Byram, MS

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Mayor and Board of Aldermen

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

Work Session of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

Work Session of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

Work Session of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

Work Session of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen

Work Session of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen

Work Session of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen

Work Session of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen

Work Session of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen

Work Session of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen

Work Session of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen

Work Session of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen

Work Session of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen

Work Session of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen

Work Session of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen

Work Session of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen

Work Session of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen

Work Session of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold public hearings on conditional use permits for used car dealers at two locations, and hearings on three properties that may be declared a menace to public health and safety. They will also consider consent agenda items including payments, hires, and budget amendments, and discuss a street funding approach modeled on Tupelo's program.

• Public hearing: conditional use for used auto dealer and repair/body shop at 5537 South Frontage Road (C-4 district)
• Public hearing: conditional use for used auto dealer at 6791 S. Siwell Rd (C-3 district)
• Hearings on properties at 2165 Meagan Drive, 1209 Lake Shore Drive, and 5055 Kay Brook Drive under MS Code 21-19-11
• Approval of $265,344.09 payment to Fordice Construction for Davis Road Bridge Project
• Discussion of street improvement funding modeled on Tupelo's 10-mill ad valorem tax levy

General

The City of Byram Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a work session to discuss employee salaries and raises for the FY2027 budget. The agenda contains no other substantive items, contracts, or ordinances. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 24, 2026, at 6:00 PM at City Hall.

• Discussion of employee salaries and raises for the FY2027 budget

General

General

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a budget work session and special called meeting. They will discuss the FY2027 budgets for all Public Works departments, including Streets, Planning & Zoning, Inspection, Parks & Recreation, and Sewer. They will also select a project engineer for the DRA Community Infrastructure Fund project for the Hinds Parkway Sewer.

• Discussion of FY2027 budgets for Public Works departments
• Selection of Project Engineer for DRA Community Infrastructure Fund Project (Hinds Parkway Sewer)

General

The Byram Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a work session to discuss projected budgets for fiscal year 2026/2027 across multiple departments and funds, including fire, tourism, restaurant tax, law enforcement, and various bond and TIF funds. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only agenda.

• Discussion of FY2026/27 budget for Fire Department (260)
• Discussion of Tourism Fund (100) and 2% Restaurant Tax Fund (101)
• Discussion of Law Enforcement Fund (110)
• Discussion of 2012 GO Bond, 2017 TIF Phase 1, 2018 Sewer Revenue Bond, 2025 TIF Phase 2 and 3
• Discussion of SB2468, Fire Rebate, ERBR, and Unemployment funds

General

The Byram Mayor and Board of Aldermen are holding a work session to discuss projected budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. The discussion covers the police department, elected officials, mayor, city clerk/administration, and city hall. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only agenda.

• Discussion of FY2026/2027 projected budget for Police Department (200)
• Discussion of FY2026/2027 projected budget for Elected Officials (100)
• Discussion of FY2026/2027 projected budget for Mayor (120)
• Discussion of FY2026/2027 projected budget for City Clerk/Admin (140)
• Discussion of FY2026/2027 projected budget for City Hall (195)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider resolutions to apply for DRA funding for sewer expansion and to pledge a city match, and will vote on a three-year lease purchase for three police Ford Explorers. The consent agenda includes approvals for conference travel, fire equipment purchases, and a claims docket of $287,353.17. Discussions are scheduled on employee handbook changes, a gated community ordinance, a private road ordinance, and building ordinance reviews.

• Resolution to apply for DRA funding for sewer expansion and pledge city match
• Three-year lease purchase with OZK Bank for three Ford Explorers for Police Department, first payment $56,011.58
• Claims Docket approval of $287,353.17
• Purchase of structural firefighting gear for $13,482.00 and fire hose for $15,725.00
• Hiring of K-9 Officer, Level III Police Officer, dispatcher, and two retired/certified firefighters

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Byram Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a work session to discuss financial projections for a bond issue for the Soccer Complex project, set dates for budget work sessions and a public hearing, and consider a potential curfew ordinance for minors. The agenda is primarily discussion items, with no formal votes scheduled.

• Discussion: financial projections for bond issue for Soccer Complex project
• Discussion: set dates for budget work sessions and public hearing
• Discussion: mosquito spraying in the City of Byram
• Discussion: potential ordinance establishing a curfew for minors
• Discussion of 8/13/26 agenda

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will discuss potential ordinances regarding a minor curfew and the sale of nitrous oxide to minors. The body is also reviewing a claims docket and several municipal service contracts.

