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February 17, 2026

May 8, 2026

Agenda of the

Forrest County Board of Supervisors

Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026

 

  • Call to Order

 

  • Public Forum (5 minutes)
  1. Katrisha Roberson – Showtime Dixie Community Theatre
  2. Petal High School Competition Dance Team
  3. The Varnados – Hattiesburg Disabled American Veterans Chapter #62

 

  • Approve or Amend Agenda

 

Approve Consent Agenda Items    A-L

 

 

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- February – 2026
  2. The Meal Log, as submitted for Juvenile Detention (763)
  3. The Veterans Report, as submitted by Gerald Britt, Forrest County Veterans Service Officer.
  4. The Road & Bridge Report, as submitted by Kyle Mims, Road Manager
  5. The Multi – Purpose report, as submitted by Jeremiah Branch, Director

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Acknowledgements
  2. Acknowledge 4th Quarter ARPA SLFRF Compliance Report, as submitted by Katie Byrd, Grants Administrator.
  3. Acknowledge payment to PEARL COMM FIBER in the amount of $314.85, Check No. 75331; Dixie Barn-$104.95; Brooklyn Barn-$104.95; McLaurin Pole- $104.95. (Claim No. 210)
  4. Acknowledge payment to PEARL COMM FIBER in the amount of $104.95, Check No. 75332; FEMA Shelter. (Claim No. 211)
  5. Acknowledge payment to PEARL COMM FIBER in the amount of $269.85, Check No. 75330; Carnes VFD-$59.95; Churchwell Rd-$104.95; Arena Drive Detention Center – $104.95. (Claim No. 1889)
  6. Acknowledge and approve the Clover SaaS fees for the month of February totaling $99.69.
  7. Acknowledge and ratify the Community Center refunds for January 1st – 31st, 2026. (See Attachment)
  8. Acknowledge Deann Bailey will be the Receiving Clerk for the Tax Assessor’s Office, replacing Amanda Barrentine.
  9. Acknowledge minor Subdivision Plat-Pennie Allen Subdivision.
  10. Acknowledge fully executed JM WOOD Auction Company proposal on the auction of surplus equipment.
  11. Acknowledge and approve permission for Katie Byrd, Grant Administrator to apply for the Southern Pines Electric Cooperative Members Helping Members Community Trust Fund Grant- Forrest County Fire Services in the approximate amount of $10,000.00.
  12. Acknowledge and approve permission for Katie Byrd, Grant Administrator to apply for the Southern Pines Electric Cooperative Members Helping Members Community Trust Fund Grant- Forrest County Fire Services in the approximate amount of $9,864.00.
  13. Acknowledge and approve permission for Katie Byrd, Grant Administrator to apply for the 2026 MOHS State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program for the IT Department in an amount not to exceed $155,000.00.

 

  1. Tax Assessor
  2. Approve Petition for Reduction of Assessment for PPIN 32617, as submitted by Tax Assessor, Mary Ann Palmer. (10% Assessment).

 

  1. Tax Collector
  2. Approve and authorize the Tax Collector to void PPIN 37841-1. This is a homestead chargeback that was corrected, and is not due. The error occurred due to the SSN being incorrect.
  3. Authorize the Chancery Clerk to cancel the 2025 tax sale for PPIN 29319 and 29320 and allow the Tax Collector to refund the purchaser. There was a collection error at time of payment last year.
  4. Approve and authorize the Cancellation of PPIN 12995 for the year 2023 taxes. This property was under the State of MS and they issued a new patent on 3/1/224 in Bk 1442, Pg. 341. 2023 taxes sold to the State of MS and no refund is due.
  5. Authorize and approve the Chancery Clerk to cancel the 2025 taxes for PPIN 26236 and allow the Tax Collector to refund the purchaser. Taxes were collected incorrectly, leaving an unpaid balance.

 

  1. Sponsorships/Advertisements
  2. Consider the purchase of a sponsorship/advertisement to FCA 14th Annual Good Friday Breakfast of Champions to advertise county resources as per Mississippi Code §17-3-1 and §17-3-3. This program welcomes annually, the opportunity to honor Christ’s sacrifice by celebrating those who play and coach with integrity, faith and character.
  3. Consider the purchase of a sponsorship/advertisement to Hattiesburg Half Marathon to advertise county resources as per Mississippi Code §17-3-1 and §17-3-3. This is a community wide effort that not only supports local charities but also drives tourism and economic impact throughout our city.
  4. 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. This organization takes the Hope of Christ to every middle and high school student in South Mississippi.
  5. Consider the purchase of a sponsorship/advertisement to Hattiesburg Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter #62 and Vet Fest to advertise county resources as per Mississippi Code §17-3-1 and §17-3-3. DAV is dedicated to empowering Veterans to lead high quality lives and educate the public.

