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The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will consider a wide range of items, including budget amendments, contracts, appointments, and utility permits. They will also acknowledge property tax assessment objections, set public hearings for conditional use permits and a rezoning, and discuss the FY27 budget. The agenda includes both routine approvals and more significant actions like authorizing just compensation for properties tied to the I-20 Connector Loop project.

• Budget amendment transferring $40,000 from Sheriff Department Fund to EOC
• Approval of $86,000 from bond funds for Star Volunteer Fire Department station construction
• Acknowledge 17 tax assessment objections, including from International Paper, Wal-Mart, and Sam's Club
• Set public hearings for five conditional use permits and one rezoning on August 14, 2026
• Authorize just compensation for five properties related to the I-20 Connector Loop project

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors approved the consent agenda, including budget amendments, contracts, and utility permits. They acknowledged 17 tax assessment objections and set public hearings for August 14, 2026, on conditional use permits and a rezoning request. The board also approved a conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling at 101 Lakeview Road with conditions, and authorized legal counsel to secure escaped taxes on that property.

• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments, contracts, and utility permits.
• Acknowledged receipt of 17 objections to 2026 tax assessments.
• Set public hearings for August 14, 2026, for conditional use permits and a rezoning request.
• Approved conditional use permit for accessory dwelling at 101 Lakeview Road with conditions.
• Authorized legal counsel to secure escaped taxes for the dwelling at 101 Lakeview Road.
• Declared property at 292 Coleman Road unfit for human habitation and will monitor removal.
• Authorized cremation of unclaimed body and payment of $450 to Ott & Lee Funeral Home.
• Authorized publication of FY27 budget public hearing notice.

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The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will discuss and potentially approve a change to the demolition contract for the old Marquette Cement Facility, allowing the Road Department to receive crushed concrete at $20 per ton. They will also consider two legislative priorities for the 2027 session and address road repairs at Clark Creek Farms Subdivision.

• Discussion of, and potential action on, modifying the Marquette Cement Facility demolition contract to allow the Road Department to receive crushed concrete at $20 per ton
• Approval of Corey Gerber as Assistant County Prosecuting Attorney for handling delinquency cases
• Discussion of FY27 Budget
• Authority to approve two 2027 legislative priorities: amendments to Youth Court law and a statute on county spending for privately owned polling places
• Authority for the Board Attorney to contact the developer of Clark Creek Farms Subdivision regarding required base repairs and installation of wearing surface

The Board approved a contract modification to purchase crushed concrete from the Marquette Cement Facility demolition at $20 per ton. Other actions included appointing an assistant prosecutor and setting 2027 legislative priorities.

• Approved modification to 2B Dirt & Contracting, LLC contract for crushed concrete at $20/ton (5-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Corey Gerber as Assistant County Prosecuting Attorney (5-0)
• Approved two legislative priorities for 2027 session regarding Youth Court law and polling place expenditures (5-0)
• Authorized Board Attorney to notify Clark Creek Farms Subdivision developer regarding required base repairs and wearing surface (5-0)

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The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will consider a proposal to overhaul the county website for three annual payments of $22,917, plus ongoing hosting costs. They will also approve a $12.46 million claims docket, set public hearings for nuisance properties, and discuss the Highway 80 Improvement Project. Several consent agenda items include appointments, grants, and utility permits.

• Approval of claims docket in the amount of $12,464,838.81
• Consideration of Revize Government Website Company proposal for website overhaul at three annual installments of $22,917.00
• Set public hearings for nuisance properties at 102 Prince John Drive, 306 Shenandoah Road N., and 107 Shenandoah Road N.
• Authority for Sheriff to execute $15,000 grant agreement with Best Friends Animal Society for feline life-saving activities
• Discussion regarding the Highway 80 Improvement Project and access to Eastmark Drive

The Board of Supervisors approved a claims docket for $12,464,838.81 and a contract with Revize Government Website Company for a website overhaul. Several infrastructure pay requests were approved, and the board set four public hearings for nuisance properties and conditional use permits.

• Approved claims docket of $12,464,838.81 (5-0)
• Approved website overhaul with Revize Government Website Company for three annual payments of $22,917.00 (5-0)
• Approved $238,943.35 pay application for New Rankin County Tax Office (5-0)
• Approved $125,776.89 for clearing and grubbing between Cleary Road and Old HWY 49 (5-0)
• Approved $10,000 additional compensation for I-20 Connector Loop Project Parcel #2 (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permits for Bailey Davidson and Evan Holbrooks (5-0)
• Approved $16,250 initial payment to PTS Solutions, Inc. for jail and dispatch software (5-0)
• Set public hearings for July 30 and August 3 regarding nuisance properties and a conditional use permit (5-0)

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The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will consider a consent agenda including budget amendments, appointments, agreements, and tax adjustments. They will hold public hearings on four conditional use permits and vote on others. The board will also approve a final payment of $1,253,476.68 for the Flowood Bridge Replacement, issue $126,150.75 to PERS for back employer contributions, and authorize $75,650.00 for a new fire station.

