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August 3, 2026

Sep 18, 2026

 Agenda of the

Forrest County Board of Supervisors

Date: Monday, August 3, 2026

 

  • Call to Order

 

  • Public Forum (5 Minutes)
  1. Mona Gauthier
  2. Public Hearing for Land Roll Protest
  3. Matt Rumph

 

  • Approve July 2026 Minutes
  • Approve or Amend Agenda

 

Approve Consent Agenda Items   A-J

 

 

Motion: Stringer  2nd: Mordica   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- July – 2026
  2. The Chancery Report, as submitted by Lance Reid, Chancery Clerk
  3. The Justice Court Report, as submitted by Ruth Bass, Justice Court Bookkeeper
  4. The Coroner Report, as submitted by Lisa Klem, Forrest County Coroner
  5. The Veteran’s Report, as submitted by Russ Williams, Veterans Service Officer
  6. The Election Commissioner’s Report, as submitted by James Harvison, Lucretia Jenkins, Johneice Dupree, Faye Noble, and Douglas “Butch” Benedict, Election Commissioners
  7. The Circuit Court Report, as submitted by Gwen Wilks, Circuit Clerk
  8. Acknowledgements
  9. Acknowledge payment to PEARL COMM FIBER in the amount of $104.95, Check No. 78358; FEMA Shelter. (Claim No. 505)
  10. Acknowledge payment to PEARL COMM FIBER in the amount of $269.85, Check No. 78356; Carnes VFD-$59.95; Churchwell Rd-$104.95; Arena Drive Detention Center – $104.95. (Claim No. 4267)
  11. Acknowledge payment to PEARL COMM FIBER in the amount of $314.85, Check No. 78357; Dixie Barn-$104.95; Brooklyn Barn-$104.95; McLaurin Pole-$104.95. (Claim No. 478)
  12. Acknowledge the fully executed copy of the Glendale Avenue Boat Ramp MOSTF Project.
  13. Approve and authorize transfer of $268,490.25 from General Fund 001-900-951 to Series 2025 Bond Fund 295-000-387 for the August 1st interest payment due on the $10 M Eagle One bond issue.
  14. Acknowledge and approve Clover SaaS Fees for the month of August totaling $99.69.
  15. Acknowledge and approve request of Nick Connolly to advertise bids on the Archie Smith Road project. Advertising will be August 13th and 20th and bid on September 17th.
  16. Acknowledge and approve regulated lighting proposal from MS Power for Monroe Road walking track in the amount of $270.93 + tax (per month). Upfront cost will be $3,787.66 to be paid from Rec 2.
  17. Acknowledge the Forrest County Fire Services Rebate Fund Agreement.
  18. Acknowledge the Forrest County Fire Services County-Wide Automatic Aid Agreement.
  19. Acknowledge the Agreement of Intergovernmental Donation and Receipt, between Forrest County (Macedonia VFD, Rawls Springs VFD and Sunrise VFD) and Holmes County-Goodman Department, pursuant to authority granting exception to State Bid Law pursuant to Section 31-7-13 (v)(vi); and under the limitations set forth therein.
  20. Acknowledge payment to HOSTWAY SERVICES, INC. in the amount of $798.08, Check No. 78593, Invoice No. 267186.
  21. Acknowledge and approve the acceptance of the FY2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) award and Execution of Award Documents, as submitted by Katie Byrd, Grant Administrator.
  22. Acknowledge letter from MDEQ regarding Owner Inspection of the Longleaf Acres Lake Dam; Authorize Shows, Dearman, &Waits to perform inspection and provide updated EAP if necessary.
  23. Acknowledge and authorize the execution of the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant to the Forrest County Fire Service for the purchase of a defibrillator and accessories valued at $39,564.32, as submitted by Katie Byrd, Grant Administrator.
  24. Acknowledge and approve request of the Forrest County School District to have assistance in two (2) projects at North Forrest High School for their Transportation Department: six (6) loads of fill dirt for construction of the Pole Barn, five (5) loads for the Maintenance Barn and 36 yards of concrete for the Transportation Barn and 40 yards of concrete for the Maintenance Department Barn.

