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DeSoto County public meetings in 2025

50 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 15, 2025

Board of Supervisors

Board to review equipment bids and subdivision applications

The Board of Supervisors will consider multiple bids for heavy machinery and sheriff's vehicle equipment. The meeting includes public hearings on litter ordinance violations and discussions regarding road widening projects. Planning items include a preliminary 22-lot subdivision and a minor lot approval.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously renewed workers‑comp insurance, cutting premiums by $40,000

The Board approved the renewal of the county workers‑comp policy with Higginbotham Insurance, authorizing the President to sign. It also approved the interior and exterior finishes for the courthouse renovation. The litter ordinance case for 5344 Allen Road was closed after the homeowner complied. Additional consent‑agenda items, including a correction to the Business Investment Incentive start date and a new receiver for Parks/Solid Waste, were also approved.

Mon Dec 8, 2025

Board of Adjustment

Board reviews three land-use applications, two variances and one conditional use

The DeSoto County Board of Adjustment will consider three land-use applications. Two variance requests seek permission to build accessory structures in front yards at 3552 Glenwood Dr. and 2331 Oak Creek Dr. A conditional-use request seeks approval to park a Class 5 heavy-duty vehicle at 8750 Thunderbird Dr. E. All applications are evaluated under the DeSoto County Zoning Ordinance.

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✓ Decided: Board approved a conditional use for a Class 5 vehicle and two variances.

The Board unanimously approved the November 10, 2025 minutes. It approved Michelle Poulin’s variance for an accessory building at 3552 Glenwood Dr. and tabled Adam Whisenant’s similar variance until the January 10, 2026 meeting. The Board also unanimously approved Sommer Albright’s conditional use to park a Class 5 heavy‑duty vehicle at 8750 Thunderbird Dr. E with three specific conditions.

Mon Dec 1, 2025

Board of Supervisors

Board considers property tax incentives totaling over $88 million

The Board of Supervisors will review business investment incentives for distribution and logistics centers. The meeting also includes public hearings on litter ordinance violations and discussions on precinct changes and county facility bids.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $79M NEI investment and other business incentives

The Board approved major business investment incentives, including a $79,270,513.68 project for NEI DBA and two GXO Logistics projects totaling $9,524,849. The Board also approved the move of Precinct 203 to Southaven BankPlus Parks and Recreation and the name‑change contract for Precinct 109 (Hope Chapel). It rescinded a prior motion to move Precinct 405 to the Agri‑Education Center and found three litter‑ordinance violations in compliance. All of these actions were adopted by vote.

Thu Nov 20, 2025

Planning Commission

Commission to consider subdivision of 22 lots on 59.27 acres at Willow Creek Estates

The DeSoto County Planning Commission will review two subdivision applications. The first is a preliminary subdivision for 22 lots covering 59.27 acres on the north side of Woolsey Road and west of Bethel Road (Willow Creek Estates). The second is a final subdivision for 2 lots on 9.79 acres on the south side of West Commerce Street east of Rising Sun Road (Petrina McKinney). The commission will also approve the October 2, 2025 meeting minutes.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved preliminary subdivision for Willow Creek Estates (22 lots)

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the October 2, 2025 meeting. It then unanimously approved the Willow Creek Estates application for preliminary subdivision of 22 lots on 59.27 acres. The commission also unanimously approved the Petrina McKinney minor‑lot application for final subdivision of 2 lots on 9.79 acres. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

Thu Nov 20, 2025

Board of Supervisors

Board will handle routine agenda approvals and health department inspections

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will approve the meeting agenda, including any additions or deletions. They will hear citizen remarks and presentations. The board will discuss health department inspections under the Planning MS Health Department item. No other specific actions are listed.

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✓ Decided: Board signed letter approving courthouse renovations

The Board approved the agenda with added items unanimously. The Agri‑Education Center generator specification item was tabled for further committee review. Supervisors signed the courthouse renovation approval letter. The Board extended deadlines and dismissed several litter‑ordinance cases during the public hearing.

Mon Nov 17, 2025

Board of Supervisors

Board to hold public hearings on litter violations and zoning appeals

The Board of Supervisors will conduct public hearings regarding litter ordinance violations at six properties and two zoning variance appeals. The meeting also includes discussions on 2026 legislative priorities and various procurement requests for the Sheriff's Office.

