Demetria A. Jackson

The board meeting involved a public hearing regarding property clean-up for Zada Taylor and Mozelle Williams. Decisions were made on tax protests and objections, a contract with Richard Bolen for advertising, homestead notices, a tax exemption for Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, and a budget amendment for the Tax Assessor/Collector. The board also addressed surplus items, an interfund loan for the Coahoma County Utility District No. 2, claims payments, and various reports including gaming fees, road department updates, and assessment roll recapitulation. Resolutions were approved for John Mohead Sr. and P.W. Hill, and the road department was authorized to determine culvert locations on Warfield Road.

The board meeting included presentations on digital mapping proposals from Monica Dennis and David Macon, and Kirk Neill; and a proposal for energy services from Allie Harris regarding Schneider Electric. The board approved a letter supporting a sales tax exemption for a hotel project by Bubba O'Keefe and the low bids of Malouf Construction LLC for the Moon Lake Scenic Overlook and Double S, Inc. for the Historic Yazoo Pass Multi-Use Pathway, subject to MDOT approval. Prior travel and expenses for Daniel Vassel were also approved.

The board meeting covered various topics, including budget approval and tax levy, bids for the Moon Lake Scenic Overview project (rejected and re-advertised), and bids for the Clarksdale-Coahoma County Airport Runway rehabilitation project (Malouf Construction's bid approved). Other agenda items included discussions on property cleanup, a requested variance for Ganger Property Management, permit applications, homestead applications, and advertisements for appraisal and mapping contracts. The board also approved travel for various offices, amended the 2015-2016 budget, approved an Affirmative Marketing Plan for a HOME Grant, approved a change order for a Standard Industrial Project, and approved a resolution for a USDA grant application for a new fire truck and an interfund loan. Additionally, the board reviewed various reports and approved payments of claims. An executive session was held to discuss a personnel matter, and an agreement for professional services was rejected.

The board went into executive session to discuss strategy for a litigation matter and investigative proceedings regarding allegations of misconduct or violation of law. Members of the Tourism Commission Board, Board Attorney, County Administrator, Sheriff and Otis Griffin were invited to attend the executive session.

The board meeting covered various topics, including bids for state aid grass cutting, property cleanup, the retirement of Don Respess, and the approval of a resolution for Rust Restaurant at Shackup Inn. Discussions included Clarksdale Revitalization, voiding a tax sale, and budget approvals for the Tax Assessor's, Tax Collector's, and Mapping offices. The board also addressed ad valorem tax exemptions, amended homestead applications, appointments to various boards, and budget appropriations for the Sheriff's Department and Coahoma County Jail. Additional matters included the acceptance of a bus donation, the hiring of a part-time firefighter, and the approval of claims and transactions. Finally, the board held an executive session to discuss real property acquisition and approved land exchanges and purchases.