Rankin County public meetings in 2024

Board of Supervisors

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will approve a $19,447,248.88 claims docket and acknowledge November 2024 budget reports. It will appoint Deputy John Burt as the 2025 Fire Investigator and approve several contracts, including a $3,500 recreational grant to the Puckett Athletic Booster Club and a $3,250 software licensing deal with Delta Computer Systems. The board will also grant authority to pursue a discretionary federal grant of up to $25 million for the Florence‑Byram Parkway project and consider multiple utility permits and road improvement applications.

• Approve claims docket totaling $19,447,248.88
• Appoint Deputy John Burt as Rankin County Fire Investigator for 2025
• Approve $3,500 grant to Puckett Athletic Booster Club for softball field resurfacing
• Authorize pursuit of a discretionary grant up to $25 million for Florence‑Byram Parkway
• Approve pay application of $302,532.29 for Gunter Road Improvement Project Phase II

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $19,447,248.88 claims docket and a consent agenda covering financial reports, appointments, contracts, and personnel changes. They also approved multiple road and drainage project payments, including final payments for White Road work totaling over $1.3 million, and authorized the purchase of five used Ford Police Interceptor vehicles for $157,000. Several public hearings were set for January 6, 2025, and two conditional use permits were approved.

• Approved $19,447,248.88 claims docket (unanimous)
• Approved final payments for White Road projects totaling $1,308,459.88 (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of 5 used Ford Police Interceptors for $157,000 (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permits for Albert McCray and Robert Foxworth (unanimous)
• Set 7 public hearings for January 6, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with City of Flowood for Fannye Cook Parkway (unanimous)
• Authorized Pyro Productions fireworks display for Dec 31 (unanimous)
• Approved retaining JH&H Architects to redesign two Circuit Courtrooms (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will meet on December 9, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. in the Rankin Board Room, 211 East Government Street, Suite A, Brandon. The agenda includes a call to order, invocation, public comments, an executive session, additional business, and a recess scheduled for December 16, 2024.

• Call to order
• Invocation
• Public comments and recognition
• Executive session
• Additional business

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors met in a work session, unanimously approved entering executive session to discuss a leased county-owned facility, and took no action afterward. The board then unanimously recessed until December 16, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. No substantive decisions were made.

• Approved motion to discuss need for executive session (unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter executive session for leased facility discussion (unanimous)
• Approved motion to exit executive session (unanimous)
• No action taken after executive session
• Approved motion to recess until Dec. 16, 2024 (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider a rezoning request for Green Earth Materials and approve various budget amendments and utility permits. The meeting includes decisions on personnel hires for the Sheriff's Department and funding for local projects.

• Public hearing for Green Earth Materials rezoning request on Fallen Oak Drive
• Approval of $375,213.22 pay application for Stormwater Detention Restoration @ Live Oaks
• Approval of $5,000 in recreational funds for Discovery Christian School baseball field fencing
• Authority to declare no truck road routes for Countryside Drive, Lake Terrace Place, and Plantation Boulevard
• Approval of $39,999.00 for forensic psychiatry services from Magnolia Psychiatric Services, PLLC

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors approved up to $25,000 for asphalt on Del Rio and Plantation Blvd in the Palo Verde development to stabilize roads, and authorized legal action to enforce an existing settlement with developer Joe Edwards. The board also renewed medical insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield and Reunion Health Services/Sirius, approved a $375,213.22 payment for the Live Oaks stormwater project, and set public hearings for December 16 on two conditional use permits. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved up to $25,000 for asphalt on Del Rio and Plantation Blvd (Palo Verde) and legal enforcement of settlement (5-0)
• Renewed medical insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield and Reunion Health Services/Sirius (5-0)
• Approved $375,213.22 pay application to Hodges Land Services for Live Oaks stormwater project (5-0)
• Approved $32,775 change order for Live Oaks stormwater project (5-0)
• Set public hearings for Dec 16 on conditional use permits for Albert McCray and Robert Foxworth (5-0)
• Approved Green Earth Materials rezoning request at Fallen Oak Drive (5-0)
• Approved tax exemption requests for Mississippi Methodist Hospital and Baptist Children's Village (5-0)
• Took under advisement all nine term bid openings for road materials and services (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for Pierce Construction. The Board will also consider transferring funds from the State of Mississippi for three specific project accounts.

• Public hearing for Pierce Construction Conditional Use Permit on Star Road (District 1)
• Proposed transfer of $1.5 million for I-20 Connector Loop Project
• Proposed transfer of $1.5 million for East Metro Corridor
• Proposed transfer of $5 million for 2024 Local Improvement Projects

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors approved establishing just compensation for two properties on the Florence Byram Parkway, authorizing purchases totaling $333,200 and $190,300, and beginning condemnation on two parcels. They also transferred state funds into three new accounts for road projects and took no action on a Flowood MOU or Palo Verde roads.

• Approved $324,400 just compensation for Anthony Womack property and $8,800 parcel purchase (unanimous)
• Approved $188,200 just compensation for Upland Properties and $2,100 parcel purchase (unanimous)
• Authorized condemnation process on Parcel #18 and #23 for Florence Byram Parkway (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $8M state funds to I-20 Connector Loop, East Metro Corridor, and 2024 Local Improvement Projects accounts (unanimous)
• Adopted Pierce Construction conditional use permit for Star Road (unanimous)
• No action on MOU with City of Flowood for Fannye Cook Parkway
• No action on Palo Verde subdivision road evaluation

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider a large claims docket and various infrastructure payments. The meeting includes discussions on voting machine use for neighboring cities and the appointment of a District 4 Election Commissioner.

• Approval of claims docket totaling $12,149,244.32
• Lease agreement with A&M Construction, Inc. for Flowood location at $4,600 monthly
• Payment of $1,604,951.47 to Thornton Construction for Reservoir East stormwater infrastructure
• Final payment of $503,426.16 to Hemphill Construction Company, Inc. for White Road
• Public hearings set for November 27 regarding nuisance properties at 1186 Poplar Springs Road and 202 Joe Davis Drive

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $12,149,244.32 claims docket, ratified a lease with A&M Construction for the Flowood tax office, and authorized agreements for infant clinical services and school safety officers. They also approved multiple construction pay applications, utility permits, and set public hearings for nuisance properties. The board appointed Madison Hill to fill the District 4 Election Commissioner vacancy and authorized funds for road maintenance.

• Approved claims docket of $12,149,244.32 (unanimous)
• Ratified 3-year lease with A&M Construction for Flowood tax office at $4,600/month (unanimous)
• Approved $4,000 recreational funds for Florence High School Baseball Booster Club (unanimous)
• Voided 2023 tax sale for PPIN 86979 and refunded purchasers (unanimous)
• Approved Motorola Solutions quote to replace equipment damaged by power surge (unanimous)
• Approved utility permits for Windstream, CSpire, and Union Water Association (unanimous)
• Appointed Madison Hill as District 4 Election Commissioner (unanimous)
• Authorized use of DFA funds for road maintenance per Senate Bill 2468 (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will consider several consent agenda items, including budget amendments, lease agreements, personnel hires, and payment of invoices. They will approve large pay applications for the UT Hog Creek Bank Stabilization ($352,532.51) and Oak Grove Ditch Stabilization ($389,290.19) projects. The Board also set public hearings for December 2, 2024, on rezoning and conditional use requests for properties on Fallen Oak Drive, Pilgrim Rest Drive, Spell Lane, Henley Circle, and Fortune Drive.

