Development News for Cleveland, Mississippi

Park Advisory Board Appointments Tabled Pending Further Review

The council discussed filling vacancies for park advisory boards. Two potential appointees, Kangela Riley and D'Angela, were mentioned for their roles in youth programs and volleyball assistance. However, the council decided to hold off on these appointments until the next meeting to allow for further review and to obtain a list of current board members.

Resident Disputes Unkempt Yard Notice, Citing Process Flaws and Neighbor's Property Issues

A homeowner, Ms. Coler, addressed the council regarding a notice for an unkempt yard at her property, 400 South follow. She stated that the notice was issued incorrectly as the issue was with the neighbor's property line and overgrown areas, including debris from a fallen fence. She felt the process of placing a bright orange notice on their door was humiliating. The council acknowledged that mistakes can happen in the process and apologized for the distress caused. The property was confirmed to have been removed from the unkempt list.

Variance Requested for Lot at Bishop and Deer for Drainage Improvements

A variance request was heard for a property at the corner of Bishop and Deer, concerning a vacant lot where new water drainage grasses have been installed. The request is to reduce the variance for the lot from 80 feet to 75 feet. The owner of record is listed as 'drainage' on the courthouse website, indicating potential city ownership or management of the drainage easement. The item was brought up for discussion but without a specific outcome detailed in this excerpt.

Emergency Closing Policy Revised to Include Wastewater Department

The council discussed a revision to the emergency closing policy to include the wastewater department. This revision was previously put in Dropbox for review. A motion was made and approved to accept this policy revision.