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The board approved change order No. 1 for Project 3.25 (Fire Tower Road drainage improvements), a time extension requested because of in‑progress AT&T fiber work. \"What that change order is is a 30‑day increase in time, no money, to take care of AT and T stuff,\" Bruce, a county staff member who presented project updates, told the board. The motion passed unanimously, 5–0.

Why it matters: the time extension affects the project schedule but does not change the contract value; the Texas Flat parcel discussion could affect the county’s ability to widen that stretch of road in future years if the board determines the parcel is no longer needed for county purposes.

Bruce gave a broader roads status update: the Base Side Park drainage improvements are progressing and were listed with a substantial completion date of May 21, although Bruce said he expects the work to finish earlier. He also reported a downstream private culvert is inoperable and on private property, and staff will coordinate with road maintenance to determine possible remedies. \"You can see that the culvert's inoperable, basically. So it is on private property,\" Bruce said.

The board also approved an amendment to spread on the minutes three memoranda of agreement: a turn lane at Hancock County Arena and resurfacing phase 2 for Lakeshore Road and Texas Flat Road. April (county staff) moved the motion; it passed 5–0.

Supervisors discussed a separate agenda item about a small parcel adjacent to Texas Flat Road. Board members asked whether the county might need the parcel for any future widening and how a sale or conveyance would be handled. The county attorney advised the board that it must decide whether the parcel is \"no longer needed for county purposes\" before advertising a sale, and that an alternate private‑sale mechanism exists only if the property meets specific civic, educational or cultural criteria. \"There's a separate mechanism that allows for a private sale, but... that requires to be related to a civic educational cultural designation,\" the county attorney said. Staff agreed to research parcel size, right‑of‑way implications and sale processes and return with recommendations.

Other infrastructure items noted during the meeting: White Cypress Lake camera placement was finalized for installation on the county right‑of‑way; the county will not pay an installation fee unless specifically authorized. Repairs to the Warrington Street comfort station were discussed after termite damage forced temporary closure of the men's restroom; county staff estimated repairs should take about two to three weeks. Road maintenance also reported recurring theft and vandalism of lighting fixtures at Dunbar, and staff said they will explore longer‑term solutions.

Next steps: staff will return with more information on the Texas Flat parcel, a recommended approach for the private culvert, and updates on the Base Side Park and Warrington projects.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Hancock County Board of Supervisors Meeting - February 03, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Hancock County supervisors on Feb. 3 approved a 30‑day time extension for the Fire Tower Road drainage improvements, authorized memoranda of agreement for turn‑lane and resurfacing projects including Texas Flat Road phase 2 and Lakeshore Road, and discussed the possible sale or vacation of a parcel on Texas Flat that could affect future widening.","taxTitle","Hancock County, Mississippi","taxId",56328,"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},6332939,"Votes at a glance: Hancock County supervisors approve claims, EMA purchases, hires and appointments",2176,129000,2305000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2304158-4fa600d1b978dac7f0d24fbd603522b0&start=129&end=2305","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2304158-4fa600d1b978dac7f0d24fbd603522b0/thumbnail_129000.jpg","/articles/6332939/Hancock-County/Mississippi/Votes-at-a-glance-Hancock-County-supervisors-approve-claims-EMA-purchases-hires-and-appointments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6332939-db2e14facf5cdf9cf2558098a9d056d4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771149751&Signature=XG7dClaNXymp4C6F0udl1Q9NquWmdLPXEjQ44QP16REd7jHDVZ41pC-9Nzorx4gKRA~vtQavVgjvQI3xX1RO3nOW9eIM~AOZ18oURzfmm~JvoTAz-aQ8gV~pc3oFGSCwiSHXN1x79vMhwSGjhca7itnxuNKxW7RkSCVfaRSmv3-O7Snq6HfKkc0WClpE2-8Cq5YVAzIMBEgin2OF6EiiJyNYXB2mXtchv6GfF~0uYWAJ8omvA5tkRC36hvLeoNp6rtgvBRdYZ~GnaGU1NJMqXLyXK3q-5gBduz3IHGrrU0NK~AJ9NHmPAIpp~3YlqtV-0ob~8L6otjn8mE~UqIB-LQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its Feb. 3 meeting the Hancock County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on a slate of routine administrative items, including a Port & Harbor Commission claim, emergency management purchases, personnel actions in dispatch and several procurement awards.

Key approvals (all motions passed 5–0 unless noted):

- Port & Harbor Commission: The board accepted Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission resolution 2025012701 and allowed payment of claims for Jan. 27 totaling $1,533,026.6. Motion by District 5; second by District 3.

- Emergency Management Agency (EMA): The board authorized payment of $64,063.06 to US Bank/Corporate Governor Leasing and Finance Inc. for a Diamond Head Fire Department loader (from insurance rebate funds). The board also approved renewal of the EMA agreement for Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2025 at a total cost of $9,221.69 and authorized the board president to sign.

- Dispatch personnel and pay adjustments: The board approved personnel changes in dispatch that included hiring two full‑time dispatchers (pending physical and drug screening) at $14.85 per hour and pay adjustments for existing dispatchers to reflect years of service (detailed in the personnel motion). Those personnel actions were approved and spread on the minutes.

- Procurement and contracts: The board ratified modified acceptance of lowest responsive bidders for janitorial supplies (Imperial and Suncoast as noted in the bid tab), accepted several annual term bids (unprocessed gravel, pest control, limestone and others), approved First Bank as the county depositary for two years ending Dec. 31, 2026, and approved a 48‑month rental lease for a Canon imageRUNNER copier (monthly contract amount as stated in the packet). The board also ratified the single audit certification form submitted to MDOT.

- Appointments and grants: The board reappointed Clarence Harris to the Hancock County Human Resource Agency with a term expiring Nov. 30, 2028, and ratified April Shaiyu as the county’s authorized representative for grants.gov and related portals.

A motion to approve a lease, estoppel and agreement related to the Moonshot solar project (with Hancock County School District as landlord) also passed 5–0; the action was made contingent on the school district confirming estoppel statements and on county attorney review.

Most votes on routine business were handled without extended discussion. Several motions were moved and seconded by various district supervisors as indicated in the official meeting minutes and the motions were spread on the minutes as recorded.","The Hancock County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a series of routine administrative motions Feb. 3, including Port & Harbor Commission claims, emergency management payments and renewals, dispatch personnel hires and pay adjustments, several bid awards and contracts, and reappointment of a human resource agency board member.","actionData","errors"]

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Hancock County supervisors discuss Texas Flat parcel, approve resurfacing MOAs and 30‑day extension for Fire Tower Road work

Votes at a glance: Hancock County supervisors approve claims, EMA purchases, hires and appointments