 

  1. Chancery Clerk
    1. Acknowledge 16th Section Residential Lease Agreement between the Petal Municipal School District and Michelle Williamson, PPIN 012225, with an annual rent of $357.00. This will replace the lease currently issued to Joyce Crosby. Please cancel any taxes owed by the previous owner. Authorize Board President to execute.
    2. Acknowledge 16th Section Residential Lease between Petal School District and Susan Pittman, PPIN 012230, with an annual rent of $357.00. This will replace the lease currently issued to Joyce Crosby. Please cancel any taxes, if any, owed by the previous lessee. Authorize Board President to execute.
    3. Acknowledge 16th Section Residential Lease between Hattiesburg Municipal School District and Marqueshia Henry, PPIN 23403, with an annual rent of $525.00. Authorize Board President to execute.

 

 

 

  1. Tax Assessor
  2. Approve PETITION FOR REDUCTION OF ASSESSMENT for PPIN 40330, as submitted by Tax Assessor, Mary Ann Palmer. (Double assessed/Void Receipt for 2025)

 

 

  1. Sponsorships/Advertisements
  2. Consider the purchase of a sponsorship/advertisement to Southern Miss Alumni Scholarship Golf Tournament to advertise county resources as per Mississippi Code §17-3-1 and §17-3-3. This program provides a unified voice for all alumni in the affairs of the University.
  3. Consider the purchase of a sponsorship/advertisement to Petal Education Foundation Paint Petal Red to advertise county resources as per Mississippi Code §17-3-1 and §17-3-3. This foundation’s mission is to enhance the quality of education in the Petal School District.
  4. Consider the purchase of a sponsorship/advertisement to Dixie Attendance Center PTO to advertise county resources as per Mississippi Code §17-3-1 and §17-3-3. The Mission is to support the students and teachers/staff of Dixie Attendance Center.

 

  1. Payables
  2. Approve request refund in the amount of $55.00 made payable to W. Curry III for a “Warrant of Removal” that was returned as a “No Process” and was not served by the Constable. (See attached)
  3. Approve payment in the amount of $260.94 to the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) for the Reimbursable Billing Statement.
  4. Approve and authorize payment to SDW in the amount of $720.36 for Classic Drive Sidewalk, Invoice No. 28040.
  5. Approve and authorize payment to SDW in the amount of $2,325.00 for County Bridge Replacement Program (Sims Rd A, Invoice No. 28041.
  6. Approve and authorize payment to SDW in the amount of $3,670.00 for Classic Drive Shared Use Path Hotel Extension, Invoice No. 28042.
  7. Approve and authorize payment to SDW in the amount of $3,366.00 for Country Club Road Shared Use Path, Invoice No. 28043
  8. Approve and authorize payment to SDW in the amount of $5,853.00 for Earl Travillion School Sidewalk, Invoice No. 28044.
  9. Approve and authorize payment to SDW in the amount of $3,077.50 for Macedonia Road Bridge Replacement, Invoice No. 28045.
  10. Approve payment in the amount of $10.00 to MEC for Patrick H. Zachary (pz6674M) for the annual Mississippi Electronic Courts Fund (MEC).
  11. Authorize payment to Huntington Bank in the amount of $3,798.00 for the Forrest County Sheriff’s Department Credit Card statement.
  12. Approve request refund in the amount of $55.00 made payable to Michael N. Fokakis for a “Garnishment” that was unable to be served due to the address not being located in Forrest County.
  13. Approve payment to MS Dept of Revenue in the amount of $14.75 for a tag renewal for Forrest County Youth Court. (2025 Honda CRV VIN 7FARS5H57SE031026).

