DeSoto County public meetings in 2021

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will meet to consider several rezoning requests, preliminary and final subdivision approvals, and business investment incentives for companies like Noble Supply and Logistics and TK Elevator. The board will also vote on budget amendments, contracts, and appointments, including a new fire investigator and a stormwater committee member change.

• Rezoning of 141 acres on Vaiden Rd from R-30/AR to R-20 (Crosswinds East)
• Rezoning of 3.5 acres on Wheeler Rd from C-1 to C-2 with conditions
• Free Port Warehouse incentives for Noble Supply, TK Elevator, and Ardagh Metal at Olive Branch locations
• Bid awards for traffic striping and slurry/micro/scrub seal
• Homeland Security Grant modification increase (M20HS017T)

The Board awarded the Highway 51 @ Kapik project to Ferrell Paving as the lowest bidder, approved several other construction contracts, and granted free port warehouse exemptions to three companies. The Board also approved an emergency purchase for the Sheriff's Department's video surveillance system and renewed the county's workers' compensation policy. A motion to join RegionSmart failed for lack of a second.

• Awarded Highway 51 @ Kapik project to Ferrell Paving (5-0)
• Awarded Lewisburg Sidewalk Project to JM Duncan (5-0)
• Approved Free Port Warehouse exemption for Noble Supply & Logistics (3-2)
• Approved Free Port Warehouse exemption for TK Elevator Manufacturing (5-0)
• Approved Free Port Warehouse exemption for Ardagh Metal Beverage USA (5-0)
• Approved emergency purchase of video surveillance for Sheriff's Dept (5-0)
• Renewed Workers Compensation policy with Key Risk at $1,070,707 premium (5-0)
• Motion to join RegionSmart died for lack of a second

Board of Adjustment

The DeSoto County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on nine applications: eight requests for variances from zoning rules (mostly fence height and building setbacks) and one renewal of an existing conditional use. All items are new business; no other substantive matters are on the agenda.

• Variance for taller fence at 4067 Southern Manor Drive (VAR-001677-2021)
• Variance for front yard setback at 51 Byhalia Creek Farms Road (VAR-001678-2021)
• Variance for taller fence at 8835 Howling Fox Cove (VAR-001679-2021)
• Variance for accessory building setback at 5690 Massey Road (VAR-001680-2021)
• Conditional use renewal at 1902 Laughter Road (CU001606-2021)

The DeSoto County Board of Adjustment approved all eight variance applications on the agenda, covering fence height, accessory building placement, and setback reductions. The board denied Edwin Maxwell's request to renew an expired conditional use for a mobile home, voting 3-1, and directed him to re-apply in his own name.

• Approved fence height variance for Danny Freeman at 4067 Southern Manor Drive (unanimous)
• Approved fence height variance for William Rushe at 8835 Howling Fox Cove, conditioned on fire department coordination (unanimous)
• Approved accessory building variance for Greg Kuntz at 5690 Massey (unanimous)
• Approved accessory building size variance for Wilson Richmond at 6460 McCracken (unanimous)
• Approved accessory building variance for Lonnie Valentine at 51 Byhalia Creek Farms Road (unanimous)
• Approved rear setback variance for G&G Construction at 13916 Valley Oaks Drive (unanimous)
• Approved rear setback variance for David Nelson at 2109 Rising Sun Road (unanimous)
• Approved accessory building variance for Dennis Hodson at 6996 Star Landing Road (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on building and fire code adoption, hear a presentation on RegionSmart, and consider multiple subdivision approvals. They will also vote on consent agenda items including budget amendments, contracts, and purchases over $25,000 for patrol vehicles.

• Public hearing on building and fire code adoption at 10:15 a.m.
• Final approval of McElroy Farms PUD Phase 1: 74 lots on 44.5 acres near College Road and Highway 305.
• Purchase of 9 patrol vehicles and 1 additional vehicle for Sheriff's Department, each over $25,000.
• Resolution to adjust fire fund distributions related to Olive Branch annexation.
• Request to clean property at 13260 Coldwater Drive, Olive Branch, and assess cleanup cost for litter ordinance violation.

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors adopted the 2018 International Building Code and 2018 Fire Code, as amended, after public hearings. The board also approved a consent agenda with budget amendments and various contracts, and tabled a proposal to join the RegionSmart regional compact. Several other items were approved, including a task order for sewer improvements and a proclamation for Austin Riley Day.

• Adopted the 2018 Building Code as amended and authorized publication of the order.
• Adopted the 2018 Fire Code as amended and authorized publication of the order.
• Approved the consent agenda, including budget amendments and contract renewals.
• Tabled the RegionSmart regional compact proposal.
• Approved a task order for Star Landing Road sewer improvements.
• Approved a task order for the Johnson Creek Greenway Connector, not to exceed $20,000.
• Approved renewal of funding for Volunteer Fire Departments, including supplemental contracts.
• Declared a property at 13260 Coldwater Drive a nuisance and authorized cleanup.

Planning Commission

The DeSoto County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on two rezoning requests, two preliminary subdivision approvals, and two final subdivision approvals. The most consequential item is a request to rezone 141 acres from R-30 and AR to R-20 for the Crosswinds East Revision project.

• Rezoning of 141 acres (Crosswinds East) from R-30 and AR to R-20, north of Vaiden Rd and east of Craft Rd, applicant Short Fork Investments
• Rezoning of 3.5 acres (Wheeler Road) from C-1 to C-2 with conditions, north of Wheeler Rd and east of Airport Rd, applicant Doug Thornton
• Preliminary subdivision Hunters Ridge: 35 lots on 79.57 acres, north of Slocum Rd, east of I-55, applicant Dream Home Construction
• Final subdivision Pines at Stonewall: 23 lots on 59.66 acres, south of Byhalia Rd and west of Louise Rd, applicant WEN LP
• Final subdivision Estates of Grays Valley: 23 lots on 59.66 acres, north of Slocum Rd and west of Getwell Rd, applicant Mike Lance

The DeSoto County Planning Commission voted 3-10 to deny the Crosswinds East Revision rezoning of 141 acres from R-30 and AR to R-20, despite applicant arguments about neighborhood changes. The commission approved the Wheeler Road C-2 rezoning of 3.5 acres from C-1 to C-2 with conditions, in a 12-0 vote. It also approved the Hunters Ridge preliminary subdivision (35 lots), and the Pines at Stonewall and Estates of Grays Valley final subdivisions (24 and 23 lots respectively).

• Denied Crosswinds East Revision rezoning (141 acres from R-30/AR to R-20) in a 3-10 roll call vote
• Approved Wheeler Road C-2 rezoning (3.5 acres from C-1 to C-2) with conditions in a 12-0 vote
• Approved Hunters Ridge preliminary subdivision of 35 lots on 79.57 acres
• Approved Pines at Stonewall final subdivision of 24 lots on 60.0 acres
• Approved Estates of Grays Valley final subdivision of 23 lots on 59.66 acres
• Approved minutes from October 28, 2021, as presented

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review budget amendments for several departments, including Animal Services and the Sheriff’s Department. The meeting also includes discussions on COVID-19 statistics, infrastructure projects, and final approvals for multiple residential subdivisions.

• Budget amendments for Animal Services, Sheriff’s Department, and County Property/Liability Insurance
• Purchase of a GPS unit for $11,360.00 by the Road Department
• Sheriff’s Department purchase over $25,000 for two K-9 vehicles
• Final approval of East Lake Subd. Ph. 1 consisting of 32 lots on 21.36 acres
• Final approval of McElroy Farms PUD Ph. 1 consisting of 74 lots on 44.5 acres

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to move forward with the Landers Center expansion, authorizing $35 million in county funding. The board also approved a $84,000 contract extension with Tyler Technologies for software consulting, and hired Chris Watson for redistricting work. Several other contracts, purchases, and subdivision approvals were also approved.

• Authorized $35M for Landers Center expansion (5-0)
• Approved $84,000 Tyler Technologies contract extension (4-1)
• Hired Chris Watson for redistricting (5-0)
• Approved $66,052 purchase of 2 K-9 vehicles (5-0)
• Approved $11,360 GPS surveying unit (5-0)
• Approved 40 hours of consulting for HR, not to exceed $5,600 (5-0)
• Tabled McElroy Farms PUD Ph. 1 until Dec. 6 (5-0)
• Approved $75,000 MDEQ hazardous waste grant (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The DeSoto County Board of Adjustment will consider four variance applications and two conditional use applications at its November 8, 2021 meeting. The variances involve fence height, front yard setbacks, and accessory building sizes. The conditional uses are for a dog kennel and a mobile home under hardship. The board will also approve the minutes from its October 11, 2021 meeting.

• Variance for taller fence at 2689 Turkey Creek Drive (VAR-001673-2021)
• Variance for accessory building setback at 305 Douglas Road (VAR-001676-2021)
• Variance for accessory building size at 4321 Skyline Road (VAR-001675-2021)
• Conditional use for dog kennel at 1785 Sunset Farms Road (CU-001604-2021)
• Conditional use for mobile home at 4589 Nesbit Road (CU-001605-2021)

The DeSoto County Board of Adjustment approved all four variance applications and two conditional use applications on November 8, 2021. All approvals were unanimous except for the conditional use for a mobile home under hardship, which passed 2-1. The dog kennel conditional use was approved with specific conditions, including a one-year term and limits on dog numbers and exercise times.

• Approved David Hall's variance for a fence taller than 3 ft. in the front yard (unanimous)
• Approved James Connelly's variance for an accessory building larger than 50% of primary structure (unanimous)
• Approved Audrey Lewis's variance for an accessory building in the front yard (unanimous)
• Approved Matthew Osbourne's variance for an accessory building larger than 75% of primary structure (unanimous)
• Approved Ernest Fields's conditional use for a dog kennel with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Mary Brewer's conditional use for a mobile home under hardship for Joseph Luttrell's lifetime (2-1)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will review several infrastructure project updates, including highway advertisements and right-of-way cost estimates. The meeting also includes requests to accept two Homeland Security grants and decisions on multiple minor lot subdivision applications.

