Byram public meetings in 2023

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will meet to discuss salary realignments for the Police and Fire Departments. The body will also consider authorizations for depository bids and modifications to travel and waste management policies.

• Authorization to bid for depositories
• Fire Department and Police Department salary realignments
• Modification of travel policy
• Waste Management discussion

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider a conditional use permit for an automotive repair and oil change facility. The body will also review several city payments and discuss salary realignments for police and fire departments.

• Public hearing for automotive repair service/oil change facility near 7273 South Siwell Rd
• Payment of $79,078.00 to Metrix Solutions for Body Worn Hardware and AVail Web bundle
• Payment of $48,500.00 to Watkins, Ward & Stafford, PLLC for audited financial statements
• Payment of $27,120.25 to Mills, Scanlon, Dye & Pittman for legal services
• Approval of Claims Docket totaling $274,853.21

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a regular work session to discuss a travel policy and the agenda for the December 14, 2023 meeting.

• Discussion of travel policy presented by Alderman Teresa Mack
• Discussion of 12/14/23 agenda

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider approving over $400,000 in claims and several software renewals. The body will also review a special event application for Dockery Grill and various police and fire training requests.

• Approval of claims from November 1 to November 22, 2023, totaling $401,861.82
• Payment of $45,142.00 to Rogers Dabbs Chevrolet for a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado truck
• Annual renewal agreement with Tyler Technologies for Utility Billing software for $10,286.00
• Special Event Application for a "Back the Blue" event at Dockery Grill on December 15-16, 2023
• Use of $6,983.41 from seized asset sales for K-9 use

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will review a bid for drainage improvements and hold a public hearing regarding rezoning on Byram Parkway. The body is also considering several contracts, legal and engineering fees, and the hiring of a Utility Billing Clerk.

• Bid for Jayroe Drive drainage improvements to Fordice Construction Company for $213,425.00
• Public hearing on rezoning three tracts of land on the Byram Parkway
• Hemphill Construction quote for $22,750.00 for Byram Parkway Pump Station Improvements
• Payment of $31,424.40 to Mills, Scanlon, Dye & Pittman for October legal fees
• Payment of $69,000.00 to Pickering Firm, Inc. for MCWI Grant application and design

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider a bid for drainage improvements and hold a public hearing on rezoning three tracts of land. The body will also review various contracts, legal fees, and the hiring of a Utility Billing Clerk.

• Bid for Jayroe Drive drainage improvements to Fordice Construction Company for $213,425.00
• Public hearing for rezoning three tracts of land on the Byram Parkway
• Hemphill Construction quote for $22,750.00 for Byram Parkway Pump Station Improvements
• Payment of $31,424.40 to Mills, Scanlon, Dye & Pittman for October legal fees
• Proposed hiring of a Utility Billing Clerk at $15.00 per hour

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a work session to discuss redistricting guidelines with representatives from the CMPDD. The body will also review the agenda for the November 9th meeting.

• Discussion of redistricting guidelines with CMPDD Representatives David Wade and Tony Wonch
• Discussion of November 9th meeting agenda

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will vote on several city contracts and expenditures, including police equipment and pump station repairs. The body will also discuss extending a TIF and a potential supplemental garbage can contract.

• Agreement with Flock Group, Inc. for LPR cameras with a $52,600.00 implementation fee
• Hydra Service Inc quote for $13,702.00 for Bryan Cove Pump Station
• Southern Connection Police Supplies quote for $7,286.51 for a 2023 Dodge Charger
• Approval of $314,136.77 in claims for October 4th through October 18th, 2023
• Approval to hire an experienced firefighter at an hourly rate of $10.76

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The board will discuss extending a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district and the FY 2021/22 audit. Members are deciding on redistricting guidelines, a sewer budget amendment, and various infrastructure payments.

• Approval of redistricting guidelines
• FY2022-23 Sewer Budget Amendment
• $59,425.00 to Wildstone Construction Services for Sewer Lagoon 3 dam repair
• $34,356.48 to Mississippi Paving & Construction, Inc for the Overlay Project
• $24,798.00 to Fluid Process & Pumps, LLC for sewer pumps and guiderail system for Dorothy Lane

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will discuss applying for a USDA grant to acquire the Jackson Water system. The body is also deciding on several public safety hires, promotions, and vehicle purchases.

