Lowndes County public meetings in 2023
11 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss the sale of the Maximum Medical Building and a lease clause with APEX. The meeting includes reviews of budget authorizations, contract amendments for the Golden Triangle Development LINK, and several drainage projects.
- Request to change road name from Confederate Drive to Cavalier Drive in District 1
- Joint Resolution authorizing sale of Maximum Medical Building
- Drainage projects for Highway 69 S to Chandler Road and Granderson Drive off National Perry Road
- Amendment to FILOT Agreement(s) for MS Solar 5 & 6
- Quarterly budget authorizations for Tax Assessor/Collector and Sheriff's Department
Board of Supervisors
The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors will review a proposed road closure for the SDI project and a request to amend the budget for four additional deputies. The board will also discuss insurance renewals and a state aid project for county road overlays.
- Proposed resolution for road closure at Billups Gate Road and Mims Road
- Request for amended budget to hire 4 additional deputies
- State Aid Project acceptance for Project No. SAP-44(11)M Multiple County Roads Overlay Program
- Contract award for truck parking on Manufacturers Drive
- Sole source request for SWATMOD Sheriff's Office Tactical Vehicle Repair
Board of Supervisors
The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors will review a proposal for road closures on Billups Gate Road and Mims Road. The board will also consider a request from Sheriff Eddie Hawkins to amend the budget for four additional deputies.
- Proposed road closure of Billups Gate Road and Mims Road for SDI Project
- Request for amended budget for 4 additional deputies
- Sole source request for SWATMOD tactical vehicle repair for the Sheriff's Office
- State Aid Project acceptance for Project No. SAP-44(11) Multiple County Roads Overlay Program
- Contract award for truck parking on Manufacturers Drive
Board of Supervisors
The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss the City of Columbus's notification regarding the termination of an interlocal agreement for the Joint Drug Task Force. The board will also consider the need for a public hearing on Tianeptine (ZaZa) and review a Mississippi Multi-Modal Grant application.
- Discussion on City of Columbus intent to terminate Joint Drug Task Force interlocal agreement
- Potential public hearing on Tianeptine (ZaZa)
- Approval of MDOT Grant Activation and authorization of MOA with MDOT
- Review of Mississippi Multi-Modal Grant application by Neel-Schaffer Engineering
- Application for Soccer Field Exercise Trail
The Board of Supervisors approved a 90-day notice to dissolve the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Columbus regarding the Joint Drug Task Force. Other actions included approving a water service line permit and hiring a mechanic helper. The Board also authorized applications for a multi-modal grant and a soccer field exercise trail.
- Approved 90-day notice to City of Columbus to dissolve Joint Drug Task Force Interlocal Agreement (5-0)
- Approved application for Mississippi Multi-Modal Grant (5-0)
- Authorized MDOT Transportation Alternative Grant activation and MOA (5-0)
- Hired Justin Bowen as Mechanic Helper/Oil Pit Technician at $16.85 per hour (5-0)
- Authorized Board Attorney to develop heavy load permit agreement and set public hearing for April 17, 2023 (5-0)
- Authorized application for Soccer Field Exercise Trail (5-0)
- Approved Caledonia Water and Sewer Department Utility Permit for water service line on Jemison Road (5-0)
- Approved internal transfer of Anthony Von Hairston to Adult Detention Center at $15.00 per hour (5-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors will review financial reports for January 2023 and the claims docket. The board is also considering construction bids and a grant for solid waste assistance.
- Construction bids for Charleigh Ford Drive
- Execution of the FY23 MDEQ Solid Waste Assistance Grant
- Permission to advertise for 2023 Road Plan Bids
- Acceptance of Hold-Harmless Agreement for Palmer Home Grass Cutting
- Resolution honoring Sally Gray
The Board of Supervisors approved the relocation of a voting precinct and authorized advertising for 2023 road plan bids. They also approved culvert replacements to address drainage and safety issues on Martin Luther King Jr. Road and Main Street in Crawford.
