Oktibbeha County board meeting covering recognition for 9‑1‑1 telecommunicators, several routine motions (minutes, contracts, interlocal agreement), a road surfacing decision for Robinson/Crawford Road, emergency‑services grant questions, and neighborhood infrastructure updates.

Discussion Points

•Board acknowledged formation of Search and Rescue Team and emphasized training.
•Board acknowledged letters and moved procurement forward.
•Board acknowledged national award selection for 9‑1‑1 staff.
•Board discussed placement and sign-up options for faith-based participants.
•County may use 9‑1‑1 funds for the emergency medical dispatch portion of EMS support.
•Motion to instruct attorney to draft interlocal agreement for Camelon Road.
•Staff presented sole-source justification tied to camera compatibility.
•Staff thanked for nominations and national recognition.
•Staff to continue confirming eligibility for the EMSOF grant.
•Staff to coordinate interagency training and publicity photos.
•Staff to prepare a supplemental agreement and cost split by district.
•Staff to provide online signup and coordinate volunteers and restaurant donations.
•Subgrant amount $36,250; billing and low‑income prioritization discussed.
•Two surfacing options presented (chip/seal vs thin overlay) with cost and structural tradeoffs.

Decisions

•Formal acknowledgement without new budget appropriation.
•Motion approved 5–0.
•Motion to allow tent at Safe Room approved.
•Proceed with seal coat approach and pursue supplement to state aid contract.
•Proceed with sole-source procurement subject to documentation.
•Subgrant approved and county to execute agreement.

Directions

•Attorney to prepare draft for next meetings.
•Staff to draft and present supplemental agreement and financial breakdown.
•Staff to execute subgrant and implement monitoring.
•Staff to follow up with Jarvis and grant administrators for documentation.
•Staff to proceed with procurement and present contract documentation.
•Staff to publish Facebook link and create signup form.
•Staff to work with chiefs and deputies on training schedule.

Nov

On November 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors will hold its monthly meeting in the Board Room located on the 2nd floor in the Chancery Court Building located at 101 East Main Street.

The Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to meet November 2, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in the Chancery Courthouse Boardroom. Key items include approval of two claims dockets (monthly and credit-card), several infrastructure and engineering invoices totaling $63,883.50, a $5,000 task authorization for a mandated dam inspection, a $36,250 spay-and-neuter subrecipient agreement, and a $15,000 sole-source licensing renewal for the sheriff’s ALPR system.

Discussion Points

•Audit shows net position decreased by $2,966,588 and records an operating loss in 2025; auditors issued an unmodified opinion.
•Contract addendum contains 90-day opt-out to conform with Mississippi procurement law.
•Large claim totals distributed across several county funds, including capital, payroll, and construction proceeds.
•MDEQ requires the formal five-year inspection report and photos by Dec. 31, 2026.
•Packet explains sale/transfer of hospital operations on Oct.1, 2025 but instructs the board to accept/record the FY2025 audit to satisfy statutory accounting obligations.
•Packet notes statutory requirement to examine and approve claims before disbursement.
•Packet recommends using existing general engineering agreement with Dungan Engineering and a task authorization not to exceed $5,000.
•Perma Corporation relocation invoice $22,700 was necessary due to a buried potable main conflicting with Sherman Road Bridge construction.
•Pritchard Engineering invoiced $3,655.50 for Lean Lane survey/right-of-way and $37,528 for County-Wide Wastewater Study Phase I.
•Program restricted to unincorporated residents; a two-tier subsidy schedule targets low-income households.
•Strict cost-reimbursement monthly invoicing and record retention to comply with state audit rules and constitutional limits on public donations.
•Vendor memo states proprietary compatibility and exclusive licensing make the purchase sole-source.

Oct

20261026_BOS Meeting

Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors meeting covering a blood-donation recognition, a long briefing on a draft Unified Development Ordinance (subdivisions, building codes, zoning), multiple road and public-works actions (state-aid reallocation, crack sealing, driveway/cover policy, tree removal, road adoption) and an executive-session settlement for a hospital case.

