Board of Aldermen
Regular MeetingMadison, MS · April 15, 2025
Minutes
MINUTES OF THE FIRST REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF THE
MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE
CIry OF MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
April 15, 2025
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF MADISON
INTROD UCTION AN D ATTENDANC E
The second regular monthly meeting of the Mayo r and Board of Aldermen of the City of
Madison, Mississippi was held on Tuesday, April 15' 2025 al6:00 p.m. in the MuniciPal
Courtroom at the Madison Justice Complex. Those pre sent in the Courtroom were MaYor
Mary Hawkins Butler, Aldermen Sandra Strain, Tawanna Tatum, Patricia Peeler, Janie
Jarvis, Paul TankersleY, Mike H udgins, and Guy Bowering, City AftorneY Chelsea
Brannon, City ClerUDirector of F inance & Administration Nathan Hanson, and Chief
Deputy City Clerk Lisa Winstead.
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Mayor Hawkins Butler called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone. Following
Youth
ir"Gr f"A by Alderman Tankersley and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor's
Council member Cade Shaw, the meeting proceeded as follows:
ADMINISTRATION - CONSENT AGENDA - APPBOVED
Butler asked if there were any items
with no
which neeJed to be removid for discussion. There were no items removed and
the Consent Agenda as
further discussion, Alderman Jarvis made the motion to approve
follows:
CONSE NT AGENDA
A. Accept Meeting Minutes and Notices:
1. Minutes of First Regu lar Board Meeting - APril 1, 2025
B. Approve Claims Docket - Exhibit A
1. Computer Checks
Checks: '13437-13615; EFT 346
2. Manual Checks/EFTs
Checks: 13433-13436
3. Payroll Checks:
Checks: 2399-2412, EFTs: 3662 1 -3687 6 - 04/04/202 5
DisbursemenUManual Checks: 2413'2419 - 04/04/2025
C. Accept the following departmental changes/documents per terms of tle .,
status/payroll change iteport on fite in the office of the city clerk: - ex_!iui! p
1. Authorization to promoie Cynthia Robinson-Mays to the position of Chief Deputy
City Clerk effective MaY 1' 2025
2. Auihorization to hire silly ttodges as Deputy city clerk effective May 1,2O25
3. Authorization to rehire susan B. Crandall in the Administration & Finance
Department effective MaY 1 ' 2025
4. Accept resignation of Po[ice Officer Mitchell Riedi effective May 1 ,2025
5. Authorization to hire charles Graham as full-time water Department Laborer
effective APril 16, 2025
6. Authorization to transfer claire Bonvillain from Permits Department to Legal
Department effective Aprtl 17, 2025
7. Auihorization to hire Tricy Brown as Street Department Laborer effective April
16,2025
8. Auihorization to re-hire Jaiden Burns as Street Department Laborer effective
April 16, 2025
D. Accept the following monthly departmental reports: -ExhibitG
1. Police Department - February 2025
E. Accept the following Amendment to lrrevocable Standby Letters of credit from
1
Trustmark National Bank: - Exhibit D
1 . Amendment No. Seven to No. 18-01s-SP for \Mittington, Phase 1
F. Adopt Resolution Authorizing the use of Municipal Funds to Buy Advertising from
Madison central High school Big for the Big 4 Videoboard sponsorship - Exhibit E
G. Authorization for city clerk to execute and submit documents for the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Project Completion and Certification
Report (P.4) Event: 4727DR-MS (4727DR) - Exhibit F
H. Authorization for City Clerk to execute and submit documents for the MS
Department of V1/ildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Project closeout Acknowledgement for
lWCr *ZA-OOo97 for Liberty Park Playground lmprovements and to execute refund
of overpayment as outlined in the attached letter - Exhibit G
L Author2aiion for Police Department to purchase a one-year subscription to FDS
Reveal Portal (sole source vendor) as outlined in the attached memorandum
- Exhibit H
J. Authorization for Police Department to enter into an agreement with Lionbridge
Technologies, LLC for telephone interpretation services - Exhibit I
K, Authorizalion for police Department to renew annual maintenance agreement with
Vertiv Corporation for the department recorder system - Exhibit J
L. Authorization to auction forfeited and seized vehicles as outlined in the attached
Memorandum - Exhibit K
M, Authorization to auction police department vehicles as outlined in the attached
Memorandum - Exhibit L
tt. Rpprore term-bid pricing quote for repairs to sidewalk concerns reported bythe
homeowners' associatioins in Reserve Crossing and Crosscreek - Exhibit
M
o. Acknowledge Final Acceptance Letter submitted to Hemphill construction company'
lnc. as part of the Closeout of Hoy Road Project - Exhibit N
p. to submit to MS Department or
' ' nppr*"iio secure a $250,OOO.OO Surety Bondtine to cross Highway 51- Exhibit o
riJn"portation (MDOT) forthe Tisdate sewer
o.npprovarotrepairstoNortholdCantonRoadembankmentandcreekbedover
Haiey Creek using term bid pricing - Exhibjt P
R. Authorization to remove Konica Bizhub C364 copier from Economic Development
Department inventory and dispose of it accordingly
S. Auihorization for Police Department to remove computer from inventory as outlined
in the attached memorandum - Exhibit Q
Arts Camp
t. Approve Musical Agreement with Concord Theatricals for use at Summer
-ExhibitR ..
