Byram public meetings in 2022

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will discuss several city contracts, personnel promotions, and a public hearing regarding a color variance for a property at 7370 South Siwell Road. The body is also considering funding for Fire Station #2 and a 2023 insurance proposal.

• Public hearing for exterior color variance at 7370 South Siwell Road
• Purchase of 2022 Ford F150 for $41,362.00 and 2023 Chevrolet 1500 Silverado for $42,645.00
• Purchase of 4-Ton Asphalt Hot Box Trailer from Covington Sales & Service, Inc. for $64,500.00
• Contribution of $30,000.00 to Byram Chamber of Commerce for 2023
• Discussion of $399,972.05 in claims for November 2 through 30, 2022

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved a 2% tax levy on gross proceeds from restaurant establishments to fund the Parks and Recreation Department. The board also approved several personnel promotions and a lease renewal for the library building.

• Adopted Resolution for 2% tax levy on restaurant gross proceeds for Parks and Recreation
• Approved library building rental contract renewal with Willscot (5-2)
• Denied exterior color variance request for 7370 South Siwell Road
• Approved $399,972.05 in claims for November 2-30, 2022
• Promoted Harry Horton to Training Officer at $50,000 yearly salary
• Realigned Fire Marshall Michael Sterling's salary to $55,000 per year
• Promoted Elgin Kelly to Superintendent of Public Works at $24.00 per hour
• Approved $50.00 application fee for Food Truck Fridays

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen met for a work session. The meeting consisted of a call to order, roll call, and a discussion regarding the December 8th agenda. No substantive decisions were recorded.

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen are meeting to consider $472,299.12 in claims and resolutions to set assessments against 12 different properties. The body will also discuss the Swinging Bridge Festival and various personnel hires for the fire and public works departments.

• Approval of $472,299.12 in claims for October 19 through November 2, 2022
• Resolutions setting assessments for 12 properties, including 830 West Lake Dockery Drive and 4191 Siwell Road
• Donation of a 2010 Crown Victoria Patrol Vehicle to the City of Belzoni Police Department
• Approval to hire three experienced firefighters and one rookie firefighter
• Approval of a sound contract with Slough Productions for the Swinging Bridge Festival

The Board approved a claims docket totaling $472,299.12 and authorized the hiring of four firefighters and one sewer laborer. They also approved several property assessments for cleaning costs and a sound contract for the Swinging Bridge Festival.

• Approved $472,299.12 in claims for Oct 19 through Nov 2, 2022
• Approved sound contract with Slough Productions for Swinging Bridge Festival
• Approved promotion of Police Recruit C. Martin to Patrol Officer I at $14.42/hour
• Approved hiring firefighters Bryan Frazier ($11.23/hr), Robert Elbert ($10.76/hr), Javian Johnson ($10.76/hr), and Timmy White ($10.00/hr)
• Approved hiring David Bentley as Sewer Worker at $13.00 per hour
• Approved assessments for cleaning costs at 830 West Lake Dockery Drive, 0 Creston Drive, 4191 Siwell Road, and 1451 Forbes Drive
• Approved donation of 2010 Crown Victoria Patrol Vehicle to City of Belzoni Police Department
• Approved attendance of Aldermen Johnson, Amos, and Moore at 2023 Mid-Winter Legislative Conference at $150.00 each

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen held a work session to discuss several agenda items. No formal decisions were made or votes taken during the meeting.

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen are reviewing a resolution to lease and finance the construction of Fire Station #2. The body is also deciding on various police and infrastructure contracts and discussing city ordinances.

• Proposed issuance of Certificates of Participation up to $2,400,000 for Fire Station #2
• Approval of $90,970.00 to Delta Constructors, Inc. for emergency sewer repair at McDonalds-Vowells
• Approval of $50,454.00 for a 2023 Ford F250 Crew Cab from Landers Ford South
• Approval of $79,078.00 lease with Metrix Solutions for body-worn hardware and tech support
• Discussion of the 2011 Noise Ordinance and street light safety

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved a resolution to issue up to $2.4M in Certificates of Participation to finance the construction and equipping of a fire station. The board also approved various utility contracts, a new police vehicle, and the removal of the city's noise ordinance.

