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The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget and consider adopting the millage rate for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027. The agenda also includes numerous consent items covering travel approvals, contracts, invoices, and special event permits, plus a payment of claims totaling $3,266,233.87.

• Public hearing on proposed FY2027 budget
• Adopt order setting millage rate for FY ending Sept 30, 2027
• Approve $3,266,233.87 in claims (208431-208805, July month end, Aug 7 payroll)
• Approve $20,658.50 HVAC purchase for Fire Stations 1 & 2 from Modern Air
• Approve $13,949.92 for traffic cones with city logo from Traffic Safety Store

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The Ridgeland Mayor and Board of Alderman will hold a public hearing and vote on ending the city’s voluntary community water fluoridation program. The meeting also includes approvals for infrastructure contracts totaling over $7.5 million, budget amendments, and police department upgrades, alongside routine procedural items.

• Public hearing and vote on discontinuation of Ridgeland’s voluntary Community Water Fluoridation Program
• Approve $69,000 contract extension with Allen Engineering and Science for Phase II Stormwater Implementation Program
• Approve $73,079.88 pay request for Lake Harbour Drive Overlay and Repair Project
• Approve $127,769.80 pay application for Wheatley Street Road Reconstruction Project
• Create Special Sales Tax Park Improvements funds with $2,086,000 allocation

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The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider a series of consent items, including approvals of contracts, invoices, and budget amendments for public works and police services. Key approvals include a $759,579.96 payment to AJ Construction for the Lake Harbour Drive Overlay Project, a $358,050 payment for Colony Park Boulevard water distribution improvements, and a $100,000 invoice for Wheatley Street Road reconstruction. The board will also adopt budget amendments for police equipment, a new police motorcycle, and $73,560 E‑911 funding, and will approve payment of payroll claims totaling $4,834,831.64.

• Approve AJ Construction Co. Pay Application No. 3 for $759,579.96 – Lake Harbour Drive Overlay Project
• Approve Hemphill Construction Co. Pay Application No. 1 for $358,050.00 – Colony Park Boulevard Water Distribution Improvements
• Approve Benchmark Engineering & Surveying invoice for $100,000.00 – Wheatley Street Road Reconstruction Project
• Approve budget amendment of $73,560.00 for E‑911 funding for Ridgeland Police Department
• Approve budget amendment to purchase one new police motorcycle

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The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will review several site plans for businesses and churches, including a Chick-Fil-A on County Line Road. The body is deciding on multiple infrastructure payments and a $4 million FEMA grant application. Other items include police department equipment and sewer adjustments.

• Payment of $1,469,354.25 to Hemphill Construction Co. for Highland Colony Parkway Tank and Well Project
• Conditional Use Permit and site plan review for Chick-Fil-A on County Line Road
• Application for a $4 million FEMA Pre-Disaster Mitigation grant
• Payment of $6,500 to Tri County Tree Service for tree removal at 715 Green Forest
• Site plan and architectural review for Dave and Buster's and Word of Life Church

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The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will discuss a presentation from the Mississippi Department of Health regarding the removal of fluoride from the city's water. The board will also consider initiating a public notice and hearing process to discontinue the CWF Program.

• Hemphill Construction Co. payment of $253,084.25 for Wheatley Street Road Reconstruction
• Powell Construction Services, Inc. invoice of $244,582.96 for I-55 and Old Agency Rd LED Lighting
• Fire Department budget amendment of $53,037.15 for Scott Airpacks and RIT Bag
• Tri County Tree Service contract for $6,275.00 for tree removal at 1889 Lincolnshire Boulevard
• Architectural Review Appeal for McDonald's Mural at 349 Highway 51

The Ridgeland Mayor and Board of Aldermen denied the Architectural Review Board's recommendation to allow a McDonald's mural at 349 Highway 51 through December 31, 2026, citing violations of the Architectural Review and Sign Ordinances. They also approved initiating Step 2 to discontinue the CWF (fluoridation) program, which includes preparing notice for a 30-day comment period and public hearing. A substitute motion to re-fluoridate the water supply died for lack of a second. The board also approved the consent agenda and payment of claims totaling $3,187,547.42.

