The City of Newton has released its agenda for the upcoming board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at 5:30 p.m.
In addition to the meeting, there will be a public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant application at 5:15 p.m. for public input.
Here is the agenda:
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REGULAR RECESSED MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF NEWTON
CITY HALL
NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
5:30 PM
MARCH 21, 2023
5:15 CDBG HEARING
1. CALL TO ORDER, INVOCATION, AND ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 7, 2023 AS PUBLISHED.
3. CITIZEN FORUM:
1. David Pitts
4. FINANCIAL REPORT:
5. ROUTINE AGENDA:
A. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Approve sewer project engineer-Lynnetta Cooksey
2. Approve Ron Davis to serve on planning board
3. Approve registration and travel for Temeka Drummond to attend MS Association of Planning and Development Districts conference in Biloxi, MS on April 18-21, 2023
4. Discuss city rental property
5. Discuss container/metal homes
6. PUBLIC WORKS:
1. Hearing at 6 p. m., Ida Morrison property on W Railroad St.
2. Approve Virty Thames a $1.00 raise effective March 22, 2023
3. Discuss road repair for Magnolia Avenue
4. Discuss water draining on Heritage Street
5. Discuss/Approve clearing trees on 6th Street
6. Discuss water bills rates
7. Discuss cut off day procedures
7. RECREATION:
1.
8. ANIMAL CONTROL:
9. POLICE DEPARTMENT:
1. Approve registration and travel for Chief Patrick and Asst Chief Martin to attend the Chief’s Conference at the Golden Nugget on June 19-23, in Biloxi, MS
2. Approve to use drug seized funds with Lexipro for grant writing
3. Approve to hire Michael Williams as a part-time certified officer at a rate of $12.50 per hour
4. Approve to hire True Gibbs as a part-time certified officer at a rate of $12.50 per hour
5. Approve pay increase for Phillip McKee in the amount of .42 cents. (Probation period ended in Dec. 2022)
6. Discuss and approve working with a Judge to collect old fine and holding an Amnesty Day Program
10. FIRE DEPT:
11. AIRPORT:
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
13. SETTING OF NEXT REGULAR RECESSED MEETING, APRIL 4, 2023.