• Claims docket for July 1-15, 2026 in the amount of $726,494.75
• Payment of $14,353.74 to Innovative Solutions for City Hall audio/video equipment
• Payment of $32,491.47 for Design & CE&I Services for Nature Park & Soccer Complex
• Engineering payments to McMaster & Associates for Davis Road Bridge, Terry Road, and Nature Park
• Proposed ordinances regarding minor curfews and recreational nitrous oxide sales

The Board of Aldermen unanimously approved an ordinance regulating nitrous oxide products, prohibiting sale to persons under 21 and sale for intoxication purposes, with penalties up to $1,000 or 90 days in jail. The board also approved a consent agenda including a $726,494.75 claims docket and various payments and training approvals. A proposed curfew ordinance for minors was tabled until the next work session.

• Approved Nitrous Oxide Regulation Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $726,494.75 claims docket (unanimous)
• Approved $4,400 payment to Livewire Electrical for siren maintenance
• Approved $14,353.74 to Innovative Solutions for audio/video equipment replacement
• Approved $3,920 for Davis Road Bridge Repair engineering services
• Approved $4,650 for Terry Road Overlay engineering services
• Approved $32,491.47 for Nature Park & Soccer Complex design services
• Tabled curfew ordinance for minors until next work session

General

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will discuss administrative procedures for employee work assignments and operational practices. They will also review staffing assignments and board support services. A closed session will be considered to decide if an executive session is needed.

• Closed session to determine if Executive Session is necessary
• Discussion of administrative procedures concerning employee work assignments and operational practices
• Review of administrative staffing assignments and Board support services

The Byram Mayor and Board of Aldermen held a special called meeting on July 13, 2026, and unanimously approved directing the City Attorney to make a demand on the bond company for $100 missing from Court Services in May, and against the bonded employee if the claim is denied. The board also passed a policy adding remote work rules to the employee handbook, with a 5-2 vote. All other actions were procedural, including entering and exiting executive session to discuss personnel.

• Directed City Attorney to demand $100 from bond company for missing Court Services funds (unanimous)
• Directed demand against bonded employee if bond company denies claim (unanimous)
• Added remote work policy to employee handbook (5-2)
• Entered closed session to determine if executive session was necessary (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss personnel matter (unanimous)
• Re-entered open session (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 8:07 p.m. (unanimous)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will review a bid for road paving and the 2025 audit. The body will also consider several fire department contracts and training requests.

• Bid award of $427,527.28 to AJ Construction, Inc. for the Terry Road Paving Improvement Project
• Payment of $13,000.00 to Carr, Riggs & Ingram for the 2025 Audit
• Claims Docket approval in the amount of $69,877.87
• Maintenance contracts with Taylor Sudden Service for generators at Station 1 and Station 2
• Discussion regarding the City of Byram Youth Council

The Board approved the lowest bid of $427,527.28 from AJ Construction, Inc. for the Terry Road Paving Improvement Project, along with the 2025 audit, a retirement proclamation, and the establishment of a Youth Council. All votes were unanimous with no nays recorded.

• Approved $427,527.28 bid from AJ Construction for Terry Road paving (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 audit presented by Carr Riggs & Ingram (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation honoring retiring teacher Virginia Johnson (unanimous)
• Approved establishment of City of Byram Youth Council (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, payments, and contracts (unanimous)
• Approved claims docket totaling $69,877.87 (unanimous)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a work session to discuss several items, including a bid protest and re-advertising for the soccer complex, potential ordinances on nitrous oxide sales to minors and tree limb removal, and the upcoming July 9 agenda. No votes or final decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion: re-advertising for bids for the soccer complex (Ron McMaster, McMaster & Associates)
• Discussion: Diversified Contracting's response to Hemphill Construction's protest letter on soccer complex bidding (Andy Copeland, Diversified Contracting Services)
• Discussion: potential ordinance regulating sale of nitrous oxide to minors for recreational use
• Discussion: potential ordinance on removal of tree limbs (Public Works Director Dexter Shelby)
• Discussion: agenda for the July 9 meeting

The July 6, 2026 work session was procedural only; no formal votes or decisions were made. The board discussed rebidding the soccer complex due to financial constraints, a potential nitrous oxide ordinance, tree limb removal rules, and the July 9 agenda. A resident requested the city adopt and repair Ashley Park Drive, but no action was taken.

