Regular City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingTupelo, MS · October 1, 2024
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MUNICIPAL MINUTES CITY OF TUPELO
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Be it remembered that a regular meeting of the Tupelo City Council was held in the Council Chambers
in the City Hall building on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. with the following in attendance:
Council Members Chad Mims, Lynn Bryan, Travis Beard, Nettie Davis, Buddy Palmer, Janet Gaston
and Rosie Jones; Ben Logan, City Attorney and Missy Shelton, Clerk of the Council. Council Member
Travis Beard gave the prayer, and Carter Dandy, member of Boy Scout Troop #12 led the pledge of
allegiance.
CONFIRMATION OR AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA AND AGENDA ORDER
Council Member Gaston moved, seconded by Council Member Beard, to approve the agenda and
agenda order, with the following deletions:
Delete # 10 Duplication from 9-3-2024
In the Matter of Approval of an Agreement Between the MS Department of Homeland Security and the
City of Tupelo and to Authorize the Mayor to Sign Said Agreement – Extrication Equipment
Delete # 11 Duplication from 9-3-2024
In the Matter of Approval of an Agreement Between the MS Department of Homeland Security and the
City of Tupelo and to Authorize the Mayor to Sign Said Agreement – Robot and Accessories.
The vote was unanimous in favor.
PROCLAMATION FOR PIOMINKO DAY
Mayor Todd Jordan introduced Mr. Brady Davis, who read the proclamation for Piominko Day,
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RECOGNITION GIRL/BOY SCOUTS
Carter Dandy, member of Boy Scout Troop #12, was recognized for his attendance.
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
The following employees were recognized for employment with the City of Tupelo:
Christy Johnson 15 years Municipal Court
Ohaji Shakur Davis 5 years Police Department
Lucia Randle 5 years Downtown Mainstreet and City Communications
Director
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PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Council Member Palmer invited everyone to attend the Damon Palmer photography exhibition at the
Renasant Gallery October 2-31. 2024.
Council Member Jones thanked everyone for their help, participation and attendance at the Community
Forward Festival held last weekend at Gumtree Park.
Council Member Mims thanked Regional Rehabilitation for all they do and asked everyone to consider
participation in the upcoming fundraiser.
Council Member Davis thanked Chief Quaka, Deputy Chief Hill and all the city’s departments who
helped with the Community Forward Festival.
MAYOR'S REMARKS
Mayor Jordan recognized all the good work that is done by the Regional Rehabilitation Center and also
announced that they will be the Grand Marshall at the 2024 Reed’s Christmas Parade. He gave an update
on the ARPA projects: 7 projects complete, 6 projects under construction and 5 projects to start in the
Fall. He reported that the Park and Recreation Department is hosting several baseball and soccer
tournaments for the upcoming weekend. We should have over 125 teams involved.
IN THE MATTER OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR LOT MOWING
No one appeared to address the properties on the final lot mowing list.
Parcel Location
089N3100601 123 S INDUSTRIAL RD
089J3104700 517 N GLOSTER ST
089J3104600 515 N GLOSTER ST
077L3613400 208 ROOSEVELT AVE
113E0602300 S MADISON ST
IN THE MATTER OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR REZONING APPLICATION RZ24-02
Reid Wuestefeld, Civil Engineer with Kimley-Horn, appeared to speak on behalf of both the property
owner and the Target Corporation.
IN THE MATTER OF MINUTES OF REGULAR SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 MEETING AND
SPECIAL CALL SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 MEETING
Council Member Beard moved, seconded by Council Member Palmer, to approve the minutes of the
regular meeting held on September 17, 2024, and the special call meeting held on September 24, 2024.
The vote was unanimous in favor.
IN THE MATTER OF BILL PAY
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Bills were reviewed at 4:30 p.m. by Council Members Beard, Davis, Mims, Bryan, and Palmer. Council
Member Mims moved, seconded by Council Member Gaston, to approve the payment of the checks,
bills, claims and utility adjustments. The vote was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX B
IN THE MATTER OF FY 2025 PETTY CASH ACCOUNTS
Council Member Beard moved, seconded by Council Member Gaston, to approve the Petty Cash
Accounts for FY2025, as submitted. The vote was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX C
IN THE MATTER OF MUNICIPAL COMPLIANCE QUESTIONNAIRE
Council Member Gaston moved, seconded by Council Member Beard, to approve the Municipal
Compliance Questionnaire as submitted by City Clerk Kim Hanna. The period covered by this
questionnaire is October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024. The vote was unanimous in favor. A copy is
attached to these minutes as APPENDIX D
IN THE MATTER OF APPROVAL FOR THE MAYOR TO SIGN AGREEMENT
MODIFICATIONS BETWEEN THE CITY OF TUPELO AND THE MDEQ FOR ARPA
PROJECTS – UPDATED BUDGETS
Council Member Gaston moved, seconded by Council Member Mims, to approve the modifications
between the City of Tupelo and the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality for the ARPA
projects and to authorize the Mayor to sign the necessary documents. The vote was unanimous in favor.
