Mayor and Board of Aldermen - Regular Meeting

prayer bottom and Gallagher.

After that, please remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance will be led bottom and large George Payne.

Heavenly Father, we so want to be like you, Lord, but our flesh is weak. Lord, we pray for strength to help us carry on and to be like you in every way that we can, Lord. Lord, we pray that you would be with us today, that you would bless this meeting, and that you would bless our city. In your name we pray.

Amen.

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

First on the agenda this evening is the approval of minutes for two meetings. One was on August 4, 2026, and we had a special budget workshop on August 6, 2026. So is there a motion to approve the minutes of both those meetings? So moved. Second. We have a motion by Alderman Hoots, second by Alderman Payne. Is there any discussion? Hearing none, roll call.

Alderman Payne?

Yes.

Alderman Jenkins? Yes. Alderman Hoo? Yes. Alderman Jerome? Yes. Alderman Gallivan? Yes. Alderman Wheeler? Yes. Alderman Flores?

Yes. That motion carries next on our agenda. We have some personnel from Atmos with us. I know I see Brad and y'all want to reward us for just not knocking for digging safely, right? All right. Well, I don't dig any lines here. We got some people in the room that manage all the digging, but we appreciate y'all taking the time to show that appreciation.

So you want to get a photo up front?

Yeah.

Can I say something real quick? Sure, sir. I don't know if anybody's aware of this, but August is National Safe Digging Month, and we like to give this Gold Cup to communities or contractors that do a lot of work for us or do work around our utilities. and that do it safely. As you know, digging around gas lines is a very hazardous ordeal if you do it wrong. City of South Haven continues to do the right thing. All the guys in the back back there that call us on a regular basis, just calling 811 is not enough, but building relationships with these communities. And I will say this, It's very rare that communities do this. So the city of South Haven is one of the few that receives this Gold Cup. And just want to thank you guys for that. And just they're a good fit with us and we fit with them good. So thank you very much for that. Thank you. Man, thank you.

Pretty good. All right. Thank y'all. Yeah, thank you.

You got my cell number? All right. I appreciate it. You're welcome.

Would you take that? Jeremy Whittle and all our utilities team, uh generally manages all the digging dan cordell involved in that as well and occasionally robert booth in public works so that's they were accepting the trophy for so appreciate your all that you do every day next on our agenda's resolution for our ordinance to expand the leisure and record electric excuse me the leisure and recreation district in the snowden district

Mr. Nick Manley. Yeah, Mayor and Board, this resolution will establish a recreation district or leisure and recreation district, which is similar to the one that was previously done at Silo. The district is set forth in the exhibit. It goes all the way to the top of the SIP, up to where Shop House is and around the amphitheater, but not in the amphitheater area. It'll set forth the rules for the open container of alcoholic beverages. It'd be a very similar, actually not similar, exact same thing we did in the silo entertainment or leisure and recreation district. So once, assuming this is approved tonight, it's provided to MDOR, Department of Revenue, along with a letter from the chief police and all the businesses within that district that have alcohol permits and then after it's provided the DOR it's then set forth as a leisure recreation district within that vicinity is set forth legal description and the exhibit so tonight just need authorization for this district which is the same rules or regulations that have for the silo district someone second

We have a motion by Alderman Flores, second by Alderman Gallagher. Nick, just to make sure, I thought we were just expanding the one. Is it technically two? I thought it was expanding. Whitney, with the map you drew, is it not just expanding the existing one?

Yeah, I just put the same rules in there, but it's expanding what we have.

Okay, so we'll still only have, it'll be one larger disc. Correct, yes. Okay, I got you. And for everyone, again, the reason of this, before Silo Square was built, the Snowden District in this area, we envisioned creating a district like this that would be full of entertainment venues, restaurants, walkable community tied in with a park, all these things. And years ago, I used to refer to this as Snowden Square, like as a duplicate of Overton Square in Memphis, because it had that special pedestrian feel with a bunch of restaurants, a bunch of establishments within walking distance. So I want to thank all the private developers who stepped up. Obviously, Brian Hill was the first one that made that vision become true with his massive investment in Silo Square. And so what Nick has created by the by the laws of Mississippi You have to actually have development on the ground before you can include that area in the Leisure and Recreation District. So what we set up initially was what was already on the ground there. So now, since then, we've had a large amount of development both southward on the west side of Getwell, then across the bridge on the east side. There's tremendous development there as well. So that's the purpose of needing to expand it at this point. But it's been a success. It's everything that we envisioned that entertainment district to be. It has become that. So we thank all the private developers who put their money up and made it happen.

