DeSoto County, MS

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors is meeting to handle routine business, including a planning commission appointment for District 1 and discussion of the FY27 budget. The agenda is a draft and may be amended. No other substantive items are listed.

• Planning Commission Appointment – District 1 (Supervisor Medlin)
• Budget FY27 discussion

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will meet to consider several items, including a request for an additional recycling location at Southaven Intermediate School, multiple purchases over $25,000, and the FY27 budget. The agenda is a draft and subject to changes.

• Request for additional recycling location at Southaven Intermediate School
• Purchase over $25,000 for replacement firewalls (IT)
• Purchase over $25,000 for drainage piping (Agri-Ed)
• Purchase over $25,000 for playground and tennis courts (Agri-Ed)
• MOU with DeSoto County Schools for Agri-Education Center

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on several rezoning and subdivision requests, including a major amendment to a 951-acre PUD. The board will also consider consent agenda items, budget discussions, and various contracts and grants.

• Public hearing on rezoning 72 acres from A-R to PUD (Creek Stone, Craft Rd & Bethel Rd)
• Public hearing on amending rezoning of 951 acres PUD (Short Fork Farms, Holly Springs Rd & Getwell Rd)
• Public hearing on rezoning 100.97 acres from A to PUD (Vaiden Hills, Vaiden Rd & Anderson Ln)
• Appeal of denial for telecommunication tower conditional use (1495 Horn Lake Rd)
• Approval of multiple grants including MS Office of Hwy Safety and DOJ Edward Byrne grants

Board of Adjustment

The DeSoto County Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request from Brandon Gustafson to exempt a property at 4720 Bolin Rd. from the county floodplain ordinance. The board will also approve minutes from its July 13, 2026 meeting. This is the only new business item on the agenda.

• Variance application VAR-001933-2026 by Brandon Gustafson for flood ordinance exemption
• Property at 4720 Bolin Rd., north of Bolin Rd. and west of Holly Springs Rd.
• Parcel #30762301000003000, Section 23 Township 3 Range 7, zoned A (District 5)
• Approval of minutes from July 13, 2026 meeting

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors is meeting on August 10, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. The agenda is a draft and subject to changes. The main substantive item is consideration of the FY27 budget, with the rest of the agenda consisting of routine procedural items.

• FY27 budget consideration

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the 2027 Final Tax Roll and valuation protests. The meeting includes discussions on business investment incentives and several subdivision and rezoning applications.

• Personal property exemptions for Barrett Distribution Centers at 8145 Nail Road ($7,991,005.00) and 8150 Nail Road ($11,359,899.00)
• Public hearing for rezoning 72.0 acres from A-R to PUD at Craft Rd and Bethel Rd
• Purchases over $25,000 for Election Commission flooring, IT VMware renewal, and a 36” saw blade attachment
• Award of bid for the purchase of one or more Emergency Medical Vehicles
• Termination of lease with City of Hernando for Gale Center Property

Planning Commission

The DeSoto County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on two rezoning requests totaling 1,051.97 acres and vote on final plats for five subdivisions ranging from 2 to 48 lots. The meeting also includes routine procedural items such as approval of previous minutes and a roll call.

• Short Fork Farms LLC rezoning 951 acres from PUD to new zoning, north of Holly Springs Road east of Getwell Road
• Vaiden Hills PUD rezoning 100.97 acres from A to PUD, northwest corner of Vaiden Rd and Anderson Ln
• Reserve at Camp Creek Phase 5 final subdivision of 16 lots on 8.65 acres, east of Laughter Road south of Byhalia Road
• Longbranch Phase 3 final subdivision of 48 lots and 2 COS on 18.83 acres, west of Hwy 301 north of Nail Road
• Valley Crossing Phase 1 final subdivision of 30 lots and 3 COS on 20.46 acres, west of Getwell Road south of Bright Road

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider Business Investment Incentives, including first resolutions granting tax exemptions for Barrett Distribution Centers and final resolutions for Williams‑Sonoma property expansions. A consent agenda covering routine reports, finance statements, and procurement items will also be approved. The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a 72‑acre rezoning from A‑R to PUD near Craft Road and Bethel Road.

