City of Oxford, Mississippi Regular Meeting Agenda – May 5, 2026

Regular Meeting is at 5:00 pm in the City Hall Courtroom.

Notice that certain commission members will be included in the meeting via teleconference, subject to City of Oxford Code of Ordinances Section 2-82.

Agenda item attachments are available for download here.

Opening the Meeting
1. Call to Order.
2. Adopt the agenda for the meeting.
3. Mayor’s Report
Regular Agenda: Financial Administration Office
1. Request permission to approve the minutes of the Regular Board of Aldermen meeting on April 21, 2026. (Leslie McCormick)
2. Request permission to approve the minutes of the Special Board of Aldermen meeting on April 29, 2026. (Leslie McCormick)
3. Request approval of the accounts for all city departments. (Leslie McCormick)
4. Request approval of Emergency Purchases made as a result of Winter Storm Fern, that occurred January 23-26, 2026. (Rhonda Burchett)
5. March 2026 budget report. (Rhonda Burchett)
Consider the consent agenda
1. Fixed Assets Management
  1. Request permission to declare equipment from the Building and Grounds – Landscape Services Department surplus and authorize its disposal. (Nick Matthews)
  2. Request permission to declare equipment from the Oxford Police Department surplus and authorize its disposal. (Jeff McCutchen)
2. Miscellaneous:
  1. Request permission to approve the water and sewer adjustments as per the Oxford Utilities Adjustment Policy. (Rob Neely)
  2. Request permission to approve donations on behalf of the Oxford Animal Resource Center. (Kelli Briscoe)
  3. Request approval of a proclamation declaring May 3–9, 2026, National Travel and Tourism Week in the City of Oxford.
  4. Request approval of a proclamation declaring May 11– 17, 2026, National Salvation Army Week in the City of Oxford.
3. Travel Requests:
  1. Request permission for one employee from the Environmental Services Department to attend the Solid Waste Association of North America—RCON from September 29, 2026, to October 2, 2026, in St. Louis, Missouri, at an estimated cost of $950.00. (Amberlyn Liles)
  2. Request permission for one employee from the Environmental Services Department to attend the American Public Works Association — PWX 2026 from August 30, 2026, to September 2, 2026, in Houston, Texas, at an estimated cost of $1250.00. (Amberlyn Liles)
  3. Request permission for two employees from the Oxford Police Department to attend the Mississippi Command College on July 12–17, 2026, in Oxford, Mississippi, at an estimated cost of $750.00. (Jeff McCutchen)
  4. Request permission for one employee from Oxford Utilities – WWTP to attend the MWPCOA Wastewater Short Course on June 1–5, 2026, in Southaven, Mississippi, at an estimated cost of $1,621.00. (Rob Neely)
  5. Request permission for two employees from Oxford Utilities – WWTP to attend the MSRWA Wastewater Operator Training on May 13–14, 2026, in Pearl, Mississippi, at an estimated cost of $783.38. (Rob Neely)
  6. Request permission for one employee from Oxford Utilities – Electric Division to attend the TVPPA Pre- Apprentice Assessment Workshop on August 17– 22, 2026, in Huntsville, Alabama, at an estimated cost of $2,342.00. (Rob Neely)
  7. Request permission for one employee from the Municipal Court to attend the AOC Court Interpreter Credentialing Program’s Continuing Education Seminar on June 15, 2026, in Jackson, Mississippi, at an estimated cost of $500.00. (Nickie Denley)
  8. Request permission for one employee from the Municipal Court to attend the 2026 MS Justice Court Clerks Conference on May 22, 2026, in Meridian, Mississippi, at no cost to the city. (Nickie Denley)
  9. Request permission for three employees from the Oxford Fire Department to attend the MS Fire Chiefs Conference on May 26–31, 2026, in Biloxi, Mississippi, at an estimated cost of $3.567.00. (Joey Gardner)
4. Human Resources:
  1. Request permission to approve the promotion for two employees from the Oxford Conference Center. (Braxton Tullos)
  2. Request permission to approve the promotion for one employee from Oxford Utilities. (Braxton Tullos)
  3. Request permission to hire one paid intern for Oxford Utilities. (Braxton Tullos)
  4. Request permission to hire one employee for the Development Services Department. (Braxton Tullos)
  5. Request permission to hire four seasonal employees for the Building and Grounds – Landscape Services Department. (Braxton Tullos)
