Pearl public meetings in 2024

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Pearl Mayor and Board of Aldermen met on December 19, 2024, and voted to enter executive session to discuss personnel matters in the Police Department. The motion passed with four votes in favor and three members absent. No other substantive decisions were made, and the meeting adjourned.

• Approved executive session to discuss Police Dept. personnel (4-0, 3 absent)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Pearl Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing on a proposed temporary moratorium on residential subdivision development in R-1, R-2, R-3, and rezoning districts. They will also consider conditional use permits for a funeral home and crematory, and for outdoor storage of utility trailers. Consent agenda items include nearly $4.8 million in sewer infrastructure contracts, street name changes, and various purchases and payments.

• Public hearing on temporary moratorium on residential subdivision development in R-1, R-2, R-3, and rezoning districts
• Conditional use permit for funeral home and crematory at Business Center Parkway
• Award of $3,255,970 contract to Thornton Construction for Southeast Sanitary Sewer Improvements-Airport Road
• Award of $1,512,040 contract to Suncoast Infrastructure for Citywide Sewer Rehabilitation
• Renaming Braves Blvd to Monsters Alley and Braves Way to Monsters Way

The Pearl Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved a consent agenda covering various city operations, street renaming, and equipment purchases, and adopted a temporary moratorium on residential subdivision developments. The board also awarded bids of $3,255,970.00 for Airport Road sewer improvements and $1,512,040 for citywide sewer rehabilitation, and approved a conditional use permit for a funeral home and crematory on Business Center Parkway while denying a permit for outside trailer storage.

• Approved Consent Agenda including minutes, claims, travel, and wage increases
• Approved changing Braves Blvd to Monsters Alley and Braves Way to Monsters Way
• Approved $75,000.00 payment to Hi-Tech Athletic Surfaces for court resurfacing
• Approved $3,255,970.00 bid from Thornton Construction Company for Southeast Sanitary Sewer Improvements
• Approved $1,512,040 bid from Suncoast Infrastructure for Citywide Sewer Rehabilitation
• Adopted an Ordinance for a temporary Moratorium on residential subdivision development (6-1)
• Approved conditional use permit for a funeral home and crematory on Business Center Parkway (7-0)
• Denied conditional use permit for outside trailer storage at 3606 Highway 80 E (4-3)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The agenda contains a single item: a proposal to hold an executive session to discuss personnel matters in the Police Department. No other business is scheduled. This is a procedural step to discuss confidential personnel issues.

• Consider executive session to discuss personnel matters in the Police Department

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen convened and voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss personnel matters in the Police Department. Following the session, the board voted to adjourn the meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved executive session for police personnel discussion (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will discuss a potential moratorium on residential subdivision development and preliminary plats. The body is also reviewing several infrastructure funding agreements and various equipment purchases for city departments.

• Proposed public hearing Dec 3 for a temporary moratorium on residential subdivision development in R-1, R-2, and R-3 districts
• Acceptance of $2,400,000 appropriation for Hwy 80 Lighting, Pearl-Richland Intermodal Connector, and El Dorado Signal projects
• Agreement to use $1,400,000 in federal funds for the Concourse Drive Extension Project
• Purchase of three 2025 Dodge Durango PPV vehicles at $43,019.00 each
• Public hearings for conditional use permits at 2705 Old Brandon Road and 2521 Highway 80 E

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved a 46-item consent agenda, including a Memorandum of Understanding to accept a $2,400,000 state appropriation from Senate Bill 2468 for the Hwy 80 Lighting Project ($1.5M), Pearl-Richland Intermodal Connector ($500K), and El Dorado Signal Project ($400K). The board also approved a $1,400,000 federal-funds agreement with MDOT for the Concourse Drive Extension Project, set a December 3 public hearing on a possible moratorium on residential subdivision development in R-1, R-2, R-3 and rezoning districts, and adopted the FY 2023 audit. Two conditional use permits were approved after public hearings, and one 21-19-11 property matter was continued.

• Approved consent agenda of 46 items (7-0)
• Approved MOU accepting $2.4M SB 2468 appropriation for Hwy 80 Lighting ($1.5M), Pearl-Richland Intermodal Connector ($500K), El Dorado Signal ($400K)
• Approved MDOT agreement for $1.4M federal funds for Concourse Drive Extension Project
• Set Dec 3 public hearing on temporary moratorium on residential subdivision development in R-1, R-2, R-3 and rezoning districts
• Adopted FY 2023 Audit (7-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for barbershop at 2705 Old Brandon Road (7-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for outside storage at 2521 Highway 80 E (7-0)
• Continued 21-19-11 property matter at 2051 Carolyn Lane (7-0)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The board is deciding on several construction and service payments, including $684,600.64 for fire stations. They are also scheduling multiple public hearings for November 5 regarding conditional use permits and property maintenance violations.

