Rankin County public meetings in 2025
37 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Supervisors
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will vote on a rezoning application for Kevin Johnson on Highway 471 (District 4) and several conditional use permits for properties on Pelican Way, Trickhambridge Road, Highway 43 S, Lakeshore Road, and Persimmon Ridge. The meeting also includes approval of a large $8,400,465.49 claims docket, a $3,000 state drug budget amendment, and various contracts and utility permits.
- Public hearing and action on Kevin Johnson rezoning request, Highway 471 (District 4)
- Approval of claims docket totaling $8,400,465.49
- Budget amendment for additional $3,000 undercover operations funding
- Renewal of GrayKey licenses for Sheriff’s Department ($12,410.00)
- Utility permits for Windstream fiber optic construction on S Pearson Road, Jerusalem Church Road, Lake Road, and others
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors approved a consent agenda including an $8,400,465.49 claims docket, various contracts, appointments, and personnel changes. They also approved a rezoning request for Kevin Johnson on Highway 471 (4-1), several conditional use permits, and a resolution authorizing a preliminary development agreement with 'Project Blue Horizon' involving the City of Pearl. The board additionally approved a $600,000 budget amendment for dead tree removal and authorized publishing bids for a new Tax Collector/Tax Assessor office building.
- Approved $8,400,465.49 claims docket (unanimous)
- Approved Kevin Johnson rezoning on Highway 471 (4-1, Gaines opposed)
- Approved conditional use permits for short-term rentals at 411 Pelican Way and 154 Lakeshore Rd
- Approved conditional use permits for accessory dwelling at 944 Trickhambridge Rd and manufactured home at 847 Trickhambridge Rd
- Approved $600,000 budget amendment for dead/dying tree removal in rights-of-way
- Authorized publishing bids for new Tax Collector/Tax Assessor office building in Flowood
- Approved resolution for preliminary development agreement with 'Project Blue Horizon' (Rankin County & City of Pearl)
- Approved term bids for road materials except polypropylene culverts (deferred to Jan 5, 2026)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider several conditional use permits and a rezoning request. The meeting also includes approvals for utility permits, tax assessment adjustments, and term bid openings for road materials.
- Public hearings for Crown Homes LLC rezoning on Highway 469 and conditional use permits at 199 Rankin Road, Mt. Helm Road, and 216 Kitty 1Hawk Circle
- Proposed 2 mill increase for Langford Volunteer Fire Department
- Tax refund of $91,646.75 for PPIN 78357 to Mississippi Baptist Health Systems, Inc.
- Term bid openings for asphalt, gravel, crushed aggregates, and bridge installation
- Utility permits for Windstream, Comcast, CSpire, and Delta Utilities across multiple districts
The Board unanimously approved a 2‑mill property tax increase for the Langford Volunteer Fire Department. It also ratified merchant processing agreements, authorized extension of the county revolving line of credit, and approved numerous utility permits for fiber‑optic and gas projects. Several tax‑assessment errors were corrected and refunds authorized, and the Linda Smith conditional‑use permit was denied.
- Approved Langford Volunteer Fire Dept 2‑mill millage increase (unanimous)
- Ratified Merchant Processing Agreements for the new recycling center (unanimous)
- Authorized extension of the county revolving line of credit with Community Bank of Mississippi (unanimous)
- Approved multiple Windstream, Comcast, CSpire, and Delta utility permits for fiber‑optic and gas mains (unanimous)
- Approved hiring of Kanosha Holifield as Uncertified Juvenile Detention Officer (unanimous)
- Approved tax assessment corrections and refunds totaling $93,? (unanimous)
- Denied Linda Smith conditional‑use permit for 199 Rankin Road (unanimous)
- Approved Crown Homes LLC rezoning request for Highway 469 (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board will consider authorizing payments to Community Bank for a line of credit that funds ARPA projects. It will also decide whether to let the County Administrator sign a master agreement with Hart Intercivic to buy new election equipment using 2025 General Obligation Bonds. The agenda includes a review of the consent agenda and a public comment from a resident about a data center. The meeting will conclude with an executive session.
- Approve payments to Community Bank on a line of credit for ARPA projects
- Authorize execution of Master Agreement with Hart Intercivic for election equipment purchase using 2025 General Obligation Bonds
- Public comment from Lakyn Collier (90 Long Meadow Road) regarding a data center
The Board voted to approve payments to Community Bank using the ARPA line of credit. It also authorized the County Administrator to execute a master agreement with Hart Intercivic for new election equipment funded by the 2025 General Obligation Bonds. Both motions passed unanimously.
- Approved payment to Community Bank on ARPA line of credit (5-0)
- Approved authority to execute Hart Intercivic election equipment agreement (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will review a claims docket and various contracts, including surveillance equipment for the Sheriff's Office. The meeting includes requests for bridge repairs and the scheduling of several public hearings for rezoning and land use.
- Approval of claims docket in the amount of $7,325,580.77
- Purchase of Flock Group, Inc. surveillance technology for $88,200
- Repair or replacement of bridge SA61-025 on Bill Hubbard Road
- Agreement with JH&H Architects for the Justice Center Building Roof Replacement Project
- Selection of Hart InterCivic as the vendor for voting equipment
The Board approved the November 3 minutes and the consent agenda (5‑0). It approved the claims docket for $7,325,580.77 and a budget amendment to add D.A. Training (5‑0). The Board authorized a sole‑source purchase of audio/visual surveillance equipment for the Sheriff’s Office costing $88,200, and approved emergency repairs to bridge SA61‑025 on Bill Hubbard Road (5‑0). It also set a series of public hearings for December 15, 2025.
- Approved November 3 minutes (5-0)
- Passed consent agenda items (5-0)
- Approved claims docket of $7,325,580.77 (5-0)
- Approved budget amendment to include D.A. Training (5-0)
- Authorized sheriff’s AV surveillance purchase totaling $88,200 (5-0)
- Authorized emergency repair of bridge SA61-025 on Bill Hubbard Road (5-0)
- Set public hearings for multiple rezoning and conditional use permits on Dec 15, 2025 (5-0)
- Authorized $1,000 clothing allowance for plain‑clothes investigators (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Rankin County Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes a memorandum of understanding with the school district and juvenile detention center, copier contracts, and numerous utility permits for fiber optic, underground cable, and natural gas lines across several districts. The board will also consider personnel hires, training expense authorizations, and set public hearings for conditional use permits and rezoning requests scheduled for December 1, 2025.
- Approve MOU between Rankin County School District and Juvenile Detention Center
- Approve copier contracts for five county departments
- Approve Comcast, AT&T, and Delta Utilities permits for fiber optic, underground cable, and natural gas lines on Oakville Circle, Barksdale Road, Flowers Lane, and other locations
- Authorize training registration fees and travel expenses totaling several thousand dollars for county staff
- Set public hearings on December 1 for multiple conditional use permits and a rezoning request
The Board approved the condemnation of the Hendon property on Williams Road and passed a consent agenda that included a school‑detention center MOU, copier contracts, numerous utility permits and a holiday office‑closure declaration. Tax assessor petitions to adjust the 2025 homestead exemption roll and to change 2025 real‑property assessments were also approved. The Board set several public hearings for December 1, 2025, adopted a fire‑protection millage resolution, and authorized actions on a solid‑waste management plan amendment.
