Pearl River County public meetings in 2024

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review several financial reimbursements for wastewater and sewer projects. The meeting includes decisions on personnel changes for the Sheriff's office and the purchase of firefighting equipment for District 6.

• Reimbursement of $93,459.34 for the I-59 Exit 10 Sewer Extension Project
• Reimbursement of $22,694.04 for Millard Jail Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements
• Purchase of turn out gear and PPE for District 6 from Bunker Gear Specialists totaling $36,070.00
• Authorization for Dungan Engineering to provide services for the Bill Watson Park Site Development Project
• Approval of the 2024 Assessment Roll Final Approval Certificate

The Pearl River County Board of Supervisors approved all items on the agenda, including reimbursements to the Pearl River County Utility Authority for two wastewater projects, personnel changes, and various purchases. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The board also entered executive session but took no action.

• Approved $22,694.04 reimbursement for Millard Jail Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements (5-0)
• Approved $93,459.34 reimbursement for I-59 Exit 10 Sewer Extension Project (5-0)
• Approved hiring Gary Allen as Litter Crew Officer and terminating Sandra Hawthorne (5-0)
• Approved $29,835 purchase of turnout gear for District 6 (5-0)
• Approved $6,235 purchase of PPE for District 6 (5-0)
• Approved naming new private road Bethea Place (5-0)
• Approved $24,144.82 grant application to MDEQ for solid waste (5-0)
• Approved 2025 road paving list and order of completion (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is deciding on several high-value construction contracts for the Poplarville Area Industrial Park and safety projects. The meeting also includes personnel hires for the Sheriff's Office and Central Dispatch, and the approval of federal grant spending for technology.

• Award Highway 26 Pavement Widening to Holliday Construction, LLC for $1,094,568.11
• Award Grade, Drain and Base Project to R&J Construction, Inc. for $2,051,201.78
• Award HSIP-0055-00(043)LPA/109557-711000 Safety Project to J.L. McCool Contractors, Inc. for $2,823,009.50
• Purchase of 25 laptops and data storage via C.O.P.S Federal Grant totaling $56,942.28
• Appointment of Benji Wells to the Poplarville School District Board

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider payments for courthouse renovations and accept bids for several road and industrial park projects. The meeting also includes personnel changes for the Sheriff's Office and Road Department, as well as various forfeiture orders.

• Payments of $70,046.33 and $64,325.00 to Hanco Corporation for Courthouse Renovations Project
• Bids for widening HWY 26 at the Pearl River County Industrial Park entrance
• Bids for Pearl River County Industrial Park and Site grading, drainage and base project
• Purchase of 22 stab vests for Correctional Officers via Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership
• Forfeiture of $5,849.00 (Keith Allen Boone) and $1,234.00 (Shanna Bernice Sones & James Terry Henry)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will vote on several infrastructure projects, including the purchase of property near McNeill Community Center and the approval of three preliminary subdivision plats. The meeting includes decisions on equipment purchases for the jail and community center, as well as personnel changes across county departments.

• Purchase of Motorola N70 radios for $356,338.40 using COPS Federal Grant
• Preliminary Plat approvals for Johnson Farm Estate (16 lots), The Groves at Old Mill Landing (106 lots), and Mitchell Place (8 lots)
• Purchase of a Milnor Washer Extractor for the PRC Jail for $17,320.00
• Installation of 4 mini split units at Raine Street Community Center for $9,244.00
• Purchase of property adjacent to the McNeill Community Center

Board of Supervisors

The Pearl River County Board of Supervisors will consider approving the Amended Budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and authorize the hiring of a full-time Correctional Officer and the resignation of several dispatchers and deputies. The board will also vote on purchasing equipment for the Sheriff's Department and the Northcentral Volunteer Fire Department.

• Authorize purchase of extrication tools for Northcentral Volunteer Fire Department for $11,935.00
• Authorize purchase of Digital Forensics equipment for Sheriff's Department
• Authorize purchase of property adjacent to the Fairgrounds
• Authorize purchase of DUI Enforcement Equipment
• Authorize travel for Corrections Academy training for four officers at $2,000.00 total

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss personnel hires for the Sheriff's office and Central Dispatch, road project bids, and emergency services insurance. The body is also reviewing a significant fund transfer to cover a November payment for the Courthouse Annex.

• Transfer of $644,648.75 from General Fund to Courthouse Annex Fund
• Renewal of Fire & Rescue Accident and Health Insurance for $9,976.00
• RFTAAP Round 15 Application for $90,000.00 for Southeast Volunteer Fire Department
• Renaming of Woodburn DR to Vieux Chene DR in District 4
• Rejection of all bids for project HSIP-0055-00(043)LPA/109557-701000

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is deciding on personnel changes, vehicle acquisitions, and emergency services updates. Key items include the appointment of a District 2 Election Commissioner and road project authorizations.

