Pearl River County, MS

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The Pearl River County Board of Supervisors will consider routine approvals including minutes, claims, personnel changes, and contracts. They will also finalize the 2026 tax assessment rolls, approve bridge repair payments, and hear public presentations on property lines, a playground, and license plate readers.

• Approve 2026 Real and Personal Property Assessment rolls
• Pay $72,000 to Ellis Dozer Service for Homer Ladner Road bridge repair
• Pay $74,831.85 to Holliday Construction for Ceasar Road bridge repair
• Approve $11,750 window replacement at Raine Street Community Center
• Approve personnel moves including new DUI and narcotics officers

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The Pearl River County Board of Supervisors will vote on claims, personnel changes, and contracts including a $56,500 van for the Sheriff’s Office and a $344,566.90 road paver. Public presentations include disaster assistance for businesses and a completed airport advancement plan. Several routine approvals and acknowledgments are also on the agenda.

• Approve $56,500 purchase of 2026 T-350 LR Transit Passenger Van from Mac Haik Ford for Sheriff’s Office
• Award $74,999 contract to Motorola Solutions for License Plate Reader Camera System
• Award $344,566.90 paver purchase from Puckett Caterpillar for Road Department
• Adopt Poplarville/Pearl River County Airport Advancement Plan
• Approve $12,865 payment to Jasper County Sheriff’s Office for asset case KU-22-0048

The Pearl River County Board of Supervisors approved all agenda items unanimously, including awarding a License Plate Reader (LPR) camera system bid to Flock Safety and issuing a purchase order to Motorola Solutions for $74,999.00. The board also approved a $344,566.90 paver purchase, a $56,500.00 transit van, personnel changes, and various other expenditures and administrative items.

• Approved LPR camera system bid to Flock Safety (5-0)
• Approved $74,999.00 purchase order to Motorola Solutions for LPR (5-0)
• Approved $344,566.90 P395 Paver purchase from Puckett Caterpillar (5-0)
• Approved $56,500.00 2026 T-350 LR Transit Passenger Van from Mac Haik Ford (5-0)
• Approved $12,865.00 check to Jasper County Sheriff's Office (5-0)
• Approved $57,590.55 pay application to Clymer Contracting LLC (5-0)
• Approved $27,502.40 purchase of five DS200 Scanners (5-0)
• Approved $34,256.25 SMPDD invoice in Claims Docket (5-0)

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The Board will consider approving minutes, claims, and numerous personnel changes across the Sheriff's Office, Central Dispatch, and other departments. They will discuss a previously tabled motion on License Plate Readers. They will also vote on purchases including flooring at 504 Raine Street, a UTV for Southeast VFD, and $62,279.76 in camera equipment for the Sheriff's Department using Operation Stone Garden funds. Additionally, the Board will consider a preliminary subdivision plan for Heritage Hills and multiple grant agreements for industrial park and airport projects.

• Personnel changes: hire of four deputies, two correctional officers, dispatcher; retirement of Major Julie Flowers; transfer of jail administrator.
• Discussion of a prior tabled motion (July 6, 2026) on License Plate Readers.
• Approval of $32,329.88 for 4 mobile solar-powered LPR cameras and $29,949.88 for a mobile-mounted LPR camera system, using FY25 Operation Stone Garden funds.
• Approval of Heritage Hills Subdivision Preliminary Packet to begin construction.
• Second amended grant agreements for Pearl River County Industrial Park (GCRF 23-54) and Technology Park (GCRF 23-62).

The Board of Supervisors approved a wide range of routine administrative items including personnel changes in the Sheriff's Office, Central Dispatch, and Road Department; equipment purchases for emergency services and the Sheriff's Department; and the Heritage Hills Subdivision preliminary packet. All votes were unanimous (5-0). No action was taken on license plate readers, which had been tabled from a prior meeting.