• Payment of $684,600.64 to Thrash Commercial Contractors, Inc. for Pearl Fire Stations
• Payment of $119,465.00 to Heflin Engineering and Hemphill Construction Company for SRF Water System Improvements
• Proposal of $75,000 to HI-TECH Athletic Surfaces for tennis court repairs and pickleball court conversion
• Annual $21,100.00 lease for seven LPR systems from Insight LPR LLC
• Public hearing for Cormessia McGruder to operate a daycare at 107 Sweet Home Church Road

The Pearl Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved a 31-item consent agenda, including payments for fire stations, water system improvements, and equipment leases. They also granted a conditional use permit for a daycare and entered executive session for police personnel matters. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda with 31 items (unanimous)
• Approved $684,600.64 payment to Thrash Commercial Contractors for Pearl Fire Stations (pay app #10)
• Approved $119,465.00 payment for SRF Water System Improvements (pay app #15)
• Approved $8,185.00 payment to Harvey Services, Inc.
• Approved $40,003.25 payment to MS State Department of Health
• Approved lease of 7 LPR systems from Insight LPR LLC at $21,100/year
• Granted conditional use permit to Cormessia McGruder for daycare at 107 Sweet Home Church Road
• Entered executive session to discuss police personnel matters

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Pearl Mayor and Board of Aldermen will vote on a consent agenda covering routine approvals and several contract payments. They will adopt a resolution awarding a $1,378,635 contract to Lewis Electric, Inc. for the Highway 80 lighting project and set a public hearing for a daycare permit on October 15. Additional items include basketball registration fees and rezoning proposals.

• Approve $13,279.86 payment to Neel‑Schaffer for engineering on the Hwy 80 Lighting Project
• Award $1,378,635 contract to Lewis Electric, Inc. for the Hwy 80 Lighting Project
• Approve $9,500 final invoice to Pickering Firm, Inc. for the Grandview Heights Sewer Rehabilitation project
• Set public hearing on Oct 15 to consider a conditional use permit for a daycare at 107 Sweet Home Church Road
• Approve $85 registration fee for 2024‑2025 youth basketball programs

The Pearl Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved a consent agenda with 20 items, including payments for engineering, repairs, and a contract extension. They also approved a rezoning from C-2 to I-1, a conditional use permit for a daycare, a conditional use permit for a hair salon, and a dimensional variance for a motel sign. The board voted to cancel the second meetings in November and December 2024.

• Approved consent agenda with 20 items (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of six parcels from C-2 to I-1 (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for daycare at 107 Sweet Home Church Rd (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for hair salon at 3627 Hwy 80 E, Ste A (unanimous)
• Approved dimensional variance for Super 8 Motel sign at 111 Airport Rd (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for outdoor storage of power equipment at 5023 Hwy 80 E (unanimous)
• Cancelled 2nd Board meetings in November and December 2024 (6-1, Foy nay)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Pearl Mayor and Board of Aldermen will vote on a consent agenda covering routine items such as minutes, claims docket, wage increases and holiday schedule. They will also consider several contract approvals and payments, including a $1,021,329.60 payment to Thrash Commercial Contractors for fire station work and invoices for sidewalk and connector projects. Two public hearings are scheduled for October 1, 2024 to decide on a dimensional variance for a Super 8 Motel sign and a conditional use permit for a nail salon. Additional items include a software renewal, purchase of conference‑room furniture, and appointment of commission chairs.

• Approve $1,021,329.60 payment to Thrash Commercial Contractors for Pearl Fire Stations (pay app #9)
• Approve $13,014.60 invoice for Mary Ann Drive sidewalk installation project
• Approve $8,159.07 invoice for Pearl‑Richland Connector Phase II project
• Approve $6,900 purchase price for utility and drainage easements for the Southeast Sewer/Airport Road project
• Approve $11,140.26 purchase of conference‑room furniture (1 table, 10 chairs) from Androth LLC

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved the consent agenda as a single block, covering 26 items such as engineering contracts, an easement purchase, a final plat, and public hearing dates. A public hearing on a conditional use permit for a tobacco and beer store was held, and a variance request for a house at 242 Knight Road was continued to October 1, 2024. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda with 26 items (unanimous)
• Approved $8,159.07 invoice for Pearl-Richland Connector Phase II (consent)
• Approved $13,014.60 invoice for Mary Ann Drive Sidewalk (consent)
• Approved $6,900 easement purchase from Ernest and Varria Larry (consent)
• Approved CE&I contract for Riverwind Drive Sidewalk (consent)
• Approved MOA for raised medians on US 80 and MS 468 (consent)
• Accepted final plat for Residence of River Ridge Phase 3 (consent)
• Continued variance request for 242 Knight Road to October 1, 2024 (unanimous)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will decide on three contract change orders and one appointment at this special called meeting. All items relate to the ongoing Pearl Fire Stations Project and a vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission.

• Approve Construction Change Directive 001 for Pearl Fire Stations Project with WBA Architecture PLLC and Thrash Commercial Contractors
• Approve Contract Change Order 27 for Pearl Fire Stations Project with Thrash Commercial Contractors
• Approve Contract Change Order 28 for Pearl Fire Stations Project with Thrash Commercial Contractors
• Appoint Tony Williamson to fill vacancy on Parks and Recreation Commission

The board approved two construction change orders for the Pearl Fire Stations Project, one with a 7-0 vote and another with a 6-2 vote, and appointed Tony Williamson to the Parks and Recreation Commission. A motion to have WBA pay costs for one change order failed for lack of a second.

