<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4J5knB_1E93SFp900" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4J5knB_1E93SFp900" width="1920" height="1342" ></figure>The Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved a memorandum of understanding with the Mississippi Department of Transportation last Tuesday for a lighting system at the Highway 15/16 roundabout.Under the agreement, MDOT will install 14 LED lights as part of the ongoing roundabout project. The city will not be responsible for the installation costs.Once construction is complete, the city will assume responsibility for the lighting system, including routine maintenance such as replacement of poles and parts, future labor and equipment costs, and the cost of electricity.City Attorney Robert Lee Thomas said the city already has responsibility for maintaining lighting in the area, and the new LED system is not expected to create a significant added expense.The agreement also allows the city to provide construction easements on any city-owned rights-of-way needed for the project.If MDOT determines the lighting system is not being properly maintained, the city will be given an opportunity to correct the issue. If the problem is not addressed within a reasonable time, MDOT can perform the necessary maintenance and bill the city for the cost.“The new lights will be a really nice addition to the city,” Mayor Jim Fulton said. “We appreciate MDOT for working with us and for all the hard work they do for the Philadelphia community.”In other business, aldermen voted to:<ul><li>Approve a motion to accept a proposal from the Stennis Institute of Government and Community Development to conduct a salary study. The motion was approved unanimously;</li><li>Approve a motion to accept the lowest and best quote of $47,325 from N&amp;S Construction for painting and exterior work on the Westside Community Center. The motion was approved unanimously; </li><li>Approve a motion to hire Jeffery Scott with the Street Department, effective Aug. 8 at $10 per hour pending a drug screen. The motion was approved unanimously;</li><li>Approve a motion to hire Daniel Ferguson with the Street Department at $10 per hour, effective Aug. 8. The motion was approved unanimously;</li><li>Approve a motion to accept the resignation of Nicholas Walker from the Police Department, effective July 22. The motion was approved unanimously;</li><li>Approve a motion to hire Jermarious Williams at the rank of Patrolman 2nd Class at $22 per hour, effective Aug. 5. The motion was approved unanimously;</li><li>Approve a motion to hire Santacious Boler at the rank of Patrolman 2nd Class at $22 per hour, effective Aug. 5. The motion was approved unanimously;</li><li>Approve a motion to hire Collin Rigdon at the rank of Patrolman 1st Class at $18 per hour, effective Aug. 5. The motion was approved unanimously;</li><li>Approve a motion to hire Jack Wilson and the rank of Patrolman 1st Class at $18 per hour, effective Aug. 5. The motion was approved unanimously;</li><li>Approve a motion to hire Taylor Conley at the rank of Patrolman 1st Class at $18 per hour, effective Aug. 5. The motion was approved unanimously;</li><li>Approve a motion to accept the resignation of Ethan Kinard from the Fire Department, effective Aug. 10. The motion was approved unanimously.</li></ul></div></body>

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The Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved a memorandum of understanding with the Mississippi Department of Transportation last Tuesday for a lighting system at the Highway 15/16 roundabout. Under the agreement, MDOT will install 14 LED lights as part of the ongoing roundabout project. The city will not be responsible...

MDOT to install 14 LED lights at roundabout

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The Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved a memorandum of understanding with the Mississippi Department of Transportation last Tuesday for a lighting system

MDOT to install 14 LED lights at roundabout

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