DeSoto County public meetings in 2022

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will consider a range of financial and administrative items, including a major tax incentive for GXO Logistics, several smaller incentives, and multiple rezoning and subdivision requests. The board will also vote on budget amendments, contracts, and routine reports. The agenda is a draft and subject to change.

• GXO Logistics 9-year real and personal property tax incentive worth $106,695,785.44 at 6195 Hwy 51, Horn Lake
• Barrett Distribution Centers 10-year real property incentive of $20,556,210 at 8150 Nail Road, Olive Branch
• Public hearing on rezoning 4.34 acres from Agricultural to Planned Commercial at Hwy 301 and I-69
• Preliminary subdivision for Isabella Grove (20 lots) and Hundred Acre Woods Ph 2 (6 lots)
• Request to accept $75,000 grant for Household Hazardous Waste Day and E-Waste recycling

The Board approved real property and warehouse exemptions for Barrett Distribution Centers, Associated Wholesale Grocers, and GXO Logistics. They also approved a rezoning request for a convenience store and updated several polling locations. Various budget amendments and road project acceptances were finalized.

• Approved Free Port Warehouse exemptions for Barrett Distribution Centers, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Valu Merchandisers, and New Age Logistics
• Approved 9-year real and personal property exemption of $106,695,785.44 for GXO Logistics (4-1)
• Approved rezoning of 4.34 acres from Agricultural to Planned Commercial for Robinson C-Store (5-0)
• Approved site access to Byhalia Road for Dream Home Construction conditional use (5-0)
• Approved moving four polling locations to various churches (4-1)
• Approved $950,332 Workers Comp policy renewal with Key Risk (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of one Road Department vehicle up to $33,000 (5-0)
• Approved sole source purchase of Axom tasers for the jail (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The DeSoto County Board of Adjustment will consider 11 variance applications and 2 conditional use applications at its December 12, 2022 meeting. The variances seek exceptions to zoning rules for setbacks, accessory building sizes, fence heights, and a telecommunications tower no-build zone. The conditional use requests include a telecommunications tower taller than 35 feet and a renewal for a gravel mining operation. The board will also approve the minutes from the November 14, 2022 meeting.

• Variance for zero-foot side setback at 14740 Leavell Road (Joe Delaney)
• Variance for accessory building larger than 125% of primary structure at 9155 Bethel Road (Debra Crum)
• Variance for fence taller than 3 ft in front yard at 5036 Watson Place Boulevard (Barney Marie Anthony)
• Conditional use for telecommunications tower taller than 35 ft at 6363 Highway 301 North (Airspaces LLC)
• Conditional use renewal for gravel mining at 500 Larue Drive (John Henry Miller)

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved multiple variance requests for residential setbacks and accessory buildings. It also granted a 61-year conditional use permit for a telecommunications tower and a 25-year renewal for a gravel mining operation.

• Approved variance for Joe Delaney accessory building side setback of zero feet (Unanimous)
• Approved variance for William Lee Brady accessory building in side yard (Unanimous)
• Approved variance for Jody Cox accessory building in side yard (Unanimous)
• Approved variance for Bob Farley front building setback of less than 40 ft (Unanimous)
• Approved variance for Butch Davis side building setback of less than 15 ft (Unanimous)
• Approved variance for Debra Crum accessory building size and side yard location (Unanimous)
• Approved variance for Barney Marie Anthony front yard fence taller than 3 ft (Unanimous)
• Approved variance for Henry Crouch accessory building size (Unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will meet to approve minutes, consent agenda items, and hear public hearings, including a rezoning request for 6.69 acres from Agricultural to C-4 on Hwy 178. They will also discuss budget amendments, contract renewals, and grant applications. The agenda is a draft and subject to changes.

• Public hearing for rezoning 6.69 acres from Agricultural to C-4 on Hwy 178 (RZNE-000812-2022)
• Budget amendments for Animal Services, Sheriff's Department, Fleet Management, ARPA/Body Scanners
• Contract renewals: Tradebe (Environmental Services), Oak Tree Animal Clinic, Walls Road Maintenance
• Request to apply for grants: Affordable Connectivity Outreach, Rural Violent Crime Reduction, Walmart Community Grant
• Public hearing for litter ordinance violation at 2261 Horn Lake Rd N

The Board approved a rezoning request for a mini storage facility with specific brick and fencing requirements. They also authorized several grant applications for broadband, crime reduction, and search and rescue equipment, and approved multiple road and bridge design task orders.

• Approved rezoning of 6.69 acres from Agricultural to C-4 for mini storage (5-0)
• Approved Task Order #41 for Getwell Road Bridge design (5-0)
• Approved WEI task order up to $10,000 for Star Landing Road sewer grant application (5-0)
• Authorized application for Affordable Connectivity Outreach Grant (5-0)
• Authorized application for Rural Violent Crime Reduction Initiative grant (5-0)
• Authorized application for $5,000 taser grant with 25% match (5-0)
• Rejected previously approved Justice Assistance Grant (5-0)
• Approved Freedom Hill Minor Lot application for 2 lots on 10.0 acres (5-0)

Planning Commission

The DeSoto County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request and review preliminary and final subdivision plats. The most consequential item is a request to rezone 4.34 acres from Agricultural to Planned Commercial for a convenience store. The commission will also consider preliminary approval for a 6-lot subdivision and final approval for a 7-lot subdivision, both by KO Capital, LLC.

• Rezoning of 4.34 acres from Agricultural (A) to Planned Commercial (C-4) for Robinson C-Store, east side of Hwy 301, south of I-69
• Preliminary subdivision of Hundred Acre Woods Ph 2: 6 lots on 27.96 acres, south side of Wheeler Rd, east of Robertson Gin
• Final subdivision of Hundred Acre Woods Ph 1: 7 residential lots and 1 COS lot on 36.52 acres, same location
• Minor subdivision Toliver's Place: 2 lots on 49.38 acres, west side north of Watson-DeSoto Rd and north of Denman Rd

The Commission approved the rezoning of 4.34 acres for a convenience store despite resident concerns regarding traffic. Additionally, the board approved two phases of the Hundred Acre Woods Subdivision and a minor lot application for Toliver's Place.

• Approved rezoning of 4.34 acres from Agricultural (A) to Planned Commercial (C-4) for Robinson C-Store (Unanimous)
• Approved preliminary subdivision of 6 lots on 27.96 acres for Hundred Acre Woods Subdivision, Ph 2 (Unanimous)
• Approved final subdivision of 7 residential lots and 1 COS lot on 36.52 acres for Hundred Acre Woods Subdivision, Ph 1 (Unanimous)
• Approved 2 lots on 49.38 acres for Toliver's Place Minor Lot, including a waiver of easement length (Unanimous)
• Approved November 3, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will meet to consider a 10-year real property tax incentive for Barrett Distribution Centers, LLC valued at $20,556,210.00 for a facility at 8150 Nail Road, Olive Branch, MS. The board will also hold public hearings on a rezoning and several subdivision approvals, and vote on various contracts, purchases, and policy updates.

• Business investment incentives: Free Port Warehouse for Ardagh Metal Packaging and USABlueBook; 10-year real property incentive for Barrett Distribution Centers ($20,556,210)
• Public hearing: Rezoning of 6.69 acres from Agricultural to C-4 on Hwy 178 near Red Banks Rd
• Preliminary subdivision: Isabella Grove (20 lots on 39.67 acres)
• Final subdivisions: Forest Hill Community Ph 15 (55 lots), Ph 16 (4 lots), Creekside Meadows (55 lots)
• Purchase of 8 handheld radios from Motorola for $28,374.72; bid award for contraband scanners

The Board approved several business investment incentives, including a $20.5M real property exemption for Barrett Distribution Centers. It also authorized the purchase of two contraband scanners for the detention center using ARPA funds and transitioned the District Attorney's office to county IT support.

• Approved 10-year Real Property exemption of $20,556,210.00 for Barrett Distribution Centers (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 2 TEK 84 contraband scanners for $338,265 using ARPA funds (5-0)
• Authorized IT department to take over services for the District Attorney's office (5-0)
• Approved Free Port Warehouse exemptions for Ardagh Metal Packaging and HD Supply (5-0)
• Approved $141,772 budget amendment for Justice Court contract retainage (5-0)
• Adopted Appendix L permitting fee structure specifically for solar farms (4-0)
• Approved final subdivisions for Forest Hill Community Ph 15 & 16 and Creekside Meadows (4-0)
• Accepted resignation of District 2 Election Commissioner Barbara Chatham (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The DeSoto County Board of Adjustment will consider 14 requests at its November 14, 2022 meeting. Six variance applications seek exceptions to zoning rules, including mobile home age, accessory building placement, fence height, and setbacks. Eight conditional use applications request permits for uses like mobile homes, dog kennels, a daycare, a private club, and a country store. The board will also approve the minutes from the October 10, 2022 meeting.

• Variance for mobile home older than 10 years at 6995 Angie Drive (Jody Howell)
• Variance for accessory building in side yard at 6710 Poplar Corner Road (Maximo Herrera)
• Conditional use for dog kennel at 1785 Sunset Farms (Ernest Field)
• Conditional use for daycare at 50 Getwell Road (Kelsey Mallett)
• Conditional use for private club/venue at 265 Red Banks Road N (Zack Sims)

The Board approved several variances for accessory buildings and fences, along with conditional use permits for a daycare, a country store, and a special events venue. One application for a dog kennel was denied, and another was approved with specific size and time restrictions.

• Approved variance and conditional use for mobile home at 6995 Angie Drive (unanimous)
• Approved variance for accessory building at 6710 Poplar Corner Road (unanimous)
• Approved variance for fence at 7448 Live Oak Manor Cove (unanimous)
• Approved variance for accessory building at 2306 Rising Sun Road (unanimous)
• Approved variance for fence at 2045 Watson View W. (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for dog kennel at 1785 Sunset Farms for 5 years with dog count and hour limits (unanimous)
• Denied conditional use for dog kennel at 4275 West Commerce (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for daycare at 50 Getwell Road for 5 years (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will meet to approve routine consent items, including budget amendments, contracts, and business investment incentives. They will also discuss removal of state prisoners, project updates, and various new business items such as purchases and policy discussions.

