DeSoto County public meetings in 2024

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to conduct interviews for the Ag Center Director position. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items and standard business categories.

• Ag Center Director interviews

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors met on December 18, 2024, but took no substantive public decisions. The board approved the agenda, held an executive session, and adjourned to January 6, 2025. No citizen remarks were made, and no old or new business was discussed.

• Approved agenda with additions and deletions (3-0)
• Approved entering executive session (3-0)
• Adjourned until January 6, 2025 (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider a bond issuance for the Landers expansion, award a chiller piping bid, and hold a public hearing on MPO transportation improvement projects including Getwell Road. The consent agenda includes monthly financial reports and a free port warehouse exemption for Google LLC. Planning items feature an appeal of a conditional use for a private school and final subdivision approvals.

• Bond issuance for Landers expansion with related bond documents
• Award of chiller piping bid #25-151-002 and budget amendment
• MPO FY 27-29 TIP public hearing for Getwell Road improvements
• Appeal by Candyce Deluke of Board of Adjustment decision for private school conditional use
• Final subdivision approval for River Grove Estates, Phase 3 (41 lots) and Huntington Estates Phase 2 lot line revision

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution authorizing up to $38.5 million in general obligation bonds for the Landers Center expansion, with a unanimous 5-0 vote. The board also awarded a $2.19 million chiller piping contract to OSB Services, LLC (4-1) and approved a 10% cost-share partnership with Southaven and Hernando for Getwell Road improvements. Several other contracts, purchases, and planning items were approved, and the board upheld a denial of a conditional use for a private school while allowing it to operate through the school year.

• Approved $38.5M bond issuance for Landers Center expansion (5-0)
• Awarded $2,186,900 chiller piping bid to OSB Services, LLC (4-1)
• Approved 10% match MOU with Southaven and Hernando for Getwell Road (5-0)
• Approved $2,186,900 chiller piping bid to OSB Services, LLC (4-1)
• Approved $224,191.91 Ag Center Change Order #3 (4-0)
• Approved multiple Ag Center change orders totaling $27,770 (4-0 each)
• Uphheld denial of private school conditional use, allowed to operate through school year (5-0)
• Approved River Grove Estates Phase 3, 41 lots (4-0)

Board of Adjustment

The DeSoto County Board of Adjustment will consider six variance applications for accessory building placement and size at various properties. Applicants include Tracy Byrd, Juan Cermeno, Taylor Rivera, Erich Taylor, Scott Fulwood, and Jessie Cotton. The board will also approve minutes from November 12, 2024.

• Tracy Byrd requests variance for accessory building in front yard at 8034 Newell Rd. (Parcel #3092030000000900, District 4)
• Juan Cermeno requests variance for accessory building in front yard at 5358 Poplar Corner Rd. (Parcel #2091010100000200, District 3)
• Taylor Rivera requests variance for accessory building larger than 50% of primary structure at 2359 Fogg Rd. (Parcel #3084180000001104, District 5)
• Erich Taylor requests variance for accessory structure in front yard of corner lot at 7065 Allison Rd. (Parcel #2064200100000500, District 5)
• Scott Fulwood requests variance for accessory building in side yard at 13803 Strickland Rd. (Parcel #3054170300000200, District 1)

The DeSoto County Board of Adjustment unanimously approved all six variance applications on the December 9, 2024 agenda. Each variance allowed an accessory building or structure in a location or size that deviates from the county zoning ordinance. The board also approved the minutes from the November 12, 2024 meeting.

• Approved Tracy Byrd's variance for an accessory building in the front yard of a corner lot at 8034 Newell Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved Juan Cermeno's variance for an accessory building in the front yard at 5358 Poplar Corner Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved Taylor Rivera's variance for a 30x50 accessory building at 2359 Fogg Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved Erich Taylor's variance for an accessory structure in the front yard of a corner lot at 7065 Allison Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved Scott Fulwood's variance for an accessory building in the side yard at 13803 Strickland Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved Jessie Cotton's variance for an accessory building in the side yard at 4380 Hwy 51 S. (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors meets to consider a draft agenda that includes a major update on the Landers Center expansion, with recommendations to add $25,000 in legal fees and $2,000 in legal advertising, initiate bond sale discussions, and designate a representative for a state development bank meeting. The board will also act on consent agenda items, including road department reports, contract renewals, and budget amendments, as well as several old business items such as road and sewer project approvals.

• Landers Center Expansion: authorize $25,000 legal fees and $2,000 legal advertising, initiate bond sale, designate rep for Dec 11 state development bank meeting
• Commerce Road Extension – signature required on MDOT LPA-100 form
• Starlanding Sewer Project – MCWI Grant Amendment signature required
• Starlanding Road Widening Segment Two – MDOT Project Award Packet signature required
• Code Enforcement – permission to post at 4921 Green Pasture Drive (MS Code 19-5-105)

Planning Commission

The DeSoto County Planning Commission will consider preliminary approvals for three subdivisions and final approvals for two others. These applications include residential and commercial developments across various districts.

• Ingrams Mill Estates: Preliminary approval for 23 lots on 44.63 acres
• Ingrams Mill Estates Commercial Lot: Preliminary approval for 1 lot on 5.75 acres
• Laughter Road Commercial Center: Preliminary approval for 1 lot on 3.00 acres
• River Grove Estates, Phase 3: Final approval for 41 lots on 26.15 acres
• Wardlaw Estates First Rev.: Final subdivision of 6 lots on 19.9 acres

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss utility rate increases and various infrastructure projects. The meeting includes votes on several subdivision applications and procurement requests for county vehicles and equipment.