• Discussed revising soccer complex bid scope; no action taken
• Discussed Hemphill Construction protest; no action taken
• Discussed nitrous oxide ordinance; no action taken
• Discussed tree limb removal ordinance; no action taken
• Discussed July 9 agenda; no action taken

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The board will discuss bids for the Soccer Complex and hold five hearings to determine if specific properties are menaces to community health and safety. The meeting includes votes on city contracts, personnel hiring, and event planning for the 250 Celebration and Swinging Bridge Festival.

• Hearings on properties at 1406 Marwood Road, 6748 Siwell Road, 4278 Glennoak Circle, 505 Clear Creek Cove, and 1901 Timber Lake Place
• Approval of $304,601.18 Claims Docket for June 3 through June 17, 2026
• Agreement with Flock Safety for four LPRs for two annual payments of $12,500.00 each
• Payment of $25,017.00 to Hemphill Construction Company for Old Byram Road Bridge Replacement Project
• Approval to hire a Public Works Administrative Assistant at $43,000 annually

The Byram Mayor and Board of Aldermen rejected the two bids received for the Soccer Complex and voted to re-bid the project. The board also held hearings and declared five properties as menaces to public health, safety, and welfare, authorizing the city to obtain quotes for cleanup or demolition. Additionally, the board approved hiring a Public Works Administrative Assistant, contracts for two bands for the Swinging Bridge Festival, and various agreements for the 250 Celebration.

• Rejected two Soccer Complex bids and re-bid the project (unanimous)
• Declared 1406 Marwood Road a public menace, authorized quotes to tear down burned house (unanimous)
• Declared 6748 Siwell Road a public menace, authorized quotes to board up garage (unanimous)
• Declared 4278 Glennoak Circle a public menace, authorized quotes to repair/remove broken fence (unanimous)
• Declared 505 Clear Creek Cove a public menace, authorized quotes to clean pool and install fence (unanimous)
• Declared 1901 Timber Lake Place a public menace, authorized quotes for bushogging and mowing (unanimous)
• Hired Veronica Woodruff as Public Works Administrative Assistant at $43,000 annually (unanimous)
• Approved contracts for Swinging Bridge Festival bands: Patrick Harkins Band $2,500, Dusty Roads $1,000 (unanimous)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will discuss the cancellation of the Swinging Bridge Festival, explore rescheduling options, and review related applications and contracts. The meeting is scheduled for June 18, 2026, at 6:00 PM at City Hall.

• Discussion of Swinging Bridge Festival cancellation
• Discussion of rescheduling options for the Swinging Bridge Festival
• Discussion of applications and contracts related to the Swinging Bridge Festival

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen met to discuss the cancellation and rescheduling of the Swinging Bridge Festival. The Board voted to set July 18th as the new festival date, with July 25th serving as a backup date.

• Set July 18th as the new date for the Swinging Bridge Festival (7-0)
• Designated July 25th as a backup date for the festival

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will vote on a claims docket and several personnel hires for the police and fire departments. The body will also discuss FY2025 soccer finances and code violations related to water runoff from an adjacent property.

• Approval of Claims Docket in the amount of $361,813.93
• Payment of $14,000.00 to Carr, Riggs & Ingram for 2025 Audit progress billing
• Hiring of Patrol Officer LaRon Simpson at $47,500 annually
• Special Event Application for Taste of Byram on September 12, 2026, at Southpointe Drive
• Discussion of FY2025 Soccer revenues and expenses

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hear a presentation about an $850,000 grant from the State Legislature for drainage improvements. They will also discuss several potential ordinances, including restrictions on nitrous oxide sales to minors and removal of tree limbs. Additional topics include the 2025 soccer season finances, planning a 250th birthday event, the city’s mosquito‑spraying schedule, and the agenda for June 11.

• Presentation of $850,000 state grant for drainage improvements
• Potential ordinance on sale of nitrous oxide to minors
• Potential ordinance on removal of tree limbs
• Discussion of 2025 Soccer Season revenues and expenses
• Discussion of the city's mosquito spraying schedule

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Byram Board of Aldermen will consider approving emergency repairs to the Renfroe Pump Station, hiring a police records clerk and patrol officer, and adding a restroom to the Swinging Bridge Festival contract. The meeting also includes the approval of a $150,066 payment for the Old Byram Road Bridge Replacement Project.

