Ridgeland public meetings in 2022

Regular

The Board of Aldermen approved two applications regarding Terry Hester Cabins and passed a consent agenda containing several administrative and financial authorizations. The board also approved city claims and payroll.

• Approved Petition and Application for Conditional Use - Terry Hester Cabins (6-1)
• Approved Petition and Application for Dimensional Variance - Terry Hester Cabins (5-2)
• Approved $22,879.00 reimbursement to Rav Bedi for Sunnybrook Water Line Relocation (7-0)
• Approved Truck Route Permit for 206 Valley Road (7-0)
• Approved Pay Request #3 for Lewis Electric City Wide Traffic Signal Project (7-0)
• Approved surplus of Police Department guns (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Loden Snell to the Community Awareness Committee (7-0)
• Approved December 16, 2022 Payroll of $1,992,849.82 (7-0)

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will review several police department agreements and budget amendments. The body is deciding on sewer fee adjustments and a development agreement for Harbour Pointe TIF. A public hearing to amend the Future Land Use and Transportation Plan is being scheduled for January 3, 2023.

• Change Order No. 9 for City Center Site Work Phase 1 and Hemphill Lease extension to May 31, 2023
• Budget amendment decreasing Public Utilities Fund Balance by $170,295
• Amended and Restated Development and Reimbursement Agreement for Harbour Pointe TIF
• Flock Service Agreement for the Police Department
• Public hearing set for January 3, 2023, to amend the Future Land Use and Transportation Plan

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen are reviewing a new residential rental inspection code and budget amendments for water infrastructure. The body is also considering several contracts for city events and emergency equipment.

• Adoption of the Residential Rental Inspection Code
• Budget amendment increasing Highland Colony Tank & Well Engineering by $803,000.00
• Bid award to Emergency Equipment Professionals for a Wildland Extreme Type 6 Rescue/Wildland Truck
• Task Order No.2 for Waggoner Engineering, Inc. regarding Highland Colony Parkway/I-220 water tank and well
• Payment of claims and payroll totaling $1,711,867.02

The Board of Aldermen approved a consent agenda including the adoption of a new Residential Rental Inspection Code and several budget amendments. The board also authorized contracts for city infrastructure, public events, and emergency equipment.

• Adopted Residential Rental Inspection Code
• Approved Task Order No.2 for Highland Colony Parkway/I-220 Water Tank and Well (ARPA Project)
• Approved $808,000 budget amendment for Highland Colony Tank & Well Engineering and legal fees
• Awarded bid to Emergency Equipment Professionals for Wildland Extreme Type 6 Rescue/Wildland Truck
• Approved contracts for 2023 Balloon Glow and Century Ride 2023
• Appointed Jim Woodrick to the Historical Committee and Architectural Review Board
• Approved payment of claims and November 4, 2022 Payroll ($1,711,867.02)
• Extended Harbour Pointe TIF to December 31, 2022

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will review a resolution regarding medical marijuana jurisdiction. The body is also deciding on several budget amendments and contractor payments for city infrastructure and renovations.

• Medical Marijuana Jurisdiction Resolution
• Budget amendment of $1,450,617 for the Highland Colony Rehab Project
• Budget amendment of $125,226.00 for courtroom renovations
• CPI increase for Waste Management, Inc. solid waste collection
• Truck route permits for 204 Hillside Street and 112 Bridgewater Bend

The Board of Aldermen approved a consent agenda containing multiple budget amendments, permits, and appointments. The board also approved claims and the October 21, 2022 payroll totaling $2,180,829.76.