 

  1. Capital Outlay Expenditures
  2. Approve Capital Outlay Expenditures:
    1. Lewis Printing Chancery Clerk to purchase a desk in the amount of $3437.00.
    2. Dell, Inc. Sheriff to purchase three (3) Dell Pro Rugged 14 Toughbooks in the amount of $7758.42 which will be reimbursed by the U.S. Marshals.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Personnel Action

New Hire:

  1. Jon Kenneth Ritchey (Bailiff/Courts)
  • Full-time with benefits
  • Effective Date: 8/10/2026
  1. Jimmy Lott (County Wide)
  • Full-time with benefits
  • Effective Date: 8/10/2026

 

Separation of Service:

  1. Gary Slade (Road & Bridge)

– Misconduct

–  Effective Date: 7/14/2026

  1. Levi Lawler (Adult Detention)
  • No Call/No Show
  • Effective Date: 7/20/2026
  1. Merritt Rambin (Bailiff/Courts)
  • Voluntary Resignation
  • Effective Date: 7/21/2026
  1. Jennifer Dye (Adult Detention)
  • Voluntary Resignation
  • Effective Date: 7/13/2026
  1. Corey Franklin (Firefighter)
  • Voluntary Resignation
  • Effective Date: 7/27/2026
  1. Jody Dorsey (Veterans Office)
  • Terminated
  • Effective Date: 7/28/2026

 

 

 

 

Change:

  1. Isaiah McClinton (The Center)
  • Full-time with benefits
  • Rate Change
  • Effective Date: 7/27/2026
  1. Dakohtah Hedgepath (FCSO)
  • Rate Change
  • Patrol to Warrants Officer
  • Effective Date: 7/27/2026

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

End Of Consent Agenda

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Discussion Matters
  2. Acknowledge and consider Ordinance of Forrest County Regulating Ownership of Dangerous & Potentially Dangerous Dogs.
  3. Acknowledge and consider continuing HubCity Recycling.

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Additional Matters
  2. Acknowledge ORDER OF DISPOSITION of seized property of a 2018 Toyota Camry, VIN 4T1B61HK6JU047199, to the Forrest County Sheriff’s Office, to be distributed, used or disposed of according to law, pursuant to the Order from Judge Carol Jones Russell. Authorize payment to MS Department of Revenue in the amount of $16 for an Under Tag and payment to Tax Collector’s Office in the amount of $10 for title application.
  3. Acknowledge ORDER OF DISPOSITION of seized property of a 2017 Hyundai, VIN 5NPD74LFXHH064985, to the Forrest County Sheriff’s Office, to be distributed, used or disposed in accordance with law, pursuant to the Order from Judge Carol Jones Russell. Authorize payment to Tax Collector’s Office in the amount of $10 for title application and authorize to sell at auction.
  4. Acknowledge ORDER OF DISPOSITION of seized property of a 2011 Dodge Charger VIN 2B3CL3CG3BH576034, to the Forrest County Sheriff’s Office, to be distributed, used or disposed in accordance with law, pursuant to the Order from Judge Carol Jones Russell.
  5. Acknowledge and approve permission to apply for the Southern Pines Electric Cooperative Members Helping Members Community Trust Fund Grant on behalf of the Rawls Springs Volunteer Fire Department in the approximate amount of $9,710.00. If awarded, grant funds will be used to purchase thermal imaging cameras and related charging equipment.
  6. Acknowledge and approve submission of the FY2026 Mississippi Office of Homeland Security (MOHS) State Border Security Reinforcement Funding (SBSRF) grant application on behalf of the Forrest County Sheriff’s Office. The request is in the amount of $205,000 for the purchase of a full-body security screening system for the Forrest County Regional Jail.
  7. Approve Order to Pay Bailiff James Michael Honeysucker, in the amount of $1,400.00 pursuant to the Order signed by Judge Smallwood on July 28, 2026.
  8. Approve payment to Lee Stribling in the amount of $244.30 for remainder of payment due from Order Granting Fees and Expenses of Guardian Ad Litem and Discharging Guardian Ad Litem.
  9. New Hire: Johnny Craft (County Wide) * Full-time with benefits

 * Effective Date: 8/3/2026.

