Rankin County public meetings in 2021

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several financial claims, including a $6,318,501.09 claims docket. Key agenda items include a public hearing for the Stormwater Management Plan and discussions regarding federal funding for the Youth Court’s Infant-Toddler Court Program.

• Approval of $6,318,501.09 claims docket
• Public Hearing for Rankin County’s Stormwater Management Plan
• Subaward Agreement with ZERO TO THREE National Center for up to $150,000 in federal funding
• Pay application of $172,863.36 to Mayrant & Associates, LLC for Community Services Building renovation
• Appraisal services agreement with BBG for $1,800.00

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a consent agenda including a $6,318,501.09 claims docket, several sixteenth section land lease assignments, and personnel hires. The board also authorized the purchase of four tax parcels south of Eastmark Rd at $4,000 per acre, appointed three new members to the Hinds Community College Board of Trustees, and approved multiple annual term bids for road materials and services.

• Approved claims docket of $6,318,501.09 (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of tax parcels H08L-3, H08Q-13, H08L-3-11, H08L-3-10 at $4,000/acre (unanimous)
• Appointed Dana Stringer, Jimmy Morton, Larry Swales to Hinds Community College Board of Trustees (unanimous)
• Awarded annual term bid for asphalt to Adcamp with A J Construction as alternate (unanimous)
• Approved $172,863.36 pay application for Community Services Building renovation (unanimous)
• Authorized Sheriff to enter MOU with US Secret Service for Cyber Fraud Task Force (unanimous)
• Approved $150,000 subaward agreement with ZERO TO THREE for Youth Court program (unanimous)
• Approved three new Sheriff's Department hires (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing and take action on a proposed redistricting plan for county district offices. The board will also consider consent agenda items including transfers of state funds for road projects, appointments, grants, and various contracts, as well as road work approvals and school district assistance requests.

• Public hearing and action on proposed redistricting plan for county district offices
• Transfer of $1,000,000 for Andrew Chapel Road, $2,000,000 for stormwater management, and $750,000 for Gunter Road from SB2948 funds
• Approval of final plats for Clarksburg Acres, Old Lake Estates, Belle Chasse (LOC $148,620), Landry Landing (LOC $139,381.44), Bethel Place, and Osprey Cove
• Approval of amended agreement with Rankin County School District for school resource officers at $50,000 per officer plus $5,000 annual supplement
• Approval of lease purchase financing for two Kenworth T370 dump trucks at 1.29% interest with $60,000 buyback each

Board of Supervisors

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors is meeting to act on bids for new dump trucks, discuss a fee-in-lieu agreement with Jackson Heart, and consider a drainage matter in Castlewoods. They will also set a public hearing for a potential road abandonment in Shenandoah Estates, accept a preferred alignment for Florence-Byram Parkway, and discuss additional funding for volunteer fire departments. The agenda includes several action items and discussions, with no routine procedural items.

• Action on Bid 22-300-6 for new tandem dump trucks
• Action on Bid 22-300-7 for new single axle dump trucks
• Set public hearing for road abandonment in Shenandoah Estates (Jan 3, 2022)
• Accept preferred alignment for Florence-Byram Parkway
• Discuss additional annual funding for volunteer fire departments

Board of Supervisors

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will consider a consent agenda including claims, budget amendments, leases, and personnel actions, plus public hearings on rezoning and conditional use permits. They will also discuss a mass notification contract, a railway grade separation MOU, and a stormwater grant application.

• Claims docket approval of $8,604,001.99
• Public hearings on rezoning requests (Jason Sykes, Brian Atkinson) and conditional use permits (Josh Vaughan, Eric Hasselbach)
• Approval of final plat for Northshore Landing Phase 6 with LOC of $106,093.69
• Consideration of ReGroup Mass Notification contract at $9,450.00 annually
• Renewal of liability insurance ($215,554.00) and worker's comp ($419,244.00)

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a claims docket totaling $8,604,001.99, along with several rezoning and conditional use permits, including a rezoning on Highway 80 despite opposition. They also approved agreements for emergency notifications, a railroad grade separation MOU, and various budget amendments and personnel actions.

• Approved claims docket of $8,604,001.99 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning for Jason Sykes on Highway 80 from R-1B to C-2 (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for Josh Vaughan at 155 Gulde Road (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning for Brian Atkinson at 105 Highway 80 East from C-4 to C-3 (unanimous)
• Denied conditional use permit for Eric Hasselbach at 84A Riverbend Drive (unanimous)
• Approved county-initiated rezoning in Star area (unanimous)
• Approved ReGroup Mass Notification subscription at $9,450/year (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Brandon and Pearl for railroad grade separation (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a consent agenda covering financial reports, agreements, and personnel changes, plus several individual items. They approved preliminary and final plats for Clarksburg Acres and a preliminary plat for The Retreat at Castlewoods, and set public hearings for November 15 on multiple rezoning and conditional use requests. The board also approved additional insurance coverage for volunteer fire departments and a $67,288 payment for the WIC renovation.

• Approved consent agenda including budget amendment, agreements, and personnel changes (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary and final plats for Clarksburg Acres (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for The Retreat at Castlewoods (unanimous)
• Set public hearings for Nov 15 on rezoning/conditional use requests (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 10.29 acres on Bilbrew Road from A-2 to RE-1 (unanimous)
• Approved $67,288 payment to Multi-Con for WIC renovation (unanimous)
• Approved insurance coverage for volunteer fire departments (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to Stonebridge Public Improvement District board (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will consider a memorandum of agreement with MDOT for restricted ingress/egress at a proposed commercial store, with no county funds obligated. They will also review road work, utility permits, and a bridge guardrail improvement discussion.

• MOA with MDOT for restricted ingress/egress at Hwy 468 and Hwy 469 (no county funds)
• Road work report for October and November 2021
• Request to move Veterans Day holiday to Nov 12, 2021
• Utility permits for AT&T fiber optic, Comcast cable, CenterPoint gas, Southern Light fiber
• Discussion on Northshore Causeway Bridge guardrail improvements

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a memorandum of agreement with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) allowing restricted ingress/egress for a proposed commercial store at the intersection of Mississippi Highway 468 and 469, with no county funds obligated. The board also approved multiple utility permits, road work reports, and fund transfers, and rejected all bids for the Northshore Causeway Bridge guardrail project.

• Approved MDOT agreement for commercial access at Hwy 468/469 (unanimous)
• Approved road work report for October and November 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved moving Veterans Day holiday to Nov 12, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved AT&T fiber optic utility permits (2) (unanimous)
• Approved Comcast cable utility permits (2) (unanimous)
• Approved CenterPoint Energy natural gas utility permit (unanimous)
• Approved Southern Light fiber optic utility permit (unanimous)
• Rejected all bids for Northshore Causeway Bridge guardrail project (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will meet to handle routine business including claims, budget amendments, personnel changes, and utility permits. They will also discuss American Rescue Plan Act funds, set public hearings on nuisance properties, and consider a resolution on federal infrastructure funding.