• Right of Way Cost Estimates for Star Landing Road Segment 2 and Commerce Street Extension
• Acceptance of Homeland Security Grants A21HS107T and 21HS017T
• Barnhill Minor Lot Subdivision: approval of 3 lots on 6.73 acres near Nesbit Road
• Gitter Farms Minor Lot Subdivision: approval of 4 lots on 8.50 acres near Holly Springs Road
• Ross Meadows Minor Lot Subdivision: approval of 2 lots on 10.2 acres near Hwy 305

The Board approved advertising for bids for the Hwy 51 widening and signal project at Kapik, including a $75,000 overlay required by MDOT, and authorized budget amendments. It also approved several other road projects, including the Lewisburg sidewalk, contract extensions for Commerce Street and Star Landing Road, and a subcontractor for the Amazon Transportation Improvements project. The Board rejected all bids for the Sheriff's addition as they exceeded the $780,000 budget and authorized an offer to purchase an existing building for $350,000 instead. It also approved hiring consultants Ed & Lilly Pierre at $140/hour each (up to $14,000) to assist with Finance and HR, and tabled paying Tyler's invoice for extra hours, requesting Tyler to attend the next meeting.

• Approved advertising for Hwy 51 widening & signal at Kapik, including $75,000 overlay (5-0)
• Approved advertising for Lewisburg sidewalk project (5-0)
• Approved one-year contract extensions for Commerce Street and Star Landing Road projects (5-0)
• Approved Riverside Traffic Systems as subcontractor on Amazon Transportation Improvements (5-0)
• Rejected all bids for Sheriff's addition as they exceeded $780,000 budget (5-0)
• Authorized $350,000 offer to purchase building for Sheriff's Department (5-0)
• Approved hiring Ed & Lilly Pierre at $140/hr each, up to $14,000, for Finance and HR (4-1)
• Tabled paying Tyler invoice for extra hours; requested Tyler attend next meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission

The DeSoto County Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting, including approval of minutes, and will consider several land-use applications. One rezoning request has been moved to a later meeting. The commission will review final plats for two subdivisions and three minor lot subdivisions.

• Rezoning of 141 acres on Vaiden Rd and Craft Rd (Crosswinds East Revision) moved to Dec. 2, 2021
• Final approval of 32 lots on 21.36 acres for East Lake Subdivision Ph. 1 on Byhalia Road
• Final approval of 74 lots on 44.5 acres for McElroy Farms PUD Ph. 1 on College Road
• Minor lot subdivision: 7 lots on 14.65 acres (Woodland Heights) on Bethel Rd
• Minor lot subdivision: 4 lots on 27.99 acres (Graham) on Hwy 305 S; 2 lots on 24 acres (Joel Davis) on Holly Springs Rd

The DeSoto County Planning Commission approved final plats for East Lake Subdivision Phase 1 (32 lots) and McElroy Farms PUD Phase 1 (74 lots), both unanimously. It tabled the Woodland Heights Minor Lot (7 lots) and Graham Minor Lot (4 lots) until the December 2, 2021 meeting, and approved the Joel Davis Minor Lot (2 lots) with a waiver. The Crosswinds East rezoning was moved to the December 2 meeting, and the December 30 meeting was rescheduled to January 6, 2022.

• Approved East Lake Subd. Ph. 1 final plat, 32 lots on 21.36 acres (unanimous)
• Approved McElroy Farms PUD Ph. 1 final plat, 74 lots on 44.5 acres (unanimous)
• Tabled Woodland Heights Minor Lot, 7 lots on 14.65 acres, until Dec 2, 2021 (unanimous)
• Tabled Graham Minor Lot, 4 lots on 27.99 acres, until Dec 2, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Joel Davis Minor Lot, 2 lots on 24 acres, with waiver of max easement length (unanimous)
• Moved Crosswinds East rezoning to Dec 2, 2021 meeting
• Moved Dec 30, 2021 meeting to Jan 6, 2022 (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, old and new business, and planning items. Key actions include approving business investment incentives for several companies, considering a rezoning, and reviewing multiple subdivision applications. The board will also discuss COVID-19 updates, appointments, and various purchases.

• Business incentives: Lanter Delivery Systems ($6,364,255 real property), NDL Industries ($631,524 personal property), Tegra Medical (two expansions totaling $3,392,163)
• Rezoning: Ross Meadows Revision (10.8 acres from R-30 to AR) on Williamson Dr west of Jones Rd
• Preliminary subdivisions: The Pines at Stonewall Ph 2, Sunset Creek Farms, Foxwood West
• Final subdivisions: Sunset Creek Farms, Hidden Grove Phase 2, Camp Creek PUD Phase 1, Chickasaw Bluff Lakes (Lots 356-358)
• Purchases over $25,000: 9 patrol vehicles and equipment for Sheriff's Department, 6 vehicles for Fleet Management, heavy equipment for Road Department

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors approved numerous purchases, including nine Dodge Charger patrol vehicles and equipment, a John Deere Gator, six fleet vehicles, and heavy equipment for the Road Department. They also approved rezoning requests, subdivision plats, and a $62,623.52 salary for a new part-time public defender. The board extended the COVID-19 emergency declaration to November 15, 2021.

• Approved purchase of 9 Dodge Charger patrol vehicles for $226,278 (5-0)
• Approved $45,915.41 for patrol vehicle equipment from ComServ, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $15,122.24 John Deere Gator and $15,500 budget amendment (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 6 fleet vehicles and $30,219 budget amendment (5-0)
• Approved Road Department heavy equipment purchase (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 10.8 acres in Ross Meadows from R-30 to AR (5-0)
• Approved preliminary and final subdivision approvals for multiple developments (5-0, with recusals on Foxwood West)
• Approved appointment of Marvell Gordon as part-time public defender at $62,623.52 (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors is meeting to handle routine business, including a consent agenda and old/new business. They will consider authorizing a check for a VSO conference and hold a public meeting with the Corps of Engineers to discuss a flowage easement.

• Authorization to send check for VSO Conference
• Public meeting on flowage easement with Corps of Engineers

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors met on October 14, 2021, and approved the agenda with an added item on Coldwater River flooding and silting. The board authorized a check for the Veteran Service Officer's conference and travel. The meeting included a public presentation by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Arkabutla flowage easement restrictions and Coldwater River flooding and sedimentation, with no formal board action taken on those topics.

• Approved agenda with addition of Coldwater River Flooding and Silting (5-0)
• Authorized clerk to write check for Veteran Service Officer's conference and advance travel (5-0)
• Recessed meeting until October 18, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. (4-0, District 1 absent)

Board of Adjustment

The DeSoto County Board of Adjustment will consider seven variance applications and one conditional use request at its October 11, 2021 meeting. The variances seek exceptions to zoning rules for accessory buildings, fences, setbacks, and a mobile home. The conditional use request is for a country store. The meeting also includes approval of the September 13, 2021 minutes.

• Variance for accessory building in front yard at 1941 Laurel Stone Ln (VAR-001665-2021)
• Variance for accessory building in side yard at 1884 Sunset Farms Dr (VAR-001667-2021)
• Variance for mobile home side setback under 100 ft at 10545 Oakview Dr (VAR-001668-2021)
• Variance for accessory building over 125% of primary structure in front yard at 3135 Bluff Rd (VAR-001669-2021)
• Conditional use for country store at 5380 Hwy 305 (CU-001603-2021)

The DeSoto County Board of Adjustment approved all seven variance applications and one conditional use application on the agenda, with one variance application withdrawn by the applicant. All approvals were unanimous.

• Approved variance for accessory building in front yard at 1941 Laurel Stone Ln (unanimous)
• Withdrawn: variance for accessory building in side yard at 1884 Sunset Farms Dr
• Approved variance for mobile home side setback at 10545 Oakview Dr, conditioned on removal of old home (unanimous)
• Approved variance for accessory building larger than 125% of primary structure at 3135 Bluff Rd (unanimous)
• Approved variance for fence taller than 3 ft at 7292 Fulton Square Dr (unanimous)
• Approved variance for accessory building in front yard at 5290 Dixie Creek Dr (unanimous)
• Approved variance for fence taller than 3 ft at 14692 St. Charles Dr (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for country store at 5380 Hwy 305 for 20 years until Oct 11, 2041 (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will consider consent agenda items including budget amendments, quarterly allocations, and a fee-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement for Amazon. New business includes an insolvency report, a Purple Heart County declaration, and several subdivision approvals. The board will also discuss road projects, grants, and committee updates.

• Quarterly allocations: Tax Assessor $385,268, Tax Collector $376,725.25, Sheriff $6,922,850.25
• Accept $11,927.73 in Federal Flood Control Act money
• Amended fee-in-lieu-of-ad-valorem-taxes agreement for Amazon
• Approval of 8 minor lot subdivisions (e.g., Lee Thomas, Winders Ridge, Crenshaw Meadows)
• Request to increase Civic Ready IT contract from $2,000 to $2,060

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors approved salary increases for Sheriff's Department officers and jailers, effective the first pay period in January 2022. The board also moved stormwater management to the Road Department, approved an MOU with Olive Branch for road projects, and accepted the FY22 budget for submission to the state Administrative Office of Courts.

• Approved Sheriff's Department officer and jailer salary increases effective January 2022 (5-0)
• Moved stormwater to Road Department and approved Construction and Stormwater Inspector job description (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Olive Branch for Yahweh Lane (up to $400,000) and Nail Road cost-sharing (5-0)
• Approved $40,000 supplemental funding process for volunteer fire departments (5-0)
• Approved ambulance fee schedule as presented (5-0)
• Approved CE&I contract with Waggoner Engineering for Lewisburg Sidewalk Project (5-0)
• Approved $5,800 tree removal quote from Lunz Tree Service (5-0)
• Approved $24,000 helicopter insurance quote from David Buchanan (5-0)

Planning Commission

The DeSoto County Planning Commission held a public hearing and voted on several rezoning and subdivision applications. The commission approved a rezoning of 10.8 acres on Williamson Dr from R-30 to AR, and granted preliminary and final approvals for multiple residential subdivisions across the county. All votes were unanimous.