 

 

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

 

  1. Payables
  2. Approve payment to the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) for the Reimbursable Billing Statement in the amount of $886.17.
  3. Authorize and approve transfer collections of the Hattiesburg Clinic Professional Association Fee in Lieu of Taxation for tax year 2025to the following: City of Hattiesburg, $40,465.27 and Forrest County Schools, $35,366.19 as per agreement dated June 6, 2016.
  4. Authorize and approve payment to Cadence Bank in the total amount of $873.86 for the Credit Card Statement: Gentry Mordica ($0.00); Sharon Thompson ($30.00); Steve Stringer ($35.00); Roderick Woullard ($773.86); Terri Bell ($35.00); Jennifer Slade (-0.25).
  5. Approve and authorize payment of the 2026 Annual Membership for the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) in the amount of $180.00 National and the Association of Floodplain Managers of Mississippi, in the amount of $75.00.
  6. Authorize and approve payment to Cadence Bank in the total amount of $63.68 for the Credit Statement for the FCSO.
  7. Authorize reimbursement to James Thomas Shepherd of FCSO in the amount of $400.00 for a suit for Court.

 

  1. Capital Outlay Expenditures
  2. Approve Capital Outlay Expenditures:
    1. Struthers Recreation Rec 2 to purchase playground equipment in the total amount of $25,668.92 (includes installation & freight…see attached quotes)
    2. Dell, Inc. Drug Court to purchase a desktop computer and monitor in the total amount of $1398.97.
    3. Dell, Inc. Chancery Clerk to purchase two desktop computers ($1107.72 each) and a laptop ($1519.79) in the total amount of $3735.23.
    4. T & C Restaurant Equipment Jail Maintenance is to purchase a hot well food unit in the total amount of $4628.60 (includes $125.00 freight).
    5. T & C Restaurant Equipment Jail Maintenance is to purchase a double convection oven in the amount of $13,688.71 (includes $500.00 freight (see attached quotes).
    6. Flock Group, Inc. Sheriff’s Office is to purchase LPR software in the amount of $42,500.00 using the Homeland Security grant (see attached quotes).

 

 

  1. Personnel Action

New Hire:

  1. Ronald Austin Williams (Patrol Deputy/FCSO)
  • Full-time with benefits
  • Effective Date: 2/16/2026
  1. Shelena Smith (FCSO/Dispatch)
  • Full-time with benefits
  • Effective Date: 2/23/2026

Separation of Service:

  1. Tyreek Magee (Patrol Deputy/FCSO)
  • Voluntary Resignation
  • Effective Date: 2/20/2026
  1. Brandon Badon (FCSO)
  • Voluntary Resignation
  • Effective Date: 2/20/2026
  1. Alexis Scott (FCSO)
  • Terminated
  • Effective Date: 2/6/2026

 

Change:

  1. Andretta Reid (FCSO)
  • Investigations/Rate Change
  • Effective Date: 1/26/2026
  1. Keith Reynolds (Road & Bridge)
  • Transfer /Rate Change
  • Effective Date : 2/9/2026
  1. Joseph Glover (Recreation 5)
  • Transfer
  • Effective Date : 2/9/2026

Other :

  1. Teddy Swilley (Operator/County Wide)
  • Returning from FMLA
  • Effective Date: 2/11/2026

 

 

  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 and approve quote from POWERS Building HVAC, Controls and Service to provide and install (1) ATEC control board at the Forrest County Tax building in the amount of $1,500.00.
  3. Acknowledgement and approve quote from POWERS Building HVAC, Controls and Service to provide and install (1) Yaskawa 480v 20hp with (3) contact bypass at the Forrest County Tax building in the amount of $3,675.00.
  4. Acknowledgement and approve quote from Eddie Pearson Roofing, LLC for Forrest County DHS in the total amount of $4,965.00. (See attached quote).
  5. Acknowledge and approve the lowest quote for repair to CAT 324 excavator. The quote is for the rebuild and repair of the total undercarriage. Puckett; $20,810.22 and Stribling Equipment, LLC; $21,007.84. (See attached quotes)
  6. Approve Pay Application No. 1 from Upchurch for the Adult Detention Center (Jail) in the amount of $1,371,985.72.
  7. Acknowledge and approve quotes for Door Control System Replacement for Juvenile Detention Center. The lowest quote is from Montgomery Technology Systems (MTS) in the amount of $49,300.00.
  8. Approval to reject all bids received on Project No. FC241-295, Construction of Fencing at The Brooklyn Ballfields, on January 29, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. All bids received were below the $75,000.00 threshold of §31-7-13(b), and therefore this project is subject to procurement of contract based upon quotes from at least two (2) competitive bids being obtained. All bidders will be contacted regarding rejection of all bids pursuant to the Notice published December 25, 2025 and January 1, 2026, and the project will proceed pursuant to §31-7-13(b), Miss. Code Ann. 1972.
  9. Approve and authorize payment to SDW in the total amount of $1,750.00 for Subdivision Review, Project FC-098, Invoice No. 27728.
  10. Approve and authorize payment to SDW in the total amount of $2,135.82 for Classic Drive sidewalk, Project FC16-231-001, Invoice No. 27729.
  11. Approve and authorize payment to SDW in the total amount of $20,203.72 for East Hardy Street Bridge Replacement, Project FC-19-247, Invoice No. 27730.
  12. Approve and authorize payment to SDW in the total amount of $11,940.00 for County Bridge Replacement Program, Project FC21-263, Invoice No. 27731.
  13. Approve and authorize payment to SDW in the total amount of $1,170.00 for Classic Drive Shared Use Path Hotel Extension, Project FC24-297, Invoice No. 27733.
  14. Approve and authorize payment to SDW in the total amount of $1,100.00 for Dixie Community Center Walking Track Improvements, Project FC25-307, Invoice No. 27734.
  15. Approve and authorize payment to SDW in the total amount of $8,729.30 for Archie Smith Road, Project LSBP18(17), Invoice No. 27735.
  16. Approve and authorize payment to SDW in the total amount of $9,305.52 for Countywide Overlay/Microseal, Project SAP-18(17)M, Invoice No. 27736.