• Approved Construction Change Directive 001 and Contract Change Order 28 for Pearl Fire Stations Project (7-0)
• Approved Contract Change Order 27 for Pearl Fire Stations Project (6-2, Foy and Knight nay)
• Motion that WBA pay costs for Change Order 27 died without a second
• Appointed Tony Williamson to Parks and Recreation Commission (7-0)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Pearl Mayor and Board of Aldermen will vote on the consent agenda and several individual items. Key decisions include a resolution to adopt the city’s fiscal year 2024‑25 budget, a loan of up to $1,500,000 to purchase a fire truck, and multiple procurement and contract approvals. The meeting also schedules public hearings on conditional use permits, rezoning and variance requests.

• Resolution to enter a loan agreement with the Mississippi Development Authority for up to $1,500,000 to purchase a fire truck
• Purchase of two 2023 Dodge Charger Pursuit Base vehicles for the Police Department at $37,400 each
• Purchase of one 2024 Dodge Durango PPV for the Police Department for $42,392
• Approval of Contractor’s Final Estimate #3 for $116,092.51 from AJ Construction on the MPO Overlay Project
• Public hearing set for September 17, 2024 to consider a conditional use permit for a tobacco and beer store at 2413 Highway 80 E

The Board approved the FY 2024-25 budget with no ad valorem tax increase, and approved a consent agenda including multiple contracts and purchases. Public hearings resulted in approval of a variance for a smaller home, a conditional use permit for a medical cannabis dispensary (4-2), and a variance for a taller Hinds Community College building. The Board also declared a property at 420 C Street a public health menace and ordered cleanup.

• Adopted FY 2024-25 budget with no ad valorem tax increase (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $28,298.20 uncollectable accounts sent to collections
• Approved $116,092.51 final estimate for MPO Overlay Project
• Approved $697,725.38 in MDOT funds for Pearl-Richland Intermodal Connector Bridge
• Approved $301,394.86 for Mary Ann Drive Sidewalk project
• Approved purchase of 2 Dodge Chargers ($37,400 each) and 1 Dodge Durango ($42,392) for police
• Granted conditional use permit for medical cannabis dispensary at 102B Metroplex Blvd (4-2)
• Declared 420 C Street property a public health menace, ordered cleanup and $1,500 penalty

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen are meeting to consider resolutions fixing the Ad Valorem tax levies for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. These resolutions cover both municipal purposes and the Pearl Public School District.

• Proposed municipal tax levy of 27.50 mills (10.65 mills for General Fund, 16.85 mills for City Debt)
• Proposed Pearl Public School District tax levy of 58.20 mills (52.00 mills for School Maintenance Fund, 6.20 mills for 2016 Special Obligation School Bond)

The Board of Aldermen adopted resolutions fixing the ad valorem tax levies for the City of Pearl and the Pearl Public School District for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

• Adopted City of Pearl tax levy at 27.50 mills (5-0)
• Adopted Pearl Public School District tax levy at 58.20 mills (5-0)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will review a consent agenda featuring multiple infrastructure payments and police grants. The body is also scheduling public hearings for zoning variances and a medical cannabis dispensary permit.

• Payment of $1,160,705.96 to Thrash Commercial Contractors, Inc. for Pearl Fire Stations
• Payment of $168,002.89 for Grandview Heights Sewer Rehabilitation Project
• Police Traffic Service Grant of $90,000 and Police DUI Service Grant of $75,000
• Conditional use permit for a supervised living home at 801 Oakbrook Way
• Public hearing for a medical cannabis dispensary at 102B Metroplex Boulevard

The Pearl Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved a 37-item consent agenda, including payments, grants, and a conditional use permit for a supervised living home. They denied a conditional use permit for a nail salon at 454 North Bierdeman Road, following the Community Development Director's recommendation. The board also declared a property at 251 Bermuda Drive a public health menace and set several public hearings for September 3, 2024.

• Approved consent agenda with 37 items (unanimous)
• Denied conditional use permit for nail salon at 454 North Bierdeman Road (5-1, Foy nay)
• Declared 251 Bermuda Drive property a menace to public health and safety (unanimous)
• Continued nuisance hearing for 121 Belaire Drive to October 1, 2024 (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for dimensional variance at 124 Bryants Landing (Sept 3)
• Set public hearing for unsightly property at 420 C Street (Sept 3)
• Set public hearing for Hinds Community College height variance (Sept 3)
• Set public hearing for medical cannabis dispensary at 102B Metroplex Blvd (Sept 3)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Pearl Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider a consent agenda that includes approvals of minutes, travel authorizations, wage increases, and numerous contract payments. Major items include a $700,428.37 payment to Hemphill Construction for the Grandview Heights Sewer Interceptor Rehabilitation Project (ARPA) and the purchase of a 2024 F‑150 4x4 SuperCrew for the Police Department at $48,989.36. The board will also adopt a memorandum of agreement with MDOT to modify the Old Brandon Road roundabout near the Jackson Airport and set public hearings on property and conditional‑use matters for August 20.

