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Ridgeland public meetings in 2021

24 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 21, 2021 · 18:00

Regular

Board to consider conditional use permits, variances, and opioid settlement

The Ridgeland Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider several land-use applications, including conditional use permits and a dimensional variance, along with consent items such as budget amendments, an interlocal road agreement, and a settlement participation form for opioid litigation. They will also approve claims and payroll totaling $2,555,482.84.

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✓ Decided: Board approves conditional use permit for Sartain Associates Inc.

The Ridgeland Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved a conditional use permit for Sartain Associates Inc. and the entire consent agenda, which included variances, plats, contracts, and budget amendments. They also approved payment of claims and payroll totaling $2,555,482.84. All votes were unanimous with Alderman Brian Ramsey absent.

Tue Dec 7, 2021 · 18:00

Regular

Board to consider conditional use permits, road funding agreement, and multiple contracts

The Ridgeland Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider a consent agenda with multiple items, including conditional use permits for Bayou Daddy's, Sukhdev Bedi, and Korean Church in Jackson, an interlocal agreement with Madison County for road improvements, and various site plan reviews and permits. They will also vote on a professional services agreement with Waggoner Engineering for Highland Commerce Drive, a budget amendment for the police department, and other administrative items. The meeting includes payment of claims and an executive session.

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✓ Decided: Board approves consent agenda with 19 items including Bayou Daddy's permit

The Ridgeland Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved the consent agenda as a single motion, which included a conditional use permit for Bayou Daddy's, an interlocal road funding agreement with Madison County, site plan reviews, truck route permits, surplus declarations, and a bid rejection for the Freedom Ridge Overhead Net Project. The board also approved payment of claims and payrolls. All votes were unanimous with Alderman Brian Ramsey absent.

Tue Nov 16, 2021 · 18:00

Regular

Board to consider consent items incl. urgent care site plan and budget amendment

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will vote on consent items including site plan and plat approvals for Fast Paced Urgent Care, a preliminary plat for The Heritage at Jacobs Farm, a $2,000 budget amendment for donations, and a solid waste CPI increase. They will also approve claims totaling $1,791,685.75 and may enter executive session.

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✓ Decided: Board approves consent agenda, claims, and enters executive session

The Ridgeland Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved the consent agenda, including site plans, plats, a budget amendment, and a solid waste CPI increase, all with a 6-0 vote (Alderman Brian Ramsey absent). They also approved payment of claims 171975-172354 and the November 5, 2021 payroll totaling $1,791,685.75, also 6-0. The board then voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss pending litigation and a real estate transaction, but took no action during the session.

Tue Nov 2, 2021 · 18:00

Regular

Board to consider consent items, claims, and executive session

The Ridgeland Mayor and Board of Aldermen are meeting to consider a consent agenda with routine items, approve payments, and hold an executive session. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

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✓ Decided: Ridgeland board approves consent agenda, $2.07M in claims and payroll

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included a site plan review, budget amendments, appointments, interlocal agreements, donations, and a special event permit. They also approved payment of claims 171738-171974 and the October 22, 2021 payroll totaling $2,067,190.68. Minutes from prior meetings were accepted without corrections. No other substantive decisions were made.

Tue Oct 19, 2021 · 18:00

Regular

Board to consider special event permit, appointments, and multiple project approvals

The Ridgeland Mayor and Board of Aldermen will meet to consider a special event permit for the Kerioth Corporation Township Jazz Festival, along with a consent agenda containing numerous appointments, permits, and project approvals. The consent items include conditional use permits, board appointments, truck route permits, budget amendments, and resolutions for federal funding applications. The board will also approve payment of claims totaling $1,982,771.37 including payroll.

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✓ Decided: Board approves Kerioth Township Jazz Festival special event permit

The Ridgeland Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved a special event permit for the Kerioth Corporation Township Jazz Festival (6-0, one absent). The board also approved the consent agenda, which included conditional use permits, appointments, truck route permits, budget amendments, and several project authorizations. Claims and payroll totaling $1,982,771.37 were approved. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

Tue Oct 5, 2021 · 18:00

Regular

Board to vote on $2.36M in claims, consent items, and appointments

The Ridgeland Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider a consent agenda covering parking, construction cost resolutions, truck route permits, donations, police contracts, special events, and committee appointments. They will also approve payment of claims totaling $2,362,737.21, including payroll. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and an executive session.