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IN THE MATTER OF PROPERTIES FOR LOT MOWING
Council Member Beard moved, seconded by Council Member Palmer, to adjudicate the properties on
the final lot mowing list as menaces to the public health, safety and welfare of the community and in
need of cleaning and to approve cleaning in accordance with Mississippi Code Annotated Sec. 21-19-11.
The vote was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX F
IN THE MATTER OF LIENS FOR UNPAID LOT MOWING INVOICES
Council Member Bryan moved, seconded by Council Member Beard, to approve a Resolution
Adjudicating Cost and Assessing Liens Against Real Property associated with property cleanups under
Miss. Code Ann. 21-19-11(1972 as amended) for the following properties:
ADDRESS PARCEL LIEN AMOUNT
151 Canal Street 088N-33-057-00 $375.00
527 N Church St 089F-30-105-01 $330.00
523 N Church St 089F-30-106-01 $330.00
1502 Reed St 077Q-36-107-00 $300.00
The vote was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX G
IN THE MATTER OF REZONING APPLICATION RZ24-02
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Council Member Bryan moved, seconded by Council Member Palmer, to approve the rezoning
application RZ24-02. The vote was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX H
IN THE MATTER OF MAJOR SITE PLAN APPLICATION MSP24-01
Council Member Bryan moved, seconded by Council Member Mims, to approve major site plan
application MSP24-01. The vote was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX I
IN THE MATTER OF REJECTION OF BID NO. 2024-050PW 2024 CURED-IN-PLACE PIPE
IMPROVEMENTS
Council Member Beard moved, seconded by Council Member Mims, to reject Bid # 2024-050PW –
Cured-In-Place Pipe Improvements. All bids received were over the budgeted estimate. The vote was
unanimous in favor. APPENDIX J
IN THE MATTER OF CONTRACT APPROVAL BID # 2024-024PW MDOT PROJECT # STP-
0430-00(07) LPA/109149-701000 WARD 4 BARNES CROSSING SIDEWALKS
Council Member Palmer moved, seconded by Council Member Jones, to approve the contract with
Phillips Contracting Co., Inc. for Bid # 2024-024PW MDOT Project # STP-0430-00(07) LPA/109149-
701000 – Ward 4 Barnes Crossing Sidewalks in the amount of $298,012.50. This bid was awarded on
July 16, 2024. The vote was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX K
IN THE MATTER OF ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION OF POOL TABLE FROM TUPELO
SPORTS COUNCIL
Council Member Beard moved, seconded by Council Member Palmer, to accept the donation of a pool
table (value of $1,500.00) to be used at the Bel-Air Center from the Tupelo Sports Council. The vote
was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX L
IN THE MATTER OF APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR AQUATIC CENTER FOR
ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
Council Member Gaston moved, seconded by Council Member Palmer, to approve a contract with
JBHM Architects for architectural services for the sound panels and relining of the Elvis Presley Pool at
the Tupelo Aquatic Center and to allow the Mayor to sign the contract, which has been reviewed and
approved by the City Attorney. The vote was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX M
IN THE MATTER OF APPROVAL OF ARPA PROJECT #2024-052 CVB RFP PUBLIC
RELATIONS
Council Member Beard moved, seconded by Council Member Palmer, to approve ARPA RFP 2024-
052CVB – Public Relations submitted by Turner Public Relations. Three responses were received and
scoresheets are attached to these minutes. The vote was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX N
IN THE MATTER OF APPROVAL OF CADENCE BANK ARENA REGULAR MINUTES OF
AUGUST 26, 2024 AND AUGUST 29, 2024 SPECIAL CALLED MINUTES
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Council Member Palmer moved, seconded by Council Member Bryan, to accept the minutes of the
regular meeting of August 26, 2024, and special call meeting of August 29, 2024. The vote was
unanimous in favor. APPENDIX O
IN THE MATTER OF RFQ 2024-055AD AND TO AWARD AN ENERGY SERVICES
CONTRACT TO SCHNIEDER ELECTRIC AS THE MOST QUALIFIED RESPONDENT AND
TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO NEGOTIATE THE TERMS OF SUCH CONTRACT
SUBJECT TO RATIFICATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL
The City of Tupelo advertised a Request for Qualifications seeking to procure a contract for energy
savings services pursuant to Miss. Code Ann. § 31-7-14. After having received the proposals, each were
evaluated by a scoring committee, and the most qualified respondent was selected by the Committee.
