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April 20, 2026

May 13, 2026

Agenda of the

Forrest County Board of Supervisors

Date: Monday, April 20, 2026

 

  • Call to Order

 

  • Public Forum (5 Minutes)
  1. Kaitlyn Slade – Magnolia Moves Program

 

  • Approve or Amend Agenda

 

Approve Consent Agenda Items    A-M

 

 

Motion: Mordica 2nd: Thompson Vote: Yes

 

  1. Continue in effect the Board President’s March 13, 2020, Proclamation of Existence of a Local Emergency in connection with COVID-19 Pandemic pursuant to Miss Code Section 33-15-17(d).

 

 

  1. Monthly Department Reports- March – 2026
  2. The Meal Log, as submitted for Juvenile Detention (350)
  3. The Veterans Report, as submitted by Gerald Britt, Forrest County Veterans Service Officer
  4. The Surrendered Tag report, as submitted by Zac Howell, Tax Collector
  5. The Road & Bridge Report, as submitted by Kyle Mims, Road Manager
  6. The Multi – Purpose report, as submitted by Jeremiah Branch, Director

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Acknowledgements
  2. Acknowledge receipt of the Free Port Warehouse License application from Resinall Corp. for exemption from Ad Valorem tax for inventory shipped out of state.
  3. Acknowledge and approve permission to remove the attached list of items from Inventory, as submitted by Deann Clay, Inventory Clerk.
  4. Acknowledge payment to PEARL COMM FIBER in the amount of $104.95, Check No. 76462; FEMA Shelter. (Claim No. 292)
  5. Acknowledge payment to PEARL COMM FIBER in the amount of $269.85, Check No. 76460; Carnes VFD-$59.95; Churchwell Rd-$104.95; Arena Drive Detention Center – $104.95. (Claim No. 2874)
  6. Acknowledge payment to PEARL COMM FIBER in the amount of $314.85, Check No. 76461; Dixie Barn-$104.95; Brooklyn Barn-$104.95; McLaurin Pole-$104.95. (Claim No. 289)
  7. Acknowledge and ratify the Community Center refunds for March 1st – 31st, 2026. (See Attachment)
  8. Acknowledge Check No. 0149209929 in the amount of $890.74 received from CCMSI for the 2020 Rosenbauer W3W5408 for Carnes VFD. (Claim No. 26F39N197099)
  9. Acknowledge Check No. 314033 in the amount of $191,475.93 from the City of Hattiesburg for inmate housing for the months of , Nov., and December of 2025.
  10. Acknowledge a grant application has been submitted to the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation in the amount of $39,564.32 on behalf of Forrest County Fire Services.
  11. Acknowledge a grant application has been submitted to the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation in the amount of $38,898.00 on behalf of Carnes Volunteer Fire Department.
  12. Acknowledge and authorize the upgrade with OWENS Business Machines with of one of two copiers located in the Basement Record Rooms. State Contract No. 8200080135, 48- Month State Rental Rate (with FAX) $137.26 (Each) New Term – 5/1/2026 to 4/30/2030.
  13. Acknowledge and authorize OWENS Business Machines to replace the B&W copier/printer for records then moving B&W from Passport to Records to fulfill rental agreement: State Contract No. 8200080135 at 48-Month Special State Rental Rate, $178.00; Term– 5/1/2026 to 4/30/2030.
  14. Acknowledge and review the estimate from OWENS Business Machines in reference to adding a color copier/printer for Chancery Court Department: State Contract No. 8200080135 at 48-Month Special State Rental Rate, $216.00; Term- 5/1/2026 to 4/30/2030.
  15. Acknowledge and review the estimate from OWENS Business Machines in reference to upgrading existing copier in the BOS Copy Room: State Contract No. 8200080135 at 48-Month Special State Rental Rate, $214.00; New Term– 5/1/2026 to 4/30/2030.
  16. Acknowledge and review the estimate from OWENS Business Machines in reference to upgrading existing copier at the MPC: State Contract No. 8200080135 at 48-Month State Contract Rental Rate, $236.12.
  17. Acknowledge and review the estimate from OWENS Business Machines in reference to upgrading existing copier in the Planning Dept.: State Contract No. 8200080135 at 48-Month State Contract Rental, $299.00.
  18. Acknowledge receipt of the Forrest County School District’s Audited Financial Statements for the year ended June 30, 2025.
  19. Acknowledge and approve permission to apply for the FY25 Bureau of Justice Assistance Second Chance Act Improving Reentry Education and Employment Outcomes Grant on behalf of the FCSO.
  20. Acknowledge Intergovernmental Agreement between Forrest County Sheriff’s Office and S. Department of Justice United States Marshals Service Prisoner Operations Division, effective May 1, 2026; authorize Board President to sign.