• Purchase of 21 Dodge Durangos for the Sheriff's Office for $839,139.00
• Business Investment Incentives for International Paper Company totaling $970,134.00
• Preliminary approval of 36 lots on 21.96 acres at Bakersfield West Sec G
• Public Service Commission discussion on rate increases from Great River/Central States
• Signatures for Commerce Road Extension and Getwell Road Bridge projects

Board of Adjustment

The DeSoto County Board of Adjustment will consider eight variance applications and one conditional use application at its November 12, 2024 meeting. Variances involve accessory building size limits and fence placement. The conditional use would allow a private school on Byhalia Road near Hwy 305.

• Conditional use application by Candyce Deluke for a private school on Byhalia Road west of Hwy 305 (Parcel #3062040000000508)
• Variance by Danny Akins for accessory building larger than 125% of primary structure at 11586 Green Pine Cv.
• Variance by Melanie Markwell for accessory building in front yard and larger than 50% at 4085 Wheeler Rd.
• Variance by David Napier for fence in front yard of corner lot at 4300 Brooke Dr.
• Variance by James Kisner for accessory building larger than 50% at 6959 Ranch Hill Cv.

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to discuss and vote on a consent agenda, old business items including Starlanding Sewer Improvements change orders and road widening, and new business including multiple Sheriff's Office purchases over $25,000, a FEMA Community Safe Room Grant, budget amendments, and planning items such as a minor subdivision with a waiver request.

• Approval of $813,262.24 late claim from Fulwood Construction Co.
• Starlanding Sewer Improvements Change Order No. 2 and road widening contract
• Sheriff's Office purchases: 2024 Express 3500 van, Nissan Pathfinder, radios, rifles (all over $25,000)
• Request to approve FEMA Community Safe Room Grant
• Budget amendments for Chiller Project, Courthouse Renovations, Sheriff, and other funds

Planning Commission

The DeSoto County Planning Commission will consider a preliminary application for a 36-lot subdivision and two final subdivision applications. The body will also review and approve minutes from the October 3, 2024 meeting.

• Bakersfield West Sec G: Preliminary approval of 36 lots on 21.96 acres at Malone Rd and Pleasant Hill Rd
• Anderson 2 Lot: Final subdivision of 2 lots on 5.67 acres at E Craft Rd
• Lee Road Estates: Final subdivision of 5 lots on 20.25 acres at Lee Rd and Byhalia Rd

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for 149.01 acres on Tulane Road. The meeting also includes discussions on road project updates, grant applications, and several high-value procurement requests for the Sheriff's Office.

• Public hearing for Funderburk Rezoning (RZNE-000829-2024) of 149.01 acres on Tulane Road
• Procurement requests over $25,000 for a Chevy Tahoe, ammo, a Rapid DNA machine, and courthouse lights
• Project updates and signatures for ERBR Getwell Road Bridge and Starlanding Road Widening
• Application for several grants including an Emergency Operations Center grant and FY25 Solid Waste Assistance Grant
• Minor lot application for Hogslife (SUB-0007949-2024) on Green River Road

Board of Adjustment

The DeSoto County Board of Adjustment will hear and decide on a conditional use application for a utility substation/solar farm on Old Hwy 61, plus seven variance requests involving fence placement, building setbacks, and accessory building size. All items are new business following approval of the September 9, 2024 minutes.

• Conditional Use by Clearway Energy Group (CU-001648-2024) for a utility substation/solar farm on Old Hwy 61 (zoned A, District 3)
• Variance by Dennis Slauson (VAR-001861-2024) for a front-yard fence at 10580 Long Bridge Road (zoned R-30, District 1)
• Variance by Utley Properties (VAR-001862-2024) for a front setback <30 ft at 2295 Livingston Way (zoned R-20, District 5)
• Variance by Utley Properties (VAR-001863-2024) for a front setback <30 ft at 433 Oakworth Dr (zoned R-20, District 5)
• Variance by Joe Dunning (VAR-001864-2024) for a rear setback <40 ft at 5305 Camp Crossing (zoned PUD, District 5)

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will consider a consent agenda of routine items, discuss project updates including the Nail Road Extension, and hear a report on the Hurricane Helene task force deployment. New business includes a request to seek an Attorney General opinion on which services may be moved from the courthouse, a public hearing on a litter violation at 13220 Abernathy Rd., and several procurement items such as sole-source purchases for outdoor warning sirens and Axon Tasers. The board will also review several final subdivision plats during the afternoon planning session.

• Request to seek Attorney General opinion on which services can be moved from the courthouse
• Public hearing for litter violation at 13220 Abernathy Rd.
• Report on Task Force Deployment for Hurricane Helene
• Nail Road Extension – contract documents and task order for signature
• Sole-source purchase of outdoor warning sirens over $25,000

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will consider approving a service contract for traffic signal improvements at Pleasant Hill Road and Getwell Road, as part of an MDOT project. The board will also address repairs to the chiller and roof piping at the Juvenile Detention Center, along with routine financial items such as budget amendments and fund allocations. This draft agenda is subject to additions and deletions at the discretion of the board.

