Oxford, MS

Board of Aldermen

Tree Board

The Oxford Tree Board will vote on the final tree plan for the Gary Subdivision and review updates on current tree work and fall plans. The meeting also covers the post-winter storm inventory, FY2027 project funding, and potential replanting at the Beanland Drive Pumping Station.

• Vote on Gary Subdivision final tree presentation
• Discussion of Beanland Drive Pumping Station tree removals and replanting
• Review of FY2027 tree projects, timeframes, and funding
• Update on post-winter storm inventory and replanting sites
• Initial planning for City of Oxford Arbor Day

Courthouse Square Historic Preservation Commission

The Courthouse Square Historic Preservation Commission will meet to consider certificates of appropriateness for signage and exterior modifications, and to approve minutes and staff reports. The meeting includes a public hearing for one property owner's exterior modification request.

• Case #492-A: COA for new signage at 1013 Jackson Avenue (PPIN #5815)
• Case #493: Public hearing for exterior modifications at 203 North Lamar Boulevard (PPIN #5802)
• Case #494: COA for illuminated signage at 1013 Jackson Avenue (PPIN #5815)

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Board of Aldermen

The Oxford Board of Aldermen will hold its regular meeting on August 18, 2026, covering routine approvals, personnel actions, and several notable items. Key discussions include a first reading of an ordinance amending gameday parking rates, multiple construction change orders, and a contract extension for Oxford University Transit. The agenda also includes public hearings on code amendments and various permits and requests.

• First reading of ordinance amending gameday parking rates, pay-by-plate pay stations, and rental car violations
• Change Order No. 1 for IPF Renovation Project (A.S. Fornea Construction)
• Change Order No. 7 for City Hall Renovation Project (Century Construction)
• RATP Dev 1-year extension to Oxford University Transit contract
• Second reading and public hearing on ordinances amending Chapter 87 (Neighborhood Code Enforcement) and Chapter 94 (Solid Waste)

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General

The Oxford Tourism Council is meeting to consider several items, including a $25,000 agreement with Visit MS for the Rose Parade, a $650 accounting contract with Don Wilkerson, and approval of the Visit Oxford and Double Decker FY27 budgets. The agenda also includes reports from the Visit Oxford team, the Double Decker Arts Festival, and various committees.

• Consider approval of Rose Parade agreement with Visit MS - $25,000
• Consider approval of accounting contract with Don Wilkerson - $650
• Consider approval of Visit Oxford and Double Decker FY27 Budgets
• Approve consent agenda including meeting minutes, financials, and bill dockets
• Consider executive session

Planning Commission

The Oxford Historic Preservation Commission will meet on August 17, 2026, to conduct a public hearing on three Certificate of Appropriateness requests for new construction and exterior additions. The meeting will also include procedural items such as approval of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Case #876: COA for new construction at 433 North 15th Street (PPIN #6162)
• Case #877: COA for new construction at 1206 South Lamar (PPIN #8369)
• Case #878: COA for exterior addition at 710 Tyler Avenue (PPIN #36349)

Park Commission

The Oxford Park Commission board will vote on routine items including fall sports coaches and officials' pay, as well as several memoranda of understanding (MOUs) and the overall athletic budget. They will also discuss a community matter with Camille Chapman and consider an executive session.

• Approve 2026 Fall Youth Baseball, Softball, Soccer, Flag Football, and Volleyball Coaches
• Approve 2026 Fall Officials Pay for Flag Football, Softball, Volleyball, Soccer, and Baseball
• Discuss/approve Junior League Story Walk proposal
• Discuss/approve 2026 Laf Co School MOU, 2026 Oxford MOU, 2026 Shockwave, SP MOU Oxford Pool
• Discuss/approve 2026-2027 AA budget overall

Planning Commission

The Oxford Planning Commission will consider multiple site plan approvals, amendments, variances, and a special use request at its regular meeting. Notable items include a new Whataburger restaurant, a McDonald's site plan, and Baptist Memorial's medical office building expansion. The commission will also hold public hearings on several variance and special exception requests.

• Whataburger site plan approval at 706 Sisk Avenue
• McDonald's site plan approval at 17 Ed Perry Boulevard
• Baptist Memorial Health Care variance and special exception for retaining/screen walls on Belk Boulevard
• Baptist Oxford Medical Office Building 2 site plan approval on Belk Boulevard
• Beacon View special exception and variance at 1200 North Lamar Boulevard

Tree Board

The Oxford Tree Board will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, hear department reports on summer projects and development issues, and begin reviews of parking lot and street trees. The board will also receive updates on tree inventory progress and fiscal year funding needs.