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✓ Decided: Board approves consent agenda with 15 items including contracts and permits

The Ridgeland Mayor and Board of Aldermen unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included site plan reviews, resolutions, truck route permits, donations, contracts, special event permits, and appointments. They also approved payment of claims and the September 24, 2021 payroll of $2,362,737.21. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

Tue Sep 21, 2021 · 18:00

Regular

Ridgeland board to consider $7.8M bond for Renaissance III TIF

The Ridgeland Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider a consent agenda with multiple items, including budget amendments, contract awards, and appointments. The most consequential item is a $7.8 million budget amendment for Renaissance III TIF bond proceeds. The meeting also includes a public hearing on cleaning private property at 303 Pinewood Lane.

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✓ Decided: Board approves consent agenda with 16 items including variances and budget amendments

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved the consent agenda containing 16 items, including a dimensional variance for Dogmud Café, a preliminary plat for Oakley Square, and multiple budget amendments. The board also declared a property at 303 Pinewood Lane a public health menace and approved payment of claims and payroll totaling $1,601,273.64.

Tue Sep 7, 2021 · 18:00

Regular

Ridgeland board to adopt FY2022 budget, accept land donation

The Ridgeland Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider adopting the FY2022 budget and accepting a donation of parcels C, D, and E in Harbour Pointe from Rishi Enterprises, Inc. The consent agenda includes conditional use permits, truck routes, contracts, and special event approvals. The meeting also includes payment of claims totaling $3,939,830.64.

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✓ Decided: FY2022 budget approved unanimously; consent agenda passed

The Ridgeland Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved the FY2022 budget and a large consent agenda including tax rolls, conditional use permits, truck routes, and special events. They also accepted a land donation from Rishi Enterprises, approved claims and payroll, and in executive session authorized filing suit against two hotels and combined two departments with a new director.

Tue Aug 17, 2021 · 18:00

Regular

Public hearing on FY2022 budget and tax millage levy

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2022 budget and consider an order to levy the tax millage for the year ending September 30, 2022. The consent agenda includes a dimensional variance request, a DUI grant for the police department, a budget amendment for road repaving, and several infrastructure and interlocal agreements. The board will also approve claims and payroll totaling $1,316,747.86.

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✓ Decided: Ridgeland board approves FY2022 tax levy and budget hearing

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen held a public hearing for the FY2022 budget, then approved the Order to Levy Tax Millage for FY ending September 30, 2022, with a unanimous vote. The board also approved the consent agenda, including a dimensional variance, DUI grant, budget amendment, traffic signal improvements, interlocal agreement, and other items, all unanimously. Claims and payroll totaling $1,316,747.86 were approved. The minutes from prior meetings were accepted without corrections.

Tue Aug 3, 2021 · 18:00

Regular

Board to set public hearing for FY2022 budget, approve consent items

The Ridgeland Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider minutes, a consent agenda with multiple routine items, and payment of claims totaling $1,107,476.22. Key actions include setting a public hearing for the FY2022 budget on August 17, 2021, and approving various agreements, donations, and appointments. The meeting is largely procedural with no major standalone decisions.

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✓ Decided: Board approves consent agenda with 15 items, including budget hearing date

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved the consent agenda as a single motion, covering 15 items including a public hearing for the FY2022 budget set for August 17, 2021, and various permits, agreements, and donations. The board also approved payment of claims and payroll totaling $1,107,476.22. The minutes of the July 19 and July 20 meetings were accepted without corrections.

Tue Jul 20, 2021 · 18:00

Regular

Public hearing on zoning map and ordinance amendments

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing and consider amendments to the official zoning map and zoning ordinance. They will also vote on consent items including contracts, bond resolutions, and special event permits.

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✓ Decided: Ridgeland board holds work session, no action taken

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen held a work session on July 19, 2021, to discuss the proposed agenda. No formal action was taken on any item. A $365.00 check was presented to the First Responders of Ridgeland by Kelly Goodman of the Steve Higginbotham State Farm Agency.

Tue Jul 6, 2021 · 18:00

Regular

Board to elect mayor pro tempore and approve appointments, contracts, and budget items

The Ridgeland Mayor and Board of Aldermen will meet to elect a Mayor Pro Tempore and consider a consent agenda covering appointments, contracts, and administrative items. The board will also approve payment of claims totaling $2,775,884.41 and may enter executive session.