• Resolution to approve service contract for signal improvements at Pleasant Hill & Getwell (STP-0017-00(045) LPA 108444-20000)
• Authorize board president to sign agreement with Haltom Engineering for rooftop piping repair; approve bid specs for Juvenile Detention Center roof piping repair
• FY24 carry over requests and budget amendments for all funds
• Approval of fire insurance rebate funds allocation
• Donation to the DeSoto County Museum

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will consider a 4-year personal property tax exemption for International Paper Company totaling $6,496,926, a public hearing on a conditional use appeal for a property on Malone Rd., and approval of the FY25 budget at $381.6 million. Also on the agenda are road project updates, a rubbish pit feasibility study, and various contract renewals and appointments.

• Public hearing for appeal of conditional use (CU-001646-2024) by Todd Herendeen to expand private tours on Malone Rd., parcel #2078270000002200 (District 5).
• Business investment incentive for International Paper Company 4-year personal property expansion effective 2025-2028, value $6,496,926.
• FY25 budget total $381,561,953 to be approved.
• Road projects: Nail Road Extension project award, Wilson Mill Curve realignment closeout, Austin Road Bridge replacement change order #1, and Ag Center multi-use trail design.
• Rubbish Pit Feasibility Study results to be presented by Ray Laughter & Robert Jarman.

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors approved a $7,121,737.55 contract with Acuff Enterprises, Inc. DBA Scott Contractors for the Nail Road Extension project, the lowest of five bids received. The board also approved a $2.74M courthouse renovation project, a $970,134 tax incentive for International Paper, and a $2M chiller re-piping project. Several other contracts, grants, and routine items were approved.

• Approved $7,121,737.55 Nail Road Extension contract to Acuff Enterprises (5-0)
• Approved $2,744,513.39 courthouse renovation for locks, floors, bathrooms (5-0)
• Approved 4-year $970,134 personal property expansion for International Paper (5-0)
• Approved Haltom Engineering to begin chiller construction documents, $25,000 ARPA budget amendment (5-0)
• Approved $25,000 Haltom Engineering contract for Juvenile heat trace engineering (4-1)
• Approved $5,000 donation for Veterans Memorial Monument (5-0)
• Approved Magnolia Commons Parcel 6 final subdivision with conditions (3-2)
• Approved $276,302.20 rubbish pit public access road estimate (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider five applications for zoning variances regarding setbacks and sign sizes. The board will also review a request for a conditional use permit to allow a private club or lodge.

• Variance request for a sign larger than 125 sq. ft. at 3911 Hwy 305
• Variance request for an accessory building in a side yard at 13920 Byhalia Road
• Variance request for an accessory building in a front yard at 4080 Bluff Rd.
• Variance request for mobile home and accessory structure setbacks at 1444 Tanyard Rd.
• Conditional Use application for a Private Club or Lodge on the south side of Lester Road

The DeSoto County Board of Adjustment approved all five variance applications and one conditional use application on September 9, 2024. The conditional use for a private baseball facility was approved with specific conditions, including hours of operation and a 20-year term. The board also discussed changing its meeting time to 6:30 p.m., pending Board of Supervisors approval.

• Approved Jon Lovell's variance for a sign larger than 125 sq ft (2-1)
• Approved Keith Williams' variance for accessory building in side yard (unanimous)
• Approved Jason Reid's variance for accessory building in front yard (unanimous)
• Approved Barry White's variance for reduced side and rear setbacks (unanimous)
• Approved Keith Gustafson's variance for reduced front and rear setbacks (unanimous)
• Approved Kyle Holland's conditional use for private baseball facility with conditions (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The DeSoto County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning application for a 149.01-acre property. The body will also review a minor lot subdivision application and a concurrence for Hickory Forest Sec B.

• Funderburk Rezoning (RZNE-000829-2024): 149.01 acres from A-R Overlay to A on the west side of Tulane Rd and north of W. Commerce
• Hogslife Minor Lot (SUB-0007949-2024): Final subdivision of 3 lots on 24.79 acres on the north side of Green River Rd and east of American River Drive
• Hickory Forest Sec B concurrence

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet to address the FY25 budget and several court-related matters. Discussions include a contract extension for Brenda Mullen in Justice Court and updates to the Juvenile Drug Court. The meeting also includes a session for planning and an executive session.

• FY25 Budget
• Justice Court contract extension for Brenda Mullen
• Juvenile Drug Court MOU with Adult Drug Court
• Juvenile Drug Court contract cancellation with Drug Court Testing

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors approved the FY2025 budget and numerous personnel actions, including new positions and salary increases across several departments. The board also approved a 3% payroll raise distribution to department heads, extended a contract, and authorized an MOU for drug court testing. All votes were unanimous except for a few 4-1 decisions.

• Approved FY2025 budget as presented (4-0, Denison absent)
• Approved title change for Ashley Anderson to Human Resources Manager (5-0)
• Approved housekeeping position at $15/hr for Agri Ed Center and ECO (5-0)
• Approved HVAC tech position at $25/hr (5-0)
• Approved salary raises for Jim Franks, Kenny Stockton, Adam Emerson per judge's orders (5-0)
• Approved new Court Service Coordinator and part-time office help for Youth Court (5-0)
• Approved full-time and part-time clerks for Justice Court (5-0)
• Approved 3% payroll raise distribution to department heads (4-0, Denison absent)

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing on the proposed FY 2025 budget and tax levy, consider a Veterans Memorial proposal from Danny Carter, and act on numerous consent agenda items including road department reports, contract renewals, and budget amendments. New business includes approvals for donations, grant acceptance, procurement items over $25,000, and a corrected business incentive resolution for ATCO Rubber Products totaling $1,907,280.

