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2026-07-14 City Of West Point, MS Board Meeting
Published: Jul 14, 2026
City Acknowledges Quotes for Public Safety Radio Upgrade
The city acknowledged three quotes for new public safety radio equipment, totaling approximately $591,673.78 for the lowest bid. This upgrade is necessary due to aging current radios and ongoing issues with wireless conditions. The process involves submitting changes to the wireless commission, which meets quarterly, and vendor installation, potentially taking until early next year.
City Approves Numerous Pay Raises Across Departments
The board approved a comprehensive list of pay raises for various city employees across multiple departments, effective July 3rd payroll. The total increases range from hourly adjustments to annual sums, with significant raises noted for Yilanka Shields in the Police Department ($15,000 annually) and Daniel Jenkins, a lead water treatment operator ($9/hour increase, from $19 to $28/hour).
Lead Water Treatment Operator Receives Significant Pay Raise
The board approved a pay raise for Daniel Jenkins, a lead water treatment operator, increasing his hourly wage from $19 to $28. This reflects his 40 years of service, dedication, and expanded responsibilities in operating and training others for the water treatment plant.
City Approves Creation of New City Manager Position
The board approved the creation of a City Manager position. The role will report to the CAO and the board, focusing on enhancing services, interacting with departments and citizens, and providing oversight. The creation of the position was approved, with details on job description and pay to be determined later.
City Approves $41,880 Annual Cybersecurity Contract
The board approved the annual contract for cybersecurity protection efforts with Shane Adams, at an annual cost of $41,880. It was clarified that this is an increase of approximately $16,000 over current spending due to new services, not the full $41,880.
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