• Approval of $150,066.00 payment to Hemphill Construction for ERBR-25(02) Old Byram Road Bridge Replacement Project
• Approval to promote Vera Jones to Lead Deputy Court Clerk at $23.00 per hour
• Approval to hire Patrol Officer Level 2 at $45,000 per year
• Approval to add $1,700.00 to Newman Services contract for Swinging Bridge Festival restroom
• Approval of emergency rebuild of Renfroe Pump Station

The Board approved an emergency repair at the Renfroe Pump Station to prevent loss or harm to the city. It also approved the Claims Docket totaling $654,432.17, promoted Vera Jones to Lead Deputy Court Clerk, and authorized hires for a part‑time police records clerk and a Patrol Officer Level 2. Additional actions included a $150,066 bridge contract, a $1,700 add‑on for a festival restroom, and appointment of voting delegates. The discussion on forming a 250th Independence Day planning committee was tabled until the June 8 work session.

• Approved emergency repair of Renfroe Pump Station for $13,872 (unanimous)
• Approved Claims Docket payment of $654,432.17 (unanimous)
• Promoted Vera Jones to Lead Deputy Court Clerk at $23/hr (unanimous)
• Authorized hire of part‑time Police Records Clerk at $20/hr (unanimous)
• Authorized hire of Patrol Officer Level 2 at $45,000/yr with benefits (unanimous)
• Approved $150,066 payment to Hemphill Construction for Old Byram Road Bridge replacement (unanimous)
• Approved $1,700 addition to Newman Services contract for festival restroom (unanimous)
• Appointed Alderman Teresa Mack as Voting Delegate and Alderman Roschelle Gibson as Alternate for 2026 MML Vice President Election (unanimous)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Board approved the lowest and best bid of $698,400 from Fordice Construction for the Davis Road Bridge Project and authorized the Mayor to execute the contract. They also approved Construction Engineering and Inspection contracts with McMaster & Associates for the Davis Road Bridge Replacement and for the Terry Road Paving Improvements from Siwell Road to the Jackson city limits. The meeting included approvals of several previously denied agreements for the Swinging Bridge Festival and a $731,475.08 claims docket. Additional items discussed were soccer season finances and a possible closed session on litigation.

• Approve $698,400 bid from Fordice Construction for Davis Road Bridge Project
• Approve CE&I contract with McMaster & Associates for Davis Road Bridge Replacement
• Approve CE&I contract with McMaster & Associates for Terry Road Paving Improvements (Siwell Rd to Jackson limits)
• Approve previously denied Swinging Bridge Festival contracts: $2,885.25 tents, $2,300 golf carts, $1,000 and $875 performances, $9,500 iHeart Media advertising, $3,200 WDBD TV advertising
• Approve Claims Docket in the amount of $731,475.08

The Board approved engineering and construction contracts for the Davis Road Bridge replacement and the Terry Road paving improvements, accepted the lowest bid of $698,400 for the bridge project, and authorized a check of up to $120,000 for the Walgreens right‑of‑way needed for the Siwell/Terry Road intersection. It also approved several previously denied contracts for the Swinging Bridge Festival and adopted proclamations honoring the Jackson State University alumni chapter and National Public Works Week. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Construction Engineering & Inspection contract with McMaster & Associates for Davis Road Bridge Replacement (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of lowest bid $698,400 from Fordice Construction for Davis Road Bridge Project (unanimous)
• Approved Construction Engineering & Inspection contract with McMaster & Associates for Terry Road Paving Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved advertising for bids for Terry Road Paving Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $731,475.08 Claims Docket (unanimous)
• Approved $2,885.25 agreement with All Seasons Events for Swinging Bridge Festival (unanimous)
• Approved issuance of check up to $120,000 for Walgreens property right‑of‑way (unanimous)
• Approved Proclamation for National Public Works Week (unanimous)

Work Session of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hear an update on the city’s soccer complex from Ron McMaster, Jr. of McMaster & Associates, Inc. They will review FY2025 soccer revenues and expenses. The board will continue discussion of a proposed ordinance that would require apartment complexes to hire an unarmed security guard to patrol at night. The session also includes routine agenda review.

