Board of Aldermen Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 20, 2026 06:00 PM Board Room • 119 W 8th Ave, Petal MS

CALL TO ORDER

• Roll Call, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance

ADOPT AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

• 1.Minutes of Public Hearing 10/06/2026

  Minutes of Regular Meeting 10/06/2026

• 2.FY2025 Continuing Disclosure Statement

• 3.Proofs of Publication 

  2026-2027 Budget

  Public Notice - Matthews Branch Final Payment

  Public Notice - Chappell Hill Overlay Final Payment

  FY2026 Solid Waste Report

• 4.Resignation of A Davidson in the Police Dept eff. 10/02/2026 (Chief Hiatt)

• 5.Court Balances as of 9/30/2026

• 6.Privilege License Report for September 2026

PUBLIC COMMENT

PROCLAMATIONS & RESOLUTIONS

• 7.Request to accept Resolution from Planning Commission approving application for tax abatement for property located at 108 N Main St. and authorize the City Clerk to request an updated assessed value from the Forrest Co. Tax Assessor.  (A Heath)

BIDS — QUOTES

OLD BUSINESS

GENERAL BUSINESS

• 8.Request to accept the MOU with MS Department of Finance and Administration for funds to assist in paying for improvements to the city's wastewater infrastructure necessary for the purpose of transporting wastewater to the City of Hattiesburg pursuant to SB2189. (City Clerk)

• 9.Request to sponsor the Petal Children's Task Force Annual 5k Run in the amount of $10,000.00. (Mayor)

• 10.Request to accept 48 month rental agreement with Owens Business Machines for Canon Digital Copier. (Chief Hiatt)

• 11.Request to accept 48 month rental agreement with Owens Business Machines for Canon Digital Copier. (City Clerk)

• 12.Request to dispose of one (1) deep freeze, serial #WB52920664, in the Recreation Dept. (J Young)

• 13.Request to set a hearing date of Nov 10, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. for the following properties:  (A Heath)

  600 S Main St

  602 Carterville Rd

  108 Carterville Rd

• 14.Request to waive UHC premium for employees for the month of November 2026 and December 2026 per renewal negotiations. (City Clerk)

• 15.Request to pay Estimate #9 in the amount of $66,371.26 to Tru-Mac, LLC for S George St Bridge Replacement per Shows, Dearman & Waits recommendation. (City Clerk)

• 16.Request to accept the quote from C B Developers, Inc. in the amount of $70,600.00 for rehabilitation of storm drain on Twin Lakes Rd per Shows, Dearman & Waits recommendation. (City Clerk)

• 17.Request to cover the cost of mailing the Shop Petal First magazine at a cost of $4,500.00. (PACC)

• 18.Request to purchase twelve (12) sections of supply hose and two (2) adapters at a cost of $10,307.00 to replace the hose and adapters provided for emergency water service to Bedford Care and other residents due to failure associated with S George St Bridge replacement. (Chief Sims)

• 19.Request to add one (1) 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe, Vin# 1GNSLED1MR347634, to the list of unmarked units in the Police Dept. (Chief Hiatt)

SEMINARS & TRAVEL

ORDERS & ORDINANCES

• 20.Request to adopt order promoting Richie Steele to Lieutenant at a rate of $53,820.00 annually effective Oct. 28, 2026. (Chief Sims)

• 21.Request to adopt order hiring Anthony Ratcliff as full time Relief Driver in the Fire Dept at a rate of $49,680.00 annually pending drug screen and physical. (Chief Sims)

• 22.Request to adopt order hiring Timothy Hebert as full time Relief Driver in the Fire Dept at a rate of $49,680.00 annually pending drug screen and physical. (Chief Sims)

MAYOR'S REPORT

CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE, COMMISSION AND BOARD MATTERS

LEGAL

ADJOURN