• Barrett Distribution Centers personal property tax exemption $7,991,005 (5‑year) at 8145 Nail Road, Olive Branch (2027‑2031)
• Barrett Distribution Centers personal property tax exemption $11,359,899 (6‑year) at 8150 Nail Road, Olive Branch (2027‑2032)
• Williams‑Sonoma Retail Services personal property expansion $3,442,070.31 at 7755 Polk Lane, Olive Branch (2026‑2029)
• Williams‑Sonoma Direct, Inc. personal property expansion $6,392,054.97 at 8005 Polk Lane, Olive Branch (2026‑2029)
• Public hearing rezoning of 72 acres from A‑R to PUD (Creek Stone Rezoning) west of Craft Rd and south of Bethel Rd

Board of Adjustment

The DeSoto County Board of Adjustment will hear three applications: a variance for a fence taller than 3 ft. at 3088 Meadows Way, a conditional use for a telecommunication tower taller than 35 ft. at 1495 Horn Lake Rd., and a conditional use for a short-term rental at 4975 Longmire Ln. The board will vote on these requests after public hearings.

• Variance application by Jennifer Moore for a fence taller than 3 ft. at 3088 Meadows Way (Parcel #3072100400005000, zoned PUD, District 5)
• Conditional use application by Brant Ratcliffe (GST Capital, LLC) for a telecommunication tower taller than 35 ft. at 1495 Horn Lake Rd. (Parcel #2089290000001814, zoned A-R, District 4)
• Conditional use application by Yolanda Gatewood for a short-term rental at 4975 Longmire Ln. (Parcel #2053081100055500, zoned PUD, District 1)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will hear the Tax Assessor's presentation of real and personal property rolls and approve an order to equalize and publish the tax rolls. They will consider amending a FILOT agreement for Wildflower 2 Solar and vote on final resolutions for business investment incentives totaling $42.8 million for The Chamberlain Group and McKesson Corporation. Old business includes updates on the FEMA Safe Room, EOC, Election Commission building, and Courthouse, including a change order and certificate of substantial completion. New business covers solid waste fee adjustments, budget amendments, procurement items (including an ambulance and firearms), and various contract approvals.

• Approval of order to equalize & publish 2026 tax rolls (MS Code 27-35-83)
• Amendment to FILOT agreement for Wildflower 2 Solar
• Chamberlain Group – 10-year tax exemption on $40,216,423 in property at 7401 Woods Blvd, Olive Branch
• McKesson Corporation – 5-year tax exemption on $2,580,142 in personal property at 8313 Polk Lane, Olive Branch
• Courthouse Update: Change Order #5 and Certificate of Substantial Completion signatures requested

Planning Commission

The DeSoto County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning application for the Creek Stone project. The body will also review two final subdivision applications for residential or land lots.

• Creek Stone Rezoning (RZNE-000840-2026): 72.0 acres from A-R to PUD west of Craft Rd and south of Bethel Rd
• Iris Phase 2 (SUB-008092-2026): Final subdivision of 9 lots on 0.84 acres on Livingston Way and east of Byhalia Road
• Sprecher 2 Lot Minor Lot (SUB-008087-2026): Final subdivision of 2 lots on 12.57 acres on south side of Bolin Road and east of Getwell Road

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will hear public testimony and vote on two rezoning requests and multiple business investment incentives, including a 10-year real and personal property tax break for NFI valued at $68.5 million. The agenda also includes discussions on FedEx truck routes, a rubbish pit expansion, and several consent agenda items such as budget amendments and claims.

• Public hearing for rezoning 80.43 acres at Laughter Rd and I-269 from C-2 to C-4 (Planned Commercial) by Bridgforth Properties Inc.
• Public hearing for rezoning 5.1 acres at Hwy 305 and I-269 from A-R to C-4 (Planned Commercial) by Lonnie & Tonya Umberger.
• Business Investment Incentive – NFI dba National Distribution Centers, LLC: 10-year real & personal property tax abatement, real $68,456,105.00 and personal $10,814,408.68 at 6550 Polk Lane, Olive Branch.
• Business Investment Incentive – GXO Logistics Supply Chain, Inc.: two incentives for $7,307,243.00 (2-year) and $2,271,606.00 (3-year) at 6195 Hwy 51, Horn Lake.
• FedEx Truck Routes discussion at 9:00 a.m. (Supervisor Medlin) and request to approve bid specs for Disaster Debris Removal Assistance (Bid File #26-300-014).