• Soccer Complex update presented by Ron McMaster, Jr.
• Discussion of FY2025 soccer revenues and expenses
• Continuation of discussion on ordinance requiring apartment complexes to hire an unarmed security guard for night patrols
• Review of the meeting agenda

The board discussed a soccer complex update, FY2025 soccer finances, a proposed security guard ordinance for apartment complexes, and the agenda. No board action was taken on any of these items. The meeting was adjourned at 8:08 p.m.

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will vote on engineering proposals for drainage projects on Barrington, Alixandria, and Windmill Drives. The body is also deciding on several contracts for the Swinging Bridge Festival and infrastructure payments.

• Payment of $155,471.00 to Hemphill Construction for Old Byram Road Bridge Replacement
• Payment of $81,228.69 to McMaster & Associates, Inc. for soccer complex design
• Emergency purchase of $11,575.00 from Hydra Service for Ashley Park lift station pump
• Proposed ordinance prohibiting the sale of nitrous oxide for recreational use
• Appointment of Darnishia Norwood as Municipal Court Clerk at a salary of $55,000

The Board approved contracts with McMaster & Associates for engineering design, CE&I services, topographic surveying and utility locating for drainage projects on Barrington, Alixandria, and Windmill Drives. It denied a request to build a new home on an existing slab at 108 Forest Lake Drive. A vote to approve several Swinging Bridge Festival agreements failed. Additional actions included an emergency pump purchase, appointing a member to the Metro Jackson Water Authority Board, and promoting a fire lieutenant.

• Approved agenda amendment and related items (7-0)
• Denied request to build new home at 108 Forest Lake Drive (5-2)
• Approved engineering design and CE&I services contract with McMaster & Associates (7-0)
• Approved topographic surveying and utility locating contract with McMaster & Associates (7-0)
• Failed vote on Swinging Bridge Festival agreements (3-4)
• Approved emergency purchase of $11,575 from Hydra Service for Ashley Park lift station pump (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Tramone Smith to Metro Jackson Water Authority Board (7-0)
• Approved promotion of Demichael Mabry to Lieutenant (7-0)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will approve a budget amendment and a $371,009.74 claims docket. They will also approve several consent agenda items, including payments and contracts ranging from $4,000 to $12,101. Additional actions include a 50‑cent hourly pay increase for the receptionist/assistant and discussion of a proposed ordinance requiring night security guards at apartment complexes.

• $12,101.00 contract with The Lord's Little Helper Landscape Company for City Hall landscaping
• $4,000.00 contract with D. Zarr's Amazing Funk Monster to perform at the Swinging Bridge Festival
• $410.94 travel expenses for Officer Shawn Walters to attend a conference in Biloxi
• $371,009.74 approval of the Claims Docket for March 18–April 2, 2026
• Proposed ordinance requiring apartment complexes to hire unarmed security guards for night patrols

The Board approved proclamations for Junior Auxiliary Week and Fair Housing Month, and adopted the consent agenda while tabling one item for a landscaping contract. It also approved a $371,009.74 claims docket, a budget amendment, and a 50‑cent hourly pay raise for the receptionist/assistant. An ordinance on apartment security was tabled and the number of food trucks allowed on Food Truck Friday was increased to eight.

• Approved Proclamation for Junior Auxiliary Week (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items; item (d) tabled for landscaping contract (6-0)
• Approved $371,009.74 Claims Docket (5-1)
• Approved Budget Amendment (6-0)
• Approved 50‑cent hourly pay increase for Receptionist/Assistant Shelia Colbert (6-0)
• Tabled ordinance requiring apartment complexes to hire unarmed security guards (6-0)
• Approved increase of Food Truck Friday slots to eight trucks (6-0)
• Approved adjournment at 8:11 p.m. (6-0)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Board will discuss plans for a soccer fields and sports complex. They will also consider possible amendments to the City Employee Handbook. The agenda for the next meeting on April 9 will be reviewed.

• Discussion of soccer fields and sports complex
• Discussion of amending the City of Byram's Employee Handbook
• Discussion of the April 9, 2026 agenda

The board discussed a soccer fields and sports complex proposal, a possible amendment to the employee handbook, and the upcoming April 9 agenda. No motions were made, and no items were approved, denied, or tabled.

