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Among the items the board approved: an MDOT annual contract and payment for one 17-passenger ADA bus ($25,003.15 and $0.60), authorization to accept a lease with Puckett Machinery/Caterpillar Financial Services for an off-road dump truck with an annual payment described in the minutes as $89,529.12, a purchase of taser cartridges from Axon Enterprise for $12,990, and a low-quote purchase from Mark’s Plumbing for $34,006.20 for fixtures at the Harrison County Adult Detention Center. The board also authorized the sheriff’s office to sell a Glock 17 (serial CEKG811) to a retiring captain for $1 and approved a grant application submission for MOHS occupational protection in the amount of $128,917.50.

The board accepted the Chancery Clerk’s local government-records grant award of $10,000 with a required 20% match, approved subaward agreements related to the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program, authorized disposal of listed assets and inactive records in accordance with retention schedules, and approved a variety of travel and personnel items on file with the payroll clerk.

On economic-development items the board separately approved resolutions (45a–45d) by the Harrison County Development Commission supporting five-year renewals of freeport warehouse licenses for multiple companies and found them qualified for the exemption under the relevant provisions of the Mississippi code as described in the backup. The board voted to approve these resolutions individually.

Finally, the board voted to go into executive session to discuss potential litigation involving the sheriff’s office. The transcript records a motion to enter executive session for potential litigation and a second; the board then proceeded into closed session.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","February10th, 2025 - Harrison County Board of Supervisors Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Harrison County Board of Supervisors approved a multi-item consent agenda including grants, equipment purchases, contracts and several Freeport warehouse license renewals. The board also authorized routine procurement and personnel actions and voted to enter executive session on potential litigation involving the sheriff’s office.","taxTitle","Harrison County, Mississippi","taxId",24960,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6667892,"Board directs Donald Scruggs to draft unified development-code changes; supervisors keep 7,500-sq.-ft. single-family minimum",224,1327000,1551000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2253401-73fc02bb2fdb7349604d8fc75d32841f&start=1327&end=1551","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2253401-73fc02bb2fdb7349604d8fc75d32841f/thumbnail_1327000.jpg","/articles/6667892/Harrison-County/Mississippi/Board-directs-Donald-Scruggs-to-draft-unified-development-code-changes-supervisors-keep-7500-sq-ft-single-family-minimum","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6667892-49bb04682603ab8d877aa7da58cddab3/orig.mp4?Expires=1770921678&Signature=Ic4emVMmAiSyvDErySvWEvFEfEh84v5-ozpaNr~h3dMuXRTmd~jAER1PddlhaoCLKKqp2lKHCgzfVHQ9Udt5mpR9tLedPkSyc3llTk4YrYupjxwAhGf~J1qe6lxtlL4l4c32dkVTUJM32f8h-1EnC6xbDHtg~g7A9AaTPlsfcrOC~U7TLksZNIiSISMOSQcBUGU-m5bhnU4WokyQpYhgeKKMcOHJboOEfrvUN-n8z-k8-RSMctlWHXccCG~1iRlS4gxw4-2CdC-NfPfIienuQpYSdDobDoFVE0QpDzPVdWUf2Qs0O5fV3fgvFm0cYywbDfY35tA81NMJY0k6VjK10w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The board approved a directive to Donald Scruggs, under his contract with the county, to draft changes to the unified development code that would replace current zoning classifications with new designations while leaving rezoning and conditional-use processes unchanged.

During discussion supervisors asked for clarity that the draft would not automatically rezone existing properties; instead, the existing zoning would remain until property owners seek rezoning through the usual process. One supervisor moved to strike single-family classifications that allow lots smaller than 7,500 square feet; the motion to include a 7,500-square-foot minimum for single-family lots was seconded and approved as an amendment to the drafting directive.

Officials said the intent is to create a ladder of new residential classifications (for example r-1-175, r-1-130, etc.) so applicants denied at one step could request an alternative classification rather than be denied outright. Board members were advised that any change that constitutes a direct rezoning would require the public-hearing steps required by statute; at this stage the board instructed Scruggs to prepare the text for review and to bring it back for further action, including required public hearings if necessary.

