Ridgeland public meetings in 2024

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider several infrastructure projects and public safety agreements. The meeting includes votes on drainage improvements, police department technology purchases, and the appointment of members to the Ridgeland Election Commission.

• Award $975,550 to Deep Roots Construction, LLC for City-wide Hazard Tree and Limb Removal Project
• Approve $158,768.10 pay application and closeout for Old Agency Road Guardrail Project
• Authorize $10,850 for Right-of-way Services for Purple Creek Drainage Improvements Project
• Review Flock Safety Purchase Agreement and Tyler Technologies Record Management System for Police Department
• Appoint Joann Pearson, Loden Snell, Jerry Barnes, and Angela Bailey to the Ridgeland Election Commission

The Board of Aldermen unanimously approved a resolution naming Ridgeland City Hall the Gene F. McGee City Hall in honor of Mayor McGee's 35 years of service. The board also approved the consent agenda, including a $975,550 contract for hazardous tree and limb removal, and approved claims and payroll totaling $1,946,528.29.

• Approved resolution naming city hall Gene F. McGee City Hall (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $975,550 tree/limb removal contract to Deep Roots Construction (6-0)
• Approved claims and Dec. 13 payroll of $1,946,528.29 (5-0)
• Accepted minutes of Dec. 2 work session and Dec. 3 board meeting
• Appointed Joann Pearson, Loden Snell, Jerry Barnes, and Angela Bailey to Election Commission
• Approved $158,768.10 pay application for Old Agency Road Guardrail Project
• Approved $10,850 amendment for Purple Creek Drainage right-of-way services
• Approved Flock Safety purchase agreement and Tyler Technologies emergency purchase

Regular

The Ridgeland Board of Aldermen will consider approving contracts for the Century Ride 2025 event, water and sewer improvements for Colony Park Boulevard, and road resurfacing on East County Line Road. The meeting also includes authorizing the purchase of traffic power systems and accepting the resignation of an election commissioner.

• Authorize contract with PR Event Management for Century Ride 2025
• Authorize Mayor to sign MCWI Agreement Modifications transferring $62,706.00
• Approve East County Line Road Resurfacing Improvements payments
• Approve Street Dedication of Concourse at Colony Park
• Declare Temple, Inc. as sole source for UPS equipment

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will review site plans and conditional use applications for local properties. The body is also deciding on several public works contracts and road improvement projects. A payroll payment of $2,470,796.42 is scheduled for approval.

• Conditional Use application for Oasis Revival Center at 299 Highway 51
• Preliminary Plat and Development Agreement for Britton's Abbey Subdivision
• Engineering services for South Wheatley Street and Old Agency Road improvements
• Purchase of a 2025 Chevrolet Express 3500 passenger van from Cannon Motors of Mississippi
• Insight LPR Contract for the Police Department

Regular

The Ridgeland Board of Aldermen will review minutes from prior meetings and consider a consent agenda including police technology, road improvement grants, and various public works contracts. The body will also vote on closing a right-of-way and adopting updated flood maps.

• Authorize Mayor to sign $3,000,000 grant agreement for Wheatley Street maintenance
• Approve contract with Clearview AI for Police Department
• Approve 2024-2025 Term Bids for Public Works Department
• Approve Deductive Change Order No.1 for Purple Creek Drainage Improvements
• Approve adoption of Amended Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will review several budget amendments and infrastructure contracts. Key items include flood mitigation projects and road resurfacing. The board will also consider special event permits and police department procurement.

• Construction contract with Hemphill Construction, Inc. for Purple Creek Improvements Project
• MEMA Funding Agreement for Purple Creek Flood Mitigation & Restoration
• Neel Schaffer Engineering invoice for East County Line Road Resurfacing Improvements
• Noise Ordinance variance for Haskell and subcontractors to allow Sunday and night work
• Payroll claims totaling $2,739,691.17

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider several service agreements for the Police Department and a $1,000 grant for the Ridgeland Wildflower Field and Art Park. The body will also review budget amendments and the payment of claims totaling $4,441,745.27.

• Acceptance of $1,000 Entergy Microgrant for Ridgeland Wildflower Field and Art Park
• Police Department service agreements for Anytime Roofing, Collective Data, LexisNexis TRAX, and Evidence IQ
• Payment of claims and payroll totaling $4,441,745.27
• Budget amendment increasing Finance & Administration Salaries by $2,400
• Agreement Modification No. 1 to Task Order No. 4 for Ridgeland Project Atlas Boundary Survey

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will review several infrastructure projects, including drainage improvements and road resurfacing. The body is also considering a new ordinance for garbage and recycling fees and various police department contracts.