The Board approved the Market at 305 rezoning (3 acres from A-R to C-4) by a 4-1 vote, with Supervisor Medlin dissenting over traffic concerns. It denied the Laughter and I-269 rezoning (80.43 acres from C-2 to C-4) for a proposed truck stop and RV park, citing incompatibility with the residential area. The Board also approved numerous contracts, purchases, and budget amendments, and accepted Olive Branch's withdrawal from the ambulance service agreement.

• Approved Market at 305 rezoning, 3 acres A-R to C-4 (4-1)
• Denied Laughter and I-269 rezoning for truck stop/RV park (5-0)
• Approved Shark Ninja MOU with tax exemptions (5-0)
• Approved $74,992 for 16 sheriff laptops from CDW-G (5-0)
• Approved $47,800 sheriff vehicle from Dwayne Blackmon Chevrolet (5-0)
• Approved $34,860 Harvest Hub electrical work by Power Doctors (5-0)
• Approved $32,450 cameras/installation for Trustmark Building (5-0)
• Approved $12,500 late bill to Tomco for Cockrum Schoolhouse (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider several applications for variances to the DeSoto County Zoning Ordinance. These include requests for accessory buildings, fence heights, and building setbacks. The board will also review two conditional use applications for a mobile home and heavy duty vehicle parking.

• Variance for accessory building at 5417 Fox Den CV
• Variance for fence height at 3088 Meadows Way and 13814 River Grove Ln S
• Variance for building setbacks at 2795 Dew Berry Way, 4233 Edison Dr, 4360 Dean Rd, and 1597 Johnston Rd
• Conditional use for a mobile home at 7280 Kileton Lane
• Conditional use for Class 8 heavy duty vehicle parking at 4753 Pleasant Hill Rd

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss personal property expansions for several companies in Olive Branch and review various county procurement requests. The meeting also includes planning for a four-lot subdivision on Woolsey Road and updates to waste management services.

• Investment incentives for Williams-Sonoma, DMC Power, and McKesson Corporation totaling over $28 million in personal property expansions
• Procurement requests over $25,000 for a Sheriff's Office vehicle, Agri-Ed Center playground, and Sheriff's Office gate
• Planning application for Evening Shade acres to subdivide 4 lots on 17.68 acres on Woolsey Road
• Annual price adjustments from Waste Pro for Starlanding Rubbish Pit and DeSoto County Rubbish Facility
• Change order for Johnson Creek Greenway PH 2

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors approved multiple personal property tax exemptions for Williams-Sonoma, DMC Power, and McKesson Corporation, totaling over $34 million in assessed value. The board also approved several purchases, including a new EMS supply system, a Sheriff's Office vehicle, playground equipment, and a roof replacement. A consulting agreement for the new Justice complex was discussed but no action was taken.

• Approved Williams-Sonoma Retail Services personal property expansions totaling $8,534,252.76 (4-0)
• Approved Williams-Sonoma Direct, Inc. personal property expansions totaling $13,326,442.23 (4-0)
• Approved DMC Power 5-year personal property tax exemption of $9,648,959.46 (4-0)
• Approved McKesson Corporation 5-year personal property tax exemption of $2,580,142.11 (4-0)
• Approved EMS Logik supply system purchase at $3,663.00 annually (4-0)
• Approved purchase of 2026 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 4WD from Cannon Motors for $50,415.00 (4-0)
• Approved playground equipment purchase from Happy Backyards for $72,945.50 (4-0)
• Approved Johnson Creek Greenway PH 2 Change Order for $72,113.69 and 61 extra days (4-0)

Planning Commission

The DeSoto County Planning Commission will consider four rezoning applications, including a 5.1-acre Planned Commercial zone and a 72-acre Planned Unit Development, along with a final subdivision.

• Rezoning 5.1 acres to Planned Commercial (The Market at 305)
• Rezoning 72 acres to Planned Unit Development (Creek Stone)
• Rezoning 80.43 acres to Planned Commercial (Laughter and I-269)
• Final subdivision of 5 lots (St. Benedict Estates)

The commission unanimously approved the April 30 minutes and opened a public hearing. It approved the Market at 305 rezoning of 3 acres from A‑R to C‑4 with a 10‑2 vote. The Creek Stone rezoning of 72 acres from A‑R to PUD was tabled until the June 25 meeting. No other rezoning applications were decided.