Discussion Points

•Administrative capacity must be in place before strict enforcement.
•Board approved an $11,918 purchase (line-item unclear) and noted the burn ban schedule.
•Board moved into closed session for personnel and hospital lawsuits.
•Building-code application recommended for institutional, commercial and multifamily development; one- and two-family dwellings could opt in.
•Draft UDO bundles subdivision, building code and zoning into a single code.
•Engineer reported on contract status and need for price comparisons for spring work.
•Implementation requires staffing or contracting for inspections.
•Major subdivisions to use bonds/performance guarantees to secure infrastructure.
•Mandatory codes recommended for institutional/commercial/multifamily development.
•Proposal to buy reusable steel pipe sections to reduce repeated installation labor and damage.
•Questions whether developers or homeowners should fund road upgrades; options include public-improvement districts and TIF.
•Recurring waste of one-off driveway covers and variable installation costs.
•Settlement amount discussed and referenced at $500,000 under state limits.
•Single-family building inspections could be voluntary/opt-in to respect rural character.
•Subdivisions recommended to be classified as exempt, minor or major with examples and thresholds.
•Subdivision tiers: exempt, minor, major with definitions and examples.
•Suggested permit fee (discussion referenced $150 example) and scheduling lead time (two weeks minimum).
•Supervisor proposed moving state aid to County Lake Road; state-aid total and reallocation figures were cited.
•Zoning would be countywide; conditional zoning overlays recommended for place-based restrictions.

Decisions

•Board took briefing under advisement; no ordinance adoption vote in this meeting.
•Board voted to take the presentation under advisement and requested follow-up materials.
•Board voted unanimously to approve settlement as described.
•Motion to redirect state aid and motion to approve purchase were recorded and carried.
•No immediate code adoption vote; direction for follow-up.
•No immediate policy adopted; board requested written proposal.

Directions

•Clerk/legal to complete settlement paperwork and post appropriate records.
•Engineer to provide detailed price estimates and comparisons for recommended road work; staff to return with options.
•Incorporate thresholds and bonding language into the draft UDO and present cost/finance options in follow-up materials.
•Staff to draft permit/fee policy and present procurement options for reusable pipe sections.
•Staff to include options for contracting or hiring inspection personnel in follow-up report.
•Staff to prepare job descriptions and proposals for contracting/sharing enforcement; return to board with recommendations.

Oct

On October 26, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors will hold a recess meeting in the Board Room located in the Chancery Court Building located at 101 East Main Street.

Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors packet for the October 26, 2026 meeting includes presentations on a first-responders blood drive and a draft Unified Development Ordinance, grant requisition and contract ratifications on the consent agenda, multiple road and public‑safety items, a CDL compliance policy, dam‑rehabilitation ratification to USDA‑NRCS, continuing‑disclosure filings including a Notice of Failure to File audited statements, and several local procurement and claims requests.

Discussion Points

•Board asked to rescind prior procurement and approve higher‑priced vendor to expedite putting the brush truck into service.
•Board President executed engagement letter with Butler Snow on Sept. 24, 2026; staff requests formal ratification and authorization to pay $3,000.
•Board President recusal noted; Vice President signed the Oct. 5 transmittal.
•Consultant presents a modular UDO draft emphasizing phased adoption (Articles 1–9), targeted building‑code application, and a limited set of base zoning districts.
•County Engineer and Board Attorney to coordinate warranty enforcement and determine causation and corrective measures.
•County posted unaudited FY 2023–2025 financials, FY 2026 budget, Appendix A and a draft FY 2023 audit to EMMA on Sept. 27, 2026; audited FY 2025 financial statements were unavailable, so a Notice of Failure to File was posted.
•County previously adopted Resolution No. 20260202‑002 favoring high‑hazard rehabilitation; a formal ratification and recordation will support NRCS cost‑share and grant processes.
•County requests certification of Form of Requisition No. 6 to disburse $22,819.50 in MDA grant funds for engineering invoices.
•Implementation timeline aimed for Jan. 1, 2027; fiscal costs to be determined during rollout.
•Policy requires FMCSA‑compliant drug/alcohol testing, Clearinghouse queries, and documentation; county may offer training subject to agreements.
•Significant reflective and structural cracking found shortly after project completion; Board authorization requested to inspect under warranty and require contractor remediation.
•Two specific installation approvals requested for property owners JoVonn Hill ($1,643.70) and Gene Autry Perry ($814.20).
•Whether to codify a standard culvert policy requiring developers to finance or install culverts and adopt a fee schedule for private access culverts.

