Rankin County public meetings in 2023

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing a proposal to participate in Tax Increment Financing bonds for a retail development in Richland. The meeting also includes several public hearings for conditional use permits and rezoning requests, as well as the approval of a $7.4 million claims docket.

• Proposed participation in TIF bonds up to $2,500,000 for Richland Uptown retail development
• Approval of claims docket totaling $7,406,597.26
• Interfund transfer of $475,000 from General Fund to 911 Fund for radio equipment at Cato and Monterey Tower sites
• Public hearings for conditional use permits at 115 Ed Spann Road, Highway 25, 176 King Collier Road, and Star Road
• Rezoning request public hearing for Levi Cooper Road

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several infrastructure payments, utility permits, and personnel changes. The meeting includes a public hearing on a sign variance and the scheduling of four future hearings regarding rezoning and conditional use permits.

• Pay application of $1,101,721.59 to Hemphill Construction Company, Inc. for UT Neely Creek Ditch Flood Impacts Project
• Renewal of Public Officials Liability Insurance with Risk Management Partners, Inc. for $47,586.40
• Purchase of four used Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles from Missouri State Highway Patrol ranging from $29,700 to $32,000 each
• Public hearing for Media Display/Trailhead Media Sign Variance Request at 1911 Highway 471
• Scheduling of public hearings for December 15 for rezoning on Levi Cooper Road and conditional use permits on Highway 25, King Collier Road, and Star Road

Board of Supervisors

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors met to discuss a single expenditure request. The board considered authorizing payment for a professional training course.

• Payment of $650.00 for Staci McNinch to attend the online 2023 IAAO Course 400

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to approve a large claims docket, various budget amendments, and personnel hires. The body will also set public hearings for nuisance properties and a stormwater management program.

• Approval of claims docket in the amount of $12,537,063.20
• Pay application for Mill Creek Bank Stabilization from Southeastern Pipeline and Environmental Services for $446,554.38
• Pay application for Bank Stabilization @ White Road from S&S Excavation, LLC for $40,515.60
• Public hearings for nuisance properties at 417 Pine Hill Lane, 138 Amanda Avenue, and 109 Post Oak Drive
• Interlocal agreements for the I-20 Connector Loop Transportation Initiative with the cities of Pearl and Brandon

Board of Supervisors

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors is meeting to discuss a utility easement and a grant agreement with the Mississippi Department of Homeland Security. The board will also consider funding for law enforcement training.

• 20-foot easement for City of Brandon for overhead electric utility service at Marquette Road and EOC facility access drive
• Grant agreement with Mississippi Department of Homeland Security
• $200 registration fee for Tony Shack to attend Trap Mate Hidden Compartment Training
• $500 registration fee for Tyler Stewart to attend MTOA Swat School

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider a claims docket of $4,361,613.89 and an amended budget for Fiscal Year 2023. The meeting includes decisions on several infrastructure pay applications and public hearings for conditional use permits.

• Approval of claims docket in the amount of $4,361,613.89
• Pay application for Mill Creek Stabilization in the amount of $791,030.80
• Cybersecurity assessment contract with Core Technology, LLC not to exceed $9,800.00
• Public hearings for conditional use permits at 263 Taylor Lane and 1633 Highway 469 N.
• Approval of $4,756.22 in FY 2024 Recreational Funds for Florence High School Football Booster Club

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing and consider adopting an amended Tax Increment Financing Plan for the Crossgates Crossing development project. The meeting also includes approvals for personnel hires, road project change orders, and various county contracts.

• Public hearing and potential adoption of the amended Tax Increment Financing Plan for Crossgates Crossing
• Contract Change Order No. 1 for Mill Creek Bank Stabilization Program in the amount of $414,000.00
• Contract Change Order No. 1 for Andrew Jackson Circle Improvement Project in the amount of $43,200.00
• Payment of $7,450.00 to the Rankin County Livestock Association for 2023 Horse and Poultry Shows
• Request for $827.29 for Florence Elementary School playground equipment

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to approve year-end financial claims and budget amendments for FY2023. The body is also reviewing emergency repairs to a storm drain and funding requests for local recreational clubs.