• Approval of budget amendment to increase jail funding for a sewer grinder pump replacement (no increase to overall budget)
• Approval of Assignment of Residential Leasehold Interest Contract for Sixteenth Section Lands between Rankin County Board of Education and Jessie Gill, assigning to Kenneth Duane Clark
• Authority to pay $5,497.04 invoice to Central Electric EPA for damages to power poles on Lawrence Road
• Approval of Pay Application No. 2 to Hope Enterprises, LLC for $352,532.51 for UT Hog Creek Bank Stabilization near Amanda Drive
• Set public hearing Dec 2, 2024 for Green Earth Materials rezoning request on Fallen Oak Drive (District 4)

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a consent agenda covering budget amendments, personnel hires, and various expenditures, and also approved several land-use items including rezoning, conditional use permits, and final plats. The board set public hearings for December 2, 2024, on a rezoning request and a conditional use permit, and tabled a request from the City of Richland to use county voting machines for its June 2025 municipal election. The board also approved a lease for the Flowood Tax Collector's office and authorized the president to execute memoranda of understanding for road funding.

• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments, personnel hires, and expenditures (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning for David Meadows at 110 Spell Lane (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for JGA Holdings LLC short-term rental at 301 Hanley Circle with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for Ronald Scott Fortune manufactured home at 1001 Fortune Drive (unanimous)
• Approved final plats for Persimmon Ridge and Cedar Lane (unanimous)
• Approved ad valorem tax exemptions for General Recycling, Nucor Steel, Jackson Heart Clinic, and Denbury Onshore (unanimous)
• Tabled City of Richland request to use county voting machines for June 2025 election
• Approved lease for Flowood Tax Collector's office at $4,600/month for 3 years (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to consider several utility permits for fiber optic and gas line installations. The session includes public hearings for conditional use permits and the scheduling of a future hearing for a property on Fortune Drive.

• Utility permits for Uniti Fiber (Spillway Road), CenterPoint Energy (Lennon Lane), CSpire (Baker Lane), Comcast (Grants Ferry Road), and Windstream (Hidden Rand Road/Jamie Marie Drive)
• Public hearing for Ole Dawg Fireworks Conditional Use Permit on Highway 25
• Public hearing for Pierce Construction Conditional Use Permit on Star Road
• Public hearing for Michael & Tara Howington Conditional Use Permit at 517 Parkway Circle
• Setting a November 4 public hearing for Robert Scott Fortune Conditional Use Permit at 1001 Fortune Drive

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved multiple utility permits for fiber optic, gas, and cable lines, as well as road work reports. They also approved conditional use permits for fireworks, construction, and residential properties, and authorized land purchases for the Florence-Byram Parkway project. County offices will be closed on November 29 and December 24, 2024.

• Approved road work report for October and November 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved utility permits for Uniti Fiber, CenterPoint Energy, CSpire, Comcast, and Windstream (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permits for Ole Dawg Fireworks, Pierce Construction, and Michael & Tara Howington (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Robert Scott Fortune Conditional Use Permit on Nov 4, 2024 (unanimous)
• Authorized $46,980 payment to Geaux 13 Properties for right-of-way acquisition (unanimous)
• Approved $24,000 purchase of 1.22 acres from David Singletary (unanimous)
• Approved $153,470 purchase of Boggs Tract and $2,260 for ex-parcel (unanimous)
• Closed county offices on Nov 29 and Dec 24, 2024 (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will approve a $4,376,755.57 claims docket and acknowledge September financial reports. It will also authorize several infrastructure contracts, including a $560,007.83 final payment for the Midway Road Bridge and a $137,057.68 stormwater detention project. Personnel actions include a new road labor hire and a District Attorney salary supplement. The meeting sets public hearings for nuisance and conditional‑use permits and discusses FY2024 insurance coverage and the amended county budget.

• Approval of claims docket in the amount of $4,376,755.57
• Final payment of $560,007.83 to Hemphill Construction for Midway Road Bridge (District 4)
• Pay Application No. 4 of $137,057.68 to Hodges Land Services for Stormwater Detention Restoration @ Live Oaks (District 3)
• Amended FY2024 budget approval and discussion of county insurance policies
• Set public hearing for Victor Allnett nuisance property at 146 Sherwood Lane (District 3) on Oct 31, 2024

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the claims docket of $4,376,755.57 and several construction pay applications, including $560,007.83 for the Midway Road Bridge and $469,224.00 for the Reservoir East stormwater project. They also adopted an amended FY2024 budget, approved insurance renewals, and set public hearings for October 31 and November 4. No action was taken on the Mary Hope Phillips property review.

• Approved claims docket of $4,376,755.57 (unanimous)
• Approved $560,007.83 final payment for Midway Road Bridge to Hemphill Construction (unanimous)
• Approved $469,224.00 pay application for Reservoir East stormwater project to Thornton Construction (unanimous)
• Approved amended FY2024 budget (unanimous)
• Approved 2024-2025 insurance renewals for liability, VFD, and general liability (unanimous)
• Adopted board order declaring Woodlake streets private (unanimous)
• Set public hearings for Oct 31 and Nov 4 on nuisance, conditional use, and rezoning requests (unanimous)
• Authorized legal counsel to seek recovery for Willow Court curb inlet damage (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will consider a consent agenda that includes several contracts, grants, and fund allocations, as well as a large payment of $471,928.54 for the Oak Grove Ditch Stabilization and Hydrologic Restoration Project. The meeting also includes discussion of multiple utility permits for gas line replacements and a proposed ordinance to designate certain unincorporated roads as no‑truck roads. Additional items include personnel salary recommendations, recreational fund requests, and advertising authorizations.

• Approval of Pay Application No. 4 to Southeastern Pipeline and Environmental Services for $471,928.54 for Oak Grove Ditch project
• Utility permits to replace gas lines on Oak Drive, Bay Park Drive, Disciple Drive, Lennon Lane, and other locations
• Proposed ordinance to declare certain public roads in unincorporated Rankin County as no‑truck roads
• Cooperative Service Agreement with USDA for beaver control, authorizing a $7,500 check
• Fixed‑Price Research Agreement with Mississippi State University for $6,900 to update county employee job descriptions

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $471,928.54 payment to Southeastern Pipeline and Environmental Services for the Oak Grove Ditch Stabilization and Hydrologic Restoration Project. The board also approved a consent agenda including contracts, personnel hires, and various administrative items, and tabled a conditional use permit for Michael and Tara Howington until October 31, 2024. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved $471,928.54 pay application for Oak Grove Ditch project (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda including USDA beaver control agreement ($7,500) and MSU job description contract ($6,900) (unanimous)
• Approved FY25 personnel hires and salary increases across multiple departments (unanimous)
• Approved professional services agreement with Dallas Printing for jury summons (unanimous)
• Approved voiding 2024 tax sales for parcels G2-63 and L12-26-60 due to erroneous assessments (unanimous)
• Approved ad valorem tax exemption for American Legion Post 112 (unanimous)
• Tabled conditional use permit for Michael & Tara Howington until Oct 31 (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with City of Pearl and Bloomfield Equities for minor league baseball support (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will consider and approve the Tax Collector’s year‑end reports, which list real‑property sales to the state of $310,155.75 and other collections. The meeting also includes a review of the agenda and consent agenda for the October 7, 2024 meeting, and a public comment period featuring MDOT Commissioner Willie Simmons. An executive session is scheduled before adjournment.

• Approval of Tax Collector year‑end reports (real property sold to state $310,155.75; mobile homes $54,767.43; personal property $462,620.26; NSF checks $23,770.28)
• Public comments from MDOT Commissioner Willie Simmons
• Review of agenda and consent agenda for the October 7, 2024 Board meeting
• Executive session scheduled before adjournment
• Call to order and adjournment of the Planning Commission meeting

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the tax collector's year-end reports and set a public hearing for October 31, 2024, to consider Pierce Construction's conditional use application for an exempt mining operation on Star Road. The board also held an executive session on personnel and potential economic development, with no action taken afterward.