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✓ Decided: Board approved signing courthouse renovation letter and extended multiple litter case deadlines

The Board approved the meeting agenda with all requested additions. The Agri‑Education Center generator specification item was tabled for further committee review. Supervisors voted to sign the courthouse renovation letter on behalf of the Board President. The Board extended or dismissed several litter‑violation cases and set a continuation date for the public hearing.

Mon Nov 10, 2025

Board of Adjustment

Board considers utility substation/solar farm conditional use expansion

The Board of Adjustment will consider three variance applications for building setbacks on properties at 5019 Camp Xing, 9805 Fox Gate Dr., and 4177 Jenny Ln. It will also review a conditional use application from Clearway Energy Group to expand a utility substation/solar farm on land near Old Hwy 61 and Sanders Rd. All items are scheduled for discussion at the November 10, 2025 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Board approves 162‑acre utility substation and solar farm expansion

The Board of Adjustment approved three variances for setbacks on properties in District 5 and unanimously approved the minutes from the October 13 meeting. It also approved Clearway Energy Group’s request to expand a conditional use for a utility substation/solar farm on about 162 acres, with a 3‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

Mon Nov 3, 2025

Board of Supervisors

Board will consider final approval of three minor lot development applications

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will discuss a range of items, including a pipeline request, a public hearing on litter ordinance violations, and several road department equipment bids. They will also review contract approvals for the Agri‑Education Center waterline project and consider final approval of three minor lot applications on Oak Grove Road, Slocum Road, and Nesbit Road. The meeting includes both scheduled agenda items and new business items.

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✓ Decided: Board approved Atmos Pipeline request and multiple infrastructure contracts

The Board authorized the Atmos Pipeline request to work outside the easement and signed several infrastructure contracts, including the Commerce Street Extension subcontracts and two Agri‑Education Center projects. All motions passed with unanimous support from the five supervisors. The October 2025 minutes and the agenda additions were also approved.

Thu Oct 30, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission meeting to consider minor lot, subdivision and rezoning items

The DeSoto County Planning Commission will approve the May 2, 2013 meeting minutes and conduct a public hearing on a final subdivision and rezoning. It will also address minor‑lot matters, consent items, other items, and any old business.

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Mon Oct 20, 2025

Board of Supervisors

Board to vote on $170,000 Hawks property purchase and new subdivision approvals

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will consider a $170,000 payment to close the Hawks property acquisition. A public hearing will address litter ordinance violations at two county parcels. The board will also review an E‑911 tower inspection request and two subdivision applications—one preliminary and one final.

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✓ Decided: Board approved advertising for Landers Center Expansion bid package

The Board approved the agenda additions submitted by the County Administrator, Finance Director, Human Resources Director, and Road Manager. It authorized the specifications and advertisement for Bid Package 05 of the Landers Center Expansion project. The Board also approved the Operation Green Light for Veterans proclamation for the week of November 4‑11. All motions passed as recorded.

Mon Oct 13, 2025

Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment to review three zoning variance applications

The Board of Adjustment will meet to consider three requests for variances to the DeSoto County Zoning Ordinance. The board will determine if these specific property owners are permitted to deviate from standard zoning rules.

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✓ Decided: Board denied Seals variance and approved Warren and Striplin variances

The Board of Adjustment unanimously denied Terrica Seals' request for a front‑setback variance. It unanimously approved Jason Warren's variance for an accessory building in the front yard of his corner lot. It also unanimously approved Chester Striplin's variance to build an accessory structure larger than 50% of the primary building.

Mon Oct 6, 2025

Board of Supervisors

Board to hear proposal to drop sprinkler rule for homes over 6,500 sq ft

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on removing the sprinkler requirement for homes larger than 6,500 square feet from the 2018 International Residential Code. The meeting also includes final approvals for two subdivision projects: East Lake LLC's Phase 1 on Byhalia Road and John Divine Smith's Lot 7 on Nesbit Road. Additional items include contract approvals, a $3,104.69 payment to Entergy for temporary power, and various budget and grant matters.

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✓ Decided: Board restores $35,000 budget for Historic DeSoto Museum

The Board approved the September 2025 minutes and adopted an agenda with numerous additions. It unanimously restored the Historic DeSoto Museum budget to $35,000. The Board also authorized the attorney to draft a letter to construction firms and replace the HVAC units at the Agri‑Education Center with multi‑zone units.

Mon Sep 15, 2025

Board of Supervisors

Board will hold a public hearing on rezoning 166.98 acres at Magnolia Grove Estates

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will consider a range of items, including a soil and water update, a stormwater awareness proclamation, and a code‑enforcement public hearing. The agenda lists several public hearings on land‑use applications, notably a rezoning request for Magnolia Grove Estates and multiple minor‑lot and subdivision proposals. The meeting also includes consent agenda items, contract approvals, and finance reports.

