Rankin County public meetings in 2022
36 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will review a claims docket exceeding $10 million and consider an ordinance prohibiting synthetic cocaine and kratom. The meeting includes public hearings on a rezoning request and a nuisance property, as well as a proposed agreement for a forensics laboratory scientist.
- Approval of claims docket in the amount of $10,388,339.65
- Public hearing for Michael Brooks rezoning request on Stump Ridge Road
- Proposed ordinance prohibiting the use, purchase, and sale of synthetic cocaine and kratom
- Gunter Road Improvement Project payments to Hemphill Construction Company for $94,513.65 and $462,319.18
- Vernon Jones Drainage Project payment to Thornton Construction Co., Inc. for $105,814.14
The Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance banning synthetic cocaine and kratom. They also approved several budget amendments, road project payments, and a settlement to dismiss litigation involving Green Hills Development, LLC.
- Approved ordinance prohibiting use, purchase, and sale of synthetic cocaine and kratom (Unanimous)
- Approved $10,388,339.65 claims docket (Unanimous)
- Approved budget amendments for Road Department ($23,000), Community Development ($21,026), and 911 Fund ($52,500) (Unanimous)
- Approved settlement and dismissal of Green Hills Development, LLC v. UMB Bank litigation (Unanimous)
- Declared 418 Persimmon Cove a nuisance property (Unanimous)
- Approved $105,814.14 payment for Vernon Jones Drainage Project (Unanimous)
- Approved $556,832.83 in payments for Gunter Road Improvement Project Phase I (Unanimous)
- Authorized Tax Collector to remove erroneous ad valorem tax records for mobile/manufactured homes (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Supervisors
The Board adopted a Tax Increment Financing plan for the Flowood Town Center Project. Other actions included approving several fiber optic cable permits, denying two Comcast cable permits, and authorizing new contracts for the Tax Collector and Sheriff's Department.
- Adopted TIF plan for Flowood Town Center Project (unanimous)
- Approved CSpire and Uniti Fiber cable permits (unanimous)
- Denied two Comcast cable permits for Highway 80 and Lake Road (unanimous)
- Approved $70,870 payment to Hemphill Construction for Andrew Jackson Circle project (unanimous)
- Approved contracts with Motorola Solutions for Sheriff's Department equipment and software (unanimous)
- Approved contract between Tax Collector and Douglas Express Delivery Service (unanimous)
- Authorized $22,000 payment to Windham and Lacey PLLC for Human Resource Agency audit (unanimous)
- Approved medical insurance renewal with Blue Cross Blue Shield and Reunion Health Services (unanimous)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors approved the distribution of $1.6 million in DFA asphalt funding between the cities of Flowood and Pearl. They also authorized the purchase of a new dump truck and approved a mobile home permit on Sixteenth Section Leasehold property.
- Approved $1.6M DFA asphalt funding split: $1M to City of Flowood and $600,000 to City of Pearl (Unanimous)
- Approved $123,000 payment to Truckworx for 2023 Kenworth T280 Dump Truck (Unanimous)
- Authorized mobile home permit on Sixteenth Section Leasehold property, waiving the two-parcel requirement (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted 'Option 1' for Law Legal Liability and Public Officials Liability Insurance Policies as recommended by Risk Management Partners, Inc.
- Approved 'Option 1' for Law Legal Liability and Public Officials Liability Insurance Policies (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors approved a claims docket totaling $13,653,650.82 and several budget amendments for the Road and Sheriff departments. They granted utility permits to AT&T, Comcast, and CSpire for fiber optic and cable installations. Additionally, the Board approved preliminary and final plats for Saddle Ridge II and Austin Farms.
- Approved claims docket in the amount of $13,653,650.82 (Unanimous)
- Approved budget increase of $1,869,100 for Project SAP-61(19)M (Unanimous)
- Approved utility permits for AT&T, Comcast, and CSpire (Unanimous)
- Approved preliminary and final plats for Saddle Ridge II and Austin Farms (Unanimous)
- Approved $198,042.69 final retainage payment to Site Masters, Inc. for Andrew Chapel Road (Unanimous)
- Approved dimensional variance for Busby Outdoors, LLC (4-1)
- Approved conditional use permit for Corey Sanders (Unanimous)
- Set public hearings for December 1, 5, and 15 for nuisance properties, variances, and Stormwater Management Plan (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a Fee in Lieu of Taxes Agreement for Menasha Packaging Company, LLC. Other actions included approving several utility permits, road project payments, and the sale of three fire trucks.
- Approved Fee in Lieu of Taxes Agreement for Menasha Packaging Company, LLC (Unanimous)
- Approved $190,000 bid from Deep South Fire Trucks for three fire trucks (Unanimous)
- Approved $320,390.13 payment to Hemphill Construction Company, Inc for Gunter Road Improvements Phase 1 (Unanimous)
- Approved lease purchase with Trustmark Bank for one Kenworth T480 Tandem Dump Truck (Unanimous)
- Approved rezoning request for Kevin Myers at Erlich Road & Saddle Ridge Drive (Unanimous)
- Approved $3,622.00 for McLaurin High School Touchdown Club for pop-up tacklers (Unanimous)
- Approved ad valorem tax exemption for Grove Services, Inc. (Unanimous)
- Approved utility permits for Windstream, Fannin Water Association, AT&T, and Comcast (Unanimous)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors approved a utility permit for fiber optic installation and authorized applications for public safety funds. They also approved funding for youth sports equipment and a substitute judge appointment.
