Rankin County public meetings in 2024
39 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Supervisors
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will approve a $19,447,248.88 claims docket and acknowledge November 2024 budget reports. It will appoint Deputy John Burt as the 2025 Fire Investigator and approve several contracts, including a $3,500 recreational grant to the Puckett Athletic Booster Club and a $3,250 software licensing deal with Delta Computer Systems. The board will also grant authority to pursue a discretionary federal grant of up to $25 million for the Florence‑Byram Parkway project and consider multiple utility permits and road improvement applications.
- Approve claims docket totaling $19,447,248.88
- Appoint Deputy John Burt as Rankin County Fire Investigator for 2025
- Approve $3,500 grant to Puckett Athletic Booster Club for softball field resurfacing
- Authorize pursuit of a discretionary grant up to $25 million for Florence‑Byram Parkway
- Approve pay application of $302,532.29 for Gunter Road Improvement Project Phase II
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $19,447,248.88 claims docket and a consent agenda covering financial reports, appointments, contracts, and personnel changes. They also approved multiple road and drainage project payments, including final payments for White Road work totaling over $1.3 million, and authorized the purchase of five used Ford Police Interceptor vehicles for $157,000. Several public hearings were set for January 6, 2025, and two conditional use permits were approved.
- Approved $19,447,248.88 claims docket (unanimous)
- Approved final payments for White Road projects totaling $1,308,459.88 (unanimous)
- Authorized purchase of 5 used Ford Police Interceptors for $157,000 (unanimous)
- Approved conditional use permits for Albert McCray and Robert Foxworth (unanimous)
- Set 7 public hearings for January 6, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved MOU with City of Flowood for Fannye Cook Parkway (unanimous)
- Authorized Pyro Productions fireworks display for Dec 31 (unanimous)
- Approved retaining JH&H Architects to redesign two Circuit Courtrooms (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will meet on December 9, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. in the Rankin Board Room, 211 East Government Street, Suite A, Brandon. The agenda includes a call to order, invocation, public comments, an executive session, additional business, and a recess scheduled for December 16, 2024.
- Call to order
- Invocation
- Public comments and recognition
- Executive session
- Additional business
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors met in a work session, unanimously approved entering executive session to discuss a leased county-owned facility, and took no action afterward. The board then unanimously recessed until December 16, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. No substantive decisions were made.
- Approved motion to discuss need for executive session (unanimous)
- Approved motion to enter executive session for leased facility discussion (unanimous)
- Approved motion to exit executive session (unanimous)
- No action taken after executive session
- Approved motion to recess until Dec. 16, 2024 (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider a rezoning request for Green Earth Materials and approve various budget amendments and utility permits. The meeting includes decisions on personnel hires for the Sheriff's Department and funding for local projects.
- Public hearing for Green Earth Materials rezoning request on Fallen Oak Drive
- Approval of $375,213.22 pay application for Stormwater Detention Restoration @ Live Oaks
- Approval of $5,000 in recreational funds for Discovery Christian School baseball field fencing
- Authority to declare no truck road routes for Countryside Drive, Lake Terrace Place, and Plantation Boulevard
- Approval of $39,999.00 for forensic psychiatry services from Magnolia Psychiatric Services, PLLC
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for Pierce Construction. The Board will also consider transferring funds from the State of Mississippi for three specific project accounts.
- Public hearing for Pierce Construction Conditional Use Permit on Star Road (District 1)
- Proposed transfer of $1.5 million for I-20 Connector Loop Project
- Proposed transfer of $1.5 million for East Metro Corridor
- Proposed transfer of $5 million for 2024 Local Improvement Projects
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider a large claims docket and various infrastructure payments. The meeting includes discussions on voting machine use for neighboring cities and the appointment of a District 4 Election Commissioner.