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✓ Decided: Board designated Sept. 22‑26 2025 as Stormwater Awareness Week

The Board approved an agenda that added items on finance, donations, staffing, litigation, property acquisition, and several department requests. The Board adopted a proclamation naming September 22‑26, 2025 as Stormwater Awareness Week and authorized the President to sign it. In a public hearing on litter ordinance violations, the Board granted the property owner at 4525 Starlanding Road additional time to comply and set a follow‑up date of Oct. 20, 2025; it also found the property at 2522 Lavern Road to be in compliance and closed the hearing.

Mon Sep 8, 2025

Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment to hear four zoning variance requests and one sewage treatment conditional use

The DeSoto County Board of Adjustment will review four variance applications and one conditional-use request at this meeting. Each variance seeks relief from setback, height, or yard-use rules in the county zoning ordinance. The conditional-use application would allow a regional utility authority to build a sewage treatment facility on Center Hill Road.

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✓ Decided: Board approved a 99‑year conditional use for a sewage treatment facility

The Board of Adjustment approved several variances and a conditional use. Variances were granted for James McClain's side building setback, Jennifer Moore's fence height, Desoto Life Church's front setback, and Steven Markway's accessory building. The board also approved a 99‑year conditional use permit for the Desoto County Regional Utility Authority's sewage treatment facility. Minutes from the August 11, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously.

Thu Sep 4, 2025

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors to discuss FY26 budget and Johnson Creek Phase II contract

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will meet to address old business regarding the FY26 budget. The agenda also includes new business concerning contract administration for Murphy & Sons for Johnson Creek Phase II.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $2.6 M transfer for land purchase (5‑0 vote)

The Board added agenda items for an ambulance request, personnel resignations, and tax levy clarification. It approved a 5% discretionary raise for county employees (4‑1) and moved $2.6 M from the general fund into the 002 fund for a land purchase (5‑0). Additional actions included setting aside $500 K for a firefighter fund, purchasing a new ambulance and donating a used one, approving the Election Commission’s budget request, and authorizing constable expense reimbursements.

Tue Sep 2, 2025

Board of Supervisors

Board to hold public hearing on FY26 budget and vote on multiple contracts

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will meet on September 2, 2025, to discuss and vote on the FY26 budget, approve interlocal agreements, and hear updates on old business. The meeting includes a public hearing on the FY26 budget, discussions on nuisance-level gatherings and speed deterrents, and final approvals for subdivisions and contracts.

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✓ Decided: Board appoints Billy Johnson as District 1 Justice Court Judge

The DeSoto County Board approved the August 2025 minutes and agenda changes, adopted the FY25 tax levies, accepted Judge Doug Hollowell’s resignation and his appointment to the Circuit Court, and unanimously appointed Billy Johnson as the new District 1 Justice Court Judge. The Board also authorized the Board Attorney to draft an interlocal agreement with the CVB for concession operations, pending attorney approval and the Board President’s signature. All motions passed unanimously.

Thu Aug 28, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review three minor lot applications

The DeSoto County Planning Commission is meeting to consider final approvals for three minor lot subdivisions. One rezoning application for Legends Lakeside Retreat was withdrawn.

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✓ Decided: St. Theresa Minor Lot application denied by 3‑9 vote

The commission unanimously approved the July 31, 2025 minutes and closed the public hearing for the Legends Lakeside Retreat rezoning after the applicant withdrew. It unanimously approved the Bright Two Lot Minor (6th revision) and the Cermeno 4 Lot Minor (1st revision) with easement waivers. The St. Theresa Minor Lot application was rejected by a 3‑9 vote due to concerns about emergency vehicle access. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

Mon Aug 18, 2025

Board of Supervisors

Board considers multi-million dollar business incentives and several rezonings

The Board of Supervisors will review business investment incentives for several companies and hold public hearings on land rezoning and code enforcement. The meeting also includes updates on courthouse renovations and the Landers Center expansion.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $79.27M tax abatement for National Distribution Center

The Board adopted the agenda with all additions and deletions unanimously. It closed a public hearing on a litter ordinance violation at 2220 Russell Cove and approved tax‑lien orders for three properties (2288 Slocum Road, 4921 Green Pasture Drive, 2065 Jaybird Road) with the President signing the orders. The Board also approved a 10‑year, $79,270,513.68 real and personal property tax abatement for National Distribution Center, LLC and a 2‑year personal‑property exemption of $7,307,243.86 for GXO Logistics, plus a six‑month contract extension for clerk Brenda Mullen.