- Approved AT&T Utility Permit No. A02FEZ5 for fiber optic cable on Lila Street & Burnham Road South (Unanimous)
- Set public hearing for November 7, 2022, regarding Kevin Myers Rezoning Request at Elrich Road & Saddle Drive (Unanimous)
- Approved appointment of Don Lemon as Substitute Justice Court Judge (Unanimous)
- Authorized Board President to execute contract for Vernon Jones Avenue Drainage & Roadway Improvements (Unanimous)
- Authorized County Administrator to apply for LATCF funds of $50,000 for 2022 and $50,000 for 2023 (Unanimous)
- Approved $2,016.16 in FY 2023 Recreational Funds for National Exchange Club Foundation for Richland Softball Team helmets (Unanimous)
- No action taken on authorization for Purchase Clerk to issue fuel purchase orders
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors approved an amended FY2022 budget, renewed county property, auto, liability, and fire insurance policies totaling over $1.1 million, and authorized a $1,869,100 contribution to a state road project. The board also awarded a $55,875.62 Florence Library re-roofing contract, accepted multiple federal grants for Youth Court, and approved a consent agenda including a $4.97 million claims docket. A proposed county burn ban was discussed but no action was taken.
- Approved amended FY2022 budget (unanimous)
- Authorized $1,869,100 contribution to state road project SAP-61(19)M (3-1)
- Renewed county insurance policies totaling $1,111,014 (unanimous)
- Awarded Florence Library re-roofing to Iron Creek Custom Homes for $55,875.62 (unanimous)
- Accepted SAMHSA grant of $399,631/year for Youth Court (unanimous)
- Accepted OJJDP grants totaling $1,403,757 for Youth Court (unanimous)
- Approved claims docket of $4,966,856.21 (3-1)
- Set public hearings for nuisance properties at 120 Summer Pine Dr. and 2349 Shell Oil Rd. (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Board of Supervisors
The board unanimously approved a ban on the sale or distribution of Delta 8 and Kratom products across all unincorporated Rankin County. It also declared a local emergency due to asphalt supply shortages, allowing the purchase clerk to issue purchase orders to any supplier to open closed roads. Legal services agreements were amended, raising hourly rates for two law firms. The board approved year-end tax reports, personnel changes, and various financial items.
- Approved a ban on the sale or distribution of Delta 8 and Kratom products in unincorporated Rankin County (unanimous).
- Declared a local emergency due to inadequate asphalt supply, authorizing purchase orders to any supplier to open closed roads (unanimous).
- Amended legal services agreement with Palmer and Slay, PLLC, raising hourly rate to $175 (unanimous).
- Amended legal services agreement with Brunini, Grantham, Grower and Hewes, PLLC, raising attorney rate to $350 and paralegal rate to $140 (unanimous).
- Approved year-end tax reports from the Tax Collector, including $900,465.39 in real property sold to state (unanimous).
- Approved personnel recommendations including promotions, new hires, and salary increases for Sheriff's Department and other offices (unanimous).
- Approved a rezoning request for Donnell & Sandra Warren at 4428 Highway 49 S. (unanimous).
- Approved authority to issue $25,851.50 to Puckett Volunteer Fire Department for additional support (unanimous).
🗳️ How they voted (28 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is meeting to approve year-end financial claims and various county contracts. The body will also consider lease agreements for new dump trucks and set a public hearing for a rezoning request.
- Approval of year end claims docket in the amount of $4,116,383.25
- Transfer of $75,000.00 from the General Fund to the Solid Waste Fund
- Lease purchase financing with Trustmark National Bank for two Kenworth T480 Tandem Dump Trucks
- Public hearing set for October 3, 2022, regarding rezoning request at 4428 Highway 49 S.
- Payment of $10,844.39 to CMPDD for the Rankin County Comprehensive Plan
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a consent agenda including $4,123,677.23 in year-end claims, a $75,000 transfer to the Solid Waste Fund, and $53,360 to the unemployment fund. They also authorized a $400,000 road overlay on Hughward Boulevard to Grants Ferry, approved a 30-month lease purchase for two dump trucks at 3.95% interest, and set a public hearing for a rezoning request at 4428 Highway 49 S. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved $4,123,677.23 year-end claims docket (unanimous)
- Approved $75,000 transfer from General Fund to Solid Waste Fund (unanimous)
- Approved $400,000 road overlay on Hughward Boulevard to Grants Ferry (unanimous)
- Approved 30-month lease purchase of two Kenworth T480 dump trucks at 3.95% interest (unanimous)
- Set public hearing for October 3, 2022 on Donnell and Sandra Warren rezoning request (unanimous)
- Approved ARPA State-Matching Funds application resolution (unanimous)
- Authorized engineering and legal services for cul-de-sac in Dominion Lakes (unanimous)
- Authorized county engineer to assess and repair Palo Verde Phase One and Two streets (unanimous)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider a claims docket for $9,065,755.46 and various budget amendments. The meeting includes approvals for road project payments and the scheduling of three public hearings regarding nuisance properties.
- Approval of claims docket in the amount of $9,065,755.46
- Payment of $452,977.46 to Site Masters, INC for Andrew Chapel Road Reconstruction
- Payment of $252,261.56 to Hemphill Construction Company, INC for Gunter Road Improvements
- Public hearings for nuisance properties at 337 Alliston Drive, 1131 Barker Road, and 516 Rock Hill Road
- Authority to publish notice of zoning amendments related to medical cannabis
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a claims docket totaling $9,065,755.46, along with pay applications for road projects and a five-year tax exemption for PIAM, LLC. The board also set public hearings for nuisance properties and authorized various grants, contracts, and personnel actions.