- Approved condemnation of 612 Williams Road property (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda items including MOU, copier contracts, utility permits and holiday declaration (4-0)
- Approved tax assessor petition to adjust 2025 homestead exemption roll (5-0)
- Approved tax assessor petition to change 2025 real‑property assessments (5-0)
- Scheduled eight public hearings for Dec 1, 2025 on conditional use permits and rezoning (5-0)
- Adopted resolution to hold public hearing and notice for fire‑protection millage increase (5-0)
- Authorized actions on Solid Waste Management Plan amendment application (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will vote on the amended budget for fiscal year 2025. They will also review bids for a new fire training facility and election equipment. Additional items include appointing members to the Aging Advisory Committee and actions on just compensation for certain parcels.
- Approval of Amended Budget for Fiscal Year 2025
- Bid opening and possible rejection of sole bid for the Fire Training Facility
- Bid opening for Election Equipment & Additional Services
- Authority to appoint 2 members to the Rankin County Aging Advisory Committee
- Authority to establish just compensation on HollyBush Road and parcels K13-15-10, K13-11, K13-15
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors approved the amended budget for fiscal year 2025 and ratified a local emergency declaration for tower site repairs. They appointed two members to the County Aging Advisory Committee and authorized just compensation actions for HollyBush Road and specific parcels. The board also took under advisement bids for a fire training facility and election equipment, and voted to reject the sole fire‑training bid.
- Approved amended FY2025 budget (5 ayes)
- Ratified local emergency for tower repairs (5 ayes)
- Appointed Mary Jane McDaniel and Ruth Gullette to Aging Advisory Committee (5 ayes)
- Authorized just compensation on HollyBush Road (5 ayes)
- Authorized iRow compensation for parcels K13-15-10, K13-11, K13-15 (5 ayes)
- Took fire training facility bid ($617,017) under advisement (5 ayes)
- Took election equipment bids ($1,135,999 and $633,075) under advisement (5 ayes)
- Rejected sole bid for fire training facility (5 ayes)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is reviewing a claims docket of $3,989,788.46 and various infrastructure payments. The body is deciding on several conditional use permits and scheduling public hearings for nuisance properties. Members are also considering a request for $80 million in federal funding for a grade separation project.
- Claims docket approval in the amount of $3,989,788.46
- Request for $80,000,000 in federal construction funding for the I-20 Connector Loop Project
- Payment of $68,000.00 to Snyder Environmental & Construction, LLC for asbestos demolition at the former Brandon Cement Plant
- Two-year digital mapping services agreement for the Tax Assessor’s Office at an annual cost of $75,600
- Public hearings scheduled for October 30 and November 3 regarding nuisance properties and conditional use permits
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors approved a claims docket totaling $3,989,788.46 for contractual services and operating expenses. They also appointed Rodney Holder as Inventory Clerk and ratified several contracts and utility permits. Additional actions included inventory changes, new personnel hires, and a digital mapping services agreement.
- Approved $3,989,788.46 claims docket (unanimous)
- Appointed Rodney Holder as Inventory Clerk effective 10/1/2025 (unanimous)
- Approved copier contract with RJ Young for the Chancery Clerk’s Office (unanimous)
- Ratified Board President’s authority to sign non‑disclosure agreement for county‑owned property (unanimous)
- Approved CSpire and Windstream utility permits for fiber‑optic cable construction (unanimous)
- Authorized inventory changes to remove broken or obsolete items (unanimous)
- Approved new hires: Chase Perkins (Sheriff’s Dept) and Tiffany N. Hillhouse (Justice Court) (unanimous)
- Approved digital mapping services agreement at $75,600 annual cost (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will vote on a consent agenda that includes several contracts, utility permits, and appointments. Key items are the acceptance of a $93,800 grant from the Mississippi Office of Homeland Security for the Sheriff’s Department, a $9,900 pest‑control agreement, and a software support agreement with updated fees for county departments. The board will also consider multiple utility permits for fiber‑optic and coax cable installations across the county.
- Approval of $93,800 Mississippi Office of Homeland Security grant for Sheriff’s Department services
- Approval of $9,900 annual pest‑control agreement with P&P Beaver Control, LLC
- Approval of annual computer software support agreement with Delta Computer Systems, Inc., with fee increases for Solid Waste, Chancery Clerk, Tax Assessor, and Tax Collector
- Approval of utility permits for fiber‑optic and coax cable projects on Poplar Springs Road, Mullican Road, Queens Wood, Willow Oak Lane, Cato Road, Mary Crapps Road, and other locations
- Appointment of Tyrone Brown to the Evergreen Fire Protection District Board of Commissioners
The Rankin County Board unanimously adopted the September 30 and October 2, 2025 minutes and the consent agenda. It approved a series of contracts, utility permits, and the appointment of Tyrone Brown to the Evergreen Fire Protection District Board, and accepted a $93,800 FY25 grant from the Mississippi Office of Homeland Security for the Sheriff’s Department. The board also authorized various personnel salaries, dues, and reimbursements.
- Adopted September 30, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Adopted October 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Adopted consent agenda items (unanimous)
- Approved appointment of Tyrone Brown to Evergreen Fire Protection District Board (unanimous)
- Accepted $93,800 FY25 grant from Mississippi Office of Homeland Security for Sheriff’s Department (unanimous)
- Approved multiple utility permits for fiber and coax installations across districts (unanimous)
- Authorized FY26 salaries and promotions for Sheriff’s Department and other offices (unanimous)
- Authorized payments for contracts, dues, and reimbursements totaling several thousand dollars (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (32 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will meet at 9:00 AM on October 2, 2025. After public comments, the board will review the agenda and consent agenda for the October 6 meeting. The only substantive item is a discussion of proposals concerning ancillary employee benefits such as life, accident, dental, and vision coverage.
- Discussion of proposals on ancillary employee benefits (life, accident, dental, vision, etc.)
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors adopted the ancillary employee benefits proposal (life, accident, dental, vision) recommended by staff, with a unanimous vote. The board also unanimously approved motions to enter and later exit an executive session to discuss pending litigation. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.
- Adopted ancillary employee benefits proposal (unanimous)
- Adopted motion to discuss need to go into Executive Session (unanimous)
- Adopted motion to go into Executive Session to discuss pending litigation (unanimous)
- Adopted motion to come out of Executive Session (unanimous)
- Adopted motion to adjourn (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will approve a year‑end claims docket totaling $4,238,080.44. It will also authorize $350 registration fees for two staff members to attend a Tax Collector class and approve $4,500 for East Rankin Academy to purchase a new scoreboard. Road work accomplishments for August and scheduled work for September will be reviewed.
- Approve year‑end claims docket for $4,238,080.44
- Authorize $350 registration fees each for LaLita Davis and Kasey Campbell‑Griffing to attend Tax Collector II Class
- Approve $4,500 recreational funds for East Rankin Academy scoreboard purchase
- Review August road work accomplishments and September road work schedule
The Rankin County Board unanimously adopted several items, including $350 registration fees for two tax‑collector trainees, a $4,500 scoreboard purchase for East Rankin Academy, and a $4,238,080.44 year‑end claims docket. It also gave the County Administrator authority to negotiate HVAC and roof repairs for the Justice Center and approved a $5,000 settlement of a federal court claim. All actions were adopted unanimously.
- Approved $350 registration fees for LaLita Davis and Kasey Campbell‑Griffing (unanimous)
- Adopted road work report for August and September 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved $4,500 East Rankin Academy scoreboard purchase (unanimous)
- Approved $4,238,080.44 year‑end claims docket (unanimous)
- Authorized County Administrator to discuss Justice Center HVAC and roof plan (unanimous)
- Approved $5,000 settlement of disputed federal court claim (unanimous)
- Recessed meeting until October 2, 2025 (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (13 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider approval of a $7,603,431.66 claims docket and related financial items. Additional items include a memorandum of understanding for the county safe room with the Mississippi Air National Guard, recreational fund allocations of $2,000 and $4,244.04, and the purchase of a 33,000‑GVW knuckle boom loader truck. The meeting also covers pay applications for watershed and road improvement projects, several leasehold contracts, personnel hires, tax exemption requests, and the approval of a $420,130.99 land purchase.