• Approval of year end claims docket in the amount of $3,571,085.23
• Ratification of emergency repairs to storm drain at Farmington Station Subdivision, Fairview Drive and Farmington Station Boulevard via Southern Rock, LLC
• Funding of $2,484.96 for Pisgah Dragon Club for archery backstop nets
• Funding of $2,500.00 for Florence High Football Booster Club for a "M-Series 2 Man Pro Pad"
• Personnel study agreement with John C. Stennis Institute of Government and Community Development

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 budget. The meeting includes several public hearings for rezoning and nuisance properties, as well as approvals for infrastructure payments and professional service contracts.

• Proposed adoption of FY24 Budget in the amount of $229,651,261.00
• Claims docket approval in the amount of $9,069,040.41
• Payment of $620,393.70 to Southeastern Pipeline and Environmental Services for Mill Creek Bank Stabilization
• Payment of $241,804.79 to Hemphill Construction Company for Gunter Road Improvement Phase I
• Annual mosquito control contract with VDCI for $231,132.00

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing budget amendments for litigation settlements and IT contracts, as well as various tax exemptions and property assessment protests. The meeting includes decisions on infrastructure contracts and a potential reimbursement agreement for mental health facility renovations.

• MOU with Region 8 Mental Health Commission for renovations not to exceed $1.5 million
• Budget amendment for settlement funds in Bellsouth Telecommunications, LLC v. Rankin County Board of Supervisors
• Tax exemption requests for entities including Nucor Steel Jackson Inc and Debury Onshore LLC
• Funding for Florence High School Fast Pitch Booster Club ($3,265.43) and Richland High School ($1,251.91)
• Utility permit for Windstream Communications to install fiber cable along Kitchens Road

The Board of Supervisors adopted a consent agenda including budget increases for litigation settlements and IT contracts. They also approved several ad valorem tax exemptions and the 2023 Recapitulation of the Real and Personal Assessment Rolls.

• Approved budget amendment for Bellsouth Telecommunications litigation settlement (Unanimous)
• Approved ad valorem tax exemptions for Debury Onshore LLC, Nucor Steel Jackson Inc, Mississippi Rural Water Association, and Cooperwood Senior Living (Unanimous)
• Denied tax exemptions for Calvert Company, Lyle Machinery Parts & Service, and Southern States Utility Trailer Sales (Unanimous)
• Approved deletion of 4,338 homestead exemption accounts from 2022 file (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Recapitulation of the Real and Personal Assessment Rolls (Unanimous)
• Approved Windstream Communications utility permit for fiber cable on Kitchens Road (Unanimous)
• Approved contracts for Holcomb Branch, Mountain Creek Erosion Mitigation, and White Road bank stabilization (Unanimous)
• Authorized $7,617.34 in FY 2023 Recreational Funds for Florence and Northwest Rankin schools (Unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors is meeting to discuss the proposed FY24 Budget and the closure of the former Rankin County Human Resources Agency. The Board is also considering the ratification of an emergency declaration for traffic control device repairs.

• Emergency replacement of traffic control devices at Old Fannin Road and Eagle Drive
• Proposed FY24 Budget discussion
• Termination and closure of former Rankin County Human Resources Agency operations
• Mediation Agreement regarding a lawsuit against a local water association
• Petitions for change of assessment on 2022 Personal Property Assessment Roll

The Board of Supervisors approved moving 1/2 mill from current debt service to general county funds. They also authorized emergency repairs for traffic control devices at Old Fannin Road and Eagle Drive and approved a sole source purchase for a Fyrebx Track Loader Apparatus.

• Approved adjustment of debt service millage by moving 1/2 mill to general county (Unanimous)
• Ratified emergency declaration and authorized repairs for traffic control devices at Old Fannin Road and Eagle Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved sole source purchase of 300 gallon Fyrebx Track Loader Apparatus from 137 Industries, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved petitions for change of assessment on 2022 Personal Property Assessment Roll (Unanimous)
• Authorized Board Attorney to execute Mediation Agreement regarding local water association lawsuit (Unanimous)
• Authorized withdrawal of claim against CNA Surety on behalf of Rankin County Human Resource (Unanimous)
• Authorized closure of all operations and records of the former Rankin County Human Resources Agency (Unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will continue discussions regarding the FY24 Budget. The body will also consider potential action to award the Old Fannin Road Overlay Project.