• Approved Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Tabled Bruce Patel C-Store Conditional Use application to December 6, 2022
• Approved Lewis Electric Pay Estimate No 2 for traffic signal safety improvements
• Approved truck route permits for 204 Hillside Street and 112 Bridgewater Bend
• Approved Waste Management, Inc. CPI increase for solid waste collection
• Approved budget amendment for Highland Colony Rehab Project
• Approved budget amendment for Courtroom Renovations ($125,226.00)
• Approved re-appointment of Todd Leach to Ridgeland Tourism Commission

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will discuss development agreements for Renaissance II and Ridgeland Harbor Pointe. The body is also setting a public hearing to amend the city's Future Land Use and Transportation Plan. Other items include water system plans and police department special event authorizations.

• Amended and Restated Development Agreement for Renaissance II
• Conditional Use Permit for Ridgeland Hospitality, LLC (Tru by Hilton)
• Public hearing for Future Land Use and Transportation Plan amendment on November 15, 2022
• Budget amendment decreasing ARPA Fund Balance by $17,500
• Payment of claims totaling $2,242,535.89

The board approved the Amended and Restated Development Agreement for Renaissance II and the entire consent agenda, which included items such as a conditional use permit for Tru by Hilton, budget amendments, and several special events. All votes were unanimous among present members, with Alderman Ken Heard absent and Alderman Chuck Gautier absent for the first two votes.

• Approved Movies in the Park Township at Colony Park special event (5-0)
• Approved Amended and Restated Development Agreement for Renaissance II (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including 20 items (6-0)
• Approved payment of claims and payroll totaling $2,242,535.89 (6-0)

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider several land use petitions and budget amendments. The body is also reviewing a grant application for the Highland Commerce Drive Connector and various special event permits.

• Petition and Application to Rezone Real Property for Conner McCary (European Automotive)
• Conditional Use Permit applications for Verizon Wireless and Conner McCary (European Automotive)
• Authority to submit Highland Commerce Drive Connector for the 2022 Reconnecting Communities Grant Program
• Acceptance of $25,259.00 from Bedi Construction, LLC for water line relocation at Sunnybrook Rd and West Jackson Street
• Payroll claims totaling $1,737,855.97

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved the consent agenda unanimously, which included a conditional use permit for Verizon Wireless, a rezoning for European Automotive, and several special event permits. They also approved payment of claims totaling $1,737,855.97 and entered executive session to discuss pending litigation. No substantive decisions were made outside the consent agenda and claims payment.

• Approved consent agenda with 19 items (7-0)
• Approved payment of claims 178490-178769 and payroll ($1,737,855.97) (7-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss pending litigation (7-0)

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing regarding the City of Ridgeland Residential Rental Inspection Code. The body will also review site plans for UMMC and Christ Covenant expansion, and consider several budget amendments.

• Public Hearing for the City of Ridgeland Residential Rental Inspection Code
• Budget amendment decreasing Sanitation Fund Balance by $99,958
• Payment of claims and payroll totaling $1,401,953.31
• Site Plan Review for UMMC Early Site Development
• Sprinkler Variance for 104 Pine Knoll (Little Dreamers Daycare)

The Board denied a sprinkler variance for 104 Pine Knoll (Little Dreamers Daycare) on a 6-1 vote. A public hearing was held on the proposed Residential Rental Inspection Code, which would require landlords to obtain a rental license, pay a $50 fee, and post a bond. The Board also approved the consent agenda, the City Clerk's Certificate for a medical marijuana referendum petition, and a settlement in the Hester Rentals v. City of Ridgeland lawsuit during executive session.

• Denied sprinkler variance for 104 Pine Knoll (Little Dreamers Daycare) (6-1)
• Approved consent agenda including Harbour Pointe extension, Tru by Hilton conditional use table, public works term bids, Christ Covenant expansion site plan, and other items (7-0)
• Approved City Clerk's Certificate for Medical Marijuana Referendum petition (7-0)
• Approved payment of claims 178207-178489 and September 9, 2022 payroll ($1,401,953.31) (7-0)
• Approved settlement in Hester Rentals v. City of Ridgeland lawsuit during executive session (6-1)
• Approved site plan review for UMMC Early Site Development (6-0, Gautier recused)
• Held public hearing on Residential Rental Inspection Code (no vote taken)
• Accepted minutes of September 6, 2022 meeting

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing and consider the City of Ridgeland Solid Waste Management Plan. The board is also scheduled to approve the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget and set the millage for the year.

