Hattiesburg public meetings in 2022

City Council

The City Council will vote on a zoning change for properties at Vernon Street and Magnolia Avenue from residential to multi-family, as petitioned by William Carey University and others. It will also decide on several conditional use and variance requests, including a gravel storage space, a restaurant without drive-through, and a billboard variance. Additionally, the council will consider contracts for animal shelter management, emergency roof repairs, and multiple construction bids for park and roadway projects.

• Rezone properties at Vernon St & Magnolia Ave from R-1A/R-2 to R-3 (Multi-Family) — William Carey University petition
• Conditional use for gravel outdoor storage at 5566 Old Highway 42 (B-3 zone)
• Conditional use for restaurant without drive-through at 1001 Main St (B-2 zone)
• Variance for billboard at 5032 Hardy St to reduce spacing from 1,000 ft to 690 ft and side setback to 0 ft
• Accept $24.3M bid from R&J Construction for Hall Avenue West Phase II Roadway Project

The City Council approved a $24,292,480.68 contract for the Hall Avenue West Phase II-Roadway Project. The council also authorized several park improvements, including a $1.05M parking project and a $734,750 improvement project at Jaycee Park. Additionally, the council approved various zoning changes, variances, and municipal agreements.

• Approved $24,292,480.68 bid from R & J Construction, Inc. for Hall Avenue West Phase II-Roadway Project (5-0)
• Approved $1,049,620.17 bid from J. W. Chain Contractors, Inc. for Jaycee Park Parking Improvements (5-0)
• Approved $734,750.00 bid from Phoenix Construction, LLC for Jaycee Park Improvements (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of properties at Vernon Street and Magnolia Avenue to R-3 Multi-Family Residential (5-0)
• Approved $175,000.00 purchase of property at PPIN # 19211 (5-0)
• Approved conditional use for restaurant at 1001 Main St with dumpster location condition (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Southern Pines Animal Shelter for management services (5-0)
• Approved $219,240.00 Mississippi Arts Commission grant for theatre renovations at 825 N. Main Street (5-0)

General

The Hattiesburg City Council will consider accepting a $24,292,480.68 bid from R & J Construction, Inc. for the Hall Avenue West Phase II Roadway Project. The agenda also includes standard items such as call to order, agenda adjustments, review, citizens' forum, and recess.

• Accept bid from R & J Construction, Inc. for Hall Avenue West Phase II Roadway Project at $24,292,480.68
• Authorize Mayor to execute contracts and related documents upon MDOT concurrence

The City Council adopted a resolution to direct the City Attorney to seek the permanent abatement of VFW Post 5397 as a public nuisance in court. The council also reviewed a bid for a roadway project and held an executive session regarding potential litigation.

• Adopted Resolution #2022-146 to bring action in Forrest County Chancery Court to abate VFW Post 5397 public nuisance (4-0)
• Entered Executive Session to discuss strategy or negotiations regarding potential litigation (4-0)
• Exited Executive Session with no action taken (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on five petitions: a rezoning request by William Carey University for properties at Vernon Street and Magnolia Avenue from single-family and two-family residential to multi-family residential; a conditional use request for a restaurant without drive-through at 1001 Main Street; a conditional use request for gravel outdoor storage at 5566 Old Highway 42; a request to close and vacate a portion of Hill Street; and a city-initiated amendment to adopt the Longville Village in the Avenues Master Plan and replace the Midtown Form-Based Code with a new Hattiesburg Form-Based Code. The meeting also includes approval of the agenda and minutes, plus building and planning reports.

• Rezoning of unimproved properties at Vernon Street and Magnolia Avenue from R-1A and R-2 to R-3 (Multi-Family Residential)
• Conditional use for restaurant without drive-through at 1001 Main Street in B-2 zone
• Conditional use for gravel outdoor storage at 5566 Old Highway 42 in B-3 zone
• Vacation of a portion of undeveloped Hill Street near Old Highway 42
• City proposal to adopt the Longleaf Village in the Avenues Master Plan and replace the Midtown Form-Based Code with a new Hattiesburg Form-Based Code

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on two variance petitions: one from Estacado Interests, LLC for a billboard and pole sign at 5032 Hardy St, and another from Michael Kent Myatt for outdoor storage at 5566 Old Highway 42.

• Variance to reduce required distance between billboards from 1,000 to 690 feet at 5032 Hardy St
• Variance to reduce side setback for a billboard from 15 feet to 0 feet at 5032 Hardy St
• Variance to reduce minimum frontage for a pole sign from 150 to 120 feet at 5032 Hardy St
• Variance to increase outdoor equipment storage from 50% to 64% of allowed area at 5566 Old Highway 42

City Council

The Hattiesburg City Council will consider several financial and infrastructure items, including a $1,008,000 contract for seven buses, a $60,000 affordable housing rehabilitation grant, and a $15,000 emergency roof repair program. The council will also vote on lighting agreements for multiple streets and declare surplus police equipment.

• Approve minutes from November 21 & 22, 2022 meetings
• Adopt resolution declaring equipment surplus for Police Department
• Authorize requisition for loan construction account
• Approve engineering services agreement for Heatherwood Area Infrastructure Improvements
• Approve lighting agreements with Mississippi Power for Country Club Road, J.C. Killingsworth Road, Francis Street, Florence Street, and Old Highway 42

The City Council approved the purchase of seven buses from Transportation South and awarded 2023 demolition and lot clearing contracts to MSP Enterprises. The council also authorized funding for infrastructure improvements and affordable housing rehabilitation.

