Nance Fitzpatrick Stokes

The Board discussed various administrative and operational matters including personnel changes in the Sheriff's and Tax Assessor/Collector's departments, bonding for a deputy court clerk, and issuance of payments to the SPCA and JH&H Architects for services. The Board acknowledged a consultant selection recommendation for a road project, approved the destruction of payroll records, and nominated a minority representative for the Southern Mississippi Planning and Development Board. Additionally, the Board handled property matters such as road naming, authorized a public hearing for a subdivision, entered into fire protection agreements, approved fire grading district contracts, and addressed tax assessments, homestead exemptions, and cancellation of mobile home taxes. Furthermore, travel for county employees was approved, insurance for the upcoming year was procured, a right-of-way purchase was initiated, and the board conducted an executive session regarding personnel and potential litigation.

The board meeting focused on the receipt and opening of sealed bids regarding the sale of a one-million-dollar Taxable Negotiable Note, Series 2010, for the Pearl River County Hospital and Nursing Home District. The board evaluated proposals submitted by financial institutions and ultimately adopted a resolution directing the sale and award of the note to the First National Bank of Picayune. The board also authorized the issuance of the note and provided for its repayment terms.

The board addressed several administrative and operational matters, including authorizing an advertisement for bids for a tandem trailer for the Road Department and directing the Road Manager to inspect and repair a school bus turn-around. Decisions were made regarding legal authorizations, such as granting power of attorney for a vehicle title replacement and requesting a formal opinion from the State Attorney General regarding office equipment purchases. The board approved the addition of a new road to the county's official list, authorized road striping and parking signage, and approved the release of an irrevocable letter of credit for a subdivision. Appointments were made to the Work Force Investment Committee, and personnel actions included accepting a resignation and hiring a new employee. Various county personnel were authorized to attend professional workshops and seminars. Additionally, the board approved a hunting lease contract, reviewed financial claims, and conducted sessions to address legal and personnel matters.

The board accepted bids and proposals for various county services, including HVAC installation at the firehouse and an external audit for the fiscal year. They discussed and approved budget amendments for the county library system, authorized an appraisal and survey for surplus county property, and reviewed tax-related matters, such as striking parcels from tax sales and issuing homestead credit reimbursements. Furthermore, the board approved personnel changes in the Sheriff's Department, authorized secretarial support for the District Attorney, initiated legal requests regarding hospital appointments, adopted an inter-local agreement with the City of Poplarville, and approved an assignment for a 16th section lease contract.

The Board of Supervisors discussed and approved several items, including personnel changes within the Sheriff's Department, travel authorizations for various county officials and employees, and final debris monitoring and removal invoices related to Hurricane Isaac. Additionally, the Board authorized the President to sign CDBG documents for the Highland Commons Parkway project, covering invoices for engineering services and infrastructure work.