• Approve $700,428.37 payment to Hemphill Construction for Grandview Heights Sewer Interceptor Rehabilitation Project (ARPA)
• Approve purchase of 2024 F‑150 4x4 SuperCrew for Police Department for $48,989.36
• Adopt MOA with MDOT to modify roundabout on Old Brandon Rd at Jackson Airport
• Set public hearing Aug 20 to address unsightly property at 251 Bermuda Drive
• Set public hearing Aug 20 for conditional use permit for nail salon at 454 North Bierdeman Road

The Pearl Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved a 31-item consent agenda covering payments, purchases, and project invoices. They granted a dimensional variance for a detached garage, denied a conditional use permit for a mobile home, and took no action on a supervised living home request. A public hearing was set for a barbershop conditional use permit.

• Approved consent agenda with 31 items (5-0)
• Granted dimensional variance to Celeste and Douglas Harrison for a 900 sq ft detached garage at 859 Walden Pond (5-0)
• Denied conditional use permit to Samuel and Lerosa Thompson for a mobile home on Knight Road (5-0)
• Took no action on conditional use permit for Angelys Centeno's supervised living home at 801 Oakbrook Way
• Set public hearing for Nov 5, 2024, for Greg Brassfield's barbershop conditional use permit at 2705 Old Brandon Road

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold public hearings on a proposed land use plan and zoning changes. The body is also deciding on several infrastructure payments, grant acceptances, and conditional use permits.

• Proposed land use plan, zoning amendment, and zoning map
• Hazard Mitigation Grant of $2,825,670.75 for Pine Park Phase II drainage project
• Payment of $493,716.47 to Thrash Commercial Contractors for Pearl Fire Stations
• Payment of $661,179.27 to Hemphill Construction Company for Grandview Heights Sewer Rehabilitation
• Public hearings for conditional use permits at 801 Oakbrook Way and Knight Road

The Pearl Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved a 28-item consent agenda, including a $2,825,670.75 Hazard Mitigation Grant from MEMA for the Pine Park Phase II drainage project and several sewer and road project payments. The board adopted a land use plan and zoning amendment, granted a variance at 238 Knight Road, but denied a conditional use permit for a mobile home at 242 Knight Road on a 3-2 vote. The board also adjudicated six properties as menaces to public health and safety under state law, assessing $1,500 penalties or 50% of cleanup costs against each.

• Approved consent agenda including $2,825,670.75 MEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant for Pine Park Phase II drainage (5-0)
• Approved $661,179.27 Pay App #4 to Hemphill Construction for Grandview Heights Sewer Rehabilitation (ARPA funds)
• Approved $160,768.96 Contractor's Estimate Package #3 to Powell Construction for MPO Signal Upgrade Project
• Adopted land use plan, zoning amendment and zoning map (5-0)
• Granted variance to Chrisshawn Woods for 1,284 sq ft house at 238 Knight Road instead of required 2,000 sq ft (5-0)
• Denied conditional use permit for Keandre Woods to place mobile home at 242 Knight Road (3-2)
• Adjudicated six properties as menaces to public health and safety, assessing $1,500 or 50% of cleanup costs each (5-0 each)
• Set public hearings for August 6, 2024 on conditional use permits at 801 Oakbrook Way and Knight Road

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider a non-binding referendum on restricted liquor stores and resolutions to authorize special elections for two vacant seats. The meeting also includes several public hearings regarding land use, zoning amendments, and conditional use permits.

• Non-binding referendum on allowing restricted liquor stores
• Special election authorization for Alderman At Large and Ward Six Alderman vacancies
• $117,788.95 payment for SRF Water System Improvements Project
• $5,097.00 purchase of three Dual-2 Antenna Radar Systems
• Public hearings for conditional use permits at 610 South Pearson Road, 3037 Highway 80 E, and 212 St. Paul Street

The Board of Aldermen voted to deny a resolution for a non-binding referendum on allowing restricted liquor stores. The board also approved several conditional use permits for businesses and education centers while denying one daycare request.

• Denied non-binding referendum on allowing liquor stores on a restricted basis
• Approved conditional use permit for nail salon and day spa at 3039 Highway 80 E
• Denied conditional use permit for daycare at 212 St. Paul Street
• Approved conditional use permit for early childhood education center at 214 Lonnie T. Jenkins Drive
• Approved $5,097.00 purchase of 3 radar systems from Stalker Radar
• Approved $8,051.00 payment to Holmes Community College for tuition and fees
• Approved acceptance of Woodson Bend Phase 3 Subdivision
• Approved non-compensated special contract for Investigator Gregory Jones with Pearl Police

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider a $1,500,000 loan for a new firetruck. The meeting also includes several payment approvals for construction projects and the scheduling of multiple public hearings.