- Approve claims docket of $7,603,431.66
- Authorize MOU for Rankin County Safe Room use with Mississippi Air National Guard (172nd Airlift Wing)
- Approve $2,000 to Pelahatchie Youth Athletic Association and $4,244.04 to McLaurin High School for recreational equipment
- Approve purchase of a 33,000‑GVW knuckle boom loader truck via reverse auction
- Approve pay applications: $161,381.80 for Pinebrook Subdivision watershed project and $305,325.95 for Gunter Road Improvements Phase II
The Rankin County Board adopted the September 2, 2025 minutes and a unanimous consent agenda that included a $7,603,431.66 claims docket. It approved recreational fund requests for Pelahatchie Youth Athletic Association ($2,000) and McLaurin High School ($4,244.04), voided a 2022‑2023 tax sale, and approved several tax‑exemption and procurement actions.
- Adopted September 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Adopted consent agenda (unanimous), including approval of $7,603,431.66 claims docket
- Approved $2,000 Pelahatchie Youth Athletic Association recreational funds (unanimous)
- Approved $4,244.04 McLaurin High School recreational funds (unanimous)
- Voided 2022 & 2023 tax sale for PPIN 11439 (unanimous)
- Approved ad valorem tax exemptions for Nucor Steel Jackson, Inc.; International Paper Company; Metalcraft of Mayville (adopted as amended, 3‑2)
- Denied multiple TMS International LLC tax exemption requests (unanimous)
- Awarded reverse auction for one 33,000‑GVW Knuckle Boom Loader Truck (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget and consider adopting a total budget of $274,705,588. The meeting includes decisions on tax levies, utility permits, and several rezoning requests.
- Proposed FY26 Budget of $274,705,588 and tax levies of 41.74 Mills (County) and 57.62 Mills (School District)
- Interfund transfer of $105,809.54 from General Fund to Opioid Settlement Fund 125
- Rezoning requests for Brandon McKay (Highway 481/Harrell Road and Lewis Prestage Road) and Wixson Automotive (Highway 471)
- Utility permits for Delta Utilities (Belle Chasse Drive), AT&T (multiple roads), and CSpire (Baker Lane)
- Renewal of Magnet Forensics for AXIOM Tasers for the Sheriff’s Department for $6,720.00
The Board adopted the August 15 and August 28 minutes and the consent agenda unanimously. It approved a $105,809.54 interfund transfer from the General Fund to the Opioid Settlement Fund and authorized several utility permits, including a natural gas line on Belle Chasse Drive and fiber‑optic cables for AT&T and CSpire. The Board also adopted rezoning requests for Brandon McKay’s Highway 481/Harrell Road and Lewis Prestage Road.
- Adopted August 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Adopted August 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Adopted consent agenda (unanimous)
- Approved $105,809.54 interfund transfer to Opioid Settlement Fund (unanimous)
- Approved renewal of Magnet Forensics for AXIOM Tasers, $6,720.00 (unanimous)
- Approved Delta Utilities permit for natural gas line on Belle Chasse Drive (unanimous)
- Approved AT&T permit for fiber‑optic cable across multiple county roads (unanimous)
- Approved CSpire permit for fiber‑optic cable on Baker Lane (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Supervisors
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on a millage increase request from the Reservoir Fire Protection District and may take action on that request. The board will also address an objection to property assessments for Sunset Marina (Parcel K16-42) and TWK Properties (Parcel K16-44-10). Additional items include reviewing conditions for DABBS 1, LLC at 1170 Old Fannin Road and discussing prefabricated buildings and bond projects. The county administrator will seek authority to issue a check for $8,656.67 for underpaid 2024 PERS contributions.
- Public hearing on Reservoir Fire Protection District millage increase request
- Potential action regarding Reservoir Fire Protection District millage increase
- Action to remove objection to assessment for Sunset Marina Parcel K16-42 and TWK Properties Parcel K16-44-10
- Review and possible revision of conditions for DABBS 1, LLC, 1170 Old Fannin Road (District 2)
- Discussion of prefabricated buildings and clarification of bond project list
The Board adopted a potential millage increase for the Reservoir Fire Protection District with a unanimous vote. It also approved adding two common projects to the bond list, denied a revision request for DABBS 1, LLC, and authorized a payment of $8,656.67 to PERS. Additional unanimous actions included authorizing the President to sign tax rolls, approving a Washington, D.C. visit, and entering an executive session.
- Adopted Reservoir Fire Protection District millage increase (unanimous)
- Adopted addition of Burn Building for Volunteer Fire Department and 15‑acre land purchase to bond project list (unanimous)
- Adopted denial of revision request for DABBS 1, LLC, 1170 Old Fannin Road (unanimous)
- Adopted authority to issue check for $8,656.67 to PERS (unanimous)
- Adopted authority for Board President to sign and authorize order of real and personal property tax rolls (unanimous)
- Adopted authorization of Washington, D.C. visit Oct 7‑9 2025 (unanimous)
- Adopted motion to enter executive session to discuss personnel (unanimous)
- Adopted motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (16 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will conduct public hearings for 2025 property tax assessment protests and a conditional use permit for Southern Environmental Group. The body is also considering several utility permits for fiber optic and gas lines and approving various county contracts.
- Approval of claims docket totaling $7,718,165.40
- 5-year drone program agreement with Motorola/Brinc at $29,999 per year
- Final payment of $699,701.92 to Hemphill Construction Company, Inc. for Williams Road
- Contract change order of $536,318.92 for Pinebrook Subdivision Watershed Protection
- Public hearings for 2025 property tax protests including United Rentals and Merit Health
The Board unanimously adopted the minutes from the August 4 and August 7 meetings and approved the consent agenda. It approved a $7,718,165.40 claims docket and authorized multiple utility permits for fiber‑optic and natural‑gas projects on county roads. The board also unanimously adopted several tax‑assessment protest approvals and authorized various training and equipment expenditures.
- Adopted August 4 and August 7 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda, including $7,718,165.40 claims docket (unanimous)
- Approved AT&T Utility Permit A05650K for fiber‑optic cable on multiple roads (unanimous)
- Approved CSpire Utility Permit “Puckett” for fiber‑optic cable on Warren Hill Road (unanimous)
- Authorized $150 payment for Mindy Higginbotham training registration (unanimous)
- Authorized $12,000 payment to Insight LPR, LLC for license‑plate reader repairs (unanimous)
- Adopted protest approval for United Rentals PPIN #12231 tax valuation (unanimous)
- Tabled Sunset Marina property tax protest until August 28, 2025 (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (36 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board will consider granting the President authority to sign a purchase agreement with APAC Mississippi, Inc. for 15 acres of real property. The meeting also includes discussion of the FY26 budget in two separate sessions. An executive session is scheduled before the budget discussion resumes.
- Authorize Board President to execute purchase agreement with APAC Mississippi, Inc. for 15 acres
- Discussion of FY26 county budget (first session)
- Executive session
- Discussion of FY26 county budget (second session)
The Board adopted, unanimously, the President's authority to execute a purchase agreement with APAC Mississippi, Inc. for 15 acres of land for the Rankin First Economic Development Authority. The Board also adopted motions to enter and exit an executive session and to recess until August 15, 2025. A discussion of the FY26 budget was held, but no budget actions were recorded.