• Approval of claims docket
• Homeland Security grant of $21,000 for Sheriff's Department
• Personnel actions including Sheriff's Department promotions and new hires
• Public hearings on nuisance properties (e.g., 1995 Florence Byram Road)
• Discussion of American Rescue Plan Act funds

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a standing policy preferring a fee-in-lieu approach for future ad valorem tax exemptions under the Mississippi Health Care Industry Zone Act, providing a 2/3 abatement for up to 10 years. The board also approved a $5.52 million claims docket, an amended FY2021 budget, and several road and utility permits. No action was taken on American Rescue Plan Act funds.

• Adopted fee-in-lieu tax exemption policy for health care industry zone (unanimous)
• Approved claims docket of $5,521,945.11 (unanimous)
• Approved amended FY2021 budget (unanimous)
• Approved $46,033.36 roof replacement bid for Community Service Building (unanimous)
• Approved utility permits for Leesburg Water Association and TEC of Jackson (unanimous)
• Approved Andrew Chapel Road payment of $67,707.03 to Site Masters (unanimous)
• Set public hearings for nuisance properties and rezoning (unanimous)
• Appointed Supervisor Jay Bishop to Rankin County Levy Board (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors approved the renewal of county insurance policies with a November 1, 2021 renewal date, including property, auto, general liability, and fire services insurance. The board also approved a consent agenda covering financial matters, appointments, grants, and personnel actions, and made decisions on several public hearing items, including denying a conditional use permit for a pallet business and approving a Verizon Wireless tower with an added condition.

• Approved county insurance renewals: property ($262,613.00), auto ($405,771.00), general liability ($109,714.00), and fire services ($350,008.00).
• Denied the Yoni & Amie Diaz conditional use permit for 451 East Petros Road after a public hearing with opposition.
• Approved the Alltel Corporation d/b/a Verizon Wireless conditional use permit for 6399 Grants Ferry Road, adding a condition for tower removal if abandoned.
• Approved a 3-year lease purchase agreement with Trustmark National Bank for a new Kenworth T370 Dump Truck at 1.15% interest.
• Approved payment of $289,199.05 to Site Masters, Inc. for work on the Andrew Chapel Road Reconstruction Project.
• Approved the purchase of three used Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles from the Missouri Highway Patrol for a total of $63,500.
• Approved a $12,000 agreement with Tri State Consulting for countywide classification of ag use parcels and 2022 Land Use Codes.
• Approved the consent agenda, including budget amendments, personnel recommendations, and authority to issue checks for various expenses.

Board of Supervisors

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on personal property taxes owed by Gulf South Pipeline for 2014-2021, and consider a grant modification for the Pearl WIC Center renovation. They will also discuss a new part-time position for the Tax Assessor's Office, approve a solid waste services agreement with Waste Management, and handle year-end financial items including a $3.28 million claims docket and budget amendments.

• Public hearing on Gulf South Pipeline personal property taxes for 2014-2021
• Grant modification for Pearl WIC Center renovation, increasing funds from $116,056.57 to $138,198.64
• Solid waste services agreement with Waste Management of Mississippi, Inc.
• Transfer of $940,070.33 from Constable Fund to General County Fund
• Year-end claims docket of $3,283,957.52

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a new part-time position for the Tax Assessor's Office, a grant modification for the Pearl WIC Center renovation, a solid waste services agreement with Waste Management, and several financial actions including a $940,070.33 fund transfer and a $3,283,957.52 claims docket. A public hearing on personal property taxes owed by Gulf South Pipeline resulted in no action. The board also entered executive session but took no action afterward.

• Approved new part-time position for Tax Assessor's Office (unanimous)
• Adopted grant modification for Pearl WIC Center renovation, increasing funds from $116,056.57 to $138,198.64 (unanimous)
• Approved Rural Solid Waste Collection & Disposal agreement with Waste Management, contingent on revisions (unanimous)
• Authorized 2021 Tax Levy Allocation checks to fire departments, contingent on financials and run reports (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $940,070.33 from Constable Fund to General County Fund (unanimous)
• Approved $2,470.26 recreational funds to Richland Exchange Club for softball field improvements (unanimous)
• Approved FY2021 year-end claims docket of $3,283,957.52 (unanimous)
• Took no action on Gulf South Pipeline personal property tax assessment for 2014-2021

Board of Supervisors

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will consider a $7.7 million claims docket, a $124,258 contract for health department renovations, and several public hearings on nuisance properties and rezoning requests. They will also act on appointments, utility permits, and a constable appointment.

• Claims docket of $7,717,307.63
• Contract with Multi-Con, Inc. for $124,258 to renovate Rankin County Health Department at 401 Parkway Drive, Pearl
• Public hearings set for Sept 30 and Oct 4 on nuisance properties and rezoning requests
• Reappointments to Reservoir Fire Protection District and Human Resource Agency boards
• Utility permits for AT&T fiber optic and CenterPoint Energy natural gas lines

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors unanimously appointed Glenn Dixon to fill the unexpired term of Constable District 2, following certification from the Election Commission that he was the only qualified candidate. The board also approved a consent agenda including a $7.7 million claims docket, various personnel changes, and multiple utility permits. Public hearings were set for nuisance properties and zoning requests, and two rezoning/conditional use requests were approved with conditions.

• Appointed Glenn Dixon as Constable District 2 (unanimous)
• Approved claims docket of $7,717,307.63 (unanimous)
• Approved ad valorem tax exemptions for Nucor Steel Jackson, Inc. and Spinal USA, Inc. (unanimous, Cross abstained)
• Approved AT&T and CenterPoint Energy utility permits (unanimous)
• Set public hearings for nuisance properties and zoning requests (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning for Dependable Financial Services, LLC with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for Hercules Concrete Pumping, Inc. (unanimous)
• Authorized $124,258.00 agreement with Multi-Con, Inc. for Health Department renovation (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will consider adopting the fiscal year 2022 budget of $216,574,885 and a tax levy of 40.24 mills for county taxes (zero mill increase) and 55.78 mills for the school district (zero mill increase). The agenda also includes a public hearing on the proposed budget, several rezoning and conditional use permit requests, and numerous routine approvals for contracts, personnel, and expenditures.