• Approved tax collector's year-end reports (unanimous)
• Set Oct. 31, 2024 public hearing for Pierce Construction mining application (unanimous)
• Held executive session on personnel and economic development; no action taken

Board of Supervisors

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will ratify a storm water project agreement, amend the FY2024 budget, and approve $4.2 million in year-end claims. The board also approved a contract to replace a chiller unit and authorized payments for inspector training.

• Ratification of $1.2 million storm water project agreement
• Amendment of FY2024 budget to reflect actual receipts
• Approval of $4,288,766.61 in year-end claims
• Contract with Upchurch Services LLC for chiller replacement
• Authorization for Sheriff's Department to apply for JAG grant

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the year-end claims docket of $4,288,766.61 and amended the FY2024 budget. They also ratified NRCS programming documents for a $1.2M storm water project, approved a chiller replacement contract, and authorized several other expenditures and grant applications. No action was taken in executive session.

• Approved $4,288,766.61 year-end claims docket (unanimous)
• Amended FY2024 budget to reflect actual receipts and expenditures (unanimous)
• Ratified NRCS programming documents for $1.2M storm water project (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Upchurch Services LLC to replace chiller at Justice Center (unanimous)
• Authorized $783 hotel fees for Mark DiMartino and $450 for William Goss training (unanimous)
• Approved $4,731.73 recreational funds to Pioneer Ministries for zipline upgrade (unanimous)
• Authorized Sheriff's Department to apply for JAG grant for body cameras (unanimous)
• Approved up to $5,000 recreational funds to East Rankin Educational Foundation (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will vote to adopt the FY2025 budget of $257,569,359.00 and the FY25 tax levy of 41.74 mills for the county and 55.78 mills for the school district. The agenda also includes approvals of several construction pay applications, change orders, and a lease with Pan Southern Ag, LLC for a road office. Public hearings are scheduled for conditional‑use permits at 517 Parkway Circle and 1300 Shiloh Road, and the board will consider participation in the Brandon Heights Tax Increment Financing Plan.

• Adopt FY25 Budget of $257,569,359.00 and FY25 tax levy of 41.74 mills (county) and 55.78 mills (school district)
• Approve pay application for Bridge Replacement – SA61-A055 Gunter Road ($659,239.40) and other Gunter Road improvement payments
• Approve lease agreement with Pan Southern Ag, LLC for a satellite road office/barn in District 3
• Approve CenterPoint Utility Permit No. 02‑24‑405 for gas‑main extension between Bragg Street and HWY 471 (District 2)
• Set public hearings for conditional‑use permits at 517 Parkway Circle (District 4) and 1300 Shiloh Road (District 3) and consider Brandon Heights Tax Increment Financing Plan

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors adopted the FY25 budget of $257,569,359 and the FY25 tax levy of 41.74 mills for the county and 55.78 mills for the school district, both representing zero mill increases over FY24. The board also approved a $150,000 Justice Assistance Grant for Youth Court, a $204,900 Justice Center chiller replacement bid, and a resolution for county participation in the Brandon Heights TIF plan.

• Adopted FY25 budget of $257,569,359 (unanimous)
• Adopted FY25 tax levy of 41.74 mills county / 55.78 mills school district, zero increase (unanimous)
• Approved claims docket of $8,675,775.61 (unanimous)
• Accepted $150,000 Justice Assistance Grant for Youth Court (unanimous)
• Awarded Justice Center chiller replacement bid to Upchurch Services, LLC for $204,900 (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution for county participation in Brandon Heights TIF plan (unanimous)
• Approved lease agreement with Pan Southern Ag, LLC for District 3 road office/barn (4-1)
• Approved condemnation recommendation and $16,480 administrative adjustment on Florence Byram Parkway Project (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The meeting was called to order on September 9, 2024. The board entered an executive session and then recessed until September 16, 2024, at 9:00 A.M. No other items were decided or discussed.

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors held a work session and unanimously approved motions to enter and exit executive session for personnel matters, with no action taken. The board acknowledged the appointment of Supervisors Jay Bishop and Scott Berry, with Sid Scarbrough as alternate, to form a search committee for the Economic Development Executive Director position, with Rankin First appointing Larry Mobley, Carolyn Boteler, and Forrest Rhemann to the team. The meeting recessed until September 16, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.

• Approved motion to enter executive session for personnel (unanimous)
• Approved motion to exit executive session (unanimous)
• No action taken after executive session
• Acknowledged search committee for Economic Development Executive Director: Bishop, Berry, Scarbrough (alternate)
• Rankin First appointed Mobley, Boteler, Rhemann to search committee
• Approved recess until September 16, 2024, 9:00 a.m. (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider several conditional use permits and a solid waste management plan amendment. The meeting includes approvals for road and drainage project payments and various personnel promotions.

• Final payments to Hemphill Construction Company, Inc. for $656,359.19 and $916,869.20 for Haynes Chapel @ Clear Creek projects
• Payment of $900,114.90 to Southeastern Pipeline and Environmental Services for Oak Grove Ditch project
• Public hearings for conditional use permits at 211 Oakdale Road, Highway 43, 155 Valley Cove, and Highway 471
• Settlement agreement for personal property taxes owed by Spire Gulf, Inc. in the amount of $40,000
• CSpire Utility Permit to construct fiber optic cable along/across Grants Ferry Road

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the 2024 recapitulation of real and personal property assessments, along with several construction payments and conditional use permits. The board also authorized an update to the county road plan and entered into an executive session, taking no action on its outcome.

• Approved 2024 Recapitulation of Real and Personal Assessment Rolls (unanimous)
• Approved final payment of $656,359.19 to Hemphill Construction for Haynes Chapel @ Clear Creek Relief (unanimous)
• Approved final payment of $916,869.20 to Hemphill Construction for Haynes Chapel @ Clear Creek (unanimous)
• Approved pay application of $900,114.90 to Southeastern Pipeline for Oak Grove Ditch Stabilization (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for William Durr at 211 Oakdale Road (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for KC Real Estate, LLC on Highway 43 (unanimous)
• Denied conditional use permit for Jennifer Griffith on Highway 471 as submitted (unanimous)
• Authorized Road Manager and County Administrator to work with Civil Link to update the Rankin County Road Plan (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will vote on the Tax Assessor's request to approve a one‑mill authority for fiscal year 2024‑2025. The Board Attorney will discuss a fireworks stand on Highway 49 and review a memorandum of understanding with the City of Pearl and Spectrum Capital regarding support for Trustmark Park and professional baseball. The County Administrator will authorize advertising a public hearing on the FY2025 budget and discuss the FY2025 budget itself. The agenda and consent agenda for the September 3 meeting will also be reviewed.

• Approval of one‑mill tax authority for FY2024‑2025 (Tax Assessor)
• Discussion of fireworks stand on Highway 49 (Board Attorney)
• Review of MOU between Rankin County, City of Pearl, and Spectrum Capital for Trustmark Park support (Board Attorney)
• Advertise public hearing on FY2025 budget scheduled for Sep 16, 2024 (County Administrator)
• Discussion of FY2025 budget (County Administrator)

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved advertising a public hearing for the FY2025 budget, set for September 16, 2024. They also ratified an emergency declaration to repair a public road in Live Oaks Subdivision and accepted a $60,000 bid for surplus fire equipment. No action was taken on a proposed MOU regarding Trustmark Park support.

