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Picayune public meetings in 2024

36 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 17, 2024

City Council

City Council to consider road contract change and two land subdivisions

The City Council will meet to review a contract change order for a road project and two subdivision applications. One subdivision request was approved by the Planning Commission, while the other was denied.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Rouses Access Road change order and two subdivisions

The Picayune City Council unanimously approved Contract Change Order #1 for the Rouses Access Road Extension Project, authorizing the mayor to sign related documents. They also approved a subdivision application from Vanderbilt Developers, LLC for a parcel at 213 Curran Avenue, and denied a subdivision application from Blain & Amy Olsen for a parcel in the Ridge Road Subdivision.

🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve Contract Change Order #1 for the Rouses Access Road Extension Project and authorize Mayor to sign all related…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Ford, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve application from Vanderbilt Developers, LLC to subdivide parcel 6176140030302500 PPIN No. 26624 into Lot 4A and…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Ford, seconded by Council Member Turnage to deny application from Blain & Amy Olsen who is seeking to subdivide parcel 6176260020302700 PPIN No. 27243 into 2 parcels…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage , seconded by Council Member Bumpers to adjourn. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Tue Dec 10, 2024

Planning Commission

Planning Commission denies subdivision over setback violations

The Picayune Planning Commission recommended approval of a subdivision for Vanderbilt Developers at 213 Curran Avenue and denied a request from Blaine & Amy Olsen for a subdivision on Ridge Road. The denial followed discussion about nonconforming setbacks and the city's elimination of variances. The commission also approved its September 10, 2024 minutes.

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Tue Dec 3, 2024

City Council

Council to set public hearings for eight code enforcement properties

The Picayune City Council will hold a regular meeting on December 3, 2024, with consent items including payroll (~$400,000 per pay period) and a fluoride purchase. New business includes setting public hearings for property clean-up on eight addresses, authorizing an application for the FY 2025 MDOT Airport SMIF Grant, and amending an interlocal agreement for paving Touquet Street, Richard Street, and Nutter Drive.

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🗳️ How they voted (18 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve the Minutes of the City Council Meeting dated November 19, 2024. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve the Monthly Public Records Requests for October 2024. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve Payroll and Benefits for pay periods 11/25/24 – 12/8/24 and 12/9/24 – 12/22/24 in the amount of approximately…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to accept Water Depot, LLC as the lowest and best bid to purchase 40 bags of fluoride for water wells in the amount of…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Stevens to amend agenda item to read as “Approve request to hold a public hearing for property cleanup on the following listed…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Ford, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve request to hold a Public Hearing for property clean-up on the following listed properties. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Ford to declare property listed as “a ” with PPIN No. 42278 & 45538 described as a lot off Patricia Drive a nuisance. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Turnage to declare property listed as “b ” with PPIN No. 26404 located at 323 East 3 rd Street a nuisance. Voting
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member Turnage to declare property listed as “c ” with PPIN No. 22100 located at 911 East Sycamore a nuisance. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Ford to declare property listed as “d ” with PPIN No. 55960 located at Touquet Street a nuisance. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Turnage to declare property listed as “e ” with PPIN No. 26541 located at 1400 Palestine Road a nuisance. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Turnage to declare property listed as “f” with PPIN No. 22064 located at 906 Cayten Street a nuisance. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Ford to grant a 30-day extension for owner to have property clean. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Bumpers, seconded by Council Member Ford to grant a 6-month extension for owner to have property clean. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage , seconded by Council Member Stevens to close Public Hearing and return to regular Council Meeting. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member Ford to approve for Dungan Engineering to apply for the FY 2025 MDOT Airport Strategic Multi-Modal Investment Fund (SMIF) Grant…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve request to amend Section II. A. 1. of the Interlocal Agreement with the Pearl River County Board of…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage , seconded by Council Member Bumpers to adjourn. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Tue Nov 19, 2024

City Council

Council to consider Rouses Access Road Extension right-of-way and agreements

The Picayune City Council will vote on multiple items related to the Rouses Access Road Extension Project, including executing an agreement letter and granting a permanent right-of-way easement. Other new business includes accepting a right-of-way donation for I-59 Frontage Road, approving a budget amendment and a memorandum of understanding with MDOT for that road, and declaring a surplus vehicle for auction. Consent agenda items include approving minutes, a monthly budget report, and a sales tax payment. The meeting also will consider proclamations for upcoming holidays and a parade permit.

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🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens , seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve the Minutes of the City Council Meeting dated November 5, 2024. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens , seconded by Council Member Turnage to acknowledge the Monthly Budget Report for October 2024. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve payment to Mississippi Department of Revenue for October 2024 Sales Tax Collections in the amount of…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council M ember Bumpers to approve Annual MLK Day Parade/March for Monday, January 20, 2025. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to acknowledge the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year ’s Holiday Proclamation from the Office of the Governor. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve request to accept Purchase and Sale Agreement between City of Picayune and G. Holly Williams ’ Heirs for…
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve Budget Amendment and publication of Resolution and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign all related…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member Ford to approve Memorandum of Understanding between City of Picayune and MDOT for project STBG-0040-00 (LPA) / 109762-801000…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Ford to approve request for Mayor to execute the Rouses Agreement Letter Regarding Construction of Permanent right-of-way for the…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
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6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve request to surplus and sell at auction a 2003 F-150 VIN # 1FTRX 17W83NB84713 and allocate sale funds to Public…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Ford , seconded by Council Member Turnage to adjourn. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Tue Nov 5, 2024

City Council

Council to consider interlocal paving deal, police contracts, and property cleanups

The Picayune City Council will consider an interlocal agreement with Pearl River County for paving Touquet Street, Richard Street, and Nutter Drive. The council also will vote on police department contracts with Power DMS and AXON Enterprises, both as sole sources, and authorize the auction of seized firearms. Public hearings for property cleanup on several addresses are proposed, along with appointments and streetlight additions.

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🗳️ How they voted (32 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve the Minutes of the City Council Meeting dated September 17, 2024. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve Payroll and Benefits for pay periods 9/16/24 – 9/29/24 and 9/30/24 – 10/13/24 in the amount of approximately…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to accept the lowest and best bids from McCraney’s Tree Service in the amount of $35,000.00 for the purchase of a 2007…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to acknowledge receipt of FY 2025 Municipal Compliance. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to accept repair services provided by Puckett Machinery as an emergency in accordance with Mississippi Code 13-7-1 for…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve Quitclaim Deed between City of Picayune and Loma Linda, LLC and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign all…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve Quitclaim Deed between City of Picayune and Thomas and Chasity Travis and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve Quitclaim Deed between City of Picayune and Leonard Animal Hospital, LLC and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve Docket in the amount of $1,125,879.71. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve out of state travel for Sgt. Daniel Quave to Tarboro, North Carolina on October 2, 2024. To accept donation of…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Ford to approve contract with Power DMS. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve Power DMS as a Sole Source Provider. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve Contract with AXON Enterprises. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve AXON Enterprises as a Sole Source Provider. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Ford to approve request to surplus and sell at auction the listed seized firearms. 7 CITY OF PICAYUNE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING –…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Ford to approve request to donate Scotsman ice machine, serial # 12121320012774 to Picayune Boy Scouts Troop 2. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Ford, seconded by Council Member Turnage to appoint John Hays to the Library Board of Trustees to replace Shirley Stough. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Bumpers, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve to partner with Mainstreet to add 8 total streetlights, with 4 being placed on West Canal and 4 being placed…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve request to engage in audit services for the FY 2024 annual audit and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Ford, seconded by Council Member Turnage to hold a Public Hearing for property clean-up on the following listed properties. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Tue Oct 15, 2024

City Council

Council considers $449,995 contract for pedestrian improvements at The Oaks at Crosby Commons

The City Council will consider awarding a construction contract for pedestrian improvements and approving a budget amendment. The body is also reviewing several routine payments, equipment surpluses, and a housing authority commissioner reappointment.

