Ridgeland public meetings in 2025

Regular

The Ridgeland Board of Aldermen will consider a consent agenda authorizing payments for road and water projects, purchasing fire department equipment, and renewing software subscriptions. The meeting will also include a payment of claims and an executive session.

• Authorize $122,070 for Highland Commerce Drive Project
• Authorize $10,372 for FLIR Thermal Cameras
• Authorize $14,400 for Managed SOC and SIEM Monitoring
• Authorize $1,018 budget amendment for City Hall refrigerator
• Authorize $4,882,857 payroll payment

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will discuss stormwater training and a series of consent items. The body is deciding on several high-value pay applications for water and drainage projects and authorizing various equipment purchases.

• Hemphill pay applications for Highland Colony Tank and Well Project ($651,329.62 and $2,528,377.10)
• Hemphill pay application for Purple Creek Drainage Basin Improvements ($419,176.24)
• Purchase of a 2025 Ford F-150 for grounds maintenance for $49,510
• Fire Department PA system installation via Jackson Communication for $33,817.60
• Site plan and architectural review for 823 S Wheatley

The Board recognized Corporal Carlos Richardson as Officer of the Month for October 2025. It approved Faircloth Demolition, Inc. as the lowest and best quote for demolition of 1003 Brashears Point and a related $11.900.00 budget amendment. The Board accepted the November 17 and 18 work‑session minutes, approved the full Consent Agenda, and authorized payment of claims and payroll totaling $4,495,773.59.

• Recognized Corporal Carlos Richardson as Officer of the Month (October 2025)
• Approved Faircloth Demolition, Inc. quote $ I 1,900.00 and $11.900.00 budget amendment (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Accepted November 17 and 18 work‑session minutes with no corrections
• Approved entire Consent Agenda, including funding extensions, pay applications, right‑of‑way agreements, equipment purchases, and other items (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Authorized Mayor to sign multiple agreements (Entergy right‑of‑way, CMPDD hazard plan, Precision Tech time‑clock system, etc.)
• Approved payment of claims and payroll totaling $4,495,773.59 (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved several Waggoner Engineering invoices ranging from $15,360.00 to $532,967.50
• Declared Mac Haik Ford the lowest and best bidder for a $49,510 grounds‑maintenance truck purchase

Regular

The Board adopted the consent agenda, approving a series of contracts, a property donation, and numerous invoices for city projects. It also passed a budget amendment moving funds for police technology, opted out of the Safe Solicitation Act, and authorized several mayoral agreements. All motions carried with a 6‑0 vote; Alderman Brian Ramsey was absent.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (Benchmark Engineering CE&I consultant, ADS property donation, Nearmap imagery agreement, SWMP annual review agreement, etc.) – motion carried (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved multiple invoices and pay applications for TopGolf Way Road Extension, Colony Park Water and Sewer, Highland Commerce Drive, Purple Creek projects, and others – motion carried (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved purchase of two 250 HP, 480 V variable frequency drives for Old Canton & Hardy Road Well – motion carried (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved purchase of a 3,200 lb crane with 15' boom for $22,050.00 – motion carried (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Adopted budget amendment moving funds from Court Services Fee Fund to Court Services Capital Machinery and Equipment for Tyler Technologies (Police Department) – motion carried (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Adopted resolution to opt out of the Safe Solicitation Act (H.B. 1197) – motion carried (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Authorized Mayor to execute 2025 COR SmartNet Renewal contract with BCI for $514,029.28 – motion carried (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Entered closed and executive sessions to discuss potential litigation – motions carried (6‑0, 1 absent each)

Regular

The Ridgeland Board of Aldermen will consider awarding a $3.6 million contract to AJ Construction, Inc. for the Lake Harbour Drive Overlay Project, contingent on Mississippi Department of Transportation approval. The meeting also includes approvals for various construction payments, a budget amendment for youth council supplies, and a contribution to a drug intervention court.

• Award Lake Harbour Drive Overlay Project to AJ Construction, Inc. ($3,606,311.44)
• Authorize payment of $199,909.68 to Hemphill Construction for Purple Creek Drainage Improvements
• Budget amendment for Mayor's Youth Council Activity Supplies ($2,593.01)
• Authorize 10% contribution to 20th District Circuit Adult Drug Intervention Court
• Approve Final Plat for 308 Corporate Drive Subdivision

The Board declared the property at 1003 Brashears Point a public health menace. It approved an emergency purchase authorization for two wells and adopted the full consent agenda, which included multiple construction payments and contracts. The Board also approved payment of outstanding claims and payroll, and ratified a fee‑in‑lieu of taxes agreement with Entergy Mississippi, LLC.