Mayor, it's just one of those kind of things that if down the road we see,

problems transpiring with that kind of stuff we can change it back or is it you're the governing you are the governing body of the city of south haven if there's something that a future board sees a problem you can absolutely do that yeah what problems were you suggesting i was just thinking you know if it

I know it's open containers and so I can carry drinks from place to place. But if you know, yeah, absolutely.

And we wouldn't we wouldn't be advocating and I respect your I know what your concerns are. I understand now. So this is generally to promote entertainment is to promote people who, you know, would go to a concert and then walk to, even though the amphitheater is not in this, but it's in the area where you would go to a restaurant and then maybe you meet somebody at another restaurant just to increase that entertainment feel and ability there. But no, we would definitely want to always evaluate that and make sure that it's achieving the goals we want it to achieve. The other thing this does is not so much the actual guts of the ordinance, but it's the fact that it helps these organizations market themselves. So like if you're in this district and you fit that, you can market yourself that you're in the Leisure and Recreation District. So it can have a lot of value to the individual establishments there. Any other discussion? Hearing none, roll call please.

Alderman Payne? Yes. Alderman Jenkins? Yes. Alderman Hoots? Yes. Alderman Jerome? Yes. Alderman Gallagher? Yes. Alderman Wheeler? Yes. Alderman Flores?

Yes. That motion carries. Next on the agenda is a contract with MSES.

This contract with MSES authorizes the South Haven Police Department to utilize the services of MSCS for cars that need to be decontaminated from substances which may be in the vehicle. So it's just a master contract that allow them to do that on a case by case basis instead of waiting for the board approval. So tonight need authorization for signature on this contract.

So move. Second, we have a motion modern in Florida second modern boots. Is there any discussion? Hearing none roll call.

Alderman Payne? Yes. Alderman Jenkins? Yes. Alderman Hoots? Yes. Alderman Jerome? Yes. Alderman Gallagher? Yes. Alderman Wheeler? Yes. Alderman Flores?

Yes. That motion carries. Next on the agenda is authorization for the purchase of police department vehicles.

This authorization will authorize the police department to purchase 16 new Dodge Durangos from Landers Dodge at state contract pricing. The total amount is $690,288 and the state contract number is 820083285. Second.

We have a motion by Alderman Hoot, second by Alderman Jerome. Is there any discussion? Hearing none, roll call.

Alderman Payne. Yes. Alderman Jenkins. Yes. Alderman Hoot. Yes. Alderman Jerome. Yes. Alderman Gallagher. Yes. Alderman Wheeler. Yes. Alderman Flores.

Yes. That motion carries. Next on our agenda is a resolution for the surplus of the firearm for police detective Tim Yancey.

Yes. Just for surplus his firearm in recognition of his retirement.

We have motion by Alderman Flores, second by Alderman Gallagher. And Detective Yancey, we thank you for your service to the people of South Haven. And I'm proud to be able to make this, I know the board agrees that we will do that, that we're proud to be able to honor you in some small way. So can we give a round of applause? Any other discussion on the resolution? Hearing none, roll call.

Alderman Payne. Yes. Alderman Jenkins. Yes. Alderman Hoots. Yes. Alderman Jerome. Yes. Alderman Gallagher. Yes. Alderman Wheeler. Yes. Alderman Flores.

Yes. That motion carries. Next on the agenda is approval for selection of a consultant for the preliminary engineering for the Airways Road Reservicing Project and the Gettle Road Walking Path.

Yeah, the Mississippi Department of Transportation requires approval from the City Board for CivilLink to be the engineer for the Airways Road Resurfacing and Getwell Road Walking Path. They're both contracts below the federal requirement for advertisement, so tonight we need authorization for the mayor to sign these letters, authorize the preliminary work and the work for those pursuant to the MDOT guidelines.

Assembly? Second.