• Adopted FY2024-2025 tax mill expenditure application (unanimous)
• Adopted authority to advertise FY2025 budget public hearing (unanimous)
• Ratified emergency declaration for Live Oaks Subdivision road repair (unanimous)
• Accepted $60,000 bid for 2003 Fierce Commercial Pumper from Deep South Fire Trucks (unanimous)
• Adopted motions for executive session on property acquisition and personnel (unanimous)
• No action on MOU with City of Pearl and Spectrum Capital regarding Trustmark Park

Board of Supervisors

The Board will approve a claims docket of $11,908,879.38, adopt the July 2024 financial reports, and appoint a new ADA Coordinator. It will also authorize several contracts—including an HVAC maintenance agreement, an Accurint Trax subscription, and a revolving line of credit not to exceed $10 million for up to 24 months. Additional items include a $3,500 grant for Puckett High School gym carpet runners, a sole‑source purchase of ESRI ArcGIS software, and approvals of personnel hires, utility permits, and multiple public hearings.

• Approval of claims docket in the amount of $11,908,879.38
• Authorization of a revolving line of credit not to exceed $10 million with a term up to 24 months
• Approval of HVAC Maintenance Agreement with Environment Masters
• Approval of $3,500 grant to Puckett High School Athletic Booster Club for carpet runners
• Approval of Pay Application No. 4 to Hemphill Construction for $244,832.07 for Gunter Road Improvements Phase II

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors approved a consent agenda including a claims docket of $11,908,879.38, various contracts, appointments, and personnel changes. The board also approved multiple ad valorem tax exemptions for businesses and non-profits, denied several others, and awarded a 5-year stand-by contract for disaster debris removal to Southern Disaster Recovery.

• Approved claims docket of $11,908,879.38 (unanimous)
• Approved ad valorem tax exemptions for Denbury Onshore LLC, General Recycling, JHC Holding, and Nucor Steel Jackson (unanimous)
• Denied ad valorem tax exemptions for Imperial Bag & Paper, Applied Industrial Technologies, and The Calvert Company (unanimous)
• Awarded 5-year stand-by contract for Disaster Debris Removal to Southern Disaster Recovery (unanimous)
• Approved $244,832.07 pay application for Gunter Road Improvements Phase II (unanimous)
• Approved final plats for Persimmon Ridge, Freedom Ridge Part 5, and Vintner's Crossing (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for John Adams/Fannin Community Center pavilion with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved $10 million revolving line of credit with Origin Bank for county projects (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to continue discussions regarding the FY25 budget. The meeting includes a scheduled executive session and will recess until August 15, 2024.

• Continued discussion of FY25 budget

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved authorizing the Road Department to repair and protect Castlewoods Boulevard/Bradford Drive and Le Bourgeois Lane, with costs not to exceed $40,000 for each road. The board also held an executive session on personnel, economic development, and potential litigation, but took no action. The meeting recessed until August 15, 2024.

• Authorized Road Department to repair Castlewoods Boulevard/Bradford Drive and Le Bourgeois Lane, cost cap $40,000 each (unanimous)
• Held executive session on personnel, economic development, and potential litigation (unanimous)
• No action taken after executive session
• Recessed until August 15, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will vote on a settlement with Vulcan Materials Company, receiving $123,618.22 and paying $69,988.94. The board will also authorize acceptance of a $124,500 supplemental grant from the Health Resources Services Administration for the Youth Court Zero to Three Program. Additional items include multiple budget amendments transferring funds between line items with no net increase, and several lease, agreement, and policy authorizations.

• Settlement with Vulcan Materials Company: receipt of $123,618.22 and payment of $69,988.94
• Authority to accept $124,500 HRSA supplemental funding for Youth Court’s Zero to Three Program
• Budget amendments transferring funds between line items in Multipurpose/Livestock, Bridge Fund, Road Fund, Community Development, General/Capital Projects, Sheriff, and Jail departments (no increase)
• Approval of maintenance agreement with Midsouth Elevator for county elevators
• Authority to set 45 mph speed limit on Northshore Causeway between Windrose Drive and Fannin Landing Circle

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution of intent to approve the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) plan for the Brandon Heights Development and set a public hearing for October 7, 2024. The board also approved a settlement with Vulcan Materials Company, accepted $124,500 in HRSA funding for the Youth Court's Zero to Three Program, and authorized advertising for a fleet leasing program and disaster debris monitoring services.

• Approved Resolution of Intent for Brandon Heights TIF Plan, set public hearing Oct. 7 (unanimous)
• Accepted $123,618.22 settlement from Vulcan Materials, authorized $69,988.94 county check (unanimous)
• Accepted $124,500 HRSA supplemental funding for Youth Court Zero to Three Program (unanimous)
• Authorized advertising for bids for county fleet leasing program (unanimous)
• Authorized advertising for proposals for disaster debris monitoring services (unanimous)
• Approved $127,629.05 change order and $453,763.03 pay application for Old Fannin Road Overlay (unanimous)
• Approved $703,871.26 pay application for Oak Grove Ditch Stabilization Project (unanimous)
• Authorized use of Road & Bridge Fund to complete HollyBush Road & Oakdale Road bridge (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will consider authority to set a public hearing on September 3, 2024 to amend the County Solid Waste Management Plan at the request of American Tire Distributors. They will discuss possible participation in the City of Brandon Tax Increment Financing Plan. The board will authorize naming a private drive off Mt. Helm Road near Highway 25 as “Mt. Helm Trail” and update E‑911 addressing. A discussion will be held on the Genuine Mississippi Marketplace conceptual master plan for 150 acres in the Rankin First Industrial Park.

• Authority to set public hearing (Sept 3, 2024) for amendment to Rankin County Solid Waste Management Plan – request by American Tire Distributors, 500 U.S. 49 Frontage Road, Richland, MS
• Discussion of participation in City of Brandon Tax Increment Financing Plan
• Board order to name private drive off Mt. Helm Road near Highway 25 as “Mt. Helm Trail” and update E‑911 addressing
• Discussion of Genuine Mississippi Marketplace conceptual master plan for 150 acres in Rankin First Industrial Park
• Review of agenda and consent agenda for August 5, 2024

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to set a public hearing for September 3, 2024, to consider amending the county's Solid Waste Management Plan as requested by American Tire Distributors. The board also unanimously approved naming a private drive off Mt. Helm Road as 'Mt. Helm Trail' and updating the E-911 addressing system. Discussions on the City of Brandon Tax Increment Financing Plan and the Genuine Mississippi Marketplace master plan resulted in no action. The board entered executive session for potential litigation, economic development, and personnel, but took no action afterward.

• Set public hearing for Sept. 3, 2024, on solid waste plan amendment (unanimous)
• Approved naming private drive 'Mt. Helm Trail' and updating E-911 addressing (unanimous)
• No action on City of Brandon Tax Increment Financing Plan
• No action on Genuine Mississippi Marketplace master plan
• Entered executive session for litigation, economic development, personnel (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider an economic development proposal from Ergon, Inc. and approve various infrastructure payments and budget amendments. The meeting includes a public hearing for a conditional use permit on Highway 49 and the establishment of the Langford Fire Protection District.

• Approval of claims docket totaling $10,600,079.77
• Payment of $949,148.06 to Southeastern Pipeline and Environmental Services for Oak Grove Ditch Stabilization
• Final payment of $586,598.48 to Hemphill Construction Company, Inc. for Hog Creek @ Henderson Road
• Public hearing for Anna Bethany & Avery Almon Conditional Use Permit on Highway 49
• Establishment of the Langford Fire Protection District

The Board of Supervisors established the Langford Fire Protection District and appointed its five-member Board of Commissioners. They approved a fee in lieu agreement with Ergon, Inc. and authorized over $10.6 million in claims. Several infrastructure payments and a $50,000 purchase for Mill Creek curb mats were also approved.