• Approved April 30 minutes (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved Market at 305 rezoning (3 acres A‑R to C‑4) – 10-2 vote
• Tabled Creek Stone rezoning (72 acres A‑R to PUD) until June 25 – unanimous

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss business investment incentives for two companies and hold a public hearing on a rezoning request. The meeting also includes reviews of road projects, procurement awards, and planning applications.

• Investment incentives for The Chamberlain Group LLC ($34.8M real property, $5.3M personal property) and GE Vernova International LLC ($39.4M real property, $147.4M personal property)
• Public hearing for rezoning 81.86 acres at The Retreat at Camp Creek from A to PUD
• Bid awards for Sheriff's Office roof overlay and Environmental Services annual dirt bid
• Purchase of two John Deere 6M Cab Tractors for the Road Department exceeding $25,000
• Appointment of an Interim County Prosecutor and setting a special election date

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors approved the meeting agenda and paid two late Parks Mowing bills totaling $2,312.85. It increased the Agriplex Technical Assistance task order to $60,000 and approved a $44,000 modification to the MCWI water‑infrastructure subaward. The Board also scheduled a ribbon‑cutting ceremony for the Nail Road extension, adopted the 2026 Household Hazardous Waste Day recap, approved expansions of the Class I Rubbish Site, and authorized the transfer of three warning sirens to Olive Branch for $1.

• Approved payment of late Parks Mowing bills ($2,252.16 and $60.69) (5‑0)
• Approved agenda additions and deletions (unanimous)
• Approved TO38A Agriplex Technical Assistance increase to $60,000 (5‑0)
• Approved MCWI Subaward Agreement modification #2 for $44,000 (5‑0)
• Approved ribbon‑cutting ceremony for Nail Road extension on June 4, 2026 (5‑0)
• Approved inclusion of 2026 Household Hazardous Waste Day recap in minutes (4‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved expansion of DeSoto County Class I Rubbish Site (4‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved transfer of three warning sirens to City of Olive Branch for $1 (4‑0, 1 absent)

Testing

This document is a Senior Resource Guide for DeSoto County, Mississippi, not a meeting agenda. It lists services and organizations for seniors, including transportation, food assistance, housing, health care, and employment programs. The Board of Supervisors is not deciding or discussing any items at this meeting; the document is purely informational.

• Free senior transportation bus service provided by DeSoto County Board of Supervisors
• Prescription discount card saving average 24% at 40+ pharmacies
• Meal programs: North Delta Home Delivered Meals, Destiny Delivers, Hernando Meals on Wheels
• Senior housing options including income-based rentals and assisted living facilities
• Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) for job training

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider several variance applications regarding fences, accessory buildings, and setbacks. The board will also review two conditional use applications for a mobile home and heavy duty vehicle parking.

• Variance for accessory building at 5417 Fox Den CV
• Variance for fence height at 3088 Meadows Way and 13814 River Grove Ln S
• Variance for side building setback at 2795 Dew Berry Way
• Conditional use for mobile home at 7280 Kileton Lane
• Conditional use for Class 8 heavy duty vehicle parking at 4753 Pleasant Hill Rd

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will vote on several final subdivision plats, including Williams Ridge Phase 4 (56 lots) and Hundred Acre Woods, and consider a request from the Sheriff to purchase new firearms. The consent agenda covers routine approvals such as monthly road reports, contract renewals, and a lease for the Agri-Education Center. Presentations on crime lab needs and economic development, plus an executive session, are also scheduled.

• Final subdivision approvals: The Orchard (1 lot), Williams Ridge Phase 4 (56 lots), Pines at Stonewall (1 lot), Hundred Acre Woods (2 lots)
• Purchase of new firearms for Sheriff's Office (no dollar amount listed)
• Request to sign Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) FY2025 agreement and apply for MDEQ grant renewal
• Recommendation to award bid for asphalt for RV parking at Agri-Center (Bid #25-510-004)
• Appointment of Chad Engelke as commissioner of the Horn Lake Creek Basin Interceptor Sewer District

The Board unanimously approved the Board Attorney to develop a contract with the District Attorney’s office and the Department of Public Safety to address crime lab processing needs. It also approved the Rotary Southaven Rental agreement, the Malone Road Bridge Right‑of‑Way task order, and the Agri‑Education Center open‑ride hours. The April minutes and the agenda were adopted without opposition.