• Award bid to Hemphill Construction, Inc. for Purple Creek Drainage Improvements Project
• Budget amendment increasing Renaissance III TIF Bond Proceeds by $2,265,653
• Ordinance setting monthly fees for garbage and recycling
• Budget amendment for Purple Creek/Freedom Ridge Drainage Project totaling $266,420
• Review of quotes to replace the Ridgeland Police Department roof

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget and the millage rate for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. The body will also review tax rolls submitted by the Madison County Tax Assessor and various police department purchases and events.

• Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
• Budget amendment increasing General Fund by $335,613
• Emergency repair and rebuild of Ladder 4 Pump costing $23,995.00
• Purchase of a 2024 Telluride Ex X-Line from Wilson KIA for the Police Department
• Cleaning of private property at 124 Magnolia Drive

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget and hold a public hearing on it. The agenda also includes approving a conditional use permit for a data center, releasing a cash bond, and adopting an ordinance to ban the sale of Kratom.

• Public Hearing: Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
• Conditional Use Permit for Sartain Associates, Inc.
• Site Plan Review for Ridgeland Data Center - Phase I
• Approve Bid Award for US Hwy 51 & Lake Harbour Dr. Intersection Improvements
• Adopt ordinance banning the sale of Kratom in Ridgeland

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will discuss a temporary ban on irrigation systems in certain city areas. The body is also reviewing emergency repairs to the Western Well and a public hearing date for the Fiscal Year 2025 budget.

• Budget amendment transferring $600,000 for emergency water well expenditures
• Ordinance temporarily banning irrigation systems in certain city areas
• Public hearing for Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget set for August 20, 2024
• Payment of claims including July 26, 2024 payroll for $3,890,207.09
• Emergency purchase of a new motor for the Rescue Truck for $13,597.81

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will conduct a public hearing to amend sections of the city's Official Zoning Ordinance. The body will also consider several infrastructure contracts and a proclamation regarding the city's official tree.

• Public hearing to amend the Official Zoning Ordinance
• Recycling services contract award to Waste Management
• Pay estimate #2 for A.J. Construction regarding East County Line Road resurfacing
• CE&I contract with Michael Baker for Highway 51/Lake Harbour Drive intersection improvements
• Payment of claims and payroll totaling $2,268,944.43

Regular

The Ridgeland Mayor and Board of Aldermen will review several consent items, including site plan revisions for the Ridgeland Data Center Phase 1. The board will also consider a contract for the Freedom Ridge Overhead Net Project and ratify an emergency declaration regarding the School Street Well replacement.

• $296,855.00 contract with Wildstone Construction Services, LLC
• Site Plan Review for Ridgeland Data Center Phase 1 - Revisions
• Ratification of emergency declaration for School Street Well replacement
• Reappointment of Mills & Scanlon, PA as City Attorney
• LEFTA System Purchase and Service Agreement for the Police Department

Regular

The Board of Aldermen will consider several site plan applications and a public hearing regarding zoning amendments for liquor stores and laundromats. The agenda includes budget amendments for road and lighting projects, including the Old Agency Road and I-55 LED Lighting project. Additionally, the board will review a $2 million transfer of ARPA funds from Madison County to the City.

• $2 million ARPA fund transfer from Madison County to Ridgeland
• Public hearing for zoning amendments regarding liquor stores and laundromats
• Budget amendment for Old Agency Road and I-55 LED Lighting project
• Site plan reviews including Royal Oak Apartments and Sunnybrook Children's Home
• Supplemental agreement with AJ Construction, Inc. for East County Line Road resurfacing

Regular

The Ridgeland Board of Aldermen will consider a site plan review for the Ridgeland Data Center Phase 1 Grading. The agenda also includes budget amendments for the Colony Park Area Water & Sewer Project and several police department special event requests.

• Site Plan Review for Ridgeland Data Center - Phase 1 Grading
• Budget amendments for Colony Park Area Water & Sewer Project including $1,749,000 for contractor costs
• Agreement with Benchmark Engineering, Inc. for Colony Park water and sewer improvements
• Payments related to the East County Line Road Resurfacing Improvements Project
• Special event requests for Fleet Feet - The Big Run, Independence Day Celebration, and Balloon Glow

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will review the issuance of Tax Increment Limited Obligation Bonds for Renaissance Phase III and IV. The body will also consider site plans for an Aldi Grocery and various infrastructure contracts.

• Tax Increment Limited Obligation Bonds, Series 2024, Renaissance Phase III and IV
• Site Plan/Architectural Review for Renaissance Phase 3B and Aldi Grocery
• Building Code Variance for stair risers at 945 North Livingston Road
• CE&I Contract with Benchmark Engineering, Inc. for Old Agency Road Guardrail Project
• Payroll claims totaling $1,968,322.51

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will review various budget amendments, including funds for storm debris services and street improvements. The body is also considering a temporary moratorium on new liquor store permits.