• Adopt FY22 budget of $216,574,885 and tax levy of 40.24 mills (county) and 55.78 mills (school district), both zero mill increases
• Public hearing on proposed FY22 budget
• Rezoning request for Dependable Financial Services, LLC on Woodrow Martin Road (District 3)
• Conditional use permits for Hercules Concrete Pumping on South Pearson Road, Yoni & Amie Diaz at 421 East Petros Road, Curtis Clearman at 113 Rankin Road, and One Hope, LLC at 1896 Highway 471
• Approve final pay application of $48,689.34 to Hemphill Construction for Spillway Road/Northshore Project

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted the FY22 budget of $216,574,885 and the FY22 tax levy of 40.24 mills for county taxes and 55.78 mills for the school district, both representing zero mill increases over FY21. The board also approved a $2,200 premium pay for eligible full-time employees and authorized the EOC Director to pursue an intergovernmental transfer of items from MEMA to support Louisiana residents impacted by Hurricane Ida.

• Adopted the FY22 budget of $216,574,885 and authorized its publication.
• Adopted the FY22 tax levy of 40.24 mills for county taxes and 55.78 mills for the Rankin County School District, both a zero mill increase.
• Approved $2,200 premium pay for eligible full-time employees employed since March 1, 2020.
• Authorized the EOC Director to pursue an intergovernmental transfer of MEMA items to support Louisiana residents impacted by Hurricane Ida.
• Approved the consent agenda, including budget amendments, agreements, and authority to issue checks.
• Approved conditional use permits for Curtis Clearman (113 Rankin Road) and One Hope, LLC (1896 Highway 471).
• Approved preliminary plats for The New Haven (District 3) and Lennon Farms (District 2), and construction drawings for Fallen Oak Phase 3 (District 4).
• Approved the final pay application of $48,689.34 to Hemphill Construction for the Spillway Road/Northshore Project.

Board of Supervisors

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors is meeting to set public hearings for three conditional use permits, discuss bids for a health department renovation, and consider voiding a 2004 elevator maintenance contract with Otis Elevator. They will also ratify a local emergency declaration related to Hurricane Ida and authorize memoranda of understanding for state-funded road and stormwater projects.

• Set public hearings for Sept 7, 2021: Curtis Clearman CUP at 113 Rankin Road, S. Armstrong Construction CUP at 2868 Highway 471, One Hope LLC CUP at 1896 Highway 471
• Discuss bids for Rankin County Health Department WIC Renovation opened Aug 19, 2021
• Void Aug 11, 2004 Otis Elevator service agreement effective nunc pro tunc to Jan 1, 2021
• Ratify Hurricane Ida local emergency declaration effective Aug 26–Sept 15, 2021
• Authorize MOUs for state funds: $750,000 for Gunter Road, $1,000,000 for Andrew Chapel Road, $2,000,000 for Storm Water Management Program

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors unanimously voided the 2004 Otis Elevator service agreement, effective January 1, 2021, and authorized the County Administrator to notify Otis and restrict access to county property. The board also awarded the WIC renovation bid to Multi-Con, Inc. for $124,258.00 and the tandem dump truck bid to Truckworx Kenworth for $130,000.00. Additionally, they approved three memoranda of understanding for state-funded road projects (Gunter Road, Andrew Chapel Road, and Storm Water Management) and ratified the Hurricane Ida emergency declaration.

• Approved Daniel Cross as Board President and Brad Calhoun as Vice-President (unanimous).
• Set public hearings for September 7, 2021, for conditional use permits for Curtis Clearman, S. Armstrong Construction, and One Hope, LLC.
• Voided the 2004 Otis Elevator maintenance contract effective January 1, 2021, and barred Otis personnel from county property.
• Awarded WIC renovation bid to Multi-Con, Inc. for $124,258.00.
• Ratified Hurricane Ida emergency declaration and all related purchases/actions.
• Authorized MOUs for Gunter Road ($750,000), Andrew Chapel Road ($1,000,000), and Storm Water Management ($2,000,000) from state funds.
• Approved moving forward with the Airgas Project without railroad right-of-way, to be completed in-house.
• Awarded Bid #21-300-14 for tandem dump trucks to Truckworx Kenworth for $130,000.00.

Board of Supervisors

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on 43 property tax assessment protests for the 2021 tax year, involving major taxpayers like Walmart, Sam's Club, Comcast, and several local businesses. The board will also consider a consent agenda with over $6.1 million in claims, multiple budget amendments, and various contracts and personnel actions. Additionally, they will discuss potential action on a Community Services Building and set public hearings for nuisance properties.

• Public hearing on 43 property tax assessment protests, including Walmart, Sam's Club, Comcast, and others
• Approval of claims docket totaling $6,186,557.87
• Budget amendments: $376,785 for BOS contractual services, $150,000 for EOC Shooting Range Construction, $125,000 for Tax Collector
• Approval of $190,543 FY22 DPS Justice Assistant Grant for Drug Court Programs
• Set public hearings for nuisance properties at 313 Boteler Road, 121 Tami Avenue, 265 Raymond Purvis Road, 129 Conger Drive, and 178 Bridlewood Dr.

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors approved a $6,186,557.87 claims docket, numerous budget amendments, and several ad valorem tax exemptions for businesses including Nucor Steel, Verizon Wireless, and rental car companies. The board also awarded a term bid for precast bridge construction, approved a $117,500 settlement payment to Evergreen Water Association, and adopted the 2018 International Building Codes. Several tax exemption requests were denied for not meeting capital improvement requirements or lacking city approval.

• Approved $6,186,557.87 claims docket (unanimous)
• Awarded term bid for precast bridge construction (4-1)
• Approved $117,500 settlement payment to Evergreen Water Association (unanimous)
• Adopted 2018 International Building Codes and 2017 National Electric Code (unanimous)
• Granted ad valorem tax exemptions to Nucor Steel, Verizon Wireless, and rental car companies (unanimous)
• Denied ad valorem tax exemptions to Voith Fabrics, General Recycling, International Paper, Habe USA, and US Foods (unanimous)
• Approved $190,543 FY22 DPS Justice Assistant Grant for Drug Court (unanimous)
• Set public hearings for nuisance properties for September 2, 2021 (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors is meeting to handle routine business, including budget amendments, contract approvals, and personnel changes. The board will also hold public hearings on two county-initiated rezoning requests and two conditional use permit applications, and consider a lease-purchase agreement for two new dump trucks.

• Public hearings on rezoning at Old Pearson Road & Peggy Drive and Highway 49, and conditional use permits at 136 Bella Fleur Drive and 686 Andrew Chapel Road
• Lease-purchase financing with Trustmark National Bank for two Kenworth T880 dump trucks at 0.77% interest
• Budget amendments for Sheriff Department, Jail, and Bridge Fund (no increase)
• Agreement with Palmer & Slay, PLLC for special collection services
• Ratification of location agreement with Behind Bars, LLC for film production on county property

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors approved a settlement offer to Southern Rankin Water Association for the Gunter Road Project, covering 50% of relocation costs up to $170,000 and funding up to 11 fire hydrants. The board also approved a lease-purchase agreement for two new Kenworth dump trucks at 0.77% interest, and authorized a legal services agreement with Resnick & Louis, P.C. to pursue Entergy rate cases before the Public Service Commission.