- Relocated voting precinct from First Assembly Church to Lion Hills Golf Course Center (5-0)
- Approved advertising for 2023 Road Plan Asphalt Overlay, Road Striping, and Road Milling (5-0)
- Approved January 2023 Financials and surplus property list (5-0)
- Approved Hold-Harmless Agreement with Keary Patterson for Palmer Home grass cutting (5-0)
- Scheduled public hearing for Tianeptine (ZaZa) for April 3, 2023 (5-0)
- Approved culvert replacement for drainage issues at MLK Road and Main Street in Crawford (5-0)
- Approved FY23 MDEQ Solid Waste Assistance Grant for $31,624.10 (5-0)
- Authorized purchase of service weapon for $10.00 by retiring officer Don Richardson (5-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors will meet to review county claims and sheriff's reports. The board will discuss a proposed ordinance regarding Tianeptine and consider updates to judge pay and security agreements.
- Proposed ordinance prohibiting the sale of Tianeptine (ZaZa)
- Proposed increase to County Judge pay
- Resolution authorizing RBDG Grant-USDA-Recreation Study
- Baseline Security Services Agreements for Aluminum Dynamics, LLC and SDI Biocarbon Solutions, LLC
- Caledonia Water and Sewer Department Utility Permit for Spruill Road
The Board of Supervisors approved the sale of approximately 5 acres of land to Microtek Medical, Inc. for $500,000. Other actions included increasing the County Judge's pay and supporting a ban on Tianeptine (ZaZa).
- Accepted $500,000 purchase price for approximately 5 acres of land to Microtek Medical, Inc. (5-0)
- Increased County Judge pay to $157,000 retroactive to 1 January 2023 (5-0)
- Adopted resolution supporting House Bill 304 to ban Tianeptine (ZaZa) (5-0)
- Approved joint public hearing with Columbus City Council regarding Tianeptine (ZaZa) prohibition (5-0)
- Approved hire of Monica Abrams as E-911 dispatcher at $14.25 per hour (5-0)
- Approved hire of Randy Wayne Magers as Detention Officer at $15.00 per hour (4-0)
- Accepted $17,600 Homeland Security Grant for Sheriff's Department radios (4-0)
- Adopted resolution designating April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (4-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss the authorization to expend ARPA funds and hold a planning discussion with HORNE, LLP. The meeting also includes a request for an interlocal agreement from the City of Columbus.
- Request for Interlocal Agreement from City of Columbus Director of Planning & Community Development George Irby
- Resolution for Local and Private Legislation for authorization to expend ARPA funds
- ARPA Planning Discussion with HORNE, LLP representatives Ty Hardy and Timothy Smith
- Resolution honoring Ms. Rosie Lee Harris
The Board of Supervisors approved the acquisition of office space from Microtek Medical, Inc. and authorized the expenditure of ARPA funds for various projects. An interlocal agreement for a Justice Assistance Grant was also approved.
- Approved purchase of Microtek Medical, Inc. real property for $400,000 (5-0)
- Approved Resolution to expend ARPA funds for Non-Profit, Water/Sewer, and Prairie Land Sewer Project (5-0)
- Approved Interlocal Agreement for Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Award (5-0)
- Approved January 24 and January 31 board minutes (5-0)
- Adopted amended agenda (5-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors will review the 2023-2027 Road Plan and bids for a bank depository. The board is also discussing grants for solid waste assistance and USDA recreation, as well as several board vacancies.
- Approval of 2023-2027 Road Plan
- Bids for Bank Depository
- Contract for Grant Writer for USDA Recreation Grant
- FY24 MDEQ Solid Waste Assistance Grant Agreement
- Utility permits for Orgis Energy (Gilmer Wilburn Road) and Franklin Telephone (Charleigh Ford Drive)
The Board of Supervisors approved a new bank depository contract and a five-year road plan. They also authorized the hiring of new court and jail staff and accepted a settlement check from an opioid lawsuit.