We have a motion by Alderman Hoots, second by Alderman Payne. And just so everyone knows, the MPO projects, we have several pending. And actually, just this week, I've gotten questions about the Gettle Road Pass. So the projects that are pending there, the first one that will be under construction first is an extension of the multi-use trail. That ends at Nell Rd and that excuse me that ends at Central Parkway. That first section will go further South from Central Parkway to church. Then we have another one that's that's in the application process. It's not under construction yet that We'll find a way to go from Church Road all the way to Star Landing. So those are there. Then obviously just resurfacing. MPO has different divisions of funding allowed for certain purposes. The Airways Road resurfacing is a section in the heavy retail area between Goodman Road and Nell Road. And then we have another pending project that would take it from nail all the way to church. So when we set the priorities for that, the reason we chose the northern part is the condition of the road is worse. And also you have heavy retail traffic. So that's the for the questions. That's the reason that they were prioritized in that manner. Any other discussion? Hearing none, roll call.

Alderman Payne. Yes. Alderman Jenkins. Yes. Alderman Hoops. Yes. Alderman Jerome. Yes. Alderman Gallagher. Yes. Alderman Wheeler. Yes. Alderman Flores.

Yes. That motion carries. Next on the agenda is a permit agreement with Grenada Railroad.

Yeah, this agreement with Grenada Railroad is part of the state line road project. Since we're crossing the permit, I mean the railroad, they typically require a permit fee. But what we've worked out with the railroad is the permit fee that we'll provide to them in the amount of $350,000 will be utilized by the railroad to actually do the work that they need to do as part of the project. So it allows for the city not to have to do that work, and it was budgeted within the budget, our project budget, but it also allows us to pay the permit fee, but it also includes the work that we would have done as part of that permit. I mean, it's part of the actual project. They have agreed to this agreement that we proposed to them. So tonight, we need authorization for the mayor to sign the permanent agreement with Grenada Railroad for the permit and license fee that will then be utilized for them to do the construction that's required by them to do on their own railroad.

So moved. Second.

We have a motion by Alderman Payne, second by Alderman Hoots. Is there any discussion? Hearing none, roll call.

Alderman Payne? Yes. Alderman Jenkins? Yes. Alderman Hoots?

Yes.

Alderman Jerome? Yes. Alderman Miller? Yes. Alderman Forrest?

Yes. And that motion carries. Next on the agenda is a resolution to clean private property.

Mr. Mayor, I move we adopt a resolution granting authority to clean private property as presented on the state. Second.

We have a motion by Alderman Payne, second by Alderman Hoots. Is there any discussion? Is there anyone in the audience who has a financial interest in any of these properties who would like to speak? Okay, you please come forward. Good evening. Good evening, ma'am. Good evening.

Well, I'll speak to 3965 Liscott. That is our property. We have had issues with our lawn guy. We've changed out several lawn men. However, we're back on track. And I stand before you to ask if we could be taken off of a list that would impact our taxes if the city cut our grass. because we will have it cut now every three weeks. It was recently cut July 31st, and he came back on the 1st of August to finish the job.

So it's cut in good condition now? Yes, sir. Victor, have we seen the property recently?

Yes, sir. May I come forward?

Sure.

This is the property as of today at 10.25 AM. Oh, wow.

So have y'all inspected your property? Because this is today. It's not being cut. It's really tall.

Yes, sir. We've been by there. how tall would that be maybe i mean it's very tall like i'm just looking at eyeballing it that looks like it's about 18 inches 20 inches tall i was just going to say we wasn't going to let it get any higher we are in communications with our one guy now when it should actually be cutting it um the day that they actually posted the property the yard looked very very different from that it had been cut

may be the same day actually okay well we just i mean again we just you know we want the city to be clean and look nice and safe you know with tall grass it's not it's not just an aesthetics thing it's also a safety thing i mean with rodents and snakes and things like that so it's not fair to your neighbors to be at risk you know you understand that right yes sir um we are far basically from persons that would

won't grass high, that kind of thing and so forth. We should have the grass cut tomorrow, actually. We just don't want to end up in a 12 month situation, as my wife just spoke to, to where, you know, city is coming over, charging three, four, $500, that kind of thing. We would surely have the grass maintained.

Yeah, well, I mean, what's on tonight, so when someone's on, a property's on this list, it's a one-time thing, so it's not like you're on the list for multiple, if you're going to maintain the property thereafter, but... Excuse me.

Victor, do you have a discussion about two months ago? It was after the meeting was closed session. I already left. I was probably 15, 20 months ago when they called me.

For the same property?