u. noopt Resolution Authorizing the Use of Mqryclq1l Funds to Buy Advertising.from
The Nofthside Sun for adveiising in the 2025-2026 Newcomers Guide - Exhibit
R
V. nuifrorization for City Clerk to prdvide 90-day notice of termination of Managed
Services Agreemeni as outlined in the agreement - Exhibit S
Agreement
W. Approval oiand authorization for Mayor io execute Professional Services
with TechSource Solutions, lnc. - Exhibit T
X. AJopt An Order by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Madison, Mississippi
PursuanttoMiss.CodeAnn.Sec.3-3-T,ASAmended,toAmendtheHoliday
confederate
schedule for the city of Madison to substitute Good Friday in Place of
Memorial Day and For Related Purposes - Exhibit U
and the vote
Alderman Bowering seconded the motion to approve the consent Agenda
carried
was unanimous in iavor of approval. Mayor Hawkins Butler declared the motion
FINAL PLAT PROV
concerning the
Community DeveloPm ent D irector Kianca Guyton presented information
following final Plats:
The San ct a
on the
This final plat consists two 7. 7 a$e lots. There will be two houses constructed
The motion was made
entire plat with no final subdivision. Covenants have been written.
of all punch
by Alderman Strain to grant approv al of this final plat subject to completion
favor of approval'
list items. Alderman Hudgins secon ded the motion and the vote was in
Mayor Hawkins Butler declared the motion carried'
The Villaoe at M adison. Phase 2
2
Alderman Tatum made a motion to grant approval of Phase 2 of The Village at Madison
subject to the completion of all punch list items. Alderman Strain seconded the motion
and the vote was unanimous in favor of approval. Mayor Hawkins Butler declared the
motion carried.
COMMUNITY DE VELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Elevations and Buildinq Perm it. Lot 5 and Lot AG2, Calumet G ardens Office Park -
Apprcved
t tr-]1ee CtaAOen presented the architectural elevations and requested a building permit
for construction of buildings to be located on Lots 5 and AG2 in Calumet Gardens Office
Park near the airport. Upon recommendation of approval from Ms. Guyton, Alderman
Tatum made the motion to grant approval of the elevations and to authorize the issuance
of a building permit. Aldeiman Jarvis seconded the motion and vote of approval was
unanimous. Mayor Hawkins Butler declared the motion carried.
Varian 472 Sun
Ms Guyton presented the request of Fred and Anna Asher for variances to construct
multiple accessory structures and for h eight increase for a pool house on their property
located at 472 Sundial.
The motion was made by Alderman Tankersley and seconded by Alderman Bowering to
grant ipproval of the variances for multiple accessory structures and height increase.
Fotrowin! a unanimous vote of approval, Mayor Hawkins declared the motion carried.
Documeitation relevant to these requests is attached hereto as Exhibit V.
Variance. 2014 Tidewater Lane - Approved
owners Tom and Sarah Douglas for a
't0 feet to 5 feet for the construction of a
variance for side yard setback decrease from
bathroom additionto their home located at 2014 Tidewater Lane. Upon recommendation
made
oiapprovat rrom Ms. Guyton and the property owners' association, Alderman Jarvis
motion
the motion to grant approval of this variance- Alderman Tankersley seconded the
the
and the vote ilas unanimous in favor of approval. Mayor Hawkins Butler declared
W.
motion carried. Documentation relevant to this request is attached hereto as Exhibit
with no further business for discussion, Mayor Hawkins Butler asked for a motion to
Oeitare the meeting adjourned. Alderman Stiain made the motion which was seconded
oV Ara"*"n peele-r an'd unanimously approved by all Aldermen. Mayor
Hawkins Butler
dlchred the motion carried and the meeting was adjourned'
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Mary Hawki Butler, Mayor
SEAL
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Attest:
athan Hanson, CitY Clerk
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Agenda
CITY OF MADISON
MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN AGENDA
Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 6:00 p.m.