• Approved personnel changes: hired 3 deputies, 1 correctional officer, 1 dispatcher, 1 deputy circuit clerk; accepted resignations and retirement (5-0)
• Approved $41,408 for SCBA units from Emergency Equipment Professionals (5-0)
• Approved $32,329.88 for mobile solar-powered LPR cameras using Operation Stone Garden funds (5-0)
• Approved $29,949.88 for mobile unit-mounted LPR camera system using Operation Stone Garden funds (5-0)
• Approved Heritage Hills Subdivision preliminary packet and authorized construction (5-0)
• Approved $15,860 for flooring at 504 Raine Street from D & L Flooring & Design (5-0)
• Approved $28,920.71 final pay application for Soccer and Football Field Project at Bill Watson Ball Park (5-0)
• Approved $10,297.58 for ditching machine repair from Puckett Machinery (5-0)

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The Board of Supervisors will discuss the 2026-2027 budget request memo and various personnel changes for the Sheriff's office. The body is also deciding on several equipment purchases for emergency services and the purchase of three patrol vehicles.

• Purchase of three 2026 Ford Explorers for patrol using the Drug Forfeiture Fund
• Purchase order of $14,780.00 to MTECH Inc. for a firefighting skid unit for Fire District 12
• Purchase order of $18,142.92 to DANA Safety Supply Inc. for rescue truck lighting
• Payment of $1,900.00 to Clymer Contracting, LLC for PRC Tech Park Spec Buildings
• Application for the Visit MS Tourism Development Grant FY27

The Board of Supervisors approved a contract for bridge repairs on Ben Byrd Road and several equipment purchases for the Sheriff and Fire departments. They also accepted 2026 tax year assessments and authorized a 60-month subscription for the E911 center.

• Awarded $72,400 bridge repair on Ben Byrd Road to Ellis Dozer Service, LLC (5-0)
• Approved purchase of three 2026 Ford Explorers using Drug Forfeiture Funds (5-0)
• Approved $14,780 purchase order for firefighting skid unit for Fire District 12 (5-0)
• Approved $18,142.92 purchase order for rescue truck lighting for North Pearl River County Fire/Rescue (5-0)
• Approved 60-month Axon Enterprises, Inc subscription for PRC E911 center (5-0)
• Tabled the rejection of License Plate Reader bids pending attorney review (5-0)
• Approved 2026 tax year Land Roll, Recapitulation, Motor Vehicle/Mobile Home, and Personal Property assessments (5-0)
• Approved $1,900 payment to Clymer Contracting, LLC for Tech Park Spec Buildings (5-0)

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The Pearl River County Board of Supervisors will consider approving multiple items, including asset forfeitures from court orders, personnel changes in the sheriff's office and fire districts, road construction payments, and an airport grant agreement. Other actions include acknowledging scholarship recipients, approving pauper declarations, and adopting a holiday closure for Independence Day.

• Forfeiture of $196,308, a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and a handgun to the Sheriff's Office (item 5J)
• Final payment of $57,095.97 to Holliday Construction for Hwy 26 Widening Project (item 8C)
• Payment of $40,906.00 to J.L. McCool Contractors for county road striping (item 8D)
• Hire of three part-time firefighters for Fire District #11 (items 9C-E)
• Approval of $196,308 forfeiture and other asset seizures

The Pearl River County Board of Supervisors approved a $1,335,034.40 bid from Huey P. Stockstill, LLC for State Aid Road Construction SAP-55(30)M Roads "A" thru "C". The board also approved numerous court-ordered forfeitures of cash and property to the Sheriff's Office, personnel changes, and various contracts and payments. A bid for a License Plate Reader Camera System was tabled.

• Approved $1,335,034.40 bid to Huey P. Stockstill, LLC for SAP-55(30)M road construction
• Approved 12 court-ordered forfeitures of cash and property to the Sheriff's Office
• Approved hiring Morgan Rollins as Correctional Sergeant and accepting termination of Brock Peterson
• Approved $57,095.97 final payment to Holliday Construction for Hwy 26 Widening Project
• Approved $40,906.00 payment to J.L. McCool Contractors for road striping
• Approved $70,900.00 bid to Ellis Dozer Service for Bradley Road bridge repair
• Tabled bid for License Plate Reader Camera System
• Approved $18,920.00 purchase of a Milnor washer for the County Jail

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The Board will consider routine items such as approving May 20 minutes, the June 1 claims docket, and the Department of Revenue's homestead chargeback decisions. It will authorize a $3,562.97 payment to Capital One and a $500 clothing allowance for a sheriff employee, as well as the sale of a 2006 Ford Van. Personnel changes for the sheriff’s office and several lease agreements with the Picayune School District will be voted on. The meeting also includes approvals for economic‑development reimbursements and a budget modification for the Pearl River County Technology Park.