Oct

20261005_BOS Meeting

Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors meeting with public comments urging high-hazard rehabilitation of the county lake dam, multiple infrastructure and procurement actions (roads, landfill decommissioning, NextGen 911 briefing), and several motions approved including funding and contract decisions.

Discussion Points

•Aligning two tourism tax measures to present concurrently to legislature.
•Board's support as part of local advocacy efforts.
•Budget amendment to increase OSRG appropriation to $20,000 for current FY.
•City of Starkville recommended a contractor after finding the lowest bidder lacked experience.
•Cost and timing implications of replacing box seal with slurry seal.
•Cost estimates for NextGen 9‑1‑1 (five‑year life cycle and year‑one outlay).
•County's 50% share estimated at ~$1,054,153; funding proposed from OCH pledge levy (fund 689).
•Material cost estimates for Pike Road (~$260,000) and multiple neighborhood reseals.
•Only two proposals were received and neither met minimum requirements.
•Possible need to return with final price for ratification.
•Presentation described Angus's work with children in court settings and the benefit of a child‑friendly waiting room.
•Public commenters cited NDEQ high‑hazard classification, downstream resident safety, and economic impacts.
•Regional partnership/regionalization of some 9‑1‑1 functions to achieve economies of scale.
•Speakers thanked county for support and partnerships.
•Speakers urged pursuit of federal funding and a clear project timeline.
•Staff will review risk/competition factors in the RFP to encourage more qualified proposals.
•State revenue handling and limited ability to operationalize funds.

Decisions

•Board accepted the proclamation.
•Board approved capital project initiations (subject to funding) and approved the $20,000 budget amendment.
•Board approved motion to proceed with high‑hazard rehabilitation and to seek funding.
•Board approved motion to use OCH pledge levy funds to pay county share.
•Board approved nonselection.
•Board approved proceeding with change order removing box seal.
•Board approved the resolution of support.

Directions

•Board directed staff to reissue RFP with revised criteria.
•Board instructed staff to stay engaged until project completion.
•Clerk to finalize proclamation text and file with meeting records.
•Clerk to formalize budget amendment.
•Declare current/prior receipts of OCH pledge fund surplus and transfer to sanitation fund for landfill closure.
•No procurement action taken; further reporting requested.
•Staff to confirm funding availability and schedule work.
•Staff to continue outreach to regional partners and monitor state policy.
•Staff to finalize and report back with final price and transfer details.
•Staff to forward resolution to legislative contacts and monitor progress.
•Staff to proceed with interim execution and obtain final pricing to present for ratification.
•Staff to work with NDEQ and pursue funding; report back to board.

Sep

20260911_BOS Budget Hearing Meeting

Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors recessed to review and adopt a proposed FY 2026–27 county budget, heard citizen comments on a spay/neuter voucher proposal and a request to allocate hospital sale proceeds to the school district, and reviewed departmental budget requests and capital needs. The board approved the budget with two amendments and voted unanimously to adopt it.

Discussion Points

•Administration noted the combined budget includes hospital-sale cash but did not commit to a reallocation without further agenda action and review.
•Administration said a formal grant agreement would be required if the board funded the program.
•Administrator explained FY 2027 combined budget increase is largely due to hospital sale cash and bond proceeds.
•Board debated grants and subsidies, including the spay/neuter proposal and a large request for community counseling.
•Board discussed moving capital road funds to use-tax fund to rebalance road budgets.
•Handgren outlined voucher counts, per‑animal costs and means-testing plan.
•Multiple bridge repairs and equipment failures described; some bridge work carries six‑figure costs.
•Proposal to move capital projects dollars into Fund 165 (use tax) to reduce road fund subsidies.
•Resident requested $57,640,000 in hospital-sale trust funds be allocated to the school district for a new high school.