The scoring committee recommends awarding a contract to Schnieder Electric. Council Member Palmer
moved, seconded by Council Member Gaston, to award the contract for RFQ 2024-055AD - Energy
Services to Schnieder Electric. The vote was unanimous in favor. APPENDIX P
IN THE MATTER OF AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OFFICERS EMPLOYED BY THE TUPELO
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO UTILIZE THEIR UNIFORM, SERVICE WEAPON AND
VEHICLE WHILE PERFORMING PRIVATE SECURITY DETAIL FOR TOMBIGBEE FIBER
Council Member Palmer recused himself.
Tombigbee Fiber will be installing fiber internet along Gloster Street over the next few months. Most of
the construction will take place during the night. Tombigbee has requested to employ several police
officers to perform traffic duty during the time that crews will be working. Tombigbee Fiber will
compensate the officers on an hourly rate for their services and will reimburse the City of Tupelo for
costs associated with the use of the vehicles. Council Member Beard moved, seconded by Council
Member Gaston, to approve this request. A hold harmless agreement is attached to these minutes, as
well as a list of the officers. APPENDIX Q
Council Member Palmer rejoined the meeting.
IN THE MATTER OF RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUPELO, MISSISSIPPI, DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND INVOKING
THE AUTHORITY GRANTED TO THE CITY BY THE LEGISLATURE WITH RESPECT TO
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING AS SET FORTH IN CHAPTER 45 OF TITLE 21,
MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, AS AMENDED, DETERMINING THAT THE PROJECT (AS
DEFINED HEREIN) IS A PROJECT ELIGIBLE FOR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING
UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, THAT A PUBLIC HEARING BE
CONDUCTED IN CONNECTION WITH THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN, AND
FOR RELATED PURPOSES
Council Member Bryan moved, seconded by Council Member Gaston, to approve the Resolution of the
Mayor and the City Council of the City of Tupelo, Mississippi, Determining the Necessity for and
Invoking the Authority Granted to the City by the Legislature with Respect to Tax Increment Financing
as Set forth in Chapter 45 of Title 21, Mississippi Code of 1972, as Amended, Determining that the
Project (as Defined Herein) is a Project Eligible for Tax Increment Financing Under the Laws of the
State of Mississippi, that a Public Hearing be Conducted in Connection with the Tax Increment
Financing Plan, and for Related Purposes. This item represents the city’s resolution announcing its intent
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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
Piominko day
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Revered Chickasaw leader, Piominko, also known as “Mountain Leader,” was born and resided in the
heart of the historic Chickasaw Homeland, located in present-day Tupelo, MS, from approximately 1750 to 1798; and
WHEREAS, Piominko was the most influential and important Chickasaw ally of the United States during the early
formation of the new republic, and his leadership was critical both for the United States and the Chickasaw Nation;
and
WHEREAS, During the American Revolutionary War, Piominko was given a commission as an officer by President
George Washington, and in 1794 he was presented with a peace medal by President Washington both for his service
in the Revolution and his invaluable efforts in formalizing peaceful relations between the two nations; and
WHEREAS, Piominko and President Washington signed the Treaty between the Chickasaw and United States of
1786, also known as the Treaty of Hopewell which formalized the Chickasaw Nation’s alliance with the fledgling
United States government and formally defined the tribal boundaries, and Piominko acted as a Chickasaw diplomat
in meetings with southeastern tribes, state governors and President Washington; and
WHEREAS, in 2005 the Rotary Club of Tupelo was instrumental in the commissioning and dedication of a 6-foot-
tall Piominko statue, which now stands prominently in front of City Hall, and to this day, Rotary continues to work to
increase public awareness of Piominko’s legacy and historical significance in Tupelo and North Mississippi, and
WHEREAS, in 2008 the Chickasaw Nation proclaimed the 2nd Monday in October as Piominko Day, to be celebrated
annually in perpetuity, and Piominko is recognized as a seminal figure in the history of Tupelo and northeast
Mississippi; and
WHEREAS, The Chickasaw Inkana Foundation, along with the Daughters of the American Revolution and the City
of Tupelo will continue to work with the Chickasaw Nation and other regional partners to increase awareness of the
importance of Chickasaw culture and history and preserve, protect and interpret Chickasaw culture and history in the
historic Chickasaw Homeland;
NOW THEREFORE, I, Todd Jordan, Mayor of Tupelo, Mississippi, do hereby proclaim October 14, 2024, as
Piominko day
In Tupelo, Mississippi, and encourage all citizens to recognize Piominko for his extraordinary leadership of the
Chickasaw people and his dedicated efforts to secure peace between the United States and the Chickasaw Nation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Tupelo to be affixed this
the 1st day of October, in the year of our Lord 2024.