- Approval of claims docket totaling $12,149,244.32
- Lease agreement with A&M Construction, Inc. for Flowood location at $4,600 monthly
- Payment of $1,604,951.47 to Thornton Construction for Reservoir East stormwater infrastructure
- Final payment of $503,426.16 to Hemphill Construction Company, Inc. for White Road
- Public hearings set for November 27 regarding nuisance properties at 1186 Poplar Springs Road and 202 Joe Davis Drive
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will consider several consent agenda items, including budget amendments, lease agreements, personnel hires, and payment of invoices. They will approve large pay applications for the UT Hog Creek Bank Stabilization ($352,532.51) and Oak Grove Ditch Stabilization ($389,290.19) projects. The Board also set public hearings for December 2, 2024, on rezoning and conditional use requests for properties on Fallen Oak Drive, Pilgrim Rest Drive, Spell Lane, Henley Circle, and Fortune Drive.
- Approval of budget amendment to increase jail funding for a sewer grinder pump replacement (no increase to overall budget)
- Approval of Assignment of Residential Leasehold Interest Contract for Sixteenth Section Lands between Rankin County Board of Education and Jessie Gill, assigning to Kenneth Duane Clark
- Authority to pay $5,497.04 invoice to Central Electric EPA for damages to power poles on Lawrence Road
- Approval of Pay Application No. 2 to Hope Enterprises, LLC for $352,532.51 for UT Hog Creek Bank Stabilization near Amanda Drive
- Set public hearing Dec 2, 2024 for Green Earth Materials rezoning request on Fallen Oak Drive (District 4)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is meeting to consider several utility permits for fiber optic and gas line installations. The session includes public hearings for conditional use permits and the scheduling of a future hearing for a property on Fortune Drive.
- Utility permits for Uniti Fiber (Spillway Road), CenterPoint Energy (Lennon Lane), CSpire (Baker Lane), Comcast (Grants Ferry Road), and Windstream (Hidden Rand Road/Jamie Marie Drive)
- Public hearing for Ole Dawg Fireworks Conditional Use Permit on Highway 25
- Public hearing for Pierce Construction Conditional Use Permit on Star Road
- Public hearing for Michael & Tara Howington Conditional Use Permit at 517 Parkway Circle
- Setting a November 4 public hearing for Robert Scott Fortune Conditional Use Permit at 1001 Fortune Drive
🗳️ How they voted (27 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will approve a $4,376,755.57 claims docket and acknowledge September financial reports. It will also authorize several infrastructure contracts, including a $560,007.83 final payment for the Midway Road Bridge and a $137,057.68 stormwater detention project. Personnel actions include a new road labor hire and a District Attorney salary supplement. The meeting sets public hearings for nuisance and conditional‑use permits and discusses FY2024 insurance coverage and the amended county budget.
- Approval of claims docket in the amount of $4,376,755.57
- Final payment of $560,007.83 to Hemphill Construction for Midway Road Bridge (District 4)
- Pay Application No. 4 of $137,057.68 to Hodges Land Services for Stormwater Detention Restoration @ Live Oaks (District 3)
- Amended FY2024 budget approval and discussion of county insurance policies
- Set public hearing for Victor Allnett nuisance property at 146 Sherwood Lane (District 3) on Oct 31, 2024
Board of Supervisors
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will consider a consent agenda that includes several contracts, grants, and fund allocations, as well as a large payment of $471,928.54 for the Oak Grove Ditch Stabilization and Hydrologic Restoration Project. The meeting also includes discussion of multiple utility permits for gas line replacements and a proposed ordinance to designate certain unincorporated roads as no‑truck roads. Additional items include personnel salary recommendations, recreational fund requests, and advertising authorizations.
- Approval of Pay Application No. 4 to Southeastern Pipeline and Environmental Services for $471,928.54 for Oak Grove Ditch project
- Utility permits to replace gas lines on Oak Drive, Bay Park Drive, Disciple Drive, Lennon Lane, and other locations
- Proposed ordinance to declare certain public roads in unincorporated Rankin County as no‑truck roads
- Cooperative Service Agreement with USDA for beaver control, authorizing a $7,500 check
- Fixed‑Price Research Agreement with Mississippi State University for $6,900 to update county employee job descriptions
Board of Supervisors
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will consider and approve the Tax Collector’s year‑end reports, which list real‑property sales to the state of $310,155.75 and other collections. The meeting also includes a review of the agenda and consent agenda for the October 7, 2024 meeting, and a public comment period featuring MDOT Commissioner Willie Simmons. An executive session is scheduled before adjournment.
