DeSoto County public meetings in 2025

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider multiple bids for heavy machinery and sheriff's vehicle equipment. The meeting includes public hearings on litter ordinance violations and discussions regarding road widening projects. Planning items include a preliminary 22-lot subdivision and a minor lot approval.

• Public hearing for litter ordinance violation at 5344 Allen Rd.
• Bids for 2026 rubber track excavator, front end loader, mini excavators, backhoe, and dump trucks
• Preliminary subdivision approval for 22 lots at Willow Creek Estates on Woolsey Rd
• Approval to pay the county's portion of the Craft Road Widening Project
• Sheriff's Office uniform reimbursement for A.C. Beeman in the amount of $221.45

The Board approved the renewal of the county workers‑comp policy with Higginbotham Insurance, authorizing the President to sign. It also approved the interior and exterior finishes for the courthouse renovation. The litter ordinance case for 5344 Allen Road was closed after the homeowner complied. Additional consent‑agenda items, including a correction to the Business Investment Incentive start date and a new receiver for Parks/Solid Waste, were also approved.

• Renewed workers‑comp (Key Risk) insurance with Higginbotham Agency – unanimous yes
• Approved selected interior and exterior finishes for the Courthouse Project – unanimous yes
• Closed litter ordinance violation case for 5344 Allen Road – unanimous yes
• Corrected Business Investment Incentive start date to 2025 – unanimous yes
• Approved agenda additions (emergency purchase, multiple executive sessions) – unanimous yes
• Added Amanda Mayo as receiver for Parks/Solid Waste – unanimous yes
• Approved Sheriff’s Office uniform reimbursement of $221.45 – unanimous yes

Board of Adjustment

The DeSoto County Board of Adjustment will consider three land-use applications. Two variance requests seek permission to build accessory structures in front yards at 3552 Glenwood Dr. and 2331 Oak Creek Dr. A conditional-use request seeks approval to park a Class 5 heavy-duty vehicle at 8750 Thunderbird Dr. E. All applications are evaluated under the DeSoto County Zoning Ordinance.

• Variance VAR-001912-2025 for an accessory building at 3552 Glenwood Dr., Parcel #2078270000002100, zoned A‑R (District 5)
• Variance VAR-001913-2025 for an accessory building at 2331 Oak Creek Dr., Parcel #3075160600002700, zoned A (District 5)
• Conditional Use CU-001661-2025 to allow a Class 5 heavy‑duty vehicle parking at 8750 Thunderbird Dr. E, Parcel #4086130100000700, zoned R‑1 (District 5)

The Board unanimously approved the November 10, 2025 minutes. It approved Michelle Poulin’s variance for an accessory building at 3552 Glenwood Dr. and tabled Adam Whisenant’s similar variance until the January 10, 2026 meeting. The Board also unanimously approved Sommer Albright’s conditional use to park a Class 5 heavy‑duty vehicle at 8750 Thunderbird Dr. E with three specific conditions.

• Approved November 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Michelle Poulin, 3552 Glenwood Dr. (unanimous)
• Tabled variance for Adam Whisenant, 2331 Oak Creek Dr., until Jan 10 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for Sommer Albright, 8750 Thunderbird Dr. E, with 2‑year term and parking conditions (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review business investment incentives for distribution and logistics centers. The meeting also includes public hearings on litter ordinance violations and discussions on precinct changes and county facility bids.

• Investment incentive for NFI DBA National Distribution Centers, LLC: $79,270,513.68
• Investment incentives for GXO Logistics Supply Chain, Inc.: $7,307,243.00 and $2,217,606.00
• Public hearings for litter ordinance violations at 2130 Slocum Rd., 11252 High Rd., and 4600 Red Banks Rd.
• Proposed move of Precinct 203 from Desoto Central High School to BankPlus Sports Center
• Final subdivision of 4 lots on 10.6 acres on the south side of Cathy Rd. and east side of Red Banks Rd.

The Board approved major business investment incentives, including a $79,270,513.68 project for NEI DBA and two GXO Logistics projects totaling $9,524,849. The Board also approved the move of Precinct 203 to Southaven BankPlus Parks and Recreation and the name‑change contract for Precinct 109 (Hope Chapel). It rescinded a prior motion to move Precinct 405 to the Agri‑Education Center and found three litter‑ordinance violations in compliance. All of these actions were adopted by vote.