• Public hearing on FY 2025 budget and tax levy at 9:15 a.m.
• Veterans Memorial proposal by Danny Carter
• Approval of interlocal agreement with Town of Walls for Sheriff’s dispatch (auto-renew)
• Request to accept funds and sign BJA FY24 Byrne Discretionary Grant
• Corrected final resolution for ATCO Rubber Products 10-year tax incentive worth $1,907,280

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors approved the FY 2025 tax levy and budget, noting no millage increase in 21 years. The board also approved a $229,000 bid for Agri-Ed networking, a $44,749.81 air conditioning unit for IT, and a $42,194.34 countywide newsletter contract. Several other items were approved, including a $30,000 payment for an NRCS project and a $1,500 donation to the animal shelter.

• Approved FY 2024-2025 tax levy and budget (5-0)
• Approved MDA Help Bond Purchase Agreement for Landers Center Expansion (5-0)
• Awarded Agri-Ed Networking bid #24-152-002 to Datacomm Services Corp for $229,000 (5-0)
• Approved $44,749.81 AC unit for IT from Delta Southern, with $31,129.81 prepayment (5-0)
• Approved $42,194.34 countywide newsletter with Mail King (5-0)
• Approved $30,000 county portion for NRCS Strickland/Red Banks Road project (5-0)
• Approved $1,500 donation to Animal Shelter (5-0)
• Approved Sheriff's salary adjustment to $139,000 effective Oct 1, 2024 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The DeSoto County Planning Commission will consider two subdivision applications at its August 29, 2024 meeting. A final subdivision for a commercial lot on 2.75 acres in Magnolia Commons and a minor lot division with an easement length waiver on Odom Road are up for decision.

• Magnolia Commons Parcel 6 Commercial Subdivision (SUB-00794-2024): final approval of 1 lot on 2.75 acres, east side of LePlace Dr north of Hwy 302, parcel #1058280000003702, applicant DG Holdings, LLC
• Connie Thomas Minor Lot (SUB-0007878-2023): final subdivision of 2 lots on 3.78 acres with a waiver of easement length, south side of Odom Rd east of Tulane Road South, parcel #3082030000000502, zoned A, applicant Lee Thomas

The DeSoto County Planning Commission unanimously approved the Magnolia Commons Parcel 6 Commercial Subdivision (final subdivision of 1 lot on 2.75 acres) and the Connie Thomas Minor Lot (final subdivision of 2 lots on 3.78 acres with an easement length waiver). The meeting also included approval of the August 1, 2024 minutes and rescheduling of two upcoming meetings due to holidays.

• Approved Magnolia Commons Parcel 6 Commercial Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved Connie Thomas Minor Lot with easement waiver (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 1, 2024 (unanimous)
• Moved October 31 meeting to October 24
• Moved November 28 meeting to November 21

Board of Supervisors

The agenda is largely procedural, covering standard items like call to order, approval of minutes, and citizen remarks. The only substantive item listed is the FY 2025 Budget under New Business. No further details or dollar amounts are provided in the draft agenda.

• FY 2025 Budget under New Business

Board of Supervisors

This meeting is largely procedural, with routine approvals, citizen remarks, and old business. The only substantive new item is a discussion of the FY 2025 budget.

• FY 2025 Budget discussion

Board of Supervisors

The board will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for a 15.7-acre commercial complex, discuss a business investment incentive with Motivational Marketing, and consider an industrial prospect in executive session. Multiple consent agenda items include monthly financial reports, contract renewals, land roll corrections, and budget amendments.

• Public hearing: J&T Business Complex rezoning of 15.7 acres from Agricultural to C-4 on Hwy 178 and Red Banks Rd.
• MOU for Free Port Exemption with Motivational Marketing, LLC at 1660 Stateline Rd. E, Southaven.
• Update on MDOT HELP Bond Refinance.
• Landers Center Expansion discussed in executive session.
• Budget amendments for Animal Services, Patrol & Law Enforcement, Emergency Medical Services, and more.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hear two conditional use applications, one variance request, and one appeal of a building official's decision. The first conditional use would allow a private club or lodge on Green River Rd., and the second would permit privately operated tours of a home and grounds on Malone Rd. A variance is requested for an accessory building in a front yard on First Beech Cv. An appeal concerns a fencing decision at 4813 Bright Rd.

• Variance (David Smith) for accessory building in front yard at 11010 First Beech Cv, parcel 3094180300006400 (District 4)
• Conditional use (John Mason) for private club or lodge on Green River Rd. west of Blue Lake Dr., parcel 2099320000000505 (District 3)
• Conditional use (Todd Herendeen) to expand and rename approved renewal for private tours of home and grounds on Malone Rd. south of Pleasant Hill Rd., parcel 2078270000002200 (District 5)
• Appeal (Randy and Melissa Long) of building official's decision regarding fencing at 4813 Bright Rd.

