Board of Supervisors

November 2, 2026 Final

Agenda — 37 items

Authorization to assign Northshore Parkway Design project to Benchmark Engineering and authorize the preparation of a proposed contract for the services to be rendered for the project and the rate schedule for consideration and approval by the Board of Supervisors
Authority to approve Motorola Service Agreement for tower sites effective January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2029, and authority of Board President to execute documents
Approval of Contractual Agreement between Rankin County and Deanco Auctions to sell Road Equipment & Vehicles on November 18, 2026, in Philadelphia, MS
Authorization for Board Attorney to investigate potential claims available to Rankin County, Mississippi, related to the allegations made in that certain lawsuit styled, In re Fire Apparatus Antitrust Litigation, MDL No. 3179; Civil Action No.: 2:26-md-03179 (E.D. Wis.) and determine whether Rankin County appears to have viable claims for damages associated with Rankin County’s purchase of fire trucks between January 1, 2016, and present and to pursue recoveries, if any, pursuant to December 6, 2021, agreement
Approval of Budget Amendment for an increase in the General Fund/BOS budget for the purchase of the 8.9-acre access way to the new Siemens manufacturing plant/Boulevard project, for the benefit of Rankin First Economic Development Authority
Authority to issue purchase order for two (2) used 2023 Dodge Durango Pursuit vehicles, in the amount of $37,825 each; from the Kansas State Highway Patrol pursuant to §31-7-13(m)(vi) Miss. Code Annotated (1972); Authority for Three (3) Deputies of the Sheriff's Department to travel to Kansas to pick up the vehicles and pay any related travel expenses
Approval of Change Order #2 in the amount of $5,400.00 from BIG Construction for Tax Office Building project to add concrete island pad for drive-thru window. Contingency funds will be used to cover cost
Acknowledgement of Court Order approving expenditure of County Funds deemed necessary for public health, safety, and welfare, and authority to issue check to Emergency Equipment Professionals in the amount of $3,070.08
Authority to reject a landowner counteroffer for Right of Way Acquisition #007, in regard to the I-20 Connector Loop Project, and authorize the filing of an eminent domain lawsuit to secure title and possession of the property by quick take, under state law, and authority for the board president to execute the board order authorizing the filing of the eminent domain proceedings
Motion to add the following to the agenda:1. Approval to authorize the extension of a counteroffer in the amount of $2.00 per square foot to the property owner for parcel #021, in regard to the I-20 Connector Loop Project2. Authority to reject a landowner counteroffer for Right of Way Acquisition #007, in regard to the I-20 Connector Loop Project, and authorize the filing of an eminent domain lawsuit to secure title and possession of the property by quick take, under state law, and authority for the board president to execute the board order authorizing the filing of the eminent domain proceedings
Approval of the FY2026 Year End Inventory and Annual Disposition of Assets Report
Acknowledgement of receipt of FY 9/30/27 Budget Worksheet for the Pinelands Public Improvement District
Acknowledgement of re-appointment of Rusty Yates by the Cleary, Water, Sewer and Fire District for a term of 5 years
Acknowledgement of receipt of Rankin First Economic Development Audited Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2025
New Rankin County District Attorney’s Office – Approval of Pay Application #4 from JE Stevens Construction Group in the amount of $187,789.21 and authority to issue check
Authority to pay 2027 Mississippi Association of County Road Managers Annual Dues in the amount of $200.00 for Mike Harrison and authority to issue check
New Rankin County District Attorney’s Office – Approval of Pay Application #3 from JE Stevens Construction Group in the amount of $453,815.95 and authority to issue check
5. Record various documents to be made a permanent part of the minutes
Motion to come out of Executive Session The record reflects no action taken.
Approval of Copier Contracts with RJ Young for the Juvenile Detention Center
Authorization to enter into MOU with City of Richland to provide for funding to enhance law enforcement training facility located in the City of Richland and available to Rankin County Sheriff’s Department personnel for training purposes. Authority for County Administrator to issue payment of not to exceed $100,000 to City of Richland for use in enhancing the training facility
1. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING: FINANCIAL REPORTS
Ratification of authority to pay registration fees in the amount of $100.00 for Tony Shack to attend the USPCA Region 26 Bite Night on October 26 – 30, 2026, in Madison, MS and authority to pay any travel related expenses
Approval to authorize the extension of a counteroffer in the amount of $2.00 per square foot to the property owner for parcel #021, in regard to the I-20 Connector Loop Project
Approval of the following Inventory Changes to add items and to remove items from the county inventory (see attached list)
Authority to issue check in the amount of $82,027.00 to Star Volunteer Fire Department for Additional Support for the construction of new volunteer fire station, to be paid from Bond Funds
Discussion and potential action to adopt a Resolution of Support for Responsible Data Center Growth and Associated Power Generation
Site Plan/Architectural Review for Salvation Hill Church of God in Christ, Inc., 129 Quimby Road (District 2)
Authority to pay Membership Dues for the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) in the amount of $255.00 each for David Gunter, Kristy Lewis, and John Smith and in the amount of $30.00 each for Staci McNinch, Traci Tilghman, and Jeremy Vertucci and authority to issue check
Motion to add the following to the agenda: Discussion and potential action to adopt a Resolution of Support for Responsible Data Center Growth and Associated Power Generation
Authority to issue check to the Rankin County Livestock Association for Premiums and Expenses for the 2026 Rankin County Horse & Poultry Show in the amount of $4,275.00
Authority to pay 2027 Membership Dues for the Mississippi Assessor Collector Association (MACA) in the amount of $1,500.00 for Caroline Gilbert and authority to issue check
Discussion of and potential action to authorize rescheduling the December work session from December 3, 2026, to December 4, 2026, due to scheduling conflicts
Authority to advertise county resources in the amount of $250.00 for a half-page ad for 2027 Distinguished Young Woman Souvenir Program Book and authority to issue check
Authority to pay registration fees in the amount of $650.00 and hotel fees in the amount of $895.00 for Bundy Boykin to attend the IAAO Course 102 on April 11 – 16, 2027, in Starkville, MS and authority to issue checks and pay any travel related expenses
Authority to pay 2027 Membership Dues for the NENA 911 Association in the amount of $150.00 each for Brian Grantham, Melissa Bryant, and Nicole Richie and authority to issue check
Motion to add the following to the agenda: Discussion of and potential action to authorize rescheduling the December work session from December 3, 2026, to December 4, 2026, due to scheduling conflicts

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