• Approved business investment incentives: NEI DBA $79,270,513.68; GXO Logistics $7,307,243 (2‑yr) and $2,217,606 (3‑yr) – Consent Agenda passed
• Approved move of Precinct 203 to Southaven BankPlus Parks and Recreation – motion passed
• Approved name‑change contract for Precinct 109 (Hope Chapel) – motion passed
• Rescinded move of Precinct 405 from Road Department to Agri‑Education Center – motion passed
• Found 2130 Slocum Rd litter ordinance violation in compliance – motion passed
• Found 11252 High Rd litter ordinance violation in compliance – motion passed
• Found 4600 Red Banks Rd litter ordinance violation in compliance – motion passed
• Approved Consent Agenda items (Road Dept reports, Meal Log Affidavits, procurement actions, etc.) – motion passed

Planning Commission

The DeSoto County Planning Commission will review two subdivision applications. The first is a preliminary subdivision for 22 lots covering 59.27 acres on the north side of Woolsey Road and west of Bethel Road (Willow Creek Estates). The second is a final subdivision for 2 lots on 9.79 acres on the south side of West Commerce Street east of Rising Sun Road (Petrina McKinney). The commission will also approve the October 2, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Preliminary subdivision approval for 22 lots on 59.27 acres at Willow Creek Estates, north side of Woolsey Rd and west of Bethel Rd, parcel #2066230000001200
• Final subdivision approval for 2 lots on 9.79 acres at south side of West Commerce St east of Rising Sun Rd, parcel #3085160000000505, zoned A (District 4)
• Approval of minutes from the October 2, 2025 Planning Commission meeting

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the October 2, 2025 meeting. It then unanimously approved the Willow Creek Estates application for preliminary subdivision of 22 lots on 59.27 acres. The commission also unanimously approved the Petrina McKinney minor‑lot application for final subdivision of 2 lots on 9.79 acres. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved October 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Willow Creek Estates preliminary subdivision (22 lots, 59.27 acres) (unanimous)
• Approved Petrina McKinney minor lot final subdivision (2 lots, 9.79 acres) (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will approve the meeting agenda, including any additions or deletions. They will hear citizen remarks and presentations. The board will discuss health department inspections under the Planning MS Health Department item. No other specific actions are listed.

• Approval of Agenda: Additions & Deletions
• Citizens Remarks & Presentations
• Health Department Inspections (Planning MS Health Department)
• Consent Agenda
• Old Business and New Business items (unspecified)

The Board approved the agenda with added items unanimously. The Agri‑Education Center generator specification item was tabled for further committee review. Supervisors signed the courthouse renovation approval letter. The Board extended deadlines and dismissed several litter‑ordinance cases during the public hearing.

• Approved agenda with additions (5‑0)
• Tabled Agri‑Education Center Generator specs (5‑0)
• Signed courthouse renovation approval letter (unanimous)
• Extended deadline for 11252 High Rd litter case to Dec 1 2025 (5‑0)
• Dismissed 11108 Horseshoe Bend litter case (unanimous)
• Dismissed 10635 Byhalia Rd litter case (unanimous)
• Extended deadline for 5344 Allen Rd litter case to Dec 15 2025 (unanimous)
• Extended deadline for 4855 Belmont Rd litter case to Jan 5 2026 (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will conduct public hearings regarding litter ordinance violations at six properties and two zoning variance appeals. The meeting also includes discussions on 2026 legislative priorities and various procurement requests for the Sheriff's Office.

• Public hearings for litter ordinance violations at 11252 High Rd, 11108 Horseshoe Bend, 10635 Byhalia Rd, 5344 Allen Rd, 2130 Slocum Rd, and 4855 Belmont Rd
• Zoning appeals for variances at Byhalia Rd/Box Corner Rd and Stacey Rd/Whit Rd
• Procurement requests for two Sheriff's Office vehicles and a VMware renewal, each over $25,000
• Tax sale void requests and refunds totaling $9,282.92 across four parcels
• Approval of bid specifications for an Agri-Education Center generator and equipment for Sheriff vehicles

The Board approved the meeting agenda with all requested additions. The Agri‑Education Center generator specification item was tabled for further committee review. Supervisors voted to sign the courthouse renovation letter on behalf of the Board President. The Board extended or dismissed several litter‑violation cases and set a continuation date for the public hearing.

• Approved agenda with all additions (5‑yes vote)
• Tabled Agri‑Education Center generator specs item (5‑yes vote)
• Approved signing of courthouse renovation letter (all five supervisors voted, motion passed)
• Extended deadline for 11252 High Rd litter case to Dec 01 2025 (5‑yes vote)
• Dismissed 11108 Horseshoe Bend litter case as compliant (all supervisors voted, motion passed)
• Dismissed 10635 Byhalia Rd litter case as compliant (all supervisors voted, motion passed)
• Extended deadline for 5344 Allen Rd litter case to Dec 15 2025 (5‑yes vote)
• Continued public hearing to Dec 01 2025 (5‑yes vote)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider three variance applications for building setbacks on properties at 5019 Camp Xing, 9805 Fox Gate Dr., and 4177 Jenny Ln. It will also review a conditional use application from Clearway Energy Group to expand a utility substation/solar farm on land near Old Hwy 61 and Sanders Rd. All items are scheduled for discussion at the November 10, 2025 meeting.