• Declared 1003 Brashears Point property unclean (menace) – motion carried, all ayes, no nays
• Approved Emergency Purchase Authorization for Samuel's Lane Well and Charity Church Well – motion carried, all ayes, no nays
• Approved Consent Agenda items: Hemphill Construction payments $199,909.68 and $92,943.00; award AJ Construction $3,606,311.44 for Lake Harbour Drive Overlay; sole source Central Pipe & Supply $98,400 for Badger Cellular; fire department purchases $23,889.99 and ladder truck repair $16,120.39; other listed items – motion carried, all ayes, no nays
• Approved payment of claims and supplemental payroll totaling $2,510,845.72 – motion carried, all ayes, no nays
• Approved Fee In Lieu of Taxes agreement with Entergy Mississippi, LLC for new power generation facility – motion carried, all ayes, no nays

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will conduct a hearing regarding conditional use permit violations at 120 E Ford Street. The body will also consider a parking adjustment for a restaurant tenant at 801 S. Wheatley Street and review several infrastructure and police department contracts.

• Hearing for 120 E Ford Street for Conditional Use Permit Violations
• Parking adjustment request for 801 S. Wheatley Street
• Waggoner Engineering invoices totaling $227,657.60 for various drainage and parkway projects
• Cohesity BCI network backup system contract for $69,262.15
• Payroll claims in the amount of $3,213,894.35

The meeting accepted the minutes from the October 6 work session and the October 7 board meeting, with corrections noted. Aldermen denied a request for a parking adjustment at 110 S. Wheatley Street. The council approved several consent‑agenda items, including a district signage variance and engineering invoices for Purple Creek flood restoration ($31,920) and drainage ($31,900) plus a Highland Colonial Park invoice ($11.76). Additional motions authorized a $9,261 backup‑system purchase and the acquisition of Cellebrite forensic software for the police department.

• Approved October 6 and October 7 meeting minutes (with corrections)
• Denied parking adjustment request at 110 S. Wheatley Street
• Approved District Signage and Sign Ordinance Variance (Consent Agenda)
• Approved $31,920 Wagoner invoice for Purple Creek Flood Restoration (Consent Agenda)
• Approved $31,900 Wagoner engineering invoice for Purple Creek Drainage (Consent Agenda)
• Approved $11.76 engineering invoice for Highland Colonial Park (Consent Agenda)
• Authorized $9,261.15 purchase of backup system for City Hall
• Approved purchase of Cellebrite forensic software for Police Department

Regular

The Ridgeland Board of Aldermen will consider a large consent agenda including the appointment of members to various city boards, the approval of invoices for drainage and water projects, and the authorization of several construction and service agreements. The body will also vote on a speed limit ordinance and approve the payment of payroll.

• Appoint Keep Ridgeland Beautiful, Architectural Review Board, and Zoning Board members
• Adopt speed limit ordinance for Bridgeford Boulevard and Bryceland Boulevard (30mph to 25mph)
• Authorize Mayor to sign CE&I Agreement with Benchmark Engineering for Lake Harbour Drive Overlay
• Approve invoices for Highland Colony Parkway Tank and Well and Purple Creek Drainage Basin projects
• Authorize expenditure for Ladder Truck Repair in the amount of $14,168.53

The Board denied the MidSouth Funbox special‑event application. It approved the Consent Agenda, which included board appointments, cost resolutions, a speed‑limit change, several contracts and a $14,168.53 ladder‑truck repair purchase. The Board also authorized the Mayor to sign service agreements for the Freedom Ridge Park land acquisition and approved payment of claims, payroll and month‑end expenses totaling $5,951,483.81.

