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2026-06-09 City Of West Point, MS Board Meeting
Published: Jun 9, 2026
Three Police Vehicles Declared Surplus Property
The Board declared three police units as surplus property to be disposed of properly. These vehicles, out of service, include a 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (Unit 226), a 2009 Ford Crown Victoria (Unit 567), and a 2014 Ford Explorer (Unit 276).
Argent Institutional Trust Company Appointed Paying Agent for General Obligation Bonds
The Board adopted a resolution appointing Argent Institutional Trust Company as the paying agent for the city's general obligation bonds, specifically the taxable general obligation bond series 2014. This appointment is necessary due to Cadence Bank's acquisition by Huntington Bank, which led to Cadence exiting the bond servicing business. Argent Institutional Trust Company is the chosen institution to take over these duties.
City Officials Approved for Professional Development Travel
The Board approved travel requests for several city officials to attend training and conferences. These include Accreditation Manager Cox for training in Biloxi, MS; Communications Manager Cole for training in Biloxi, MS; Assistant Chief Harold Harris and Captain Arie K for Mississippi Command College in Oxford, MS; Captain Arie K for a narcotics investigation certification; and SRO Kevin Smiley for a Masero conference in Biloxi.
Water and Sewer Department Enhances Efficiency with Cross-Training, New Shifts, and Infrastructure Prioritization
The water and sewer department is implementing cross-training for cashiers and meter readers, with a focus on improving efficiency in reconnections and troubleshooting. Efforts are underway to address revenue loss associated with older meters and to prioritize pole replacement and infrastructure upgrades based on a rating scale. Additionally, the department is implementing new shift hours (7 AM-4 PM and 8 AM-5 PM) to better manage after-hours service calls and customer payments, aiming to reduce overtime costs.
Blighted Properties Identified, Actions Taken on Lone Oak Road and Clark Circle
The Board initiated public hearings for three properties identified as potentially blighted. For the first two properties, 907 Lone Oak Road and 917 Lone Oak Road, owned by the deceased Cyianne Henley, recent compliance efforts were noted, including dumpster placement and yard maintenance. The board voted to declare both properties as blighted. For the third property, 135 Clark Circle, owned by Deborah Lancaster, the owner presented plans to sell the property after cleanup, and the board voted to declare it blighted, granting six months for compliance.
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