Pearl River County public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Supervisors
The Pearl River County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved payment checks for poll workers from the August 29, 2023 election, totaling $24,250. The Board also authorized the President to execute the application for certification to expend one (1) mill for fiscal year 2023‑2024. In addition, the Board opened and closed the public hearing on the 2024 budget, and entered and exited an executive session, all by unanimous votes.
- Approved poll worker checks for Aug 29 2023 election ($24,250) (5‑0)
- Authorized President to execute one‑mill certification for FY 2023‑2024 (5‑0)
- Opened public hearing on proposed 2024 budget and tax levies (5‑0)
- Closed public hearing on proposed 2024 budget and tax levies (5‑0)
- Closed session to consider executive session (5‑0)
- Entered executive session at 9:10 a.m. (5‑0)
- Returned to regular session at 9:55 a.m. (5‑0)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors approved the September 5, 2023, claims docket and August 2023 meeting minutes. The Board also authorized personnel changes and equipment purchases for the Sheriff's Department.
- Approved Claims Docket for September 5, 2023, totaling $969,542.52 (4-0)
- Approved August 2023 Board Minutes (4-0)
- Approved $5,611.76 contract to T&C Restaurant Equipment & Supply, Inc. for jail ice maker (4-0)
- Accepted Agreed Order Forfeiting Weapon (Stevens .22 bolt action rifle) from Terry Lynn Childers (4-0)
- Approved personnel changes: Nathan Davis to part-time, removal of Terry Poe, and resignation of Wade Ladner (4-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors finalized the 2023 property assessment rolls and approved a claims docket totaling $341,311.87. They also authorized personnel changes and equipment purchases for the Sheriff's Department and appointed a new Communications Officer.
- Approved Claims Docket for August 23, 2023, totaling $341,311.87 (4-0)
- Approved purchase of two 2009 Ford 3SD Transport Vans for $2,000.00 (5-0)
- Approved Sheriff's personnel changes including hiring Mekio Alonzo, David Farmer, and Terry Poe (5-0)
- Appointed Landon Wheat as Communications Officer (5-0)
- Denied 2023 Tax Objections except for an assessment adjustment for Grande Oaks Apartments (5-0)
- Approved and finalized 2023 Real and Personal Property Assessment Rolls (5-0)