• Variance (VAR-00190-2025) by Kevin Davis to reduce front building setback at 5019 Camp Xing (Parcel #3071010400003400, PUD District 5)
• Variance (VAR-001910-2025) by Linda Swallow to reduce side building setback for a mobile home at 9805 Fox Gate Dr. (Parcel #306834020001700, A District 5)
• Variance (VAR-001911-2025) by Curtis Austin to reduce side building setback at 4177 Jenny Ln. (Parcel #306827030000600, A District 5)
• Conditional Use (CU-001660-2025) by Clearway Energy Group to expand a utility substation/solar farm east and west of Old Hwy 61, west of Sanders Rd. (Parcel #1099310000000200, A District 3)

The Board of Adjustment approved three variances for setbacks on properties in District 5 and unanimously approved the minutes from the October 13 meeting. It also approved Clearway Energy Group’s request to expand a conditional use for a utility substation/solar farm on about 162 acres, with a 3‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved minutes dated October 13, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Kevin Davis variance for 22‑ft front setback (unanimous)
• Approved Linda Swallow variance for 65‑ft side setback (unanimous)
• Approved Curtis Austin variance for 14‑ft side setback (unanimous)
• Approved Clearway Energy Group conditional‑use expansion (~162 acres) (3‑0, Boren abstained)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will discuss a range of items, including a pipeline request, a public hearing on litter ordinance violations, and several road department equipment bids. They will also review contract approvals for the Agri‑Education Center waterline project and consider final approval of three minor lot applications on Oak Grove Road, Slocum Road, and Nesbit Road. The meeting includes both scheduled agenda items and new business items.

• Desoto County Atmos Pipeline request – signature requested (scheduled item at 9:15 a.m.)
• Public hearing on Code Enforcement litter ordinance violations at parcels on Red Banks Rd., High Rd., Horseshoe Bend, Pleasant Hill Rd., Byhalia Rd., Slocum Rd., Allen Rd., and Belmont Rd.
• Road Department bid specifications and solicitations for equipment: 33,000 lb rubber track excavator, 4WD front‑end loader, mini excavators, 4WD backhoe, tri‑axle heavy haul truck, and single‑axle dump truck
• Agri‑Education Center waterline project – construction contract and CE&I services task order approvals
• Planning consent for three minor lot applications: Patricia Johnson (6 acres on Oak Grove Rd.), Oliver Family (11.49 acres on Slocum Rd.), and Causey Shop (5.49 acres on Nesbit Rd.)

The Board authorized the Atmos Pipeline request to work outside the easement and signed several infrastructure contracts, including the Commerce Street Extension subcontracts and two Agri‑Education Center projects. All motions passed with unanimous support from the five supervisors. The October 2025 minutes and the agenda additions were also approved.

• Approved Atmos Pipeline request (5‑0)
• Approved Commerce Street Extension subcontracts (5‑0)
• Approved Agri‑Education Center Event Contract with CVB (5‑0)
• Approved Agri‑Education Center Waterline construction contract (5‑0)
• Approved Agri‑Education Center Waterline CE&I services task order (5‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items (5‑0)
• Approved October 2025 minutes (4‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved agenda additions and deletions (5‑0)

Planning Commission

The DeSoto County Planning Commission will approve the May 2, 2013 meeting minutes and conduct a public hearing on a final subdivision and rezoning. It will also address minor‑lot matters, consent items, other items, and any old business.

• Approval of May 2, 2013 minutes
• Minor lot item
• Public hearing on final subdivision
• Rezoning discussion
• Consent and other items

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will consider a $170,000 payment to close the Hawks property acquisition. A public hearing will address litter ordinance violations at two county parcels. The board will also review an E‑911 tower inspection request and two subdivision applications—one preliminary and one final.

• Approval of $170,000 check for Hawks Property Acquisition closing funds
• Public hearing on litter ordinance violations at 4525 Starlanding Rd. and 4600 Red Banks Rd.
• Committee to inspect E‑911 tower (MS Code 19‑13‑15)
• Preliminary subdivision approval for 6 lots on 26.51 acres at Wheeler Rd (Hundred Acre Woods Phase 3)
• Final subdivision approval for 30 lots and 5 COS on 32.18 acres at Byhalia and Getwell Rd (East Lake Phase 2)

The Board approved the agenda additions submitted by the County Administrator, Finance Director, Human Resources Director, and Road Manager. It authorized the specifications and advertisement for Bid Package 05 of the Landers Center Expansion project. The Board also approved the Operation Green Light for Veterans proclamation for the week of November 4‑11. All motions passed as recorded.

