Ridgeland public meetings in 2024

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider several infrastructure projects and public safety agreements. The meeting includes votes on drainage improvements, police department technology purchases, and the appointment of members to the Ridgeland Election Commission.

• Award $975,550 to Deep Roots Construction, LLC for City-wide Hazard Tree and Limb Removal Project
• Approve $158,768.10 pay application and closeout for Old Agency Road Guardrail Project
• Authorize $10,850 for Right-of-way Services for Purple Creek Drainage Improvements Project
• Review Flock Safety Purchase Agreement and Tyler Technologies Record Management System for Police Department
• Appoint Joann Pearson, Loden Snell, Jerry Barnes, and Angela Bailey to the Ridgeland Election Commission

The Board of Aldermen unanimously approved a resolution naming Ridgeland City Hall the Gene F. McGee City Hall in honor of Mayor McGee's 35 years of service. The board also approved the consent agenda, including a $975,550 contract for hazardous tree and limb removal, and approved claims and payroll totaling $1,946,528.29.

• Approved resolution naming city hall Gene F. McGee City Hall (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $975,550 tree/limb removal contract to Deep Roots Construction (6-0)
• Approved claims and Dec. 13 payroll of $1,946,528.29 (5-0)
• Accepted minutes of Dec. 2 work session and Dec. 3 board meeting
• Appointed Joann Pearson, Loden Snell, Jerry Barnes, and Angela Bailey to Election Commission
• Approved $158,768.10 pay application for Old Agency Road Guardrail Project
• Approved $10,850 amendment for Purple Creek Drainage right-of-way services
• Approved Flock Safety purchase agreement and Tyler Technologies emergency purchase

Regular

The Ridgeland Board of Aldermen will consider approving contracts for the Century Ride 2025 event, water and sewer improvements for Colony Park Boulevard, and road resurfacing on East County Line Road. The meeting also includes authorizing the purchase of traffic power systems and accepting the resignation of an election commissioner.

• Authorize contract with PR Event Management for Century Ride 2025
• Authorize Mayor to sign MCWI Agreement Modifications transferring $62,706.00
• Approve East County Line Road Resurfacing Improvements payments
• Approve Street Dedication of Concourse at Colony Park
• Declare Temple, Inc. as sole source for UPS equipment

The Board of Aldermen approved a comprehensive consent agenda covering infrastructure, recreation, and administrative items. Additionally, the board authorized the payment of claims and the November 29, 2024, payroll totaling $2,396,963.24.

• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved city payroll of $2,396,963.24 (7-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for 404 Greenwood Lane
• Authorized RFP for recreation concession stands and tennis center
• Transferred $62,706 in MCWI funds for water and sewer projects
• Approved street dedication of Concourse at Colony Park
• Accepted resignation of Election Commissioner Joann Pearson

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will review site plans and conditional use applications for local properties. The body is also deciding on several public works contracts and road improvement projects. A payroll payment of $2,470,796.42 is scheduled for approval.

• Conditional Use application for Oasis Revival Center at 299 Highway 51
• Preliminary Plat and Development Agreement for Britton's Abbey Subdivision
• Engineering services for South Wheatley Street and Old Agency Road improvements
• Purchase of a 2025 Chevrolet Express 3500 passenger van from Cannon Motors of Mississippi
• Insight LPR Contract for the Police Department

The Board unanimously approved a resolution granting a fee-in-lieu of ad valorem taxes to Amazon Data Services, Inc. for a data center project and authorizing a project infrastructure loan and contribution agreement with the Mississippi Major Economic Impact Authority and Madison County Economic Development Authority. The Board also approved the consent agenda, declared a property on Carr Meadows Drive a public health menace, approved a site plan at 207 Lake Castle Road, and paid claims totaling $2,470,796.42.

