Agenda of the
Forrest County Board of Supervisors
Date: Monday, June 15, 2026
– Call to Order
– Public Forum (5 Minutes)
1. Doug Bolton & RD Sellers – Proclamations
– Approve or Amend Agenda
Approve Consent Agenda Items A-K
Motion: Stringer 2nd: Mordica Vote: Yes
A. 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).
B. Monthly Department Reports- May – 2026
1. The Meal Log, as submitted for Juvenile Detention (779)
2. The Surrendered Tag Report, as submitted by Zac Howell, Tax Collector
3. The Maintenance Report, as submitted by Dan Lee, Maintenance Supervisor.
4. The Road & Bridge Report, as submitted by Kyle Mims, Road Manager
5. The Multi-Purpose Report, as submitted by Jeremiah Branch, Director
C. Acknowledgements
1. Acknowledge and Ratify the May 2026 Community Center refunds.
2. Acknowledge and approve permission to remove the attached list of Inventory, as submitted by Deann Clay, Inventory Clerk.
3. Acknowledge payment to PEARL COMM FIBER in the amount of $104.95, Check No. 77768; FEMA Shelter. (Claim No. 439)
4. Acknowledge payment to PEARL COMM FIBER in the amount of $269.85, Check No. 77766; Carnes VFD-$59.95; Churchwell Rd-$104.95; Arena Drive Detention Center – $104.95. (Claim No. 3826)
5. Acknowledge payment to PEARL COMM FIBER in the amount of $314.85, Check No. 77767; Dixie Barn-$104.95; Brooklyn Barn-$104.95; McLaurin Pole-$104.95. (Claim No. 420)
6. Acknowledge receipt of credit in the amount of $8,761.88, Check No. 3952 for Policy Changes for 2025-2026 from MAS Insurance.
7. Acknowledge allocation of Federal Forestry Payments for FY2026 under Option 1 under the Secure Rural Schools Act in the amount of $181,869.00 and allocate it as follows: 85% -Title I and 15% – Title III.
8. Acknowledge and authorize the upgrade with Owens Business Machines to replace color copier/printer for the Election Commission in the amount of $245.00 for a 48-Month Special State Rental Rate. State Contract No. 8200085486. Term is from 7/1/2026 to 6/30/2030.
9. Acknowledge and authorize Board President to sign the request for Federal Assistance (Emergency Watershed Protection—EWP) for drainage assistance for 63 Scenic Drive as a result of the April 28th-30th, 2026 rain event.
10. Approve and authorize Renewal Quotation (#26344466) from ESRI Inc. in the amount of $9,640.00 for ArcGIS maintenance/subscription for Corey Proctor, Planner.
D. Tax Assessor
1. Acknowledge recording in Board Minutes, OBJECT State Ruling on Homestead Exemption Tax Loss, Reimbursement Year 2025, as submitted by Lance Reid. See attached list.
2. Acknowledge recording in Board Minutes, ACCEPT State Ruling on Homestead Exemption Tax Loss, Reimbursement Year 2025, as submitted by Lance Reid, Chancery Clerk. (See attached list.
E. Travel
1. Authorize and approve Board of Supervisors to attend the 2026 NACo’s Annual Conference & Exposition, July 17-20, 2026.
2. Authorize and approve Charles Sims to attend FBI National Academy Associates Conference to be held at Courtyard Marriott, Gulfport Beachfront, 1600 East Beach Blvd, Gulfport, MS. from July 19th -23, 2026. The cost of registration is estimated to be $440.00, made payable to MS Chapter FBINAA.
F. Sponsorships/Advertisements
1. Consider the purchase of a sponsorship/advertisement to Pine Belt Regulators to advertise county resources as per Mississippi Code §17-3-1 and §17-3-3.
2. Consider the purchase of a sponsorship/advertisement to First Priority of South Mississippi to advertise county resources as per Mississippi Code §17-3-1 and §17-3-3.