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold public hearings on conditional use requests for mobile food vendors at 100 Handley Blvd (C‑3 district) and 7264 S. Siwell Road (C‑1 district). They will approve a series of consent‑agenda items, including donations, training expenses, and payments for the Old Byram Road Bridge Replacement project. The board will also consider a $81,249.92 cash request for the CDBG Drainage Project, hiring a dispatcher at $14.25 per hour, and a special event application for a crawfish fundraiser.

• Public hearing: conditional use for a mobile food vendor at 100 Handley Blvd, C‑3 zoning
• Public hearing: conditional use for a mobile food vendor at 7264 S. Siwell Road, C‑1 zoning
• Approval of $142,189 payment to Hemphill Construction for Old Byram Road Bridge Replacement (Contractor Estimate No. 6)
• Approval of $23,300 payment to McMaster & Associates for engineering design and construction services on the Old Byram Road Bridge Replacement
• Approval to submit Request for Cash 7 to MDA for $81,249.92 reimbursement for the CDBG Drainage Project

The Board approved both conditional‑use applications – one at 100 Handley Blvd (C‑3) limited to a single food truck, and another at 7264 S. Siwell Road (C‑1) with DRC‑recommended conditions. They also approved the $952,819.01 claims docket, an $81,249.92 CDBG cash request, hired a dispatcher, and authorized a crawfish fundraiser event. Additional consent‑agenda items included payments for bridge‑replacement contracts and donations for the Swinging Bridge Festival.

• Approved conditional use for mobile food vendor at 100 Handley Blvd (C‑3) with one‑truck limit (ayes: Diandra Hosey Sanders, Robert Amos, Chris Carson, Roshunda Harris-Allen; nays: Erma Johnson, Teresa Mack, Roselle Gibson)
• Approved conditional use for mobile food vendor at 7264 S. Siwell Road (C‑1) with DRC conditions (ayes: Erma Johnson, Diandra Hosey Sanders, Chris Carson, Roshunda Harris-Allen; nays: Robert Amos, Teresa Mack, Roselle Gibson)
• Approved Claims Docket $952,819.01 for March 4‑18 2026 (ayes: Erma Johnson, Diandra Hosey Sanders, Robert Amos, Roselle Gibson, Chris Carson, Roshunda Harris-Allen; nays: Teresa Mack)
• Approved Request for Cash 7 to MDA for $81,249.92 CDBG Drainage Project (ayes: Erma Johnson, Diandra Hosey Sanders, Robert Amos, Teresa Mack, Roselle Gibson, Chris Carson, Roshunda Harris-Allen)
• Approved hiring of Dispatcher Daniel Smith at $14.25 per hour with full benefits (ayes: Erma Johnson, Diandra Hosey Sanders, Robert Amos, Teresa Mack, Roselle Gibson, Chris Carson, Roshunda Harris-Allen)
• Approved special event application for a crawfish fundraiser on April 17 at Vowell's Marketplace parking lot (ayes: Erma Johnson, Diandra Hosey Sanders, Robert Amos, Teresa Mack, Roselle Gibson, Chris Carson, Roshunda Harris-Allen)
• Approved payment $23,300 to McMaster & Associates for Old Byram Road Bridge design services (consent agenda item, motion passed)
• Approved payment $142,189 to Hemphill Construction for Old Byram Road Bridge contractor estimate (consent agenda item, motion passed)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will discuss a proposal for the 2026 Swinging Bridge Festival and a partnership for a Spring Job Expo. The body is also deciding on several payments for city audits and sports complex design services.

• Payment of $162,457.38 to McMaster & Associates, Inc. for Soccer Complex design and CE&I services
• Payment of $58,500.00 and $18,750.00 to Carr, Riggs & Ingram for 2024 and 2023 audits
• Claims Docket approval in the amount of $272,248.83
• Final payment of $377.50 for Phase 1 of the Big Creek Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Project
• Special Event Application for a Spring Job Expo and College & Career Fair at 5659 Terry Rd

The Board approved a $4,800,000 SRF loan to expand sewer service along Hinds Parkway. It also authorized advertising for bids on the Terry Road Overlay and Davis Road Bridge projects. Additional actions included approving a $272,248.83 claims docket, a special job‑expo event, and a failed contract for the Swinging Bridge Festival. The Assistant Police Chief was sworn in.