The motion carried after a vote; the transcript records the board’s approval of the item as amended.","Supervisors directed consultant Donald Scruggs to draft changes to the county’s unified development code to replace current zoning classifications. The board amended the direction to retain a 7,500-square-foot minimum lot size for single-family zoning.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6667898,"County approves purchase of parcels near Mississippi Coast Coliseum as match for federal grant",65,850000,915000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2253401-73fc02bb2fdb7349604d8fc75d32841f&start=850&end=915","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2253401-73fc02bb2fdb7349604d8fc75d32841f/thumbnail_850000.jpg","/articles/6667898/Harrison-County/Mississippi/County-approves-purchase-of-parcels-near-Mississippi-Coast-Coliseum-as-match-for-federal-grant","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6667898-a8e2f5f0265fcfbd75e0b5135b46fae0/orig.mp4?Expires=1770921678&Signature=Tq~ysCVQSR9ubU8holU3uSFPB8NnhdS1gQ7x1h-27Ua9WGP3rsLYWXaFwqAmNfPwolBM-FCepy8~7LeiNXcngCTAQGbX9a94D0TE14~2rw0d~BQWBxOw6Bf2d9Gmzk~vnh0H6f6rPiyAsR07h88RAGHyRQbF6M5AvVRFRsd5Y5QtRSfERPj4LYuULsVRNpgpIZXo8NSr1wjBZf1SrZooc5jY9vUpSHyTUBdAk6qxymZ4RLNTDfHfwHIdZVku79I3DywPzpliLENhBHGeVSaI4OuDGQ2xooAP45w24YL5hBVSDEFCH8h7yMkMLKEJ6GpxAmwp~xP4AuExcQStkbqBXQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Supervisors approved an order authorizing the Mississippi Coast Coliseum Commission to purchase two parcels adjacent to its parking area, bringing the commission’s county-owned total to nine of 17 targeted parcels.

A commission representative told the board the purchases have been made with coliseum funds and total about $1,530,000 to date. The purchases serve as the county’s match for a Gulf Coast Restoration Fund (GCRF) grant the commission is seeking; the representative said the total project cost is expected to be about $6.5 million and that the coliseum’s $1.53 million satisfies the matching requirement.

Initially the land will be used for additional parking, the representative said, but future boards may consider other uses — including hotel or retail development or a potential site for a new arena. The representative also noted that appraisals were not obtained for the two parcels being approved at this meeting because prior purchases established a price range; he described the acquisitions as \"really only buying dirt.\" The board moved, seconded and approved the purchase order.

The record shows the structures on the parcels will be torn down and that the commission intends to use the land for parking at least initially. The board did not discuss specific demolition or environmental-remediation plans during the item.","Supervisors approved purchase of two more parcels for the Mississippi Coast Coliseum Commission, bringing county-owned property to nine of 17 parcels; $1.53 million has been used as match toward a $6.5 million project request.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6667901,"Supervisors hear options for financing beach-renourishment match; staff to prepare RFP and resolution of intent",610,226000,836000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2253401-73fc02bb2fdb7349604d8fc75d32841f&start=226&end=836","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2253401-73fc02bb2fdb7349604d8fc75d32841f/thumbnail_226000.jpg","/articles/6667901/Harrison-County/Mississippi/Supervisors-hear-options-for-financing-beach-renourishment-match-staff-to-prepare-RFP-and-resolution-of-intent","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6667901-8243851cca27909be459017eeb173388/orig.mp4?Expires=1770921678&Signature=Ahmwiq0YVcR2rRtylJqjv5V~Gc80c-~zczdEwPz0jg6HmXMSR5f~ioxV7Vxbkf2tnkKNxkhiKHJNXA~-9-e8KtZAlkuYtLCBHo3dKXRu-7yT8g~fpiuhSsX-qDf9i-lFbpiP97A~XkCkpg085XWgDXsM34WoCRyz~pDzczJM6FBul0CRlzYMEpyRjvIapV3iYeqfBSvygnmS2Hs5f9okLMIhWG2sqgv7~lKaftsZljMnER9TOBj7MC8t4ad9lvWCvx0XGhf5qxQMNsBAqePq7xcZGWH4yeKddPV0JCQPqj7SDbNtTwbyXMrz9hs1CR8ZZg-Z6dHAMWVSsxE8GtLzRg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During a detailed presentation on county financing options, municipal advisors and county leaders discussed two routes to fund the county’s required match for Corps of Engineers beach-replenishment work: a five-year negotiable note solicited via bank RFPs, or a GOMESA-pledged revenue bond structure.

