Thanks to everyone who participated in today’s “National Walk at Lunch Day” at Tupelo City Hall!
Tupelo Police Department’s Jr. Police Academy
Tupelo, Mississippi – The Tupelo Police Department will once again be hosting the Jr. Police Academy, June 17-29, 2012 at the North Mississippi Law Enforcement Training Center in Tupelo. The Jr. Police Academy is a two week, residency program designed for youths, 14 – 17 years of age, interested in pursuing careers in law enforcement or other related public service fields. Participants are selected following a board interview and personal background screening. Selected cadets will be housed at the North Mississippi Law Enforcement Training center barracks during the week and will return home for the weekend. Cadets will participate in a simulated police academy, with an emphasis on team building skills. Cadets will also be familiarized with basic police operations and here presentations from various state, local and federal agencies.
Applications are available at the Tupelo Police Department located at 324 Court St. or by e-mailing tpdjrpoliceacademy@gmail.com
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION NOTICE:
A WORK SESSION IS SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2012, IN CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 2ND FLOOR, CITY HALL, 71 EAST TROY STREET. THE MEETING WILL BEGIN AT 4:00 P.M.
- Endville Road Closing:
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad will conduct work on the Endville Road Railroad Crossing beginning Tuesday, April 17, 2012. This section of roadway will be closed both day and evening hours throughout the duration of the project. The crossing will re-open at 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 18, 2012.
The Public Works Department will provide detour routes during this project. The routes are listed below.
Endville Road (east bound)-Right on Countrywood Road, Left on Purnell Road, Left on West Jackson Extended, Left on Coley Road, Left on McCullough Boulevard to end detour.
Endville Road (west bound)-McCullough Boulevard to Right on Coley Road, Right on West Jackson Extended, Right on Purnell Road, Right on Countrywood Road, to Endville Road to end detour.
Message boards and signs will be placed in the project area on Sunday, April 15, 2012.
For questions regarding the detour route please call the Public Works Department. If you have questions regarding the railroad project, please contact the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad.
Thank you for your patience as we continue to improve our City railroad crossings.
TUPELO CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2012 – 6:00 P.M.
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER PRESIDENT FRED PITTS
CONFIRMATION OR AMENDMENT
OF AGENDA AND AGENDA ORDER
- 4. PROCLAMATIONS, RECOGNITIONS AND REPORTS AGENDA
JR 4.1 RECOGNITION OF BOY/GIRL SCOUTS
JR 4.2 RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES
4.3 PUBLIC RECOGNITIONS
JR 4.4 MAYOR’S REPORT
(CLOSE REGULAR MEETING AND OPEN PUBLIC AGENDA.)
- 5. PUBLIC AGENDA
5.1 CITIZEN’S HEARING
5.1.A IN RE MATTER OF TAXES ON DEMOLISHED
HOUSE AT 523 ROGERS LANE – MARY HARPER
(CLOSE PUBLIC AGENDA AND RETURN TO REGULAR MEETING.)
- 6. ACTION AGENDA
PF 6.1 REVIEW/APPROVE PRESERVATION & MAINTENANCE
COVENANT IN REGARD TO SPAIN HOUSE
- 7. ROUTINE AGENDA
7.1 REVIEW/APPROVE MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
OF CITY COUNCIL ON TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2012
7.1.A REVIEW/APPROVE APPOINTMENT TO TUPELO
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD
7.2 REVIEW/PAY BILLS
KH 7.3 REVIEW/APPROVE OPENING OF NEW BANK ACCOUNT
KH 7.4 REVIEW/APPROVE RESOLUTION TO SUBMIT CDBG
GRANT APPLICATION FOR IDA STREET DRAINAGE
PROJECT
KH 7.5 REVIEW/APPROVE RESOLUTION TO SUBMIT JUSTICE
ASSISTANCE GRANT APPLICATION
KH 7.6 REVIEW/APPROVE CITY/COUNTY MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING REGARDING JUSTICE ASSISTANCE
GRANT APPLICATION
DL 7.7 REVIEW/APPROVE CONTRACT WITH CHANGE
ORDERS BETWEEN CITY AND CENTURY CON-
STRUCTION CO. FOR ROB LEAKE TENNIS PAVILION
PF 7.8 REVIEW/ACCEPT MINUTES OF PLANNING
COMMITTEE MEETING OF APRIL 2, 2012
PF 7.9 REVIEW/ACCEPT MINUTES OF HISTORIC
PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING OF
MARCH 8, 2012
JT 7.10 REVIEW/APPROVE LIST OF SURPLUS ITEMS
FOR WATER & LIGHT DEPT.
JT 7.11 REVIEW/AWARD/REJECT BID FOR WATER &
LIGHT DEPT.
SR 7.12 REVIEW/ACCEPT MINUTES OF TUPELO MAJOR
THOROUGHFARE PROGRAM MEETING OF
MARCH 12, 2012
DB 7.13 REVIEW/ACCEPT MINUTES OF TUPELO REDEVELOP-
MENT AGENCY MEETING OF FEBRURY 21, 2012
- 8. STUDY AGENDA
PF 8.1 REVIEW/DISCUSS DONATION OF LOT NORTH OF
SUPER D DRUG STORE ON SOUTH GLOSTER
JH 8.2 REVIEW/DISCUSS APPLICATION FOR AD VALOREM
TAX EXEMPTION FOR COOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO.
JD 8.3 REVIEW/DISCUSS AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE
ENTITLED “DANGEROUS ANIMALS”
9. ADJOURNMENT
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REVIEW
The agenda review for the regular City Council meeting of Tuesday, April 17, 2012, will be held on Monday, April 16, 2012, in Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, City Hall Building, 71 East Troy Street.
Time: 4:00 p.m.
A work session will follow for discussion of any items that may come before the Council.
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