  6. Request permission to hire one paid intern for the Environmental Services Department. (Braxton Tullos)
  7. Request permission to hire one part- time employee for the Environmental Services Department. (Braxton Tullos)
  8. Request permission to hire one full- time employee for the Environmental Services Department. (Braxton Tullos)
  9. Request permission to hire two seasonal employees for the Environmental Services Department. (Braxton Tullos)
  10. Request permission to hire one part- time employee for the Oxford Police Department. (Braxton Tullos)
  11. Request permission to accept the voluntary demotion of one employee for the Oxford Police Department. (Braxton Tullos)
  12. Request permission to approve the promotion of one employee from the Oxford Fire Department. (Braxton Tullos)
  13. Request permission to approve a step increase for two employees from the Development Services-Building Department. (Braxton Tullos)
Regular Agenda: Other Departments
1. Presentation from the U.S. Small Business Administration regarding the Federal Disaster Loan Program for the City of Oxford. (Julie Garrett)
2. Consider resolution authorizing donation of surplus city property (Cedar Oaks). (Paul Watkins)
3. Request permission to sign contract with EIS GIS for GIS Services for staff. (Hollis Green)
4. Announce the winner of the award for 1st Place Affiliate Award (Population under 40,000) with Keep Mississippi Beautiful, Rayna Matthews. (Amberlyn Liles)
5. Request permission for the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Oxford, Mississippi and the North Mississippi Regional Center (NMRC). (Amberlyn Liles)
6. Request permission for the Mayor to sign a Demo Agreement with New Way. (Amberlyn Liles)
Regular Agenda: Police Department
1. Request permission to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the SRO Agreement with the Oxford School District for the 2026-2027 school year. (Jeff McCutchen)
2. Request permission to approve a Parade/Assembly permit for Visit Oxford to host the End of All Music Event on June 12, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Jeff McCutchen)
Regular Agenda: Development Services-Building Department
1. Request permission to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign a Letter of Agreement with the International Code Council (ICC) to teach the 2024 Fire and Smoke Protection class at the Oxford Conference Center at a cost of $2,310.00 (Johnathan Mizell)
Regular Agenda: Development Services-Planning Department
1. Second Reading and Public Hearing on a Zoning Map Amendment request (Case #3341) by Capstone Development (Mac Monteith), to amend the Lamar TND regulating plan for property located on Main Street. (PPIN #41103) (Robert Baxter)
2. Appeal of the Planning Commission’s denial of Case #3343, Special Exception as provided in Section 3.5.1.2. Districts Permitted, Detached Dwellings by Andy Callicutt for property located at 110 Crossview Drive. (PPIN #18837) (James Hirsch)
Regular Agenda: Special Projects
1. Consider Change Order No. 6 from Century Construction for flooring and stair repair. (Mark Levy)
2. Request permission to authorize contract with RKA Construction for the renovation of the Development Services Annex Building. (Mark Levy)
3. Consider Request-for-Proposals for new multi-space parking meters. (Mark Levy)
Regular Agenda: Development Services-Engineering Department
1. Consider the request for a revocable license for driveway construction at 425 Turnberry Court. (John Crawley)
2. Consider the request for extended work hours for The Finn Development at Landas Road and Old Taylor Road. (John Crawley)
3. Request permission to approve Change No. 1 for the Storm Drain Improvements Project at Fillmore Avenue, South 11th Street, and Lincoln Avenue. (John Crawley)
4. Request permission to approve Change No. 1 and Payment Application No. 8 for the North Lamar-Molly Barr Roundabout Project. (John Crawley)
5. Request permission to approve Task Order No. 18 for the General Services Agreement with Waggoner Engineering. (John Crawley)
6. Request permission to accept the low bid for the Old Taylor Road Water Distribution Improvements Projects and award the contract to MC Construction. (John Crawley)
Regular Agenda: Closing the Meeting
1. Consider an executive session.
2. Adjourn.

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