• Approved $4,800,000 SRF loan for Hinds Parkway sewer expansion (6-0)
• Advertised for bids on Terry Road Overlay Project (6-0)
• Advertised for bids on Davis Road Bridge Project (6-0)
• Approved claims docket totaling $272,248.83 (6-0)
• Approved special event partnership for Spring Job Expo on April 18 (6-0)
• Swore in Assistant Police Chief Derrick Jordan (no vote)
• Failed contract with Professional Management Solutions for 2026 Swinging Bridge Festival (Mayor tie‑breaker Nay)
• Approved consent agenda items including audit payments and design services (6-0)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will meet to discuss the agenda for the March 12 meeting. They will also consider amendments to the City of Byram's Employee Handbook.

• Discussion of March 12 agenda
• Discussion of amending the City of Byram's Employee Handbook

The board discussed a proposal from Coretta Frazier of Professional Management Solutions to plan the Swinging Bridge Festival, but took no action. A proposal to amend the City of Byram’s Employee Handbook was tabled until the next work session.

• Festival planning proposal – no action
• Employee handbook amendment – tabled

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider several approvals, including hiring an Assistant Chief of Police at a $70,000 salary with benefits. They will also vote on a $94,647 contract for the Old Byram Road Bridge replacement and a $85,766 purchase of two police Ford Explorers. A public hearing will decide a conditional use request for a mobile food vendor at 100 Handley Blvd in a C-3 zone.

• Hire Assistant Chief of Police – salary $70,000 with full benefits
• Approve $94,647 payment to Hemphill Construction for Old Byram Road Bridge replacement
• Approve $85,766 payment to JAAF, LLC for two PD Ford Explorers
• Public hearing on conditional use for mobile food vendor at 100 Handley Blvd (C-3 zone)
• Approve $150 payment for Clerk certification fees to Mississippi Municipal Clerks and Collectors Association

The Board passed a resolution authorizing condemnation of land for the Siwell Road and Terry Road Intersection Expansion Project. It also approved hiring an Assistant Chief of Police at a $70,000 salary, a professional services agreement for the Big Creek Interceptor Project, and the allocation of $25,000 from Hinds County to Davis Road Park and the Soccer Complex. Additional actions included amending the agenda for police training requests, approving the consent agenda items, and approving the $413,360.79 claims docket.

• Amended agenda to include two police officer training requests (passed)
• Approved consent agenda items including minutes, payments, vehicle purchases, officer training, and bridge contract (passed)
• Approved claims docket totaling $413,360.79 (passed)
• Approved hiring Assistant Chief of Police at $70,000 salary with benefits (passed)
• Approved professional services agreement with Pickering Firm, Inc. for Big Creek Interceptor Project (passed)
• Allocated $25,000 equally to Davis Road Park and the Soccer Complex (passed)
• Approved public comment allowing flyer distribution at Food Truck Friday (passed)
• Authorized condemnation of lands for Siwell Road and Terry Road Intersection Expansion Project (passed)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will approve several consent agenda items, including large payments for infrastructure projects and travel expenses. They will also act on a claims docket, hire a Deputy Court Clerk, lease space for a police sub‑station, and consider special event applications and festival discussions. The meeting includes presentations honoring a retired police chief and swearing in the new police chief.

• Approve $133,769.50 payment to 2B Dirt and Contracting for the CDBG Drainage Improvement Project
• Approve $17,247.50 payment to Hemphill Construction Company for the Big Creek Interceptor Project
• Approve lease of a 1,000‑sq‑ft addition to the proposed Fleetway Market building for a police sub‑station
• Approve hiring of a Deputy Court Clerk at $14.43 per hour with full benefits
• Approve $607,143.75 claims docket for the period Jan 14–Feb 4, 2026

The Board approved a lease agreement with Byram RE, LLC for a 1,000‑sq‑ft addition to the proposed Fleetway Market building to serve as a police sub‑station. It also declared the property at Davis Road, Hinds Parkway and Siwell Road a municipal right‑of‑way, approved hiring a Deputy Court Clerk, and authorized payment of the $607,143.75 claims docket. Several other project payments and a special Easter Festival were also approved.

• Approved lease for police sub‑station (passed)
• Declared Davis Road/Hinds Parkway/Siwell Road property a municipal right‑of‑way (passed)
• Approved claims docket payment of $607,143.75 (passed)
• Approved hiring of Deputy Court Clerk Kvara Barnes at $14.43/hr with benefits (passed)
• Approved special event Easter Festival for New Beginnings Church (passed)
• Approved Change Order 2 reducing Big Creek Sanitary Sewer contract by $375 (passed)
• Approved payment of $133,769.50 to 2B Dirt and Contracting for CDBG Drainage Improvement Project (passed)
• Approved consent agenda items, including travel and conference expenses (passed)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will discuss the official naming and development plans for the Pocket Park. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the 2026 Swinging Bridge Festival and the agenda for a subsequent meeting on February 12, 2026.