• Approved $1,008,000 purchase of seven buses from Transportation South (5-0)
• Awarded 2023 Demolition Services contract to MSP Enterprises
• Awarded 2023 Lot Clearing/Grass Cutting Services contract to MSP Enterprises
• Approved engineering agreement with Shows, Dearman and Waits, Inc. for Heatherwood Area Infrastructure Improvements (5-0)
• Approved up to $60,000 HOME Grant Agreement with Breakthrough Community Services, Inc. for 104 Donald Street (5-0)
• Approved Emergency Roof Repair Initiative agreements not to exceed $15,000 per project (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #2022-144 to dispose of surplus Hattiesburg Police Department equipment (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #2022-145 authorizing Requisition No. 89 from Project Fund Construction Account (5-0)

General

The Hattiesburg City Council will hold a work session to discuss a master plan for Longleaf Village in the Avenues, presented by Orion Planning. They will also hear a presentation on potential investment opportunities from Raymond James and discuss shootings in Hattiesburg over the past year, as requested by Councilwoman Deborah Delgado. The meeting includes a citizens' forum and agenda review.

• 2022-925 Master Plan for Longleaf Village in the Avenues
• 2022-923 Potential Investment Opportunities presented by Raymond James
• 2022-924 Discussion of shootings in Hattiesburg during the last year

The City Council conducted a work session featuring presentations on investment opportunities and the Master Plan for Longleaf Village in the Avenues. The meeting also included a discussion on shootings in Hattiesburg and a citizens' forum. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

City Council

The City Council established a new Code of Ordinances and approved several zoning variances and infrastructure contracts. The council also authorized the purchase of a property for $42,000 and approved budget amendments for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023.

• Adopted New Code of Ordinances (5-0)
• Renamed Eagle Drive to Newhaven Drive (5-0)
• Approved parking lot expansion at 205 S 28th Avenue with sidewalk condition (5-0)
• Approved budget amendments for FY ending Sept 30, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved $3,171,114.08 contract for Longleaf North Infrastructure Improvements (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of Parcel #2-038B-15-279.00 for $42,000 (4-1)
• Approved $20,760 agreement with Hattiesburg Arts Council (5-0)
• Approved $176,855.17 for Lamar Boulevard Reconstruction lighting (5-0)

General

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific legislative items, contracts, or ordinances are listed for decision or discussion.

The City Council conducted an agenda review and a citizens' forum. No substantive decisions were made during this session, and the meeting was recessed until November 22, 2022.

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several infrastructure engineering agreements and public works projects. The body is also deciding on funding for community arts, emergency roof repairs, and a loan for drinking water system improvements.

• Loan of $1,511,937.00 from the Drinking Water Systems Improvements Revolving Loan Fund
• Change order for Jaycee Park Field Improvements increasing contract by $147,528.94
• Agreement with Art Makes Art, Inc. for theater and art programs not to exceed $15,000.00
• Emergency Roof Repair Initiative agreements not to exceed $15,000 per project
• Engineering agreements for 12th Avenue, South 40th Avenue, and 16th Avenue/Concart Street

The City Council approved a $1,511,937.00 loan for drinking water system improvements and several engineering contracts for infrastructure projects. The council also condemned four properties as health and safety menaces and approved various street lighting agreements.

• Accepted $1,511,937.00 loan from Drinking Water Systems Improvements Revolving Loan Fund (5-0)
• Condemned properties at 107 Plantation Place Dr, 200 Chesterfield Rd, 307 4th Ave, and 410 Weathersby Rd (5-0)
• Approved $147,528.94 change order for Jaycee Park Field Improvements (5-0)
• Approved Task Force Agreement between Hattiesburg Police Department and DEA (5-0)
• Approved $15,000 agreement with Art Makes Art, Inc. for theater and art programs (5-0)
• Approved Emergency Roof Repair Initiative agreements up to $15,000 per project (4-1)
• Confirmed appointment of Charlie Johnson to the Civil Service Commission (4-1)
• Approved Right of Way Agreement with Norfolk Southern Railway for Hall Avenue West Overpass (3-2)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to determine if four specific properties are menaces to community health and safety. The body will also consider a Right of Way Agreement with Norfolk Southern Railway Company.

• Public hearing on property cleanliness: 107 Plantation Place Drive
• Public hearing on property cleanliness: 200 Chesterfield Road
• Public hearing on property cleanliness: 307 4th Avenue
• Public hearing on property cleanliness: 410 Weathersby Road
• Right of Way Agreement with Norfolk Southern Railway Company for the Hall Avenue West Overpass Project

The Council held a public hearing to determine if four specific properties are menaces to community health and safety. No formal votes on the properties or the Right of Way Agreement were recorded before the meeting recessed. The Council entered and exited an executive session regarding personnel matters with no action taken.

• Held public hearing for properties at 107 Plantation Place Drive, 200 Chesterfield Road, 307 4th Avenue, and 410 Weathersby Road
• Entered Executive Session to discuss personnel matters (5-0)
• Exited Executive Session with no action taken (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three petitions. These include a request to rename a street, a conditional use permit for a hospital parking lot, and a flood variance for a historic structure.

• Petition to rename Eagle Drive to Newhaven Drive
• Petition by Forrest General Hospital to expand a parking lot or garage at 205 S 28th Avenue
• Flood variance request for 102 Walley Street

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider three petitions for variances from the Land Development Code. These requests involve setbacks and distance requirements for proposed developments in Ward 3.