Decisions

•Adopted FY 2026–27 budget with amendments adding $36,250 for spay/neuter vouchers and removing $8,500 for the Starkville Area Arts Council.
•Board added $36,250 for the spay/neuter grant to the adopted FY 2026–27 budget.
•No board action taken on the request at this meeting.
•No immediate purchases authorized; board agreed to consider one or two truck purchases later and to monitor budgets for midyear amendments.

Directions

•Administration and road staff to present procurement options and potential budget amendments for truck purchases and bridge projects at a later meeting.
•Administration to draft formal grant agreement and means-testing procedures for the spay/neuter program.
•Administration to draft grant agreement and means‑testing procedures if board approves the allocation.
•Administration to publish final budget and submit required documents for the statutory deadline.
•If the board wishes to pursue allocation, staff must place it on a future agenda and provide legal/financial analysis.

Sep

20260908_BOS Meeting

Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors convened for a regularly scheduled meeting covering presentations (Boys & Girls Club; MSU training), road and infrastructure projects including heavy-haul damage and enforcement, Mapleville railroad crossing permitting, equipment purchase and road approvals, a discussion on apartment code enforcement, an executive session with no action, and a requested settlement ratification of $2,500.

Discussion Points

•Attorney requested ratification of a settlement related to OCH for $2,500.
•Complaints of unsanitary apartment conditions and need for enforcement.
•Cost estimates and sequencing discussed; timing for some projects into October.
•County authority limited by state statute; must avoid conflict with state law.
•Executive session held for interview and litigation updates.
•Five county nominees were requested and will be submitted.
•Heavy hauls and dirt movers are causing damage across multiple roads; deposit/enforcement mechanisms may be insufficient.
•Key point: do not proceed without confirmed railroad permits.
•MSU program offers leadership and equipment operator training with a capstone.
•Outlaw Road to be removed from the contractor list; bond funds to be reallocated from FY '24 to complete existing projects.
•Presenter described membership, meals and program activities; supervisors asked about soft‑skills and partnerships.
•Proposal to convert rental equipment to purchased asset for a specified amount.
•Some roads recently repaired cost >$1,000,000; repeated damage risks wasted funds.
•Staff indicated funds are proposed in current budget.
•Staff reported assessment and permit uncertainty; a supervisor had seen communications suggesting permit denial.

Decisions

•Approved ten road projects excluding Outlaw; bond reallocation approved.
•Board acknowledged and approved presentation item (unanimous).
•Conditional approval pending permitting.
•County will participate in the 10‑week program starting in January.
•No action taken in executive session as reported on exit.
•No decision recorded in provided segments.
•No final approval recorded in the transcript segments provided.
•No ordinance adopted; board requested further study and stakeholder meeting.
•No ordinance adopted; board requested legal analysis and policy draft.

Directions

•Assess deposit usage and enforcement feasibility; prepare report for next meeting.
•Complete procurement details and present contract if needed.
•Confirm public minutes for vote outcome; counsel to return with documentation if vote occurred.
•County administrator and legal counsel to research and draft a policy for board consideration.
•Staff to confirm permit status with railroad and mayor before beginning removal.
•Staff to coordinate with county attorney and wastewater board and convene a public meeting.
•Staff to maintain partnership dialogue; board to consider continued support.
•Staff to prepare contracts and schedule work; return with details as needed.
•Staff to submit nominees and manage logistics with MSU.

Aug

20260817_BOS Meeting

Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting with public comment, presentations from the county humane society and heritage museum, multiple road- and infrastructure-focused staff reports and motions (including a Toby Henry Bridge program and several road repair authorizations), discussion of building-code enforcement staffing, concerns about predatory towing at apartment complexes, a pilot road-surface trial request, and authorization to fund further wastewater feasibility work.