• Denied MidSouth Funbox Special Event Application (vote 7‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items—including board appointments, cost resolutions, speed‑limit ordinance, contracts and ladder‑truck repair purchase (unanimous)
• Approved payment of claims, payroll and month‑end expenses totaling $5,951,483.81 (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to sign service proposal with Price & Zirulnik PLLC and Valbridge Appraisal for Freedom Ridge Park land acquisition (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to execute stop‑loss insurance policy with Pennsylvania Manufacturers' Association (unanimous)
• Approved speed‑limit change on Bridgeford Blvd and Bryceland Blvd from 30 mph to 25 mph (unanimous)
• Approved ladder‑truck repair purchase for $14,168.53 (unanimous)

Regular

The Board of Aldermen will discuss the cleaning of private property at 7034 Edgewater Drive and a potential permit revocation for 121 E Ford Street. The meeting includes a large consent agenda featuring multiple infrastructure contracts, grant applications for multi-use paths, and site plan reviews.

• Award of I-55 LED Lighting Project to Powell Construction Services, Inc. for $546,435
• Award of Top Golf Way Extension Project to Hemphill Construction Company, Inc. for $396,775
• Award of Colony Park Boulevard traffic signal project to Lewis Electric for $412,446
• Payment of payroll and month end claims totaling $5,608,025.77
• Proposed hearing for revocation of Conditional Use Permit for 121 E Ford Street

The Board accepted the September 2, 2025 minutes and declared 7034 Edgewater Drive a menace to public health, safety and welfare. It set a hearing for October 21, 2025 to consider revoking the conditional use permit for 121 E Ford Street. The Board approved the entire consent agenda and authorized a $5,608,025.77 payroll and month‑end payment.

• Accepted September 2, 2025 Board minutes (unanimous, no corrections noted)
• Declared 7034 Edgewater Drive a public‑health menace (6‑0)
• Set hearing for revocation of Conditional Use Permit for 121 E Ford St (6‑0)
• Approved all items on the consent agenda (6‑0)
• Approved payroll and month‑end payment of $5,608,025.77 (6‑0)

Regular

The Board accepted the minutes from the August meetings. It approved the consent agenda, which adopted the 2025 tax rolls, the FY2026 budget, and several contract awards. The Board also approved payroll and supplemental payroll claims totaling $1,728,243.48. No other actions were taken.

• Accepted August 18 & 19 minutes (6-0)
• Approved 2025 Tax Rolls adoption (6-0)
• Approved FY2026 Budget adoption (6-0)
• Awarded I-55 LED Lighting Project to Powell Construction $546,435 (6-0)
• Approved payroll and supplemental payroll claims $1,728,243.48 (6-0)
• Awarded Top Golf Way Extension Project to Hemphill Construction $396,775 (6-0)
• Awarded Colony Park Boulevard Traffic Signal Project to Lewis Electric $412,446 (6-0)
• Declared Coast Chlorinator & Pump Co. lowest bid for chlorine analyzers $28,748 (6-0)

Regular

The Board approved an order setting the millage rate for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. It also approved the payment of claims and the August 8, 2025 payroll totaling $2,198,877.56, and adopted a large consent agenda covering site plans, variances, cost resolutions, contracts and other items. The Board entered closed and executive sessions to address pending litigation and authorized attorneys to act on the case with Mr. Terry Butler.

• Declared tree at 707 Greenfield Drive a public health menace – motion carried
• Adopted Order Setting Millage Rate for FY ending Sep 30, 2026 – motion carried
• Approved Consent Agenda items (site plans, variances, cost resolutions, fee schedule, contracts, etc.) – motion carried
• Approved payment of claims 200253‑200646 and August 8, 2025 payroll of $2,198,877.56 – motion carried
• Moved to go into Closed Session to discuss pending litigation – motion carried
• Moved to go into Executive Session to discuss pending litigation – motion carried
• Authorized attorneys to take action to resolve litigation with Mr. Terry Butler – motion carried
• Moved to leave Executive Session – motion carried

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider amendments to several sections of the City's Zoning Ordinance. The body will also review various infrastructure projects, property surplus declarations, and a proposed ordinance regarding hemp-derived products.