• Approved $2.4M Certificates of Participation for Fire Station Lease Purchase Project
• Approved Fire Station #2 Certificate of Participation Resolution
• Approved Sustainability Partners Master Utility Service Agreement
• Approved $50,454.00 for 2023 Ford F250 Crew Cab (001-301-915)
• Approved $90,970.00 to Delta Constructors, Inc. for emergency sewer repair
• Approved Pickering Firm as engineers for FY2023 Water Infrastructure Program
• Approved $355,843.62 in claims for Oct 5 through Oct 19, 2022
• Removed the City of Byram Noise Ordinance (adopted Nov 10, 2011)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen are reviewing several public infrastructure bids and zoning requests. The body will hold public hearings regarding conditional use permits for businesses on Siwell Road and discuss a property menace determination on Womack Drive.

• Bids for drainage improvements: $117,305.00 for Alixandria Drive and $120,290.00 for Huntington Drive
• Public hearing for mobile food vendor conditional use at 7264 South Siwell Road
• Public hearing for liquor store conditional use at 6745 Siwell Road, Suite 101
• Police equipment: $103,200.00 for three 2023 Dodge Chargers and $58,500.00 for Flock Group license plate detection software
• Hearing to determine if property at 5074 Womack Drive is a menace to community health and safety

The Board denied a conditional use permit for a mobile food vendor at 7264 South Siwell Road and approved a conditional use permit for a liquor store at 6745 Siwell Road, Suite 101, with conditions. The Board also approved $228,942.03 in claims, promoted four police officers, and appointed an engineering selection committee for water infrastructure projects.

• Denied conditional use for mobile food vendor at 7264 South Siwell Road (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved conditional use for liquor store at 6745 Siwell Road, Suite 101, with conditions (6-1)
• Approved $228,942.03 in claims for September 14 through October 5, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of four officers to Patrol Officer II at $16.83/hour (unanimous)
• Approved $250 donation to Project Graduation Terry High School 2023 (6-0, 1 recused)
• Approved $117,305 bid for Alixandria Drive Drainage Improvements (6-1)
• Approved $120,290 bid for Huntington Drive Drainage Improvements (6-1)
• Appointed Aldermen Amos and Johnson to Engineering Selection Committee (unanimous)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen met for a work session on October 10, 2022. The only agenda item was discussion of the upcoming regular meeting agenda; no votes or substantive decisions were taken. The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Board declared a sewer backup at McDonalds/Vowells an emergency and approved an $88,650 quote from Delta Constructors Inc. for repairs, citing public health risks and potential daily fines from DEQ/EPA. The Board also approved final FY2022 budget amendments, adopted the HB1353 Bridges & Drainage Fund budget, and authorized a $143,392.58 claims docket. A discussion on street light safety was tabled to the October 13 meeting.

• Declared sewer backup at McDonalds/Vowells an emergency (unanimous)
• Approved $88,650 emergency sewer repair contract with Delta Constructors Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved final FY2022 budget amendments and adopted HB1353 Bridges & Drainage Fund budget (unanimous)
• Approved $143,392.58 claims docket for August 31–September 14, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Worker's Comp proposal from BXS Insurance (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to execute Final Release of Claim for property damage by Ronnie Ozenne (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, registration fees, copier contract, and training for police and fire personnel (unanimous)
• Tabled street light safety discussion to October 13, 2022 meeting

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen approved the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 budgets as presented on September 8, 2022, with two amendments: Alderman Hosey's raise of approximately $900 was redirected to lighting and improvements at Lake Dockery, and Alderman Gibson's insurance premiums of approximately $5,800 were applied to striping or street lights for Siwell Road. The motion passed unanimously 7-0.

