Cleveland, Mississippi
Reuniones recientes
Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings
La Junta de Concejales considerará aprobar la oferta más baja para el FYE 2026 Street Improvement Project y trabajo adicional en el Highway 8 Sidewalk Improvement Project. También votarán sobre acuerdos de subvención para la expansión del hangar del aeropuerto y la revitalización de Main Street, aprobarán varias reclamaciones y facturas, y celebrarán una sesión ejecutiva para asuntos disciplinarios de empleados y actualizaciones de litigios.
- Aprobación de la oferta más baja para el FYE 2026 Street Improvement Project
- Aprobación del trabajo adicional del Highway 8 Sidewalk Improvement Project – DSU MOA
- Aprobación del Acuerdo de Subvención Multi Modal 2026 para la Adición de la Instalación del Hangar Norte
- Aprobación del Acuerdo de Subvención para la Revitalización de Main Street
- Sesión ejecutiva para acciones de empleados (aguas residuales) y actualización de litigios
Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings
La Junta llevará a cabo una audiencia pública para una variación de ancho de lote en 204 N. Victoria Street. También considerarán una variación para un retiro de piscina en 204 Mockingtrail Lane y aprobarán una agenda de consentimiento que incluye solicitudes de pago de construcción y un contrato de cámara de tablero Axon. Se programó una sesión ejecutiva para acciones de empleados y litigios.
- Audiencia pública para variación de ancho de lote en 204 N. Victoria Street
- Solicitud de variación para retiro de piscina en 204 Mockingtrail Lane
- Aprobación de agenda de consentimiento: solicitudes de pago para Highway 8 Sidewalk, High School Sewer Lift Station, Airport North Flood Mitigation; factura del cuarto año de Axon Dash Cam
- Aprobación del festival POUR Mississippi Beer & Music el 13 de junio de 2026
- Aprobación de las cotizaciones más bajas para sierra de concreto/asfalto y lijado de los campos de béisbol Bear Pen
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission approved a special exception for a medical facility at 212 N. Chrisman Avenue and a variance for a swimming pool at 204 Mockingtrail Lane, contingent on a 10-foot easement. A rezoning request for a venue at 300 W. Carpenter was tabled for further review.
- Approved special exception for medical facility (212 N. Chrisman Ave) in B-2 district
- Approved 3-foot setback variance for swimming pool (204 Mockingtrail Ln), contingent on 10-ft easement
- Tabled rezoning application for The Yard, LLC venue (300 W. Carpenter) from R-2 residential
The Planning Commission unanimously approved a special exception for a medical facility at 212 N. Chrisman Avenue, sending the matter to the Mayor and Board for final review. Also approved was a variance for a swimming pool at 204 Mockingtrail Lane, contingent on a 10-foot easement. A rezoning application for a venue at 300 W. Carpenter was tabled for further review.
- Approved special exception for medical facility at 212 N. Chrisman Ave (unanimous, recommendation to Mayor/Board)
- Approved 3-foot accessory structure variance for pool at 204 Mockingtrail Lane, contingent on 10-foot easement (unanimous)
- Tabled rezoning application for 300 W. Carpenter (The Yard, LLC) (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of April 16, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
Contractor Licensing Board
The Cleveland Contractor Licensing Board met to approve last month's minutes and review updates to the city's contractor licensing rules. Members approved the proposed ordinance revisions and will forward them to the mayor and city board for final review. The meeting concluded with no additional business.
- Approval of March 19, 2026 meeting minutes
- Proposed revisions to the Contractor’s Ordinance
- Recommendation to forward ordinance changes to the Mayor and Board
The Board approved proposed revisions to the Contractor's Ordinance and voted unanimously to recommend them for review by the Mayor and Board. The revised ordinance text will be attached to the minutes.
- Approved revised Contractor's Ordinance and recommended to Mayor/Board (7-0)
Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will vote on a grant application for the Bear Pen Pond Aquatic Restoration Project and a change order for the Airport North Industrial Site Flood Mitigation Project. They will also discuss the FYE 2027 budget, approve bids for the North Cleveland Cemetery fence, and hold executive sessions on employee actions, litigation, and economic development.
- Approval of Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant application for Bear Pen Pond Aquatic Restoration Project
- Approval of Airport North Industrial Site Flood Mitigation Project – Change Order #1
- Approval of 2026 FAA Grant for Airport Layout Plan
- Discussion of FYE 2027 Budget Session
- Approval of lowest bid for North Cleveland Cemetery fence project
Beautification Commission
The Cleveland Beautification Commission reviewed the April budget and old business, including a sign installation, breezeway flooring quotes, and Earth Day feedback. They discussed ending Earth Day earlier and creating larger signs for drop-off sites. No decisions were made on new business items.
- Breezeway flooring quotes received but not similar enough to present to board of aldermen
- Earth Day feedback: fewer participants from outside Cleveland, suggestion to end at 1pm instead of 2pm
- Public Works received award at Keep Mississippi Beautiful luncheon
- April budget reviewed and expenses discussed
- Hanging baskets planted and being watered
The Beautification Commission approved the April 2026 meeting minutes unanimously. They decided to end future Earth Day events at 1:00 PM instead of 2:00 PM and to create reusable signs for off-site drop-off locations to improve participation.