• Public hearing and ordinance to amend Zoning Ordinance Sections 21, 104, 400, 410, 430, and 440
• Declaration of Old City Hall (304 Highway 51) and Old Shopping Center (103-117 Lake Harbour Drive) as surplus
• Acceptance of $197,370 check from UMMC pursuant to a Memorandum of Understanding
• Ordinance prohibiting the sale or possession of non-FDA approved hemp-derived products for human consumption
• Approval of $184,627.21 pay application for Purple Creek Drainage Improvements Project

The Board adopted amendments to the city’s Zoning Ordinance, updating definitions and Sections 400, 410, 430, 440 and Appendix C. It approved a comprehensive consent agenda covering site plans, cost resolutions, public‑works contracts, easements and other items. The Board also approved payroll and claims payments of $4,687,372.90 and voted to enter, conduct and then adjourn an executive session to discuss a potential business expansion and related litigation.

• Adopted amendments to Sections 21, 400, 410, 430, 440 and Appendix C of the Zoning Ordinance (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items including Goodwill Renovation site plan, Cost Resolution for 373 Red Eagle Circle, Zoning Board procedural rules, Highway 51/Lake Harbour Drive projects, Steed Road Multi‑Use Path easements, etc. (6-0)
• Approved payment of claims 199832‑200252 and July 25 payroll totaling $4,687,372.90 (6-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss business location, expansion and litigation (6-0)
• Approved motion to commence executive session (6-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn executive session and return to open session (6-0)

Regular

The Ridgeland Board of Aldermen will consider a consent agenda including road construction donations, advertising authority for public works projects, and the authorization of two capital purchases totaling $28,470. The body will also review a conditional use permit application and approve payroll claims.

• Accept right-of-way donation for Topgolf Way construction
• Authorize $21,850 purchase for Old Agency Guardrail Repair
• Authorize $6,620 purchase for shower drain repair at station 4
• Review conditional use permit application for Bedi Investments
• Approve payroll claims totaling $2,143,398.34

The Board accepted the June 30 work‑session and July 1 board minutes with no corrections. It approved the entire consent agenda, which covered a right‑of‑way donation, advertising authorizations, contract awards for guardrail and shower‑drain repairs, surplus property and equipment, and sewer adjustments. The Board also approved payment of claims 199452‑199831 and the June‑July payroll totaling $2,143,398.34.

• Accepted June 30 work‑session and July 1 board minutes (no corrections noted)
• Approved consent agenda items including right‑of‑way donation, advertising authorizations, contract awards ($21,850 guardrail, $6,620 shower‑drain), surplus property/equipment, and sewer adjustments (Ayes: all 7 aldermen; Nay: 0; Abstention: 0)
• Approved payment of claims 199452‑199831 and payroll $2,143,398.34 (Ayes: all 7 aldermen; Nay: 0; Abstention: 0)

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will discuss a rezoning application for Christ Covenant School and the cleaning of private properties. The body is also considering several infrastructure contracts and the adoption of a social media policy.

• Rezoning application for Christ Covenant School
• Contract with Hemphill Construction Company, Inc. for Old Agency Ditch Improvements for $394,995.00
• Budget amendment to transfer $371,976 for the Old Agency Ditch Improvements Project
• Purchase of Clary Battery Set and UPS Units from Temple, Inc. for $34,439
• Public hearing set for August 5, 2025, to consider Zoning Ordinance Text amendments

The Board appointed Alderman D.I. Smith as Mayor Pro Tempore for a four‑year term. It declared three parcels (0721‑32C‑001/01.02, 0721‑32C‑001/01.00, and 1516 Huntington Place) to be public‑health menaces. The council approved an ordinance rezoning the Christ Covenant School site from C‑1/C‑2 to S‑1. A consent agenda covering appointments, contracts, budget transfers, and other items was also approved, followed by payment of outstanding claims and the June payroll.

• Appointed Alderman D.I. Smith as Mayor Pro Tempore (unanimous)
• Declared Parcel #0721-32C-001/01.02 a public‑health menace (unanimous)
• Declared Parcel #0721-32C-001/01.00 a public‑health menace (unanimous)
• Declared 1516 Huntington Place a public‑health menace (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of Christ Covenant School property to S‑1 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items including appointments, contracts, and budget transfers (unanimous)
• Approved payment of claims 199164‑199451 and June 27 payroll totaling $2,615,075.64 (unanimous)
• Authorized award of $394,995 contract to Hemphill Construction for Old Agency Ditch Improvements (unanimous)

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will vote on a resolution to impose a 1% tax on restaurants and a 2% tax on hotels starting October 1, 2025. The body is also reviewing several budget amendments and infrastructure projects.

