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September 8, 2026 Final
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Agenda — 59 items

  1. Motion to approve the following personnel items for the Hancock County Youth Court, all effective September 9, 2026. The record reflects a correction on the effective date to September 8, 2026:a. Renewal of Ed Edward’s Youth Court delinquency prosecutor compensation at the rate of $24,000 per year, classified as an independent contractor. b. Re-appoint and hire Edward Gibson IV as the Public Defender for delinquency matters at the current salary rate of $24,000 per year. c. Appoint and hire Edward Gibson IV as Youth Court Prosecutor for abuse/neglect cases at the current salary rate of $36,000 per year.
  2. Motion to spread on the Minutes the fully executed Agreement for Services with Benchmark for the development of the Comprehensive Plan.
  3. Motion to approve and authorize the Board President to execute the Cooperative Service Agreement with USDA APHIS-WS (Agreement No. 26-7228-8041-RA) effective September 30, 2026–September 29, 2027, the wire transfer and budget amendment of $7,500.00. This is for the beaver, muskrat, nutria wildlife services.
  4. Motion to spread on the Minutes the fully executed and recorded Memorandum of Understanding and Intergovernmental Transfer Agreement between Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission and the Hancock County Water and Sewer District for Site 1 Water and Sewer constructed under PB2404, and the First Amendment to the Utility Easement Agreement and Assignment and Bill for Sale and Assignment.
  5. Motion to approve and authorize the Board President, Scotty Adam, to be the Certifying Official and Grant Administrator, April Shiyou to be the Applicant Agent for FEMA's Local Disaster Assistance Agreement for Tropical Storm Arthur FEMA-4930-DR-MS.
  6. Motion to approve and authorize the Board President to execute the following Applicant Agent documents related to Tropical Storm Arthur, Disaster No. FEMA-4930-DR-MS;a. Public Assistance State and Local Disaster Assistance Agreement,<br>b. Designation of Applicant Agent for Public Assistance,c. FFATA Reporting Form,d. Subrecipient Risk Assessment Tool.
  7. Motion to authorize the Board President to sign the Consulting Contract with Brenda Mullens for Justice Court Clerk training and spread on the Minutes.
  8. Motion to approve Neel-Schaffer as the highest scoring respondent for the Harbor Drive Boat Launch Project, and authorize the county attorney to negotiate a contract with them, reserving rights to negotiate with other proposers to the extent negotiations with this entity fail.
  9. Motion to approve the purchase of vests, vest carriers, and grommets from The Southern Connection in the amount of $17,692.64 for the Sheriff’s Office and spread the quote on the Minutes. This purchase is on MS State Contract #8200082929, effective October 1, 2025, through September 20, 2026.
  10. Motion to approve HUB International as the highest rated respondent for the RFP for Insurance Broker services and authorize the county attorney to negotiate a contract with that proposer, reserving rights to negotiate with other proposers to the extent negotiations with that proposer fail.
  11. Motion to approve the low quote from Walt Massey for the purchase of a 2026 Ram ProMaster Cargo Van in the amount of $48,500.00 for Buildings and Grounds, and spread both quotes on the Minutes.
  12. Motion to remove Edward Besse's assigned duty weapon Asset #20230364, Glock 47, Serial Number CAMD638, from inventory and allow him to purchase his weapon for $1.00. This is a state statue 45-9-131(see attachment).
  13. Motion to approve the low quote purchase of a Waste Water Pump from Fluid Process & Pumps, LLC, in the amount of $17,508.00 for the Sheriff’s Office, and spread both quotes on the Minutes.
  14. Motion to ratify the Emergency Declaration to authorize repairs to the Crown Castle E-911 tower site due to theft/vandalism of the copper wiring and electrical system, from Power Systems of MS, in the amount of $29,142.00, and spread the E-911 Commission Minutes, Emergency Purchase Letter, Quote and Invoice on the Minutes. Motion to also include authorization and approval of any budget amendments.
  15. Motion to approve and authorize the Chancery Clerk to Certify the Order of the Board of Supervisors, Re: Real and Personal Property Assessment Rolls for the September 2026 Term.
  16. Discussion/Motion to authorize a task order for Neel-Schaffer concerning the Animal Shelter. After discussion, the Board approved the following Motion: Motion to authorize Neel-Schaffer to look at other animal shelters and put together a cost estimate to build a new Animal Shelter.
  17. Motion to approve the opening of a new bank account for Justice Court Clearing, Criminal & Civil Funds.
  18. Motion to spread on the Minutes the Certified Proof of Publication regarding the Hancock County Audit Synopsis for Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2024.
  19. Motion to spread on the Minutes the Hancock County Audit Report for Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2024.
  20. Motion to spread on the Minutes the Hancock County Library System's FY 2025 Financial Audit Report.
  21. Pledge of Allegiance
  22. Director of Finance
  23. Presentation of the FY2026/2027 proposed budget.
  24. Motion to approve the docket of claims for September 8, 2026, in the amount of $2,357,533.24.
  25. Motion to approve the Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Diamondhead Supporting the Appointment of Chad Dorn to represent the City of Diamondhead as Commissioner on the E-911 Commission.
