Pearl, MS

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Pearl Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold public hearings on the adoption of a Comprehensive Plan, a preliminary plat for The Plains of Pearl Subdivision, a conditional use permit for a medical cannabis dispensary at 5311 Highway 80, and a convenience store with truck fueling on Highway 475. The consent agenda includes approvals for vehicle and equipment purchases, a software contract, and setting hearings for a property nuisance and an ice cream shop conditional use permit.

• Public hearing: medical cannabis dispensary at 5311 Highway 80 (Austin Minton)
• Public hearing: convenience store with truck fueling on Highway 475 (Manjinder Singh)
• Purchase of 2026 Dodge Charger for $49,999.99 from Drug Seizure Funds
• Purchase of 2022 Komatsu excavator for $64,905.86
• 3-year SaaS contract with Polimorphic's Government AI Platform

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The board is considering several payments for road and sidewalk projects and the purchase of three police vehicles. They are also setting public hearings for August 18 to address unsightly properties. Other items include a donation to the Pearl Community Theatre and flooring installation for Fire Station #2.

• Purchase of 2026 Dodge Durango ($45,435.00), Chevrolet Tahoe ($53,870.17), and two Nissan Frontiers ($34,712.00) for the Police Department
• Payment to Wildstone Construction for Riverwind Sidewalk Project Phase 1 ($77,874.44)
• Payments for Highway 80 projects to Pickering Firm ($9,510.00) and Neel Schaffer ($30,915.00)
• Public hearings for properties at 3127 Greenfield Road, Parcel#E08P-37-10, and 231 South Pearson Road
• Donation of $6,600.00 to the Pearl Community Theatre

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved the consent agenda as a single motion, covering 22 items. These included routine approvals (minutes, claims, travel, wage increases), a $6,600 donation to the Pearl Community Theatre, and several engineering and construction payments. The board also authorized purchases of police vehicles and set three public hearings for September 15, 2026, regarding unsightly properties.

• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved $6,600 donation to Pearl Community Theatre
• Approved $160,000 grant budget amendment for police vehicles
• Approved purchase of 2026 Dodge Durango for $45,435.00
• Approved purchase of 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe for $53,870.17
• Approved purchase of 2 Nissan Frontiers for $34,712.00
• Set public hearings for Sept 15, 2026 on 3 unsightly properties
• Adopted resolution to assess cleaning costs on properties

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Pearl Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider a consent agenda that includes approvals for several contract payments and grant agreements. They will set a public hearing for August 18, 2026 to decide on a conditional use permit for a convenience store with automobile and commercial truck fueling facilities on Parcel No. F08-49-50. Additional items include a subdivision plat acceptance with variance requests and a $135,000 police traffic service grant.

• Approve payment to Neel Schaffer for Highway 80 Lighting Project Phase II – $20,387.50.
• Approve payment to Pickering Firm for Concourse Drive Extension Project – $10,192.50.
• Approve FY27 Police Traffic Service Grant agreement with MS Office of Highway Safety – $135,000.
• Set public hearing Aug 18, 2026 for conditional use permit for a convenience store and fuel facilities on Parcel No. F08-49-50.
• Accept preliminary plat for The Plains of Pearl Subdivision with variance requests for lots 1, 5, 33, 34, 57, 58, 64‑68.

The Pearl Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved the consent agenda as a single block, covering 22 items including contracts, payments, grants, and public hearing dates. No items were removed for separate discussion. The meeting was procedural, with no substantive debate or individual votes recorded.

• Approved consent agenda (22 items) unanimously
• Approved minutes of July 7, 2026 meeting
• Approved claims docket for July 7-21, 2026
• Approved contract with Logan Search Group LLC for Chamber consulting
• Approved payments to Neel Schaffer and Pickering Firm for various projects
• Approved purchase of 16 gas masks for $11,999.84
• Approved FY27 police traffic and DUI grants totaling $145,000
• Set public hearings for Aug 18, 2026 on conditional use permit and subdivision plat

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La Junta revisará la auditoría del FY2025 y considerará varias disposiciones de propiedades excedentes. También tienen programado establecer una audiencia pública para un propuesto dispensario de cannabis medicinal en la Carretera 80.