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🗳️ How they voted (17 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve the Minutes of the City Council Meeting dated October 1, 2024. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to acknowledge the Monthly Budget Report for September 2024. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to acknowledge the Monthly Public Records Requests for September 2024. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve payment to PRCUA for September 2024 sewer collections in the amount of $250,184.63. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve payment to Health Equity for Premium Only Plan (POP) for Annual Compliance Fee in the amount of $225.00. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve Payroll and Benefits for pay period 10/14/24 – 10/27/24 for app roximately $400,000.00. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve payment to Mississippi Department of Revenue for September 2024 Sales Tax Collections in the amount of…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to acknowledge Oath of Office for Municipal Court Deputy Clerk. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to accept lowest and best bid from CDW-G, in the amount of $19,134.64, for Microsoft licenses. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Stevens to approve Docket in the amount of $100,975.31. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Ford to reappoint Antha Mitchell as Picayune Housing Authority Commissioner for another 5-year term. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve Budget Amendment and publication of Resolution and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign all related…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve request to surplus and sell at auction the listed equipment and allocate funds to Public Works for the…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve request to award the construction contract for Project No. STP-04000-00 (045) LPA 109417/701000 (Pedestrian…
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage , seconded by Council Member Ford to enter Closed Session to determine the need for an Executive Session regarding: a. Personnel Matter Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Stevens to exit Closed Session, and no action was taken. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Ford , seconded by Council Member Turnage to adjourn. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Tue Oct 1, 2024

City Council

Council to consider interlocal agreement to pave Touquet, Richard, Nutter

The Picayune City Council will consider consent agenda items including payroll ($400,000 per pay period), a tree service truck purchase ($35,000), and several quitclaim deeds. New business includes police department contracts with AXON Enterprises and Power DMS as sole source providers, surplus and auction of 10 seized firearms, and donation of an ice machine to Boy Scouts. The council will also vote on an interlocal agreement with Pearl River County to pave Touquet Street, Richard Street, and Nutter Drive, and set public hearings for property clean-up on multiple properties.

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🗳️ How they voted (32 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve the Minutes of the City Council Meeting dated September 17, 2024. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve Payroll and Benefits for pay periods 9/16/24 – 9/29/24 and 9/30/24 – 10/13/24 in the amount of approximately…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to accept the lowest and best bids from McCraney’s Tree Service in the amount of $35,000.00 for the purchase of a 2007…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to acknowledge receipt of FY 2025 Municipal Compliance. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to accept repair services provided by Puckett Machinery as an emergency in accordance with Mississippi Code 13-7-1 for…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve Quitclaim Deed between City of Picayune and Loma Linda, LLC and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign all…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve Quitclaim Deed between City of Picayune and Thomas and Chasity Travis and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve Quitclaim Deed between City of Picayune and Leonard Animal Hospital, LLC and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve Docket in the amount of $1,125,879.71. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve out of state travel for Sgt. Daniel Quave to Tarboro, North Carolina on October 2, 2024. To accept donation of…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Ford to approve contract with Power DMS. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve Power DMS as a Sole Source Provider. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve Contract with AXON Enterprises. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve AXON Enterprises as a Sole Source Provider. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Ford to approve request to surplus and sell at auction the listed seized firearms. 7 CITY OF PICAYUNE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING –…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Ford to approve request to donate Scotsman ice machine, serial # 12121320012774 to Picayune Boy Scouts Troop 2. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Ford, seconded by Council Member Turnage to appoint John Hays to the Library Board of Trustees to replace Shirley Stough. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Bumpers, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve to partner with Mainstreet to add 8 total streetlights, with 4 being placed on West Canal and 4 being placed…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve request to engage in audit services for the FY 2024 annual audit and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Ford, seconded by Council Member Turnage to hold a Public Hearing for property clean-up on the following listed properties. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Tue Sep 17, 2024

City Council

Council to consider Safe Haven Baby Box at South Loftin Fire Department

The City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda and new business items. They are considering establishing a Safe Haven Baby Box drop-off at the South Loftin Fire Department, approving multiple subdivision requests, and declaring an emergency purchase for library HVAC repairs. Also up for discussion is the acceptance of an audit report for fiscal year 2022.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Safe Haven Baby Box at South Loftin Fire Department

The Picayune City Council approved a Safe Haven Baby Box drop-off at the South Loftin Fire Department, along with several other items including budget amendments, property subdivisions, and appointments. All votes were unanimous among the five council members present, with Mayor Jim Luke absent.

🗳️ How they voted (27 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve the Minutes of the City Council Meeting dated September 3, 2024. Voting
5 yea
Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve the Minutes of the Special Called Meeting sated September 10, 2024. Voting
5 yea
Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve the Minutes of the Special Called Meeting dated September 12, 2024. Voting
5 yea
Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to acknowledge the Monthly Budget Report for August 2024. Voting
5 yea
Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to acknowledge the Monthly Public Records Requests for August 2024. Voting
5 yea
Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve Planning Commission Minutes dated July 9, 2024. Voting
5 yea
Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to accept a copy of approved Planning Commission Minutes dated September 10, 2024. 4 CITY OF PICAYUNE REGULAR COUNCIL…
5 yea
Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to accept the lowest and best quote from Louisiana Water Meter Installation, LLC for the installation of the new meter…
5 yea
Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to declare repairs and services provided by Terry Services as an emergency purchase in accordance with Mississippi Code…
5 yea
Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve invoice to Nicholson Aggregates & Rail LLC, of $6,000.00 for the lowest bud amount to demo and remove dwelling…
5 yea
Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve payment to Mississippi Department if Revenue for August 2024 Sales Tax Collections in the amount of $7,857.95…
5 yea
Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Ford, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve request to establish a Safe Haven Baby Box Drop Off at our South Loftin Fire Department. Voting
5 yea
Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Ford to approve request to appoint two (2) representatives, Ivory Davis, Flood Plain Manager and Ronnie Spiers, Public Works…
5 yea
Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Turnage to appoint Fire Chief Pat Weaver as the Civil Defense Director and Josh Abercrombie as Assistant Civil Defense Director…
5 yea
Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve Budget Amendment and publication of Resolution and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign all related…
5 yea
Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Bumpers, seconded by Council Member Stevens to authorize City Clerk to make necessary correcting journal entries prior to closing fiscal year 2024 accounting records…
5 yea
Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Ford to receive Audit Report from TMH for fiscal year ending September 30, 2022. Voting
5 yea
Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve request to apply for the MDEQ Solid Waste Assistance Grant. Voting
5 yea
Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve request to assess the following 2 liens against property PPIN No. 051633 and PPIN No. 024190 as shown on…
4 yea
Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve request from Terrance Robinson to sub-divide lots 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 into 3 conforming parcels in the Weaver…
5 yea
Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Thu Sep 12, 2024

City Council

Picayune City Council to adopt Fiscal Year 2024 budget

The City Council is holding a special meeting to finalize the city's budget for Fiscal Year 2024. The body will also consider a Memorandum of Understanding between the city and Mayor Jim Luke.