• Approval of Fiscal Year 2023 Budget and Order Setting Millage
• Public Hearing and consideration of the City of Ridgeland Solid Waste Management Plan
• Payment of claims and payroll totaling $4,461,622.77
• Resolution for ARPA Grant Submittals to the MDEQ MS Municipality and County Water Infrastructure Grant Program
• Budget amendment moving $800 from account 005-101-540 to 005-101-604

The Board of Aldermen unanimously approved the City of Ridgeland Solid Waste Management Plan after a public hearing with no public comment. They also approved the consent agenda, which included the FY2023 budget, millage rate, tax rolls, and several conditional use permit tablings, as well as a resolution for ARPA grant submittals. Additionally, they approved payment of claims totaling $4,461,622.77.

• Approved Solid Waste Management Plan (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including FY2023 budget, millage rate, tax rolls, and tabling of two conditional use permits to Sept. 20, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved payment of claims 177852-178206 and 8/26/2022 payroll ($4,461,622.77) (7-0)

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 budget. The body will also consider several land use permits and city contracts.

• Public Hearing for Fiscal Year 2023 Proposed Budget
• Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan for Two Gun Tactical
• Donation deed and $34,073.80 check for sewer extension behind Pafford Emergency Services
• Budget amendment decreasing General Fund by $100,000
• Contract with CivicPlus for the ClickFix Program (Oct 1, 2022 - Sept 30, 2023)

The Ridgeland Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved the consent agenda (minus item b, which was removed) with a 6-0 vote, covering items such as a conditional use permit for Two Gun Tactical, advertising the Residential Rental Inspection Code, ARPA grant task orders, and various contracts and appointments. They also approved the site plan for Two Gun Tactical contingent on a rear screen wall, and approved claims and payroll totaling $1,322,462.32. The board entered executive session for pending litigation but took no action.

• Approved consent agenda items a, c-p (6-0), including conditional use permit for Two Gun Tactical, advertising rental inspection code, ARPA task order, and CivicPlus contract
• Removed item b (Tru Hotel conditional use permit) from consent agenda
• Approved Site Plan/Architectural Review for Two Gun Tactical (6-0), contingent on rear screen wall for roof mechanical units
• Approved claims 177546-177851 and 8/12/2022 payroll of $1,322,462.32 (6-0)
• Entered executive session for pending litigation; no action taken

Regular

The Board of Aldermen will consider several budget amendments and contract renewals. The meeting includes setting public hearing dates for the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget and the Draft Solid Waste Management Plan.

• Public hearing for Fiscal Year 2023 Budget set for August 16, 2022
• Public hearing for Draft Solid Waste Management Plan set for September 6, 2022
• Renewal of Recycling Contract with Waste Management through September 30, 2023
• Budget amendment of $5,600.00 for HWY 51 & Lake Harbour Dr Intersection Right-of-Way Service Fees
• Payment of claims and payroll totaling $1,350,507.88

The Board of Aldermen approved the consent agenda unanimously, which included tabling two conditional use permits, setting a public hearing for the solid waste plan, extending the recycling contract, and approving premium pay for law enforcement and firefighters. Claims were paid except one library claim, which was approved but held pending contract execution. No substantive decisions were made beyond these routine approvals.

• Approved consent agenda with 14 items (7-0)
• Tabled conditional use permit for John White (Two Gun Tactical) to Aug 16
• Tabled conditional use permit for Ridgeland Hospitality (Tru Hotel) to Aug 16
• Set public hearing for solid waste plan for Sept 6, 2022
• Extended recycling contract with Waste Management through Sept 30, 2023
• Approved premium pay resolution for law enforcement and firefighters
• Paid claims 177261-177545 excluding 177264 (7-0)
• Approved claim #177264 to Madison County Library System but held payment pending contract execution (7-0)

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen are reviewing several consent items including budget amendments and site plan reviews. The body is discussing agreements related to House Bill 1353 and various property and lease extensions.