3. Consider the purchase of a sponsorship/advertisement to Star-Spangled Sponsor to advertise county resources as per Mississippi Code §17-3-1 and §17-3-3.
4. Consider the purchase of a sponsorship/advertisement to HERE to advertise county resources as per Mississippi Code §17-3-1 and §17-3-3. Our mission is to create generational wealth for families by promoting homeownership through education and financial resources.
G. Payables
1. Approve payment to SDW in the amount of $645.00 for Project No FC-18-237, Invoice No. 27937 for Timber Bridge Replacement Report.
2. Approve payment to SDW in the amount of $645.00 for Project No FC18-238, Invoice No. 27938 for Longleaf Acres Dam.
3. Approve payment to SDW in the amount of $3,520.00 for Project No FC21-263, Invoice No. 27939 for County Bridge Replacement Program (Sims Road “A”).
4. Approve payment to SDW in the amount of $743.36 for Project No FC23-289, Invoice No. 27940 for Glendale Avenue Boat Ramp.
5. Approve payment to SDW in the amount of $4,513.50 for Project No FC24-297, Invoice No. 27941 for Classic Drive Shared Use Path Hotel Extension.
6. Approve payment to SDW in the amount of $6,732.00 for Project No FC24-298 Invoice No. 27942 for Country Club Road Shared Use Path.
7. Approve payment to SDW in the amount of $4,293.00 for Project No FC24-299, Invoice No. 25238 for Earl Travillion School Sidewalk.
8. Approve payment to SDW in the amount of $8,586.00 for Project No FC24-299, Invoice No. 27943 for Earl Travillion School Sidewalk.
9. Approve payment to SDW in the amount of $5,493.60 for Project No LSBP -18(17), Invoice No. 27944 for Archie Smith Road.
10. Approve payment to SDW in the amount of $6,300.00 for Project No SABP -18(03), Invoice No. 27945 for Macedonia Road Bridge Replacement.
11. Approve payment to SDW in the amount of $18,611.03 for Project No SAP-18(17)M, Invoice No. 27946 for Countywide Overlay/Microseal.
12. Approve payment to SDW in the amount of $1,706.12 for Project No FC16-231.001, Invoice No. 27947 for Classic Drive Sidewalk.
13. Approve payment in the amount of $14,000.00 payable to the District Attorney’s Office, Operating Account, as part of the 2025-2026 Budget.
14. Approve payment to Stericycle, Inc. in the amount of $2,193.00 for Forrest County’s share of the Right Way to Throw Away Day.
15. Authorize and approve payment to Cadence Bank in the amount of $858.01 for the Credit Card Statement for the Forrest County Sheriff’s Office.
16. Authorize and approve payment to the Forrest County Sheriff’s Office for MOU of Petty Cash in the total amount of $190.68.
17. Approve payment to Forrest County Tax Collector in the amount of $10.00 for a Title Application for a 2015 Chrysler Town & Country Minivan, VIN# 2C4RC1BG9FR515267.
18. Approve payment to Huntington National Bank in the total amount of $5,161.89 for the Supervisors, County Administrator, and Road Manager’s Credit Card Statements: Gentry Mordica ($0.00), Sharon Thompson ($35.00), Steve Stringer ($35.00), Roderick Woullard ($3,421.41), Terri Bell ($35.00), Jennifer Slade ($275.90), and Kyle Mims ($1,359.58).
H. Capital Outlay Expenditures
1. Approve Capital Outlay Expenditures:
a. Insight Sheriff’s Office to purchase (5) Microsoft Surface Pros with keyboards in the total amount of $10,204.80. (See attached quotes)
b. Amazon Fire Coordinator to purchase eight generators ($469.00) in the total amount of $3,752.00.
c. Southern Connection Brooklyn VFD to purchase an exhaust fan in the amount of $3,900.00.
d. Albritton Fire Coordinator to purchase chainsaws and pole saws in the total amount of $4,904.90.
e. Dell, Inc. Chancery Clerk to purchase a Dell Pro 16 Plus Laptop in an amount not to exceed $1,800.00.
f. Authorize a replacement PC for Supervisor Bell. The current one is out of compliance. Approve payment to Dell in the amount of $1,087.16. The price will increase at the end of the month.