• Approved fee in lieu agreement with Ergon, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Established Langford Fire Protection District and appointed 5 commissioners (Unanimous)
• Approved claims docket in the amount of $10,600,079.77 (Unanimous)
• Approved $475,306.65 payment to Hemphill Construction for Gunter Road Improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved $949,148.06 payment to Southeastern Pipeline for Oak Grove Ditch Stabilization (Unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 for Mill Creek curb mats (Unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Anna Bethany & Avery Almon on Highway 49 (Unanimous)
• Authorized Sheriff's Department to apply for DOJ grant for body mount cameras (Unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing property assessment rolls and setting a public hearing for August 15. Members will discuss Pelahatchie Creek flood mitigation and evaluate various county contracts and personnel appointments. The agenda also includes addressing errors in tax sales and mobile home assessments.

• Discussion of Pelahatchie Creek Flood Mitigation at Pinebrook Subdivision
• Public hearing for Cypress Point Resort Conditional Use Permit at 874 Holly Bush Road
• Budget amendment for Maintenance Department lawn crew and equipment
• Software maintenance agreement with BeyondTrust for $5,098.83
• Utility permit for a gravity sewer main on Burnham Road

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors approved a conditional use permit for Cypress Point Resort at 874 Holly Bush Road to convert a Farmers Market/Safari Building into a sports-themed restaurant and bar with live entertainment. The board also approved the base bid and alternate bids for the Pelahatchie Creek Flood Mitigation project at Pinebrook Subdivision. Other actions included approving the 2024 real and personal property assessment rolls, voiding two tax sales due to erroneous assessments, and authorizing a grant agreement with Best Friends Animal Society for animal shelter upgrades. The board also approved just compensation of $1,400 for a parcel in the Florence Byram Parkway Project.

• Approved conditional use permit for Cypress Point Resort at 874 Holly Bush Road (5-0)
• Approved base bid and alternate bids 1, 2, & 3 for Pelahatchie Creek Flood Mitigation at Pinebrook Subdivision (5-0)
• Approved 2024 real and personal property assessment rolls; objections due Aug 5, hearing Aug 15 (5-0)
• Voided 2022 & 2023 tax sale for Parcel P9-30-10 (PPIN 84262) due to erroneous assessment (5-0)
• Voided 2022 & 2023 tax sale for Parcel C4-92-130 (PPIN 765) due to erroneous assessment (5-0)
• Authorized grant agreement with Best Friends Animal Society for animal shelter upgrades (4-0, Bishop absent)
• Approved just compensation of $1,400 for Mark Vincent, Parcel #23, Florence Byram Parkway Project (5-0)
• Approved amended HVAC maintenance agreement with Environment Masters to add EOC tower site locations (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will set public hearings for two nuisance property cases scheduled for July 1. Members will also discuss a potential contract for disaster debris monitoring services and the use of county-owned land.

• Public hearings for nuisance properties at 121 Andrew Jackson Circle and 163 Pine Acre Place
• Discussion of Disaster Debris Monitoring Services RFP
• Lease payoff for a 2022 Kenworth T370 Dump Truck
• Discussion of county-owned parcel on Eastmark Drive in Brandon
• Contractor request to use county property near Marquette Road as a lay down area

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors approved an emergency purchase of a grinder and an air burner for up to $1,000,000, with travel and reimbursement authority for county staff. The board also adopted semi-annual term bids for asphalt, agreed to re-advertise four bid items that received no bids, and set two public hearings for nuisance properties on July 1, 2024. It authorized paying off a lease for a 2022 Kenworth dump truck and approved preparing a disaster debris monitoring services RFP. Two discussions on county-owned property in Brandon produced no action, and an executive session on litigation, property acquisition, and economic development ended with no action taken.

• Approved emergency purchase of a grinder and air burner, not to exceed $1,000,000, with travel and reimbursement authority (unanimous)
• Adopted semi-annual term bids for the unit system for asphalt (unanimous)
• Approved re-advertising bid items 11, 12, 13, and 18 after no bids were received (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for July 1, 2024, for Jessica Downey nuisance property at 121 Andrew Jackson Circle (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for July 1, 2024, for David Key nuisance property at 163 Pine Acre Place (unanimous)
• Approved preparation and publication of a Disaster Debris Monitoring Services RFP (unanimous)
• Authorized paying off the lease purchase for a 2022 Kenworth T370 dump truck with buy-back guarantee (unanimous)
• Executive session on potential litigation, property acquisition, and economic development ended with no action taken (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review a claims docket totaling over $8 million and several budget amendments. The agenda also includes public hearings for zoning requests and discussions regarding an emergency declaration for trees in rights-of-way.

• $1,063,085.82 budget amendment for the Road Department from MDOT settlement
• $350,795.31 payment to Hemphill Construction for Gunter Road Improvements Phase II
• One-year extension of Summit Food Service contract with a 4.1% CPI increase
• Public hearings for Cypress Point Resort and Stull Road rezoning requests
• $58,125.00 change order for the UT Neely Creek Ditch Flood Impacts Project

The Board of Supervisors established July 15, 2024, as the creation date for the Langford Fire Protection District. Other actions included approving an $8.1M claims docket, granting several conditional use permits, and authorizing payments for road improvements.

• Set creation date for Langford Fire Protection District for July 15, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved claims docket in the amount of $8,137,352.76 (Unanimous)
• Approved $350,795.31 payment to Hemphill Construction Company for Gunter Road Improvements Phase II (Unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permits for Morgan Properties, LLC, Jonathon Moore, and Astreya Zachary (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning requests for Astreya Zachary on Stull Road (Unanimous)
• Approved dimensional variance request for Paul Crocker (Unanimous)
• Adopted local emergency declaration regarding dead or dying trees in public rights-of-way (Unanimous)
• Approved $58,125.00 change order for Neely Creek Ditch Flood Impacts Project (Unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors is reviewing a consent agenda including budget amendments, personnel changes, and utility permits. The body is also scheduling several public hearings for conditional use permits and rezoning requests.

• Five-year agreement with Brinc for drone services at $29,599.20 per year
• Public hearing for MS Developers, LLC Conditional Use Permit on Donald Lane
• Scheduling of five public hearings for June 17 regarding rezoning and conditional use permits
• Utility permits for Comcast, CSpire, Atmos, and CenterPoint for various road installations
• Budget amendments for a State Drug Fund metal building and Board Room chairs

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors approved a conditional use permit for MS Developers, LLC to build a storage facility on about 7 acres at 8125 Highway 25 in Brandon. The board also authorized a $1,230,700 check to the City of Flowood East Metro Corridor Commission to return state funds transferred to the county in error. In addition, supervisors approved a five-year drone services agreement with Brinc for the Sheriff's Department at $29,599.20 per year, paid from the State Drug Fund, and set several public hearings for June 17, 2024. Most items passed unanimously on the consent agenda and in separate votes.

• Approved conditional use permit for MS Developers, LLC storage facility at 8125 Highway 25, Brandon (5-0)
• Authorized $1,230,700 check to City of Flowood East Metro Corridor Commission to return state funds transferred in error (5-0)
• Approved five-year Brinc drone services agreement for Sheriff's Department at $29,599.20/year, paid from State Drug Fund (consent agenda, unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Persimmon Ridge, District 4 (5-0)
• Set public hearings for June 17, 2024 on Morgan Properties, Jonathon Moore, Paul Crocker, and Astreya Zachary requests (5-0 each)
• Approved utility permits for Comcast, CSpire, Atmos, and CenterPoint across multiple districts (unanimous)
• Approved personnel recommendations including new hires and promotions in Sheriff's and Road Departments (consent agenda, unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of May 15 and May 30, 2024 meetings (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors met to set a public hearing for a conditional use permit and discuss ARPA fund revenue losses. The board also reviewed the agenda for the June 3, 2024 meeting.

