Rankin County public meetings in 2022
19 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will review a claims docket exceeding $10 million and consider an ordinance prohibiting synthetic cocaine and kratom. The meeting includes public hearings on a rezoning request and a nuisance property, as well as a proposed agreement for a forensics laboratory scientist.
- Approval of claims docket in the amount of $10,388,339.65
- Public hearing for Michael Brooks rezoning request on Stump Ridge Road
- Proposed ordinance prohibiting the use, purchase, and sale of synthetic cocaine and kratom
- Gunter Road Improvement Project payments to Hemphill Construction Company for $94,513.65 and $462,319.18
- Vernon Jones Drainage Project payment to Thornton Construction Co., Inc. for $105,814.14
The Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance banning synthetic cocaine and kratom. They also approved several budget amendments, road project payments, and a settlement to dismiss litigation involving Green Hills Development, LLC.
- Approved ordinance prohibiting use, purchase, and sale of synthetic cocaine and kratom (Unanimous)
- Approved $10,388,339.65 claims docket (Unanimous)
- Approved budget amendments for Road Department ($23,000), Community Development ($21,026), and 911 Fund ($52,500) (Unanimous)
- Approved settlement and dismissal of Green Hills Development, LLC v. UMB Bank litigation (Unanimous)
- Declared 418 Persimmon Cove a nuisance property (Unanimous)
- Approved $105,814.14 payment for Vernon Jones Drainage Project (Unanimous)
- Approved $556,832.83 in payments for Gunter Road Improvement Project Phase I (Unanimous)
- Authorized Tax Collector to remove erroneous ad valorem tax records for mobile/manufactured homes (Unanimous)
Board of Supervisors
The Board adopted a Tax Increment Financing plan for the Flowood Town Center Project. Other actions included approving several fiber optic cable permits, denying two Comcast cable permits, and authorizing new contracts for the Tax Collector and Sheriff's Department.
- Adopted TIF plan for Flowood Town Center Project (unanimous)
- Approved CSpire and Uniti Fiber cable permits (unanimous)
- Denied two Comcast cable permits for Highway 80 and Lake Road (unanimous)
- Approved $70,870 payment to Hemphill Construction for Andrew Jackson Circle project (unanimous)
- Approved contracts with Motorola Solutions for Sheriff's Department equipment and software (unanimous)
- Approved contract between Tax Collector and Douglas Express Delivery Service (unanimous)
- Authorized $22,000 payment to Windham and Lacey PLLC for Human Resource Agency audit (unanimous)
- Approved medical insurance renewal with Blue Cross Blue Shield and Reunion Health Services (unanimous)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors approved the distribution of $1.6 million in DFA asphalt funding between the cities of Flowood and Pearl. They also authorized the purchase of a new dump truck and approved a mobile home permit on Sixteenth Section Leasehold property.
- Approved $1.6M DFA asphalt funding split: $1M to City of Flowood and $600,000 to City of Pearl (Unanimous)
- Approved $123,000 payment to Truckworx for 2023 Kenworth T280 Dump Truck (Unanimous)
- Authorized mobile home permit on Sixteenth Section Leasehold property, waiving the two-parcel requirement (Unanimous)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted 'Option 1' for Law Legal Liability and Public Officials Liability Insurance Policies as recommended by Risk Management Partners, Inc.
- Approved 'Option 1' for Law Legal Liability and Public Officials Liability Insurance Policies (4-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors approved a claims docket totaling $13,653,650.82 and several budget amendments for the Road and Sheriff departments. They granted utility permits to AT&T, Comcast, and CSpire for fiber optic and cable installations. Additionally, the Board approved preliminary and final plats for Saddle Ridge II and Austin Farms.
- Approved claims docket in the amount of $13,653,650.82 (Unanimous)
- Approved budget increase of $1,869,100 for Project SAP-61(19)M (Unanimous)
- Approved utility permits for AT&T, Comcast, and CSpire (Unanimous)
- Approved preliminary and final plats for Saddle Ridge II and Austin Farms (Unanimous)
- Approved $198,042.69 final retainage payment to Site Masters, Inc. for Andrew Chapel Road (Unanimous)
- Approved dimensional variance for Busby Outdoors, LLC (4-1)
- Approved conditional use permit for Corey Sanders (Unanimous)
- Set public hearings for December 1, 5, and 15 for nuisance properties, variances, and Stormwater Management Plan (Unanimous)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a Fee in Lieu of Taxes Agreement for Menasha Packaging Company, LLC. Other actions included approving several utility permits, road project payments, and the sale of three fire trucks.
