On the agenda: Brandonms Regular Board Meeting — data center (Jul 20)

AGENDA
BRANDON BOARD OF ALDERMEN & MAYOR
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
BUTCH LEE, MAYOR PRESIDING
JULY 20, 2026
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS
D. OLD BUSINESS
1. Approve the Work Session and Regular Board Meeting Minutes of July 6, 2026.
E. BUTCH LEE, MAYOR
1. Consideration to advertise for bids for improvements at the Amphitheater to renovate the
corporate box sections.
2. Consideration to approve a speaker's contract with Col. Mark Tillman for this year's
Veterans Day Breakfast on November 11, 2026 and authorize Mayor to sign and execute
said contract.
3. Consideration to hire Wier/Boerner/Allen to develop bid construction plans and
documents for the purpose of advertising for public bid the necessary improvements to
1) the Woodgate Fire Station and 2) the Marquette Road Fire Station.
4. Consideration to hire Wier/Boerner/Allen and Neel Schaffer Engineering for civil design
and to develop bid construction plans and documents in order to advertise for public bid
for the community-requested improvements and additions to 1) Shiloh Park, 2) Quarry
Park, and 3) City Park.
F. MARY ANN HESS, CITY CLERK
1. Consideration to approve a professional services agreement for the purposes of
promoting tourism in accordance with HB1599 (2026 MS Legislative Session) and other
lawful and related purposes; authorize the Mayor to execute the same; and approve
payment of all show-related expenditures.
• Live Nation and City of Brandon Sell-Off Agreement
• Lindsey Stirling Touring, Inc. and City of Brandon Artist Agreement
• PVRIS Inc and City of Brandon Artist Agreement
2. Consideration to approve:
a. Docket of Claims for July 20, 2026.
b. Fox Everett Claims for July 21, 2026.
c. Electronic fund transfers for June 2026.
3. Presentation of the Quarterly reports for MOST Grants.

1. MOST, Marquette Road Multi-Use Path
2. MOST, Quarry Trails Multi-Use Path
3. MOST, City Park Improvements
G. CHARLES PITCOX, EVENTS DIRECTOR
1. Request permission to remove part-time runner Shelby Harrell as an Amphitheater
Runner and rescind the order from July 6, 2026 regarding the removal of Shonda
Watkins from the City's payroll roster effective July 20, 2026.
H. ALEX WADE, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
1. Permission to advertise for bid Herbicide Treatment - Ditches, ROWs, Detention Ponds,
& Cemeteries.
2. Permission to advertise for bid the purchase of one Mini Excavator.
3. Consideration of approval of a Right-of-Way Easement Agreement with Entergy
Mississippi, LLC, and authorization for the Mayor to execute the Right-of-Way
Instrument.
4. Consideration to select Benchmark Engineering & Surveying, LLC for Construction
Engineering and Inspections Services (CEI) related to the Highway 80 Geometric
Crossover Improvements Project - MDOT Project #: STP-0013-00-(058)LPA/109853701000.
5. Consideration to award the bid for the 2026 Overlay Project to Superior Asphalt, Inc. as
the lowest and best bid received. Three additional bids were received for the project.
6. Consideration to award the bid in the amount of $141,194.00 to Southern Rock, LLC for
the Municipal Drive New Parking Lot Project as the lowest and best bid received. Two
additional bids were received for the project.
7. Consideration to approve Pay Request 4 in the amount $155,787.99 from Thornton
Construction Company, Inc. for the Heights Drive Roadway & Drainage Improvements
Project and authorize payment of the same.
I.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
1. Set a public hearing for August 17, 2026, to receive public comments regarding a
request from Beth Stevens to rezone property located at 203 Felicity Street (Parcel No.
I8J-58; PPIN No. 32357) from RM-8 (Suburban Mixed Neighborhood) to VMU (Vertical
Mixed Use).

J. BEAU EDGINGTON, POLICE CHIEF
1. Consideration for the following people to travel:
• Sergeant William Saul to travel to Tunica, Mississippi to attend the ADSI user
Conference on October 4-6, 2026. Lodging and meals for the visit will be funded
by the department’s training budget.
• Dispatcher Perla Garcia to travel to Biloxi, Mississippi to attend the MS 911
Coordinator's Conference on August 9-13, 2026. Lodging and meals for the visit

will be funded by the department’s training budget.
2. Accept the resignation of Kayla Tadlock as she will be resigning from her current position
as Communication Officer for the City of Brandon Police Department, effective July 25,
2026.
3. Consideration to transfer one (1) 2023 Lexus RX VIN 2T2BAMBA7PC016808 from
Amphitheater to the Police Department, declare the vehicle as surplus property that is no
longer of use or value to the city and authorize disposition of the same through sale on
GovDeals online auction.
K. BRIAN ROBERTS, FIRE CHIEF
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2.

Request consideration to authorize travel to Southaven, MS for the Old South Training
Summit and authorize all travel expenses for Div. Chief Jerry King and firefighter James
Yawn from October 20–25, 2026.

Request consideration to approve the change of employment status for Jimmy Lee
Wilson from full-time to part-time status per his letter effective July 25, 2026, and
approve his rate of pay per memo.

3. Request consideration to purchase a light rescue cutter and spreader (Jaws unit) from
Delta Fire & Safety in the amount of $43,472 plus shipping as the lowest and best quote.
The second quote received was from Southern Rescue Systems, LLC. in the amount of
$45,671.00.
L. EXECUTIVE SESSION
M. ADJOURN
[MEET_FOOT]

MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF
ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF BRANDON, MISSISSIPPI
BUTCH LEE, MAYOR PRESIDING
JULY 6, 2026
A. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Lee and Aldermen Farris, King, Womack, Coker, Williams,
Vinson and Craine were present.
B. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Alderman Farris gave the invocation.
C. BUTCH LEE, MAYOR – Discussion regarding the following:
1. Public Records Requests Process.
2. Veterans Day Speaker Prep.
3. Discussion Annual Christmas Parade Date
4. CDBG Diamond Street Sewer Project Update
5. 2026 Street Overlay Project Bids.
6. Quarry Trails MOST Project Bids.
7. MPO Hwy. 80 Crossover Project Update.
D. ADJOURN

Minutes approved this the 20th day of July 2026.
__________________________________
Hon. Butch Lee, Mayor
Attest:
__________________________________
Hon. Mary Ann Hess, City Clerk

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE
CITY OF BRANDON, MISSISSIPPI
BUTCH LEE, MAYOR PRESIDING JULY 6, 2026
A.
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Lee and Aldermen Farris, King, Womack, Coker,
Williams, Vinson and Craine were present.
B.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Alderman Vinson gave the
invocation and Alderman Craine led the pledge of allegiance.
C.

PUBLIC COMMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS •
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D.

Nicky Bramlett Harvey, 119 Springridge Drive, Brandon,
Mississippi, regarding the data center.
Mayor Lee presented the overall award that was presented to the
City by the Mississippi Municipal Association, announced the recent
BUILD grant award in the amount of $24mm, discussed Core and Main
Water Meter reports, City Hall Events, Meetings and Usage for June
2026, and gave an update on the Genuine Mississippi Farmer’s
Market.

OLD BUSINESS
1. Approve the Work Session and Regular Board Meeting Minutes of June 15,
2026 and the Minutes of the Special Called Board Meeting on June 19, 2026.

Alderman Womack made the motion to approve agenda item D.1 which are appended
hereto, seconded by Alderman Craine and upon affirmative vote of the members
present, the motion carried.
E.

BUTCH LEE, MAYOR
1. Adopt an Order reappointing Mark C. Baker, Sr. as the City Attorney for the
City of Brandon, with the same terms and conditions as the current term.
2. Approve and authorize an application for a loan on behalf of the City of
Brandon from the Mississippi Development Authority for the purpose of
purchasing one fire truck in the amount not to exceed $1,250,000.00 and to
append to the Minutes the Intent Resolution which was published in the Rankin
County News for the required consecutive four-week period.
3. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute such documents and
agreements required in connection with the application for the water pollution
control revolving fund loan program through the Mississippi Department of
Environmental Quality and naming the Mayor as the authorized representative
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for the City of Brandon, and to designate Benchmark Engineering and the
engineer of record and to authorize the preparation of bid specifications and
advertisement for bids.
4. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Trent Rhodes Landscape
Architect, P.A., as amended, to delete Article 6 (A) and Article 8 (F), (G) & (H).
5. Authorize advertisement in the 2027 MS Tour Guide with a half-page ad in the
amount of $6,050.00 for purposes of advertising and bringing into favorable
notice the opportunities and possibilities of the City, first finding that this mode of
advertising is in the best interest of the citizenry.
6. Amend the Veterans Day budget line item by $12,000.00 to include a special
guest speaker at the annual Veterans Day Breakfast, with such expense to be
offset by sponsors, for purposes of advertising and bringing into favorable notice
the opportunities and possibilities of the City, first finding that this mode of
advertising is in the best interest of the citizenry.
7. Amend item M.3 from the Regular Board Meeting held on April 20, 2026, to
correct the hiring effective start date from May 15, 2026 to July 13, 2026 for the
new Communications Director Dustin Hinkle.
8. Hire Mike Lane as Community Development Director effective August 10,
2026 and set rate of pay in accordance with the memo from the Mayor’s Office.
Alderman Williams made the motion to approve agenda items E.1 - E.8 in accordance
with the memos with attachments from the Mayor's Office, which are appended hereto,
seconded by Alderman Coker and upon affirmative vote of the members present, the
motion carried
F.

