The Board of Aldermen convened on September 17, 2024, with all members present, establishing a quorum for the meeting. The session began with an invocation led by Alderman Earhart, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

During the meeting, Mayor provided updates on several significant issues. A tragic incident involving Mark Miller of the Olive Branch Police Department was discussed, where he was fatally shot while attempting to serve a search warrant related to child pornography charges in Memphis, Tennessee. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has taken over the case, and further updates are anticipated.

Additionally, the mayor announced the completion of open enrollment for medical insurance for all full-time employees. The city has also initiated a community food drive for the local pantry, which will run until September 20, encouraging residents to donate items at City Hall.

The meeting included a review of police department community event statistics for August and September, which were provided for the board's consideration.

The consent agenda, consisting of 19 items, was approved unanimously after a motion by Alderman Earhart and a second from Alderman Wallace. However, it was noted that two items were withdrawn from the agenda. The only remaining item on the planning commission consent agenda pertains to a hearing date for an application to amend the project text for the Preserve at Cedar Bluff plan unit development.

The meeting concluded with an invitation for any further questions from board members, emphasizing the administration's commitment to transparency and community engagement.