• Resolution for a loan up to $1,500,000.00 to purchase a firetruck
• Traffic signal installation bid from Powell Construction Services, Inc. for $237,054.75
• Payment to Thrash Commercial Contractors, Inc. of $846,447.09 for Pearl Fire Stations
• Public hearing for a conditional use permit for Pearson Road Coin, LLC at 610 South Pearson Road
• Public hearing for an early childhood education center at 214 Lonnie T. Jenkins Drive

The Pearl Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved a 30-item consent agenda by majority affirmative vote of the six aldermen present, with Alderman Knight absent. The board awarded Powell Construction Services, Inc. a $237,054.75 contract for traffic signal installation at East Metro Parkway and El Dorado Road, and authorized numerous payments on sewer, sidewalk, bridge, and lighting projects. The board also set several July 2024 public hearings on conditional use permits and property conditions, and approved tax exemptions for commercial parcels under Ordinance 2021-01. The meeting adjourned in honor of JoAnn Ladner.

• Approved consent agenda of 30 items (6-0, Alderman Knight absent)
• Awarded Powell Construction Services, Inc. $237,054.75 traffic signal contract at East Metro Parkway and El Dorado Road
• Authorized advertisement for construction on Riverwind and Mary Ann Drive sidewalk projects
• Authorized advertisement for Southeast Sewer Airport Road and Citywide Sewer Rehabilitation projects
• Approved payment of $34,802.86 Pickering invoice on Pearl-Richland Intermodal Bridge Project
• Approved $222,031.23 Pay App #3 to Hemphill Construction on Grandview Heights Sewer Rehabilitation (ARPA funds)
• Approved tax exemptions for listed commercial parcels under Ordinance 2021-01; removed three parcels for fulfillment of commitment
• Set July 2 and July 16, 2024 public hearings on conditional use permits and property condition determinations

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will meet for a special called meeting to consider a resolution regarding sidewalk construction. The item involves accepting a bid for the Mary Ann Drive Sidewalk Installation.

• Awarding of $272,679.80 contract to Simmons Erosion Control for Mary Ann Drive Sidewalk Installation

The Board of Aldermen approved a resolution to award the Mary Ann Drive Sidewalk Installation contract to Simmons Erosion Control. The company was identified as the lowest and best conforming bidder.

• Approved $272,679.80 sidewalk contract for Mary Ann Drive to Simmons Erosion Control (4-0)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will review several construction contracts, including signal upgrades and fire station fiber construction. The meeting also includes a public hearing for a U-Haul conditional use permit and a scheduled hearing for zoning amendments.

• MPO Signal Upgrade Project Contractor’s Estimate Package #2: $309,560.70
• Phase 1 Fiber Construction at Central Fire Station by Hart’s Construction, LLC: $68,525.00
• Gutters and down spouts replacement for Auto Maintenance building by Strength Construction, LLC: $16,989.00
• Soccer field work by Turf Resources: $15,175.00
• Gate replacement at Auto Maintenance entrance by A1 Kendrick Fence Company: $12,081.88

The Board approved a conditional use permit for a U-Haul indoor vehicle repair shop and authorized over $300,000 for signal upgrades. Multiple properties were adjudicated for grass-cutting costs, and a public hearing was set for zoning amendments.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for U-Haul indoor vehicle repair shop on Executive Drive
• Approved $309,560.70 for MPO Signal Upgrade Project (80% MDOT funded)
• Approved $15,175.00 for soccer field aerification and top dressing by Turf Resources
• Adjudicated 14 properties for grass-cutting costs to be assessed against the properties
• Adjudicated 401 Cross Park Dr. as a public menace; imposed $1,500 penalty or 50% of cleanup cost
• Set public hearing for July 2, 2024, to amend zoning map and language
• Approved fundraiser by Pirate Gold youth baseball select team at the football field
• Continued public hearing for Space Place, LLC (121 Belaire Drive) to 8/20/2024

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Pearl Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider several payments for city projects, including over $601,000 for fire stations. The agenda also includes setting public hearings for June 4 regarding property maintenance and a conditional use permit for Uhaul.

• $601,511.08 payment to Thrash Commercial Contractors, Inc. for Pearl Fire Stations
• Public hearings set for June 4 regarding property conditions at 121 Belaire Drive and 401 Cross Park Drive
• Conditional Use Permit application for a Uhaul indoor vehicle repair shop on Executive Drive
• Promotion of Sgt. Richard Lents to Lieutenant of the Pearl Police Department
• Approval of 2024 football and cheer registration rates

The Board approved a consent agenda including various payments for engineering, lighting, and sewer projects. They also set public hearings for property maintenance and a conditional use permit for a U-Haul repair shop.

• Approved $75,794.00 payment to Central Pipe Supply, Inc.
• Approved 2024 football registration rates for Flag, Tackle, and Cheer
• Approved multiple payments to Pickering Firm, Inc. for intermodal, sewer, signal, and sidewalk projects
• Approved promotion of Sgt. Richard Lents to Lieutenant of the Pearl Police Department
• Approved resolution to assess grass-cutting costs against 806 Leo Paul Street
• Set June 4 public hearing for property condition of Space Place, LLC at 121 Belaire Drive
• Set June 4 public hearing for U-Haul conditional use permit on Executive Drive
• Tabled consideration of final plat for The Hollows

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider several contract change orders for the Pearl Fire Stations Project with Thrash Commercial Contractors. The board will also review an emergency purchase for a knuckle boom truck and the appointment of an Assistant Police Chief.