MARY ANN HESS, CITY CLERK
1. Approve a professional services agreement for the purposes of promoting
tourism and parks and recreation in accordance with HB1599 (2026 MS
Legislative Session) and other lawful and related purposes; authorize the Mayor
to execute the same; and approve payment of all show-related expenditures, towit:
Emporium and Brandon Sell-Off Agreement - Parker McCollum
2. Adopt an Ordinance amended Chapter 2, Article 1, Section 2.1 of the Code of
Ordinances and adopt an Order adopting the City of Brandon Public Requests
Policy and establishing the Schedule of Fees, Costs, and Charges for Public
Records Requests; Appendix C - Fees Rates and Charges.
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3. Adopt an Order enacting guidelines for the enforcement of Sections 54-37 and
54-39 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Brandon, Mississippi regarding
exempt transient vendor licenses.
4. Approve two invoice payments to Waggoner Engineering in the amounts of
$7,278.00 for the Stream Evaluation Project and $12,000.00 for the SS4 Grant
Application - FY 26 Safe Streets & Roads.
5. Approve an invoice payment to Neel-Schaffer Engineering in the amount of
$3,150.00 for the Brandon Recreation Planning & Civil Site.
6. Authorize the destruction of documents in accordance with MDAH retention
schedule - vehicle files, agenda files, bid opening files.
7. Approve:
a.
b.

Docket of Claims for July 6, 2026.
Fox Everett claims released on July 8, 2026.

8.

Monthly report of privilege licenses.

Alderman Farris made the motion to approve agenda items F.1 - F.7 and to accept
agenda item F.8 in accordance with the memos with attachments from the City Clerk's
Office, which are appended hereto, seconded by Alderman Womack, and upon
affirmative vote of the members present, the motion carried.
9.

Accept the donations as presented by the City Clerk for Fire Works
sponsors with regard to the City’s Freedom Fest Celebration on July 3rd.

Alderman Womack made the motion to approve agenda item F.9 in accordance with the
memo from the City Clerk’s Office, which is appended hereto, seconded by Alderman
Coker, and upon affirmative vote of the members present, the motion carried.
G.

CHARLES PITCOX, EVENTS DIRECTOR
1. Remove part-time runners Tina Gulano and Shonda Watkins from the City's
payroll roster effective July 6, 2026.
2. Accept the quote from Jam-Pak, LLC for the purchase of folding chairs and
storage racks in the amount of $55,640.00 as the lowest and best quote received
and authorize the purchase. (A second quote was received from Mity
Incorporated in the amount of $61,545.00.)
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Alderman Womack made the motion to approve agenda items G.1 & G.2 in accordance
with the memos with attachments from the Events Department, which are appended
hereto, seconded by Alderman Williams, and upon affirmative vote of the members
present, the motion carried.
H.

ALEX WADE, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
1. Approve an adjustment for Rita Reed at 415 West Sunset Drive Apartment
B13 for a water leak at her home in the amount of $2,131.56 leaving a balance of
$526.93 for service related to pre April 2025 activity, first finding that the
customer did not receive the benefit of the service adjusted and that the same is
the result of unforeseen circumstances.

Alderman Craine made the motion to approve agenda items H.1 in accordance with the
memos with attachments from the Public Works Department, which are appended
hereto, seconded by Alderman Coker, and upon affirmative vote of the members
present, the motion carried.
2. Approve the utility adjustment approvals and denials pursuant to the memo,
first finding that the approvals and denials are consistent with City’s adjustment
policy and further finding that with respect to the approvals that the customer did
not receive the benefit of the service and that where the adjustment is based on
a system failure, the same was an unforeseen circumstance.
3. Hire Stephen Mason as a Facility Maintenance Technician effective July 7,
2026, at the rate pursuant to the memo pending completion of all preemployment requirements.
4. Approve Pay Request #1 in the amount of $92,266.09 from McInnis Systems,
Inc. for the Appleridge Lift Station On-Site Generator Project and authorize
payment of the same.
5. Approve Pay Request #3 in the amount of $34,312.10 from BLD Services, LLC
for the 2024 Diamond Emerald Sewer Rehabilitation Project and authorize
payment of the same.
6. Approve Pay Request #2 in the amount of $10,573.50 from Jose Serra
Construction, LLC for the Cornerstone Drive Storm Drain Pipe Replacement
Project and authorize payment of the same.
7. Declare as an emergency in accordance with MCA Section 31-7-13(k) repairs
to Lakebend Well I located at 11 Crosswoods Road in accordance with the
memo from the Public Works Department. (Documentation of the repairs,
including a description of commodities purchased and services provided and the
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price thereof and the nature of the emergency will be presented to the board and
placed on the minutes as required by MCA Section 31-7-13(k)).
8. Declare as an emergency in accordance with MCA Section 31-7-13(k), the
repairs to the Caine Well located at 200 Caine Circle in accordance with the
memo from the Public Works Department. (Documentation of the repairs,
including a description of commodities purchased and services provided and the
price thereof and the nature of the emergency will be presented to the board and
placed on the minutes as required by MCA Section 31-7-13(k)).
9. Declare as an emergency in accordance with MCA Section 31-7-13(k) the
repairs to the Richland Creek Lift Station in accordance with the memo from the
Public Works Department and approve invoice #8282 in the amount of
$50,249.51 from Harvey Services, Inc. for such emergency repairs and authorize
payment of same.
10. Declare as an emergency in accordance with MCA Section 31-7-13(k) the
repairs to the Ellington Court Lift Station in accordance with the memo from the
Public Works Department and approve invoice #8285 in the amount of $7,000.00
from Harvey Services, Inc. for replacement of pump 1 at the lift station and
authorize payment of the same. (Additional invoices and documentation for
repairs with the required information will be presented in accordance with MCA
Section 31-7-13(k)).
11. Accept and award the following term bids as advertised, bid, and awarded by
Rankin County. The commodity prices for the listed items are effective now
through December 31, 2026.
•
•
•

Asphalt and asphalt products
Crushed aggregates
Gravel

12. Accept the quote from Eagle Pipe & Supply in the amount of $7,061.14 for
materials to install a new 6" waterline along Marquette Road - South of the RR
tracks. (A second quote was received from Southern Pipe & Supply in the
amount of $7,245.51. Labor will be performed by City of Brandon employees.)
Alderman Coker made the motion to approve agenda items H.2 - H.12, in accordance
with the memos with attachments from the Public Works Department, which are
appended hereto, seconded by Alderman Farris, and upon affirmative vote of the
members present, the motion carried.
13. Approve the Professional Services Agreement with Sunbelt Crushing, LLC for
concrete crushing services at a rate of $12.00 per ton, not to exceed $100,000
and authorize the Mayor to execute the same.
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14. Declare equipment as identified in the accompanying memo as surplus and
of no further use to the City and authorize the sale at auction through GovDeals
pursuant to the memo.
Alderman Vinson made the motion to approve agenda items H.13 & H.14, in
accordance with the memos with attachments from the Public Works Department, which
are appended hereto, seconded by Alderman Williams, and upon affirmative vote of the
members present, the motion carried.
I.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
1. Spread on the Minutes the May 26, 2026 Planning Commission Minutes.