• Approved FY 2022/2023 General Fund budget of $12,648,620 (7-0)
• Approved FY 2022/2023 Sewer Enterprise Fund budget of $2,386,105 (7-0)
• Approved FY 2022/2023 Tourism Fund budget of $240,765 (7-0)
• Approved FY 2022/2023 Law Enforcement Fund budget of $13,250 (7-0)
• Approved FY 2022/2023 ARPA Fund budget of $2,772,450 (7-0)
• Approved FY 2022/2023 $B2948 Flood Control Fund budget of $400,050 (7-0)
• Approved FY 2022/2023 HB1353 Bridges & Drainage Fund budget of $500,050 (7-0)
• Approved FY 2022/2023 2012 GO Bond & Interest Fund budget of $820,758 (7-0)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Board denied a conditional use permit for a mobile snow cone vendor at 5791 Terry Road (5-2) and approved a conditional use for outdoor sales at 137 Byram Parkway for a Tractor Supply store (7-0). They also approved a site plan for Byram Home Center, accepted a $500,000 state MOU for drainage and bridges, and approved $151,594.86 in claims.

• Denied conditional use for mobile food vendor at 5791 Terry Road (5-2)
• Approved conditional use for outdoor sales at 137 Byram Parkway for Tractor Supply (7-0)
• Approved site plan for Byram Home Center office building at 5551 I-55 S. Frontage Rd (7-0)
• Approved $151,594.86 in claims for August 3-17, 2022 (6-1)
• Approved MOU with MS DFA for $500,000 in HB1353 funds for drainage and bridges (7-0)
• Approved resolution to apply for MS Municipality and County Water Infrastructure funds (7-0)
• Approved $2,500 for First Impressions Initiative application (7-0)
• Tabled discussion of ordinance modification for Mayor Pro Tem appointment

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen held a special called work session on August 15, 2022, to discuss the FY 2022/23 budgets, including a proposed 2% ad valorem tax mileage increase. City Clerk Angela Richburg led the discussion. No formal action was taken during the session.

• No action taken on FY2023 budgets
• No action taken on 2% ad valorem tax mileage increase

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Board approved multiple memoranda of agreement with the Mississippi Transportation Commission for road and bridge projects, including the Gary Road Bridge replacement, Siwell Road widening, and Old Byram Road Bridge. They also approved employee insurance benefits, a site plan and design waiver for Storage Max, and a consent agenda covering various purchases and donations.

• Approved FY22/23 employee insurance benefits (Option 2) (6-0)
• Approved Storage Max site plan, parcel #4851-269-32 (6-0)
• Approved architectural design waiver for Storage Max (6-0)
• Approved MOA for Gary Road Bridge replacement (6-0)
• Approved MOA for Siwell Road/Terry Road widening (6-0)
• Approved MOA for Old Byram Road Bridge (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items a-k (7-0)
• Approved $253,517.78 in claims (6-0)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen held a special called work session to discuss the FY 2022-23 budgets for the Fire, Public Works, and Police departments, as well as the ad valorem tax millage rate. No formal action was taken during the session.

• Discussed Fire Department FY 22/23 budget
• Discussed Public Works FY 22/23 budget
• Discussed Police Department FY 22/23 budget
• Discussed ad valorem tax millage rate for FY 2022-23
• No action taken

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen are meeting to consider a consent agenda focused on professional development for fire personnel. The items involve funding for three different training courses at the State Fire Academy.

• $175.00 to State Fire Academy for T Garrette (Fire Service Instructor 1041 I-II course)
• $35.00 to State Fire Academy for J Shelby (BLS For Healthcare Providers - Instructor course)
• $1,350.00 to State Fire Academy for C Franklin and A Walker (Driver/Operator NFPA 1002: Pumper course)

The board approved the Terry Road Bridge NRCS-ADS-093 grant and authorized the mayor to execute documents. It also passed a resolution accepting Mississippi's Law Enforcement and Firefighters Premium Pay Program funds. A public hearing on a mobile food vendor conditional use was removed from the agenda, and a sewer infrastructure discussion took no action.

• Approved Terry Road Bridge NRCS-ADS-093 grant and authorized mayor to execute documents (7-0)
• Approved Premium Pay Resolution for law enforcement and firefighters (7-0)
• Approved $233,498.69 in claims for July 6-20, 2022 (8-0)
• Approved hiring Timothee Cook as Street Worker at $12.25/hour with benefits (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items except travel expenses for Mayor White and Chief Errington (motion withdrawn)
• Approved $17,020 for two pumps at Byram Cove Pumping Station (consent agenda)
• Approved $70.75 travel expenses for aldermen to Federal Resource Workshop (consent agenda)
• Public hearing for mobile food vendor at 5791 Terry Road removed from agenda

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen adopted the Keep Byram Beautiful Property Maintenance Code on July 14, 2022. The code sets minimum standards for property upkeep, including weed control, vehicle storage, and rental unit inspections. It also establishes enforcement procedures, penalties, and appeal rights.