• Final payment of $1,253,476.68 to Hemphill Construction Company for Flowood Bridge Replacement
• Authority to issue $126,150.75 to PERS for back payment of employer contributions (2016–2026)
• Authority to issue $75,650.00 to Star Volunteer Fire Department for new fire station construction
• Approval of 2026 Real and Personal Property Assessment Rolls; public hearing set for August 14, 2026
• Public hearings on conditional use permits: Bailey Davidson (1604 Old Lake Rd), Evan Holbrooks (257 Garrett Ln), and actions on Charles Lucroy, Joe Huffman, Clark Builders

The Board of Supervisors approved several budget amendments, staff appointments, and service agreements via the consent agenda. Additional actions included approving construction drawings for Lawson Lake Estates and a final payment for the Flowood Bridge Replacement.

• Approved June 12, 2026 minutes (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including budget amendments and staff appointments (4-0)
• Approved New Haven Phase 3 Final Plat and $188,480.00 LOC (4-0)
• Approved Lawson Lake Estates construction drawings (4-0)
• Approved Hemphill Construction Company final payment of $1,253,476.68 for Flowood Bridge Replacement (4-0)
• Approved authority to advertise LSBP 61(8) (4-0)
• Set public hearing for Bailey Davidson Conditional Use Permit on July 15, 2026 (4-0)
• Set public hearing for Evan Holbrooks Conditional Use Permit on July 15, 2026 (4-0)

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The Rankin County Board will discuss a Resolution of Intent to apply for Mississippi Development Authority grant money to help build an access boulevard from Mississippi Highway 475 to Old Whitfield Road in Pearl. The project is linked to the Siemens Energy expansion. The board will also set a public hearing for August 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. to gather comments before filing the application.

• Resolution of Intent to apply for Mississippi Development Authority grant funding
• Construction of an access boulevard from Mississippi Highway 475 to Old Whitfield Road, Pearl
• Project tied to the Siemens Energy expansion
• Authorization to publish notice of the resolution in a newspaper
• Public hearing scheduled for August 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

The Board of Supervisors adopted a Resolution of Intent to apply for Mississippi Development Authority Grant Funding. The funds will assist in constructing an access boulevard from Mississippi Highway 475 to Old Whitfield Road for the Siemens Energy expansion project. A public hearing is scheduled for August 14, 2026.

• Adopted Resolution of Intent for Mississippi Development Authority Grant Funding (3-0)
• Authorized publication of Notice of Resolution of Intent (3-0)
• Set public hearing for August 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. (3-0)
• Recessed until July 15, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. (3-0)

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The Board of Supervisors will discuss an interlocal agreement with the Town of Star regarding ad valorem tax collection. The meeting also includes the recommendation of PTS as the preferred vendor for jail and records management systems.

• Interlocal agreement with Town of Star for ad valorem tax collection
• Recommendation of PTS as preferred vendor for Jail Management, Records Management, and Computer Aided Dispatch systems
• Discussion regarding King LLC / Halton Court property in Castlewoods Subdivision
• Introduction of Brad Beattie, Administrator/CEO-Elect for Baptist Hospital at 350 Crossgates Boulevard

The Board denied a building permit for the King LLC / Halton Court property because required information was not received. The Board also authorized an interlocal agreement with the Town of Star regarding ad valorem tax collection.

• Denied building permit for King LLC / Halton Court (3-0)
• Approved adding interlocal agreement discussion to agenda (3-0)
• Approved authority for interlocal agreement with Town of Star (3-0)
• Entered Executive Session to discuss personnel (3-0)
• Added RFP process acknowledgment to agenda (3-0)
• Acknowledged PTS as preferred vendor for jail and dispatch systems (3-0)

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The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will consider an ordinance to increase the surcharge on misdemeanor fees by $1, not to exceed $2 total. They will also approve a claims docket of $7,460,407.69, set public hearings for three conditional use permits and a dimensional variance, and consider condemnation of four properties. Other business includes authorizing payments for a new fire station, awarding term bids, and discussing an animal shelter relocation bond project.

• Approval of claims docket in the amount of $7,460,407.69
• Authority to adopt ordinance increasing surcharge on misdemeanor fees by $1
• Set public hearings for July 6, 2026, on conditional use permits for Charles Lucroy, Joe Huffman, and a dimensional variance for Clark Builders
• Consideration to condemn properties at 128 Holly Hedge Drive, 127 Cherokee Drive, 108 Holly Hedge Drive, and 132 Wesley Street
• Authorization to issue check of $150,416.77 to Cleary Volunteer Fire Department for new fire station construction

The Board of Supervisors approved a $7.46M claims docket, several tax statement voids, and multiple construction pay requests. The board also authorized the condemnation of three properties in District 1 and approved an ordinance to increase misdemeanor fee surcharges.