Alderman Womack made the motion to spread the referenced Planning Commission
Minutes on the Minutes, seconded by Alderman Craine, and upon affirmative vote of the
members present, the motion carried.
2. Hearing and Action re: Resolution and Order adjudicating property located at
111 Alicia May Drive as a menace to the public health, safety, and welfare
pursuant to
Notice of this Public Hearing, as provided in accordance with MCA Section 2119-11, is appended to the Minutes and incorporated herein. Director Alex Wade and
Inspector Cassie Burnette, on behalf of the Community Development Department,
presented information regarding the condition and improvements of the subject property
and the reason for the Public Hearing. A memorandum and Staff Report of the
Community Development Department, including all attachments and appendices thereto
and photographs of the subject property, were presented at the Public Hearing and are
appended to the Minutes and incorporated herein. Specific information regarding the
condition of the buildings located on the subject parcel, the general condition of the
property, and the accumulation of personal property, rubbish, and debris was
presented, establishing that the buildings on the property in their current condition are
dilapidated, that the building used as a residence is not fit for human habitation and was
condemned by the Department, and that the buildings in their current condition, together
with the accumulation of personal property, rubbish, garbage and other debris,
constitute a menace to the public health, safety, and welfare of the community.
Department representatives recommended that, if the owners do not do so themselves,
the same be cleaned up by the use of municipal employees or by contract in
accordance with and subject to the provisions of MCA Section 21-19-11, by cutting
grass and weeds; filling cisterns; securing abandoned or dilapidated buildings; removing
rubbish, abandoned or dilapidated fences, outside toilets, abandoned or dilapidated
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buildings, slabs, personal property, which removal of personal property shall not be
subject to the provisions of Section 21-39-21, and other debris; and draining cesspools
and standing water therefrom, in accordance with MCA Section 21-19-11 and as
generally outlined in the information, including the case file, all of which is incorporated
herein by reference, to include the demolition, removal, and disposal of all buildings and
slabs, if any, on the property, and the removal and disposal of all accumulated personal
property, rubbish, and debris, and that the actual cost and any penalty be adjudicated
and assessed against the property by separate resolution in accordance with said
statute.
Thereafter, the owners of the property and others were given an opportunity to
address the Board. Donald Hall, one of the owners of the property, appeared and
addressed the governing authorities. He generally requested time to correct the
deficiencies and to remove the accumulation of personal property, rubbish, and debris;
however, no timeline or specific information regarding remediation was provided. Ms.
Alita Morris, 109 Alicia May Drive, then addressed the governing authorities, describing
multiple encounters with large rats emanating from the property, the constant spreading
of trash from the property, and the overall condition of the property, and expressing her
concerns about living next door. She asked the governing authorities to provide relief,
stating that she has been dealing with the conditions presented at the Public Hearing for
several years. The Public Hearing was then closed.
Based on all attendant facts and circumstances, including the matters and things
presented at the Public Hearing, Alderman Vinson made the motion to find and
determine that the property, in its current condition, is in such a state of uncleanliness
as to be a menace to the public health, safety, and welfare of the community; and that, if
the owners do not do so themselves, the City proceed to clean, secure, and abate the
property by the use of municipal employees or by contract, by cutting grass and weeds;
filling cisterns; securing abandoned or dilapidated buildings; removing rubbish,
abandoned or dilapidated fences, outside toilets, abandoned or dilapidated buildings,
slabs, personal property, which removal of personal property shall not be subject to the
provisions of Section 21-39-21, and other debris; and draining cesspools and standing
water therefrom, as recommended by the Department representatives including the
demolition and removal of all structures on the property, each of which is dilapidated
and the removal of all accumulated personal property, rubbish, garbage, and debris all
of which constitutes and causes the property to be in such a state of uncleanliness as to
be a menace to the public health, safety, and welfare of the community; and to
thereafter adjudicate, by separate resolution, the actual cost of the cleaning and impose
a penalty as provided by MCA Section 21-19-11, and to place a lien on the property and
otherwise authorize collection thereof as provided by statute; and to adopt the
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Resolution and Order adjudicating the property as a menace to the public health, safety,
and welfare of the community and authorizing the foregoing, which Resolution and
Order is appended hereto and incorporated herein and provides, among other things,
that this action is a final adjudication effective upon adoption and that, if the owners do
not complete the required cleanup and abatement themselves prior to action of the City
in this respect, the City shall proceed as directed. The motion was seconded by
Alderman Farris, and upon the affirmative vote of the members present, the motion
carried.
J.

BEAU EDGINGTON, POLICE CHIEF
1. Approve a salary increase for the following officers, effective July 6, 2026, in
recognition of their successful completion of the Southern Regional Public Safety
Institute (SRPSI) Police Academy, and establish their rates of pay in accordance
with the attached memo, to-wit: Trevor Phillips, John Marc O'Cain and Hayden
Gibbons.
2. Hire Chris Watkins as a part-time patrol officer effective July 6, 2026, and set
his rate of pay in accordance with the memo.
3. Accept a donation in the amount of $2,500.00 from Beth's Oil LLC.
4. Authorize travel for the following officers:
i. Officer Jonathan McCardle to travel to Carthage, MS to participate in a
Taser Instructor course on September 15-16, 2026. All associated travel
and meal expenses will be fully funded by the department's training
budget.
ii. Officer Charlie Scoggins and Sgt. Garrett Wells to travel to Camp
Shelby, MS to participate in a Tactical Arrest and Control procedure
course from July 13-17, 2026. There is no charge for this course.
iii. Sgt. Connor Smith, Officer Seth Chambers and Officer Jemarcus
James to travel to Region 9 Hinds Behavioral Health Services in Hinds,
MS to participate in a CIT course from July 27-31, 2026. There is no
charge for this course.
iv. Sgt. John Dragoo and Officer Lane McTaggart to travel to Jones
Community College to participate in a Bomb and Explosives Detection
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training session on July 22 & 23, 2026. There is no charge for this course.
Alderman Williams made the motion to approve agenda items J.1 - J.4 in accordance
with the memos with attachments from the Police Department, which are appended
hereto, seconded by Alderman Womack, and upon affirmative vote of the members
present, the motion carried.
K.

BRIAN ROBERTS, FIRE CHIEF
1. Accept a donation in the amount of $2,500.00 from Beth's Oil LLC.
2. Rescind action taken at the June 15, 2026, board meeting (item J.2) for the
purchase of fire hose due to the incorrect price and accept the quote and
approve the purchase of the same at the correct price from Delta Fire & Safety in
the amount of $16,532.10 plus shipping as the lowest and best quote received
and price. (A second quote received was from NAFECO in the amount of
$17,706.00.)
3. Rescind the action regarding the destruction of air packs that was approved on
the June 1, 2026, agenda (item J.1) and authorize an intra-governmental transfer
and sell to Richland Fire Department for $1.00 in accordance with MCA Section
31-7-13(m)(vi).
4. Accept the quote for the purchase of loose equipment for the new ladder truck
and engine from Sunbelt Fire in the amount of $57,581.00 plus shipping as the
lowest and best quote received and authorize purchase. (A second quote
received was from Delta Fire and Safety in the amount of $57,717.85.)
5.

June Monthly Reports

Alderman Coker made the motion to approve agenda items J.1 -J.4 and to receive the
monthly reports described in J.5, in accordance with the memos with attachments from
the Fire Department, which are appended hereto, seconded by Alderman Craine, and
upon affirmative vote of the members present, the motion carried.
L.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Alderman Coker made the motion to consider the need to enter into Executive Session,
seconded by Alderman Womack and upon affirmative vote of the members present, the
motion carried.
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Alderman Womack then made the motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss the
transaction of business regarding the prospective purchase, sale or leasing of lands and
regarding the location, relocation or expansion of a business or industry, seconded by
Alderman Coker and upon affirmative vote of the members present, the motion carried.
Alderman Vinson made the motion to resume the Regular Board Meeting out of
Executive Session, seconded by Alderman Williams, and upon unanimous vote, the
motion carried.
(That there were no votes taken in Executive Session was announced upon resuming
the Regular Board Meeting out of Executive Session

M.

ADJOURN

Alderman Womack made the motion to adjourn the Regular Board Meeting, seconded
by Alderman Williams and upon affirmative vote of the members present, the motion
carried.
Next Regular Board Meeting: July 20, 2026.
Minutes approved this the 20th day of July 2026.
__________________________________
Hon. Butch Lee, Mayor
Attest:
__________________________________
Hon. Mary Ann Hess, City Clerk

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MEMORANDUM
TO:

HONORABLE MAYOR BUTCH LEE AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN

FROM:

BUTCH LEE

DATE:

07/16/2026

SUBJECT:

AMPHITHEATER CORPORATE BOX RENOVATIONS

Consideration to advertise for bids for improvements at the Amphitheater to renovate the corporate box
sections.
ATTACHMENTS:
1.
BRANDON AMP VIP BOX RENO_Checkset_7.15.2026

DN

BRANDON
AMPHITHEATER
RENOVATIONS

REMOVE PORTION OF RAIL;
PREP FOR NEW DECK CONSTRUCTION
(SEE PLAN)

REMOVE EXISTING VEGETATION AND SOIL
AS REQUIRED TO CONSTRUCT THE
PLATFORM AND RAMP. SALVAGE AND
PROTECT ALL TREES AND SHRUBS TO BE
REPLANTED AFTER THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE PLATFORMS.