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✓ Decided: Board approves consent agenda, elects Hamlin as Mayor Pro Tempore

The Ridgeland Board of Aldermen unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included appointments, a recycling contract renewal, and various permits and resolutions. Alderman Wesley Hamlin was elected Mayor Pro Tempore. The board also approved payment of claims and payroll, and authorized the mayor to negotiate the purchase of real property after an executive session.

Tue Jun 15, 2021 · 18:00

Regular

Ridgeland to issue Renaissance Phase III tax increment bonds

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider authorizing the issuance of Renaissance Phase III Tax Increment Limited Obligation Bonds, Series 2021. The consent agenda includes several site plan reviews, conditional use permits, and police department items. The board will also approve claims totaling $1,955,780.51.

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✓ Decided: Board approves Renaissance Phase III bonds and consent agenda

The Board of Aldermen approved the Resolution Authorizing and Directing Issuance of Renaissance Phase III Tax Increment Limited Obligation Bonds, Series 2021, with a unanimous vote. They also approved the consent agenda, which included items such as cost resolutions, site plan reviews, a conditional use permit, and budget amendments. The board approved the Holiday Inn Express site plan and conditional use permit with conditions, and approved claims and payroll totaling $1,955,780.51.

Tue Jun 1, 2021 · 18:00

Regular

Board to consider refinancing 2011 GO bonds, zoning hearings, permits

The Ridgeland Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider refinancing 2011 general obligation bonds and set a public hearing for zoning ordinance and map amendments. They will also review conditional use and site plans for a Highway 51 convenience store, approve final change orders for City Hall construction, and act on various permits, budget items, and special events.

✓ Decided: Ridgeland approves refinancing 2011 GO bonds and consent agenda

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen unanimously approved a resolution to refinance 2011 general obligation bonds and approved the consent agenda, which included conditional use permits, site plan reviews, change orders, and budget adjustments. They also approved claims and payroll totaling $1,517,436.56. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

Tue May 18, 2021 · 18:00

Regular

Board to consider conditional use permit for MS Federal Credit Union

The Ridgeland Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider a conditional use permit and site plan/architectural review for MS Federal Credit Union, and discuss cleaning of private property at 310 Autumn Crest Drive. The consent agenda includes several routine items such as plat approvals, a traffic signal improvement pay estimate, police department donations and surplus, and budget amendments. The board will also approve payment of claims totaling $2,052,378.05.

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✓ Decided: Board approves MS Federal Credit Union conditional use permit and site plan

The Ridgeland Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved a conditional use permit and site plan for the MS Federal Credit Union, both by unanimous vote (6-0, with one alderman absent). The board also declared a property at 310 Autumn Crest Drive a public health and safety menace, approved the consent agenda, and authorized payment of claims and payroll totaling $2,052,378.05. The meeting included an executive session on pending litigation, with no action taken.

Tue May 4, 2021 · 18:00

Regular

Board to consider zoning amendment and approve $600K repaving budget

The Ridgeland Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Section 600.14.F of the zoning ordinance, and review a site plan for the Bike Crossing. They will also vote on consent items including a $600,000 budget amendment for repaving Highland Colony Parkway, a police department budget amendment, and special event permits.

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Tue Apr 20, 2021 · 18:00

Regular

Board to approve Renaissance Phase III TIF interlocal agreement with Madison County

The Ridgeland Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider a resolution approving an interlocal agreement with Madison County for the Renaissance Phase III TIF, along with several consent items including site plan approval, surplus equipment, and special event permits. The board will also receive the FY2020 audit report and pay claims totaling $2,014,568.65.

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✓ Decided: Board approves Renaissance Phase II TIF interlocal agreement with Madison County

The Ridgeland Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved the interlocal agreement with Madison County for the Renaissance Phase II TIF, along with a proclamation honoring Harvey Carr Jr., a special event permit for a UMC 5K, and the consent agenda. The board also approved claims and payroll totaling $2,014,568.65. No action was taken during executive session.

Tue Apr 6, 2021 · 18:00

Regular

Board to vote on annexation wards, Chick-fil-A site plan, and more

The Ridgeland Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider consent items including site plan approvals for Chick-fil-A and a Cadillac dealership, an ordinance to set voting districts and polling places for the March 2021 annexation, and several special event permits. They will also approve a police maintenance agreement, a service contract with Star Service, and a $1.58 million payroll payment. The meeting includes an executive session.