ATTEST: ____________________
Todd Jordan, Mayor
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Kim Hanna, City Clerk
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Brady Davis, CEO
Chickasaw Inkana Foundation
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CHECK INFORMATION FOR COUNCIL MEETING
October 1, 2024
FUND -CHECK NUMBERS
POOL CASH ID-428662-428678; 428679-429094
EFT 50003105-50003144
TWL ADJUSTMENTS 1-73
ELECTRONIC TRANSFERS AS SHOWN ON THE FACE OF DOCKET
INVOICES AS SHOWN ON FACE OF DOCKET
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AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Kim Hanna, CFO
DATE October 1, 2024
SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF FY 2025 PETTY CASH ACCOUNTS KH
Request:
I am requesting the approval of the Petty Cash Account for FY 2025.
ACCOUNTS LISTED:
Dept. Amount Responsible
CVB $500.00 Valarie Bradley
Parks & Rec $150.00 Deana Carlock
Executive Dept $200.00 Tiffany May
Public Works $200.00 Kristeen Rush
Fire Dept $300.00 Tracy Bowen
City Court $150.00 Rhonda Cole
Narcotics $200.00 Tara Webb
Coliseum $300.00 Leslie Bailey
Tupelo Water & Light Plant $500.00 Pam Blassingame
Police Department $500.00 Patrick Johnson
Water & Light Collections $500.00 Carol Botts
Development Services $100.00 Jennifer Roberson
Tupelo Aquatics Facility $200.00 Amy Kennedy
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AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Abby Christian, Grant Writer
DATE 01 October 2024
SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF APPROVAL FOR THE MAYOR TO SIGN AGREEMENT
MODIFICATIONS BETWEEN THE CITY OF TUPELO AND THE MDEQ FOR ARPA
PROJECTS – UPDATED BUDGETS AC
Request: Seeking the Council’s approval for the Mayor to sign agreement modifications for all
ARPA grants between the City of Tupelo and the MDEQ to reflect the actual contract values.
Agency: Mississippi Development of Environmental Quality (MDEQ)
Grant: Mississippi Municipality and County Water Infrastructure (MCWI) Grant
Amount: Attached
Match: 50% ARPA funds
Submission Deadline: N/A
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Violation Ref Parcel Location Owner Owner Address Owner City State Zip Inspector
1. 47853 089N3100601 123 S ACC TAX SALES P.O. BOX 850001 ORLANDO, FL 32885 JLB
INDUSTRIAL RD PROPERTIES LLC
2. 47858 089J3104700 517 N GLOSTER RABINOWITZ 1101 ASPENWALD DR RALEIGH, NC 27614 TP
ST ADAM ETAL
3. 47866 089J3104600 515 N GLOSTER LOTT REAL 100 S MAIN ST BOONEVILLE, MS 38829 TP
ST ESTATE LLC
4. 47890 077L3613400 208 ROOSEVELT CHEESE GRATOR 16000 VENTURA BLVD STE 600 ENCINO, CA 91436 TP
AVE LLC
5. 47896 113E0602300 S MADISON ST CARL PROPERTIES 1139 HWY 32 EXT HOUSTON, MS 38851 JLB
LLC
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AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Tanner Newman, Director of Development Services
DATE: October 1, 2024
SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF REVIEW/APPROVE LIENS FOR UNPAID LOT
MOWING INVOICES TN
Request:
Review and approve the following liens for unpaid lot mowing invoices:
ADDRESS PARCEL LIEN AMOUNT
151 CANAL STREET 088N-33-057-00 $375.00
527 NORTH CHURCH 089F-30-105-01 $330.00
523 NORTH CHURCH 089F-30-106-01 $330.00
1502 REED STREET 077Q-36-107-00 $300.00
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AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Tanner Newman, Director of Development Services
DATE October 1, 2024
SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF REZONING APPLICATION RZ24-02 TN
Request:
Review and approve Rezoning Application RZ24-02. (Pending Planning Committee meeting at
Monday afternoon’s meeting.)
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CASE NO: RZ24-02
PARCEL: 084S-18-001-00
LOCATION:
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084S-18-001-00
RC APPLICANT:
RC Mel Dr
Milto n Dr
A/O Tupe lo Co mm ons
ZONING: A/O
De e De e Dr
FLOOD ZONE: YES
60.10 Acres
HISTORIC DISTRICT: NO
Unkn own
Mal co Entr anc e Rd
WARD: 5
SUBJECT PROPERTY
ZONING DISTRICTS
Com m onw ealth Blvd
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MAP DATE: 9-6-2024
A/O IMAGE DATE: 2022
The City of Tupelo Development Code and Official Zoning Map can be viewed online at http://www.tupeloms.gov/development
Tupelo City Hall - 71 East Troy Street - P.O. Box 1485, Tupelo, Mississippi, 38802 - 662-841-6510
LDR LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL MUAC MIXED USE ACTIVITY CENTER
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Tanner Newman, Director of Development Services
DATE October 1, 2024
SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF MAJOR SITE PLAN APPLICATION MSP24-01 TN
Request:
Review and approve Major Site Plan Application MSP24-01. (Pending Planning Committee
meeting at Monday afternoon’s meeting.)