• Approved June 2026 minutes (4-0)
• Approved $7,460,407.69 claims docket (4-0)
• Authorized Breanna Doughty as Receiving Clerk (4-0)
• Voided multiple mobile home tax statements and accounts (4-0)
• Approved application for Assistance to Firefighters Grant for Mobile Command Trailer (4-0)
• Awarded term bids for asphalt, culverts, and aggregates (4-0)
• Approved $76,356.25 pay request for Brandon Cement Plant demolition (4-0)
• Approved $112,660.90 pay request for Gunter Road Improvements (4-0)

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The Board of Supervisors will consider a resolution to assign and assume the lease for the county‑owned property at 350 Crossgates Boulevard in Brandon. The resolution would also approve an amendment and extension of that lease with Brandon HMA, LLC and Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation. No action was recorded on the executive‑session motions.

• Motion to discuss the need to go into Executive Session (no action recorded)
• Motion to go into Executive Session under Mississippi Code Annotated §§ 25-41-7(g) and 25-41-7(j) (no action recorded)
• Motion to come out of Executive Session (no action recorded)
• Resolution to approve the assignment and assumption of the lease agreement for 350 Crossgates Boulevard involving Brandon HMA, LLC and Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation
• Resolution to approve an amendment and extension of the lease agreement for the same property

The Board adopted a resolution to assign and assume the lease agreement for the county‑owned property at 350 Crossgates Boulevard and to amend and extend that lease. The Board also approved motions to enter and later exit an executive session under Mississippi Code sections 25-41-7(g) and (j). A recess was scheduled until June 12, 2026.

• Approved resolution to assign, assume, amend, and extend lease for 350 Crossgates Blvd (passed)
• Approved motion to discuss need for executive session (passed)
• Approved motion to enter executive session per MS Code 25-41-7(g) and (j) (passed)
• Approved motion to come out of executive session (passed)
• Approved recess until June 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM (passed)

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The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will hear public comments about the AVAIO Data Center, then consider consent agenda items including budget amendments, utility permits, and lease assignments. Separate discussions include a bid award for the DA Building Project, a change order for Gunter Road improvements ($17,265 increase), and setting public hearings for two conditional use permits and a dimensional variance. The board will also consider a $136,176.83 pay application for the new Rankin County Tax Office.

• Public comments from four residents regarding AVAIO Data Center
• Approval of Budget Amendment increase for Community Development for new computers and for Road Department for a side-by-side
• Authority to award bid to JE Stevens Construction Group for DA Building Project
• Gunter Road Improvements Phase III – Change Order #1 increase of $17,265.00
• New Rankin County Tax Office – Pay Application #1 from BIG Construction for $136,176.83

The Board passed the May meeting minutes and the consent agenda, which included budget amendments for computers and road equipment, authority for various utility permits, and holiday office closures. It also approved a tax assessment correction, a change order for Gunter Road improvements, a construction bid for the DA Building Project, and a pay application for the new tax office. Public hearings were scheduled for three conditional use permits on June 12.

• Approved May 15 and May 28 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including budget amendments and multiple utility permits (unanimous)
• Approved tax assessment change and voided 2024 tax sale for parcel H11B-7-30 (unanimous)
• Approved $17,265 change order for Gunter Road Improvements Phase III (unanimous)
• Approved award of DA Building Project bid to JE Stevens Construction Group (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearings June 12 for three conditional use permits (unanimous)
• Approved Holiday Declaration to close county offices on July 3, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Application #1 for new tax office, $136,176.83 (unanimous)

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The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on King Construction's stormwater permit for Halton Court, receive an update on the Downtown Florence Battery Plant, and consider asphalt bids from multiple companies. The board also added items to declare four finalists for the county's CAD, JMS, and RMS systems and authorize further negotiations with them. An executive session was held on personnel and county-owned property used for medical purposes, with no action taken.

• Public hearing for King Construction stormwater at Halton Court (District 2)
• Update on status of Downtown Florence Battery Plant
• Authority to sign land disturbance permit application for animal shelter site and issue $162.50 check to City of Brandon
• Commodity bid opening for asphalt from A J Construction, APAC, Adcamp, Sunbelt Sealing, Advance Asphalt, Superior Asphalt – taken under advisement
• Declaration of four finalists (PTS, Comsouth, Caliber, Motorola) for CAD, JMS, and RMS systems and authority to negotiate

The Board added an agenda item and then voted to declare PTS, Comsouth, Caliber, and Motorola as the four finalists for the county's CAD, JMS, and RMS systems, granting the administrative team authority to negotiate with them. It also approved the President’s authority to sign a land‑disturbance permit and issue a $162.50 fee check to the City of Brandon. A public hearing on the King Construction storm‑water project was tabled until July 2. Additional routine items such as the asphalt bid opening and executive‑session motions were also passed.