• $274,750 emergency purchase of a Palfinger Elpsilon Knuckle Boom
• Contract change order for Fire Station 5 electrical and framing work ($28,222.27)
• Contract change order for fire station canopy steel supports ($20,566.09)
• Appointment of Kyle Himmel as Assistant Police Chief

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will review several large construction and infrastructure payments. The agenda includes a public hearing for a proposed indoor commercial storage facility on Executive Drive.

• $721,240.63 payment to Thrash Commercial Contractors, Inc. for Pearl Fire Stations
• $1,070,745.30 payment to Motorola Solutions for police and fire radios
• $734,870.24 payment to Hemphill Construction Company for Grandview Heights Sewer Rehabilitation
• Public hearing for a conditional use permit for indoor commercial storage on Executive Drive
• Lease purchase of five Gravely 992515 Mach One Mowers at $1,675.83 per month

The Board of Aldermen approved a consent agenda containing 32 items, including a $1,070,745.30 purchase of new radios for the Police and Fire Departments from Motorola Solutions. Several infrastructure payments were authorized, such as $734,870.24 for sewer rehabilitation and $619,454.31 for the Pearl-Richland Intermodal Connector. A public hearing was set for June 4, 2024, to amend the city's zoning map and language.

• Approved $1,070,745.30 for new Police and Fire Department radios
• Authorized $734,870.24 payment for Grandview Heights Sewer Rehabilitation
• Authorized $619,454.31 payment for Pearl-Richland Intermodal Connector
• Approved $33,574.48 in uncollectable accounts
• Approved lease purchase for five Gravely mowers ($1,675.83/month)
• Set public hearing for June 4, 2024, to amend zoning map
• Approved donation of $9,620 to Pearl Community Theatre
• Approved police officers' part-time work schedule and uniform use

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider several infrastructure payments for the Pearl-Richland Intermodal Bridge and Connector projects. The meeting includes public hearings regarding property maintenance and conditional use permits for livestock and a storage facility. The board will also discuss revoking an automotive shop's permit at 2025 Executive Drive.

• $31,671.33 payment for Pearl-Richland Intermodal Bridge Project
• $45,693.32 payment for Pearl-Richland Intermodal Connector Phase II
• Permit for indoor commercial storage on Executive Drive
• Revocation of permit for Precision Auto and Diesel Performance, LLC
• Public hearing for property at 641 South Pearson Road

The Board revoked the conditional use permit for Precision Auto and Diesel Performance, LLC. They also approved a permit for horses at a residential estate and adjudicated a property at 924 Babbs Place as a public menace.

• Revoked conditional use for Precision Auto and Diesel Performance, LLC at 2025 Executive Drive
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for up to two horses at 5334 Old Brandon Road
• Adjudicated 924 Babbs Place as a public menace and imposed a $1,500 penalty or 50% of cleaning costs
• Approved $31,671.33 payment to Pickering Firm, Inc. for Pearl-Richland Intermodal Bridge Project
• Approved $45,693.32 payment to Pickering Firm, Inc. for Pearl-Richland Intermodal Connector Phase II
• Approved $5,440.00 payment to Pickering Firm, Inc. for Grandview Heights Sewer Rehabilitation Project
• Approved Police Department Internship Program
• Set public hearings for May 7, 2024, regarding 641 South Pearson Road and a storage facility on Executive Drive

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will review various city expenditures, including park improvements and water system projects. The meeting includes several scheduled public hearings regarding conditional use permits and property maintenance.

• Payment to Clear River Construction Co., Inc. for $10,637.84 (Soccer Concessions) and $62,997.80 (City Park Improvements)
• Acceptance of a $2,422,003.50 FEMA/MEMA Pine Park Drainage Phase II Hazard Mitigation Grant
• Payments to Hemphill Construction Co. and Heflin Engineering for Drinking Water Systems Improvement Projects totaling $304,327.91 across three estimates
• Payment of $397,493.93 to Thrash Commercial Contractors, Inc. for Pearl Fire Stations
• Public hearings for conditional use permits regarding horses at 5334 Old Brandon Road and a mobile home at 308 Oak Grove Church Road

The Board approved two conditional use permits for medical cannabis dispensaries and accepted a $2.4 million FEMA grant for drainage mitigation. The Board also approved modifications to aldermen district ward lines and several vendor payments.

• Approved $2,422,003.50 FEMA/MEMA grant for Pine Park Drainage Phase II
• Granted conditional use permit for medical cannabis dispensary at 4205 Highway 80, Suite A
• Conditionally granted use permit for medical cannabis dispensary at 3021 Highway 80 (pending waiver)
• Approved modification of aldermen district ward lines
• Authorized $10,450.00 payment to Harcros Chemicals Inc
• Authorized $11,455.62 payment to Southern Pipe & Supply Company
• Authorized $11,372.00 payment to Sideways 8 Sports for uniforms
• Approved revised Federal Grants Procurement Policy and Code of Conduct

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Pearl Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider several infrastructure payments, including over $624,000 for the Intermodal Connector Bridge Project. The agenda also includes setting public hearings for medical cannabis dispensaries and a cultivation facility. Additionally, the board will address property maintenance concerns at 1218 Manor Street.