• Proposal to apply for a USDA grant to purchase the Jackson Water system
• Purchase of a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 for $45,142.00 and a 2023 Dodge Charger Pursuit for $36,500.00
• Hiring of one Public Safety Dispatcher ($13.00/hr) and four firefighters ($10.76–$11.23/hr)
• Payment of $368,445.34 in claims for September 6th through September 20th, 2023
• Appraisal services quote of $6,750.00 from Appraisal Research Company, LLC for three sewer easements

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The board is deciding on the approval of the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Budgets and a 2022/2023 Budget Amendment. The meeting includes a review of over $1 million in claims and various city maintenance contracts.

• Approval of Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Budgets
• $1,025,540.67 in claims for August 16th through September 6th, 2023
• $21,916.00 quote from Fluid Process & Pumps, LLC for Byram Parkway Pump Station
• $21,341.37 to Jubilee Decor for a 19 foot Christmas tree and 20 wreaths
• Special Event Application for a Harvest Festival at New Beginnings Christian Life Center on October 29th, 2023

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen are meeting for a work session. The body will discuss upcoming holiday events and the agenda for the September 14, 2023 meeting.

• Discussion of upcoming Holiday meetings and events
• Discussion of the September 14, 2023 agenda

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen conducted a work session to discuss holiday events and the September 14, 2023 agenda. No formal actions or decisions were taken during the meeting.

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing regarding the FY 2023/2024 budgets. The body will also consider the approval of millage for the same fiscal year.

• Public hearing for FY 2023/2024 Budgets
• Approval of Millage for FY 2023/2024
• Approval to hire a Receptionist at $15.87 per hour with full benefits

The board held a public hearing on the proposed FY2024 budget and approved a tax millage rate with no increase. Additionally, the board approved the hiring of a new receptionist. The full FY2024 budget is scheduled for a motion to adopt on September 14, 2023.

• Adopted FY2024 millage rate of 36.10 mills with no increase (7-0)
• Approved hiring Shelia Colbert as Receptionist at $15.87 per hour with full benefits (7-0)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The board is deciding on several infrastructure contracts and the hiring of new city personnel. They will also discuss setting a date for the Budget and Tax Levy Public Hearing.

• Lowest bid for Sewer Lagoon Pond 3 dam repair
• $190,775.00 to Traffic Control Products Co., Inc. for striping Siwell Road
• $350,863.25 to Anderson Contracting, LLC for Terry Rd EWP
• Approval to hire a Law Enforcement Officer ($17.67/hr), a firefighter/EMT ($11.23/hr), and two street workers ($13.50 and $13.00/hr)
• $12,706.95 to Watkins & Eager, PLLC for legal services regarding a 2% special sales tax

The Board approved the hiring of a law enforcement officer, a firefighter/EMT, and two street workers. They also awarded a bid for sewer lagoon dam repairs and approved a $748,779.99 claims docket.

• Awarded Sewer Lagoon Pond 3 dam repair bid to Wildstone Construction Services, LLC
• Approved hiring Gladys Kersh as certified Law Enforcement Officer at $17.67/hour
• Approved hiring Charles Scott McElroy as firefighter/certified EMT at $11.23/hour
• Approved hiring David Adams as Street Worker at $13.50/hour
• Approved hiring James Thomas as Street Worker at $13.00/hour
• Approved $748,779.99 claims docket for August 1-16, 2023
• Approved Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance option 2 for employees
• Set Budget and Tax Levy Public Hearing for September 7, 2023

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a work session to discuss the FY2023-2024 Budget. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of the FY2023-2024 Budget

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen met for a budget work session to discuss the FY2023-2024 Budget. No substantive decisions were made during this meeting.

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider a resolution requesting $10 million for water and wastewater infrastructure and drainage projects. The body will also review several city payments, budget amendments, and the hiring of two public works employees.

• Resolution requesting $10,000,000.00 authorization in WRDA 2024 Section 219 for water, wastewater, and drainage projects
• $486,796.53 payment to Mississippi Paving & Construction, Inc. for the City Overlay Project
• $19,432.00 payment to Guest Consultants for July 2023 services
• Proposal for mold inspection services from KLG Consulting for $1,200.00
• Proposed hiring of a Street Worker at $15.00 per hour and a Parks & Recreation Worker at $12.50 per hour

The Board approved a resolution requesting $10 million for water, wastewater, and drainage projects. They also accepted a $46,952 FEMA grant for fire department equipment and approved several personnel hires and expenditures.