Madison Justice Complex – Municipal Courtroom
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PRAYER
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. CONSENT AGENDA
*A. Accept Meeting Minutes and Notices:
1. Minutes of First Regular Board Meeting – April 1, 2025
*B. Approve Claims Docket
1. Computer Checks
Checks: 13437-13615; EFT 346
2. Manual Checks/EFTs
Checks: 13433-13436
3. Payroll Checks:
Checks: 2399-2412, EFTs: 36621-36876 – 04/04/2025
Disbursement/Manual Checks: 2413-2419 – 04/04/2025
*C. Accept the following departmental changes/documents per terms of
the Status/Payroll Change Report on file in the Office of the City Clerk:
1. Authorization to promote Cynthia Robinson-Mays to the position of
Chief Deputy City Clerk effective May 1, 2025
2. Authorization to hire Sally Hodges as Deputy City Clerk effective May
1, 2025
3. Authorization to rehire Susan B. Crandall in the Administration &
Finance Department effective May 1, 2025
4. Accept resignation of Police Officer Mitchell Riedi effective May 1,
2025
5. Authorization to hire Charles Graham as full-time Water Department
Laborer effective April 16, 2025
6. Authorization to transfer Claire Bonvillain from Permits Department to
Legal Department effective April 17, 2025
7. Authorization to hire Tracy Brown as Street Department Laborer
effective April 16, 2025
8. Authorization to re-hire Jaiden Burns as Street Department Laborer
effective April 16, 2025
*D. Accept the following monthly departmental reports:
1. Police Department – February 2025
*E. Accept the following Amendment to Irrevocable Standby Letters of
Credit from Trustmark National Bank:
1. Amendment No. Seven to No. 18-015-SP for Whittington, Phase 1
*F. Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Use of Municipal Funds to Buy
Advertising from Madison Central High School Big for the Big 4
Videoboard Sponsorship
*G. Authorization for City Clerk to execute and submit documents for the
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Project Completion
and Certification Report (P.4) Event: 4727DR-MS (4727DR)
*H. Authorization for City Clerk to execute and submit documents for the MS
Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Project Closeout
Acknowledgement for LWCF #28-00697 for Liberty Park Playground
Improvements and to execute refund of overpayment as outlined in the
attached letter
*I. Authorization for Police Department to purchase a one-year subscription
to FDS Reveal Portal (sole source vendor) as outlined in the attached
memorandum
*J. Authorization for Police Department to enter into an agreement with
Lionbridge Technologies, LLC for telephone interpretation services
*K. Authorization for Police Department to renew annual maintenance
agreement with Vertiv Corporation for the department recorder system
*L. Authorization to auction forfeited and seized vehicles as outlined in the
attached memorandum
*M. Authorization to auction police department vehicles as outlined in the
attached memorandum
*N. Approve term-bid pricing quote for repairs to sidewalk concerns reported
by the homeowners’ associations in Reserve Crossing and Crosscreek
*O. Acknowledge Final Acceptance Letter submitted to Hemphill
Construction Company, Inc. as part of the Closeout of Hoy Road Project
*P. Approval to secure a $250,000.00 Surety Bond to submit to MS
Department of Transportation (MDOT) for the Tisdale Sewer line to
Cross Highway 51
*Q. Approval of repairs to North Old Canton Road embankment and creek
bed over Haley Creek using term bid pricing
R. Authorization to remove Konica Bizhub C364 copier from Economic
Development Department inventory and dispose of it accordingly
*S. Authorization for Police Department to remove computer from inventory
as outlined in the attached memorandum
*T. Approve Musical Agreement with Concord Theatricals for use at Summer
Arts Camp
*U. Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Use of Municipal Funds to Buy
Advertising from The Northside Sun for advertising in the 2025-2026
Newcomers Guide
*V. Authorization for City Clerk to provide 90-day notice of termination of
Managed Services Agreement as outlined in the agreement
*W. Approval of and authorization for Mayor to execute Professional Services
Agreement with TechSource Solutions, Inc.
*X. Adopt An Order by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Madison,
Mississippi Pursuant to Miss. Code Ann. Sec. 3-3-7, As Amended, to
Amend the Holiday Schedule for the City of Madison to Substitute Good
Friday in Place of Confederate Memorial Day and For Related Purposes
5. FINAL PLAT APPROVALS
1. The Sanctuary (Josh Duran) (subject to punch list completion)
2. The Village at Madison, Phase 2 (subject to punch list completion)
6. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
1. Approval of elevations and permission to issue a building permit for the
building on Lot 5 and Lot AG2, Calumet Garden Office Park at the
airport
2. Variance for multiple accessory structures – 472 Sundial – (2025-0003V)
Applicant Niles Bryan representing owners Fred and Anna Asher.
Variance for multiple accessory structures. Property located at 472
Sundial Lane, Sundial Subdivision. Parcel Number 072B-03B-005/06.00.
Zoned RE-A (Residential Estate District).
3. Variance for an accessory structure height increase from 10 feet to 21 feet
472 Sundial – (2025-0004V)
Applicant Niles Bryan representing owners Fred and Anna Asher.
Variance for a pool house. Property located at 472 Sundial Lane, Sundial
Subdivision. Parcel Number 072B-03B-005/06.00 Zoned RE-A
(Residential Estate District).
4. Variance for a side yard setback decrease on the east side from 10 feet to
5 feet, 2014 Tidewater Lane – (2025-0005V)
Applicant William G. Huddleston representing Tom and Sarah Douglas.
Variance for a side yard setback decrease from 10 feet to 5 feet for a
home addition. Property located at 2014 Tidewater Lane, Treasure Cove
subdivision. Parcel 072H-27B-028/00.00.
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