Board of Supervisors

The Board will hold a public hearing on the 2024 final tax roll and valuation protests, then consider a request for financial assistance from the DeSoto Economic Council and an update on the code enforcement hotline. Other actions include setting a FY25 budget hearing, approving late bills (including a $471,574.50 payment to Talbot Brothers), and authorizing purchases over $25,000 for sheriff's vehicles and furniture. A finding of fact on 1131 Baldwin Road North and a pro tennis sponsorship request are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on 2024 final tax roll and valuation protests
• Request for financial assistance from DeSoto Economic Council
• Animal shelter request to increase fees
• Late bill: Talbot Brothers - $471,574.50
• Purchase over $25,000: Sheriff's Office vehicles and office furniture

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing for a rezoning application to change 15.7 acres from Agricultural to C-4 (commercial) near Hwy 178 and Red Banks Rd. They will also consider a final subdivision of 18.01 acres for Woods Construction and a minor lot subdivision with a waiver of easement length for Connie Thomas.

• Public hearing: J&T Business Complex rezoning (RZNE-000828-2024) – 15.7 acres from Agricultural to C-4, west side of Hwy 178, south of Red Banks Rd
• Final subdivision: Woods Construction 1 Lot Comm. Subd (SUB-007940-2024) – 18.01 acres, same location as rezoning parcel
• Minor lot: Connie Thomas Minor Lot (SUB-0007878-2023) – 2 lots on 3.78 acres with waiver of easement length, south of Odom Rd east of Tulane Rd South, District 5

Board of Supervisors

The board will consider tax incentives for Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation expansions totaling over $35 million, a freeport warehouse exemption for Walmart Distribution Center, and a public hearing for rezoning 18 acres to commercial. Consent agenda includes monthly financial reports, budget amendments, and various contracts. Old business covers road projects and solid waste, while new business includes FY25 budget proposals and a NIBIN machine presentation.

• Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation – 5-year personal property expansions: $11,933,605 at 11624 S. Distribution Cove and $23,837,622 at 8735 S. Crossroads Drive
• Walmart Distribution Center – Freeport Warehouse Exemption (scheduled 10:00 a.m.)
• Woods Construction Services Rezoning – 18.01 acres from Agricultural to C-4, west side of Hwy 178 south of Red Banks Rd (public hearing)
• FY25 Financial Assistance Presentation – First Regional Library (1:30 p.m.)
• Sheriff's Office – Summit Food Service Amendment #4 for inmate meals

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review two applications for property variances regarding accessory buildings. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from June 10, 2024.

• Variance application for an accessory building larger than 50% of a primary structure at 1089 Crockett Loop North
• Variance application to allow an accessory building in a designated side yard at 5701 Smith Road

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review the FY25 tax roll and consider budget amendments for several county departments. The agenda also includes updates on bridge replacements and potential price adjustments for waste collection services.

• Final approval of a $2,126,611 incentive for DMC POWER LLC
• Updates on Austin Road Bridge Replacement and Starlanding Road Widening
• Proposed annual price adjustment for garbage and recycling collection
• Budget amendments for the Sheriff’s Office, EMS, and other departments
• Final subdivision review for Leanin Trees Subdivision

Planning Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request near Hwy 178. The meeting also includes several applications for minor lot subdivisions in various districts.

• Rezoning of 18.01 acres from Agricultural to C-4 near Hwy 178 and Red Banks Rd
• Final subdivision of 4 lots on 56.50 acres at Byhalia Rd and Byhalia Creek Farms Road
• Final subdivision of 2 lots on 7.18 acres at Goodman Rd and Hwy 301
• Final subdivision of 3 lots on 8.68 acres at Mosby Rd and Love Rd

Board of Supervisors

This meeting agenda consists primarily of procedural items and a scheduled tour. No specific ordinances, contracts, or new business items are listed in this draft.

• Tour of Agri Center

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review business investment incentives for Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation and Teleflex LLC. The agenda includes budget amendments for several county departments and the transition of legal counsel to Bridgforth & Buntin. Additionally, the meeting covers updates on the Austin Road Bridge Replacement and various subdivision applications.

• Business investment incentives for Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
• Budget amendments for Animal Services, Human Resources, and Garbage & Solid Waste
• $1,054,235.28 payment to Fulwood Construction for the Agri Ed Building
• Contract documents and subcontracts for the Austin Road Bridge Replacement
• Transition of county legal representation to Bridgforth & Buntin

Board of Adjustment

The DeSoto County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on June 10, 2024, to consider six variance applications and two conditional use applications. The variances involve setbacks, accessory buildings, and a sign size. The conditional uses include a gravel mine extension and a solar farm/utility substation.

• Variance for front/rear setback at 14802 Strickland Rd. (Jeffrey Goss)
• Variance for accessory building in front yard at 8261 Crestview Rd. (Frank Polk)
• Variance for side setback for mobile home at 5411 West Oak Grove Rd. (Patricia Johnson)
• Conditional use for gravel mine extension near Hwy 51 S and Breshears Rd. (Memphis Stone & Gravel Co.)
• Conditional use for solar farm/utility substation on Old Hwy 61 (Clearway Energy Group)

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors is meeting to handle routine approvals, updates, and new business. Key items include a 10-year real property tax incentive for Averitt Express Inc. valued at $15,965,595, several Sheriff's Office purchases over $25,000, and a budget amendment for the Sheriff's Office. The agenda also includes planning approvals for two subdivisions and various contract renewals.