• Naming and development plans for the Pocket Park
• 2026 Swinging Bridge Festival

The board discussed the Big Creek Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Project, the naming and development of the Pocket Park site, and the 2026 Swinging Bridge Festival, but no board actions were taken on any item. No votes were recorded.

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Board will vote on appointing Kevin Turner as Police Chief, effective February 1, 2026, at an annual salary of $73,000. It will also consider authorizing City Engineers to submit MPO applications for 2027 projects and approve several contract payments for the Old Byram Road Bridge project. Additional items include a mileage reimbursement rate increase and hiring a certified firefighter/EMT.

• Appointment of Kevin Turner as Police Chief – $73,000 salary
• Authorization for City Engineers to submit 2027 MPO applications
• Payment of $46,600 to McMaster & Associates for Old Byram Road Bridge design
• Payment of $121,836 to Hemphill Construction for Old Byram Road Bridge replacement
• Mileage reimbursement rate increase from $0.70 to $0.725 per mile

The Board approved a series of items including authorizing the City Engineer to submit 2027 MPO applications, increasing the mileage reimbursement rate, and paying contractors for the Old Byram Road Bridge project. It also approved the $248,587.27 claims docket, the $1 purchase of a retiring chief’s duty gun, appointed Kevin Turner as Police Chief at a $73,000 salary, and hired Kevin Kindrex as a firefighter/EMT. All motions passed with the recorded votes.

• Approved Board Orders authorizing City Engineer to submit 2027 MPO applications (motion passed)
• Approved consent agenda items, including mileage reimbursement increase to 72.5¢ per mile and payments of $46,600 to McMaster & Associates, $121,836 to Hemphill Construction, and $5,725 to Hydra Service for bridge work (motion passed)
• Approved Claims Docket totaling $248,587.27 (5 ayes, 1 nay, motion passed)
• Approved purchase of retiring Chief David Errington’s duty gun for $1.00 (motion passed)
• Appointed Kevin Turner as Police Chief with a $73,000 salary effective Feb 1 2026 (motion passed)
• Approved hiring of Kevin Kindrex as Certified Firefighter/EMT at $13.54 hourly with benefits, start Feb 17 2026 (motion passed)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will vote on a $2,099,101.12 claims docket covering December 2025. They will also authorize Carr, Riggs & Ingram to conduct the FY2025 city audit and adopt the ARPA Fund 115 budget. Additional actions include a promotion for a patrol officer, a special event permit for a camping and bonfire at Crossroads of Life's baseball fields, and several contract payments.

• Approve Claims Docket of $2,099,101.12 for 12/3/25‑12/31/25
• Authorize Carr, Riggs & Ingram to conduct FY2025 audit
• Approve ARPA Fund 115 budget
• Pay $102,600 to 2B Dirt and Contracting for CDBG Drainage Project Pay App #5
• Pay $10,375 to Price & Zirulnik PLLC for right‑of‑way acquisition for Siwell/Terry Road Intersection

The Byram Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved a $2,099,101.12 claims docket for Dec. 3-31, 2025, with Alderman Teresa Mack voting against. The board also authorized Carr, Riggs & Ingram to conduct the FY2025 audit, approved the ARPA Fund 115 budget, and approved a $6,000 subaward agreement with G.A. Carmichael Family Health Center for the Mayoral Health Council program. All other agenda items, including proclamations, consent agenda items, and a special event application, were approved unanimously.

• Approved $2,099,101.12 claims docket (6-1, Mack opposed)
• Authorized Carr, Riggs & Ingram FY2025 audit (unanimous)
• Approved ARPA Fund 115 budget (unanimous)
• Approved $6,000 Mayoral Health Council subaward with G.A. Carmichael (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Takea Johnson to Detective III at $25.24/hr (unanimous)
• Approved special event for overnight camping at Crossroads of Life (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $102,600 CDBG payment and vehicle disposal (unanimous)
• Approved proclamations for CRNA Week and Miraea Harris Gavin (unanimous)