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The Board of Supervisors will review several funding requests for recreational activities and fire department services. The meeting includes public hearings for two conditional use permits in District 1 and various administrative approvals for county contracts and utility permits.

• Up to $100,000 in in-kind Road Department services for Reservoir Fire Department
• Public hearings for conditional use permits for Christopher Goodwin (Burton Drive) and Tyler Bradshaw (856 Highway 469)
• $378,281.00 insurance renewal for Volunteer Fire Departments with Arthur J. Gallagher
• $25,400.00 payment to Star Volunteer Fire Department for a new station from Bond Funds
• $10,000.00 payment to Pearson Foundation and $2,500.00 to Pelahatchie Athletic Booster Club

The Board approved a consent agenda including grants for the Pearson Foundation and Pelahatchie Athletic Booster Club. They also authorized several utility permits, fire department support, and a $65,987 change order for the Justice Center.

• Approved $10,000 grant to Pearson Foundation for student transportation (4-0)
• Approved $2,500 grant to Pelahatchie Athletic Booster Club for softball field fencing (4-0)
• Approved $65,987 change order for Justice Center VAV Box Dampers (4-0)
• Approved $378,281 insurance renewal for Volunteer Fire Departments (4-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Christopher Goodwin (4-0)
• Denied conditional use permit for Tyler Bradshaw at 856 Highway 469 (4-0)
• Authorized up to $100,000 in in-kind road services for Reservoir Fire Department (4-0)
• Authorized $25,400 from bond funds for Star Volunteer Fire Department station (4-0)

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The Board of Supervisors will consider a consent agenda including financial reports, law enforcement agreements, and recreational funding. The meeting also includes personnel salary recommendations and infrastructure payments.

• Approval of year end claims docket amount of $1,294,473.50
• Payment of $91,097.13 to Fountain Construction Company, Inc. for Justice Center roof and HVAC work
• Agreement with Entergy Mississippi, LLC for power supply to the District Attorney's office on Marquette Road
• Recreational fund allocations: $10,000 to Pearson Foundation, $5,466.06 to Discovery Christian School, and $1,612.07 to Brandon High School B-Club
• Service agreement between the Sheriff's Department and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors approved the consent agenda, which included a year-end claims docket of $1,294,473.50, various grants, and sheriff's department agreements. The board also approved a $91,097.13 pay application for the Justice Center re-roof and HVAC improvements. Additionally, the board discussed a stop-work order on the new District Attorney's building due to an overhead versus underground power dispute with the City of Brandon.

• Approved September 15, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including year-end claims docket of $1,294,473.50 (5-0)
• Approved $6,720.00 for Magnet Forensics AXIOM Tasers renewal for Sheriff's Department
• Approved $1,612.07 in FY2026 Recreational Funds for Brandon High School B-Club (5-0)
• Approved $10,000.00 to Pearson Foundation for youth transportation (5-0)
• Approved $5,466.06 in FY2026 Recreational Funds for Discovery Christian School (5-0)
• Approved $294.25 vehicle damage claim resolution for property at 593 Pisgah Road (5-0)
• Approved Pay Application #2 of $91,097.13 to Fountain Construction Company for Justice Center project (5-0)

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The Rankin County Board of Supervisors meets September 15, 2026, to consider lifting the existing burn ban and to take potential action resolving the lawsuit "Estate of Bryan Christopher Ray v. Rankin County, et al." in federal court. Supervisors will also vote on a $8,008,921.13 claims docket, a $90,000-per-year forensic testing analyst agreement with the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, and several road and building pay requests. Public hearings and nuisance property matters are also on the agenda, and the board may enter executive session to discuss litigation, personnel, and economic development matters.

