Mayor and Board of Aldermen
Regular MeetingPearl, MS · March 18, 2025
Minutes
2420 Old Brandon Road
City of Pearl Pearl, MS 39288-5948
Office: (601) 932-2262
Mayor and Board of Aldermen
Meeting Minutes
JAKE WINDHAM
Mayor
KELLY SCOUTEN
City Clerk
DAVID STOVALL - Alderman-at-Large
SAMMY WILLIAMS - Alderman Ward 1
KEITH DENNIS - Alderman Ward 2
GARY BROADWATER - Alderman Ward 3
CASEY FOY - Alderman Ward 4
DWIGHT KNIGHT - Alderman Ward 5
KYLE FOSTER - Alderman Ward 6
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 6:00 PM Council Chambers
6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Present: Alderman Dennis
Alderman Steverson
Alderman Foy
Alderman Williams
Alderman Foster
Alderman Knight
Mayor Windham
Alderman Stovall
PRAYER
Alderman Williams led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PLEDGE
Kelly Scouten led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Employee of the Month Cynthia Spangler - Municipal Court
Police Officer of the Month Justin Harper
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
All items under this heading will be considered to be approved with one motion and one vote. If further
discussion is desired on any item, it will automatically be removed from the consent agenda and will be
considered as a general business item.
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Approval of the Consent Agenda
approved the Consent Agenda
Aye: Alderman Dennis, Alderman Steverson, Alderman Foy, Alderman
Williams, Alderman Foster, Alderman Knight, and Alderman Stovall
1. Approval/corrections of Minutes of the Regular Meeting, March 4, 2025.
2. Approval of the claims docket for March 4, 2025 to March 18, 2025.
approve
3. Approval of Application(s)
approve
4. Approval of authorization to travel
approve
5. Approval of wage increases
approve
6. Approval of garbage exemptions
approve
7. Order to approve the opening of an additional checking account for the purpose of
disbursing funds for the Series 2025 Urban Renewal Revenue Bonds and to authorize
Mayor Windham, City Clerk and Alderman Stovall as signers.
approve
8. Order to approve and authorize entering into an Agreement for Dental, Vision and Life
insurance for the period of one (1) year with MetLife, by and through Group Services of
Mississippi, LLC, and to authorize City Clerk, Kelly Scouten and Mayor Windham to sign
all related documents.
approve
9. Order to approve payment of $5,890.00 to Jefcoat Fence Company for fencing dividers at
the pickleball and tennis courts.(Parks)
approve
10. Order to approve and authorize payment to Harcros Chemicals Inc in the amount of
$10,625.00. PW
approve
11. Order to approve and authorize payment in the amount of $66,800.00 to Hemphill
Construction Company for the SRF Water System Improvements Project. (Pay App #19)
(PW)
approve
12. Order to approve and authorize payment to Innovative Maintenance Systems in the amount
of $7,680.00 for annual renewal of FMP Enterprise Annual Renewal. This is for the fleet
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maintenance SAAS used at the City Auto Maintenance Shop.(IT)
approve
13. Order to approve and authorize copier lease from Advantage Business Systems for the
Police Department under state contract #8200073984 - A Bizhub C551i copier - for 36
Months at $360.00 per month.(IT)
approve
14. Order to set public hearing for April 15, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. to consider a dimensional
variance request by Ben and Sue Hawkins in order to build a metal 1520 sq ft detached
garage instead of the allowed nonmetallic 600 sq ft at their property located at 1052
Longwood Place.(CD)
approve
15. Order to approve and authorize repairs to PD2405 by Patriot Auto Body in the amount of
$8,168.99. (quotes obtained) (PD)
approve
16. Order to approve and authorize the Animal Control Receiving and Housing Agreement
between Mississippi Animal Rescue League and the City of Pearl, Mississippi and
authorize Chief McLendon to sign the same.
approve
17. Order to approve and authorize entering into an Agreement for Health insurance for the
period of one (1) year with Ross & Yerger and to authorize City Clerk, Kelly Scouten and
Mayor Windham to sign all related documents.
approve
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Consider request by Phuong Hoang for a conditional use permit to allow them to open and
operate a nail salon at the property located at 109B Westside Cove.
denied
Aye: Alderman Dennis, Alderman Steverson, Alderman Foy, Alderman
Williams, Alderman Foster, Alderman Knight, and Alderman Stovall
2. Consider request by Margie Carter for a variance to build a 924 sq. ft. detached garage
instead of the allowed 600 sq ft at her property located at 147 Headstart Lane.
approve
Aye: Alderman Dennis, Alderman Steverson, Alderman Foy, Alderman
Williams, Alderman Foster, Alderman Knight, and Alderman Stovall
3. Consider request by Jason Corban for a conditional use to allow him to operate a
solventless cannabis lab at 210 St. Paul Street.
approve
Aye: Alderman Dennis, Alderman Steverson, Alderman Foy, Alderman
Williams, Alderman Foster, Alderman Knight, and Alderman Stovall
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4. Consider request by Hanh Thuy Thi Phan for a conditional use permit to allow them to
continue the operation of an existing nail salon at the property located at 100 Millstone
Drive, Suite 103. (CD)
approve
Aye: Alderman Dennis, Alderman Steverson, Alderman Foy, Alderman
Williams, Alderman Foster, Alderman Knight, and Alderman Stovall
5. Consider request by Elizabeth Berry for a variance to allow her to build a house smaller
than the required 2,000 square feet at 140 Reuben Brown Road.