• Approved Board Attorney to draft crime lab partnership contract (5-0)
• Approved Rotary Southaven Rental agreement (5-0)
• Approved Task Order No. 72 for Malone Road Bridge Right‑of‑Way maps (5-0)
• Approved Agri‑Education Center open‑ride hours, 10 am‑5 pm Mon‑Fri (5-0)
• Approved April 2026 minutes (5-0)
• Approved agenda with additions and deletions (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items as presented (5-0)

Planning Commission

The DeSoto County Planning Commission will conduct public hearings on two rezoning applications: The Retreat at Camp Creek (81.86 acres from A to PUD) and Creek Stone (72.0 acres from A-R to PUD). The board will also consider a 5-lot final subdivision, The Promise Land, on 11.57 acres. These are the main actions at this meeting.

• Public hearing for The Retreat at Camp Creek rezoning – 81.86 acres from A to PUD, south of Byhalia Rd and east of Laughter Rd
• Public hearing for Creek Stone rezoning – 72.0 acres from A-R to PUD, west of Craft Rd and south of Bethel Rd
• Final subdivision request for The Promise Land – 5 lots on 11.57 acres, east of Centerhill Rd and south of Goodman Rd

The commission unanimously approved the April 2 minutes and opened a public hearing. It approved The Retreat at Camp Creek rezoning (81.86 acres) with a 7‑5 vote, while tabling the Creek Stone rezoning until the May 28 meeting. The Promise Land subdivision of 5 lots was also approved unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved April 2 minutes (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved The Retreat at Camp Creek rezoning (7-5)
• Tabled Creek Stone rezoning until May 28, 2026 (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved The Promise Land final subdivision with easement waiver (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider Business Investment Incentives for three companies at 8690 Tulane Rd W, Southaven, including a $52.8 million real‑property exemption for Hormel Foods. It will also address a $17.9 million personal‑property exemption for MG88 Memphis Distribution and a $985,000 exemption for Excel Inc. dba DHL Supply Chain. Additional items include consent agenda items, old and new business, and planning subdivision applications.

• MG88 Memphis Distribution – $17,896,024 10‑year personal property exemption
• Excel Inc. dba DHL Supply Chain – $985,007.27 10‑year personal property exemption
• Hormel Foods Sales – $52,758,811.91 10‑year real property exemption and $830,140.27 personal property exemption
• Bid File #BP07 – Landers Center expansion, landscaping, site lighting and concrete
• Multiple subdivision applications (e.g., The Preserve, Foxwood Plantation, St. Brigid) pending approval

The Board unanimously approved a $17,896,024 personal‑property exemption for MG88 Memphis Distribution, a $985,007.27 exemption for Excel Inc. dba DHL Supply Chain, and a $52,758,811.91 real‑property exemption plus an $830,140.27 personal‑property exemption for Hormel Foods Sales. The Board also adopted a $50 lifetime registration fee for Buena Vista Lakes golf‑cart owners, effective June 1 2026. Additional actions included accepting a $2,499 donation for the Agri‑Education Center and accepting low bids for concrete and electrical work while tabling the landscaping bid.

• Approved Business Investment Incentives: $17,896,024 exemption for MG88 Memphis Distribution (5‑0)
• Approved Business Investment Incentives: $985,007.27 exemption for Excel Inc. dba DHL Supply Chain (5‑0)
• Approved Business Investment Incentives: $52,758,811.91 real‑property and $830,140.27 personal‑property exemptions for Hormel Foods Sales (5‑0)
• Adopted Buena Vista Lakes $50 lifetime registration fee for golf‑carts, effective June 1 2026 (unanimous)
• Accepted $2,499 donation for Agri‑Education Center indoor/outdoor kitchens (5‑0)
• Accepted low bid for concrete and electrical work; tabled landscaping bid (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with additions, deletions and revisions (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The DeSoto County Board of Adjustment will review several variance applications for setbacks, fences, and a telecommunication tower. It will also consider a conditional use request for the same 35‑ft tower on Kelly Road. All items are subject to the DeSoto County Zoning Ordinance.