- Awarded bank depository bid to Cadence Bank for four years at 3.63% variable rate (5-0)
- Approved 2023-2027 Road Plan (5-0)
- Accepted $32,158.52 settlement check from Opioid Class Action Lawsuit (5-0)
- Approved Lowndes County's share of salary for two new Deputy Chancery Court Administrators at approx. $17,900 annually (5-0)
- Approved hire of three detention officers at $15.00 per hour (5-0)
- Approved $8,310.50 proposal for geotechnical investigation at Sportsplex (5-0)
- Approved FY22 Homeland Security Grant monies of $48,000 for radios (5-0)
- Authorized advertising for vacancies on EMCC, Public Library, and Port Authority boards (5-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is holding a special called meeting. The primary item for discussion is a company request to improve and maintain Gilmer Wilburn Road in connection with a solar project.
- Company request to improve and maintain Gilmer Wilburn Road for solar project
The Board of Supervisors approved first amendments to road maintenance agreements with MS Solar 5, LLC and MS Solar 6, LLC regarding Gilmer Wilburn Road. The board then voted to recess the meeting until January 31, 2023.
- Adopted agenda (4-0)
- Approved First Amendments to Road Maintenance Agreements with MS Solar 5, LLC and MS Solar 6, LLC (4-0)
- Recessed meeting until January 31, 2023 (4-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will review road improvements for Project Triple Crown and an economic development resolution. The meeting includes discussions on a USDA Rural Development Grant for a joint recreation study with the City of Columbus and various county administrative reports.
- Road improvements and economic development resolution for Project Triple Crown
- USDA Rural Development Grant for Joint Recreation Study with City of Columbus
- Transfer of a crash truck from GT Regional Airport to Lowndes County Fire Services—District 5
- Review of revised property lease for District Attorney Billy Coleman
- Waters Truck and Tractor 2022 bid for an International Dump Truck
The Board of Supervisors approved a new property lease for the District Attorney's Office and adopted a longevity pay proposal for hourly employees. Other actions included authorizing road improvements for Project Triple Crown and approving a joint recreation study with the City of Columbus.
- Approved new District Attorney office lease with BCAT Holdings, LLC at $3,000/month rent plus $572/month utilities (5-0)
- Adopted Longevity Pay Proposal for hourly employees effective February 1, 2023 (5-0)
- Approved joint recreation study with City of Columbus, allocating up to $9,250 (5-0)
- Adopted road improvement procedures and bidding committee for Project Triple Crown (5-0)
- Approved Caledonia Utility Water Permit for water service line on Kidd Road (5-0)
- Lowered speed limit on Old Wolfe Road from 40 MPH to 35 MPH (5-0)
- Authorized Sheriff to advertise surplus vehicles for sale (5-0)
- Approved hire of Dillion Brandon Bolin as Detention Officer at $15.00 per hour (5-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss the adoption of three private roads and the awarding of semi-annual bids. The agenda also includes budget authorizations and property determination requests.
- Adoption of three new private roads in District 2: Lolly Lane, Peaceful Place, and Possum Pines
- Awarding of semi-annual bids
- Authorization for Tax Assessor/Collector and Sheriff quarterly budget
- Citizen request for property determination for two properties in Bunker Hill Subdivision
- Justice Court refund for summons not executed
The Board of Supervisors approved quarterly budget appropriations for the Sheriff's Department, Adult Detention Center, and Tax Assessor/Collector. They also awarded semi-annual bids for road materials and approved three new private roads in District 2.
- Approved three new private roads in District 2: Lolly Lane, Peaceful Place, and Possum Pines (5-0)
- Awarded semi-annual bids to G&O Supply Co, J&C Culverts, Inc., Helena Agri, KPA Dirt Const, Cold Mix, Inc., APAC, and Rogers Group (5-0)
- Appropriated $114,262.50 for Tax Assessor's quarterly budget (5-0)
- Appropriated $211,356.50 for Tax Collector's quarterly budget (5-0)
- Appropriated $1,472,139.75 for Sheriff's quarterly budget (5-0)
- Appropriated $1,073,791.75 for Adult Detention Center quarterly budget (5-0)