• Variance request for 8-foot front setback reduction at 3104 Hardy Street
• Variance request to allow a drive-through restaurant 47 feet from residential use instead of 300 feet at 3606 Hardy Street
• Variance request for 20.9-foot front setback reduction at 3706 Hardy Street
• Variance request to allow a 6-foot front yard fence instead of 4 feet at 3706 Hardy Street

City Council

The City Council is deciding on zoning reclassifications and variances for properties on Oak Grove Road and Hardy Street. The body is also reviewing grant awards for roof repairs and police equipment, as well as property acquisitions for roadway improvements.

• Zoning change for 2703 Oak Grove Road from B-3 Community Business to B-5 Regional Business District
• Setback variance request for a new building at 3300 Hardy Street
• Emergency Roof Repair Initiative Grant Awards not to exceed $15,000 per project
• Grant application to Georgia Pacific Foundation for 2 patrol vehicles estimated at $110,000
• U.S. Department of Justice grant providing $12,400 for police bulletproof vests

The council voted 5-0 to adopt an ordinance changing the zoning of 2703 Oak Grove Road from B-3 Community Business to B-5 Regional Business District. It also approved a variance for a new building at 3300 Hardy Street, granted emergency roof repair awards up to $15,000 per project, and ratified the mayor's appointment to the Pine Belt Regional Solid Waste Authority. All policy and routine agenda items passed unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance #3319 rezoning 2703 Oak Grove Road to B-5 Regional Business District (5-0)
• Approved setback and buffer variances for a new building at 3300 Hardy Street, conditioned on an 8-foot sidewalk (5-0)
• Approved Emergency Roof Repair Initiative Grant Awards up to $15,000 per project (5-0)
• Ratified appointment of Lee Jarrell Davis to Pine Belt Regional Solid Waste Authority (5-0)
• Took from table and adopted ordinance rezoning 4 Willow Pointe from B-2 to B-3 Community Business District (5-0)
• Approved plans and authorized bids for Jaycee Park Improvements and Jaycee Park Parking Improvements projects
• Ratified grant application to Georgia Pacific Foundation for $110,000 for two patrol vehicles
• Acknowledged $12,400 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant for police department

General

The City Council is meeting to review agenda items and hold a citizens' forum. The primary action item involves the approval of plans for parking improvements at Jaycee Park.

• Approval of plans and specifications for the Jaycee Park Parking Improvements Project (2022-814)
• Authorization to advertise for bids for the Jaycee Park Parking Improvements Project

The Hattiesburg City Council approved plans and specifications for the Jaycee Park Parking Improvements Project and authorized advertisement for bids. The council also entered executive session to discuss litigation strategy, taking no action during that closed session. No citizens spoke during the public forum.

• Approved plans and specs for Jaycee Park Parking Improvements Project and authorized bid advertisement (routine item #16 added by administration)

City Council

The Hattiesburg City Council approved a $5.5 million general obligation bond sale to Regions Bank at 3.75% interest, adopted a Tax Increment Financing agreement with Midtown Montevista LLC, and declared a 120-day moratorium on development in the Longleaf Village study area. The council also condemned 10 properties as unclean, approved a $325,299 change order for the Hall Avenue East project, and accepted multiple grants including $23,492 from the DOJ and $55,874 from FEMA for firefighter equipment. All votes were 4-0 with one absent member.

• Approved $5.5M general obligation bond sale to Regions Bank at 3.75% interest (4-0)
• Adopted TIF Development and Reimbursement Agreement with Midtown Montevista LLC (4-0)
• Declared 120-day moratorium on development in Longleaf Village study area (4-0)
• Condemned 10 properties as unclean and a menace to public health (4-0)
• Approved $325,299 change order for Hall Avenue East project with R&J Construction (4-0)
• Accepted $23,492 FY22 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (4-0)
• Acknowledged $55,874 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant for equipment (4-0)
• Approved MOU with MSU for LeadSafe Hattiesburg workforce training (4-0)

City Council

The Hattiesburg City Council held a public hearing on October 3, 2022, to determine if 10 listed properties were in a state of uncleanliness constituting a menace to health and safety. No citizens spoke during the hearing. The council closed the hearing and proceeded to agenda review and a work session on HPSD accountability ratings. No final decision on the properties was recorded in these minutes.

• Held public hearing on 10 unsafe properties (no vote recorded)
• Closed public hearing by unanimous consent
• Recessed meeting until October 4, 2022, by unanimous consent

City Council

The City Council is deciding on infrastructure funding for the Midtown Montevista Project and a sidewalk project. The body is also reviewing several grant applications and zoning changes.

• Proposed issuance of tax increment limited obligation bonds up to $2,850,000 for the Midtown Montevista Project
• Acceptance of $1,883,504.40 bid from RJM McQueen Contracting, Inc. for the FTA Sidewalk Project
• Zoning change request for 4 Willow Pointe from B-2 Neighborhood Business to B-3 Community Business District
• Grant application for $325,000 from MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation for Jaycee Park fields
• Grant agreement for $83,853.64 from the MS Department of Public Safety Office of Highway Safety

The Hattiesburg City Council unanimously approved a tax increment financing plan and up to $2.85 million in bonds for infrastructure improvements related to the Midtown Montevista project. The council also tabled a rezoning request for 4 Willow Pointe pending further information, and approved numerous other items including grants, contracts, and agreements. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved TIF plan for Midtown Montevista project (5-0)
• Authorized up to $2.85M in TIF bonds for Montevista infrastructure (5-0)
• Tabled rezoning at 4 Willow Pointe from B-2 to B-3 (5-0)
• Authorized $325K grant application for Jaycee Park fields (5-0)
• Approved $86K MDAH grant application for City Hall renovations (5-0)
• Accepted $1,883,504.40 bid for FTA Sidewalk Project (5-0)
• Approved $83,853.64 alcohol grant from MS Office of Highway Safety (5-0)
• Approved $40,400 grant application for police MDTs (5-0)

General

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Tax Increment Financing Plan for the Midtown Hattiesburg Project. The meeting also includes a request for a closed session to discuss a litigation matter.