• Approval of July 2026 meeting minutes
• Update on summer projects and preparation for fall from Landscape Services
• Discussion of initial steps for parking lot and street tree reviews
• Update on Gary Subdivision pending arborist report
• Progress report on tree inventory and data projects

Board of Aldermen

The Oxford Board of Aldermen will meet on August 4, 2026, to consider routine financial approvals, a public hearing on $125 million in student housing bonds, and several ordinance readings. The meeting includes approvals for emergency purchases, travel requests, and personnel actions across multiple departments.

• Public hearing on $125M student housing revenue bonds for University of Mississippi West Row Project
• First reading of ordinances amending Neighborhood Code Enforcement and Solid Waste chapters
• Approval of emergency purchases from Winter Storm Fern ($2,866.50 in estimated training costs for police)
• Donation of $2,500 from Keep Mississippi Beautiful to Environmental Services
• Advertisement for bids on South 14th Street and Tyler Avenue compactor enclosure

The Board of Aldermen approved a resolution authorizing up to $125 million in student housing revenue bonds for the PRG-Oxford Properties LLC West Row Project, an approximately 850-bed facility at the University of Mississippi. The board also approved the FY26 ad valorem request from the Oxford School District, extended the local state of emergency, and approved numerous personnel actions, contracts, and departmental requests. Several items were removed from the agenda, including emergency purchase approvals related to Winter Storm Fern and a retirement resolution for a fire department chief inspector.

• Approved $125M student housing revenue bond resolution for UM West Row Project (unanimous)
• Approved FY26 ad valorem request from Oxford School District (unanimous)
• Extended Local State of Emergency (unanimous)
• Approved $4,741,667.28 in city department accounts (unanimous)
• Approved mayor to sign GovEase payment amendment (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including police vehicle donations and personnel hires (unanimous)
• Approved contract with A2i for GPS monitoring services for Municipal Court (unanimous)
• Approved sale of surplus city right-of-way on Molly Barr Road (unanimous, Hyneman recused)

Municipal Reserve & Trust Fund Board of Trustees

The Municipal Reserve & Trust Fund Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to approve the agenda, minutes from a prior meeting, and receive a presentation from Glenmede on the fund’s portfolio performance, economic outlook, and investment guidelines. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

Courthouse Square Historic Preservation Commission

The Courthouse Square Historic Preservation Commission will meet on August 3, 2026, to review three Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) requests for signage and exterior modifications. The meeting will include administrative approvals and a public hearing for each case.

• Case #489-A: COA for new signage at 403 South Lamar Boulevard (PPIN #5797)
• Case #490: COA for exterior modifications at 1006 Jackson Avenue (PPIN #5951)
• Case #491: COA for exterior modifications at 265 N Lamar Boulevard (PPIN #5800)

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Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will meet to review and discuss the City of Oxford's FY 2026–2027 budgets for all departments. The board will also consider approving accounts for all city departments.

• Discussion of FY 2026–2027 budgets for all departments
• Approval request for accounts for all city departments

The Board of Aldermen approved several personnel and budget actions, including a 3.56% cost-of-living adjustment for city employees in the FY2026-2027 budget, hiring Bart Robinson as Chief Financial Officer at $208,000 annually, and suspending Kelvin Robinson for five days. They also approved a 4-day workweek for certain utility and street department personnel, and authorized appraisals for property on Varner Loop. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved accounts for all city departments, including General Fund claims totaling $338.10 (unanimous)
• Approved advertising for bids for pickleball (unanimous)
• Approved entering executive session for litigation and personnel matters (unanimous)
• Approved acquiring appraisals for property on Varner Loop (unanimous)
• Suspended Kelvin Robinson for 5 days for violating city policy (unanimous)
• Approved 4-day workweek for non-office personnel in Utilities and Street Department (unanimous)
• Hired Bart Robinson as CFO at $208,000 annual salary (unanimous)
• Approved 3.56% COLA adjustment for city employees in FY2026-2027 budget (unanimous)

General

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The Oxford Tourism Council will review several contract renewals for data services and advertising. The body is also considering updated policies and procedures for Visit Oxford and reviewing updates to the FY27 Budget.

