Board of Aldermen Regular Meeting 07/01/2025 06:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER

7.Request to adopt Resolution naming Mayor Tony Ducker and Alderman Craig Bullock as voting delegates for MML 2025. (City Clerk)

8.Request to adopt Ordinance regulating the placement of dumpsters on public roads, sidewalks, and curbs. (Steele)

9.Request to approve the docket of claims for the month of June 2025. (City Clerk)
10.Request to dispose of one Frigidaire Deep Freeze in the Civic Center. (J Young)
11.Request to set a Special Exception hearing date of July 22, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. for property located at 177 Smithville Rd. (A Heath)
12.Request to issue bash bond refund in the amount of $879.00 to M Adams. (Court Clerk)
13.Request to approve agreement with American Fidelity for supplemental insurance through payroll deduction. (City Clerk)
14.Request to accept agreement with Jeff Martin Auctioneers for auction services through June 30, 2026. (City Clerk)
15.Request to dispose of one (1) rocker recliner, Asset #03234, in the Fire Dept. (Chief Sims)
16.Request to adjust water services billed to the following due to leaks:

218 Stevens St - $406.00

119 Holly Dr - $299.00

114 King Blvd - $243.00

191 Corinth Rd - $157.00

5 Deloris Lane - $1,111.00
17.Request to accept the Plans & Specs for Matthews Branch Sidewalk and authorize advertisement for bids per Shows, Dearman & Waits recommendation. (City Clerk)
18.Request to accept agreement with MS Power for use of parking area beginning July 1, 2025 and ending on July 5, 2025. (City Clerk)

19.Request for Abby Shows to attend News Media Training in Pearl, MS on July 22-24, 2025. Total cost: $522.00 + mileage (Chief Hiatt)
20.Request for Angel Dye to attend Certified Municipal Clerk training in Ridgeland, MS on Aug. 25-27, 2025. Total cost: $897.00 + mileage. (City Clerk)
21.Request for Cody West and Andy Klemto attend TECC at the State Fire Academy on Sept. 29-30, 2025. Total cost: $80.00 each (Chief Sims)

22.Request to adopt orders appointing the following positions effective July 1, 2025:

Attorney - Rocky Eaton

Mayor Pro Temp - Craig Bullock

Engineer - Shows, Dearman & Waits

Recreation Director - Josh Young

Police Chief - Matthew Hiatt

Fire Chief - Marion Sims

Court Clerk - Michelle Strebeck

City Clerk - Melissa Martin

Building Director - Amy Heath
23.Request to adopt order hiring Jesse Jackson in the Police Dept as 4th Class Patrol at a rate of $17.41 per hour effective July 9, 2025. (Chief Hiatt)
24.Request to adopt order transferring David Courtney to Detectives at a rate of $22.60 per hour (80-hour) effective July 9, 2025. (Chief Hiatt)
25.Request to adopt order promoting Tyler Roberts to Patrol Sergeant at a rate of $21.52 per hour effective July 9, 2025. (Chief Hiatt)
26.Request to adopt order promoting Daniel Klem to Patrol Lieutenant at a rate of $25.00 per hour effective July 9, 2025. (Chief Hiatt)
27.Request to adopt order promoting Hunter McPhail to Lieutenant in the Fire Dept at a rate of $15.4321 per hour effective July 9, 2025. (Chief Sims)