• FY24 Budget discussion
• Award consideration for Old Fannin Road Overlay Project

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a road overlay project and related engineering services. They also authorized a policy assessment for the Sheriff's Department and election-related notices. The session included a discussion on the FY24 Budget.

• Awarded Old Fannin Road Overlay Project to AJ Construction, Inc. for $2,381,275.70 (Unanimous)
• Approved contract between CE & I and Engineering Services for Old Fannin Road Overlay Project (Unanimous)
• Authorized publication of notice for L & A testing for upcoming election (Unanimous)
• Approved contract with J. Artis Consulting, LLC for Rankin County Sheriff's Department policy assessment (Unanimous)
• Authorized $1,000.00 check for permit number 505 for postage (Unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to approve financial reports, personnel hires, and various infrastructure payments. The body will also hold public hearings regarding property tax assessments and a conditional use permit.

• Approval of claims docket totaling $7,490,008.98
• Payment of $165,673.66 to AT&T to resolve litigation regarding Andrew Chapel Road Improvement Project
• Payments to Hemphill Construction Company for Gunter Road ($178,708.84) and Andrew Jackson Circle ($188,397.59)
• Payment of $276,925.00 to Southeastern Pipeline and Environmental Services for Mill Creek Bank Stabilization
• Public hearing for Michael Nash Conditional Use Permit at 2459 Star Road

The Board of Supervisors approved a claims docket totaling $7,490,008.98 and established a 30-day burn ban with specific exemptions. They also authorized several road project payments and approved a conditional use permit for 2459 Star Road.

• Approved claims docket of $7,490,008.98 (Unanimous)
• Approved 30-day burn ban with exemptions for fire services and certified managers (Unanimous)
• Approved $178,708.84 payment to Hemphill Construction for Gunter Road Phase I (Unanimous)
• Approved $188,397.59 payment to Hemphill Construction for Andrew Jackson Circle (Unanimous)
• Approved $276,925.00 payment to Southeastern Pipeline and Environmental Services (Unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for 2459 Star Road with construction and hour limits (Unanimous)
• Approved $165,673.66 payment to AT&T to resolve utility relocation litigation (Unanimous)
• Rejected bid and authorized re-advertisement for Gunter Road Phase II (Unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several budget amendments and infrastructure grants, including funding for the I-20 Connector Loop. The meeting also includes public hearings for conditional use permits and the adoption of a sport shooting facilities ordinance.

• Proposed $8.075 million in funding for I-20 Connector Loop, U.S. Hwy 49 to Pearson Road, and Volunteer Fire Departments
• Award of $253,950 for Holcomb Branch @ Deer Valley Subdivision to Southeastern Pipeline and Environmental Services
• Award of $311,387.50 for Mountain Creek Erosion Mitigation @ Foster Road to S & S Excavation, LLC
• Budget amendment of $1,000,000 for Road Maintenance Projects
• Condemnation of property at 148 Tami Avenue, Florence, as unsuitable for human habitation

The Board of Supervisors approved several infrastructure projects, including bank stabilization and pipeline services. They also passed a consent agenda covering budget amendments, personnel hires, and court appointments. A conditional use permit for Douglas Payne was approved following a public hearing.

• Awarded Holcomb Branch @ Deer Valley Subdivision to Southeastern Pipeline and Environmental Services for $253,950.00 (Unanimous)
• Awarded Mountain Creek Erosion Mitigation @ Foster Road to S & S Excavation, LLC for $311,387.50 (Unanimous)
• Awarded Bank Stabilization @ White Road to S & S Excavation, LLC for $158,885.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,000,000 budget amendment for Road Maintenance Projects (Unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for Douglas Payne at 164 Gulde Shiloh Road (Unanimous)
• Approved final payment of $531,474.47 to Hemphill Construction Company, Inc. for Holcomb Branch @ Hickory Ridge (Unanimous)
• Authorized developer to install final wearing surface of asphalt for Hamilton of Fannin (Unanimous)
• Approved personnel recommendations for new hires and promotions across multiple departments (Unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors is meeting to discuss tax collection notices and property assessment petitions. The board is also scheduling public hearings for conditional use permits and reviewing disaster relief documentation.