• Advertising contract with Miles Partnership for $92,003
• Advertising contract with Learfield for $75,000
• Placer.ai contract renewal for $32,478
• AirDNA contract renewal for $10,725
• Advertising contract with Compass Media for MS Tour Guide for $11,600

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Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will consider several police department grants and personnel changes. The meeting also includes requests for subdivision plat approvals and various city infrastructure bids.

• Grants from MS Office of Highway Safety totaling $965,584.64 for the Police Department
• Final Plat for ‘The Heights, Phase 6’ subdivision at Devonshire Drive
• Preliminary and Final Plat for ‘Montecito Medical’ subdivision at 98 F.D. “Buddy” East Parkway
• Bids for Oxford Square Crosswalk Lighting In-Pavement Project
• Low bid approval for Donald Smith Company, Inc. for mTrade Wells No. 3 and No. 4 Project

The Board approved the low bid of $1,135,500 from Donald Smith Company for the mTrade Wells No. 3 and No. 4 project, and approved several other construction-related items. In executive session, the Board suspended a police officer for three days, terminated a contractor for the Thacker Road sidewalk project, and authorized the city engineer to initiate termination of the Anderson Road water main contractor. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $1,135,500 low bid for mTrade Wells No. 3 and No. 4 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for Gus Booker Sewer Project (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for The Heights, Phase 6 subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary and final plat for Montecito Medical subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved emergency purchases for Winter Storm Fern (unanimous)
• Approved $4,113,436.20 in city department accounts (unanimous)
• Suspended police officer Wilmer Diaz for 3 days (unanimous)
• Authorized termination of Anderson Road water main contractor (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Oxford Board of Aldermen will hold a recess meeting to hear budget presentations from 12 city departments, including Development Services, Human Resources, and the Oxford Fire Department. The meeting may include a teleconference for certain aldermen and will conclude with a possible executive session.

• Budget presentations from Development Services (Admin, Planning, Building, Engineering and Streets)
• Budget presentations from Historic Properties, mTrade, Holly Jolly Holidays, Animal Resource Center
• Budget presentations from Human Resources, Environmental Services, Oxford Fire Department
• Budget presentations from Visit Oxford
• Consideration of an executive session

The Board of Aldermen received budget presentations from 12 city departments, including Fire, Human Resources, and Environmental Services. No motions were made regarding the budgets. The board also held an executive session to discuss personnel issues.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss personnel issues (unanimous)
• Returned to regular session (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Oxford Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on July 13, 2026, to consider administrative approvals, consent agenda items, and public hearings. The agenda includes site plan approvals for several commercial and residential projects, a fence height variance, final plat approvals, and a special exception/variance request for a medical facility. Two items related to Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation are postponed.

• Site Plan Approval for Bora Condos at 1210 South 16th Street (Case #3366-A)
• Site Plan Approval for Southern Pipe Showroom at 2614 West Oxford Loop (Case #3368-A)
• Public Hearing for Variance from Fence Height Section 5.5.2.6 at 430 South Lamar Boulevard (Case #3370)
• Public Hearing for Final Plat Approval for The Heights, Phase 6 at Devonshire Drive (Case #3371)
• Public Hearing for Special Exception and Variances for Stern Cardiovascular Center at 98 F.D. "Buddy" East Parkway (Case #3376)

The Oxford Planning Commission approved the site plan for Country Club Square, a 3-story mixed-use building with retail, restaurant, and residential units, subject to staff conditions including a parking reduction. The commission also approved a special exception and two variances for the Stern Cardiovascular Center, allowing a larger medical building footprint and build-to-line variance. All other items on the consent agenda were approved, including several site plans and plats. Two cases for Baptist Memorial were postponed.

• Approved Country Club Square site plan with conditions (all in favor)
• Approved special exception for Stern Cardiovascular Center medical facility size (all in favor)
• Approved variance for Stern Cardiovascular Center building footprint (all in favor)
• Approved variance for Stern Cardiovascular Center build-to-line (all in favor)
• Approved consent agenda including variances and plats for Abner White, Oxford Commons, and Montecito Medical (all in favor)
• Postponed Baptist Memorial retaining wall variance and site plan cases

Board of Aldermen

The Oxford Board of Aldermen is meeting to review and discuss budget presentations from various city departments. The agenda is primarily focused on new business, including the approval of city department accounts and budget presentations. The meeting will also consider an executive session and recess until the next day.