- Adopted President's authority to execute purchase agreement for 15 acres (unanimous)
- Adopted motion to discuss need for executive session (unanimous)
- Adopted motion to go into executive session to discuss personnel (unanimous)
- Adopted motion to come out of executive session (unanimous)
- Adopted motion to recess until August 15, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss a resolution to support funding for a proposed industrial park in Florence and a policy for new industry tax exemptions. The meeting includes several utility permit requests and the scheduling of five public hearings for rezoning and conditional use permits.
- Proposed resolution to support Mississippi Development Authority funding for an industrial park in Florence
- Public hearings scheduled for August 15 regarding rezoning at Shell Oil/Star Road, HWY 481/Harrell Road, and Lewis Prestage Road
- Request to increase Reservoir Fire Protection District annual tax levy from 9 mills to 13 mills
- Budget amendment for Solid Waste fund improvements at the Marquette location
- Payment of $5,608.72 for BeyondTrust Appliance B Series-VM maintenance and support
The Board adopted the July 15 and July 31 meeting minutes and the consent agenda unanimously. It approved a solid‑waste budget amendment, several utility permits, and the assignment of a commercial lease to the City of Brandon. The Board also voided two mobile‑home tax bills, approved a pay application for the Old Fannin Road project, and awarded a surplus fire‑truck bid to Deep South Fire Trucks.
- Adopted July 15 and July 31 minutes (unanimous)
- Adopted consent agenda, including solid‑waste budget amendment (unanimous)
- Approved lease assignment for Sixteenth Section Lands to City of Brandon (unanimous)
- Approved AT&T and Comcast utility permits for fiber‑optic cables and gas mains (unanimous)
- Awarded surplus fire‑truck bid to Deep South Fire Trucks (unanimous)
- Voided 2025 mobile‑home tax bill for account 134520 (unanimous)
- Voided 2024 and 2025 mobile‑home tax bills for account 134578 (unanimous)
- Approved Pay Application No. 5 for Old Fannin Road project ($4,336.29) (unanimous)
Board of Supervisors
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing and vote on the Emma Boone Conditional Use Permit at 935 Highway 469 North. The board will also discuss a Riverchase Homeowners Association request for traffic‑calming devices, a tax exemption policy, and a draft letter opposing federal truck weight and length changes. Additionally, the board will authorize payment of registration fees for three law‑enforcement officials to attend a risk‑management conference.
- Public hearing and action on Emma Boone Conditional Use Permit, 935 Highway 469 North (District 1)
- Discussion of Riverchase Homeowners Association request for traffic‑calming devices on Riverchase Subdivision streets
- Discussion of Tax Exemption Policy
- Discussion of authorizing a letter to Senators Wicker, Hyde‑Smith and Congressman Guest opposing federal truck weight/length changes
- Authority to pay $395 registration fees for Sheriff Bryan Bailey, Undersheriff Barry Vaughn, and Jail Administrator Daniel Barnett to attend the 2025 Law Enforcement Risk Management Conference
The Board unanimously adopted the Riverchase Homeowners Association request to install traffic‑calming devices on public streets of the Riverchase Subdivision as a limited‑scope test. It also unanimously approved a letter opposing federal truck‑weight and length changes, authorized payment of registration fees for three officials to attend a law‑enforcement conference, and approved the Board President’s authority to execute an amended lease for a cell‑tower on Marquette Road. The conditional‑use permit for Dr. Emma Boone’s mental‑health program was tabled until August 15, 2025.
- Adopted traffic‑calming devices request for Riverchase Subdivision (unanimous)
- Tabled Emma Boone Conditional Use Permit until Aug 15, 2025 (unanimous)
- Adopted letter opposing federal truck‑weight/length changes (unanimous)
- Authorized $395 registration fee payments for three officials to attend 2025 Law Enforcement Risk Management Conference (unanimous)
- Approved Board President’s authority to execute amended lease for cell‑tower on Marquette Road (unanimous)
- Adopted motion to enter Executive Session (unanimous)
- Adopted motion to enter Executive Session to discuss personnel (unanimous)
- Adopted motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will review a claims docket and various budget amendments for the jail and sheriff's department. The body is also scheduling public hearings for seven nuisance properties and discussing the demolition of asbestos materials at the former Brandon Cement Plant.
- Approval of claims docket in the amount of $12,866,636.53
- Payment of $175,865.40 to Hemphill Construction Company, Inc. for Gunter Road Improvements Phase II
- Payment of $237,238.54 to Thornton Construction for stormwater infrastructure near Reservoir East
- Payments to Southeastern Pipeline and Environmental Services for Pinebrook Subdivision totaling $637,611.07
- Scheduling of seven public hearings for nuisance properties on July 31 and August 4, 2025
The Board adopted a $12,866,636.53 claims docket and several budget amendments, including transfers for a jail van, a golf cart, and a purchase of a Ford Police Interceptor. It approved multiple pay applications for road and stormwater projects and authorized the purchase of two speed‑detection devices and a 15‑acre parcel on Old Whitfield Road. The Board also authorized a process to increase the Reservoir Fire Protection District millage by 4 mills and to expand its boundaries. All items were adopted unanimously.
- Approved claims docket $12,866,636.53 (unanimous)
- Approved budget amendments for jail van and golf‑cart purchases (no increase, unanimous)
- Approved increase in Special Assessment Criminal Penalty Sheriff Fund to purchase Ford Police Interceptor (unanimous)
- Approved pay applications: Gunter Road $175,865.40; Watershed Protection $272,782.52 and $364,828.55; Hydrologic Restoration $237,238.54 (unanimous)
- Authorized purchase of two speed‑detection devices (~$7,000 each) (unanimous)
- Authorized acquisition of a 15‑acre parcel on Old Whitfield Road (unanimous)
- Authorized process for a 4‑mill increase and boundary expansion of the Reservoir Fire Protection District (unanimous)
- Set public hearings for several nuisance properties on July 31, 2025 (unanimous)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is discussing the sale and issuance of General Obligation Bonds up to $40 million for road, highway, and bridge projects. The meeting also includes various utility permits, personnel changes, and a public hearing on the bond resolution.
- Proposed General Obligation Bond, Series 2025, not to exceed $40,000,000 for road and bridge improvements
- Proposed $20,000 settlement to resolve a disputed law enforcement claim involving April Shoemaker
- One-year extension and 3.8% CPI increase for Summit Food Service, LLC inmate food contract
- Approval of 2025 Real and Personal Property Assessment Rolls with a public hearing set for August 15, 2025
- Utility permits for gas, fiber, and cable installations across multiple districts including Briarhill Road and Poplar Springs Road
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a series of actions, including the 2024 Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and Emergency Sheltering Support Plan, several utility permits, the August 25 tax sale publication, a $20,000 settlement of a law‑enforcement claim, and numerous personnel hires and contract approvals. All items were approved without dissent.
- Approved Emergency Sheltering Support Plan and 2024 Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (unanimous)
- Approved Atmos Energy natural gas line permit on Briarhill Road (unanimous)
- Approved three Windstream Communications telecom line permits (unanimous)
- Adopted tax sale publication for August 25, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved $20,000 settlement of disputed law‑enforcement claim (unanimous)
- Approved budget amendment for Circuit Clerk’s Office scanning contract (no increase) (unanimous)
- Approved appointment of Family Master Keri Haralson Carroll at $2,500/month salary (unanimous)
- Approved personnel hires and promotions for Sheriff’s Department, Road Department, and Tax Assessor’s Office (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (39 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board will vote on authorizing several contracts. These include a five‑year drone‑service agreement for the Sheriff’s Department at $58,793.20 per year, a software agreement with CivicPlus costing $14,100 upfront and $10,200 annually, and a weather‑warning siren installation project not to exceed $1,511,250. The Board will also approve payment for a right‑of‑way acquisition and review the July 7 consent agenda.