• Approved Amazon Data Services fee-in-lieu of ad valorem tax agreement and infrastructure loan agreement (unanimous)
• Declared property at Carr Meadows Drive (Parcel #072D-19A-081/00.00) a menace to public health, safety, and welfare (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including conditional use for Oasis Revival Center, Britton's Abbey preliminary plat, and multiple contracts (unanimous)
• Approved site plan/architectural review at 207 Lake Castle Road and reversed prior demolition requirement for accessory structures (unanimous)
• Approved claims 194343-194721 and November 15, 2024 payroll of $2,470,796.42 (unanimous)
• Approved establishment of just compensation offer for Parcel No. 072D-18D-00/01.00 in executive session (unanimous)

Regular

The Ridgeland Board of Aldermen will review minutes from prior meetings and consider a consent agenda including police technology, road improvement grants, and various public works contracts. The body will also vote on closing a right-of-way and adopting updated flood maps.

• Authorize Mayor to sign $3,000,000 grant agreement for Wheatley Street maintenance
• Approve contract with Clearview AI for Police Department
• Approve 2024-2025 Term Bids for Public Works Department
• Approve Deductive Change Order No.1 for Purple Creek Drainage Improvements
• Approve adoption of Amended Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will review several budget amendments and infrastructure contracts. Key items include flood mitigation projects and road resurfacing. The board will also consider special event permits and police department procurement.

• Construction contract with Hemphill Construction, Inc. for Purple Creek Improvements Project
• MEMA Funding Agreement for Purple Creek Flood Mitigation & Restoration
• Neel Schaffer Engineering invoice for East County Line Road Resurfacing Improvements
• Noise Ordinance variance for Haskell and subcontractors to allow Sunday and night work
• Payroll claims totaling $2,739,691.17

The Ridgeland Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved the consent agenda as a single 6-0 vote, covering 22 items including engineering invoices, term bids, sole-source purchases, budget amendments, construction contracts, and special event permits. They also approved claims and payroll totaling $2,739,691.17. No substantive decisions were made outside the consent agenda and claims approval.

• Approved consent agenda with 22 items (6-0)
• Approved CE&I invoice for Neel Schaffer Engineering - East County Line Road Resurfacing
• Approved term bids for temporary painted and permanent thermoplastic pavement markings
• Approved sole source purchase from Central Pipe for Badger Meters
• Approved advertising for bids for Hazard Tree and Limb Removal Project
• Approved noise ordinance variance for Haskell and subcontractors for Sunday and night work
• Approved budget amendments for carry-over expenses, Purple Creek Drainage, and other funds
• Approved claims 193584-194015 and October 4, 2024 payroll totaling $2,739,691.17 (5-0)

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider several service agreements for the Police Department and a $1,000 grant for the Ridgeland Wildflower Field and Art Park. The body will also review budget amendments and the payment of claims totaling $4,441,745.27.

• Acceptance of $1,000 Entergy Microgrant for Ridgeland Wildflower Field and Art Park
• Police Department service agreements for Anytime Roofing, Collective Data, LexisNexis TRAX, and Evidence IQ
• Payment of claims and payroll totaling $4,441,745.27
• Budget amendment increasing Finance & Administration Salaries by $2,400
• Agreement Modification No. 1 to Task Order No. 4 for Ridgeland Project Atlas Boundary Survey

Special

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved a change order to extend the contract dates for various FY24 term bids, including water, sewer, drainage, and asphalt services. The board also discussed the agenda for the upcoming October 1, 2024, meeting but took no votes on those items.

• Approved extension of FY24 term bid contract dates (7-0)

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will review several infrastructure projects, including drainage improvements and road resurfacing. The body is also considering a new ordinance for garbage and recycling fees and various police department contracts.

• Award bid to Hemphill Construction, Inc. for Purple Creek Drainage Improvements Project
• Budget amendment increasing Renaissance III TIF Bond Proceeds by $2,265,653
• Ordinance setting monthly fees for garbage and recycling
• Budget amendment for Purple Creek/Freedom Ridge Drainage Project totaling $266,420
• Review of quotes to replace the Ridgeland Police Department roof

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget and the millage rate for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. The body will also review tax rolls submitted by the Madison County Tax Assessor and various police department purchases and events.

• Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
• Budget amendment increasing General Fund by $335,613
• Emergency repair and rebuild of Ladder 4 Pump costing $23,995.00
• Purchase of a 2024 Telluride Ex X-Line from Wilson KIA for the Police Department
• Cleaning of private property at 124 Magnolia Drive

The Board of Aldermen voted unanimously to declare the property at 124 Magnolia Drive a menace to public health, safety, and welfare under Mississippi Code Section 21-19-11, after hearing from code enforcement, police, neighbors, and the owner. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included adopting the 2024 tax rolls, setting the millage rate, adopting the FY 2025 budget, and several other administrative items. Claims and payroll totaling $1,367,727.63 were approved.

• Declared 124 Magnolia Drive a public health/safety menace (7-0)
• Adopted 2024 tax rolls from Madison County
• Adopted order setting millage rate for FY ending Sept 30, 2025
• Adopted proposed FY 2025 budget
• Approved budget amendment increasing General Fund $335,613
• Approved emergency repair of Ladder 4 pump with $23,995 budget amendment
• Remanded Dunkin' Donuts architectural review back to ARB
• Approved claims and payroll totaling $1,367,727.63

Special

The Board of Aldermen approved a resolution authorizing submission of an application to the FY2024 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program for the West Jackson Street Corridor Demonstration Project. The motion passed unanimously with five ayes and no nays; two aldermen were absent. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Approved resolution authorizing SS4A grant application for West Jackson Street Corridor Demonstration Project (5-0)

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget and hold a public hearing on it. The agenda also includes approving a conditional use permit for a data center, releasing a cash bond, and adopting an ordinance to ban the sale of Kratom.

• Public Hearing: Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
• Conditional Use Permit for Sartain Associates, Inc.
• Site Plan Review for Ridgeland Data Center - Phase I
• Approve Bid Award for US Hwy 51 & Lake Harbour Dr. Intersection Improvements
• Adopt ordinance banning the sale of Kratom in Ridgeland

The Board of Aldermen approved a consent agenda including a ban on Kratom sales and several police department expenditures. A conditional use application for Sartain Associates, Inc. was approved, and the board held a public hearing on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget.

• Approved Conditional Use for Sartain Associates, Inc. (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance banning the sale of Kratom in Ridgeland
• Approved $1,669,107.65 for claims and August 9, 2024 Payroll (7-0)
• Approved Site Plan/Architectural Review for My Salon Suites
• Approved Site Plan/Architectural Review for Ridgeland Data Center - Phase I
• Approved bid award for US Hwy 51 & Lake Harbour Dr. Intersection Improvements
• Approved three Memorandums of Agreement with MDOT
• Approved police department purchases for a tornado siren and Glock 45 firearms

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will discuss a temporary ban on irrigation systems in certain city areas. The body is also reviewing emergency repairs to the Western Well and a public hearing date for the Fiscal Year 2025 budget.

• Budget amendment transferring $600,000 for emergency water well expenditures
• Ordinance temporarily banning irrigation systems in certain city areas
• Public hearing for Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget set for August 20, 2024
• Payment of claims including July 26, 2024 payroll for $3,890,207.09
• Emergency purchase of a new motor for the Rescue Truck for $13,597.81

The Board of Aldermen declared the property at 117 Highland Cove a menace to public health and safety, allowing the owner 10-14 days to clean it. They also approved an alternate request from Jerry Bouldin for the Fish Hut parking lot to apply a coating instead of resurfacing. The consent agenda, including budget amendments, surplus declarations, and a temporary irrigation ban, was approved unanimously. Claims and payroll totaling $3,890,207.09 were also approved.

• Declared 117 Highland Cove a public health menace, owner given 10-14 days to clean (7-0)
• Approved Jerry Bouldin's alternate request for Fish Hut parking lot coating (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $600,000 water well budget transfer and temporary irrigation ban (7-0)
• Approved claims and payroll totaling $3,890,207.09 (7-0)

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will conduct a public hearing to amend sections of the city's Official Zoning Ordinance. The body will also consider several infrastructure contracts and a proclamation regarding the city's official tree.