• Rezoning of 10.8 acres from R-30 to AR at Williamson Dr and Jones Rd (Ross Meadows Revision)
• Preliminary approval of 6 lots on 13.97 acres at Byhalia Rd and Louise Rd (The Pines at Stonewall, Ph. 2)
• Preliminary approval of 6 lots on 16.94 acres at Getwell Rd and Byhalia Rd (Foxwood West Subdivision)
• Final approval of 67 lots on 23.43 acres at Getwell Rd and Holly Springs Rd (Short Fork PUD Phase 1)
• Final approval of 22 lots on 38.02 acres at Byhalia Rd (Hidden Grove Phase 2)

The DeSoto County Planning Commission approved all items on its September 30, 2021 agenda. This included a rezoning of 10.8 acres in the Ross Meadows subdivision from R-30 to AR, conditioned on striking all conditional uses. The commission also granted preliminary approval for three subdivisions and final approval for four subdivisions, all by unanimous votes.

• Approved the September 2, 2021 meeting minutes as presented.
• Approved the Redding Acres minor subdivision, final approval of 2 lots on 10 acres.
• Approved the Ross Meadows Revision rezoning of 10.8 acres from R-30 to AR, conditioned on striking all conditional uses.
• Approved preliminary subdivision approval for The Pines at Stonewall, Ph. 2 (6 lots on 13.97 acres).
• Approved preliminary subdivision approval for Sunset Creek Farms (4 lots on 7.69 acres).
• Approved preliminary subdivision approval for Foxwood West Subdivision (6 lots on 16.94 acres), conditioned on a 20 ft. buffer around the north, south and west property boundaries.
• Approved final subdivision approval for Sunset Creek Farms (4 lots on 7.69 acres).
• Approved final subdivision approval for Short Fork PUD Phase 1 (67 lots on 23.43 acres), Hidden Grove Phase 2 (22 lots on 38.02 acres), and Camp Creek PUD Phase 1 (22 lots on 24.86 acres).

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will consider several business investment incentives, including a 10-year tax exemption for Material Technologies Corporation (Material Bank) valued at $20.5 million and a 9-year real property incentive for Lanter Delivery Systems. The board will also review multiple subdivision applications, including final approvals for The Villages at Hawks Crossing Phase 7, Red Banks Road Sections F and G, and several minor lot splits. Additionally, the agenda includes routine consent items, updates on COVID-19, and various departmental reports and contract approvals.

• Material Bank 10-year tax incentive: $20,537,264 (real + personal property)
• Lanter Delivery Systems 9-year real property incentive: $6,364,225
• Final subdivision: The Villages at Hawks Crossing Phase 7 (42 lots, 30.91 acres)
• Final subdivisions: Red Banks Road Section F (17 lots) and Section G (13 lots)
• Road Department purchase of four tractors exceeding $25,000

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors approved the purchase of four John Deere 6120M cab tractors at $91,612.68 each on state contract, totaling $366,450.72, with Supervisor Medlin voting no. The board also approved several tax exemptions for businesses, including a 10-year exemption for Material Technologies Corporation and a 9-year exemption for Lanter Delivery Systems. Additionally, the board extended the COVID-19 emergency declaration until October 18, 2021, and approved a letter supporting the Locally Preferred Plan for the Corps of Engineers flood study.

• Approved $366,450.72 for four John Deere tractors (4-1)
• Approved 10-year tax exemption for Material Technologies Corp ($20,537,264)
• Approved 9-year tax exemption for Lanter Delivery Systems ($6,364,225)
• Extended COVID-19 emergency declaration to October 18, 2021
• Approved letter supporting Locally Preferred Plan for flood study
• Approved $38,275 aerial photography contract with Nearmap
• Approved $2,971.81 change order for Justice Court Building
• Approved final subdivision for The Villages at Hawks Crossing Phase 7 (47 lots)

Board of Adjustment

The DeSoto County Board of Adjustment will consider ten variance applications and one conditional use application at its September 13, 2021 meeting. The variances seek exceptions to zoning rules for accessory buildings, fences, and setbacks at various properties. The conditional use request is for a privately operated lake, swimming pool, or tennis court for public use.

• Variance for accessory building in front yard at 1228 Malone Rd (Elijah Buller)
• Variance for fence taller than 3 ft at 14631 Choctaw Ridge Dr (Pamela Chhun)
• Variance for accessory building larger than 50% of primary structure at 14232 Davenport Rd (Rusty Sampsel)
• Variance for side setback less than 15 ft at 1710 Tchulahoma Rd (Micheal Wright)
• Conditional use for lake/pool/tennis court at 1320 Sandy Betts Rd (Michael Booth)

The DeSoto County Board of Adjustment approved all ten variance applications and one conditional use application on September 13, 2021. All variances were approved unanimously, while the conditional use for a private volleyball court was approved with a 3-1 vote, subject to seven conditions including a 5-year term and limits on parking and advertising.

• Approved variance for accessory building in front yard at 1228 Malone Rd (unanimous)
• Approved variance for fence taller than 3 ft at 14631 Choctaw Ridge Dr (unanimous)
• Approved variance for accessory building larger than 50% of primary structure at 14232 Davenport Rd (unanimous)
• Approved variance for side setback less than 15 ft at 1710 Tchulahoma Rd (unanimous)
• Approved variance for accessory building larger than 50% at 4483 Robertson Gin Rd (unanimous)
• Approved variance for fence taller than 3 ft at 3273 McKenna Way (unanimous)
• Approved variance for fence taller than 3 ft at 3971 Magnolia Ln (unanimous)
• Approved variance for accessory building in front yard at 3505 Nesbit Rd (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the FY2022 budget, including a tax levy recommendation, and consider a range of administrative items, road projects, and planning applications. The agenda includes consent items, old business such as fire truck purchases and road agreements, and new business like code enforcement and park improvements.

• Public hearing on FY2022 budget and tax levy recommendation
• Request to accept Fight4DeSoto donation
• Bid specifications for crushed limestone/rip rap and traffic striping
• Agreement for purchase of fire truck for Nesbit Volunteer Fire Department
• Final approval of The Retreats at Center Hill Phase 5 (21 lots)

The Board of Supervisors held a public hearing and adopted the FY2022 budget of approximately $325 million, keeping the county's millage rate at 41.02 for the 18th consecutive year, meaning no tax increase. The Board also approved the FY2022 tax levy and authorized the Board President to sign the budget resolution. Additionally, the Board approved a $209,504 task order for the Amazon transportation improvements project and awarded the construction bid to Xcavators, Inc.

• Adopted the FY2022 budget of approximately $325 million and the 41.02 tax levy, with no tax increase.
• Awarded the Amazon Transportation Improvements bid to Xcavators, Inc. after rejecting the low bid from Vucon, LLC for non-compliance with bid laws.
• Approved a $209,504 CE&I task order for the Amazon transportation project and authorized the Board President to sign.
• Accepted a $7,383.79 donation from Fight4DeSoto to be placed in the park fund for a park on Craft Road.
• Approved an agreement with the Nesbit Volunteer Fire Department for the purchase of a fire truck, with the County paying roughly $70,000.
• Approved a memorandum of understanding with the City of Southaven and Landers Center for road repairs, with the County's portion not to exceed $333,333.33.
• Approved the Polk Lane MOU with the City of Olive Branch for road construction and maintenance.
• Approved the Watson-DeSoto Road Agreement with Marshall County, with DeSoto County taking the lead and Marshall County reimbursing half the cost.

Planning Commission

The DeSoto County Planning Commission is meeting to consider final approval for two subdivisions, Ross Meadows Phase 4 and The Retreats at Center Hill Phase 5, along with minor lot subdivisions. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and routine procedural items.

• Final approval of Ross Meadows Phase 4: 27 lots on 32.21 acres, west of Williamson Lane, south of Dunn, zoned R30 (District 5)
• Final approval of The Retreats at Center Hill Phase 5: 21 lots on 20.43 acres plus 2 COS lots, north of Hwy. 302, east of Center Hill Rd., zoned PUD (District 5)
• Minor lot subdivision applications: David Hill and Claire Point First Revision
• Approval of minutes from July 31, 2021 meeting

The DeSoto County Planning Commission unanimously approved final subdivision plats for Red Banks Road Sections F (17 lots) and G (13 lots), each with a 35-foot rear setback. It also approved three minor lot subdivisions (David Hill, Claire Point First Revision, and Wells) with waivers of maximum easement length, and granted a concurrence for River Grove Phase 2 to record the plat. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Red Banks Road Section F final plat, 17 lots on 29.15 acres, with 35-ft rear setback (unanimous)
• Approved Red Banks Road Section G final plat, 13 lots on 35.54 acres, with 35-ft rear setback (unanimous)
• Approved David Hill Minor Lot subdivision, 2 lots on 17.68 acres, with waiver of maximum easement length (unanimous)
• Approved Claire Point First Revision, lot 5 split into two parcels, with waiver of maximum easement length (unanimous)
• Approved Wells Minor Lot subdivision, 4 lots on 7.96 acres, with waiver of maximum easement length (unanimous)
• Approved concurrence for River Grove Phase 2 to allow staff to record the plat (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet to conduct a discussion regarding the Fiscal Year 2022 budget. The agenda also includes standard items such as citizen remarks, approval of the agenda, and an executive session.

• FY2022 Budget Discussion

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors approved an amendment to the employee return-to-work policy for COVID-19 household contacts, requiring self-isolation and testing 5 days after the infected person's last symptom, with return to work if negative and 10-day isolation if positive. The board also approved moving $1,750,000 to the PERS insurance fund and set a public hearing for the FY2022 budget on September 7, 2021, after discussing various budget items including fleet purchases, road projects, and facility needs.

• Adopted COVID-19 return-to-work policy amendment for household contacts (5-day test, 10-day isolation if positive).
• Approved moving $1,750,000 to the PERS insurance fund.
• Set public hearing for FY2022 budget on September 7, 2021.
• Approved agenda with addition of COVID Policy Update to Old Business.
• Discussed but did not vote on fleet purchases (3 new vehicles) and other budget items.
• Adjourned meeting until September 7, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will conduct a meeting including budget discussions for Fiscal Year 2022. The agenda also includes items regarding the Election Commission and routine procedural matters.

• FY2022 Budget Discussion
• Election Commission item

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors took the Sheriff's Department's requested FY2022 budget under advisement, which includes a $886,287 increase before raises and would bring the total budget to over $28 million. The Board also voted to go out for bid on the ICAC building addition project, with an estimated total project cost of $827,131. The meeting included extensive discussion on the FY2022 budget, building projects (ICAC, Old Jail Renovation, Agri-Center, Courthouse), and debt service, but no final budget was approved.