• Memorandum of Understanding for Local Improvements Project Fund ($1,500,000)
• Budget amendment increasing Gas & Oil by $100,000 and decreasing Capital Machinery & Equipment by $100,000
• Lease extension for surplus property near Moon Street and Madison Drive to November 30, 2022
• Site plan and architectural reviews for Wildwood KGK and Lululemon (Renaissance)
• Payment of claims and payroll totaling $2,389,750.10

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will meet to discuss the appointment of a city attorney and review several land use and variance petitions. The body will also consider contract extensions for landscape maintenance and a memorandum of agreement with the MS Bureau of Narcotics.

• Appointment of Jerry Mills as City Attorney for July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023
• Conditional Use Permit for BG Capital (Coin Laundry)
• Dimensional Variance and Site Plan review for Freedom Ridge Properties (Crosstown Builders)
• 2-year extension of Jackson Street and County Line Road landscape contracts with a 5% price increase
• Payment of claims including July 1, 2022 Payroll totaling $2,014,067.47

The Board unanimously reappointed Jerry Mills as City Attorney for July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. It approved the consent agenda (minus one removed item), tabled a conditional use permit for a coin laundry until September 6, 2022, and approved claims and payroll totaling $2,014,067.47. The Board also entered executive session to discuss potential litigation but took no action there.

• Reappointed Jerry Mills as City Attorney for 2022-23 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items b-j (unanimous)
• Removed item 'a' (dimensional variance for Freedom Ridge Properties) from consent agenda
• Tabled conditional use permit for BG Capital coin laundry until Sept 6, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved claims 176729-176940 and July 1, 2022 payroll of $2,014,067.47 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss potential litigation; no action taken

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will discuss a new ordinance regulating boring operations and a request to extend a conditional use permit for 15.7545 acres on Highland Colony Parkway. The body will also consider a budget amendment for library roof repairs and various surplus property declarations.

• Ordinance establishing regulations for boring operations
• Budget amendment of $50,000 for Library Roof Replacement
• Conditional Use Permit extension for 15.7545 acres on Highland Colony Parkway
• Payment of claims and payroll totaling $2,848,769.53
• Surplus property declarations for Fire Department and Police Department (Unit 281 and duty weapon)

The Ridgeland Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved an ordinance regulating boring operations and extended a conditional use permit for 15.7545 acres on Highland Colony Parkway to July 19, 2022. They also approved the consent agenda (minus item h), an architectural review for Embassy Suites, and payment of claims and payroll totaling $2,848,769.53. The board entered executive session to discuss litigation but took no action.

• Extended conditional use permit for 15.7545 acres on Highland Colony Parkway to July 19, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance establishing regulations for boring operations (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items a-g, i-m (unanimous; item h removed)
• Approved architectural review for Embassy Suites paintings (6-0, Gautier absent)
• Approved payment of claims 76374-176728 and June 17, 2022 payroll of $2,848,769.53 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for pending litigation; no action taken

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing and consider an extension for the Harbour Pointe TIF. The body will also review garbage and recycle collection days and various site plan approvals. Other business includes authorizing agreements for road resurfacing and a performing arts center design.

• Public hearing and consideration of Harbour Pointe TIF Extension
• MOA with MDOT for East County Line Road Resurfacing Improvements Project
• Agreement with Dean Architecture for Ridgeland Performing Arts Center design
• Payment of claims and payroll totaling $2,132,040.89
• Conditional Use Permit application for Bellamare Development, LLC

The Ridgeland Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved the Harbour Pointe TIF Plan extension and changed garbage/recycle collection days to Monday/Thursday and Tuesday/Friday with all recycling on Wednesday. They also approved the consent agenda, claims and payroll totaling $2,132,040.89, and entered executive session to discuss pending litigation. All votes were unanimous among present members, with Alderman Brian Ramsey absent.