• Public hearing to amend the Official Zoning Ordinance
• Recycling services contract award to Waste Management
• Pay estimate #2 for A.J. Construction regarding East County Line Road resurfacing
• CE&I contract with Michael Baker for Highway 51/Lake Harbour Drive intersection improvements
• Payment of claims and payroll totaling $2,268,944.43

Regular

The Ridgeland Mayor and Board of Aldermen will review several consent items, including site plan revisions for the Ridgeland Data Center Phase 1. The board will also consider a contract for the Freedom Ridge Overhead Net Project and ratify an emergency declaration regarding the School Street Well replacement.

• $296,855.00 contract with Wildstone Construction Services, LLC
• Site Plan Review for Ridgeland Data Center Phase 1 - Revisions
• Ratification of emergency declaration for School Street Well replacement
• Reappointment of Mills & Scanlon, PA as City Attorney
• LEFTA System Purchase and Service Agreement for the Police Department

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved a consent agenda covering attorney reappointment, a school well emergency declaration, data center site plan revisions, police purchases, a $296,855 construction contract, audit engagement, and sewer adjustments. The board also approved payment of claims and the June 28, 2024 payroll totaling $1,486,272.82. Members then voted to enter executive session to discuss a personnel issue and potential litigation; no decisions from that closed session are recorded in the minutes. The meeting adjourned at 6:26 pm.

• Approved consent agenda including reappointment of Mills & Scanlon, PA as City Attorney (6-0)
• Ratifed Mayor's emergency declaration for School Street Well replacement (6-0)
• Approved Ridgeland Data Center Phase I site plan revisions (6-0)
• Approved $296,855 contract with Wildstone Construction Services for Freedom Ridge Overhead Net Project (6-0)
• Approved BMSS Advisors & CPAs engagement for FY2024 audit (6-0)
• Approved payment of claims 191412-191663 and June 28, 2024 payroll of $1,486,272.82 (6-0)
• Voted to enter executive session for personnel issue and potential litigation (6-0)

Regular

The Board of Aldermen will consider several site plan applications and a public hearing regarding zoning amendments for liquor stores and laundromats. The agenda includes budget amendments for road and lighting projects, including the Old Agency Road and I-55 LED Lighting project. Additionally, the board will review a $2 million transfer of ARPA funds from Madison County to the City.

• $2 million ARPA fund transfer from Madison County to Ridgeland
• Public hearing for zoning amendments regarding liquor stores and laundromats
• Budget amendment for Old Agency Road and I-55 LED Lighting project
• Site plan reviews including Royal Oak Apartments and Sunnybrook Children's Home
• Supplemental agreement with AJ Construction, Inc. for East County Line Road resurfacing

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved a 29-item consent agenda covering site plans, engineering agreements, budget amendments, and a $2 million ARPA subaward from Madison County. The board denied the site plan for Royal Oak Apartments' fire-damaged building rebuild and denied a conditional use permit for Julia Lannon (Caliber Collision). The board also set a July 16 public hearing on zoning amendments for liquor stores and laundromats, approved claims and payroll totaling $1,933,270.36, and held an executive session on a personnel issue with no action taken.

• Approved 29-item consent agenda (6-0, Alderman Holder absent)
• Denied Royal Oak Apartments site plan to demolish and rebuild fire-damaged building
• Approved Sunnybrook Children's Home site plan
• Approved Christ Covenant Addition & Renovation at 443 Northpark Drive
• Approved County Line Fish Hut addition/renovation contingent on parking lot repair
• Denied conditional use permit for Julia Lannon (Caliber Collision)
• Set July 16, 2024 public hearing on zoning amendments for liquor stores and laundromats
• Approved $2M ARPA subaward agreement with Madison County

Regular

The Ridgeland Board of Aldermen will consider a site plan review for the Ridgeland Data Center Phase 1 Grading. The agenda also includes budget amendments for the Colony Park Area Water & Sewer Project and several police department special event requests.