- Approval of Tax Collector year‑end reports (real property sold to state $310,155.75; mobile homes $54,767.43; personal property $462,620.26; NSF checks $23,770.28)
- Public comments from MDOT Commissioner Willie Simmons
- Review of agenda and consent agenda for the October 7, 2024 Board meeting
- Executive session scheduled before adjournment
- Call to order and adjournment of the Planning Commission meeting
Board of Supervisors
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will ratify a storm water project agreement, amend the FY2024 budget, and approve $4.2 million in year-end claims. The board also approved a contract to replace a chiller unit and authorized payments for inspector training.
- Ratification of $1.2 million storm water project agreement
- Amendment of FY2024 budget to reflect actual receipts
- Approval of $4,288,766.61 in year-end claims
- Contract with Upchurch Services LLC for chiller replacement
- Authorization for Sheriff's Department to apply for JAG grant
🗳️ How they voted (14 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will vote to adopt the FY2025 budget of $257,569,359.00 and the FY25 tax levy of 41.74 mills for the county and 55.78 mills for the school district. The agenda also includes approvals of several construction pay applications, change orders, and a lease with Pan Southern Ag, LLC for a road office. Public hearings are scheduled for conditional‑use permits at 517 Parkway Circle and 1300 Shiloh Road, and the board will consider participation in the Brandon Heights Tax Increment Financing Plan.
- Adopt FY25 Budget of $257,569,359.00 and FY25 tax levy of 41.74 mills (county) and 55.78 mills (school district)
- Approve pay application for Bridge Replacement – SA61-A055 Gunter Road ($659,239.40) and other Gunter Road improvement payments
- Approve lease agreement with Pan Southern Ag, LLC for a satellite road office/barn in District 3
- Approve CenterPoint Utility Permit No. 02‑24‑405 for gas‑main extension between Bragg Street and HWY 471 (District 2)
- Set public hearings for conditional‑use permits at 517 Parkway Circle (District 4) and 1300 Shiloh Road (District 3) and consider Brandon Heights Tax Increment Financing Plan
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The meeting was called to order on September 9, 2024. The board entered an executive session and then recessed until September 16, 2024, at 9:00 A.M. No other items were decided or discussed.
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors held a work session and unanimously approved motions to enter and exit executive session for personnel matters, with no action taken. The board acknowledged the appointment of Supervisors Jay Bishop and Scott Berry, with Sid Scarbrough as alternate, to form a search committee for the Economic Development Executive Director position, with Rankin First appointing Larry Mobley, Carolyn Boteler, and Forrest Rhemann to the team. The meeting recessed until September 16, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.
- Approved motion to enter executive session for personnel (unanimous)
- Approved motion to exit executive session (unanimous)
- No action taken after executive session
- Acknowledged search committee for Economic Development Executive Director: Bishop, Berry, Scarbrough (alternate)
- Rankin First appointed Mobley, Boteler, Rhemann to search committee
- Approved recess until September 16, 2024, 9:00 a.m. (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider several conditional use permits and a solid waste management plan amendment. The meeting includes approvals for road and drainage project payments and various personnel promotions.
- Final payments to Hemphill Construction Company, Inc. for $656,359.19 and $916,869.20 for Haynes Chapel @ Clear Creek projects
- Payment of $900,114.90 to Southeastern Pipeline and Environmental Services for Oak Grove Ditch project
- Public hearings for conditional use permits at 211 Oakdale Road, Highway 43, 155 Valley Cove, and Highway 471
- Settlement agreement for personal property taxes owed by Spire Gulf, Inc. in the amount of $40,000
- CSpire Utility Permit to construct fiber optic cable along/across Grants Ferry Road
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the 2024 recapitulation of real and personal property assessments, along with several construction payments and conditional use permits. The board also authorized an update to the county road plan and entered into an executive session, taking no action on its outcome.