• Public hearing on Tax Increment Financing Plan Midtown Hattiesburg Project (amended/restated August 2022)
• Closed session request for a litigation matter

The Hattiesburg City Council held a public hearing on the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Plan for the Midtown Montevista Project, an amendment to the Midtown Hattiesburg TIF Plan. No citizens spoke during the hearing. The council later voted 5-0 to enter closed session to discuss litigation strategy, but took no action in executive session.

• Held public hearing on TIF Plan amendment for Midtown Montevista Project (no public comment)
• Voted 5-0 to enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy
• No action taken during executive session

City Council

The City Council is holding a special called meeting to consider the adoption of the city budget. This budget covers the fiscal year from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2023.

• Resolution 2022-677: Approval of the budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2022

The Hattiesburg City Council adopted a resolution approving the city budget for fiscal year 2023 (Oct 1, 2022 – Sep 30, 2023) and authorized its publication. The vote was 5-0. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was recessed until September 19, 2022.

• Adopted Resolution #2022-116 approving FY2023 budget and authorizing publication (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a zoning classification change and a city interpretation appeal. The body will also review building and planning reports.

• Zoning change request for 4 Willow Pointe from B-2 Neighborhood Business District to B-3 Community Business District
• Appeal of front setback interpretation for a proposed propane filling station at 3706 Hardy Street

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on the 2023 budget, tax levies, and the Motor Vehicle Assessment Schedule. The body is also deciding on several high-value construction contracts and property condemnations for uncleanliness.

• Bid acceptance for Water Plant #1 Rehabilitation-Phase II from Hemphill Construction Company, Inc. for $1,605,000.00
• Bid acceptance for Midtown Green Park Drainage Improvements from Myers Underground Utilities for $266,127.00
• Public hearing to determine if properties on Golf Course Road, Ellis Drive, Plantation Place Drive, and Hwy 49 are unclean menaces to health and safety
• Proposed ad valorem tax levies for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2022
• Grant application to MDEQ for $75,000.00 for a Household Hazardous Waste program with a $25,000.00 city match

The Hattiesburg City Council approved a $1.6 million bid for Water Plant #1 Rehabilitation-Phase II, adopted the fiscal year 2023 ad valorem tax levy, and condemned 10 properties as health hazards. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The council also approved multiple lighting agreements, engineering contracts, and grant applications.

• Approved $1,605,000 bid for Water Plant #1 Rehabilitation-Phase II (5-0)
• Adopted resolution levying ad valorem taxes for FY2023 (5-0)
• Condemned 10 properties as unclean and a menace to health/safety (5-0)
• Approved $266,127 bid for Midtown Green Park Drainage Improvements (5-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with USM and Forrest County for law enforcement (5-0)
• Approved contract with NEVLO, LLC for Gordon's Creek Commons services (5-0)
• Approved lease purchase option with Marlow, LLC for parcel #2-0291-10-159.02 (5-0)
• Appointed Wiley Quinn as Director of Urban Development (5-0)

City Council

The Hattiesburg City Council approved conditional-use permits for two cannabis dispensaries at 6335 US Hwy 49 and 2772 Oak Grove Road, rezoned properties at 105-106 Redus Street and 5530 Old Hwy 42 to Light Industrial, and adopted a golf-cart ordinance. All votes were 5-0. The council also accepted a $971,254 bid for the Highway 49 Lighting Project and approved budget amendments.

• Approved conditional use for cannabis dispensary at 6335 US Hwy 49, Suite 40 (5-0)
• Approved conditional use for cannabis dispensary at 2772 Oak Grove Road (5-0)
• Rezoned 105-106 Redus Street from B-5 to I-1 Light Industrial (5-0)
• Rezoned 5530 Old Hwy 42 from B-3 and R-1C to I-1 Light Industrial (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #3316 regulating golf carts and low-speed vehicles (5-0)
• Accepted Webster Electric bid of $971,254.25 for Highway 49 Lighting Project (5-0)
• Approved budget amendments for FY2022 and Resolution #2022-92 (5-0)
• Approved 2022 Annual Action Plan for HUD submission (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will review an amended grant agreement for the BUILD Grant regarding downtown railroad grade separations and connection tracks. The meeting also includes budget presentations from the Administration and Urban Development departments.

• Amended and Restated Grant Agreement for BUILD Grant: Hattiesburg Downtown Railroad Innovation

The Hattiesburg City Council held an agenda review meeting on Aug. 15, 2022, adding Policy Item #18 to approve an amended BUILD grant agreement for the Downtown Railroad Innovation project. The council heard public comments, received budget presentations from the Administration and Urban Development departments, and entered executive session to discuss personnel matters, taking no action. The meeting recessed until Aug. 16, 2022.

• Added Policy Item #18 to agenda (BUILD grant amendment)
• Heard Citizens' Forum (two speakers)
• Received FY 2023 budget presentations from Administration and Urban Development
• Entered executive session for personnel matters (5-0)
• Exited executive session with no action taken (5-0)
• Recessed meeting until Aug. 16, 2022

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several large infrastructure bids and funding requests for recreation and road projects. The body is also deciding on property sales, interlocal agreements, and departmental budget presentations.