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MAJOR SITE PLAN APPLICATION
City of Tupelo MUNIS_________________
Department of Development Services Received By: ____________
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P O Box 1485, Tupelo, MS 38802-1485 Date Received: __________
(662) 841-6510 (for office use only)
permits@tupeloms.gov
Pre-Application conference is required with a member of the Planning Division prior to application.
All materials required 4 weeks prior to scheduled Planning Committee Review.
Major Site Plans are required where a Multi-Family development, Rezoning, Major Subdivision, or Flexible Use is proposed.
Where no other application is required, the following items are required for Major Site Plan Review. Fee must be paid upon
application, see current fee schedule.
Target Corporation 612-546-2701
Applicant Name: ______________________________________ Phone: ___________________________________
Ashley.Mack@target.com
Email: ____________________________________ Address: 1000
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Nicolett Mall, TPN 12H, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Property Owner: Name: ________________________________
JS LLC Phone: ____________________________________
Email: ____________________________________
scruggsjasone@gmail.com Address: ____________________________________
3575 Tom Watson Dr, Saltillo, MS 38866
Casey Wilder, PE
Engineer: Name: ______________________________________ Phone: ____________________________________
901-374-9109
Casey.Wilder@kimley-horn.com
Email: ____________________________________ Address: ____________________________________
6750 Poplar Avenue, Suite 600, Memphis, TN 38138
n/a
General Contractor: Name: ________________________________ n/a
Phone: _________________________________
Email: ____________________________________
n/a n/a
Address: ____________________________________
Project Location/Address: ______________________________________________________________________
N Gloster St, Tupelo, MS 38804
084S-18-001-00
Parcel number(s) of location: ___________________________________________________________________
Proposed Land Use: ___________________________________________________________________________
Retail
Proposed Residential Structure Type(s):_________________________________________________________
n/a
148,721 square foot Retail Building
Proposed Non-Residential Structure Type(s):____________________________________________________
24.35acres
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Parcel Acreage: 19.92
_____________ Current Land Use: _________________ Current Zoning: agriculture/open
agriculture space
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Are Suspect Soils present? Yes ___ No___ Is location in a designated Flood Zone? Yes ___ No___
Does the proposed use have Special Use Standards (Chapter 11)? Yes ___ No___
Is land development (demolition, clearing, cut/fill, tree removal) required? Yes ___ No___
Is location in an Overlay District? (If yes, please attach and Overlay Application to this form) Yes ___ No___
Required Attachments (please initial or indicate Not Required “NR” below):
1. Recorded deed; if owner and applicant are not the same, current lease and owner permission ____
2. Major Site Plan ____
3. Overlay Application, if applicable ____
NR
4. Zoning Request (Compatible Use, Flexible Use, Variance Application), if applicable ____
I hereby certify the above information is true and correct and completed in accordance with the Tupelo Development Code
and that I have received, or retained, a copy of this application. I understand that if I or my representative do not attend the
Planning Committee meeting, the application may be tabled or denied. I further understand that if I am not the property
owner, notarized permission from the property owner is required for application to be processed.
Applicant Signature__________________________________________________ September 6, 2024
Date: _____________________
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Site Plan Requirements
A Major Site Plan is required for all applications that include Rezoning, Subdivision, Flexible Use, and/or
Multifamily housing other than upper story residential or more than three commercial spaces.
Major Site Plans must be approved by the City of Tupelo Planning Committee and City Council prior to
permitting.
1. Vicinity map with property boundary including metes and bounds of adjacent properties, with legend and
north arrow
2. Total site area and area proposed for development with index map to graphic scale
3. Existing lot lines/Property Boundaries, with metes and bounds
a. Including previously platted lines, municipal boundaries, county lines)
4. Table of required setbacks
a. Front, side, rear, corner yard, building setbacks from buffer, buildable area per lot in square feet
required
5. Adjacent property setbacks
6. Existing utilities and easements
a. Railroads, transmission lines, sewer lines, culverts and drainpipes, water lines, mains, and
hydrants required
7. Existing features
a. Buildings, easements, adjacent structures, adjacent streets and ROW, curb detail, topographical
contours, water features, other improvements, tree coverage area, drainage ways, streams and
stream buffers, flood hazard areas, wetlands, natural or historic inventory sites required
8. Proposed and existing structures, to scale, including square footage and dimensions
9. Storm water runoff (measured at 10 year pre-development rate of flow and 25 yr post-development rate
of flow)
10. Storm water management (10 year pre-development flow rate required)
11. Buffer areas (if applicable)
a. Riparian Buffers (if applicable)
12. Landscaping plan with required street trees
13. Tree Protection and Mitigation Area including Tree Protection Zone or Tree Affidavit
14. Private and public streets, existing and proposed
a. Including ingress/egress, maneuvering areas, driving aisles and any dedicated streets (26’ street
width and 96’ turnaround required)
b. Access routes and aprons (Number of access roads will be determined according to number of
dwelling units)
15. Utility improvements
a. Including water, sewer, electric, gas, and any underground utilities
16. Waste management access and locations
a. Including required dumpster enclosure (if applicable)