- Approved 2024 Recapitulation of Real and Personal Assessment Rolls (unanimous)
- Approved final payment of $656,359.19 to Hemphill Construction for Haynes Chapel @ Clear Creek Relief (unanimous)
- Approved final payment of $916,869.20 to Hemphill Construction for Haynes Chapel @ Clear Creek (unanimous)
- Approved pay application of $900,114.90 to Southeastern Pipeline for Oak Grove Ditch Stabilization (unanimous)
- Approved conditional use permit for William Durr at 211 Oakdale Road (unanimous)
- Approved conditional use permit for KC Real Estate, LLC on Highway 43 (unanimous)
- Denied conditional use permit for Jennifer Griffith on Highway 471 as submitted (unanimous)
- Authorized Road Manager and County Administrator to work with Civil Link to update the Rankin County Road Plan (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board will vote on the Tax Assessor's request to approve a one‑mill authority for fiscal year 2024‑2025. The Board Attorney will discuss a fireworks stand on Highway 49 and review a memorandum of understanding with the City of Pearl and Spectrum Capital regarding support for Trustmark Park and professional baseball. The County Administrator will authorize advertising a public hearing on the FY2025 budget and discuss the FY2025 budget itself. The agenda and consent agenda for the September 3 meeting will also be reviewed.
- Approval of one‑mill tax authority for FY2024‑2025 (Tax Assessor)
- Discussion of fireworks stand on Highway 49 (Board Attorney)
- Review of MOU between Rankin County, City of Pearl, and Spectrum Capital for Trustmark Park support (Board Attorney)
- Advertise public hearing on FY2025 budget scheduled for Sep 16, 2024 (County Administrator)
- Discussion of FY2025 budget (County Administrator)
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved advertising a public hearing for the FY2025 budget, set for September 16, 2024. They also ratified an emergency declaration to repair a public road in Live Oaks Subdivision and accepted a $60,000 bid for surplus fire equipment. No action was taken on a proposed MOU regarding Trustmark Park support.
- Adopted FY2024-2025 tax mill expenditure application (unanimous)
- Adopted authority to advertise FY2025 budget public hearing (unanimous)
- Ratified emergency declaration for Live Oaks Subdivision road repair (unanimous)
- Accepted $60,000 bid for 2003 Fierce Commercial Pumper from Deep South Fire Trucks (unanimous)
- Adopted motions for executive session on property acquisition and personnel (unanimous)
- No action on MOU with City of Pearl and Spectrum Capital regarding Trustmark Park
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board will approve a claims docket of $11,908,879.38, adopt the July 2024 financial reports, and appoint a new ADA Coordinator. It will also authorize several contracts—including an HVAC maintenance agreement, an Accurint Trax subscription, and a revolving line of credit not to exceed $10 million for up to 24 months. Additional items include a $3,500 grant for Puckett High School gym carpet runners, a sole‑source purchase of ESRI ArcGIS software, and approvals of personnel hires, utility permits, and multiple public hearings.
- Approval of claims docket in the amount of $11,908,879.38
- Authorization of a revolving line of credit not to exceed $10 million with a term up to 24 months
- Approval of HVAC Maintenance Agreement with Environment Masters
- Approval of $3,500 grant to Puckett High School Athletic Booster Club for carpet runners
- Approval of Pay Application No. 4 to Hemphill Construction for $244,832.07 for Gunter Road Improvements Phase II
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is meeting to continue discussions regarding the FY25 budget. The meeting includes a scheduled executive session and will recess until August 15, 2024.
- Continued discussion of FY25 budget
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will vote on a settlement with Vulcan Materials Company, receiving $123,618.22 and paying $69,988.94. The board will also authorize acceptance of a $124,500 supplemental grant from the Health Resources Services Administration for the Youth Court Zero to Three Program. Additional items include multiple budget amendments transferring funds between line items with no net increase, and several lease, agreement, and policy authorizations.
- Settlement with Vulcan Materials Company: receipt of $123,618.22 and payment of $69,988.94
- Authority to accept $124,500 HRSA supplemental funding for Youth Court’s Zero to Three Program
- Budget amendments transferring funds between line items in Multipurpose/Livestock, Bridge Fund, Road Fund, Community Development, General/Capital Projects, Sheriff, and Jail departments (no increase)
- Approval of maintenance agreement with Midsouth Elevator for county elevators
- Authority to set 45 mph speed limit on Northshore Causeway between Windrose Drive and Fannin Landing Circle
Board of Supervisors
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will consider authority to set a public hearing on September 3, 2024 to amend the County Solid Waste Management Plan at the request of American Tire Distributors. They will discuss possible participation in the City of Brandon Tax Increment Financing Plan. The board will authorize naming a private drive off Mt. Helm Road near Highway 25 as “Mt. Helm Trail” and update E‑911 addressing. A discussion will be held on the Genuine Mississippi Marketplace conceptual master plan for 150 acres in the Rankin First Industrial Park.
