Agenda of the
Forrest County Board of Supervisors
Date: Monday, May 18, 2026
– Call to Order
– Public Forum (5 Minutes)
1. Julie Britt Ray
– Approve or Amend Agenda Woullard/Stringer
Approve Consent Agenda Items A-N
Motion: Stringer 2nd: Woullard 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- April – 2026
1. The Meal Log, as submitted for Juvenile Detention (520)
2. The Surrendered Tag Report, as submitted by Zac Howell, Tax Collector
3. The Road & Bridge Report, as submitted by Kyle Mims, Road Manager
4. The Maintenance Report, as submitted by Dan Lee, Maintenance Supervisor.
5. The Multi-Purpose Report, as submitted by Jeremiah Branch, Director
C. Acknowledgements
1. Acknowledge and Ratify April Community Center refunds.
2. Acknowledge Petty Cash Reimbursement of $114.77 by Jeremiah Branch for overpayment of petty cash reimbursement due to clerical error on the original recap of receipts from the MPC.
3. Authorize and approve upgrade to the Election Commission phone upgrade and internet. Requesting approval to upgrade them from a 15Mb circuit at $200 per month with CSpire to a 50 Mb circuit for $203 per month. Quote is attached, as submitted by Brian Howard, Director of IT.
4. Acknowledge payment to PEARL COMM FIBER in the amount of $104.95, Check No. 77279; FEMA Shelter. (Claim No. 389)
5. Acknowledge payment to PEARL COMM FIBER in the amount of $269.85, Check No. 77277; Carnes VFD-$59.95; Churchwell Rd-$104.95; Arena Drive Detention Center – $104.95. (Claim No. 3441)
6. Acknowledge payment to PEARL COMM FIBER in the amount of $314.85, Check No. 77278; Dixie Barn-$104.95; Brooklyn Barn-$104.95; McLaurin Pole-$104.95. (Claim No. 367)
7. Acknowledge and approve sale of the following vehicles at the Auto Auction: 14 Dodge Chrg- VIN EH328246; 21 Dodge Chrg- VIN MH544245; 14 Dodge Minivan- VIN FR515267; 11 Chevy Cargo Van- VIN C1125850; 15 Chevy Impala- VIN F1105360; Scag Lawn Mower- D9507396.
8. Acknowledge and approve permission to remove the attached list of Inventory, as submitted by Deann Clay, Inventory Clerk.
9. Acknowledge Danielle Gaitanis as the Receiver for Maintenance and the removal of Steve Nelson. Danielle Gaitanis has been removed as the Requisitioner for the Multi- Purpose Center.
10. Acknowledge and approve the transfer of $576,590.33 from General Fund to the Series 2025 Debt Service Fund 295 for the bond payment as budgeted.
11. Acknowledgement the grant award from the Southern Pine Electric Cooperative Members Helping Members Community Trust Fund to North Forrest Volunteer Fire Department in the amount of $9,499.99, as submitted by Katie Byrd, Grant Administrator. The funds will be used to purchase vehicle stabilization rescue struts for emergency response operations. No matching funds are required.
12. Acknowledge submission of the FY25 Bureau of Justice Assistance Second Chance Act Improving Reentry Education and Employment Outcomes grant on behalf of the Forrest County Sherriff’s Office, as submitted by Katie Byrd, Grant Administrator.
13. Acknowledge and approve lowest quote in the amount of $6,160.97 from NIXON POWER SERVICES for a transfer switch and program controller for the Justice Court.
14. Acknowledge receipt of the Interlocal Agreement Payment in the amount of $123,776.19 (Ck no. 252491) from Jones County for the Interlocal Agreement of the Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport.
D. 16th Section
E. Chancery Clerk
1. Request for Board to consider Cancelling PPIN 2266 for year 2024 taxes. Request Tax Collector to void the receipt for 2025 tax year. This property is 16th Section and Petal School District issued a new lease in Bk 1491 Pg 734 on 1/23/2026. 2024 taxes sold to State of MS and no refund is due.
2. Request for Board to remove PPIN 4983 in the name of Douglas Hennis, from all tax sales and place back in the name of the Forrest County School Board. The lease was cancelled by the Forrest County School District on September 9/12/2024 and is now vacant. The parcel should revert to the Forrest County Board of Education.
3. Request for Board to remove PPIN 040474 in the name of James Ronald O’Neal, from all tax sales and placed back in the name of the Forrest County School Board. The lease expired 6/30/2025. The parcel is vacant and should revert back to the Forrest County School Board.