• Contract with J. W. Chain Contractors, LLC for Jaycee Park Field Improvements in the amount of $4,080,927.25
• Bid from Warren Paving, Inc. for the Lincoln Road Paving Project in the amount of $1,539,552.90
• Proposed General Obligation Bonds not to exceed $5,500,000 for recreation related projects
• Funding grant requests for Midtown infrastructure ($1,750,000), Dabbs Street ($250,000), and Gordon's Creek flood control ($250,000)
• Fire Protection Agreement with University of Southern Mississippi for $95,652.00

The Hattiesburg City Council approved a $4,080,927.25 contract with J.W. Chain Contractors for Jaycee Park field improvements, accepted a $1,539,552.90 bid for Lincoln Road paving, and authorized several state funding agreements. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved $4,080,927.25 Jaycee Park Field Improvements contract (5-0)
• Accepted $1,539,552.90 Lincoln Road Paving bid (5-0)
• Approved $117,500.00 Airport Hangar 6 Door Replacement bid (5-0)
• Authorized $1,750,000 Midtown infrastructure funding agreement (5-0)
• Approved $250,000 Gordon's Creek flood control funding agreement (5-0)
• Approved $250,000 Dabbs Street improvements funding agreement (5-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with HPSD for shared softball facility (5-0)
• Approved $95,652.00 fire protection agreement with USM (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to receive an update on the American Rescue Plan Act and review a draft golf cart ordinance. The meeting also includes budget presentations from the Water, Police, and Public Works departments.

• American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) update
• Golf Cart Ordinance draft review
• Water Department budget presentation
• Police Department budget presentation
• Public Works Department budget presentation

The Hattiesburg City Council held an agenda review and work session on August 1, 2022, with no formal votes or decisions. They received an ARPA update, reviewed a draft golf cart ordinance, and heard budget presentations from the Water, Police, and Public Works departments. A closed session was postponed to August 2 due to Councilmember Delgado's absence.

• Added ARPA update to agenda (unanimous)
• Heard ARPA update from Administration (no action)
• Reviewed golf cart ordinance draft (no action)
• Heard Water Department budget presentation (no action)
• Heard Police Department budget presentation (no action)
• Heard Public Works budget presentation (no action)
• Postponed closed session to August 2, 2022 (unanimous)

City Council

The Hattiesburg City Council approved all policy and routine agenda items, including renaming County Drive to Tommy King Drive, rezoning 3207 Hardy St to B-3, and approving a conditional use for horticulture at 314 E 3rd St. All votes were 4-0 with one absence (Council Member Carroll).

• Approved minutes for June 30 & July 5, 2022 meetings (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #3314 renaming County Drive to Tommy King Drive (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #3315 rezoning 3207 Hardy St to B-3 (4-0)
• Approved conditional use for horticulture at 314 E 3rd St (4-0)
• Approved drive-thru stacking variance at 2 Southern Pointe Pkwy (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution #2022-67 for Fourth Street Pathway Project (4-0)
• Approved Neel-Schaffer contract for Midtown Streetscapes project (4-0)
• Approved routine agenda including budget report and claims docket (4-0)

City Council

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific legislative items, contracts, or public hearings are listed for decision or discussion.

The Hattiesburg City Council held an agenda review and citizens' forum on July 18, 2022, but took no substantive votes or decisions. The meeting was recessed by unanimous consent until July 19, 2022. One citizen, Hollis L. Hall, addressed the council.

• Recessed meeting until July 19, 2022 (unanimous consent)

City Council

The Hattiesburg City Council held a public hearing and adopted resolutions condemning 11 properties as unclean and a menace to public health, giving owners 15 days to resolve violations. It also approved multiple policy items including grant applications for a VFW pathway, Violence Against Women Act programs, and a bulletproof vest grant, along with various contracts and agreements. All votes were 4-0 with one member absent.

• Adopted resolutions condemning 11 properties as unclean and a menace to health (4-0)
• Approved minutes for June 20 & 21, 2022 meetings (4-0)
• Rescinded Resolution #2019-138 and adopted adjudication for cleanup costs (4-0)
• Declared 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche forfeited to HPD and added to inventory (4-0)
• Authorized VAWA STOP Grant applications and MOUs with Domestic Abuse Family Shelter (4-0)
• Approved lighting agreements with Mississippi Power for Fire Station #6 and Hillendale Ave (4-0)
• Approved updated Subrecipient Agreement with Starter Homes of Mississippi for roof repairs (4-0)
• Authorized application for Transportation Alternatives grant for VFW Pathway (4-0)

General

The City Council is holding a special called meeting. The primary item on the agenda is the receipt of the city's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021.

• Receipt of Audited Financial Statements for fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, from Topp, McWhorter, Harvey, PLLC (Item 2022-473)

The Hattiesburg City Council held a special called meeting and voted unanimously to acknowledge receipt of the city's audited financial statements for fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, from Topp, McWhorter, Harvey, PLLC. The vote was 4-0 with one member absent. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Acknowledged receipt of FY2021 audited financial statements (4-0, 1 absent)

City Council

The Hattiesburg City Council approved all agenda items unanimously, including accepting the $2,372,393 bid from Colony Construction for the Hall Avenue Roundabout Project, contingent on MDOT approval. They also approved a $54,999 demolition bid, a $137,792 change order for the Public Safety Complex, and re-appointed Randy Pope as City Attorney.