• Denied McDonald's mural at 349 Highway 51 (7-0)
• Approved initiating Step 2 to discontinue CWF program (7-0)
• Substitute motion to re-fluoridate water supply died for lack of a second
• Approved consent agenda with 27 items (7-0)
• Approved payment of claims $3,187,547.42 (7-0)
• Declared 715 Green Forest Road property a public health menace (7-0)
• Accepted minutes of June 1 and June 2 meetings
• Recognized Firefighter Mike Kaminski as Firefighter of the Month

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The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will review several construction pay applications and engineering invoices. The body is also considering a resolution to amend the 2026 Madison County Urban Renewal Plan and a site plan for a conference center and hotel.

• Hemphill Construction Co. payments of $240,041.11 for Wheatley Street and $214,226.80 for Highland Colony Parkway
• Benchmark Engineering & Surveying, LLC invoices totaling $133,100.00 for Colony Park Boulevard
• Purchase order of $8,050.00 for Michael Moore (Your Personal Chef) for Balloon Glow
• Site plan and architectural review for Madison County Conference Center and Hotel at Prado Vista
• Payroll and claims payment totaling $2,512,750.47

The Board approved the consent agenda, including resolutions, contracts, and vendor designations, and approved payment of claims and payroll totaling $2,512,750.47. In executive session, the Board set a counteroffer for the Leroy Shelton property at 20% above fair market value. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved consent agenda with 18 items (7-0)
• Approved claims 206761-207016 and May 29 payroll of $2,512,750.47 (7-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss potential litigation (7-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss potential litigation (7-0)
• Approved counteroffer for Leroy Shelton property at 20% above fair market value (7-0)

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The Ridgeland Mayor and Board will consider several service contracts, payments and permits, including cleaning of private properties and a conditional use permit for Shanta & Jitender Khanna. They will approve multiple invoices and pay applications totaling over $1.2 million, and a $468,050 budget amendment to fund rehabilitation of the Samuels Lane well. The meeting also includes a police department MOU, a special event, surplus property items, and a payroll claims payment of $2,985,630.19 before moving to an executive session.

• Cleaning of private property at 111 Ridgeway Drive, 583 Boardwalk Blvd, 615 Muirwood Circle, and 1889 Lincolnshire Blvd
• Petition and application for a conditional use permit for Shanta & Jitender Khanna
• Approve AJ Construction Co. Pay Application No. 2 for $357,519.64 for the Lake Harbour Drive Overlay Project
• Approve budget amendment moving $468,050.00 to fund rehabilitation of Samuels Lane Well
• Approve payment of payroll claims (Claims 206341‑206740) totaling $2,985,630.19

The Ridgeland Mayor and Board of Aldermen unanimously approved four property clean-up declarations for 111 Ridgeway Drive, 583 Boardwalk Boulevard, 615 Muirwood Circle, and 1889 Lincolnshire Boulevard, and approved a conditional use permit for Shanta & Jitender Khanna. The board also approved the consent agenda, including multiple construction payments and a budget amendment, and authorized just compensation offers for two parcels in executive session.

• Declared 111 Ridgeway Drive unclean and a menace (7-0)
• Declared 583 Boardwalk Boulevard unclean and a menace (7-0)
• Declared 615 Muirwood Circle unclean and a menace (7-0)
• Declared 1889 Lincolnshire Boulevard unclean and a menace (7-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Shanta & Jitender Khanna (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $357,519.64 AJ Construction pay app and other invoices (7-0)
• Approved claims and payroll totaling $2,985,630.19 (7-0)
• Authorized just compensation offers: $13,000 for Habitat for Humanity parcel and $67,000 for Fred James Perry Jr. parcel (7-0)

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The Ridgeland Mayor and Board will consider minutes from prior meetings, a series of consent items, and payment of payroll claims. Key decisions include authorizing a memorandum of agreement for the East Lake Harbour Drive Shared Use Path, approving a $6,435.88 motor purchase, and amending the budget by $26,935 for an emergency courtroom air‑conditioning replacement. The agenda also covers a new Pecan Festival Fund, a change order for Purple Creek drainage, and several police department contracts and events.