Discussion Points

•Attorney cautioned against sole-source procurement; recommended RFP
•Board discussed whether county will operate treatment or require hookups
•Concerns about apartment safety and enforcement capacity
•Critical finding and closure at Toby Henry Bridge
•Growth-driven need for planning oversight and heavy-haul enforcement
•Photos and complaints about apartment safety and predatory towing
•Possible use of state-aid funds and need to program the project immediately
•Potential enforcement avenues through ordinance, contract or sheriff outreach
•Request for a $36,000 pilot voucher program and staff pay increases
•Shelter presented intake, relocation and cost figures
•Staff presented feasibility study recommending distributed (Option B) wastewater approach
•Supervisor request for deferred-payment pilot costing ~$189,000
•Supervisors asked for deliverables suitable for grant applications and legislative consideration

Decisions

•Board approved the $150,000 authorization to proceed with further study
•Board authorized drafting and posting of job description
•Board directed attorney to investigate and report back
•No contract awarded; procurement process to be prepared
•No immediate appropriation recorded; presentation acknowledged
•Project was programmed and moved up the priority list

Directions

•Authorize $150,000 for additional engineering and financing analysis
•Board took the presentation under consideration for budget planning
•County attorney to investigate towing practices and ordinance options; sheriff to coordinate outreach/enforcement
•Designate county administrator as point of contact for study
•Engineer to prepare program document and plans; board president to sign and route to state aid prior to next meeting
•HR and county administrator to draft job description and post position
•Staff to draft an RFP and scope to bring a legally defensible pilot to the board

Aug

20260803_BOS_Meeting (pt 2)

Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors reconvened after a recess, handled routine business including adoption of an employee benefits policy, discussion and notice to raise the solid-waste pickup fee, first reading of an ordinance for qualified resort properties, ratification of an emergency IRS payment for the county hospital, investment/idle-funds action, and a session to open the Board of Equalization and consider tax appeals.

Discussion Points

•Board asked about timing and selection of investment adviser and withdrawal flexibility.
•Board discussed church exemption criteria tied to utility bills and donations.
•Board members asked clarifying questions about enrollment and makeup day.
•Board ratified the administrator's emergency payment.
•Board reviewed timeline for notice, second reading and effective date.
•Presenter described changes to Section 125 plan and governance.
•Staff described current $600/month surplus and projected $1,000,000 county obligation toward landfill.
•Staff described the 180-day cash sweep and 4.01% interest rate.
•Staff described the IRS notice and the payment timeline.
•Staff explained hours, revenue threshold and safety standards.
•Staff explained requirements for appeals and the need for appraisals.
•Supervisors debated increment options and timing of increases.

Decisions

•Board approved placing notice; final rate to be decided later.
•First reading completed; hearing set.
•Ratification approved and will be recorded.
•Resolution adopted; enrollment event scheduled for Oct. 28.
•Resolution to accept bid moved forward; staff to proceed with adviser selection.
•Some appeals tabled; one denied as recorded; Mr. Childers' matter to be voted on.

Directions

•Accept bid and monitor cashflow; select adviser by Nov. 6.
•Publish legal notices and schedule second reading/public hearing on Aug. 17.
•Reconvene or adjust assessments when evidence is received.
•Staff to publish notice of $1 pickup increase and return with formal action.
•Staff to publish plan and proceed with enrollment logistics.
•Staff to request missing appraisals and accept cases as pending.

Aug

20260803_BOS_Meeting

The Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors held its first August meeting, heard presentations on flood-control funding and county road-assessment tools, received public comments about local roads and a disputed parcel in Kelly Estates, discussed heavy-haul permitting and a possible countywide utility, and approved a fee-in-lieu agreement for "Project Jacket."