• Notice for the Rankin County 2022 Tax Sale to be held August 29, 2023
• Request to void 2018-2021 tax sales and refund purchasers for Parcel Number C1-98
• Public hearing for Douglas Payne Conditional Use Permit at 164 Gulde Shiloh Road
• Public hearing for Michael Love, Soggy Bottom, LLC Conditional Use Permit on Sand Hill Road
• Payment of $4,887.50 to Risk Management Partners for individual Tax Collector Bonds

The Board of Supervisors approved the publication of notices for the 2022 tax sale and processed several property assessment changes. They also scheduled two conditional use permit public hearings and authorized payment for tax collector bonds.

• Approved authority to publish notice for 2022 Tax Sale and online auction (Unanimous)
• Approved petitions for change of assessment on 2022 Real and Personal Property Assessment Roll (Unanimous)
• Approved voiding 2018-2021 tax sales and refunding purchasers for Parcel C1-98/PPIN 369 (Unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Aug 7, 2023, for Douglas Payne Conditional Use Permit (Unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Aug 7, 2023, for Michael Love, Soggy Bottom, LLC Conditional Use Permit (Unanimous)
• Approved revised personal property tax assessments for Entergy Louisiana and City of Milton, Florida (Unanimous)
• Ratified authority to execute documents for MEMA DR4528 Covid-19 disaster relief (Unanimous)
• Approved $4,887.50 payment to Risk Management Partners for Tax Collector Bonds (Unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to approve a claims docket and various permits. They will discuss issuing Tax Increment Financing bonds for infrastructure and a new ordinance regarding small cell facilities. Public hearings are scheduled for conditional use permits and nuisance properties.

• Approval of claims docket in the amount of $8,919,074.38
• Proposed $5,000,000 in Tax Increment Financing Bonds for Pinelands Development infrastructure
• Payment of $241,804.79 to Hemphill Construction Company for Gunter Road Improvement Project
• Proposed ordinance regulating placement of small cell facilities in unincorporated Rankin County
• Public hearings for conditional use permits at 136 Bella Fleur Drive, 209 McLaurin Drive, and Rankin Road

The Board of Supervisors approved a claims docket for $8,919,074.38 and granted conditional use permits for properties on Bella Fleur Drive and Rankin Road. They also authorized a public hearing for a $5 million Tax Increment Financing plan for the Pinelands Development. A request for a conditional use permit on McLaurin Drive was tabled pending zoning discussions regarding Airbnb properties.

• Approved claims docket of $8,919,074.38 (Unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permits for 136 Bella Fleur Drive and Rankin Road (Unanimous)
• Tabled conditional use permit for 209 McLaurin Drive (Unanimous)
• Authorized public hearing for $5M Pinelands Development TIFF plan (Unanimous)
• Approved $241,804.79 payment to Hemphill Construction for Gunter Road project (Unanimous)
• Approved final plats for Fallen Oak Phase 4 and 4A (Unanimous)
• Renamed Rankin County Juvenile Justice Center to Thomas H. Broome Juvenile Justice Center (Unanimous)
• Set nuisance property public hearings for 119 Bernice Lane, 124 Holmar Drive, and 311 Cypress Creek Road (Unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved the 2023 Real and Personal Property Assessment Rolls and scheduled a public hearing for August 15, 2023. Several utility permits for fiber optic and gas lines were approved. The Board also authorized various fund transfers and personnel changes for the Sheriff's Department.

• Approved 2023 Real and Personal Property Assessment Rolls (Unanimous)
• Approved $39,690 and $10,000 fund transfers from 911 Fund to General Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved one-year extension and 6% CPI increase for Summit Food Service inmate food contract (Unanimous)
• Approved fiber optic permits for Comcast, AT&T, and CSpire (Unanimous)
• Approved CenterPoint Energy natural gas main line permit for Le Bourgeois Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved $527.01 tax refund for disabled veteran (Unanimous)
• Scheduled three Conditional Use Permit public hearings for July 14, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved 15 personnel recommendations for Sheriff's Department and Tax Collector (Unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved a memorandum of understanding with the Rankin County School District to provide heavy equipment operations training for high school students. Other actions included approving fiber optic permits and settling a tax matter with Atmos Energy Corporation.