• Approve $3,562.97 payment to Capital One Spark Business Card
• Authorize $500 clothing allowance for sheriff employee Jonathan Mitchell
• Approve sale of 2006 Ford Van (VIN 1FBSS31L56DB20170) for scrap value
• Approve final reimbursement request (SDG‑S‑029) for Highway 26 Improvements Project
• Approve fifth reimbursement request (GCRF 23‑62) for Pearl River County Technology Park

The Board approved the May 20 minutes, the June 1 claims docket, and several financial and personnel items, including a $3,562.97 credit card payment and sheriff department staffing changes. It also approved economic development reimbursements, a matching‑fund commitment for the Industrial Park, and various leases, travel requests, and a private road naming. All motions passed unanimously with no dissenting votes.

• Approved May 20 Board minutes (4-0)
• Approved June 1 Claims Docket (4-0)
• Approved hiring of part‑time summer deputy clerk Jadyence Taylor (4-0)
• Approved sheriff personnel changes and related resignations/terminations (4-0)
• Approved $500 clothing allowance check for Jonathan Mitchell (4-0)
• Approved reimbursement for Industrial Park Highway 26 improvements (4-0)
• Approved matching‑fund commitment for Industrial Park Due Diligence 2.0 project (4-0)
• Approved private road name Saddlebrook Lane (4-0)

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The Board will consider several personnel changes in the sheriff's office and dispatch, authorize bids for a license plate reader camera system, and vote on a $400,000 grant application for violent crime reduction. Other items include contract payments for the tech park, repairs to a fire tanker, and a discussion on purchasing a heavy-duty paver. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, claims docket, and monthly reports.

• Motion to award accepted bids for License Plate Reader Camera System for the Sheriff's Office
• Motion to authorize application for $400,000 DOJ Bureau of Justice Assistance Rural Law Enforcement Violent Crime Reduction Initiative Grant
• Motion to approve payment of $90,887.50 to Clymer Contracting for PRC Tech Park Spec Buildings
• Motion to authorize purchase order of $5,930 to Deep South Fire Trucks for repairs to Tanker 44
• Motion to discuss possible trade-in or purchase of a heavy-duty paver

The Pearl River County Board of Supervisors approved several routine items, including the May 4 minutes, the May 20 claims docket, and the resignation of Jamie Dawdy. They also authorized purchase‑requisition signing for fire‑department officials and approved travel for staff to various training courses. Homestead deletions for tax year 2026 were approved, while the proposed hiring of a new dispatcher received no action.

• Approved Board Minutes from May 4 2026 (5‑0)
• Approved Claims Docket for May 20 2026 (5‑0)
• Approved resignation of Jamie Dawdy effective May 20 2026 (5‑0)
• Approved purchase‑requisition signing authority for Jonathan Head and John Klingenberger (5‑0)
• Approved travel for Taylor Johnson to IAED communications course (5‑0)
• Approved travel for staff to Officer‑Involved Shooting & Critical Incidents Course (5‑0)
• Approved homestead deletions for tax year 2026 (5‑0)
• No action taken on hiring Nichole Albrektson as full‑time dispatcher

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The Pearl River County Board of Supervisors will consider a new noise ordinance for unincorporated areas, personnel changes in the Sheriff's Office, and a commissary service agreement for the jail. They will also acknowledge a $64,000 VOCA subgrant and approve a $33,696.60 payment for the Highway 26 Widening Project. Other items include apportioning Poplarville School Board election districts and approving private road names.