• 10-year personal property tax incentive for BioCare, Inc. ($2,038,694)
• 10-year real property tax incentive for Buske Lines, Inc. ($18,028,047)
• Budget amendments for Animal Services, Sheriff's Department, and other funds
• Discussion on removal of state prisoners with Senator McLendon
• Request to advertise for broadband connectivity program proposals

The Board authorized the advertisement of bid specifications for the DeSoto County Broadband Connectivity Program. It also voted to abolish county licensing requirements for electricians, plumbers, mechanical, and general contractors. Additionally, the Board approved several road project task orders and equipment purchases using auction proceeds.

• Approved bid specifications for Broadband Connectivity Program (5-0)
• Abolished county licensing for electricians, plumbers, mechanical and general contractors (5-0)
• Approved $41,797 purchase of equipment for 8 Tahoes from ComServe (5-0)
• Approved purchase of RATT Mobile tower for $34,995 using grant funds (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Mower Max Boom Mower and drum mulcher using auction proceeds (5-0)
• Authorized letter to state officials regarding removal of state prisoners from county jail (5-0)
• Approved Task Order #40 for Agri-Center Multi Use Trail (5-0)
• Approved 2-lot application for Bolin Road Minor Lot (5-0)

Planning Commission

The DeSoto County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request and review preliminary and final subdivision applications. The meeting includes a request to rezone 6.69 acres from Agricultural to C-4, and several subdivision proposals ranging from 4 to 55 lots.

• Rezoning of 6.69 acres from Agricultural to C-4 on Hwy 178 and Red Banks Rd
• Preliminary subdivision of 20 lots on 39.67 acres at Isabella Grove
• Final subdivision of 55 lots at Forest Hill Community, Ph 15
• Final subdivision of 4 lots at Forest Hill Community, Ph 16
• Final subdivision of 55 lots and 5 COS at Creekside Meadows

The Commission approved a rezoning request for a commercial storage facility and authorized one preliminary and three final subdivision plans. All substantive motions passed with unanimous votes.

• Approved rezoning of 6.69 acres from Agricultural to C-4 for Bret & Cynthia Keough (10-0)
• Approved Isabella Grove Subdivision preliminary plan for 20 lots on 39.67 acres (unanimous)
• Approved Forest Hill Community Phase 15 final subdivision for 55 lots on 31.58 acres (unanimous)
• Approved Forest Hill Community Phase 16 final subdivision for 4 lots on 3.91 acres (unanimous)
• Approved Creekside Meadows final subdivision for 55 lots and 5 COS on 34.50 acres (unanimous)
• Approved September 29, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will meet to consider a range of administrative, financial, and planning items. Key actions include approving business investment incentives for three companies, awarding a bid for courthouse repairs, and reviewing multiple subdivision applications. The agenda also includes routine reports, budget amendments, and contract renewals.

• Business incentives: BioCare, Inc. (Free Port Warehouse, 10-yr personal property, $2,038,694), Buske Lines, Inc. (10-yr real property, $18,028,047), Chevron North America (Free Port Warehouse)
• Award bid #22-151-008 for courthouse precast repairs
• Purchase 3 John Deere 6120M cab tractors and 3 mid-mount boom mowers for Road Department
• Subdivision approvals: Ella Farms (26 lots), Iris (20 lots), Woodland Heights (7 lots), and several minor lots
• Election Commission report on precinct changes due to redistricting

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors approved property tax exemptions for BioCare, Buske Lines, and Chervon North America, totaling over $20 million in assessed value. The board also approved new voting precinct boundaries for Districts 3, 4, and 5, and authorized a redraw of District 1/2 lines to keep Olive Branch Intermediate as a polling place. Several road project contracts and budget amendments were also approved.

• Approved 10-year personal property exemption for BioCare ($2,038,694) (5-0)
• Approved 10-year real property exemption for Buske Lines ($18,028,047) (5-0)
• Approved Free Port Warehouse exemption for Chervon North America (5-0)
• Approved new precinct boundaries for Districts 3, 4, and 5 (5-0 each)
• Authorized redrawing District 1/2 lines to include Olive Branch Intermediate as polling place (5-0)
• Approved subcontract with JA Halls Construction for Holly Springs Road Segment 2 (5-0)
• Approved $58,000 budget amendment for courthouse precast repairs (5-0)
• Approved $8,000 budget amendment for Justice Court certified mail fees (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The DeSoto County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on three variance applications, each seeking relief from specific provisions of the DeSoto County Zoning Ordinance. The board will also approve the minutes from its September 12, 2022 meeting. Decisions on the variances will affect property owners in Districts 1 and 4.

• Variance by Bobby Gray (VAR-001734-2022) for accessory building in front yard and larger than 50% of primary structure at 2750 Dean Road, zoned A-R
• Variance by Brad Helton (VAR-001735-2022) for rear setback less than 40 ft at 215 Louise Road, zoned A
• Variance by Fred Wells (VAR-001736-2022) for accessory building in side yard at 6053 Barton DeSoto Road, zoned A-R
• Approval of minutes from September 12, 2022 meeting

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will consider consent agenda items, including quarterly allocations to county offices, and several new business items. Notable actions include awarding a bid for eight patrol vehicles, discussing the purchase of additional vehicles, and approving a waste tire grant. The meeting also includes updates on road projects, facility management, and various interlocal agreements.

• Award bid for 8 patrol vehicles (2023 Chevrolet Tahoes) for $340,000 ($42,500 each)
• Quarterly allocations: Tax Assessor $449,858, Tax Collector $400,549, Sheriff $9,181,373.75
• Accept Waste Tire Grant for $103,350
• Approve Getwell Road MOU with City of Southaven
• Discuss purchase of 8 Durangos pending state contract pricing

The Board approved a memorandum of understanding with the City of Southaven to contribute $875,000 toward the Getwell Road widening project from College Road to Star Landing. The money is due 45 days after the city lets the contract. The Board also authorized the purchase of 8 patrol vehicles and 8 Durangos for the Sheriff's Department, and approved a one-month contract extension with ABM for energy project work at the Juvenile Detention Center.

• Approved $875,000 MOU with City of Southaven for Getwell Road project (5-0)
• Awarded bid for 8 Chevrolet Tahoes to Cannon Motors at $42,500 each (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 8 Durangos from Landers at state contract price of $37,719 each (5-0)
• Extended ABM energy project contract for one month and paid current bill (5-0)
• Authorized lease of night vision goggles from Navy for $7,200 (5-0)
• Approved Waste Pro winter hours at rubbish facility starting Nov. 5 (4-1, Gardner opposed)
• Approved Thanksgiving holiday closure for rubbish facility Nov. 24-25 (5-0)
• Approved naming hitting facility at Lake Cormorant Ball Park in honor of Mike Duncan (5-0)

Planning Commission

The DeSoto County Planning Commission will hold a meeting to consider several subdivision and minor lot applications. The agenda includes preliminary approval for the 26-lot Ella Farms subdivision on 91.13 acres, final approval for the 20-lot Iris subdivision, and multiple minor lot requests, some with waivers. The meeting will also include the approval of the previous meeting's minutes and a concurrence item for Sunset Creek Farms.

• Preliminary subdivision: Ella Farms (SUB-007762-2022) - 26 lots on 91.13 acres, north of Fairview Road, zoned A (District 1)
• Final subdivision: Iris Subdivision (SUB-7770-2022) - 20 lots on 6.62 acres, north of Bright Road, zoned PUD (District 5)
• Minor lot: Dye (SUB-007767-2022) - 5 lots on 23.01 acres, includes waiver for lots on an easement, west of Davenport Rd
• Minor lot: Bryce Gray (SUB-007768-2022) - 2 lots on 4.28 acres, includes waiver of the 4 to 1 ratio, north of Dean Rd
• Minor lot: McKenzie (SUB-007769-2022) - 3 lots on 20.02 acres, includes waiver of the 4 to 1 ratio, east of Fogg Rd

The DeSoto County Planning Commission unanimously approved a preliminary subdivision for Ella Farms, creating 26 lots on 91.13 acres near Fairview Road and I-269. The commission also approved final subdivisions for Iris (20 lots), Dye (5 lots), Bryce Gray (2 lots), and McKenzie (3 lots), along with a minor lot revision for Remington Ridge and a concurrence for Sunset Creek Farms. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Ella Farms Subdivision preliminary plat for 26 lots on 91.13 acres (unanimous).
• Approved Iris Subdivision final plat for 20 lots on 6.62 acres, with conditions on gates, trash pickup, and emergency access (unanimous).
• Approved Dye Minor Lot final subdivision of 5 lots on 23.01 acres, including a waiver for lots on an easement (unanimous).
• Approved Bryce Gray Minor Lot final subdivision of 2 lots on 4.28 acres, including a waiver of the 4-to-1 ratio (unanimous).
• Approved McKenzie Minor Lot final subdivision of 3 lots on 20.02 acres, including a waiver of the 4-to-1 ratio (unanimous).
• Approved Remington Ridge 1st Revision Minor Lot, granting a waiver for the number of lots served by an easement (unanimous).
• Approved Sunset Creek Farms Concurrence, extending the time to record the subdivision plat (unanimous).
• Approved minutes from September 1, 2022, as presented (unanimous).

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors is meeting to handle routine administrative items, including correcting the funding amount for premium pay, approving end-of-fiscal-year claims and final budget amendments, and deciding whether to apply for a circuit court grant. The agenda also includes a presentation on Operation Green Light and a possible executive session.

• Premium Pay – Correction of Funding Amount
• End of Fiscal Year Claims Docket
• Final Budget Amendments
• Grant Opportunity for Circuit Court – Approval to Apply
• Operation Green Light

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors approved several financial items, including increasing premium pay for certified personnel to $12,500, continuing two District Attorney employee supplements ($8,300 and $5,000), and approving the end-of-fiscal-year claims docket and budget amendments. They also approved late bills for road work, change orders for the Justice Court Building, and reimbursements for road repairs. The solar farm update and Operation Green Light were tabled to the October 3 meeting.