• Took Sheriff's requested FY2022 budget under advisement (5-0)
• Approved going out for bid on ICAC building addition project (5-0)
• Approved agenda with no additions or corrections (5-0)
• Recessed meeting until August 26, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing business investment incentives for NDL Industries and Tegra Medical. The meeting also includes discussions on budget amendments, road updates, and multiple planning applications for lot subdivisions.

• NDL Industries (USA), Inc. business incentive: $631,524.00
• Tegra Medical (MS), LLC business incentive expansion: $1,904,458.56
• Tegra Medical (MS), LLC business incentive expansion: $1,487,704.42
• Final approval of 21 lots at The Retreats at Center Hill Phase 5
• Authority to proceed with Right of Way Acquisition for Hwy 51 improvements

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors approved a GO bond refunding expected to save $695,000 through 2032, granted tax exemptions to NDL Industries and Tegra Medical, and took multiple COVID-19 actions including requesting a field hospital and extending the emergency declaration. The board also approved various contracts, budget amendments, and subdivision plats, and tabled one subdivision pending sign corrections.

• Approved GO bond refunding resolution (5-0)
• Approved NDL Industries Free Port Warehouse and 10-year personal property exemption of $631,524 (5-0)
• Approved Tegra Medical 3-year and 4-year personal property exemptions totaling $3,392,163 (5-0)
• Requested field hospital from State and FEMA (5-0)
• Extended emergency declaration to coincide with Governor's proclamation (5-0)
• Approved COVID-19 testing policy and co-pay reimbursement form (5-0)
• Tabled The Retreats at Center Hill Phase 5 final subdivision until September 7, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved Ross Meadows Phase 4 final subdivision of 27 lots (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider three variance requests and two conditional use applications. These items involve requests for building setbacks, fence heights, and specific land uses in various districts.

• Variance for accessory building at 4694 Molokai Circle
• Variance for rear setback of less than 30 feet at 7314 Fulton Square
• Variance for a fence taller than 3 feet at 2837 Walking Dog Ln
• Conditional Use for a mobile home at 2345 Hwy 301 N
• Conditional Use for a private lake, pool, or tennis court at 1320 Sandy Betts Rd

The Board of Adjustment approved three variances and one conditional use, all by unanimous vote. The variances were for an accessory building in a front yard, a reduced rear setback, and a taller front-yard fence. A conditional use for a mobile home was approved for 20 years for immediate family use. A conditional use for a privately operated sand volleyball court was tabled to the September 13, 2021 meeting due to neighbor concerns.

• Approved variance for accessory building at 4694 Molokai Cir (unanimous)
• Approved variance for rear setback at 7314 Fulton Sq (unanimous)
• Approved variance for fence taller than 3 ft at 2837 Walking Dog Ln (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for mobile home at 2345 Hwy 301 N for 20 years, immediate family only (unanimous)
• Tabled conditional use for sand volleyball court at 1320 Sandy Betts Rd to Sept 13, 2021 (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will conduct a budget discussion for Fiscal Year 2022. The agenda also includes authorizing the Board Attorney to work with the Tax Assessor regarding a Salvation Army tax issue.

• FY2022 Budget Discussion
• Authorization for Board Attorney to address Salvation Army tax issue
• Election Commissioner District 3 vacancy/item

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors approved several actions, including changing the county's COVID-19 quarantine policy from 14 to 10 days, setting a public hearing for the FY2022 budget on September 7, 2021, and accepting the resignation of District 3 Election Commissioner Cara Combes. The board also denied a Circuit Clerk request for $20,295 to complete marriage record scanning and discussed but did not decide on a proposed sole-source purchase of an armored vehicle for the Sheriff's Department. The meeting recessed until August 16, 2021.

• Changed COVID-19 quarantine policy to 10 days (4-0)
• Set public hearing for FY2022 budget for September 7, 2021 (4-0)
• Accepted resignation of District 3 Election Commissioner Cara Combes (4-0)
• Authorized board attorney to work with Tax Assessor on Salvation Army tax issue (4-0)
• Denied Circuit Clerk request for $20,295 for marriage record scanning (4-0)
• Took 5% raise for Dr. Thompson under advisement (4-0)
• Failed to recess meeting (2-2)

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to finalize the 2020 tax roll and address valuation protests. The board will also consider a 10-year property tax incentive for Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation valued at $24,429,988, along with various consent agenda items, budget amendments, and new business including bond refunding and grant requests.

• Public hearing on final 2020 tax roll and valuation protests
• 10-year real property tax incentive for Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. ($24,429,988)
• Budget amendments for multiple departments including Sheriff, Animal Services, and Road Management
• Possible refunding of Series 2021 bonds
• Requests for FY22 financial assistance from local organizations (e.g., DeSoto Arts Council, House of Grace)

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors approved a contract with Gov Ease for tax sale management, a bond refunding engagement expected to save about $692,000, and a $6,500 cleanup of a burned property at 4445 Okeechobee Drive with a tax lien. The board also approved numerous budget amendments, grants, and routine items, all by unanimous votes.

• Approved Gov Ease contract for tax sale management (5-0)
• Approved bond refunding engagement resolution, estimated $692,000 savings (5-0)
• Approved $6,500 cleanup of 4445 Okeechobee Drive, tax lien to be filed (5-0)
• Approved $3,500 to Schaffer, Zahner & Zahner for old jail feasibility study (5-0)
• Approved $500 donation to Fellowship of Christian Athletes (5-0)
• Approved $9,296.24 payment for road plate rental (5-0)
• Approved 75 extra days for Justice Court contractor due to weather (5-0)
• Approved purchase of John Deere tractor on state contract (5-0)

Planning Commission

The DeSoto County Planning Commission will consider final approval for three subdivision applications. These items include residential and commercial lot developments in District 5.

• Final approval of 1 commercial lot on 1.81 acres at Broadway Family Commercial Lot
• Final approval of 27 lots on 32.21 acres for Ross Meadows Phase 4
• Final approval of 21 lots and 2 COS lots for The Retreats at Center Hill Phase 5

The DeSoto County Planning Commission unanimously approved three final subdivision applications: Broadway Family Commercial Lot (1 lot), Ross Meadows Phase 4 (27 lots), and The Retreats at Center Hill Phase 5 (21 lots). All motions passed with unanimous votes. A resident raised concerns about retention pond maintenance, which staff said would be brought to the Board of Supervisors.

• Approved Broadway Family Commercial Lot final plat, 1 lot on 1.81 acres (unanimous)
• Approved Ross Meadows Phase 4 final plat, 27 lots on 32.21 acres (unanimous)
• Approved The Retreats at Center Hill Phase 5 final plat, 21 lots on 20.43 acres (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 1, 2021 (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review several planning applications including a rezoning for The Market at Pleasant Hill and multiple subdivision approvals. The meeting also includes discussions on budget amendments, bond funding for Getwell Road, and a final resolution for DMC Power, Inc. business incentives.

• Final resolution for DMC Power, Inc. 10-year personal property incentive valued at $22,031,889.00
• Public hearing for rezoning 2.8 acres from AR to C4 at The Market at Pleasant Hill
• Approval of final subdivisions for The Highwoods (17 lots) and Ross Meadows Phase 3 (26 lots)
• Resolution for state bond funding for Getwell Road widening project
• Authorization for Sheriff’s Department to purchase two vehicles exceeding $25,000

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors denied a rezoning request for The Market at Pleasant Hill, a proposed convenience store and commercial development, citing a lack of evidence of neighborhood change and public need. The board also approved a consent agenda with numerous budget amendments, including a $17.96 million increase for the Corona Virus Recovery Fund, and approved several contracts, purchases, and appointments. The board extended the COVID-19 emergency proclamation until August 16, 2021.

• Denied rezoning of 2.8 acres from AR to C4 for The Market at Pleasant Hill (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda with budget amendments, including $17.96M for Corona Virus Recovery Fund (5-0)
• Extended COVID-19 emergency proclamation until August 16, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of two Sheriff's vehicles to replace wrecked vehicles for $49,502 (4-0, Denison absent)
• Approved EMS purchase of new stretcher and center mount for $23,629.38 (5-0)
• Approved amended Fee in Lieu for Amazon to include City of Olive Branch (4-0, Denison absent)
• Approved final subdivision for The Highwoods, 17 lots on 34.40 acres (5-0)
• Authorized feasibility study for renovating old jail space up to $3,500 (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider a conditional use application that would allow a dog kennel at 4605 Wheeler Road, a property zoned for agricultural use in District 5. The board will also approve minutes from its June 14th meeting. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Conditional use application CU-001600-2021 by Colby Hall for a dog kennel
• Property at 4605 Wheeler Road, parcel 408417000 0000904, zoned A (District 5)
• Approval of minutes from June 14th, 2021

The DeSoto County Board of Adjustment approved a conditional use application by Colby Hall to operate a dog kennel at 4605 Wheeler Road, zoned A (District 5). The approval is for 20 years and was passed unanimously. The board also approved the minutes from the June 14, 2021 meeting as corrected.

• Approved conditional use for dog kennel at 4605 Wheeler Road (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 14, 2021 as corrected (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will consider consent agenda items including budget amendments, quarterly allocations, and contract renewals. They will also address old business such as Amazon transportation improvements and courthouse renovations, and new business including tax roll equalization, a firetruck purchase for Nesbit Fire Department, and several Sheriff's Department equipment purchases.

• Quarterly allocations: Tax Assessor $375,378, Tax Collector $370,720.75, Sheriff $6,834,914.50
• Purchase of firetruck for Nesbit Fire Department over $25,000, with $90,000 repayment agreement
• Sheriff's Department purchase of 4 drones exceeding $25,000
• Sheriff's Department purchase of Deterra MP Drug Disposal Bags over $25,000 using state grant OD2A
• Approval of minor lot subdivisions: Garner Grove, Burns, Red Banks Crossing

The Board rejected all seven bids for the Amazon Transportation Improvements project due to errors or irregularities in each submission, and authorized Waggoner Engineering to rebid the project. The Board also approved the consent agenda, which included budget amendments, quarterly allocations, and inventory dispositions. Additionally, the Board accepted the 2021 Real & Personal Property Rolls and approved the order to equalize the tax rolls.