- Authorization to pay owner of Parcel 026-00-00 for right‑of‑way acquisition per attached pay pack
- Five‑year drone services agreement for the Sheriff’s Department, $58,793.20 per year, funded through the State Drug Fund
- Software agreement with CivicPlus for agenda and minutes application, $14,100 set‑up cost and $10,200 annual fee
- Weather‑warning siren installation contract with Jackson Communications, Inc., up to $1,511,250 with four $377,812.50 milestone payments
- Review and approval of the July 7, 2025 consent agenda
The board authorized the sheriff’s department to contract with Brinc for drone services at $58,793.20 per year, funded through the State Drug Fund. It approved a software agreement with CivicPlus for agenda and minutes management, costing $14,100 for set‑up and $10,200 annually. The board gave the president authority to execute a weather‑warning siren system contract with Jackson Communications, up to $1,511,250. It also approved payment for the right‑of‑way acquisition of Parcel 026‑00‑00.
- Approved payment for Parcel 026‑00‑00 right‑of‑way acquisition (unanimous)
- Authorized five‑year drone services agreement with Brinc ($58,793.20/yr) (unanimous)
- Authorized software agreement with CivicPlus ($14,100 set‑up, $10,200 annually) (unanimous)
- Authorized weather warning siren system contract with Jackson Communications (up to $1,511,250) (unanimous)
- Adopted motion to enter executive session for economic development (unanimous)
- Adopted motion to enter executive session for personnel (unanimous)
- Adopted motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)
- Outcome of executive session: no action taken (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider a large claims docket and various infrastructure payments. The meeting includes public hearings for conditional use permits and the scheduling of several property condemnation reviews.
- Approval of claims docket in the amount of $8,255,991.49
- Final payment of $846,088.91 to Hemphill Construction Company, Inc. for Oakdale Road Bridge Replacement
- Payment of $513,118.52 to Thornton Construction for Hydrologic Restoration near Reservoir East
- Public hearings for conditional use permits on Highway 25, Bill Banks Street, and 266 Boteler Road
- Scheduling of a special election to fill the unexpired term for Supervisor District 2
The Rankin County Board adopted the June 2, 2025 minutes and approved a claims docket totaling $8,255,991.49 for contractual services and operating expenses. It ratified several authorities, including a sheriff‑National Guard counter‑drug MOU and a $32,000 grant for license‑plate readers, and approved the $846,088.91 final payment for the Oakdale Road Bridge replacement. The board also adopted tax‑assessor petitions to adjust 2024 homestead exemptions and approved utility permits for new fiber‑optic cables.
- Adopted June 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved claims docket of $8,255,991.49 (unanimous)
- Ratified sheriff’s MOU with MS National Guard Counterdrug Taskforce (unanimous)
- Accepted $32,000 Homeland Security grant for license‑plate readers (unanimous)
- Approved $846,088.91 final payment for Oakdale Road Bridge (unanimous)
- Adopted tax‑assessor petitions to adjust 2024 homestead exemptions (unanimous)
- Approved AT&T and CSpire utility permits for fiber‑optic cable installations (unanimous)
- Authorized specifications and notice for purchase of one or two debris trucks (unanimous)
Board of Supervisors
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will vote on a resolution authorizing up to $40,000,000 in general obligation bonds for roads, buildings, fire equipment and other county facilities. The meeting also includes budget amendments, appointments, conditional‑use permit actions, and several training and conference expense authorizations. Additional items cover tax‑exemption requests, a utility permit for AT&T, and the scheduling of public hearings on conditional‑use applications.
- Authorization of up to $40,000,000 in general obligation bonds for roads, bridges, county buildings, fire‑fighting equipment and related land acquisition
- Extension of the conditional‑use permit time limit from 3 to 5 years for Shady Pines mobile home park (District 5)
- Appointment of Josh Martin to the Reservoir Fire Protection District Board of Directors
- Authority to pay $128 for IAIA membership, $655 for Open Water Dive Certification, $350 for Field Training Officer Class, and $495 each for 911 Coordinator’s Conference attendees
- Approval of AT&T Utility Permit No. A0564K4 to install a cabinet between Cato Road and Charlie Dixon Road
The Board unanimously approved a six‑month suspension of condemnation for 123 Lakeside Street and authorized the Community Development Department to issue permits as needed. It adopted budget amendments for the County Court, Juvenile Court and Maintenance Department, appointed Josh Martin to the Reservoir Fire Protection District Board, and denied a tax exemption request from the Salvation Army. The Board also set public hearings for three conditional‑use permits, approved an AT&T utility permit, and adopted a resolution to retain professionals for the 2025 General Obligation Bond issuance.
- Suspended condemnation of 123 Lakeside St for six months (unanimous)
- Approved budget amendment for County Court and Juvenile Court staff pay increases (unanimous)
- Approved budget amendment transferring Maintenance Department line items (unanimous)
- Appointed Josh Martin to Reservoir Fire Protection District Board (unanimous)
- Denied Salvation Army tax exemption request for emergency disaster warehouse (unanimous)
- Approved AT&T Utility Permit No. A0564K4 for cabinet on Cato Road (unanimous)
- Set public hearings for conditional‑use permits for Bobby Elmore, Traymond & Lisa Davis, and David & Courtney Reeves (unanimous)
- Adopted resolution to retain professionals for 2025 General Obligation Bond issuance (unanimous)
Board of Supervisors
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will vote on copier service contracts with RJ Young for six county offices, including the District Attorney’s and Justice Court locations. A public comment will be heard regarding a conditional use permit for a mobile home at 4057 HWY 80 in District 4. The board will also review the agenda for the June 2, 2025 meeting.
- Approve copier contracts with RJ Young for District Attorney’s Office Main and Secondary, Justice Court Main and Secondary, Jail Booking, and Coroner
- Public comment: Conditional Use Permit for mobile home at 4057 HWY 80 (District 4)
- Review of agendas for the June 2, 2025 meeting
The Rankin County Board adopted a unanimous motion approving copier contracts with RJ Young for the District Attorney’s Office (main and secondary), Justice Court (main), Jail Booking, and the Coroner’s Office. The Board also unanimously approved entering and exiting an executive session to discuss potential litigation and property acquisition, and then adjourned the meeting.
- Approved copier contracts with RJ Young for multiple county offices (unanimous)
- Adopted motion to enter executive session (unanimous)
- Adopted motion to enter executive session for litigation and property acquisition (unanimous)
- Adopted motion to exit executive session (unanimous)
- Adopted motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)
Board of Supervisors
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will vote on a $9,228,193.21 claims docket and several budget amendments, including increased funding for County and Juvenile Court staff and pay raises for court reporters. The board will also consider contracts for the Sheriff’s Department, personnel hires across multiple departments, and set dates for several conditional‑use permit public hearings.
- Approve Claims Docket in the amount of $9,228,193.21
- Budget amendment to increase County Court and Juvenile Court staff and SB2899 court reporter pay
- Authorize Sheriff’s Department MOU with Guardian Insight LPR for data sharing
- Authorize amendment to Service Agreement with Global Tel Link for inmate telephone services
- Set public hearing for Kenny Dawson Conditional Use Permit at 112 Fisherman Ln. on June 2, 2025
The Board unanimously adopted the May 5 minutes and approved a $9,228,193.21 claims docket covering various county expenses. It authorized two $4,000,000 interfund transfers between the Road Fund and General Fund and increased the Road Fund line item by $5,000,000. The Board also appointed Rebekah Whittington as Assistant Purchase Clerk and approved several contracts, permits, and conditional use approvals.