Discussion Points

•County attorney noted that penalties/rights may require an ordinance and public notice.
•District has a queue of approved projects and wants better coordination with the county.
•District reimbursements up to $10,000 for eradication work when receipts provided.
•Existing permit language may cap damages at $1,500, which supervisors said is inadequate.
•Golden Triangle provided briefing during executive session; board reviewed strategic aspects of Project Jacket.
•Horse Park presented event counts, audience geography, and partnerships with local entities.
•Mary Kelly asked board to research deed for Kelly Estates park parcel.
•Resident questioned bridge restoration timeline after repeated delays.
•Supervisors cautioned about contracting without engineer input and suggested integrating with county priorities.
•Vendor demonstrated tool combining pavement scoring with video/360 imagery and GIS layers.

Decisions

•Board approved a motion to retrieve and update the heavy-haul permit document.
•Board moved to have staff research the Kelly Estates deed and to report back.
•Motion to authorize county engineer to proceed with cost assessment and advertising passed.
•Resolution approving fee-in-lieu agreement for Project Jacket passed.

Directions

•Board to consider continued funding/support as requested.
•County engineer to produce cost assessment and advertising package; staff to return updated cost estimates and integration details.
•County staff to finalize agreement and execute upon public announcement.
•Staff to continue coordinating with the district and consider GIS integration for project tracking.
•Staff to follow up with state aid and the contractor for the bridge; county attorney to research Kelly Estates title and return with findings.
•Staff to locate prior document, draft updates, and plan public hearing if ordinance required.

Jul

20260713_BOS Meeting

Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors meeting covering public comment on neighborhood/HOA issues, a presentation by The Link on regional economic development, approval of several grants and agreements (including a $60,000 cybersecurity grant and HUD environmental assessment for a road extension), a $2.5 million escrow payout tied to a Medicaid reconciliation for the county hospital, discussion of a proposed ordinance limiting resort hours, and a countywide utility/sewer-district planning discussion.

Discussion Points

•A county utility district could be a wholesale authority to manage sewer and pursue grants.
•Board discussed timing of reconciliation and potential for additional payments.
•Board members requested the executive committee review whether Oktibbeha County is receiving equitable returns from regional projects during the 2-year notice period.
•Board set hearing notice timing for a proposed resort-status ordinance to appear on August 3 agenda.
•Most actions were routine, time-sensitive or administratively required to meet grant deadlines.
•Staff explained the purpose of the escrow and the $2.5M Medicaid settlement.
•Supervisors emphasized technical qualifications for board appointees and recommended starting with sewer before broader utilities.
•The Link will form a sounding committee and provide monthly communications to elected officials.

Decisions

•Begin the process of creating a county utility/sewer district; no formal adoption yet.
•Grant funds accepted; environmental assessment approved; JAG accepted; personnel actions approved; equalization scheduled.
•Release funds to Baptist Memorial Hospital from the escrow to settle the $2.5M reconciliation.

Directions

•Authorize board president to execute documents and submit escrow release to the trustee bank.
•Board to consider appointments and next steps at a subsequent meeting.
•Executive committee to review funding distribution and benefits for Oktibbeha County.
•Staff to file grant acceptance paperwork and HUD drawdown documents; HR to process personnel actions; county clerk to schedule equalization board and publish notices.
•Staff to prepare packet describing structure, governance and grant opportunities.
•The Link to increase presence at county meetings and institute monthly updates.

Jul

20260706_BOS Meeting

Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors met July 6, 2026. Public commenters urged improved veteran services and opposed a proposed bitcoin-mining operation; the board approved routine business including a Starkville jail contract, authorizing CDL training for two road department employees, and several project invoices; trustees discussed bond signing and the disposition of $55,000,000 from a hospital sale and sent several items to closed session, then authorized an IRS payment (amount undetermined) and an engineering assessment of Williams Road.

Discussion Points

•Counsel and supervisors debated whether to automatically transfer sale proceeds into a trust or to hold funds pending final accounting and settlement of contingent liabilities.
•Frank Nichols described veterans' difficulty finding and contacting the veteran service officer and urged improved communication, outreach and accountability.
•Several routine and project motions were presented by staff and road management.
•Staff described legal requirement to publish the assessment rolls and explained that residents may inspect records and file appeals.
•Staff introduced a 'citizen's guide' to help residents collect evidence and prepare appeals.
•Staff reported bond documents and a signing date (July 15).
•Supervisors noted existing part‑time arrangements with Mississippi State and discussed creating a county web/Facebook presence and volunteer outreach.
•The IRS payment authorization was given while the exact amount remains undetermined; staff will report back.