• Rejected all bids for Amazon Transportation Improvements and authorized rebid (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments and quarterly allocations (5-0)
• Accepted Real & Personal Property Rolls and opened them for public discussion (5-0)
• Approved order to equalize tax rolls and authorized Board President to sign (5-0)
• Authorized application for Emergency Road & Bridge Repair Fund grant with 20% county match (5-0)
• Approved Meritain Administrative Services Agreement for county insurance (5-0)
• Approved purchase of four drones for Sheriff's Department (4-0, Gardner absent)
• Approved purchase of firetruck for Nesbit Fire Department and repayment agreement (4-0, Gardner absent)

Planning Commission

The DeSoto County Planning Commission is meeting to decide on a rezoning request, three final subdivision approvals, and one minor lot application. The agenda includes a public hearing for a 2.8-acre commercial rezoning and final approvals for residential developments totaling 85 lots.

• Public hearing: The Market at Pleasant Hill rezoning of 2.8 acres from AR to C4 at Pleasant Hill and Getwell Roads
• Final approval: The Highwoods — 17 lots on 34.40 acres at Cathy Rd and Red Banks Rd
• Final approval: Ross Meadows Phase 3 — 26 lots on 25.74 acres on Williamson Lane
• Final approval: The Villages at Hawks Crossing Phase 7 — 42 lots plus 5 COS lots on 30.91 acres on Craft Rd
• Minor lot: Brown Family — 5 lots on 14.01 acres with easement waiver on Poplar Corner Rd

The DeSoto County Planning Commission denied a rezoning request for The Market at Pleasant Hill, a proposed convenience store and retail development on 2.8 acres at Pleasant Hill and Getwell Roads, by a 5-7 vote. The commission approved final subdivision plans for The Highwoods (17 lots), Ross Meadows Phase 3 (amended to 27 lots), and The Villages at Hawks Crossing Phase 7 (42 lots). It also approved the Brown Family Minor Lot (5 lots) with a condition that the owner to the north agree to a 50-foot easement width.

• Denied rezoning for The Market at Pleasant Hill (REZ-000802-2021) from AR to C4, with conditions, by a 5-7 roll call vote.
• Approved final subdivision for The Highwoods (SUB-007605-2021), 17 lots on 34.40 acres, unanimously.
• Approved final subdivision for Ross Meadows Phase 3 (SUB-007611-2021), amended to 27 lots on 25.74 acres, unanimously.
• Approved final subdivision for The Villages at Hawks Crossing Phase 7 (SUB-007612-2021), 42 lots and 5 common open spaces on 30.91 acres, unanimously.
• Approved Brown Family Minor Lot (SUB007603-2021), 5 lots on 14.01 acres, with a waiver of easement width and length, conditioned on the owner to the north agreeing to a 50-foot easement width, by an 11-1 vote.
• Approved the minutes from June 3, 2021, unanimously.

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors is set to approve final resolutions for major business investment incentives, including a $65.2 million incentive for Ozark Automotive Distributors. The agenda includes a public hearing on a rezoning request for Bakersfield West and reviews of multiple preliminary and final subdivision plats. Additionally, the board will address budget amendments, EMS funding requests, and various contract signatures.

• Final resolution for Business Investment Incentives: Ozark Automotive Distributors ($65,268,061), Milwaukee Electric Tool (three sites totaling approx $11.7M), DMC Power ($22,031,877), and Material Technologies ($20,537,264).
• Public hearing for rezoning of 9.8 acres from A to R-20 at Bakersfield West (south side of Bakers Trail, west of Laughter Rd).
• Review of preliminary subdivisions: Treadway Creek Section C (26 lots), Jordan Valley (34 lots), and Hundred Acre Woods (7 lots).
• Review of final subdivisions: Rowsey Crossing (28 lots), Williams Ridge Ph 2 (56 lots), Watson Place Section C (69 lots), and Flowering Meadows Section A Rev. (1 lot).
• Request for authority to accept Delta Trauma Funds for EMS and proposed annual price adjustment from Waste Connections for Railroad Ave. Rubbish Pit.

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors approved multiple tax exemptions for businesses, including a 10-year exemption for DMC Power and Material Technologies, and a free port warehouse exemption for Helen of Troy. The board also voted to hire an engineering firm to develop a quote for a full courthouse renovation, and approved a $43,500 change order for the Craft Road widening project. The consent agenda was approved, including a $2.8 million interfund transfer for an energy project, which passed 4-1 with Supervisor Medlin voting no.

• Approved 10-yr tax exemption for DMC Power, $22,031,877 (5-0)
• Approved 10-yr tax exemption for Material Technologies, $20,537,264 (5-0)
• Approved free port warehouse exemption for Helen of Troy (5-0)
• Hired Schafer, Zahner & Zahner to quote courthouse renovation (4-1)
• Approved $43,500 change order for Craft Road widening (5-0)
• Approved $2.8M interfund transfer for energy project (4-1)
• Extended COVID-19 emergency proclamation to July 19 (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 9.8 acres for Bakersfield West (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The DeSoto County Board of Adjustment will consider four variance applications, each seeking relief from zoning rules. Two applicants request permission for fences taller than 3 feet in front yards, and two request permission for accessory buildings in front yards. The board will also approve minutes from the May 10 meeting.

• Minor Fence and Deck Co: fence height variance at 8619 Williamson Dr (VAR-000005-2021)
• Patricia Roberts: fence height variance at 7596 Sophie Cv (VAR-000006-2021)
• LaKarius Smith: accessory building variance at 8063 Newell Rd (VAR-000052-2021)
• Greg McMurry: accessory building variance at 5302 Treadway Rd (VAR-001651-2021)

The DeSoto County Board of Adjustment unanimously approved all four variance applications on June 14, 2021. These included two fence height variances (Minor Fence and Deck Co., Patricia Roberts) and two accessory building variances (LaKarius Smith, Greg McMurry). The board also approved the minutes from May 10, 2021, as corrected.

• Approved Minor Fence and Deck Co.'s variance for a fence taller than 3 ft. in the front yard at 8619 Williamson Dr.
• Approved Patricia Roberts' variance for a fence taller than 3 ft. in the front yard at 7596 Sophie Cv.
• Approved LaKarius Smith's variance for an accessory building in the front yard at 8063 Newell Rd.
• Approved Greg McMurry's variance for an accessory building in the front yard at 5302 Treadway Rd.
• Approved the minutes from the May 10, 2021 meeting as corrected.

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will vote on consent agenda items including a 10-year tax incentive for Keefe Group, LLC, and hold public hearings on a rezoning request. They will also discuss old business like GIS aerial imagery and new business including waste disposal price adjustments and audit reports.

• Keefe Group, LLC 10-year real and personal property tax incentive totaling $14,367,912
• Public hearing for Enclave PUD rezoning of 50.46 acres on Byhalia Road
• Proposed annual price adjustments from Waste Pro and BFI for waste disposal
• Request to accept FY19 audit report and related documents
• Approval to apply for JAG grant for local law enforcement

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors approved the Enclave PUD rezoning of 50.46 acres from AR and C1 to PUD, with conditions including a minimum home size of 2,500 sq ft and specific road widths. The board also approved annual price adjustments for residential garbage collection, raising the monthly rate to $9.38, and authorized the purchase of a Leica GS18i 3-D scanner for the Sheriff's Department at $40,200. Additionally, the board accepted the FY19 audit, approved a $43,192 budget amendment for the Justice Court contingency fund, and authorized a $2,459.60 change order for the same project.

• Approved Enclave PUD rezoning of 50.46 acres from AR and C1 to PUD (3-1, Caldwell recused)
• Approved residential garbage rate increase to $9.38/month, effective Oct 1 (4-0)
• Approved purchase of Leica GS18i 3-D scanner for Sheriff's Dept at $40,200 (4-0)
• Accepted FY19 audit and authorized signing management acknowledgement letter (4-0)
• Approved $43,192 budget amendment for Justice Court contingency fund (4-0)
• Approved Justice Court Change Order #10 in amount of $2,459.60 (4-0)
• Approved Free Port Warehouse exemptions for Helen of Troy at two locations (4-0)
• Tabled Lewisburg Meadows Minor Lot application for 12 lots on 24 acres (4-0)

Planning Commission

The DeSoto County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider several subdivision and rezoning applications. The agenda includes one rezoning request, three preliminary subdivision plats, three final subdivision plats, and two minor lot approvals, all in District 5 except two minor lots.

• Rezoning of 9.8 acres from A to R-20 on Bakers Trail (REZ000801-2021)
• Preliminary plat for 26-lot Treadway Creek Section C on 49.63 acres
• Preliminary plat for 34-lot Jordan Valley Subdivision on 76.05 acres
• Final plat for 69-lot Watson Place, Section C on 27.94 acres
• Minor lot approvals with easement width waivers for Willie Cook and Raquel Cermeno

The DeSoto County Planning Commission approved a rezoning of 9.8 acres from A to R-20 for Bakersfield West, along with preliminary and final subdivision approvals for several developments. All votes were unanimous, with the rezoning passing 13-0. The commission also approved minor lot splits with easement width waivers.

• Approved Bakersfield West rezoning of 9.8 acres from A to R-20 (13-0)
• Approved Treadway Creek Section C preliminary subdivision of 26 lots, conditioned on sprinklers for homes on Lots 15-40 (unanimous)
• Approved Jordan Valley preliminary subdivision of 34 lots, conditioned on deceleration lanes on both sides of entrance (unanimous)
• Approved Hundred Acre Woods preliminary subdivision of 7 lots (unanimous)
• Approved Rowsey Crossing final subdivision of 28 lots (unanimous)
• Approved Williams Ridge Phase 2 final plat of 56 lots (unanimous)
• Approved Watson Place Section C final plat of 69 lots (unanimous)
• Approved Willie Cook and Cermeno minor lot splits with easement width waivers (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will vote on several business incentives, including a $65.3 million tax break for Ozark Automotive Distributors and a free port warehouse for Amazon, plus rezoning for two large developments. They will also consider budget amendments, road projects, and a COVID-19 emergency extension.

