[PAGE 1] Pearl River County Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes April 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM Welcome & Call to Order The Board of Supervisors met at 9:00 AM on April 23, 2025, in the Supervisors Board Room, in the Pearl River County Courthouse Complex in the City of Poplarville, Mississippi, with the following members of said Board and officers of said County present to wit: President, Malcolm Perry, member from District Two - (Present); Vice President, Donald Hart, member from District One - (Present); Cruz Russell, member from District Three - (Present); Jason Spence, member from District Four - (Present); Bryce Lott, member from District Five - (Present); County Administrator, Adrain Lumpkin, Jr.; Board Attorney, Joe Montgomery; Chancery Clerk, Melinda Bowman; Sheriff, David Allison. 1) Board Minutes: A. Consider approving Board Minutes from April 7, 2025. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: District 4 Supervisor Spence SECONDER: District 5 Supervisor Lott VOTING AYE: Donald Hart, Malcolm Perry, Cruz Russell, Jason Spence, Bryce Lott VOTING None NAYE: 2) Claims Docket: A. Consider approving Claims Docket for April 23, 2025. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: District 1 Supervisor Hart Book 239 Page 411 [PAGE 2] SECONDER: District 3 Supervisor Russell VOTING AYE: Donald Hart, Malcolm Perry, Cruz Russell, Jason Spence, Bryce Lott VOTING None NAYE: 3) Public Presentations: A. Motion to Acknowledge Special Recognition of Carolyn Nelson for over 10 years of service with Pearl River County. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: District 4 Supervisor Spence SECONDER: District 1 Supervisor Hart VOTING AYE: Donald Hart, Malcolm Perry, Cruz Russell, Jason Spence, Bryce Lott VOTING None NAYE: B. Motion to acknowledge Coast Electric and Cooperative Energy Check Presentation for the Pearl River County Technology Park’s Site Development Grant Support RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: District 5 Supervisor Lott SECONDER: District 1 Supervisor Hart VOTING AYE: Donald Hart, Malcolm Perry, Cruz Russell, Jason Spence, Bryce Lott VOTING None NAYE: C. Hayden Gibson: Discuss Mobile Homes on PPIN# 28084 at Lilac Drive RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN 4) Sheriff: A. Motion to approve the following personnel changes. Remove Robert Griggs as part-time Patrol Deputy effective April 9, 2025. Remove Darius Hickman as part-time Patrol Deputy effective April 9, 2025. Remove Jason Hunt as part-time Patrol Deputy effective April 9, 2025. Remove Frank Russo as part-time Patrol Deputy effective April 9, 2025. Move Michael Landrum from Patrol Deputy to Patrol Corporal effective April 10, 2025. Move Tania Lucas from Patrol Deputy to Patrol Corporal effective April 10, 2025. Move Michael Mitchell from Patrol Deputy to Patrol Corporal effective April 10, 2025. R esignation of Wade Ladner as full-time Correctional Captain effective April 16, 2025. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: District 4 Supervisor Spence SECONDER: District 5 Supervisor Lott VOTING AYE: Donald Hart, Malcolm Perry, Cruz Russell, Jason Spence, Bryce Lott VOTING None NAYE: Book 239 Page 412 [PAGE 3] B. Motion to accept the following Order of Forfeiture from Circuit Court as follows. PRCSO Case SO23-017422 Cause No. 23-CV-196-PH $494.00 with the Sheriff receiving 80% and the District Attorney receiving 20%. P lease add the 9mm Tarus pistol S/N THX61339 to the Sheriff's Inventory. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: District 4 Supervisor Spence SECONDER: District 5 Supervisor Lott VOTING AYE: Donald Hart, Malcolm Perry, Cruz Russell, Jason Spence, Bryce Lott VOTING None NAYE: 5) Building Code: A. Motion to have public hearing dates set before the Board of Supervisors for the following addresses in reference to non-compliance in violation of county codes and derelict property: • 9 Elmer Lee Rd (mailing address 374 Bradley Rd) • 2610 Fords Creek Rd RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: District 4 Supervisor Spence SECONDER: District 5 Supervisor Lott VOTING AYE: Donald Hart, Malcolm Perry, Cruz Russell, Jason Spence, Bryce Lott VOTING None NAYE: 6) Central Dispatch: A. Motion to remove Shanna Spiers and Hannah St. Amand from part-time employees for Central Dispatch effective April 8, 2025. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: District 3 Supervisor Russell SECONDER: District 5 Supervisor Lott VOTING AYE: Donald Hart, Malcolm Perry, Cruz Russell, Jason Spence, Bryce Lott VOTING None NAYE: B. Motion to approve the resignation of Aubrey Nicole Smith from full-time employee effective April 20, 2025 RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: District 3 Supervisor Russell SECONDER: District 5 Supervisor Lott VOTING AYE: Donald Hart, Malcolm Perry, Cruz Russell, Jason Spence, Bryce Lott VOTING None NAYE: Book 239 Page 413 [PAGE 4] C. Motion to approve the hiring of Sara Janes as a full-time Dispatcher effective April 24, 2025. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: District 3 Supervisor Russell SECONDER: District 5 Supervisor Lott VOTING AYE: Donald Hart, Malcolm Perry, Cruz Russell, Jason Spence, Bryce Lott VOTING None NAYE: 7) Coroner: A. Motion to request the Board of Supervisors' approval in declaring Mrs.Kathy A. Bowren as a pauper. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: District 4 Supervisor Spence SECONDER: District 1 Supervisor Hart VOTING AYE: Donald Hart, Malcolm Perry, Cruz Russell, Jason Spence, Bryce Lott VOTING None NAYE: 8) County Administrator: A. Motion to authorize the Board President to sign a Letter of Agreement with Slaughter & Willingham, PLLC for planning and consulting services. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: District 4 Supervisor Spence SECONDER: District 5 Supervisor Lott VOTING AYE: Donald Hart, Malcolm Perry, Cruz Russell, Jason Spence, Bryce Lott VOTING None NAYE: 9) County Engineer: A. Motion to acknowledge the receipt of bids for the Soccer and Football Field Project at Bill Watson Ball Park. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: District 5 Supervisor Lott SECONDER: District 1 Supervisor Hart VOTING AYE: Donald Hart, Malcolm Perry, Cruz Russell, Jason Spence, Bryce Lott VOTING None NAYE: B. Motion to approve the Construction Pay Application No.1 for the Hwy 26 Widening Project - Pearl River County Industrial Park. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: District 5 Supervisor Lott Book 239 Page 414 [PAGE 5] SECONDER: District 1 Supervisor Hart VOTING AYE: Donald Hart, Malcolm Perry, Cruz Russell, Jason Spence, Bryce Lott VOTING None NAYE: C. Motion to authorize payment of $3,550.00 for the purchase of LSBP-55(40) S. Valley Rd. Parcel No. 1 ROW Easement. (Amount to be fully reimbursed by MDOT-OSARC-LSBP grant) RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: District 5 Supervisor Lott SECONDER: District 1 Supervisor Hart VOTING AYE: Donald Hart, Malcolm Perry, Cruz Russell, Jason Spence, Bryce Lott VOTING None NAYE: D. Motion to approve the Construction Change Order No.1 for the Grade Drain and Base Project - Pearl River County Industrial Park Project. (Additional Earthfill) RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: District 5 Supervisor Lott SECONDER: District 1 Supervisor Hart VOTING AYE: Donald Hart, Malcolm Perry, Cruz Russell, Jason Spence, Bryce Lott VOTING None NAYE: E. Motion to approve the Construction Change Order No. 2 for the Site Grading Project - Pearl River County Tech Park (Additional Earthfill) RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: District 5 Supervisor Lott SECONDER: District 1 Supervisor Hart VOTING AYE: Donald Hart, Malcolm Perry, Cruz Russell, Jason Spence, Bryce Lott VOTING None NAYE: F. Motion to approve the Construction Pay Application No.1 for the Site Grading Project - Pearl River County Tech Park. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: District 5 Supervisor Lott SECONDER: District 1 Supervisor Hart VOTING AYE: Donald Hart, Malcolm Perry, Cruz Russell, Jason Spence, Bryce Lott VOTING None NAYE: G. Motion to acknowledge receipt of quotes for the repair of the bridge on Hilt Fornea Rd and award to the lowest bidder. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: District 5 Supervisor Lott Book 239 Page 415 [PAGE 6] SECONDER: District 1 Supervisor Hart VOTING AYE: Donald Hart, Malcolm Perry, Cruz Russell, Jason Spence, Bryce Lott VOTING None NAYE: H. Motion to authorize the Office of State Aid Road Construction to increase State Funding for Project No. SAP-55(28)M in the amount of $60,000.00. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: District 5 Supervisor Lott SECONDER: District 1 Supervisor Hart VOTING AYE: Donald Hart, Malcolm Perry, Cruz Russell, Jason Spence, Bryce Lott VOTING None NAYE: 10) Tax Assessor/Collector: A. Motion to approve disposal of records in the Tax Assessor/Collectors office RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: District 4 Supervisor Spence SECONDER: District 3 Supervisor Russell VOTING AYE: Donald Hart, Malcolm Perry, Cruz Russell, Jason Spence, Bryce Lott VOTING None NAYE: B. Motion to approve hire of Loretta Conerly as full time deputy tax collector beginning April 24, 2025 RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: District 4 Supervisor Spence SECONDER: District 3 Supervisor Russell VOTING AYE: Donald Hart, Malcolm Perry, Cruz Russell, Jason Spence, Bryce Lott VOTING None NAYE: C. Motion to approve Reductions of Real and Personal Property RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: District 4 Supervisor Spence SECONDER: District 3 Supervisor Russell VOTING AYE: Donald Hart, Malcolm Perry, Cruz Russell, Jason Spence, Bryce Lott VOTING None NAYE: D. Motion to approve Strike from tax sales RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: District 4 Supervisor Spence SECONDER: District 3 Supervisor Russell Book 239 Page 416 [PAGE 7] VOTING AYE: Donald Hart, Malcolm Perry, Cruz Russell, Jason Spence, Bryce Lott VOTING None NAYE: E. Motion to approve Homestead Exemption Amendments RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: District 4 Supervisor Spence SECONDER: District 3 Supervisor Russell VOTING AYE: Donald Hart, Malcolm Perry, Cruz Russell, Jason Spence, Bryce Lott VOTING None NAYE: 11) Consent Agenda Items: A. Motion to acknowledge the order rescinding Jansen Owen as Special Defender of Lunacy Commitments effective April 8, 2025, and appointing Tyler Alexander Special Defender of Lunacy Commitments commencing April 8, 2025 and continuing through September 30, 2025. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: District 3 Supervisor Russell SECONDER: District 5 Supervisor Lott VOTING AYE: Donald Hart, Malcolm Perry, Cruz Russell, Jason Spence, Bryce Lott VOTING None NAYE: 12) Grants Administration: A. Motion to acknowledge the National Day of Prayer and authorize the Board President to sign the National Day of Prayer Proclamation. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: District 3 Supervisor Russell SECONDER: District 4 Supervisor Spence VOTING AYE: Donald Hart, Malcolm Perry, Cruz Russell, Jason Spence, Bryce Lott VOTING None NAYE: B. Motion to approve application and grant award of the Keep America Beautiful 2025 Great to Greatest American Cleanup Cash Grant and have the Board President sign related documents. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: District 3 Supervisor Russell SECONDER: District 4 Supervisor Spence VOTING AYE: Donald Hart, Malcolm Perry, Cruz Russell, Jason Spence, Bryce Lott VOTING None NAYE: C. Motion to apply for and accept a grant award from Keep Mississippi Beautiful "Be Beautiful - Spring Community Grants" $2,000.00. Book 239 Page 417 [PAGE 8] RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: District 3 Supervisor Russell SECONDER: District 4 Supervisor Spence VOTING AYE: Donald Hart, Malcolm Perry, Cruz Russell, Jason Spence, Bryce Lott VOTING None NAYE: 13) Travel: A. Motion to approve travel for Justice Court Judges Ben Breland and Donald Fail to the MJCJA Summer Convention June 28-July 3, 2025 in Biloxi, MS. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: District 4 Supervisor Spence SECONDER: District 3 Supervisor Russell VOTING AYE: Donald Hart, Malcolm Perry, Cruz Russell, Jason Spence, Bryce Lott VOTING None NAYE: B. Motion to approve and pay associated costs for the online continuing education of deputy tax collectors as follows: Penny Flemming, Kelli Herrin, Erynn Hoda, JoLynn Houston, Ruby Ladner, Levetta Martin, and Holly Talley. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: District 4 Supervisor Spence SECONDER: District 3 Supervisor Russell VOTING AYE: Donald Hart, Malcolm Perry, Cruz Russell, Jason Spence, Bryce Lott VOTING None NAYE: C. Motion to approve Veterans Officer Cindy Smith to attend virtual certified NACVSO training July 12-19, 2025. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: District 4 Supervisor Spence SECONDER: District 3 Supervisor Russell VOTING AYE: Donald Hart, Malcolm Perry, Cruz Russell, Jason Spence, Bryce Lott VOTING None NAYE: D. Motion to approve travel and cost associated with training. Michael Gambrell April 28 - May 1, 2025 Certified Human Trafficking Investigator Hernando, MS Cost of Class is free Hotel cost $414.75 RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: District 4 Supervisor Spence Book 239 Page 418 [PAGE 9] SECONDER: District 3 Supervisor Russell VOTING AYE: Donald Hart, Malcolm Perry, Cruz Russell, Jason Spence, Bryce Lott VOTING None NAYE: E. Motion to approve travel for Tax Assessor/Collector, Office Manager, Chief Appraiser, Mapper and Bookkeeper to Biloxi, Ms on June 23rd-26th in Biloxi, Ms RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: District 4 Supervisor Spence SECONDER: District 3 Supervisor Russell VOTING AYE: Donald Hart, Malcolm Perry, Cruz Russell, Jason Spence, Bryce Lott VOTING None NAYE: F. Motion to approve travel for Christy Goss to Byram, MS to represent Keep Pearl River County Beautiful with Keep MS Beautiful at the State's Great American Cleanup event May 7-8, 2025 RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: District 4 Supervisor Spence SECONDER: District 3 Supervisor Russell VOTING AYE: Donald Hart, Malcolm Perry, Cruz Russell, Jason Spence, Bryce Lott VOTING None NAYE: 14) Monthly Reports: A. Motion to spread upon the minutes the AAA Ambulance Service Report for February 2025. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: District 1 Supervisor Hart SECONDER: District 5 Supervisor Lott VOTING AYE: Donald Hart, Malcolm Perry, Cruz Russell, Jason Spence, Bryce Lott VOTING None NAYE: B. Motion to spread upon the minutes Building Permits Report for March 2025. The Department of Planning & Development issued 184 permits for the period of March 1-31, 2025. The 184 permits generated $21,722.00 in revenue for the County. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: District 1 Supervisor Hart SECONDER: District 5 Supervisor Lott VOTING AYE: Donald Hart, Malcolm Perry, Cruz Russell, Jason Spence, Bryce Lott VOTING None NAYE: C. Motion to spread upon the minutes the Fire Marshal Activity Report for March 2025. RESULT: APPROVED Book 239 Page 419 [PAGE 10] MOVER: District 1 Supervisor Hart SECONDER: District 5 Supervisor Lott VOTING AYE: Donald Hart, Malcolm Perry, Cruz Russell, Jason Spence, Bryce Lott VOTING None NAYE: D. Motion to Spread Upon the minutes the Justice Court Monthly Report for March 2025. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: District 1 Supervisor Hart SECONDER: District 5 Supervisor Lott VOTING AYE: Donald Hart, Malcolm Perry, Cruz Russell, Jason Spence, Bryce Lott VOTING None NAYE: E. Motion to spread upon the minutes meals served to inmates at the Lenoir Rowell Criminal Justice Center by Summit for March 2025. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: District 1 Supervisor Hart SECONDER: District 5 Supervisor Lott VOTING AYE: Donald Hart, Malcolm Perry, Cruz Russell, Jason Spence, Bryce Lott VOTING None NAYE: F. Motion to spread upon the minutes the Animal/Litter Control Monthly Report for March 2025. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: District 1 Supervisor Hart SECONDER: District 5 Supervisor Lott VOTING AYE: Donald Hart, Malcolm Perry, Cruz Russell, Jason Spence, Bryce Lott VOTING None NAYE: G. Motion to spread upon the minutes the Building Inspection Monthly Report for March 2025. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: District 1 Supervisor Hart SECONDER: District 5 Supervisor Lott VOTING AYE: Donald Hart, Malcolm Perry, Cruz Russell, Jason Spence, Bryce Lott VOTING None NAYE: H. Motion to spread upon the minutes the Road Department Monthly Report for March 2025. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: District 1 Supervisor Hart SECONDER: District 5 Supervisor Lott VOTING AYE: Donald Hart, Malcolm Perry, Cruz Russell, Jason Spence, Bryce Lott VOTING None Book 239 Page 420 [PAGE 11] NAYE: I. Motion to spread upon the minutes Waste Management 1st Quarter 2025 Host Fee in the amount of $8152.15. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: District 1 Supervisor Hart SECONDER: District 5 Supervisor Lott VOTING AYE: Donald Hart, Malcolm Perry, Cruz Russell, Jason Spence, Bryce Lott VOTING None NAYE: J. Motion to spread upon the minutes the County Administrators' monthly reports for March 2025. All disbursements and receipts reports are attached. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: District 1 Supervisor Hart SECONDER: District 5 Supervisor Lott VOTING AYE: Donald Hart, Malcolm Perry, Cruz Russell, Jason Spence, Bryce Lott VOTING None NAYE: 15) Road Department: A. Motion to approve updates to the road paving list and paving order of completion for 2025 and acknowledge the monthly paving report. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: District 1 Supervisor Hart SECONDER: District 5 Supervisor Lott VOTING AYE: Donald Hart, Malcolm Perry, Cruz Russell, Jason Spence, Bryce Lott VOTING None NAYE: 16) Economic Development: A. Motion to authorize the President to execute the first reimbursement request for project SDG-S- 029 for the Pearl River County Industrial Park. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: District 1 Supervisor Hart SECONDER: District 4 Supervisor Spence VOTING AYE: Donald Hart, Malcolm Perry, Cruz Russell, Jason Spence, Bryce Lott VOTING None NAYE: B. Motion to approve and execute the letters of support for Pearl River County’s Congressional spending request for the Sheriff’s Department equipment and technology upgrades. RESULT: APPROVED Book 239 Page 421 [PAGE 12] MOVER: District 1 Supervisor Hart SECONDER: District 4 Supervisor Spence VOTING AYE: Donald Hart, Malcolm Perry, Cruz Russell, Jason Spence, Bryce Lott VOTING None NAYE: C. Motion to authorize and execute the 1st and final reimbursement for the Pearl River County Technology Park Ready Site Development Grant – Project SDG-R-044. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: District 1 Supervisor Hart SECONDER: District 4 Supervisor Spence VOTING AYE: Donald Hart, Malcolm Perry, Cruz Russell, Jason Spence, Bryce Lott VOTING None NAYE: D. Motion to authorize and execute the first and final reimbursement for the Pearl River County Technology Park’s Ready Site Development Grant – SDG-R-038. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: District 1 Supervisor Hart SECONDER: District 4 Supervisor Spence VOTING AYE: Donald Hart, Malcolm Perry, Cruz Russell, Jason Spence, Bryce Lott VOTING None NAYE: E. Motion to authorize and execute the subrecipient commitment form for USM for the NOAA Grant Application Supporting the Pearl River. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: District 1 Supervisor Hart SECONDER: District 4 Supervisor Spence VOTING AYE: Donald Hart, Malcolm Perry, Cruz Russell, Jason Spence, Bryce Lott VOTING None NAYE: 17) Amendments to the Agenda: A. Motion to accept the lowest and best quote from Dirty Works in the amount of $8,135.00 for A/C repair and replacement in the Drug Court building. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: District 3 Supervisor Russell SECONDER: District 1 Supervisor Hart VOTING AYE: Donald Hart, Malcolm Perry, Cruz Russell, Jason Spence, Bryce Lott VOTING None NAYE: 18) Executive Session: Book 239 Page 422 [PAGE 13] A. Motion to close session at 10:50 a.m. to determine the need for an executive session. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: District 3 Supervisor Russell SECONDER: District 4 Supervisor Spence VOTING AYE: Donald Hart, Malcolm Perry, Cruz Russell, Jason Spence, Bryce Lott VOTING None NAYE: B. Motion to enter executive session to discuss matters covered under 25-41-7 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, items covered under Section 4(a) Transaction of business of personnel matters relating to the job performance, character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of a person holding a specific position; 4(b) Strategy sessions or negotiations with respect to prospective litigation, litigation or issuance of an appealable order when an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body; 4(j) Transaction of business and discussions or negotiations regarding the location, relocation or expansion of a business or an industry. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: District 3 Supervisor Russell SECONDER: District 1 Supervisor Hart VOTING AYE: Donald Hart, Malcolm Perry, Cruz Russell, Jason Spence, Bryce Lott VOTING None NAYE: C. Motion to return to regular session with no action taken during executive session. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: District 4 Supervisor Spence SECONDER: District 1 Supervisor Hart VOTING AYE: Donald Hart, Malcolm Perry, Cruz Russell, Jason Spence, Bryce Lott VOTING None NAYE: 19) Recess: A. Motion to recess for lunch at 12:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: District 4 Supervisor Spence SECONDER: District 1 Supervisor Hart VOTING AYE: Donald Hart, Malcolm Perry, Cruz Russell, Jason Spence, Bryce Lott VOTING None NAYE: 20) Return from Lunch:: A. The President called the meeting back into session at 2:00 p.m. Book 239 Page 423 [PAGE 14] 21) Adjourn: A. Motion to direct County Administrator to post a notice next meeting within one hour after such meeting is called in a prominent place available for examination and inspection by the general public at the Board of Supervisors meeting room in the Pearl River County Courthouse Complex and make attached notice as part of minutes and adjourn for the term until the next scheduled meeting to be held at 9:00 a.m, May 5, 2025, at the Board of Supervisors meeting room at 109 W Pearl St in Poplarville, MS. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: District 4 Supervisor Spence SECONDER: District 5 Supervisor Lott VOTING AYE: Donald Hart, Malcolm Perry, Cruz Russell, Jason Spence, Bryce Lott VOTING None NAYE: The Minutes of the April 23, 2025 meeting have been read and approved. ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Clerk of the Board Malcolm Perry, President Book 239 Page 424