• Adopted Keep Byram Beautiful Property Maintenance Code (unanimous)
• Established rental inspection requirement for all residential rental units upon vacancy
• Set weed height limit at 18 inches and required property owner maintenance
• Prohibited vehicle storage in front/side yards for more than 48 hours
• Required swimming pool enclosures at least 48 inches high
• Set penalties up to $1,000 fine or 90 days imprisonment for violations
• Established appeals process to Board of Aldermen within 20 business days

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The July 11 work session was procedural, with no final votes. The board discussed the July 14 agenda, moving the NRCS grant item to July 28, correcting June 20 minutes to include Alderman Amos's attendance, and adding a Chick-Fil-A site plan review. The meeting adjourned without substantive decisions.

• Moved NRCS Grant item to July 28 meeting
• Corrected June 20 minutes to include Alderman Amos's attendance
• Added Chick-Fil-A Site Plan Review to July 14 agenda

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen are meeting to approve city claims, various service contracts, and equipment purchases. The body will also discuss mileage reimbursement rates and a potential change to the employee handbook regarding drug testing.

• Approval of $699,713.33 in claims for June 1 - 22, 2022
• Purchase of a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 from Mac Haik Chevrolet of Madison for $37,873.11
• Contract with Delta Constructors for $22,500.00 to repair a culvert on Davis Road Cove
• Yearly renewal of Eaton Flex Svc. Plan with Service Electrical Sales, LLC for $3,366.00
• Final Platt Approval for a street located between Starbucks and Raising Canes

The Byram Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved a work session ordinance, adopted new state mileage reimbursement rates, and approved a final plat for a street between Starbucks and Raising Cane's. They also approved hiring a certified public safety dispatcher and several consent agenda items, including a $37,873.11 truck purchase and a $22,500 culvert repair. A motion to change employee handbook language on drug testing was moved to the July 14 meeting.

• Approved work session ordinance (7-0)
• Adopted new mileage reimbursement rates effective July 24, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved final plat for street between Starbucks and Raising Cane's (7-0)
• Approved hiring Stacy Bigby as Public Safety Dispatcher at $14.00/hr (7-0)
• Approved $699,713.33 claims for June 1-22, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved purchase of 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 for $37,873.11 (consent agenda)
• Approved $22,500.00 culvert repair on Davis Road Cove (consent agenda)
• Tabled employee handbook drug testing language change to July 14, 2022

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen held a special called work session to discuss the Employee Handbook, covering mandatory drug testing, professional conduct, use of personally owned equipment, and volunteer positions. No formal votes or decisions were made; the session was for discussion only. The board also discussed having regular scheduled work sessions and announced the next regular meeting on June 23, 2022.

• Discussed Employee Handbook topics (no vote taken)
• Discussed having regular scheduled work sessions (no vote taken)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will discuss the Keep Byram Beautiful Property Maintenance Code. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of Ward III Alderman Robert E. Amos and several consent agenda items for city expenditures.

• Discussion of the Property Maintenance Ordinance
• Payment of $165,178.12 in claims for May 18 through June 1, 2022
• Payment of $25,028.75 to Guest Consultants, Inc for engineering services
• Approval to hire a Street Worker at $12.25 per hour
• Purchase of 50 Taser cartridges from AXON Enterprise, Inc for $1,892.50

The Byram Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved the consent agenda (items a-h) and a $165,178.12 claims docket for May 18-June 1, 2022. A motion to approve a Property Maintenance Ordinance died for lack of a second and was withdrawn; it will be reconsidered on June 23. A street worker hiring item was pulled from the agenda by Public Works Director Bill Miley.