• Claims docket of $8,008,921.13 up for approval
• Memorandum of Understanding with Mississippi Department of Public Safety for a dedicated Forensic Testing Analyst at $90,000 per year ($7,500 monthly)
• Potential settlement in "Estate of Bryan Christopher Ray v. Rankin County, et al." (Civil Action No. 3:23-cv-3063-HTW-LGI), amount not yet calculated, reflecting the unpaid self-insured retention under the QBE insurance policy
• Gunter Road Improvements, Phase III: Change Order #2 increasing cost by $8,850.00 and Pay Request #5 to Thornton Construction Company, Inc. for $102,869.35
• New Rankin County Tax Office: Pay Application #4 to BIG Construction for $180,359.91; New District Attorney's Office: Pay Application #2 to JE Stevens Construction Group for $47,025.00

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to lift the existing burn ban effective September 15, 2026, with Supervisor Phil Schoggen voting no. The board approved a consent agenda that included a claims docket of $8,008,921.13 and a $90,000 annual agreement with the Mississippi Department of Public Safety for a forensic testing analyst. Supervisors also approved a settlement in the lawsuit Estate of Bryan Christopher Ray v. Rankin County, et al., authorizing payment of an amount not yet calculated reflecting the county's unpaid self-insured retention, with QBE paying the remaining balance. The board set multiple public hearings for nuisance properties and conditional use permits, and approved several road and building pay requests.

• Lifted existing burn ban effective September 15, 2026 (4-1, Schoggen nay)
• Approved consent agenda including $8,008,921.13 claims docket (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Mississippi Department of Public Safety for forensic testing analyst at $90,000/year (5-0)
• Approved final resolution for ad valorem tax exemptions for Trilogy Communications, Nucor Steel Jackson, International Paper, and Wayne-Sanderson Farms (4-1, Scarbrough nay)
• Approved settlement in Estate of Bryan Christopher Ray v. Rankin County, et al., authorizing payment of uncalculated amount for unpaid self-insured retention (5-0)
• Approved Gunter Road Improvements Phase III Change Order #2 increasing amount by $8,850.00 (5-0)
• Approved Pay Request #5 from Thornton Construction for Gunter Road Phase III at $102,869.35 (5-0)
• Set public hearings for September 30 and October 5, 2026, for nuisance properties and conditional use permits (5-0 each)

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The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will consider adopting the FY27 budget of $257,945,895 and the tax levy of 41.74 mills for the county (zero increase) and 61.37 mills for the school district (3.75 mill increase). The agenda also includes a public hearing on the proposed budget, numerous consent agenda items (grants, contracts, appointments, and tax adjustments), and several road and construction project approvals.

• Adopt FY27 budget of $257,945,895 and tax levy of 41.74 mills (county) and 61.37 mills (school district)
• Public hearing on proposed FY27 budget
• Pay request #2 to AJ Construction for $1,124,479.84 for milling/overlay of Old Highway 49
• Award bid to Fordice Construction for $616,596.50 for LSBP 61(8)
• Set public hearings for conditional use permits and a dimensional variance request

The Board of Supervisors adopted the FY27 budget totaling $257,945,895.00 and established a tax levy of 41.74 mills for the county. Other major actions included approving construction payments for the District Attorney’s Office and Justice Center improvements.

• Approved FY27 budget of $257,945,895.00 (5-0)
• Adopted FY27 tax levy of 41.74 mills for the county (5-0)
• Adopted FY27 school district tax levy of 61.37 mills (5-0)
• Approved $1,124,479.84 pay request for Old Highway 49 milling and overlay (5-0)
• Awarded bid to Fordice Construction, Co. for $616,596.50 (5-0)
• Approved $120,650.00 pay application for District Attorney’s Office construction (5-0)
• Approved $287,490.67 pay application for Justice Center re-roof and HVAC (5-0)
• Authorized $100,000.00 payment to Star Volunteer Fire Department for station construction (5-0)

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The Board of Supervisors will address the removal of a parcel from a delinquent tax sale due to a coding error. They will also consider settlement authority for a lawsuit and a county-wide burn ban.

• Removal of Parcel C4Q-21-80 from delinquent tax sale due to Florence-Byram Parkway Project error
• Settlement agreement for TWK Properties, LLC, and Sunset Marina at 43, LLC v. Rankin County
• Memoranda of Understanding for Rankin First Economic Development Authority expense reimbursement
• Ratification of county-wide burn ban effective August 21 through September 21, 2026
• Amendment to engineering services agreement for ARPA projects with no additional cost

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors ratified a county-wide burn ban effective August 21 through September 21, 2026, with exemptions. They authorized the tax assessor to settle a lawsuit over property valuations and approved two MOUs with Rankin First for road department expense reimbursements. The board also corrected an erroneous tax sale on a county-owned parcel and approved an amended engineering services agreement with no additional costs.