• Resolution for 1% restaurant and 2% hotel special tax effective October 1, 2025
• Budget amendment transferring $105,571.10 from Professional Fees to Street Materials
• Agreement with Dean Engineering Solutions for Topgolf Drive traffic signal and road extension
• Demolition bids and budget amendments for 373 Red Eagle Circle and 325 West Oak Leaf Court
• Contract increase of $46,324.00 for city-wide dead tree and limb removal

The Board of Aldermen unanimously approved the Consent Agenda, which included several bids, purchases, and budget amendments. They also adopted a special tax of 1% on restaurants and 2% on hotels effective October 1, 2025. Additional actions included approving payment of pending claims and payroll, and authorizing several contracts and agreements.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (all eight Aldermen voted aye)
• Approved special tax of 1% on restaurants and 2% on hotels effective Oct 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of claims 198729‑199163 and June 13 payroll (unanimous)
• Approved contract supplemental agreement No. 2 for city‑wide dead tree removal, increasing contract by $46,324.00 and 87 days (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Bear Creek Water Association for collection of garbage fees (unanimous)
• Designated Mayor Gene McGee as Mississippi Municipal League 2025 voting delegate and Alderman D.I. Smith as alternate (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to sign agreements with Dean Engineering Solutions for Topgolf Drive traffic signal and road extension (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment transferring $105,571.10 from professional fees to street materials (unanimous)

Special

The Board of Aldermen voted unanimously to enter an Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter, then later voted unanimously to leave the Executive Session. No substantive actions or decisions were taken during the session. The meeting was adjourned at 6:23 p.m.

• Entered Executive Session to discuss personnel matter (all present ayes, none nay)
• Exited Executive Session (all present ayes, none nay)

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider several infrastructure contracts and city appointments. The meeting includes votes on pavement markings, water and sewer improvements, and the appointment of a new City Clerk/Finance Director.

• Award FY2025 Thermoplastic Pavement Markings to AF&G, LLC for $202,528.25
• Appoint Angela E. Richburg as City Clerk/Finance Director effective 7/1/2025
• Authorize construction contract for Colony Park Boulevard Water and Sewer Improvements Project
• Approve $8,150.00 purchase order for Your Personal Chef for Balloon Glow Meal
• Accept resignation of City Clerk/HR Director Paula Tierce

The Board of Aldermen accepted the May 19 work‑session and May 20 board minutes without correction. They approved the entire consent agenda, which included contracts for pavement markings, water and sewer improvements, engineering services, drainage and well projects, police surplus weapons, and several special‑event orders. The Board also approved payment of claims totaling $3,137,720.26 and accepted the resignation of City Clerk/HR Director Paula Tierce, appointing Angela E. Richburg as the new City Clerk/Finance Director effective July 1, 2025.

• Approved FY2025 thermoplastic pavement markings contract ($202,528.25) – motion carried
• Authorized Mayor to sign Colony Park Blvd water and sewer improvements contract – motion carried
• Approved selection of Benchmark Engineering for Lake Harbour Drive overlay project – motion carried
• Approved Purple Creek Drainage Basin Improvements payment request – motion carried
• Approved Highland Colony Tank and Well construction payment requests No. 2 and No. 3 – motion carried
• Approved surplus police weapon resolutions and special‑event orders for Balloon Glow and 5K – motion carried
• Approved payment of claims and May 30 payroll totaling $3,137,720.26 – motion carried
• Accepted resignation of City Clerk/HR Director and appointed Angela E. Richburg as City Clerk/Finance Director effective 7/1/2025 – motion carried

Regular

The Board of Aldermen will consider the cleaning of two private properties and approve several infrastructure and lighting projects. The body will also review the FY2024 Audit and various police department special events.

• Cleaning of private property for 325 W. Oak Leaf Court and 373 Red Eagle Circle
• Payment of claims 198082 - 198477 and May 6, 2025 Payroll totaling $2,503,022.01
• Approval of Final Plat for Oakmont Phase II
• Authorization for I-55 Lighting Project advertising and CE&I Consultant section
• Tax exemption resolution for Joint Venture 2024, LLC

The Board unanimously declared 325 W. Oak Leaf Ct. a public menace to health, safety and welfare. It also unanimously declared 373 Red Eagle Circle a public menace and authorized Code Enforcement Officer Tally Berry to work with Rocket Mortgage on the matter. The full consent agenda, covering items such as the FY2024 audit, ARB vacancy appointment, Oakmont Phase II plat, police motorcycle purchase and several infrastructure projects, was approved unanimously. The Board approved payment of claims totaling $2,503,022.01 and entered executive session to discuss personnel and litigation matters.