 

 

  1. 16th Section
    1. Authorize removal of PPIN 4983, Parcel 1-074-16-005.00 from all tax sales and place back into the name of the Forrest County School District. The lease was cancelled on November 9, 2021. The parcel is vacant and should revert back to the Forrest County Board of Education. Authorize Board President to execute.

 

 

  1. Tax Assessor
  2. Approve Petition for Reduction of Assessment for PPIN 4871, as submitted by Tax Assessor, Mary Ann Palmer. (10% Assessment).

 

  1. Travel
    1. Authorize and approve Tangi Carter to attend the MS Bar Conference at the Beau Rivage. The conference fee is $1,155.00 and the hotel fee is $841.44 for a total of $2,081.44. The per diem meals and mileage will be sent after the conference.
    2. Authorize and approve Chris Selman to attend the 2026 Mississippi Continuing Education Course for Justice Court Clerks at the Threefoot Hotel, 601 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS. 39301 on May 20-22, 2026. This is a mandatory training.

 

  1. Sponsorships/Advertisements
  2. Consider the purchase of a sponsorship/advertisement to Paul B Johnson State Park to advertise county resources as per Mississippi Code §17-3-1 and §17-3-3. The mission is to conserve and enhance Mississippi’s wildlife, fisheries, parks, provide quality outdoor recreation, and engage the public in natural resource conservation.
  3. Consider the purchase of a sponsorship/advertisement to Forrest County & Petal Miss Hospitality to advertise county resources as per Mississippi Code §17-3-1 and §17-3-3. These programs develop young women as community ambassadors who promote tourism, economic development and local initiatives.
  4. Consider the purchase of a sponsorship/advertisement to South Forrest Attendance Center PTO to advertise county resources as per Mississippi Code §17-3-1 and §17-3-3. The purpose of the PTO is to enhance and support the educational experience at SFAC.
  5. Consider the purchase of a sponsorship/advertisement to William Carey Golf Tournament to advertise county resources as per Mississippi Code §17-3-1 and §17-3-3.

 

 

  1. Coroner’s Office
    1. Authorize the burial/cremation of the unclaimed body of Olen Ball, pursuant to Order, and letter from Coroner Lisa Klem, and pay Pinehaven Funeral Home in the amount of $500.00.

 