• Adopt noise ordinance for unincorporated Pearl River County
• Approve Commissary Service Agreement with Tiger Correctional Services for Lenoir Rowell Criminal Justice Center
• Approve $33,696.60 payment for Highway 26 Widening Project to Holliday's Construction LLC
• Acknowledge VOCA subgrant of $64,000 from MSDH for victim assistance
• Apportion Poplarville School Board election districts per House Bill 1142

The Board of Supervisors approved a new ordinance regulating noise in unincorporated areas, nullifying previous noise rules. It also approved numerous personnel hires, payments, and permits, including a $33,696.60 payment for the Highway 26 widening project and a $9,072.07 server purchase. All motions passed unanimously with no nay votes.

• Adopted noise ordinance for unincorporated areas (unanimous)
• Approved $33,696.60 payment to Holliday's Construction for Highway 26 widening (unanimous)
• Approved $9,072.07 purchase of additional server under Grant 23CS055 (unanimous)
• Approved hire of full‑time Patrol Deputy Jonathan Maldonado (unanimous)
• Approved resignation acceptance of Correctional Sergeant Ivory Isom‑Bickham (unanimous)
• Approved $10,420.00 check to Dungan Engineering for Lower Pearl River Restoration (unanimous)
• Approved permit refunds and private road name requests for VR Builders, Quiet Acres Rd, Michelob Ln (unanimous)
• Approved multiple travel authorizations for county staff to attend conferences and training (unanimous)

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The Pearl River County Board of Supervisors will meet on April 22, 2026, to consider a range of administrative and operational items. Key decisions include extending a moratorium on certain residential development permits, approving personnel changes in the Sheriff's Office, and authorizing purchases and grants for public safety. The board will also hear an insurance safety presentation and accept several monthly reports.

• Motion to extend moratorium on certain residential development permit issuance (item 9A)
• Purchase of two 2026 Ford Police Interceptor SUVs from Mac Haik Ford using Drug Forfeiture Fund (item 4C)
• Garage door replacement at Derby Whitesand Fire Station #21 for $18,667.85 (item 7B)
• Award of $44,809.90 from Emergency Management Program Grant (item 7A)
• Variance requests for mobile home at 10 Go Go Rd, duplexes at Tom Seal Rd, and Splitoak MHC at 47 Beaverwood Rd (items 9B, 9C, 9D)

The Board of Supervisors approved several items, including the purchase of two 2026 Ford Explorer police interceptors and multiple sheriff personnel changes. They also approved a $44,809.90 emergency management grant, extended a moratorium on certain residential development permits, and granted a mobile home variance for 10 Go Go Rd. One item, the garage door replacement at Derby Whitesand Fire Station #21, was tabled for further consideration.

• Approved purchase of two 2026 Ford Explorer police interceptors (5-0)
• Approved sheriff personnel changes: termination, hires, reassignment (5-0)
• Approved $44,809.90 Emergency Management Grant award (5-0)
• Approved extension of moratorium on certain residential development permits (5-0)
• Approved mobile home variance for 10 Go Go Rd (5-0)
• Tabled garage door replacement at Derby Whitesand Fire Station #21 (no vote)
• Approved closure of executive session at 10:30 a.m. (5-0)
• Approved acceptance of bids for License Plate Reader Camera System (5-0)

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The Pearl River County Board of Supervisors will consider routine approval of minutes and claims, along with several financial transfers including $156,016.25 to the Courthouse Annex Bond Fund and a $99,336.75 pay application for PRC Tech Park Buildings 1 and 2. Personnel actions include hiring a dispatcher, firefighters, correctional officers, and a road department tractor driver, as well as accepting resignations. The board will also approve law enforcement training for multiple deputies and a purchase of culverts for road projects.

• Approve $156,016.25 transfer from General Fund to Courthouse Annex Bond Fund for May 1 interest payment
• Approve pay application no. 7 for $99,336.75 to Clymer Contracting for PRC Tech Park Buildings 1 and 2
• Hire Taylor Johnson as full-time dispatcher; hire three correctional officers; accept three correctional officer resignations
• Approve $7,980.04 payment to Capital One Spark Business Card for county expenses
• Approve lowest quotes for culverts: $8,347.50 for Fred Mallett Road and $13,866.00 for Cassaday Drive from Dial Inc.