17. Other lot improvements (loading areas, driveways, alleys, parking areas, streets, sidewalks, etc.)
18. Proposed Right of Way and easements
19. Topographical contours (2 ft intervals within 100 ft; 5 ft intervals for remainder of property)
20. Common signage plan, where applicable
21. Contact information of surveyor, engineer, landscape architect, or other designer, with seal
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The City of Tupelo Development Code and Official Zoning Map can be viewed online at http://www.tupeloms.gov/development
Tupelo City Hall - 71 East Troy Street - P.O. Box 1485, Tupelo, Mississippi, 38802 - 662-841-6510
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AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Chuck Williams, Director of Public Works
DATE September 24, 2024
SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF BID REJECTION BID NO. 2024-050PW 2024 CURED-
IN-PLACE PIPE IMPROVEMENTS - CW
Request:
We are recommending Bid No. 2024-050PW 2024 Cured-In-Place Pipe Improvements be
rejected. Three bidders responded with bids ranging from $479,999.00 to $1,385,983.15.
The proposed construction cost was to be around $400,000.00.
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September 19, 2024
Mr. Chuck Williams
Public Works Director
604 Crossover Dr
Tupelo, Mississippi 38801
REFERENCE: RECOMMENDATION TO REJECT BID NO. 2024-050PW
2024 CURED-IN-PLACE PIPE IMPROVEMENTS
CITY OF TUPELO, MISSISSIPPI
Dear Mr. Williams:
The City of Tupelo solicited and received bids for the referenced project on Friday, September 13, 2024, at Tupelo
City Hall. Three bids were received ranging from $479,999 to $1,385,983.15.
Prior to the bid for this project, we provided an opinion of probable construction cost of approximately $400,000.00.
Thus, the bid total was approximately 17% above the pre-bid estimate. As a result, it is our recommendation that
the City reject this bid for this project.
Dabbs Corporation will assist you in the pursuit of other options related to the proposed work. We will contact you
this week to discuss other alternatives that may be available to you. Please contact me should have any questions
and/or should you require additional information.
Sincerely,
DABBS CORPORATION
Dustin D. Dabbs, PE
President
C: Mr. Don Lewis, COO, City of Tupelo
Mr. Ben Logan, City Attorney, City of Tupelo
Mr. Josh Grubbs. Drainage Superintendent, Public Works Dept
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AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Alex Farned, Director of Parks and Recreation
DATE September 26, 2024
SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF TUPELO SPORTS COUNCIL DONATING
POOLTABLE TO THE CITY OF TUPELO AF
Request:
The Tupelo Sports Council would like to donate a pool table to the Bel Air Center. Sports
Council purchased the pool table in the amount of $1,500.
See attached invoice.
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INVOICE
Jesse Sanderson
60234 Parham Gin Rd
Smithville, MS 38870 DATE: 9/25/24
DATE DESCRIPTION BALANCE AMOUNT
9/25/24 Pool Table for the Bel-Air Center $1,500.00
1-30 DAYS 31-60 DAYS 61-90 DAYS OVER 90 DAYS
CURRENT PAST DUE PAST DUE PAST DUE PAST DUE AMOUNT DUE
$1,500.00
REMITTANCE
Statement#
Date
Amount Due
Amount Enclosed
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AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Stephanie Coomer, Director
DATE September 17, 2024
SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF APPROVAL OF ARPA PROJECT #2024-052 CVB RFP
PUBLIC RELATIONS SC
Request:
The CVB is requesting approval to move forward with the proposal submitted by Turner Public
Relations. The CVB issued an RFP for Public Relations on July 30, 2024. We had 3 responses
from the following companies:
Turner PR
Pineapple Public Relations
Hemsworth
A committee scored the proposals and unanimously chose Turner Public Relations based on the
published criteria.
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AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Don Lewis, COO
DATE September 26, 2024
SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF REVIEW OF THE RESPONSES TO RFQ 2024-055AD
AND TO AWARD AN ENERGY SERVICES CONTRACT TO SCHNIEDER
ELECTRIC AS THE MOST QUALIFIED RESPONDENT AND TO
AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO NEGOTIATE THE TERMS OF SUCH
CONTRACT SUBJECT TO RATIFICATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL DL
The City of Tupelo advertised a Request for Qualifications seeking to procure a contract for
energy savings services pursuant to Miss. Code Ann. § 31-7-14. After having received the
proposals, each were evaluated by a scoring committee, and the most qualified offeror was
selected by the Committee. The scoring committee recommends awarding a contract to
Schnieder Electric.