• Averitt Express Inc. 10-year real property incentive: $15,965,595 (effective 01/01/2024-12/31/2033)
• Sheriff's Office purchases over $25,000: Chevy Traverse, vehicle equipment, radios
• Budget amendment for Sheriff's Office
• Lewis Estates Subdivision final plat (3 lots, 5.49 acres, Malone Rd)
• Flores 3 Lot Minor Subdivision final plat (3 lots, 35.66 acres, Malone Rd)

Planning Commission

The DeSoto County Planning Commission will consider preliminary and final subdivision applications, including the 31-lot Bakersfield West residential development and a commercial lot. The agenda also includes minor lot subdivisions with easement waivers. All items are for decision at this meeting.

• Preliminary subdivision of 31 lots on 20.5 acres at Bakersfield West, Sec F (SUB-007929-2024)
• Final subdivision of 31 lots on 20.5 acres at Bakersfield West, Sec F (SUB-007930-2024)
• Final approval of 1 commercial lot on 1.91 acres at Bakersfield West Commercial (SUB-007931-2024)
• Minor lot subdivision of 4 lots on 56.5 acres with easement waiver (Williams Family, SUB-007926-2024)
• Minor lot subdivision of 1 lot on 1.5 acres with easement waiver (Willie Cook, SUB-007925-2024)

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will discuss and potentially approve business investment incentives, including a personal property expansion for DMC Power and free port warehouse exemptions for several companies. The agenda also includes executive sessions for industrial prospects, health insurance discussions, election equipment purchases, and various consent agenda items. Several subdivision applications and road projects are scheduled for review.

• DMC Power, LLC personal property expansion: 5-year incentive, $2,126,611
• Free port warehouse exemptions for Zimmer US, Copeland LP, RingCentral
• Election Commission sole source purchase of election equipment
• Property & casualty insurance renewal with SouthGroup
• Final resolutions for J. Strickland & CO ($3,133,582) and Findlay's Tall Timbers ($11,838,695) incentives

Board of Adjustment

The DeSoto County Board of Adjustment will consider four variance applications, including requests for accessory building placement, reduced setbacks, and an accessory building larger than the primary structure. The board will also review Life House's one-year status and hear an appeal of a building official's decision regarding sprinklers at 5891 McCracken Rd. Minutes from the April 8 meeting will be approved.

• Variance for accessory building in side yard at 2153 Baldwin Road (VAR-001831-2024)
• Variance for rear setback less than 30 feet at 6555 Carmel Pointe (VAR-001842-2024)
• Variance for front setback less than 30 feet at 6569 Carmel Pointe (VAR-001843-2024)
• Variance for accessory building larger than 50% of primary structure and rear setback less than 5 feet at 6935 Black Thorne Dr. (VAR-001844-2024)
• Appeal of building official's decision on sprinklers at 5891 McCracken Rd.

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will discuss and potentially act on several items, including a new exemption tier policy proposal, ARPA project plans and spending authority, and a jail dishwasher. The agenda also includes consent items like a business investment incentive for Averitt Express and various contract approvals, plus new business such as budget amendments and grant applications.

• New Exemption Tier Policy Proposal by Robert Foster
• ARPA Project Plan, SLFRF Revised Guidelines, and Request for Authority to Spend ARPA Money
• Business Investment Incentives - Averitt Express Inc. 10 Year Real Property $15,956,595.00
• Road Department bids: Crushed Limestone, Regular Gasoline & Diesel, Rebid Office Renovation, REBID Guardrails (No Bidders)
• Sheriff's Department purchases over $25,000: Vehicle Laptops and Stands, Transport Van

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will consider business incentive investments, including a $11.8 million real property incentive for Findlay's Tall Timbers Distribution Center LLC and free port warehouse exemptions for Olive Branch Logistics and Milwaukee Electric Tool. The board will also hold public hearings on a rezoning and a litter ordinance violation, and review multiple subdivision applications. Consent agenda items include routine financial reports, road register corrections, and contract approvals.

• Findlay's Tall Timbers Distribution Center LLC: $11,838,695 real property incentive (10 years, 2024-2033)
• Tegra Medical LLC: $2,967,683 personal property incentive (5 years, 2024-2028)
• Public hearing: Rezone 80 acres at Jaybird Road and Bright Road from A to PUD (Stevens Farm)
• Public hearing: Litter ordinance violation at 10855 High Road
• Road register: Remove 1,328 feet of Getwell Road N (I-269 South to Byhalia Road) due to Hernando annexation

Board of Adjustment

The DeSoto County Board of Adjustment will consider 14 applications, including 11 variances and 3 conditional uses, at its April 8, 2024 meeting. The board will also approve minutes from the March 11, 2024 meeting. Decisions will affect property owners in Districts 1, 4, and 5.

• Variance for accessory building at 6100 Robertson Gin Road (Falon Reed)
• Conditional use for cemetery at 1308 Ross Road (Desti Bowerman)
• Conditional use for dog kennel at 4275 West Commerce (Sherry Moberly)
• Conditional use for private school and small venue at 1436 Nesbit Road (Felix and Krista Dornier)
• Variance for front setback less than 40 ft at 5018 Camp Crossing (Dream Home Construction)

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting on April 1, 2024, to consider a range of administrative and operational items. Key discussions include a request to install an antenna on the Hernando Library, a road extension request from the Braybourne HOA, and approval of several contracts and budget amendments. The agenda also includes consent items, old business, and new business, with many items requiring board approval.