• Audiencia pública para dispensario de cannabis medicinal en 5311 Highway 80
• Transferencia de 11 Axon Tasers al Departamento de Policía de Port Gibson
• Disposición de artículos excedentes de Auto Maintenance
• Re-nombramiento anual de Brendan Sartin como Abogado y Fiscal de la Ciudad
• Revisión de la auditoría del FY2025

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved several items via the consent agenda, including legal reappointments and surplus property transfers. Public hearings were scheduled for August 18, 2026, regarding a Comprehensive Plan and a medical cannabis dispensary permit.

• Approved June 16, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved claims docket for June 16 to July 7, 2026
• Authorized travel
• Authorized Delta Regional Authority grant applications
• Reappointed Brendan Sartin as City Attorney and Prosecutor
• Declared 11 Axon Tasers surplus for transfer to Port Gibson Police Department
• Approved disposal of Auto Maintenance surplus items
• Approved July 2026 part-time police work schedule

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La Junta llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre una solicitud de uso condicional para operar un hogar de asistencia para veteranos en 1210 St. Augustine Drive. Otra audiencia pública aborda una propiedad problemática en 178 Chotard Avenue. La agenda de consentimiento incluye compras como un camión con cesta de $63,000, intercambio de pistolas Glock y equipo médico. La junta puede entrar en sesión ejecutiva para discutir el personal del departamento de policía.

• Audiencia pública: uso condicional para hogar de asistencia para veteranos en 1210 St. Augustine Drive
• Audiencia pública: propiedad problemática en 178 Chotard Avenue
• Compra de camión con cesta Ford F550 por $63,000
• Intercambio de 46 pistolas Glock por $22,025.20
• Compra de equipo médico por $13,830.62

The Board approved a conditional use permit for an assisted living home for veterans at 1210 St. Augustine Drive by a 6-1 vote. The consent agenda was approved unanimously, including authorization for a $63,000 Ford F550 bucket truck, trade-in of police Glock handguns for $22,025.20, and several other purchases. A public hearing determined a property at 178 Chotard Avenue as unsightly and a menace to public health. The Board also approved an executive session to discuss police department personnel matters.

• Approved conditional use for veterans assisted living home at 1210 St. Augustine Drive (6-1)
• Approved consent agenda including purchase of Ford F550 bucket truck ($63,000) (unanimous)
• Approved trade-in of 46 Glock handguns from Southern Connection ($22,025.20) (consent)
• Approved 12-month renewal of Leads Online Total Track Investigation System ($6,345) (consent)
• Approved purchase of medical equipment from Henry Schein ($13,830.62) (consent)
• Approved exterior painting of city shop at 200 Becknell St. ($13,800) (consent)
• Approved determination that property at 178 Chotard Avenue is unsightly/health menace (unanimous)
• Approved executive session for police personnel matters (unanimous)

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La Junta llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre un permiso de uso condicional para permitir apartamentos en 418 North Bierdeman Road. También fijarán una futura audiencia pública para una heladería. La agenda de consentimiento incluye aprobaciones para pagos de proyectos de alcantarillado, aceras y carreteras que suman más de $100,000, compras de equipos y adquisición de químicos.