For the same property. Oh. This is a process for these officers to go through this. Obviously, the board knows, you guys know, our attorney knows that you've got to mail in certified letters 14 days before you can get a property. You've got to take pictures before you can get a property. You've got to take pictures of the property at the board meeting time. And we took it off last time. This is the second time. Mr. Brown also owns 2184 Ashton Rock.

On the corner of Charleston and Ashland?

Yes, sir.

Have you looked at your property there?

Yes, sir. We have today, actually. Prior to that, we haven't been there in probably, I would say, three weeks.

Well, I have. Okay. that you're hurting the entire city of South Haven leaving properties in condition. That may be the I'm just gonna that may be the worst property I've ever seen in the city of selling.

That's how bad the grass and everything was a whole lot higher right now. Not that they have anything to do with this thing, but their property has a lengthy story behind it that I would not interrupt your meeting. I appreciate that.

Well, we just, again, the purpose of this is just to keep our city safe and to keep the property value of our city up. So when properties are in that condition, regardless of the reason, that impacts the neighboring properties around there. As y'all will know, and I think I've proven recently, I will never back down from property maintenance code. That is so critical to the future of this city. If we don't pay attention and take care of our neighborhoods, I need everybody watching. You better listen to me, because I know what's going on in the neighborhoods in this city, and everything we're trying to do with the maintenance code is to save our city, okay? And when you allow property conditions to get in that area and that condition, you're impacting everybody in that whole neighborhood.

Didn't you just come up and tell us that you'd mowed this?

Well, we're not holding court here.

I think what the alderman is saying is you've already told us that you had cut the house. Then when we proved to you that you hadn't, then you changed your story. Then this is the second time that you've been asked to come off the list.

We have been maintaining 100% sure. Right now, that's about... one week from not being cut, actually. Just because, you know, that's about four acres, actually. And so, you know, when you get rain and that kind of stuff, that grass grows pretty much like wildfire. That's only one week. We have receipts, schedule dates, and that kind of thing showing we haven't had any cuttings. every two weeks, basically.

Well, let's just, please just change the way you're maintaining your property is all we're asking you to do for the benefit of the city. But I'll let the board decide if they want to make a motion.

Just real quick, just because you're on the list doesn't mean your property's going to get cut. It just means they don't have to go through the process again to add it. So what Victor's saying is... To go and add it to the list, it takes a long, you know, you have to go through the whole process. But just because you're on it doesn't mean the season will go cut it. They just have the right to go cut it if the event is not kept up. So being put on the list itself.

So they won't get charged. What you're saying is they won't get charged unless we send our team to go off to cut it. If they cut it tomorrow just because we put them on the list, nothing goes on your taxes.

So there's no reason to remove you from the list. But, Victor, we can ensure. When are you going to have it cut?

Oh, this week for sure. Most like man, if I were you, I'd be on that tomorrow. We're trying to get it done tomorrow. Oh, Mr. Mayor to as well. Just to know we have the same mind that you have regarding this city and so forth. We're not trying to help. That's the reason why we are here now. I actually visited his office last week to as well in person trying to let them know We're not those folks, basically. You know, we just had one week missed, that kind of thing.

And I also speak with Mr. Covington and also Ms. Boaz here and there just to let them know what we're doing. Mr. Covington even had the opportunity to go inside of Ashland Drive's house. So we're in, you know, we're in communication. And then just to add one last thing about Liscott, there's a lake. My neighbor has a lake and that water goes down. Up under the ground, up under our little total, and that's just feeding the grass, nothing but water consistently.

But what does that tell you you need to do?

To cut it frequently.

There you go. Bingo. More frequently. Okay, so we're going to move on. We're going to move on. So, again, what our city attorney is telling you that when this is passed tonight, nobody has to go out there. If you go take care of your business tomorrow, then you won't have the charges. absolutely okay okay so thank you we appreciate it y'all do that then everybody should be slick okay thank you for that thank you victor okay so is there any other properties anyone want to speak about Okay, so hearing none, roll call please.

Alderman Payne. Yes. Alderman Jenkins. Yes. Alderman Hoots. Yes. Alderman Jerome. Yes. Alderman Gallagher. Yes. Alderman Wheeler.

Yes.

Alderman Flores.

Yes. Okay, and that motion carries. Next on the agenda is our planning agenda, Ms. Whitney Cook.