- Approved claims docket of $9,065,755.46 (unanimous)
- Approved Pay Application No. 11 to Site Masters, INC for $452,977.46 for Andrew Chapel Road Reconstruction (unanimous)
- Approved Pay Application No. 1 to Hemphill Construction Company, INC for $252,261.56 for Gunter Road Improvements (unanimous)
- Approved five-year tax exemption for PIAM, LLC, with option to renew for additional five years (unanimous)
- Adopted resolution authorizing ARPA state-matching fund application to Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (unanimous)
- Set public hearings for September 29, 2022, on nuisance properties at 337 Alliston Drive, 1131 Barker Road, and 516 Rock Hill Road (unanimous)
- Authorized acceptance of $33,145.00 Mississippi Homeland Security Grant Program Award for Sheriff's Department (unanimous)
- Approved personnel recommendations including new hires and salary adjustments (unanimous)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing and consider the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2023 budget. The meeting includes various budget amendments, personnel changes, and requests for tax exemptions.
- Proposed adoption of FY23 Budget in the amount of $244,677,013.00
- Transfer of $500,000.00 from Grand Gulf Fund to Volunteer Fire Fund
- Lease Purchase Financing Agreement with Trustmark Bank for one New Kenworth T480 Tandem Dump Truck
- Public hearing regarding proposed amendments to Rankin County Zoning Ordinance
- Tax exemption application from PIAM, LLC for Refuge Sheraton Hotel
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors adopted the FY23 budget of $244,677,013 and approved zoning ordinance amendments to allow cannabis dispensaries and cultivators in C3 zones with conditional use permits and fees, without residential property restrictions. The board also awarded a bridge installation term bid to Hemphill Construction Company (4-1) and approved a $500,000 transfer from the Grand Gulf Fund to the Volunteer Fire Fund.
- Adopted FY23 budget of $244,677,013 (unanimous)
- Approved zoning amendments for cannabis dispensaries/cultivators in C3 zones, no residential restrictions (4-1)
- Awarded bridge installation term bid to Hemphill Construction Company (4-1)
- Approved $500,000 transfer from Grand Gulf Fund to Volunteer Fire Fund (unanimous)
- Approved ad valorem tax exemptions for Goodwill, Ever Reaching Community Outreach, Mississippi Lottery, Southwest Airlines, and Wesco Distribution (unanimous)
- Approved 30-month lease-purchase for a Kenworth dump truck at 3.43% interest (unanimous)
- Approved preliminary plat for Mayfield Subdivision (unanimous)
- Tabled tax exemption request for PIAM, LLC (Refuge Sheraton Hotel) (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors is meeting to discuss the ratification of a local emergency declaration effective August 24, 2022, due to flooding. The board will consider approving emergency purchases and authorizing the Emergency Operations Center to stage services and materials. Other business includes a bid opening for bridge installation.
- Ratification of Declaration of Local Emergency effective August 24, 2022, for flooding
- Approval of county emergency purchases and authority to issue related purchase orders and checks
- Bid Opening - Bid Number 22-300-10 for Bridge Installation and Bridge Components
- Electronic payment to IRS in the amount of $799.08 for 2022 first quarter tax deposit
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors unanimously ratified a Declaration of Local Emergency effective August 24, 2022, due to local flooding, and approved all emergency purchases and related checks. A term bid for bridge installation and components (Bid No. 22-300-10) was taken under advisement. The board also authorized paying the IRS $799.08 for an additional tax deposit and approved paying off a PM312 Milling machine for $246,792.46, with a buyback of $267,500 to Puckett Machinery.
- Ratified Declaration of Local Emergency for flooding effective Aug 24, 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved all emergency purchases and authority to issue checks for flood response (unanimous)
- Took under advisement term bid for bridge installation and components (Bid 22-300-10) (unanimous)
- Authorized $799.08 IRS payment for additional tax deposit (unanimous)
- Approved payoff of PM312 Milling machine $246,792.46 and buyback $267,500 to Puckett Machinery (unanimous)
- Entered executive session to discuss potential litigation (unanimous)
- No action taken following executive session (unanimous)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider a claims docket exceeding $8 million and hold public hearings for property tax assessment protests. The meeting includes decisions on utility permits, road improvements, and personnel hires across several county departments.
- Approval of claims docket in the amount of $8,163,689.94
- Award of $277,347.00 bid to Thornton Construction Company for Vernon Jones Avenue Drainage & Roadway Improvements
- Public hearings for 2022 property tax assessment protests including Aztec Acquisition Co. and RaceTrac Petroleum
- One-year extension and 6% CPI increase for Summit Food Service, LLC inmate food services contract
- Rezoning request for Scott May on Highway 43 N and Conditional Use Permit for Gurinder Babber on Highway 25
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors approved a consent agenda including an $8,163,689.94 claims docket, personnel hires, and various contracts. They awarded the Vernon Jones Improvement Project to Thornton Construction for $277,347 and the SAP 61(18)M project to APAC-Mississippi, Inc. The board also approved a rezoning request for Scott May on Highway 43 N and a conditional use permit for Gurinder Babber on Highway 25.
- Approved claims docket of $8,163,689.94 (unanimous)
- Awarded Vernon Jones Improvement Project to Thornton Construction for $277,347 (unanimous)
- Awarded SAP 61(18)M contract to APAC-Mississippi, Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved rezoning of 40 acres on Highway 43 N from C-2 to RE-1 for Scott May (unanimous)
- Granted conditional use permit to Gurinder Babber for development on Highway 25 (unanimous)
- Approved AT&T fiber route permits on Henderson and Holly Bush Roads (4-1, Cross dissenting)
- Extended temporary moratorium on billboard conditional use applications in Reservoir Community District (unanimous)
- Approved $70,000 change order for Andrew Chapel Road Project right-of-way work (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is meeting to discuss the budget with County Administrator Keith Hicks. The meeting is scheduled to recess until August 15, 2022.
- Budget discussion with County Administrator Keith Hicks
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors met in work session, unanimously voted to enter executive session to discuss personnel, and exited with no action taken. The board then unanimously recessed until August 15, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. No substantive decisions were made.