• Audiencia pública sobre permiso de uso condicional para apartamentos en 418 N Bierdeman Rd (Frank Phann)
• Fijar audiencia pública para el 7 de julio sobre heladería en 3823 Highway 80 E, Ste 300
• Pago de $38,553.19 a Thornton Construction por la Fase II del Alcantarillado Sanitario del Sureste
• Compra de un remolque de equipos de Alpha Specialties por $7,957.21
• Compra de cloro de Harcros Chemicals por $8,395.00 para los pozos de la ciudad

The Board approved a consent agenda covering 15 routine items including claims, wage increases, and various engineering payments. A public hearing resulted in approval of a conditional use permit for Frank Phann to renovate 418 North Bierdeman Road into apartments. All votes were 6-0 with one alderman absent.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, claims, wage increases, equipment trailer ($7,957.21), sewer payments, sidewalk payments, lighting MOU, chlorine purchase ($8,395), and setting public hearing for ice cream parlor (6-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Frank Phann to renovate 418 North Bierdeman Road for apartments (6-0)

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La Junta considerará elementos de la agenda de consentimiento que incluyen compras, enmiendas presupuestarias y acuerdos, y llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre permisos de uso condicional para apartamentos y un restaurante, así como una variación para desarrollo residencial. Las acciones notables incluyen la aprobación de incentivos fiscales para Project Goodwater (Trilogy Communications), la compra de un vehículo por $38,095 y la compra de un monitor cardíaco por $20,083. Las audiencias públicas abordarán molestias en propiedades y un uso condicional para un hogar de vida asistida.

• Incentivos fiscales para Project Goodwater (Trilogy Communications)
• Compra de una Toyota Tacoma 2026 por $38,095 con fondos de incautación de drogas
• Compra de un monitor cardíaco Life Pack 15 por $20,083.02
• Audiencia pública para uso condicional para operar apartamentos en 418 North Bierdeman Road
• Audiencia pública para variación que permita lotes de 70 pies de ancho y casas de 1,500 pies cuadrados por Waltwood Group

The board unanimously denied a variance request by The Waltwood Group to allow 70-ft lot widths (instead of 80 ft), alternate setbacks, and 1,500 sq ft homes (instead of 2,000 sq ft). They approved a conditional use permit for Hook Seafood restaurant at 127 South Pearson Road and continued a permit request for apartments at 418 North Bierdeman Road. The consent agenda was approved, including CDBG application, Riverwind Phase II agreement, and property nuisance adjudications.

• Denied Waltwood Group variance for lot width, setbacks, and home size (7-0)
• Approved Hook Seafood conditional use permit for restaurant (7-0)
• Continued Frank Phann's request for apartment conditional use permit
• Approved consent agenda with 15 items including CDBG application and purchase of vehicles/equipment
• Approved nuisance declarations for three Team Davis Holdings properties on George Kersh Drive
• Set public hearing for assisted living home for veterans at 1210 St. Augustine Drive
• Adopted resolution for Project Goodwater central business district tax incentives

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

La Junta votará para adoptar una ordenanza de anexión y extensión de los límites municipales. Se programó una audiencia pública para la solicitud de Mercy House de trasladar su tienda de segunda mano a 3201 Highway 80 E mediante un permiso de uso condicional. La agenda de consentimiento incluye la aprobación de un contrato de $332,960 para mejoras en el sistema de acceso a puertas y cámaras, una subvención de $10,000 para conducción bajo los efectos del alcohol y una resolución para evaluar los costos de limpieza de propiedades.

• Adoptar Ordenanza de Anexión y extensión de límites municipales
• Audiencia pública: permiso de uso condicional de Mercy House para tienda de segunda mano en 3201 Highway 80 E
• Aprobar contrato de $332,960 con Evolution Technologies para sistema de acceso a puertas y cámaras Genetec (TI, Obras Públicas, Parques y Recreación)
• Aprobar modificación de $10,000 para la subvención FY26 de Conducción Bajo los Efectos del Alcohol con la MS Office of Highway Safety
• Adoptar resolución para adjudicar costos de limpieza de propiedades y evaluar contra las propiedades listadas

The Board approved the consent agenda including an annexation ordinance and a $332,960 security camera contract, denied a conditional use permit for Mercy House thrift store relocation (2-5), and adopted new code sections (6-1).