• Approved Harbour Pointe TIF Plan extension (6-0)
• Changed garbage/recycle collection days to Monday/Thursday and Tuesday/Friday, recycling on Wednesday (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including site plans, contracts, and appointments (5-0, Gautier abstained)
• Approved claims 176014-176373 and May 20, 2022 payroll of $2,132,040.89 (6-0)
• Approved executive session to discuss pending litigation (6-0)

Regular

The Ridgeland Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider a resolution declaring the Harbour Pointe project eligible for tax increment financing and scheduling a public hearing on the amended TIF plan. They will also discuss modifying trash and recycle pickup days with Waste Management and vote on a variance request for Entergy (Southern AgCredit). Several consent items include budget amendments, a police department landscape proposal, and increasing paramedic positions and stipends.

• Resolution for Harbour Pointe TIF eligibility and public hearing
• Modify trash and recycle pickup days with Waste Management
• Budget amendment transferring $1,000 for truck purchase
• Approve increasing paramedic positions from 12 to 15 and stipend from $6,000 to $10,000
• Payment of claims totaling $1,757,743.56

The Board of Aldermen unanimously approved a consent agenda covering contracts, budget amendments, and special events, and voted to table trash pickup changes until June 7. In executive session, they appointed Lt. Brian Myers as Chief of Police effective July 1, 2022. They also approved a resolution declaring the Harbour Pointe project eligible for tax increment financing and a temporary pole for Entergy.

• Appointed Lt. Brian Myers Chief of Police effective July 1, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved resolution for Harbour Pointe TIF eligibility and public hearing (7-0)
• Tabled trash/recycle pickup changes until June 7, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including T-Mobile lease amendment, ARPA consultant, and paramedic stipend increase (7-0)
• Approved claims and payroll except Madison County Library System payment pending contract (7-0)
• Approved temporary pole for Entergy and formed committee to review subdivision regulations (7-0)

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider accepting the FY2021 audit, a rezoning and conditional use permit for Guaranty Bank & Trust, and an extension for Mattiace Properties. A large consent agenda includes approvals for conditional use permits, truck routes, special events, budget amendments, and a $2.1 million claims payment. The meeting also includes an executive session.

• Rezone and conditional use permit for Guaranty Bank & Trust Company
• Accept Fiscal Year 2021 Audit
• Approve Central Pipe Purchase Order & Sole Source Provider
• Approve MDOT MOA for Lake Harbour Drive at U.S. Highway 51 intersection improvements
• Payment of claims totaling $2,105,797.78

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen unanimously accepted the Fiscal Year 2021 audit, approved a rezoning and a conditional use permit for Guaranty Bank & Trust Company, and extended a conditional use permit for Mattiace Properties to June 21, 2022. The board also approved a 22-item consent agenda covering permits, easements, budget amendments, and special events, and authorized payment of claims totaling $2,105,797.78. The meeting included a closed executive session for pending litigation and personnel matters.

• Accepted FY2021 audit (6-0)
• Approved rezoning for Guaranty Bank & Trust (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Guaranty Bank & Trust (5-0)
• Extended conditional use permit for Mattiace Properties to June 21, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda with 22 items (6-0)
• Approved payment of claims and payroll $2,105,797.78 (6-0)
• Entered executive session for litigation and personnel (6-0)

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider routine items including minutes, a property cleanup, a special event permit, and a donation. They will also review consent items for site plans, conditional use, and several contracts, plus approve a large payment of claims.