11 APRIL 2022

Construction
Documents
WBA # 21-097

REVISIONS
NO. DESCRIPTION

DATE

DN

D102
BED ENLARGED DEMO PLAN
1 PLANTING
1/2" = 1'-0"

ENLARGED
DEMOLITION PLANS

BRANDON
AMPHITHEATER
RENOVATIONS

NEW TREX
RAMP / DECK

NEW RAIL

4' - 4 1/2"
4' - 0"

EXISTING VIP RAMP

EXISTING RAIL

NEW DRY STACK
RETAINING WALL

4' - 0"

EXISTING RAIL

9' - 3 1/2"

11' - 2"

BAR CART

8' - 3"

11 APRIL 2022

Construction
Documents
WBA # 21-097

REVISIONS
NO. DESCRIPTION

DN

DATE

DN

BUILT IN BAR TOP
FOR ROLLING CART

A104
PLAN - NEW VIP BAR CART DECK
1 ENLARGED
1/2" = 1'-0"

ENLARGED PLAN @
V.I.P. SEATING

MEMORANDUM
TO:

HONORABLE MAYOR BUTCH LEE AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN

FROM:

BUTCH LEE

DATE:

07/20/2026

SUBJECT:

VETERANS DAY SPEAKER

Consideration to approve a speaker's contract with Col. Mark Tillman for this year's Veterans Day
Breakfast on November 11, 2026 and authorize Mayor to sign and execute said contract.
ATTACHMENTS:
None

MEMORANDUM
TO:

HONORABLE MAYOR BUTCH LEE AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN

FROM:

BUTCH LEE

DATE:

07/20/2026

SUBJECT:

FIRE STATIONS BID CONSTRUCTION PLANS

Request permission to develop bid construction plans and documents to advertise for public bids for
necessary improvements to the Woodgate Fire Station and the Marquette Road Fre Station with
Wier/Boerner /Allen. If acceptable by the board at time of bid opening (target is Spring 2027) after legal
advertising and direction from the board, the intention is to use General Obligation (GO) Bonds to
make these long-term public safety improvements.
ATTACHMENTS:
1.
2917_001

MEMORANDUM
TO:

HONORABLE MAYOR BUTCH LEE AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN

FROM:

BUTCH LEE

DATE:

07/20/2026

SUBJECT:

SHILOH, QUARRY, AND CITY PARKS

Request permission to develop bid construction plans and documents to advertise for public bids for
community requested improvements and additions to Shiloh Park, Quarry Park, and City Park with
Wier/Boerner /Allen and Neel Schaffer Engineering for civil design. If acceptable by the board at time of
bid opening (target is Spring 2027) after legal advertising and direction from the board, the intention is
to use 2% funding in the form of Revenue Bonds to make this long-term quality of life improvements for
the residents of Brandon.
ATTACHMENTS:
1.
2917_001

MEMORANDUM
TO:

HONORABLE MAYOR BUTCH LEE AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN

FROM:

MARY ANN HESS

DATE:

07/14/2026

SUBJECT:

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

Consideration to approve a professional services agreement for the purposes of promoting tourism in
accordance with HB1599 (2026 MS Legislative Session) and other lawful and related purposes;
authorize the Mayor to execute the same; and approve payment of all show-related expenditures.
• Live Nation and City of Brandon Sell-Off Agreement
• Lindsey Stirling Touring, Inc. and City of Brandon Artist Agreement
• PVRIS Inc and City of Brandon Artist Agreement

ATTACHMENTS:
1.
Luke Bryan Brandon Sell Off Agreement - July 24, 2026
2.
CO_LINDSEY STIRLING - Jul 23 2026 - Brandon Amphitheater - Brandon, MS, USA
3.
PVRIS Artist Contract Brandon 7.23.26

MEMORANDUM
TO:

HONORABLE MAYOR BUTCH LEE AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN

FROM:

MARY ANN HESS

DATE:

06/24/2026

SUBJECT:

CLAIMS DOCKET

Consideration to approve:
a. Docket of Claims for July 20, 2026.
b. Fox Everett Claims for July 21, 2026.
c. Electronic fund transfers for June 2026.
ATTACHMENTS:
1.
Check Docket for 7-21-2026
2.
June 2026 Memo to the Board
3.
7_21_2026

Memo
To:

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

From: Niki Jobe
Date: 6/30/2026
Re:

Request for Approval of June 2026 Electronic Fund Transfers
Date

Amount

6/12/2026

$4,020.00

6/26/126

$4,020.00

June 2026 Retirement Transfer

6/30/2026

$274,041.43

June 2026 Federal Tax Transfers

6/12/2026

$122,910.70

June 2026 Deferred Compensation Transfer

6/26/126

June 2026 MS State Tax Commission

6/12/2026
6/26/126

106845.85

$13,655.00
$11,985.00

PROVIDER

PAYMENTS

7/ 20/ 2026

Invoice

Date

Date

FOX EVERETT/ COB - REGIONS

TRUST

ACCOUNT

Released

Invoice

Amount

Check

Seq. #

HEALTH

INSURANCE

Disbursed

ACCOUNT

Expenditure

Description

Amount
6/ 28/ 2026

7/ 21/ 2026

26867

S28, 557. 10

28, 557. 10

Magellan

7/ 6/ 2026

7/ 21/ 2026

26868

928. 72

928. 72

FH Group

7/ 6/ 2026

7/ 21/ 2026

26869

2, 173. 96

2, 173. 96

PaydHealth

7/ 9/ 2026

7/ 21/ 2026

26870

37, 170. 34

37. 170. 34 Admin

7/ 9/ 2026

7/ 21/ 2026

30, 924. 55

30, 924. 55 Medical Claims

99, 754. 67

99, 754. 67

CURRENT

Board

BALANCE

Approval

OF

Procedure -

HEALTH

26871-

INSURANCE

Statement

should

26934

40, 920. 76)

ACCOUNT

be submitted

to Board for Approval

at the next scheduled

meeting

MEMORANDUM
TO:

HONORABLE MAYOR BUTCH LEE AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN

FROM:

MARY ANN HESS

DATE:

07/15/2026

SUBJECT:

PRESENTATION OF THE QUARTERLY REPORTS FOR MOST GRA

Presentation of the Quarterly reports for Most Grants.
1. MOST, Marquette Road Multi-Use Path
2. MOST, Quarry Trails Multi-Use Path
3. MOST, City Park Improvements
ATTACHMENTS:
1.
MOSTF 063026 Marquette Rd
2.
MOSTF 063026 Quarry Trails
3.
MOSTF 063026 City Park Imp

MEMORANDUM
TO:

HONORABLE MAYOR BUTCH LEE AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN

FROM:

ALEX WADE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

BOARD AGENDA:

JULY 20, 2026

SUBJECT:

HERBICIDE TREATMENT – DITCHES, ROWS, DETENTION PONDS, & CEMETERIES
PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE FOR BID

Asking for your permission to advertise for bid Herbicide Treatment – Ditches, ROWs, Detention Ponds, &
Cemeteries.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Please let me know if you have any questions.

ATTACHMENTS:

MEMORANDUM
TO:

HONORABLE MAYOR BUTCH LEE AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN

FROM:

ALEX WADE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

BOARD AGENDA:

JULY 20, 2026

SUBJECT:

MINI EXCAVATOR PURCHASE
PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE FOR BID

Asking for your permission to advertise for bid the purchase of one Mini Excavator.
The purchase of a Mini Excavator was included in the FY26 budget.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Please let me know if you have any questions.

ATTACHMENTS:

MEMORANDUM
TO:

HONORABLE MAYOR BUTCH LEE AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN

FROM:

ALEX WADE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

BOARD AGENDA:

JULY 20TH, 2026

SUBJECT:

CONSIDERATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH ENTERGY
MISSISSIPPI, LLC

Consideration of approval of a Right-of-Way Easement Agreement with Entergy Mississippi, LLC, for the
installation, operation, and maintenance of electric transmission facilities across City-owned property, and
authorization for the Mayor to execute the Right-of-Way Instrument.
ATTACHMENTS:
•

City of Brandon - Entergy Transmission Easement

MEMORANDUM
TO:

HONORABLE MAYOR BUTCH LEE AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN

FROM:

ALEX WADE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

BOARD AGENDA:

JULY 20, 2026

SUBJECT:

HIGHWAY 80 GEOMETRIC CROSSOVER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
MDOT PROJECT #: STP-0013-00(058)LPA/109853-701000
CEI SELECTION APPROVAL

Asking for your consideration to select Benchmark Engineering & Surveying, LLC for Construction
Engineering and Inspection Services (CEI) related to the Highway 80 Geometric Crossover Improvements
Project – MDOT Project #: STP-0013-00(058)LPA/109853-701000.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Please let me know if you have any questions.