Decisions

•All listed motions were approved; most were recorded as unanimous.
•Board unanimously approved the assessor's affidavit and accepted the citizens' guide for distribution.
•No final transfer of hospital sale proceeds was authorized at the meeting; board will reconvene with final numbers.
•No staffing changes or formal budget changes were adopted at the meeting; board will evaluate options and report back.

Directions

•Board directed staff and counsel to proceed with the bond signing and to return with full accounting and recommendations before authorizing transfers of remaining proceeds into long‑term accounts.
•Staff directed to improve online presence and communication about veteran services and to coordinate with state partners and volunteers.
•Staff to execute approved contracts/pay invoices and return with final amounts and timelines as required.
•Tax assessor's office to make the guide and forms available in its office and in the public packet; county staff to post or make copies available online where possible.

Jun

June 22, 2026, On June 22, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors will hold its monthly recess meeting in the Board Room located in the Chancery Court Building located at 101 East Main Street.. Minutes

The Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors on June 22, 2026, approved a $55 million permanent trust from proceeds of the OCH Regional Medical Center sale, authorized a legal investigation into alleged 2018–present property assessment discrepancies, accepted a $1,051,168.49 trust distribution settlement, and approved several public-safety and infrastructure items including a regional airline subsidy reallocation.

Discussion Points

•Board authorized execution and deposit.
•Final settlement terms presented; county to receive $1,051,168.49.
•Insurance proceeds available for station repairs; surplus proceeds available for brush truck purchase.
•Need to meet HB 4110 deadline; RFP could not be completed before July 1, 2026; remedial sequestration used to secure funds immediately.
•Non-emergency and abusive 911 calls strain emergency response capacity; ordinance proposed to deter misuse.
•Potential fiscal and litigation impacts require immediate review.
•Preliminary findings suggest systematic valuation or administrative variances since 2018.
•Reallocation requires no new cash layout.
•State allocation eliminated county's land loan debt obligation, permitting reallocation.

Decisions

•Accepted settlement and authorized execution.
•Adopted resolution committing $60,000.
•Adopted resolution defining $55,000,000 as Trust corpus and authorized remedial sequestration.
•Approved repairs, brush truck purchase and directed ordinance drafting.
•Authorized legal investigation.

Directions

•Board Attorney to investigate and prepare findings for the Board.
•Board President authorized to execute documents.
•Board President to execute agreement.
•County Administrator to execute escrow measures and run procurement process targeting Oct. 5, 2026.
•County staff to deposit funds into designated account.
•Fire Coordinator and Board Attorney to draft ordinance and present to Board.
•Procure brush truck and execute construction contract for station repairs.

Jun

20260601_BOS Meeting

Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors met in early June to hear citizen comments, recognize scholarship recipients, and approve a $12 million bond resolution to fund roads and building projects along with a series of routine actions and local requests.

Discussion Points

•Citizen complaints about road dust and drainage raised during public comment.
•County to participate in MDOT LSRSP to position for future SS4A funding.
•Fire coordinator requested and received approval for hydrant installation to support apparatus fill points.
•Integration of prior 2024 proceeds into project allocations.
•Need for audited financials to support favorable sale.
•Presentation of $12M proposal to fund road and building projects; explanation of cash-flow modeling and reallocation of use tax.
•Request from a resident for engineer inspection of Viper Drive to consider road adoption.

Decisions

•Adopt bond resolution authorizing $12M issuance; proceed to Mississippi Development Bank validation and closing.
•Board recessed until June 22.
•Engineer inspection of Viper Drive authorized.
•Hydrant installation approved.
•Maven Volunteer Fire Department fund amendment approved.
•MDOT LSRSP participation approved.
•Payment to Baptist Memorial Hospital approved.