• 111 Ridgeway Drive - Cleaning of Private Property
• Approve Special Event for McB's Bar and Grill - Annual Crawfish Boil
• Accept $1,600 Donation from Rotary Club of Madison Ridgeland for Park Bench at Freedom Ridge
• Site Plan/Architectural Review for Chipotle and Conditional Use for Aileron Ridgeland LLC
• Payment of Claims: $1,562,977.36

Special

The board voted 5-1 to rescind motions from the April 8 recessed meeting to comply with state notice requirements, then reapproved the Madison County Library System memorandum of understanding and contract (5-1) and unanimously approved a joint statement with the library system. Alderman Brian Ramsey was absent.

• Rescinded April 8 recessed meeting motions to comply with Miss. Code 21-3-21 (5-1)
• Reapproved Madison County Library System MOU and contract (5-1)
• Approved Joint Statement with Madison County Library System (6-0)

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen unanimously approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Madison County Library System, including the 2009 contract, and a related Joint Statement. Both items passed with all seven aldermen voting in favor and no opposition.

• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Madison County Library System (7-0)
• Approved 2009 contract as part of the library agreement (7-0)
• Approved Joint Statement with Madison County Library System (7-0)

Regular

The Ridgeland Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider several agenda items, including authorizing legal counsel to retain experts for potential litigation or negotiation regarding the Madison County Library System. They will also review a cost-share proposal to upgrade a water line for the Highway 51 C-Store project, approve a preliminary engineering contract for East County Line Road resurfacing, and act on numerous consent items including budget amendments, special events, and appointments.

• Authorize legal counsel to retain experts for potential litigation or negotiation related to Madison County Library System
• Approve cost share proposal to upgrade water line for Highway 51 C-Store project, amending PURF budget by $176,395.20
• Approve preliminary engineering contract with Neel-Schaffer for East County Line Road Resurfacing, with budget amendment increasing grants by $1,840,000
• Budget amendment for purchase of 608 Mallett Street using 2019 Bond Fund ($98,721.00)
• Approve contract with Highland Building Services for cleaning of City Hall

The Ridgeland Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved a large consent agenda covering budgets, contracts, special events, and appointments, and remanded the McB's Patio architectural review back to the Architectural Review Board for an acoustical engineer's review. They also approved the Township Jazz Festival special event, authorized legal counsel to retain experts for potential litigation regarding the Madison County Library System, and approved the Harbour Pointe Office site plan contingent on correcting the rendering to say 'City of Ridgeland'. The board went into executive session to discuss potential litigation with the library system, and recessed until April 8 to consider the final decision on the proposed Memorandum of Understanding.

• Remanded McB's Patio architectural review to Architectural Review Board for acoustical engineer review (7-0)
• Approved Special Event Permit for Township Jazz Festival (6-0, Gautier absent)
• Authorized legal counsel to retain experts for potential litigation with Madison County Library System (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda with 22 items including budget amendments, contracts, and special events (7-0)
• Approved Site Plan/Architectural Review for Harbour Pointe Office contingent on rendering showing 'City of Ridgeland' (7-0)
• Approved payment of claims 74695-175099 and March 25, 2022 payroll (7-0)
• Approved closed session and executive session to discuss potential litigation with Madison County Library System (7-0)
• Recessed meeting until April 8, 2022, to consider final decision on proposed Memorandum of Understanding with library system

Regular

The Ridgeland Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider consent items, claims payments, and several agenda items, including a petition to vacate certain rights-of-way, a resolution on library funding, and a proposed library services contract. The meeting also includes an executive session.

• Petition to close and vacate rights-of-way by Highland Colony Land Company, Kerioth Realty Company, and University of Mississippi Medical Center
• Resolution declaring the city's position regarding library funding
• Proposed library services contract and memorandum of understanding
• Payment of claims totaling $2,422,863.82
• Motorola Services Agreement for the Ridgeland Police Department

The Board approved the consent agenda, including bids, appointments, and a resolution on library funding, plus payment of claims totaling $2,422,863.82. A special event permit for the Sante South Wine Festival was granted. The Board entered executive session to discuss potential litigation and established a committee to draft a memorandum of understanding for the Madison County Library.