- Adopted motion to enter executive session for personnel discussion (unanimous)
- Adopted motion to exit executive session (unanimous)
- Adopted motion to recess until August 15, 2022 (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is meeting to discuss county administration, road work, and personnel changes. Key items include a memorandum of understanding for project funds and the purchase of police vehicles.
- MOU for local project funds not to exceed $8,000,000.00 from the 2022 Local Improvements Projects Fund
- Purchase of three used Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles for $22,500, $24,000, and $24,000
- Lawn service agreement amendment for Old Fannin Road at $2,000.00 per cutting
- Approval of Final Plat and LOC for Fallen Oak, Phase 3 in the amount of $161,757.35
- Public hearings set for August 15 for Gurinder Babber Conditional Use Permit and Scott May Rezoning Request
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors approved a memorandum of understanding with the Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration to receive up to $8,000,000 in state funds for local projects under House Bill 1353. The board also approved several other items, including a $9,380 budget amendment for a new IT employee, a K-9 grant application, and a copier contract. All votes were unanimous except for two 4-to-1 decisions: authorizing a site visit to Tennessee and amending a lawn service agreement.
- Approved MOU with DFA for up to $8M in state funds (unanimous)
- Approved $9,380 budget amendment for new IT employee (unanimous)
- Approved application for AKC Reunite K-9 grant (unanimous)
- Approved copier contract with Toshiba Business Solutions (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of 3 used Ford Police Interceptors from Missouri Highway Patrol (unanimous)
- Increased poll worker compensation to $125 per day (unanimous)
- Amended lawn service agreement for Old Fannin Road at $1,900 per cutting (4-1)
- Authorized travel to Obion County, TN for site visit (4-1)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for Busby Companies. The board will also consider clarifying an emergency declaration for asphalt materials and authorizing MOUs with the cities of Flowood and Pearl.
- Public hearing and action on Leonard Busby, Busby Companies Conditional Use Permit at 1307 Old Fannin Road
- Action to clarify July 5, 2022 emergency declaration for base and surface asphalt for the Andrew Chapel Road Project
- Authorization of MOUs with the City of Flowood and City of Pearl regarding funding from H.B. 1353
- Discussion of redistricting process with Circuit Clerk Becky Boyd
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors approved a conditional use permit for Leonard Busby/Busby Companies to place a billboard at 1307 Old Fannin Road, with conditions including non-transferability without board approval and providing the county 720 flips per day for public safety displays. The board also approved $25,000 in additional funding for the Circuit Clerk's redistricting process, clarified an emergency declaration for asphalt purchases on the Andrew Chapel Road Project, authorized MOUs with Flowood and Pearl for HB 1353 funds, and adopted board orders for ARPA-related professional services and activation of the I-20 Connector Loop.
- Approved conditional use permit for billboard at 1307 Old Fannin Rd (4-1)
- Approved $25,000 additional funding for Circuit Clerk redistricting (unanimous)
- Clarified emergency declaration for asphalt purchases on Andrew Chapel Road Project (unanimous)
- Authorized MOUs with City of Flowood and City of Pearl for HB 1353 funds (unanimous)
- Adopted board order authorizing professional services for ARPA-related funding (unanimous)
- Adopted board order activating I-20 Connector Loop and authorizing public notices (unanimous, Bishop absent)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is meeting to review financial claims, budget amendments, and utility permits. The session includes public hearings on rezoning and conditional use permits, as well as discussions regarding the FY23 budget and emergency stop work orders for the Palo Verde Subdivision.
- Approval of claims docket in the amount of $8,046,406.75
- Payment of $169,162.88 to Site Masters, INC for Andrew Chapel Road Reconstruction
- Cooperative Service Agreement with USDA for beaver control for $7,500.00
- Public hearings for rezoning on Mullican Road and a conditional use permit on Rankin Road
- Emergency stop work order for construction traffic within Palo Verde Subdivision
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors approved a conditional use permit for Old South Excavation to mine 4 acres of a 222-acre parcel on Rankin Road, with conditions including hours of operation and dust control. The board also rezoned 16 parcels from RE-1 to RE-1A, approved a $161,757.35 final plat for Fallen Oak Phase 3, and authorized the purchase of three used police vehicles for $70,500. All votes were unanimous (5-0).
- Approved conditional use permit for Old South Excavation mining on Rankin Road (5-0)
- Rezoned 16 parcels from RE-1 to RE-1A (5-0)
- Approved final plat and LOC for Fallen Oak Phase 3 in amount of $161,757.35
- Authorized purchase of three used Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles for $70,500
- Approved budget amendment for $9,380 increase in I.T. for new employee
- Appointed Chip Long to Lake Harbor Volunteer Department Board of Commissioners
- Re-appointed Freddie Parker to Reservoir Fire Protection District Board for five-year term
- Authorized K-9 grant application through AKC Reunite for Sheriff's Department
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is meeting to review budget amendments, personnel recommendations, and utility permits. The body is also considering bids for a sewer jetter and asphalt services, and setting public hearings for rezoning and land use.
- Acknowledgment of $15,079,786.00 in ARPA funds
- Approval of $136,368.64 LOC for Northshore Landing, Phase IV
- Bids for a 700 Gallon Sewer Jetter and Asphalt Placement/Crack Sealing
- Public hearings for Old South Excavation Conditional Use Permit and Mullican Road rezoning
- Utility permits for fiber optic cables on Old Fannin Road, Shiloh Road, and Walters Road
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a consent agenda including budget amendments, contracts, and personnel actions. They declared an emergency for base asphalt access, giving the purchase clerk freedom to find sources. The board also acknowledged receipt of $15,079,786 in ARPA funds and approved various road, utility, and zoning items.