• Tabled King Construction storm‑water public hearing until July 2 (motion passed)
• Approved President’s authority to sign land‑disturbance permit and issue $162.50 check to City of Brandon (passed)
• Added agenda item to consider commodity bid opening (asphalt) (passed)
• Approved taking asphalt bids under advisement (passed)
• Approved motion to go into executive session to discuss personnel and county‑owned property (passed)
• Declared four finalists (PTS, Comsouth, Caliber, Motorola) for CAD, JMS, RMS systems (passed)
• Granted administrative team authority to negotiate with the four finalists (passed)
• Adjourned the meeting (passed)

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The Board of Supervisors will vote on a resolution to apply for Mississippi Development Authority grant funding to build an access boulevard from Highway 475 to Old Whitfield Road, supporting the Siemens Energy expansion. The board also considers purchasing approximately 33 acres along Old Whitfield Road for that project, and authorizing a 287(g) immigration enforcement agreement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Other business includes approving an $8.13 million claims docket, setting public hearings for nuisance properties, and authorizing road project payments.

• Approval of claims docket in the amount of $8,132,132.83
• Authority to purchase approximately 33 acres along Old Whitfield Road, Pearl, MS, from Bell Family Trust for Siemens Energy expansion
• Resolution of intent to apply for MDA grant funding for an access boulevard from Highway 475 to Old Whitfield Road
• Authority for Sheriff to execute two memoranda of understanding with DHS under 8 U.S.C. § 1357(g) for immigration enforcement and federal grant access
• Set public hearings for nuisance properties: 221 Camelot Way, 425 Penn Lane, and 302 Keith Avenue

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors approved the $8,132,132.83 claims docket and acknowledged May 2026 budget and financial reports. They authorized several memoranda of understanding, including Youth Court services and a fire‑department payment, and approved multiple engineering pay applications and a bridge‑replacement bid. The board also set three public hearings for nuisance‑property cases and approved county land purchases.

• Approved Claims Docket $8,132,132.83 (5-0)
• Approved May 2026 budget and financial reports (5-0)
• Authorized Youth Court MOU with Beaver Therapy Services (5-0)
• Approved $83,375.67 payment to Cleary Volunteer Fire Department (5-0)
• Approved Pay Application #3 for former Brandon Cement Plant demolition $76,356.25 (5-0)
• Approved Pay Application #1 for Gunter Road Improvements Phase III $145,999.09 (5-0)
• Approved second‑lowest bid $695,482.75 for Erlich Road Bridge Replacement (5-0)
• Set public hearings for three nuisance‑property cases on May 28, 2026 (5-0)

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The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will consider multiple consent agenda items, including budget amendments, utility permits, and personnel changes. Key actions include executing contract documents for the Old Highway 49 Overlay Project, authorizing a shared-use path MOA for Pisgah High School, and holding public hearings on a private cemetery request and a conditional use permit. The board will also discuss a grant application for 911 system upgrades and approve various training and travel expenses.

• Old Highway 49 Overlay Project – Authority for Board President to execute contract documents (District 1)
• Pisgah High School Shared Used Path project – Authorize execution of MOA through MDOT TA Program (District 4)
• Authority for EOC to apply for FY26 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant for 911 system upgrade (80/20 match)
• Public Hearing for Pamela Hervey Request for Private Cemetery, McLin Circle (District 1)
• Public Hearing for Bailey Permenter Conditional Use Permit, 291 Baker Lane (District 4)

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a consent agenda that included budget amendments, several utility permits for fiber‑optic cable projects, grant authorizations, personnel actions, and the voiding of mobile‑home tax bills. All five supervisors voted aye on each item. The approvals cover road equipment purchases, internet service contracts, and county support for the Town of Star comprehensive plan.

• Approved AT&T, Comcast, and Windstream utility permits for fiber‑optic cable installations across Districts 1‑4 (5‑0)
• Authorized acceptance of a $7,000 Exxon Mobil grant for a hazardous‑gas monitor for the EOC (5‑0)
• Approved budget amendment to increase the Road Department budget for a Mower Max Prime Mover purchase (5‑0)
• Approved interagency agreement between the Sheriff’s Office and Parker Children’s Center for child‑abuse response protocol (5‑0)
• Approved personnel hires and salary increases for Sheriff’s Department, Road Department, Tax Collector’s Office, and Chancery Clerk’s Office (5‑0)
• Voided and refunded mobile‑home tax bills for accounts #27078, #27147, #17353, and #7691, and voided a 2025 chargeback (5‑0)
• Authorized county funds for implementation of the Town of Star Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance via CMPDD (5‑0)
• Approved budget amendment for Livestock Department line‑item transfer (no increase) (5‑0)

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The Board of Supervisors will consider authorizing the President to execute a Project Partnership Agreement with the United States Army Corps of Engineers for a storm water management project. The estimated cost is $3.2 million, with the federal government covering 75% and the county responsible for a cash-equivalent local match of approximately $295,644.