ATTACHMENTS:

MEMORANDUM
TO:

HONORABLE MAYOR BUTCH LEE AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN

FROM:

ALEX WADE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

BOARD AGENDA:

JULY 20, 2026

SUBJECT:

2026 OVERLAY PROJECT
AWARD BID

Asking for your consideration to award the bid for the 2026 Overlay Project to Superior Asphalt, Inc. as the
lowest and best bid received. Three additional bids were received for the project.
The 2026 Overlay Project allowed for a base bid plus an add alternate option.
On April 20, 2026, the Board gave permission to develop and advertise for bid the 2026 Overlay Project.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Please let me know if you have any questions.

ATTACHMENTS:

▪
▪

Benchmark Engineering Recommendation Letter
Bid Tab

June 29, 2026
Mayor Butch Lee
City of Brandon
1000 Municipal Dr.
Brandon, MS 39042
RE:

City of Brandon
2026 Street Overlay and Paving Improvements Project
Benchmark # B-11948
Bid Results

Dear Mayor Lee:
The City of Brandon received four (4) bids for the above-referenced project on June 26th, 2026, at 10:00 am. The
four (4) bids were as follows:
Contractor

Base Bid

Alternate #1

Total Bid

Superior Asphalt, Inc.

$2,690,430.00

$176,082.50

$2,866,512.50

AJ Construction, Inc.

$2,823,184.25

$ 166,250.00

$2,989,434.25

Joe Magee Construction Co., Inc.

$3,434,950.00

$ 185,422.50

$3,620,372.50

APAC Mississippi, Inc.

$3,475,960.00

$ 176,205.00

$3,652,165.00

The apparent low base bid for the project was submitted by Superior Asphalt, Inc. in the amount of $2,690,430.00.
The apparent low base bid plus alternate #1 bid was also submitted by Superior Asphalt, Inc. in the amount
$2,866,512.50.
After reviewing and evaluating the bids and accompanying bid documents, no irregularities or deficiencies were
identified in the apparent low bid that would warrant concern. Based on this review, it is our recommendation that
the City award the contract to Superior Asphalt, Inc. The Board may elect to award either the Base Bid only, or the
Base Bid plus Alternate No. 1. Alternate No. 1 provides for the chip sealing and fog sealing of the existing Quarry
Trails.
We can begin preparing these contract documents for execution by the City of Brandon and the Contractor once
this award is made. Should you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to
contact our office at 601-627-7780.
Sincerely,

Matthew Miller, P.E., P.L.S.
Benchmark Engineering & Surveying, LLC
Cc:

File: B-11948
Carly Dearman
Alex Wade
Brady Knight
F:\Projects\B-11948\Bidding\B-11948 Bid Results Letter.docx
Page 1

CERTIFIED BID TABULATION
PROJECT:
PROJECT NO.:
OWNER:
BID DATE:

2026 Street Overlay and Paving Improvements Project
B-11948
City of Brandon, MS
6/26/2026

DESCRIPTION

ITEM NO.

QTY.

Superior Asphalt, Inc.

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

BASE BID
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14

MOBILIZATION
MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC
REMOVAL OF ASPHALT PAVEMENT, ALL DEPTHS
REMOVAL OF CURB & GUTTER, ALL TYPES
REMOVAL OF PIPE AND PAVEMENT AT DRIVEWAY ENDS
COLD MILLING OF ASPHALT PAVEMENT, ALL DEPTHS
ADJUSTMENT OF UTILITY APPURTENANCE
EXCESS EXCAVATION, FM, AH
COMBINATION CURB AND GUTTER, ALL TYPES
BITUMINOUS BLACK BASE, BB-1 (TYPE 6)
BITUMINOUS SURFACE COURSE, SC-1 (TYPE 8)
THERMOPLASTIC LEGEND, WHITE (24" STOP BARS)
4" CONTINUOUS THERMOPLASTIC TRAFFIC STRIPE, ALL COLORS
6" CONTINUOUS THERMOPLASTIC TRAFFIC STRIPE, ALL COLORS

1
1
250
1600
32
78000
25
150
1600
1200
14700
600
26400
6600

LS
LS
SY
LF
EA
SY
EA
CY
LF
TON
TON
LF
LF
LF

12500
330
3150

UNIT PRICE

SUB-TOTAL

UNIT PRICE

APAC Mississippi, Inc.

SUB-TOTAL

UNIT PRICE

SUB-TOTAL

100,000.00

$

100,000.00

$

150,000.00

$

150,000.00

$

140,000.00

$

140,000.00

$

168,000.00

$

168,000.00

$

47,500.00

$

47,500.00

$

70,000.00

$

70,000.00

$

70,000.00

$

70,000.00

$

150,000.00

$

150,000.00

$

18.00

$

4,500.00

$

65.00

$

16,250.00

$

53.00

$

13,250.00

$

68.00

$

17,000.00

$

12.00

$

19,200.00

$

10.45

$

16,720.00

$

12.00

$

19,200.00

$

36.50

$

58,400.00

$

250.00

$

8,000.00

$

290.00

$

9,280.00

$

300.00

$

9,600.00

$

855.00

$

27,360.00

$

2.35

$

183,300.00

$

3.25

$

253,500.00

$

7.50

$

585,000.00

$

5.00

$

390,000.00

$

750.00

$

18,750.00

$

1,306.25

$

32,656.25

$

208.00

$

5,200.00

$

275.00 $

6,875.00

$

20.00

$

3,000.00

$

80.00

$

12,000.00

$

14.50

$

2,175.00

$

21.00 $

$

41.00

$

65,600.00

$

36.58

$

58,528.00

$

41.65

$

66,640.00

$

70.00

$

$

138.00

$

165,600.00

$

127.00

$

152,400.00

$

150.00

$

180,000.00

$

150.50

$

180,600.00

$

135.50

$

1,991,850.00

$

136.00

$

1,999,200.00

$

155.15

$

2,280,705.00

$

155.75

$

2,289,525.00

$

22.50

$

13,500.00

$

30.00

$

18,000.00

$

36.00

$

21,600.00

$

20.00

$

12,000.00

$

2.00

$

52,800.00

$

1.00

$

26,400.00

$

1.20

$

31,680.00

$

1.75

$

46,200.00

$

2.55

$

16,830.00

$

1.25

$

8,250.00

$

1.50

$

9,900.00

$

2.25

$

14,850.00

$

2,690,430.00

$

2,823,184.25

$

3,434,950.00

$

3,475,960.00

3,150.00
112,000.00

$

5.80

$

72,500.00

$

5.50

$

68,750.00

$

6.00

$

75,000.00

$

6.00

$

75,000.00

$

217.00

$

71,610.00

$

200.00

$

66,000.00

$

232.00

$

76,560.00

$

195.00

$

64,350.00

$

10.15

$

31,972.50

$

10.00

$

31,500.00

$

10.75

$

33,862.50

$

11.70

$

36,855.00

TOTAL ALT #1

$

176,082.50

$

166,250.00

$

185,422.50

$

176,205.00

TOTAL BASE BID + ALT #1

$

2,866,512.50

$

2,989,434.25

$

3,620,372.50

$

3,652,165.00

BID RESULTS HAVE BEEN TABULATED ABOVE AND THE RESULTS ARE ACCURATE AND TRUE TO THE BEST OF MY
KNOWLEDGE.

SIGNED:

GAL
CY
GAL

SUB-TOTAL

Joe McGee Construction Co., Inc.

$

TOTAL BID

ADD ALTERNATE NO. 1
1
ASPHALT BINDER
2
COVER AGGREGATE
3
FOG SEAL

AJ Construction, Inc.

MEMORANDUM
TO:

HONORABLE MAYOR BUTCH LEE AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN

FROM:

ALEX WADE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

BOARD AGENDA:

JULY 20, 2026

SUBJECT:

MUNICIPAL DRIVE NEW PARKING LOT
AWARD BID

Asking for your consideration to award the bid in the amount of $141,194.00 to Southern Rock, LLC for the
Municipal Drive New Parking Lot Project as the lowest and best bid received. Two additional bids were
received for the project.
On June 1, 2026, the Board gave permission to develop and advertise for bid the Municipal Drive New
Parking Lot Project.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Please let me know if you have any questions.