- Declared emergency for base asphalt access, authorizing purchase clerk to find sources (unanimous)
- Acknowledged receipt of $15,079,786 second tranche of ARPA funds (unanimous)
- Approved budget amendment for Sheriff Dept. equipment from Walmart ($2,000) (unanimous)
- Approved insurance proposal for inmate health care with Sirius American Insurance (unanimous)
- Approved personnel recommendations including promotions and new hires (unanimous)
- Approved bid for 700 Gallon Sewer Jetter (unanimous)
- Approved bid for Asphalt Placement and Crack Sealing (unanimous)
- Rejected all bids for Spillway Road Overlay, to resubmit to MDOT (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Supervisors
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for Busby Companies. The board will also discuss cell tower siting and the updated County Comprehensive Plan.
- Public hearing for Leonard Busby, Busby Companies Conditional Use Permit at 1307 Old Fannin Road
- Bid opening for Bid #22-300-9: Term Bid for Asphalt Placement and Crack Sealing
- Discussion of cell tower site at 601 Marquette Road
- Potential action on Kratom and Delta 8 sales
- Election of Board President and Vice-President
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors tabled a conditional use permit for Busby Companies at 1307 Old Fannin Road, with Supervisor Gaines abstaining. They also took under advisement a bid for asphalt placement and crack sealing, adopted several administrative items including advertising for an ARPA project, and elected new officers. No action was taken on a discussion about Kratom and Delta 8 sales.
- Tabled conditional use permit for Busby Companies (unanimous, Gaines abstained)
- Took under advisement bid for asphalt placement and crack sealing (unanimous)
- Adopted authority to advertise SAP 61(18)M (unanimous)
- Adopted authority to publish comprehensive plan update info (unanimous)
- Adopted reduction of Waste Management house tops billing (unanimous)
- Adopted bond project list (unanimous)
- Elected Brad Calhoun as President, Steve Gaines as Vice President (unanimous)
- Adopted authorization to advertise Vernon Jones as ARPA project (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on a Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance and several rezoning requests. The body is also reviewing a claims docket exceeding $5.8 million and various land lease assignments.
- Approval of claims docket in the amount of $5,899,296.48
- Payment of $585,271.07 to Site Masters, INC for Andrew Chapel Road Reconstruction Project
- Public hearings for rezoning requests at Highway 13 N, Owen Boone Road, and Highway 49 @ Speights & Myers Road
- Public hearing for adoption of Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance
- Authorization for Road Department to perform repairs and sweeping at Florence, Richland, Northwest Rankin, and Brandon schools
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $5,899,296.48 claims docket, several rezoning and conditional use permits, and an agreement with MDOC for use of the old Juvenile Detention Center. The board also tabled discussion on the bond project list until June 30, 2022.
- Approved claims docket of $5,899,296.48 (unanimous)
- Approved rezoning for Michael & Todd Means, Highway 13 N (unanimous)
- Approved rezoning for Secretariat Properties, LLC, Owen Boone Road (unanimous)
- Approved county-initiated rezoning, Highway 49 @ Speights & Myers Road (unanimous)
- Approved conditional use permit for Mark Eaves, Highway 469 S (unanimous)
- Adopted Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance (unanimous)
- Approved agreement with MDOC for use of old Juvenile Detention Center (unanimous)
- Tabled bond project list until June 30, 2022
🗳️ How they voted (30 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors approved the consent agenda (4-1) and awarded the Andrew Jackson Circle improvements bid to Hemphill Construction (4-1). They also set multiple public hearings for June 13, 2022, including rezoning requests and a flood damage prevention ordinance. Several items were tabled, including the bond project list and further discussion on Andrew Jackson Circle improvements.
- Approved consent agenda (4-1)
- Awarded Andrew Jackson Circle improvements bid to Hemphill Construction (4-1)
- Set public hearings for June 13, 2022, for rezoning requests and flood damage prevention ordinance
- Tabled bond project list until June 30, 2022
- Tabled Andrew Jackson Circle improvements discussion
- Approved copier contracts with Ricoh USA, Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved AT&T and CSpire utility permits for fiber optic cable (unanimous)
- Approved MDEQ Solid Waste Assistance Grant of $49,303.79 (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a resolution approving the Tax Increment Financing Plan for the Orleans Way Improvement Project in Brandon, after a public hearing with no comments. The board also approved an emergency purchase of printer cartridges, accepted a rescission of a conditional use withdrawal, approved a pay request for the Andrew Chapel Road project, and authorized a mitigation agreement for the Gunter Road project.
- Adopted Tax Increment Financing Plan for Orleans Way (unanimous)
- Approved emergency purchase of 50 printer cartridges for $8,175 (unanimous)
- Accepted rescission of conditional use withdrawal and reset hearing for June 30, 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved $312,108.42 pay request to Site Masters, Inc. for Andrew Chapel Road (unanimous, Cross absent)
- Authorized $7,032.00 mitigation agreement for Gunter Road Project (unanimous, Cross absent)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors approved a claims docket of $8,399,377.14, adopted several resolutions including a 30-day moratorium on billboard placement on Old Fannin Rd, and approved conditional use permits for Ryan Murphy (3-2) and Robert M. Foxworth (unanimous). The board also set public hearings for nuisance properties and approved various contracts, grants, and personnel actions.
- Approved claims docket of $8,399,377.14 (unanimous)
- Approved 30-day moratorium on billboard placement on Old Fannin Rd (unanimous)
- Approved conditional use permit for Ryan Murphy at 6694 Highway 25 (3-2)
- Approved conditional use permit for Robert M. Foxworth at 141 Builders Square Drive (unanimous)
- Approved conditional use permit for Jana Hill at 100 Castlewoods Blvd (unanimous)
- Approved rezoning request for Scott May at Mullican & Cleary Road (unanimous)
- Approved copier contracts with Ricoh and Southern Duplicating (unanimous)
- Approved engineering agreements for ARPA projects with Waggoner Engineering, Benchmark Engineering & Surveying, and Engineering Services (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors is meeting to approve routine financial items, contracts, and personnel actions, including a $125,000 budget amendment for legal fees and a $400,000 annual grant application for the Youth Court's family intervention drug court. They will also set public hearings for several rezoning and conditional use permit requests, and consider a resolution to adopt a tax increment financing plan for the Orleans Way improvement project in Brandon.