• Declared 325 W. Oak Leaf Ct. a public menace (unanimous vote)
• Declared 373 Red Eagle Circle a public menace and authorized Code Enforcement to work with Rocket Mortgage (unanimous vote)
• Approved the consent agenda items, including FY2024 audit, ARB vacancy appointment, Oakmont Phase II plat, police motorcycles, I‑55 lighting project, and other contracts (unanimous vote)
• Approved payment of claims $2,503,022.01 (motion carried)
• Moved to closed executive session to discuss two personnel matters and one litigation matter (unanimous vote)
• Exited executive session (unanimous vote)

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will review several infrastructure contracts and budget adjustments. The body is considering a resolution to levy a special tax on restaurants and hotels. Other items include police department service agreements and special event approvals.

• Bid award for Colony Park Boulevard Water and Sewer to Hemphill Construction Co. Inc. for $2,496,496.50
• Dump Truck Reverse Auction Bid award to Empire Truck Sales, LLC for $123,217.00
• Resolution declaring intent to levy special tax on restaurants and hotels
• Site Plan and Architectural Review for Watkins Construction - Covered Storage
• Budget amendment for the purchase of Tyler Technologies Software

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider several consent items, including infrastructure payments and budget adjustments. The body will also review a site plan for outdoor dining and authorize bids for road pavement markings.

• CE&I Pay Estimate No. 5 for U.S. Highway 51-Lake Harbour Drive Intersection Improvements
• Insurance check of $12,992.70 for guardrail damages reimbursement
• Budget amendment of $886 for Knuckle Boom Lease Interest Payment
• Site Plan / Architectural Review for Taste Italian Kitchen outdoor dining
• Payment of claims and payroll totaling $1,458,771.43

The Board accepted the March 30, 2025 work‑session minutes and the April 1 and 4 meeting minutes without corrections. It approved the full consent agenda, which included items such as the Taste Italian Kitchen outdoor‑dining plan, highway intersection improvements, surplus water meters, an insurance reimbursement of $12,992.70, pavement‑marking advertising, a knuckle‑boom lease payment, a police Ride of Silence event, surplus police property, and sewer adjustments. The Board also approved payment of claims 197370‑197768 and the April 4 payroll totaling $1,458,771.43. Finally, the Board entered and later exited an executive session to discuss an economic‑development and potential‑litigation matter.

• Accepted March 30, 2025 work‑session minutes and April 1 & 4 minutes (no corrections)
• Approved Consent Agenda items (6‑0 vote)
• Approved payment of claims 197370‑197768 and April 4 payroll $1,458,771.43 (5‑0 vote)
• Approved motion to enter Closed Session for economic‑development/litigation discussion (6‑0 vote)
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session for economic‑development/litigation discussion (6‑0 vote)
• Approved motion to leave Executive Session (6‑0 vote)

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider a cooperative agreement with Madison County for street maintenance. The meeting includes several contract approvals, special event planning, and a right-of-way vacation.

• Budget amendments for street maintenance, professional fees, and drainage totaling $2,070,000.00
• Ordinance to vacate and abandon a portion of Washington Street right-of-way between Central Avenue and the rail road tracks
• Payment of claims including March 21, 2025 payroll for $3,443,870.36
• Pay Application No. 2 for Hemphill Construction Company, Inc. regarding Highway 51 / Lake Harbour Drive intersection improvements
• Police Department special events: Pepsi Pops, Southern AgCredit Fish Fry, and Jazz Festival

The Board accepted the March 17‑18, 2025 meeting minutes with no corrections. It approved the full consent agenda, which included a $1,035,000 cooperative agreement with Madison County for street maintenance and related budget amendments. The Board also approved payment of outstanding claims and the March 21 payroll, and adopted the ADS Water and Wastewater Service Agreement. Motions to enter and exit executive session were carried unanimously.