• Public hearing set for June 3, 2024, regarding MS Developers LLC Conditional Use Permit on Donald Lane (District 4)
• Discussion of potential action on standard allowance to lost revenue amount related to ARPA funds

The Board of Supervisors accepted deeds for three lots from The First Baptist Church of Florence. They also authorized several right-of-way acquisitions and compensation settings for the Florence-Byram Parkway project.

• Approved acceptance of deeds for three lots from The First Baptist Church of Florence (Unanimous)
• Set public hearing for June 3, 2024, regarding MS Developers LLC Conditional Use Permit (Unanimous)
• Authorized action for Lewis Holloway Estate right-of-way acquisition for Florence-Byram Parkway (Unanimous)
• Authorized action for Abbott Springs Ltd right-of-way acquisition for Florence-Byram Parkway (Unanimous)
• Established just compensation for Anthony Womack property for Florence-Byram Parkway Project (Unanimous)
• Authorized rejection of counter-offer on Kahl property right-of-way (Unanimous)
• No action taken on ARPA funds lost revenue allowance

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to approve a large claims docket and various budget amendments. The session includes public hearings for conditional use permits and rezoning, as well as the scheduling of several nuisance property hearings.

• Approval of claims docket in the amount of $11,049,410.56
• Transfer of $1,150,000 from Grand Gulf Fund to Volunteer Fire Fund for new fire trucks
• Payment of $60,435.00 to Hemphill Construction Company, Inc. for Gunter Road Improvements Phase II
• Public hearings for conditional use permits on Grants Ferry Road, Levi Cooper Road, Rose Hill Road, and Vernon Jones Avenue
• Scheduling of six nuisance property public hearings for May 30, 2024

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors approved an $11,049,410.56 claims docket and a series of budget amendments, contracts, and personnel recommendations on its consent agenda. The board approved several conditional use permits and a rezoning of parcels on Highway 471 from R-1C to RE-1. It also authorized a $1,150,000 transfer from the Grand Gulf Fund to the Volunteer Fire Fund for new fire trucks and approved a settlement agreement in the lawsuit 'Rankin County vs Joe and Brenda Edwards' regarding the Palo Verde subdivisions. No action was taken on an ARPA lost-revenue adjustment or on the outcome of an executive session.

• Approved claims docket of $11,049,410.56 (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment increasing Road department using Air Gas and MDOT settlement/reimbursement funds (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for Tyler Land Holdings boat dealership on Grants Ferry Road (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for Jessica Marin 1,500 sf electric mechanic shop on Levi Cooper Road (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permits for Brittany Everett personal care facilities at 553 and 551 Rose Hill Road, with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of parcels K16-12-20, -21, -22, -24, -242, -243, -244 from R-1C to RE-1 (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for Hindu Temple Society of MS duplexes at 173 Vernon Jones Avenue, with conditions (unanimous)
• Authorized $1,150,000 transfer from Grand Gulf Fund to Volunteer Fire Fund for fire trucks (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider the establishment of the Langford Fire Protection District. The meeting includes various utility permits for fiber optic and gas lines, budget amendments for the Road Department, and personnel promotions.

• Public hearing to establish the Langford Fire Protection District
• Acceptance of MDEQ Grant-SWAC714 for Solid Waste Assistance in the amount of $138,325.00
• Approval of $2,663.74 for the Florence Fire Department
• Utility permits for AT&T, CSpire, Comcast, and CenterPoint Energy across multiple districts
• Authorization for the Road Department to assist with grading and repairing the gravel road behind Brandon High School stadium

The Board unanimously approved the establishment of the Langford Fire Protection District and set its tax rate at two mills. The Board also approved a $138,325 state grant for solid waste assistance and authorized numerous utility permits for fiber optic and gas lines. Several public hearings for zoning and conditional use permits were scheduled for May 15, 2024.

• Approved establishment of Langford Fire Protection District (5-0)
• Set Langford Fire Protection District mill levy at 2 mills (5-0)
• Accepted MDEQ Solid Waste Assistance Grant of $138,325.00 (5-0)
• Approved 10 utility permits for AT&T, CSpire, Comcast, and CenterPoint Energy (5-0)
• Approved purchase order for Gunter Road Bridge SA61-055 (5-0)
• Approved final plat for Soggy Bottom, Lot 2 (5-0)
• Approved State Aid Project SAP-61(19)M contract acceptance (5-0)
• Scheduled six public hearings for May 15, 2024 (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors is meeting to discuss potential federal assistance for removing dangerous trees from public rights-of-way. The board will also consider action on the Mill Creek curb situation and adjustments to lost revenue allowances related to ARPA funds.

• Federal assistance for dangerous tree removal from public right of way
• Mill Creek curb situation
• Standard allowance adjustment to lost revenue amount related to ARPA funds

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors met in a work session on May 2, 2024. The board unanimously authorized escrowing purchase proceeds up to $150,000 to address survey or legal description issues on the county's economic development property, and unanimously authorized a Chancery Court proceeding over a nuisance property at 235 Joe Davis Drive. The board adopted a discussion of potential federal assistance for dangerous tree removal from public right of way, but took no action on the Mill Creek curb situation or an ARPA lost-revenue allowance adjustment, both continued to May 15, 2024. The board entered and exited executive session with no action taken.

• Authorized escrowing purchase proceeds up to $150,000 for survey/legal description issues on county economic development property (5-0)
• Authorized Chancery Court proceeding for nuisance condition and ownership issue at 235 Joe Davis Drive, Shady Lake Subdivision, PPIN 37214 (5-0)
• Adopted discussion of potential federal assistance for dangerous tree removal from public right of way (5-0)
• Added nuisance property item at 235 Joe Davis Drive to the agenda (5-0)
• No action on Mill Creek curb situation; continued to May 15, 2024
• No action on standard allowance adjustment to lost revenue related to ARPA funds; continued to May 15, 2024
• Entered and exited executive session; no action taken
• Adjourned (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review various financial claims, personnel recommendations, and utility permits. The agenda includes several public hearings regarding conditional use permits and nuisance properties, as well as the ratification of a local emergency declaration due to flooding.

• Approval of $11,656,847.11 claims docket
• Transfer of $448,659.35 from General County Fund to MCWI Grant Reimbursement Fund
• Public hearings for various conditional use permits and nuisance properties
• Ratification of Declaration of Local Emergency effective April 9, 2024
• Acceptance of $100,000.00 DEQ Grant Waste Tire Collection Program

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to approve budget amendments, personnel hires, and various utility permits for water and gas lines. The body will also consider payments for road and flood projects and set several public hearings for conditional use permits.

• Payment of $1,534,768.06 to AJ Construction, Inc. for the Old Fannin Road Overlay Project
• Payment of $661,740.36 to Hemphill Construction Company, Inc. for the UT Neely Creek Ditch Flood Impacts Project
• Request to transfer 1 acre of land (Parcel N13-63-40) to Leesburg Water Association for a water tower
• Six conditional use permit public hearings scheduled for April 15, 2024
• Request to void five 2022 Tax Sales due to erroneous assessments

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors met on April 1, 2024, and approved a $1,534,768.06 payment to AJ Construction for the Old Fannin Road Overlay Project, along with a $661,740.36 payment for the UT Neely Creek Ditch Flood Impacts Project. The Board also approved budget amendments, personnel changes, utility permits, and set public hearings for April 15, 2024. All votes recorded were unanimous, and no action was taken on the UT Hog Creek Bank Stabilization discussion or the executive session outcome.