- Budget amendment for $125,000 in legal fees for Board of Supervisors
- Grant application to SAMHSA for $400,000/year for 5 years for Youth Court drug court
- Public hearings set for May 16: rezoning requests on Ben Chapman Rd and Mullican & Cleary Rd; conditional use permits on Old Fannin Rd, Hwy 25, Builders Square Dr, and Castlewoods Blvd
- Resolution to adopt Tax Increment Financing Plan for Orleans Way improvement project in Brandon
- Purchase of three 2024 Pierce Freightliner pumpers for Cleary, Cato, and Evergreen volunteer fire departments
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution adopting the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) plan for the Orleans Way Improvement Project in Brandon, following a public hearing with no comments. The board also awarded the Gunter Road Improvements Phase 1 bid to Hemphill Construction in a 4-1 vote, with President Daniel Cross voting against. Numerous other items were approved unanimously, including budget amendments, grant applications, personnel hires, and utility permits.
- Approved TIF plan for Orleans Way Improvement Project (unanimous)
- Awarded Gunter Road Improvements Phase 1 bid to Hemphill Construction (4-1, Cross dissenting)
- Approved $125,000 budget amendment for Board of Supervisors legal fees (unanimous)
- Authorized Youth Court to apply for $400,000/year SAMHSA grant for 5 years (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of three 2024 Pierce fire trucks for Cleary, Cato, Evergreen VFDs (unanimous)
- Approved 13 personnel actions including new hires and salary increases (unanimous)
- Approved AT&T and Windstream fiber optic utility permits (unanimous)
- Set six public hearings for May 16, 2022 zoning requests (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Supervisors
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors is holding a regular meeting that includes a planning commission session, public comments, and a review of the agenda for the May 2, 2022 meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings listed for action.
- Planning commission meeting called to order and adjourned
- Review of agenda and consent agenda for May 2, 2022
- Public comments period
- Executive session scheduled
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved allowing a church to use the courthouse annex parking lot for an outdoor movie screening on May 14, 2022, with conditions. They also authorized hiring a real estate professional to market surplus county property, approved a payment to MDHS, and allowed temporary use of the Human Resource Agency building by DHS for 90 days. The board entered executive session to discuss personnel and potential litigation but took no action.
- Approved church use of courthouse annex parking lot for movie screening on May 14, 2022 (unanimous)
- Authorized hiring real estate professional to market surplus county property (unanimous)
- Authorized payment of MDHS reimbursement demand (unanimous)
- Authorized temporary use of Human Resource Agency building by DHS for 90 days (unanimous)
- Entered executive session for personnel and potential litigation; no action taken
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors is voting on a $9,052,694.81 claims docket and a $756,000 purchase of two fire trucks. The agenda includes five public hearings for rezoning and nuisance properties, as well as budget amendments for IT, 911, and Road funds. The board also reviews tax assessment changes and utility permits for Comcast cable construction.
- Approval of claims docket in the amount of $9,052,694.81
- Purchase of two 2022 Pierce Commercial Pumpers for $756,000.00
- Public hearings for rezoning requests on White Road and 1307 Old Fannin Road
- Public hearings for nuisance properties at 128 Poplar Ridge Drive and 129 Sir Guy Lane
- Approval of Comcast utility permits for fiber cable on HWY 471 and Florence-Byram Road
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will consider issuing up to $7.5 million in tax increment financing bonds for infrastructure improvements on Orleans Way, and will set public hearings for rezoning and other land-use requests. The consent agenda includes budget amendments, appointments, and personnel changes. The board will also discuss implementing a utility permit fee and approve various road and utility permits.
- Resolution to issue up to $7,500,000 in TIF bonds for Orleans Way infrastructure
- Budget amendment for $299,834 in HAVA grant for voting equipment
- Public hearings set for April 14 on rezoning requests (White Road, Old Fannin Road) and variances
- Approval of $7,500 cooperative agreement with USDA for beaver control
- Change order for Mill Creek drainage improvements with $95,447.93 final payment
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a resolution declaring intent to issue up to $7.5 million in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) bonds for infrastructure improvements along Orleans Way, contingent on approval by the City of Brandon. The board also set a public hearing for May 2, 2022, to consider an interlocal agreement with Brandon for the bonds. All other agenda items, including budget amendments, appointments, personnel changes, and utility permits, were approved unanimously.
- Adopted resolution to issue up to $7.5M in TIF bonds for Orleans Way infrastructure (unanimous, contingent on City of Brandon approval)
- Set public hearing for May 2, 2022, on interlocal agreement with City of Brandon for TIF bonds (unanimous)
- Approved budget amendments for voting equipment ($57,565.50 and $299,834.00 HAVA grant) (unanimous)
- Approved appointments to Reservoir Fire Protection District and Road Department (unanimous)
- Approved personnel recommendations including promotions, new hires, and salary increases (unanimous)
- Approved Mill Creek drainage change order decrease of $72,911.39 and final pay application of $95,447.93 (unanimous)
- Approved preliminary plat for Arbor Landing, Phase 4 (unanimous)
- Approved utility permits for Comcast, CSpire, and Leesburg Water Association (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (17 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors is meeting to approve a $12,194,999 claims docket, authorize various expenditures and personnel actions, and set public hearings for nuisance properties and conditional use permits. They will also consider voiding several tax sales due to erroneous assessments and approve payments for construction projects.