• Approved Hall Avenue Roundabout Project bid to Colony Construction, $2,372,393, contingent on MDOT approval (5-0)
• Approved Hall Avenue West Demolition Project bid to R & J Construction, $54,999 (5-0)
• Approved amended Change Order #4 with Hanco Corp for Public Safety Complex, $137,792.54 (5-0)
• Re-appointed Randy Pope as City Attorney for Aug 1, 2022 - Jul 31, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved zoning change south of Lincoln Road from B-3 to R-1A (5-0)
• Approved conditional use for horticulture at 88 Academy Drive (5-0)
• Approved variance for Maxem Health Urgent Care setback at 6096 US Hwy 49 (5-0)
• Approved claims docket including $55,325 addendum for TMH auditing services (5-0)

City Council

The Hattiesburg City Council met for an agenda review and citizens' forum on June 20, 2022, but took no substantive votes. The meeting was recessed until June 21, 2022, by unanimous consent. No citizens spoke during the forum.

• Recessed meeting until June 21, 2022 (unanimous)

City Council

The Hattiesburg City Council approved a $2.68 million bid for the Midtown Overlay Infrastructure Improvements Project and elected Jeffrey George as Council President and Dave Ware as Vice President. The council also approved numerous contracts, agreements, and purchases, including a $137,792.54 change order for the Public Safety Complex and a $96,437 storm water mapping contract. In executive session, the council approved an extension with USA Yeast Company, LLC (4-1).

• Elected Jeffrey George Council President (3-2)
• Elected Dave Ware Council Vice President (3-2)
• Accepted $2,681,542.50 bid from Grady Crawford Construction for Midtown Overlay (5-0)
• Approved $137,792.54 change order for Public Safety Complex (5-0)
• Approved $96,437 storm water mapping contract with Shows, Dearman and Waits (5-0)
• Approved $197,240 relocation assistance for Hall Avenue West Overpass (5-0)
• Approved $385,230 SAMSHA Treatment Drug Courts Grant (5-0)
• Approved USA Yeast Company extension in executive session (4-1)

City Council

The Hattiesburg City Council held an agenda review and work session on June 6, 2022, but took no substantive votes. The only agenda item, a Hattiesburg Public School District progress report, was requested to be rescheduled. The meeting recessed by unanimous consent until June 7, 2022.

• Recessed meeting until June 7, 2022 (unanimous)

City Council

The Hattiesburg City Council approved an ordinance amending the Land Development Code to regulate medical cannabis, adopted resolutions to condemn several properties, and approved multiple contracts and grant applications. All votes were 4-0 with one member absent.

• Adopted Ordinance #3312 amending Land Development Code for medical cannabis (4-0)
• Adopted resolutions condemning 9 properties as health hazards (4-0)
• Adopted budget amendments for FY ending Sept 30, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved $549,511.75 bid for North 28th Ave Bridge Replacement (4-0)
• Approved $72,244.90 supplemental agreement for paving project (4-0)
• Authorized grant applications for Hwy 11 sidewalks and bridge replacements (4-0)
• Approved contracts for Edwards Street design and Jaycee Park architecture (4-0)
• Approved routine agenda including claims docket and reports (4-0)

General

The Hattiesburg City Council held a public hearing on May 16, 2022, to determine whether 11 properties were a menace to health and safety. The code enforcement manager recommended resolutions declaring them unsafe and giving owners 15 days to fix violations. Three properties (525 Louise St, 230 Wyatt St, 234 Wyatt St) were removed from the list at the manager's request. No final resolutions were adopted at this hearing; the meeting was recessed to May 17, 2022.

• Removed 525 Louise St from unsafe properties list
• Removed 230 Wyatt St from unsafe properties list
• Removed 234 Wyatt St from unsafe properties list
• Closed public hearing on unsafe properties (unanimous consent)

City Council

The Hattiesburg City Council approved a series of property acquisitions and easements for the Hall Avenue Overpass West project, including parcels with appraised values totaling over $455,000. They also approved contracts, change orders, and various routine items. All votes were unanimous except for one recusal.

• Approved acquisition of 8 parcels for Hall Avenue Overpass West (5-0)
• Approved temporary construction easements for 9 parcels (5-0)
• Approved acquisition of 2 parcels for Hall Avenue Overpass West for $21,225 (5-0)
• Approved acquisition of property for Gordon's Creek Commons for $52,145 (5-0)
• Approved acquisition of property for Gordon's Creek Commons for $16,605 (5-0)
• Approved acquisition of property for North 28th Avenue Bridge for $3,200 (5-0)
• Approved change order for airport lighting reducing contract by $45,969.90 (5-0)
• Approved surplus property sale to ALS Properties for $5,000 (4-0, 1 recused)

City Council

The Hattiesburg City Council held an agenda review and work session on May 2, 2022, but took no formal votes or decisions. The only substantive item was a work session discussion of proposed medical cannabis land development code updates, requested by the administration. The meeting recessed by unanimous consent until May 3, 2022.

• Recessed meeting until May 3, 2022 (unanimous consent)

City Council

The Hattiesburg City Council approved all policy agenda items unanimously, including engineering and right-of-way contracts for the 31st Avenue, Chevy Chase Drive, and Lorraine Street Improvements Project (Midtown MDA project), and a resolution amending the Services and Facilities Plan for proposed annexation. The council also ratified multiple board appointments and rejected a bid for the Hangar 6 Door Replacement Project as significantly over the engineer's estimate. The routine agenda, including a police car lease and claims docket, was approved as a block.