• Authority to execute Project Partnership Agreement with US Army Corps of Engineers
• Storm water project near Live Oaks Subdivision on Highway 468
• Estimated project cost: $3,233,404.80
• Federal share: $2,425,053.60 (75%)
• Local cash-equivalent match responsibility: $295,643.88

The Board rejected all bids for SAP 61(20)M. It granted the President authority to sign a partnership agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the $3,233,404.80 Live Oaks storm‑water project. Several procedural motions were passed to recess, re‑enter, and hold an executive session, after which the meeting was adjourned.

• Rejected all Project Bids for SAP 61(20)M – Passed
• Authorized execution of Project Partnership Agreement for Live Oaks storm‑water project – Passed
• Authorized recess of regular meeting to enter Planning Commission meeting – Passed
• Authorized re‑entry to regular Board meeting – Passed
• Approved need for Executive Session – Passed
• Entered Executive Session – Passed
• Exited Executive Session – Passed
• Motion to Adjourn – Passed

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The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will consider several financial actions, including a claims docket of $11,987,245.68 and budget amendments for tree‑cutting services and light‑tower equipment. It will vote to add a $1.2 million Justice Center re‑roofing project to the bond list. Additional items include approval of a $164,183.75 demolition contract for the former Brandon Cement Plant and setting multiple public hearings for nuisance properties and conditional use permits.

• Approve claims docket totaling $11,987,245.68
• Budget amendment: increase Tree Cutting Services fund by $500,000
• Add $1.2 million Justice Center re‑roofing project to bond list
• Approve demolition and disposal contract for former Brandon Cement Plant – $164,183.75 to 2B Dirt and Contracting, LLC
• Issue $31,576.27 check to Cleary Volunteer Fire Department for new volunteer fire station support

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors approved several financial items, set multiple public hearings, and took action on land use and tax matters. Notably, the board denied the Max Nalder rezoning request for Highway 471 and voided a 2024 tax sale, ordering a refund. All listed actions were passed by vote.

• Set public hearing May 28, 2026 for King 1 LLC building permit (5-0)
• Approved $11,987,245.68 claims docket (4-0)
• Approved $500,000 tree‑cutting services budget amendment (4-0)
• Voided 2024 tax sale for PPIN 86326 & 84676 and ordered refund (5-0)
• Denied Max Nalder rezoning request for Highway 471 (5-0)
• Approved $164,183.75 demolition pay request for former Brandon Cement Plant (5-0)
• Authorized advertisement for term bids on asphalt, culverts, aggregates, gravel, sealants (5-0)
• Set multiple public hearings on April 30, 2026 for nuisance properties (5-0)

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The Board of Supervisors is deciding on a major construction bid for the Rankin County Justice Center and voting to lift a county-wide burn ban. The meeting also includes several utility permits and personnel appointments.

• Bid from Fountain Construction Co., Inc. for $1,103,150.00 for Justice Center Re-Roof and HVAC Improvements
• Proposal to lift the county-wide burn ban effective April 6, 2026
• Purchase of four used 2023 Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles at $31,000 each
• Professional services agreement with Logan Development not to exceed $20,000.00
• Public hearings set for April 15 for a Conditional Use Permit on Arnold Drive and rezoning on Highway 471

The Board accepted a $1,103,150 bid from Fountain Construction Co. for Justice Center re‑roof and HVAC improvements. It also lifted the county‑wide burn ban effective April 6 2026. Several tax and assessment items were voided or adjusted, and the consent agenda and meeting minutes were approved.

• Accepted $1,103,150 bid for Justice Center re‑roof & HVAC (passed, 5 ayes)
• Lifted county‑wide burn ban effective April 6 2026 (passed, 5 ayes)
• Approved minutes for March 16 and April 2 2026 meetings (passed, 4 ayes)
• Approved consent agenda items, including budget amendment and appointments (passed, 4 ayes)
• Voided 2026 mobile‑home tax bills for accounts 27242, 27206, 26356 (passed, 4 ayes)
• Voided 2024‑2025 chargeback for PPIN 20364 and authorized refund (passed, 4 ayes)
• Approved petitions to adjust 2025 homestead exemption supplemental roll (passed, 4 ayes)
• Approved petitions for change of assessment on 2025 real‑property assessments (passed, 4 ayes)

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The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss extending a countywide burn ban and purchasing a CAT PM622 Milling Machine. The board will also review tax collections and a grant for solid waste assistance.

• Potential action to extend countywide burn ban for 30 days
• Bid acceptance of $500,100 for a CAT PM622 Milling Machine
• Acceptance of MDEQ Grant-SW1523 for Local Government Solid Waste Assistance Program in the amount of $31,330.00
• Proposed $2,000 payment to Kalvin McLaurin to resolve a property damage claim
• Collection of unpaid personal tax obligation from Bakr Holdings, LLC (Cricket Wireless) at 3141 Highway 80

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors approved several actions, including extending the countywide burn ban for 30 days and adding a commercial contractor exemption. They authorized the collection of unpaid personal property taxes from Bakr Holdings and approved a $2,000 settlement payment to Kalvin McLaurin. The board accepted a $31,330 MDEQ grant and a $500,100 bid for a CAT PM622 milling machine. All motions listed were passed.