• Request to install antenna on Hernando Library by Wisdom Integrators
• Braybourne HOA request regarding Nail Road Extension
• Quarterly allocations: Tax Assessor $470,582.00, Tax Collector $422,417.25, Sheriff $9,605,487.42
• Bid specifications for crushed limestone, gasoline/diesel, and slurry seal
• Budget amendments for Animal Services, Sheriff's Department, and Civic Center Expansion

Planning Commission

The DeSoto County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to rezone 80 acres of the Stevens Farm from Agricultural (A) to Planned Unit Development (PUD). The agenda also includes preliminary approval for the Hawks Landing subdivision and final approvals for four other subdivision projects, including Huntington Estates Phase 2 and Crosswinds Phase 2. All items are located in District 5 or District 4 and involve changes to lot lines or land use designations.

• Public hearing for Stevens Farm Rezoning (RZNE-000826-2024) to rezone 80 acres from A to PUD on Jaybird Road
• Preliminary approval for Hawks Landing Subdivision (SUB-007913-2024) for 21 lots on 53.84 acres on Smith Road
• Final approval for Huntington Estates, Phase 2 (SUB-007912-2024) for 34 lots on 71.61 acres on Slocum Road
• Final approval for Crosswinds Subd. Ph 2, First Revision (SUB-007897-2024) adjusting rear lot lines of Lots 75-80 on Craft Road
• Final approval for South DeSoto Estates, First Revision (SUB-007914-2024) creating 3 new lots on Hwy 305

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will consider several business incentive investments, including a $15.9 million real property incentive for Averitt Express and a $3.1 million personal property incentive for J. Strickland & Co., along with free port warehouse designations for multiple companies. The board will also hold public hearings on a rezoning and a litter ordinance violation, and will review bids for lawn care, traffic striping, and asphalt work. Consent agenda items include routine reports, leases, and contract renewals.

• Averitt Express Inc. $15,965,595.15 10-year real property incentive
• J. Strickland & Co. $3,133,582.91 5-year personal property expansion incentive
• Public hearing: rezoning of Enclave PUD amendment (RZNE-000825-2024) on Byhalia Road
• Public hearing: litter violation at 10855 High Rd
• Bid awards for lawn care, traffic striping, and hot asphalt work

Board of Adjustment

The DeSoto County Board of Adjustment will consider five variance applications and two conditional use applications at its March 11, 2024 meeting. The variances seek exceptions to zoning rules for accessory buildings and setbacks, while the conditional uses would allow a utility substation and a cemetery. The board will also approve minutes from its February 12, 2024 meeting.

• Variance for accessory building at 6100 Robertson Gin Road (Falon Reed)
• Variance for front setback at 5201 Koko Reef Drive (Peter Voss)
• Variance for accessory building at 2153 Baldwin Road (Jordan Starkey)
• Conditional use for utility substation at 1699 West Commerce (Ampirical Solutions LLC)
• Conditional use for cemetery at 1308 Ross Road (Desti Bowerman)

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will meet to handle routine approvals, including consent agenda items, old business project updates, and new business such as grant acceptances, budget amendments, and personnel manual chapters. The agenda includes several public hearings and scheduled presentations, but most items are administrative or procedural.

• Approve bid specs for single and tandem axle limb trucks and guard rails (Bid Files #24-300-015, #24-300-014, #24-300-016)
• Accept grant awards: Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund and Local Government Records Office Grant
• Budget amendments (7) including GIS meals/lodging, tax collector office renovation, communications tower
• Approve personnel manual chapters (18 chapters) covering EEO, harassment, ethics, social media, etc.
• Consider contract extension for Justice Court, Idemia maintenance agreements, and jail nurse practitioner contract

Planning Commission

The DeSoto County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning amendment for the Enclave PUD and consider several subdivision applications, including preliminary approvals for The Grove and Timber Oaks, final approvals for Longbranch and Hunters Ridge, and a minor lot request. The meeting includes routine items like approval of minutes.

• Public hearing: Enclave Rezoning amendment (RZNE-000825-2024) to amend existing PUD on Byhalia Road, west of Craft, applicant Eagle Land, LLC
• Preliminary: The Grove (SUB-007900-2024) – 42 lots and 3 COS on 160.52 acres, south side of Byhalia Rd, east of Hwy 305, applicant Woolsey Road Group, LLC
• Preliminary: Timber Oaks Subd, Second Edition (SUB-007903-2024) – 10 lots on 24.95 acres, east side of Tulane Rd, north of Starlanding Rd, applicant S&S Developing, LLC
• Final: Longbranch Subd. Ph 1 (SUB-007897-2024) – 48 lots and 4 COS on 30.01 acres, west side of Hwy 301, north of Nail Rd, applicant M&R Associates/Civil-Link
• Final: Hunters Ridge, 1st Revision (SUB-007898-2024) – lot line revision for Lot 1 and Lot 2, north side of Slocum Road, east of I55, applicant Dream Home Construction

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will meet to handle routine consent items and discuss new business, including a proposed 5-year personal property tax incentive worth $2,967,683 for Tegra Medical, LLC. The board will also consider various contracts, budget amendments, and facility projects, including a recommendation to fund the Sheriff's Administration expansion up to $225,000.