Yes, sir. We just have one item on the agenda tonight, and it is the request for a conditional use permit to allow a hair braiding and extension salon to be located at 8020 Highway 51 North. This is going to be where you see highlighted there in the green. It's going to be on the northeast corner of Rasko Road and Highway 51. As you know, with all conditional use permits regarding this type of establishment, there is the half mile radius rule. So we did a window survey of the area, and we do have Luxury Braid Company, which is 1.2 miles away, as well as Lux Braiding at 9200 Highway 51, which is 1.4 miles away. That being said, they do meet the distance and go beyond the minimum requirements. Staff recommended a one-year conditional use permit with a four-year extension to be renewed annually. The vote came down to all yeas with one dissenting vote, which was Commissioner Wilkinson, so it did pass with one dissenting vote.

What was his reason?

He did not provide one.

What did you say? I'm sorry. He did not what?

He did not provide a reason for the dissent. Oh, he didn't provide a reason.

Is there a motion to approve item one on the planning agenda?

Mr. Mayor, I will make the motion to approve this as it's written here.

Second.

On item one, we have a motion by Alderman Jenkins. We have a second by Alderman Payne. Is there any discussion?

Whitney, I drove by there the other day. They got posters all in. Their whole windows are covered up with posters.

On this exact suite? Okay, we can get that checked out. They should not be open in doing that anyways, but we do have the 20% rule, so if that's something that can be addressed, we will.

Any other discussion? Hearing none, roll call.

Alderman Payne. Yes. Alderman Jenkins. Yes. Alderman Hoots. Yes. Alderman Jerome. Yes. Alderman Gallagher. Yes. Alderman Wheeler. Yes.

Yes. That motion carries. Thank you. Next on our agenda is our mayor's report. First thing I want to do, I do want to read one proclamation. We do many, many proclamations in the city, but this is a good one. So I just want to hope this brings some value to all the people in attendance and who may be watching tonight. Just to give some encouragement. So whereas the city of South Haven proudly joins community members in celebrating Never Give Up Day on August 18, 2026, and recognizes its positive influence in inspiring perseverance, resilience, and hope among people across our community, And whereas Never Give Up Day honors the strength of individuals who continue forward despite personal, professional, or health challenges, often facing these struggles with quiet courage and determination. And whereas perseverance is a fundamental value that strengthens individuals, families, and communities, encouraging unity, compassion, and mutual support during difficult times. And whereas this observance serves as a meaningful reminder to uplift one another, to stand beside those who are struggling, and to recognize that even the smallest encouragement can have a profound impact. And whereas communities that promote resilience and a never-give-up spirit foster stronger, more connected, and more hopeful environments for all residents, especially youth and future generations, And whereas initiatives such as the Walk of Perseverance provide an opportunity for individuals to actively express their commitment to perseverance, joining others locally and globally in a shared message of strength and determination. Now, therefore, I, Darren Musselwhite, by the authority vested in me as mayor of the city of South Haven, Mississippi, hereby proclaim August 18, 2026, as never give up day and call upon all citizens of the city of south haven to make this day a springboard for awareness encouragement and acts of perseverance that uplift individuals and strengthen our community next thing on the list tonight uh just to give everyone an update so there were some announcements publicly uh by a subsidiary of uh space xai that that talked about it that reported the um The land swap deal for the city of South Haven. So what's going on? And there's public comments that have been issued today. But just to give everybody a quick summary. So we were approached by MZX Tech LLC. And they're an affiliate of SpaceX AI. So they made us an offer to look at moving our police and fire training center that's on Tulane Road. In order to do that, what they had to do is provide us with a secondary location that fit the needs, long term needs of the city of South Haven. And they were able to do that. So the property just south of Stateline Road on Sweeney, some of you may remember a detention facility that was built there due to a large flooding issue back in 2005. So the city already owns 20 acres over there. So this other property surrounds that. So it's convenient for the city to take ownership of that. And in addition to that, we explained that the city, it's obviously very important that we have a police and fire training facility. So in exchange, or in return, in addition, not exchange, in addition to the land, the company offered the city $40 million. And so with $40 million, that enables the police and fire to have new facilities. If any of you have ever been to the older facilities, hey, they were functional, but that's about all you can say. There was nothing special about that. There were not many photo ops over there. But anyway, this enables us to have a place that Helps us in future recruiting and helps us be a leader in the training for fire and police and just bring our facilities up to a cutting edge and making us better for the future. So it was an easy decision to accept this deal and it's gonna be a win win for the city. So that's hitting the media as we speak. So I just want everybody to hear from me on why we made that decision. This board made that decision. and the benefits it's going to have for the future. So as far as timelines, as soon as the contracts are closed, at that point we will hire an architect, then we will start designing the facilities. We don't know exactly the total comprehensive cost of doing that, but we know that with $40 million we can enhance better than what we have now immediately. So we'll probably start, you know, with our set some priorities on our basic facilities that need to be there quickly. And we'll start those, you know, with a comprehensive plan in place. So, you know, you're talking about a little bit of time to, you know, get an architect to draw that and get it bid and get it under contract and get it under construction. So, but the process will be underway soon. So it's a good thing for our city. And I'm going to say, One of the most divided topics in the United States right now is data centers, right? And so we've talked about data centers. I've talked and worked on the project in South Haven more than anything else this year. And for those that think we just focus on one thing at a time, let me tell you something. For our city to run effectively, we have to manage everything at the same time. There's not one project that we do over another. We have great things going on before this project came here. And if this project left today, we're still going to be a great city. But we're also smart enough to know that we make decisions based on information that's available at the time of the decision. And there's nothing that would indicate that this is not going to be an incredible development for South Haven, not just the city of South Haven, but DeSoto County in general and the DeSoto County school system. Because you ask why? Is it the number of jobs? You know, obviously jobs are important, but if they didn't bring one job, the taxable revenue makes it the biggest and most influential economic development in the history of DeSoto County in Mississippi. And so there's no leader or group of leaders that are sane who would turn this development down. Are there some challenges? There are some challenges. There are some things that we're working on them, working with them on, and we are going to resolve. And some of it is not simple stuff. development what is going on in this city has national security implications and as i've explained to to spacexai they could have done a better job with the public relations i feel like sometimes i've been the pr person they should have done a better job with explaining all the benefits to this project but this project is a patriotic project whether you like it or don't like it whatever your politics are i know it's a divisive thing turn on the news tonight In New York, LA, wherever, they'll be talking about data centers, okay? So it's not just South Haven. But this, we believe this is going to be the most influential project in the history of South Haven and Mississippi when it's said and done. So anyway, enough of that. Just wanted everybody to get an update about that. And I don't talk about that every meeting because we have other good things going on in the city, okay? So that's all that I have. Just want everybody to know about the relocation and why it's a good thing. We'll move on. Next on the agenda is the city attorney's legal update. Okay. He has nothing. So we'll move on. Next on the agenda is the utilities billing leak adjustment docket. Did I miss personnel? Okay. Let me back up. So 15 on the list is a person. I skipped that. A personnel docket is next.