• Approved Pay Application No. 3 to AJ Construction, Inc. for $1,534,768.06 for Old Fannin Road Overlay Project (5-0)
• Approved Pay Application No. 6 to Hemphill Construction Company, Inc. for $661,740.36 for UT Neely Creek Ditch Flood Impacts Project (ARPA) (5-0)
• Approved budget amendment for Road Department increase of $535,737.53 to complete Bond Project (5-0)
• Approved budget amendment for Sheriff's Department increase of $500,200.00 for insurance premium (5-0)
• Approved budget amendment for Chancery Court increase of $2,000.00 for new term supplies (5-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations including new hires and step increases (5-0)
• Approved utility permits for Fannin Water Association, Langford Water Association, Atmos Energy, CenterPoint Energy, and AT&T (5-0)
• Set public hearings for April 15, 2024, for six conditional use permits (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission are convening for a scheduled meeting. The agenda includes public comments and a review of upcoming agendas for April 1, 2024.

• Recognition of National 4H Champions from Rankin County
• Public comment from Chris Bryan with T-Mobile
• Review of agendas for April 1, 2024

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors met on March 28, 2024 and approved three land acquisition items: re-establishing just compensation for parcel 18 to correct a misidentified parcel number, an administrative adjustment on parcel 30 increasing the offer by $700 to a total of $19,000, and acknowledgment of a $1,700 pay package for parcel 29 with authority to issue a check. The board also voted to enter and exit an executive session to discuss land acquisition; the minutes record no action taken as the outcome. All votes were unanimous among the four supervisors present, with Vice President Brad Calhoun absent and Supervisor Jay Bishop arriving at 9:02 AM.

• Approved re-establishing just compensation for parcel 18 to correct a misidentified parcel number (unanimous)
• Approved administrative adjustment on parcel 30, increasing the offer by $700 to a total of $19,000 (unanimous)
• Approved receipt of a $1,700 pay package for parcel 29 and authority to issue a check (unanimous)
• Adopted motion to go into executive session to discuss land acquisition (unanimous)
• Executive session outcome: no action taken
• Adopted motion to adjourn (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board is deciding on budget amendments, personnel hires, and the purchase of five used police vehicles. The meeting includes a public hearing on a dimensional variance and the scheduling of several future hearings regarding zoning violations and nuisance properties.

• Purchase of five used Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles from Missouri State Highway Patrol for a total of $153,100
• Proposed creation of Langford Fire Protection District with a public hearing set for April 15, 2024
• Final payment of $43,856.47 to S&S Excavation, LLC for bank stabilization at White Road
• Public hearing for Ashley & Shawn Allen dimensional variance request at 504 Staysail Cove
• Agreement with Interactive Data LLC for the Rankin County Law Library at $525.00 per month

The Board of Supervisors approved the installation of two signal lights at the intersection of Spillway Rd and Reservoir Park Rd. Other key actions included authorizing the purchase of five used police vehicles and granting a dimensional variance for a residential roof extension.

• Approved installation of two signal lights at Spillway Rd and Reservoir Park Rd (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of five used Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles from Missouri State Highway Patrol (unanimous)
• Approved dimensional variance for roof extension at 504 Staysail Cove (unanimous)
• Approved $15,532,356.05 claims docket (unanimous)
• Approved final payment of $43,856.47 to S&S Excavation, LLC for White Road bank stabilization (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to create Langford Fire Protection District and set public hearing for April 15, 2024 (unanimous)
• Voided 2022 tax sales for PPIN 45999 and PPIN 16469 due to erroneous assessments (unanimous)
• Ratified emergency declaration for Justice Center elevator fire alarm repairs (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Official Zoning Ordinance. The meeting includes approvals for several land lease assignments, personnel hires, and payments for erosion mitigation and flood impact projects.

• Public hearing for proposed amendments to the Official Zoning Ordinance
• Payment of $604,780.18 to Hemphill Construction Company, Inc. for Neely Creek Ditch Flood Impacts Project
• Payment of $307,630.00 to Southeastern Pipeline & Environmental Services for Mountain Creek Erosion Mitigation
• Purchase of two 2027 Pierce Freightliner Responder Pumpers
• Fee of $8,150.00 for CDFL Architects and Engineers to evaluate Justice Center HVAC system

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors approved a purchase agreement for approximately 197 acres at $22,500 per acre, with a $200,000 earnest money deposit, and authorized the Board President to execute it. The Board also adopted public hearing decorum rules, approved a $307,630 final payment for the Mountain Creek erosion project, and approved a $604,780.18 payment for the Neely Creek ditch flood project. All votes recorded were unanimous; no substantive decisions were denied or tabled.

• Approved purchase agreement for ~197 acres at $22,500/acre, $200,000 earnest money (5-0)
• Adopted public hearing decorum rules limiting speakers to 3 minutes (5-0)
• Approved $307,630 final payment to Southeastern Pipeline for Mountain Creek erosion mitigation (5-0)
• Approved $604,780.18 payment to Hemphill Construction for Neely Creek ditch flood project (5-0)
• Approved $80 change order for Mountain Creek erosion mitigation (5-0)
• Authorized Comcast utility permit for coax/fiber optic cable between Old Fannin Road and Northridge Trail (5-0)
• Authorized CSpire utility permit for fiber optic cable along Lost Oak Lane (5-0)
• Authorized $8,150 for CDFL Architects to evaluate Justice Center HVAC replacement (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will discuss establishing a county-wide storm water management district and supporting the continuation of minor league baseball at Trustmark Park. The board will also consider grant applications for police body cameras and personnel changes.

• Resolution to establish a county-wide storm water management district
• Resolution supporting minor league baseball at Trustmark Park in City of Pearl and Rankin County
• Sheriff’s Office application for JAG Law Enforcement Grant for body worn camera equipment
• Authority to publish Homestead Exemption Public Notice for the week of March 13, 2024
• Discussion of Purchase Clerk and Community Development Director positions

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to authorize filing a lawsuit, if needed, to collect overpayments made to Vulcan Materials, Co. for fuel surcharges. The board also adopted resolutions supporting local legislation for a county-wide stormwater management district and for continued minor league baseball at Trustmark Park in Pearl. Other approved items included publishing a homestead exemption notice, letting the Sheriff's Office apply for a JAG grant for body cameras, and adding legislative requests for fallen trees and the Florence Byram Parkway. No action was taken on the Purchase Clerk or Community Development Director positions, and an executive session on personnel ended with no action.

• Authorized lawsuit, if needed, to collect overpayments from Vulcan Materials, Co. for fuel surcharges (5-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting local legislation for a county-wide stormwater management district (5-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting local legislation for minor league baseball at Trustmark Park in Pearl (5-0)
• Authorized Sheriff's Office to apply for JAG grant for body worn cameras (5-0)
• Approved publishing homestead exemption public notice in Rankin County News for week of March 13, 2024 (5-0)
• Amended prior authority for Raymond Duke to attend FBI Hall of Honor Ceremony, adding two travel days at no county expense (5-0)
• Authorized County Administrator to control access and administer Fuelman account (5-0)
• Approved additional legislative requests for dead fall issue and Florence Byram Parkway (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will conduct public hearings regarding the county comprehensive plan, rezoning requests, and conditional use permits. The body is also considering several budget amendments, utility permits for fiber cable installation, and infrastructure pay applications.