- Approval of claims docket in the amount of $12,194,999.00
- Set public hearings for nuisance properties at 136 Ed Spann Road, 171 and 191 Barefoot Trail, 923 Shannon Lee Drive, 329 Kimberly Avenue, 260 Morrison Road, 140 and 103 Gayden Road, and 2742 Star Road
- Public hearings for conditional use permits: The Hindu Temple (Vernon Jones Avenue), BG Capital LLC (1123 Old Fannin Road), David Vinson (Gablewood Trail), and rezoning request by Mark Vincent (White Road)
- Approval of pay application No. 6 to Site Masters, Inc. for Andrew Chapel Road Reconstruction in the amount of $338,505.67
- Approval of pay application No. 5 to Mayrant & Associates, LLC for Community Services Building renovation in the amount of $131,656.48
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors approved a $12,194,999 claims docket, adopted the consent agenda, and approved numerous tax assessment changes including voiding several tax sales due to erroneous assessments. They also set public hearings for nuisance properties, approved a copier contract, and authorized road work for schools.
- Approved claims docket of $12,194,999 (unanimous)
- Adopted consent agenda including personnel promotions and new hires (unanimous)
- Approved petitions for change of assessments on 2021 real and personal property rolls (unanimous)
- Voided 2020 and 2021 tax sales for six parcels due to erroneous assessments (unanimous)
- Approved copier contract with Southern Duplicating for Tax Assessor (unanimous)
- Set public hearings for March 31, 2022 for nine nuisance properties (unanimous)
- Approved Andrew Chapel Road pay application of $338,505.67 to Site Masters, Inc. (unanimous)
- Tabled BG Capital, LLC and David Vinson conditional use permits until March 31, 2022 (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (40 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will consider routine approvals including budget amendments, contracts, and personnel changes. They will also set public hearings for several zoning and conditional use requests, and act on pending public hearings for a variance and a conditional use permit.
- Set public hearings for March 15: Hindu Temple conditional use (Vernon Jones Ave), BG Capital conditional use (1123 Old Fannin Rd), Mark Vincent rezoning (White Rd), David Vinson conditional use (Gablewood Trail)
- Public hearing and action on Xinhong Zhang dimensional variance (Castlewoods Blvd)
- Public hearing and action on Bottom Land Properties conditional use (Coal Bluff Rd)
- Approve final pay of $91,840.57 to Pearson Dozer Service for Gunter Road clearing
- Approve $137,500.42 final lease payment and $145,000 buyback for CAT excavator; new lease purchase for 2022 CAT 325 at 2.14% interest
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a 4-year lease-purchase agreement with BancorpSouth Bank for a new 2022 CAT 325 Next Gen Hydraulic Excavator at 2.14% interest, with a $145,000 buyback. The board also approved a $9,200 service agreement with Puckett Machinery for the new excavator and accepted a $145,000 buyback for the old excavator. All items on the consent agenda and individual requests were approved unanimously.
- Approved $266,808 lease-purchase for 2022 CAT 325 excavator (unanimous)
- Approved $9,200 Puckett Machinery service agreement for new excavator (unanimous)
- Approved $91,840.57 final payment to Pearson Dozer Service for Gunter Road project (unanimous)
- Approved $3,499.65 decrease change order for Gunter Road project (unanimous)
- Approved $137,500.42 final lease payment and $145,000 buyback for old excavator (unanimous)
- Approved $90,114.32 and $69,304.62 pay applications for Community Services Building renovation (unanimous)
- Approved $32,846.25 and $7,673.75 pay applications for library re-roof project (unanimous)
- Approved $5,000 budget amendment for Circuit Court office furniture (unanimous)
Board of Supervisors
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted resolutions supporting passenger rail service, ambulance provider Medicaid reimbursement, and changes to five polling place locations. They also lifted the burn ban, approved a monument for Deputy Travis Biddle, and authorized the Reservoir Fire Protection District to use a separate radio channel with new ESNs. No action was taken after executive session.
- Adopted resolution supporting passenger rail service through Central Mississippi I-20 corridor (unanimous)
- Adopted resolution supporting ambulance providers in Upper Payment Limits Program (unanimous)
- Adopted as amended resolution changing five polling place locations, including consolidating North and South McLaurin precincts (unanimous)
- Ratified lifting of burn ban for Rankin County (unanimous)
- Approved Sheriff's Department monument for Deputy Travis Biddle at old courthouse (unanimous)
- Adopted acknowledgment for Reservoir Fire Protection District to use separate radio channel and create two new ESNs (unanimous)
- Adopted motion to enter executive session for personnel and land acquisition; no action taken
Board of Supervisors
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a countywide burn ban effective February 15 through March 15, 2022, and approved a consent agenda that included a claims docket totaling $10,680,024.20. The board denied a conditional use permit for Amerco Real Estate Company (U-Haul) at Hugh Ward Blvd & Spillway Road after a public hearing. It also approved the purchase of five used Ford Police Interceptor vehicles from the Missouri Highway Patrol for a total of $113,500, and set multiple public hearings for March 2022.
- Adopted a countywide burn ban effective February 15 to March 15, 2022.
- Approved the claims docket in the amount of $10,680,024.20.
- Denied the Amerco Real Estate Company conditional use permit for a U-Haul facility at Hugh Ward Blvd & Spillway Road.
- Approved the purchase of five used Ford Police Interceptor vehicles from the Missouri Highway Patrol for $113,500 total.
- Approved a $358,211.98 payment to Site Masters, Inc. for Andrew Chapel Road reconstruction work.
- Approved a programming services agreement with Data Systems Management, Inc.
- Set public hearings for March 3 and March 7, 2022, for nuisance properties, a variance request, and a conditional use permit.
- Approved a resolution of support for local and private legislation re-authorizing the Rankin County Recreational Grant Fund.
Board of Supervisors
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will meet to handle routine business, including approving minutes, consent agenda items, and various tax-related requests. They will also consider several public hearings and a tax abatement for Southern States Utility Trailer Sales, among other items.