• Approved settlement offer to Southern Rankin Water Association for Gunter Road Project (50% of relocation cost, not to exceed $170,000, plus up to 11 fire hydrants) (unanimous)
• Approved lease-purchase financing with Trustmark National Bank for two Kenworth T880 dump trucks at 0.77% interest (unanimous)
• Authorized legal services agreement with Resnick & Louis, P.C. for Entergy rate cases before the Public Service Commission (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of parcels on Old Pearson Rd & Peggy Drive from MHP to RE-1 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of parcels on Highway 49 from C-3 to RE-1A and A-1 (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permits for Morgan Hajj (136 Bella Fleur Drive) and Phyllis Mitchell (686 Andrew Chapel Road) (unanimous)
• Approved Jive Phone System (LogMeIn) replacement as recommended by IT Director (unanimous)
• Approved personnel recommendations including new hires, promotions, and salary increases for Sheriff's Department and Road Department (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors is meeting to open bids for solid waste collection and disposal services, a major contract decision. The agenda also includes routine items such as invocation, attorney and administrator reports, and a budget discussion. No other specific actions are listed.

• RFP opening for Rankin County Solid Waste Collection and Solid Waste Disposal Service

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors held a work session where they opened proposals for solid waste collection and disposal services from Republic Services and Waste Management, taking the matter under advisement. The board also unanimously approved adding an agenda item and authorizing the surplus of four tandem dump trucks to auction and advertising for new ones. The board entered executive session to discuss personnel and adjourned without substantive decisions on the waste contract.

• RFP opening for solid waste services taken under advisement (unanimous)
• Added agenda item to surplus four tandem dump trucks (unanimous)
• Authorized surplus of four tandem dump trucks to auction and advertise for replacements (unanimous)
• Motion to enter executive session to discuss personnel (unanimous)
• Motion to come out of executive session (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will consider a consent agenda including $5,182,454.23 in claims, several budget amendments, and agreements. They will also set public hearings for rezoning and nuisance properties, and discuss road and facility items.

• Approval of claims docket in the amount of $5,182,454.23
• Agreement with TCS Ware and FususOne for video platform, $50,000 from State Drug Fund
• Final Change Order for Chancery Court/Justice Center construction
• Ratification of final pay application to Chris Albritton Construction, $957,555.07
• Public hearings set for rezoning on Old Pearson Road & Peggy Drive and Highway 49

Board of Supervisors

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will consider consent agenda items including budget amendments, appointments, and various contracts. They will also set public hearings for rezoning requests and approve the 2021 real and personal property assessment rolls, with a public hearing scheduled for August 16, 2021.

• Set public hearings for rezoning requests on Old Highway 80, Stump Ridge Road, and Old Pearson Road
• Approve 2021 real and personal property assessment rolls and set public hearing for August 16, 2021
• Authorize lease purchase financing for one Etnyre Chip Spreader at 1.25% interest and two Kenworth T880 Dump Trucks at 0.77% interest
• Approve insurance proposal for inmate health care with Sirius American Insurance Company
• Void erroneous personal property tax assessment of $3,456.91 for Achord Family Dental

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a consent agenda including budget amendments, personnel changes, and various expenditures. They also approved lease-purchase financing for a chip spreader and two dump trucks, authorized temporary closure of Stump Ridge Road, and set public hearings for rezoning requests. The board approved the 2021 assessment rolls and accepted written objections until August 2, 2021.

• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments, appointments, and expenditures.
• Approved lease-purchase financing for one Etnyre Chip Spreader at 1.25% interest.
• Approved lease-purchase financing for two Kenworth T880 Dump Trucks at 0.77% interest.
• Authorized temporary closure of Stump Ridge Road for construction and repair.
• Set public hearings for July 15, 2021, on rezoning requests for John McKay, Freedom's Image LLC, and Rankin County initiated request.
• Approved 2021 Real and Personal Property Assessment Rolls, accepting objections until August 2, 2021.
• Approved conditional use permit for Jon Hayman to construct a barndominium at 574 Mt. Helm Road.
• Approved final plats for Harrell Acres and Antioch Farms subdivisions.

Board of Supervisors

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will discuss and potentially act on repairing the Northshore Causeway Bridge guardrail, joining Transportation for America for $1,250 annually, and advertising for bids on a WIC renovation at the county health department. They will also review upcoming agendas and discuss dumpsters.

• Discussion of damage to Northshore Causeway Bridge guardrail
• Potential membership in Transportation for America at $1,250/year
• Authority to advertise Notice to Bidders for WIC Renovation at Rankin County Health Department, Pearl, MS
• Review of agendas for July 6, 2021
• Discussion of dumpsters

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors approved several actions, including authorizing the Board President to execute closeout documents for the new Chancery/Justice Courthouse and settle liquidated damages at $229,500. They also approved a $1,250 annual membership in Transportation for America, a $42,000 utility relocation agreement with Entergy for Amanda Drive, and allocated $150,000 to start a gun range/training facility on Shiloh Road. The board authorized the Road Manager to obtain quotes for a Jarraff tree trimmer and approved an emergency declaration for the Northshore Causeway Bridge guardrail repair. All votes were unanimous except the Civil Link Plan update (4-1) and providing City of Brandon access to the Marquette facility (3-2).

• Approved authority to amend/update the Civil Link Plan to reflect roads addressed with bond proceeds and identify roads still needing repair (4-1, Morrison dissenting).
• Approved declaring an emergency to address damage to the Northshore Causeway Bridge Guardrail and install a temporary water-filled barrier (unanimous).
• Approved $1,250 annual membership in Transportation for America (unanimous).
• Approved advertising Notice to Bidders for the Department of Health WIC Renovation at the Rankin County Health Department Facility (unanimous).
• Approved authority to obtain two quotes for a Jarraff tree trimmer and amend budget for purchase (unanimous).
• Approved executing a utility relocation agreement with Entergy for Amanda Drive, reimbursing up to $42,000 (unanimous).
• Approved creating a project for a gun range/training facility on Shiloh Road with $150,000 allocation (unanimous).
• Approved executing closeout documents for the new Chancery/Justice Courthouse and settling liquidated damages at $229,500 (unanimous, Bishop absent).

Board of Supervisors

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will consider a consent agenda including a $6,376,227.92 claims docket, several contracts and personnel actions, and will set public hearings for nuisance properties and a conditional use permit. The board will also act on conditional use permits and acknowledge a constable vacancy.