Mon Aug 11, 2025

Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment to decide three zoning variance requests and one conditional use request

The DeSoto County Board of Adjustment will review four zoning-related applications at this meeting. Three requests seek variances for accessory buildings, mobile home setbacks, and fence heights, while one seeks a conditional use permit for a second mobile home under hardship conditions.

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✓ Decided: Board approves conditional use for second mobile home on Watson-Desoto Rd.

The Board of Adjustment approved a conditional use allowing a second mobile home on the property at 5679 Watson-Desoto Rd. under hardship conditions. The motion passed unanimously. The Board also approved variances for an accessory building at 4810 Bluff Rd., a taller fence at 7208 Harrier Dr., and a 50‑foot side setback for a mobile home at 5679 Watson-Desoto Rd., all with unanimous votes. Earlier, discussion of the original setback variance was tabled, and the meeting minutes were approved and the session adjourned unanimously.

Mon Aug 11, 2025

Board of Supervisors

Board to vote on zoning changes and hear code enforcement cases

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on a zoning ordinance adoption and minor lot revisions, including Walton Park Minor Lot and DeSoto Life Church. They will also hear two code enforcement cases for litter violations. The board will consider a courthouse renovation and late bills for road paving and building repairs.

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✓ Decided: Board adopts updated zoning ordinance allowing 1‑acre lots with utilities

The Board approved the updated Zoning Ordinance, including a change that permits 1.00‑acre lots with public water and sewer in minor‑lot subdivisions of four lots or fewer. The ordinance was adopted by a unanimous 5‑yes vote after a reconsideration. The Board also approved the Walton Park Minor Lot revision for lots 1 and 2, also by a 5‑yes vote. The new ordinance is set to take effect in 45 days, with that motion passing 4‑yes to 1‑out.

Mon Aug 4, 2025

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors to review 2026 Final Tax Roll and valuation protests

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding the 2026 Final Tax Roll and litter ordinance violations at four specific addresses. The body will also consider budget amendments, grant acceptances, and a golf cart ordinance.

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✓ Decided: Board upheld tax assessments for multiple properties, including Walmart/Sam’s East

The Board approved the July 2025 minutes and the agenda with all additions and deletions. It opened the public hearing on tax rolls and unanimously upheld the assessor's valuations for Andrew Finger, Dorchester Apartments, Walmart and Sam’s East properties, while denying an appeal by Property Tax Assessment, Inc. The Board also approved the order to finalize the equalization of the 2025 property assessment rolls.

Thu Jul 31, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review four rezoning requests and four subdivision plans

The DeSoto County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four rezoning applications. The body will also consider one preliminary and three final subdivision approvals for residential developments.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission denied Magnolia Grove rezoning and approved three final subdivisions

The commission voted 11‑1 to deny the Magnolia Grove Estates rezoning from A‑R to R‑30. It unanimously tabled the Legends Lakeside Retreat rezoning request. It also unanimously approved the Bakersfield West Sec H rezoning and three final subdivision applications.

Mon Jul 21, 2025

Board of Supervisors

Board to consider rezoning for Center Hill Water Reclamation Facility

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will discuss facility updates, including the Agri-Education Center and courthouse renovations. The board is deciding on several business investment incentives and reviewing litter ordinance violations for four properties. A public hearing is scheduled for a 108-acre rezoning request.

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✓ Decided: Board approved courthouse renovation bid advertising and other key items

The Board unanimously approved agenda additions, a $500 donation to FCA/FCS and a $1,000 donation to the Honor Our Troops Golf Classic, authorized the President to sign Substantial Completion documents, approved adding up to 4,000 cubic yards of dirt from contingency, and approved the specifications and advertising for bids on the Courthouse Renovations.

Mon Jul 14, 2025

Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment to review zoning variances and conditional use permits

The Board of Adjustment will consider four variance applications for building setbacks and fences. The board will also review two conditional use applications, including a request to expand a gravel mine.

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✓ Decided: Board approved four variances, denied one, and green‑lighted a gravel‑mine expansion

The Board of Adjustment approved variances for accessory buildings at 3025 Old Pigeon Roost Rd. and 8750 Thunderbird Dr. E., and a fence variance at 13750 Landry Ln., all by unanimous vote. It denied a setback variance for 3634 Kreunen St. by a 3‑0 vote. The board also removed a pending variance application for 8705 Hwy 61, approved a conditional use for a mobile home at 2839 Grass Pond Rd., and approved an expansion of a gravel mine on three parcels along Highway 51 S., each by unanimous vote.

