriff's Office for Joint Interdiction Task Force

The Council authorized a grant agreement for the expansion of Crosby Commons and approved a zoning change for a property on Rosin Road. Additionally, two properties were declared nuisances following a public hearing, and several infrastructure and service contracts were approved.

• Approved MOA with MS Department of Transportation for Crosby Commons expansion (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 341 Rosin Road from I-2 Heavy Industrial to R-3 Multi-Family (6-0)
• Declared 211 South Gray and 2311 Jackson Landing as nuisances (6-0)
• Approved agreement with Coast Electric Power Association for storm response staging (6-0)
• Approved amended Preliminary Plat for property on Virginia (6-0)
• Approved Greg Roberts Fire Hydrant Repair and Supply LLC as sole source vendor for FY 2022-2023 (6-0)
• Approved annual consulting contract with Mountaineer Computer Systems, Inc. (6-0)
• Authorized acceptance of quotes for I-59 Welcome Sign project at Exit 6 (6-0)

City Council

The Picayune City Council will consider several routine items, including approving meeting minutes, dockets, a contract extension with AAA Ambulance Service, and accepting a $1,500 donation for a dog park fence. They will also discuss renaming the former Valspar facility and authorize bids for an I-59 welcome sign.

• Contract extension with AAA Ambulance Service
• Accept $1,500 donation from First National Bank for Pat Blades Little Champs Dog Park fence
• Rename former Valspar facility
• Advertise bids for I-59 Welcome Sign project at Exit 6
• Engineering agreement with Dungan Engineering for police department construction

The City Council approved Docket A for $969,153.66 and Docket B for $138.00. Other key actions included extending an ambulance service contract and authorizing bids for a new I-59 welcome sign. The council also approved engineering services for the new Police Department and Municipal Court construction.

• Approved Docket A in the amount of $969,153.66
• Approved Docket B in the amount of $138.00
• Approved contract extension with AAA Ambulance Service
• Approved $1,500 donation from First National Bank for Pat Blades Little Champs Dog Park fence
• Approved authorization to advertise bids for I-59 Welcome Sign project at Exit 6
• Approved Engineering Agreement with Dungan Engineering for New Police Department and Municipal Court project
• Approved request to place Mayor’s Youth Council food boxes at Leola Jordan Park, Snyder Park, and Crosby Commons
• Approved request to consider renaming the former Valspar facility at the next meeting

City Council

The Picayune City Council will consider routine consent items and several new business requests, including an ordinance creating rules for food trucks and mobile vendors, a public hearing for property clean-ups, and an $80,000 contract for emergency improvements at the Margaret Reed Crosby Memorial Library. The council will also vote on accepting a water donation for tornado victims, a revised animal sheltering agreement, and ratifying the mayor's signature on a national opioid settlement. A closed session is scheduled to discuss an airport operations matter.

• Ordinance to create rules for food trucks and mobile vendors
• Award $80,000 to Clymer Contracting, LLC for Margaret Reed Crosby Memorial Library emergency improvements
• Public hearing set for May 16, 2023 on property clean-up at 9 properties including 1600 Sixth Avenue and 212 South Steele
• Ratify mayor's signature on National Opioid Settlement with Teva, Allergan, CVS, Walgreens, and Wal-Mart
• Accept donation of 30 cases of water from Home Depot for March 24 tornado victims

The City Council approved an $80,000 contract for emergency improvements to the Margaret Reed Crosby Memorial Library. Other key actions included establishing rules for food trucks and ratifying an opioid settlement agreement.

• Awarded $80,000 for Margaret Reed Crosby Memorial Library Emergency Improvements to Clymer Contracting, LLC (5-0)
• Approved ordinance for food truck and mobile vendor rules and regulations (5-0)
• Ratified Mayor's signature for New National Opioid Settlement with Teva, Allergan, CVS, Walgreens, and Wal-Mart (5-0)
• Ratified asset transfers and Letter of Intent dated April 11, 2023, involving Phillips Aviation, Inc., Dispatch Aviation, Geaux Aviation, LLC, and/or J. Smith Thomas (5-0)
• Approved LIHEAP Vendor Agreement and MOU with Pearl River Valley Opportunity, Inc (5-0)
• Approved revised Animal Sheltering Services Agreement (5-0)
• Set May 16, 2023, for public hearings on property clean-up for nine specific addresses (5-0)
• Approved out-of-state travel for three police officers for certification in Perry, Florida (5-0)

City Council

The Picayune City Council will consider routine approvals and several notable items, including a financing plan for a new Criminal Justice Center, a contract with Dungan Engineering, and bids for city projects. The agenda also includes public hearings for property clean-up and acceptance of donations.

