Pearl public meetings in 2023

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen are reviewing several financial authorizations, including a potential $1.25 million loan for a fire truck. The meeting includes discussions on public hearings for property conditions, conditional use permits, and an urban renewal plan.

• Resolution for a fire truck loan not to exceed $1,250,000.00
• Hemphill Construction Company, Inc. sewer rehabilitation bid of $2,876,455.00
• Clear River Construction Co., Inc. payments for City Park Improvements ($51,752.43) and Soccer Concessions ($9,031.58)
• Public hearing for a cannabis retail dispensary at 2612 Highway 80 E
• Payment to the City of Flowood of $300,000.00 for East Metro Corridor construction

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider several financial and infrastructure items, including an $8 million bond sale for public improvements. The meeting also includes discussions on a $1.5 million loan for a new firetruck and various construction payments. Additionally, the board will review a conditional use permit request for a vehicle reconditioning business.

• Approval of $8,000,000.00 General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds
• Resolution for a loan up to $1,500,000.00 to purchase a firetruck
• Conditional Use Permit request for vehicle reconditioning at 133 Paul Truitt Lane
• Payment of $155,806.38 to Clear River Construction Co., Inc. for park improvements
• Resolutions to assess costs for property demolition and maintenance

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Pearl Mayor and Board of Aldermen will review several infrastructure payments and service agreements. This includes a large payment for the LED Energy Savings Project and contracts for water and sewer improvements. The board will also hold public hearings regarding property maintenance and a conditional use permit request.

• $488,885.00 payment to PATH Company for the LED Energy Savings Project
• Agreement with Securix Mississippi, LLC for a crime reduction program
• $95,680.10 payment for the SRF Water System Improvements Project
• Purchase of four new License Plate Reader cameras for $26,765.00
• Public hearing for a vehicle reconditioning business at 133 Paul Truitt Lane

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will review several payment authorizations for city projects, including road paving and sidewalk construction. The meeting includes public hearings regarding conditional use permits and property maintenance assessments.

• Purchase of Motorola mobile/portable radios for $1,070,745.30
• Payment to T. L. Wallace Construction Co. for $170,561.06 for the Pearl-Richland Intermodal Connector Bridge Project
• Payment to Clear River Construction Co., Inc. for $19,072.88 for Soccer Concessions
• Conditional Use Permit request from Tractor Supply Company at 5760 Highway 80 E
• Conditional Use Permit request from NuGen Labs Inc at 185 Country Place Parkway

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider a request for a dimensional variance. The request involves building a 1500 sq. ft. detached garage at 4303 Lakeshore Drive.

• Dimensional Variance request: 1500 sq. ft. detached garage at 4303 Lakeshore Drive

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will review several city contracts, including a $9.1 million bid for fire stations and various infrastructure payments. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding residential variances, conditional use permits, and property maintenance assessments.

• $9,120,000.00 base bid to Thrash Construction for Central Fire Station and Fire Station No. 5
• $1,212,280.13 payment to AJ Construction Company for the Road Overlay Project
• $283,330.00 payment to PATH Company for the LED Energy Savings Project
• Public hearing for a detached building variance at 4303 Lakeshore Drive
• Public hearing for a Cannabis Testing Laboratory at 185 Country Place Parkway

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider a resolution to authorize up to $8,000,000 in General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds. The meeting also includes discussions on vehicle purchases, infrastructure payments, and upcoming public hearings for land use permits.

• $8,000,000 General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds issuance
• $571,977 payment to Enterpgy Mississippi LLC for LED Energy Savings Project fixtures
• $672,012.13 payment to T. L. Wallace Construction for Pearl-Richland Intermodal Connector
• Purchase of 2022 Ram 1500 Classic Tradesman for $29,527.00
• Purchase of 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe for $58,900.00

The Board of Aldermen adopted the city budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023. Other actions included approving several police equipment purchases and a conditional use permit for a church. The board also adjudicated grass-cutting costs for six properties.

• Adopted Budget for Fiscal Year Oct 1, 2023 - Sept 30, 2024 (6-0, 1 recused)
• Approved conditional use permit for Journey Church MS Inc. at 339 Cross Park Drive
• Approved $672,012.13 payment to T. L. Wallace Construction for Pearl-Richland Intermodal Connector
• Approved $571,977 invoice from Entergy Mississippi LLC for LED Energy Savings Project fixtures
• Approved $58,900 purchase of 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe from Police Seizure Fund
• Approved $3,400 donation to Pearl Futbol Club for skills sessions
• Approved $6,245.00 for K-9 vehicle kennel and hot-dog system
• Adjudicated grass-cutting costs for properties at 2632 Old Brandon Rd, 145 Greer Dr, 207 Johnson Ave, 115 Belaire Dr, 3704 Old Brandon Rd, and 221 Lagail Dr

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider adopting resolutions to fix the ad valorem tax levies for the City of Pearl and the Pearl Public School District. These resolutions establish the millage rates for real and personal property taxes for the upcoming fiscal year.

• City of Pearl tax levy: 27.50 mills (10.65 mills to General Fund; 16.85 mills to City Debt)
• Pearl Public School District tax levy: 58.70 mills (51.80 mills to School Maintenance Fund; 6.90 mills to 2016 Special Obligation School Bond)

The Board of Aldermen approved the ad valorem tax levies for both the City of Pearl and the Pearl Public School District. Both resolutions stated there is no tax increase.

• Approved City of Pearl ad valorem tax levy at 27.50 mills (5-0)
• Approved Pearl Public School District ad valorem tax levy at 58.70 mills (5-0)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen approved a wide-ranging consent agenda including police equipment, park maintenance tools, and road projects. A conditional use permit for a metal accessory building was granted following a public hearing. The board also scheduled a future hearing for a proposed car wash.

• Approved $395,000 for LED Lighting Installation Project management (Consent Agenda)
• Approved $39,217.84 for Pearl-Richland Intermodal Connector Bridge Project engineering (Consent Agenda)
• Approved $136,233.96 for SE Sanitary Sewer Improvements Phase I (Consent Agenda)
• Approved $9,999.95 for a Tiger Cat mower for Parks and Recreation (Consent Agenda)
• Approved $11,789.00 for a Cushman Hauler for the golf course (Consent Agenda)
• Approved $10,000.00 for an RG-31 Military Personnel Carrier from State Surplus (Consent Agenda)
• Granted Conditional Use Permit for a 40x60 metal accessory building at 3512 Longstreet Drive (5-2)
• Set public hearing for August 1, 2023, regarding an Express Tunnel Car Wash on South Pearson Road (Consent Agenda)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Board approved a series of consent agenda items including infrastructure projects, equipment purchases, and property maintenance assessments. The board also accepted the Fiscal Year 2022 Audit and scheduled a public hearing for a conditional use permit.

• Approved $559,584.55 contract to Powell Construction Services, Inc. for Signal Modification Project
• Approved $313,764.32 payment to T. L. Wallace Construction for Pearl-Richland Intermodal Connector Project
• Approved $144,389.74 payment to Hemphill Construction Company for SE Sanitary Sewer Phase I
• Approved $27,190.00 purchase of a John Deere bush hog mower for the golf course
• Approved $9,620 donation to the Pearl Community Theatre
• Approved tax exemption applications for Trustmark National Bank, Crown Homes of Mississippi, and Ray Enterprises, LLC
• Approved disposal of surplus police department firearms via public auction
• Accepted the Fiscal Year 2022 Audit by Angela T. Herzog, Grantham Poole