• Site Plan Review for Ridgeland Data Center - Phase 1 Grading
• Budget amendments for Colony Park Area Water & Sewer Project including $1,749,000 for contractor costs
• Agreement with Benchmark Engineering, Inc. for Colony Park water and sewer improvements
• Payments related to the East County Line Road Resurfacing Improvements Project
• Special event requests for Fleet Feet - The Big Run, Independence Day Celebration, and Balloon Glow

The Board of Aldermen approved a consent agenda including budget amendments for the Colony Park Area Water & Sewer Project and several police department items. The board also authorized the City Attorney to settle a lawsuit at no cost to the city.

• Approved budget amendments for Colony Park Area Water & Sewer Project (7-0)
• Approved agreement with Benchmark Engineering for Colony Park water and sewer improvements (7-0)
• Approved termination of contract with Utility Service Co., Inc. (7-0)
• Approved site plan review for Ridgeland Data Center - Phase 1 Grading (7-0)
• Approved payments for East County Line Resurfacing Improvements Project (7-0)
• Appointed Jim Powell to Architectural Review Board and Kim Lovato to Zoning Board (7-0)
• Authorized City Attorney to settle a lawsuit at no cost to the city (7-0)
• Approved claims 190819 - 191035 and May 31, 2024 Payroll (7-0)

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will review the issuance of Tax Increment Limited Obligation Bonds for Renaissance Phase III and IV. The body will also consider site plans for an Aldi Grocery and various infrastructure contracts.

• Tax Increment Limited Obligation Bonds, Series 2024, Renaissance Phase III and IV
• Site Plan/Architectural Review for Renaissance Phase 3B and Aldi Grocery
• Building Code Variance for stair risers at 945 North Livingston Road
• CE&I Contract with Benchmark Engineering, Inc. for Old Agency Road Guardrail Project
• Payroll claims totaling $1,968,322.51

The Board approved the Site Plan and Architectural Review for Renaissance Phase 3B and Aldi Grocery with six specific conditions regarding materials and landscaping. They also approved a consent agenda including tax bonds, road contracts, and a budget amendment, and authorized payment of $1,968,322.51 in claims and payroll. Additionally, the Board granted a 60-day extension for a property owner at 910 Ash Court to resolve insurance issues while maintaining the property.

• Approved Site Plan/Architectural Review for Renaissance Phase 3B/Aldi Grocery (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items a, c-g including TIB Bonds and road contracts (7-0)
• Removed Consent Agenda item b (Allegrezza Exterior Remodel) at Alderman Smith's request
• Approved payment of claims and payroll totaling $1,968,322.51 (7-0)
• Granted 60-day extension for 910 Ash Court property owner to resolve insurance dispute
• Recognized Corporal Joshua Gaskin as April 2024 Officer of the Month

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will review various budget amendments, including funds for storm debris services and street improvements. The body is also considering a temporary moratorium on new liquor store permits.

• Budget amendment of $540,000 for the County Streets Reimbursement Grant
• Resolution extending a temporary moratorium on permitting or constructing liquor stores
• Award of the Old Agency Guardrail Project to Hemphill Construction, Inc.
• Budget amendment for Emergency Debris Services relating to the April 9-11, 2024 storm
• Contract with Sound Check the Band for Balloon Glow 2024 in the amount of $2,000

The Board of Aldermen approved a comprehensive consent agenda covering various budget amendments, contracts, and permits. Following an executive session, the board voted to initiate legal action against Faircloth Demolition, Inc. The board also approved over $2.3 million in claims and payroll.