- Voiding supplemental chargebacks for PPINs 67704, 74934, 36822, and 31027
- Approval of $2,340.00 maintenance agreement for KIP 860 Printer System
- Purchase of Lafayette Instrument LX6 polygraph system as sole source
- Purchase of election equipment from Hart Intercivic for $323,125.00
- Public hearings for rezoning, conditional use permits, and TIF plan for Refuge Town Center
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors approved the Refuge Town Center Tax Increment Financing (TIF) plan, consenting to the county's participation contingent on a development agreement with the City of Flowood. The board also approved a $500,000 transfer from the General Fund to cover the Solid Waste Fund deficit, along with a consent agenda covering budget amendments, appointments, lease assignments, grants, and personnel changes. Several public hearings were set for February 15, 2022, and a five-year tax abatement was granted to Southern States Utility Trailer Sales, Inc.
- Adopted Refuge Town Center TIF plan and county participation (unanimous)
- Approved $500,000 transfer from General Fund to Solid Waste Fund (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda with budget amendments, appointments, and lease assignments (unanimous)
- Granted 5-year tax abatement to Southern States Utility Trailer Sales, Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved $323,125 purchase of election equipment with HAVA funds (unanimous)
- Approved FY21 audit engagement with State Auditor, estimated $80,000 (unanimous)
- Set public hearings for Feb 15 on rezoning, variances, and conditional use permits (unanimous)
- Awarded Oak Grove Project to Benchmark Engineering (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (18 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors is meeting to consider several administrative items, including selecting engineering firms for storm water management projects funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, authorizing a gas line easement for Centerpoint Energy, and discussing a resolution to support moving Hinds Community College nursing programs to Rankin County. The agenda also includes a review of upcoming meeting agendas.
- Selection of engineering firms for storm water projects under American Rescue Plan Act criteria
- Authorization for Board President to sign 10-foot gas line utility easement for Centerpoint Energy on tax parcel H8-16-10 (Marquette Road, Animal Shelter site), at no cost to county
- Consideration of Joint Resolution supporting transition of Hinds Community College Nursing and Allied Health Programs to Rankin County
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors unanimously declared an emergency for Andrew Chapel Road, authorizing county departments to take necessary actions to keep it passable for up to 10 days ahead of a weather event. They also approved retaining Benchmark, Engineering Services, and Waggoner Engineering for ARPA-related storm water management projects, authorized a gas line easement for Centerpoint Energy, and passed a resolution supporting Hinds Community College nursing program relocation. No action was taken in two executive sessions.
- Declared emergency for Andrew Chapel Road, authorizing county action for up to 10 days (unanimous)
- Approved retaining Benchmark, Engineering Services, and Waggoner Engineering for ARPA storm water projects (unanimous)
- Authorized Board President to sign 10-foot gas line easement for Centerpoint Energy at no cost to county (unanimous)
- Adopted joint resolution supporting Hinds Community College nursing program transition to Rankin County (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The board unanimously adopted a resolution declaring intent to issue up to $7 million in tax increment financing bonds for infrastructure at the Refuge Town Center project, and set a public hearing for February 7, 2022. It also approved a consent agenda including a $5.62 million claims docket, personnel changes, and various agreements, plus several other items such as a manufactured home policy and a settlement with Walmart/Sam's Club.
- Adopted resolution to issue up to $7M TIF bonds for Refuge Town Center (unanimous)
- Set public hearing for Feb 7, 2022 on Refuge Town Center TIF plan (unanimous)
- Approved claims docket of $5,622,412.25 (unanimous)
- Approved Sheriff's Dept. Vigilant Solutions service agreement for $8,437.50 (unanimous)
- Approved personnel recommendations for Sheriff, Road, and Tax Assessor depts (unanimous)
- Adopted policy limiting manufactured homes in platted subdivisions to 20 years old or newer (unanimous)
- Approved settlement agreement for four lawsuits with Walmart/Sam's Club (unanimous)
- Approved purchase orders for three fire trucks for 2023 delivery (unanimous)
Board of Supervisors
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will consider routine financial transfers, contract amendments, appointments, and personnel actions. Key items include a $350,000 transfer to cover the Solid Waste Fund deficit, an HVAC addendum for a new county building, and approval of various payments and training registrations. The agenda also includes tax collector requests, road project payments, and a worker's compensation renewal.
- Transfer $350,000 from General Fund to Solid Waste Fund to cover deficit
- Addendum of $35,394 to HVAC agreement for Chancery/Justice Court Building at 201 North Street, Brandon
- Approve $270,192.34 payment to Site Masters, Inc. for Andrew Chapel Road work
- Renew Worker's Compensation with Liberty Mutual for $75,100
- Approve $4,000 support check to Puckett Volunteer Fire Department
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an adjustment to Sheriff's Department salaries to ensure a minimum hourly pay of $15.00 using the step method. The board also approved a consent agenda including a $350,000 transfer to cover the Solid Waste Fund deficit, an HVAC agreement addendum, and various personnel actions. Several tax corrections, copier contracts, and road project payments were also approved.
- Approved Sheriff's Dept salary adjustment for $15/hr minimum pay (unanimous)
- Approved $350,000 transfer from General Fund to Solid Waste Fund (unanimous)
- Approved $35,394 HVAC agreement addendum for new Chancery/Justice Court Building (unanimous)
- Approved $270,192.34 payment to Site Masters, Inc. for Andrew Chapel Road (unanimous)
- Approved voiding tax sale and refunding $636.50 to Matthew Ward (unanimous)
- Approved reversing $87.57 tax payment and refunding Lereta (unanimous)
- Approved refusing to abandon Shenandoah Estates road segment (unanimous)
- Approved $75,100 Worker's Compensation renewal for Volunteer Fire Departments (unanimous)