• Extended countywide burn ban 30 days (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Extended burn ban with commercial contractor exemption (5-0)
• Authorized collection of unpaid taxes from Bakr Holdings, LLC (5-0)
• Approved $2,000 settlement payment to Kalvin McLaurin (5-0)
• Accepted $31,330 MDEQ grant for solid waste assistance (5-0)
• Authorized acceptance of $500,100 bid for CAT PM622 milling machine (5-0)
• Approved amendment to jail phone services agreement (no cost) (5-0)
• Authorized letter of support for Pearl city grant application (no county funding) (5-0)

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The Rankin County Board will approve its financial reports, including a $13,772,153.46 claims docket and several inter‑fund transfers. It will authorize multiple contracts and utility permits, such as a yearly ImageTrend software agreement for fire/EMS reporting and numerous Comcast, Windstream, and Delta Utilities permits for fiber cable and gas line construction. The Board will also vote on fire‑related purchases, including $46,225 for four Milwaukee rescue tools and $218,975 for a new volunteer fire station.

• Approve claims docket of $13,772,153.46 and related inter‑fund transfers
• Authorize yearly ImageTrend contract for fire and EMS incident reporting
• Approve multiple Comcast, Windstream and Delta Utilities permits for fiber cable and gas line projects across districts
• Authorize purchase of four Milwaukee 18V Brute Force Combi‑Tools ("Jaws of Life") for $46,225
• Approve $218,975 payment to Cleary Volunteer Fire Department for new fire station construction

The Board approved the $13,772,153.46 claims docket and related financial adjustments, including an interfund transfer of $58,195 and a $31,330 grant application. It authorized several fire‑related contracts and purchases, such as a replacement fire truck, a $46,225 purchase of Jaws‑of‑Life tools, and a yearly contract with ImageTrend Software. The outdoor burn ban was ratified for March 3 – April 3, 2026, and the 2025 homestead exemption roll was adjusted. All items passed by unanimous vote of the present supervisors.

• Approved claims docket $13,772,153.46 (Consent Agenda) – Passed
• Approved interfund transfer $58,195 from 2025 GO Bond to General Fund – Passed
• Authorized application for MDEQ Non‑Competitive Grant $31,330 – Passed
• Authorized yearly contract with ImageTrend Software for fire/EMS reporting – Passed
• Authorized purchase of four Milwaukee 18V Brute Force Combi‑Tools for $46,225 – Passed
• Ratified outdoor burn ban March 3 – April 3, 2026 – Passed
• Approved purchase order for Walters Volunteer Fire Department replacement truck – Passed
• Approved petitions to adjust 2025 Homestead Exemption Supplemental Roll – Passed

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The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will vote on awarding a $1,626,670.41 bid to A J Construction, Inc. for the Old Highway 49 Overlay Project (District 1). The meeting also includes a motion to approve a 30‑day county burn ban and several consent agenda items such as appointing a fire investigator and approving utility permits. Additional items include a request to purchase an 11‑acre parcel and approval of a $85,550.08 final plat for Fallen Oak Phase 5.

• Motion to approve a 30‑day county burn ban (revisit March 16, 2026)
• Appointment of John Burt as Rankin County Fire Investigator for 2026
• Award of $1,626,670.41 bid to A J Construction, Inc. for Old Highway 49 Overlay (District 1)
• Approval of $85,550.08 final plat and LOC for Fallen Oak Phase 5 (District 4)
• Authorization to purchase an approximately 11‑acre parcel (Parcel ID H8L‑3‑10)

The Board voted to impose a 30‑day burn ban for Rankin County, to be reviewed at the March 16 meeting. It also approved a $1,626,670.41 contract with A J Construction for the Old Highway 49 Overlay project and a $85,550.08 final plat for the Fallen Oak Phase 5 road project. Additional actions included appointing a fire investigator, approving several fiber‑optic utility permits, and denying a tax‑exemption request for a Crossgates Baptist Church property.

• Approved 30‑day burn ban (4‑0, Steve Gaines absent)
• Approved $1,626,670.41 contract to A J Construction for Old Highway 49 Overlay (4‑0)
• Approved $85,550.08 final plat and LOC for Fallen Oak Phase 5 (4‑0)
• Appointed John Burt as Rankin County Fire Investigator (4‑0)
• Approved multiple AT&T and Comcast utility permits for fiber‑optic cable installations (4‑0)
• Approved MOU with 172nd Airlift Wing for 911 call transfer (4‑0)
• Denied tax‑exemption request for Crossgates Baptist Church house at 12 Hunters Point (3‑1)
• Declared CAT PM622 milling machine surplus and authorized its liquidation (4‑0)

Board of Supervisors

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will adopt a resolution supporting Project Peach, an economic development project located in the East Metropolitan Center. The board will also authorize advertising for a re-roof and HVAC project at the Justice Center on March 4 and March 11. A resolution will commend Mary Grace Tomlinson for being named the Distinguished Young Woman of Rankin County Class of 2026. The board will hear a presentation from the Pearson Foundation about its 25th anniversary and ongoing support.