• $624,460.61 payment for Pearl-Richland Intermodal Connector Bridge Project
• $199,000.00 change order for Grandview Heights Sub-Interceptor Rehabilitation Project
• Setting April 2 public hearings for medical cannabis dispensaries on Highway 80
• Emergency repairs to Westfield and Patrick Farm lift stations
• Public hearing regarding property maintenance at 1218 Manor Street

The Board of Aldermen approved conditional use permits for a medical cannabis dispensary and a micro cultivation facility. The board also declared a property at 1218 Manor Street a menace to public health and safety. Various infrastructure payments and project invoices were approved via the consent agenda.

• Approved medical cannabis dispensary permit for 102B Metroplex Boulevard
• Approved medical cannabis micro cultivation permit for 111 Willie Drive pending security plan
• Adjudicated 1218 Manor Street a public health menace and imposed $1,500 penalty
• Authorized $10,796.00 payment to Harvey Services, Inc. for Westfield lift station repair
• Authorized $8,823.57 payment to Harvey Services, Inc. for Patrick Farm lift station repair
• Approved $624,460.61 payment to T. L. Wallace Construction for Intermodal Connector Bridge Project
• Approved $199,000 Change Order #1 for Grandview Heights Sub-Interceptor Rehabilitation Project
• Set public hearings for April 2, 2024, for two medical cannabis dispensary requests

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Pearl Mayor and Board of Aldermen will review several items including vehicle purchases, infrastructure repairs, and service contracts. The agenda includes public hearings for a tattoo shop permit and a medical cannabis cultivation facility. The board will also discuss potential land use agreements with Rankin County in executive session.

• Purchase of 12 Ford Police Interceptor Utility AWD vehicles at $42,625.16 each plus up-fitting for $8,335.90 each
• Authorization of two new generators for Central Station and Fire Station No. 5 totaling $94,000.00
• Traffic signal installation at El Dorado Road and the EMC for $55,499.00
• Public hearing for a medical cannabis micro cultivation permit at 111 Willie Drive
• Repair of police vehicle PD 50 in the amount of $7,681.05

The Pearl Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved a consent agenda covering routine payments, purchases, and authorizations, including $94,000 for two new generators and a $55,499 traffic signal invoice. In public hearings, the board approved conditional use permits for a tattoo shop at 136 South Pearson Road and a Tier-two cultivation and Tier-one micro-processing facility at 481 Childre Road. The board also set two public hearings for March 19, 2024, and voted to consider an executive session on an interlocal land agreement. The meeting adjourned in honor of Paul D. "Danny" Pope, Jr., Mrs. Johnnie Bradshaw, and Bobby Crawford.

• Approved consent agenda by majority 'Aye' vote of all seven aldermen present
• Approved conditional use permit for Desmond Moore tattoo shop at 136 South Pearson Road (7-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for James Harper Tier-two cultivation and Tier-one micro-processing facility at 481 Childre Road (7-0)
• Approved $94,000 purchase of two generators from ECB Solutions, LLC for new Station 1 and Station 5
• Approved $55,499 invoice from Lewis Electric, Inc. for traffic signal installation at El Dorado Road and the EMC
• Approved $22,310 payment to Pickering Firm, Inc. for January 2024 engineering on the MPO Sidewalk Project
• Set public hearing for March 19, 2024 on property condition at 1218 Manor Street (STEECO, LLC)
• Set public hearing for March 19, 2024 on conditional use permit for HMSONE, LLC medical cannabis micro cultivation at 111 Willie Drive

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen are reviewing various city expenditures, including payments for fire stations and street projects. The meeting also includes setting public hearings for several conditional use permit applications.

• $420,986.42 payment to Thrash Commercial Contractors, Inc. for Pearl Fire Stations
• $85,312.31 payment to Pickering Firm, Inc. for Pearl-Richland Street Realignment Project
• $27,080.24 payment to Pickering Firm, Inc. for Pearl-Richland Intermodal Connector Phase II
• Public hearing March 5: Tier-two cultivation and Tier-one micro-processing at 481 Childre Road
• Public hearing March 5: Tattoo shop at 136 South Pearson Road

The Board approved multiple payments for engineering and construction projects and granted a conditional use permit for a beauty salon. Two properties were adjudicated as public health and safety menaces, and a request for a convenience store/restaurant was denied.

• Approved $27,080.24 payment to Pickering Firm, Inc. for Intermodal Connector Phase II
• Approved $85,312.31 payment to Pickering Firm, Inc. for Street Realignment Project
• Approved $88,685.18 payment to Powell Construction Services for MPO Signal Upgrade
• Approved $6,600 donation to Pearl Community Theatre for 'Moana'
• Granted conditional use permit for beauty salon at 3627 Highway 80 E, Ste D
• Denied conditional use permit for convenience store/restaurant at Old Brandon Rd and Metroplex Blvd
• Adjudicated 204 Aqua Way and 239 Reynolds St as public health and safety menaces
• Approved professional services agreement with Lee Hawkins

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Board will review several engineering and construction payments, including a $901,381.04 invoice for the Pearl-Richland Intermodal Connector Bridge Project. Agenda items also include requests for conditional use permits for a convenience store, beauty salon, and medical cannabis dispensary. Additionally, the meeting covers utility maintenance agreements and upgrades to City Park equipment.