- Approved Fee in Lieu of Taxes Agreement for Menasha Packaging Company, LLC (Unanimous)
- Approved $190,000 bid from Deep South Fire Trucks for three fire trucks (Unanimous)
- Approved $320,390.13 payment to Hemphill Construction Company, Inc for Gunter Road Improvements Phase 1 (Unanimous)
- Approved lease purchase with Trustmark Bank for one Kenworth T480 Tandem Dump Truck (Unanimous)
- Approved rezoning request for Kevin Myers at Erlich Road & Saddle Ridge Drive (Unanimous)
- Approved $3,622.00 for McLaurin High School Touchdown Club for pop-up tacklers (Unanimous)
- Approved ad valorem tax exemption for Grove Services, Inc. (Unanimous)
- Approved utility permits for Windstream, Fannin Water Association, AT&T, and Comcast (Unanimous)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors approved a utility permit for fiber optic installation and authorized applications for public safety funds. They also approved funding for youth sports equipment and a substitute judge appointment.
- Approved AT&T Utility Permit No. A02FEZ5 for fiber optic cable on Lila Street & Burnham Road South (Unanimous)
- Set public hearing for November 7, 2022, regarding Kevin Myers Rezoning Request at Elrich Road & Saddle Drive (Unanimous)
- Approved appointment of Don Lemon as Substitute Justice Court Judge (Unanimous)
- Authorized Board President to execute contract for Vernon Jones Avenue Drainage & Roadway Improvements (Unanimous)
- Authorized County Administrator to apply for LATCF funds of $50,000 for 2022 and $50,000 for 2023 (Unanimous)
- Approved $2,016.16 in FY 2023 Recreational Funds for National Exchange Club Foundation for Richland Softball Team helmets (Unanimous)
- No action taken on authorization for Purchase Clerk to issue fuel purchase orders
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is meeting to approve year-end financial claims and various county contracts. The body will also consider lease agreements for new dump trucks and set a public hearing for a rezoning request.
- Approval of year end claims docket in the amount of $4,116,383.25
- Transfer of $75,000.00 from the General Fund to the Solid Waste Fund
- Lease purchase financing with Trustmark National Bank for two Kenworth T480 Tandem Dump Trucks
- Public hearing set for October 3, 2022, regarding rezoning request at 4428 Highway 49 S.
- Payment of $10,844.39 to CMPDD for the Rankin County Comprehensive Plan
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider a claims docket for $9,065,755.46 and various budget amendments. The meeting includes approvals for road project payments and the scheduling of three public hearings regarding nuisance properties.
- Approval of claims docket in the amount of $9,065,755.46
- Payment of $452,977.46 to Site Masters, INC for Andrew Chapel Road Reconstruction
- Payment of $252,261.56 to Hemphill Construction Company, INC for Gunter Road Improvements
- Public hearings for nuisance properties at 337 Alliston Drive, 1131 Barker Road, and 516 Rock Hill Road
- Authority to publish notice of zoning amendments related to medical cannabis
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing and consider the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2023 budget. The meeting includes various budget amendments, personnel changes, and requests for tax exemptions.
- Proposed adoption of FY23 Budget in the amount of $244,677,013.00
- Transfer of $500,000.00 from Grand Gulf Fund to Volunteer Fire Fund
- Lease Purchase Financing Agreement with Trustmark Bank for one New Kenworth T480 Tandem Dump Truck
- Public hearing regarding proposed amendments to Rankin County Zoning Ordinance
- Tax exemption application from PIAM, LLC for Refuge Sheraton Hotel
Board of Supervisors
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors is meeting to discuss the ratification of a local emergency declaration effective August 24, 2022, due to flooding. The board will consider approving emergency purchases and authorizing the Emergency Operations Center to stage services and materials. Other business includes a bid opening for bridge installation.
- Ratification of Declaration of Local Emergency effective August 24, 2022, for flooding
- Approval of county emergency purchases and authority to issue related purchase orders and checks
- Bid Opening - Bid Number 22-300-10 for Bridge Installation and Bridge Components
- Electronic payment to IRS in the amount of $799.08 for 2022 first quarter tax deposit
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider a claims docket exceeding $8 million and hold public hearings for property tax assessment protests. The meeting includes decisions on utility permits, road improvements, and personnel hires across several county departments.