- Approved $9,228,193.21 claims docket (unanimous)
- Approved $4,000,000 transfer from Road Fund to General Fund (unanimous)
- Approved $4,000,000 transfer from General Fund to Road Fund (unanimous)
- Approved $5,000,000 increase to Road Fund line item 545 (unanimous)
- Temporarily appointed Rebekah Whittington as Assistant Purchase Clerk (unanimous)
- Authorized Sheriff’s Dept MOU with Guardian Insight LPR (unanimous)
- Approved AT&T Utility Permit A0564C5 for fiber on Rock Hill Rd (unanimous)
- Approved AT&T Utility Permit A0564MK for fiber on Mandy Dr (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (29 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will approve a memorandum of understanding that permits a city‑funded round‑about road improvement on county land, without committing county funds. The board will also adopt resolutions for eminent‑domain actions on the Florence‑Byram Parkway and approve the final plat for New Haven Phase 2 with a $278,688 LOC. Additional items include renewing a chemical‑control contract and authorizing travel fees for law‑enforcement training courses.
- Authorization of MOU for city‑funded round‑about road improvement in unincorporated Rankin County (no county funding required)
- Approval of Final Plat and Letter of Credit for New Haven Phase 2, amount $278,688 (District 3)
- Adoption of resolution authorizing eminent‑domain actions for the Florence‑Byram Parkway Project
- Renewal of professional service contract with ChemPro Services, LLC for chemical control on public road rights of way
- Authority to pay registration and travel fees for law‑enforcement training (e.g., $1,475 for Deon Allen explosive handlers course)
The Board unanimously rescinded the zoning amendments adopted on April 7, 2025 and restored the zoning ordinance as it existed on April 6, 2025. It approved a series of consent‑agenda items including a budget amendment for the Drug Court Department, renewal of a ChemPro Services contract, and a resolution authorizing eminent‑domain actions for the Florence‑Byram Parkway project. The Board voided tax sales for 2022‑2023 properties identified as Sixteenth Section land and directed refunds to purchasers. Additional personnel and travel authorizations were approved unanimously.
- Rescinded April 7, 2025 zoning amendments and reinstated April 6, 2025 ordinance (unanimous)
- Approved budget amendment for Drug Court Department travel expense refund (unanimous)
- Renewed professional services contract with ChemPro Services, LLC for chemical control on public roads (unanimous)
- Adopted resolution authorizing eminent‑domain actions for Florence‑Byram Parkway project (unanimous)
- Voided 2022‑2023 tax sales for Sixteenth Section land and ordered refunds to purchasers (unanimous)
- Approved personnel recommendations for Sheriff’s Department detention officer and Road Department laborers (unanimous)
- Authorized payment of registration fees and travel expenses for county personnel (unanimous)
- Adopted resolution changing District 5 precinct 508 location to Grace Primitive Church (unanimous)
Board of Supervisors
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will discuss Stull Road and consider authorizing the board president to sign a planning‑services agreement with JH&H Architects for facilities tied to a future bond issue. The board will also approve payment of $74,290 to UpChurch Services for Justice Center chiller replacement. Finally, the supervisors will review the agenda for the May 5, 2025 meeting.
- Discussion of Stull Road
- Authorization for Board President to execute planning‑services agreement with JH&H Architects for future bond‑funded facilities
- Approval of Pay Applications 1‑4 to UpChurch Services for Justice Center chiller replacement, $74,290
- Review of agendas for the May 5, 2025 meeting
- Public comment period
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors adopted unanimously a resolution authorizing the Board President to execute a planning‑services agreement with JH&H Architects for a future bond issue. It also approved payment applications totaling $74,290 to UpChurch Services for the Justice Center chiller replacement. Additionally, the board adopted motions to enter and later exit executive session and to adjourn the meeting.
- Authorized Board President to execute planning services agreement with JH&H Architects (unanimous)
- Approved Pay Applications 1‑4 from UpChurch Services for $74,290 (unanimous)
- Adopted motion to discuss need to go into Executive Session (unanimous)
- Adopted motion to go into Executive Session for personnel, potential litigation, and property acquisition (unanimous)
- Adopted motion to come out of Executive Session (unanimous)
- No action taken during Executive Session (unanimous)
- Adopted motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider a claims docket of $9,959,201.23 and a $1 million budget increase for tree removal services. The meeting includes several public hearings regarding nuisance properties and rezoning requests.
- Approval of claims docket in the amount of $9,959,201.23
- Budget Amendment for Tree Removal Services in the amount of $1,000,000
- Payment of $2,337,885.81 to Southeastern Pipeline and Environmental Services for Oak Grove Ditch Stabilization
- Public hearing for Corey Sanders Rezoning Request on Stull Rd
- Payment of $555,832.73 to Hemphill Construction Company, Inc. for Lowe Circle
The Board unanimously adopted the April 7, 2025 minutes. It approved the claims docket totaling $9,959,201.23 by a 4‑to‑1 vote, along with a $1,000,000 budget amendment for tree‑removal services and several contracts, leases and rental agreements. Supervisors also approved multiple pay applications for road and watershed projects, adopted homestead exemption changes, and set public hearings for nuisance‑property and conditional‑use matters.
- Adopted April 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved claims docket $9,959,201.23 (4‑to‑1)
- Approved $1,000,000 budget amendment for Tree Removal Services (part of consent agenda, 4‑to‑1)
- Approved Assignment of Commercial Leasehold Interest between Board of Education and Rankin Self Storage (unanimous)
- Approved five‑year rental agreement with R.J. Young, Inc. for mailing equipment (unanimous)
- Approved Pay Application No. 11 to Hemphill Construction $114,922.29 (unanimous)
- Approved Pay Application No. 6 to 2B Dirt & Contracting $40,809.63 (unanimous)
- Approved Pay Application No. 7 to Southeastern Pipeline $911,327.16 (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will consider public comments and approve the March 17 and April 3 minutes. The consent agenda includes appointments, contracts, payments, and personnel actions, while the main agenda items cover utility permits, a $54,430 financial security for the Canal Place final plat, and the scheduling of rezoning public hearings. Additional items address tax collector and assessor petitions, road work updates, and inventory changes.
- Approve Canal Place final plat and a $54,430 financial security (District 4)
- Approve CenterPoint Energy utility permits for a 2" PLA main line (612‑615 Barksdale Rd) and gas lines on Stump Ridge Rd and Mt. Helm Rd
- Approve Comcast and AT&T underground cable permits on Adair St, Wellington Way, Spillway Rd, and Mandy Dr
- Ratify $6,900 Fixed Price Research Agreement with Mississippi State University and issue $3,450 check for the remaining balance
- Authorize multiple membership dues and training fees totaling over $5,000 for county officials and staff
The Rankin County Board adopted the prior meeting minutes and approved a series of appointments, contracts, and personnel actions. It also unanimously voided two homestead chargebacks and adopted petitions to adjust the 2024 homestead exemption roll. All actions were adopted without dissent.