• Approval of claims docket in the amount of $6,376,227.92
• Professional services agreement with Mainline Information Systems, Inc. for 24 hours of coding at $195/hour
• Set public hearings for nuisance properties on July 1, 2021 (Leesburg Rd, Langford Cove, Monterey Rd, Rankin Cove)
• Public hearings for conditional use permits (Mason Rogers, Martin Blough, Kizek Properties)
• Authorization to obtain quotes for lease purchase financing of two Kenworth dump trucks with $143,400 buyback

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the consent agenda, including a claims docket of $6,376,227.92, and authorized various agreements, including a $4,680 professional services agreement with Mainline Information Systems and a $2,450 yearly subscription to ZETX for the Sheriff's Department. The Board also approved conditional use permits for Mason Rogers (248 Mt. Helm Road), Martin Blough (382 Barker Road), and Kizek Properties, LLC (130 Baker Lane), each with specific conditions. Additionally, the Board set public hearings for July 1, 2021, for nuisance properties and acknowledged a vacancy in the District 2 Constable office, authorizing a special election.

• Approved the consent agenda, including a claims docket of $6,376,227.92.
• Authorized a professional services agreement with Mainline Information Systems for 24 hours of computer coding assistance at $195/hour.
• Authorized the Sheriff's Department to subscribe to ZETX for TraX web-based software for $2,450.
• Approved a conditional use permit for Mason Rogers at 248 Mt. Helm Road with conditions.
• Approved a conditional use permit for Martin Blough at 382 Barker Road.
• Approved a conditional use permit for Kizek Properties, LLC at 130 Baker Lane with conditions.
• Set public hearings for July 1, 2021, for nuisance properties at 1064 Leesburg Road, 1550 Monterey Road, and 137 Rankin Cove.
• Acknowledged a vacancy in the District 2 Constable office and authorized a special election to fill the unexpired term.

Board of Supervisors

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors is meeting to handle routine administrative items, including budget amendments, personnel changes, and approvals for road work. They will also hold public hearings on rezoning requests and conditional use permits, and consider several plats for new developments.

• Budget amendment for $46,353 to purchase a single axle dump truck for Road Fund
• Budget amendment for $57,500 for Amanda Drive box culvert replacement
• Public hearings for rezoning on Highway 468 and conditional use permits at 248 Mt. Helm Road, 328 Barker Road, and 1123 Old Fannin Road
• Approval of final plats for Lone Pine Plantation (with $100,000 LOC), Greenfield Station Parkway Part 2, and preliminary plats for Osprey Cove and Pisgah Place
• Accept DEQ grant of $100,000 for waste tire collection program

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to grant James and Marsha Beasley a dimensional variance for their accessory structure at 151 Woodlands Glen Circle, allowing a 4-foot setback variance and exceeding the maximum height restriction. The board also approved numerous consent agenda items, including budget amendments, personnel changes, and utility permits, and set public hearings for June 14 and July 15.

• Granted dimensional variance to Beasley for 151 Woodlands Glen Circle (4-1)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments and check authorizations (unanimous)
• Approved AT&T utility permit for fiber optic cable along Stull Road (unanimous)
• Approved final plats for Lone Pine Plantation and Greenfield Station Parkway, Part 2 (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plats for Osprey Cove and Pisgah Place (unanimous)
• Set public hearings for June 14 for Mason Rogers and Martin Blough conditional use permits (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for July 15 for Kuldeep Singh conditional use permit (unanimous)
• Approved DEQ grant for waste tire collection program in amount of $100,000 (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors is meeting to discuss and act on several items, including the acceptance of $15,079,786 in American Rescue Plan Act funds, a discussion of federal spending regulations, and the authorization to seek bids for solid waste services. The board will also acknowledge the continued appointment of a special prosecutor in an appeal and approve a recreational fund request for a baseball booster club.

• Acceptance of $15,079,786 in American Rescue Plan Act funds
• Discussion of American Rescue Plan funds and U.S. Treasury regulations on expenditures
• Authorization to advertise RFP for rural solid waste collection and disposal services (deadline July 29, 2021)
• Approval of $4,974.00 in FY 2021 recreational funds to Northwest Rankin Baseball Booster Club (District 2)
• Acknowledgment of special prosecutor Boty McDonald's authority to prosecute appeal in Jimmy Giles case

The board unanimously accepted $15,079,786 in American Rescue Plan Act funds and authorized advertising for rural solid waste collection and disposal services. It also approved $4,974 in recreational funds for the Northwest Rankin Baseball Booster Club and confirmed the appointment of a special prosecutor for an appeal. The board entered executive session to discuss potential litigation but took no action.

• Accepted $15,079,786 in American Rescue Plan Act funds (unanimous)
• Authorized advertising for rural solid waste collection and disposal services with a July 29, 2021 proposal deadline (unanimous)
• Approved $4,974 in FY2021 recreational funds for Northwest Rankin Baseball Booster Club (unanimous)
• Confirmed appointment of Boty McDonald as special prosecutor for Jimmy Giles appeal at $100/hour (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss potential litigation; no action taken (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors is meeting to approve a large claims docket, ratify a fuel emergency declaration, and consider various contracts, permits, plats, and public hearings. The agenda includes routine approvals, personnel changes, and several public hearings on nuisance properties and conditional use permits.

• Approval of claims docket in the amount of $8,594,353.22
• Ratification of emergency declaration related to Colonial Pipeline cyber-attack and fuel purchases
• Approval of preliminary plats for Bethel Place (District 3) and Mellomeade Phase 3 (District 4)
• Set public hearings for June 3 and June 7 on nuisance properties and a rezoning request
• Approval of $186,355.01 Justice Assistant Grant renewal and $35,594.00 DEQ bulky waste grant

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors approved a consent agenda including a claims docket of $8,594,353.22, ratified a fuel emergency declaration related to the Colonial Pipeline cyber attack, and approved several contracts and purchases. The board also denied a conditional use permit for Carl Taylor, approved one for Darryl & Danyale Mitchell with conditions, and tabled a dimensional variance request for James & Marsha Beasley.

• Approved claims docket of $8,594,353.22 (unanimous)
• Ratified fuel emergency declaration and purchases due to Colonial Pipeline cyber attack (unanimous)
• Denied Carl Taylor conditional use permit at 7 Bonaparte Street (unanimous)
• Approved Darryl & Danyale Mitchell conditional use permit with condition of no additional mobile home (unanimous)
• Tabled James & Marsha Beasley dimensional variance hearing until June 7, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved bid for single axle dump trucks from Truckworx, waiving two spec requirements (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of three used Ford Police Interceptor vehicles from Missouri Highway Patrol (unanimous)
• Approved $117,500 reimbursement to Evergreen Water Association for water infrastructure relocation (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will consider awarding a $4.34 million contract for Andrew Chapel Road reconstruction, approve several budget amendments and personnel hires, and set public hearings for conditional use permits and a rezoning. The agenda also includes routine approvals for training registrations, equipment transfers, and a $100,000 grant application.