ATTACHMENTS:

▪
▪

Benchmark Engineering Recommendation Letter
Bid Tab

July 10, 2026
Mayor Butch Lee
City of Brandon
1000 Municipal Dr.
Brandon, MS 39042
RE:

City of Brandon
Municipal Drive New Parking Lot
Benchmark # B-12268
Bid Results

Dear Mayor Lee:
The City of Brandon received three (3) bids for the above-referenced project on July 10th, 2026, at 10:00 am. The
three (3) bids were as follows:
Contractor

Base Bid

Barnett Concrete Work, LLC

$157,320.00

Hemphill Construction Co., Inc.

$171,546.00

Southern Rock, LLC

$141,194.00

The apparent low base bid for the project was submitted by Southern Rock, LLC. in the amount of $141,194.00.
After reviewing and evaluating the bids and accompanying bid documents, no irregularities or deficiencies were
identified in the apparent low bid that would warrant concern. Based on this review, it is our recommendation that
the City award the contract to Southern Rock, LLC.
We can begin preparing these contract documents for execution by the City of Brandon and the Contractor once
this award is made. Should you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to
contact our office at 601-627-7780.
Sincerely,

Anthony Horn, P.E.
Benchmark Engineering & Surveying, LLC
Cc:

File: B-12268
Carly Dearman
Alex Wade
Matthew Miller
Brady Knight

F:\Projects\B-12268\Bidding\B-12268 Bid Results Letter.docx
Page 1

CERTIFIED BID TABULATION
PROJECT:
PROJECT NO.:
OWNER:
BID DATE:

Municipal Drive New Parking Lot
B-12268
City of Brandon, MS
7/10/2026

ITEM NO.

DESCRIPTION

QTY.

UNIT PRICE

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20

MOBILIZATION
1
LS
TEMP. EROSION CONTROL INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
1
LS
SOLID SOD
400
SY
SEEDING AND GRASSING
1
LS
TOP SOIL, FM, AH, CONTRACTOR FURNISHED
20
CY
REMOVAL OF CONCRETE CURB & GUTTER, ALL TYPES
84
LF
UNCLASSIFIED EXCAVATION, FM, AH
166
CY
EXCESS EXCAVATION, FM, AH
350
CY
BORROW EXCAVATION, FM, AH
270
CY
DITCH GRADING AND SHAPING
70
SY
ADJUST EXISTING CURB INLET TOP
1
EA
COMBINATION CURB & GUTTER, TYPE 1, MODIFIED
279
LF
CONCRETE PAVED DITCH
3
CY
GEOTEXTILE FABRIC, TYPE V, NON-WOVEN
440
SY
SIZE 610 CRUSHED STONE BASE
195 TON
4" BITUMINOUS BASE COURSE, BB-1, TYPE 6
110 TON
2" BITUMINOUS SURFACE COURSE, SC-1, TYPE 8
55
TON
4" PARKING LOT STRIPE (DETAIL WHITE)
165
LF
PARKING LOT STRIPE (DETAIL WHITE)
48
SF
SIGN ASSEMBLY, R1-1 & R5-1
2
EA
TOTAL BASE BID

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

32,258.00
3,960.00
11.00
990.00
103.40
36.00
27.50
40.70
47.30
57.20
3,850.00
48.00
696.00
6.60
10.12
293.22
313.60
1.20
5.60
429.22

SUB-TOTAL

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

32,258.00
3,960.00
4,400.00
990.00
2,068.00
3,024.00
4,565.00
14,245.00
12,771.00
4,004.00
3,850.00
13,392.00
2,088.00
2,904.00
1,973.40
32,254.20
17,248.00
198.00
268.80
858.44
157,319.84

Written Bid: $157,320.00
BID RESULTS HAVE BEEN TABULATED ABOVE AND THE RESULTS ARE ACCURATE AND TRUE TO THE BEST
OF MY KNOWLEDGE.

SIGNED:
PRINT: Anthony Horn, P.E.
DATE: 7/10/2026

HEMPHILL CONSTRUCTION CO., INC

BARNETT CONCRETE WORK, LLC

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

45,500.00
5,000.00
8.50
1,000.00
100.00
45.00
10.00
16.00
30.00
20.00
1,500.00
65.00
4,500.00
2.65
110.00
200.00
250.00
5.00
10.00
650.00

SOUTHERN ROCK, LLC

SUB-TOTAL

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

45,500.00
5,000.00
3,400.00
1,000.00
2,000.00
3,780.00
1,660.00
5,600.00
8,100.00
1,400.00
1,500.00
18,135.00
13,500.00
1,166.00
21,450.00
22,000.00
13,750.00
825.00
480.00
1,300.00
171,546.00

UNIT PRICE

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

17,000.00
16,000.00
10.00
1,350.00
100.00
20.00
15.00
15.00
30.00
18.00
2,700.00
40.00
1,500.00
8.50
100.00
200.00
250.00
2.00
8.00
2,000.00

SUB-TOTAL

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

17,000.00
16,000.00
4,000.00
1,350.00
2,000.00
1,680.00
2,490.00
5,250.00
8,100.00
1,260.00
2,700.00
11,160.00
4,500.00
3,740.00
19,500.00
22,000.00
13,750.00
330.00
384.00
4,000.00
141,194.00

MEMORANDUM
TO:

HONORABLE MAYOR BUTCH LEE AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN

FROM:

ALEX WADE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

BOARD AGENDA:

JULY 20, 2026

SUBJECT:

HEIGHTS DRIVE ROADWAY & DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
PAY REQUEST 4

Asking for your consideration to approve Pay Request 4 in the amount of $155,787.99 from Thornton
Construction Company, Inc. for the Heights Drive Roadway & Drainage Improvements Project and
authorize payment of the same.
On February 2, 2026, the Board awarded the bid for the Heights Drive Roadway & Drainage Improvements
Project to Thornton Construction Company as the lowest and best bid received.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Please let me know if you have any questions.

ATTACHMENTS:

▪
▪

Benchmark Engineering Recommendation Letter
Pay Request 4

GL Code:

314-600-721

Funding:

Senate Bill 2468

July 13, 2026
Mr. Alex Wade
Public Works Director
City of Brandon
1000 Municipal Dr.
Brandon, MS 39042
RE:

City of Brandon
Heights Drive
Benchmark Project No.: B-11915
Pay Request #4

Dear Mr. Wade,
Please find included in this packet all documentation and paperwork necessary for approval of Pay
Request #4 for construction services for Heights Drive for Thornton Construction Co., Inc. in the amount
of $155,787.99.
We have reviewed this pay request and recommend this be submitted to the Board for their approval.
Should you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact our
office at 601-769-1702.
Sincerely,

Brady Knight
Benchmark Engineering & Surveying, LLC

cc:

Matthew Miller, P.E., P.L.S. (Benchmark)
Carly Dearman (City of Brandon)
File: B-11915

Brandon | 601.591.1077
Flowood | 601.627.7780
Madison | 769.289.0031
Est. 2004

F:\Projects\B-11915\Construction\Estimates\Estimate #4\B-11915-Pay Request #4 Letter.docx

Page 1

Contractor's Application for Payment No.
Application
Period:
To
(Owner):
Project:

Application Date:

June, 2026

From (Contractor):
Thornton Construction Co., Inc.

City of Brandon

4
7/2/2026

Via (Engineer):

Benchmark Engineering & Surveying

Contract:

Heights Dr.