- Adopted March 17 and April 3 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved appointment of Jennifer Hammons as Receiving Clerk (unanimous)
- Approved authority for Mark Faron to sign Sheriff purchase requisitions (unanimous)
- Approved MOU with Flock Group, Inc. for license‑plate detection software (unanimous)
- Approved amendment to Fixed Price Research Agreement with MS State University for $6,900 (unanimous)
- Voided homestead chargeback PPIN 72165‑1 (unanimous)
- Voided homestead chargeback PPIN 67742‑1 (unanimous)
- Adopted petitions to adjust 2024 Homestead Exemption Supplemental Roll (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will discuss the purchase of two acres of land and the acceptance of a solid waste grant. The board will also consider a resolution regarding the tax-exempt status of municipal bonds.
- Purchase and sale agreement with The Pinelands, LLC for Parcels 35 and 36 (approx. two acres)
- MDEQ Grant-SW1472 for Local Government Solid Waste Assistance Program in the amount of $33,125.71
- Bid Notice for Outdoor Inclement Weather Warning Sirens
- Resolution supporting federal tax exempt status for municipal bonds
- Cost estimate discussion for county-owned properties
The Rankin County Board adopted a resolution supporting the continuation of federal tax‑exempt status for municipal bonds. It authorized the President to execute a purchase agreement for Parcels 35 and 36 from The Pinelands, LLC. The Board accepted a $33,125.71 MDEQ solid‑waste grant and approved bid notices for two county‑owned properties and for outdoor weather‑warning sirens. It also approved a budget amendment for dead‑fall clearing and accepted a $160,000 landowner counteroffer for Parcel 26 while authorizing condemnation of Parcels 002 and 012.
- Adopted resolution supporting federal tax‑exempt status for municipal bonds (unanimous)
- Authorized President to execute purchase agreement for Parcels 35 and 36 (unanimous)
- Approved authority to publish bid notices for Marquette Road and downtown Florence properties (unanimous)
- Approved authority to publish bid notice for outdoor inclement weather warning sirens (unanimous)
- Accepted MDEQ Grant‑SW1472 for $33,125.71 (unanimous)
- Approved budget amendment for dead‑fall clearing activity from the general fund (unanimous)
- Accepted landowner counteroffer for Parcel 26 for $160,000 (unanimous)
- Authorized condemnation recommendation for Parcels 002 and 012 (unanimous)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider a claims docket totaling $16,055,196.48 and a public hearing regarding a property at 163 Pine Acre Place. The meeting includes votes on utility permits, personnel changes, and several infrastructure pay applications.
- Claims docket approval in the amount of $16,055,196.48
- Public hearing to declare 163 Pine Acre Place unfit for human habitation
- Pay application for Pinebrook Subdivision from Southeastern Pipeline and Environmental Services for $281,119.25
- Pay application for Reservoir East Project from Thornton Construction for $197,339.13
- Proposed amendments to the Rankin County Zoning Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors approved a $16,055,196.48 claims docket and unanimously declared the property at 163 Pine Acre Place unfit for human habitation, ordering its removal by April 16, 2025, with a lien authorized if not completed. The board also approved multiple utility permits, including a 4-1 denial of a Southern Rankin Water Association water line permit, and set public hearings for April 7, 2025, on zoning and conditional use requests.
- Declared 163 Pine Acre Place unfit for habitation, removal by April 16, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved $16,055,196.48 claims docket (unanimous)
- Denied Southern Rankin Water Association utility permit No. 21019 (4-1)
- Approved CSpire fiber optic utility permit along White Road (unanimous)
- Approved Evergreen Water Association utility permit No. 22074 (unanimous)
- Approved Grace Acres final plat and $187,200 LOC (unanimous)
- Set public hearings for April 7, 2025, on conditional use permits and zoning amendments (unanimous)
- Approved $197,339.13 pay application for Reservoir East hydrologic restoration (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Supervisors
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will consider a consent agenda that includes a budget amendment, authority for several state‑department permits, and multiple service agreements. It will also approve several payments, including a $203,752.25 purchase of a hydraulic excavator and other travel and dues expenses. Public hearings are scheduled for a dimensional variance at 420 Vine Drive, a conditional use permit at 506 Kirsten Way, and a county‑initiated rezoning at 379 Highway 43 S.
- Approve purchase of one or more hydraulic excavator(s) for $203,752.25
- Approve payment of $27,336 for election equipment purchased from Absolute Solutions
- Approve $22,496.45 payment to Rankin County Livestock Association for the 2025 Livestock Show
- Set public hearing March 17, 2025 for The Vineyards at Castlewoods Dimensional Variance, 420 Vine Drive
- Set public hearings for Roy Anderson Conditional Use Permit, 506 Kirsten Way, and Rankin County initiated rezoning, 379 Highway 43 S
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the purchase of a new hydraulic excavator for $203,752.25, as well as several utility permits for fiber optic, gas, and other lines. They also denied a conditional use permit for Roy Anderson at 506 Kirsten Way, approved a rezoning at 379 Highway 43 S, and set a public hearing for a dimensional variance at The Vineyards at Castlewoods. The board handled numerous routine items including budget amendments, contracts, travel approvals, and personnel changes.
- Approved purchase of hydraulic excavator for $203,752.25 (unanimous)
- Denied conditional use permit for Roy Anderson at 506 Kirsten Way (unanimous)
- Approved Rankin County initiated rezoning at 379 Highway 43 S (unanimous)
- Set public hearing for March 17, 2025 for The Vineyards at Castlewoods dimensional variance (unanimous)
- Approved AT&T, CSpire, Atmos Energy, and CenterPoint utility permits (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including budget amendment, contracts, and travel authorizations (unanimous)
- Approved personnel recommendations for Sheriff's Department (unanimous)
- Approved tax assessor petitions and tax bill adjustments (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Supervisors
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss a sole source procurement for Taser cartridges and a resolution supporting state funding for the 20th Judicial District. The meeting also includes a commendation for Maylee Gilmer.
- Authorization to purchase Standard Axon Taser Cartridges via sole source justification
- Resolution congratulating Maylee Gilmer as Distinguished Young Woman of Rankin County Class of 2026
- Ratification of Resolution of Support for state funding of all Assistant District Attorneys and one investigator for the 20th Judicial District
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a resolution declaring Matrix Mobile products as sole source items, authorizing the purchase of Standard Axon Taser cartridges. They also unanimously ratified a resolution supporting full state funding for Assistant District Attorneys in the 20th Judicial District and an additional investigator. The board discussed drainage issues in Stonebridge and the property condemnation process, and held an executive session on potential litigation and property acquisition, with no action taken afterward.
- Adopted sole source justification for Matrix Mobile products and authorized purchase of Axon Taser cartridges (unanimous)
- Ratified resolution supporting full state funding for Assistant District Attorneys and one additional investigator (unanimous)
- Held executive session on potential litigation and property acquisition (unanimous)
- No action taken on outcome of executive session
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Supervisors
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will vote on a $16,859,547.39 claims docket and several budget amendments. It will also consider contracts for IT security, a grant application, and road and infrastructure projects. Additional items include personnel hires, fee payments, and scheduling of public hearings on zoning and nuisance properties.
- Approval of claims docket in the amount of $16,859,547.39
- Authorization for IT Director to submit PCII program documentation to DHS (no cost to taxpayers)
- Authority for Emergency Management to apply for Exxon Mobil’s “Good Neighbor Grant” up to $10,000
- Approval of GrayKey license renewal for the Sheriff’s Department for $12,410
- Request for approval of Comcast Utility Permit to install underground cable on Andrew Chapel Road
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a six-month moratorium on proposals to plat residential developments with lots under five acres in Supervisor District 4. The board also approved a consent agenda including a $16.86 million claims docket, multiple construction pay applications, and personnel changes. Public hearings were set for nuisance properties and rezoning requests, and several conditional use permits and rezoning requests were approved.