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AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Stephen N. Reed, Assistant City Attorney
DATE September 27, 2024
SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OFFICERS EMPLOYED
BY THE TUPELO POLICE DEPARTMENT TO UTILIZE THEIR UNIFORM,
SERVICE WEAPON AND VEHICLE WHILE PERFORMING PRIVATE
SECURITY DETAIL FOR TOMBIGBEE ELECTRIC POWER ASSOCIATION
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Request:
Tombigbee Electric Power Association will be installing fiber internet along Gloster Street over
the next few months. Most of the construction will take place during the night. Tombigbee has
requested to employ several police officers to perform traffic duty during the time that crews will
be working. Tombigbee will compensate the officers on an hourly rate for their services and will
reimburse the City of Tupelo for costs associated with the use of the vehicles.
Included:
List of eligible officers.
Agreement.
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BELL TRAVIS
BERRYMAN KEYLON ZACKARY
BOX RANDY
BRAMLETT BRETT (COLTON)
BOWENS MICHAEL
WALKER AMBROSE
BROWN CHRISTOPHER
BROWN JEFFERY
BURNLEY SHELBY
BURRESS DEVIN BLAKE
BURRESS JEMONTE
CALDWELL JOSHUA DEAN
CALLAHAN JAMES
CARTER JESSICA
NOE ROY
COOK TYLER
CUNNINGHAM MITCHELL
DAVIDSON JARRET
EDMONDSON BRAXTON
EWING DYLAN
FORMAN JACOB
GORDON BRADLEY
GRAHAM MIGUEL
GRAVES WESLEY
GRIFFIN JEFFERY
HANNON EVAN
MANSELL DOUG
HARVEY CHARLES
HAYES CHRISTIAN
HENSON JASON
HOOD JAMES
HURST AUSTIN
WILKERSON WALTER
JENSEN JEREMIE
JOHNSON JONATHAN
JOHNSON PATRICK
JONES CAMERON
JONES SHUNDREKA
JUMPER CASSIDY
KIMBROUGH CHRISTOPHER
KLOAC JAMES WESTON
LEE JOSHUA
MANNING DAVIS
WHITE KATARSHA
MARSHALL JR. JAMES
MCBRIDE LATERRIAN
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MCREE DAVID
MERRILL ADAM
MILLER JOSHUA
MILLS KALEB
SMITH BETH
MONTGOMERY JEREMY
MOORE AUSTIN TYLER
MOSS JACOB
NANNEY JR. JAMES
NEAL JOSHUA
PACE JUSTIN
PARKER JR KEVIN
PATTON JAMAL
PAYNE NOAH
PRICE JON
RAMIREZ JR. HERIBERTO
RAY GEORGE
HENDRIX PAUL
REED MARCUS
SADLER JEREARD
SANFORD ADAM
SCOTT DEREK
SENTER CHRISTOPHER AUSTIN
SENTER JOSEPH
SHEFFIELD NATHAN
SHEPHERD DANIEL
SIMMONS CHRISTOPHER SETH
SMITH DYLAN
WRIGHT NATHAN
SMITH PARKER
STYLES LAUREN
SULLIVAN HUNTER
SUMMERLIN MICHAEL
TALLANT CAMERON
THOMPSON JARED DAKOTA
THORNTON BRENTON
TUBBS AHMAD
TUCKER BRANDON
TUTOR DUSTIN
TYRA ELIJAH
UHIREN BENJAMIN
VALES JOSEPH
VEAL HAL
VOICU VICTOR
HARVILLE DAVID
WARD TYQUARIUS
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WARE JUSTIN
WASHINGTON FRED
WASHINGTON TYE
WEBB DEAN JUSTIN
YERA PEDRO
WHITAKER MARK
WHITLOCK JACOB
WILLIAMS LATANA
WRAY CHRISTOPHER
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Agenda
TUPELO REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
OCTOBER 1, 2024 AT 6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS | CITY HALL
AGENDA
INVOCATION: COUNCIL MEMBER TRAVIS BEARD
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: COUNCIL MEMBER LYNN BRYAN
CALL TO ORDER: COUNCIL PRESIDENT NETTIE DAVIS
CONFIRMATION OR AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA AND AGENDA ORDER
PROCLAMATIONS, RECOGNITIONS AND REPORTS AGENDA
PROCLAMATIONS
1. IN THE MATTER OF PROCLAMATION FOR PIOMINKO DAY
RECOGNITION GIRL/BOY SCOUTS
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
MAYOR'S REMARKS
(CLOSE REGULAR MEETING OPEN PUBLIC AGENDA)
PUBLIC AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. IN THE MATTER OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR LOT MOWING TN
3. IN THE MATTER OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR REZONING APPLICATION RZ24-02
TN
APPEALS
CITIZEN HEARING
(CLOSE PUBLIC AGENDA AND OPEN REGULAR SESSION)
ACTION AGENDA
ROUTINE AGENDA
4. IN THE MATTER OF MINUTES OF REGULAR SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 MEETING
