Pearl River County public meetings in 2024
13 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will review several financial reimbursements for wastewater and sewer projects. The meeting includes decisions on personnel changes for the Sheriff's office and the purchase of firefighting equipment for District 6.
- Reimbursement of $93,459.34 for the I-59 Exit 10 Sewer Extension Project
- Reimbursement of $22,694.04 for Millard Jail Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements
- Purchase of turn out gear and PPE for District 6 from Bunker Gear Specialists totaling $36,070.00
- Authorization for Dungan Engineering to provide services for the Bill Watson Park Site Development Project
- Approval of the 2024 Assessment Roll Final Approval Certificate
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is deciding on several high-value construction contracts for the Poplarville Area Industrial Park and safety projects. The meeting also includes personnel hires for the Sheriff's Office and Central Dispatch, and the approval of federal grant spending for technology.
- Award Highway 26 Pavement Widening to Holliday Construction, LLC for $1,094,568.11
- Award Grade, Drain and Base Project to R&J Construction, Inc. for $2,051,201.78
- Award HSIP-0055-00(043)LPA/109557-711000 Safety Project to J.L. McCool Contractors, Inc. for $2,823,009.50
- Purchase of 25 laptops and data storage via C.O.P.S Federal Grant totaling $56,942.28
- Appointment of Benji Wells to the Poplarville School District Board
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider payments for courthouse renovations and accept bids for several road and industrial park projects. The meeting also includes personnel changes for the Sheriff's Office and Road Department, as well as various forfeiture orders.
- Payments of $70,046.33 and $64,325.00 to Hanco Corporation for Courthouse Renovations Project
- Bids for widening HWY 26 at the Pearl River County Industrial Park entrance
- Bids for Pearl River County Industrial Park and Site grading, drainage and base project
- Purchase of 22 stab vests for Correctional Officers via Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership
- Forfeiture of $5,849.00 (Keith Allen Boone) and $1,234.00 (Shanna Bernice Sones & James Terry Henry)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will vote on several infrastructure projects, including the purchase of property near McNeill Community Center and the approval of three preliminary subdivision plats. The meeting includes decisions on equipment purchases for the jail and community center, as well as personnel changes across county departments.
- Purchase of Motorola N70 radios for $356,338.40 using COPS Federal Grant
- Preliminary Plat approvals for Johnson Farm Estate (16 lots), The Groves at Old Mill Landing (106 lots), and Mitchell Place (8 lots)
- Purchase of a Milnor Washer Extractor for the PRC Jail for $17,320.00
- Installation of 4 mini split units at Raine Street Community Center for $9,244.00
- Purchase of property adjacent to the McNeill Community Center
Board of Supervisors
The Pearl River County Board of Supervisors will consider approving the Amended Budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and authorize the hiring of a full-time Correctional Officer and the resignation of several dispatchers and deputies. The board will also vote on purchasing equipment for the Sheriff's Department and the Northcentral Volunteer Fire Department.
- Authorize purchase of extrication tools for Northcentral Volunteer Fire Department for $11,935.00
- Authorize purchase of Digital Forensics equipment for Sheriff's Department
- Authorize purchase of property adjacent to the Fairgrounds
- Authorize purchase of DUI Enforcement Equipment
- Authorize travel for Corrections Academy training for four officers at $2,000.00 total
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss personnel hires for the Sheriff's office and Central Dispatch, road project bids, and emergency services insurance. The body is also reviewing a significant fund transfer to cover a November payment for the Courthouse Annex.
- Transfer of $644,648.75 from General Fund to Courthouse Annex Fund
- Renewal of Fire & Rescue Accident and Health Insurance for $9,976.00
- RFTAAP Round 15 Application for $90,000.00 for Southeast Volunteer Fire Department
- Renaming of Woodburn DR to Vieux Chene DR in District 4
- Rejection of all bids for project HSIP-0055-00(043)LPA/109557-701000
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is deciding on personnel changes, vehicle acquisitions, and emergency services updates. Key items include the appointment of a District 2 Election Commissioner and road project authorizations.
- Financing for seven new 2025 Ford Explorer police vehicles at 4.55% for 60 months via Trustmark Bank
- Purchase of a 2021 Ford Ranger for Inventory/Safety Clerk for $28,000.00
- Termination of fire protection contract with Nicholson Volunteer Fire Department for consolidation
- Payment of $3,150.00 for poll worker checks from the September 10 Special School Bond Election
- Authorization of revised program for SAP-55(28)M County Wide Signing and Striping Project
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing regarding the 2025 budget. The body intends to adopt the budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and set the corresponding tax levy.
- Public hearing for the 2025 Budget
- Adoption of the Budget for Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2025
- Setting of the Tax Levy for Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2025
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss various county contracts, personnel changes, and fund transfers. Key items include final construction payments for the MSU Extension Building and road safety improvements.
- Final payment of $116,759.01 to Samuel B. Day Construction, Inc. and $1,804.87 to Landry Lewis for MSU Extension Building
- Transfer of $25,164.16 from Old River Federal Revenue Fund to PRC Road Fund for Albert Prince Road
- Purchase order of $9,961.76 to D & L Flooring for McNeill Community Center
- Termination of fire protection contract with Southeast Volunteer Fire Department effective September 30, 2024
- Transfer of $46,079.99 from PRC Road Fund to General Fund for insurance claims
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will vote on adopting updated Pearl River County Subdivision Regulations and finalizing the 2024 Real and Personal Property Assessment Rolls. The meeting includes decisions on road projects, personnel changes for the Sheriff's office, and various grant applications.
- Proposed adoption of updated Pearl River County Subdivision Regulations
- Authorization of agreement for SAP-55(29)M George Wise Road
- Private road extension of Egg Farm Rd and subdivision of 2 parcels
- Approval of Delta Computer Software Support Agreement for the 2024 fiscal year
- Acceptance of Southern Crescent Regional Commission Grant for Poplarville/Pearl River County Airport Advancement Plan
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors met to conduct a budget workshop for the 2024-2025 period. The meeting included a recess and a motion to postpone further action until the next scheduled meeting on August 21, 2024.
- Budget Workshop for 2024-2025
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider awarding a road project contract and holding a public hearing regarding 2024 tax assessment rolls. The meeting also includes personnel changes for the Sheriff's office and Central Dispatch, as well as grant acceptances for emergency services.
- Award project SAP-55(27)M Oak Hill Rd. to HPS for $712,029.45
- Public hearing for objections to the 2024 Tax Assessment Rolls
- Accept $95,652.80 grant from Lower Pearl River Valley Foundation for Southeast VFD equipment
- Request reimbursement of $279,057.00 advance to OSARC for SAP-55(15)S
- Approval of the Poplarville School bus turnaround Master List for 2024-2025
Board of Supervisors
The Pearl River County Board of Supervisors will consider approving a subdivision of Timber Run, hiring new personnel for the Sheriff's Office and Central Dispatch, and awarding vehicle purchase contracts to Trustmark Bank and Herring Ford. The agenda also includes approving a comprehensive plan update and various personnel changes.
- Subdivision of Parcel 5175220000000400 Timber Run into 6 lots
- Hiring Samantha Barrett, Joshua Belknap, and Nakiel Trotter as Correctional Officers
- Awarding Sheriff's Office vehicle financing to Trustmark Bank
- Awarding 2-F150 trucks to Herring Ford for $87,000
- Adopting updated Pearl River County Subdivision Regulations