Coahoma County public meetings in 2024
28 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Board of Supervisors will discuss a railroad service lease held by Rock Island Railroad and various railroad proposals. The meeting includes requests to approve a new fire tanker purchase, several ARPA-funded project invoices, and various county appointments.
- Purchase of one Rosenbauer 2500 Gallon Commercial Tanker for the Fire Department
- Discussion on the railroad service lease held by Rock Island Railroad
- Approval of the final Closeout Package for Coahoma County Federal Building IRS Tenant Improvements
- Appointment of Tripp Hayes to the Hospital Board of Trustees
- Approval of invoices for Lula-Rich ARPA Project and Moon Lake Bridge
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Coahoma County Board of Supervisors will discuss unfinished business on railroad proposals and consider new business including approving pay applications for Katie Bowen and a DHS release. The board will also review reports from the county engineer, tax assessor, sheriff, chancery clerk, and others, and consider approvals for procurement cards, travel, and re-hiring.
- Discussion of railroad proposals (unfinished business)
- Request to approve pay applications 05 and 06 for Katie Bowen
- Request to approve a procurement card for the Sheriff's Office
- Request to approve travel, postage, and payments for public defender and special prosecutor
- ARPA update from consultant Andrew Smith
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Board of Supervisors will vote on a resolution supporting local legislation to amend HB 1586, which currently reserves hospital funds for a jail and Highway 316 bypass. Other business includes re-advertising for a County Administrator, approving poll worker pay for a runoff election, and discussing the 'I'll Be Home for Christmas Festival.' The board will also consider ARPA fund updates, road department right-of-way permits, and past-due invoices for auto repairs.
- Resolution to amend HB 1586 to allow use of hospital reserve funds for jail and Hwy 316 bypass
- Re-advertise for County Administrator position
- Authorize compensation for poll workers in School Board District 3 runoff election on Nov 26, 2024
- Approve ARPA check authorization for sheriff vehicles and software
- Approve right-of-way permits for utility work on multiple county roads
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Coahoma County Board of Supervisors will discuss and vote on several items including funding for Phase II of the Carnegie Public Library roof project, approval of fire department raises, and a budget transfer for sheriff department repairs. Other business includes paying past due invoices to Cintas, approving an engagement letter for the FY 2022 audit, and a broadband commitment letter. The board will also consider a railroad lease matter and employee salary increases.
- Discuss county funding for Phase II of the Carnegie Public Library Roof Project
- Approve fire department raises and a budget amendment
- Approve transfer of Gov Deal funds from general funds to sheriff department for repairs
- Approve agreement between sheriff department and SkyCop
- Discuss railroad lease and authority to advertise
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Coahoma County Board of Supervisors will consider a change order for IRS tenant improvements at the federal building, an EPA partnership agreement, and an amended purchase of additional voting machines. Other items include paying invoices, approving budget amendments for the fire and road departments, and acknowledging new sheriff's department hires.
- Discussion on IRS Project change order 05 for tenant improvements at Coahoma County Federal Building
- EPA Partnership Agreement with County R1
- Amended purchase of additional voting machines
- Request to approve purchase of second E-Pumper on a Freightliner chassis for the Fire Department
- Request to approve current and future costs of Board of Supervisor Office/Board Room improvements using ARPA funds
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Coahoma County Board of Supervisors will consider several items including a credit card use policy, purchasing additional voting machines for the November 5, 2024 general election, and entering a contract for body cameras for the Sheriff's Office. The board will also discuss a GIS/911 addressing system and an EPA grant, and approve various financial reports and personnel actions.
- Request to approve purchase of additional voting machines for the November 5, 2024 general election
- Request to enter contract for body cameras for the Sheriff's Office
- Discussion on voting GIS/911 addressing with Dr. Wu
- Discussion on EPA grant with Chuck Rutledge
- Request to consider a credit card use policy
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Coahoma County Board of Supervisors will consider approving a bid award and agreement for the Lula-Rich Water Main Extension Project, funded by ARPA/MCWI. They will also review several financial items, including fund transfers, change orders, and past-due invoices, as well as policy matters like a credit card use policy and county administrator duties.