• Approved Neel-Schaffer engineering contract for Midtown MDA project (5-0)
• Approved MDA Economic Development Highway Construction Program for Midtown project (5-0)
• Approved right-of-way appraisal and acquisition contracts for Gordon's Creek Commons TAP project (5-0)
• Adopted resolution amending Services and Facilities Plan for proposed annexation (5-0)
• Rejected Hangar 6 Door Replacement Project bid as significantly over estimate (5-0)
• Accepted Enterprise Fleet Management bid for 15 police car lease (5-0)
• Approved claims docket for period ending March 31, 2022 (5-0)
• Ratified multiple board appointments including Tourism, Police Citizen Review, Historic Conservation, Planning Commission, and Board of Adjustment (5-0)

City Council

The Hattiesburg City Council met for agenda review and added an addendum to the claims docket for a $2,500 payment to the Hattiesburg Downtown Association for a 2022 annual meeting advertisement. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting recessed until April 5, 2022.

• Added addendum to claims docket for $2,500 payment to Hattiesburg Downtown Association (unanimous)

City Council

The Hattiesburg City Council will consider two zoning changes, several engineering contracts, and routine approvals. One rezoning on Classic Drive was recommended for denial by the Planning Commission. The council will also vote on contracts for infrastructure projects and accept bids.

• Rezoning on S. 30th/31st Ave from RA-3 to MX-3 (Ward 3)
• Rezoning on Classic Drive from A-1/R-3 to R-1B (Ward 1), recommended denial
• Contract with Shows, Dearman and Waits for West 7th Street improvements
• Contract with Shows, Dearman and Waits for Mable Street improvements
• Bid acceptance for Jook Music Park construction: $48,400 to Sammy Graham

The Hattiesburg City Council voted 5-0 to adopt an ordinance rezoning properties on S. 30th and S. 31st Avenues from Residential Attached District RA-3 to Mixed Use District MX-3, following the Planning Commission's recommendation. It also voted 5-0 to deny a rezoning request for properties on Classic Drive from Agricultural and Multi-family Residential to Single-Family Residential, consistent with the Planning Commission's denial. All other policy and routine agenda items were approved unanimously, including contracts, agreements, and project acceptances.

• Adopted ordinance #3309 rezoning S. 30th/31st Ave properties to MX-3 (5-0)
• Denied rezoning of Classic Drive properties to R-1B (5-0)
• Adopted resolution requesting MDOT initiate Blueways Master Plan (5-0)
• Approved engineering contracts for West 7th St and Mable St improvements (5-0)
• Approved letter agreements for Lincoln Road Paving and Jaycee Park Renovation (5-0)
• Approved supplemental agreement reducing Audubon-Westwood water project by $73,547.72 (5-0)
• Accepted bids and approved plans for Jook Music Park, North 28th Ave Bridge, and Midtown Overlay (5-0)
• Approved claims docket and routine agenda items (5-0)

City Council

This is a procedural meeting agenda with no substantive items listed. The council will call the meeting to order, review the agenda, hear from citizens, and then recess.

City Council

The Hattiesburg City Council approved a $1,192,125 bid from Walters Construction Co. for the Highway 42 Overlay project and extended the COVID-19 state of emergency for 30 days. It also authorized lawsuits over drainage blockage at 1515 James Street and code violations in Plantation Place, and ratified the mayor's reappointment of Delores McNair to the school board. All other agenda items, including contracts, budget amendments, and routine approvals, passed unanimously.

• Approved $1,192,125 Highway 42 Overlay bid from Walters Construction (5-0)
• Extended COVID-19 state of emergency 30 days (5-0)
• Authorized suit against 1515 James Street owner for blocking water flow (3-2)
• Authorized suits against Plantation Place owners for unpaid water bills and cleanup (5-0)
• Ratified Delores McNair's school board reappointment (3-2)
• Approved $25,000 Hattiesburg Athletic Booster Club sponsorship (5-0)
• Approved $2,749,918 Longleaf North infrastructure contract supplement (5-0)
• Adopted budget amendments for FY2022 (5-0)

City Council

The Hattiesburg City Council held a public hearing on unsafe properties and, by unanimous consent, removed four properties from the list: 910 Tipton Street, 706 Lincoln Street, 706 Greely Street, and 708 Greely Street. The council also proclaimed March 7-11, 2022, as Girl Scout Week. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included agenda review, citizens' forum, and a work session with presentations on the Mass Transit Master Plan and monthly crime updates.

• Removed 910 Tipton St from unsafe properties list (unanimous)
• Removed 706 Lincoln St from unsafe properties list (unanimous)
• Removed 706 Greely St from unsafe properties list (unanimous)
• Removed 708 Greely St from unsafe properties list (unanimous)
• Proclaimed March 7-11, 2022 as Girl Scout Week

General

The Hattiesburg City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on an appeal to allow a drive-through restaurant closer than 300 feet to residential lots on Hardy St, despite the Board of Adjustment's denial. The council will also decide several other variance requests, approve contracts and agreements, and accept bids for city projects.