• Variance for front building setback less than 50 ft at 5233 Crick Ln (VAR-001918-2026)
• Variance for accessory building in front yard at 4870 Byhalia Rd (VAR-001919-2026)
• Variance for fence taller than 3 ft at 475 Oakworth Dr (VAR-001922-2026)
• Variance for telecommunication tower taller than 35 ft on Kelly Rd (VAR-001923-2026)
• Conditional use for telecommunication tower taller than 35 ft on Kelly Rd (CU-001664-2026)

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved six variance applications for setbacks, accessory structures, and a fence, and also approved a conditional use for a 265‑foot telecommunication tower for 50 years. The minutes from the March 9, 2026 meeting were approved with a correction, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously. One variance request was withdrawn before action could be taken.

• Approved variance for Sean Green – front building setback of 44.2 ft (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Joe Butler – accessory building in front yard (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Alberto Morales – rear building setback of 25 ft (unanimous)
• Approved variances for Jason Sappenfield – front setbacks ~34.6 ft and rear setbacks 20 ft (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Jennifer Moore – fence taller than 3 ft (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Dave McGehee (GST Capital, LLC) – telecommunication tower taller than 35 ft (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for Dave McGehee – 265‑ft tower for 50 years (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes with correction (unanimous); adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will review and vote on a variety of agenda items, including approval for a final inspection of an E‑911 tower on Green River Road, several procurement bids for the Agri‑Education Center, and updates on road and building projects. The board will also consider grant applications, budget amendments, and code‑enforcement orders. All items are listed on the draft agenda and may be added to or removed before the meeting.

• Approval for final inspection of the E‑911 tower on Green River Rd
• Bid File #26‑510‑004 – Asphalt for RV Parking at the Agri‑Education Center
• Bid File #26‑510‑005 – Portable flooring for the Agri‑Education Center
• Purchase over $25,000 – Grant purchase of a pavilion at the Agri‑Education Center
• Code Enforcement order to clean litter at 1770 Red Banks Rd. N. (Parcel # 2 05 9 29 00 0 00005 02)

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the March 2026 minutes, the revised agenda with additions and deletions, and a $250 purchase for a heavy‑duty workbench. They also approved the consent agenda covering budget allocations and procurement actions, and authorized two change orders for Agri‑Education Center projects. The resolution honoring the Olive Branch Ladies Basketball Team was postponed to the April 20 meeting.

• Approved March 2026 minutes (5-0)
• Approved agenda additions and deletions (5-0)
• Approved $250 purchase for Agri‑Education Center workbench (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including budget allocations and procurement (5-0)
• Approved Change Order #2 for Agri‑Education Center Multi‑Use Trail Segment Four (5-0)
• Approved Change Order #1 for Hwy 51 Agri‑Education Center Access Road (5-0)
• Tabled Resolution of Appreciation for Olive Branch Ladies Basketball Team (postponed to Apr 20)

Planning Commission

The Desoto County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning application for 5.1 acres of The Market at 305, changing the land from Agricultural‑Rural to C‑4 Planned Commercial. The commission will also consider a preliminary approval for 22 lots and three conditional use permits on 55.79 acres at The Preserve. Final subdivision applications for two lots on 21.36 acres at Foxwood Plantation and for 25 lots with one conditional use permit on 49 acres at St. Brigid will be reviewed. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of the February 26 minutes.

• Rezoning of 5.1 acres at The Market at 305 from A‑R to C‑4 (Applicant: Lonnie & Tonya Umberger)
• Preliminary approval of 22 lots and 3 COS on 55.79 acres at The Preserve (Applicant: Laney Funderburk Family, LP / R&H Engineering)
• Final subdivision of 2 lots on 21.36 acres at Foxwood Plantation (Applicant: Tara Stevens / Shea Skeen)
• Final subdivision of 25 lots and 1 COS on 49 acres at St. Brigid (Applicant: St. Brigid LLC / R&H Engineering)

The commission unanimously approved the February 26 minutes and then tabled the Market at 305 rezoning application. It gave preliminary approval to The Preserve subdivision and final approval to three other subdivisions: Foxwood Plantation, St. Brigid, and Crosswinds Phase 5. All actions were passed with unanimous votes.

• Approved February 26 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Market at 305 rezoning application (unanimous)
• Approved Preserve preliminary approval (unanimous)
• Approved Foxwood Plantation final subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved St. Brigid final subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved Crosswinds Phase 5 final subdivision (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss business investment incentives and various county infrastructure projects. The meeting includes a public hearing on litter ordinance violations and several subdivision planning applications.