• Approved premium pay increase to $12,500 for qualified certified personnel (4-0)
• Approved continuation of DA employee supplements: $8,300 and $5,000 (4-0)
• Approved end-of-fiscal-year claims docket and authorized payment (4-0)
• Approved final budget amendments for FY22 close-out (4-0)
• Approved late bills: Vance Brothers $475,410.25 and Stribling $364.70 (4-0)
• Approved Change Orders #34 & #35 for Justice Court Building (4-0)
• Approved asphalt work in front of Justice Court for $5,940 (4-0)
• Approved reimbursement to Road Department for Industrial Drive repairs $236,236.28 (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will meet to approve routine expenditures, accept grant awards, and consider several land-use items including a rezoning and multiple subdivision plats. The agenda includes public hearings for a code enforcement case and a rezoning request, as well as decisions on contracts and grant applications.

• Accept EMS grants: $124,894.68 (Emergency Management Performance) and $125,000 (Homeland Security Task Force Equipment)
• Rezoning hearing for Hamilton Storage on Pleasant Hill Rd east of Getwell Rd (parcel #207827000 0001001)
• Preliminary subdivision of Treadway Creek Sec C & D: 26 lots on 49.63 acres west of Treadway Rd
• Final subdivisions for Treadway Creek Sec C (23 lots) and Sec D (3 lots)
• Public hearing for litter ordinance violation at 3294 Glen Gyle Cv E (parcel # 3 09 4 19 04 0 00245 00)

The Board approved a Letter of Agreement with the Corps of Engineers for a $60 million feasibility study, with Supervisors Medlin and Denison voting no. The Board also approved $875,000 in use tax funds to assist Southaven with Getwell Road widening, rescinded a tax exemption for Milwaukee Tools due to property issues, and approved a $5,691.27 change order for Justice Court construction. Several subdivision and rezoning applications were approved, and the Board authorized participation in state premium pay for law enforcement and firefighters.

• Approved Letter of Agreement for Corps of Engineers $60M feasibility study (3-2)
• Approved $875,000 from use tax funds for Southaven Getwell Road widening (5-0)
• Rescinded Milwaukee Tools real property tax exemption at 12386 Crossroad Drive (5-0)
• Approved Change Order #35 for Justice Court construction at $5,691.27 (5-0)
• Approved Hamilton Storage rezoning amendment (C-4) (5-0)
• Approved Treadway Creek Sec C & D preliminary subdivision (26 lots) (4-0, Caldwell recused)
• Approved Treadway Creek Sec C final subdivision (23 lots) (4-0, Caldwell recused)
• Authorized participation in $1,000 premium pay for certified law enforcement and firefighters (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors is meeting on September 15, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, invocation, pledge, citizen remarks, and approval of the agenda. The main substantive item is a discussion of the FY2023 budget under New Business, followed by an executive session.

• Budget Discussion – FY2023

The Board of Supervisors approved the FY2023 budget, including a $15 per hour minimum wage for county employees and a 5% raise for departments to distribute at their discretion. Several budget adjustments were also approved, including $2 million for a west-side radio tower, $276,000 for jail body scanners, and $22,000 for Justice Court carbonless forms. The meeting was recessed until September 19, 2022.

• Approved FY2023 budget with $15 minimum wage and 5% raises (5-0)
• Allocated $2 million for a west-side radio tower (5-0)
• Approved $276,000 for two body scanners for the jail from ARPA funds (5-0)
• Approved $22,000 for Justice Court carbonless forms (4-1)
• Approved $5,500 increase for EMS software costs (5-0)
• Approved $11,000 for FICA match on premium pay for law enforcement and fire (5-0)
• Approved $24,000 for community resource outreach and research (4-1)
• Approved $925 for Leadership DeSoto program (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The DeSoto County Board of Adjustment will consider four variance applications and one conditional use application at its September 12, 2022 meeting. The variances involve fence height, accessory building placement and size, and a side setback. The conditional use is for a Verizon Wireless telecommunications tower taller than 35 feet. The board will also approve minutes from the August 8 meeting.

• Variance for fence taller than 3 ft at 4803 Metairie Lane (VAR-001730-2022)
• Variance for accessory building in front yard at 8420 Bethel Road (VAR-001731-2022)
• Variance for accessory building larger than 50% of primary structure at 2255 Clifton Road (VAR-001732-2022)
• Variance for side setback less than 15 ft at 391 American River Drive (VAR-001733-2022)
• Conditional use for Verizon tower taller than 35 ft at 3940 Bethel Road (CU-001616-2022)

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing and workshop on the FY23 budget, followed by a tax levy presentation and public comments. The board will also consider consent agenda items, old business including road project subcontracts and energy project closeouts, and new business such as grant applications, a bid award, and a property posting for a litter violation.

• FY23 budget public hearing at 9:00 a.m. and tax levy presentation
• Road register update: change Onega Drive to Onega Lane
• New bank account for Getwell Road Bridge ERBR-BR-0017(15)B
• Bid #23-300-001 for polyethylene & polypropylene pipe; purchase of one Dodge Charger for Sheriff's Dept.
• Planning: Myers Road Farms 2nd Rev (1 lot on 6.914 acres) and four minor lot applications

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors approved the FY2023 budget and tax levy with no tax increase, shifting millage to fund priorities. Key decisions included budgeting $3 million for juvenile detention expansion, $1.86 million for a Region IV facility, and $600,000 for a new Southaven Tax Collector's office. The board also approved a 5% pay raise at department directors' discretion, held over the energy project closeout due to HVAC issues at juvenile detention, and authorized a $250,000 payment for the Corps of Engineers flood study.

• Approved FY2023 budget and tax levy with no tax increase (5-0)
• Budgeted $3 million for juvenile detention expansion (5-0)
• Budgeted $1.86 million for Region IV facility (5-0)
• Budgeted $600,000 for new Southaven Tax Collector's office (5-0)
• Approved 5% pay raise at department directors' discretion (motion withdrawn, tabled for next meeting)
• Held over energy project closeout due to HVAC issues at juvenile detention (5-0)
• Authorized $250,000 payment for Corps of Engineers flood study (5-0)
• Approved $207,000 MS Voting Modernization Act Grant for Election Commission (5-0)

Planning Commission

The DeSoto County Planning Commission will hold a public meeting to consider several land-use applications, including a rezoning request, preliminary and final subdivision plats, and a minor lot split. The agenda includes a rezoning amendment for a storage facility, multiple subdivision requests for the Treadway Creek development, and a minor lot split with a waiver request.

• Rezoning amendment for Hamilton Storage (RZNE-000811-2022) at Pleasant Hill Rd and Getwell Rd
• Preliminary subdivision of 26 lots on 49.63 acres for Treadway Creek Sec C & D (SUB-007759-2022)
• Final subdivision of 23 lots on 41.83 acres for Treadway Creek Sec C (SUB-007760-2022)
• Final subdivision of 3 lots on 7.8 acres for Treadway Creek Sec D (SUB-007761-2022)
• Minor lot split of 2 lots on 14.52 acres with waiver of 4-to-1 ratio for Rowell (SUB-007755-2022)

The DeSoto County Planning Commission unanimously approved a rezoning amendment for Hamilton Storage to expand its mini-storage facility, and approved preliminary and final subdivision applications for Treadway Creek, Ingrams Mill, and Rowell Minor Lot. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Hamilton Storage rezoning amendment of C-4 zoning (unanimous)
• Approved Treadway Creek Sec C & D preliminary subdivision of 26 lots (unanimous)
• Approved Treadway Creek Sec C final subdivision of 23 lots (unanimous)
• Approved Treadway Creek Sec D final subdivision of 3 lots (unanimous)
• Approved Ingrams Mill Sub. 1st Rev. of Lot 26 final subdivision of 2 lots, contingent on Board of Supervisors determination (unanimous)
• Approved Rowell Minor Lot final subdivision of 2 lots with 4-to-1 ratio waiver (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors is meeting on August 31, 2022, with a single substantive item: a discussion of the FY2023 budget. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including call to order, citizen remarks, and consent agenda.

• Budget Discussion – FY2023

The Board unanimously approved a resolution for the Getwell Road Bridge MOA and Engineer of Record, and accepted OP & DUI grants. A $5,000 discretionary raise for the Sheriff's Juvenile Detention Center was also approved. The remainder of the meeting focused on detailed FY2023 budget discussions across multiple departments, with no final budget adoption.

• Approved resolution for Getwell Road Bridge MOA and Engineer of Record (5-0)
• Accepted OP & DUI grants and authorized Board President to sign (5-0)
• Approved $5,000 discretionary raise for Sheriff's Juvenile Detention Center (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board approved a resolution to approve a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and designate an Engineer of Record for the Getwell Road Bridge project. They also accepted OP and DUI grants, and approved a discretionary $5,000 raise for the Sheriff for the Juvenile Detention Center. The meeting included extensive discussion of the FY2023 budget, covering road department, parks, solid waste, and environmental services needs, but no final budget vote was taken.

• Approved MOA and Engineer of Record for Getwell Road Bridge (5-0)
• Accepted OP and DUI grants, authorizing Board President to sign (5-0)
• Approved discretionary $5,000 raise for Sheriff for Juvenile Detention Center (5-0)
• Recessed meeting until August 31, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors is meeting to handle routine administrative items, including approving a late bill for a senior expo registration and a special claims docket. The board will also discuss the FY2023 budget. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Late Bill – Best of Times – Sr. Expo Registration – Authorize Clerk to Write Check
• Claims Docket – Special Docket
• Budget Discussion – FY2023

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors held a work session focused on the FY2023 budget, reviewing departmental requests and road project funding. They approved the consent agenda items, including a $375 Senior Expo sponsorship and the claims docket, and approved a late bill of $285,608.51 for Talbot Brothers for Holly Springs Road. No final budget was adopted; the board recessed to continue budget discussions on August 25.