• Approved agenda additions (motion passed)
• Authorized advertisement for Landers Center Expansion Bid Package 05 (motion passed)
• Approved Operation Green Light for Veterans proclamation (motion passed)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to consider three requests for variances to the DeSoto County Zoning Ordinance. The board will determine if these specific property owners are permitted to deviate from standard zoning rules.

• Variance request for 11017 Byhalia Rd. to allow a front building setback of less than 50 feet
• Variance request for 841 Stacey Rd. to allow an accessory building in the front yard of a corner lot
• Variance request for 2265 Thousand Oaks to allow an accessory building larger than 50% of the primary structure's square footage

The Board of Adjustment unanimously denied Terrica Seals' request for a front‑setback variance. It unanimously approved Jason Warren's variance for an accessory building in the front yard of his corner lot. It also unanimously approved Chester Striplin's variance to build an accessory structure larger than 50% of the primary building.

• Approved September 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Denied Terrica Seals front‑setback variance (unanimous)
• Approved Jason Warren accessory‑building variance (unanimous)
• Approved Chester Striplin accessory‑building variance (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on removing the sprinkler requirement for homes larger than 6,500 square feet from the 2018 International Residential Code. The meeting also includes final approvals for two subdivision projects: East Lake LLC's Phase 1 on Byhalia Road and John Divine Smith's Lot 7 on Nesbit Road. Additional items include contract approvals, a $3,104.69 payment to Entergy for temporary power, and various budget and grant matters.

• Public hearing to discuss removing sprinkler requirement for homes over 6,500 sq ft
• Final approval of East Lake 2nd Rev. Phase 1 subdivision of 2 lots on 1.54 acres on Byhalia Rd.
• Final approval of John Divine Smith 1st Rev. of Lot 7 subdivision of 2 lots on 12.96 acres on Nesbit Rd.
• Approval of $3,104.69 payment to Entergy for temporary power increase
• Award of Bid File #26-300-003 for annual crushed limestone and rip‑rap FY26 to Fullen Dock Warehouse LLC & Mid‑South Opco LLC

The Board approved the September 2025 minutes and adopted an agenda with numerous additions. It unanimously restored the Historic DeSoto Museum budget to $35,000. The Board also authorized the attorney to draft a letter to construction firms and replace the HVAC units at the Agri‑Education Center with multi‑zone units.

• Approved September 2025 Board minutes (unanimous approval by all five supervisors)
• Approved agenda additions and deletions (unanimous approval by all five supervisors)
• Restored Historic DeSoto Museum budget to $35,000 (unanimous approval by all five supervisors)
• Authorized Board Attorney to draft a letter to American Refrigeration and Fulwood Construction and replace both HVAC units with multi‑zone units (unanimous approval by all five supervisors)
• Adopted Tax Collector’s insolvency listing and tax‑sale results as part of the official minutes (unanimous approval by all five supervisors)

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will consider a range of items, including a soil and water update, a stormwater awareness proclamation, and a code‑enforcement public hearing. The agenda lists several public hearings on land‑use applications, notably a rezoning request for Magnolia Grove Estates and multiple minor‑lot and subdivision proposals. The meeting also includes consent agenda items, contract approvals, and finance reports.

• Public hearing – Magnolia Grove Estates rezoning (RZNE-000834-2025): 166.98 acres from A‑R to R‑30, east of Bethel Rd and south of College Rd
• Public hearing – Bright Two Lot Minor 6th Revision (SUB-008011-2025): final approval of 3 lots on 12.9 acres on Odom Rd and Tulane Rd
• Public hearing – Cermeno 4 Lot Minor Lot 1st Revision (SUB-008030-2025): final approval of 2 lots on 9.25 acres on Poplar Corner Rd
• Public hearing – Green River Road 1st Revision (SUB-008034-2025): final subdivision of 2 lots on 11.50 acres on Green River Rd
• Contract approval – Facilities Management Proven Pest Termite Treatment Contract for 3 locations (signature required)

The Board approved an agenda that added items on finance, donations, staffing, litigation, property acquisition, and several department requests. The Board adopted a proclamation naming September 22‑26, 2025 as Stormwater Awareness Week and authorized the President to sign it. In a public hearing on litter ordinance violations, the Board granted the property owner at 4525 Starlanding Road additional time to comply and set a follow‑up date of Oct. 20, 2025; it also found the property at 2522 Lavern Road to be in compliance and closed the hearing.

