Joel Hollowell

The meeting included discussions on adopting a resolution for solid waste accounts, approving the cancellation of a land sale, and approving a contract for personal property appraisal. There was also consideration of a position change in 911, authorization of travel for firefighters to attend training, and approval of the lowest bid for a knuckle boom truck and front loader truck for the Solid Waste Department. Additionally, the board addressed proposed change orders for the Sheriff Department's new addition and discussed extending the deadline to clean a specific Lafayette County parcel. Public hearings were held regarding dimensional variances and conditional use permits for various properties, along with the redesignation of parcels from Rural to Heavy Industrial and Residential High Density districts. The meeting also involved considering an executive session.

The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors meeting included discussions on accepting the jail meal log and affidavit, approving the claims docket, and addressing various items under the consent agenda such as spreading monthly statements, adopting a resolution for solid waste accounts, approving a new hire in Solid Waste, and spreading certification letters for tax assessors. The board also considered approving Compliant Technologies as a sole source provider, change orders for the Sheriff's Office signage, donating a vehicle, and travel authorizations for conferences. Additionally, they discussed participation in the national opioid settlement, authorized advertisement for bids for construction at the industrial park, and approved a rental agreement for copier equipment at Youth Services. The board also addressed the acceptance of a bridge project's construction and completion, acknowledged receipt of tax assessment appeal requests, and considered recommendations from the Planning Commission regarding site plan and plat amendments.

The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors convened to discuss several key items, including a summer board report on Early Childhood and Reading Development, and a Planning Commission recommendation to approve the Steeple Chase plat amendment. Also on the agenda were discussions and potential actions regarding the McQueen Veterinary Clinic site plan amendment, a report on the unclean condition of specific Lafayette County parcels, and a discussion on a proposed Special Event Ordinance. Additionally, the board addressed a consent agenda covering various administrative and financial matters.

The comprehensive plan for Lafayette County focuses on establishing a future vision for the community, anticipating growth and development, and strategically managing resources. Key areas include land use development, transportation improvements, community facilities, and visual perception. The plan aims to enhance the quality of life for residents, protect property values, promote sustainable growth, and ensure adequate public safety and utility services.

The meeting included discussions and actions on various topics, such as approving quarterly appropriations for the Sheriff's Dept and the Tax Collector and Assessor, addressing the clerk's certification status, and approving travel for employees to attend the MS Assessors & Collectors Association Conference. Additional agenda items included approving an insolvency list, declaring Sheriff's Department vehicles as surplus for donation, approving the purchase of equipment, reappointing a member to the Northwest Community College Board of Trustees, and approving a revised MS Critterz contract. The board also discussed a Safe Recovery Executive Order related to COVID-19, considered recommendations from the Planning Department regarding the release and replacement of a letter of credit, and addressed plat amendment requests and preliminary subdivision plat approvals.