• Approved $375 for Senior Expo table sponsorship (5-0)
• Approved claims docket and authorized clerk to pay bills (5-0)
• Approved late bill of $285,608.51 to Talbot Brothers for Holly Springs Road (5-0)
• Recessed meeting to August 25, 2022 for continued budget discussions (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will meet to approve a consent agenda with routine financial items, hear updates on old business, and consider new business including contracts and donations. The board will also review several subdivision applications, including final plats for new residential developments, and discuss the FY23 budget.

• Budget amendments for coronavirus reimbursements, tax assessor, juvenile drug court, and other funds
• Annual bid for crushed limestone & rip rap (Bid File #23-300-003)
• Proposed order redefining Lewisburg Fire Protection District
• Sole source purchase for Axon Tasers for Sheriff's Department
• Subdivision approvals: The Reserves at Lee Corner (10 lots), Reserves at Camp Creek Ph 2 (25 lots), Crosswinds Ph 1 (45 lots)

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors approved a $1,460,000 agreement with the school district to reimburse the county for school resource officers (SROs) at $80,000 per SRO for 10 schools and $60,000 per SRO for 11 other schools. The board also approved several contracts, including a $90,000 rural fire truck grant for Nesbit VFD, a maintenance agreement for the county phone system, and a contract with Summit Food Service. Multiple subdivision plats were approved, including The Reserves at Lee Corner, Reserves at Camp Creek Ph 2, and Crosswinds Ph 1.

• Approved $1.46M SRO agreement with school district (3-1, Gardner absent)
• Approved $90,000 rural fire truck grant, $20,000 returned to Nesbit VFD (4-0)
• Approved CMS Communications phone system maintenance agreement (5-0)
• Approved Summit Food Service contract (4-0)
• Approved The Reserves at Lee Corner preliminary subdivision (5-0)
• Approved Reserves at Camp Creek Ph 2 final subdivision (5-0)
• Approved Crosswinds Ph 1 final subdivision with overflow parking conditions (4-1)
• Approved $40,000 Sheriff's Department budget amendment (4-1)

Board of Adjustment

The DeSoto County Board of Adjustment will consider 12 applications, including 11 variances and one conditional use request for a Verizon Wireless telecommunication tower. The variances cover accessory buildings, fences, setbacks, and a mobile home age exception. The meeting will also include approval of the July 11, 2022 minutes.

• Variance for accessory building at 2725 McGowen Road (Rodger Bennett)
• Variance for accessory building at 12763 Byhalia Road (Chris Roberts)
• Variance for front setback at 4308 Huron Road (Todd Ferguson)
• Conditional use for Verizon Wireless tower at 2484 Highway 305 North
• Variance for mobile home older than 10 years at 8705 Hwy 61 Lot 310 (Pedro Balderas)

The DeSoto County Board of Adjustment approved a conditional use for a Verizon Wireless telecommunications tower and 11 of 12 variance applications. The only split decision was a variance for Rodger Bennett, approved 3-1 with one abstention, subject to conditions including gravel and a concrete pad. All other items passed unanimously.

• Approved Verizon Wireless conditional use for 170' telecom tower (unanimous)
• Approved Chris Roberts variance for accessory building, 30x40, colors to match house (unanimous)
• Approved Rodger Bennett variance for accessory building with 5 conditions (3-1, 1 abstention)
• Approved Todd Ferguson variance for reduced front setback (unanimous)
• Approved Earl Walters variance for accessory building in front yard (unanimous)
• Approved Amy Perkins variance for two accessory buildings (unanimous)
• Approved Kyle Zimmerman variance for taller corner-lot fence (unanimous)
• Approved Arthur Willis variance for accessory building on corner lot (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors is meeting for a regular session. The main substantive item is a discussion of the FY2023 budget, with the rest of the agenda consisting of standard procedural items like agenda approval, consent agenda, and citizen remarks.

• Budget Discussion – FY2023

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors discussed the FY2023 budget, including revenue projections and departmental requests, but took no formal action on the budget itself. They set a public hearing for the FY23 budget for September 6, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. The meeting was recessed until August 15, 2021.

• Set public hearing for FY23 budget on Sept. 6, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. (unanimous)
• Recessed meeting until Aug. 15, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will meet to approve the tax rolls, hear citizen concerns, and consider numerous planning items including a rezoning and several subdivision plats. The agenda also includes consent items, budget amendments, and various contracts and purchases.

• Public hearing on protests to real & personal property tax rolls
• Rezoning of 2.65 acres on Hwy 301 near Nail Rd to Planned Commercial (C-4)
• Final subdivision approvals: Baileigh (76 lots), The Orchard (20 lots), Pear Orchard (27 lots)
• Sole source purchase of Axon Tasers for Sheriff's Department
• Emergency purchase of 3 Dodge Durangos for Sheriff's Department

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors awarded the courthouse renovation project to TDL Contractors for a base bid of $1,977,000 plus $115,000 for Alternate #1 (painting), covering a budget shortfall with a future budget amendment. The board also approved the 2022 real and personal property tax rolls, a rezoning for a commercial development, and multiple subdivision plats. Several contracts, grants, and purchases were approved, including a $70,000 grant for Youth Drug Court and an emergency purchase of three Dodge Durangos for the Sheriff's Department.

• Awarded courthouse renovations to TDL Contractors, base bid $1,977,000 + $115,000 Alternate #1 (5-0)
• Approved Real & Personal Property Tax Rolls as presented (5-0)
• Approved Brenda Simpson rezoning of 2.65 acres to Planned Commercial C-4 (5-0)
• Accepted $70,000 Justice Assistance Grant for Youth Drug Court salaries (5-0)
• Approved emergency purchase of three Dodge Durangos for Sheriff's Department (5-0)
• Approved Holly Springs Road Agreements (SA2 R10 & SA2 R3), saving ~$800,000 (5-0)
• Approved Waggoner Task Order #38 for Agriplex Technical Assistance, not to exceed $50,000 (5-0)
• Approved No Surprises Act Agreement with Meritain (5-0)

Planning Commission

The DeSoto County Planning Commission will consider three subdivision applications: a preliminary plat for The Reserves at Lee Corner and final plats for Reserves at Camp Creek Ph 2 and Crosswinds Ph 1. The meeting also includes approval of the June 30th minutes and standard procedural items.

• Preliminary subdivision: The Reserves at Lee Corner, 10 lots on 19.95 acres, west of Lee Rd and south of Hidden Acres Dr (District 1)
• Final subdivision: Reserves at Camp Creek Ph 2, 25 lots on 23.99 acres, east of Laughter Rd and south of Byhalia Rd (District 5)
• Final subdivision: Crosswinds Ph 1, 45 lots on 21.43 acres, east of Craft Rd and south of Byhalia Rd (District 5)
• Approval of minutes from June 30, 2022

The DeSoto County Planning Commission approved a preliminary subdivision for The Reserves at Lee Corner (10 lots) with a condition to show a stub-out road on the plat, and granted final approval for Reserves at Camp Creek, Ph 2 (25 lots) and Crosswinds, Ph 1 (45 lots). All votes were unanimous.

• Approved preliminary subdivision The Reserves at Lee Corner (10 lots) with condition to reflect stub-out road on plat (unanimous)
• Approved final subdivision Reserves at Camp Creek, Ph 2 (25 lots) (unanimous)
• Approved final subdivision Crosswinds, Ph 1 (45 lots) (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will vote on consent agenda items including final resolutions for business investment incentives, budget amendments, and quarterly allocations. They will also discuss old and new business items such as bridge inspection reports, interlocal agreements, and the purchase of two Durango pursuit vehicles.

• 10-year real property tax incentive for Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation at 11624 South Distribution Cove, valued at $36,028,246
• 5-year personal property tax incentive for Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation (expanded), valued at $22,596,255
• 10-year personal property tax incentive for American Aerogel Corporation, valued at $1,293,950
• Quarterly allocations: Sheriff $8,220,327.50, Tax Assessor $385,268, Tax Collector $369,975.25
• Purchase of 2 Durango Pursuit Vehicles for Sheriff's Department

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors approved the consent agenda, which included significant budget amendments for the Sheriff's Department, reallocating funds to cover equipment and vehicles for School Resource Officers. The board also approved several agreements, including a fire protection interlocal agreement with Olive Branch and a ditch maintenance agreement with the Lake Cormorant Drainage District. A grant application for Phase 3 of the Agri Center Trail System was approved, and the board tabled an amendment to the Meritain administrative services agreement for more information.

• Approved consent agenda with budget amendments including $449,336 Sheriff's Dept reallocation (4-0, Medlin no)
• Approved Fire Protection Interlocal Agreement with City of Olive Branch (4-0)
• Approved agreement with Lake Cormorant Drainage District for Johnson Creek maintenance (4-0)
• Approved FY22 Bridge Inspection Report (4-0)
• Approved grant application for Agri Center Trail System Phase 3 (4-0)
• Approved purchase of 2 Durango Pursuit Vehicles (4-0)
• Approved accepting Digital Device Detection K9 (4-0)
• Tabled Meritain administrative services agreement amendment (4-0)

Board of Adjustment

The DeSoto County Board of Adjustment will consider four variance applications and one conditional use application at its July 11, 2022 meeting. The variances involve accessory building size and placement, and fence height. The conditional use request is for a mobile home under hardship conditions. The board will also approve minutes from the June 13, 2022 meeting.

• Variance for accessory building at 5606 Davis Lane (William Ferrell)
• Variance for accessory building at 2725 McGowen Road (Rodger Bennett)
• Variance for fence height at 7310 Jefferson Heights Drive (Debra Smith)
• Variance for accessory building at 11416 Lakeview Drive (Betty Gingery)
• Conditional use for mobile home at 2289 Grass Pond Road (Erica Jones)

The DeSoto County Board of Adjustment approved variances for William Ferrell (accessory building in front yard, larger than 100% of primary structure) and Debra Smith (fence taller than 3 ft in front yard of corner lot), and a conditional use for Erica Jones to place a mobile home for hardship conditions. It denied Betty Gingery's variance for an accessory building larger than 50% of the primary structure, and tabled Rodger Bennett's variance for an accessory building in the front yard until the property is cleaned up. The board also approved the June 13, 2022 minutes.