• Approved 2023-2024 Heavy Equipment MOU with Rankin County School District (Unanimous)
• Approved CSpire Permit No. 69674-001 for fiber optic cable on HWY 471 (Unanimous)
• Approved CSpire Permit for fiber optic cable at The Villas on The Rez/Hugh Ward Blvd (Unanimous)
• Ratified Absolute General Release and Settlement of Atmos Energy Corporation for ad valorem taxes (Unanimous)
• Authorized Board Attorney to handle litigation in Alltel Corporation d/b/a Verizon Wireless v. Rankin County (Unanimous)
• Approved transfer of conditional use permit for Toppers Wine & Spirits to new owners (Unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved a claims docket totaling $7,002,359.72 and awarded several infrastructure bids, including the Millcreek Bank Stabilization Project. The Board also authorized the creation of an independent board to establish leadership for the Monterey Volunteer Fire Department.

• Approved claims docket in the amount of $7,002,359.72
• Approved six individuals to serve as an independent board for Monterey Volunteer Fire Department
• Awarded Millcreek Bank Stabilization Project bid to Southeastern Pipeline & Environmental Services
• Approved $212,234.99 payment to Hemphill Construction Company for Andrew Jackson Circle Improvement Project
• Approved $457,884.64 payment to Hemphill Construction Company for Gunter Road Improvement Project
• Approved preliminary plat for Barksdale Ridge
• Awarded semi-annual term bids for the Unit System, including asphalt and culverts
• Authorized Sheriff's Department to enter health care services agreement with VitalCore Health Strategies, LLC

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved several conditional use permits for properties in Districts 3 and 4. They also adopted a consent agenda including budget amendments for the Sheriff's Department and various personnel appointments. Additionally, the Board approved a tax sale agreement with GovEase.

• Approved $2,790 budget increase for Sheriff Department thermal imaging camera kits (Unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for Jessie Odom & Bonnie Bentley on Levi Cooper Road (Unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for Al & Stephanie Tadlock at 3992 Highway 80 (Unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for Joseph Douglas Baldwin at 229 Leaning Oak Cove (Unanimous)
• Approved Third Party Online Tax Sale Agreement with GovEase for 2023 Tax Sale (Unanimous)
• Approved AS400 System Support Contract with Data Systems Management, Inc. for $880/month (Unanimous)
• Approved Entergy Utility Permit No. C6ML300058 for Old Brandon Road (Unanimous)
• Approved construction drawings for Freedom Farms, Phase 4 (Unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved contract documents for the Neely Creek Flood Impacts Project and authorized a Request for Proposals for the I-20 Connector Loop Project. A public hearing for a conditional use permit was also scheduled for June 5, 2023.

• Scheduled public hearing for Ronny Williamson Conditional Use Permit on June 5, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved receipt of contract documents and authority to execute Certificate of Sufficiency for Neely Creek Flood Impacts Project (Unanimous)
• Authorized publication of Request for Proposals for professional services for Rankin County I-20 Connector Loop Project (4-0, 1 abstain)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a claims docket for $33,179,380.31 and several utility permits for fiber optic and cable installation. Multiple semi-annual term bids for road materials were taken under advisement. The Board also scheduled several public hearings for nuisance properties and conditional use permits.

• Approved claims docket of $33,179,380.31 (Unanimous)
• Approved copier contract for Circuit/County Court with Ricoh US, Inc (Unanimous)
• Approved 7 Windstream utility permits for fiber optic and cable installation (Unanimous)
• Approved SAP 61(18)M Supplemental Agreement and Change Order (Unanimous)
• Tabled 8 semi-annual term bids for road materials (Asphalt, Gravel, etc.) under advisement (Unanimous)
• Scheduled 4 nuisance property public hearings for May 30, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Scheduled 4 conditional use permit public hearings for June 5, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Traci Tilghman and Trudy Vinzant to Tax Assessor’s Office (Unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved conditional use permits for Doric South, Inc. and Pinnacle Motors, while denying a permit for Verizon Wireless on S. Pearson Road. Other actions included awarding contracts for vending and lawn maintenance and approving several budget amendments.

• Approved conditional use permit for Doric South, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for Pinnacle Motors (unanimous)
• Denied conditional use permit for Verizon Wireless on S. Pearson Road (unanimous)
• Awarded vending services contract to Coomes Distributors, Inc. (unanimous)
• Awarded lawn maintenance contract to Xpressive Lawn & Landscape (unanimous)
• Awarded Neely Creek Ditch Flood Impacts Project bid to Hemphill Construction (4-1)
• Approved $2,000 budget increase for Sheriff Department via Walmart donation (unanimous)
• Approved Comcast utility permit for fiber optic cable on Old Lake Road (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved a $2,000 grant for a Discovery Christian School graduation project and $73,000 for the Crossview Plantation development. The Board also established a cooperative process to resolve personal property tax assessment objections.