• Approved resolution requesting $10M for water/wastewater and drainage projects (7-0)
• Accepted $46,952 FEMA grant for fire department equipment (7-0)
• Approved $496,237.23 claims docket (6-1)
• Approved $486,796.53 payment to Mississippi Paving & Construction, Inc. (7-0)
• Hired Warren Chambers as Street Department worker at $15.00/hour (7-0)
• Hired Trelon Thompson as Parks & Recreation Worker at $12.50/hour (7-0)
• Approved $1,200 for mold inspection services from KLG Consulting (7-0)
• Approved agreement with Hometown Publishing, Inc. at no cost to City (7-0)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will determine if four specific properties are menaces to public health and safety. The body is also reviewing drainage project bids and various city service contracts.

• Hearings for properties at 5866 Terry Road, 724 Gary Drive, 6748 Siwell Road, and 437 Riverbend Drive
• Approval to advertise for bids for the Jayroe drainage project
• Payment of $64,388.35 to Hemphill Construction Company for Huntington Drive Drainage Improvements
• Payment of $29,850.00 to Exquisite Koncepts for a 'Welcome to Byram' sign
• Proposal to hire a Public Safety Dispatcher at $12.15 per hour

The Board approved over $636,000 in claims and adopted a Low Pressure Sewer Connection Policy. They also declared four properties as community menaces and approved the site plan for Discount Tire.

• Approved $636,021.84 in claims for July 7th through July 19th
• Adopted Low Pressure Sewer Connection Policy
• Approved site plan for Discount Tire
• Declared properties at 5866 Terry Road, 724 Gary Drive, 6748 Siwell Road, and 437 Riverbend Drive as menaces
• Approved advertising for bids for the Jayroe drainage project
• Hired Jeffrey Overby as Public Safety Dispatcher at $12.15 per hour
• Approved $29,850.00 partial payment to Exquisite Koncepts for 'Welcome to Byram' sign
• Approved Special Event Application for Law and Public Safety Day

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen met for a budget work session to discuss the FY2023-2024 Budget. No formal actions were taken during the meeting.

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen met for a budget work session to discuss the FY2023-2024 Budget. No substantive decisions were made during this meeting.

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will vote on several infrastructure contracts and personnel changes. The body will also discuss a previously tabled moratorium on gas stations.

• Bid for Gary Road Bridge repair project to Hemphill Construction for $453,265.50
• Payment of $23,000.00 to Pickering Firm, Inc. for Big Creek Interceptor Project
• Payment of $9,192.00 to Martinsons for cast stone planters at Siwell Rd/Terry Rd and Siwell Rd/Davis Rd
• Discussion of moratorium on gas stations
• Approval to hire a Police Officer Recruit and promote fire department personnel

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved a moratorium on the construction of additional gas stations. The board also awarded a bridge repair contract and approved several personnel promotions and hires.

• Approved moratorium on building additional gas stations (5-2)
• Awarded Gary Road Bridge repair contract to Hemphill Construction for $453,265.50
• Approved $359,640.78 in claims for June 14 through July 5, 2023
• Approved hiring Boris Joiner as Police Officer Recruit at $13.46 per hour
• Promoted Jemere Shelby to Fire Lieutenant at $12.67 per hour
• Promoted Dramarkus Reed to Fire Captain at $13.54 per hour
• Approved $23,000.00 payment to Pickering Firm, Inc. for Big Creek Interceptor Project
• Approved donation of two X-26 Tasers to Tchula Police Department

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen are meeting for a work session to receive an update on the Jayroe drainage project. The body will also discuss the agenda for the upcoming July 13, 2023, meeting.

• Update on the Jayroe drainage project
• Discussion of the July 13, 2023 Agenda

The meeting was a work session focused on project updates and agenda planning. No formal votes or substantive decisions were recorded.

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen are discussing a special election for an additional 2% Special Sales Tax and the hiring of professional counsel to assist with its adoption. The body is also reviewing various infrastructure payments and a potential moratorium on gas stations.