• Approved consent agenda including annexation ordinance and multiple contracts (unanimous)
• Adopted annexation ordinance extending city boundaries (consent agenda)
• Approved $332,960 door access and camera system contract from Evolution Technologies (consent agenda)
• Denied Mercy House conditional use permit for thrift store relocation to 3201 Highway 80 E (2-5)
• Adopted Code Sections 2-24 and 2-25 of the Code of Ordinances (6-1)
• Approved $10,000 modification request for FY26 Impaired Driving Grant (consent agenda)

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El Alcalde y la Junta de Concejales votarán una agenda de consentimiento con más de 30 elementos que incluyen pagos para proyectos de infraestructura, aprobación de aumentos salariales y la fijación de audiencias públicas para permisos de uso condicional y propiedades problemáticas. Se llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre enmiendas a la ordenanza de zonificación. La junta también considerará licencias de almacén de puerto franco para Spinal USA, Nissan y Trilogy Communications para eximir su propiedad personal del impuesto ad valorem.

• Pago de $141,174.77 a Eagle One Investments para Proyectos de Renovación Urbana
• Aprobación de $96,868.84 a Thornton Construction para la Fase II del Sistema de Alcantarillado Sanitario del Sureste
• Adjudicación de ofertas para el proyecto de la Fase I de la Acera de Riverwind Drive
• Audiencias públicas sobre permisos de uso condicional para apartamentos en 418 N. Bierdeman Rd. y restaurante en 127 S. Pearson Rd.
• Solicitudes de exención de impuestos de almacén de puerto franco de Spinal USA, Nissan y Trilogy Communications

The Board approved amendments to the zoning ordinance and granted free port warehouse licenses to Spinal USA, Nissan North America, and Trilogy Communications, exempting them from ad valorem taxation on out-of-state shipped personal property for four years. The consent agenda was approved, including numerous contracts, payments, and authorizations. Public hearings were set for May 19 on conditional use permits, a variance, and nuisance property determinations. Two nuisance property determinations were made, including one for 612 Excell Circle.

• Approved zoning ordinance amendments (unanimous)
• Granted free port warehouse license to Spinal USA (unanimous)
• Granted free port warehouse license to Nissan North America (unanimous)
• Granted free port warehouse license to Trilogy Communications (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with 30 items including contracts, payments, and authorizations
• Set public hearings for May 19 on conditional use permits, variance, and nuisance properties
• Determined property at 612 Excell Circle as unsightly/unsafe (unanimous)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

La junta considerará una agenda de consentimiento con múltiples compras y contratos. Un punto clave es establecer una audiencia pública para el 5 de mayo para considerar un permiso de uso condicional para que Mercy House reubique su tienda de segunda mano en 3201 Highway 80 E. Otros puntos incluyen la aprobación de acuerdos de seguro de salud, compras de equipos y el pago final del proyecto Pearl Richland Intermodal Bridge.

• Audiencia pública establecida para el permiso de uso condicional de Mercy House (3201 Hwy 80 E)
• Compra de tractor Kubota y desbrozadora: $86,461
• Pago final para Pearl Richland Intermodal Bridge: $274,086
• Pago por proyecto de medianas elevadas (U.S. 80): $17,058
• Compra de 15 uniformes SWAT: $8,250

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda consisting of 19 items, including payments to contractors, equipment purchases, insurance agreements, and various police department authorizations. No other substantive decisions were made; the board held an executive session on fire department personnel.

• Approved claims docket and minutes from March 17 (unanimous)
• Approved one-year health insurance agreement with Ross & Yerger (unanimous)
• Approved one-year dental/vision/life insurance with Group Services of Mississippi (unanimous)
• Authorized RFP for additions to Genetec door access and camera system (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two equipment trailers ($7,957.21 each) from Alpha Specialties (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Kubota tractor ($65,053.05) and Land Pride bush hog ($21,408.00) from Deviney Equipment (unanimous)
• Approved final contractor payment of $274,085.80 for Pearl Richland Intermodal Bridge project (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for May 5, 2026 on Mercy House conditional use permit for thrift store relocation (unanimous)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Pearl Board of Aldermen will consider a consent agenda including the approval of travel authorizations and payments totaling over $92,000 for sewer lift station repairs and chlorine. The body will also hold a public hearing on a request to rezone a property on Highway 80 East from commercial to single-family residential.