- Approved 6-month moratorium on residential plats with lots under 5 acres in District 4 (unanimous)
- Approved claims docket of $16,859,547.39 (unanimous)
- Approved $877,524.15 final payment to Hemphill Construction for Purvis Creek project (unanimous)
- Approved $400,000 annual support payment to Bloomfield Equities for Mississippi Braves Stadium (unanimous)
- Approved conditional use permit for Daniel Freeman at 1207 Shiloh Road (unanimous)
- Approved rezoning requests for Paul Hopper and P.I.C. Land Development (unanimous)
- Accepted $9,140 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for Sheriff's body cameras (unanimous)
- Authorized purchase of two 2028 Pierce fire pumpers for Florence and Robinhood VFDs (unanimous)
Board of Supervisors
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will vote to approve a Master Services Agreement with Pileum Connect for county IT services. The meeting also includes budget amendments for the Sheriff’s Department, the Bridge Fund, the Solid Waste fund, and other line‑item transfers. Additional actions cover personnel hires and promotions, a $15,020 change order for a hydrologic restoration project, and the scheduling of public hearings on conditional use and rezoning requests.
- Approve Master Services Agreement between Rankin County and Pileum Connect for IT services
- Budget amendment to increase the Sheriff’s Department funding from a donation by Best Friends Animal Society
- Approve change order No. 1 for $15,020 to add items to the Mellomeade hydrologic restoration project
- Authorize multiple personnel hires and promotions in the Sheriff’s Department, Road Department, and Tax Assessor’s Office
- Set public hearings for Feb 14, 2025 on conditional use and rezoning permits at 1207 Shiloh Road, N. Sandhill Road, Holly Bush Road, Kirsten Way, and Highway 25
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution to hold a local election referendum on November 4, 2025, with ballot language, by a 4-1 vote (Supervisor Brad Calhoun dissenting). The board also unanimously approved a consent agenda covering budget amendments, appointments, contracts, and personnel actions, as well as several tax-related adjustments and utility permits. A public hearing for Roy C. Anderson's conditional use permit was moved to March 3, 2025, with no action taken.
- Adopted resolution for local election referendum on Nov. 4, 2025 (4-1)
- Approved consent agenda including budget amendments, appointments, and contracts (unanimous)
- Approved personnel recommendations for Sheriff's and Road Departments (unanimous)
- Approved tax adjustments: mobile home length, voided tax sales, homestead refunds (unanimous)
- Approved utility permits for CSpire, Verizon, CenterPoint, and Mitchell Contracting (unanimous)
- Approved State Aid SAP 61 Program and cancelled SAP-61(8)S (unanimous)
- Approved change order No. 1 for Mellomeade hydrologic restoration, +$15,020 (unanimous)
- Set public hearings for Feb. 14, 2025: Freeman, Hopper, P.I.C. Land Development (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Supervisors
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will consider a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Brandon regarding land use and authorize payments for tax adjustments, legal services, and training.
- Authorize MOU with City of Brandon for parcel use
- Pay $1,121.48 for training for Staci McNinch and Brent Smith
- Authorize payment for Guardian Ad Litem services
- Authorize payment for psychiatric review services up to $400 per appointment
- Discuss continuation of Youth Court salaries
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved several actions, including a memorandum of understanding with the City of Brandon for licensed use of county parcels, and authorized the County Administrator to apply for federal funds for the Florence Byram Parkway with a local match of $6,646,300. The board also approved tax corrections, training expenses, and continued funding for Youth Court personnel amid federal grant uncertainty.
- Approved MOU with City of Brandon for licensed use of Parcels 18P-39 and I8P-43 (unanimous)
- Authorized County Administrator to execute federal funding application for Florence Byram Parkway (unanimous)
- Approved voiding tax bill for PPIN 85762 and issuing new bill (unanimous)
- Approved refund of special assessment for PPIN 63027 (unanimous)
- Approved generating tax statement for PPIN 87004 (unanimous)
- Approved voiding tax bill for PPIN 87105 (unanimous)
- Approved payment of hotel fees for IAAO course ($625.00 and $496.48) (unanimous)
- Approved payment of registration fee for USPAP course ($408.00) (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (16 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will consider approving over $10 million in claims and budget amendments, along with personnel changes and utility permits. The meeting will also set public hearings for nuisance properties and discuss infrastructure projects.
- Approval of claims docket in the amount of $10,435,012.97
- Approval of Budget Amendment for the Special Assessment Criminal Penalty - Sheriff Fund
- Authority to widen culvert located at 125 Country Drive
- Set Public Hearing for First Financial Bank Nuisance Property, 565 Pisgah Road
- Approval of Pay Application No. 4 for Tara Road Ditch Improvements Project ($20,689.75)
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $10,435,012.97 claims docket covering operating expenses and contracts, and authorized a $863,498.80 payment to Thornton Construction for the Hydrologic Restoration near Reservoir East project. The board also approved several other payments, permits, and personnel actions, and set public hearings for a nuisance property and two conditional use permits. No action was taken on the Indian Creek Bank Restoration change order and final pay application.
- Approved $10,435,012.97 claims docket (unanimous)
- Approved $863,498.80 pay application to Thornton Construction for Reservoir East hydrologic restoration (unanimous)
- Approved $524,209.48 pay application to Hemphill Construction for Gunter Road Phase II (unanimous)
- Approved AT&T utility permits for fiber cable on Lila Street and Stump Ridge Road (unanimous)
- Approved $97,982.08 pay application to 2B Dirt & Contracting for Mellomeade hydrologic restoration (unanimous)
- Approved $197,871.71 pay application to Hodges Land Services for Live Oaks stormwater restoration (unanimous)
- Set public hearings for Jan 30 and Feb 3, 2025, for nuisance and conditional use permits (unanimous)
- Took no action on Indian Creek Bank Restoration change order and final pay application
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will elect a President and Vice-President and consider several budget amendments and personnel changes. The meeting includes public hearings on a conditional use permit and the county's stormwater management program.
- Payment of $10,400.00 from grant funds to J. Chad Professional Training, LLC for law enforcement training
- Payment of $53,215.00 to Liberty Mutual for Volunteer Fire District Workers Compensation coverage
- Public hearing for Gilberto Villa Mora Conditional Use Permit at 207 Church Road
- Public hearing regarding Rankin County’s Stormwater Management Program
- Payment of $2,261.47 to resolve a vehicle damage claim made by Candace Smith
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors unanimously denied a conditional use permit for Gilberto Villa Mora at 207 Church Road after hearing opposition from neighbors. The board also approved a consent agenda covering budget amendments, contracts, and personnel changes, and took numerous tax-related actions including voiding erroneous tax bills and sales. Additionally, the board authorized a $25,000 land purchase for the Florence Byram Parkway project and set just compensation for a Gunter Road improvement parcel.
- Denied conditional use permit for 207 Church Road (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including budget amendments, contracts, and personnel changes (unanimous)
- Voided multiple erroneous tax bills and sales, including PPIN 74475, 43144, 4549, 4555, 4558, 4559, 3736, 3179, 85227, 50232, and 12498 (unanimous)
- Awarded term bids for road materials and services (unanimous)
- Awarded pest control contract to Safeguard Pest Management, LLC (unanimous)
- Approved utility permits for AT&T, Comcast, and Windstream (unanimous)
- Set public hearing for nuisance property at 1149 Old Fannin Road (unanimous)
- Approved $25,000 landowner counteroffer for Florence Byram Parkway project (unanimous)