approve
Aye: Alderman Dennis, Alderman Steverson, Alderman Foy, Alderman
Williams, Alderman Foster, Alderman Knight, and Alderman Stovall
PUBLIC HEARINGS 21-19-11
Determine whether or not the owners and those certain parcels of real property which are listed herein,
are 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:
6. Wanda Mabus Trent and located at 5710 Old Brandon Road, Pearl, Rankin County,
Mississippi 39208;
approve
Aye: Alderman Dennis, Alderman Steverson, Alderman Foy, Alderman
Williams, Alderman Foster, Alderman Knight, and Alderman Stovall
7. Olen D. Myers Estate and located at 3123 Rice Street, Pearl, Rankin County, Mississippi,
39208.
approve
Aye: Alderman Dennis, Alderman Steverson, Alderman Foy, Alderman
Williams, Alderman Foster, Alderman Knight, and Alderman Stovall
GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Consider executive session to discuss personnel matters in Municipal Court.
consider Executive Session
Aye: Alderman Dennis, Alderman Steverson, Alderman Foy, Alderman
Williams, Alderman Foster, Alderman Knight, and Alderman Stovall
EMERGENCY CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS, AND BOARD
MATTERS.
ADJOURN IN MEMORY OF ROY HALFORD
adjourn the meeting
Aye: Alderman Dennis, Alderman Steverson, Alderman Foy, Alderman
Williams, Alderman Foster, Alderman Knight, and Alderman Stovall
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Agenda
2420 Old Brandon Road
City of Pearl Pearl, MS 39288-5948
Office: (601) 932-2262
Mayor and Board of Aldermen
Revised Agenda
JAKE WINDHAM
Mayor
KELLY SCOUTEN
City Clerk
DAVID STOVALL - Alderman-at-Large
SAMMY WILLIAMS - Alderman Ward 1
KEITH DENNIS - Alderman Ward 2
JOHNNY STEVERSON - Alderman Ward 3
CASEY FOY - Alderman Ward 4
DWIGHT KNIGHT - Alderman Ward 5
KYLE FOSTER - Alderman Ward 6
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 6:00 PM Council Chambers
6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PRAYER
PLEDGE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Employee of the Month Cynthia Spangler - Municipal Court
Police Officer of the Month Justin Harper
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
All items under this heading will be considered to be approved with one motion and one vote. If further
discussion is desired on any item, it will automatically be removed from the consent agenda and will be
considered as a general business item.
1. Approval/corrections of Minutes of the Regular Meeting, March 4, 2025.
2. Approval of the claims docket for March 4, 2025 to March 18, 2025.
3. Approval of Application(s)
4. Approval of authorization to travel
5. Approval of wage increases
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6. Approval of garbage exemptions
7. Order to approve the opening of an additional checking account for the purpose of
disbursing funds for the Series 2025 Urban Renewal Revenue Bonds and to authorize
Mayor Windham, City Clerk and Alderman Stovall as signers.
8. Order to approve and authorize entering into an Agreement for Dental, Vision and Life
insurance for the period of one (1) year with MetLife, by and through Group Services of
Mississippi, LLC, and to authorize City Clerk, Kelly Scouten and Mayor Windham to sign
all related documents.
9. Order to approve payment of $5,890.00 to Jefcoat Fence Company for fencing dividers at
the pickleball and tennis courts.(Parks)
10. Order to approve and authorize payment to Harcros Chemicals Inc in the amount of
$10,625.00. PW
11. Order to approve and authorize payment in the amount of $66,800.00 to Hemphill
Construction Company for the SRF Water System Improvements Project. (Pay App #19)
(PW)
12. Order to approve and authorize payment to Innovative Maintenance Systems in the amount
of $7,680.00 for annual renewal of FMP Enterprise Annual Renewal. This is for the fleet
maintenance SAAS used at the City Auto Maintenance Shop.(IT)
13. Order to approve and authorize copier lease from Advantage Business Systems for the
Police Department under state contract #8200073984 - A Bizhub C551i copier - for 36
Months at $360.00 per month.(IT)
14. Order to set public hearing for April 15, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. to consider a dimensional
variance request by Ben and Sue Hawkins in order to build a metal 1520 sq ft detached
garage instead of the allowed nonmetallic 600 sq ft at their property located at 1052
Longwood Place.(CD)
15. Order to approve and authorize repairs to PD2405 by Patriot Auto Body in the amount of
$8,168.99. (quotes obtained) (PD)
16. Order to approve and authorize the Animal Control Receiving and Housing Agreement
between Mississippi Animal Rescue League and the City of Pearl, Mississippi and authorize
Chief McLendon to sign the same.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Consider request by Phuong Hoang for a conditional use permit to allow them to open and
operate a nail salon at the property located at 109B Westside Cove.
2. Consider request by Margie Carter for a variance to build a 924 sq. ft. detached garage
instead of the allowed 600 sq ft at her property located at 147 Headstart Lane.
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3. Consider request by Jason Corban for a conditional use to allow him to operate a solventless
cannabis lab at 210 St. Paul Street.
4. Consider request by Hanh Thuy Thi Phan for a conditional use permit to allow them to
continue the operation of an existing nail salon at the property located at 100 Millstone
Drive, Suite 103. (CD)
5. Consider request by Elizabeth Berry for a variance to allow her to build a house smaller
than the required 2,000 square feet at 140 Reuben Brown Road.
PUBLIC HEARINGS 21-19-11
Determine whether or not the owners and those certain parcels of real property which are listed herein,
are 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:
6. Wanda Mabus Trent and located at 5710 Old Brandon Road, Pearl, Rankin County,
Mississippi 39208;
7. Olen D. Myers Estate and located at 3123 Rice Street, Pearl, Rankin County, Mississippi,
39208.
GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Consider executive session to discuss personnel matters in Municipal Court.
EMERGENCY CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS, AND BOARD
MATTERS.
ADJOURN IN MEMORY OF ROY HALFORD
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