• Resolution certifying a Special Election for an additional 2% Special Sales Tax
• Engagement of Watkins & Eager PLLC as Special Counsel for the Special Sales Tax
• $135,783.42 to Mississippi Paving & Construction, Inc. for 2023-010 City Overlay Project
• $53,645.55 to Hemphill Construction Company, Inc. for Huntington Drive Drainage Improvement Project #H22186
• Discussion of moratorium on gas stations

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen certified a special election for an additional 2% special sales tax and authorized professional counsel to assist with its adoption. The board also approved various infrastructure payments and budget amendments.

• Certified special election for an additional 2% Special Sales Tax
• Authorized professional engagement and hired Watkins & Eager PLLC as Special Counsel for the Special Sales Tax
• Approved $366,175.75 in claims for May 31st through June 14th
• Approved budget amendments
• Approved $135,783.42 payment to Mississippi Paving & Construction, Inc. for 2023-010 City Overlay Project
• Approved $53,645.55 payment to Hemphill Construction Company, Inc. for Huntington Drive Drainage Improvement Project #H22186
• Approved $4,660.00 to purchase five rifles from Windham Weaponry
• Approved advertising for bids for the Mallory Drive lagoon dam repair

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing regarding a convenience store and gas station at 3274 Davis Road. The body is also deciding on the hiring of nine firefighters and the approval of various city claims and donations.

• Public hearing for Conditional Use of a Convenience Store/Gas Station at 3274 Davis Road
• Approval of $137,252.01 in claims for May 17th through May 31st, 2023
• Hiring of 3 experienced firefighters/EMTs at $11.23/hour, 4 experienced firefighters at $10.76/hour, and 2 rookie firefighters at $10.00/hour
• Approval of $500.00 donation to Blue Dawgs Summer Program
• Approval of $794.98 for Ledireada Kent to attend the MSSHRM23 Conference

The Board of Aldermen denied a request for a conditional use permit to operate a convenience store and gas station at 3274 Davis Road. The board also approved several new firefighter hires and a series of municipal claims.

• Denied conditional use for convenience store/gas station at 3274 Davis Road
• Approved $137,252.01 in claims for May 17 through May 31, 2023
• Approved hiring 3 experienced firefighters/certified EMTs at $11.23 per hour
• Approved hiring 4 experienced firefighters at $10.76 per hour
• Approved hiring 2 rookie firefighters at $10.00 per hour
• Approved special event application for a rodeo at Crossroads of Life Church (Sept 28-29, 2023)
• Approved $500 donation to Blue Dawgs Summer Program
• Approved substitution of Shirley McMullen for April Alday on the Resolution Board

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen met for a work session to discuss the agenda for the June 8, 2023 meeting. No formal decisions were recorded in this document.

• Discussion of the June 8, 2023 Agenda

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen held a work session to discuss the agenda for the June 8, 2023 meeting. No substantive decisions were recorded during this session.

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a convenience store and gas station at Byram Parkway and Terry Road. The body is also reviewing several infrastructure contracts and preparations for a June 13 election.

• Public hearing for a convenience store/gas station at Byram Parkway & Terry Road (Parcel #4851-380)
• Payment of $166,355.90 to McMaster & Associates, Inc. for multiple jobs
• Payment of $30,193.25 to MS Paving & Construction, Inc for the 23 City Overlay Project
• Contract with Elections Systems Software for $6,337.00 for voting machines and technical support
• Payment of $23,000.00 to Pickering Firm, Inc. Engineering for water infrastructure

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved a striping improvement project for Siwell Road and authorized over $563,000 in claims. The board also approved several election-related contracts and a water infrastructure grant resolution.

• Approved $187,534.00 bid from Traffic Control Products Co., Inc. for Siwell Road Striping Improvement Project (5-1)
• Approved $563,791.15 in claims for May 3 through 17, 2023
• Approved MS Municipality and County Water Infrastructure Grant 2023 Resolution
• Approved $6,337.00 contract with Elections Systems Software for voting machines and support
• Approved Election Support Agreement with Pharos Consulting Services
• Approved $166,355.90 payment to McMaster & Associates, Inc.
• Approved $30,193.25 payment to MS Paving & Construction, Inc for 2023 City Overlay Project
• Appointed Alderman Gibson as Voting Delegate and Alderman Mack as Alternate for June 2023 MML Conference

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen are discussing a resolution for a special election regarding a 2% restaurant tax for Parks and Recreation. The body is also holding public hearings on conditional use permits for two commercial properties.