• Approved William Ferrell's variance for accessory building in front yard, larger than 100% of primary structure (unanimous)
• Approved Debra Smith's variance for fence taller than 3 ft in front yard of corner lot (unanimous)
• Approved Erica Jones' conditional use for mobile home in hardship conditions, for lifetime of Erica Jones and/or sister Margaret Lee (unanimous)
• Denied Betty Gingery's variance for accessory building larger than 50% of primary structure (4-1, Steward dissenting)
• Tabled Rodger Bennett's variance for accessory building in front yard until property cleaned up (4-1, Ward voting to deny)
• Approved June 13, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will meet to approve routine items, consider tax incentives for two companies, and discuss various county operations. Key actions include final resolutions for business investment incentives, approval of the tax roll equalization order, and several contract approvals and appointments.

• Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. 5-yr personal property tax incentive worth $8,363,050 (12385 Crossroad Drive)
• Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. 10-yr real property tax incentive worth $7,559,350 (12386 Crossroad Drive)
• Tegra Medical (MS) LLC 5-yr personal property tax incentive worth $789,828
• Tegra Medical (MS) LLC 9-yr real property tax incentive worth $712,111
• Approval of order to equalize tax rolls and publish public notice

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors approved a $155,000 contract with Waggoner Engineering for broadband implementation in rural areas, including a task order and the county's standard addendum. The board also accepted the 2022 real and personal property tax rolls, approved multiple budget amendments, and authorized an emergency purchase for dirt to extinguish a rubbish pit fire. All votes were unanimous, with occasional absences noted.

• Approved $155,000 broadband contract with Waggoner Engineering (5-0)
• Accepted 2022 real and personal property tax rolls (5-0)
• Approved emergency purchase of $16,575 for dirt to fight rubbish pit fire (5-0)
• Approved $210,000 courthouse beam repair contract with Shaffer, Zahner & Zahner (5-0)
• Approved $25,000 Sheriff's Department drug education training (5-0)
• Approved salary increases for Youth Drug Court Director and Coordinator (5-0)
• Approved Bobcat-Byhalia Minor Lot, 6 lots on 21.75 acres (5-0)
• Approved Dairy Barn Minor Lot, 2 lots on 3.18 acres (5-0)

Planning Commission

The DeSoto County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider several land-use applications, including a rezoning request, preliminary and final subdivision plats, and minor lot approvals. The agenda includes one rezoning, one preliminary subdivision, four final subdivisions, and four minor lot requests, some with waiver requests.

• Rezoning of 2.65 acres at Nail Rd and Hwy 301 from Agricultural-Residential to C-4 (Neighborhood Market)
• Preliminary subdivision: River Grove Estates Phase 3, 45 lots on 26.09 acres, north of River Grove Lane
• Final subdivision: Baileigh Subdivision, 76 lots and 3 COS on 41.33 acres, east of Jaybird Road
• Final subdivision: The Orchard, 20 lots and 4 COS on 24.21 acres, east of Hwy 305
• Minor lot waivers: Mueller (easement length), Mike Malone (4 to 1 ratio), Gargis (4 to 1 ratio)

The DeSoto County Planning Commission approved a rezoning for a Neighborhood Market C-4, several preliminary and final subdivisions, and two minor lot requests, while denying one minor lot application due to easement length concerns. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved rezoning of 2.65 acres to C-4 for Neighborhood Market (11-0)
• Approved preliminary subdivision River Grove Estates Phase 3, 45 lots (11-0)
• Approved final subdivision Baileigh, 76 lots and 3 COS (11-0)
• Approved final subdivision Foxwood Plantation 1st Rev Lots 12 & 14, 2 lots (11-0)
• Approved final subdivision The Orchard, 20 lots and 4 COS (11-0)
• Approved final subdivision Pear Orchard, 27 lots and 5 COS (11-0)
• Denied Mueller Minor Lot, 6 lots on 52.72 acres, due to easement length (11-0)
• Approved Mike Malone Minor Lot, 2 lots with 4:1 ratio waiver (11-0)

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors is holding a public hearing and will consider adopting an ordinance regulating medical cannabis business activities, along with text amendments to the county zoning ordinance. The board will also address several administrative items, including a notary renewal check, an interlocal agreement with cities for 3% settlements, and a litigation audit. The agenda is a draft and subject to changes.

• Public hearing and adoption of ordinance for regulation of medical cannabis business activities
• Adoption of text amendments to DeSoto County Zoning Ordinance for medical cannabis businesses
• Authorize clerk to write check for notary renewal
• Authorize attorney to draw up interlocal with cities for 3% city settlements
• Authorize board attorney to prepare litigation audit and submit to state

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the adoption of an ordinance regulating medical cannabis business activities and corresponding text amendments to the zoning ordinance, both effective immediately. The public hearing included discussion of zoning requirements, fees, and setbacks. The board also authorized several administrative actions, including a notary renewal check, an interlocal agreement for city tax settlements, and a litigation audit.

• Adopted medical cannabis business ordinance (5-0)
• Adopted zoning text amendments for medical cannabis businesses (5-0)
• Authorized clerk to write check for notary renewal (3-0, 2 absent)
• Authorized attorney to prepare interlocal with cities for 3% tax settlements (3-0, 2 absent)
• Authorized litigation audit preparation and submission to State (3-0, 2 absent)

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will meet to consider a wide-ranging agenda including redistricting approvals, multiple rezoning and subdivision requests, and numerous contracts and purchases. Items include a fire truck purchase over $25,000, bids for inmate food services and drug testing, and various fee adjustments. The board will also discuss business investment incentives for several companies and ARPA fund guidelines.

• Approval of redistricting legal descriptions, final maps, and order
• Public hearing on rezoning 72 acres on Hwy 301 and Nail Rd to PUD (Longbranch PUD)
• EMA purchase of fire truck over $25,000 for Walls Fire Department
• Request to award bid for inmate food services and drug testing system
• 2022 annual price adjustments for residential collection, commercial service, and rubbish facility

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors adopted the redistricting order and maps, effective January 1, 2023, and approved several rezoning and subdivision applications, including the Longbranch PUD. The board also approved multiple budget amendments, including a $230,000 fuel increase for the Sheriff's Department, and awarded contracts for inmate food services and a drug testing system. All votes were unanimous, with Supervisor Mark Gardner absent for several items.

• Adopted redistricting order and maps (5-0)
• Approved Longbranch PUD rezoning (5-0)
• Approved $230,000 Sheriff's fuel budget amendment (5-0)
• Awarded inmate food services bid to Summit Foods (5-0)
• Awarded drug testing system bid to Thermo Fisher (5-0)
• Approved Free Port Warehouse exemptions for Harry's USA and Edelbrock (5-0)
• Approved 2.5% Waste Pro rate increases (5-0)
• Approved ARPA funds guidelines (4-0, Gardner absent)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider several applications for zoning variances regarding fences and accessory buildings. The meeting also includes a request for a conditional use permit for a mobile home.

• Variance for a fence taller than 3 ft. at 2737 Cypress Lake Drive
• Variance for an accessory building size and location at 7689 Soaring Oaks Drive
• Variance for an accessory building in the front yard at 11662 Oak Drive
• Variance for a fence taller than 3 ft. at 13781 Highlands Crest Drive
• Conditional use permit for a mobile home at 9486 Nolan Road

The DeSoto County Board of Adjustment approved four variances and one conditional use, all unanimously. One variance application was withdrawn. The board also approved the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approved variance for accessory building in side yard and larger than 50% of primary structure (unanimous)
• Approved variance for accessory building in front yard (unanimous)
• Approved variance for fence taller than 3 ft. in front yard of corner lot (unanimous)
• Approved variance for accessory building in side yard (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for mobile home in hardship conditions for lifetime of applicant (unanimous)
• Withdrawn: variance for fence taller than 3 ft. (applicant withdrew)

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to approve final resolutions for four business investment incentives totaling over $27 million. The meeting includes a public hearing on the redistricting of the county and a planning session to consider rezoning a 72-acre parcel for a Planned Unit Development. Additionally, the board will discuss a potential plan for a Region IV Crisis Center and review various road and facility updates.

• Approval of Business Investment Incentives: TK Elevator ($15.7M), Appleton Grp ($6.2M), J. Strickland ($3.3M), Ozark Automotive ($1.9M)
• Public Hearing: Redistricting of County
• Public Hearing: Rezoning 72 acres from Agricultural-Residential to PUD (Longbranch PUD) on west side of Hwy 301
• Public Hearing: Rezoning 16.92 acres from Agricultural-Residential to Agriculture (Patrick Miller) on south side of Nesbit Rd
• Discussion: Region IV Crisis Center potential plan, building concept, and financing strategy

The Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on county redistricting, heard from consultants and residents, and adopted Alternate 1 with changes that shift the Hernando Hill Street area to District 5 and an area south of West Oak Grove Road to District 4. The board also approved a $1 million contribution to NWCC's Workforce Development Center, a $4.82 million hot mix asphalt overlay bid, and several other contracts and purchases.

• Adopted Alternate 1 redistricting plan with Hernando/Horn Lake area changes (5-0)
• Approved $1,000,000 contribution to NWCC Workforce Development Center (5-0)
• Awarded $4,824,422 hot mix asphalt overlay bid to Lehman Roberts (5-0)
• Approved $24,702 cyber liability insurance from Cowbell Cyber (4-0, Caldwell absent)
• Approved purchase of 5 refurbished cardiac monitors for $50,000 (5-0)
• Approved $1.5 million budget amendment for road overlay from ending cash (5-0)
• Approved emergency purchase of 3 Sheriff's vehicles over $25,000 (5-0)
• Approved Patrick Miller rezoning of 16.92 acres from A-R to Agricultural (5-0)

Planning Commission

The DeSoto County Planning Commission is meeting to consider two final subdivision applications: Woodland Heights, a 21-lot subdivision on 35.99 acres near Miller and Bethel Roads, and Williams Ridge Phase 3, a 41-lot subdivision on 12.95 acres near Starlanding and Getwell Roads. The agenda also includes approval of the April 28th minutes and standard procedural items.