I. Personnel Action
New Hire:
1. Joshua Lee Antoine (Juvenile Detention)
– Full-time with benefits
– Effective Date: 6/1/2026
2. Brianna Greene (Adult Jail)
– Full-time with benefits
– Effective Date: 6/15/2026
3. Aaron Spears (Adult Jail)
– Full-time with benefits
– Effective Date: 6/15/2026
Separation of Service:
1. Dekequa Simmons (Adult Detention)
– No Call/No Show
– Effective Date: 5/27/202
2. Douglas Bolton (County Wide)
– Retired
– Effective Date: 6/25/2026
3. Ronald Sellers (County Wide)
– Retired
– Effective Date: 6/25/2026
4. Ryan Lich (Adult Detention)
– Misconduct
– Effective Date: 6/9/2026
5. Megan Alford (The Center)
– Misconduct
– Effective Date: 6/4/2026
6. Mike Clark (FCSO)
– Retired
– Effective Date: 6/30/2026
Change:
Other :
1. Tommy Pledger (County Wide)
– Going on Family Medical Leave
– Effective Date : 5/24/2026
J. Claims Docket
1. Approve Claims Docket, as presented.
K. Financial Documents
1. Approve Financial Documents, as presented.
End Of Consent Agenda
L. Discussion Matters
1. Consider hiring an Architect for the Tax Building.
2. Acknowledge Bids for Road & Bridge opened on June 2, 2026. Road Manager, Kyle Mims to accept bid from Courtesy Ford due to less availability time with the cost $100.00.
3. Approve payment to TKE Elevator Corporation in the amount of $100.00, Invoice No. 4800045049 for work at the Carpenter’s Building.
4. Approve payment to TKE Elevator Corporation in the amount of $100.00, Invoice No. 4800045050 for work at the Forrest County Tax Office.
5. Acknowledge request from ADP for Central Business District (CBD) to receive 7-year exemptions from Municipality Ad Valorem taxes.
M. Additional Matters
1. Acknowledge and approve the following list of FCSO vehicles to be sold at the Auction:
2010 Chevy Impala VIN: 2G1WG5EK5B1180735
2013 Lexus VIN: JTHBF1D25E5006216
2012 Infinity SUV VIN: JN8AZ2NC9C9317210
Need to be submitted to board for approval:
2014 Dodge Charger VIN: 2C3CDXAT1EH328246
2021 Dodge Charger VIN: 2C3CDXAT7MH544245
2014 Dodge Minivan VIN: 2C4RC1BG9FR515267
2011 Chevy cargo van VIN: 1GAWGPFG9C1125850
2015 Chevy Impala VIN: 2G1WD5E3XF1105360
Scag Zero Turn Lawn Mower S/N: D9507396
2. Authorize and approve Judge Gay Polk-Payton to attend the MS Justice Court Judges Association (MJCJA) summer convention June 18th-July 23, 2026 at the IP Resort in Biloxi, MS. The registration fee should be made payable to Mississippi Justice Court Judges Association (MJCJA) in the amount of $500.00 by 6/27/2026. Hotel fee is $184.99 per night.
3. Approve the amount of $2,000.00 be paid to Macedonia VFD from Rec 3 funds for the purchase of equipment.
4. Approve the purchase of safety lighting for FCAHS from LED Lighting Solutions in the amount of $4,207.70 to be paid from Rec(s) 1, 4 and 5.
5. Approve PAF for Ruth Bass, Bookkeeper for Justice Court.
6. Approve reimbursement to Bo Murphy, Fire Coordinator, in the amount of $431.16.
Recess until 10:00 am Thursday, July 2, 2026