Lowndes County public meetings in 2022

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss administrative authorizations, including new bank accounts and a contract for audit services. The meeting includes a public hearing and reviews of financial reports and legislative priorities.

• Construction bids for Charleigh Ford Drive paving from Artesia Road to Mims Road
• New bank account authorizations for Town of Crawford (HB 1353) and MDA Loan (GTRA)
• Contract for audit with T.E. Lott-OSA
• Adoption of election precincts and polling places
• Final approval of MOU with CVB for ARPA funds

The Board of Supervisors adopted legal descriptions and maps for election precincts and polling places following a public hearing. Other actions included approving a comprehensive emergency plan, authorizing new bank accounts, and hiring an interim recreation director.

• Adopted Election Precincts and Polling Places maps and descriptions (5-0)
• Approved hire of Tom Velek as part-time Interim Recreation Director at $3,000 per month (4-1)
• Authorized signature for Lowndes County Comprehensive Emergency Plan (5-0)
• Approved payment to Constables for no fail case fee increase from $2,500 to $4,500 (5-0)
• Authorized CFO to open bank accounts for HB 1353 Town of Crawford and MDA loan-GTRA (5-0)
• Approved contract for Audit with T. E. Lott (5-0)
• Authorized advertisement for construction bids to pave Charleigh Ford Drive (5-0)
• Approved promotion of Ronnie Bailey to Foreman at $20.19 per hour (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review county claims and discuss ARPA planning with representatives from HORNE, LLP. The body is also scheduling a public hearing regarding precincts and voting locations for a redistricting plan.

• Sole source purchase request for Columbus Crime Lab Agilent 8890 Gas Chromatogram and 5977C MSD
• Request to advertise for Bank Depository Services
• Final Resolution regarding International Paper
• Bond Agreement between Lowndes County and MS DFA on Crawford Appropriation
• SAP Program for bridge repair on Gunshot Road and Steens Road

The Board of Supervisors approved several administrative requests, including a sole source purchase for the Columbus Crime Lab and a tax exemption for International Paper. They also authorized the Board Attorney to negotiate the sale of the Maxxim Medical property. A public hearing for redistricting precincts was scheduled for December 30, 2022.

• Authorized Board Attorney to negotiate sale of Maxxim Medical property with $200,000 floor (5-0)
• Approved sole source purchase of Agilent 8890 Gas Chromatogram and 5977C MSD for Columbus Crime Lab (5-0)
• Approved Final Resolution granting ad valorem tax exemption for International Paper (5-0)
• Approved $6,615 grant-funded purchase of FOD Removal Blower for CLC Airport (5-0)
• Approved SAP Program for bridge repairs on Gunshoot Road and Steens Road (5-0)
• Set public hearing for redistricting precincts and voting locations for Dec 30, 2022 (5-0)
• Adopted resolution requesting legislation to lease property to MS Sheriff's Boys and Girls Ranch (4-0)
• Approved County Claims Docket ending December 15, 2022 (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss ARPA planning with representatives from HORNE, LLP. The board will also consider a pay increase for supervisors and a resignation letter from Purchase Clerk Pat Tuggle.

• Discussion of ARPA planning with HORNE, LLP representatives Ty Hardy and Timothy Smith
• Reference to Supervisors’ pay increase
• Request to accept resignation letter of Purchase Clerk Pat Tuggle
• Permission to advertise for semi-annual bids
• Request to accept a donation of a Kubota 2ZG22-48 Mower from Nationwide Agribusiness Insurance

The Board of Supervisors approved salary increases for several county officials effective January 1, 2023. Other actions included appointing an interim election commissioner and authorizing the purchase clerk to seek semi-annual bids.