  1. Acknowledge Order for Disposition of Seized Property; (1) Taurus Millennium PT 145 (Handgun) S/N: NVJ4751; (1) AK 47 Rifle (S/N: S011555); and a total of $54,588.66 in U.S. Currency to be distributed in the following manner: $10,917.00 be distributed to the Forrest County District Attorney’s Office Forfeiture Fund and the balance of $43,671.00 to the Forrest County Sheriff’s Department, pursuant to Order from Judge T. Michael Reed.
  2. Acknowledge Order for Disposition of Seized Property; (1) Winchester 6.5 Creedmore Rifle (S/N; PT10445YY357); (1) AK 47 Rifle (S/N: S011555; and a total of $41,314.00 in U.S. Currency to be distributed in the following manner: $8,262.80 to the Forrest County District Attorney’s Office Forfeiture Fund and the balance of $33,051.20 to the Forrest County Sheriff’s Department pursuant to Order from Judge T. Michael Reed.
  3. Supervisor Stringer Motioned, Seconded by Supervisor Mordica for the county to pay the water bill for the voting precinct located at the YMCA in the future at a monthly cost of $25.00 plus usage.
  4. Supervisor Stringer Motioned, Seconded by Supervisor Thompson to approve payment to Rosenbauer for North Forrest VFD fire truck in the amount of $670,532.00 and authorize payment upon delivery conditioned upon all paperwork completed.
  5. Supervisor Stringer Motioned, Seconded by Supervisor Thompson for authority to rebid doors at Juvenile Detention Center.
  6. Supervisor Woullard Motioned, Seconded by Supervisor Thompson for Corey Proctor, Planner, to send a letter to NRCS regarding E. Perkins Road.
  7. Supervisor Stringer Motioned, Supervisor Mordica Seconded to approve Board President to execute the Contract and Schedule A from Jeff Martin Auctioneers.
  8. Supervisor Stringer Motioned, Seconded by Supervisor Woullard, to approve renewal from RainForest Carwash in the amount of $3294.50 for a one-year period.
  9. Supervisor Stringer Motioned, Seconded by Supervisor Woullard to approve Board President to execute the FY25 Continuing Disclosure from Bulter Snow.
  10. Supervisor Woullard Motioned, Seconded by Supervisor Stringer to approve request from Oseola McCarty Youth Development Center for one load of sand to be paid from BOS budget.
  11. Supervisor Woullard Motioned, Seconded by Supervisor Stringer to approve reimbursement to Supervisor Stringer in the amount of $368.85 for expenses incurred during the NACo Annual Conference.
  12. Supervisor Mordica Motioned, Seconded by Supervisor Stringer to approve payment to MS Department of Revenue in the amount of $12.00 for government tag for a 2009 F350 for Road & Bridge Department.
  13. Supervisor Woullard Motioned to establish the need to enter Executive Session.
  14. Supervisor Stringer Motioned, Seconded by Supervisor Woullard to enter Executive Session for the purpose of discussing real estate property transactions.
  15. Supervisor Woullard Motioned, Seconded by Supervisor Mordica to exit Executive Session.
  16. Supervisor Woullard Motioned, Seconded by Supervisor Stringer to approve Forrest General Hospital to purchase property from Lee Properties on 28th Avenue.
  17. Supervisor Woullard Motioned, Seconded by Supervisor Thompson to approve Forrest General Hospital to purchase the GI & Associates building.
  18. Supervisor Woullard Motioned, Seconded by Supervisor Thompson to approve Forrest General Hospital to purchase GI Ambulatory Services Center.
  19. Authorize and approve payment to Canine Development Group DBA PACKTRACK in the total amount of $280.00 for Invoice No. PUBOJLL#-001 for $140 and Invoice No. M4K6BWVW-002 for $140 for DeReginald Williamson and Jacob Hiatt for K9 PackTracks.
  20. Recess to Thursday, August 13, 2026

 

  1. Separation of Service (Summer Program)
  2. Lawrence Dehner, Jr. (Road & Bridge)

– Program Ended

– Effective Date: 7/24/2026

  1. Donte Dantzler (Multi-Purpose Center)

– Program Ended

– Effective Date : 7/31/2026

  1. Josie Gay (Multi-Purpose Center)

– Program Ended

– Effective Date : 7/31/2026 

 

Recess until 10:00 am Thursday, August 13, 2026