• Voted to file suit against Faircloth Demolition, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved $2,325,307.13 in claims and payroll (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including a 90-day moratorium extension on liquor store permits (7-0)
• Awarded Old Agency Guardrail Project to Hemphill Construction, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved $540,000 budget increase for County Streets Reimbursement Grant (7-0)
• Approved $2,000 contract with Sound Check the Band for Balloon Glow 2024 (7-0)
• Authorized bids for Lake Harbour Drive / Highway 51 Intersection Improvements (7-0)
• Approved MOU between Ridgeland Police Department and U.S. Secret Service (7-0)

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will review several infrastructure contracts and professional service agreements. The body is deciding on funding for the Renaissance Phase III and IV Project and various special event permits.

• Contract with Hemphill Construction, Inc. for Highland Colony Parkway Water Tank and Well for $9,612,018.00
• Resolution for Tax Increment Limited Obligation Bonds for Renaissance Phase III and IV Project not to exceed $2,500,000.00
• Budget amendment transferring $20,000 for a Safe Streets For All Grant Application for West Jackson Street/Railroad District
• Authorization to advertise for Waste Hauler Services for recyclables collection and disposal
• Approval of Central Pipe as sole source vendor for Badger Water Meters

The Board approved a $9,612,018 contract with Hemphill Construction, Inc. for a new water tank and well. They also authorized up to $2,500,000 for professionals related to tax increment bonds for the Renaissance Phase III and IV Project. A separate motion approved a $20,000 budget transfer for a Safe Streets For All grant application. The board also approved several special event permits and paid April payroll claims.

• Approved Special Event Permit for Ardenland Sante South Wine Festival (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Consent Agenda items including $9.612M water tank contract (7-0)
• Authorized employment of professionals for Renaissance Phase III/IV bonds up to $2.5M
• Approved $20,000 budget transfer for Safe Streets For All grant application
• Approved Central Pipe as sole source vendor for Badger Water Meters
• Approved forfeiture of guns and multiple special event permits
• Approved payment of claims 189722-190103 and April payroll ($1,737,274.18) (7-0)

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will review several consent items including road resurfacing agreements and budget transfers. The body is also considering approvals for a data center substation and various special event permits.

• Cooperation Agreement with Madison County for the 2024 Road Plan
• Supplemental Agreements No. 2 and 3 with AJ Construction for East County Line Road Resurfacing
• Budget amendment of $29,582.13 for utility improvements at the Porsche Dealership
• Budget amendment of $46,275 for the City of Ridgeland 125th Anniversary
• Neel Schaffer CE&I Invoice for $14,445.89 regarding East County Line Road Resurfacing

The Board of Aldermen approved a consent agenda covering road improvements, budget amendments, and special events. The board also approved payroll and claims payments. No action was taken during the executive session regarding pending litigation.

• Approved Consent Agenda including road improvements and budget amendments (7-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign cooperation agreement with Madison County for road improvements (7-0)
• Approved $14,445.89 invoice for East County Line Road Resurfacing (7-0)
• Approved budget amendment of $46.275 for City of Ridgeland 125th Anniversary (7-0)
• Approved budget amendment transferring $29,582.13 for utility improvements at Porsche Dealership (7-0)
• Approved March 22, 2024 payroll of $2,347,549.96 and claims 189492-189721 (7-0)
• Approved grading plans for a data center substation (7-0)
• Approved Police Department special events for Township Jazz Festival and two 5K runs (7-0)

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will discuss an ordinance to redistrict the city and fix polling places. The body will also review several infrastructure agreements and police department contracts.

• Ordinance for city redistricting and polling place assignments
• Contract award to Hemphill Construction, Inc. for Highland Colony Tank and Well Project
• Supplemental agreements for water meter, EMCSDS Interceptor, Purple Creek Interceptor, and Ridgewood Road drainage projects
• Payment of claims and payroll totaling $2,326,645.66
• Site plan review for Atmos Service Center / Regional Training Facility

The Board of Aldermen approved an ordinance to redistrict the city and fix polling places. A consent agenda was passed covering various infrastructure agreements, police department contracts, and asset sales. The board also approved payroll and claims payments.