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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion was made by Council Member Breland , seconded by Council Member Stevens to adopt Budget for the City of Picayune for Fiscal Year 2025. Voting
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Stevens to recess until September 17, 2024, at 5:00 pm. Voting
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Tue Sep 10, 2024

City Council

City Council to declare local emergency for Hurricane Francine

The Picayune City Council is holding a special meeting to issue a Proclamation of Existence of a Local Emergency for Hurricane Francine. This is the sole agenda item for the meeting.

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✓ Decided: City declares local emergency for Hurricane Francine

The Picayune City Council unanimously approved a proclamation declaring a local emergency due to Hurricane Francine. The council then recessed until September 12, 2024, at 5:00 pm. Council Member Larry Breland was absent and did not vote on either motion.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Ford to issue the Proclamation of Existence if a Local Emergency for the City of Picayune for Hurricane Francine. Voting
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to recess to September 12, 2024, at 5:00 pm. Voting
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Tue Sep 10, 2024

Planning Commission

Planning Commission approves four subdivision requests

The Picayune Planning Commission voted to approve four subdivision requests at its September 10, 2024 meeting. These approvals will be recommended to the City Council for final action on September 17. The items include a new subdivision called Magnolia Row, a preliminary plat for The Grove Subdivision, a 5-acre subdivision off Interstate Exit 10, and a parcel split on South Haugh Avenue.

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Tue Sep 3, 2024

City Council

Council to consider raising garbage fees and setting FY2025 tax levy

The Picayune City Council will vote on increasing the residential garbage collection fee, adopting the FY2025 tax levy, and scheduling a public hearing for the proposed budget. The agenda also includes airport grants, a road extension contract award, and several police department actions. Items are up for approval or discussion at the September 3 regular meeting.

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🗳️ How they voted (33 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve the Minutes of the City Council Meeting dated August 20, 2024. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve payment to IRS for Federal Tax Deposits in the amount of $2,357.76. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve Payroll and Benefits for pay periods 8/19/24 – 9/1/24 and 9/2/24 – 9/15/24 in the amount of approximately…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to accept the lowest and best bid from NCS Construction in the amount of $14,500.00 for the removal and replacement of…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve payment to PRCUA for August 2024 sewer collections in the amount of $237,379.69. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve Docket in the amount of $916,071.94 Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Ford, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve request to set a Public Hearing for property clean-up on the following properties on October 1, 2024. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Stevens to hold a Public Hearing for property clean-up on the following listed properties. Voting
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member Turnage to give a 90-day extension for owner to have property cleaned. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member Stevens to give a 90-day extension for owner to have property cleaned. Voting
11 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea · Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea
Motion was made by Council Member Ford, seconded by Council Member Turnage to give a 60-day extension for owner to have property cleaned. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Ford to give a 30-day extension for owner to have property cleaned. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Bumpers, seconded by Council Member Turnage to give a 60-day extension for owner to have property cleaned. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Ford, seconded by Council Member Stevens to close Public Hearing and return to regular Council Meeting. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Ford to approve request to accept the Mississippi Transportation Commission Airport Federal Matching Grant Agreement Project No…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Ford, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to accept the Mississippi Transportation Commission Airport Federal Matching Grant Agreement Project No. 3-28-0060-026-2024…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve request to apply for the 2024 MDOT LPA Transportation Alternative Grant program for a sidewalk project on the…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve the “Legal and Compliance Certification” required for the LPA TA Program Grant Application for a sidewalk…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Ford, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve request to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding for the City of Picayune MCWI ARPA Project No. 448-2-SW-5.6 –…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Stevens to approve request to award base bid and add alternate number 1 for the Rouses Access Road Extension Project to John C…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Tue Aug 20, 2024

City Council

Council considers airport runway project and millage rate adjustments

The City Council will discuss offsetting a proposed county millage increase and review several airport rehabilitation grants and contracts. The body is also deciding on a brownfield assessment for a former justice center and various police department requests.

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✓ Decided: Council approves airport runway rehab contracts and grants

The Picayune City Council approved multiple airport-related items, including grant agreements and a construction contract for runway rehabilitation, along with several other administrative actions. All votes were unanimous with no opposition. The council also discussed a potential millage adjustment but took no action.

🗳️ How they voted (21 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Stevens to approve the Minutes of the City Council Meeting dated August 6, 2024. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Stevens to approve the Minutes of the Special Called Meeting dated August 15, 2024. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Stevens to acknowledge the Monthly Budget Report for July 2024. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Stevens to acknowledge the Monthly Public Records Requests for July 2024. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Stevens to approve payment to Mississippi Department of Revenue for July Sales Tax Collections in the amount of $9,864.24. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve request to review and discuss Ordinance 982. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Ford, seconded by Council Member Turnage to open discussion only regarding millage increase. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve contract for health benefits with Blue Cross Blue Shield and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign all…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve request to allow the City to participate in the SMPDD Brownfield Environmental Assessment for the former…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member Turnage to accept donated goods and/or services for the Police Department and Justice Complex Dedication Ceremony that was held…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Ford to approve request for Mayor to execute the FY 2024 AIP Grant Agreement in the amount of $2,524,090.00 for the Picayune…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member to amend item 2 under City Engineer due to amount changing. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member Ford to approve request for Mayor to execute the FY 2024 BIL Grant Agreement in the amount of $403,200.00 for the Picayune…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve request to award the construction contract for the Picayune Municipal Airport FY 2024 AIP Project No…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve request to advertise for bids for Project No. STP-04000-00(045) LPA 109417/701000 (Pedestrian Improvements at…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve proposal/contract with CloudGavel, LLC, and authorize Mayor to sign all related documents. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Stevens to approve out of state travel for Theresa Milar to Hilton Head, South Carolina for ROCIC Homicide Conference on October…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member Ford to accept the MS Office of Highway Safety Occupant Protection Grant in the amount of $15,000.00. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Ford to approve request to surplus and sell at auction the listed seized firearms. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Stevens to approve request to surplus and sell at auction a 24ft by 54 ft 2004 office trailer (former investigations office)…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Thu Aug 15, 2024

City Council

Council to authorize publication of FY 2025 budget and tax levy hearing notice

The Picayune City Council will consider two administrative items at a special meeting: authorizing publication of the notice for a public hearing on the proposed FY 2025 budget and tax levies, and authorizing publication concerning a county-wide reappraisal of real property as required by state law. No substantive decisions on the budget or reappraisal are being made at this meeting.

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✓ Decided: Council approves FY 2025 budget hearing notice and reappraisal publication

The Picayune City Council held a special called meeting and unanimously approved two items: authorizing publication of the notice of public hearing on the proposed FY 2025 budget and tax levies, and authorizing publication concerning the county-wide reappraisal of real property as required by Mississippi Code Section 27-39-203. Both motions passed with four yea votes and no nays; two council members were absent. The meeting then adjourned.