• Woodland Heights (SUB-007725-2022): final subdivision, 21 lots and 1 COS on 35.99 acres, north of Miller Road, east of Bethel Road, District 1, applicant Miller Farms, LLC
• Williams Ridge, Ph 3 (SUB-007727-2022): final subdivision, 41 lots and 2 COS on 12.95 acres, east of Starlanding Road and Getwell Road, District 5, applicant Kreunen Farms, LLC
• Approval of minutes from April 28, 2022

The DeSoto County Planning Commission approved two final subdivision applications: Woodland Heights (21 lots, 1 COS on 35.99 acres) and Williams Ridge Phase 3 (41 lots, 2 COS on 12.95 acres). Both motions passed unanimously. The meeting also included approval of the April 28, 2022 minutes.

• Approved Woodland Heights final subdivision, 21 lots and 1 COS on 35.99 acres (unanimous)
• Approved Williams Ridge Phase 3 final subdivision, 41 lots and 2 COS on 12.95 acres (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 28, 2022 (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will consider several business investment incentives, including tax exemptions for Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation, American Aerogel, Southern Wire, and Tegra Medical. The board will also hold public hearings on two rezoning requests and approve various routine items such as budget amendments, contracts, and purchases.

• Milwaukee Electric Tool: Free Port Warehouse, 10-yr real property (new) $36,028,246, 5-yr personal property (new) $22,596,255, plus other exemptions
• American Aerogel: Free Port Warehouse and 10-yr personal property (new) $1,293,950
• Tegra Medical: 9-yr real property (expanded) $712,111.28 and 5-yr personal property (expanded) $789,828.09
• Public hearing: Longbranch PUD rezoning of 72 acres from Agricultural-Residential to PUD on Hwy 301 and Nail Rd
• Public hearing: Patrick Miller rezoning of 16.92 acres from Agricultural-Residential to Agriculture on Nesbit Rd and Tulane Rd

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors approved a $254,413.70 change order for the Craft Road Widening project, along with a task order for engineering services. The board also approved several tax incentives for businesses including American Aerogel, Southern Wire, Tegra Medical, and Milwaukee Electric Tool. Additionally, they approved the purchase of six tax collector kiosks for $23,280 and a $27,938 purchase of two A/C units for the Hernando Library.

• Approved $254,413.70 change order for Craft Road Widening (5-0)
• Approved tax incentives for American Aerogel, Southern Wire, Tegra Medical, and Milwaukee Electric Tool (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 6 tax collector kiosks from Birdsong Technology for $23,280 (5-0)
• Approved $27,938 purchase of 2 A/C units for Hernando Library from Woodson Bozeman (5-0)
• Approved liability insurance renewal effective May 22, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved garbage disposal rate increase to $22.60/ton effective Oct 1, 2022 (5-0)
• Tabled Longbranch PUD rezoning and Patrick Miller rezoning until June 6, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved fuel bid with Fast Stop Petroleum and Huron Smith Oil Co (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider applications for property variances regarding building sizes and fence heights. The meeting also includes a request to extend the time for a private club's conditional use permit.

• Variance for accessory building size at 3936 Horn Lake Road
• Variance for accessory building size at 7312/7316 Hwy 301
• Variance for fence height exceeding 3 ft. at 13835 River Grove Lane
• Variance for fence height exceeding 3 ft. at 2737 Cypress Lake Drive
• Conditional use time extension for a private club at 4036 Robertson Gin Road

The DeSoto County Board of Adjustment approved three variances for accessory buildings and fences, and a 30-year conditional use extension for a private club venue, all by unanimous votes. One fence variance application was tabled because the applicant was absent. The board also approved the April 11, 2022 minutes as corrected.

• Approved Dustin Hatton's variance for accessory building >100% of primary structure (unanimous)
• Approved Daniel Kilzi's variance for accessory building >125% of primary structure (unanimous)
• Approved LaMont Barber's variance for fence taller than 3 ft in front yard of corner lot (unanimous)
• Tabled Cedric Davis's fence variance application (unanimous)
• Approved Jason Coleman's 30-year conditional use extension for private club/lodge venue until May 9, 2052 (unanimous)
• Approved April 11, 2022 minutes as corrected (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review various department budget amendments, including funds for Animal Services and Road Maintenance. The meeting includes discussions on procurement recommendations for tire recycling, guardrail repairs, and the purchase of seven patrol vehicles.

• Purchase of 7 patrol vehicles for the Sheriff’s Department
• Purchase over $25,000 for repair of guardrails by the Road Department
• Budget amendments for Animal Services, Board Attorney, and Road Maintenance
• Recommendation to award quote for tire recycling
• Request to accept MDEQ Grant SWAT686

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors approved several major purchases and contracts, including 7 Ford Explorers for the Sheriff's Department at $252,994, a $99,795 ammunition purchase for FY23, and a $38,000 guardrail repair contract. They also approved a $5,508 budget amendment for an inmate construction education program, rescinding a prior $15,800 amendment. The board authorized the ERBR application, added Robertson/Odom/Dean roads to the State Aid system, and approved multiple grants and contracts.

• Approved purchase of 7 Ford Explorers for Sheriff's Department at $252,994 (5-0)
• Approved FY23 ammunition purchase at $99,795 off state contract (5-0)
• Approved guardrail repair contract with Tri-State Guardrail for $38,000 (5-0)
• Approved $5,508 budget amendment for inmate construction education program (5-0)
• Rescinded prior $15,800 budget amendment for inmate education (5-0)
• Added Robertson/Odom/Dean roads to State Aid system (5-0)
• Authorized ERBR application for three bridge projects (5-0)
• Approved contract with EBS Services for solid waste plan update (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings for two rezoning requests and review two minor lot subdivision applications. The meeting includes discussions on land use changes for properties in District 3 and District 4.

• Rezoning 72 acres from Agricultural-Residential to PUD at Hwy 301 and Nail Rd
• Rezoning 16.92 acres from Agricultural-Residential to Agriculture at Nesbit Rd and Tulane Rd
• Approval of a 5-lot minor lot subdivision on 30 acres at Barton-DeSoto Rd and Goodman Rd
• Approval of a 2-lot minor lot subdivision on 11.4 acres at Strickland Road and Red Banks Road

The DeSoto County Planning Commission approved the Longbranch PUD rezoning of 72 acres from Agricultural-Residential to PUD (9-2), despite resident concerns about traffic and access. It also approved the Patrick Miller rezoning of 16.92 acres to Agricultural (11-0), and two minor lot subdivisions, both unanimously.

• Approved Longbranch PUD rezoning, 72 acres to PUD (9-2)
• Approved Patrick Miller rezoning, 16.92 acres to Agricultural (11-0)
• Approved Barton-DeSoto 5-lot minor subdivision with 4:1 ratio waiver (unanimous)
• Approved Fulwood 2-lot minor subdivision with easement length waiver (unanimous)
• Approved March 31, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors is holding its regular meeting on April 25, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. The agenda includes a discussion item on medical cannabis under New Business, along with standard items like agenda approval, citizen remarks, consent agenda, old business, planning, and executive session. The agenda is a draft and subject to additions or deletions by the board.

• Discussion of medical cannabis under New Business
• Citizens Remarks & Presentations
• Approval of agenda with additions and deletions
• Consent agenda and old business items
• Executive session scheduled

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors discussed the new medical cannabis law, including zoning, distance requirements, and licensing, but took no formal action. No motions were made on the matter, and the board adjourned to May 2, 2022.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Discussed medical cannabis zoning regulations, no action taken
• Adjourned meeting until May 2, 2022 (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review several business investment incentive requests, including a $15.7 million proposal for TK Elevator Manufacturing. The meeting also includes discussions on ARPA funding for sewer improvements and potential purchases of patrol vehicles and radios for the Sheriff's Department.

• Business incentive: TK Elevator Manufacturing, Inc. ($15,708,536.00)
• Business incentive: Appleton Grp, LLC Free Port Warehouse ($6,198,318.00)
• Business incentive: Ozark Automotive Distributors, Inc. ($1,863,350.30)
• Purchase of 7 patrol vehicles from Courtesy Motors
• Purchase of 9 radios from Motorola Solutions

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors approved multiple tax exemptions for businesses, including a 10-year real and personal property exemption for TK Elevator Manufacturing, Inc. totaling $15,708,536.00. The board also approved a letter of intent for a new phase of the Corps of Engineers flood study, accepted Renasant as the main county depository, and denied a preliminary subdivision application for The Groves due to developer issues.

• Approved 10-yr real & personal property exemption for TK Elevator Manufacturing, Inc. ($15,708,536.00) (5-0)
• Approved Free Port Warehouse and 8-yr personal property exemption for Appleton Grp, LLC ($6,198,318.00) (5-0)
• Approved 5-yr personal property exemption for Ozark Automotive Distributors, Inc. ($1,863,350.30) (5-0)
• Approved letter of intent for Corps of Engineers flood study new phase (5-0)
• Accepted Renasant as main county depository at .41% interest rate (5-0)
• Denied The Groves preliminary subdivision application (42 lots, 160.52 acres) (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 9 radios from Motorola Solutions ($33,345) (5-0)
• Rejected all bids for copiers (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The DeSoto County Board of Adjustment will consider four variance applications and one conditional use application. The variances seek exceptions to zoning rules for fences and accessory buildings, while the conditional use would allow a sawmill on agriculturally zoned property.