  1. Payables
  2. Approve payment to Masit in the amount of $25,000.00 for deductible reimbursement on Claim Nos. 23FK763494, 23F39M023640, & 23F39M36913.
  3. Authorize and approve payment to Cadence Bank in the total amount of $476.73 for the Credit Card Statement for the FCSO.
  4. Authorize and approve payment to Nannie Mac’s Snowballs, LLC in the amount of $900.00 for rental of food trailer at the Fair.
  5. Authorize and approve payment to Cadence Bank in the total amount of $4,471.38 for the Credit Card Statement: Gentry Mordica ($768.48); Sharon Thompson ($357.28); Steve Stringer ($1,738.38); Roderick Woullard ($0.00); Terri Bell ($585.68); Jennifer Slade ($832.58); Kyle Mims ($189.28).
  6. Authorize and approve payment to Mr. Sippi Beverages in the amount of $154.34 for the Forrest County DA’s Office., O. No. 162785.
  7. Authorize and approve payment to Mr. Sippi Beverages in the amount of $55.74 for the Forrest County Circuit Clerk’s Office., O. No. 159494.
  8. Authorize and approve payment to Mr. Sippi Beverages in the amount of $55.74 for the Forrest County DA’s Office., O. No. 158379.
  9. Authorize and approve payment to Mr. Sippi Beverages in the amount of $55.74 for the Forrest County DA’s Office., O. No. 160182.
  10. Authorize and approve payment in the amount of $6,262.55 to Mississippi Power for the upfront cost for trenching/underground service for the Glendale Bridge Lighting for the Forrest County Board of Supervisors.
  11. Authorize and approve payment to Mr. Sippi Beverages in the amount of $55.74 for the Forrest County Circuit Clerk’s Office., O. No. 159092.
  12. Authorize and approve payment to the Flowood Police Department in the amount of $25,000.00 for the purchase of Four (4) motorcycles for the FCSO: (3)2018 Harley-Davidson Electra Glides Police; Vin Nos JB650992 – $5,000; JB648533 – $5,000; JB651891 – $5,000 and One (1) 2021 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Police VIN No. MB642378 – $10,000. Authorize and approve the donation of a 2018 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide, VIN No. JB650805.
  13. Authorize and approve request to pay Jason Phillips in the amount of $18,000.00, for providing the pig races for The Great Forrest County Fair.

 

 

  1. Capital Outlay Expenditures
  2. Approve Capital Outlay Expenditures:
    1. Dell, Inc Jail to purchase a Dell Desktop Computer in an amount not to exceed $1,200.00.

 

 

  1. Personnel Action

New Hire:

  1. Myia Watts (Intake Officer)
  • Full-time with benefits
  • Effective Date: 5/1/2026
  1. Brittiany Foy (FCSO)
  • Full-time with benefits
  • Effective Date: 4/6/2026
  1. Shane Thames (Adult Detention)
  • Full-time with benefits
  • Effective Date: 4/20/2026

Separation of Service:

  1. Gregory Langston (County Wide)
  • Retired
  • Effective Date: 4/30/2026
  1. Evelyn Carpenter (Adult Detention)
  • Voluntary Resignation
  • Effective Date: 4/18/2026
  1. Damiyen LaFlore (Adult Detention)
  • Voluntary Resignation
  • Effective Date: 4/9/2026

 

Change:

  1. Brody Crosby (FCSO)
  • Corrections to Booking
  • Rate Change
  • Effective Date: 4/20/2026
  1. Ryan Lich (Adult Detention
  • Corrections to Booking Office
  • Rate Change
  • Effective Date : 4/20/2026

Other :

 

 

  1. Claims Docket
  2. Approve Claims Docket, as presented.

 

 

 

 

  1. Financial Documents
    1. Approve Financial Documents, as presented.

 

 

 

 

End Of Consent Agenda

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Discussion Matters
  2. Acknowledgement SDW’s County Engineer’s Quarterly Report.

 

 

  1. Additional Matters
  2. Approve sponsorship to Dixie Attendance Center PTO in the amount of $459.86 from Rec 1 funds for Teacher Appreciation Week.
  3. Authorize and approve Corey Proctor, Planner, to submit the 2026 Non-Competitive Solid Waste Assistance Grant Application to the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), in the amount of $17,687.00 for Clean-Up Day events and mitigation of illegal dumps.
  4. Approve reimbursement to Brian Howard in the amount of $41.38 (see attached receipt) for FEDEX shipping cost on damaged Firewall.
  5. Acknowledge 16thSection Lease between Hattiesburg Public School District and S’Moyne Smith; Authorize Board President to sign.
  6. Approve payment in the amount of $175,480.30 to Upchurch for Adult Detention Center (Jail). 
  7. Approve training from DELTA for Chris Selman, Justice Court Clerk, in the amount of $1200 plus mileage and fees associated.
  8. Recess to Thursday, April 30, 2026.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recess until 10:00 am Thursday, April 30, 2026