• Budget amendment of $540,000 for the County Streets Reimbursement Grant
• Resolution extending a temporary moratorium on permitting or constructing liquor stores
• Award of the Old Agency Guardrail Project to Hemphill Construction, Inc.
• Budget amendment for Emergency Debris Services relating to the April 9-11, 2024 storm
• Contract with Sound Check the Band for Balloon Glow 2024 in the amount of $2,000

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will review several infrastructure contracts and professional service agreements. The body is deciding on funding for the Renaissance Phase III and IV Project and various special event permits.

• Contract with Hemphill Construction, Inc. for Highland Colony Parkway Water Tank and Well for $9,612,018.00
• Resolution for Tax Increment Limited Obligation Bonds for Renaissance Phase III and IV Project not to exceed $2,500,000.00
• Budget amendment transferring $20,000 for a Safe Streets For All Grant Application for West Jackson Street/Railroad District
• Authorization to advertise for Waste Hauler Services for recyclables collection and disposal
• Approval of Central Pipe as sole source vendor for Badger Water Meters

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will review several consent items including road resurfacing agreements and budget transfers. The body is also considering approvals for a data center substation and various special event permits.

• Cooperation Agreement with Madison County for the 2024 Road Plan
• Supplemental Agreements No. 2 and 3 with AJ Construction for East County Line Road Resurfacing
• Budget amendment of $29,582.13 for utility improvements at the Porsche Dealership
• Budget amendment of $46,275 for the City of Ridgeland 125th Anniversary
• Neel Schaffer CE&I Invoice for $14,445.89 regarding East County Line Road Resurfacing

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will discuss an ordinance to redistrict the city and fix polling places. The body will also review several infrastructure agreements and police department contracts.

• Ordinance for city redistricting and polling place assignments
• Contract award to Hemphill Construction, Inc. for Highland Colony Tank and Well Project
• Supplemental agreements for water meter, EMCSDS Interceptor, Purple Creek Interceptor, and Ridgewood Road drainage projects
• Payment of claims and payroll totaling $2,326,645.66
• Site plan review for Atmos Service Center / Regional Training Facility

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider an ordinance regarding truck routes and various infrastructure agreements. The meeting includes approvals for road resurfacing and drainage maintenance. The board will also review police department agreements and special event permits.

• Ordinance establishing truck routes and classifications
• Drainage Maintenance and Easement Agreement across Topgolf property
• Supplemental Agreement No. 2 for East County Line Road Resurfacing Project
• Budget amendment decreasing General Fund Balance by $13,000
• Payment of claims and payroll totaling $1,281,467.38

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will discuss property cleaning and various consent items. The body is deciding on several grant applications for transportation projects and budget adjustments for road work. The meeting also includes appointments to the Zoning and Architectural Review boards.

• Budget amendment for $100,000 reimbursement from Madison County for Steed Road work
• Budget amendment for $25,000 in insurance proceeds from an accident
• Grant applications for Highland Commerce Drive, Lake Harbour Drive, I-55 LED conversion, and South Wheatley Street
• Sole source purchases from Central Pipe, Temple, and C.C. Lynch
• Re-appointments to the Zoning Board and Architectural Review Board through June 30, 2025

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will discuss the cleaning of private property at 414 Midway Avenue. The body will also consider several consent items including land donations, budget amendments, and a contract for mosquito management.

• Rename Newpointe Drive to Highland Commerce Drive
• Accept $66,390.00 from Storage Park Properties, LLC for Newpointe Drive completion
• Budget amendment transferring $11,250.00 for survey services at Old City Hall and City Center sites
• Award Integrated Mosquito Management Program contract to VDCI
• Accept donation of 103 Oak Trees valued at $11,330.00

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider several supplemental agreements for drainage and interceptor improvements. The body will also review contracts for city events and police department equipment.

• Budget amendment transferring $21,500 from General Fund for Crawfish Hut asbestos/demolition bids
• Supplemental agreements for Ridgewood Road Drainage, EMCSDS Interceptor, and Purple Creek Interceptor improvements
• Contracts for Century Ride 2024 (PR Event Management) and Balloon Glow 2024 (Pyro Shows)
• Police Department sole source letters and agreement for Motorola Vigilant LEARN Software and Interview Room Camera
• Payroll payment of $2,620,155.93

Regular

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider updates to utility rates and budget amendments for the Performing Arts Center. The body will also review police department surplus items and public works requests.

• Declare water rate $2.24, Ridgeland Sewer $1.84, and Jackson Sewer $2.19
• Budget amendment for $5,000 donation from H. F. McCarty, Jr. Family Foundation for Performing Arts Center
• Payment of claims and payroll totaling $1,431,467.02
• RFP for Integrated Mosquito Management Program Services
• Surplus of police department gun and vehicles