• Approved final plat for Bluff’s Landing (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 for Discovery Christian School graduation project (unanimous)
• Approved $73,000 from Letter of Credit to finish Crossview Plantation development (unanimous)
• Approved cooperative process to resolve personal property assessment objections (unanimous)
• Declared personal property assessments without objections as valid (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a consent agenda including a $11.7M claims docket and several personnel hires. The Board also awarded a contract for household hazardous waste collection to Tradebe Environmental Services LLC.

• Approved claims docket of $11,746,386.05 (Unanimous)
• Awarded Household Hazardous Waste Collection bid to Tradebe Environmental Services LLC (Unanimous)
• Authorized Road Department assistance for six school projects including Richland, Puckett, Pelahatchie, Brandon, and Rouse schools
• Approved appointment of Paul Holley to sign purchase requisitions for Sheriff’s Department
• Approved appointment of Jamie Goldman as Assistant Receiving Clerk
• Authorized up to $50,000 from general funds to cover Chancery Clerk expenses
• Approved new hires for Sheriff's Department (Myesha Doss, Kevin Miles, James Monkus, Andrew Pressey, Wyniance Wiley) and Road Department (Bridget Smith)
• Approved budget amendments for Bridge Fund, Elections Department, and Livestock Facility

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved a rezoning request for parcels L13-16 and L13-22-30 from agricultural to residential estate. They also voted to rescind a previously issued conditional use permit for a medical cannabis grow facility. Several utility permits and youth court service agreements were approved.

• Rezoning of parcels L13-16 & L13-22-30 from A-1 to RE-1 approved (4-1)
• Rescinded conditional use permit for Rehoboth Farms, LLC medical cannabis facility (unanimous)
• Approved $31,500 3-year agreement with iWorkQ for road management software (unanimous)
• Approved lease purchase of two Caterpillar 307.5 excavators and one John Deere 670G motor grader (unanimous)
• Approved lease purchase of three Caterpillar 305 E2 mini excavators (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 sponsorship for 21st Annual National Law Fit Challenge (unanimous)
• Approved AT&T and Comcast utility permits for fiber and cable installation (unanimous)
• Tabled conditional use permit hearing for Christy Jones until April 14, 2023 (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution to change one polling place location. They also ratified the Sheriff’s Department's application for a 100% funded Mississippi Homeland Security Grant. A public hearing for a rezoning request on Stump Ridge Road was scheduled for April 3, 2023.

• Scheduled public hearing for Michael Brooks rezoning request on Stump Ridge Road (Unanimous)
• Adopted resolution authorizing changes to one polling place location (Unanimous)
• Ratified approval for Sheriff’s Department to apply for Mississippi Homeland Security Grant (Unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss potential litigation (Unanimous)
• No action taken following executive session

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved a claims docket totaling $85,778,158.66 and granted three conditional use permits for residential and commercial projects. Additionally, the board rejected all bids for the Gunter Road Project Phase 2 due to costs exceeding estimates.

• Approved claims docket in the amount of $85,778,158.66 (Unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permits for homes with metal siding at 368 Burnham Rd S. and 1190 Trickhambridge Rd (Unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for ice vending machine at 766 Hwy 468 (Unanimous)
• Rejected all bids for Gunter Road Project Phase 2 (Unanimous)
• Authorized removal of obstructing RV/Camper in the Robinhood area (Unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 in recreational funds for Brandon High School 'B Club' (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution for cooperation with City of Pearl regarding Trustmark Park (Unanimous)
• Approved CSpire utility permits for Spillway Rd and Old Fannin Rd (Unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution to change three polling place locations and scheduled five public hearings for conditional use permits. They also approved various budget amendments, personnel changes, and road maintenance purchase orders.

