Mayor and Board of Aldermen
Council Chambers
Agenda — 38 items
- 1 6:00 P.M.
- 2 CALL TO ORDER
- 3 ROLL CALL
- 4 PRAYER
- 5 PLEDGE
- 6 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
- 7 APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
- 1. Approval/corrections of Minutes of the Regular Meeting, August 4, 2026.
- 8 Approval of the Consent Agenda
- 2. Approval of the claims docket for August 4, 2026 to August 18, 2026.
- 3. Approval of authorization to travel
- 4. Approval of wage increases
- 5. Approval of Applications
- 6. Order to adopt a Resolution declaring (4) Orion Vehicle Wireless Water Meter Readers with computer modules, antennas and cables, more specifically identified on the attached list, to be surplus property and to authorize the intergovernmental transfer of same to Village of Palmetto, LA.(PW)
- 7. Order to approve and authorize the removal of old insulation and the installation of Closed Cell Sprayfoam Insulation at the Auto Maintenance building by Air Tight Solution in amount of $11,472.00. (AM)
- 8. Order to approve and authorize the police officers identified on the proposed part-time work schedule for September 2026, which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, the use of the official Pearl Police Department uniform and official Pearl Police Department duty weapon and finding that the proposed employment is not likely to bring disrepute to the City of Pearl, or the Pearl Police Department, the officers at issue, or law enforcement generally, and that the use of the official uniform and weapon in the discharge of the officer’s private security endeavor promotes the public interest of the City of Pearl.
- 9. Order to approve and authorize the application for the JAG Local Law Grant with the MS Department of Public Safety and authorize Mayor Windham to sign the same.
- 10. Order to approve and authorize the purchase of (1) 2026 Can-Am Defender Max HD10 Cab from Patriot Motorsports in the amount of $26,494.00 to be paid from Drug Seizure Funds. (quotes obtained)(reimbursed from JAG Grant)
- 11. Order to approve and authorize the purchase of (1) 2026 Dodge Charger from Mac Haik in the amount of $49,999.99 to be paid from Drug Seizure Funds. (quotes obtained)(reimbursed from JAG Grant)
- 12. Order to approve and authorize the purchase of (1) 2026 Nissan Rogue from Cannon Motors of Mississippi in the amount of $25,500.00 to be paid from Drug Seizure Funds. (state contract #8200083402)(reimbursed from JAG Grant)
- 13. Order to approve and authorize payment to Neel Schaffer concerning the Highway 80 Lighting Project Phase 2 totaling 28,380.00 (SP).
- 14. Order to approve and authorize payment to Pickering Firm concerning the Southeast Sanitary Sewer Phase II Project totaling 16,530.00 (SP).
- 15. Order to approve and authorize the purchase of (1) 2022 Komatsu PC138USLC-11 Excavator from Lyle Machinery in the amount of $64,905.86. (quotes obtained) (PW)
- 16. Order to approve and authorize the purchase of (1) Stand-on skid steer from Ditch Witch in the amount of $24,930.88. (quotes obtained) (PW)
- 17. Order to set public hearing on September 15, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., to determine whether or not that certain parcel of real property owned by Oley R. and Rebecca A. Harrell and located at 207 Cunningham Drive, Pearl, Rankin County, Mississippi 39208, is in such a condition or state as to be unsightly and un-kept or otherwise a menace to the public health and safety of the community, and therefore prohibited, pursuant to Chapter 24 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Pearl, Mississippi and Section 21-19-11 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as Amended.
- 18. Order to set public hearing for September 15, 2026, to determine whether or not a conditional use permit should be granted to Wendy Ochoa to allow her to operate an ice cream and snack shop at 422 Riverwind Drive, Suite D.
- 19. Order to adopt a Resolution to Adjudicate the cost of cleaning of properties and assess the costs against said properties on the list attached and made a part hereof.
- 20. Order to approve entering into a contract for Software as a Service (SAAS) Polimorphic’s Government AI Platform for Voice & Data Services, upon final approval of city attorney. (3 year agreement)
- 21. Order to approve the Memorandum of Understanding for sewer infrastructure project between the City of Pearl, Mississippi and Rankin County, Mississippi, utilizing proceeds of 2025 Rankin County General Obligation Bonds and authorize Mayor Winhdam to sign the same.
- 22. Order to set public hearing for September 15, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. consider the Amendments to the Official Zoning Ordinance and Map.
- 30 PUBLIC HEARINGS
- 1. Consider adoption of a Comprehensive Plan.
- 2. Consider request by Austin Minton for a Conditional Use Permit to allow him to operate a medical cannabis dispensary at 5311 Highway 80.
- 3. Consider request by Manjinder Singh for a conditional use permit to allow him to develop a convenience store with automobile and commercial truck fueling facilities on the Parcel No. F08-49-50. (Highway 475)
- 4. Consider accepting the preliminary plat for The Plains of Pearl Subdivision, with a variance for lots 1, 5, 33, 34, 57, 58, 64-68 to use the setbacks as outlined in the zoning ordinance for R-3 Patio Homes and not be required to provide the 30 foot buffer from the current R-1 zoned property.
- 35 GENERAL BUSINESS
- 36 EMERGENCY CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS, AND BOARD MATTERS.
- 37 ADJOURN IN MEMORY OF RIGGS TINDALL
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