- Lula-Rich Water Main Extension Project bid award and agreement
- Fund transfer for Sheriff Department
- Change orders and pay application for Jon Levingston
- Credit card use policy consideration
- Approval of past due invoices
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Coahoma County Board of Supervisors will consider adopting the 2024-2025 budget and tax levy, approving a runway rehabilitation project at the Clarksdale-Coahoma County Airport, and reviewing several department requests including fund transfers, contracts, and policy adoptions. The meeting also includes approval of August minutes and an ARPA update.
- Request to approve Clarksdale-Coahoma County Airport Runway 18-36 Rehabilitation (A.I.P. Project Nos. 3-28-0014-033-2024 / 034-2024)
- Adoption of 2024-2025 Budget & Tax Levy
- Consideration of a Credit Card Use Policy
- Sheriff's request to acknowledge a demand letter from Wells Fargo
- Approval of a Taylor Generator Contract for EMA/E911
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Coahoma County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2024-2025 budget and tax levies, then consider approval. The agenda also includes updates from the community college, sheriff, county engineer, and road department, plus several contract approvals and reimbursements.
- Public hearing for 2024-2025 proposed budget and tax levies
- Approve fall training at Camp Shelby for Veterans Services Officers
- Approve payment for Mack Dump Truck Repairs (Road Department)
- Approve AIP State (MDOT) Matching Grant for Fletcher Field airport project
- Approve IRS Renovation Project invoices and NexAir cylinder rental invoices
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Coahoma County Board of Supervisors will meet to handle routine business, including updates on the Fletcher Field Airport's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise plan, a change order for an IRS project, and several personnel actions. They will also consider proposals for the Moon Lake Road Bridge Replacement Project and a closeout package for a road project, along with budget updates and various contract approvals.
- Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Plan Update for Fletcher Field Airport
- IRS Project Change Order - 2301 G701-2017 CO 1 08-09-24
- Moon Lake Road Bridge Replacement Project proposal
- 631-2-DW-5.15 Closeout Package approval
- Blue Cross Blue Shield/Gulf Guaranty renewal rates
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Coahoma County Board of Supervisors will consider a request to increase the Economic Development Authority's millage rate, discuss a vacant lot and waste dump issue in District 1, and review several personnel and equipment requests. The agenda also includes updates on ARPA funds, broadband service challenges, and the 2024-2025 budget and tax levy.
- Request to increase Economic Development Authority's millage rate
- Vacant lot/waste dump discussion for District 1, including property at 103 Willis Circle
- Request to advertise for the Lula/Rich Water Extension Project
- Sheriff's request for ARPA funds for vehicles and supplement pay raise
- 2024-2025 Budget and Tax Levy discussion
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Coahoma County Board of Supervisors will discuss several items including chiller bids, a street renaming in Farrell, and grant applications for Fletcher Field Airport. The board will also consider a memorandum of understanding for county water projects, new hires and a resignation in the Sheriff's Department, and various invoices and reports. An executive session is scheduled for hospital matters and real estate purchases.
- Request board to consider Chiller Bids
- Request board to rename street in Farrell
- Fletcher Field Airport update and grant applications
- Memorandum of Understanding for County Water Projects
- Request board to issue fuelman and Bank of America cards to Chief Deputy Marcus Cohen
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Board of Supervisors will discuss several unfinished business items including library repairs and sheriff department contracts. The agenda also includes new business regarding a street renaming in Farrell and various departmental appropriation requests.
- Library Phase II roof project and AC unit repair discussion
- Request to rename a street in Farrell
- Tax Assessor/Collector fourth quarter appropriation request
- Sheriff Department fourth quarter appropriation request
- Road Department budget amendment and paving project
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Coahoma County Board of Supervisors will address unfinished business including a hospital lease update, a review of De Lage Landen Financial Services, and proposals for Mental Health Building repairs. New business includes updates on the Coahoma Collective/Sunflower Riverwalk, library, and an AIP grant closeout. The board will also consider various personnel actions, invoices, and reports from county officials.
- Hospital Lease update with Jon Levingston
- Proposals for Mental Health Building repairs (Region 6)
- Coahoma Collective/Sunflower Riverwalk update and grant funding
- AIP FY 2023 Grant closeout
- Sheriff's office personnel actions and commissary contract
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Coahoma County Board of Supervisors will meet to approve minutes, discuss unfinished business, and consider new items including Fletcher Field Airport grant applications, an opioid settlement opt-in, and various departmental requests. The agenda also includes an executive session for litigation, grand jury report, and federal building financing discussion.