• Approved consent agenda items a-h (7-0)
• Approved $165,178.12 in claims for May 18-June 1, 2022 (7-0)
• Property Maintenance Ordinance motion died for lack of second; item postponed to June 23
• Street worker hiring item pulled from agenda by Public Works Director

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen adopted an ordinance prohibiting parking on public streets in Byram, with exceptions for short-term guest, resident, and service vehicle parking. The board also approved a consent agenda, $161,051.77 in claims, and an order to appoint an alderman for Ward III. The property maintenance ordinance was tabled to the June 9, 2022 meeting.

• Adopted ordinance prohibiting parking on public streets (6-0)
• Approved order appointing an alderman for Ward III vacancy (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, $180 HR dues, $3,500 Fox 40 ad, $556 travel (6-0)
• Approved $161,051.77 in claims for May 4-18, 2022 (6-0)
• Tabled property maintenance ordinance to June 9, 2022 meeting
• Moved to closed session for litigation and personnel matters

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Board denied a conditional use permit for a convenience store and gas station at 3433 Davis Road (4-2), despite a motion with conditions on hours and security cameras. The Board approved a zoning variance for Tractor Supply to reduce parking to 70 spaces, along with its site plan, and approved a site plan for a mini warehouse self-storage facility. All other agenda items, including consent agenda, claims, budget amendments, and hiring, were approved unanimously.

• Denied conditional use permit for gas station/convenience store at 3433 Davis Road (4-2)
• Approved zoning variance for Tractor Supply to reduce parking to 70 spaces (6-0)
• Approved Tractor Supply site plan with conditions (6-0)
• Approved site plan for mini warehouse self-storage, Parcel #4851-257-2 (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda items a-h (6-0)
• Approved $140,649.43 in claims for April 20-May 4 (6-0)
• Approved CDBG matching funds resolution of $470,099.91 (6-0)
• Approved hiring Amyia Cooper as Public Safety Dispatcher at $12.02/hour (6-0)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen of Byram are holding a special called meeting to consider a proposed Property Maintenance Ordinance, presented by Attorney John Scanlon. The ordinance would establish minimum standards for the maintenance of residential and nonresidential structures and premises, including enforcement and penalties for violations. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Property Maintenance Ordinance (Keep Byram Beautiful Property Maintenance Code) presented by Attorney John Scanlon
• Violation penalties up to $1,000 fine or 90 days imprisonment per day of uncorrected violation
• Code official authorized to inspect properties and issue notices of violation
• Unsafe or unfit structures may be condemned and placarded
• Costs of abatement may become a lien on the property

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen held a special called work session on May 9, 2022, to discuss a proposed Property Maintenance Ordinance. No formal decisions were made; the session was limited to public comments and discussion of concerns such as mechanic work in yards, overcrowding, sewer hazards, basketball goals, fences, and garage doors. The meeting adjourned without a vote.

• No formal decisions made; work session only

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Byram Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing to determine if a property at 830 West Lake Dockery Drive is a menace to community health and safety, potentially declaring it so. They will also consider an ordinance amending sewage user charges, approve consent agenda items including grants and contracts, and discuss hiring two public safety dispatchers.

• Public hearing on property at 830 West Lake Dockery Drive, Parcel #4854-411-659, to determine if it is a menace to health, safety, and welfare
• Ordinance amending Article III, Section 2 of the ordinance for collection of user charges and industrial waste surcharges for public sewage works
• Acceptance of quotes: $8,995.00 for generator at Renfrow Lift Station (Dulaney Electric) and $22,815.00 for McCarty Road Bridge Repair (Hemphill Construction)
• Approval to hire two Public Safety Dispatchers at $12.02/hour and $15.25/hour with full benefits
• Acceptance of NRA Grant #22MS001 for $4,136.33 for SWAT Body Armor and Precision Team Optic System

The Board approved repairing the McCarty Road bridge with MDOT-approved design by Hemphill Construction, and authorized grant applications for Old Byram Road and McCarty Road under the Emergency Road and Bridge Repair Fund. The Board also approved an ordinance raising residential sewer connection fees from $700 to $1,000 and commercial fees from $1,000 to $2,000, and declared a property at 830 West Lake Dockery Drive a menace to public health and safety.