• Business Investment Incentives: Tegra Medical, LLC 5-year personal property incentive of $2,967,683 (effective 01/01/2024-12/31/2028)
• Sheriff's Administration Expansion: recommend to fund project up to $225,000
• Contract approvals: TransUnion rate increase from $575 to $700/month; Elliott Data Systems price increase from $614 to $639
• Bids under advisement: Compact Track Loader, Walls VFD Fire Training Facility (multiple bid files)
• Planning consent items: five minor lot subdivisions (e.g., David Crawford, Chillies, Brunt, Dean Road Eagle Land, Howard)

Board of Adjustment

The DeSoto County Board of Adjustment will consider two variance applications: one for a reduced rear setback and one for a larger accessory building. The board will also discuss changing the November meeting date and elect officers.

• Variance by Jeremy Doler (VAR-001827-2024) for rear setback less than 40 feet at 3417 Bright Rd., zoned A, District 5
• Variance by Ricardo Torres (VAR-001828-2024) for accessory building larger than 50% of primary structure at 12329 Hwy 178, zoned A-R, District 1
• Discussion of changing November meeting date
• Election of officers

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will meet to consider a 10-year real property tax incentive for JAS Forwarding USA, Inc. valued at $18,386,908, along with several road and sewer projects, bid approvals, and a petition for a tax assessment reduction. The agenda also includes routine consent items, planning subdivision approvals, and various departmental requests.

• Business Investment Incentives – Final Resolution for JAS Forwarding USA, Inc: 10-year real property incentive of $18,386,908 (effective 01/01/2024-12/31/2033)
• Recommendation to Award Bid: Star Landing Road Sewer Improvements Project
• Petition for Reduction in Assessments - View, Inc. (10:15 a.m.)
• Bid File #24-300-011 – Purchase of Fuel Management System
• Bid File #24-300-012 – Annual Bid - Slurry, Micro & Scrub Seal

Planning Commission

This agenda contains only the meeting date and body name, with no listed items for discussion or decision. It is purely procedural boilerplate.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review quarterly allocations for the Sheriff, Tax Assessor, and Tax Collector. The meeting includes discussions on business investment incentives, EMS rate increases, and several departmental budget amendments.

• Gardner, Inc. 10-year personal property incentive of $5,165,825.00
• Quarterly Sheriff’s Department allocation of $9,605,312.42
• Request to increase EMS rates to Medicare rates
• Sheriff’s Department requests for two K9s and vehicle purchases over $25,000
• Public hearing regarding Sunset Clause Renewal

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will meet to consider a range of items, including tax incentives for McKesson Specialty Care Distribution LLC and McKesson Plasma and Biologics LLC at 8745 Forest Hill Irene Road, Olive Branch, and a continuation of a Freeport exemption for JT Shannon Lumber. The board will also discuss the tax collector/tax assessor, receive updates on the HLCISD project and fugitive report, and act on various consent agenda items such as budget amendments, purchases over $25,000, and subdivision approvals.

• Business investment incentives for McKesson Specialty Care Distribution LLC and McKesson Plasma and Biologics LLC (Freeport warehouses) at 8745 Forest Hill Irene Road, Olive Branch
• Continuation of Freeport exemption for new owners of JT Shannon Lumber
• Quarterly allocations: Tax Assessor $470,582.00, Tax Collector $422,417.25, Sheriff's Department $9,605,312.42
• Purchase over $25,000: 2023 Dodge Durango PPV for Circuit Adult Drug Court; Search & Rescue Truck for Sheriff's Department
• Public hearing on Sunset Clause renewal; final subdivision for Helen 28 1 Lot Subd. on Coryelle Rd

Board of Adjustment

The DeSoto County Board of Adjustment will consider five variance applications, each seeking relief from zoning rules for accessory structures or setbacks. The board will also approve minutes from its December 11, 2023 meeting.

• Variance for accessory building in front yard at 2575 Horn Lake Road (VAR-001822-2023)
• Variance for accessory structure with side setback under 5 feet at 6622 Broadwing Circle W (VAR-001823-2023)
• Variance for side building setback under 15 feet at 1045 Pebble View (VAR-001824-2023)
• Variance for accessory building in front yard at 4494 Polk Lane (VAR-001825-2023)
• Variance for accessory buildings in front yard at 2055 Stable Road (VAR-001826-2023)

Planning Commission

The DeSoto County Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting, including approval of minutes, two subdivision applications, and the election of officers. The final subdivision is for one lot on 2.29 acres, and the minor lot subdivision is for four lots on 15.63 acres with an easement length waiver request.

• Final subdivision of 1 lot on 2.29 acres at Coryelle Rd and Hwy 305, zoned C-2 (Helen 28, LLC)
• Minor lot subdivision of 4 lots on 15.63 acres at Poplar Corner Rd and Nail Rd, zoned A-R, with easement waiver (Raquel Cermeno)
• Election of officers

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will hold its first meeting of 2024, focusing on organizing the board by electing officers and approving bonds for newly-elected officials. They will also make appointments to statutory positions and various boards and commissions. The agenda includes consent items, old and new business, and a flood study update from the Corps of Engineers.

• Election of officers and approval of bonds for the 2024 term
• Appointments to statutory positions including County Administrator, Road Manager, Comptroller, and Board Attorney
• Bid approvals for fire department training structure at Walls Fire Training Center (Bid files #24-258-002 through #24-258-005)
• Budget amendments for Animal Services, Sheriff's Department, and other departments
• Flood study update from Corps of Engineers at 11:00 a.m.