• Accepted March 17‑18, 2025 meeting minutes (no corrections) – Vote: 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 absent (Chuck Gautier)
• Approved Consent Agenda items, including $1,035,000 street‑maintenance agreement with Madison County and budget amendments – Vote: 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 absent (Chuck Gautier)
• Approved payment of claims 197141‑197369 and March 21, 2025 payroll of $53,443,870.36 – Vote: 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 absent (Chuck Gautier)
• Approved ADS Water and Wastewater Service Agreement terms – Vote: 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 absent (Chuck Gautier)
• Declared Mars Marketing lowest‑bidder for Century Ride promotional items – Vote: 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 absent (Chuck Gautier)
• Approved contract with Steve Azar for Balloon Glow 2025 – Vote: 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 absent (Chuck Gautier)
• Approved ordinance vacating portion of Washington Street right‑of‑way – Vote: 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 absent (Chuck Gautier)
• Approved special‑event orders for Pepsi Pops, Southern AgCredit Fish Fry, and Jazz Festival – Vote: 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 absent (Chuck Gautier)

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will review several land use petitions and infrastructure projects. The meeting includes votes on tax increment bonds for the Renaissance Phase II Project and various public works contracts.

• Tax Increment Limited Obligation Bonds, Series 2025 for Renaissance Phase II Project
• Budget amendment of $22,685.80 for Freedom Ridge Drainage Project pipe
• Hemphill Construction Company supplemental agreement increasing pay items by $136,000.00
• Conditional Use Permit applications for Ryder Truck (642 Ridgewood Rd) and Renaissance Phase II - Lofts
• Bidding authorization for Colony Park Water and Sewer Project

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider several infrastructure approvals, including drainage improvements and tennis court repairs. The body will also review budget amendments for the Fire and Police Departments and approve special event permits.

• Task Order No. 5 for Purple Creek Basin Drainage Improvements with Waggoner Engineering, Inc.
• Payment of claims and payroll totaling $1,740,791.44
• Budget amendment for Fire Department and funds for Tyler Technology Public Safety Software
• Contractor agreement for Ridgeland Tennis Center and repairs by Australian Court Works
• Special event permits for Leap for Lily Pad, Shucker's Crawfish Boil, and Dragon Boat Regatta

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider site plans for Southlake Condos and Higdon Road Development. The body will also review several equipment purchases and budget amendments.

• Purchase of a new message board trailer from American Signal Company for $16,100.00
• Site plan and architectural reviews for Southlake Condos and Higdon Road Development
• Emergency declaration for guardrail repairs on Old Agency Road via Atwood Fence Company
• Amended ordinance regarding compensation for Election Commissioners, Poll Workers, and Resolution Board
• Payroll claims totaling $1,787,061.94

Regular

The Ridgeland Board of Aldermen will consider approving emergency sewer repairs, purchasing new equipment for the Public Works and Fire Departments, and authorizing a budget amendment to shift funds between police capital equipment and debt service.

• Approve Emergency Purchases for Brame Road Sewer Lift Station Repair
• Authorize Public Works to purchase a new Dump Trailer for $10,100.00
• Authorize Public Works to purchase a new Engine for the Sewer Machine
• Authorize Mayor to sign Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Hazardous Waste Disposal
• Budget Amendment decreasing Police Capital Machinery by $53,997 and increasing Debt Service by $53,997

Regular

The Ridgeland Board of Aldermen will consider approving budget amendments, purchasing vehicles, and renewing landscape maintenance contracts. The body will also authorize agreements for municipal election polling locations.

• Authorize purchase of 2024 Ford F350 4x4 XL for $53,216
• Authorize purchase of 2024 Ford F350 4x4 XLT for $54,820
• Authorize purchase of 2025 Sierra 1500 4x4 Crew for $49,954
• Authorize 2-year renewal of US Lawns maintenance contracts
• Authorize agreements for 2025 municipal election polling locations

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will review several items regarding the Maison Bleu Phase II development, including a dimensional variance and a pattern book. The body will also consider various budget amendments and public works contracts.

• Maison Bleu Phase II development agreement, preliminary plat, and draft covenants
• Budget amendment increasing accounts 001-000-351 and 001-093-615 by $11,250
• Payment of claims and payroll totaling $2,337,803.97
• Fence replacement for the city-owned detention pond in Trace Ridge Subdivision
• Drury Inn final plat and covenants