• Public hearings for rezoning on Henry Cannon Road and conditional use permits at 457 HWY 469 N and Little Woods Road
• Payment of $491,596.04 to Hemphill Construction Company, Inc. for Gunter Road Improvements Phase I
• Payment of $104,117.50 to Southeastern Pipeline and Environmental Services for Holcomb Branch @ Deer Valley Subdivision
• Additional $60,000 in legal fees for Biggs, Ingram and Solop for professional legal services
• Bids for one or more tandem dump trucks and one or more sweeper brooms

The Board of Supervisors approved several conditional use permits and rezoning requests. They also authorized multiple road improvement contracts and utility permits for fiber cable installation.

• Approved conditional use permit for mining at 457 HWY 469 N (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning request for Henry Cannon Road with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for manufactured home at 143 Little Woods Road (unanimous)
• Approved $491,596.04 final payment to Hemphill Construction for Gunter Road Phase I (unanimous)
• Approved contracts for Gunter Road Phase 2 and Foster Road (unanimous)
• Approved $16,492,464.87 claims docket (unanimous)
• Settled lawsuit against Shirley White for $15,362.77 payable to the county (unanimous)
• Approved utility permits for Windstream and AT&T fiber cable installation (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss the Richland Uptown TIF Plan and a revised ordinance for fireworks use in unincorporated areas. The meeting includes approvals for several road project payments and utility permits for fiber optic and water lines.

• Payment of $614,011.73 to Hemphill Construction Company for UT Neely Creek Ditch Flood Impacts Project
• Payment of $491,596.04 to Hemphill Construction Company for Gunter Road Improvements Phase I
• Payment of $418,173.05 to AJ Construction, Inc. for Old Fannin Road Overlay Project
• Proposed ordinance regulating the storage, locating, sale, and use of fireworks
• Public hearings scheduled for February 15 and April 1 regarding rezoning and conditional use permits

The Board of Supervisors adopted the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Plan for the Richland Uptown Development Project and approved a $10,000 salary increase for each Public Defender. The Board also updated the fireworks ordinance and approved several utility permits and infrastructure payments.

• Adopted Richland Uptown TIF Plan (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 salary increase for each Public Defender (unanimous)
• Adopted revised Ordinance Regulating the Storage, Locating, Sale and Use of Fireworks (unanimous)
• Approved $614,011.73 payment to Hemphill Construction for Neely Creek Ditch project (unanimous)
• Approved $418,173.05 payment to AJ Construction for Old Fannin Road Overlay (unanimous)
• Approved $157,836.00 payment to S&S Excavation for Mountain Creek Erosion Mitigation (unanimous)
• Approved utility permits for CSpire, Comcast, and Pisgah Water Association (unanimous)
• Tabled Gunter Road Improvements Phase I final pay application until Feb 15, 2024

Board of Supervisors

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors is meeting to discuss infrastructure projects and business incentives. The board will consider a tax exemption to attract a logistics company to Richland and review emergency repairs for a road project.

• Proposed 5-year tax exemption for MCH Transportation Company for up to $5,000,000 investment and 200 jobs
• Discussion and potential action on Gunter Road Phase I and II
• Contract for professional services for Rankin County I-20 Connector Loop Project, Grade Separation Segment
• Emergency declaration for corrective action at Foster Road ARPA project due to storms
• Ratification of $100 payment to .GOV for Oak Grove USACE Permit Requirements MVK-2022-913

The Board of Supervisors unanimously denied a proposed tax exemption for MCH Transportation Company. The Board also approved several road project authorizations and endorsed a land investment for the MS Department of Agriculture.

• Denied tax exemption for MCH Transportation Company (unanimous)
• Approved contract for Rankin County I-20 Connector Loop Project, Grade Separation Segment (unanimous)
• Ratified emergency declaration for corrective action at Foster Road ARPA project (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Southeastern Pipeline & Environmental Services to finish Foster Road ARPA project (unanimous)
• Authorized summary change order for Gunter Road Phase 1 (unanimous)
• Ratified $100 payment to .GOV for Oak Grove USACE Permit Requirements (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution supporting investment of approx. 160 acres from Rankin First Economic Development Authority to MS Department of Agriculture (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to approve a claims docket of $7,109,272.71 and discuss a tax exemption to attract MCH Transportation Company to Richland. The agenda also includes utility permits for Barksdale Road and Gin Road, and public hearings on nuisance properties.

• Proposed 5-year tax exemption for MCH Transportation Company for up to $5,000,000 investment
• Approval of claims docket in the amount of $7,109,272.71
• Mill Creek Bank Stabilization change order of $406,234.75 and final payment of $462,666.87
• Utility permits for water line on Barksdale Road and gas line on Gin Road
• Public hearings for nuisance properties at 142 and 132 Duncan Circle, 128 Sweetgum Lane, and 1995 Florence Byram Road

The Board of Supervisors approved a $7,109,272.71 claims docket and authorized $57,000 for emergency elevator modernization at the Justice Center. Supervisors also approved a $406,234.75 change order and a $462,666.87 final payment for the Mill Creek Bank Stabilization project. Additionally, the Board set public hearings for four nuisance properties and abandoned a segment of Marsman Road.

• Approved $7,109,272.71 claims docket (5-0)
• Approved $57,000 emergency elevator modernization (5-0)
• Approved $406,234.75 change order for Mill Creek project (5-0)
• Approved $462,666.87 final payment for Mill Creek project (5-0)
• Abandoned public road segment of Marsman Road (5-0)
• Set four nuisance property public hearings for Feb 1, 2024 (5-0)
• Awarded bank depository contract to Community Bank (5-0)
• Approved $76,960 for volunteer fire worker's compensation (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet to elect its president and appoint a County Administrator. The body will also consider several conditional use permits and a long-term emergency ambulance service contract.

• Public hearings for conditional use permits for Mudbugs 047 and Chillin Creamery at 1301-A and 1301-B Old Fannin Road
• Proposed renewal of emergency ALS ambulance service contract with Pafford Emergency Medical Services, Inc. through January 1, 2028
• Approval of $3,918.00 in FY 2024 Recreational Funds for McLaurin High School Baseball Team
• Approval of $118,228.03 pay application for AJ Construction, Inc. regarding the Old Fannin Road Overlay Project
• Appointment of Keri Haralson Carroll as Family Master with a monthly salary of $2,500.00

At its January 2, 2024 organizational meeting, the Rankin County Board of Supervisors elected Steve Gaines as President and Brad Calhoun as Vice-President, and appointed Keith Hicks as County Administrator, Mike Harrison as Road Manager, Tim Parker as County Engineer, and Craig Slay as Board Attorney — all unanimous. The board approved a four-year renewal of the exclusive ALS ambulance service contract with Pafford Emergency Medical Services, Inc. covering January 2, 2024 through January 1, 2028, and approved pay application No. 1 of $118,228.03 to AJ Construction, Inc. for the Old Fannin Road Overlay Project. It also approved conditional use permits for Mudbugs 047 and Chillin Creamery at 1301-A and 1301-B Old Fannin Road, and set a January 16, 2024 public hearing on adoption of the Comprehensive Plan. An executive session was held for litigation, property acquisition, and personnel reasons; the minutes record no action taken afterward.

• Elected Steve Gaines as Board President (unanimous)
• Elected Brad Calhoun as Vice-President (unanimous)
• Appointed Keith Hicks as County Administrator (unanimous)
• Appointed Mike Harrison as Road Manager (unanimous)
• Appointed Tim Parker as County Engineer, State Aid Engineer and LSBP Engineer (unanimous)
• Appointed Craig Slay as Board Attorney (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of exclusive ALS ambulance service contract with Pafford Emergency Medical Services, Inc., effective January 2, 2024 through January 1, 2028 (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Application No. 1 from AJ Construction, Inc. for $118,228.03 for the Old Fannin Road Overlay Project (unanimous)