4. Request for Board to consider the Cancellation of PPINS 6708,27351,39862,10575,23548,23549,30710,13834,18062 and 12711 for years 2023 and 2024 taxes. Please advise the Tax Collector to void receipts for tax year 2025. These properties were under the State of Mississippi and new patents were issued in the year 2026. 2023 and 2024 taxes were sold to the State of MS. and no refund is due.
F. Tax Assessor
1. Approve Notice to Increase the Assessment for Parcel No P-2044/2-28B-5-38, as submitted by Tax Assessor, Mary Ann Palmer. (Erroneous Assessment-failed to report to County).
2. Approve PETITION FOR REDUCTION OF ASSESSMENT for PPIN 22953, as submitted by Mary Ann Palmer, Tax Assessor. 10% Assessment
3. Approve REQUEST FOR TAX SALE CANCELLATION for PPIN 21177, assessed to Apostle Doctrine Ministries Church, Tax year 2022 on 8-28-2023, as submitted by Mary Ann Palmer, Tax Assessor. Please cancel tax sale and refund purchase- church tax exempt.
4. Approve REQUEST FOR TAX SALE CANCELLATION for PPIN 21177, assessed to Apostle Doctrine Ministries Church, Tax year 2023 on 8-26-2024, as submitted by Mary Ann Palmer, Tax Assessor. Please cancel tax sale and refund purchase- church tax exempt.
5. Approve REQUEST FOR TAX SALE CANCELLATION for PPIN 21177, assessed to Apostle Doctrine Ministries Church, Tax year 2024on 8-25-2024, as submitted by Mary Ann Palmer, Tax Assessor. Please cancel tax sale and refund purchase- church tax exempt.
6. Approve REQUEST FOR TAX SALE CANCELLATION for PPIN 15121, assessed to The Housing Authority of the City of Hattiesburg. Authorize receipt to be voided for tax year 2025, as submitted by Mary Ann Palmer, Tax Assessor. Exempt under City of Hattiesburg, MS
G. Travel
1. Authorize and approve Constable Tommy Cook to attend the 2026 Annual Training Conference in Pensacola, FL., September 21-24, 2026.
2. Authorize and approve Robby Pelligrin to attend the 2026 MLEOA Summer Conference at the Hollywood Casino on May 31st-June 5, 2026. The total registration cost is $100.00 plus lodging, meals, and fuel. Estimated cost for the hotel stay, at discounted rate, is $69 per night for a total of $345.00. Please make the registration check in the amount of $100.00, payable to MLEOA, 131 North Front St., Senatobia, MS 38668.
H. Sponsorships/Advertisements
1. Consider the purchase of a sponsorship/advertisement to Twentieth Star Daughters of the American Revolution to advertise county resources as per Mississippi Code §17-3-1 and §17-3-3. Education, Patriotism and Historical Preservation.
2. Consider the purchase of a sponsorship/advertisement to HERE (Housing: Economic Resources & Education) 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.
3. Consider the purchase of a sponsorship/advertisement to Dominion and Power Family Life Center to advertise county resources as per Mississippi Code §17-3-1 and §17-3-3. Our aim is to radically impact culture and community through the revelation of Jesus Christ.
4. Consider the purchase of a sponsorship/advertisement to Blake Anderson Golf Tournament to advertise county resources as per Mississippi Code §17-3-1 and §17-3-3, in support of Southern Miss. Football.
5. Consider the purchase of a sponsorship/advertisement to East Jerusalem & Newman Community Reunion to advertise county resources as per Mississippi Code §17-3-1 and §17-3-3. We wish to promote and continue a positive relationship between these two historical communities.
6. Consider the purchase of a sponsorship/advertisement to Carey Dinner Theatre to advertise county resources as per Mississippi Code §17-3-1 and §17-3-3.
7. Consider the purchase of a sponsorship/advertisement to Supertalk MS Media to advertise county resources as per Mississippi Code §17-3-1 and §17-3-3.
8. Consider the purchase of a sponsorship/advertisement to Distinguished Young Women of Mississippi to advertise county resources as per Mississippi Code §17-3-1 and §17-3-3. Opportunities for college as well as personal development to become confident leaders.
I. Coroner’s Office
1. Authorize the burial/cremation of the unclaimed body of Robert Fendley, pursuant to Order, and letter from Coroner Lisa Klem, and pay Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home in the amount of $500.00.
J. Payables
1. Approve payment to SDW in the amount of $350.00 for Project No FC-098, Invoice No. 27866 for Subdivision Review.
2. Approve payment to SDW in the amount of $246.44 for Project No FC16-231, Invoice No. 27867 for Classic Drive Sidewalk.
3. Approve payment to SDW in the amount of $4,330.00 for Project No FC21-263, Invoice No. 27868 for County Bridge Replacement Program (Sims Road “A”.