• Public hearing and vote on appeal for drive-thru variance at 3100 block Hardy St (122.7 ft instead of 300 ft)
• Variance requests for accessory buildings at 2505 Arcadia St, 243 Jervis Mims Rd, and fence at 310 Venetian Way
• Conditional use for warehousing/distribution on Oak Grove Rd
• Agreements: $1.5M MDA grant for Midtown roadway, I-59 improvements, Sheley Place environmental assessment, tennis/pickleball complex interlocal
• Bids: $1.305M Water Plant #1 rehab, $563,541.70 Campbell Loop Bridge emergency repair

The Hattiesburg City Council denied a variance request for a drive-through restaurant on the 3100 block of Hardy St., upholding the Board of Adjustment's recommendation. The council approved a $1.5 million grant agreement for a Midtown roadway project, a shared tennis and pickleball complex with Lamar County, and a $1.3 million bid for Water Plant #1 rehabilitation. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Denied variance for drive-through at 3100 block Hardy St., upholding Board of Adjustment recommendation
• Approved $1.5M grant MOU for Midtown roadway improvement project
• Approved interlocal agreement for shared tennis and pickleball complex with Lamar County
• Accepted $1,305,095 bid from Hemphill Construction for Water Plant #1 Rehabilitation
• Declared Campbell Loop Bridge repairs an emergency; accepted $563,541.70 proposal from Holliday Construction
• Approved $9,000 sale of surplus city property at PPIN 6802 to Shadock Leggett
• Approved agreement with Neel-Schaffer for stormwater program management (2022-2025)
• Approved $22,034.50 supplemental agreement for Lamar Boulevard reconstruction

City Council

The Hattiesburg City Council approved the purchase of five garbage trucks using American Rescue Plan Act funds, with Councilmember Delgado voting no and adding comments about delayed employee raises. The council also adopted a new ward boundary ordinance (4-1), accepted a $148,120 bid for the Elaine Circle retaining wall repair, and approved several contracts and agreements. No action was taken during executive session on opioid litigation, but the council authorized the city attorney to sign a litigation memorandum of understanding.

• Approved purchase of five garbage trucks with ARPA funds (4-1)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3308 establishing new ward boundaries (4-1)
• Accepted Walker Construction bid of $148,120 for Elaine Circle retaining wall repair (5-0)
• Approved 3-year ESRI ArcGIS software contract for $115,500 (5-0)
• Approved sole source purchase of Watch Guard licenses and warranties for $50,140 (5-0)
• Approved agreements with Dixie Youth, Little League, and Noon Day Optimist for baseball operations (5-0 each)
• Authorized city attorney to sign opioid litigation memorandum of understanding (5-0)
• Approved routine agenda including claims docket and various acknowledgments (5-0)

City Council

The Hattiesburg City Council held an agenda review and work session on February 7, 2022, adding two items to the February 8 agenda: a ward redistricting ordinance and acceptance of a $148,120 bid for the Elaine Circle Retaining Wall Repair Project. Council members discussed tax abatements, the Forrest County jail contract, employee raises, and an Excel by Five presentation, but no final votes were taken. Councilwoman Delgado raised concerns about jail conditions and delayed employee raises, and requested the executive orders item be moved to March.

• Added ward redistricting ordinance to agenda (2022-83)
• Added Elaine Circle Retaining Wall Repair bid acceptance to agenda (2022-82)
• Moved Executive Orders work session item to March
• Recessed meeting until February 8, 2022

City Council

The Hattiesburg City Council accepted Alternate 3 as the city's redistricting plan, with Councilmember Delgado not voting. The council also approved a zoning change for properties on Chevy Chase Drive and nearby streets, adopted resolutions for ARPA fund administration and a fire truck purchase, and approved several contracts and routine items.

• Adopted Ordinance #3307 rezoning properties on Chevy Chase Drive, S. 31st Avenue, S. 30th Avenue, and Lorraine Street (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #2022-2 establishing Uniform Guidance Policy for ARPA funds (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution #2022-3 designating ARPA funds for revenue loss and authorizing fire truck purchase (4-1)
• Approved contract with Atlas Right of Way Services for Hall Avenue project (4-0, Delgado abstained)
• Approved contract with Collins and Null Appraisals for Hall Avenue project (4-0, Delgado abstained)
• Accepted Alternate 3 as the redistricting plan (4-0, Delgado did not vote)
• Approved demolition bid from Barnett Concrete Work, LLC for $28,500
• Approved bid from Sansom Equipment Corporation for refuse truck at $269,000

City Council

The Hattiesburg City Council denied a conditional use request by Wilmut Gas and Oil Company (Spire) to expand a utility operation center at 1614 W 4th St, following the Planning Commission's recommendation. The council also approved multiple contracts, including engineering services for water and infrastructure projects, an architect for an inclusive playground, and a public art agreement. Additionally, they accepted a $292,900 bid for East Side Park lighting, extended the COVID-19 state of emergency, and approved routine items like grant applications and service contracts.

• Denied conditional use for Spire utility expansion at 1614 W 4th St (5-0)
• Approved engineering contract for Arcadia-Sunset Water Improvements PH II (5-0)
• Approved engineering contract for Hattiesburg High Area Infrastructure Improvements Phase I (5-0)
• Approved architect contract for inclusive playing field and playground (5-0)
• Approved public art agreement with Hattiesburg Tourism Alliance (5-0)
• Accepted $292,900 bid for East Side Park lighting project (5-0)
• Extended COVID-19 state of emergency for 30 days (5-0)
• Approved routine agenda including FEMA grant application and service contracts (5-0)

City Council

The Hattiesburg City Council met for an agenda review and work session on January 3, 2022, but took no formal votes or decisions. Two agenda items were removed, and a scheduled presentation on tax exemptions was deferred because the report was not ready. The meeting recessed until January 4, 2022.

• Removed Policy Agenda Item #8 at Administration's request
• Removed Work Session Item #2 at Councilwoman Delgado's request
• Recessed meeting until January 4, 2022 (unanimous consent)