- Approved April 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Decided to end future Earth Day at 1:00 PM instead of 2:00 PM
- Decided to create reusable signs for off-site drop-off locations
Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings
The Board will hold public hearings on two requests for 10-foot side yard setback variances to rebuild carports damaged by the 2026 ice storm at 519 Yale Street and 504 University. They will consider approving a resolution to apply for a Drinking Water Systems Improvement Revolving Loan Fund for a water system improvement project, and discuss a proposed off-road vehicle prohibition ordinance. The consent agenda includes pay requests for street, sewer, and police station projects.
- Public hearing: 10-foot setback variance for carport rebuild at 519 Yale Street
- Public hearing: 10-foot setback variance for carport rebuild at 504 University
- Resolution to apply for DWSIRLF loan for Water System Improvement Project
- Approval of Police Station Renovation Change Order #4
- Discussion of Off-Road Vehicle Prohibition Ordinance
Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings
The Board will consider approving the FY2026 Street Improvement Plan and a mosquito control contract extension through 2028. Other actions include approval of claims, invoices for sidewalk and debris removal, and emergency pump repairs. The board will also enter executive session for employee actions, litigation, economic development, and public safety.
- Approval of FY2026 Street Improvement Plan
- Approval of Mosquito Control Contract Extension through September 30, 2028
- Approval of April Claims Docket #1
- Approval of Highway 8 Sidewalk Improvement Project – Robinson Electric invoice
- Approval of Cemetery Well emergency pump repairs
Planning Commission
The Cleveland Planning Commission approved a variance to allow a new home at 204 N. Victoria Street with a reduced lot width, and approved an expansion of an accessory structure at another property. They denied a variance for a swimming pool at 204 Mockingtrail Lane based on a city engineer's letter. The commission also appointed Laken Winters to fill an unexpired term.
- Approved minimum lot width variance for new home at 204 N. Victoria Street
- Approved expansion of accessory structure for non-habitable recreational use
- Denied 4-foot accessory structure variance for swimming pool at 204 Mockingtrail Lane
- Appointed Laken Winters to complete unexpired term of Lisa Cooley
The Planning Commission approved a lot width variance for a new home at 204 N. Victoria Street and an accessory structure expansion for Blake McClain. They denied a pool setback variance at 204 Mockingtrail Lane based on the city engineer's letter. A recommendation to fill a vacancy on the commission was also approved. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved lot width variance for 204 N. Victoria Street (unanimous)
- Approved accessory structure expansion for Blake McClain (unanimous)
- Denied pool setback variance for Bo Howell at 204 Mockingtrail Lane (unanimous)
- Approved recommendation to appoint Laken Winters to fill unexpired term (unanimous)
Heritage Commission
The Cleveland Heritage Commission reviewed the financial budget and approved two applications. A new sign was authorized for a barbershop at 117 North Street. A metal awning damaged by the 2026 ice storm at 307 Cotton Row was approved for replacement.
- Approval of sign application for barbershop at 117 North Street
- Approval of metal awning replacement at 307 Cotton Row (ice storm damage)
- Financial budget reported as in good standards
The Commission approved Joseph King's application for a sign at his barbershop at 117 North Street. Also approved Timbos Construction's application for a metal awning at 307 Cotton Row. Both motions passed unanimously. No other business.
- Approved sign for barbershop at 117 North Street (unanimous)
- Approved metal awning replacement at 307 Cotton Row (unanimous)
Beautification Commission
The Cleveland Beautification Commission approved previous meeting minutes, reviewed the February and March 2026 budget, and discussed several ongoing beautification projects. Key actions included decisions on rose bed removal and hanging basket installation, and planning for the upcoming Earth Day event on April 18, 2026. The Public Works Grounds crew was recognized with a Keep Mississippi Beautiful award.
- Two parking lot signs to be installed today
- Two bids for Breezeway flooring to be approved at next board meeting
- Rose bed removal, including motion for decision on bed across from State Farm
- Hanging baskets to be put up tomorrow
- Earth Day event on April 18, 2026, with ads and flyers distributed
The commission approved the previous meeting minutes and discussed several old business items. The only formal motion was to authorize Betsy Abraham and Mary Anna Davis to decide on the treatment of a flower bed across from State Farm, which passed unanimously. Other updates included installation of parking lot signs, planning for Earth Day, and the Public Works Grounds crew receiving a Keep Mississippi Beautiful award.
- Approved February 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Authorized Betsy Abraham & Mary Anna Davis to decide on State Farm flower bed (unanimous)
Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings
The Board will hold public hearings on property adjudication and consider multiple engineering projects, including approval of utility relocation cost estimates for the Airport North Industrial Flood Mitigation Project, a change order for the Police Station Renovation 2026, and an engineering agreement for the S Court St Lighting Improvement Project. They will also vote on a consent agenda covering pay requests, proclamations, and nuisance properties. Additionally, they will consider two side-yard setback variances for carports damaged in the ice storm, park facility fees, and employee actions.
- Approval of Airport North Industrial Flood Mitigation Project – Utility Relocation Cost Estimate
- Approval of Police Station Renovation 2026 – Change Order #3 (Roy Collins Construction)
- Authorization for engineering agreement for S Court St Lighting Improvement Project
- Two variance requests to rebuild carports at 519 Yale St and 504 University St (10-ft setback variances)
- Approval of Park Commission Advisory Board recommendation for Facility/Event fees