• Approved salary increase for Supervisors, Justice Court Judges, and County Attorney (5-0)
• Accepted resignation of District 3 Election Commissioner Shelby Stratton (5-0)
• Appointed Yuvonda Youngblood as Interim District 3 Election Commissioner (5-0)
• Approved special election to fill District 3 Election Commissioner vacancy (5-0)
• Authorized Purchase Clerk to advertise for semi-annual bids (5-0)
• Accepted donation of Kubota ZG22-48 mower for the Sheriff's office (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution of Finding No Protest for MDA Loan for Golden Triangle Regional Airport (5-0)
• Accepted Road Maintenance Agreement for Solar Farm contingent on route approval (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors will meet to review financial reports and a claims docket. The board is considering a contract for an audit with TE Lott & Co. and a request to pursue a grant for a fire truck.

• Request to pursue grant for fire truck acquisition
• Contract for audit with TE Lott & Co.
• Lowndes County Schools 16" Section Land Option
• Utility Permit for South Lowndes Water, Fire Tower Road
• Amendment to Manufacturers Drive Engineering Contract—Project Kentucky Derby

The Board of Supervisors adopted a proclamation of local emergency and authorized the restoration of three hazardous properties. Other actions included approving a land sale for industrial purposes and hiring two detention officers.

• Adopted Resolution/Proclamation of Local Emergency (5-0)
• Authorized sale of portion of 16th Section land for industrial purposes (5-0)
• Authorized restoration of hazardous properties at 43 Robin Circle, 93 Robin Street, and 103 Kelly Cove after Jan 15, 2023, with costs assessed to owners (5-0)
• Approved 2022-2023 Audit contract with T.E. Lott & Co. (5-0)
• Approved request to pursue grant for fire truck acquisition (5-0)
• Approved utility permit for South Lowndes Water at Fire Tower Road (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Manufacturers Drive Engineering Contract Project Kentucky Derby (5-0)
• Approved hiring Shatera Monay Ellis and Brandi Michelle Kain as Detention Officers at $15.00 per hour (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors will meet to review the county claims docket and discuss personnel updates. The board will consider change orders for the Lowndes County Sportsplex project and the renaming of the District 3 Satellite—Rural Hill Fire Station.

• Change orders for Lowndes County Sportsplex Project
• Renaming of District 3 Satellite—Rural Hill Fire Station in honor of Wayne Doyle
• New hire for E-911: James Reyes
• County Claims Docket for period ending November 15, 2022
• Discussion of surplus property

The Board of Supervisors approved a change order for the Lowndes County Sportsplex Project and a recommendation to switch to Cold Mix, Inc. for road materials. They also approved several personnel hires and the renaming of a fire station.

• Approved Change Order for Lowndes County Sportsplex Project (4-1)
• Approved recommendation to use Cold Mix, Inc. for road materials (5-0)
• Approved renaming District 3 Satellite Rural Hill Fire Station in honor of Wayne Doyle (5-0)
• Approved hire of James Reyes as full-time E-911 dispatcher at $14.75 per hour (5-0)
• Approved hire of Matthew Harge as Class II Driver at $17.29 per hour (5-0)
• Approved County Claims docket for period ending November 15, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved surplus property list (5-0)
• Approved resolutions recognizing Circuit Court Judges Lee J. Howard and Lee S. Coleman (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss ARPA planning with HORNE, LLP and a solar energy agreement. The agenda includes reviews of health insurance renewals and crime lab equipment purchases.

• Purchase of Crime Lab Drug Testing Equipment
• Recommendation for renewal of health insurance
• Axon contract renewal
• Property Room Surplus Item Sales Agreement
• Solar Energy Agreement

The Board of Supervisors approved funding for two water association projects and renewed health insurance and law enforcement contracts. The board also authorized the naming of a section of US Hwy 45 South Alternate and approved the purchase of crime lab equipment.

• Approved $423,060 for East Lowndes Water Association (5-0)
• Approved $137,800 for South Lowndes Water Association Hwy 45A Water Main Extension Project (5-0)
• Approved health insurance renewal with United Healthcare MRM/Zurich effective Jan 1, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved agreement with City of Columbus to purchase crime lab drug testing equipment (5-0)
• Approved naming of US Hwy 45 South Alternate to Mary Manor (5-0)
• Approved Axon Contract Renewal (5-0)
• Approved Asset Disposition Services Agreement with PropertyRoom.com, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved October 2022 Sheriff's Report for $8,291.88 (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review a contract award for the Columbus Lowndes County Airport taxiway pavement rehab project and discuss ARPA planning with HORNE, LLP. The meeting also includes reviews of the county claims docket and tax rolls.

