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Regular Board Meeting | July 7, 2026 | City of Brookhaven, MS Government
Published: Jul 7, 2026
Police Department Personnel and Procurement Approved
During executive session, the board approved several personnel and procurement items for the Police Department. These include a one-year length of service increase for two employees, hiring two police patrol officers to move from trainee to full-time, and hiring a janitor. Additionally, the board approved a vehicle transfer to the police department, allocating up to $10,000 from a budget line and $33,000 from an insurance payment for a patrol vehicle. Approval was also given to proceed with a $4.5 million bond issue over a 10-year term.
Sanitation Service Faces Challenges After Lagoon Shutdown
Gil Southern Sanitation Service highlighted concerns regarding the recent shutdown of the local lagoon for septic waste dumping. The lagoon's closure, effective at the end of June, has forced businesses like his to struggle to find alternate dumping locations. The speaker noted that a proposed solution of building restrooms would be a significant investment and could increase sewage volume, not solve the issue. He is seeking assistance in finding alternative routes or solutions.
Board Approves Services Agreement for Brook Grant Application
The board approved a services agreement with Bodis Associates for the application of the Brook Grant for the Brook Haven Public Safety and Community Resilience Center. The agreement has a rate not to exceed $15,000, and the verbiage and rates are consistent with those provided to other Mississippi cities. The firm has a 100% success rate in drafting grants.
City Lagoon Closed for Septic Waste Dumping Due to Capacity Issues
The city's lagoon for septic waste dumping has reached capacity and is temporarily closed to new dumping. The closure, which began with approximately two to three weeks' notice, is expected to last until at least next spring. The city is currently undertaking renovation work at the plant, which has diminished treatment capabilities. Options for the future include either constructing a dedicated septic tank receiving station or cleaning out the existing sale to resume accepting waste.
City Departments Authorize New Hires and Anniversary Increases
The board approved several hiring and anniversary increases across various city departments during executive session. These include two hires and one anniversary increase in the water department, one new hire for the concrete crew, and two new hires with anniversary increases in solid waste and street administration. Specific details on the number of hires and increases were noted for each department.
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