• Approved McCarty Road bridge repair by Hemphill Construction (5-0)
• Authorized grant applications for Old Byram Road and McCarty Road (5-0)
• Declared 830 West Lake Dockery Drive a public menace (5-0)
• Approved sewer connection fee increase: residential $1,000, commercial $2,000 (4-1)
• Approved $188,613.39 in claims for April 6-20, 2022 (4-1)
• Hired Belinda Perkins as Public Safety Dispatcher at $15.25/hour (5-0)
• Approved demolition of house at 1148 Big Creek Drive (5-0)
• Scheduled May 9 work session on property maintenance ordinance

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Byram Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing on a conditional use request for the Swinging Bridge RV Resort, which seeks to add a bathhouse, laundromat, office, and four rental cabins. The board will also review site plans for a convenience store and gas station and a multi-restaurant development, and consider several consent agenda items including claims and contracts.

• Public hearing on conditional use for Swinging Bridge RV Resort, 100 Holiday Rambler Lane
• Site plan review for convenience store and gas station at 5663 Terry Road
• Site plan review for Moes, Checkers, and Pizza Hut development, Parcel #4854-468, 4851-239, 4851-240
• Approval of $314,917.86 in claims for March 16 through April 6, 2022
• Approval of lawn care contract with SNSB Services

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen are holding a special called meeting to discuss and potentially act on the acquisition of properties to improve the city's utility system. The agenda includes only this item, along with standard procedural items like roll call and adjournment.

• Consideration of acquisition of properties to improve the City's utility system

The Board of Aldermen met in special session to consider acquiring properties for the city's utility system. They voted to enter executive session to discuss a water system acquisition, but took no action before adjourning.

• Motion to enter closed session passed (6-0, Campbell absent)
• Motion to enter executive session for water system discussion passed (6-0, Campbell absent)
• No action taken on property acquisition
• Motion to adjourn executive session and reopen meeting passed (6-0, Campbell absent)
• Motion to adjourn at 6:55 p.m. passed (6-0, Campbell absent)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Byram Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing on a conditional use for a convenience store and gas station at 5663 Terry Road, and a separate hearing on whether a property at 393 Lake Dockery Drive is a menace to public health and safety. They will also consider a request to amend the 2011 Smoking Ordinance to allow a cigar lounge, and approve consent agenda items including training registrations and claims.

• Public hearing for conditional use of convenience store & gas station at 5663 Terry Road (C-4 zone)
• Hearing on 393 Lake Dockery Drive to determine if property is a menace under MS Code 21-19-11
• Request to amend Smoking Ordinance of 2011 for The Cannaby Store & Cigar Lounge
• Claims totaling $496,113.95 for March 2-16, 2022
• Firefighter promotions and hires, including a Captain pay rate adjustment to $13.02/hour

The Board approved a conditional use permit for a convenience store and gas station at 5663 Terry Road with conditions including a rear dumpster, fire truck turnaround, 13.6-foot canopy clearance, security cameras, and an 11 p.m. closing time. The Board also declared a property at 393 Lake Dockery Drive a public menace, giving the owner 30 days to clean debris and six months for renovation. Several personnel actions and claims were approved, and a request to amend the smoking ordinance received no action.

• Approved conditional use for gas station/convenience store at 5663 Terry Road with 5 conditions (6-0)
• Declared 393 Lake Dockery Drive a public menace; owner given 30 days to clean and 6 months to renovate (6-0)
• Approved $496,113.95 in claims for March 2-16, 2022 (6-0)
• Promoted Firefighter Craig Odems to Captain at $13.02/hour effective March 25, 2022 (6-0)
• Hired Scott Smith as experienced firefighter/EMT at $11.23/hour (6-0)
• Adjusted Captain Harry Horton's pay rate to $13.02/hour retroactive to October 1, 2021 (6-0)
• Approved Civic Plus website proposal (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including training registrations and COVID-19 proclamation extension (6-0)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Byram Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional use permit for a convenience store/gas station at 3274 Davis Road, review a site plan for a new 165-foot telecommunications tower at 6034 I-55 South East Frontage Road, and discuss plans for the Swinging Bridge RV Park. The board will also vote on consent agenda items including vehicle purchases, training registrations, and a sewer pump repair, as well as claims totaling $262,841.12.