• Award Andrew Chapel Road Reconstruction contract to Site Master Construction, Inc. for $4,342,618.65
• Set public hearings for May 14 and June 7 on conditional use permits and a rezoning on Highway 468
• Approve budget amendment increasing Jail budget by $24,000 (Region 8)
• Approve new hires including Shanta LeTease McNair (Investigator/Juvenile) and Andrew White (Detention Officer II)
• Apply for DEQ Waste Tire Grant in the amount of $100,000

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors unanimously awarded a $4,342,618.65 contract to Site Master Construction, Inc. for the Andrew Chapel Road reconstruction project. The board also approved several other items, including a $100,000 DEQ Waste Tire Grant application, a $19,649 cash collateral from the Hamlet Subdivision developer, and an animal variance for Christina Sheppard. All decisions were unanimous except the FEMA Shelters application, which passed 4-1 with Supervisor Jay Bishop dissenting.

• Awarded $4,342,618.65 Andrew Chapel Road reconstruction contract to Site Master Construction, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 DEQ Waste Tire Grant application (unanimous)
• Approved $19,649 cash collateral from Hamlet Subdivision developer (unanimous)
• Approved animal variance for Christina Sheppard, 1109 Fairway Cove, with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved FEMA Shelters application process through MEMA (4-1, Bishop dissenting)
• Rejected all bids for East Pinebrook Drainage Project (unanimous)
• Approved AT&T fiber optic cable route along E. Business Park Drive (unanimous)
• Approved personnel recommendations including new hires in Sheriff's, Tax Assessor, Tax Collector, and Youth Court (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors is meeting to discuss participation in a USDA program for beaver control in rural areas and potential action on negotiations with Evergreen Water Association regarding the Andrew Chapel Road Project. The agenda also includes discussion of bond projects and a review of the agenda for the May 3, 2021 meeting. The meeting includes a planning commission session and an executive session.

• Discussion of USDA beaver control program in rural areas
• Potential action on negotiations with Evergreen Water Association/Andrew Chapel Road Project
• Discussion of Bond Projects
• Review of Agenda and Consent Agenda for May 3, 2021

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution to pay Evergreen Water Association $235,000 for infrastructure relocation related to the Andrew Chapel Road project, with conditions including a 90-day completion deadline and a $500-per-day penalty for delays. The board also authorized a settlement agreement with Precision Medical, Inc. and Spinal USA, Inc. for $950,491.12 in disputed personal property taxes, payable in 24 monthly installments of $39,603.80. Additionally, the board conditionally approved a variance for a 95-acre property sale, acknowledged the resignation of District Two Constable Brad Patridge, and authorized continued work with legislative consultants on drainage and transportation initiatives.

• Approved USDA beaver control program participation (unanimous)
• Approved $235,000 payment to Evergreen Water Association for relocation (unanimous)
• Conditionally approved variance for 95-acre Vancleave LLC property sale (unanimous)
• Authorized settlement agreement with Precision Medical and Spinal USA for $950,491.12 (unanimous)
• Acknowledged resignation of District Two Constable Brad Patridge (unanimous)
• Authorized continued work with Brunini Law Firm and Waggoner Engineering on county initiatives (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with City of Florence for temporary building inspector assistance (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors is meeting to approve a consent agenda including $8.8 million in claims, budget amendments, and personnel changes, and to act on public hearings for conditional use permits, rezoning, and nuisance properties. They will also consider road permits, plats, and a tax credit request for the new courthouse design.

• Approval of claims docket totaling $8,841,441.43
• Public hearings for conditional use permits (Brandon Chatman, Kizek Properties, Central Electric, Baldeep Singh) and rezoning (Freedom Farms Phase 2 & 3)
• Approval of preliminary plat for Lone Pine Plantation and final plat for Ole Magnolia with $83,420.00 letter of credit
• Utility permits for AT&T and Cspire fiber lines on multiple roads
• Discussion of state flags on county property

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a consent agenda including a claims docket of $8,841,441.43, budget amendments, and various personnel and travel items. They also approved several utility permits for fiber installation, a preliminary plat for Lone Pine Plantation, and a final plat for Ole Magnolia with a letter of credit. Public hearings resulted in approval of conditional use permits for Brandon Chatman, Central Electric Power Association, and Baldeep Singh, and rezoning for Freedom Farms Phase 2 & 3, while a conditional use permit for Kizek Properties was tabled until June 14, 2021.

• Approved claims docket of $8,841,441.43 (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments for Road Fund, Bridge Fund, Youth Court, and Superintendent of Ed (unanimous)
• Approved personnel recommendations for Sheriff's and Road Departments (unanimous)
• Approved utility permits for AT&T and CSpire fiber lines (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Lone Pine Plantation (unanimous)
• Approved final plat and LOC for Ole Magnolia in amount of $83,420.00 (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permits for Brandon Chatman, Central Electric, and Baldeep Singh (unanimous)
• Tabled conditional use permit for Kizek Properties until June 14, 2021 (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will consider consent agenda items including budget amendments, personnel changes, and travel approvals. They will also set public hearings for April 15 on several rezoning and conditional use permit requests, and hold hearings on two conditional use permits. The board will also discuss road work, a final plat approval, and other administrative matters.

• Set public hearings for April 15 on conditional use permits and rezoning requests, including Freedom Farms Phase 2 & 3
• Public hearings on conditional use permits for Jose Varela and Paul & Kim Edwards
• Approval of final plat and LOC for Northshore Landing Phase III in the amount of $136,635.70
• Approval of $230,000 in excess fee income to Rankin County School District high schools for athletic activities
• Authority to proceed with repair of Buckingham Place drainage pipe

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved issuing $230,000 to the Rankin County School District and $20,000 to the Pearl School District for athletic activities, funded by the Chancery Clerk's excess fee income. The board also approved a consent agenda including budget amendments, personnel changes, and various travel and training authorizations. They set public hearings for April 15, 2021, on several zoning and conditional use requests, and tabled an animal variance request until April 29, 2021.

• Approved issuing $230,000 to Rankin County School District and $20,000 to Pearl School District for athletic activities.
• Adopted consent agenda including budget amendments, personnel recommendations, and travel authorizations.
• Set public hearings for April 15, 2021, on conditional use permits and rezoning requests.
• Tabled animal variance for Christina Sheppard until April 29, 2021.
• Approved final plat for Northshore Landing Phase III with a letter of credit of $136,635.70.
• Authorized bid process to purchase one or two additional dump trucks for the Road Department.
• Approved rescinding March 15 denial of conditional use for Kuhldeep Singh and re-setting public hearing.
• Approved authorization for Benchmark Engineering to address drainage on Burnham Jones Drive.