• Personal property expansion incentive for Teleflex LLC at 11245 N. Distribution Cove: $2,012,256.00
• Final subdivision application for The Gardens of Hernando, Ph 1 (30 lots and 3 COS on 11.87 acres)
• Purchase over $25,000 for Olive Branch Library flooring
• Public hearing for litter ordinance violation at 8114 Soaring Oaks Dr.
• Discussion on FY27 Budget Workshop

The Board approved the meeting agenda with the requested additions and deletions. It then approved a five‑year personal‑property tax exemption for Teleflex LLC, covering $2,012,256 and effective Jan 1 2026 through Dec 31 2030. All five supervisors voted yes on the exemption. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda with additions and deletions (unanimous)
• Approved $2,012,256 5‑year personal‑property tax exemption for Teleflex LLC (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to review two variance applications regarding lot size and accessory building placement. The board will also approve the minutes from the February 9, 2026 meeting.

• Variance request by Gela Pigrum (VAR-001917-2026) for lots less than 1.5 acres at Parcel #1058330000001104
• Variance request by Ryan Kerby (VAR-001914-2025) for an accessory building in the front yard at 8177 Milne Way

The Board of Adjustment approved the February 9, 2026 minutes unanimously. It approved a variance allowing lots smaller than 1.5 acres for Gela Pigrum’s property on the east side of Center Hill, also unanimously. The board noted that Ryan Kerby withdrew his variance request for an accessory building. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved February 9, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Gela Pigrum lot-size reduction (unanimous)
• Recorded withdrawal of Ryan Kerby accessory‑building variance
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will approve the February minutes and adopt the agenda. They will consider a consent agenda that includes road department reports, multiple contracts, and procurement bid specifications. The meeting includes discussion of three planning applications: East Lake Phase 2, Miller Estates Minor Lot, and Hogan 2 Lot revisions. Additional new business items such as grant requests and personnel appointments will also be addressed.

• ServiceMaster contract increase from $9,405 (2020) to $10,249 (2026)
• Bid specifications approval for Hot Asphalt in Place (File #26-300-012)
• East Lake Phase 2 (SUB-008038-2025) subdivision revision on Byhalia and Getwell Rd.
• Miller Estates Minor Lot (SUB-008057-2026) final subdivision approval of 2 lots on 4.90 acres
• Hogan 2 Lot 1st Revision (SUB-008058-2026) final subdivision approval of 2 lots on 23.78 acres

The DeSoto County Board approved the February 2026 minutes and the meeting agenda with added items. It accepted $150,200 and $708,692.65 in excess revenue from the Circuit Clerk. The consent agenda, including the 2026 Spring Clean‑Up, was also approved. The Capt. Johnathon Bigham resolution was tabled until March 16.

• Approved February 2026 minutes (Medlin, Gardner, Foster yes; Denison, Caldwell absent)
• Approved agenda with additions and deletions (Medlin, Gardner, Foster yes; Denison, Caldwell absent)
• Accepted $150,200 excess revenue from Circuit Clerk (Medlin, Gardner, Foster yes; Denison, Caldwell absent)
• Accepted $708,692.65 excess revenue from Circuit Clerk (Medlin, Gardner, Foster yes; Denison, Caldwell absent)
• Approved consent agenda, authorized Spring Clean‑Up advertising and clerk check writing (Medlin, Gardner, Foster yes; Denison, Caldwell absent)
• Tabled Capt. Johnathon Bigham resolution until March 16

Planning Commission

The Desoto County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for 5.1 acres on the west side of Highway 305 north of I‑269, changing the land from Agricultural‑Residential (A‑R) to Planned Commercial (C‑4). The commission will also consider a final subdivision application for 30 lots and three certificates of subdivision on 11.87 acres east of Jaybird Road south of Holly Springs. Both items are scheduled for decision at this meeting.