• Ratified county-wide burn ban Aug 21–Sep 21, 2026 (4-0, Gaines absent)
• Authorized tax assessor to execute settlement in TWK Properties v. Rankin County (4-0)
• Authorized Board President to execute two MOUs with Rankin First for road expense reimbursement (4-0)
• Approved removal of Parcel C4Q-21-80 from delinquent tax sale and coded exempt (4-0)
• Approved amended ARPA engineering services agreement, no additional costs (4-0)

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The Board of Supervisors will discuss several major infrastructure projects, including a $4.1 million road bid and a $800,000 bond agreement for City of Pearl sewer infrastructure. The meeting also includes public hearings for multiple conditional use permits and property tax assessment protests.

• Potential $4,115,227.75 contract award to AJ Construction, Inc. for SAP-61(20)M
• $800,000 in general obligation bond proceeds for City of Pearl sewer infrastructure
• $115,720 payment to Star Volunteer Fire Department for new station construction
• Approval of $6,856,656.05 claims docket
• Public hearings for conditional use permits at 4085 Highway 18, 187 W. Petros Road, Highway 468, and 962 N. Sandhill Road

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors approved a $4,115,227.75 bid for the SAP-61(20)M road project, granted 2026 ad valorem tax exemptions to several companies, and approved multiple conditional use permits with conditions. A rezoning request for Southern Charm Homes on Jerusalem Road failed. The board also authorized up to $800,000 in bond proceeds for Pearl sewer infrastructure and approved a $9,500 settlement in a disputed claim.

• Approved $4,115,227.75 bid to AJ Construction for SAP-61(20)M road project (5-0)
• Approved 2026 ad valorem tax exemptions for Trilogy Communications, International Paper-Richland, Nucor Steel, Wayne Sanderson Farms, HABE USA, Spinal USA, American Tire Distributors, Nucor Rebar Fabrication (4-1, Scarbrough dissenting)
• Denied ad valorem tax exemption for Trace Aviation (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Brooke Maner at 4085 Highway 18 with conditions (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Christopher Hartfield at 187 W. Petros Road with conditions (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Jack's Family Restaurant at Highway 468 (4-0, Bishop absent)
• Approved conditional use permit for Tony Sistrunk at 962 N. Sandhill Road with 3-year limit (5-0)
• Rezoning request for Southern Charm Homes on Jerusalem Road failed (2-3)

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The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will consider a wide range of items, including budget amendments, contracts, appointments, and utility permits. They will also acknowledge property tax assessment objections, set public hearings for conditional use permits and a rezoning, and discuss the FY27 budget. The agenda includes both routine approvals and more significant actions like authorizing just compensation for properties tied to the I-20 Connector Loop project.

• Budget amendment transferring $40,000 from Sheriff Department Fund to EOC
• Approval of $86,000 from bond funds for Star Volunteer Fire Department station construction
• Acknowledge 17 tax assessment objections, including from International Paper, Wal-Mart, and Sam's Club
• Set public hearings for five conditional use permits and one rezoning on August 14, 2026
• Authorize just compensation for five properties related to the I-20 Connector Loop project

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors approved the consent agenda, including budget amendments, contracts, and utility permits. They acknowledged 17 tax assessment objections and set public hearings for August 14, 2026, on conditional use permits and a rezoning request. The board also approved a conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling at 101 Lakeview Road with conditions, and authorized legal counsel to secure escaped taxes on that property.

• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments, contracts, and utility permits.
• Acknowledged receipt of 17 objections to 2026 tax assessments.
• Set public hearings for August 14, 2026, for conditional use permits and a rezoning request.
• Approved conditional use permit for accessory dwelling at 101 Lakeview Road with conditions.
• Authorized legal counsel to secure escaped taxes for the dwelling at 101 Lakeview Road.
• Declared property at 292 Coleman Road unfit for human habitation and will monitor removal.
• Authorized cremation of unclaimed body and payment of $450 to Ott & Lee Funeral Home.
• Authorized publication of FY27 budget public hearing notice.