• Approved agenda with added items (finance, donations, staffing, litigation, property acquisition, etc.)
• Adopted Stormwater Awareness Week proclamation (Sept 22‑26 2025)
• Granted 4525 Starlanding Rd owner more time; set Oct 20, 2025 follow‑up (vote: 5‑0 YES)
• Found 2522 Lavern Rd property in compliance; attached photos to minutes (vote: 5‑0 YES)
• Closed the public hearing on litter ordinance violations (vote: 5‑0 YES)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment approved several variances and a conditional use. Variances were granted for James McClain's side building setback, Jennifer Moore's fence height, Desoto Life Church's front setback, and Steven Markway's accessory building. The board also approved a 99‑year conditional use permit for the Desoto County Regional Utility Authority's sewage treatment facility. Minutes from the August 11, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously.

• Approved minutes of August 11, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved variance for James McClain, side building setback 2.9 ft west, 6.2 ft east (3‑1)
• Approved variance for Jennifer Moore, fence taller than 3 ft in front yard (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Desoto Life Church/Whitni Thornhill, front building setback 35 ft (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Steven Markway, accessory building in side yard (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for Desoto County Regional Utility Authority sewage treatment facility, 99‑year term (motion passed)

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will meet to address old business regarding the FY26 budget. The agenda also includes new business concerning contract administration for Murphy & Sons for Johnson Creek Phase II.

• FY26 Budget
• Contract Administration for Murphy & Sons regarding Johnson Creek Phase II

The Board added agenda items for an ambulance request, personnel resignations, and tax levy clarification. It approved a 5% discretionary raise for county employees (4‑1) and moved $2.6 M from the general fund into the 002 fund for a land purchase (5‑0). Additional actions included setting aside $500 K for a firefighter fund, purchasing a new ambulance and donating a used one, approving the Election Commission’s budget request, and authorizing constable expense reimbursements.

• Approved 5% discretionary raise for county employees (4-1)
• Moved $2.6 M from general fund to 002 fund for land purchase (5-0)
• Set aside $500 K from .54 fund to start county firefighter fund (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of a new ambulance and donation of a used ambulance (5-0)
• Approved Election Commission's $6,350 fee increase and related expenses, barred refrigerator purchase (5-0)
• Approved $1,700 for Bobby Holloway and $1,400 for other constables (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board approved the August 2025 minutes and agenda changes, adopted the FY25 tax levies, accepted Judge Doug Hollowell’s resignation and his appointment to the Circuit Court, and unanimously appointed Billy Johnson as the new District 1 Justice Court Judge. The Board also authorized the Board Attorney to draft an interlocal agreement with the CVB for concession operations, pending attorney approval and the Board President’s signature. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved August 2025 Board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda amendments adding Genealogy Building discussion, potential litigation item, rubbish pit update, convention center discussion; deleted opioid settlement grant item (unanimous)
• Approved FY25 tax levies as presented (unanimous)
• Accepted Judge Doug Hollowell’s resignation from Justice Court and his appointment to the Circuit Court (unanimous)
• Appointed Billy Johnson as District 1 Justice Court Judge (unanimous)
• Authorized Bridgforth, Buntin & Emerson to work with CVB on an interlocal agreement, pending attorney approval, and authorized the Board President to sign (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission unanimously approved the July 31, 2025 minutes and closed the public hearing for the Legends Lakeside Retreat rezoning after the applicant withdrew. It unanimously approved the Bright Two Lot Minor (6th revision) and the Cermeno 4 Lot Minor (1st revision) with easement waivers. The St. Theresa Minor Lot application was rejected by a 3‑9 vote due to concerns about emergency vehicle access. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved July 31, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Closed Legends Lakeside Retreat rezoning hearing after withdrawal (unanimous)
• Approved Bright Two Lot Minor 6th Revision with easement waiver (unanimous)
• Approved Cermeno 4 Lot Minor 1st Revision with easement waiver (unanimous)
• Denied St. Theresa Minor Lot application with easement waiver (3‑9)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board adopted the agenda with all additions and deletions unanimously. It closed a public hearing on a litter ordinance violation at 2220 Russell Cove and approved tax‑lien orders for three properties (2288 Slocum Road, 4921 Green Pasture Drive, 2065 Jaybird Road) with the President signing the orders. The Board also approved a 10‑year, $79,270,513.68 real and personal property tax abatement for National Distribution Center, LLC and a 2‑year personal‑property exemption of $7,307,243.86 for GXO Logistics, plus a six‑month contract extension for clerk Brenda Mullen.

