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An empty chair yet again with no representation from Ward 2, Matthew Hickman, during the regular schedule meeting of the Magee Board of Alderman Tuesday evening.
Jonathan Simon, Chuck Carr and Don Smith from CMPDD were present to present a website opportunity for the city. The group explained how the website would operate and the potential cost involved.
Park Director Jimmy Zila advised Magee hosted 28 teams this past weekend at the Sportsplex. Over 1,500 people entered the gates. Another tournament is scheduled for this weekend (March 11-12-) with 37 teams scheduled to play. City league baseball and softball are under way. Teams are practicing preparing for the upcoming season. The City has a total of 43 teams between softball and baseball.
The board approved a 1990 Jacobson Groomsmaster drag as surplus. The board then voted to donate the surplus item to the Magee National Guard to be used at Camp Shelby for Special Olympics.
The board asked for extra bleachers at the Sportsplex to be moved to the Marvin Jackson Park.
Ashley Steele advised city locks are being issued for the hangers at the airport. A total of 13 keys and master locks are being installed.
The board expressed concerns with the overall appearance of the City of Magee. Alderman Mark Grubbs stated he was tired of this repeated conversation and wanted to see improvements made inside the city limits. Stronger enforcement toward residences not keeping their home and property clean is needed.
Police Chief Shane Little asked permission to attend the Chief’s Conference in Biloxi on June 20-23 at a cost of $250.00 plus hotel. The board approved the request. Little asked for an officer who had obtained a certification on his own to be certified to be reimbursed at a cost of $90. The board approved the request. Little advised anyone who was having trouble with 4-wheelers in their area if possible to obtain a picture to help identify and put trespassers at the location. The board approved to purchase two officer vehicles and amend the budget. The vehicles were budgeted but due to 14% inflation and contract price the vehicles came back higher a price. Total cost per vehicle is $50,115 plus cost to install radios at a price of $2912.00.
The board approved purchasing a washing machine and dryer for turnout equipment at the fire department in a 3-0 vote. The equipment was discussed at the past board meeting but with two alderman absent and Lane Steele (FireChief) needing to recuse himself from the vote, a revote was required at the March 7, 2023 meeting. The total cost of the the equipment is $22,347.00. A grant for $20,000 will be applied toward the purchase less the fee for the grant writer of $987.00.
Bids were opened at the board meeting for the replacement of the roof at City Hall and the Police Department. The attorney will take the bids under advisement to obtain the cheapest and best price.
The meeting recessed to enter into executive session.
A copy of the video is attached for viewing.
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