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The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will discuss and potentially approve a change to the demolition contract for the old Marquette Cement Facility, allowing the Road Department to receive crushed concrete at $20 per ton. They will also consider two legislative priorities for the 2027 session and address road repairs at Clark Creek Farms Subdivision.

• Discussion of, and potential action on, modifying the Marquette Cement Facility demolition contract to allow the Road Department to receive crushed concrete at $20 per ton
• Approval of Corey Gerber as Assistant County Prosecuting Attorney for handling delinquency cases
• Discussion of FY27 Budget
• Authority to approve two 2027 legislative priorities: amendments to Youth Court law and a statute on county spending for privately owned polling places
• Authority for the Board Attorney to contact the developer of Clark Creek Farms Subdivision regarding required base repairs and installation of wearing surface

The Board approved a contract modification to purchase crushed concrete from the Marquette Cement Facility demolition at $20 per ton. Other actions included appointing an assistant prosecutor and setting 2027 legislative priorities.

• Approved modification to 2B Dirt & Contracting, LLC contract for crushed concrete at $20/ton (5-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Corey Gerber as Assistant County Prosecuting Attorney (5-0)
• Approved two legislative priorities for 2027 session regarding Youth Court law and polling place expenditures (5-0)
• Authorized Board Attorney to notify Clark Creek Farms Subdivision developer regarding required base repairs and wearing surface (5-0)

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The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will consider a proposal to overhaul the county website for three annual payments of $22,917, plus ongoing hosting costs. They will also approve a $12.46 million claims docket, set public hearings for nuisance properties, and discuss the Highway 80 Improvement Project. Several consent agenda items include appointments, grants, and utility permits.

• Approval of claims docket in the amount of $12,464,838.81
• Consideration of Revize Government Website Company proposal for website overhaul at three annual installments of $22,917.00
• Set public hearings for nuisance properties at 102 Prince John Drive, 306 Shenandoah Road N., and 107 Shenandoah Road N.
• Authority for Sheriff to execute $15,000 grant agreement with Best Friends Animal Society for feline life-saving activities
• Discussion regarding the Highway 80 Improvement Project and access to Eastmark Drive

The Board of Supervisors approved a claims docket for $12,464,838.81 and a contract with Revize Government Website Company for a website overhaul. Several infrastructure pay requests were approved, and the board set four public hearings for nuisance properties and conditional use permits.

• Approved claims docket of $12,464,838.81 (5-0)
• Approved website overhaul with Revize Government Website Company for three annual payments of $22,917.00 (5-0)
• Approved $238,943.35 pay application for New Rankin County Tax Office (5-0)
• Approved $125,776.89 for clearing and grubbing between Cleary Road and Old HWY 49 (5-0)
• Approved $10,000 additional compensation for I-20 Connector Loop Project Parcel #2 (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permits for Bailey Davidson and Evan Holbrooks (5-0)
• Approved $16,250 initial payment to PTS Solutions, Inc. for jail and dispatch software (5-0)
• Set public hearings for July 30 and August 3 regarding nuisance properties and a conditional use permit (5-0)

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The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will consider a consent agenda including budget amendments, appointments, agreements, and tax adjustments. They will hold public hearings on four conditional use permits and vote on others. The board will also approve a final payment of $1,253,476.68 for the Flowood Bridge Replacement, issue $126,150.75 to PERS for back employer contributions, and authorize $75,650.00 for a new fire station.

• Final payment of $1,253,476.68 to Hemphill Construction Company for Flowood Bridge Replacement
• Authority to issue $126,150.75 to PERS for back payment of employer contributions (2016–2026)
• Authority to issue $75,650.00 to Star Volunteer Fire Department for new fire station construction
• Approval of 2026 Real and Personal Property Assessment Rolls; public hearing set for August 14, 2026
• Public hearings on conditional use permits: Bailey Davidson (1604 Old Lake Rd), Evan Holbrooks (257 Garrett Ln), and actions on Charles Lucroy, Joe Huffman, Clark Builders

The Board of Supervisors approved several budget amendments, staff appointments, and service agreements via the consent agenda. Additional actions included approving construction drawings for Lawson Lake Estates and a final payment for the Flowood Bridge Replacement.