A municipal-advisory representative described an alternative to publicly underwritten GOMESA revenue bonds: \"that would be a 5 year negotiable note,\" saying an RFP to banks could yield comparable rates with substantially lower issuance costs. The advisor said the RFP process would be relatively quick — roughly 60 days from advertising — and would allow the county to prepay without penalty depending on bid terms.

Board members discussed trade-offs. A supervisor noted the GOMESA revenue-bond structure offers more flexibility for early payoff and would not create a general obligation against county taxes if GOMESA revenues did not materialize in a given year, while a general-obligation or bank-placed note would obligate the county to levy taxes if needed. In the discussion a board member summarized the project purpose: \"This is putting sand back on the beaches,\" referencing Corps of Engineers beach replenishment matching funds.

The board did not take a final vote to issue debt at the meeting. Instead, supervisors directed staff to draft a resolution of intent, engage bond counsel and county counsel as needed, and authorize the municipal advisor to prepare an RFP for bank bids. The board discussed scheduling a resolution and potential special meeting; supervisors indicated they expected to review bids and return to the board by the April 1 agenda.","County officials discussed using a five-year negotiable note or GOMESA-backed bonds to fund a Corps of Engineers match for beach renourishment. Advisors will draft an RFP, and the board asked for a resolution of intent and timetable for bids.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6667907,"Harrison County supervisors correct homestead-exemption error for Lucius Street homeowner",173,46000,219000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2253401-73fc02bb2fdb7349604d8fc75d32841f&start=46&end=219","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2253401-73fc02bb2fdb7349604d8fc75d32841f/thumbnail_46000.jpg","/articles/6667907/Harrison-County/Mississippi/Harrison-County-supervisors-correct-homestead-exemption-error-for-Lucius-Street-homeowner","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6667907-3d5ad8374d5584807be043dd3a462cba/orig.mp4?Expires=1770921678&Signature=E8v8UjWnTkSE6UZK2m2VdTZriGIBUWZmzBobmnsxv-SIrLDBUUF8Spg0L4F8JB-yr3o6LkPeLO6eYSSfcHj3heLfdqIBoH1xcNzahCO3k~cEUKrcaiokccpJe-2NdfnlQM7TPKSQJn78qegFIKkhURUBBzFq66gS9hFOfKqVUQ-zXgZVOYcb2wZ3RdtDg3D3idsji2n6~baLRy7Jm6Rb-FZs9K6OUINQu6PdUlNaeADpzazb7uMFz28qXFiTjzO2YJ7gORovK6jAz-k2vjnsTODnt-P9XVvLvMW~nfNof81qxG7fCLXA-sufAPewRotoyCieWwnEWjwOtAgq1WI43A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Harrison County supervisors voted to correct a homestead-exemption processing error affecting the property at 1561 Lucius Street after the property owner said the Department of Revenue charged back his exemption when a Social Security number was recorded incorrectly.

The action came after resident Ralph Charles Lechner told the board he had attempted to file for a homestead exemption and later received a large tax bill when the credit was removed. A representative of the tax assessor’s office said Lechner submitted a pre-application in 2022 for the 2023 tax year and that an incorrect Social Security number triggered a chargeback by the Department of Revenue.

“Through no fault of mine,” Lechner said in public forum comments, referring to the chargeback. The tax assessor’s office representative explained that the Department of Revenue notified the chancery clerk’s office of the mismatch and the chancery clerk’s office mailed a notice to Lechner to appeal; Lechner said he did not receive that mailing and returned to the assessor’s office in 2024 after receiving a higher tax bill.

Board members moved to “correct the error so that he’s protected” and the motion carried after votes in favor. The board did not record a roll-call tally in the minutes; the chair announced the motion carried.

The board’s action restores the homestead status as requested by Lechner; the chancery clerk’s and assessor’s offices were referenced in the discussion as the administrative steps for appeal and notification. The transcript record does not show further adjustments to penalties or interest beyond reinstating the exemption.","The Board of Supervisors voted to correct a homestead-exemption processing error after a social-security number was entered incorrectly, restoring tax relief for the owner of a Lucius Street property.","actionData","errors"]

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