Thu Jul 10, 2025

Board of Supervisors

Board to discuss public hearing for Zoning Ordinance

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss scheduling a public hearing for a Zoning Ordinance. The agenda also includes a planning report regarding Amvelside School of Hernando.

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✓ Decided: Board sets Aug 11 public hearing to update zoning ordinance

The Board approved adding the Horn Lake Creek Interceptor Sewer District appointee to the agenda. It scheduled a public hearing for the updated Zoning Ordinance on August 11, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. The Board authorized Bridgforth, Buntin & Emerson to appraise the CPS building and waived the sprinkler requirement for the Ambelside School cottage program. The meeting was recessed until July 21, 2025.

Mon Jul 7, 2025

Board of Supervisors

Board to consider tax rolls and DeSoto County Crisis Center bids

The Board of Supervisors will review real and personal property tax rolls and discuss budget amendments and rebidding for the DeSoto County Crisis Center. The meeting includes a public hearing on a 53-acre rezoning request and several final subdivision approvals.

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✓ Decided: Board approves June minutes, agenda changes, presentation record, and CVB resignation

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the June 2025 meeting minutes. They approved the agenda with the listed additions and deletions. They approved adding the NRPA Certified Playground Safety Inspector presentation to the official minutes. They accepted Michael Hatcher’s resignation from the County Vision Board.

Thu Jul 3, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider rezoning and subdivision for Magnolia Grove Estates

The DeSoto County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for Magnolia Grove Estates. The body will also review preliminary and final subdivision applications for residential developments.

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Mon Jun 16, 2025

Board of Supervisors

Board to consider business incentives for Milwaukee Electric Tool and others

The Board of Supervisors will review personal property tax incentives for several companies and hold public hearings on two rezoning requests. The meeting also includes discussions on budget amendments, emergency storm purchases, and subdivision approvals.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $6,887 change order for isolation valves on county chiller

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda with all requested additions. A motion to approve Change Order #3, adding isolation valves to each building for the chiller project at a cost of $6,886.80, passed with a 4‑1 vote. A motion to approve Change Order #4 for relocating a valve pit was made, but the vote outcome was not recorded in the minutes.

Mon Jun 2, 2025

Board of Supervisors

Board considers $3.6 million investment incentive for Simflo, LLC

The Board of Supervisors will discuss business investment incentives, road project updates, and budget amendments. The meeting includes a presentation from the Small Business Administration Office of Disaster Recovery and an annual jail inspection.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approves May minutes and agenda, orders jail freezer repair

The Board approved the May 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous 5‑yes vote. It also approved the agenda, including several additions and deletions, by the same unanimous vote. Supervisors directed the jail’s Mrs. Ford to contact Hobart to fulfill the contract for repairing the freezer unit.

Thu May 29, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review rezoning for Center Hill Water Reclamation Facility

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two rezoning applications and review several subdivision requests. These items include changes to land use designations and the approval of new residential lot layouts.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approved rezoning of Center Hill Water Reclamation Facility

The commission voted 10‑3 to approve the rezoning of the 108‑acre Center Hill Water Reclamation Facility from A‑R to A. It also unanimously approved the Winslow Gardens rezoning, two minor‑lot applications, a preliminary subdivision and a final subdivision. All motions were passed with unanimous votes except the Center Hill rezoning.

Thu May 22, 2025

Board of Supervisors

Board to consider multi-million dollar business investment incentives

The Board of Supervisors will review personal and real property investment incentives for several companies and discuss the Landers Center expansion. The meeting also includes a public hearing on two rezoning amendments and various subdivision approvals.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $2.99M tax abatement for DMC Power LLC

The DeSoto County Board approved the agenda with five affirmative votes. It authorized a $30,000 change order for Agri‑Ed Center drainage, renewed county property insurance with Travelers, and approved personal‑property tax abatements for Tegra Medical, EPE Industries, and DMC Power. The DMC Power abatement, the largest at $2,986,213, was adopted.

Mon May 19, 2025

Board of Supervisors

Board to consider business incentives and Landers Center expansion bidding

The Board of Supervisors will discuss business investment incentives for several companies and approve bidding for the Landers Center expansion. The meeting also includes a public hearing on two rezoning amendments and various subdivision approvals.