• Approved consent agenda with 16 items (6-0)
• Approved claims 174398-174694 and March 11 payroll of $2,422,863.82 (6-0)
• Approved special event permit for Ardenland Sante South Wine Festival (5-0, Ramsey recused)
• Approved resolution declaring position on library funding (6-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss potential litigation (6-0)
• Established committee to prepare proposed MOU for Madison County Library

Regular

The Board of Aldermen voted unanimously to approve a resolution opting out of the cultivation, processing, sale, and distribution of medical cannabis within city limits, as allowed under the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act. The board also approved the consent agenda, including budget amendments for road engineering and an advanced water meter project, and approved claims and payroll totaling $1,519,304.63. The board entered executive session to discuss possible litigation but took no action.

• Approved resolution opting out of medical cannabis operations (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including surplus declarations, contracts, and budget amendments (7-0)
• Approved $1.4M budget transfer for Highland Commerce Drive engineering (7-0)
• Approved $3,210,396.40 transfer to create Advanced Water Meter Project Fund (7-0)
• Approved $1.2M budget increase for Madison County interlocal road improvements (7-0)
• Approved claims 174152-174397 and Feb 25 payroll of $1,519,304.63 (7-0)
• Entered executive session for possible litigation; no action taken

Regular

The Ridgeland Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider a library services contract and hear public comments on library funding. The consent agenda includes a conditional use application, engineering services for intersection improvements, budget amendments, and various administrative items.

• Conditional use application for Renaissance at Colony Park, LLC
• Agreement with Baker Engineering for Lake Harbour Drive and Highway 51 intersection improvements; $140,000 budget transfer
• Budget amendment for Ridgewood Road Drainage Fund ($18,000 transfer)
• Truck route permit for 114 Clairemont Cove (pool construction)
• Payment of claims totaling $1,306,195.43

The Board approved the consent agenda, including a conditional use permit for Renaissance at Colony Park, an engineering agreement for Lake Harbour Drive and Highway 51 improvements, and a $140,000 budget transfer. It also approved payments totaling $1,306,195.43 for warrants and payroll. After hearing citizen comments, the Board entered executive session to discuss potential litigation over the library contract, but took no action and directed attorneys to negotiate a revised contract.

• Approved consent agenda items a-m, including conditional use for Renaissance at Colony Park, engineering agreement for Lake Harbour Drive/Highway 51, and budget amendments.
• Approved payment of warrants 173803-174151 and February 11, 2022 payroll totaling $1,306,195.43.
• Approved entering executive session to discuss potential litigation concerning the Ridgeland Branch of the Madison County Library System.
• Took no action in executive session; directed attorneys to negotiate a revised library contract.

Regular

The Ridgeland Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider a consent agenda that includes awarding a contract to Kimley Horn for the Jackson Street Master Plan, funded by a $85,000 transfer from the General Fund. Other consent items include contracts for roadside maintenance, mosquito control, and a sole-source advanced meter reading system. The board will also approve several special event permits and a zoning board appointment. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval, claims payment, and an executive session.

• Award contract to Kimley Horn for Jackson Street Master Plan, transfer $85,000 from General Fund
• Award contracts to US Lawns for roadside and easement maintenance at Colony Park Boulevard, Lake Harbour Drive, I-55, and Roundabout/I-55 at Old Agency
• Authorize advanced meter reading system project with sole source Central Pipe
• Approve special events: Shucker's Crawfish Boil, Leap for the Lily Pad, St. Columb's Episcopal Church, Century Ride, Endurance Weekend
• Approve Alderman Wesley Hamlin's appointment of Tabatha Baum to Zoning Board

The Ridgeland Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved the consent agenda, which included awarding a contract to Kimley Horn for the Jackson Street Master Plan, contracts for roadside maintenance, mosquito control, and other items. They also approved payment of claims and payroll, and entered executive session to discuss potential litigation and real estate acquisition, but took no action in that session.