• Variance for fence taller than 3 ft at 8233 Williamson Drive (VAR-001702-2022)
• Variance for accessory building in side yard at 1445 Malone Rd (VAR-001703-2022)
• Variance for accessory building larger than 50% of primary structure at 3398 Windemere Road N (VAR-001704-2022)
• Variance for accessory building larger than 75% of primary structure at 5098 Days Road W (VAR-001705-2022)
• Conditional use for sawmill at 1821 Craft Road (CU001607-2022)

The DeSoto County Board of Adjustment approved all five applications on the agenda: four variances for fences and accessory buildings, and one conditional use for a sawmill. All votes were unanimous. The sawmill conditional use was granted for 10 years with conditions on hours, no Sunday work, and a plant buffer.

• Approved fence height variance for Kimberly and Kevin Dawkins at 8233 Williamson Drive (unanimous)
• Approved side yard accessory building variance for Kenneth Morris at 1445 Malone Rd (unanimous)
• Approved accessory building size variance for Jerry Tucker at 3398 Windemere Road N (unanimous)
• Approved accessory building size variance for Trevor DeGroot at 5098 Days Road W (unanimous)
• Approved sawmill conditional use for Michael Pennington at 1821 Craft Road, with conditions (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone 35.4 acres from Agricultural to C-4 at the northwest corner of Fogg Rd and I-269. The board will also consider several subdivision approvals, budget amendments, contracts, and other routine administrative items. This is a draft agenda subject to changes.

• Public hearing for rezoning 35.4 acres from Agricultural to C-4 at Fogg Rd and I-269 (RZNE-000806-2022)
• Preliminary and final subdivision approval for Rowsey Crossing Phase B, 5 lots on 9.87 acres east of Fogg Rd
• Budget amendments for Animal Services, Community Resources, Sheriff Department, Commerce St/Della to Jaybird
• Contract renewals for Adult Drug Court (AEM ADAPTS), Sheriff's Department (GreenServ), EMS (GreenServ)
• Request to create committee to evaluate Broadband RFQ and approve term bid specs for gasoline and diesel

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors awarded the Craft Road box culvert project to Ste-Bill Grading for $1,458,616.50, the lowest bid, and approved a budget amendment to cover the shortfall. The board also accepted $1.12 million in excess fees from the Chancery Clerk, allocating $800,000 to courthouse maintenance. Several other contracts and change orders were approved, including a park mowing contract and Justice Court project change orders.

• Awarded Craft Road box culvert to Ste-Bill Grading ($1,458,616.50) (5-0)
• Approved budget amendment for Craft Road project from Road/Ending Cash (5-0)
• Accepted $1,120,273.07 in Chancery Clerk excess fees, $800,000 to courthouse maintenance (4-1)
• Approved change order for Amazon Transportation Improvements (5-0)
• Authorized park mowing contract with JBF Services, not to exceed $24,782 (5-0)
• Hired Mark Dye as Relocation Assistance Consultant for three parcels (5-0)
• Approved Estoppel Agreement with Rite Hite (5-0)
• Approved three Justice Court change orders (PCO #9, #26, #27) (5-0)

Planning Commission

The DeSoto County Planning Commission is considering preliminary approval for a 42-lot subdivision known as The Groves. The meeting also includes requests for two minor lot approvals involving various acreage amounts in the county.

• Preliminary approval of 42 lots and 3 COS on 160.52 acres at The Groves
• Approval of 7 lots on 30.0 acres at Short Creek Farms Minor Lot
• Approval of 2 lots on 10.00 acres at Barton Desoto Rd 2 Lot Minor Lot
• Election of Commission Officers

The DeSoto County Planning Commission approved the preliminary plat for The Groves, a 42-lot subdivision on 160.52 acres, with a 15-foot buffer noted on the plat. The commission denied the Short Creek Farms minor lot application for 7 lots due to easement length and flood zone concerns. It also approved a 2-lot minor lot for Barton Desoto Rd and elected officers for 2022.

• Approved The Groves preliminary subdivision, 42 lots and 3 COS on 160.52 acres, with 15-ft buffer noted on plat (unanimous)
• Denied Short Creek Farms minor lot, 7 lots on 30 acres, due to easement length and flood zone (unanimous)
• Approved Barton Desoto Rd 2-lot minor lot on 10 acres with 4-to-1 ratio waiver (unanimous)
• Elected Jeanne Shannon (Chairman), Murry Haslip (Vice-Chairman), Floyd Fiveash (Secretary) for 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved March 3, 2022 minutes as presented (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting on March 21, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. The agenda includes consent items, old and new business, and a public hearing at 1:00 p.m. for rezoning requests. The board will also consider subdivision approvals, tax incentives for businesses, and various administrative matters.

• Rezoning of 35.4 acres at Fogg Rd and I-269 from Agricultural to C-4 (The Crossings)
• Rezoning of 21 acres on Craft Road from Agricultural-Residential to Agricultural (Richard Boland)
• Appeal of conditional use for mobile home at 1902 Laughter Road (Edwin Maxwell)
• Tax incentive for Barrett Distribution Centers, LLC: 10-year real property abatement worth $17,565,963
• Tax incentive for J. Strickland & Company: 5-year personal property abatement worth $3,581,135.57

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors approved an agreement with the cities of Southaven and Hernando for sewer infrastructure improvements, with the county leading design and construction. They also approved several tax exemptions for businesses, including Elkay Plumbing and J. Strickland & Company, and approved a revised redistricting contract with the Circuit Clerk. The board tabled the Craft Road Box Culvert project and a relocation assistance consultant for Star Landing Road, and overturned a Board of Adjustment decision allowing a mobile home under hardship.

• Approved sewer infrastructure agreement with Southaven and Hernando (5-0)
• Approved Free Port Warehouse exemption for Elkay Plumbing (5-0)
• Approved 5-year personal property exemption for J. Strickland & Company (5-0)
• Approved revised redistricting contract with Circuit Clerk (5-0)
• Tabled Craft Road Box Culvert project (5-0)
• Tabled Star Landing Road relocation assistance consultant (5-0)
• Overturned Board of Adjustment decision for mobile home conditional use (5-0)
• Approved mowing contract for parks to JBF Services at $24,782 (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The DeSoto County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on March 14, 2022, to consider seven variance applications, two conditional use applications, and one appeal of a building official's decision. The items involve properties across multiple districts and zoning classifications, including requests for accessory building setbacks, lot size reductions, and mobile home placements.

• Variance for accessory building with front setback <50 ft at 4844 Fox Bend Drive (VAR-001695-2022)
• Variance for accessory building with front setback <40 ft at 6161 Castleton Cv (VAR-001696-2022)
• Variance for lot smaller than 1.5 acres in A zone at 8093 Vale Cv (VAR-001698-2022)
• Conditional use for mobile home on <3 acres at 2306 Red Banks Rd N (CU001610-2022)
• Conditional use for dog kennel expansion at 5018 Fogg Road (CU001611-2022)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review several project subcontracts for Amazon transportation, Lewisburg sidewalks, and Nail Road. The meeting also includes planning requests for minor lot revisions in Reid Estates, Highland Meadows, and Diamond L Ranch.

• Subcontract approvals for Amazon Transportation Improvements, Lewisburg Sidewalk Project, and Nail Road
• Reid Estates Minor Lot revision request for 3 lots on 9.11 acres
• Highland Meadows Minor Lot approval request for 9 lots on 17.37 acres
• Diamond L Ranch Minor Lot approval request for 1 lot on 3.96 acres
• Price increase for Sheriff’s Department Elliott Data Systems from $557 to $585 yearly

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors approved a series of budget amendments reallocating over $6.4 million in bond and road project funds, primarily to create new project accounts for Nail Road (Polk to Center Hill) and to fund Swinnea Road. The board also approved multiple task orders, including a $954,000 task order for Nail Road dirt work and a $10,000 task order for Lewisburg Park design. All votes passed 4-0 with District 2 Supervisor Mark Gardner absent.

• Approved budget amendments reallocating $6.4M for Nail Road and Swinnea Road projects (4-0)
• Approved Nail Road Task Order #34 for $954,000 (4-0)
• Approved Task Order #35 for Lewisburg Park design up to $10,000 (4-0)
• Approved Waggoner Task Order #36 for program support up to $35,000 (4-0)
• Approved subcontract with Kimes & Stone for lime stabilization (4-0)
• Approved subcontract with Riverside for striping (4-0)
• Approved surplussing 2016 Doosan excavator for April auction (4-0)
• Approved revised emergency weather policy (4-0)

Planning Commission

The DeSoto County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider several rezoning and subdivision applications. The most consequential item is a request to rezone 35.4 acres from Agricultural to C-4 (commercial) at the northwest corner of Fogg Rd and I-269. The commission will also review preliminary and final subdivision plats, and minor lot approvals.

• Rezoning of 35.4 acres from Agricultural to C-4 at Fogg Rd and I-269 (RZNE-000806-2022)
• Rezoning of 21 acres from Agricultural-Residential to Agricultural on Craft Rd (RZNE-000807-2022)
• Preliminary and final subdivision of Rowsey Crossing Phase B (5 lots, 9.87 acres, Fogg Rd)
• Final subdivision of Howard Estates (4 lots, 9.31 acres, Watson DeSoto Rd)
• Minor lot approvals: Remington Ridge Phase 2 (2 lots), Elizabeth Meadows (2 lots), Cermeno (1 lot)

The DeSoto County Planning Commission approved a rezoning of 35.4 acres from Agricultural to C-4 for The Crossings development, with a 12-0 vote, and amended the approval to include the Master Plan. They also approved a downzoning of 21 acres for Richard Bolan, several subdivision plats, and minor lot approvals, all with unanimous or near-unanimous votes.

• Approved The Crossings rezoning of 35.4 acres from Agricultural to C-4 (12-0)
• Amended The Crossings approval to include Master Plan (12-0)
• Approved Richard Bolan rezoning of 21 acres from Agricultural-Residential to Agricultural (12-0)
• Approved Rowsey Crossing Phase B preliminary and final subdivision of 5 lots (unanimous)
• Approved Howard Estates final subdivision of 4 lots (unanimous)
• Approved Hunters Ridge final subdivision of 4 lots (unanimous)
• Approved Remington Ridge Phase 2 Minor Lot 1st Revision with easement waiver (10-2)
• Approved Elizabeth Meadows Minor Lot with easement waiver (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review a 10-year real property tax incentive for Barrett Distribution Centers, LLC. The meeting also includes discussions on budget amendments, courthouse renovations, and several land subdivision requests.