4. Approve payment to SDW in the amount of $9,242.00 for Project No FC24-297, Invoice No. 27869 for Classic Drive Shared Use Path Hotel Extension.
5. Approve payment to SDW in the amount of $13,600.41 for Project No FC24-299, Invoice No. 27870 for Earl Travillion School Sidewalk.
6. Approve payment to SDW in the amount of $170.00 for Project No FC25-307 Invoice No. 27868 for Dixie Community Center Walking Track Improvements.
7. Approve payment to SDW in the amount of $5,923.60 for Project No LSBP 18(17)263, Invoice No. 27868 for Archie Smith Road.
8. Approve payment to SDW in the amount of $7,350.00 for Project No SABP -18(03), Invoice No. 27873 for Macedonia Bridge Replacement.
9. Approve payment to SDW in the amount of $18,611.04 for Project No SABP -18(17)M, Invoice No. 27874 for Countywide Overlay/Microseal.
10. Authorize and approve refund in the amount of $55.00 to Ernestine Moffett at 325 Woodshire Dr., Hattiesburg, MS. 39401, for a Constable’s fee paid on a case filed in Justice Court. The Summons was never served to the defendant, therefore “No Processed”.
11. Authorize and approve payment to The Handy Man in the amount of $180.00 for hanging pictures in the Chancery Building.
12. Authorize and approve payment to RJM – McQueen Contracting in the amount of $149,030.64 for the attached final payment request and supplemental agreement for the Classic Dr., Project No. STP-8776-00(006) LPA Classic.
13. Authorize and approve payment to Cadence Bank in the total amount of $9,501.59 for the Credit Card Statement: Gentry Mordica ($649.60); Sharon Thompson ($2,699.07); Steve Stringer ($2,822.86); Roderick Woullard ($1,167.89); Terri Bell ($1,238.48); Jennifer Slade ($923.69); Kyle Mims ($0.00).
14. Approve payment to ATLAS RIGHT OF WAY SERVICES, LLC, for Busby (Suggs Rd. Bridge Project) and Nicholas and Sumrall (Archie Smith Road Project). W-9 attached.
15. Authorize and approve payment in the amount of $1,500.00 to ACE Institute, LLC for Crimes Against Children Certified Investigator Course. Please make check payable to ACE Institute, LLC at 327 CR 260, Bruce, MS 38915.
16. Authorize and approve the purchase of Truleo Implementation & Baseline Assessment rate of $24,500.00 for seven (7) months, June 1st – December 31, 2026. This will be purchased out of Fund 124 for FCSO.
17. Authorize and approve payment in the amount of $1,726.66 to TKE for maintenance on the elevator at the Forrest County Tax Office.
18. Authorize and approve payment to JB Boxing & Fitness in the amount of $12,172.94 that was collected through PurplePass, Cinco De Mayo held on May 2, 2026 at The Center.
19. Authorize and approve Petty Cash Reimbursement in the amount of $376.27 to the Forrest County Multi- Purpose Center.
20. Authorize and approve Expense Reimbursement in the amount of $2,535.51 to the Forrest County Multi- Purpose Center.
K. Capital Outlay Expenditures
1. Approve Capital Outlay Expenditures:
a. BSN Sports Rec 1 to purchase a set of soccer goals in the amount of $3645.99 (includes $46.00 freight)
b. Delta Fire Fire Coordinator to purchase Bunker gear and pants w/suspenders in the total amount of $3565.00.
c. Delta Fire Fire Coordinator to purchase firefighting gloves and hoods in the total amount of $2367.00.
d. Gilliland Electronics Tax Collector to upgrade the camera system that is in place in the total amount of $20,124.55 (includes parts & labor) (see attached).
e. Sentry Security Jail Maintenance to purchase a locking system in the amount of $10,137.90 (see attached quotes).
L. Personnel Action
New Hire:
1. Kyndell Bourlet (FCSO/Dispatch)
– Part-time without benefits
– Effective Date: 4/29/2026
2. Dylan Anglin (Firefighter)
– Part-time without benefits
– Effective Date: 5/11/2026
3. Michael Stevens (FCSO)
– Part-time without benefits
– Effective Date: 5/18/2026
4. Matthew Anglin (Adult Detention)
– Full-time with benefits
– Effective Date: 5/4/2026
Separation of Service:
1. Tyrece Graham (Juvenile Detention)
– Voluntary Resignation
– Effective Date: 4/22/2026
2. Gerald Britt (Veteran’s Office)
– Deceased
– Effective Date: 5/8/2026
Change:
1. John Michael (FCSO)
– Investigator to Transport Deputy)
– Rate Change
– Effective Date: 5/4/2026
Other :