AND SPECIAL CALL SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 MEETING
5. IN THE MATTER OF BILL PAY KH
CHAD MIMS
LYNN BRYAN
ROSIE JONES
6. IN THE MATTER OF ADVERTISING AND PROMOTIONAL ITEMS KH
7. IN THE MATTER OF FY 2025 PETTY CASH ACCOUNTS KH
8. IN THE MATTER OF MUNICIPAL COMPLIANCE QUESTIONNAIRE KH
9. IN THE MATTER OF APPROVAL FOR THE MAYOR TO SIGN AGREEMENT
MODIFICATIONS BETWEEN THE CITY OF TUPELO AND THE MDEQ FOR ARPA
PROJECTS – UPDATED BUDGETS AC
10. IN THE MATTER OF APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MS
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND THE CITY OF TUPELO AND TO
AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN SAID AGREEMENT – EXTRICATION
EQUIPMENT AC
11. IN THE MATTER OF APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MS
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND THE CITY OF TUPELO AND TO
AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN SAID AGREEMENT – ROBOT AND
ACCESSORIES AC
12. IN THE MATTER OF REVIEW/APPROVE PROPERTIES FOR LOT MOWING TN
13. IN THE MATTER OF REVIEW/APPROVE LIENS FOR UNPAID LOT
MOWING INVOICES TN
14. IN THE MATTER OF REZONING APPLICATION RZ24-02 TN
15. IN THE MATTER OF MAJOR SITE PLAN APPLICATION MSP24-01 TN
16. IN THE MATTER OF REJECTION OF BID NO. 2024-050PW 2024 CURED-IN-PLACE
PIPE IMPROVEMENTS CW
17. IN THE MATTER OF CONTRACT APPROVAL BID NO. 2024-024PW MDOT PROJ.
NO. STP-0430-00(07) LPA/109149-701000 WARD 4 BARNES CROSSING
SIDEWALKS DRB
18. IN THE MATTER OF TUPELO SPORTS COUNCIL DONATING POOLTABLE TO
THE CITY OF TUPELO AF
19. IN THE MATTER OF APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR AQUATIC CENTER FOR
ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AF
20. IN THE MATTER OF APPROVAL OF ARPA PROJECT #2024-052 CVB RFP PUBLIC
RELATIONS SC
21. IN THE MATTER OF APPROVAL OF CADENCE BANK ARENA MINUTES OF
AUGUST 26, 2024 AND AUGUST 29, 2024 SPECIAL CALLED MINUTES KK
22. IN THE MATTER OF REVIEW OF THE RESPONSES TO RFQ 2024-055AD AND TO
AWARD AN ENERGY SERVICES CONTRACT TO SCHNIEDER ELECTRIC AS THE
MOST QUALIFIED RESPONDENT AND TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO
NEGOTIATE THE TERMS OF SUCH CONTRACT SUBJECT TO RATIFICATION BY
THE CITY COUNCIL DL
23. IN THE MATTER OF AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OFFICERS EMPLOYED BY THE
TUPELO POLICE DEPARTMENT TO UTILIZE THEIR UNIFORM, SERVICE
WEAPON AND VEHICLE WHILE PERFORMING PRIVATE SECURITY DETAIL FOR
TOMBIGBEE ELECTRIC POWER ASSOCIATION SR
24. IN THE MATTER OF RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF TUPELO, MISSISSIPPI, DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND
INVOKING THE AUTHORITY GRANTED TO THE CITY BY THE LEGISLATURE
WITH RESPECT TO TAX INCREMENT FINANCING AS SET FORTH IN CHAPTER
45 OF TITLE 21, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, AS AMENDED, DETERMINING THAT
THE PROJECT (AS DEFINED HEREIN) IS A PROJECT ELIGIBLE FOR TAX
INCREMENT FINANCING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI,
THAT A PUBLIC HEARING BE CONDUCTED IN CONNECTION WITH THE TAX
INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN, AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES BL
(CLOSE REGULAR SESSION)
STUDY AGENDA
S1. IN THE MATTER OF AN AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT CODE CHAPTERS 2, 6,
8 AND 12 CONCERNING THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS THAT ALL NEW
SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES SHALL HAVE CONSTRUCTED A GARAGE OR
CARPORT AND THAT ALL APPLICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES BE ACCOMPANIED BY COMPLETE SITE PLANS
(TABLED AT SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 MEETING) SR
S2. IN THE MATTER OF DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENTS TA-23-01 BL
EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
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