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✓ Decided: Board ratifies emergency proclamation and signs federal support letter

The Board approved the Proclamation of Local Emergency for the May 18 storms, authorizing the President to sign a Letter of Support for the Star Landing Interchange on I‑55, and approved the monthly claims docket. All three motions passed unanimously with one supervisor absent.

Mon May 12, 2025

Board of Adjustment

Board to decide on gas station pumps and eight zoning variance requests

The DeSoto County Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on nine zoning-related applications. Eight are variance requests involving mobile home age, building setbacks, fence heights, and accessory structures. One is a conditional use application to allow gas pumps at a convenience store on Highway 301.

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✓ Decided: Board approved eight variance applications and tabled one

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved the minutes from April 14, 2025. It tabled Rhonda West's variance for a mobile home (3‑0 vote) and approved variances for Dream Home Construction, Mark Kelso, Edward Polk, and Clint Hall by unanimous votes. The board also approved Skylake Construction's front‑setback variance (3‑1 vote). All decisions were recorded as motions and votes at the May 12, 2025 meeting.

Mon May 5, 2025

Board of Supervisors

Board to review infrastructure bids and public hearing for Bridgetown Fire District

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing for the Bridgetown Fire Protection District and consider several construction and equipment bids. The meeting includes budget amendments and approvals for road and facility improvements.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved fire district expansion and Tanger Mall assessment

The Board approved the April 2025 meeting minutes and added numerous agenda items, including new projects and litigation updates. Supervisors voted to expand the Bridgetown Fire Protection District and to adopt the related boundary redefinition order. The Board also approved the assessment and collection agreement for Tanger Mall and authorized specifications for the new Crisis Center to be bid out.

Thu May 1, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider rezoning, subdivisions, and lot approvals

The DeSoto County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on three rezoning applications, including a 108-acre site for the Center Hill Water Reclamation Facility. The board will also consider preliminary approval for The Preserve subdivision (20 lots) and final approvals for four subdivisions and one minor lot. All items are up for decision or discussion at the May 1, 2025 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Center Hill Water Reclamation Facility rezoning tabled until May 29

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from January 30, 2025 and opened a public hearing. It unanimously approved the Orchard and Steven Farms rezoning amendments. The commission voted to table the Center Hill Water Reclamation Facility rezoning application until the May 29, 2025 meeting, directing staff to redo public notices. A motion to close the public hearing was also adopted.

Mon Apr 21, 2025

Board of Supervisors

Public hearing on appeal of gas pump conditional use at Hwy 305 & Byhalia Rd

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on an appeal of a Board of Adjustment decision concerning a conditional use for gas pumps at a convenience store. The board will also consider a consent agenda covering monthly claims, reports, and routine renewals. New business includes budget amendments across multiple funds, vehicle purchases for the Road Department, and approval of a new logo for the Agri-Ed Center. Several subdivision plats, including the 55-lot Williams Ridge Phase IV, are up for final approval.

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✓ Decided: Board awards $948,493 Agri‑Ed Center trail contract to Talbot Brothers

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda unanimously. It accepted the low bid of $948,493.08 from Talbot Brothers Contracting to construct Agri‑Ed Center Multi‑Use Trail Segment Three and authorized the President to sign the award documents. The Board also voted to fund the McIngvale Extension project from ending cash, partner with the City of Hernando, and authorize the Board Attorney to draft a memorandum of understanding.

Mon Apr 14, 2025

Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment to decide on four variances and a conditional use for private club

The DeSoto County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on April 14, 2025, to consider four variance applications and one conditional use application. The variances involve fence height, accessory building setbacks, and accessory building size at residential properties. The conditional use request seeks to expand an approved private club for use as a special events venue.

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✓ Decided: Board approved expansion of private club venue at 265 Red Banks Road N

The Board of Adjustment approved four variance applications and one conditional‑use expansion, all by unanimous vote. It also tabled one variance request. The minutes from the March 10, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously.

Mon Apr 7, 2025

Board of Supervisors

Board to consider new Bridgetown fire district and $10.75M sheriff budget

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors meets April 7, 2025, to vote on a consent agenda including quarterly budget allocations totaling over $11.6 million, with the Sheriff's Office receiving $10.75 million. Key proposed actions include starting the creation of a new Bridgetown Fire Graded District, approving a 5-year personal property tax incentive for Teleflex LLC worth $2,068,252, and discussing paid parental leave. The board will also hear updates on several road projects and consider planning items including a food truck ordinance.