- Fletcher Field Airport grant applications and runway bid evaluation
- Opt-in to National Opioid Settlements and acceptance of settlement payment
- Request for reimbursement from Coahoma County Tourism for Juke Joint Festival RV rental income
- ARPA funding and Moore Bayou Water Association discussion
- Sheriff department personnel actions including retirements, hires, and salary changes
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Coahoma County Board of Supervisors will meet to handle unfinished business, including resolutions for a short-term note, expiring appointments, and a review of all existing contracts. New business includes a school district presentation, a request from the American Legion Auxiliary, and travel approvals. The board will also consider a voting precinct change in Rena Lara, a dishwasher purchase, hiring a purchase clerk, and an ARPA update, followed by an executive session on ARPA.
- Resolutions for MS Short Term Note (2024) and lease amendment
- Review of all existing contracts, including BFI/Republic Services and others
- Proposals for Mental Health Building repairs (Region 6)
- Request to change Rena Lara voting precinct from fire station to Baptist church
- ARPA update and check request
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Coahoma County Board of Supervisors is meeting to handle routine business, including approving April minutes, reviewing existing contracts, and considering an asbestos inspection proposal for the courthouse. They will also discuss appointments, a public defender for Justice and Youth Courts, and various financial requests. The agenda includes many items, but most are standard administrative actions.
- Review of all existing contracts, including BFI/Republic Services, Southern Appraisal, and others
- Asbestos inspection and design proposal for Coahoma County Courthouse
- Appointment of a Public Defender for Justice Court and Youth Court
- Consider proposals for repairs to Mental Health Building - Region 6
- Rock Island Railroad track lease proposal
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Coahoma County Board of Supervisors will consider a range of items, including reviewing existing contracts, an asbestos inspection proposal for the courthouse, and a railroad property lease. The board will also hear reports from elected officials and department heads, and may enter executive session for a personnel matter.
- Review of all existing contracts, including BFI/Republic Services, Markel Insurance, and others
- Asbestos inspection and design consulting proposal for the Coahoma County Courthouse
- Proposals for Mississippi Department of Health
- Rock Island Railroad property lease proposal
- Paving project with City of Clarksdale
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Coahoma County Board of Supervisors is meeting to consider a range of items, including a proposal for architectural and engineering services for the courthouse chiller replacement, renewal of the county's insurance with South Group, and approval of various contracts and payments. The agenda also includes discussion of speed bump replacement in Lyon, a request to use the old jail site for the Juke Joint Festival, and a rental agreement for the Clarksdale Standard. Several items are routine approvals, such as minutes, transaction listings, and reports.
- Consider PryorMorrow proposal for courthouse chiller replacement architectural/engineering services
- Renew county insurance with South Group (expiring and renewal premiums attached)
- Replace speed bumps in Town of Lyon accidentally removed during ice storm road work
- Approve payment to De Large Landen Financial Services
- Rent garbage dump truck for $9,000 to pick up trash until new truck is fixed
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Coahoma County Board of Supervisors is holding a limited agenda meeting. They will discuss unfinished business on architect bids for the courthouse chiller, and new business including a resolution for Myrtis Washington, Mississippi's purchasing limits law, and a Crumpton Field invoice. The agenda also includes reports from elected officials, department heads, and a possible executive session on a personnel matter.
- Architect for courthouse chiller bids (unfinished business)
- Resolution for Myrtis Washington
- Mississippi State Law for purchasing limits
- Crumpton Field invoice
- Executive session on personnel matter
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Coahoma County Board of Supervisors will address unfinished business including hospital operations, chiller replacement bids, speed bump replacement in Lyon, and past-due invoices. New business includes renewing county insurance, a final pay application for the Fletcher Field apron project, and possible salary increases for supervisors, judges, and the board attorney. The board will also consider various department requests and enter executive session for a personnel matter.
- Consider PryorMorrow proposal for architectural/engineering services for courthouse chiller replacement
- Request to replace speed bumps in Town of Lyon removed during ice storm
- Request to pay past due invoices for Gresham Petroleum
- Renew county insurance with South Group (Bob Bobo)
- Final pay application for Expand North Apron Project at Fletcher Field
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Coahoma County Board of Supervisors will meet to consider several items, including authorizing tenant improvement construction at the county building, reviewing chiller bids for the courthouse, and allowing use of the old jail site for the Juke Joint Festival. The board will also discuss contracts, speed bump replacement, and various departmental requests.