  26. Motion to approve Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission's adoption of the FY2027 Budget in the amount of $53,542,289.
  27. Motion to approve the hiring of Brooke Bucey for a full-time Kennel Tech Position at a rate of pay of $13.00 per hour, with a retroactive start date of August 31, 2026.
  28. Motion to spread on the Minutes the Certified Proof of Publications in the Sea Coast Echo, Clarion Ledger, and Bid Bank regarding the construction of 0.071 miles of bridge and approaches on North Railroad Avenue.
  29. Motion to open and take under advisement Bids that were received regarding the construction of 0.071 miles of bridge and approaches on North Railroad Avenue.
  30. Motion to spread on the Minutes, acknowledgment of the receipt of the monthly inmate meal log from the Hancock County Adult Detention Center for the month of August 2026, as on file with the Board of Supervisors, pursuant to Mississippi State Statute 19-25-74.
  31. The biweekly payroll with a check date of August 28, 2026, totaled $884,568.42.
  32. Motion to spread on the Minutes the Assessed Valuation of Motor Vehicles and Mobile Homes.
  33. Motion to Consider the appropriateness of an Executive Session regarding potential litigation concerning Road 228.
  34. Motion to spread on the Minutes the request letter to the Harrison County Board of Supervisors for the use of portable bleachers during the Hancock County Fair scheduled for September 23–26, 2026.
  35. Motion to spread on the Minutes the hiring of Melanie Delcuze full time effective September 8, 2026, at a base rate of $13.50 per hour pending physical and drug test.
  36. Motion to transfer Hannah Lee from the Hancock County Justice Court to the Hancock County Prosecutor's office, effective August 24, 2026 with a rate of pay of $18.87 per hour.
  37. Motion to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of Monday, August 17, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., and the Special Meeting Minutes of Monday, August 24, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.
  38. Motion to spread on the Minutes, the Proof of Publication and notice to the Cities of Bay Saint Louis, Waveland, and Diamondhead regarding the Public Hearing on the proposed budget and tax levies for FY2026/2027.
  39. Motion to spread on the Minutes, Oaths of Office for Mark Barraclough, Gabrielle Lauga, and Michael Prendergast.
  40. Motion to approve Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission's docket of claims for August 24, 2026, in the amount of $169,693.15 (GO $111,441.64, RR $9,125.20, IP $2,972.77, AP $46,153.54).
  41. Motion to approve the painting of the Washington Street Comfort Station by BJ’s Painting in the amount of $6,500.00 for Buildings and Grounds, and spread both quotes on the Minutes.
  42. Motion to spread on the Minutes the Clerk's Certificate of the Land Roll for Real and Personal Property.
  43. Motion to spread on the Minutes a letter changing the Eighth Chancery Court District's allocation of support staff salary expenses.
  44. Motion to approve the resignation of Jacee Cook, effective August 18, 2026, and remove from Animal Shelter payroll.
  45. Motion to authorize the Board President to sign the Notice of Completion for the FY25 McLeod Park Bulkhead Improvements project.
  46. Motion to rescind the previous action of the Board of Supervisors authorizing the adjustment and removal of asset #20240071, from the County's fixed asset inventory due to the property being reported lost, as the property has been located and returned to the County; and authorize the asset to be reinstated to the County's fixed asset inventory.
  47. Motion to authorize an application to be submitted, and all appropriate signatures required from County personnel to the Mississippi Department of Archives and History for the repair of land record books in the Chancery Clerk’s office with a letter of support and 20% match not to exceed $2,000.00.
  48. Motion to spread on the Minutes the Certified Proof of Publications in the Sea Coast Echo and Agency Bid Bank regarding the South Beach Box Culvert Replacement Project.
  49. Motion to accept/reject/alter the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission concerning Application Number 929 from the August 20, 2026, Planning and Zoning Minutes.
  50. Motion to spread on the Minutes the Pafford Emergency Medical Services Monthly Run Time Report for Hancock County for the Month of August 2026.
  51. Motion to spread on the Minutes, the Certified Proofs of Publications regarding the Real and Personal Property Assessment Rolls for the year 2026.
  52. Motion to authorize the Board President to sign the Notice of Completion by Reallocation for FY24 Derelict Pier and Vessel Removal Study.
  53. Motion to spread on the Minutes and have the Board President and the Chancery Clerk sign the Petition for Reduction of Assessment.
  54. Motion to accept/reject/alter the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission concerning Application Number 934 from the August 6, 2026, Planning and Zoning Minutes.
  55. Motion to accept/reject/alter the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission concerning Application Number 939 from the August 6, 2026, Planning and Zoning Minutes.
  56. Motion to accept/reject/alter the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission concerning Application Number 936 from the August 6, 2026, Planning and Zoning Minutes.
  57. Motion to accept/reject/alter the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission concerning Application Number 935 from the August 6, 2026, Planning and Zoning Minutes.
  58. Motion to authorize a budget amendment for IT, increasing the software budget an additional $4,320.
  59. Motion to accept Defendify as the highest scoring bid and best bidder for the Cybersecurity Proposal and spread the justification letter and proposals on the Minutes.

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