Civic Corner: Board of Aldermen Recap August 5th, 2025
By Robert Chapman, Alderman-at-Large
Robert Chapman
Clinton’s Board of Aldermen meeting held on August 5, 2025, opened with the Mayor and Board recognizing Amis Lawn and Landscaping for their effort in cleaning up former Mississippi Governor Walter Leake’s gravesite. The Board also recognized Clinton firefighter Lt. Joshua Wilson on pursuing over $20,000 to replace rescue and recovery gear for all four stations.
The Board heard from Director of Main Street Tara Lytal. She highlighted the Caterpillar Parade held in the spring and spoke on the successful events Main Street hosted this summer, such as Fresh at Five, as well as the Sizzlin Summer Sidewalk Deals and Petite Paint Out.
Lytal said the two Red Carpet Roll Outs hosted in the summer for Krialkis and Family Social Club were both successful. She spoke on moving the brand of Main Street forward and spoke on the events planned for the fall, such as the 39056 Fair, Cruzin; Clinton, Olde Towne After Dark and the fall’s Dinner and a Movie line up.
The Board of Aldermen approved the appointment of Judge Steven D. Boone to City Judge upon his return from sabbatical.
The Board also approved a contract between the City and the Pickering Firm to extend the current contract in order to have the firm create an additional plat map for the Rising Springs project.
An agreement with Right of Way Technologies was approved, allowing for the City to move forward with the Wastewater Expansion project.
The Board also approved to extend the contract with Harper and Bailey Governmental Solutions.
At the request of Police Chief Ford Hayman, the Board of Aldermen accepted a $1,697 donation of UTM training ammunition. He also requested the Board enter into a memorandum of understanding with Clinton Christian Academy to have the crossing guard’s salary compensated by the school.
The Board of Aldermen approved an agreement renewal with Johnson Controls for the annual payment covering HVAC maintenance and approved a contract with Stephens TPS for an inside and outside cleaning of the City’s water tanks.
The Board approved a payment of $112,042 with Mims, Inc. that pays for the relocation of the Woodmoor force main to the west end of Highway 80.
A subdivision variance was requested for the remaining phases of the Cedar Hills Subdivision. Instead of proceeding on the previously approved plats, the variance submitted was seeking to subdivide the third phase into three separate plots.
The Board voted to allow a conditional use for Birdwell construction to establish a heavy equipment rental location on the Corner of Clinton-Raymond Road and the Frontage Road. A motion was put forward to deny the request, passing with a 4-3 vote. Alderwoman Godfrey, Alderman Wilbanks, Alderwoman Oliver and Alderman Lott voted in favor of denying the request, with Alderman Chapman, Alderwoman McSparrin and Alderwoman Jones voting against the denial.
The Board closed the meeting by approving the hire of an uncertified dispatcher for the police department.
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