Mr Mayor move. We approve the personnel docket as presented on the state second.

We have motion modern pain second arm and Flores. Is there any discussion? Hearing none roll call.

Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes.

Yes. That motion carries now moving on to no city attorneys legal update. So now we'll go to utilities billing link adjustment document.

Mr. Mayor, I move we approve the utility bill leak adjustment docket as presented. Second.

We have a motion by Alderman Payne, second by Alderman Flores. Is there any discussion? Hearing none, roll call.

Alderman Payne? Yes. Alderman Jenkins? Yes. Alderman Hughes? Yes. Alderman Jerome? Yes. Alderman Gallagher? Yes. Alderman Wheeler? Yes. Alderman Flores? Yes.

That motion carries. Next on our agenda is one claims docket.

Mr. Mayor, I move we approve the claims docket in the amount of $5,199,080.95 including demand checks. Second.

We have a motion by Alderman Payne, second by Alderman Flores. Is there any discussion? Hearing none, roll call.

Alderman Payne. Yes. Alderman Jenkins. Yes. Alderman Hoots. Yes. Alderman Jerome. Yes. Alderman Gallagher. Yes. Alderman Wheeler. Yes.

Yes. That motion carries. Next on our agenda is the purpose of determining the need for executive session. I'll make that motion.

I second.

We have a motion by Alderman Gallagher, second by Alderman Jenkins. All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed say no. Ayes have it. The needs this evening are police department personnel, claims against the police department, land acquisition for easement, economic development, and interdepartmental personnel with no action.

And land acquisition and purchase.

Okay, and land acquisition and purchase. Is there now a motion to declare executive session?

So moved. Second.

We have a motion by Auderman Hoots, second by Auderman Jenkins. All in favor say aye.

Aye.

Any opposed say no. Ayes have it. Motion carries. The Mayor and Board will now enter Executive Session.