• Adoption of resolution of support for Project Peach, an economic development project in East Metropolitan Center
• Authority to advertise re-roof and HVAC project for the Justice Center on March 4 and March 11
• Resolution commending Mary Grace Tomlinson as Distinguished Young Woman of Rankin County Class of 2026
• Discussion of Pearson Foundation’s 25th anniversary celebration and continued support

The Board approved authority to advertise the Justice Center re‑roof and HVAC project. It voted to enter and later exit Executive Session to discuss economic development, personnel, and potential litigation. The Board adopted two resolutions supporting Project Peach in the East Metropolitan Center. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Authority to advertise re‑roof and HVAC project for Justice Center passed
• Motion to discuss need for Executive Session passed
• Motion to go into Executive Session on economic development, personnel, litigation passed
• Motion to come out of Executive Session passed
• Authority to adopt resolution supporting Project Peach passed
• Adoption of resolution supporting Project Peach passed
• Adjournment of meeting passed

General

The Rankin County Board will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of a $24,004,624.16 claims docket and several budget amendments, such as a $2,000 increase for undercover operations. It will also review utility permits for Comcast fiber optic construction and Delta gas line projects, and authorize a final settlement agreement with Southern Rankin Water Association. Additional items include a $188,480 final plat for New Haven Phase 3 and a $918 yearly license with Baron Weather.

• Approve claims docket for $24,004,624.16
• License agreement with Baron Weather, Inc. for $918 per year
• Comcast utility permits for fiber optic cable between Spillway Road and Village Square, and along Hinds Street
• Approve Final Plat and LOC for New Haven Phase 3 – $188,480
• Authorize execution of settlement agreement with Southern Rankin Water Association

The Rankin County Board approved a $24,004,624.16 claims docket and several budget amendments, including a laptop purchase for the Veterans Affairs Office and $2,000 for State Drug undercover operations. The Board also authorized a settlement agreement with Southern Rankin Water Association and set multiple public hearings for February and March 2026. Additional actions included certifying the 2025 property rolls and authorizing agreements for Next Generation 911 funds.

• Approved $24,004,624.16 claims docket (5-0)
• Approved budget amendment for Veterans Affairs Office laptop (5-0)
• Approved $2,000 budget amendment for State Drug undercover operations (5-0)
• Authorized Board President to execute settlement with Southern Rankin Water Association (4-1)
• Set public hearing for Feb 26, 2026, Carly & Brandon Moore Nuisance Property (5-0)
• Certified MS Dept. of Revenue order approving 2025 property rolls (5-0)
• Authorized agreements for Next Generation 911 funds (5-0)
• Approved license agreement with Baron Weather, Inc. for $918/year (5-0)

General

The Board of Supervisors will review several conditional use permits and property condemnations. They are also considering a resolution to approve taxable urban renewal refunding bonds for the Childre Road project in the City of Pearl.

• Resolution for City of Pearl Taxable Urban Renewal Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2026, not to exceed $23,000,000
• Conditional Use Permit public hearings for Baker Lane, 118A Bent Creek Circle N., 326 Evergreen Way, W. Mt. Creek Road, 1064 HWY 469 S., and 558 Ross Neal Road
• Contract for demolition of the former Brandon Cement Plant
• Legal Services Agreement with Dare Law Firm, LLC at a rate of $175/hour
• Presenter Agreement with J. Chad Professional Training, LLC for $23,400.00

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors approved the January meeting minutes and a consent agenda that included appointments, agreements, utility permits, and training authorizations. They passed several tax actions, including voiding outdated personal‑property statements and mobile‑home tax bills, and approved petitions to adjust homestead exemptions and real‑property assessments. The board also authorized the demolition of the former Brandon Cement Plant and set a public hearing for a condemnation action on February 13, 2026.

• Approved January 15 and 29, 2026 meeting minutes (Passed)
• Approved consent agenda items covering appointments, agreements, utility permits, and training authorizations (Passed)
• Voided 2017‑2025 personal‑property tax statements for PPIN 15595‑01 (Passed)
• Voided 2023‑2025 mobile‑home tax bills and 2026 statement for Account 7638 (Passed)
• Approved petitions to adjust 2025 Homestead Exemption Supplemental Roll (Passed)
• Approved petitions for change of assessment on 2025 real‑property assessments (Passed)
• Authorized demolition contract for former Brandon Cement Plant (Passed)
• Set public hearing for February 13, 2026 on McCrory Family Trust condemnation (Passed)

Board of Supervisors

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will discuss bids for the Tax Assessor/Collector Facility and a consultation agreement for E911 technology. The board will also ratify a local emergency declaration related to a winter storm. Additional items include legal actions and plans for a new District Attorney's Office.