Board of Supervisors

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a public hearing on rail crossing closings related to the Airgas Safety Improvement Project. The board will also discuss cleanup of a nuisance property, permit fees for utility/telecommunications providers, the Mill Creek Drainage Project, and a solid waste collection RFP. The meeting includes recognition of the Florence High School Eagles Girls Soccer State Champions.

• Public hearing and action on Rail Crossing Closings, Andrew Jackson Circle, Airgas Safety Improvement Project
• Discussion of clean-up of Knausse Nuisance Property (District 1)
• Discussion of permit fees for utility/telecommunications providers for public right of way access
• Discussion of Mill Creek Drainage Project
• Authorization for Central Mississippi Regional Library System Roofing Project documents

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors held a work session and approved several items, including the closure of rail crossings at Andrew Jackson Circle for the Airgas Safety Improvement Project, the close-out of the Mill Creek Drainage Project, and authorization for the Central Mississippi Regional Library System Roofing Project. They also approved a $2,500 structural inspection of columns/beams in the old Chancery Court building and renewed a $5,000 agreement with the Circuit Clerk for election equipment oversight. No action was taken on nuisance property cleanup, utility permit fees, or solid waste RFP format.

• Adopted rail crossing closings at Andrew Jackson Circle for Airgas Safety Improvement Project (unanimous)
• Adopted close-out of Mill Creek Drainage Project and authorized president to execute documents (unanimous)
• Authorized president to execute documents for Central Mississippi Regional Library System Roofing Project (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 structural inspection of 40 columns/beams in old Chancery Court building (unanimous)
• Renewed $5,000 annual agreement with Circuit Clerk for election equipment oversight (unanimous)
• Took no action on Knausse nuisance property cleanup, utility permit fees, or solid waste RFP format

Board of Supervisors

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will consider a consent agenda including a $10.6 million claims docket, several road department agreements with the school district, and personnel changes. They will also discuss awarding bids for a library re-roofing project and a misdemeanor outbuilding addition, approve preliminary plats, and set or act on multiple public hearings for nuisance properties and conditional use permits.

• Approval of claims docket in the amount of $10,614,810.76
• Discussion of and potential action to award bid to Independent Roofing of Jackson for CMRLS re-roofing project
• Discussion of and potential action to award bid to Flagstar Construction for misdemeanor outbuilding addition
• Approval of Preliminary Plat - Landry Landing (District 2) and Harrell Acres (District 4)
• Set public hearings for nuisance properties at 111 Lansdowne Street, 612 Williams Road, 1124 Leesburg Road, and 1149 Old Fannin Road

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $10,614,810.76 claims docket and adopted the consent agenda, which included personnel changes, equipment transfers, and various agreements. The board accepted a recommendation to award the CMRLS re-roofing project bid to Independent Roofing of Jackson, rejected all bids for the Misdemeanor Outbuilding Addition, and authorized advertising for the Chancery Renovation Project. The board also expanded the Cleary Fire Protection District and approved several conditional use permits, while tabling one for 60 days.

• Approved claims docket totaling $10,614,810.76
• Awarded CMRLS re-roofing project bid to Independent Roofing of Jackson
• Rejected all bids for the Misdemeanor Outbuilding Addition
• Authorized advertising for the Chancery Renovation Project (top floor only)
• Expanded the Cleary Fire Protection District
• Approved conditional use permits for Don Cliburn, Kelli Foster, and Second Street of Madison, LLC
• Denied conditional use permit for Kuldeep Singh
• Tabled conditional use permit for Dwayne Carr for 60 days

Board of Supervisors

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will vote on consent agenda items including contracts, personnel changes, and tax sale refunds, and will set public hearings for six conditional use permits. They will also hold public hearings and take action on two rezoning requests by Scott May. The meeting includes routine approvals and a discussion of no-truck routes in subdivisions.

• Set public hearings for conditional use permits: Kuldeep Singh (1123 Old Fannin Rd), Brandon Chatman (1222 Old Fannin Rd), Don Cliburn (Loflin Rd), Kelli Foster (491 Mt. Helm Rd), Second Street of Madison (St. Johns Rd), Jose Varela (407 Holifield Cir)
• Public hearings and action on Scott May rezoning requests on Highway 43 and Harrell Road
• Approve $7,500 annual pest control agreement with P&P Beaver Control, LLC
• Approve $1,000 Mississippi Sheriffs' Association dues and $475 dive class tuition for 20 participants
• Void 2020 tax sales and refund purchasers for PPINs 64799, 24774-1, 3704; refund mobile home taxes for account 14127

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved two rezoning requests by Scott May, changing parcels on Highway 43 and Harrell Road from agricultural (A-1/A-2) to residential estate (RE-1). The board also approved a consent agenda covering contracts, payments, personnel changes, and tax sale voids, and set public hearings for several conditional use permits.

• Approved rezoning of Scott May parcel K16-53 on Highway 43 from A-1 to RE-1 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of Scott May parcel P14-7 on Harrell Road from A-2 to RE-1 (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda including Deanco Auctions contract, Goodwill MOU, and fire truck acceptance (unanimous)
• Approved voiding 2020 tax sales for PPINs 64799, 24774-1, and 3704 with refunds (unanimous)
• Approved refund of mobile home taxes for account 14127 for years 2017-2019 (unanimous)
• Approved $91,912 reduction in 2020 real property assessments (unanimous)
• Set public hearings for March 15, 2021 for six conditional use permits (unanimous)
• Approved $7,500 annual pest control agreement with P&P Beaver Control (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors is meeting to discuss and decide on several administrative and operational items, including setting public hearings for two rezoning requests, approving preliminary plats and road project advertisements, and ratifying utility permits for AT&T fiber optic installations. The board will also consider contracts, including copier agreements with Ricoh USA and a FY20 audit engagement with the State Auditor, as well as various financial authorizations.

• Set public hearings for Scott May rezoning requests on Highway 43 and Harrell Road
• Approval of preliminary plat for Lawson Lake Estates (District 2)
• Authority to advertise Andrew Chapel Road Reconstruction (District 4) and East Pinebrook Drive Drainage Improvement
• Approval of copier contracts with Ricoh USA for multiple departments
• Approval of FY20 audit engagement with estimated fee of $73,000

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a policy protecting accrued leave for county employees who test positive for COVID-19, effective January 1, 2021, allowing up to 10 days of quarantine without using personal leave. The board also approved several other items, including tax assessment changes, copier contracts, AT&T utility permits, a preliminary plat for Lawson Lake Estates, and a $25,000 check to Lake Harbor Fire Department for flood damage. All votes were unanimous with Supervisor Jay Bishop absent.