• Approved agenda with additions and deletions (5‑0)
• Closed public hearing on 2220 Russell Cove litter violation (5‑0)
• Approved $200 tax‑lien order for 2288 Slocum Road (5‑0)
• Approved $550 tax‑lien order for 4921 Green Pasture Drive (5‑0)
• Approved $350 tax‑lien order for 2065 Jaybird Road (5‑0)
• Approved $79,270,513.68 10‑year tax abatement for National Distribution Center (5‑0)
• Approved $7,307,243.86 2‑year personal‑property exemption for GXO Logistics (5‑0)
• Extended Brenda Mullen’s contract for six months and authorized draft (5‑0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment approved a conditional use allowing a second mobile home on the property at 5679 Watson-Desoto Rd. under hardship conditions. The motion passed unanimously. The Board also approved variances for an accessory building at 4810 Bluff Rd., a taller fence at 7208 Harrier Dr., and a 50‑foot side setback for a mobile home at 5679 Watson-Desoto Rd., all with unanimous votes. Earlier, discussion of the original setback variance was tabled, and the meeting minutes were approved and the session adjourned unanimously.

• Approved conditional use for second mobile home at 5679 Watson-Desoto Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved variance for accessory building at 4810 Bluff Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved variance for fence taller than 3 ft at 7208 Harrier Dr. (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 50‑ft side setback for mobile home at 5679 Watson-Desoto Rd. (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion of variance for side setback less than 100 ft at 5679 Watson-Desoto Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 14, 2025 with correction (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board approved the updated Zoning Ordinance, including a change that permits 1.00‑acre lots with public water and sewer in minor‑lot subdivisions of four lots or fewer. The ordinance was adopted by a unanimous 5‑yes vote after a reconsideration. The Board also approved the Walton Park Minor Lot revision for lots 1 and 2, also by a 5‑yes vote. The new ordinance is set to take effect in 45 days, with that motion passing 4‑yes to 1‑out.

• Adopt updated Zoning Ordinance (5‑yes)
• Change ordinance to allow 1.00‑acre lots with water/sewer (5‑yes)
• Set Zoning Ordinance effective in 45 days (4‑yes, 1‑out)
• Approve Walton Park Minor Lot revision (5‑yes)
• Close public hearing for zoning ordinance (5‑yes)

Board of Supervisors

The Board approved the July 2025 minutes and the agenda with all additions and deletions. It opened the public hearing on tax rolls and unanimously upheld the assessor's valuations for Andrew Finger, Dorchester Apartments, Walmart and Sam’s East properties, while denying an appeal by Property Tax Assessment, Inc. The Board also approved the order to finalize the equalization of the 2025 property assessment rolls.

• Approved July 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with additions and deletions (5‑0)
• Opened public hearing on tax rolls (5‑0)
• Upheld Andrew Finger assessment at $639,328 and denied his appeal (5‑0)
• Upheld Dorchester Apartments assessment at $7,204,034 (5‑0)
• Accepted Walmart and Sam’s East assessed values, with a caveat to review appraisals (5‑0)
• Denied Property Tax Assessment, Inc. appeal due to incomplete application (5‑0)
• Approved order to finalize equalization of 2025 property assessment rolls (5‑0)

Planning Commission

The commission voted 11‑1 to deny the Magnolia Grove Estates rezoning from A‑R to R‑30. It unanimously tabled the Legends Lakeside Retreat rezoning request. It also unanimously approved the Bakersfield West Sec H rezoning and three final subdivision applications.

• Denied Magnolia Grove Estates rezoning (166.98 acres A‑R to R‑30) – vote 11‑1
• Tabled Legends Lakeside Retreat rezoning (19.22 acres A‑R to PUD) – unanimous
• Approved Bakersfield West Sec H rezoning (43.3 acres A‑R to R‑20) – unanimous
• Approved withdrawal of Allison Neighborhood rezoning (3.35 acres A‑R to C‑4) – unanimous
• Approved final subdivision of Bakersfield West Section G (36 lots on 21.96 acres) – unanimous
• Approved final subdivision of Hawks Landing (21 lots on 53.84 acres) – unanimous
• Approved final subdivision of Crosswinds Phase 4 (32 lots on 24.34 acres) – unanimous

Board of Supervisors

The Board unanimously approved agenda additions, a $500 donation to FCA/FCS and a $1,000 donation to the Honor Our Troops Golf Classic, authorized the President to sign Substantial Completion documents, approved adding up to 4,000 cubic yards of dirt from contingency, and approved the specifications and advertising for bids on the Courthouse Renovations.

• Approved agenda additions (5-0)
• Authorized $500 donation to FCA/FCS (5-0)
• Authorized $1,000 donation to Honor Our Troops Golf Classic (5-0)
• Authorized Board President to sign Substantial Completion documents (5-0)
• Approved adding up to 4,000 cubic yards of dirt from contingency (5-0)
• Approved specs and advertising for bids on Courthouse Renovations (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment approved variances for accessory buildings at 3025 Old Pigeon Roost Rd. and 8750 Thunderbird Dr. E., and a fence variance at 13750 Landry Ln., all by unanimous vote. It denied a setback variance for 3634 Kreunen St. by a 3‑0 vote. The board also removed a pending variance application for 8705 Hwy 61, approved a conditional use for a mobile home at 2839 Grass Pond Rd., and approved an expansion of a gravel mine on three parcels along Highway 51 S., each by unanimous vote.