The Pearl River County Board of Supervisors approved routine financial items, including a $156,016.25 transfer to the Courthouse Annex Bond Fund, a $99,336.75 pay application for the PRC Tech Park, and a change order for the Industrial Park Hwy 26 widening project. The board also approved multiple personnel actions, including hiring dispatchers, correctional officers, a firefighter, and a road department tractor driver, as well as approving training travel for deputies and other staff. All votes were unanimous (5-0) with no opposition recorded.

• Approved $156,016.25 transfer to Courthouse Annex Bond Fund (5-0)
• Approved $99,336.75 pay application to Clymer Contracting for PRC Tech Park (5-0)
• Approved Construction Change Order No. 4 for Industrial Park Hwy 26 Widening (5-0)
• Approved hire of Taylor Johnson as full-time Dispatcher (5-0)
• Approved hire of Ryan Schubert as part-time firefighter for Fire District #11 (5-0)
• Approved multiple correctional officer hires and resignations (5-0)
• Approved $500 clothing allowance for sheriff's deputies (5-0)
• Approved purchase of culverts for Fred Mallett Road and Cassaday Drive (5-0)

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The Board of Supervisors will discuss various county personnel changes, equipment purchases, and infrastructure projects. Key items include a development permit waiver and several property and grant reimbursements.

• Waiver to temporary moratorium on multifamily permits for duplex units at Silo Ridge
• Purchase of PPE (SCBA) for District 5 in the amount of $41,986.38
• Payment of $2,920.00 to Timothy and Angela Jones for Edmond Jones Road right-of-way
• Purchase order of $5,335.00 to Burkett Radiator Shop for Justice Court generator repair
• Sheriff's Department purchase of $7,143.00 for MS Local Government and Archives Grant Project

The Pearl River County Board of Supervisors approved a waiver to the temporary moratorium on multifamily residential development permits, allowing two additional duplex units within the existing Silo Ridge development by ASC Investments, LLC. The board also approved numerous personnel changes, purchases, and routine administrative items, all by unanimous vote. No action was taken on public presentations or a road department tractor repair item.

• Approved waiver to multifamily moratorium for two duplex units at Silo Ridge (5-0)
• Approved $41,986.38 purchase of SCBA for District 5 from EEP (5-0)
• Approved hiring Bradley Harper as Patrol Deputy and accepted resignation of Rocky Spiers (5-0)
• Approved hiring Andres Wallace and Tyler Alexander as Assistant Public Defenders (5-0)
• Approved $2,920.00 right-of-way payment to Timothy R. and Angela C. Jones (5-0)
• Approved $5,335.00 purchase order to Burkett Radiator Shop for generator repair (5-0)
• Approved $12,000.00 addition to Claims Docket for Allison Spray Foam Insulation (5-0)
• Approved travel for Board to MAS Annual Convention and NACo Annual Conference (5-0)

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The Board of Supervisors will review several infrastructure payments, personnel changes, and grant applications. Key decisions include an ambulance service contract extension and a site development grant for the Technology Park.

• Contract extension for AAA Ambulance Service through July 23, 2029
• Payment of $152,808.45 to Clymer Contracting for PRC Tech Park Spec. Buildings A & B
• Grant agreement with Mississippi Development Authority for Pearl River County Technology Park
• Resolution for RTP Grant Application for Salem Walking Trail Restroom
• Forfeiture of $8,520.00 to Pearl River County Sheriff's Office from seized currency

The Pearl River County Board of Supervisors approved a three-year contract extension with AAA Ambulance Service, extending the agreement to July 23, 2029. The board also approved the MASIT insurance renewal, a $152,808.45 payment to Clymer Contracting for the Tech Park buildings, and a Site Development Grant agreement with the Mississippi Development Authority. Several personnel changes and travel requests were approved, and the board entered executive session twice with no action taken.