• Authorize purchase of 11 Morning Pride Bunker Pants for $40,601.00
• Authorize payment to Harvey Services, Inc. for sewer pump rebuild at Patrick Farms Lift Station ($11,182.89)
• Authorize payment to Harvey Services, Inc. for Green Field Lift Station rehab ($30,797.50)
• Authorize payment to Harcros Chemicals, Inc. for chlorine ($10,450.00)
• Public hearing on rezoning 5447 Highway 80 E from C-2 to R-1

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved the consent agenda and several service payments. The Board denied a request by Wild Woods Properties, Inc. to rezone land at 5447 Highway 80 E from C-2 to R-1. A conditional use permit for a hair salon at 100 N. Bierdeman Road was approved.

• Approved Consent Agenda
• Denied rezoning of 5447 Highway 80 E (Wild Woods Properties, Inc.)
• Approved conditional use permit for hair salon at 100 N. Bierdeman Road (Jasmine Fenderson)
• Authorized purchase of (11) Morning Pride Bunker Pants for $40,601.00
• Authorized payment to Harvey Services, Inc. for Patrick Farms Lift Station rebuild ($11,182.89)
• Authorized payment to Harvey Services, Inc. for Green Field Lift Station rehab ($30,797.50)
• Authorized payment to Harcros Chemicals, Inc. for chlorine ($10,450.00)
• Set public hearing for 612 Excell Circle for April 21, 2026

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Pearl Board of Aldermen will consider authorizing a $10 million bond refunding and approve payments for various city projects and wage increases. The meeting also includes the appointment of a Pearl Public School District board member.

• Authorize $10,000,000 bond refunding for Childre Road Urban Renewal Refunding Project
• Authorize payment of $50,400 to Pickering Firm for North Pearl Interceptor Rehabilitation
• Authorize payment of $16,825 to Pickering Firm for MPO STBG Applications 2026
• Authorize payment of $8,442.53 to Pickering Firm for Concourse / Valley Drive Extension
• Set public hearing for April 21, 2026, to consider amendments to the Zoning Ordinance

The Pearl Board of Aldermen approved a resolution naming the Deputy Clerk as authorized signatory for a loan to refinance a $10,000,000 bond. They also approved several payments to Pickering Firm for local projects, renewed an IT security contract, and adopted an amendment to the city code. Additionally, the board appointed a member to the Pearl Public School District Board.

• Approved order naming Deputy Clerk as authorized signatory for loan to Mississippi Development Bank
• Approved renewal of Absolute - Netmotion Secure Access for $5,209
• Approved payment of $8,442.53 to Pickering Firm for Concourse / Valley Drive Extension project
• Approved payment of $50,400 to Pickering Firm for North Pearl Interceptor Rehabilitation project
• Approved payment of $7,850 to Pickering Firm for Riverwind Sidewalk project
• Approved purchase of two ice makers for $7,682.96
• Approved amendment to Section 24-5 of the City of Pearl Code of Ordinances
• Appointed a member to the Pearl Public School District Board

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Pearl Board of Aldermen will consider a resolution to authorize a $23 million promissory note to refund an existing sewer bond. The meeting also includes approval of payments for sewer projects, a new utility truck, and a landscaping contract, along with setting public hearings for zoning and property maintenance issues.