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✓ Decided: Board approved moving three District 2 polling places to new church locations

The Board adopted the March 2025 minutes and approved the revised agenda. It voted to relocate three District 2 precincts to Rejoice Church, Pathway Church, and St Paul Missionary Baptist Church. The Board also moved $200,000 into the crisis‑center project fund, approved the UrbanARCH contract, and authorized a geo‑tech report for the site.

Thu Apr 3, 2025

Planning Commission

DeSoto County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for May 2, 2013

The agenda is primarily procedural boilerplate. It lists general categories for discussion, including rezoning and final subdivisions, but contains no specific project details or case numbers.

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Mon Mar 17, 2025

Board of Supervisors

Board to interview architects for county safe room project

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors meets March 17, 2025, with a full agenda including interviews for a safe room architect, procurement decisions for multiple road department vehicles, and budget amendments. The board will hear updates on road widening projects and approve minor subdivisions. Several consent agenda items cover routine financial and administrative reports.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $485,829 sole-source purchase of six cardiac monitors for EMS

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors approved a $485,829 sole-source purchase of six Stryker cardiac monitors/defibrillators for EMS, citing no competitive alternatives. The board also approved a $61,819.50 purchase of six Dell servers, a $7,085 emergency guardrail repair, and a $10,348.80 wetland mitigation credit agreement for the Commerce Road Extension project. A new Grant Administration position was approved with a 4-1 vote, with Supervisor Medlin dissenting.

Mon Mar 10, 2025

Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment to hear variance and two conditional use requests

The DeSoto County Board of Adjustment will consider a variance for a mobile home side setback and two conditional use applications: one for a private club or lodge and another for gas pumps at a convenience store. All three are new business items requiring approval under the county zoning ordinance.

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✓ Decided: Board approves two zoning requests, denies gas pumps at Hwy 305 store

The DeSoto County Board of Adjustment approved a variance for a mobile home setback and a conditional use for an event venue, but denied a request for gas pumps at a convenience store. All votes were unanimous.

Mon Mar 3, 2025

Board of Supervisors

Board considers $2.07 million investment incentive for Teleflex

The Board of Supervisors will discuss business investment incentives for Teleflex and review various infrastructure project updates. The meeting includes voting on budget amendments, grant applications, and several land subdivision requests.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $88M Landers Center expansion design, authorizes bid advertisement

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors approved the Landers Center expansion design as presented and authorized advertising for bids on parts 1 and 2. The board also approved a 5-year personal property tax abatement for Teleflex, accepted a $487,218.35 excess earnings check from Circuit Court, and approved multiple contracts and purchases including a $316,609.64 AV installation for the Agri-Ed Center. Several items were tabled or removed from the agenda, and the board entered executive session before recessing to March 17, 2025.

Thu Feb 27, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission meeting with only procedural items

The agenda lists standard procedural items such as approval of minutes, call to order, and roll call, but contains no specific details on any rezoning, subdivision, or other actionable matters. All agenda items appear to be boilerplate, with no concrete proposals or decisions described.

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Tue Feb 18, 2025

Board of Supervisors

Board to consider 51-lot and 21-lot subdivisions, $3.9M in tax exemptions

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will act on multiple items including final approval of two residential subdivisions (21 lots and 51 lots), a public hearing on an appeal of a conditional use for a philanthropic institution, and several business investment incentives. Consent agenda items include Freeport warehouse exemptions for three companies and two personal property tax exemptions for Materia Group Corp. totaling $3,900,468. The board will also hear discussion-only items on a solar farm and a bond issuance report.

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✓ Decided: Board approves conditional use for Precious in Pink Ministries women's home

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors approved an appeal by Ann Lunceford/Precious in Pink Ministries for a conditional use permit to operate a philanthropic institution at 1457 West Commerce, allowing up to 6 residents plus staff for one year. The approval includes conditions requiring agreed-upon house rules with neighbors, an email communication chain, and a planning staff site visit within 6 months. The board also approved multiple contracts, including a $12,500 design contract for the Administration Building vestibule and MOUs with Macek Consulting and Morris & Dickson.