• Rezoning of 5.1 acres (parcel #2068330000000100) from A‑R to C‑4 (Planned Commercial) at west side of Hwy 305 north of I‑269 – applicant Lonnie & Tonya Umberger
• Final subdivision of 30 lots and 3 COS on 11.87 acres (parcel #3075210000001300) east of Jaybird Road south of Holly Springs – applicant Bluemont Communities (Harold Krag) with H Squared Engineering (John Heard)

The commission voted 9-3 to approve the Gardens of Hernando Phase 1 final subdivision of 30 lots and 3 COS on 11.87 acres. It also voted 8-4 to table the Market at 305 rezoning application until the March 2, 2026 meeting. All other motions, including approval of minutes and adjournment, passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes from Jan 8, 2026 (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing on rezoning (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing (unanimous)
• Tabled Market at 305 rezoning (5‑acre A‑R to C‑4) until Mar 2, 2026 (8‑4)
• Approved Gardens of Hernando Phase 1 final subdivision of 30 lots (9‑3)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider a four-year road plan and various grant applications for highway safety and rural development. The meeting includes decisions on equipment purchases for the Sheriff's Office and Facilities, as well as a final subdivision application for Iris Subdivision Phase 1.

• Approval of a four-year road plan presentation
• Purchase of radios for the Sheriff's Office and a Bobcat Mini Track Loader for Facilities, both over $25,000
• Final subdivision of 11 lots and 1 COS for Iris Subdivision Phase 1 on Livingston Way and Byhalia Rd
• Grant applications for FY27 Alcohol and Drug Impaired Driving and Occupant Protection
• Request to void tax sales for Parcel # 206516050 0014200 and Parcel # 108827040 0245500

The board approved the attorney’s work on a spray‑truck warranty issue and tabled discussion of ruts in Sterlin Lane. It denied the Romitos’ appeal over a lost homestead exemption and voted to donate $700 to the DeSoto Technix robotics team. The agenda additions, deletions, and the consent agenda were all approved, and a six‑month funding extension for the Getwell Road project under Senate Bill 2971 was authorized.

• Approved Board Attorney work on spray‑truck warranty issue (3 YES, 2 absent)
• Tabled discussion of "Ruts in the Yard — Sterlin Lane" (3 YES, 2 absent)
• Approved agenda with listed additions and deletions (3 YES, 2 absent)
• Denied Romito family appeal on homestead exemption cancellation (3 YES, 2 absent)
• Approved $700 donation to DeSoto Technix robotics team travel (3 YES, 2 absent)
• Approved all items on the consent agenda (3 YES, 2 absent)
• Approved six-month funding extension for Getwell Road project under Senate Bill 2971 (passed)
• Approved Board Attorney to begin warranty work for spray truck while in Burleson’s care (3 YES, 2 absent)

Board of Adjustment

The DeSoto County Board of Adjustment will consider four variance applications for accessory buildings or setbacks at 2331 Oak Creek Dr., 8177 Milne Way, 5106 Belmont Rd., and 185 Deer Trail. It will also review a conditional use application for a telecommunication tower taller than 35 feet at Fairview Rd. The board will decide whether to grant each request under the county zoning ordinance.

• Variance VAR-001913-2025 for an accessory building in the front yard at 2331 Oak Creek Dr. (Parcel #3075160600002700)
• Variance VAR-001914-2025 for an accessory building in the front yard at 8177 Milne Way (Parcel #4086140300000400)
• Variance VAR-001915-2025 for a rear building setback less than 40 ft at 5106 Belmont Rd. (Parcel #3079310300000100)
• Variance VAR-001916-2026 for an accessory building in the front yard at 185 Deer Trail (Parcel #3074190300001200)
• Conditional Use CU-0016-63-2025 for a telecommunication tower >35 ft at Fairview Rd. (Parcel #2067360000000600)

The Board of Adjustment approved a 30‑year conditional use for a telecommunication tower on Fairview Rd. It also approved variances for Mike Klappholz (rear setback) and Dustin Doyle (front‑yard accessory building) with conditions. The variance request from Adam Whisenant was denied, and Ryan Kerby's request was tabled until the March 9 meeting. All motions were adopted by the Board.

• Approved minutes from Jan. 12, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Mike Klappholz – rear setback of 24 ft (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Dustin Doyle – accessory building front yard, must meet 50 ft front setback (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for Skyway Towers telecommunication tower taller than 35 ft, approved for 30 years until Feb. 9, 2056
• Denied variance for Adam Whisenant – accessory building front yard (unanimous)
• Tabled variance for Ryan Kerby – accessory building front yard until Mar. 9, 2026 (unanimous)