• Budget presentations from 14 city departments
• Approval of city department accounts

The Board approved city department accounts and heard budget presentations from 14 departments. During an executive session, the Board voted to terminate one employee and suspend another for policy violations.

• Approved city department accounts and General Fund claims totaling $513.00 (All aye)
• Terminated Tomarqus Shaw from the Environmental Services Department (All aye)
• Suspended Bruce Foley from the Building and Grounds - Landscape Services Department for five days (All aye)
• Recessed meeting until July 14, 2026 (All aye)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will discuss extending the Local State of Emergency and review various city department requests. The meeting includes personnel hiring, equipment disposal, and several infrastructure and zoning appeals.

• Appeal of Planning Commission denial for a variance at 805 University Avenue
• Approval of low bid from MC Construction, LLC for the Sandy Cove Sewer Extension Project
• Hiring of a Patrol Officer at an annual salary of $58,520.94
• Request to advertise for bids for a temporary ice skating rink for Holly Jolly Holidays
• Approval of emergency purchases related to Winter Storm Fern

The Board of Aldermen voted to approve the appeal of Bill Abington, reversing the Planning Commission's denial of a variance to allow a six-bedroom home at 805 University Avenue, where the zoning ordinance limits dwellings to three bedrooms. The board also approved a consent agenda that included hiring new staff, approving travel, and declaring surplus equipment. In an executive session, the board voted to terminate two employees and suspend three others for violating city policy.

• Approved the appeal, reversing the Planning Commission's denial of a variance for a 6-bedroom home at 805 University Avenue.
• Approved the consent agenda, including hiring new staff, approving travel requests, and declaring surplus equipment.
• Approved a service agreement with Iris Intel, Inc. for police department software.
• Approved a parade permit for the Oxford Witches Ride on October 26, 2026.
• Rejected the bid for the OUT training room project and approved re-advertising for bids.
• Approved the low bid of $199,148.00 from MC Construction, LLC for the Sandy Cove Sewer Extension Project.
• Approved a request to extend the Local State of Emergency.
• In executive session, voted to terminate two employees and suspend three others for violating city policy.

Municipal Reserve & Trust Fund Board of Trustees

The Municipal Reserve & Trust Fund Board of Trustees will meet to review the annual report for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. The board will also consider expense reimbursements and policy updates.

• Recommendation to Board of Aldermen for approval of the Annual Report for the year ended March 31, 2026
• Approval of expenses paid by the City for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026
• Approval of amended Internal Control Policy and updated appendices
• Selection of a Vice-Chairman for the upcoming year

The Board of Trustees of the City of Oxford Municipal Reserve and Trust Fund approved the annual report for the year ended March 31, 2026, and recommended its approval by the Board of Aldermen. The board also approved reimbursement of city-paid expenses, an amended Internal Control Policy, and selected Anna Langley as Vice-Chairman for the upcoming year.

• Approved annual report for year ended March 31, 2026, and recommended approval by Board of Aldermen (unanimous)
• Approved reimbursement of expenses paid by the City during fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved amended Internal Control Policy and updates to its appendices (unanimous)
• Selected Anna Langley as Vice-Chairman for the upcoming year (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will review the 2025 City Audit and consider extending the Local State of Emergency. The meeting includes votes on several personnel changes, police training travel, and utility infrastructure projects.

• Approval of emergency purchases and repayment of funds related to Winter Storm Fern
• Application for a $540,000 FEMA AFG Grant for the Fire Department with a 10% city match
• Plat approvals for 2889 South Lamar Commercial Subdivision and Belle River Place Subdivision
• Contract agreements for the Water Distribution Improvements/Old Taylor Road Project
• Disposal of surplus police vehicles including five Dodge Chargers and a Ford F-150

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will hold a special meeting to review a presentation and discuss the Oxford Parks and Trails Master Plan.

• Presentation and discussion of the Oxford Parks and Trails Master Plan

The Board of Aldermen met for a presentation and discussion regarding the Oxford Parks and Trails Master Plan. No substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

• Adopted the meeting agenda
• Discussed Oxford Parks and Trails Master Plan (no motion made)

Tree Board

The Oxford Tree Board will review recent tree work, public requests, and progress reports from Landscape Services and Special Projects. The board will also discuss parking lot tree growth issues and receive updates from the Mississippi Forestry Commission.