• Proposal to award APAC contract for CLCA Taxiway Pavement Rehab Project
• MDA Airport Improvement Loan Intent Resolution
• Two change orders for Agri-Center Concession Project
• Tax refund for Mary Krupica #19118
• Public hearing set for November 30 regarding dilapidated properties

The Board of Supervisors awarded a $542,275 taxiway pavement contract for the Columbus Lowndes County Airport and authorized a loan of up to $1,000,000 for the Golden Triangle Regional Airport. The Board also approved project cooperation agreements for multiple economic development projects, including aluminum and biocarbon projects.

• Awarded $542,275 contract to APAC for airport taxiway pavement rehab (5-0)
• Approved loan up to $1,000,000 from MDA for Golden Triangle Regional Airport (5-0)
• Approved Project Cooperation Agreements for Aluminum, Biocarbon, and other economic projects (5-0)
• Authorized $137,000 from Non-Revenue Loss ARPA funds for South Lowndes Water Project (4-0)
• Approved road closures for Christmas Parade on Dec 13 (5-0)
• Set public hearing for dilapidated properties at 43 Robin Circle, 93 Robin Street, and 103 Kelly Cove for Nov 30 (5-0)
• Approved $809.25 tax refund to Mary Krupica (5-0)
• Accepted $50,000 annually for two years from Local Assistance & Tribal Consistency fund (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review September 2022 financials and the FY2022 amended budget. The meeting includes discussions on an ARPA MOU with CVB and the purchase of crime lab equipment.

• Utility Permit for C Spire on Yorkshire Road East
• Payment for crop damage caused by sewer line
• New hires for E-911 and Justice Court
• Discussion of ARPA MOU with CVB
• Discussion of crime lab equipment purchase

Board of Supervisors

The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss ARPA planning with representatives from HORNE, LLP. The board will also consider awarding a bid for the SO Fleet Lease Management Program and authorizing quarterly budgets for the Sheriff and Tax Assessor/Collector.

• Award bid for SO Fleet Lease Management Program
• Authorization of quarterly budgets for Tax Assessor/Collector and Sheriff
• ARPA planning discussion with HORNE, LLP
• Review of surplus property

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review budget amendments to align FY 2022 revenues and expenditures with actual figures. The meeting includes decisions on infrastructure contracts and the approval of new personnel for E-911 and the Sheriff's office.

• Resolution tentatively awarding Canal Bridge construction contract to Joe McGee Construction, Inc.
• Contract for SDI Rail Yard Expansion
• FY 2022 Budget Amendments to adjust revenues and expenditures to actuals
• Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Grant award of $421.17 for the Sheriff's office
• Request to name a portion of Hwy145A—Crawford

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will conduct a hearing for the 2023 budget. The meeting includes reviews of the county claims docket, tax rolls, and a discussion on ARPA planning with HORNE, LLP.

• 2023 Budget Hearing
• Utility Permit for Atmos Energy for Charleigh Ford Drive
• Change Order for Sportsplex Power Transformer Pricing
• GT LINK Board Appointments (3)
• FY22 Mississippi Office of Homeland Security (MOHS) Grant Agreement

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing regarding 2022 Real and Personal Tax Roll Appeals. The board will also review personnel changes and a beaver control contract.

• Public hearing on 2022 Real and Personal Tax Roll Appeals
• Six new hires for Juvenile Detention
• Contract with USDA (APHIS) for Beaver Control
• ARPA planning discussion with HORNE, LLP

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss county financial reports, personnel hires, and infrastructure permits. The body is scheduling a public hearing for the 2023 budget for September 15, 2022.