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion was made by Council Member Breland , seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve request to authorize publication of Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Budget and Proposed Tax Levies for…
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Frank Ford yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland , seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve request to authorize publication concerning county-wide reappraisal of real property required under…
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Frank Ford yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage , seconded by Council Member Ford to adjourn. Voting
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Frank Ford yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Tue Aug 6, 2024

City Council

American Legion Post 73 seeks to annex 5.47 acres for expansion

The Picayune City Council will consider a consent agenda with routine approvals including minutes, budget report, and several purchases, as well as new business items. Key decisions include a contract for sale of the Whitthauer Property, a budget amendment, interlocal tax agreements, and an annexation request from American Legion Post 73 for 5.47 acres. The council will also hold public hearings on code enforcement properties and consider an ordinance amending the flood damage prevention ordinance.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $826K docket, property sales, and nuisance declarations

The Picayune City Council unanimously approved a $826,058.38 docket and multiple consent agenda items, including purchases of a boom mower and a pickup truck, and accepted bids for various public works projects. In new business, the council approved the sale of the Whitthauer Property to Bindewald Maintenance, Inc., ratified the mayor's signature on the Kroger opioid settlement, and declared two properties as nuisances while tabling a third. A motion to study urban sidewalk standards failed on a 3-2 vote with the mayor abstaining.

🗳️ How they voted (44 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve the Minutes of the City Council Meeting dated July 16, 2024. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve the Minutes of the Special Called Meeting dated July 23, 2024. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve the Monthly Budget Report for July 2024. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve payment to PRCUA for July 2024 sewer collections in the amount of $236,855.07. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve Payroll and Benefits for pay periods 7/22/24 – 8/4/24 and 8/5/24 – 8/18/24 in the amount of approximately…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve request to purchase a Kubota KB21 Terrain King Boom Mower from Lee Tractor, for the Public Works Department…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve request to purchase a 2024 Nissan Frontier S Crew Cab from Cannon Nissan of Greenwood, for the Utility…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve request to declare repairs and services provided by Terry Services as an emergency purchase in accordance with…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Turnage to accept the lowest and best bid from Nafeco, in the amount of $5,752.57, for Fire Department uniforms. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Turnage to accept the lowest and best bid from American Tank Maintenance in the amount of $9,850.00 for the replacement of the…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Turnage to accept the lowest and best bid from E. Daniels, LLC in the amount of $61,500.00 for the replacement of the Charlotte…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Turnage to accept the lowest and best bid from Sherwin Williams in the amount of $9,543.75 for the replacement of the men’s and…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Turnage to accept the lowest and best bid from Veseris in the amount of $12,593.70 for 3 drums of Kontrol 31-67 for insecticide…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve the Docket in the amount of $826,058.38. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve contract for the Sale and Purchase of Real Estate of the Whitthauer Property between City of Picayune and…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve Budget Amendments and publication of Resolution and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign all related…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Ford, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve Interlocal Agreements with Pearl River County Tax Collector relating to Municipal and Separate School District…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Ford to approve request to ratify Mayor’s signature for acceptance in reference to the New National Opioid Settlement with Kroger…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member Turnage to accept the 2023/2024 Keep Mississippi Beautiful Affiliate Circle of Excellence grant in the amount of $1,500.00. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Turnage to accept the Change Order from ER Assist and authorize Mayor to sign all related documents. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Tue Jul 23, 2024

City Council

City Council to vote on $500K grant for I-59 Frontage Road Project

The Picayune City Council is holding a special meeting with a single agenda item: to approve accepting a $500,000 FY2023 SEID Grant from the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission for the I-59 Frontage Road Project and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign related documents.

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✓ Decided: Council accepts $500K grant for I-59 Frontage Road project

The Picayune City Council approved accepting a $500,000 FY2023 SEID grant from the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission for the I-59 Frontage Road project and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign related documents. The motion passed unanimously with four votes in favor and two members absent. The meeting then adjourned.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion was made by Council Member Breland , seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve request to accept $500,00.00 FY2023 SEID Grant from the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC) for the…
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Jan Stevens yea · Larry Breland yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage , seconded by Council Member Breland to adjourn. Voting
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Jan Stevens yea · Larry Breland yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Tue Jul 16, 2024

City Council

Picayune City Council to consider airport drainage engineering and road project bids

The City Council will review requests for municipal airport drainage engineering and the advertisement of bids for the Rouses Access Road Extension Project. The body is also deciding on several contract renewals, equipment surpluses, and a zoning variance.

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🗳️ How they voted (20 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve the Minutes of the City Council Meeting dated July 2, 2024. Voting
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve the Monthly Budget Report for June 2024. Voting
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve the Planning Commission Minutes from May 14, 2024, meeting. Voting
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to accept the Planning Commission Minutes from July 9, 2024, meeting. Voting
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve request from Civic Women’s Club to host the City of Picayune Christmas Parade on December 2, 2024, using the…
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve payment to PRCUA for June 2024 sewer collections in the amount of $238,914.35. Voting
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member Ford to approve payment to Mississippi Department of Revenue for June Sales Tax Collections in the amount of $9,625.04. Voting
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Ford to accept the donation of a stage rental for the Independence Day Celebration paid for by the Silver Slipper. Voting
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Ford to accept the donation of the mobile petting zoo from Mini Dreams Farm for the Independence Day Celebration paid for by…
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to accept Accept the donations to Glydewell Pyrotechnics from M&M Printing, Outfielders Pizza, Foxworth Forestry…
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member Ford to accept the services from Glydewell Pyrotechnics, Jason Glydewell, and other volunteers, for the Independence Day…
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve Planning Commission’s request from Ronald Victor for a Variance to combine parcels 6175150040701000 and…
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member Ford to approve request to surplus and sell at auction the following listed equipment. Voting
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Ford, seconded by Council Member Stevens to approve request to enter into an Engineering Agreement with Dungan Engineering for Conceptual Design Engineering Services…
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve request to advertise to receive bids for the Rouses Access Road Extension Project. Voting
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Ford, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve contract with Broadvoice and authorize Mayor to sign all related documents. Voting
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member Stevens to renew contract with Surtec and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign all related documents. Voting
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Ford to approve request to surplus and destroy the listed computer. Voting
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Ford to approve request to surplus and sell at auction the listed seized firearms. Voting
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Ford to adjourn. Voting
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Tue Jul 9, 2024

Planning Commission

Planning Commission approves Ronald Victor's request to combine parcels

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the May 14, 2024 meeting. The commission also voted to approve a variance request by Ronald Victor to combine parcels in the Williams Southside area for the construction of a shed.

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Tue Jul 2, 2024

City Council

Picayune City Council to consider budget amendment and interfund transfer

The City Council will review a budget amendment and an $11,368.56 transfer to the Criminal Justice Center Construction Account. The agenda also includes public hearings for property clean-ups and a new police department memorandum of understanding.

