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The Magee Board of Aldermen met on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, for a regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance.
The agenda was approved.
The board approved payment of a bill for $69,650 for paving in the city.
The minutes and claims docket were approved.
Public Works Superintendent Tim Bray informed the board that he had been working to determine what to do about Bailey Cable and that if a cable is hanging down and obstructing views or presenting safety hazards, the city has the right to cut it down. He said the power company will not address the cables even though they are on power company poles.
Police Chief Denis Borges requested approval to accept a $5,000 donation from Mississippi Hub, which the board gave.
He also asked the board for permission to purchase ID badge locks for the city’s facilities. Borges said changing from keypad locks to ID badges will be “much safer.” The board agreed.
The board approved requesting a $7400 donation from Polk’s for dispatcher chairs.
Approval was also given for three dispatchers to attend a jail class for certification and re-certification from December 12 – January 3.
Fire Chief David Craft told the board the fire department’s turkey sale was a success, and they are considering having another sale for Christmas.
Zoning Administrator Penny Aguirre informed the board that the owners of 727 1st Avene SE appeared in court, were fined, and received a payment plan. She said the owners did agree to do some cleanup of the property. Aguirre requested approval for a public hearing about the property on January 7, 2025, in the event the cleanup is not completed as promised. The board approved the hearing.
Tiffany Kinslow of Magee’s Main Street Association has requested special events approval for a Mardi Gras Parade and Ball in February. The request was for the use of the Community House for the ball. The board did not approve the use of the Community House but did approve the use of the Civic Center and parking lot. The date of the parade falls on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, which is the third Tuesday of the month. The board discussed its ability to reschedule that night’s board meeting. The event was approved, and the board will recess its meeting to a later day with notice to the public before the meeting.
Aguirre reminded the board and the public about upcoming zoning board hearings. A conditional use hearing and a rezoning hearing will be held. Time permitting, the hearings for amendments to the zoning ordinance will continue.
Aguirre presented bids for cleanup at the property located at 807 5th Avenue SE and 817 5th Avenue SE. The cost for the cleanup of both properties is $11,500, which is one-third of the city’s cleanup budget for the year. Public Works Superintendent Tim Bray will assess the site to see if the city can clean the property itself and estimate what the cost will be.
Building Inspector Al Sullivan presented a report of recent inspections and informed the board he will be attending a conference this week.
Airport Administrator Mike Berry told the board all of the airport’s fuel had been sold, and the tanks had been cleaned. He said the jet fuel tank was in good condition but the other tank needs to be repaired.
The board approved a contract with AB Fuel for the purchase of more fuel.
The board declared an emergency because the airport’s beacon light is not working. After declaring the emergency, the board approved the purchase of a new beacon light and the repainting of the pole.
The board entered executive session to discuss employee matters.
Watch the full meeting below.
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