• Adopted resolution authorizing changes to three polling place locations (unanimous)
• Set five public hearings for March 15, 2023, regarding conditional use permits (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 interfund loan from General Fund to 911 Fund (unanimous)
• Approved purchase orders for bridges on Henderson, Thomasville, and Hickory Ridge Roads (unanimous)
• Authorized removal of an RV/Camper from the public road right of way in Robinhood area (unanimous)
• Approved $54,214 payment to MS Public Entity Workers Comp Trust for audit premium (unanimous)
• Authorized 3-year Baron Threat Net License Agreement at $900 annually (unanimous)
• Approved personnel recommendations for Sheriff, Road, Youth Court, and Coroner offices (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss a conditional use application for a cell tower and conduct a review hearing regarding property compliance. The meeting also includes public comment on a proposed RCSWMP amendment.

• Conditional use application for Coke Road Cell Tower
• Review hearing for Joe and Brenda Edwards (Parcel I13-36) regarding taxes and permits
• Public comment from James Hall regarding RCSWMP Proposed Amendment

The Board of Supervisors unanimously denied a conditional use application for a cell tower on Coke Road. The board also authorized a Memorandum of Understanding between the Rankin County Youth Court and Rankin Chamber for drug treatment program incentives.

• Denied application for a cell tower on Coke Road (Unanimous)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding between Rankin County Youth Court and Rankin Chamber for graduate incentives (Unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved conditional use permits for a cannabis cultivation facility and a medical cannabis dispensary. Other key actions included approving a $13.7M claims docket and various utility permits for cable and fiber optic installation.

• Approved conditional use permit for Rehoboth Farm Growers cannabis cultivation facility (4-1)
• Approved conditional use permit for Kelly Williams medical cannabis dispensary (4-1)
• Approved claims docket in the amount of $13,744,513.32 (Unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for Brittany Everett personal care home (Unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for Joseph Scott Stewart catalytic converter business (Unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for Tyler Brown pole barn with living quarters (Unanimous)
• Approved dimensional variance for Alton and Marie Christman manufactured home (Unanimous)
• Approved utility permits for Comcast and AT&T fiber/cable installation (Unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors authorized a memorandum of understanding to share legislative funding for road improvements on Brentwood Street and Bellewood Drive. Other actions included approving a lease for election poll pads and distributing public safety grant funds.

• Approved MOU with City of Brandon for road improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved three-year lease with KNOWiNK, LLC for 175 poll pad iPads (Unanimous)
• Approved distribution of $34,000 Department of Public Safety Premium Pay Grant (Unanimous)
• Adopted petitions for change of assessment on 2022 Real and 2019-2022 Personal Property Assessments (Unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved funding for a mental health crisis center and authorized several infrastructure and road projects. They also approved a $6.79M claims docket and updated judicial salaries. A conditional use permit for a new cell tower was tabled.

• Approved up to $1.5M for Region 8 Mental Health Services to create a Crisis Center (Unanimous)
• Approved claims docket in the amount of $6,790,624.50 (Unanimous)
• Approved annual salary increase to $157,000 for two County Court Judges (Unanimous)
• Approved MOU with City of Brandon for road surface improvements using HB 1353 funds (Unanimous)
• Tabled Tillman Infrastructure, LLC conditional use permit for 115 Coke Road until March 2, 2023 (4-1)
• Awarded Origin Bank as Primary Depository and BankPlus as alternate through 2026 (Unanimous)
• Approved final pay of $45,875.62 to Iron Creek Custom Homes for Florence Public Library re-roof (Unanimous)
• Approved $40,275.49 pay application to Hemphill Construction for Andrew Jackson Circle project (Unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved semi-annual term bids for various road materials and authorized two AT&T fiber optic cable permits. Other actions included approving a $63,399 workers compensation renewal for volunteer fire departments and adopting general county administration policies.

• Adopted general policies for county administration and county administrator duties (Unanimous)
• Approved semi-annual term bids for asphalt, culverts, aggregates, gravel, and other road materials (Unanimous)
• Approved AT&T permits for fiber optic cables on Trickhambridge Road and Bethel Road (Unanimous)
• Approved $63,399 workers compensation renewal for Volunteer Fire and Fire Protection District Departments (Unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Mullican Place (Unanimous)
• Approved $3,500 in recreational funds for Northwest Rankin Baseball Booster Club (4-1)
• Approved copier contracts with Southern Duplicating and Ricoh (Unanimous)
• Took bids for County Bank Depository under advisement (Unanimous)