• Financing for seven new 2025 Ford Explorer police vehicles at 4.55% for 60 months via Trustmark Bank
• Purchase of a 2021 Ford Ranger for Inventory/Safety Clerk for $28,000.00
• Termination of fire protection contract with Nicholson Volunteer Fire Department for consolidation
• Payment of $3,150.00 for poll worker checks from the September 10 Special School Bond Election
• Authorization of revised program for SAP-55(28)M County Wide Signing and Striping Project

The Pearl River County Board of Supervisors approved all agenda items unanimously, including financing for new sheriff's vehicles, personnel changes, and fire department consolidation. They also approved the appointment of a District 2 Election Commissioner and various road and grant projects.

• Approved 4.55% financing for 7 new 2025 Ford Explorer police vehicles (5-0)
• Approved personnel changes including resignations and a transfer (5-0)
• Approved forfeiture of a shotgun to sheriff's inventory (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Perry County Sheriff's Office (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Jamie Garner as District 2 Election Commissioner (5-0)
• Terminated fire protection contract with Nicholson VFD for consolidation (5-0)
• Approved $28,000 purchase of 2021 Ford Ranger for Inventory/Safety (5-0)
• Awarded janitorial bid to Coastal Building Services at $895/month (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing regarding the 2025 budget. The body intends to adopt the budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and set the corresponding tax levy.

• Public hearing for the 2025 Budget
• Adoption of the Budget for Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2025
• Setting of the Tax Levy for Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2025

The Pearl River County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing and unanimously adopted the budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and set the corresponding tax levy. The board also approved several agenda amendments, including authorizing food and drink purchases for election night workers and signing resolutions to request a state of emergency and proclaim a local emergency due to Hurricane Francine. The board then recessed until September 16, 2024.

• Adopted FY2025 budget and authorized publication (4-0)
• Set tax levy for FY2025 (4-0)
• Approved purchase of food and drinks for election night workers (4-0)
• Authorized signing resolution requesting state of emergency for Hurricane Francine (4-0)
• Authorized signing proclamation of local emergency for Hurricane Francine (4-0)
• Approved recess until September 16, 2024, with public notice posting (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss various county contracts, personnel changes, and fund transfers. Key items include final construction payments for the MSU Extension Building and road safety improvements.

• Final payment of $116,759.01 to Samuel B. Day Construction, Inc. and $1,804.87 to Landry Lewis for MSU Extension Building
• Transfer of $25,164.16 from Old River Federal Revenue Fund to PRC Road Fund for Albert Prince Road
• Purchase order of $9,961.76 to D & L Flooring for McNeill Community Center
• Termination of fire protection contract with Southeast Volunteer Fire Department effective September 30, 2024
• Transfer of $46,079.99 from PRC Road Fund to General Fund for insurance claims

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will vote on adopting updated Pearl River County Subdivision Regulations and finalizing the 2024 Real and Personal Property Assessment Rolls. The meeting includes decisions on road projects, personnel changes for the Sheriff's office, and various grant applications.

• Proposed adoption of updated Pearl River County Subdivision Regulations
• Authorization of agreement for SAP-55(29)M George Wise Road
• Private road extension of Egg Farm Rd and subdivision of 2 parcels
• Approval of Delta Computer Software Support Agreement for the 2024 fiscal year
• Acceptance of Southern Crescent Regional Commission Grant for Poplarville/Pearl River County Airport Advancement Plan

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors met to conduct a budget workshop for the 2024-2025 period. The meeting included a recess and a motion to postpone further action until the next scheduled meeting on August 21, 2024.

• Budget Workshop for 2024-2025

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider awarding a road project contract and holding a public hearing regarding 2024 tax assessment rolls. The meeting also includes personnel changes for the Sheriff's office and Central Dispatch, as well as grant acceptances for emergency services.

• Award project SAP-55(27)M Oak Hill Rd. to HPS for $712,029.45
• Public hearing for objections to the 2024 Tax Assessment Rolls
• Accept $95,652.80 grant from Lower Pearl River Valley Foundation for Southeast VFD equipment
• Request reimbursement of $279,057.00 advance to OSARC for SAP-55(15)S
• Approval of the Poplarville School bus turnaround Master List for 2024-2025

Board of Supervisors

The Pearl River County Board of Supervisors will consider approving a subdivision of Timber Run, hiring new personnel for the Sheriff's Office and Central Dispatch, and awarding vehicle purchase contracts to Trustmark Bank and Herring Ford. The agenda also includes approving a comprehensive plan update and various personnel changes.