- Approval of claims docket in the amount of $8,163,689.94
- Award of $277,347.00 bid to Thornton Construction Company for Vernon Jones Avenue Drainage & Roadway Improvements
- Public hearings for 2022 property tax assessment protests including Aztec Acquisition Co. and RaceTrac Petroleum
- One-year extension and 6% CPI increase for Summit Food Service, LLC inmate food services contract
- Rezoning request for Scott May on Highway 43 N and Conditional Use Permit for Gurinder Babber on Highway 25
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is meeting to discuss the budget with County Administrator Keith Hicks. The meeting is scheduled to recess until August 15, 2022.
- Budget discussion with County Administrator Keith Hicks
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is meeting to discuss county administration, road work, and personnel changes. Key items include a memorandum of understanding for project funds and the purchase of police vehicles.
- MOU for local project funds not to exceed $8,000,000.00 from the 2022 Local Improvements Projects Fund
- Purchase of three used Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles for $22,500, $24,000, and $24,000
- Lawn service agreement amendment for Old Fannin Road at $2,000.00 per cutting
- Approval of Final Plat and LOC for Fallen Oak, Phase 3 in the amount of $161,757.35
- Public hearings set for August 15 for Gurinder Babber Conditional Use Permit and Scott May Rezoning Request
Board of Supervisors
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for Busby Companies. The board will also consider clarifying an emergency declaration for asphalt materials and authorizing MOUs with the cities of Flowood and Pearl.
- Public hearing and action on Leonard Busby, Busby Companies Conditional Use Permit at 1307 Old Fannin Road
- Action to clarify July 5, 2022 emergency declaration for base and surface asphalt for the Andrew Chapel Road Project
- Authorization of MOUs with the City of Flowood and City of Pearl regarding funding from H.B. 1353
- Discussion of redistricting process with Circuit Clerk Becky Boyd
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is meeting to review financial claims, budget amendments, and utility permits. The session includes public hearings on rezoning and conditional use permits, as well as discussions regarding the FY23 budget and emergency stop work orders for the Palo Verde Subdivision.
- Approval of claims docket in the amount of $8,046,406.75
- Payment of $169,162.88 to Site Masters, INC for Andrew Chapel Road Reconstruction
- Cooperative Service Agreement with USDA for beaver control for $7,500.00
- Public hearings for rezoning on Mullican Road and a conditional use permit on Rankin Road
- Emergency stop work order for construction traffic within Palo Verde Subdivision
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is meeting to review budget amendments, personnel recommendations, and utility permits. The body is also considering bids for a sewer jetter and asphalt services, and setting public hearings for rezoning and land use.
- Acknowledgment of $15,079,786.00 in ARPA funds
- Approval of $136,368.64 LOC for Northshore Landing, Phase IV
- Bids for a 700 Gallon Sewer Jetter and Asphalt Placement/Crack Sealing
- Public hearings for Old South Excavation Conditional Use Permit and Mullican Road rezoning
- Utility permits for fiber optic cables on Old Fannin Road, Shiloh Road, and Walters Road
Board of Supervisors
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for Busby Companies. The board will also discuss cell tower siting and the updated County Comprehensive Plan.
- Public hearing for Leonard Busby, Busby Companies Conditional Use Permit at 1307 Old Fannin Road
- Bid opening for Bid #22-300-9: Term Bid for Asphalt Placement and Crack Sealing
- Discussion of cell tower site at 601 Marquette Road
- Potential action on Kratom and Delta 8 sales
- Election of Board President and Vice-President
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on a Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance and several rezoning requests. The body is also reviewing a claims docket exceeding $5.8 million and various land lease assignments.
- Approval of claims docket in the amount of $5,899,296.48
- Payment of $585,271.07 to Site Masters, INC for Andrew Chapel Road Reconstruction Project
- Public hearings for rezoning requests at Highway 13 N, Owen Boone Road, and Highway 49 @ Speights & Myers Road
- Public hearing for adoption of Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance
- Authorization for Road Department to perform repairs and sweeping at Florence, Richland, Northwest Rankin, and Brandon schools