Owner's Contract No.:

Engineer's Project No.:

Contractor's Project No.:

Application For Payment
Change Order Summary
1. ORIGINAL CONTRACT PRICE..................................................................... $

Approved Change Orders
Number
Change Order #1

Additions
$11,100.00

Change Order #2

$9,600.00

Deductions

$734,812.00

2. Net change by Change Orders.......................................................................... $

$20,700.00

3. Current Contract Price (Line 1 ± 2).............................................................. $

$755,512.00

4. TOTAL COMPLETED AND STORED TO DATE
(Column H total on Progress Estimates)...................................................... $

$611,950.41

5. RETAINAGE:

TOTALS
NET CHANGE BY
CHANGE ORDERS

$20,700.00
$20,700.00

a. 5%

X

$611,950.41 Work Completed........... $

b. 5%

X

Stored Material............. $

$30,597.52

c. Total Retainage (Line 5.a + Line 5.b)................................. $

$30,597.52

6. AMOUNT ELIGIBLE TO DATE (Line 4 - Line 5.c)................................... $

$581,352.88

7. LESS PREVIOUS PAYMENTS (Line 6 from prior Application)............. $

$425,564.90

8. AMOUNT DUE THIS APPLICATION............................................................ $

$155,787.99

9. BALANCE TO FINISH, PLUS RETAINAGE
(Column I total on Progress Estimates + Line 5.c above).......................... $

Contractor's Certification
The undersigned Contractor certifies, to the best of its knowledge, the following:
(1) All previous progress payments received from Owner on account of Work done under the Contract have
been applied on account to discharge Contractor's legitimate obligations incurred in connection with the Work
covered by prior Applications for Payment;
(2) Title to all Work, materials and equipment incorporated in said Work, or otherwise listed in or covered by
this Application for Payment, will pass to Owner at time of payment free and clear of all Liens, security
interests, and encumbrances (except such as are covered by a bond acceptable to Owner indemnifying Owner
against any such Liens, security interest, or encumbrances); and
(3) All the Work covered by this Application for Payment is in accordance with the Contract Documents and
is not defective.

Payment of:

$

155,787.99
(Line 8 or other - attach explanation of the other amount)

7/13/2026

is recommended by:
(Engineer)
Payment of:

(Date)

$
(Line 8 or other - attach explanation of the other amount)

is approved by:
(Owner)

(Date)

Funding or Financing Entity (if applicable)

(Date)

Contractor Signature
By:

Date:

07/02/2026

Approved by:

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Contractor's Application

Progress Estimate - Unit Price Work
For (Contract):

City of Brandon - Heights Dr.

Application Number:

4

Application Period:

June, 2026

Application Date:

7/2/2026

A

B

Item
Bid Item No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
13
14
15
16
17
18
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47

Contract Information
Item
Quantity

Units

Mobilization
1
Temp. Erosion Control Installation and Maintenance
1
Loose Riprap, Size 100
110
154
GEOTEXTILE, TYPE 5 UNDER RIPRAP
SOLID SOD
277
4" TOP SOIL, CONTRACTOR FURNISHED
238
PERMANENT GRASSING
1
REMOVAL OF ASPHALT PAVEMENT, ALL DEPTHS
15
REMOVAL OF CURB & GUTTER (ALL TYPES)
162
162
REMOVAL OF RIPRAP, ALL SIZES AND TYPES
1
REMOVAL OF INLET
REMOVAL OF PIPE, ALL SIZES
150
8
REMOVAL OF TREE (6" AND LESS)
SAWCUT, ALL DEPTHS
193
UNCLASSIFIED EXCAVATION, FM, AH
252
BORROW EXCAVATION, FM, AH
837
JUNCTION BOX
2
GRATE INLET
1
CURB INLET, OWNER FURNISHED
2
CURB INLET, DOUBLE, OWNER FURNISHED
3
CURB INLET, TRIPLE, OWNER FURNISHED
2
18" RCP, OWNER FURNISHED
320
36X23 RCAP
56
36X23 RCAP, OWNER FURNISHED
200
44X27 RCAP
48
51X31 RCAP
320
24" FES
44X27 FES
1
51X31 FES
1
CURB AND GUTTER, TYPE 1, MODIFIED
2026
CONCRETE PAVED DITCH
1.5
CONCRETE COLLAR
2
8" MIN RECLAMATION OF EXISTING ASPHALT PAVEMEN 1,418
PORTLAND CEMENT, 5% BY WEIGHT
30
GEOTEXTILE FABRIC, TYPE V, NON WOVEN
1437
6-10 LIMESTONE
631
GRANULAR MATERIAL, CLASS 5 GROUP C
156
4" BASE COURSE, BB-1
560
2" BASE COURSE, BB-1
184
2" SURFACE COURSE, SC-1
506
FINE GRADING
1550
6" THERMO CONT. WHITE EDGE STRIPE
2521
6" THERMO TRAFFIC STRIPE, CONT. YELLOW
2409
THERMO LEGEND WHITE
80
SIGN ASSEMBLY, W1-1 W/ W13-1P
2

LS
LS
TON
SY
SY
CY
LS
SY
LF
SY
EA
LF
EA
LF
CY
CY
EA
EA
EA
EA
EA
LF
LF
LF
LF
LF
EA
EA
EA
LF
CY
CY
SY
TON
SY
TON
CY
TN
TN
TN
SY
LF
LF
LF
EA

Description

Total Value
of Item ($)

Unit Price
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

49,050.00
14,000.00
105.50
6.00
7.00
41.00
1,815.00
45.00
15.00
28.00
1,300.00
24.00
50.00
8.00
15.00
25.00
5,300.00
4,200.00
1,250.00
1,350.00
1,550.00
34.00
112.00
35.00
145.00
175.00
980.00
1,500.00
2,000.00

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

49,050.00
14,000.00
11,605.00
924.00
1,939.00
9,758.00
1,815.00
675.00
2,430.00
4,536.00
1,300.00
3,600.00
400.00
1,544.00
3,780.00
20,925.00
10,600.00
4,200.00
2,500.00
4,050.00
3,100.00
10,880.00
6,272.00
7,000.00
6,960.00
56,000.00
1,500.00
2,000.00

C

D

Estimated
Quantity
Installed This
Period

Estimated Quantity
Installed Total

E

F

Value of
Work
Value of Work
Installed This Installed to Date
Period

G
Materials Presently
Stored (not in C)

H

I

Total Completed and
Stored to Date (F +
G)

%
(H / B)

$49,050.00
$9,800.00
$9,975.03
$1,334.16

100.0%
70.0%
86.0%
144.4%

70.88
222.36

1.00
0.70
94.55
222.36

7,477.84
1,334.16

$49,050.00
$9,800.00
$9,975.03
$1,334.16

165.00
1.00
163.00
204.00

165.00
1.00
238.99
454.00

6,765.00
1,815.00
7,335.00
3,060.00

$6,765.00
$1,815.00
$10,754.55
$6,810.00

$6,765.00
$1,815.00
$10,754.55
$6,810.00

69.3%
100.0%
1593.3%
280.2%

$1,300.00
$4,560.00
$400.00
$3,064.00
$22,540.80
$20,888.00
$10,600.00
$4,200.00
$2,500.00
$4,050.00
$3,100.00
$10,710.00
$6,272.00
$7,000.00
$6,960.00
$56,000.00

$1,300.00
$4,560.00
$400.00
$3,064.00
$22,540.80
$20,888.00
$10,600.00
$4,200.00
$2,500.00
$4,050.00
$3,100.00
$10,710.00
$6,272.00
$7,000.00
$6,960.00
$56,000.00

100.0%
126.7%
100.0%
198.4%
596.3%
99.8%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
98.4%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%

1.00
1.00

$1,500.00
$2,000.00

$1,500.00
$2,000.00

100.0%
100.0%

2,116.00

$69,828.00

$69,828.00

104.4%

8.00
309.00
800.00
185.25

1.00
190.00
8.00
383.00
1,502.72
835.52
2.00
1.00
2.00
3.00
2.00
315.00
56.00
200.00
48.00
320.00

400.00
2,472.00
12,000.00
4,631.25

$

33.00

$

66,858.00

$

1,170.00

$

1,755.00

$

2,000.00

$

4,000.00

1.50

$3,000.00

$3,000.00

Balance to Finish
(B - H)
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

4,200.00
1,629.98
(410.16)
1,939.00
2,993.00
(10,079.55)
(4,380.00)
4,536.00
(960.00)
(1,520.00)
(18,760.80)
37.00
170.00
-

$

(2,970.00)

$

1,755.00

75.0%

$

1,000.00

$

9.00

$

12,762.00

1,418.00

$12,762.00

$12,762.00

100.0%

$

-

$

220.00

$

6,600.00

25.17

$5,537.40

$5,537.40

83.9%

$

1,062.60

$

2.50

$

3,592.50

$

71.50

$

45,116.50

$

50.00

$

7,800.00

$

130.00

$

72,800.00

$

155.00

$

28,520.00

$

145.00

$

73,370.00

$

3.00

$

4,650.00

$

3.00

$

7,563.00

$

3.00

$

7,227.00

$

7,227.00

$

24.25

$

1,940.00

$

1,940.00

$

850.00

$

1,700.00

$

1,700.00

641.12
102.97

$1,602.80

$1,602.80

44.6%

$

1,989.70

$27,411.67

$27,411.67

60.8%

$

17,704.83

$

7,800.00

482.80

$62,764.00

$62,764.00

86.2%

$

10,036.00

141.75

$21,971.25

$21,971.25

77.0%

383.38

2,270.00

7,362.36

$6,810.00

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$6,810.00

146.5%

$

6,548.75

$

73,370.00

$

(2,160.00)

$

7,563.00

Contractor's Application

Progress Estimate - Unit Price Work
For (Contract):

City of Brandon - Heights Dr.