Mon Feb 3, 2025

Board of Supervisors

Board to consider new business incentives for Dollar Fulfillment and MTankCo

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting on February 3, 2025, to decide on business investment incentives including a memorandum of understanding with Macek Consulting LLC (Dollar Fulfillment) for a new enterprise and a Freeport warehouse exemption transfer for MTankCo Supply LLC. The board will also receive updates on the Agri Ed Center project, covering change orders, naming, AV equipment, generators, and other improvements. Numerous consent agenda items include road department reports, procurement approvals over $25,000, and budget amendments for various county funds.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $38.5M bond sale, inmate housing fee increase

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors approved a $38.5 million bond sale and authorized the Board President to accept pricing recommendations. The Board also voted to increase the daily inmate housing fee charged to cities by $5 per year over the next three years, starting October 1, 2025. Several contracts and purchases were approved, including a $19,706.55 change order for the Juvenile Detention Center heat trace project and a $92,340 guardrail bid.

Thu Jan 30, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider final subdivision of 21 lots at Pebble Ridge

The DeSoto County Planning Commission will vote on a final subdivision application for The Neighborhood at Pebble Ridge, a 21-lot residential development on 60.8 acres. The application (file #7563) is located east of Red Banks Road and north of Lee Road, zoned A (District 1). Commissioners will also approve the minutes from the January 9 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves two final subdivision applications

The DeSoto County Planning Commission unanimously approved the final subdivision of The Neighborhood at Pebble Ridge (21 lots on 60.8 acres) and Longbranch Subdivision Phase 2 (51 lots and 2 common open spaces on 19.24 acres). The minutes from January 9, 2025, were also approved unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

Tue Jan 21, 2025

Board of Supervisors

Board to consider tax incentives worth over $7.5M for Materia Group and Simflo

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will consider business investment incentives totaling $7,539,446.89 for expansions by Materia Group Corp. and a new facility by Simflo, LLC. They will also hear rezoning and subdivision requests, including a 67-lot preliminary plat for Baldwin Farms. Consent agenda items include monthly reports, health claims, and various routine approvals.

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✓ Decided: Board approves tax incentives for Materia Group and Simflo expansions

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors approved business investment incentives for Materia Group Corp. (Material Bank) and Simflo, LLC, including personal and real property tax exemptions. The board also approved several construction contracts, including the Starlanding Road widening and the Emergency Operations Center, and tabled a discussion on inmate housing reimbursement until February 3, 2025. All votes were 3-0 with two supervisors absent, except for the Love Fire Department generator purchase which passed 5-0.

Mon Jan 13, 2025

Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment to consider variances, conditional use, and elect officers

The DeSoto County Board of Adjustment will meet to vote on two variance requests, one conditional use application, and a review of a previous conditional use. The board will also elect officers for the upcoming term. All items are open for public comment.

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✓ Decided: Board denies conditional use for philanthropic institution

The DeSoto County Board of Adjustment denied Ann Lunceford's application for a conditional use to operate a philanthropic institution at her home, after hearing neighbor concerns. The board also approved two variances and took no action on a kennel review. Officers for 2025 were elected.

Thu Jan 9, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission reviews three subdivision applications

The DeSoto County Planning Commission will consider preliminary and final subdivision requests. The body will also vote on the approval of minutes from November 21, 2024, and elect officers.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves 67-lot Baldwin Farms subdivision

The DeSoto County Planning Commission approved preliminary plans for Baldwin Farms, a 67-lot subdivision on 183.12 acres, despite resident concerns about drainage and traffic. They also approved final plans for Deerwood Crossing Phase 3 (14 lots) and Flicker Ridge Express (1 lot), and re-elected officers. All votes were recorded as specified in the minutes.

Mon Jan 6, 2025

Board of Supervisors

Board to elect 2025 officers, consider EOC construction award, and property cleanup hearing

At the first meeting of 2025, the DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will organize the board by electing officers and making annual appointments (attorney, administrator, comptroller, engineer, etc.). They will also consider a consent agenda with routine road department reports, procurement items, and contract renewals. Under old business, a public hearing is scheduled to order cleanup of a property at 4921 Green Pastures Drive. New business includes a recommendation to award a contract for construction of the Emergency Operations Center (Bid #25-258-001), acceptance of several grants (ASPCA, DOE, MS DEQ, MS Highway Safety), and various financial and personnel actions.

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✓ Decided: Board elects Mark Gardner president, approves $7.45M EOC construction

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors organized for 2025, electing Mark Gardner as Board President and Jessie Medlin as Vice President. The board approved a $7,454,480 contract with Fulwood Construction for the new Emergency Operations Center, the largest single expenditure of the meeting. It also approved numerous appointments, budget amendments, and purchases, and authorized demolition of a nuisance property at 4921 Green Pastures Drive.