• Approved variance for Bill Richards (front yard accessory building) – unanimous
• Approved variance for John Albright (side yard accessory building) – unanimous
• Approved variance for Francisco Martinez (front yard fence taller than 3 ft) – unanimous
• Denied variance for Nick Kreunen (front building setback less than 30 ft) – 3‑0
• Removed Rhonda West variance application from agenda – unanimous
• Approved conditional use for Zania Mays mobile home on less than three acres – unanimous
• Approved conditional use to expand gravel mine on parcels #4081020000001200, #40810200000001500, #4081020000001400 until June 10 2044 – unanimous
• Approved minutes from May 12 2025 with correction – unanimous

Board of Supervisors

The Board approved adding the Horn Lake Creek Interceptor Sewer District appointee to the agenda. It scheduled a public hearing for the updated Zoning Ordinance on August 11, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. The Board authorized Bridgforth, Buntin & Emerson to appraise the CPS building and waived the sprinkler requirement for the Ambelside School cottage program. The meeting was recessed until July 21, 2025.

• Added Horn Lake Creek Interceptor Sewer District appointee to agenda (5-0)
• Set public hearing for updating Zoning Ordinance on Aug 11, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. (5-0)
• Authorized Bridgforth, Buntin & Emerson to appraise CPS building (5-0)
• Waived sprinkler system requirement for Ambelside School cottage school (5-0)
• Scheduled Fire/EMA Committee meeting for July 17, 2025 (agreed)
• Scheduled Building Code Committee meeting for July 17, 2025 (agreed)
• Recessed Board meeting until July 21, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the June 2025 meeting minutes. They approved the agenda with the listed additions and deletions. They approved adding the NRPA Certified Playground Safety Inspector presentation to the official minutes. They accepted Michael Hatcher’s resignation from the County Vision Board.

• Approved June 2025 Board minutes (5-0)
• Approved agenda with additions and deletions (5-0)
• Approved adding Nathan Staten playground safety presentation to minutes (5-0)
• Approved acceptance of Michael Hatcher resignation from CVB (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda with all requested additions. A motion to approve Change Order #3, adding isolation valves to each building for the chiller project at a cost of $6,886.80, passed with a 4‑1 vote. A motion to approve Change Order #4 for relocating a valve pit was made, but the vote outcome was not recorded in the minutes.

• Agenda approved with additions (5-0)
• Change Order #3 approved $6,886.80 (4-1)
• Motion to approve Change Order #4 presented (outcome not recorded)

Board of Supervisors

The Board approved the May 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous 5‑yes vote. It also approved the agenda, including several additions and deletions, by the same unanimous vote. Supervisors directed the jail’s Mrs. Ford to contact Hobart to fulfill the contract for repairing the freezer unit.

• Approved May 2025 minutes (5‑yes vote)
• Approved agenda with additions and deletions (5‑yes vote)
• Directed Mrs. Ford to contact Hobart to repair jail freezer (no vote recorded)

Planning Commission

The commission voted 10‑3 to approve the rezoning of the 108‑acre Center Hill Water Reclamation Facility from A‑R to A. It also unanimously approved the Winslow Gardens rezoning, two minor‑lot applications, a preliminary subdivision and a final subdivision. All motions were passed with unanimous votes except the Center Hill rezoning.

• Approved Center Hill Water Reclamation Facility rezoning (10-3)
• Approved Winslow Gardens rezoning (unanimous)
• Approved Farris 3 Lot minor lot application (unanimous)
• Approved Fowler Minor Lot application (unanimous)
• Approved Enchanted Place preliminary subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved Ranch Meadows PUD Phase 7 final subdivision (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The DeSoto County Board approved the agenda with five affirmative votes. It authorized a $30,000 change order for Agri‑Ed Center drainage, renewed county property insurance with Travelers, and approved personal‑property tax abatements for Tegra Medical, EPE Industries, and DMC Power. The DMC Power abatement, the largest at $2,986,213, was adopted.

• Approved agenda with additions/deletions (5‑0 YES)
• Approved hiring of Harry Babb (Native Roots) for courthouse landscaping (5‑0 YES)
• Approved $30,000 drainage change order for Agri‑Ed Center (4‑1 YES)
• Renewed county property insurance with Travelers (5‑0 YES)
• Approved $1,178,104.27 5‑year tax abatement for Tegra Medical (5‑0 YES)
• Approved $611,466.41 4‑year tax abatement for EPE Industries (5‑0 YES)
• Approved $2,986,213.00 5‑year tax abatement for DMC Power (vote tally not recorded, motion passed)
• Scheduled Facilities Committee meeting for May 28 at 11 a.m. (decision noted)

Board of Supervisors

The Board approved the Proclamation of Local Emergency for the May 18 storms, authorizing the President to sign a Letter of Support for the Star Landing Interchange on I‑55, and approved the monthly claims docket. All three motions passed unanimously with one supervisor absent.

