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Votes at a glance: Lowndes County Board approves claims docket, personnel hires, tax exemptions, permits and grants
Summary
At its May 4 meeting the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors approved a series of routine items — county claims docket, personnel hires, tax exemptions and Freeport license approvals, utility permit and FAA grant applications, personnel account changes and other motions — mostly by unanimous 5-0 votes. One minutes entry lists inconsistent dates for a 10-year exemption.
The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors approved a series of routine administrative and fiscal items during its May 4, 2026 meeting, recording the actions by motion and a 5-0 vote unless noted.
Key approvals recorded in the minutes:
- County claims docket (period ending April 30, 2026). Motion by Supervisor Leroy Brooks; second by Supervisor Matt Furnari. Vote 5-0.
- Surplus declaration, including a retiree service weapon. Motion by Supervisor Andy Williamson; second by Supervisor Furnari. Vote 5-0.
- March 2026 financial statements. Motion by Supervisor Jeff Smith; second by Supervisor Furnari. Vote 5-0.
- Creation of a new NG911 program bank account with Chancery Clerk Cindy E. Goode and CFO Lloyd Price as authorized signers. Motion by Supervisor Jeff Smith; second by Supervisor Furnari. Vote 5-0.
- Quality Beverage Packing: 10-year tax exemption recorded to run Jan. 1, 2026 through Dec. 31, 2035. Motion by Supervisor Leroy Brooks; second by Supervisor Jeff Smith. Vote 5-0.
- Burford Electric Service: minutes record a 10-year exemption but list dates Jan. 1, 2026 through Dec. 31, 2026 (inconsistent with a 10-year term). Motion by Supervisor Matt Furnari; second by Supervisor Leroy Brooks. Vote 5-0.
- Freeport license applications and a corporate name-change filing for GCF US Holdings, LLC (formerly International Paper). Motions and approvals recorded; votes 5-0.
- Utility permit for Caledonia Water & Sewer (1-inch water service across Walden Drive). Motion by Supervisor Matt Furnari; second by Supervisor Leroy Brooks. Vote 5-0.
- Authorization for County Engineer to apply for two FAA Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants for Columbus Lowndes County Airport (AWOS III P/T Phase II and Open Hangar Construction). Motion by Supervisor Jeff Smith (AWOS) and Supervisor Leroy Brooks (Open Hangar); seconds recorded. Votes 5-0.
- Sheriff’s Office hires: three detention officers, one deputy sheriff and one Investigative Support Coordinator — names and effective dates recorded in the minutes. Motion by Supervisor Leroy Brooks; second by Supervisor Furnari. Vote 5-0.
- Authorization for retired officer Darrell Nabors to purchase his service weapon for $10 pursuant to state statute. Motion by Supervisor Andy Williamson; second by Supervisor Furnari. Vote 5-0.
- Sheriff account signer updates and other personnel hires including Kenny Cutrer as #2 Operator (Road Department). Motions and approvals recorded; votes 5-0.
- Extension of unpaid military leave for Deputy Rachel Ann Crittenden through July 1, 2026, and authorization to resubmit a DCIP grant application for a recreation facility. Motion by Supervisor Andy Williamson; second by Supervisor Jeff Smith. Vote 5-0.
Most motions were routine and passed unanimously; the minutes provide limited supporting detail (for example, budget impacts, bid specifics and statutory citations beyond Miss. Code 7-3-45 are not contained in the recorded text). Where dates or terms appear inconsistent in the minutes (notably the Burford Electric Service exemption), the minutes themselves are ambiguous and the article flags that inconsistency rather than correcting it without documentary evidence.
The board recessed to May 15, 2026, for follow-up business.