Application Number:

4

Application Period:

June, 2026

Application Date:

7/2/2026

A

B

Item

Contract Information

Bid Item No.

Description

48

REMOVE AND RESET SIGN ASSEMBLY
ADD ALTERNATE
Loose Riprap, Size 100
2" SURFACE COURSE, SC-1
4" BASE COURSE, BB-1
GEOTEXTILE FABRIC, TYPE V, NON WOVEN
6-10 LIMESTONE
4" PARKING LOT STRIPE (DETAIL WHITE)
RETAINING WALL SYSTEM, MODULAR BLOCK
PRECAST CONCRETE WHEEL STOP
COMBINATION CURB AND GUTTER, TYPE 1, MODIFIED
CONCRETE PAVED DITCH
12"X4" CONCRETE BUFFER STRIP
CHANGE ORDER

49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59

CO 1.1
CO 1.2
CO 1.3

INSTALLATION ONLY OF JB#3 (OWNER FURNISHED)
INSTALLATION ONLY OF OUTLET STRUCTURE
(OWNER FURNISHED)
MATERIAL ONLY FOR CURB INLET, SINGLE

C

D

Estimated
Quantity
Installed This
Period

Estimated Quantity
Installed Total

E

F

Value of
Work
Value of Work
Installed This Installed to Date
Period

G
Materials Presently
Stored (not in C)

H
Total Completed and
Stored to Date (F +
G)

I
%
(H / B)

Balance to Finish
(B - H)

Item
Quantity

Units

2

EA

$

230.00

$

19
45
92
36
200
306
772
17
372
0.5
172

TN
TN
TN
SY
TN
LF
SF
EA
LF
CY
LF

$

105.00

$

1,995.00

$

1,995.00

$

230.00

$

10,350.00

$

10,350.00

1

Total Value
of Item ($)

Unit Price

$

460.00

460.00

$

165.00

$

15,180.00

$

15,180.00

$

10.00

$

360.00

510.00

510.00

5,100.00

$5,100.00

$5,100.00

1416.7%

$

(4,740.00)

$

85.00

$

17,000.00

285.35

285.35

24,254.75

$24,254.75

$24,254.75

142.7%

$

(7,254.75)

$

6.00

$

1,836.00

$

93.00

$

71,796.00

860.00

860.00

79,980.00

$79,980.00

$79,980.00

111.4%

$

1,836.00

$

(8,184.00)

$

100.00

$

1,700.00

$

1,700.00

$

35.00

$

13,020.00

$

13,020.00

$

1,876.00

$

938.00

$

938.00

$

25.00

$

4,300.00

$

4,300.00

EA

$

2,600.00

$

2,600.00

1.00

$2,600.00

$2,600.00

$

-

1

EA

$

3,060.00

$

3,060.00

1.00

$3,060.00

$3,060.00

100.0%

$

-

2

EA

$

3,550.00

$

7,100.00

2.00

$7,100.00

$7,100.00

100.0%

$

-

100.0%

1

EA

$

3,300.00

$

3,300.00

1.00

$3,300.00

$3,300.00

100.0%

$

-

1

EA

$

440.00

$

440.00

1.00

$440.00

$440.00

100.0%

$

-

CO 1.6

MATERIAL ONLY FOR CURB INLET, DOUBLE
INSTALLATION ONLY FOR 24" RCP FES (OWNER
FURNISHED
29" X 18" RCAP

8

LF

$

110.00

$

880.00

8.00

$880.00

$880.00

100.0%

$

-

CO 2.1

36" RCP

40

LF

$

165.00

$

6,600.00

40.00

$6,600.00

$6,600.00

100.0%

$

-

CO 2.2

36" RCP Flared End Section

2

EA

$

1,500.00

$

3,000.00

2.00

$3,000.00

$3,000.00

100.0%

$

-

$

755,512.00

$611,950.41

$611,950.41

CO 1.4
CO 1.5

TOTALS

163,987.36

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81.0% $

143,561.60

MEMORANDUM
TO:

HONORABLE MAYOR BUTCH LEE AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN

FROM:

ALEX WADE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

CC:

MARK BAKER, MARY ANN HESS

BOARD AGENDA:

JULY 20, 2026

SUBJECT:

SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR 203 FELICITY ST. REZONING REQUEST FOR AUGUST 17TH 2026

Please set the following public hearing for August 17th 2026:
Public hearing regarding a request from Beth Stevens to rezone property located at 203 Felicity
Street, Brandon, Mississippi 39042 (Parcel No. I8J-58; PPIN No. 32357), from RM-8 (Suburban
Mixed Neighborhood) to VMU (Vertical Mixed Use) to better align with the surrounding zoning.

ATTACHMENTS:

MEMORANDUM
TO:

HONORABLE MAYOR BUTCH LEE AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN

FROM:

BEAU EDGINGTON

DATE:

07/14/2026

SUBJECT:

SALE OF LEXUS

Consideration to transfer one (1) 2023 Lexus RX VIN 2T2BAMBA7PC016808 from Amphitheater to the
Police Department, declare the vehicle as surplus property that is no longer of use or value to the city
and authorize disposition of the same through sale on GovDeals online auction.
ATTACHMENTS:
None

MEMORANDUM
TO:

HONORABLE MAYOR BUTCH LEE AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN

FROM:

BRIAN ROBERTS

DATE:

07/13/2026

SUBJECT:

REQUEST CONSIDERATION TO AUTHORIZE TRAVEL TO SOUTHAVEN, MS
FOR THE OLD SOUTH TRAINING SUMMIT AND AUTHORIZE ALL TRAVEL
EXPENSES FOR DIV. CHIEF JERRY KING AND FIREFIGHTER JAMES YAWN
FROM OCTOBER 20–25, 2026.

The fire department respectfully requests your consideration to authorize all travel expenses
(registration, hotel, meals, fuelman) for Div. Chief Jerry King and Firefighter James Yawn to
Southaven, MS from October 20, 2026, to October 25, 2026, to participate in the “Old South Training
Summit” class.
This class will cover rescue-based training, and we do have funds in our training budget to cover this.
Thank you for your consideration.
ATTACHMENTS:
1.
Old South Training Summit Registration 071326

MEMORANDUM
TO:

HONORABLE MAYOR BUTCH LEE AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN

FROM:

BRIAN ROBERTS

DATE:

07/14/2026

SUBJECT:

REQUEST CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT
STATUS FOR JIMMY LEE WILSON FROM FULL-TIME TO PART-TIME STATUS
PER HIS LETTER EFFECTIVE JULY 25, 2026, AND APPROVE HIS RATE OF PAY
PER MEMO.

The fire department respectfully requests your consideration of changing the employment status of
Jimmy Lee Wilson from full-time to part-time firefighter status effective July 25, 2026. His last day as a
full-time firefighter will be July 24 per his letter.
His part-time salary will now be $12.50 an hour.
Thank you for your consideration.
ATTACHMENTS:
1.
Resignation letter from J. Wilson from FT to PT 071426

MEMORANDUM
TO:

HONORABLE MAYOR BUTCH LEE AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN

FROM:

BRIAN ROBERTS

DATE:

07/15/2026

SUBJECT:

REQUEST CONSIDERATION TO PURCHASE A LIGHT RESCUE CUTTER AND
SPREADER (JAWS UNIT) FROM DELTA FIRE & SAFETY IN THE AMOUNT OF
$43,472 PLUS SHIPPING AS THE LOWEST AND BEST QUOTE. THE SECOND
QUOTE RECEIVED WAS FROM SOUTHERN RESCUE SYSTEMS, LLC.

The fire department respectfully requests approval to purchase a Milwaukee light rescue cutter and
spreader (Jaws of Life unit) with the heavy rescue telescoping ram, six (6) rechargeable batteries and
charger from Delta Fire and Safety as the lowest and best quote at $43,472.00 plus shipping estimated
at approximately $250. The second quote received was from Southern Rescue Systems, LLC.
Quotes received:
• Delta Fire and Safety — $43,472.00
• Southern Rescue Systems, LLC — $45,671.00

The funds for this equipment will come out of our Fire Insurance rebate funds, which will be transferred
to our general funds once the invoice is received.
Thank you for your consideration.
Note: Approved by PC
ATTACHMENTS:
1.
Quotes for light rescue cutter and spreader 071526