• Approved June 12, 2026 minutes (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including budget amendments and staff appointments (4-0)
• Approved New Haven Phase 3 Final Plat and $188,480.00 LOC (4-0)
• Approved Lawson Lake Estates construction drawings (4-0)
• Approved Hemphill Construction Company final payment of $1,253,476.68 for Flowood Bridge Replacement (4-0)
• Approved authority to advertise LSBP 61(8) (4-0)
• Set public hearing for Bailey Davidson Conditional Use Permit on July 15, 2026 (4-0)
• Set public hearing for Evan Holbrooks Conditional Use Permit on July 15, 2026 (4-0)

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The Rankin County Board will discuss a Resolution of Intent to apply for Mississippi Development Authority grant money to help build an access boulevard from Mississippi Highway 475 to Old Whitfield Road in Pearl. The project is linked to the Siemens Energy expansion. The board will also set a public hearing for August 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. to gather comments before filing the application.

• Resolution of Intent to apply for Mississippi Development Authority grant funding
• Construction of an access boulevard from Mississippi Highway 475 to Old Whitfield Road, Pearl
• Project tied to the Siemens Energy expansion
• Authorization to publish notice of the resolution in a newspaper
• Public hearing scheduled for August 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

The Board of Supervisors adopted a Resolution of Intent to apply for Mississippi Development Authority Grant Funding. The funds will assist in constructing an access boulevard from Mississippi Highway 475 to Old Whitfield Road for the Siemens Energy expansion project. A public hearing is scheduled for August 14, 2026.

• Adopted Resolution of Intent for Mississippi Development Authority Grant Funding (3-0)
• Authorized publication of Notice of Resolution of Intent (3-0)
• Set public hearing for August 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. (3-0)
• Recessed until July 15, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. (3-0)

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The Board of Supervisors will discuss an interlocal agreement with the Town of Star regarding ad valorem tax collection. The meeting also includes the recommendation of PTS as the preferred vendor for jail and records management systems.

• Interlocal agreement with Town of Star for ad valorem tax collection
• Recommendation of PTS as preferred vendor for Jail Management, Records Management, and Computer Aided Dispatch systems
• Discussion regarding King LLC / Halton Court property in Castlewoods Subdivision
• Introduction of Brad Beattie, Administrator/CEO-Elect for Baptist Hospital at 350 Crossgates Boulevard

The Board denied a building permit for the King LLC / Halton Court property because required information was not received. The Board also authorized an interlocal agreement with the Town of Star regarding ad valorem tax collection.

• Denied building permit for King LLC / Halton Court (3-0)
• Approved adding interlocal agreement discussion to agenda (3-0)
• Approved authority for interlocal agreement with Town of Star (3-0)
• Entered Executive Session to discuss personnel (3-0)
• Added RFP process acknowledgment to agenda (3-0)
• Acknowledged PTS as preferred vendor for jail and dispatch systems (3-0)

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The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will consider an ordinance to increase the surcharge on misdemeanor fees by $1, not to exceed $2 total. They will also approve a claims docket of $7,460,407.69, set public hearings for three conditional use permits and a dimensional variance, and consider condemnation of four properties. Other business includes authorizing payments for a new fire station, awarding term bids, and discussing an animal shelter relocation bond project.

• Approval of claims docket in the amount of $7,460,407.69
• Authority to adopt ordinance increasing surcharge on misdemeanor fees by $1
• Set public hearings for July 6, 2026, on conditional use permits for Charles Lucroy, Joe Huffman, and a dimensional variance for Clark Builders
• Consideration to condemn properties at 128 Holly Hedge Drive, 127 Cherokee Drive, 108 Holly Hedge Drive, and 132 Wesley Street
• Authorization to issue check of $150,416.77 to Cleary Volunteer Fire Department for new fire station construction

The Board of Supervisors approved a $7.46M claims docket, several tax statement voids, and multiple construction pay requests. The board also authorized the condemnation of three properties in District 1 and approved an ordinance to increase misdemeanor fee surcharges.