• Approved Ordinance Redistricting the City of Ridgeland and Fixing Polling Places (7-0)
• Approved Atmos Service Center Site Plan contingent on Mercaptan storage prohibition (7-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Supplemental Agreement No. 2 for City-Wide Advanced Water Meter Improvements (7-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Supplemental Agreement No. 2 for EMCSDS Interceptor Improvements (7-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Supplemental Agreement No. 2 for Purple Creek Interceptor Improvements (7-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Supplemental Agreement No. 2 for Ridgewood Road Drainage Improvements (7-0)
• Awarded Highland Colony Tank and Well Project contract to Hemphill Construction, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved payroll of $26,645.66 and claims 189152 - 189491 (7-0)

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider an ordinance regarding truck routes and various infrastructure agreements. The meeting includes approvals for road resurfacing and drainage maintenance. The board will also review police department agreements and special event permits.

• Ordinance establishing truck routes and classifications
• Drainage Maintenance and Easement Agreement across Topgolf property
• Supplemental Agreement No. 2 for East County Line Road Resurfacing Project
• Budget amendment decreasing General Fund Balance by $13,000
• Payment of claims and payroll totaling $1,281,467.38

The Board of Aldermen approved a temporary moratorium on the permitting or construction of liquor stores. The board also approved a consent agenda covering various infrastructure projects, special events, and budget adjustments.

• Approved temporary moratorium on permitting or construction of liquor stores (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including truck route classifications and drainage agreements (7-0)
• Approved $1,281,467.38 for payroll and claims 188917-189151 (7-0)
• Approved increasing Building Official's hourly rate to $110.20 effective 3/15/2024 (7-0)
• Approved budget amendment decreasing General Fund by $4,732 for Building Official pay (7-0)
• Approved budget amendment decreasing General Fund Balance $13,000 (7-0)
• Authorized bids for Old Agency Guardrail project (7-0)
• Approved MOU between Ridgeland Police Department and US Marshals Service (7-0)

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will discuss property cleaning and various consent items. The body is deciding on several grant applications for transportation projects and budget adjustments for road work. The meeting also includes appointments to the Zoning and Architectural Review boards.

• Budget amendment for $100,000 reimbursement from Madison County for Steed Road work
• Budget amendment for $25,000 in insurance proceeds from an accident
• Grant applications for Highland Commerce Drive, Lake Harbour Drive, I-55 LED conversion, and South Wheatley Street
• Sole source purchases from Central Pipe, Temple, and C.C. Lynch
• Re-appointments to the Zoning Board and Architectural Review Board through June 30, 2025

The Board of Aldermen approved a comprehensive consent agenda covering board appointments, infrastructure projects, and budget amendments. The board also declared a private property at 414 Midway Avenue a menace to public health, safety, and welfare.

• Declared 414 Midway Avenue a menace to public health, safety, and/or welfare (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Zoning and Architectural Review Board re-appointments (7-0)
• Authorized grant applications for Highland Commerce Drive, Lake Harbour Drive, I-55 LED conversion, and South Wheatley Street (7-0)
• Approved $100,000 budget amendment for Steed Road reimbursement from Madison County (7-0)
• Approved $25,000 budget amendment for insurance proceeds (7-0)
• Approved February 9, 2024 payroll of $1,714,013.65 (7-0)
• Acknowledged receipt of Executive Order on Liquor Stores (7-0)
• Accepted minutes from February 5 and 6, 2024 meetings (7-0)

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will discuss the cleaning of private property at 414 Midway Avenue. The body will also consider several consent items including land donations, budget amendments, and a contract for mosquito management.

• Rename Newpointe Drive to Highland Commerce Drive
• Accept $66,390.00 from Storage Park Properties, LLC for Newpointe Drive completion
• Budget amendment transferring $11,250.00 for survey services at Old City Hall and City Center sites
• Award Integrated Mosquito Management Program contract to VDCI
• Accept donation of 103 Oak Trees valued at $11,330.00

The Board of Aldermen approved a consent agenda covering various administrative actions, budget amendments, and contracts. A public hearing regarding a property at 414 Midway Avenue was continued to a later date. The Board also approved the payment of city claims and payroll.