• Public hearing on conditional use for convenience store/gas station at 3274 Davis Road (Tax Parcel 4851-97-3, zoned C-3)
• Site plan and architectural review for 165-ft telecommunications tower at 6034 I-55 South East Frontage Road (Tillman Infrastructure)
• Site plan approval for development on Terry Road, Parcel #4854-468
• Approval to purchase two Dodge Durango Pursuit vehicles totaling $75,572.00 from Mac Haik Dodge
• Approval of $262,841.12 in claims for February 16 through March 2, 2022

The Board denied a conditional use permit for a convenience store/gas station at 3274 Davis Road, citing DRC concerns. It approved site plans for a telecommunications tower and a Terry Road development, accepted the DRC recommendation for Swinging Bridge RV Park improvements, and approved consent agenda items including vehicle purchases and claims.

• Denied conditional use for convenience store/gas station at 3274 Davis Road (4-0)
• Approved site plan and architectural review for telecommunications tower at 6034 I-55 South East Frontage Road (4-0)
• Approved site plan for development on Terry Road, Parcel #4854-468 (4-0)
• Accepted DRC recommendation for Swinging Bridge RV Park shower house, wash house, and 4 cabins (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including two Dodge Durango pursuit vehicles totaling $75,572 (4-0)
• Approved $262,841.12 in claims for February 16 through March 2, 2022 (4-0)
• Appointed Guest Consultants and McMaster and Associates as engineers for CDBG 2022 project (4-0)
• Approved municipal court amnesty of warrant and record preparation fees March 11-April 30 (4-0)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Byram Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold public hearings on two conditional use requests: a convenience store/gas station at 3274 Davis Road and a self-storage facility on parcels 4851-269-32 and 4851-269-27. They will also consider a plat approval for Crossbridge Part 3, discuss animal control ordinance exceptions, and vote on a consent agenda with numerous contracts and expenditures, including several for the Swinging Bridge Festival.

• Public hearing: Conditional use for convenience store/gas station at 3274 Davis Road (parcel 4851-97-3, zoned C-3)
• Public hearing: Conditional use for self-storage facility on parcels 4851-269-32 and 4851-269-27
• Approval of plat for Crossbridge Part 3
• $32,100.00 to Delta Constructions for Magnolia Bluff Drainage Improvements (Payment #1)
• $129,347.24 in claims for February 2-16, 2022

The Board approved a conditional use permit for a self-storage facility with no drive-up access on Parcel Nos. 4851-269-32 and 4851-269-27, subject to design standards and Fire Department recommendations. A separate conditional use request for a convenience store/gas station at 3274 Davis Road was tabled until March 10 for a physical viewing of the lot. The Board also approved a variance to the animal control ordinance for Cody Moran with monthly inspections, and approved the consent agenda including contracts and payments for the Swinging Bridge Festival.

• Approved conditional use for self-storage facility (Parcel Nos. 4851-269-32 and 4851-269-27) (6-0)
• Tabled conditional use for convenience store/gas station at 3274 Davis Road until March 10 (4-3)
• Approved animal control ordinance variance for Cody Moran with monthly inspections (6-0)
• Approved plat for Crossbridge, Part 3 as corrected (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda items a-v, including Swinging Bridge Festival contracts and payments (6-0)
• Approved $129,347.24 in claims for February 2-16, 2022 (6-0)
• Appointed CDBG review committee: Aldermen Hosey, Johnson, Mack, City Clerk Richburg, Public Works Director Miley (7-0)
• Approved $25 per official for CMO Elective Evening Classes attendance (6-0)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will review project updates including road repairs and bridge work. The meeting also includes a resolution for the FY 2022 Community Development Block Grant.

• Update on City Overlay, Prisock Road, and Gary Road Bridge projects
• Resolution for the FY 2022 Community Development Block Grant
• $2,740.00 contract for Gotta Go Rental Agreement for SBF 2022
• $208,406.68 in claims for January 19 through February 2, 2022

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen held a special work session to discuss a proposed Property Maintenance Code and Public Nuisance Ordinance. No formal votes were taken; the session was for public input and discussion. The board heard comments from residents and aldermen on various provisions, including appeal deadlines, garbage can removal times, garage door requirements, and enforcement.