• Proposed special election for 2% restaurant tax for Parks and Recreation to be held June 13, 2032
• Public hearing for convenience store/gas station conditional use at Byram Parkway & Terry Road
• Public hearing for Discount Tire Company conditional use at 5569 I55 S Frontage Road
• Approval of lowest bid for Siwell Road Striping Improvement Project
• Payment of $159,041.30 in claims for April 19 through May 3, 2023

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved a resolution for a special election on June 13, 2032, regarding a 2% restaurant tax. The board also approved a conditional use permit for a Discount Tire Company development and accepted the donation of Byram Place as a city street.

• Approved special election for 2% restaurant tax for Parks and Recreation on June 13, 2032
• Approved conditional use for Discount Tire Company at 5569 I55 S Frontage Road (5-1)
• Approved acceptance of Byram Place as a city street
• Approved rules and application for Food Truck Friday
• Approved Special Event Application for Crossroads of Life Church 5K Walk/Run
• Approved $159,041.30 in claims for April 19 through May 3, 2023
• Approved four CDBG Grant resolutions including Fair Housing and Section 3 Plan
• Approved special meeting on May 25, 2023, to discuss 2% special sales tax for Parks and Recreation

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen held a work session to discuss upcoming agenda items and city business. No substantive decisions were made during this meeting.

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will discuss a potential ALDI grocery store location and various public works projects. The body is also reviewing several contracts for fire station design, generator maintenance, and police training.

• Discussion of ALDI Grocery store potential benefits and site requirements
• Approval of $31,372.70 to Shane Ormon Construction Management & Design for Fire Station #2 architect fees
• Approval of $331,216.72 in claims for April 5 through 19, 2023
• Discussion of Terry Road Emergency Watershed Project bid and Gary Road storm drain replacement
• Approval of $1,776.00 for Taylor Sudden Service generator maintenance

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The board will conduct a public hearing on a zoning change for 12900 Springridge Road and hearings to determine if properties at 106 Callaway Circle and 104 Carl Circle are community menaces. The meeting also includes approvals for police training, infrastructure repairs, and the hiring of three firefighters.

• Zoning change request for 12900 Springridge Road from C-4 Commercial to R-E Residential Estate
• Menace hearings for properties at 106 Callaway Circle and 104 Carl Circle
• Emergency sewer repair at Holiday Rambler Pump Station for $19,698.00 to Fluid Process & Pumps
• Gary Road Bridge Improvements payment of $18,017.91 to McMaster & Assoc.
• Approval to hire three experienced firefighters with hourly rates ranging from $10.76 to $11.23

The Board approved a zoning change for 12900 Springridge Road and declared 104 Carl Circle a menace. Three experienced firefighters were hired, and the Board approved $345,200.51 in claims and various budget amendments.

• Approved zoning change for 12900 Springridge Road from C-4 Commercial to R-E Residential Estate
• Declared 104 Carl Circle a menace with 30 days to correct the problem
• Approved $345,200.51 in claims for March 24 through April 5, 2023 (6-1)
• Approved budget amendments for FY 2023
• Approved Entergy quotes for lighting on Bounds Road, Byram Gas to Davis Road, and Davis Road to McClure Road
• Approved CDBG Section 3 Resolution and Maintenance Plan
• Hired Bobby Kelly and Demichael Mabry as experienced firefighters at $10.76/hour
• Hired Emmitt Bracey as experienced firefighter/certified EMT at $11.23/hour

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen held a work session to discuss the April 13th agenda, shirts for MML, and the Welcome to Byram sign at the pocket park. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session.

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will discuss a restructure of the police department command and several officer promotions. The body is also deciding on various infrastructure contracts and the approval of a final plat for a residential estate phase.

• Emergency repair of Terry Road by Hemphill Construction for $77,404.57
• Engineering for 23 MS Municipal and County Water Infrastructure Program Project for $23,000.00
• Drainage studies for Huntington Drive and Alixandria Drive via McMaster & Assoc. for $3,138.67 each
• Approval of Final Plat for Cedars of Byram Estates Phase 2
• Claims Docket for March 1 through 24, 2023 in the amount of $219,462.30

The Board of Aldermen approved a restructure of the Byram Police Department command and promoted five officers to new ranks. The board also approved several infrastructure payments and a memorandum of agreement with Christians in Action, Inc.