• Renamed Newpointe Drive to Highland Commerce Drive
• Approved Highland Commerce Park Final Plat and Covenants
• Accepted land donation from Copeland Enterprises, LLC and Richard B. Copeland
• Accepted $66,390.00 from Storage Park Properties, LLC for Newpointe Drive completion
• Approved $11,250.00 budget transfer for survey services at Old City Hall and City Center sites
• Awarded Integrated Mosquito Management Program contract to VDCI
• Accepted donation of 103 oak trees valued at $11,330.00 from Salem P. Chism
• Continued public hearing for 414 Midway Avenue to February 20, 2024

Special

The Board of Aldermen held a public hearing regarding the redistricting of election districts based on 2020 Census Data. The Board voted to select Ridgeland's Concept Plan 4 and directed the City Attorney to draft an ordinance for adoption.

• Selected Ridgeland's Concept Plan 4 for election redistricting (7-0)
• Authorized City Attorney to draft redistricting Ordinance for February 20, 2024 meeting (7-0)

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider several supplemental agreements for drainage and interceptor improvements. The body will also review contracts for city events and police department equipment.

• Budget amendment transferring $21,500 from General Fund for Crawfish Hut asbestos/demolition bids
• Supplemental agreements for Ridgewood Road Drainage, EMCSDS Interceptor, and Purple Creek Interceptor improvements
• Contracts for Century Ride 2024 (PR Event Management) and Balloon Glow 2024 (Pyro Shows)
• Police Department sole source letters and agreement for Motorola Vigilant LEARN Software and Interview Room Camera
• Payroll payment of $2,620,155.93

The Board of Aldermen approved amended conditions for the Prado Vista Phase One development, including traffic and lighting requirements, and authorized the clearing of approximately 150 acres for economic development. A consent agenda was passed, approving various contracts, budget amendments, and a dimensional variance, while one item regarding private property cleaning was removed for re-advertisement. The board also authorized the City Attorney to demand the demolition of the old City Hall and seek a $1.5 million settlement.

• Approved amended conditions for Prado Vista Phase One (7-0)
• Authorized clearing of ~150 acres for economic development (7-0)
• Authorized City Attorney to demand demolition of old City Hall and seek $1.5M settlement (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including $21,500 budget amendment for Craufish Hut asbestos abatement (7-0)
• Approved dimensional variance for 316 Kelly's Glen (7-0)
• Approved contracts for Century Ride 2024 and Balloon Glow 2024 (7-0)
• Removed item 'b' (Cleaning of Private Property at 414 Midway Avenue) from Consent Agenda
• Approved payment of claims and January 12, 2024 payroll ($2,620,155.93) (7-0)

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider updates to utility rates and budget amendments for the Performing Arts Center. The body will also review police department surplus items and public works requests.

• Declare water rate $2.24, Ridgeland Sewer $1.84, and Jackson Sewer $2.19
• Budget amendment for $5,000 donation from H. F. McCarty, Jr. Family Foundation for Performing Arts Center
• Payment of claims and payroll totaling $1,431,467.02
• RFP for Integrated Mosquito Management Program Services
• Surplus of police department gun and vehicles

The Board of Aldermen approved a consent agenda including new water and sewer rates and a budget amendment for the Performing Arts Center. The board also authorized an RFP for mosquito management services and the surplus of police equipment.

• Approved $5,000 donation and budget amendment for Performing Arts Center Capital Project
• Set water rate at $2.24, Ridgeland sewer at $1.84, and Jackson sewer at $2.19
• Approved October and November 2023 Privilege License Report
• Approved surplus of police department gun and vehicles
• Authorized RFP for Integrated Mosquito Management Program Services
• Authorized Mayor to sign MDEQ MCWI Agreement Modification #2
• Approved sewer adjustments
• Accepted December 19, 2023 meeting minutes