City of Oxford, Mississippi Holds Recess Meeting on Key City Initiatives

Oxford, Mississippi Board of Aldermen Convene on Monday, March 25, 2024

In Oxford, Mississippi, the City Board of Aldermen held a recess meeting on Monday, March 25, 2024, which commenced at 1:00 p.m in the City Hall Courtroom. As a measure of inclusiveness, the meeting saw the participation of certain commission members via teleconference, in accordance with the City of Oxford Code of Ordinances Section 2-82.

The meeting’s agenda comprised of several pressing city matters and was available for the public to download along with the attachments and meeting minutes.

Key Items on the Recess Meeting Agenda

The agenda of the meeting was adopted and the following key items were discussed:

1. A request was presented for the approval to issue a payment to Brunner Heating and Air amounting to $8,715.81 for replacing an air conditioning (a/c) unit at the Oxford Police Department(OPD).
2. Another topic of discussion was the right-of-way maintenance and mowing bids that were recently received.
3. The City Grocery parking lot project was a significant point of discussion, shedding light on infrastructural concerns.
4. An important topic on the agenda was the discussion on the City Pool Renovation Project, outlining elements requiring attention and action plans for improvement.
5. Reviewing and deliberating on potential towing ordinance and non-consent towing was part of the discourse.
6. The upcoming paramedic class for the Oxford Fire Department (OFD) was also highlighted as an agenda point.

Proceedings & Conclusions

The meeting also included a consideration for an executive session, following which the meeting was adjourned. For further information regarding the agenda, interested individuals could reach out to Ashley Atkinson, the City Clerk, known for his commitment to public service.

In sync with city’s efforts to foster inclusiveness, provisions were made available for auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities upon request. All requests pertained to disability accommodation services had to be placed at least twenty-four hours in advance, directed towards Braxton Tullos, the City of Oxford American Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator.

The overall recess meeting demonstrated Oxford City’s dedication to dealing with various city matters in a holistic and efficient manner, while promoting transparency and inclusiveness.

As always, the city continually encourages public engagement and participation, and is committed to address and resolve city matters through open discussion and systematic planning.