• Approved June 2026 minutes (4-0)
• Approved $7,460,407.69 claims docket (4-0)
• Authorized Breanna Doughty as Receiving Clerk (4-0)
• Voided multiple mobile home tax statements and accounts (4-0)
• Approved application for Assistance to Firefighters Grant for Mobile Command Trailer (4-0)
• Awarded term bids for asphalt, culverts, and aggregates (4-0)
• Approved $76,356.25 pay request for Brandon Cement Plant demolition (4-0)
• Approved $112,660.90 pay request for Gunter Road Improvements (4-0)

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The Board of Supervisors will consider a resolution to assign and assume the lease for the county‑owned property at 350 Crossgates Boulevard in Brandon. The resolution would also approve an amendment and extension of that lease with Brandon HMA, LLC and Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation. No action was recorded on the executive‑session motions.

• Motion to discuss the need to go into Executive Session (no action recorded)
• Motion to go into Executive Session under Mississippi Code Annotated §§ 25-41-7(g) and 25-41-7(j) (no action recorded)
• Motion to come out of Executive Session (no action recorded)
• Resolution to approve the assignment and assumption of the lease agreement for 350 Crossgates Boulevard involving Brandon HMA, LLC and Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation
• Resolution to approve an amendment and extension of the lease agreement for the same property

The Board adopted a resolution to assign and assume the lease agreement for the county‑owned property at 350 Crossgates Boulevard and to amend and extend that lease. The Board also approved motions to enter and later exit an executive session under Mississippi Code sections 25-41-7(g) and (j). A recess was scheduled until June 12, 2026.

• Approved resolution to assign, assume, amend, and extend lease for 350 Crossgates Blvd (passed)
• Approved motion to discuss need for executive session (passed)
• Approved motion to enter executive session per MS Code 25-41-7(g) and (j) (passed)
• Approved motion to come out of executive session (passed)
• Approved recess until June 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM (passed)

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The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will hear public comments about the AVAIO Data Center, then consider consent agenda items including budget amendments, utility permits, and lease assignments. Separate discussions include a bid award for the DA Building Project, a change order for Gunter Road improvements ($17,265 increase), and setting public hearings for two conditional use permits and a dimensional variance. The board will also consider a $136,176.83 pay application for the new Rankin County Tax Office.

• Public comments from four residents regarding AVAIO Data Center
• Approval of Budget Amendment increase for Community Development for new computers and for Road Department for a side-by-side
• Authority to award bid to JE Stevens Construction Group for DA Building Project
• Gunter Road Improvements Phase III – Change Order #1 increase of $17,265.00
• New Rankin County Tax Office – Pay Application #1 from BIG Construction for $136,176.83

The Board passed the May meeting minutes and the consent agenda, which included budget amendments for computers and road equipment, authority for various utility permits, and holiday office closures. It also approved a tax assessment correction, a change order for Gunter Road improvements, a construction bid for the DA Building Project, and a pay application for the new tax office. Public hearings were scheduled for three conditional use permits on June 12.

• Approved May 15 and May 28 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including budget amendments and multiple utility permits (unanimous)
• Approved tax assessment change and voided 2024 tax sale for parcel H11B-7-30 (unanimous)
• Approved $17,265 change order for Gunter Road Improvements Phase III (unanimous)
• Approved award of DA Building Project bid to JE Stevens Construction Group (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearings June 12 for three conditional use permits (unanimous)
• Approved Holiday Declaration to close county offices on July 3, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Application #1 for new tax office, $136,176.83 (unanimous)

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The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on King Construction's stormwater permit for Halton Court, receive an update on the Downtown Florence Battery Plant, and consider asphalt bids from multiple companies. The board also added items to declare four finalists for the county's CAD, JMS, and RMS systems and authorize further negotiations with them. An executive session was held on personnel and county-owned property used for medical purposes, with no action taken.