• Subdivision of Parcel 5175220000000400 Timber Run into 6 lots
• Hiring Samantha Barrett, Joshua Belknap, and Nakiel Trotter as Correctional Officers
• Awarding Sheriff's Office vehicle financing to Trustmark Bank
• Awarding 2-F150 trucks to Herring Ford for $87,000
• Adopting updated Pearl River County Subdivision Regulations

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider personnel changes for the Sheriff’s Office, Dispatch, and Tax Assessor’s office. Items include construction payments for the MSU Extension Building and a land subdivision request. The agenda also includes travel reimbursements and grant applications for the county fair and rodeo.

• $43,535.73 payment to Samuel B. Day Construction, Inc. for the MSU Extension Building
• Subdivision of Parcel 5175220000000400 into multiple lots including Whitney Lane and Arleigh Lane
• $8,283.35 quote for bathroom door access control at McNeill Walking Track
• Salary increase for Sheriff David Allison per Senate Bill No. 2311
• Final acceptance of the Charlie Daughdrill Road project

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding Subdivision Regulations updates. The agenda also includes approving payments for courthouse renovations and road striping. Additionally, the board will consider several personnel changes within the Sheriff's Department.

• $74,051.48 payment to Hanco Corporation for courthouse renovations
• $50,984.00 invoice from J.J. McCool Contractors for road striping
• Public hearing regarding Subdivision Regulations Update
• Grant application for bulletproof vests for Correctional Officers
• 203 building permits issued in May 2024 generating $31,636.00 in revenue

Board of Supervisors

The Pearl River County Board of Supervisors will review personnel actions, contract approvals, and tax assessment adjustments during its June 3 meeting. A primary financial item is a $485,005.87 construction payment for the MSU Extension Building, alongside a $213.56 business card charge and staff travel costs. The board will also consider real property valuation reductions and homestead deletions that directly impact 2024 property tax bills for homeowners.

• Approve $485,005.87 payment to Samuel B. Day Construction, Inc. for MSU Extension Building pay application #10
• Approve $6,790.08 invoice from Landry Lewis Germany Architects, P.A. for the same project
• Authorize Employee Screening and Drug Testing Services Agreement with Forrest County General Hospital (dba Pearl River County Hospital)
• Consider real property valuation reductions and 2024 homestead deletions through the Tax Assessor/Collector
• Approve independent contractor payments of $1,500.00/month for Annette Aultman and a pay rate adjustment to $1,520.00/month for Jimmy Richardson

Board of Supervisors

The Pearl River County Board of Supervisors will consider personnel changes for the Sheriff’s Office and Central Dispatch, approve staff training travel, and review monthly financial reports. A primary agenda item is advertising a June 19 public hearing to amend the county’s Subdivision Regulations; these rules establish land use standards, lot requirements, and development guidelines that affect property owners. The board will also consider approving a $30,293.25 payment for courthouse renovations and naming a new private drive in District 2.

• Public hearing on June 19 to amend Pearl River County Subdivision Regulations (adopted 1998)
• Approval of $30,293.25 payment to Hanco Corporation for Courthouse Renovations Project pay application #17
• Personnel changes in the Sheriff’s Office: termination of one correctional officer and hiring of four new deputies/officers
• Approval of three full-time tractor operator hires for the Road Department
• Naming of a new private drive, Oree Luther Lane, off Floyd Moody RD in District 2

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review funding for the Poplarville Airport and approve the Blackberry Hollow subdivision. The agenda also includes financing for a new water tanker and large payments for the MSU Extension Building project.

• Release of $64,889 in funding for the Poplarville Airport project
• Approval of the four-lot Blackberry Hollow subdivision
• Financing quotes for a Ford F750 Water Tanker for Pine Grove VFD
• Payments to Samuel B. Day Construction for the MSU Extension Building
• Grant agreements for Industrial Park ($250,000) and Technology Park ($50,000)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider a $56,760.80 purchase for a new water-tanker truck for Pine Grove VFD. The agenda includes several personnel changes for the Sheriff's Office and Road Department. The board will also review monthly reports regarding building permits and revenue.

• Purchase of 2008 Ford F750 Water-Tanker Truck for $56,760.80
• Purchase of electric dryer for jail in the amount of $5,468.00
• Donation of an 18-Wheeler Cargo Trailer to Pearl River Community College
• Auction of surplus road department equipment including Mack Granite trucks
• March 2024 building permits report showing 171 permits and $23,889 in revenue

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss zoning and county-wide garbage collection. The meeting includes reviewing bids for 2024 road stripping on several county roads. Additionally, the Board may authorize a reimbursement request for Industrial Park Site development.