• Agreement with Arndt Solutions Group for E911 Communications technology consultation
• Bids for the Tax Assessor/Collector Facility
• Ratification of Declaration of Local Emergency effective January 21, 2026
• Authority to file suit against Uguster Jones for county vehicle damage
• Assignment of defense to Brunini Law Firm for Case Number 26-93(M)

The Rankin County Board approved an agreement with Arndt Solutions Group for E911 consultation services and awarded a $1,995,000 construction contract to BIG Construction, Inc. for the Tax Assessor/Collector Facility. The board also ratified the County's Declaration of Local Emergency and authorized both a lawsuit against Uguster Jones and the defense of a chancery court case, assigning Brunini Law Firm. Executive Session was entered and exited to discuss litigation before the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved agreement with Arndt Solutions Group for E911 consultation services (5-0)
• Awarded $1,995,000 contract to BIG Construction, Inc. for Tax Assessor/Collector Facility (5-0)
• Ratified Rankin County's Declaration of Local Emergency (5-0)
• Authorized filing suit against Uguster Jones for county vehicle damage (5-0)
• Authorized defense of Case No. 26-93(M) and assigned Brunini Law Firm (5-0)
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session to discuss litigation (5-0)
• Approved motion to exit Executive Session (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review a claims docket exceeding $7 million and discuss requests for federal funding for road and bridge projects. The meeting includes proposals for a county-owned hospital and the resolution of eminent domain lawsuits for the Florence-Byram Parkway Project.

• Approval of claims docket in the amount of $7,125,053.41
• Final payment of $923,297.32 to Hemphill Construction Company, Inc. for Holly Bush Road Bridge Replacement
• Payment agreement with Precision Spine of Mississippi, Inc. for personal property taxes totaling $1,081,779.00
• Request for Proposals (RFP) for a county-owned hospital
• Landowner counter-offer of $260,000 for Florence-Byram Parkway Parcel 2

The Board approved a claims docket totaling $7,125,053.41 and authorized a payment agreement with Precision Spine of Mississippi for $1,081,779.00 in personal property taxes. It also approved final payments for two bridge projects ($923,297.32 for Holly Bush Road Bridge and $138,573.75 for Bill Hubbard Road Bridge) and adopted resolutions to seek federal STBG funding for several roadway overlays and a bridge replacement. Additional actions included appointing Lesley Rayborn as Receiving Clerk, raising the mileage reimbursement rate to $0.73 per mile, and scheduling multiple public hearings for conditional use permits and nuisance properties.

• Approved claims docket $7,125,053.41 (consent agenda) – Passed
• Authorized payment agreement with Precision Spine of Mississippi for $1,081,779.00 – Passed
• Approved final payment $923,297.32 for Holly Bush Road Bridge replacement – Passed
• Approved final payment $138,573.75 for Bill Hubbard Road Bridge repair – Passed
• Adopted resolutions to seek federal STBG funding for East Metro Parkway, Fannin Landing Circle, and Foxhall Road Bridge – Passed
• Appointed Lesley Rayborn as Receiving Clerk effective Feb 2 2026 – Passed
• Increased mileage reimbursement rate to $0.73 per mile – Passed
• Set multiple public hearings for conditional use permits and nuisance property cases – Passed

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several high-cost infrastructure and legal matters, including a federal BUILD grant application and utility relocations. The body is also deciding on plat approvals for new developments and resolving various litigation claims.

• Proposed $19 million BUILD grant application requiring a $3.8 million county match
• Payment of $400,000 for annual financial support of the Minor League Baseball Stadium in Pearl
• Estimated $687,745 reimbursement to Entergy for utility relocation at I-20 Connector Loop
• Payment of $18,409 for drone certification for three Sheriff Deputies
• Proposed $16,932 administrative adjustment for eminent domain claims involving the Womack family

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution authorizing Benchmark Engineering to apply for a $19 million federal BUILD grant, with the county providing a 20% local match of $3.8 million if awarded. The board also approved several plats, a demolition bid, and various administrative items, and authorized resolutions for litigation matters. All votes were unanimous except where noted.

• Approved BUILD grant application for $19M (4-0, Gaines absent)
• Approved demolition of former Brandon Cement Plant to 2B Dirt and Contracting (5-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Bay Castle (5-0)
• Approved final plat for Townsend Place (5-0)
• Approved reduction of Belle Chasse letter of credit from $148,620 to $16,500 (5-0)
• Approved CMPDD project list, amended to include Fannin Landing Circle (4-0, Bishop absent)
• Authorized $400,000 payment to Bloomfield Equities for stadium support (5-0)
• Authorized $16,932 administrative adjustment for Womack eminent domain case (5-0)