• Public hearing for King Construction stormwater at Halton Court (District 2)
• Update on status of Downtown Florence Battery Plant
• Authority to sign land disturbance permit application for animal shelter site and issue $162.50 check to City of Brandon
• Commodity bid opening for asphalt from A J Construction, APAC, Adcamp, Sunbelt Sealing, Advance Asphalt, Superior Asphalt – taken under advisement
• Declaration of four finalists (PTS, Comsouth, Caliber, Motorola) for CAD, JMS, and RMS systems and authority to negotiate

The Board added an agenda item and then voted to declare PTS, Comsouth, Caliber, and Motorola as the four finalists for the county's CAD, JMS, and RMS systems, granting the administrative team authority to negotiate with them. It also approved the President’s authority to sign a land‑disturbance permit and issue a $162.50 fee check to the City of Brandon. A public hearing on the King Construction storm‑water project was tabled until July 2. Additional routine items such as the asphalt bid opening and executive‑session motions were also passed.

• Tabled King Construction storm‑water public hearing until July 2 (motion passed)
• Approved President’s authority to sign land‑disturbance permit and issue $162.50 check to City of Brandon (passed)
• Added agenda item to consider commodity bid opening (asphalt) (passed)
• Approved taking asphalt bids under advisement (passed)
• Approved motion to go into executive session to discuss personnel and county‑owned property (passed)
• Declared four finalists (PTS, Comsouth, Caliber, Motorola) for CAD, JMS, RMS systems (passed)
• Granted administrative team authority to negotiate with the four finalists (passed)
• Adjourned the meeting (passed)

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The Board of Supervisors will vote on a resolution to apply for Mississippi Development Authority grant funding to build an access boulevard from Highway 475 to Old Whitfield Road, supporting the Siemens Energy expansion. The board also considers purchasing approximately 33 acres along Old Whitfield Road for that project, and authorizing a 287(g) immigration enforcement agreement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Other business includes approving an $8.13 million claims docket, setting public hearings for nuisance properties, and authorizing road project payments.

• Approval of claims docket in the amount of $8,132,132.83
• Authority to purchase approximately 33 acres along Old Whitfield Road, Pearl, MS, from Bell Family Trust for Siemens Energy expansion
• Resolution of intent to apply for MDA grant funding for an access boulevard from Highway 475 to Old Whitfield Road
• Authority for Sheriff to execute two memoranda of understanding with DHS under 8 U.S.C. § 1357(g) for immigration enforcement and federal grant access
• Set public hearings for nuisance properties: 221 Camelot Way, 425 Penn Lane, and 302 Keith Avenue

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors approved the $8,132,132.83 claims docket and acknowledged May 2026 budget and financial reports. They authorized several memoranda of understanding, including Youth Court services and a fire‑department payment, and approved multiple engineering pay applications and a bridge‑replacement bid. The board also set three public hearings for nuisance‑property cases and approved county land purchases.

• Approved Claims Docket $8,132,132.83 (5-0)
• Approved May 2026 budget and financial reports (5-0)
• Authorized Youth Court MOU with Beaver Therapy Services (5-0)
• Approved $83,375.67 payment to Cleary Volunteer Fire Department (5-0)
• Approved Pay Application #3 for former Brandon Cement Plant demolition $76,356.25 (5-0)
• Approved Pay Application #1 for Gunter Road Improvements Phase III $145,999.09 (5-0)
• Approved second‑lowest bid $695,482.75 for Erlich Road Bridge Replacement (5-0)
• Set public hearings for three nuisance‑property cases on May 28, 2026 (5-0)

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The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will consider multiple consent agenda items, including budget amendments, utility permits, and personnel changes. Key actions include executing contract documents for the Old Highway 49 Overlay Project, authorizing a shared-use path MOA for Pisgah High School, and holding public hearings on a private cemetery request and a conditional use permit. The board will also discuss a grant application for 911 system upgrades and approve various training and travel expenses.

• Old Highway 49 Overlay Project – Authority for Board President to execute contract documents (District 1)
• Pisgah High School Shared Used Path project – Authorize execution of MOA through MDOT TA Program (District 4)
• Authority for EOC to apply for FY26 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant for 911 system upgrade (80/20 match)
• Public Hearing for Pamela Hervey Request for Private Cemetery, McLin Circle (District 1)
• Public Hearing for Bailey Permenter Conditional Use Permit, 291 Baker Lane (District 4)

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a consent agenda that included budget amendments, several utility permits for fiber‑optic cable projects, grant authorizations, personnel actions, and the voiding of mobile‑home tax bills. All five supervisors voted aye on each item. The approvals cover road equipment purchases, internet service contracts, and county support for the Town of Star comprehensive plan.