• Approved Byram Police Department Restructure of Command
• Promoted K. Turner to Police Captain ($60,000 annual salary)
• Promoted C. Cooper to Administrative Support Lieutenant ($55,000 annual salary)
• Promoted M. Kendrick to Operations Lieutenant ($57,000 annual salary)
• Promoted R. Kincaid to Patrol Lieutenant ($55,000 annual salary)
• Promoted M. Aycox to Patrol Sergeant ($20.91 per hour)
• Approved $77,404.57 to Hemphill Construction for emergency repair of Terry Road
• Approved $219,462.30 Claims Docket for March 1-24, 2023 (6-1)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen are meeting to discuss site plans for Fire Station #2 and the design of a 'Pocket Park' and welcome sign. The body is also considering several new hires for public safety and clerical roles and approving various infrastructure contracts.

• Approval to begin work on site plans for Fire Station #2
• Contracts for lagoon and pump station equipment including $15,400 for an aerator and $14,966 for Eagles Nest pumps
• Proposed hires for a Deputy City Clerk ($24.25/hr), two Public Safety Dispatchers, and a Law Enforcement Officer
• Swinging Bridge Festival expenses including $3,505 for MyFox40 ads and $4,580 for radio advertising
• Payment of $531,631.84 in claims for February 15 through March 1, 2023

The Board approved site plans to begin work on Fire Station #2 and authorized the Mayor to send a confidential real estate offer to the City of Jackson. Several new city employees were hired, and various infrastructure and festival contracts were approved.

• Approved site plans to begin work on Fire Station #2
• Authorized Mayor to send confidential real estate offer to City of Jackson
• Approved $531,631.84 in claims for Feb 15 through March 1, 2023
• Hired Julia Whittington as Deputy City Clerk at $24.25 per hour
• Hired Patrick Keyes and Presiana Dawson as Public Safety Dispatchers
• Hired Charlena Jackson as certified Law Enforcement Officer at $16.82 per hour
• Approved $15,400.00 for new lagoon aerator from Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc.
• Approved drive-through free Covid shots on April 15th at Country Woods Church

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen held a work session to discuss the first Food Truck Friday and the March 9th agenda. No substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will decide on the lowest bid for the 2023 City Overlay Project and discuss the Municipal Sports Complex. The body is also reviewing repairs for the lagoon levies and various drainage and pump station contracts.

• Lowest bid of $710,113.04 from Slocum Construction, LLC for the 2023 City Overlay Project
• Emergency repair quote of $26,204.00 to Fluid Process & Pumps, LLC for Walmart Pump Station
• Payment of $13,181.25 to Hemphill Construction Company for Huntington Drive Drainage Project
• Change order of $17,096.45 to Hemphill Construction for Alixandria Drive Drainage Improvement Project
• Proposal of $7,075.00 from Burns Cooley Dennis, Inc. to evaluate sinkholes at the Mallory Drive WWTP dikes

The Board awarded the 2023 City Overlay Project to MS Paving of Vicksburg after rejecting a lower bid. The city also approved design funds for a municipal sports complex and an assessment of lagoon levies.

• Awarded 2023 City Overlay Project to MS Paving of Vicksburg for $800,415.50
• Approved $22,500 for Municipal Sports Complex design
• Authorized $7,075 contract with Burns and Cooley to assess lagoon levies
• Approved $239,610.36 in claims for February 1-15, 2023
• Approved $26,204.00 to Fluid Process & Pumps, LLC for Walmart Pump Station emergency repair
• Approved $13,181.25 to Hemphill Construction Company for Huntington Drive Drainage Project
• Approved $17,096.45 change order to Hemphill Construction for Alixandria Drive Drainage Improvement Project
• Updated Travel Policy mileage rates to $0.655 (no vehicle) and $0.22 (vehicle available)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will conduct public hearings regarding zoning variances for a restaurant and hookah facility and a caretaker status request. The body will also discuss emergency repairs to Terry Road and a pay increase for the Public Defender.