• Resolution approving financing plan for New Criminal Justice Center
• Accept Dungan Engineering as engineering consultants for five-year period
• Reject all bids for Historic City Hall HVAC project ($338,700 bid received)
• Public hearings for property clean-up at 14 properties
• Accept $2,500 donation from Cadence Insurance for I-59 welcome signs

The City Council approved a financing plan for a New Criminal Justice Center and authorized the purchase of a historical marker for George Washington Carver High School. The council also declared several properties as nuisances and approved various grants for the police department.

• Approved financing plan for New Criminal Justice Center (5-0)
• Approved purchase of historical marker for George Washington Carver High School (5-0)
• Approved $649,432.59 docket (5-0)
• Approved Dungan Engineering as consultants for next five-year period (5-0)
• Declared properties at South Blanks Ave, 720 South Blanks Ave, and 1106 Blackwell Lane as nuisances (5-0)
• Rejected all bids for Historic City Hall HVAC Improvements Project (5-0)
• Accepted $7,500 AKC Reunite Adopt a K-9 Cop Grant (5-0)
• Accepted $2,500 donation from Cadence Insurance for I-59 welcome signs (5-0)

City Council

The Picayune City Council will consider routine consent agenda items including minutes and reports, then take up new business such as approving a budget amendment, financing resolutions for the new Criminal Justice Center, and several engineering agreements. The council will also discuss a request to allow a museum on city property and a subdivision request on Jarrell Street.

• Approve budget amendment and publication of resolution
• Approve resolutions for financing the new Criminal Justice Center
• Authorize George Washington Carver Alumni Association to create museum on city property
• Approve subdivision request from 3 L Investment Group at 222 Jarrell Street
• Enter engineering agreements with Dungan Engineering for Ridgecrest Drive water project and Margaret Reed Crosby Library improvements

The City Council approved financing for a New Criminal Justice Center and authorized the George Washington Carver Alumni Association to establish a museum on city property. The council also approved several engineering agreements for water and library improvements and appointed a new Municipal Court Clerk.

• Approved financing for New Criminal Justice Center (6-0)
• Authorized George Washington Carver Alumni Association to create and maintain a museum on city property (6-0)
• Appointed Shelly Williams as Municipal Court Clerk (6-0)
• Approved subdivision request for 222 Jarrell Street (5-0)
• Approved Engineering Agreement with Dungan Engineering for Ridgecrest Drive Water Distribution Improvements (6-0)
• Approved Amended Engineering Agreement with Dungan Engineering for Margaret Reed Crosby Memorial Library Emergency Improvements (6-0)
• Approved request to apply for FY22 Fire Prevention and Safety Grant (6-0)
• Approved request to apply for FY2020 Coronavirus Emergency Supplement Funding Grant (6-0)

City Council

The Picayune City Council will consider several routine items, including approving minutes, a docket, and various requests. Notable actions include authorizing an engineering agreement for the West Canal Sidewalk Improvements project, setting a public hearing for property clean-ups, and approving out-of-state training for police officers.

• Engineering agreement with Dungan Engineering for West Canal Sidewalk Improvements (final design and construction inspection)
• Public hearing set for April 4, 2023, on property clean-up at 14 addresses including 1407 8th Avenue, 500 Pine Street, and 101 Carver Drive
• Authorization to surplus lab equipment from Valspar building and sell on GovDeals.com
• Approval of CMS360 Case Management Contract with Syscon for court clerk
• Out-of-state travel for two officers to Baton Rouge for crisis negotiations training

The City Council approved a budget docket and an engineering agreement for West Canal Sidewalk Improvements. Other actions included appointing a Planning Commission member and scheduling public hearings for property clean-up. The council also authorized the sale of surplus lab equipment and approved police training travel.

• Approved Docket in the amount of $854,170.72 (6-0)
• Approved Engineering Agreement with Dungan Engineering for West Canal Sidewalk Improvements (6-0)
• Appointed Tim Herrington to the Planning Commission (6-0)
• Set April 4, 2023, for Public Hearing regarding property clean-up at 14 listed addresses (6-0)
• Approved CMS360 Case Management Contract with Syscon (6-0)
• Authorized surplus and sale of Valspar lab equipment on GovDeals.com (6-0)
• Approved authorization to store Carver Museum items at City Property (6-0)
• Approved out-of-state travel for two officers for Crisis Negotiations Training in Louisiana (6-0)

City Council

The Picayune City Council will vote on a tri-party redevelopment incentive grant, authorize airport consulting RFP and a fixed-base operator lease, approve budget amendments and travel, and consider two subdivision approvals. Several routine items are on the consent agenda.