• Authorize Mayor McGee to execute the Memorandum of Agreement with the Mississippi Transportation Commission for the East Lake Harbour Drive Shared Use Path (STP‑0213‑00(040) LPA/110154‑701000)
• Approve purchase of a motor for $6,435.88 for Union Auto Parts engine replacement
• Approve Change Order No. 4 with Hemphill Construction Co., Inc. for Purple Creek Drainage Basin Improvements
• Amend the budget by $26,935 to fund emergency replacement and relocation of the courtroom air‑conditioning unit (Police Department)
• Create a Pecan Festival Fund with transfers totaling $30,000 (including $15,000 general fund transfer, $9,000 supplies, $6,000 professional fees)

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The Ridgeland Mayor and Board of Aldermen will adopt several consent items, including a budget amendment that transfers $243,557 from the Wheatley Street Road Improvements Fund to the Wheatley Street Sewer Fund. They will also consider ordinance changes, a conditional use permit for an automotive sales business, and multiple contract payments for road, water, and sewer projects. The meeting includes routine approvals of prior minutes, payroll claims, and a police department internship MOU.

• Amend the Boring Ordinance of the City of Ridgeland
• Petition and application for a conditional use permit for PWTint, LLC (automotive sales)
• Budget amendment transferring $224,523 (contractor) and $19,034 (engineering) from the Wheatley Street Road Improvements Fund to the Wheatley Street Sewer Fund
• Declare Faircloth Demolition, Inc. as the lowest and best bidder for demolition at 604 Goodridge Drive and authorize a $18,700 purchase order
• Approve Hemphill Construction Co. Pay Application No. 7 for $886,821.30 for the Colony Park Boulevard Water and Sewer Project

The Board of Aldermen approved the consent agenda items, including the Waste Management Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Agreement Extension, several budget amendments, and multiple contract payments. They also approved the mayor's appointment of the city engineer to the Jackson Water Authority Board and accepted several donations. All motions passed with unanimous votes.

• Approved Waste Management Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Agreement Extension (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of City Engineer Paul Forster to Jackson Water Authority Board (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment transferring $224,523 and $19,034 for Wheatley Street Road Improvement Project (unanimous)
• Approved purchase order to Wilkerson's Diesel & Tire Parts & Service for $17,495.74 (unanimous)
• Approved $350 advertising sponsorship for Ridgeland's Miss Hospitality Contest (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of $3,000 donation and budget increase for Hemphill Construction Mayor's Youth Council (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of anonymous $40,000 donation of two horse statues for Freedom Ridge Park (unanimous)
• Approved payment of claims and April 17, 2026 payroll totaling $4,431,507.00 (unanimous)

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The Board will hold a public hearing and consider amendments to Sections 21, 500.02 and 600.14 of the Zoning Ordinance. The meeting also includes several contract awards for infrastructure projects and the establishment of a solid waste collection RFP committee.

• Public hearing and proposed amendments to Zoning Ordinance Sections 21, 500.02 and 600.14
• Payment of $123,059.50 to Hemphill Construction Co., Inc. for Wheatley Street Road Reconstruction
• Budget transfer of $100,000 for Lake Harbour Drive Multiuse Trail Extension preliminary engineering
• Contract award to Hemphill Construction Co., Inc. for Colony Park Water Distribution and Steed Road Connector Multi-Use Trail
• Authorization for the purchase of a Pierce Ladder Truck for the Fire Department

The Board approved a $2.6 million real estate purchase agreement with RM Development Group for two parcels at 304 Highway 51 and 103 Lake Harbour Drive, and authorized the mayor to execute it. The Board also set just compensation offers for four parcels owned by individuals, ranging from $133,000 to $229,000, as part of land acquisition. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved $2.6M land purchase from RM Development Group (7-0)
• Set $192,000 compensation offer for Leroy Shelton parcel (7-0)
• Set $133,000 compensation offer for Alice Hobson parcel (7-0)
• Set $140,000 compensation offer for Johnny and Jo Ann Davis parcel (7-0)
• Set $229,000 compensation offer for Ben and Eloise Houston parcel (7-0)
• Approved zoning ordinance amendments (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda with 32 items (7-0)
• Approved claims and payroll totaling $4,492,691.39 (7-0)

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The Ridgeland Board of Aldermen will consider amending the zoning ordinance and approve various construction invoices and contracts totaling over $500,000. The meeting includes a public hearing on the zoning changes and consent items for public works and police department projects.