- Authority to set public hearing (Sept 3, 2024) for amendment to Rankin County Solid Waste Management Plan – request by American Tire Distributors, 500 U.S. 49 Frontage Road, Richland, MS
- Discussion of participation in City of Brandon Tax Increment Financing Plan
- Board order to name private drive off Mt. Helm Road near Highway 25 as “Mt. Helm Trail” and update E‑911 addressing
- Discussion of Genuine Mississippi Marketplace conceptual master plan for 150 acres in Rankin First Industrial Park
- Review of agenda and consent agenda for August 5, 2024
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider an economic development proposal from Ergon, Inc. and approve various infrastructure payments and budget amendments. The meeting includes a public hearing for a conditional use permit on Highway 49 and the establishment of the Langford Fire Protection District.
- Approval of claims docket totaling $10,600,079.77
- Payment of $949,148.06 to Southeastern Pipeline and Environmental Services for Oak Grove Ditch Stabilization
- Final payment of $586,598.48 to Hemphill Construction Company, Inc. for Hog Creek @ Henderson Road
- Public hearing for Anna Bethany & Avery Almon Conditional Use Permit on Highway 49
- Establishment of the Langford Fire Protection District
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is reviewing property assessment rolls and setting a public hearing for August 15. Members will discuss Pelahatchie Creek flood mitigation and evaluate various county contracts and personnel appointments. The agenda also includes addressing errors in tax sales and mobile home assessments.
- Discussion of Pelahatchie Creek Flood Mitigation at Pinebrook Subdivision
- Public hearing for Cypress Point Resort Conditional Use Permit at 874 Holly Bush Road
- Budget amendment for Maintenance Department lawn crew and equipment
- Software maintenance agreement with BeyondTrust for $5,098.83
- Utility permit for a gravity sewer main on Burnham Road
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board will set public hearings for two nuisance property cases scheduled for July 1. Members will also discuss a potential contract for disaster debris monitoring services and the use of county-owned land.
- Public hearings for nuisance properties at 121 Andrew Jackson Circle and 163 Pine Acre Place
- Discussion of Disaster Debris Monitoring Services RFP
- Lease payoff for a 2022 Kenworth T370 Dump Truck
- Discussion of county-owned parcel on Eastmark Drive in Brandon
- Contractor request to use county property near Marquette Road as a lay down area
🗳️ How they voted (13 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will review a claims docket totaling over $8 million and several budget amendments. The agenda also includes public hearings for zoning requests and discussions regarding an emergency declaration for trees in rights-of-way.
- $1,063,085.82 budget amendment for the Road Department from MDOT settlement
- $350,795.31 payment to Hemphill Construction for Gunter Road Improvements Phase II
- One-year extension of Summit Food Service contract with a 4.1% CPI increase
- Public hearings for Cypress Point Resort and Stull Road rezoning requests
- $58,125.00 change order for the UT Neely Creek Ditch Flood Impacts Project
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Supervisors
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors is reviewing a consent agenda including budget amendments, personnel changes, and utility permits. The body is also scheduling several public hearings for conditional use permits and rezoning requests.
- Five-year agreement with Brinc for drone services at $29,599.20 per year
- Public hearing for MS Developers, LLC Conditional Use Permit on Donald Lane
- Scheduling of five public hearings for June 17 regarding rezoning and conditional use permits
- Utility permits for Comcast, CSpire, Atmos, and CenterPoint for various road installations
- Budget amendments for a State Drug Fund metal building and Board Room chairs
Board of Supervisors
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors met to set a public hearing for a conditional use permit and discuss ARPA fund revenue losses. The board also reviewed the agenda for the June 3, 2024 meeting.