• $17,565,963.00 real property incentive for Barrett Distribution Centers, LLC
• Approval of 13 lots on 41.4 acres at Fairview Road (SUB-007689-2022)
• Approval of 3 lots on 8.61 acres at Horn Lake Rd and Starlanding Rd (SUB-007694-2022)
• Budget amendments for Animal Services, Road Maintenance, and Justice Court Building
• Bid solicitation for leasing copiers for various county offices

The Board approved the County taking the lead on the Landers Center Expansion project with a funding cap of $35 million, authorizing the firm of Smith, Phillips, Mitchell, Scott & Nowak to draft the necessary agreements. The Board also approved a consent agenda with multiple budget amendments, an Earth Day advertising allowance of up to $2,000, and a 10-year real property tax incentive for Barrett Distribution Centers. Additionally, the Board authorized going out to bid for the ICAC building renovation and appointed a Courthouse Renovation Committee.

• Approved the County as lead on the Landers Center Expansion with a cap of $35 million.
• Approved the consent agenda, including budget amendments and inventory dispositions.
• Approved up to $2,000 for Earth Day advertising and supplies.
• Approved a 10-year real property tax incentive for Barrett Distribution Centers.
• Authorized going out to bid for the ICAC building renovation.
• Appointed a Courthouse Renovation Committee.
• Approved the 2022 Spring Clean Up dates (April 1-10).
• Approved the transfer of an armored vehicle to Lowndes County.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider two variance requests and two conditional use applications. These items involve requests for setback changes, building size adjustments, and mobile home usage.

• Variance for front setback at 7051 Odum Crossing
• Variance for accessory building size at 10794 Woolsey Road
• Conditional use for a mobile home at 1902 Laughter Road
• Conditional use application for 2109 Wright Road

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review updates on a flood study, including requests for additional study funds and payment approvals. The meeting also includes discussions on infrastructure projects, business tax exemptions, and several land subdivision applications.

• Approval of additional funds and payment for the Flood Study
• Rezoning request in Olive Branch to be sent to Mayor Adams and Board of Aldermen
• Tax exemption continuations for GPT Hacks Crossing Owner, LLC and Toshiba America Business Solutions, Inc.
• Subdivision applications including Rowsey Crossing Phase B and Green Village Revision
• Approval of minor lot requests on Getwell Road, Treadway Road, Days Road, Fairview Road, and Gaines Road

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors approved several significant items, including committing $250,000 in additional funds for the Horn Lake Creek flood study, moving the Longview Point voting precinct to two new locations, and declaring a local state of emergency for 30 days due to the recent ice storm. The board also authorized the purchase of new electronic poll books, approved multiple construction change orders for the Justice Court project, and approved a payment plan for DNJ Engine Components' back taxes.

• Approved $250,000 for Horn Lake Creek flood study (4-1)
• Approved moving Longview Point precinct to Colonial Hills Church and Hernando Hills Elementary (5-0)
• Declared 30-day local state of emergency due to ice storm (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of new electronic poll books with available funds (5-0)
• Approved $175,000 budget amendment for flood study from Holly Springs Road (5-0)
• Approved Justice Court change orders #22, #23, #24 and cabling purchases (5-0)
• Approved DNJ Engine Components partial tax payment plan (5-0)
• Approved purchase of three fleet trucks from Landers and Kirk (5-0)

Planning Commission

The DeSoto County Planning Commission will consider several subdivision applications, including preliminary and final approval for Rowsey Crossing Phase B, final approval for Howard Estates, and minor lot requests for Remington Ridge and Elizabeth Meadows. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and a concurrence item for Ranch Meadows.

• Rowsey Crossing Phase B preliminary and final subdivision: 5 lots on 9.87 acres, east of Fogg Rd and south of Oak Grove Rd (District 5)
• Howard Estates final subdivision: 4 lots on 9.31 acres, west of Watson DeSoto Road and north of Denman Road (District 1)
• Remington Ridge Phase 2 Minor Lot 1st Revision: 2 lots on 8.55 acres, east of Polk Lane and north of Hwy 178 (District 1)
• Elizabeth Meadows Minor Lot: 2 lots on 13.5 acres, south of Bright Road and west of Malone Road (District 5)
• Ranch Meadows Concurrence (Other item)

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will consider a consent agenda with routine financial reports and contract renewals, hear updates on flood study, road projects, and COVID-19, and take up new business including appointments, grants, and facility repairs. A public hearing is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on the proposed zoning ordinance, subdivision regulations, and zoning map, followed by several subdivision and rezoning requests.

• Public hearing on proposed zoning ordinance, subdivision regulations, and zoning map
• Rezoning of 141 acres at Vaiden Rd and Craft Rd from R-30 and AR to R-20 (Crosswinds East)
• Preliminary subdivision of 134 lots on 133 acres (Crosswinds East)
• Quarterly allocations: Tax Assessor $385,268, Tax Collector $376,725.25, Sheriff $8,011,076.50
• Request to adopt 2022 DeSoto County Road Register and 4-Year Road Plan

Board of Adjustment

The DeSoto County Board of Adjustment will consider six variance applications at its January 10, 2022 meeting. Each request seeks an exception to the county zoning ordinance, covering fence height, accessory building placement and size, side setbacks, and mobile home age. The board will also approve minutes from its December 13, 2021 meeting.

• Variance for fence taller than 3 ft. at 7534 Belle Manor Drive (VAR-001685-2021)
• Variance for accessory building in front yard at 4958 Tucker Ridge (VAR-001686-2021)
• Variance for side setback less than 5 ft. at 5224 Watson View Drive (VAR-001687-2021)
• Variance for accessory building larger than 75% of primary structure at 2861 Horn Lake Road South (VAR-001688-2021)
• Variance for mobile home over 10 years old with side setbacks less than 100 ft. at 5511 Belmont Road (VAR-001689-2021)

The DeSoto County Board of Adjustment approved five variance requests and denied one. The board approved variances for a taller fence, a reduced side setback, an oversized accessory building, and two accessory building location requests. A variance for a mobile home more than 10 years old with reduced setbacks was denied unanimously. One variance request was withdrawn after the applicant agreed to adjust the building location.

• Approved fence height variance at 7534 Belle Manor Drive (unanimous)
• Approved side setback variance at 5224 Watson View Drive (unanimous)
• Approved accessory building size variance at 2861 Horn Lake Road South (unanimous)
• Approved accessory building side yard variance at 2463 Sportsman Drive (unanimous)
• Denied mobile home age/setback variance at 5511 Belmont Road (unanimous)
• Withdrew accessory building front yard variance at 4958 Tucker Ridge (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The DeSoto County Planning Commission will consider a preliminary subdivision for 134 lots on 133 acres, plus two minor lot final approvals. The meeting includes routine items like call to order, invocation, roll call, and approval of previous minutes.

• Crosswinds East Revision (SUB-007681-2021): preliminary subdivision, 134 lots on 133 acres, north of Vaiden Rd and east of Craft Rd, District 5, applicant M&R Associates
• Graham Minor Lot (SUB-007660-2021): final approval of 4 lots on 27.99 acres, west of Hwy 305 S and north of Vaiden Rd, zoned A-R, District 5, applicant Brad Graham
• Luttrell 2 Lot Minor Lot (SUB-007680-2021): final subdivision of 2 lots on 17.8 acres, east of Getwell Road and south of Bolin Road, zoned A, District 5, applicant James Luttrell

The DeSoto County Planning Commission approved the preliminary subdivision of Crosswinds East, a 134-lot development on 133 acres, conditioned on the restricted covenants being part of the approval and on the Board of Supervisors' approval of the R-20 rezoning. The commission denied the Graham Minor Lot application for final approval of 4 lots due to the length of the easement. The Luttrell 2 Lot Minor Lot application was moved to the February 3, 2022 meeting at the applicant's request.

• Approved Crosswinds East preliminary subdivision (134 lots, 133 acres) with conditions (unanimous)
• Denied Graham Minor Lot final approval (4 lots, 27.99 acres) due to easement length (unanimous)
• Moved Luttrell 2 Lot Minor Lot to February 3, 2022 meeting
• Approved December 2, 2021 minutes as presented (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will organize for 2022 by electing officers and making yearly appointments, including board attorney, county administrator, and comptroller. They will also swear in election commissioners, approve the consent agenda with routine road and animal shelter items, and consider old and new business such as a property cleanup cost order and a grant application. The meeting includes a work session on county projects and a possible executive session.

• Order to assess cost to clean property at 13260 Coldwater Drive, Olive Branch
• Letter to Olive Branch regarding zoning at Polk Lane
• Request to apply for MDEQ Solid Waste Officer grant
• Approval to travel for board members and staff for the year
• Confirmation of Martin Luther King/Robert E Lee Birthday Holiday on January 17

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors organized for 2022, electing Michael Lee as president and Ray Denison as vice-president. The board approved a list of proposed ARPA fund allocations and matching state funds, including $10 million for broadband, $5 million for sewer projects, and $2.5 million for an emergency operations center. They also approved the COVID return-to-work policy, yearly appointments, and various contracts and grants.

• Elected Michael Lee as 2022 Board President and Ray Denison as Vice-President (5-0)
• Approved ARPA fund allocation list for state matching, including $10M broadband, $5M sewer, $2.5M EOC (5-0)
• Approved COVID return-to-work policy (5-0)
• Approved yearly appointments including Board Attorney Tony Nowak and County Administrator Vanessa Lynchard (5-0)
• Approved $325 property clean-up lien for 13260 Coldwater Drive, Olive Branch (5-0)
• Authorized Supervisor Medlin to oppose rezoning at Sanders' Farm, Polk Lane at Olive Branch Planning Commission (5-0)
• Approved MDEQ Solid Waste Officer Grant application (5-0)
• Approved claims docket and authorized payment (5-0)