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The Magee Board of Aldermen met on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 for regularly scheduled meeting.
The meeting opened with prayer.
The board approved the agenda.
Mayor Mark Grubbs read the following statement:
“Good evening, members of the board, residents, and guests. We begin tonight with a heavy heart. This past weekend, our city suffered a tragic act of senseless gun violence. This terrible incident left one person dead and three others injured.
My deepest prayers and thoughts go out to the victims, their families, and everyone affected by this tragic event. No family should ever face this kind of sudden pain.
Our police department is working around the clock. They are following every single lead to bring those responsible to justice.
We are partnering with the Simpson County Sheriff’s Department, State and Federal law enforcement to share resources and intelligence.
To every resident listening tonight: Your safety is our top priority.
Let me be entirely clear: These violent acts witll not be tolerated in our city.
We will use every tool we have to stop crime and hold shooters accountable. We refuse to let criminals dictate the peace and safety of our community.
Public safety takes all of us working together. If you saw anything on the night of the shooting, please call the Magee Police Department. You can remain completely anonymous.
We will get through this together. We will not let violence tear our city apart.
Thank you.”
Alderman Julian Harper informed everyone about a night of prayer to be held on Thursday, September 3.
The Minutes and Claims Docket were approved.
The board approved a Memorandum of Understanding between the city and Main Street Magee, allowing Main Street to operate the concession stands at the Sportsplex. Main Street will purchase items to sell and keep 70% of the proceeds after deduction for the cost of goods purchased. The city will receive 30% of the proceeds.
The board discussed a proposed parking ordinance. City Attorney Wesla Sullivan said, “I want you to really look at it.”
The ordinance addresses parking in the city, and Sullivan told the board, “This is a template to start with.”
The board decided to take the proposed ordinance under advisement and discuss further at the next board meeting.
Zoning Administrator Evan Jones updated the board on talks with Walmart and the Corps of Engineers concerning overgrown vegetation in front of the shopping center parking lot. The area is recognized as wetlands, so concerned parties are working together to devise a plan to address the issue.
The board approved a subdivision plat for the shopping center that contains the new 7 Brew.
Jones also updated the board on properties in need of cleanup.
The board approved the purchase of a side by side for the department of parks and recreation.
Fire Chief David Craft informed the board that the county’s burn ban has been lifted but said, “They lifted it, but be careful.”
Simpson County’s burn ban has been lifted, but surrounding counties are still under burn bans as of Monday, September 7. Those counties include: Copiah, Rankin, Lawrence, Jefferson Davis, and Covington. To keep up with the latest updates on burn bans, visit: https://www.mfc.ms.gov/burning-info/burn-bans/.
Airport Manager David Moore updated the board on the paving project at the airport, which was 20 days past due for completion at the time of the meeting.
He told the board there are all but 2 hangars full, and they will be filled soon.
“You gotta be able to get to them,” he said.
The board entered into executive session to discuss personnel matters.