• Public hearing on amendments to Section 40 of the Zoning Ordinance
• Declare NexAir as lowest bidder for Shop Welder ($14,811.28)
• Declare Temple Inc. as lowest bidder for Clary UPS Cabinets ($45,950.00)
• Approve Hemphill Construction invoice for Colony Park Boulevard Water and Sewer ($393,064.20)
• Approve payment of claims totaling $2,892,752.11

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen unanimously approved an amendment to Section 40 of the Zoning Ordinance and its codification, following a public hearing. The board also approved the entire consent agenda, which included multiple contracts, purchases, and special event permits, and authorized payment of claims totaling $2,892,752.11. All votes were unanimous with no dissenting votes or abstentions.

• Approved amendment to Section 40 of Zoning Ordinance and codification (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including 30 items (7-0)
• Authorized $14,811.28 purchase of shop welder from NexAir
• Authorized $45,950.00 purchase of Clary UPS cabinets from Temple Inc.
• Approved $393,064.20 payment to Hemphill Construction for Colony Park Blvd water/sewer project
• Approved conditional use permit for Story Financial Partners drive-thru ATM
• Approved payment of claims totaling $2,892,752.11 (7-0)
• Accepted minutes of March 2 and March 3 meetings

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The Ridgeland Mayor and Board of Aldermen will decide on zoning amendments and a rezoning petition for the Prado Vista Overlay District, including a public hearing. They will also vote on an urban renewal plan for the Conference Center Project 2026. Additional items include infrastructure projects, easements, and contract approvals.

• Public hearing and ordinance amendments for Prado Vista Overlay District Guidelines
• Public hearing and ordinance rezoning property at 207 Woodgreen Court from R-2 to MU-1
• Approval of Madison County urban renewal plan for Conference Center Project 2026
• Approval of Hemphill Construction pay applications totaling $730,252.71 for road and water projects
• Approval of $6,624.76 purchase for Meter Reading Technology Device from Central Pipe

The Board unanimously approved amendments to the Prado Vista Overlay District guidelines and a rezoning of property by PraCon MS Fund I LLC from R-2 to MU-1, both after public hearings. It also approved a resolution supporting a Madison County urban renewal plan for a conference center project, and accepted the consent agenda and claims payments.

• Approved Prado Vista Overlay District guidelines amendments (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of PraCon MS Fund I LLC property from R-2 to MU-1 (7-0)
• Approved resolution for Madison County Urban Renewal Plan (Conference Center Project 2026) (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including engineering selection committee, site plans, easements, final plat, pay applications, and purchases (7-0)
• Approved claims 204661-204953 and Feb 20, 2026 payroll of $2,217,522.63 (7-0)
• Declared 207 Woodgreen Court property a menace to public health (7-0)

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The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will review a series of consent items including utility repairs, engineering invoices, and site plan reviews. The body is also tasked with approving a large payment of claims and budget amendments for city departments.

• Payment of Claims 204363 - 204660 and February 3 payroll totaling $2,770,873.50
• Budget amendment transferring $400,000 from Highland Commerce Drive Fund to Water and Sewer Fund
• Purchase order of $11,000 to Jones Hardscapes for Police Department workout facility retain wall
• Authorization to advertise for the Steed Road Multi-use Path Extension Project
• Site plan and architectural reviews for Word of Life Church and Mid-State Construction Office

The Board approved the consent agenda, including numerous contracts, invoices, and budget amendments, and approved claims and payroll totaling $2,770,873.50. In executive session, the Board authorized legal representation for a fire truck pricing class action, removed a Public Works employee from the roster, and authorized negotiations to sell the Old City Hall property.

• Approved consent agenda with 27 items (7-0)
• Approved claims and payroll of $2,770,873.50 (7-0)
• Approved letter agreement with Schwartz & Associates for class action lawsuit (7-0)
• Removed Randy Bickley, Equipment Operator II, from personnel roster (7-0)
• Authorized mayor to negotiate sale of Old City Hall at 30 Highway 51 (7-0)

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The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will discuss a Regional Economic Development Act alliance agreement for the Madison County Conference Center. The body is also deciding on water and sewer rates and various public works contracts.