• Ratified Proclamation of Local Emergency (4-0, 1 absent)
• Authorized Board President to sign Letter of Support for Star Landing Interchange on I‑55 (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Claims Docket as printed (4-0, 1 absent)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved the minutes from April 14, 2025. It tabled Rhonda West's variance for a mobile home (3‑0 vote) and approved variances for Dream Home Construction, Mark Kelso, Edward Polk, and Clint Hall by unanimous votes. The board also approved Skylake Construction's front‑setback variance (3‑1 vote). All decisions were recorded as motions and votes at the May 12, 2025 meeting.

• Approved minutes from April 14, 2025 (unanimous)
• Tabled Rhonda West mobile‑home variance (3‑0)
• Approved Dream Home Construction accessory‑building variance (unanimous)
• Approved Mark Kelso rear‑setback variance (unanimous)
• Approved Edward Polk fence‑height variance (unanimous)
• Approved Clint Hall front and side‑setback variance (unanimous)
• Approved Skylake Construction front‑setback variance (3‑1)

Board of Supervisors

The Board approved the April 2025 meeting minutes and added numerous agenda items, including new projects and litigation updates. Supervisors voted to expand the Bridgetown Fire Protection District and to adopt the related boundary redefinition order. The Board also approved the assessment and collection agreement for Tanger Mall and authorized specifications for the new Crisis Center to be bid out.

• Approved April 2025 Board minutes (5-0)
• Approved agenda additions and deletions covering new projects, litigation updates, and policy items (5-0)
• Approved expansion of the Bridgetown Fire Protection District (5-0)
• Approved order redefining Lewisburg and Bridgetown fire district boundaries (5-0)
• Approved assessment and collection agreement with Tanger Mall (5-0)
• Approved specifications for the Crisis Center and authorized UrbanARCH to solicit bids (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from January 30, 2025 and opened a public hearing. It unanimously approved the Orchard and Steven Farms rezoning amendments. The commission voted to table the Center Hill Water Reclamation Facility rezoning application until the May 29, 2025 meeting, directing staff to redo public notices. A motion to close the public hearing was also adopted.

• Approved minutes from Jan. 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved Orchard Rezoning Amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Steven Farms Rezoning Amendment (unanimous)
• Motion to table Center Hill Water Reclamation Facility rezoning until May 29, 2025 (made by Lawhon, seconded by Cowan)
• Motion to close public hearing (made by Denton, seconded by Ferguson)

Board of Supervisors

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda unanimously. It accepted the low bid of $948,493.08 from Talbot Brothers Contracting to construct Agri‑Ed Center Multi‑Use Trail Segment Three and authorized the President to sign the award documents. The Board also voted to fund the McIngvale Extension project from ending cash, partner with the City of Hernando, and authorize the Board Attorney to draft a memorandum of understanding.

• Approved meeting agenda with additions (5‑0 vote)
• Approved consent agenda, including ATMOS Utility Relocation Agreement (5‑0 vote)
• Accepted low bid and awarded Agri‑Ed Center Trail Segment Three to Talbot Brothers Contracting for $948,493.08 (5‑0 vote)
• Authorized funding for McIngvale Extension from ending cash, partnership with City of Hernando, and MOU preparation by Board Attorney (5‑0 vote)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment approved four variance applications and one conditional‑use expansion, all by unanimous vote. It also tabled one variance request. The minutes from the March 10, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously.

• Approved variance for Blair Poe (fence taller than 3 ft) – unanimous
• Approved variance for Michael Young (accessory building, 5 ft setback) – unanimous
• Tabled variance for Jazmine Jones (fence taller than 3 ft) – unanimous
• Approved variance for Robert Bynum Jr. (accessory building >75% of primary) – unanimous
• Approved conditional‑use expansion for Zack Sims (private club venue) – unanimous
• Approved March 10, 2025 minutes – unanimous

Board of Supervisors

The Board adopted the March 2025 minutes and approved the revised agenda. It voted to relocate three District 2 precincts to Rejoice Church, Pathway Church, and St Paul Missionary Baptist Church. The Board also moved $200,000 into the crisis‑center project fund, approved the UrbanARCH contract, and authorized a geo‑tech report for the site.

• Approved March 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved agenda with additions and deletions (5-0)
• Approved District 2 polling relocation to new church sites (5-0)
• Approved $200,000 transfer to project fund and UrbanARCH contract (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved obtaining geo‑tech report for crisis‑center location (4-0, 1 absent)