• No formal decisions made; work session only
• Discussed renaming code to 'Keep Byram Beautiful'
• Heard public comments on appeal deadline, garbage removal, garage doors, and other provisions

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Byram Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider a consent agenda that includes contracts for the Swinging Bridge Festival, a $10,000 website design, and financing for a dump truck, plus a $451,672.09 claims payment. They will also discuss upgrading fire department services to Advanced Life Support, vote on hiring four experienced firefighters, and continue a public hearing on a proposed convenience store/gas station.

• $451,672.09 in claims for January 5-19, 2022
• Approval of Arvest Equipment Finance contract for Kenworth T370 dump truck
• $10,000 contract with Data Street Marketing for website design
• Contracts for bands at Swinging Bridge Festival totaling $15,400
• Discussion of Fire Department moving from BLS to ALS service

The Board approved the Road Bond Agreement with Woodlands Construction, LLC, adding both South Ridge Road and East Ridge Road and requiring the company to maintain them in passable condition during construction. The consent agenda was approved, with the Data Street Marketing contract held for more information and the Arvest Equipment Finance contract for the Kenworth T370 dump truck approved separately. Four experienced firefighters were hired at $10.76 per hour, and the public hearing for a convenience store/gas station was continued to February 24, 2022.

• Approved Road Bond Agreement with Woodlands Construction, LLC, including South Ridge and East Ridge roads (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda items a-e, g-m (6-0)
• Approved Arvest Equipment Finance contract for Kenworth T370 dump truck financing (6-0)
• Held Data Street Marketing contract for website design for more information
• Approved $451,672.09 in claims for January 5-19, 2022 (6-0)
• Hired Gerald Bates as firefighter at $10.76/hour (6-0)
• Hired Tevin Garrette as firefighter at $10.76/hour (6-0)
• Hired William Tucker as firefighter at $10.76/hour (6-0)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Board met in special session and voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss a Police Department personnel issue. After the closed session, the Board voted 6-1 to set February 10, 2022 as the date to complete the investigation into the allegations, at which time findings will be presented and any employment action taken. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Entered executive session for police personnel issue (unanimous)
• Set Feb. 10, 2022 to complete police investigation and act on findings (6-1, Gibson opposed)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Board met in special session to discuss employment matters within the Byram Police Department. After hearing from Reginald Cooper and Carrie Hyche, the Board voted unanimously to enter executive session. No action was taken during the closed session, and the meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• Motion to enter closed session passed (7-0)
• Motion to enter executive session on police employment passed (7-0)
• Motion to adjourn executive session and re-enter open meeting passed (7-0)
• Motion to adjourn meeting passed (7-0)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Byram Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing to decide whether to allow a conditional use for a convenience store/gas station at 3274 Davis Road, zoned C-4, continued from October 28, 2021. The board will also consider consent agenda items including payments, contracts, and police promotions, plus discussion items on claims, audit, bank depository bids, GPS monitoring, hiring, bridge repair, and a property maintenance ordinance.

• Public hearing on conditional use for convenience store/gas station at 3274 Davis Road
• $108,677.49 payment to Joe McGee Construction for Gary Road Bridge Projects
• $64,734.11 payment to Hemphill Construction for Prisock Road Repairs
• $861,150.48 in claims from December 1, 2021 through January 5, 2022
• Approval to promote police officers and hire new personnel

The Byram Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved a consent agenda including $861,150.48 in claims, several police department hires and promotions, and a bank depository bid from Bank Plus. The conditional use hearing for a convenience store/gas station at 3274 Davis Road was continued to January 27, and a presentation by Alderman Moore was tabled to the same date. The board took no action on GPS ankle monitoring providers, deferring to the Municipal Court Judge to set policy.

• Approved $861,150.48 in claims (6-1, Mack opposed)
• Continued conditional use hearing for gas station at 3274 Davis Road to Jan 27
• Tabled Alderman Moore's presentation to Jan 27
• Approved consent agenda items a-r (7-0)
• Approved Fortenberry and Ballard's FY 20/21 audit proposal (7-0)
• Approved Bank Plus of Byram as bank depository (7-0)
• Approved hiring Josh Fuller as Reserve Officer with conditions (7-0)
• Approved hiring Conner Martin as Police Recruit at $12.64/hr (7-0)