• Bids for County Wide Road Stripping-2024 (George Ford, Pine Grove, and White Chapel Roads)
• Reimbursement request for GCRF-22-45 regarding Industrial Park Site development
• Discussion on zoning and county-wide garbage collection
• Executive session regarding personnel matters and litigation strategy

Board of Supervisors

The Pearl River County Board of Supervisors is set to consider routine administrative motions covering sheriff and dispatch personnel actions, payment of past-due vendor invoices, and corrections to property tax records. The board will also vote on a $171,648.75 transfer from the General Fund to the Courthouse Annex Bond Fund for scheduled interest payments and approve construction contract updates for the MSU Extension Building. These items address daily county operations, debt service obligations, and grant compliance that support local public safety staffing and infrastructure maintenance.

• Personnel moves in the Sheriff’s Office and Central Dispatch, including terminations, promotions, and new hires.
• Transfer of $171,648.75 from the General Fund to the Courthouse Annex Bond Fund for interest payments due May 1, 2024.
• Authorization to pay past-due invoices totaling $10,689.99 to Hunt Southland and Lyle Machinery.
• Approval of Change Order Number 002 with Samuel B. Day Construction, Inc. for the MSU Extension Building project.
• Signing of an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Picayune for the 2023 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program award.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider several personnel changes within the Sheriff's Department and Circuit Clerk's office. The meeting includes reviewing grant applications for rural survivors and homeland security equipment. Additionally, the board will discuss proposed changes to subdivision regulations and building codes.

• MOU with Gulf Coast Center of Nonviolence for the Support for Rural Survivors Project
• Subdivision of parcel 4147260000000400 into four lots on Guy Smith Rd
• Purchase of two metal culverts via Dial, Inc. bid for $13,452.50
• Homeland Security Grant application for forensic evidence equipment and training
• MASIT insurance renewal covering county property and liability

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a discussion regarding the 4-year Road Plan and a review of subdivision regulations. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural motions for lunch recess and adjournment.

• Discussion of 4-year Road Plan
• Review of Subdivision Regulation

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review several personnel changes within the Sheriff’s Office and Central Dispatch. The agenda also includes approving energy efficiency grants and a large construction payment for the MSU Extension Building. Additionally, the board will consider road naming requests and various staff travel reimbursements.

• $204,330.82 payment to Samuel B. Day Construction, Inc. for the MSU Extension Building Project
• $76,860.00 U.S. Department of Energy grant for energy-efficient lights
• $9,600.00 purchase order to CommTech for firewall upgrades
• Personnel changes for several Correctional Officers in the Sheriff's Office
• Naming of eight private roads including Bearkiller Lane and Macleod Boulevard

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider personnel changes for the Sheriff's Office and Circuit Clerk's office. Items include purchasing a new jail transport van and approving highway improvements at the industrial park. The meeting also covers various monthly reports and permit refunds.

• Purchase and financing of a 2024 Chrysler Pacifica for jail transport
• Resolution for Highway 26 improvements at Pearl River County Industrial Park
• Approval of $23,133.43 Charter Communications franchise fee
• Sale of parcel number 2159300020400100 to Pearl River Community College
• Discussion of a possible 12-ton Tag-A-Long trailer purchase for the Road Department

Board of Supervisors

The Board is considering several financial actions including payments for the MSU Extension Building project and a generator purchase. Other items include personnel changes across departments, election candidate certifications, and various training travel authorizations.

• Payment of $218,351.28 to Samuel B. Day Construction, Inc. for MSU Extension Building pay application #6
• Purchase of a 26Kw generator for Southeast Volunteer Fire Department for $8,150.00 from Sullivan Electric LLC
• Payment of $12,818.53 to Landry & Lewis for the MSU Extension Building Project
• Request to increase rate paid to Receiving and Returning Managers from $10 to $25
• Certification of several candidates for Election Commissioner positions

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several infrastructure projects, including MDOT-related engineering services and bridge rehabilitations. The meeting also covers various personnel updates for the Sheriff's Office, Dispatch, and Road Department.

• Selection of Dungan Engineering, PA for MDOT project HSIP-0055-00(043)LPA/109557-70100
• Proposed bridge projects on Edmond Jones Road and S. Valley Road
• Final payment to Huey P. Stockstill, LLC for Byrd Street and CD Walker Road project
• Emergency repair quote of $7,785.00 for Justice Court/DHS Building heating unit
• Approval of 132 building permits issued in December 2023 generating $16,847.00

Board of Supervisors

The Board will conduct elections for President and Vice President and approve various statutory appointments, oaths, and bonds for the 2024-2027 term. The agenda also includes approving personnel changes for the Sheriff's Department and a construction payment for the MSU County Extension Building.

• Election of Board President and Vice President for the 2024-2027 term
• $308,320.88 payment to Samuel B. Day Construction, Inc. for MSU Extension Building construction
• Approval of drug forfeiture funds totaling $1,605.00 in US currency
• Approval of $5,175.40 payment to Capital One Spark Business Card
• Approval of Picayune School District 16th Section Commercial Land Leases