• Ozark Automotive Distributors: 10-yr real & personal property incentive, $65,268,060.52
• Amazon.com Services, LLC: Free Port Warehouse proposal
• Enclave PUD: rezoning 50.46 acres on Byhalia Road to PUD
• East Lake: rezoning 120.93 acres to R-20 and preliminary subdivision of 130 lots
• Budget amendments for Animal Services, Sheriff's Dept, and FY22 ammunition

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors approved the liability insurance renewal at a premium of $1,047,860.61, and granted several business investment incentives, including a Free Port Warehouse exemption for Amazon and a 10-year real and personal property exemption for Ozark Automotive Distributors. The board also approved a $52,701 change order for Justice Court construction, authorized advertising for bids on the Amazon Project road work, and approved the East Lake rezoning and preliminary subdivision. All votes were unanimous except where noted.

• Approved liability insurance renewal at $1,047,860.61 (5-0)
• Approved Free Port Warehouse exemption for Amazon.com Services, LLC (5-0)
• Approved 10-yr real & personal property exemption for Ozark Automotive Distributors ($65,268,060.52) (5-0)
• Approved multiple Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. exemptions (Free Port, 5-yr personal, 10-yr real) (5-0)
• Approved Change Order #009 for Justice Court construction ($52,701) (4-0, Caldwell absent)
• Authorized advertising for bids for Amazon Project road work (5-0)
• Approved East Lake rezoning (120.93 acres from A to R-20) (5-0)
• Approved East Lake preliminary subdivision (130 lots) (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The DeSoto County Board of Adjustment will consider six variance applications and four conditional use applications at its May 10, 2021 meeting. The variances seek exceptions to zoning rules for accessory buildings, setbacks, fences, and mobile homes. The conditional use requests include expansions for a resort and a wedding/event venue, as well as mobile homes on smaller lots. The board will also approve minutes from the April 12 meeting.

• Variance for accessory building at 4126 Spring Place Dr (VAR-000012-2021)
• Variance for reduced setbacks on Vaiden Rd (VAR-000038-2021)
• Variance for mobile home side setback at 6990 Angie Dr (VAR-000039-2021)
• Conditional use expansion for resort at 4428 Getwell Rd (CU-000033-2021)
• Conditional use for wedding/event venue on Getwell Rd (CU-000047-2021)

The DeSoto County Board of Adjustment unanimously approved all applications on the May 10, 2021 agenda, including six variances and five conditional uses. Notable approvals included a 20-year expansion of a resort conditional use for Walter Roop, a 25-year conditional use for a wedding/event venue for Stafford Houston, and two mobile home variances and conditional uses for Daniel Robertson and Virginia Jones. The board also approved variances for accessory buildings, setbacks, and a fence height.

• Approved John Stevenson's variance for accessory building in front yard (unanimous)
• Approved Pamela Murphy's variance for reduced front and side setbacks (unanimous)
• Approved Daniel Robertson's variance for reduced side setback for mobile home (unanimous)
• Approved Daniel Robertson's conditional use for mobile home on less than 3 acres for lifetime or 30 years (unanimous)
• Approved Virginia Jones's variance for mobile home older than 10 years (unanimous)
• Approved Virginia Jones's conditional use for mobile home on less than 3 acres for 25 years, conditioned on inspection (unanimous)
• Approved Larry Brown's variance for accessory building in front yard (unanimous)
• Approved DeWarren Faulkner's variance for fence taller than 3 ft in front yard (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to review various budget amendments, contract renewals, and project updates. Key discussions include road maintenance, facility management for the courthouse and justice court, and several price increase requests for county services.

• Budget amendments for Animal Services, Sheriff's Department, and Road Management
• Agreement with City of Southaven for Swinnea Road design and construction
• Approval of change orders for the Justice Court Building
• Price increase requests for ES&S electronic pollbooks and GIS software maintenance
• Request to purchase FY22 ammunition for the Sheriff’s Department

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors approved the purchase of FY22 ammunition for the Sheriff's Department for up to $90,000 to avoid an 18% price increase. The Board rejected all bids for the Sheriff's ICAC building addition and will rebid at a later date. The Board also approved multiple budget amendments, contract renewals, and donations of vehicles and body armor to other police departments.

• Approved FY22 ammunition purchase up to $90,000 for Sheriff's Department (5-0)
• Rejected all bids for Sheriff's ICAC building addition, will rebid later (5-0)
• Approved donation of 2 cars and 7 body armors to Lambert PD, 2 cars to Tchula PD (5-0)
• Approved Justice Court Building change orders 6, 7, & 8, tabled change order 5 (5-0)
• Approved $6,049 cedar rail fence at Cockrum Park from Minor Fence & Decks (5-0)
• Approved tax distributions for fire departments and authorized clerk to write checks (5-0)
• Accepted compliance audit and made it part of the Board minutes (5-0)
• Approved claims docket and authorized Chancery Clerk to pay bills (5-0)

Planning Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing regarding the rezoning of Kopas Corner Market. The meeting also includes reviews for preliminary subdivision of 130 lots and final approvals for several minor lot developments.

• Rezoning of property at College and Hwy 305 from AR to C4
• Preliminary subdivision of 130 lots on 120.93 acres at East Lake Subdivision
• Final approval of 3 lots on 15.21 acres at Spring Hill Minor Lot
• Final approval of 5 lots on 11.95 acres at Alex Woods Estates
• Final approval of 6 lots on 19.85 acres at Lee Corner Minor Lot

The DeSoto County Planning Commission approved the East Lake Subdivision preliminary plat for 131 lots on 120.93 acres, with conditions including a shade tree per home, developer-installed perimeter fences, and a variance for a turn lane. The commission also approved three minor lot subdivisions, tabled a rezoning request, and recommended a policy change to delay forwarding items to the Board of Supervisors until minutes are approved.

• Approved East Lake Subdivision preliminary plat, 131 lots on 120.93 acres, with conditions (unanimous)
• Tabled Kopas Corner Market rezoning from AR to C4 until June 3, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Spring Hill Minor Lot, 3 lots on 15.21 acres with easement waiver (unanimous)
• Approved Alex Woods Estates Rev. of Lot 15, 5 lots on 11.95 acres with easement waiver (11-1)
• Approved Lee Corner Minor Lot, 6 lots on 19.85 acres with easement waiver, conditioned on driveway and turnaround (8-4)
• Approved concurrence to record Villages at Hawks Crossing, Ph 6 plat (unanimous)
• Recommended policy change: no item forwarded to BOS until minutes approved (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, old and new business, and a planning session. Key items include multiple rezoning and subdivision requests, business investment incentives (including free port warehouse approvals and new property tax exemptions for Keefe Group and Phoenix Assurance), and various contracts and agreements. The meeting also includes public hearings for three rezoning applications and several subdivision plats.

• Rezoning: Enclave PUD (50.46 acres), East Lake (120.93 acres), Bakersfield West (108.5 acres) - public hearings
• Tax incentives: Keefe Group 10-yr real/personal property exemption $14,367,912.06; Phoenix Assurance 10-yr real property exemption $39,350,000
• Free Port Warehouse incentives for Costco, Helen of Troy, Johnson Controls, Keefe Group
• Craft Road Widening contract with Acuff Construction - notice of award
• Purchase of vehicle over $25,000 for Sheriff's Department

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors approved the Craft Road widening contract with Acuff Construction for $2,752,169.25, authorizing the Board President to sign. The board also approved multiple tax exemptions for businesses, including Costco, Johnson Controls, Keefe Group, and Phoenix Assurance. Several rezoning and subdivision requests were approved, while two rezoning applications were tabled until the May 17 meeting.

• Approved Craft Road widening contract with Acuff Construction ($2,752,169.25) (5-0)
• Approved Free Port Warehouse exemption for Costco Wholesale (5-0)
• Approved Free Port Warehouse exemption for Johnson Controls (5-0)
• Approved Free Port Warehouse and 10-year property exemption for Keefe Group ($14,367,912.06) (5-0)
• Approved 10-year real property exemption for Phoenix Assurance ($39,350,000) (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 108.5 acres for Bakersfield West from A to R-20 (5-0)
• Tabled Enclave PUD rezoning until May 17, 2021 (4-0, Caldwell absent)
• Tabled East Lake rezoning until May 17, 2021 (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The DeSoto County Board of Adjustment will consider 13 requests: 9 variances (mostly for fences, setbacks, and accessory buildings) and 4 conditional uses (bed and breakfast, nursery/greenhouse, church, and second mobile home). All items are new business; no decisions are listed, only applications to be heard.

• Variance for accessory building larger than 50% of primary structure at 4185 Green Hill Drive (Matthew Arnold)
• Variance for front setback less than 50 feet at 2796 Cyrene Drive (Robert Higginbotham)
• Conditional use for bed and breakfast at 1725 Highway 305 (Stephen Dodd)
• Conditional use for nursery/greenhouse at 13555 Goodman Road East (Ben Smith)
• Conditional use for church at south side of Highway 78 (Bob Barber)

The DeSoto County Board of Adjustment unanimously approved all 12 applications on the April 12, 2021 agenda, including 9 variances and 4 conditional uses. All votes were unanimous. The board also approved the minutes from the March 8, 2021 meeting as corrected.

• Approved Matthew Arnold's variance for accessory building larger than 50% of primary structure and in front yard (unanimous)
• Approved Robert Higginbotham's variance for front setback less than 50 feet (unanimous)
• Approved Jamar Johnson's variance for fence taller than 3 ft in front yard (unanimous)
• Approved Aaron Moore's variance for fence taller than 3 ft in front yard (unanimous)
• Approved Clayton Griffin's variance for fence taller than 3 ft in front yard (unanimous)
• Approved Ellen Swafford's variance for fence taller than 3 ft in front yard (unanimous)
• Approved Martha Edgar's variance for rear and side setbacks (unanimous)
• Approved Earl Humphrey's variance for fence taller than 3 ft in front yard (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will vote on a consent agenda that includes a 10-year tax incentive for Toshiba America Business Solutions valued at $14,953,678, along with numerous budget amendments and quarterly allocations. They will also hear presentations on child abuse prevention and House of Grace, and consider several new business items including grant applications, road findings, and minor lot approvals.