• Approved consent agenda including Kimley Horn contract for Jackson Street Master Plan (6-0)
• Approved contracts to US Lawns for roadside and easement maintenance (6-0)
• Approved 1-year contract renewal with Vector Disease Control for mosquito control (6-0)
• Authorized Public Works to initiate advanced meter reading system project with Central Pipe (6-0)
• Approved special events for Shucker's, Leap for the Lily Pad, St. Columb's, Ridgeland Recreation, and Endurance Foundation (6-0)
• Approved sewer adjustments and appointment of Tabatha Baum to Zoning Board (6-0)
• Approved payment of claims 173573-173802 and January 28 payroll ($1,397,603.24) (5-0)
• Entered executive session for litigation and real estate; no action taken

Special

The special meeting was called to discuss potential litigation regarding library funding, but no action was taken by the Board of Aldermen. The meeting was adjourned at 8:04 p.m.

• Discussed potential litigation on library funding; no action taken

Regular

The Ridgeland Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering dimensional variances, a lease amendment with T-Mobile, appointments, a sole-source vendor letter for police equipment, a utility adjustment, a budget amendment, and a resignation. The board will also approve minutes, claims, and possibly enter executive session.

• Dimensional variance for Sartian Associates, Inc.
• Dimensional variance for Casey Wagner & Jimmie Herrington (Sal & Phils)
• Second Amendment to Tower Attachment Lease Agreement with T-Mobile South, LLC at 6960 Old Canton Road
• Verkada Sole Source Vendor Letter for Ridgeland Police Department
• Utility adjustment of $222.53 for Account #08-2633-04/1989 Lincolnshire Drive

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved the consent agenda, which included dimensional variances, a tower lease amendment with T-Mobile, a sole source vendor letter for Verkada, a utility adjustment, a budget amendment, and acceptance of a zoning board resignation. They also approved payment of claims and payroll totaling $1,392,326.11. All votes were unanimous with no nays or abstentions.

• Approved consent agenda including dimensional variances for Sartian Associates and Casey Wagner & Jimmie Herrington (7-0)
• Authorized mayor to sign Second Amendment to Tower Attachment Lease with T-Mobile South, LLC (7-0)
• Approved Verkada sole source vendor letter for Ridgeland Police Department (7-0)
• Approved utility adjustment of $222.53 for account #08-2633-04 (7-0)
• Approved budget amendment shifting $1,740.00 from 2019 Bond Issue Fund Balance (7-0)
• Accepted resignation of Jim Collette from Zoning Board (7-0)
• Approved payment of claims 173303-173572 and 1/14/2022 payroll totaling $1,392,326.11 (7-0)

Regular

The Ridgeland Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing on a zoning board appeal for 300 Hillview Drive. They will also consider consent items including a police donation, a body-worn camera grant, an EMS agreement, and a privilege license report, plus approve claims and payroll.

• Public hearing for zoning board appeal at 300 Hillview Drive
• Accept donation for Ridgeland Police Department
• FY 21 BJA Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program grant
• Memorandum of Understanding with Pafford Emergency Medical Services
• Payment of claims including payroll of $1,297,153.56

The Board upheld the Zoning Board's ruling regarding horses kept at 300 Hillview Drive on a plot smaller than required by ordinance, with a unanimous 6-0 vote (one alderman absent). The Board also approved the consent agenda, including a police donation, a body-worn camera grant, an EMS memorandum, and the December privilege license report, and approved claims and payroll totaling $1,297,153.56.

• Upheld Zoning Board ruling on horses at 300 Hillview Drive (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including police donation, body-worn camera grant, EMS MOU, and privilege license report (6-0)
• Approved claims 173109-173302 and December 31, 2021 payroll of $1,297,153.56 (6-0)