• Approved AAA Ambulance Service contract extension to July 23, 2029 (5-0)
• Approved MASIT insurance renewal for April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027 (5-0)
• Approved $152,808.45 payment to Clymer Contracting for Tech Park Spec Buildings A & B (5-0)
• Approved Site Development Grant agreement with Mississippi Development Authority for Pearl River County Technology Park (5-0)
• Approved $1,366.98 payment to Capital One Spark Business Card (5-0)
• Approved forfeiture of $8,520.00 from seized currency to Sheriff's Office (5-0)
• Approved hiring of three Sheriff's Office personnel and one Emergency Management employee (5-0)
• Approved road paving list updates and monthly paving report for February 2026 (5-0)

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The Pearl River County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing for eight properties with code violations, address sheriff personnel changes (resignation, termination, and new hires), and consider contracts for re-roofing the Drug Court Building, financing two police vehicles, and road striping. Other business includes approving official bonds, travel requests, and monthly reports.

• Public hearing for code enforcement on 8 properties: 130 Lilac Dr, 101 Geranium Dr, 109 Geranium Dr, 107 Rose Dr, 112 Daisy Dr, 111 Wisteria Dr, 113 Wisteria Dr, 126 Gumpond Beall Rd
• Sheriff personnel actions: resignation of Morgan Rollins, termination of Lucas Head, move Gloria Saucier to full-time Transport Officer, hire Quincy Rogers as Correctional Officer
• Award re-roofing of Drug Court Building to Malone (lowest quote) and financing for two 2026 Ford Explorer Police Interceptors to Trustmark Banking
• Award road striping contract to J. L. McCool (lowest bid) and approve payment of $8,950.50 to Wilco Construction for Walkiah Pilot Channel Project
• Approve hiring of Mckenzie Hassell as full-time Dispatcher and purchase of food/drinks for election workers for March 10, 2026 Federal Primary Elections

The Pearl River County Board of Supervisors approved a 30-day extension for property owners at eight addresses to clean up code violations, with citations to follow if not resolved. The board also approved multiple personnel actions, including hiring and terminations, and accepted contracts for roofing, vehicle financing, and road striping. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved 30-day extension for property cleanup at 8 addresses (5-0)
• Approved personnel actions: resignation, termination, transfer, and hire in Sheriff's office (5-0)
• Approved hiring of dispatcher Mckenzie Hassell (5-0)
• Accepted re-roofing quote for Drug Court Building from Malone (5-0)
• Approved financing for two 2026 Ford Explorer Police Interceptors via Trustmark (5-0)
• Approved payment of $8,950.50 to Wilco Construction for Walkiah Pilot Channel Project (5-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 3 for Highway 26 Widening to add barricades (5-0)
• Approved $12,000 purchase order for spray foam insulation at Station 21 (5-0)

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The Pearl River County Board of Supervisors will consider approving a $145,392.75 payment to Clymer Contracting for the PRC Tech Park Spec Building Project, along with a $62,916.91 reimbursement for wastewater treatment improvements at the Millard Jail. Other actions include accepting quotes for election ballots ($8,308.35), approving personnel changes, and reviewing nominal permit fee increases. The board will also discuss an update on the Airport Advancement Plan.

• Payment of $145,392.75 to Clymer Contracting for PRC Tech Park Spec Building Project (pay application No. 5)
• Reimbursement of $62,916.91 to Pearl River County Utility Authority for Millard Jail Wastewater Treatment Facility improvements (ARPA project)
• Acceptance of $8,308.35 quote from Absolute Solutions for election day ballots for the March 10, 2026 Federal Primary Elections
• Approval of private road name 'Freedom Acres' and nominal permit fee increases
• Authorization for Household Hazardous Waste Day on March 7, 2026 at the Health Department parking lot

The Pearl River County Board of Supervisors approved all consent agenda items and routine motions, including election ballot purchase, personnel changes, and payments. No items were denied or tabled; all votes were unanimous. The board also entered executive session but took no action.