- Public hearing set for June 3, 2024, regarding MS Developers LLC Conditional Use Permit on Donald Lane (District 4)
- Discussion of potential action on standard allowance to lost revenue amount related to ARPA funds
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is meeting to approve a large claims docket and various budget amendments. The session includes public hearings for conditional use permits and rezoning, as well as the scheduling of several nuisance property hearings.
- Approval of claims docket in the amount of $11,049,410.56
- Transfer of $1,150,000 from Grand Gulf Fund to Volunteer Fire Fund for new fire trucks
- Payment of $60,435.00 to Hemphill Construction Company, Inc. for Gunter Road Improvements Phase II
- Public hearings for conditional use permits on Grants Ferry Road, Levi Cooper Road, Rose Hill Road, and Vernon Jones Avenue
- Scheduling of six nuisance property public hearings for May 30, 2024
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider the establishment of the Langford Fire Protection District. The meeting includes various utility permits for fiber optic and gas lines, budget amendments for the Road Department, and personnel promotions.
- Public hearing to establish the Langford Fire Protection District
- Acceptance of MDEQ Grant-SWAC714 for Solid Waste Assistance in the amount of $138,325.00
- Approval of $2,663.74 for the Florence Fire Department
- Utility permits for AT&T, CSpire, Comcast, and CenterPoint Energy across multiple districts
- Authorization for the Road Department to assist with grading and repairing the gravel road behind Brandon High School stadium
Board of Supervisors
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors is meeting to discuss potential federal assistance for removing dangerous trees from public rights-of-way. The board will also consider action on the Mill Creek curb situation and adjustments to lost revenue allowances related to ARPA funds.
- Federal assistance for dangerous tree removal from public right of way
- Mill Creek curb situation
- Standard allowance adjustment to lost revenue amount related to ARPA funds
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will review various financial claims, personnel recommendations, and utility permits. The agenda includes several public hearings regarding conditional use permits and nuisance properties, as well as the ratification of a local emergency declaration due to flooding.
- Approval of $11,656,847.11 claims docket
- Transfer of $448,659.35 from General County Fund to MCWI Grant Reimbursement Fund
- Public hearings for various conditional use permits and nuisance properties
- Ratification of Declaration of Local Emergency effective April 9, 2024
- Acceptance of $100,000.00 DEQ Grant Waste Tire Collection Program
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is meeting to approve budget amendments, personnel hires, and various utility permits for water and gas lines. The body will also consider payments for road and flood projects and set several public hearings for conditional use permits.
- Payment of $1,534,768.06 to AJ Construction, Inc. for the Old Fannin Road Overlay Project
- Payment of $661,740.36 to Hemphill Construction Company, Inc. for the UT Neely Creek Ditch Flood Impacts Project
- Request to transfer 1 acre of land (Parcel N13-63-40) to Leesburg Water Association for a water tower
- Six conditional use permit public hearings scheduled for April 15, 2024
- Request to void five 2022 Tax Sales due to erroneous assessments
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission are convening for a scheduled meeting. The agenda includes public comments and a review of upcoming agendas for April 1, 2024.
- Recognition of National 4H Champions from Rankin County
- Public comment from Chris Bryan with T-Mobile
- Review of agendas for April 1, 2024
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board is deciding on budget amendments, personnel hires, and the purchase of five used police vehicles. The meeting includes a public hearing on a dimensional variance and the scheduling of several future hearings regarding zoning violations and nuisance properties.
- Purchase of five used Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles from Missouri State Highway Patrol for a total of $153,100
- Proposed creation of Langford Fire Protection District with a public hearing set for April 15, 2024
- Final payment of $43,856.47 to S&S Excavation, LLC for bank stabilization at White Road
- Public hearing for Ashley & Shawn Allen dimensional variance request at 504 Staysail Cove
- Agreement with Interactive Data LLC for the Rankin County Law Library at $525.00 per month
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Official Zoning Ordinance. The meeting includes approvals for several land lease assignments, personnel hires, and payments for erosion mitigation and flood impact projects.