 

 

  1. Additional Matters
    1. Acknowledge ORDER FOR DISPOSITION OF SEIZED PROPERTY, the total amount of $8,781.00 as forfeited and disbursed in the following manner, to wit: $3,512.40 to the 12th Circuit Ourt Narcotics Enforcement Team, $878.10 to the Forrest County Sheriff’s Dept.; $878.10 to the Perry County Sheriff’s Dept.; $878.10 to the Petal Police Dept.; $878.10 to the Forrest/Perry Counties District Attorney’s Office; and $878.10 to the Forrest County Sheriff’s Dept., pursuant to the Order from Judge Carol Jones Russell.
    2. Acknowledge AMENDED ORDER FOR DISPOSITION OF SEIZED PROPERTY in the total amount of $3,266.00 as forfeited and disbursed in the following manner, to wit: $1,306.40 to the 12th Circuit Court Narcotics Enforcement Team.; $1,306.40 to the Hattiesburg Police Dept.;$326.60 to the Forrest/Perry Counties District Attorney’s Office; and $326.60 to Forrest County for supplemental pay of the Asset Forfeiture Officer, pursuant to the Order from Judge Carol Jones Russell.
    3. Acknowledge ORDER FOR DISPOSITION OF SEIZED PROPERTY, the total amount of $1,485.00 as forfeited and disbursed in the following manner to wit; $594.00 to the 12th Circuit Court Narcotics Enforcement Team; $148.50 to the Hattiesburg Police Dept.; $148.50 to the Forrest County Sheriff’s Dept.; $148.50 to the Perry County Sheriff’s Dept.; $148.50 to the Petal Police Dept.; $148.50 to the Forrest/Perry Counties District Attorney’s Office; and $148.50 to the Forrest County Sheriff’s Dept. to supplement the salary of the Asset Forfeiture Officer, as pursuant to the Order of Judge Carol Jones Russell.
    4. Approve the request from Lucretia “Sug” Jenkins for extra days allowed to L&A, conduct a Primary Election and train poll managers as per MS Code 23-15-301 and 23-15-263. 5.
    5. Acknowledge payment to Owens Business Machines in the amount of $4,093.45 for December and January being added to the Claims Docket.
    6. Approve payment to Leadership Pinebelt in the amount of $1,000.00 for Samantha Phillips for tuition.
    7. Approve payment to Cadence Bank for balances on credit cards from MAS for Supervisors Bell, Mordica, Woullard and Stringer prior to attending NACO in Washington D.C.
    8. Approve and Adopt Acquisition and Relocation Policy for Glendale Avenue Boat Ramp Project No.FC23-289 ;(Parcel 1 PPIN 8413, Sturgeon Bay LLC. Parcel 2 PPIN 8407, H Company, Inc. formerly known as American Sand & Gravel, and Parcel 3, .494 acres, owner not known and enter into Minutes.
    9. Approve request to cancel PPINS 21968 and 19000 for the year of 2023 taxes. This property was under the State of MS and was issued a new patent. 2023 taxes sold to the State of MS and no refund is due.
    10. Approve for materials to be ordered from Southern Pipe for bathroom remodel at The Multi- Purpose Center in the amount of $62,560.69.
    11. Approve payment to MS Dept of Revenue in the amount of $14.75 for 2018 Chevrolet Silverado for Under Cover tag renewal for Youth Court, VIN ending in 1540.
    12. Recess to Monday, March 2, 2026.

 

 

 

Recess until 10:00 am Monday, March 2, 2026