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🗳️ How they voted (28 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve the Minutes of the City Council Meeting dated June 18, 2024. 2 CITY OF PICAYUNE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING – JULY…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve the Docket in the amount of $558,785.51. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve Budget Amendment and publication of Resolution and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign all related…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve Interfund Transfer from General Fund to Criminal Justice Center Construction Account Local Funds for…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve Payroll and Benefits for pay period 6/24/24/ - 7/7/24 in the amount of $539,669.24. Voting
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve Payroll and Benefits for pay period 7/7/24 – 7/21/24 in the amount of $539,669.24. Voting
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Stevens to approve request to set a Public Hearing for property clean-up on the following properties for August 6, 2024. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Ford to approve request to hold a Public Hearing for property clean-up on the following listed properties. 5 CITY OF PICAYUNE…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Ford, seconded by Council Member Stevens to declare property listed as “a” with PPIN No. 24840 located at 105 Carver Drive a nuisance. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Ford, seconded by Council Member Turnage to declare property listed as “b” with PPIN No. 22489 located at 108 Tennyson Cove a nuisance. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member Turnage to give a 60-day extension for owner to have property cleaned. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Turnage to give a 30-day extension for owner to have property cleaned. Voting
12 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea · Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Stevens to remove from property clean-up list due to owner having property cleaned. 7 CITY OF PICAYUNE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING –…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Ford to remove from property clean-up list due to owner having property cleaned. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Turnage to declare property listed as “h” with PPIN No. 22378 located at 140 Holly Court a nuisance. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Ford to declare property listed as “i” with PPIN No. 26770 located at 405 Woodglen Cove a nuisance. Voting
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Ford to give a 30-day extension for property owner to have property cleaned. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Ford, seconded by Council Member Turnage to close Public Hearing and return to regular Council Meeting. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the Picayune Police Department and the Mississippi Intellectual Trask…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Ford to approve request to surplus and destroy the listed departmental computers. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Tue Jun 18, 2024

City Council

Picayune Council considers $516,335 drainage contract and I-59 road projects

The City Council will consider several infrastructure projects, including grant applications for I-59 road improvements and Friendship Park revitalization. The council is also reviewing a $516,335.10 contract for the City Hall Drainage Project. Additionally, public hearings are scheduled regarding property clean-up at various locations.

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🗳️ How they voted (31 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve the Minutes of the City Council Meeting dated June 4, 2024. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Turnage to acknowledge the Monthly Budget Report for May 2024. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Turnage to acknowledge the Monthly Public Records Requests for May 2024. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve request to buy back cemetery plot from Judy Norwood; Plot described as Block D; Lot 118; Plot 6, located at…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve request to acknowledge the July 4th Proclamation from the Office of the Governor. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member Ford to approve contracting with SMPDD for participating in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity ACT Youth Program for Youth…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Ford to approve request to enter in a contract with Mississippi Power to install and maintain 5 new Acorn lights and decorative…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member Stevens to approve the Project Activation for the I-59 Frontage Road Project and authorize Mayor to sign all related documents…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Ford to approve request to sign a Resolution to authorize the application for the 2025 Mississippi Gulf Coast Restoration Fund…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve request to sign a Resolution committing to matching 20% of the grant funds funded through the 2025 Mississippi…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve request to apply for the Wal-Mart Spark Good Grant and authorize Mayor to sign all related documents. Voting
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea
Motion was made by Council Member Ford, seconded by Council Member Turnage to appoint Braden Neal to the Planning Commission to complete remainder of term until 2025. Mr. Braden will be replacing Kim…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Ford, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve request to hold a Public Hearing for property clean-up on the following listed properties. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to give a 60-day extension for owner to have property cleaned for property listed as “a” with PPIN No. 26981 located at…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Ford, seconded by Council Member Turnage to declare property listed as “b” with PPIN no. 26174 located at 1215 Roosevelt Street a nuisance. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to give a 90-day extension for owner to have property cleaned for property listed as “c” with PPIN No. 26172 located at…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Ford to give a 30-day extension for property owner to have property cleaned for property listed as “d” with PPIN No. 26638…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Ford, seconded by Council Member Stevens to give a 30-day extension for property owner to finish demolishing the house on the property listed as “e” with PPIN No…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Ford, seconded by Council Member Turnage to declare property listed as “f” with PPIN No. 26837 located at 203 S. Blanks Avenue a nuisance. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Bumpers, seconded by Council Member Stevens to give a 60-day extension for property owner to have property clean for property listed as “g” with PPIN No. 26839…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Tue Jun 4, 2024

City Council

Picayune City Council considers airport runway grants and police department funds

The City Council will consider grant applications and engineering agreements for the Picayune Municipal Airport runway rehabilitation. The agenda also includes setting public hearings for property clean-up at several addresses. Additionally, the police department seeks to accept a $25,000 grant and auction seized firearms.

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🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage , seconded by Council Member Stevens to approve the Minutes of the City Council Meeting dated May 21, 2024. Voting
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anan Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens , seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve Docket in the amount of $ 1,681,890.16. Voting
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens , seconded by Council Member Ford to table request to appoint a new member to the Library Board to replace Shirley Stough . Voting
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Ford to remove request to set a Public Hearing for property clean-up on the following listed properties for June 18, 2024, from…
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Ford , seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve request to set a Public Hearing for property clean-up at the following listed properties. Voting
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage , seconded by Council Member Ford to approve authorization to apply for the FY 2024 AIP Grant Application Based on Bids for Picayune Municipal Airport FY…
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Ford , seconded by Council Member Turnage to table request to award the construction contract for the Support Structure at The Oaks A Crosby Commons to the…
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Ford , seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve request to enter into an Amended Engineering Agreement with Dungan Engineering for…
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage , seconded by Council Member Ford to approve request to surplus and sell at auction the following listed seized firearms. Voting
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens , seconded by Council Member Turnage to accept the Picayune Police Department ’s portion of the Stonegarden Grant for FY 2022 in the amount of $25,000.00…
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage , seconded by Council Member Ford to recess to June 18, 2024, at 5:00 pm. Voting
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Tue May 14, 2024

Planning Commission

Planning Commission recommends two land parcel combination variances

The Planning Commission voted to recommend two variances for combining property parcels to the Mayor and City Council. These recommendations are scheduled for review on May 21, 2024.

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Tue May 7, 2024

City Council

City Council considers $12,866.85 sand donation from Gulf Coast Sands

The City Council will consider accepting a donation of 857.79 tons of sand valued at $12,866.85 from Gulf Coast Sands. The agenda also includes requests for drainage project bids and an engineering agreement for the Rouses Access Road Extension Project. Additionally, the council will review code enforcement hearings and various department travel requests.