• Approved $8,308.35 purchase order for election ballots from Absolute Solutions (5-0)
• Approved $62,916.91 reimbursement to Pearl River County Utility Authority for wastewater project (5-0)
• Approved $145,392.75 payment to Clymer Contracting for Tech Park Spec. Building (5-0)
• Approved personnel moves: William Harry III to part-time, Carolyn Robinson maternity leave (5-0)
• Approved FY24 Byrn Memorial Justice Assistance Grant application (5-0)
• Approved private road name Freedom Acres Drive (5-0)
• Approved nominal permit fee increases (5-0)
• Approved Household Hazardous Waste Day on March 7, 2026 (5-0)

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The Pearl River County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on code violations at four properties and consider multiple construction payments, including over $475,000 for the Hwy 26 Industrial Park project. They will also vote on sheriff personnel changes, purchase of two police interceptors, and equipment for North Pearl River County Fire & Rescue. Other items include grants, travel approvals, and road index corrections.

• Public hearing for non-compliance at 55 George Ford Rd, 429 Humphrey Rd, 125 Whitehead Ln, and 41 Dumas Bailey Rd
• Purchase of two 2026 Ford Explorer Utility Police Interceptors at $52,843 each from Mac Haik Ford
• Payment application No. 8 for $475,554.09 to R&J Construction Inc. for Hwy 26 Industrial Park Grade, Drain and Base Project
• Hire of four sheriff deputies and two resignations in patrol and corrections
• Purchase of Heavy Rescue truck and hydraulic tools for $15,000 and a Polaris Ranger for $20,059 for North Pearl River County Fire & Rescue

The Pearl River County Board of Supervisors approved a wide range of routine items, including personnel changes, equipment purchases, and property code enforcement actions. The board also approved several construction payments and grant agreements. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved building code public hearing actions for four properties, including extensions for 55 George Ford Rd. and 429 Humphrey Rd., no further action on 125 Whitehead Ln., and adjudication of 41 Dumas Bailey Rd. as a menace (5-0)
• Approved sheriff's personnel actions, including hiring four deputies and accepting two resignations (5-0)
• Approved purchase of two 2026 Ford Explorer Police Interceptors for $52,843 each (5-0)
• Approved purchase of a Heavy Rescue truck and hydraulic tools for $15,000 (5-0)
• Tabled replacement of damaged insulation at Station 21 (5-0)
• Approved final payment of $6,453.75 to Gulf Coast Solutions for PRC Tech Park Utility Extension (5-0)
• Approved payment of $475,554.09 to R&J Construction for Hwy 26 Industrial Park project (5-0)
• Approved grant agreement with Lower Pearl River Valley Foundation for Raine Street Senior Community Center renovations (5-0)

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The Board of Supervisors will review personnel changes for the Sheriff's office and various official bonds. They are deciding on a software contract for Central Dispatch and a bond interest payment to Hancock Whitney Bank.

• Renewal of Central Dispatch software suite with ComSouth, Inc for $142,184.20
• Ratification of $40,646.20 payment to Hancock Whitney Bank for Mississippi Development Bank Special Obligation Bond interest
• Approval of the Final Approval Certificate with the Assessment Roll for 2025
• Personnel changes for the Sheriff's office including the hire of David Plaisance and Logan Walton
• Authorization of modifications to the MOHS FY26 OP grant for additional funds

The Pearl River County Board of Supervisors approved routine administrative items, including a one-year renewal of the Central Dispatch software suite with ComSouth, Inc. for $142,184.20, and several personnel actions in the Sheriff's Department. All votes were unanimous (5-0). No action was taken on a legislative update or a resort status request for King's Arrow Ranch.

• Approved Central Dispatch software renewal with ComSouth, Inc. for $142,184.20 (5-0)
• Approved Sheriff's personnel moves: promoted Austin Rancatore to full-time deputy, accepted Daniel McBride's resignation, hired David Plaisance and Logan Walton as correctional officers (5-0)
• Approved Claims Docket for January 5, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved Final Approval Certificate with 2025 Assessment Roll (5-0)
• Ratified $40,646.20 bond interest check to Hancock Whitney Bank (5-0)
• Approved $91,750 contractor payment to Clymer Contracting LLC for PRC Tech Park Spec Buildings A and B (5-0)
• Approved statutory board appointments for 2026 (5-0)
• Approved travel for Circuit Clerk and Sheriff to conferences (5-0)