• Adopted petitions for change of assessment on 2020 Real and 2018-2020 Personal Property Assessment Roll.
• Approved copier contracts with Ricoh USA for multiple county departments.
• Ratified release of seven AT&T utility permits for fiber optic cable construction on various roads.
• Approved preliminary plat for Lawson Lake Estates, contingent on increasing minimum home size to 2,300 sq ft.
• Authorized advertising for Andrew Chapel Road Reconstruction and East Pinebrook Drive Drainage Improvement projects.
• Set public hearings for March 1, 2021, on two Scott May rezoning requests.
• Authorized $25,000 check to Lake Harbor Fire Department for flood damage support.
• Adopted policy protecting accrued leave for employees with positive COVID-19 tests, effective Jan 1, 2021.

Board of Supervisors

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors is meeting to approve routine financial items, including a $9.66 million claims docket, and to consider several agreements and resolutions, including interlocal agreements with Flowood for bond refunding and a railroad crossing project. They will also set public hearings for nuisance properties and discuss an ambulance service agreement revision.

• Approval of claims docket for $9,658,734.81
• Interlocal agreements with Flowood for up to $2.1M and $5.6M bond refunding
• Railroad crossing agreement for Star safety project, county share under $75,000
• Set public hearings for nuisance properties at 226 Tudor Circle, 815 Highway 43 S, 563 Sandhill Road
• Second revision to ambulance service agreement with Pafford EMS

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $9,658,734.81 claims docket and several budget amendments, including an increase for the Board of Supervisors and the Co-Unit Road Maintenance Fund. The board also authorized multiple interlocal agreements with the City of Flowood for bond refunding, a railroad crossing agreement for a safety project in Star, and a second revision to the ambulance service agreement with Pafford EMS. Public hearings were set for nuisance properties and a fire protection district expansion.

• Approved $9,658,734.81 claims docket (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments for Sheriff's Administration, Board of Supervisors, and Co-Unit Road Maintenance Fund (unanimous)
• Authorized interlocal agreements with City of Flowood for bond refunding up to $2.1M and $5.6M (unanimous)
• Authorized railroad crossing agreement with MDOT and Illinois Central Railway for Star safety project (unanimous)
• Approved second revision to ambulance service agreement with Pafford EMS (unanimous)
• Set public hearings for nuisance properties at 226 Tudor Circle, 815 Highway 43 S, and 563 Sandhill Road (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Cleary Fire Protection District expansion for March 15, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved AT&T utility permit for fiber optic cable along Scenic Dr. (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will meet to handle routine administrative items, including budget amendments, contract renewals, and personnel changes. They will also discuss a new chancery courthouse update, set public hearings for conditional use permits, and consider several requests to void tax sales and refund purchasers.

• Budget amendment to increase Bridge fund by $1,000,000 for County Unit Bridge and Culvert Fund
• Renewal of AT&T Netcloud Mobile Essential Plan for Emergency Management ($450) and Sheriff's Department ($300)
• Application for OJJDP grant up to $266,666/year for three years for Family Intervention Court
• Set public hearings for conditional use permits on Loflin Road, Mt. Helm Road, St. Johns Road, and Holifield Circle
• Void 2020 tax sales and refund purchasers for parcels H11L-6-2240, C4 110 30, and 18K 22

Board of Supervisors

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will discuss and potentially act on the Harrell Road Bridge, a Public Service Commission investigation into a sinkhole in Hidden Hills Subdivision, and a salary increase for County Court Judges to $148,000 (state-funded). They will also consider hiring an engineer for a grant-funded renovation at 401 Parkway Dr in Pearl and discuss a turnaround on Greenbirar St. The meeting includes routine items like agenda review and an executive session.

• Discussion and potential action on Harrell Road Bridge
• Discussion of PSC investigation into sinkhole on private drainage easement in Hidden Hills Subdivision
• Approval of annual salary increase for County Court Judges to $148,000, effective Jan 1, 2021, with no county cost
• Authorization to retain Hall Engineering for grant-funded renovation at 401 Parkway Dr, Pearl
• Discussion of Greenbirar St. turnaround for garbage truck, school bus, and mail carrier

Board of Supervisors

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will consider a consent agenda including a $3,807,931.49 claims docket, personnel changes, and various permits. They will also discuss purchasing a sweeper truck, approve a bank depository award to BankPlus, and set a public hearing for the Cleary Fire Protection District expansion. Several tax sale voids and refunds are on the agenda.

• Approval of claims docket totaling $3,807,931.49
• Award bank depository to BankPlus for two-year term
• Set public hearing for Cleary Fire Protection District expansion on Feb 15, 2021
• Purchase of DuraPatcher P-5 via lease financing at 1.62% interest
• Void tax sales and refunds for multiple properties

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors approved a $3,807,931.49 claims docket for December 16, 2020 through January 15, 2021, and awarded the county's bank depository contract to BankPlus with Trustmark National Bank as alternate for a two-year term. The board also approved a lease-purchase agreement with Trustmark for a new DuraPatcher P-5 pothole patcher at 1.62% interest, and authorized advertising for bids on the CMRLS roof and misdemeanor outbuilding addition. All votes were unanimous with Supervisor Steve Gaines absent.

• Approved $3,807,931.49 claims docket (unanimous)
• Awarded bank depository to BankPlus, Trustmark alternate (unanimous)
• Approved $225,000 lease-purchase for DuraPatcher P-5 at 1.62% (unanimous)
• Authorized bids for CMRLS roof and misdemeanor outbuilding (unanimous)
• Approved $75,777 workers' comp renewal for fire districts (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Pearl Public School District for $20,000 (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 tax assessment changes totaling $420,281 decrease (unanimous)
• Set public hearings for nuisance properties and Cleary Fire District expansion (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors is meeting to handle routine administrative items, including approving contracts, personnel changes, and tax exemptions. They will also discuss a state mandate allowing package retail liquor stores in resort status areas, and consider a public hearing for a fireworks conditional use permit.

• Public hearing for Hale Fireworks & Jonathan Pond conditional use permit at 106 Builders Square (District 4)
• Discussion and potential action on Langford Water Association relocation expenses for Andrew Chapel Road Project, total $34,316, with half ($17,158) to be paid
• Approval of tax exemptions for Mississippi Methodist Hospital and Rehabilitation Center (real and personal property) and for United Airlines, United Ground Express, and Frontier Airlines (personal property)
• Authorization of package retail liquor stores in resort status areas, subject to state regulations and case-by-case conditions
• Approval of interlocal agreements with Rankin County School District and Pearl Separate School District for use of excess fee income