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🗳️ How they voted (20 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve the Minutes of the City Council Meeting dated April 16, 2024. Voting
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Frank Ford yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve the Special Called Meeting Minutes dated April 18, 2024. Voting
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Frank Ford yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve updated fee for Memorial Bricks through Magnolia Monument Co. Voting
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Frank Ford yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve Docket in the amount of $1,086,451.82. Voting
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Frank Ford yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to accept donation of 857.79 tons of sand valued at $12,866.85, from Gulf Coast Sands. Voting
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Frank Ford yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve Budget Amendments and publication of Resolution, and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign all related…
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Frank Ford yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Bumpers, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Vendor Agreement, and accept the Memorandum of…
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Frank Ford yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Bumpers, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve request to authorize Mayor to sign FEMA CRS Community Form CC-230-1. Voting
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Frank Ford yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Stevens to approve request for Department 090 to accept donation of a conference room table and matching L-Shape secretary desk…
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Frank Ford yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve request to set a Public Hearing on the following properties for June 4, 2024. Voting
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Frank Ford yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve out of state travel for Huiel Farmer and Tuan Nguyen to 6 CITY OF PICAYUNE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING – MAY 7…
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Frank Ford yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve request to surplus and sell at auction a 2007 CAT Backhoe: VIN # CAT0420EVHLS03948. Voting
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Frank Ford yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to award the Lawn Maintenance Contract to the lowest and best proponent, Gulf Breeze Landscaping, LLC. Voting
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Frank Ford yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve request to advertise for public bids for the City of Picayune MCWI ARPA Project No. 448-2-SW-5.6-City Hall…
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Frank Ford yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve request to enter into an Engineering Agreement with Dungan Engineering for Final Design Phase Engineering &…
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Frank Ford yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve request to add the listed released property to the department inventory for department use. Voting
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Frank Ford yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve out of state travel for Justin Miller and Jake Petree to Alabaster, Alabama for CQB Instructor Course on July…
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Frank Ford yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve out of state travel for Justin Miller and Garrett Duplechain to Arlington, Texas for GST Instructor Training…
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Frank Ford yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve out of state travel for Chief Joe Quave and Justin Miller to San Marcos, Texas for ALERRT Training Conference…
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Frank Ford yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to recess to May 21, 2024, at 5:00 pm. Voting
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Frank Ford yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Thu Apr 18, 2024

City Council

Request to advertise for Picayune Municipal Airport runway rehabilitation bids

The City Council is considering a request to advertise for public bids for the FY 2024 AIP Runway Rehabilitation project at the Picayune Municipal Airport. The project funding includes 90% from the FAA, 5% from MDOT, and a 5% local match.

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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion was made by Council Member Ford, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve request to advertise for public bids for Picayune Municipal Airport FY 2024 AIP Project No. 3-28-0060-025-2024…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Ford, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to enter Closed Session to determine the need for an Executive Session regarding: a. Legal Matter Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to exit Closed Session, and determined there was no need for Executive Session. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Ford , seconded by Council Member Ford to adjourn. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Tue Apr 16, 2024

City Council

City Council to consider real estate sale for Whitthauer Facility

The Picayune City Council will meet to discuss a real estate transaction involving the Whitthauer Facility and the adoption of a regional hazard mitigation plan. The agenda also includes property cleanup hearings, heavy equipment auctions, and police department service contracts.

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🗳️ How they voted (18 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens , seconded by Council Member Ford to approve the Minutes of the City Council Meeting dated April 2, 2024. Voting
3 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Frank Ford yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens , seconded by Council Member Ford to approve the Monthly Budget Report for March 2024. Voting
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens , seconded by Council Member Ford to approve the Monthly Privilege License Report for March 2024. Voting
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens , seconded by Council Member Ford to approve the Monthly Public Records Requests for March 2024. Voting
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens , seconded by Council Member Ford to approve a copy of the Planning Commission Minutes dated March 12, 2024. Voting
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens , seconded by Council Member Ford to accept a copy of the Planning Commission Minutes dated April 9, 2024. Voting
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens , seconded by Council Member Ford to approve Contract for the Sale and Purchase of Real Estate for the Whitthauer Facility between City of Picayune and…
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland , seconded by Council Member Ford to approve request for Mayor to sign the FY 2022 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Interest Survey Form. Voting
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens , seconded by Council Member Ford to set a Public Hearing for property cleanup for the following listed properties for May 21, 2024. Voting
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens , seconded by Council Member Ford to approve request to adopt the 2024 Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Action Item. Voting
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Ford to approve request to grant a Variance to New Earth Limited, LLC, Bobby Dailey to subdivide parcel PPIN # 0030227 into 2…
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Ford to approve request to grant a Variance to William Larson to combine PPIN # 043768 and PPIN # 043769 into one parcel. Voting
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland , seconded by Council Member Frank to approve request to sell at auction or trade in the following equipment . Voting
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland , seconded by Council Member Ford to approve request to advertise for public bids for the Support Structure at The Oaks at Crosby Commons Project. Voting
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland , seconded by Council Member Stevens to approve out of state travel for Jeana Ritchie and Hannah St. Amand for Women in Command Training Course in Gulf…
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens , seconded by Council Member Ford to approve request to surplus and sell at auction the following seized firearms. Voting
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland , seconded by Council Member Frank to approve one year service contract with Coast Connect for service at new police/court building at 5000 Wildwood Drive…
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Ford , seconded by Council Member Stevens to adjourn. Voting
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Tue Apr 9, 2024

Planning Commission

Picayune Planning Commission approves two property variance requests

The Planning Commission met on April 9, 2024, to review land use requests. The commission voted to approve a request to combine two parcels in the Heritage Oaks Subdivision and a request to subdivide property at 102 Lavon Lane. These recommendations will be presented to the Mayor and City Council on April 16, 2024.

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Tue Apr 2, 2024

City Council

Council authorizes Coast Electric to use city land for 2024 hurricane staging.

At this meeting, the Picayune City Council will consider routine consent items and several operational proposals. Key discussions include authorizing Coast Electric to use city properties for 2024 hurricane staging, which determines available emergency shelter space for residents, and approving a Byrne Justice Assistance Grant agreement that supports local law enforcement funding. The council will also vote on selling seized firearms at public auction, releasing property liens on Grice Avenue, and approving travel for elected officials and staff.

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🗳️ How they voted (20 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens , seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve the Minutes of the City Council Meeting dated March 19, 2024. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens , seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve Amended Interlocal Agreement Relating to the Collection of Taxes between City of Picayune and Hancock County…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens , seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve Docket A in the amount of $739,688.84. Voting
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens , seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve Docket B in the amount of $228.00. Voting
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage , seconded by Council Member Ford to approve request to authorize Coast Electric to use city properties as staging areas as needed for the 2024 Hurricane…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Ford, seconded by Council Member Stevens to appoint Tyler Alexander as Judge Pro Temp. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland , seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve out of state travel for Council Member Lynn Bumpers and Council Member Jan Stevens to Washington D.C. on May…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member, seconded by Council Member to approve out of state travel for Mayor Jim Luke and City Clerk Sid Albritton to Washington D.C. on May 6 th – 11 th , 2024. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Ford, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve request to authorize City Manager Harvey Miller to sign Cancellation/Release of Real Property from Lien(s) for…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member Turnage to appoint Ivory Davis as Flood Plain Manager for the City of Picayune. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve request to surplus and sell at auction the listed seized firearms. Voting
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Ford, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve Interlocal Agreement between Picayune, Pearl River County, and the 2023 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member Stevens to accept the donation of two 8ft by 10ft sheds from Home Depot. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve out of state travel for Lauren Deshotel for Women in Command Training Course in Gulf Shores, Alabama on August…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve out of state travel for Kristy Boy for Women in Command Training Course in Gulf Shores, Alabama on August 25…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve out of state travel for Robert Gere for CNT Conference in Natchitoches, Louisiana on June 10 th – 14 th…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
to approve out of state travel for Aaron Grob for CNT Conference in Natchitoches, Louisiana on June 10 th -14 th , 2024. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage , seconded by Council Member Ford to enter Closed Session to determine the need for an Executive Session regarding: a. Legal Matter Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage , seconded by Council Member Ford to exit Closed Session, and determined there was no need for Executive Session. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Ford , seconded by Council Member Turnage to recess to April 16, 2024, at 5:00 pm. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Tue Mar 19, 2024

City Council

Picayune City Council to consider property annexation and rezoning requests

The City Council will review requests for property annexation and a re-zoning from agricultural to highway commercial use. The agenda also includes asphalt milling and overlay projects for Nutter Drive, Toquet Street, and Richard Street. Additionally, the council will hold public hearings regarding property cleanups at nine locations.