• Tri-Party Agreement with Rouse's Enterprises for Commercial Redevelopment Incentive Grant
• Fixed Based Operator's Lease Agreement with Phillips Aviation, Inc.
• Budget Amendment and publication of Resolution
• Subdivision approval for Johnny Dillard Jr. off West Sycamore Road (R-2)
• Subdivision approval for Guy-Hicks Subdivision III off Virginia Avenue (R-3)

The City Council approved a Tri-Party Agreement for a Commercial Redevelopment Incentive Grant and a lease agreement with Phillips Aviation, Inc. for airport operations. The council also authorized several grant applications, subdivision approvals, and police training travel.

• Approved Tri-Party Agreement with Rouse’s Enterprises, LLC and Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District for Commercial Redevelopment Incentive Grant
• Approved Fixed Based Operator’s Lease Agreement with Phillips Aviation, Inc.
• Approved $9,000 in donations from eight entities for I-59 exit signs
• Approved subdivision of one parcel into two for Johnny Dillard Jr. off West Sycamore Road
• Approved Preliminary Plan Subdivision for Guy-Hicks Subdivision III (4 lots) off Virginia Ave
• Authorized bids for Historic City Hall HVAC Improvements and SCADA controls upgrades
• Approved authorization to submit RFPs for Airport Consulting Services
• Approved surplus and auction of two department firearms and disposal of seven computers

Planning Commission

The Picayune Planning Commission will discuss two subdivision applications and make recommendations to the Mayor and City Council. The first is a preliminary plan for a 4-lot subdivision off Virginia Avenue, and the second is a re-subdivision of one parcel into two off West Sycamore Road. The meeting also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Preliminary Plan approval for Guy-Hicks Subdivision III, 4 lots, PPIN No. 26936, off Virginia Avenue, zoned R-3
• Subdivision approval to re-subdivide one parcel into two, PPIN No. 22135, off West Sycamore Road, zoned R-2
• Approval of minutes from January 10, 2023 meeting

City Council

The City Council approved a resolution to enter a lease with Southern Mississippi Investment Company, Inc. for a new police station. Other actions included approving a 28-lot subdivision request and several public works maintenance agreements.

• Approved intent to lease with Southern Mississippi Investment Company, Inc. for police station construction (6-0)
• Approved 28-lot Cottage in the Nest Subdivision request from Dennis Collier (5-1)
• Approved $18,068.19 docket (6-0)
• Approved lease renewal with Norfolk Southern Corporation (6-0)
• Awarded four-year depository participation bids to Hancock Whitney Bank (6-0)
• Approved $1,493.57 payment to Cheryl Herring for vehicle damage from police accident (6-0)
• Approved maintenance agreements with MS Power Company for street lighting at I-59 Exits 4 & 6 and Hwy 43 North (6-0)
• Approved rental agreement renewal with RJ Young for printer equipment (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Picayune Planning Commission will meet to discuss and make recommendations on a final subdivision plan for the Cottage at the Nest Subdivision, which includes 28 lots. The commission will also approve minutes from the November 8, 2022 meeting. Recommendations will be forwarded to the Mayor and City Council on January 17, 2023.

• Final Subdivision Plan Approval for Cottage at the Nest Subdivision, 28 lots, PPIN No. 25727, off Frontage Road on Solange Drive, zoned PUD-R
• Applicant Dennis Collier to provide easement for gravity line and lift station to include Ridge Crest Subdivision residents

City Council

The Picayune City Council will vote on routine consent items, including minutes, reports, and licenses, and will consider several action items. These include renewing a lease with Norfolk Southern, holding public hearings for property cleanup at eight locations, approving police out-of-state training trips, and accepting donations. The meeting also includes a city manager report and department updates.

• Renew lease agreement with Norfolk Southern Corporation
• Public hearings for property cleanup at 8 properties including 1415 Palestine Rd. and 115 North Steele Ave.
• Approve out-of-state police training trips to Tennessee, Louisiana, Florida, and Nashville
• Accept $200 donation from Knights of Columbus for Mayor's Youth Council
• Approve T-Hangar lease with Ronald James Rush at Picayune Municipal Airport

The City Council approved Docket A for $627,940.56 and Docket B for $299.00. During a public hearing, two properties were declared nuisances, while one was dismissed and another was granted 90 days for cleanup. The Council also approved several out-of-state training trips for police personnel.

• Approved Docket A in the amount of $627,940.56
• Approved Docket B in the amount of $299.00
• Declared 203 Jeff Wheat Rd. and 105 Sycamore Rd. as nuisances
• Granted 90 days for owner to clean 1415 Palestine Rd. (not declared nuisance)
• Dismissed property at 115 North Steele Ave. from nuisance declaration
• Approved revisions to New Palestine Cemetery South Addition plat
• Approved T-Hangar Lease Agreement with Ronald James Rush
• Tabled lease agreement renewal between Norfolk Southern Cooperation and City of Picayune