- Public hearing for proposed amendments to the Official Zoning Ordinance
- Payment of $604,780.18 to Hemphill Construction Company, Inc. for Neely Creek Ditch Flood Impacts Project
- Payment of $307,630.00 to Southeastern Pipeline & Environmental Services for Mountain Creek Erosion Mitigation
- Purchase of two 2027 Pierce Freightliner Responder Pumpers
- Fee of $8,150.00 for CDFL Architects and Engineers to evaluate Justice Center HVAC system
Board of Supervisors
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will discuss establishing a county-wide storm water management district and supporting the continuation of minor league baseball at Trustmark Park. The board will also consider grant applications for police body cameras and personnel changes.
- Resolution to establish a county-wide storm water management district
- Resolution supporting minor league baseball at Trustmark Park in City of Pearl and Rankin County
- Sheriff’s Office application for JAG Law Enforcement Grant for body worn camera equipment
- Authority to publish Homestead Exemption Public Notice for the week of March 13, 2024
- Discussion of Purchase Clerk and Community Development Director positions
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will conduct public hearings regarding the county comprehensive plan, rezoning requests, and conditional use permits. The body is also considering several budget amendments, utility permits for fiber cable installation, and infrastructure pay applications.
- Public hearings for rezoning on Henry Cannon Road and conditional use permits at 457 HWY 469 N and Little Woods Road
- Payment of $491,596.04 to Hemphill Construction Company, Inc. for Gunter Road Improvements Phase I
- Payment of $104,117.50 to Southeastern Pipeline and Environmental Services for Holcomb Branch @ Deer Valley Subdivision
- Additional $60,000 in legal fees for Biggs, Ingram and Solop for professional legal services
- Bids for one or more tandem dump trucks and one or more sweeper brooms
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss the Richland Uptown TIF Plan and a revised ordinance for fireworks use in unincorporated areas. The meeting includes approvals for several road project payments and utility permits for fiber optic and water lines.
- Payment of $614,011.73 to Hemphill Construction Company for UT Neely Creek Ditch Flood Impacts Project
- Payment of $491,596.04 to Hemphill Construction Company for Gunter Road Improvements Phase I
- Payment of $418,173.05 to AJ Construction, Inc. for Old Fannin Road Overlay Project
- Proposed ordinance regulating the storage, locating, sale, and use of fireworks
- Public hearings scheduled for February 15 and April 1 regarding rezoning and conditional use permits
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Supervisors
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors is meeting to discuss infrastructure projects and business incentives. The board will consider a tax exemption to attract a logistics company to Richland and review emergency repairs for a road project.
- Proposed 5-year tax exemption for MCH Transportation Company for up to $5,000,000 investment and 200 jobs
- Discussion and potential action on Gunter Road Phase I and II
- Contract for professional services for Rankin County I-20 Connector Loop Project, Grade Separation Segment
- Emergency declaration for corrective action at Foster Road ARPA project due to storms
- Ratification of $100 payment to .GOV for Oak Grove USACE Permit Requirements MVK-2022-913
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is meeting to approve a claims docket of $7,109,272.71 and discuss a tax exemption to attract MCH Transportation Company to Richland. The agenda also includes utility permits for Barksdale Road and Gin Road, and public hearings on nuisance properties.
- Proposed 5-year tax exemption for MCH Transportation Company for up to $5,000,000 investment
- Approval of claims docket in the amount of $7,109,272.71
- Mill Creek Bank Stabilization change order of $406,234.75 and final payment of $462,666.87
- Utility permits for water line on Barksdale Road and gas line on Gin Road
- Public hearings for nuisance properties at 142 and 132 Duncan Circle, 128 Sweetgum Lane, and 1995 Florence Byram Road
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will meet to elect its president and appoint a County Administrator. The body will also consider several conditional use permits and a long-term emergency ambulance service contract.
- Public hearings for conditional use permits for Mudbugs 047 and Chillin Creamery at 1301-A and 1301-B Old Fannin Road
- Proposed renewal of emergency ALS ambulance service contract with Pafford Emergency Medical Services, Inc. through January 1, 2028
- Approval of $3,918.00 in FY 2024 Recreational Funds for McLaurin High School Baseball Team
- Approval of $118,228.03 pay application for AJ Construction, Inc. regarding the Old Fannin Road Overlay Project
- Appointment of Keri Haralson Carroll as Family Master with a monthly salary of $2,500.00