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🗳️ How they voted (29 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Stevens to approve the Minutes of the City Council Meeting dated March 5, 2024. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Stevens to approve the Monthly Budget Report for February 2024. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Stevens to approve the Monthly Privilege License Report for February 2024. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Stevens to approve the Monthly Public Records Requests for February 2024. 3 CITY OF PICAYUNE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING – MARCH 19…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Stevens to accept a copy of Planning Commission Minutes from March 21, 2024. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Stevens to approve Planning Commission Minutes from February 13, 2024. Voting
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Ford, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve Resolution and application request by Creekside West Canal, LLC for Downtown Historic Abatement Program…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
MOTION TO ADVANCE TO AGENDA ITEMS FOR PUBLIC WORKS Motion was by Council Member Larry Breland, seconded by Council Member Lynn Bumpers to advance to agenda items under Public Works before Mayor Jim…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve authorization to advertise for sealed bidding on grounds maintenance services for all City Parks and…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Ford, seconded by Council Member Turnage to accept ADAPCO, LLC as the sole authorized distributor for VectoBex, VexctoLex, VectoMax, Bactimos, VectoPrime, and…
6 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve request to mill and overlay Toquet Street and Richard Street using hot mix asphalt. ROLL CALL WAS MADE BY…
3 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve request to authorize Diane Miller to sign Information Sharing Access Agreement between the Department of…
5 yea
Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve Ordinance 983, Annexation and a De-Annexation of property and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign all…
5 yea
Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Bumpers, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve Ordinance 984, Re-Zone property from A-1 (Agricultural) to C-3 (Highway Commercial) and authorize Mayor and…
5 yea
Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumper yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Ford, seconded by Council Member Turnage to hold a Public Hearing for property cleanup at the listed properties. Voting
5 yea
Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Ford, seconded by Council Member Turnage to declare property listed as “a” with PPIN 24507 located at 708 Burley Street a nuisance but extend 60 days for current…
5 yea
Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Ford to declare property listed as “b” with PPIN No. 26634 located at 213 S. Haugh Avenue a nuisance. Voting
5 yea
Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Ford to declare property listed as “c” with PPIN No. 24502 located at 709 Burley Street a nuisance. Voting
5 yea
Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Turnage to declare property listed as “d” with PPIN No. 22098 located at 2106 Adcox Road a nuisance. Voting
5 yea
Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Ford to declare property listed as “e” with PPIN No. 22283 located at 1515 Grady Avenue a nuisance. Voting
5 yea
Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Tue Mar 12, 2024

Planning Commission

Picayune Planning Commission recommends multiple rezoning and annexation requests

The commission voted to accept requests for public hearings regarding six property rezonings from agricultural to highway commercial. They also recommended moving forward with requests to annex 9.7 acres and de-annex 5.91 acres. These recommendations will be presented to the Mayor and City Council on March 19, 2024.

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Tue Mar 5, 2024

City Council

Picayune City Council to consider firefighter grants and property cleanups

The City Council will discuss grant applications for firefighters and police equipment. The agenda includes public hearings for property cleanups at seven locations and the auction of seized firearms and a vehicle. The council will also review sole-source manufacturer requests for public works.

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Tue Feb 20, 2024

City Council

City Council considers engineering agreement for Holly Branch drainage improvements

The City Council will review several items including grant applications and land subdivision requests. The agenda also includes an engineering agreement for the Holly Branch Drainage System Improvements.

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🗳️ How they voted (20 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens , seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve the Minutes of the City Council Meeting dated February 6, 2024. Voting
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens , seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve the Corrected Minutes of the City Council Meeting dated October 17, 2023. Voting
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve the Monthly Public Records Requests for January 2024. Voting
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve the Monthly Budget Report for January 2024. 3CITY OF PICAYUNE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING – FEBRUARY 20, 2024…
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve the Monthly Privilege License Report for January 2024. Voting
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve Planning Commission Minutes from January 9, 2024. Voting
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member accept Planning Commission Minutes from February 13, 2024. Voting
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member Stevens to approve request to renew Rental Agreement with RJ Young for copy machines located at Fire and Police Department and…
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve request from the Mayor ’s Youth Council to charge a registration fee and sell tickets for crowd favorite votes…
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve request to accept a newspaper stand from the Little Free 5CITY OF PICAYUNE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING – FEBRUARY…
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve request to apply for the Keep America Beautiful Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Community Improvement Grant…
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve request to apply for a grant from the Lower Pearl River Valley Foundation for the 2024 Community Parks…
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member Ford to approve request to authorize Mayor to sign all related/required FEMA forms related to the City of Picayune Annual 2023…
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Bumpers, seconded by Council Member Ford to approve request from Ursula Whitehead to sub-divide a parcel of land, PPIN # 26926 and authorize Mayor to sign plat…
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member Ford to approve request to enter into an Engineering Agreement with Dungan Engineering for Conceptual Design Phase Engineering…
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Ford to approve out of state travel for Det. Jake Petree and Det. Jesse Neumann to attend Swat Team Leader Development Course in…
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Ford, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve T-Hangar Lease Agreement between Gulf Coast Helicopters, Inc. and City of Picayune /Picayune Municipal Airport…
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens , seconded by Council Member Ford to enter Closed Session to determine the need for an Executive Session regarding: a. Personnel Matter Voting
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Ford , seconded by Council Member Bumpers to exit Closed Session, and determined there was no need for Executive Session. Voting
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Ford , seconded by Council Member Stevens to adjourn. Voting
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Tue Feb 13, 2024

Planning Commission

Planning Commission approves land subdivision variance

The Planning Commission approved a request from Ursula & Mya Whitehead to subdivide Parcel PPIN# 026926. Recommendations regarding this matter will be sent to the Mayor and City Council on February 20, 2024.

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Tue Feb 6, 2024

City Council

Picayune City Council discusses infrastructure, ordinances, and public hearings

The City Council is considering several legislative updates including new ordinances for littering and waste collection. The agenda also includes requests for engineering agreements, property cleanup hearings, and various department travel approvals.