• Authorize $23,000,000 promissory note for Childre Road Urban Renewal Refunding Project
• Approve purchase of 1 John Deere ProGator 2020A Utility Truckster for $53,798.12
• Approve payment to Thornton Construction for Southeast Sanitary Sewer Phase II ($117,403.81)
• Set public hearing for March 17, 2026, on Conditional Use permit for hair salon at 100 N. Bierdeman Road
• Set public hearings for April 7, 2026, regarding unsightly properties at 436 Riverwind Drive and 2303 Highway 80 E

The Board approved the consent agenda, which included authorizing a promissory note of up to $23,000,000 to secure a loan for the Childre Road Urban Renewal project. Additional approvals covered the purchase of a John Deere utility truck for $53,798.12, payments for sewer projects, and the Easter Egg Hunt and National Night Out events. The Board also set public hearings for a conditional‑use permit for a hair salon and for two parcels deemed potentially unsightly.

• Approved a $23,000,000 promissory note to secure a loan for the Childre Road Urban Renewal project
• Approved purchase of 1 John Deere ProGator Utility Truck for $53,798.12 (State Contract #8200079114)
• Approved payment of $117,403.81 to Thornton Construction for Southeast Sanitary Sewer Phase II
• Approved payment of $14,100 to Pickering Firm for Citywide Sewer Rehabilitation
• Approved payment of $10,655 to Pickering Firm for Southeast Sanitary Sewer Phase II
• Approved Easter Egg Hunt event on April 4, 2026 and related purchases
• Approved Police participation in National Night Out on October 6, 2026
• Set public hearing for March 17, 2026 on a conditional‑use permit for a hair salon at 100 N. Bierdeman Road, Ste B

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Pearl Mayor and Board of Aldermen will vote on several consent‑agenda items, including payments for urban renewal, a road extension, and police equipment. Items include authorizing $32,866.76 to Eagle One Investments, LLC for urban renewal projects, $10,121.98 to Pickering Firm for the Concourse Drive Extension, and the purchase of 40 Glock 17 handguns with Aimpoint COA Red Dot Optic, a trade‑in value of $22,025.20 and a $23,000 line‑item increase. Additional approvals cover vehicle repairs, a memorandum with the Department of Homeland Security, and service agreements for fire and chemical supplies.

• Authorize payment of $32,866.76 to Eagle One Investments, LLC for Urban Renewal Projects
• Authorize payment of $10,121.98 to Pickering Firm for the Concourse Drive Extension project
• Approve purchase of forty (40) Glock 17 handguns with Aimpoint COA Red Dot Optic, trade‑in value $22,025.20, and increase misc. equipment line item by $23,000
• Authorize repair of police vehicle PD 2208 by Patriot Auto Body for $5,921.73
• Authorize payment of $8,370.00 to Harcros Chemicals, Inc. for chlorine

The Board approved a purchase of forty Glock 17 handguns with Aimpoint COA red‑dot optics and a trade‑in value of $22,025.20, along with a $23,000 amendment to the equipment line item. It also approved payments for the Urban Renewal Projects, the Concourse Drive Extension, police vehicle repairs, chemicals, and a Lexipol service agreement, and adopted a resolution to dispose of surplus IT equipment. Additionally, the Board authorized a Memorandum of Understanding between the Pearl Police Department and the Department of Homeland Security.

• Approved purchase of 40 Glock 17 handguns with optics and $22,025.20 trade‑in (sole source)
• Approved $23,000 amendment to equipment line item 001-103-703
• Approved payment of $32,866.76 to Eagle One Investments for Urban Renewal Projects
• Approved payment of $10,121.98 to Pickering Firm for Concourse Drive Extension
• Approved payment of $5,921.73 to Patriot Auto Body for police vehicle repairs (PD2208)
• Approved payment of $8,370.00 to Harcros Chemicals for chlorine
• Approved payment of $4,974.00 to Lexipol for fire department master service agreement
• Adopted resolution to dispose or sell surplus IT & Communications items

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will meet for a special called meeting. The primary agenda item is to consider an executive session regarding the location, relocation, or expansion of a business.