• Approval of sole-source vendor Asphalt Zipper
• Permission to advertise for Fleet Leasing/Management Program
• Columbus Lowndes County Airport Grant Match Approval
• Adoption of new private drive at Late Linns Trail
• Advertisement of Canal Bridge project to accept bids September 27, 2022

Board of Supervisors

The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors will meet to award bids for the 2022 Road Plan asphalt overlay and the sale of surplus road department property. The board will also hold a planning discussion regarding ARPA with representatives from HORNE, LLP. Other business includes utility permits and personnel hires.

• Award bid for Additional Asphalt Overlay - 2022 Road Plan
• Award bids for Sale of Surplus Property - Road Department
• Adoption of new private drive named Late Linns Trail
• AT&T utility permits for Lenox Ln, Hillcrest DR, and Mill Rd
• Franklin Telephone utility permits for N. Front St, Artesia Rd, Dismukes St, Old Mayhew Rd, Circle Drive, Beulah Grove Rd, and Canal Rd

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review county claims and financial reports. The meeting includes discussions on infrastructure permits, road seal bids, and financing resolutions for the Sportsplex.

• AT&T Utility Permit on Smith Road
• Charleigh Ford Drive Contract Acceptance
• Prairie Land Water/Sewer Easement for Sportsplex Construction
• Resolution for Sportsplex Financing
• ARPA Planning Discussion with HORNE, LLP

Board of Supervisors

The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors will review a proposed lease agreement with the Mississippi Department of Human Services. The board will also discuss a request for county support for an MDOT Transportation Alternatives submission and a grant submission review for the Defense Community Infrastructure Program.

• Proposed Mississippi Department of Human Services lease agreement
• Adoption of new private drive named MOB Way
• Approval for bid advertisement for Taylor Thurston Road
• Authorization for new bank account for HB 1353
• Review of two new hire detention officers for the Sheriff's office

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing and consider resolutions regarding capital improvement and economic development financing bonds. The meeting also includes reviews of the county claims docket and tax rolls.

• Resolution of Public Hearing Outcome- Capital Improvement Bonds
• Bond Sale Resolution- Capital Improvement Bonds
• Resolution of Public Hearing Outcome- Economic Development Financing
• Permission to advertise July Tax Rolls and set a public hearing
• Utility permits for Artesia Road, Rosecrest Dr, Tom Rose Road, Black Creek Rd, Mason Dr, Westview Ln, Gail Rd, and Television Rd

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to award bids for the 2022 Reseal & DBST and Charleigh Ford Road. Members will also consider utility permits for several roads and discuss supervisor pay increases under SB2719.

• Award bids for Reseal & DBST 2022
• Bids for Charleigh Ford Road
• Utility permits for Anderson Grove Rd, New Hope Rd, Woodridge Pl, Overview Dr, Stadium Rd, Henry Rd, Lake Lowndes Rd, Reeves Rd, Center St, and Charleigh Ford Drive
• Discussion on SB2719 Supervisor Pay Increase
• Tax exemption for International Paper

Board of Supervisors

The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss infrastructure permits and regional projects. The agenda includes reviews of a county airport grant and the second phase of the Sportsplex.

• Lowndes County Airport Grant approval
• Sportsplex Phase II discussion
• Adoption of new 'Private' Drive in District 1: Timberstone Cove
• Lowndes County Agri-Center & Pavilion Rental Contract Agreement
• Prairie Land utility permits for Breland Overlook, Charleigh Ford Drive-TVA, and Charleigh Ford Drive-FedEx

Board of Supervisors

The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors will review financial reports and various administrative requests. The meeting includes discussions on infrastructure funding and resolutions regarding financing for a sportsplex and industrial development bonds.

• Intent Resolution for Sportsplex Financing
• Intent Resolution for Industrial Development Bonds
• Environmental Clearance and contract approval for Emergency Loop Road Construction (ARC Funding)
• Renewal of PHI Helicopter Contract for District 3
• Adoption of new 'Private' Drive in District 1: Timberstone Cove