• Toshiba America Business Solutions 10-year tax incentive: $14,953,678 (real and personal property)
• Quarterly allocations: Sheriff $6,601,477.50, Tax Assessor $375,378.00, Tax Collector $370,720.75
• Bid specifications for annual hot mix asphalt patching (Bid File #21-300-004)
• Approval of 7 minor lot applications, including Dean Manor Estates (7 lots on 34 acres)
• Request to apply for MOHS 402 and 405D grants and Petco Data Saves Lives software

The Board rejected the lowest bid from Patton Construction for the Craft Road Widening project, citing past performance issues, and awarded the contract to Acuff Construction for $2,752,169.25. The Board also approved a $51,070 change order for the Justice Court Building, a $2,120 dirt change directive, and authorized a French drain system not to exceed $10,000 for the same project. The Adult Drug Court renovation bid was awarded to RA Sharp Construction for $167,548 plus a $14,348 alternate.

• Rejected Patton Construction's bid for Craft Road Widening and awarded the contract to Acuff Construction for $2,752,169.25.
• Approved a $51,070 change order for the Justice Court Building.
• Approved a $2,120 change directive for dirt at the Justice Court Building.
• Authorized a French drain system not to exceed $10,000 for the Justice Court Building.
• Awarded the Adult Drug Court renovation bid to RA Sharp Construction for $167,548 plus a $14,348 alternate.
• Approved the FY21 Overlay bid to Lehman Roberts for $3,145,212.75.
• Accepted $264,705.62 in excess earnings from the Circuit Clerk and $858,805.59 from the Chancery Clerk.
• Approved the Consent Agenda, including multiple budget amendments and contract renewals.

Planning Commission

The DeSoto County Planning Commission approved three rezoning applications: Enclave PUD (50.46 acres from AR and C1 to PUD, 14-0), East Lake (120.93 acres from A to R-20, 13-1), and Bakersfield West (108.5 acres from A to R-20, 14-0). The commission also approved preliminary subdivisions for Bakersfield West (60 lots) and The Neighborhood at Pebble Ridge (21 lots), final plats for Red Banks Rd/Pebble Ridge Sections D and E, and denied the Fiona Lily 2 minor lot application. The East Lake Subdivision preliminary application was tabled for 30 days.

• Approved Enclave PUD rezoning of 50.46 acres from AR and C1 to PUD (14-0)
• Approved East Lake rezoning of 120.93 acres from A to R-20 (13-1)
• Approved Bakersfield West rezoning of 108.5 acres from A to R-20 (14-0)
• Approved Bakersfield West preliminary subdivision of 60 lots (unanimous)
• Approved The Neighborhood at Pebble Ridge preliminary subdivision of 21 lots (unanimous)
• Tabled East Lake Subdivision preliminary application for 30 days (unanimous)
• Approved Red Banks Rd/Pebble Ridge Section D final plat of 19 lots (unanimous)
• Denied Fiona Lily 2 minor lot application (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will address a wide range of items, including a public hearing on a 40.6-acre rezoning, several subdivision and minor lot approvals, COVID-19 updates and a possible extension of the emergency proclamation, and multiple contracts and purchases. The agenda also includes routine consent items like budget amendments and reports.

• Public hearing on Bluemont R20 Overlay: rezoning 40.6 acres from AR to R20 on Jaybird Road
• Preliminary subdivision of Eagle Bend: 52 lots on 107 acres on Baldwin Road
• COVID-19 update and determination to extend emergency proclamation
• Business Investment Incentives: Genoa Healthcare, LLC Free Port Warehouse
• EMA approval to apply for generator grants up to $25,000

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors approved a letter requesting $20 million in federal Highway Trust funds for the Star Landing Road Corridor project, with additional language regarding Highway 305. The board also approved a $2.8 million energy savings project, extended the COVID-19 emergency proclamation, and tabled the Craft Road widening bid. Several other routine items were approved, including fire department allocations, a mutual aid agreement with Olive Branch, and various rezoning and subdivision requests.

• Approved $20M federal funding request for Star Landing Road corridor (4-0)
• Approved $2.8M energy project with ABM, authorized contract review (4-1)
• Extended COVID-19 emergency proclamation until April 19, 2021 (4-0)
• Tabled Craft Road widening bid until April 5 meeting (4-0)
• Rejected all ICAC addition bids, authorized rebid with $700K budget (4-0)
• Approved 10 new weather siren locations (4-0)
• Approved Bluemont R20 Overlay rezoning of 40.6 acres (4-0)
• Approved Eagle Bend Subdivision preliminary plat of 55 lots (4-0)

Board of Adjustment

The DeSoto County Board of Adjustment will consider seven variance applications and one conditional use application at its March 8, 2021 meeting. The variances seek exceptions to zoning rules on setbacks, accessory building sizes, and fence heights. The conditional use request is for a mobile home on less than 3 acres under hardship conditions. The board will also approve minutes from the February 8, 2021 meeting.

• Variance for mobile home side setback less than 100 ft at 14482 Pigeon Roost (Victor Hernandez)
• Variance for accessory building larger than 50% of primary structure at 7417 Hickory Estates (Brian Nelson)
• Variance for accessory building in front yard of double frontage lot at 3350 Dean Cove North (Carl Hines)
• Variance for fence taller than 3 ft in front yard at 2119 Watson Place Cv (Jennifer Lamont)
• Conditional use for mobile home on less than 3 acres at 3437 Robert Dr (Micheal Rikard)

The DeSoto County Board of Adjustment unanimously approved all six variance applications heard at its March 8, 2021 meeting. The approved variances were for properties owned by Victor Hernandez, Brian Nelson, Carl Hines, Jennifer Lamont, Jason Downs, and Dream Home Construction. Two applications were withdrawn before the meeting: one by Bob Stifolter and one by Michael Rikard. The board also approved the minutes from the February 8, 2021 meeting.

• Approved Victor Hernandez's variance for a side setback of less than 100 ft for a mobile home at 14482 Pigeon Roost.
• Approved Brian Nelson's variance for an accessory building larger than 50% of the primary structure's square footage at 7417 Hickory Estates.
• Approved Carl Hines's variance for an accessory building in the front yard of a double frontage lot at 3350 Dean Cove North.
• Approved Jennifer Lamont's variance for a fence taller than 3 ft in the front yard of a double frontage lot at 2119 Watson Place Cv.
• Approved Jason Downs's variance for a fence taller than 3 ft in the front yard of a double frontage lot at 6625 Farm Cv.
• Approved Dream Home Construction's variance for a side setback of less than 15 ft at 2785 Cypress Lake Dr S.
• Withdrawn: Bob Stifolter's variance application (1644) and Michael Rikard's conditional use application (1566).
• Approved the minutes from the February 8, 2021 meeting as corrected.

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will consider routine approvals, including monthly reports, bid specifications for hot asphalt overlay, and contract renewals. They will also discuss GIS fees, review the four-year road plan scoring, and decide whether to apply for a grant for an Agri-Center walking trail. Several appointment changes and contract authorizations are on the agenda.

• Approve bid specs for hot asphalt overlay work (Bid File #21-300-003)
• Discuss GIS fees
• Request approval to apply for MDWFP grant for Agri-Center walking trail
• Approve purchase of office chairs for Sheriff's Department exceeding purchasing limit
• Approve Catlett Minor Lot, 1st Rev (#7555) - 1 lot on 4.01 acres, west of Fogg Rd, north of Nesbit Rd

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors approved $18,351 in repairs for water-damaged controls at the courthouse, funded from the Insurance Fund. The board also approved emergency purchases related to the February snow and ice storm, added bariatric surgery to the county insurance plan, and authorized applying for a $150,000 grant for an Agri-Center walking trail.

• Approved $18,351 in courthouse flood repairs from Insurance Fund (5-0)
• Approved emergency purchases for snow/ice storm repairs (5-0)
• Approved adding bariatric surgery to insurance plan with $50,000 lifetime limit (5-0)
• Authorized applying for $150,000 MDWFP grant for Agri-Center walking trail (5-0)
• Approved claims docket and authorized payment of bills (5-0)
• Approved GIS fee price list and website posting (5-0)
• Approved hiring Smith Phillips for employee training and insurance review (5-0)
• Approved updates to Appointment Directory (5-0)

Planning Commission

The DeSoto County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a rezoning request for 40.6 acres on Jaybird Road from AR to R20 Residential Overlay, and a preliminary subdivision application for 52 lots on 107 acres on Baldwin Road. The meeting also includes approval of the previous month's minutes and standard procedural items.

• Public hearing: Bluemont R20 Overlay – rezoning 40.6 acres from AR to R20 Residential Overlay, parcel #3075210000001300, east side of Jaybird Road, south of Holly Springs, District 5, applicant Harold Krag
• Preliminary subdivision: Eagle Bend Subdivision – 52 lots on 107 acres, parcel #3095150000000100, west side of Baldwin Road, south of Commerce (Hwy 304), District 4, applicant Eagle Land, LLC
• Approval of minutes from January 28, 2021

The DeSoto County Planning Commission approved the Bluemont R20 Overlay rezoning of 40.6 acres from AR to R20 Residential Overlay, and the Eagle Bend Subdivision preliminary plat for 52 lots on 107 acres, conditioned on a minimum heated home size of 2,000 square feet. Both motions passed unanimously. The commission also approved the minutes from the January 28, 2021 meeting.

• Approved the Bluemont R20 Overlay rezoning of 40.6 acres from AR to R20 Residential Overlay (parcel #3075210000001300, east side of Jaybird Road, south of Holly Springs).
• Approved the Eagle Bend Subdivision preliminary plat for 52 lots on 107 acres (parcel #3095150000000100, west side of Baldwin Road, south of Commerce/Hwy 304), conditioned on a minimum heated home size of 2,000 sq ft.
• Approved the minutes of the January 28, 2021 meeting as presented.

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone 74 acres from AR to PUD for the Bright Wilson Planned Unit Development. The board will also consider several consent agenda items, including budget amendments, road register changes, and bid specifications for the Drug Court renovation. New business includes tax incentives for three companies, a hazard mitigation plan designation, and multiple purchases over $25,000 for the Sheriff's Department.

