Special Meeting of the Oxford, Mississippi Board of Aldermen

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Tuesday, July 9, 2024 – An extraordinary meeting convened by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Oxford, Mississippi. The board congregated on the second floor courtroom of City Hall at 9 a.m. Mayor Robyn Tannehill led the session, with some commission members joining via teleconference, maintaining compliance with the City of Oxford Code of Ordinances Section 2-82 and Section 21-3-21 of Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated.

Meeting Agenda

The special meeting sought to address critical city matter. Following is the sequence of discussion points on the agenda:

• Officially beginning the meeting – Call to Order
• Endorsement of the meeting agenda
• Seek approval for a change order concerning the Downtown Regional Detention Project
• Potential executive session deliberation
• Meeting Adjournment

City Clerk Ashley Atkinson was available for any queries related to the meeting’s agenda.

Downtown Regional Detention Project

A primary focus of the meeting was Change Order #1 for the Downtown Regional Detention Project, which is seen as a significant development for the community. The proposal awaited the Board’s approval and additional details were forthcoming.

Provision for Individuals with Disabilities

As part of its pledge to accessibility, the city offered auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities upon twenty-four (24) hours request. Individuals who needed such assistance were asked to contact Braxton Tullos, the City of Oxford’s ADA Coordinator.

Special Meeting Adjourns

The special meeting concluded with a unanimous consensus of the board on all discussed matters. The results and minutes of this meeting are available for public downloading and review.

Upcoming Meetings

Residents of City of Oxford, Mississippi were encouraged to attend future meetings of the Board of Aldermen in order to better understand and contribute to the workings of the city. Further information can be obtained from the city’s official channels.