• Consider removals and mitigation for pine trees across from Oxford Muffler (135 Cr 101)
• Progress report on FY26 tree projects already budgeted
• Discussion of parking lot tree growth issues
• Arborist report on specimen white oak in Gary Subdivision (removed from agenda)
• Recent public requests for tree information or assistance

The Oxford Tree Board approved its agenda with changes, including deferring the Gary Subdivision white oak item to the July 2026 meeting. The board also approved the May 2026 minutes. No substantive decisions were made; discussions covered tree removals, inventories, and parking lot issues.

• Approved agenda with changes, including deferring Gary Subdivision item to July 2026 (all in favor)
• Approved May 2026 regular meeting minutes (all in favor)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will review the FY2027 Electric Division Budget and a potential electric retail rate adjustment. The meeting includes various personnel hires, contract authorizations for downtown parking and facility renovations, and the disposal of three surplus buses.

• Oxford Utilities FY2027 Electric Division Budget and electric retail rate adjustment
• Contract for new multi-space parking kiosks in downtown Oxford with IPS
• Contract with A.S. Fornea Construction for the Indoor Practice Facility renovation
• Proposal and contract with Jubilee Decor for Walk of Lights Expansion Phase 2
• Disposal of three surplus buses (two 2014 Glaval, one 2010 Gillig)

The Board approved the Oxford Utilities FY2027 Electric Division budget and a 4% increase in electric retail rates. Several infrastructure contracts were authorized, including downtown parking kiosks and the Walk of Lights Expansion Phase 2. The Board also approved over $3 million in city department accounts.

• Approved 4% increase in electric retail rate (unanimous)
• Approved Oxford Utilities FY2027 Electric Division budget (unanimous)
• Approved $3,063,479.09 in accounts for all city departments (unanimous)
• Authorized contract with IPS for downtown multi-space parking kiosks (unanimous)
• Authorized contract with Jubilee Decor for Walk of Lights Expansion Phase 2 (unanimous)
• Authorized contract with A.S. Fornea Construction for Indoor Practice Facility renovation (Alderman Bailey recused)
• Selected Waggoner Engineering for water and wastewater resources planning (unanimous)
• Approved five-day suspension for Megan Cockayne from Animal Resource Center (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen is holding a special meeting to discuss new business. The primary item for consideration is the approval of accounts for all city departments.

• Approval of accounts for all city departments

The Board of Aldermen approved the accounts for all city departments. This included a claims docket for the OPC Activity Fund.

• Approved accounts for all city departments, including OPC Activity Fund claims 4898-4907 totaling $12,036.84 (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will review several infrastructure bids, personnel hires, and plat approvals. Key discussions include the Lamar Project Bond Resolution and an extension of the Local State of Emergency.

• Bid from AS Fornea Construction, LLC for mTrade Park Indoor Practice Facility for $868,895.37
• Plat Amendment for ‘The Summit, Phase 2’ on Ed Perry Boulevard
• Preliminary and Final Plat for ‘Highclere’ subdivision on George G. “Pat” Patterson Parkway
• Change Order No. 1 for $34,520.00 for Conference Center Lighting Upgrade
• Request to accept five Gillig buses from Lubbock, Texas, with estimated travel costs of $1,500.00

The Board of Aldermen approved a construction bid for the mTrade Park Indoor Practice Facility and passed the Lamar Project Bond Resolution. They also approved two plat amendments for development projects and extended the Local State of Emergency. Various personnel hires, resignations, and surplus equipment disposals were authorized via a consent agenda.

• Approved $868,895.37 bid from AS Fornea Construction, LLC for mTrade Park Indoor Practice Facility (7-0, 1 recused)
• Approved Lamar Project Bond Resolution (7-0)
• Extended the Local State of Emergency (7-0)
• Approved Case #3339 Plat Amendment for 'The Summit, Phase 2' on Ed Perry Boulevard (7-0)
• Approved Case #3356 Preliminary and Final Plat for 'Highclere' subdivision (7-0)
• Approved $3,584,007.28 in accounts for all city departments (7-0)
• Approved emergency purchases related to Winter Storm Fern (7-0)
• Accepted non-binding grant through the National Fitness Campaign (7-0)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will meet to discuss the FY 2027 budget for the Oxford Utilities Electric Division. The meeting may include an executive session.

• Discussion of FY 2027 budget for Oxford Utilities - Electric Division

The Board of Aldermen met for a recess meeting to review the FY 2027 budget for the Oxford Utilities Electric Division. No formal decisions or motions were made regarding the budget proposal.

• Adopted the meeting agenda
• Adjourned the meeting