1. Ashley Brown (Maintenance)
– Suspended : (1) day without pay
– Effective Date : 5/7/2026
2. Angie Travis FCSO)
– Intermittent FMLA
– Effective Date : 4/23/2026
3. Jimmy ‘Bo’ Murphy (Fire Coord.)
– Return from FMLA
– Effective Date: 5/18/2026
Summer Workers :
1. Mallory Boyte (BOS/CO. Admin)
– Full-time without benefits
– Temporary
– Effective Date: 5/25/2026
2. Lawrence Dehner, Jr. (County Wide)
– Full-time without benefits
– Temporary
– Effective Date: 5/25/2026
3. Olivia Leggett (District Atty)
– Full-time without benefits
– Temporary
– Effective Date: 5/25/2026
4. Charles L. Rouse (Rec 5)
– Full-time without benefits
– Temporary
– Effective Date: 5/25/2026
5. Payton Yelverton (Co. Admin)
– Full-time without benefits
– Temporary
– Effective Date: 5/18/2026
M. Claims Docket
1. Approve Claims Docket, as presented.
N. Financial Documents
1. Approve Financial Documents, as presented.
End Of Consent Agenda
O. Discussion Matters
1. Consider the reappointment of Susan Slaughter to the Library Board. Current term is set to expire on June 1, 2026.
O. Discussion Matters
1. Consider the reappointment of Susan Slaughter to the Library Board. Current term is set to expire on June 1, 2026.
P. Additional Matters
1. Acknowledge ORDER OF DISMISSAL and RETURN OF PROPERTY to Michael McGee. The Order is to return $8,263.00 to the Claimant, Michael McGee.
2. Acknowledge the resignation of Mildred Maddox from her position as Commissioner of the Region 8 South Mississippi Housing Authority Board, effective May 13, 2026.
3. Acknowledge request of Nick Connolly P.E., County Engineer for Joseph Tullos, Esq., to prepare deeds for Right -of-way parcels to provide to MDOT for the Country Club Road Multi Use Path Project, 109881. Authorize Employment of Joseph Tullos, Esq. as special counsel to perform all title work and deeds necessary to said project, 109881, Country Club Road Multi-Use-Path. Finding of need for retention, in best interest of County, per Statute.
4. Acknowledge recommendation for Administrative Settlement of Right-of-Way Acquisitions of Joseph Tullos, Esq., special counsel on the following parcels as being in the best interests of the County due to disagreement as to value and due to the expense, delay and uncertainty of litigation:
Archie Smith Road Bridge Project; Ronald Nicholas, $3,000.00; Eloise Sumrall, widow, $1,610.00; Christopher and Jennifer Sumrall, married, $500.00; Richard Sumrall, widower, $500.00; and Leslie Allen Lyon, sole heir of Jean Breland Lyon, deceased, not to exceed $1,500.00. Authorize payment of all amounts upon receipt of TIN, S.S. numbers and upon execution of Deeds to Forrest County Board Supervisors.
5. Acknowledge and approve engagement of Collins and Null Appraisals, Inc. to perform approvals for five (5) Right of Way parcels for the Classic Drive Multi- Use Path project LPA-STP-8776-00(067) per the April 9, 2026 proposal as being the lowest and best quote and Jeb Stewart as “review appraiser” on said project as recommended by Board Attorney and Special Council Joseph Tullos, Esq. as required by MDOT/State Aid and as being in the best interest of Forrest County; and ratifying execution of the engagement documents by the Board President, Terri Bell.
6. Approve payment to MS Association of Supervisors in the amount of $7,070.00 for MAS Annual Convention for Supervisors, Pat Zachary, Lance Reid, Meagan Toussaint, Jennifer Slade, Stephen May, and Kyle Mims.
7. Supervisor Stringer Motioned to Establish the need to enter into Executive Session.
8. Supervisor Stringer Motioned, Supervisor Mordica Seconded, to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing possible litigation.
9. Supervisor Woullard Motioned, Supervisor Mordica Seconded, to exit Executive Session.
10. Supervisor Mordica Motioned, Supervisor Woullard Seconded, to approve the renewal of contract with Harper & Bailey Government Solutions, LLC for one year.
Q. Taken Under Advisement
1. Acknowledge Appointment to Forrest County Industrial Park Commission replacing James K. Dukes, Jr. for the remainder of the term set to expire May 19, 2028. Taylor Higgason was appointed.
2. Authorize and approve payment to Shred-it in the amount of $2,393.75, for DHS, Invoice No. 8013439012, Invoice Date, 2-18-2026.
Recess until 10:00 am Thursday, May 28, 2026