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🗳️ How they voted (20 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve the Minutes of the City Council Meeting dated January 16, 2024. Voting
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve Docket A in the amount of $1,007,972.36. Voting
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Bumpers, seconded by Council Member Ford to approve Docket B in the amount of $132.00. Voting
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve request to appoint Ed Stubbs as a school board member to the Picayune School District Board of Trustees. Voting
3 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member Stevens to approve Addendum #1 to Extend Time Strategic Initiative Projects Professional Services Contract between City of…
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve application and proposed Ordinance for Non-Exclusive Franchise with the City of Picayune for Telepak Networks…
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to accept a donation of $3,000.00 from Paw Paw’s Camper City, Inc. for Christmas decorations for The Oaks at Crosby…
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Ford to approve Amended Ordinance 912, to adopt a Comprehensive Regime Regarding the Prevention and Prosecution of Littering and…
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Ford, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve Amended Ordinance 805, to adopt an Ordinance Establishing Requirements for the Collection of Green Waste and…
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member, seconded by Council Member to approve to continue and reset Public Hearing for property cleanup for the listed properties on March 20, 2024. Voting
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Ford, seconded by Council Member Stevens to approve request to set a Public Hearing for March 6, 2024, for property clean-up at the following properties. Voting
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Ford, seconded by Council Member Stevens to approve request to enter into an Engineering Agreement with Dungan Engineering for Design-Bidding Phase Services for FY…
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member Ford to approve request to enter into an Engineering Agreement with Dungan Engineering for engineering assistance for the Support…
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Ford, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve request to surplus and sell at auction the following listed seized firearms. Voting
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Ford to approve request to surplus and sell 5 Kenwood P-25 Radios to the Perry County Sheriff’s Office at a cost of $100.00…
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve out of state travel for Det. Daniel Quave, Det. Jake Petree, Det. Jesse Neumann, and Det. Hunter Callahan to…
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea
Motion was made by Council Member Breland, seconded by Council Member Ford to approve out of state travel for Cpl. Shayne Cunningham to attend K9 Training Course in Thibodeaux, Louisiana on May 22…
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve out of state travel for Firefighter Angela England to attend Surface Water and Swiftwater Rescue Levels 1 & 2…
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Ford, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve T-Hangar Lease Agreement between Patrick J. Donahue and City of Picayune/Picayune Municipal Airport, and…
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to recess to February 20, 2024, at 5:00 pm. Voting
5 yea
Jim Luke yea · Larry Breland yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Tue Jan 16, 2024

City Council

Picayune City Council to consider budget amendments and land subdivision

The City Council will review several items including budget amendments, a software contract with Placer Labs, Inc., and a land subdivision request for 3000 Doyle Avenue. The meeting also includes requests regarding airport lease amendments and the sale of seized firearms.

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🗳️ How they voted (17 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve the Minutes of the City Council Meeting dated January 2, 2024. Voting
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Turnage to acknowledge the Monthly Budget Report for December 2023. Voting
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Turnage to acknowledge the Monthly Privilege License Report for December 2023. Voting
3 yea
Jim Luke yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Turnage to acknowledge the Monthly Public Records Requests for December 2023. Voting
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Turnage to accept Planning Commission Minutes from January 9, 2024. Voting
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve Planning Commission Minutes from November 14, 2023. Voting
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve Budget Amendments and publication of Resolution, and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign all related…
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Ford to approve request to surplus and remove from inventory IPDA Pro 12.9- inch, serial # DLXVN5BSHP34. Voting
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Ford to updated and approve assignment of Lease Agreement between DebrisTech , LLC, and City of Picayune and authorize Mayor and…
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve request to contract with Placer Labs, Inc. for Placer Analytic Software for professional services, research…
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Ford to approve request to implement the Keep Picayune Beautiful Adopt-A-Spot Program. Voting
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve a sub-divide request from Cynthia Ratcliff to sub-divide parcel being described as PPIN 025002, 3 lots located…
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Ford to approve out of state travel for Ray Rickoll to attend Property Room Management Course in Humble, Texas on August 25 th –…
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Ford, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve request to surplus and sell at auction the listed firearms. Voting
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Ford to accept donation of 203 cubic yards of fill sand from David Stockstill valued at $3,356.63. Voting
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Ford, seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve Amendment No. 3 to T-Hangar Lease Agreement between Chevron U.S.A., Inc., and City of Picayune/Picayune Municipal…
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Turnage, seconded by Council Member Ford to adjourn. Voting
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens yea · Anna Turnage. Voting yea
Tue Jan 9, 2024

Planning Commission

Planning Commission approves subdivision of 8.5-acre parcel

The Planning Commission met to review minutes from November 2023 and consider a land use request. The commission voted to approve a variance for Cynthia Ratcliffe to subdivide an 8.549-acre property into three lots.

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Tue Jan 2, 2024

City Council

Picayune City Council discusses infrastructure, grants, and city business

The City Council will consider several items including pedestrian improvements at The Oaks at Crosby Commons and a JAG grant award. Other topics include property code enforcement hearings and various interlocal agreements.

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🗳️ How they voted (23 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve the Minutes of the City Council Meeting dated December 5, 2023. Voting
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to acknowledge the Monthly Budget Report for November 2023. Voting
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to acknowledge the Monthly Privilege License Report for November 2023. Voting
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to acknowledge the Monthly Public Records Requests for November 2023. Voting
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve request to buy back 12 cemetery plots from William S. Moses Jr. Plots described as Block VV, Lot 11, Plots 4 –…
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Ford, seconded by Council Member Stevens to approve Docket A in the amount of $1,562,557.54. Voting
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve Docket B in the amount of $426.00. Voting
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Bumpers, seconded by Council Member Stevens to accept a donation of a painting of City Hall valued at $535.00 from Councilman Frank Ford. Voting
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve MEMA State and Local Agreement designating Lisa Albritton as Applicant for Public Assistance and authorize…
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve concurrence of City Management’s selection of Dungan Engineering, PA under Small Purchase Procedures to…
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Bumpers, seconded by Council Member Ford to approve Krewe of Pearl Mardi Gras parade for January 20, 2024, at 2:00 pm beginning on Goodyear Blvd. Voting
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Bumpers, seconded by Council Member Stevens to approve request to renew Railspur Lease between City of Picayune and Heritage Plastics and authorize Mayor and City…
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Ford, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve Interlocal Agreement relating to the Collection of Taxes between Hancock County and City of Picayune and…
3 yea
Jim Luke yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Ford to approve Interlocal Agreement regarding Collection of Delinquent Taxes by and between Hancock County and City of Picayune…
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve out of state travel for Sydney Stubbs on Baton Rouge, Louisiana on February 21st – 23rd, 2024, for the Grant…
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Ford, seconded by Council Member Stevens to approve request to apply for the Keep America Beautiful Great American Cleanup Grant. Voting
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Ford, seconded by Council Member Stevens to approve to set a Public Hearing for property cleanup at the following properties for February 6, 2024. Voting
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Bumpers to approve Greg Roberts Fire Hydrant Repair and Supply as a “sole source” vendor for FY 2023 – 2024. Voting
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Stevens, seconded by Council Member Ford to approve request to enter into an Engineering Agreement with Dungan Engineering for Construction Engineering & Inspection…
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea
Motion was made by Council Member Bumpers, seconded by Council Member Ford to approve out of state travel for Asst. Chief James Bolton to attend Interview and Interrogation Course in Bossier City…
4 yea
Jim Luke yea · Lynn Bumpers yea · Frank Ford yea · Jan Stevens. Voting yea