• Public hearing: Bright Wilson PUD rezoning of 74 acres from AR to PUD, parcel #307204000 0001000, north side of Bright Road, east of Jaybird
• Budget amendments for Animal Services, Sheriff Administration, Bridge Fund/Getwell Road Improvements, and Justice Court Building
• Request to approve bid specs for DeSoto County Drug Court Renovation (Bid File #21-380-244-01)
• Business investment incentives: Free Port Warehouse for Rare Beauty, Schulz Xtruded Products, and Genoa Healthcare (with personal property tax exemption at 8791 Northwest Drive, Southaven)
• Sheriff's Department purchases over $25,000: computer hardware/software for patrol cars and F150 Crew Cab

The Board approved the Bright Wilson PUD rezoning of 74 acres from AR to PUD, with conditions including compliance with the master plan and road improvements. They also approved multiple subcontracts for the Holly Springs Road project, waived permit fees for the Justice Court building, and approved several emergency purchases related to the snow and ice storm. The meeting included a lengthy discussion on the Corps of Engineers flood study, with the Board supporting the Locally Preferred Plan and National Ecosystem Restoration plan.

• Approved Bright Wilson PUD rezoning of 74 acres from AR to PUD (5-0)
• Approved five subcontracts for Holly Springs Road Segment 2 (5-0)
• Waived building and stormwater permit fees for Justice Court building (5-0)
• Approved moving Entergy pole at Justice Court site for $11,518.28 (5-0)
• Approved ad valorem tax agreement for Project High Field/Ardagh (5-0)
• Extended COVID-19 emergency proclamation until March 15, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved 2021 Road Maintenance Proposal (5-0)
• Approved multiple emergency purchases for snow/ice storm repairs (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone 74 acres on Bright Road from AR to PUD, and will also consider various consent agenda items, budget amendments, and contract approvals. The meeting includes discussions on moving the Tax Collector's office, project updates, and business investment incentives for several companies.

• Public hearing for Bright Wilson PUD rezoning of 74 acres on Bright Road (parcel #307204000 0001000)
• Budget amendments for Animal Services, Sheriff Administration, and Capital Projects Fund/Justice Court Building
• Approval of bid specs for DeSoto County Drug Court Renovation (Bid File #21-380-244-01)
• Sheriff's Department purchases over $25,000 for computer hardware/software and F150 Crew Cab
• Business incentives: Free Port Warehouses for Rare Beauty, Schulz Xtruded Products, and Genoa Healthcare (8791 Northwest Drive, Southaven)

Due to five inches of snow and dangerous roads, the DeSoto County Board of Supervisors met solely to address the state of emergency. They approved an Emergency Proclamation for the county and voted to table all other agenda items, including public hearings, until February 22, 2021, when conditions would allow public attendance. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Emergency Proclamation for DeSoto County (4-0, District 1 absent)
• Tabled all other business to February 22, 2021 (4-0, District 1 absent)

Board of Adjustment

The DeSoto County Board of Adjustment will consider three variance applications and four conditional use applications at its February 8, 2021 meeting. The variances involve fence height and accessory building size/placement. The conditional uses include a cell tower, a utility substation, a bed and breakfast extension, and a cemetery. The board will also approve minutes from the January 11, 2021 meeting.

• Variance for fence taller than 3 ft at 6195 Chippewa (Katina Gillard)
• Variance for accessory building larger than 50% of primary structure at 2185 Hwy 305 N (Michael Schmidt)
• Variance for accessory building in front yard of double frontage lot at 13688 Whispering Pines (Kim Sellers)
• Conditional use for cell tower at 1650 Holly Springs Rd (New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC)
• Conditional use for utility substation on Hwy 305 (Atmos Energy)

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors is meeting to address old and new business, including a flood study report for the Southaven area and the county overall, insurance committee recommendations on benefits, and a facilities committee report with a request to acquire an appraisal. The agenda also includes routine items like agenda approval, citizen remarks, and a consent agenda.

• Flood study report for City of Southaven area and overall county
• Insurance committee recommendations on NCD clarifications and bariatrics benefits
• Facilities committee report and approval to acquire appraisal
• Lights at Armory Parking Lot (old business)

The Board approved signing the Entergy Lease Costs Estimate for lights on the Armory parking lot, with all five supervisors voting yes. They also approved changes to the insurance plan wording, took bariatric surgery coverage under advisement, and authorized an appraisal of the Justice Court facility in Southaven. The meeting included a detailed flood study presentation from the Corps of Engineers, but no formal action was taken on that item.

• Approved Entergy lease for Armory parking lot lights (5-0)
• Approved insurance plan wording changes (5-0)
• Took bariatric surgery coverage under advisement (5-0)
• Authorized appraisal of Justice Court facility in Southaven (5-0)

Planning Commission

The DeSoto County Planning Commission approved the Bright Wilson PUD rezoning of 74 acres from AR to PUD, with conditions including covenant changes, an HOA for the 'Iris' section, and a preferred span bridge. The vote was 8-6. The commission also approved the Dollar General site plan with conditions, including tree substitutions and a white sign.

• Approved Bright Wilson PUD rezoning of 74 acres from AR to PUD (8-6)
• Approved Dollar General site plan with conditions (unanimous)
• Elected Jeanne Shannon as Chairman, Murry Haslip as Vice-Chairman, Floyd Fiveash as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 7, 2021 (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will vote on consent agenda items including budget amendments, road register changes, and appointments. They will also discuss old business such as a revised contract for Justice Court construction and a COVID-19 update, including a possible extension of the emergency declaration. New business includes road projects, grant applications, and a flood study report. The meeting also includes public hearings on a gas pump conditional use appeal and a rezoning request.

• Budget amendments for multiple departments including Sheriff's and Animal Services
• Revised contract conditions for Justice Court construction with Murphy & Sons
• COVID-19 update and possible extension of emergency declaration
• Public hearing on appeal for gas pumps at 13893 Goodman Rd
• Rezoning request for 16.14 acres on Williamson Lane (Ross Meadows Phase 3)

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors overturned the Board of Adjustment's approval of a conditional use for gas pumps at a convenience store on Goodman Road, denying the application. The board also approved a rezoning and preliminary subdivision for Ross Meadows Phase 3, and authorized several road projects, including a notice to proceed for Holly Springs Road Segment 2 and a design task order for Getwell Road. The board extended the COVID-19 emergency declaration until February 16, 2021.

• Overturned Board of Adjustment decision, denied gas pumps conditional use at 13893 Goodman Rd (4-1)
• Approved Ross Meadows Phase 3 rezoning of 16.14 acres from AR to R30 (5-0)
• Approved Ross Meadows Phase 3 preliminary subdivision of 54 lots (5-0)
• Approved Notice of Award to Talbot Brothers for Holly Springs Road Segment 2 (5-0)
• Approved $1,217,655 notice to proceed for CE&I on Holly Springs Road Segment 2 (5-0)
• Approved Waggoner Engineering task order to design Getwell Road, Lester to Pleasant Hill (5-0)
• Extended COVID-19 emergency declaration until February 16, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved MOA with City of Southaven for Star Landing Road Segment 2 (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors is meeting on January 11, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, invocation, pledge, agenda approval, citizen remarks, consent agenda, old and new business, and an executive session. The only substantive item listed is a discussion of the zoning ordinance under Planning.

• Zoning Ordinance Discussion

Board of Adjustment

The DeSoto County Board of Adjustment will consider seven variance requests and one conditional use application. The variances seek exceptions to zoning rules for fences, accessory buildings, and a side setback, while the conditional use would allow a mobile home on less than 3 acres. All items are new business for this meeting.

• Variance for fence taller than 3 ft at 14588 Choctaw Ridge (Vongphrachanh)
• Variance for fence taller than 3 ft at 7249 Jackson Landing Dr (Morris)
• Variance for fence taller than 3 ft at 7136 Jackson Landing Dr (Ivy)
• Variance for accessory building in front yard at 14358 Glynn Valley Cv S (Lashlee)
• Conditional use for mobile home on less than 3 acres at 2266 Hwy 301 (Davis)

Planning Commission

The DeSoto County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on several rezoning requests, including a 74-acre PUD application, and will consider preliminary and final subdivision plats. Two rezoning applications have been withdrawn and will not be considered.

• Rezoning of 74 acres from AR to PUD on Bright Road (Bright Wilson PUD, applicant Dale Wilson)
• Rezoning of 16.14 acres from AR to R30 on Williamson Lane (Ross Meadows Phase 3, applicant Civil Link)
• Preliminary subdivision approval for 19 lots on 46.4 acres (Ross Meadows Phase 3)
• Final subdivision approval for 1 lot on 1.91 acres on Pleasant Hill Rd (Bakersfield West Commercial)
• Withdrawn: Alexander Place C4 rezoning and Enclave PUD rezoning

The DeSoto County Planning Commission approved the rezoning of 16.14 acres from AR to R30 for Ross Meadows Phase 3 (12-0) and the preliminary subdivision of 19 lots on 46.4 acres. The Bright Wilson PUD rezoning application was tabled to the January 28, 2021 meeting. Two rezoning applications (Alexander Place C4 and Enclave PUD) were withdrawn. Final subdivision approval was granted for Bakersfield West Commercial and a minor lot for Chad Holley.

• Approved Ross Meadows Phase 3 rezoning of 16.14 acres from AR to R30 (12-0)
• Approved Ross Meadows Phase 3 preliminary subdivision of 19 lots on 46.4 acres (unanimous)
• Tabled Bright Wilson PUD rezoning of 74 acres from AR to PUD to Jan 28, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Bakersfield West Commercial final subdivision of 1 lot on 1.91 acres (unanimous)
• Approved Chad Holley minor lot of 1 lot out of 14.21 acres with 4:1 ratio waiver (unanimous)
• Withdrawn: Alexander Place C4 rezoning application
• Withdrawn: Enclave PUD rezoning application

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will organize 2021 officers, review budget amendments, and consider business investment incentives for Free Port Warehouse tenants. The meeting also includes discussions on COVID-19 updates, stormwater developer requirements, and a four-year road plan.

• Toshiba America Business Solutions, Inc. 10-year real and personal property agreement totaling $14,953,678.00
• Business investment incentives for Ozark Automotive Distributors, Inc. and Zimmer US, Inc.
• Contract for Adult Drug Court Office Design by Urban Arch
• Final subdivision approval for Anderson Lane First Revision (7541)
• Request for intergovernmental purchase of a Tahoe for the Sheriff’s Department