Mayor: Time to overhaul city hall
Renovations to Oxford City Hall is one of three major projects the Board of Aldermen will soon have to consider. A historic architect has submitted a propsal to do an inspection of the building that was built in 1885. (October 26, 2012, Page 1A, 8A)
City rejects loading zone request for Lyric
The Oxford Board of Aldermen denied a request from the owner of The Lyric Oxford to reserve the loading zone behind his business from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday. Read about the loading zone issue and other business from Tuesday night’s meeting. (October 17, 2012, Page 2)
City hears zoning debate
Landowner Kenny Coleman is requesting multi-family zoning while residents in the area are wanting to keep the area single-family. A public hearing was held at the Oxford Board of Aldermen. They will vote in two weeks on the issue. (October 3, 2012, Page 1, 8)
Aldermen OK $23 million budget
The Oxford Board of Aldermen approved the $23 million 2012-13 Fiscal Budget Tuesday during a recessed meeting. (September 12, 2012, Page 1, 14)
Board reviews some preservation laws
The Courthouse Square Preservatoni Commission met Wednesday for a work session to discuss possible changes to preservation ordinances that, if passed by the Oxford Board of Aldermen, would give the city the ability to make minimal repairs to a home in historic districts and put a lien on the property. (August 30, 2012, Page 1, 2)
Aldermen give nod to $23 million budget
The Oxford Board of Aldermen went over the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 budget Tuesday during a special meeting. Included in the budget is a 3 percent raise for city employees. Mayor tells his board the city is in good financial shape. (August 15, 2012, Page 1)
Parking commission approves changes
During its regular meeting Friday, the commission agreed on ordinance changes to the current laws that increase the two-hour parking restrictions from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday to 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The new ordinance also changes the fine structure for violating the two-hour parking restriction. (August 13, 2012, Page 1)
City OK’s downtown parking plan
The Oxford Board of Aldermen approved a contract with Standard Parking to enforce parking laws around the Square during their regular meeting Tuesday night. (August 8, 2012, Page 1)
Public hearing on redistricting Tuesday
A public hearing will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall to allow all Oxford residents inside the city limits to review redistricting maps. (August 6, 2012, Page 1, 3)
Disability group wants full-time ADA director
The Mayor’s Commission on Disability is asking the Oxford Board of Aldermen to consider hiring a permanent, part-time American with Disabilities Act director to help monitor new construction and comliancy issues. (July 31, 2012, Page 1, 3)