• Approved AT&T, Comcast, and Windstream utility permits for fiber‑optic cable installations across Districts 1‑4 (5‑0)
• Authorized acceptance of a $7,000 Exxon Mobil grant for a hazardous‑gas monitor for the EOC (5‑0)
• Approved budget amendment to increase the Road Department budget for a Mower Max Prime Mover purchase (5‑0)
• Approved interagency agreement between the Sheriff’s Office and Parker Children’s Center for child‑abuse response protocol (5‑0)
• Approved personnel hires and salary increases for Sheriff’s Department, Road Department, Tax Collector’s Office, and Chancery Clerk’s Office (5‑0)
• Voided and refunded mobile‑home tax bills for accounts #27078, #27147, #17353, and #7691, and voided a 2025 chargeback (5‑0)
• Authorized county funds for implementation of the Town of Star Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance via CMPDD (5‑0)
• Approved budget amendment for Livestock Department line‑item transfer (no increase) (5‑0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider authorizing the President to execute a Project Partnership Agreement with the United States Army Corps of Engineers for a storm water management project. The estimated cost is $3.2 million, with the federal government covering 75% and the county responsible for a cash-equivalent local match of approximately $295,644.

• Authority to execute Project Partnership Agreement with US Army Corps of Engineers
• Storm water project near Live Oaks Subdivision on Highway 468
• Estimated project cost: $3,233,404.80
• Federal share: $2,425,053.60 (75%)
• Local cash-equivalent match responsibility: $295,643.88

The Board rejected all bids for SAP 61(20)M. It granted the President authority to sign a partnership agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the $3,233,404.80 Live Oaks storm‑water project. Several procedural motions were passed to recess, re‑enter, and hold an executive session, after which the meeting was adjourned.

• Rejected all Project Bids for SAP 61(20)M – Passed
• Authorized execution of Project Partnership Agreement for Live Oaks storm‑water project – Passed
• Authorized recess of regular meeting to enter Planning Commission meeting – Passed
• Authorized re‑entry to regular Board meeting – Passed
• Approved need for Executive Session – Passed
• Entered Executive Session – Passed
• Exited Executive Session – Passed
• Motion to Adjourn – Passed

Board of Supervisors

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will consider several financial actions, including a claims docket of $11,987,245.68 and budget amendments for tree‑cutting services and light‑tower equipment. It will vote to add a $1.2 million Justice Center re‑roofing project to the bond list. Additional items include approval of a $164,183.75 demolition contract for the former Brandon Cement Plant and setting multiple public hearings for nuisance properties and conditional use permits.

• Approve claims docket totaling $11,987,245.68
• Budget amendment: increase Tree Cutting Services fund by $500,000
• Add $1.2 million Justice Center re‑roofing project to bond list
• Approve demolition and disposal contract for former Brandon Cement Plant – $164,183.75 to 2B Dirt and Contracting, LLC
• Issue $31,576.27 check to Cleary Volunteer Fire Department for new volunteer fire station support

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors approved several financial items, set multiple public hearings, and took action on land use and tax matters. Notably, the board denied the Max Nalder rezoning request for Highway 471 and voided a 2024 tax sale, ordering a refund. All listed actions were passed by vote.

• Set public hearing May 28, 2026 for King 1 LLC building permit (5-0)
• Approved $11,987,245.68 claims docket (4-0)
• Approved $500,000 tree‑cutting services budget amendment (4-0)
• Voided 2024 tax sale for PPIN 86326 & 84676 and ordered refund (5-0)
• Denied Max Nalder rezoning request for Highway 471 (5-0)
• Approved $164,183.75 demolition pay request for former Brandon Cement Plant (5-0)
• Authorized advertisement for term bids on asphalt, culverts, aggregates, gravel, sealants (5-0)
• Set multiple public hearings on April 30, 2026 for nuisance properties (5-0)