• Public hearing for zoning variance for an Arabic inspired hookah facility and restaurant at 5752 Terry Rd
• Public hearing for conditional use caretaker status at 1049 East Broadwater
• Contract with Lamar for billboard advertising for SBF in the amount of $3,600.00
• Payment of $19,291.06 to Hemphill Construction for emergency installation at Bryan Cove Pump Station
• Proposed hire of a Certified Public Safety Dispatcher at $14.00 per hour

The Board of Aldermen denied a zoning variance for a hookah facility and restaurant at 5752 Terry Road. They approved a conditional use permit for a manufactured home caretaker status at 1049 East Broadwater. The Board also declared the repair of Terry Road an emergency.

• Denied zoning variance for hookah facility at 5752 Terry Rd (6-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for caretaker manufactured home at 1049 East Broadwater (6-0)
• Declared Terry Road repair an emergency and authorized lowest quote acceptance (6-0)
• Approved $1,500 monthly pay for Public Defender (6-0)
• Approved hiring Orlando Reed as Certified Public Safety Dispatcher at $14/hour (6-0)
• Approved Food Truck Friday application and regulations with non-refundable deposit (6-0)
• Approved MOU with Hinds County for Parkway lighting (6-0)
• Approved $207,432.63 in claims for January 4-18, 2023 (5-1)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The meeting was a work session consisting of discussions on the February 9 agenda and several presented items. No formal votes or substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen are meeting to discuss a proposed sports and municipal complex and review various city expenditures. The body is also deciding on several contracts and payments for the upcoming Swinging Bridge Festival.

• Discussion of proposed sports and municipal complex with Ron McMaster
• Emergency repair quote from Cooper Electric for $9,764.52 to rebuild the lagoon pump
• Payments for Swinging Bridge Festival including $8,500.00 to Drivin N Cryin and $4,300.00 for Full Moon Circus
• Approval to hire a Public Safety Dispatcher at $12.62 per hour and a Law Enforcement Officer at $16.83 per hour
• Claims for January 4 through 18, 2023 totaling $446,064.00

The Board approved a claims docket totaling $446,064 and authorized the hiring of a public safety dispatcher and a certified law enforcement officer. Several contracts and payments for the Swinging Bridge Festival were approved, and the board accepted an audit proposal from Watkins, Ward & Stafford.

• Approved $446,064.00 in claims for January 4 through 18, 2023
• Approved hiring Jasmine Bridgers as Public Safety Dispatcher at $12.62 per hour
• Approved hiring Johnathan Evans as certified Law Enforcement Officer at $16.83 per hour
• Approved audit proposal from Watkins, Ward & Stafford
• Approved $9,764.52 for emergency pump rebuild at the Lagoon by Cooper Electric
• Approved $5,640.00 for 10 rooms at Double Tree by Hilton for MML Conference
• Approved contracts and payments for Swinging Bridge Festival, including MS Delta Shows, LLC
• Approved $25.00 per person for Mayor and Aldermen to attend CMO Elective Evening Classes

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen are meeting to approve city claims, a hazard mitigation plan, and various vendor contracts. The body will also discuss a city audit and the hiring of a Receptionist/Mayor’s Assistant.

• Approval of $528,294.87 in claims for November 30 through January 4, 2023
• Resolution for Hazard Mitigation Plan presented by CMPDD
• $13,200.00 to Pyro Shows for SBF 2023 fireworks
• $6,630.00 to Federal Signal Corp. for emergency equipment for two Dodge Chargers
• Proposed hire of a Receptionist/Mayor’s Assistant at $15.38 per hour

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved the City of Byram Hazard Mitigation Plan 2022-2027 edition. The board also approved $528,294.87 in claims and authorized several personnel actions, including a new hire and a promotion.

• Adopted City of Byram Hazard Mitigation Plan 2022-2027 (Passed)
• Approved $528,294.87 in claims for Nov 30 through Jan 4, 2023 (Passed)
• Hired Latoya Jones as Receptionist/Mayor's Assistant at $15.38 per hour (Passed)
• Promoted Firefighter Calvin Irving to Captain at $13.47 per hour (Passed)
• Approved $6,630.00 for emergency equipment for two Dodge Chargers (Passed)
• Approved $13,200.00 for SBF 2023 fireworks (Passed)
• Approved $2,747.00 for SBF 2023 tents, chairs, lights and fans (Passed)
• Extended COVID-19 Proclamation and Policies (Passed)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The meeting was a work session focused on discussion. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.