- Resolution authorizing procurement of tenant improvement construction at the County building
- Consideration of PryorMorrow proposal for architectural/engineering services for courthouse chiller replacement
- Request from Tourism Commission to use old Jail site for Juke Joint Festival 2024
- Request to replace speed bumps in the Town of Lyon removed during ice storm road clearing
- Approval of Cintas service contracts for various county departments
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Coahoma County Board of Supervisors will address unfinished business including affirming professional services contracts with Smith & Weiland and Hooker Engineering, possibly rescinding a prior vote, and reviewing chiller replacement bids for the courthouse. New business includes a request from the Tourism Commission to use the old jail site for the 2024 Juke Joint Festival, a CAP loan resolution, and a request for parliamentary procedure training. The board will also hear reports from elected officials and department heads, including the sheriff's past due invoices and road department budget amendments.
- Smith & Weiland contract affirmation and approval
- Reappointment of County Engineer and Hooker Engineering Services agreement
- Chiller bids for Coahoma County Courthouse replacement
- Tourism Commission request to use old jail site for Juke Joint Festival 2024
- CAP Loan Resolution
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Coahoma County Board of Supervisors is meeting to handle routine and administrative business, including reappointing the county engineer, considering bids for the courthouse chiller replacement, and discussing new business items such as issues at Moonlake and self-park improvements. The board will also consider purchasing a new ambulance chassis, hear from elected officials and department heads, and approve various payments and agreements.
- Reappoint Ken Weliand as County Engineer
- Consider PryorMorrow proposal for architectural/engineering services for courthouse chiller replacement
- Request to purchase new ambulance chassis (remounted unit)
- Sheriff's requests: unmarked tag, employment letters, contract, resignation acknowledgement, past due invoices, repairs, non-renewal of Mary Williams' contract, travel request for jailers
- Circuit Clerk request for annual salary increase
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Board of Supervisors will review the January minutes and consider several administrative items. Key discussions include the reappointment of the County Engineer and proposals for the courthouse chiller replacement project.
- Reappointment of Ken Weiland as County Engineer
- PryorMorrow proposal for Courthouse Chiller Replacement architectural services
- Approval of travel cards for the Sheriff Department
- Engagement agreement for general legal services regarding labor and employment
- Approval of a lease agreement with MDES
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Coahoma County Board of Supervisors is meeting to discuss unfinished business including a hospital update and comprehensive plan, and new business such as engineering services and local planning for BEAM. They will also hear from elected officials and department heads, and may enter executive session for a personnel matter.
- Hospital update by Jon Levingston/Lorie Till with CMS letter attached
- Comprehensive plan update by Jacorious Liner with implementation plan documents
- Waggoner Engineering presentation by Stephen Thompson
- Tax Assessor/Collector Ann Williams requests regarding voided tax sale and sales/use tax
- Road Department requests approval of invoices for county roads
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Coahoma County Board of Supervisors is meeting to handle unfinished business, including reappointing the county engineer, reviewing chiller bids, and ratifying existing contracts. New business includes updates on the comprehensive plan, financial services, and engineering services. The board will also consider various departmental requests, including sheriff's office purchases, chancery clerk fees, and ARPA-funded projects.
- Reappoint Ken Weliand as County Engineer
- Chiller bids from Upchurch Services, LLC and Lee Mechanical Solutions, Inc.
- Ratify all existing contracts
- Approve work authorizations for Clarksdale-Coahoma County Airport Runway 18/36 Rehabilitation
- Approve interlocal cooperation agreements with towns of Lyon, Friars Point, Coahoma, Lula, and Jonestown
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Coahoma County Board of Supervisors will meet on January 2, 2024, to handle routine administrative matters, including electing officers, reappointing the board attorney and department heads, approving December minutes, and ratifying existing contracts. They will also consider unfinished business such as chiller bids and expiring appointments, plus new business including an ARPA update and agricultural land lease bids. The agenda includes several financial approvals, such as payroll, claims, and appropriations.
- Approve banking resolution/agreement with Planters Bank & Trust
- Reappoint Tom Ross as Board Attorney, Ken Weiland as County Engineer, and other department heads
- Consider chiller bids from Upchurch Services and Lee Mechanical Solutions
- Review ARPA update and Hopson Water Main Extension Project bid tab & contract
- Approve December 2023 payroll and claims, and January 2024 claim docket