• $901,381.04 construction payment for Pearl-Richland Intermodal Connector Bridge Project
• Conditional use permit for a convenience store/restaurant at Old Brandon Road and Metroplex Boulevard
• New water tank maintenance agreement with American Tank Maintenance
• $14,952.12 purchase of a new swing set for the City Park
• Conditional use permit for a medical cannabis dispensary at 102B Metroplex Boulevard

The Board approved multiple payments for the Pearl-Richland Intermodal Connector Bridge Project and various sidewalk engineering services. New playground equipment and surfacing for the City Park were authorized. A dimensional variance for a carport at 3322 Harle Street was granted.

• Approved $901,381.04 payment to T.L. Wallace Construction for Intermodal Connector Bridge Project
• Approved $41,201.95 payment to Pickering Firm, Inc. for Intermodal Connector Bridge Project
• Approved $14,952.12 for a new swing set from Wren Construction for City Park
• Approved $26,986.24 for playground surfacing from PlaySafe Surfacing
• Approved dimensional variance for 4-foot side setback for carport at 3322 Harle Street
• Approved $51,550.29 payment to Southern Pipe & Supply Company
• Scheduled public hearings for Feb 20 regarding conditional use permits for a convenience store, beauty salon, and medical cannabis dispensary
• Scheduled public hearing for Feb 20 regarding unsightly property at 204 Aqua Way

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Pearl Mayor and Board of Aldermen will review consent agenda items including wage increases and payments for local infrastructure projects like the Pearl-Richland Bridge and Grandview Heights Sewer Rehabilitation. The board will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for a new gas station at Old Brandon Road and Metroplex Boulevard, which would change traffic access in that area, and a dimensional variance request to reduce a required carport setback at 3322 Harle Street. Additionally, the board will consider renewing banking relationships with Community Bank and Priority One Bank for city accounts over the next two years.

• Payment of $399,409.24 to Thrash Commercial Contractors for Pearl Fire Stations (pay app #1)
• Payment of $354,900.00 to Hemphill Construction Company for Grandview Heights Sewer Rehabilitation Project
• Public hearing on conditional use permit for a gas station at Parcel#G09B000011 00160 (Old Brandon Road and Metroplex Boulevard)
• Public hearing on dimensional variance request for a carport setback at 3322 Harle Street
• Consideration of banking proposals from Community Bank and Priority One Bank for city accounts

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved a consent agenda containing several financial authorizations and administrative orders. Key approvals included payments for the Pearl-Richland Bridge Project and Grandview Heights Sewer Rehabilitation Project, as well as the acceptance of a preliminary plat for Patrick Farms. The board also scheduled public hearings for a gas station conditional use permit and a residential setback variance, but the minutes do not record the outcomes of those hearings.

• Approved payment of $45,621.66 to Pickering Firm, Inc. for Pearl-Richland Bridge Project
• Approved payment of $354,900.00 to Hemphill Construction Company, Inc. for Grandview Heights Sewer Rehabilitation Project
• Approved payment of $12,530.00 to Harcros Chemicals, Inc.
• Approved renewal of Boxcast Broadcast Streaming Services for $1,908.00
• Approved renewal of Alcatel-Lucent Rainbow Enterprise for $1,409.04
• Accepted preliminary plat for Patrick Farms Phase 11 and 12
• Entered Memorandum of Understanding with Mississippi State Fire Academy for Feb 5, 2024 service
• Scheduled public hearing for Baldeep Singh gas station Conditional Use Permit (outcome not recorded)

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider a conditional use permit for a cannabis retail dispensary and a home-based painting business. The meeting includes several payment authorizations for water system improvements, energy savings, and road projects.

• Conditional Use Permit for cannabis retail dispensary at 2612 Highway 80 E
• Conditional Use Permit for home based painting business at 213 Charline Drive
• SRF Water System Improvements Project payments totaling $543,927.98
• LED Energy Savings Project payment of $354,802 to PATH Company
• CaseCracker Interview Room Recording System purchase for $43,859.00

The Board approved a conditional use permit for a cannabis retail dispensary and denied a request for a home-based painting business. The Board also authorized several infrastructure payments and adjudicated one property as a public menace.

• Approved conditional use permit for Unlimited Ascent, LLC cannabis dispensary at 2612 Highway 80 E
• Denied conditional use permit for home-based painting business at 213 Charline Drive
• Adjudicated 3407 Marguerite Drive a public menace and imposed $1,500 penalty
• Approved $354,802 payment to PATH Company for LED Energy Savings Project
• Approved $324,052.27 payment for SRF Water System Improvements Project
• Approved $43,859.00 for CaseCracker Interview Room Recording System
• Approved final plat for Serenity Lake Phase III
• Tabled bids for city depositories for the 2024-2025 term