• Madison County Conference Center Development Project alliance agreement
• Purchase of a dump truck from Empire Truck Sales, LLC for $127,417.00
• Hemphill Construction Co. payments of $154,749.79 and $217,577.33 for water and drainage projects
• Approval of water and sewer rates
• Purchase of hose and nozzles for Engine 5 from North American Fire Equipment Inc. for $15,634.00

The Ridgeland Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved two regional economic development agreements related to a Madison County Conference Center project, and a 19-item consent agenda covering purchases, contracts, and project authorizations. They also approved payment of claims and payroll totaling $2,320,153.06, and in executive session established just compensation offers for four parcels of land. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved Regional Economic Development Act Alliance Agreement and application (7-0)
• Approved Regional Economic Development Act Alliance Agreement for Madison County Conference Center project (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including dump truck purchase ($127,417), pay applications, and various contracts (7-0)
• Approved payment of claims and payroll of $2,320,153.06 (7-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss litigation and just compensation for real estate (7-0)
• Established just compensation offers for four parcels: $153,000, $149,000, $169,000, $153,000 (7-0)

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The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will discuss several infrastructure projects, including a budget amendment for road paving and multiple engineering invoices. The body is also reviewing site plans for a new hotel and renewing several maintenance contracts.

• Budget amendment of $1,500,000 to pave roads via Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Madison County
• Site plan and architectural review for StudioRes Hotel on Ridgeland Avenue
• Purchase of a sewer push camera from Eagle Pipe and Supply for $11,443.13
• Payment of $577,403.79 to Hemphill Construction Co. for Colony Park Boulevard Water and Sewer Project
• Purchase of TNT Extrication Equipment for Engine 5 from Performance Rescue for $21,860.00

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included appointments, contracts, and invoices. In executive session, the Board terminated the Puckett Power Systems generator bid for Fire Stations 1, 2, and 3 due to bid specification inconsistencies, and authorized purchasing generators via state contract. The Board also directed the city attorney to issue a Notice of Claim against the City of Madison for alleged interference and to oppose a frivolous appeal.

• Approved consent agenda with 26 items (7-0)
• Approved claims and January 9, 2026 payroll of $3,121,891.75 (7-0)
• Terminated Puckett Power Systems generator bid for Fire Stations 1, 2, 3 (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Authorized purchase of generators via state contract (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Directed city attorney to issue Notice of Claim against City of Madison (7-0)
• Approved $1.5M budget amendment for road paving with Madison County (consent agenda)
• Approved $134,888 invoice for Highland Commerce Drive project (consent agenda)
• Approved $11,443.13 sewer push camera purchase (consent agenda)

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The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider several infrastructure project payments and conditional use permits. The meeting includes a resolution to begin a regional partnership for the West County Line Transportation Corridor.

• Regional partnership resolution for the West County Line Transportation Corridor
• Payment of $495,698.71 for Purple Creek Basin Drainage Improvements Project
• Payment of $472,377.62 for Highland Colony Parkway Tank and Well Project
• Conditional Use Permit applications for Entergy Mississippi and Standard Bearer Int'l Worship Center
• Contract for BCI Dell PowerStore 500T in the amount of $73,605.00

The Ridgeland Mayor and Board of Aldermen met on January 6, 2026, and took several actions. They declared two vacant properties (Parcel #072H-33A-00401.00 on Thompson Shelton Road and 604 Goodridge Road) to be in a state of uncleanliness and a menace to public health, safety, or welfare, with the latter also requiring the owner to secure the building and abate safety hazards. The board approved the consent agenda containing 19 items, including contracts, conditional use permits, budget amendments, and purchases. They also approved payment of claims and payroll totaling $3,314,547.74, and entered executive session to discuss economic development and pending litigation, taking no action during the session.

• Declared vacant lot at Parcel #072H-33A-00401.00 (Thompson Shelton Road) a menace to public health/safety (unanimous)
• Declared 604 Goodridge Road property a menace and required securing building and abating downed power line hazards (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with 19 items including regional West County Line corridor partnership, conditional use permits for Entergy Mississippi and Standard Bearer Int'l Worship Center, and multiple construction pay applications (unanimous)
• Approved payment of claims 203510-203810 and December 26, 2025 payroll of $3,314,547.74 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for economic development and pending litigation; no action taken