• Executive session to consider location, relocation or expansion of a business

The Board voted to hold an executive session to consider the location, relocation, or expansion of a business. The motion passed with all seven listed members voting aye. Afterward, the meeting was adjourned with the same unanimous aye vote.

• Approved executive session on business location (aye: Stovall, Williams, Dennis, Broadwater, Knight, Foy, Foster)
• Adjourned meeting (aye: Stovall, Williams, Dennis, Broadwater, Knight, Foy, Foster)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Pearl Board of Aldermen will consider a consent agenda including payments for Entergy pole relocation at City Hall, Komatsu excavators, and various public works projects. The meeting also includes public hearings on property conditions and zoning.

• Authorize $24,255.89 to Entergy for City Hall pole relocation
• Authorize $326,375.17 for Komatsu excavators and dozer
• Authorize $14,747.10 to Pickering Firm for Concourse Drive Extension
• Public hearing on rezoning 5447 Highway 80 E from C-2 to R-1
• Public hearing on property conditions at 247 Reynolds Street and 244 Ann Drive

The Board approved the consent agenda and a series of payments for city projects, including $24,255.89 to Entergy and $326,375.17 for two Komatsu excavators. It also adopted resolutions for a bridge on Highway 18 and for surplus Motorola radios. Public hearings were scheduled for Feb. 17 to address two unsightly‑property complaints and a rezoning request for 5447 Highway 80 E.

• Approved Consent Agenda (all items)
• Approved payment of $24,255.89 to Entergy for pole relocation at City Hall Complex
• Approved final payment of $326,375.17 for two 2022 Komatsu hydraulic excavators and one Komatsu crawler dozer
• Approved $6,370.00 payment to Traffic Control Products for striping of Jenkins Park
• Approved adoption of resolution declaring ten Motorola APX 6500 radios surplus and authorizing transfer to City of Okolona Fire Department
• Approved resolution supporting bridge on Highway 18 over Meridian Speedway Railroad
• Approved setting public hearing on Feb. 17, 2026 for 247 Reynolds Street property (Belle Properties, LLC) as unsightly
• Approved setting public hearing on Feb. 17, 2026 for 5447 Highway 80 E rezoning request from C‑2 to R‑1

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The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing on a request by Rankin First Economic Development Authority for a dimensional variance to allow a 125-foot building instead of the 35-foot limit. The consent agenda includes approval of payments for sewer projects, police equipment, and software/hardware agreements. A resolution to issue up to $23 million in urban renewal revenue refunding bonds is also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on dimensional variance for 125' building height at parcels F7-9, F7-11, F8-1, F8-3, F8-3-20
• Resolution to issue up to $23,000,000 in taxable Urban Renewal Revenue Refunding Bonds
• Order to pay $79,266 to Axon Enterprises for 4 LPR cameras at El Dorado and East Metro Parkway
• Multiple payments for Citywide Sewer project totaling over $600,000
• Public hearing on January 20, 2026, for neglected property at 171 North Foxhall Road

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved the consent agenda, which included a resolution to issue up to $23 million in taxable Urban Renewal Revenue Refunding Bonds to refund the outstanding 2013 bond. They also approved a dimensional variance for Rankin First to build up to 125 feet tall, and numerous payments and contracts for city projects.

• Approved consent agenda including $23M bond refunding resolution (unanimous)
• Approved dimensional variance for 125' building height for Rankin First (unanimous)
• Approved $79,266 payment for 4 LPR cameras at El Dorado and East Metro Parkway
• Approved $368,239.54 payment to Suncoast Infrastructure for Citywide Sewer project
• Approved final $181,042.68 payment and Change Order 5 for Citywide Sewer project
• Approved $110,048 payment to Thornton Construction for SE Sanitary Phase II
• Approved $34,440 purchase of equipment for 4 Dodge Durangos from Drug Seizure Funds
• Set public hearing for Jan 20, 2026 on property at 171 North Foxhall Road