✓ Decided: Board approves $1.8M sale of city property at 304 Highway 51

The Board approved the sale of city-owned property at 304 Highway 51 for $1.8 million, authorized the city attorney to represent the city in a federal lawsuit, and set a public hearing for a zoning ordinance amendment. The consent agenda was approved with one item removed, and a special event permit for McB's Bar and Grill was approved. No action was taken during executive session.

Tue Mar 16, 2021 · 18:00

Regular

Board to consider mobile food vending ordinance, City Hall improvements, and multiple budget amendments

The Ridgeland Mayor and Board of Aldermen will meet to consider a consent agenda with numerous items, including a new mobile food vending ordinance, budget amendments, and various contracts and agreements. They will also approve the payment of claims totaling over $1.8 million. The meeting includes an executive session.

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✓ Decided: Board approves consent agenda with 24 items including mobile food vending ordinance

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved the consent agenda as a single motion, which included repealing and replacing the mobile food vending ordinance, authorizing up to $28,278.18 in City Hall improvements, and approving multiple budget amendments, contracts, and special events. They also approved payment of claims and the March 12, 2021 payroll totaling $1,884,731.74. The minutes from the March 2, 2021 meeting were accepted without corrections. All votes were unanimous among the six aldermen present; Alderman Brian Ramsey was absent.

Tue Mar 2, 2021 · 18:00

Regular

Board to award concessions, tennis center contracts, approve $2.63M payroll

The Ridgeland Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider consent items including contract awards for concessions at Freedom Ridge and Hite Wolcott, and the Ridgeland Tennis Center, plus approve a $2.63 million payroll. They will also discuss a crime map program and city attorney services.

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✓ Decided: Board awards city depository contract to Community Bank for 2021-2022

The Board of Aldermen voted unanimously to award the City Depository contract for 2021 and 2022 to Community Bank. The Board also approved the Consent Agenda, which included items such as a monument enhancement, traffic signal pay estimate, concession contracts, and an appointment to the Zoning Board. Payments of claims and the February payroll were approved. The minutes from the February 23, 2021 meeting were accepted with no corrections.

Tue Feb 16, 2021 · 18:00

Regular

Ridgeland Board considers storage moratorium and various city budget amendments

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider a temporary moratorium on indoor/climate-controlled storage facilities. The meeting also includes several consent items regarding infrastructure, landscape maintenance, and budget adjustments.

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✓ Decided: Moratorium on indoor storage facilities approved unanimously

The board approved a resolution imposing a temporary moratorium on permitting or construction of indoor/climate-controlled storage facilities. The related conditional use permit and site plan for Brookwood Storage were tabled until the moratorium expires or is terminated. The consent agenda, including budget amendments, contract approvals, and a sewer adjustment, was approved. Claims and payroll totaling $1,709,673.77 were also approved.

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Tue Feb 2, 2021 · 18:00

Regular

Board to consider renaming street, awarding Rice Road extension contract

The Ridgeland Mayor and Board of Aldermen will meet to consider routine items including consent agenda approvals, contract awards, and special event permits. The most notable items are renaming E. Parkway Drive to Purpose Place and awarding a construction contract for the Rice Road Extension to Hemphill Construction Company, Inc.

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✓ Decided: Board approves consent agenda including Rice Road extension contract

The Ridgeland Mayor and Board of Aldermen met and approved the consent agenda, which included renaming E. Parkway Drive to Purpose Place, awarding the Rice Road Extension construction contract to Hemphill Construction Company, and approving special event permits. They also approved the payment of claims and the January 29, 2021 payroll. All votes were unanimous with no corrections to the previous minutes.

Tue Jan 19, 2021 · 18:00

Regular

Board to consider consent items, payments, and appointments

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen are meeting to consider a consent agenda with routine items including cost resolutions, change orders, surplus property, appointments, and a large payroll payment. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

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✓ Decided: Ridgeland board approves consent agenda and $1.96M in claims

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen met and approved the consent agenda, which included cost resolutions, change orders, surplus property declaration, budget transfer, appointments, and other routine items. They also approved payment of claims totaling $1,955,933.29, including payroll. All votes were unanimous with no abstentions.

Tue Jan 5, 2021 · 18:00

Regular

City to consider opting out of county solid waste plan, appoint steering committee

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider a resolution to not be included in the Madison County Solid Waste Management Plan, appoint a steering committee to establish a city solid waste plan, and approve a contract with Blue Creek Consulting. The board will also vote on consent items including a conditional use permit for Chase Bank, a site plan review, and several contracts and awards.

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