Board approves consent agenda and a series of contracts, change orders and appointments including audit firm engagement

The Harrison County Board of Supervisors approved its consent agenda and moved through a series of administrative orders and contract actions.

Key approvals included: accepting the close-out package for the MCWI Canalwater Water Main Connector Project and authorizing change order number 2 with Gulf Coast Solutions LLC for an increase of $82,712.31 and a 14-day extension on the North–South water system work; approving change order 1 with Maureen Holland Inc. to adjust the ARPA MCWI Canal Road and Sewer contract by $26,264 to meet permitting requirements after DEQ changed its pump specification; and accepting maintenance and right-of-way improvements for multiple subdivision roads.

The board also approved an agreement between the Harrison County Election Commission and the Harrison County Republican Executive Committee for the March 10, 2026 primary election; approved a memorandum of understanding with the Pass Christian School District and the Harrison County Sheriff's Office to provide law-enforcement services for two years; authorized repair of a leaking handheld scanner at $9,400; authorized sale of a Glock 17 (serial CEKG793) to retiring employee Tracy Moore for $1; approved a salary increase of $8,000 for Rachel Ray, the county victim coordinator; and waived rental fees for a community event at the Diabrio Civic Center.

On audit services, staff reported only one proposal from DMH (TDMA) at approximately $110,000 for FY24 and $115,000 for FY25; the board approved engaging the firm. Several other routine claims, travel and procurement orders were also approved without recorded objection.