Directions

•County engineer to begin LSRSP evaluation and identify grant candidates.
•County engineer to inspect Viper Drive and return recommendations.
•County staff to attend Mississippi Development Bank meeting and proceed with validation and closing steps.
•Fire coordinator and public works to execute hydrant installation contract with 4D Construction.
•Revisit calculations after reappraisal and report back to the board.

Jun

June 01, 2026, On June 1, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors will hold its monthly meeting in the Court Room located in the Circuit Court Building located at 108 W. Main Street.. Minutes

The Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors met June 1, 2026, and unanimously approved a resolution authorizing up to $12 million in general obligation bonds to fund road projects and building improvements, adopted several consent-agenda items including claims and construction payments, and heard public comments about potential jail relocation, road dust health concerns, and private-road adoption requests.

Discussion Points

•Administrator described TRVWMD cooperative framework and its funding/seniority constraints.
•Concerns about possible jail relocation and county redistricting raised by Alvin Turner.
•Consent agenda covered multiple items including easements, contract ratifications, and large payment approvals.
•Debt structure modeled on 15-year schedule with final maturity in 2041 and a compressed 9-year average bond life.
•Fire Coordinator requested hydrant hookup to improve tanker fill and radio ratings.
•Lena Smith reported road-treatment dust causing coughing and bronchitis concerns and provided contact details.
•Monica Perry requested an engineering review of Viper Drive; Supervisor Trainer highlighted need to coordinate drainage and road improvements.
•Proposal reallocates Use Tax transfer from 50% to 25% for 2024 debt to free funds for roads.
•Transaction documents include Indenture of Trust (Regions Bank) and Private Placement Agreement (Raymond James).

Decisions

•Adopted Resolution No. RS-20260601-XX authorizing the bond issuance.
•Board acknowledged public comments; authorized engineering evaluation for Viper Drive.
•Consent agenda approved; 4D Construction contract awarded for $8,100; TRVWMD Sand Creek Canal cleanup resolution adopted; Maven VFD MoU amendment approved.

Directions

•Board directed county engineer to evaluate Viper Drive and report back on adoption requirements.
•County Administrator to coordinate TRVWMD cleanup and Maven VFD repurposing implementation.
•Expedite county audited financials to support placement and grant eligibility.
•Proceed with payments and contract execution as approved.

May

20260528_BOS Meeting

Oktibbeha County supervisors met to authorize a temporary bookkeeper posting, approve several road and bridge actions including award of the Osbor Road bridge bid, discuss road-treatment strategies and a countywide roadway assessment, review bond and project prioritization, and authorize an engineering review of a local flood complaint.

Discussion Points

•Board agreed to defer county engineer candidate consideration until counsel attends.
•Engineer presented low bid for Osbor Road bridge and recommended moving forward with state-aid concurrence and contracts.
•Engineers outlined pros/cons of slurry seal vs. chip seal and fog/fog-seal top coats.
•Staff described wastewater feasibility work with university partners and emphasized grant and phased approaches.
•Staff proposed a two-stage posting (internal then external) for the bookkeeper position.
•Supervisors noted rising bridge construction costs and the value of bundling projects for federal funding.
•Supervisors recounted the flooding incident at Turkey Creek and requested an engineer-led inspection.
•Supervisors stressed combining engineering scores with district and traffic priorities for a four-year road plan.

Decisions

•Authorization of bookkeeper posting (unanimous).
•Authorization of countywide evaluation and prioritization process.
•Authorization to inspect flood site; no immediate funding commitment for wastewater study.
•Award recommendation to Glasco for Osbor Road bridge; advertise Sherman Drive and Sun Creek; authorize staff to draft federal-bridge partnership resolution.

Directions

•Advertise Sherman Drive and Sun Creek projects contingent on state aid.
•County engineer and road manager to inspect the Turkey Creek flooding and report back.
•County engineer to evaluate county roads, prepare a prioritization matrix, incorporate GIS/LiDAR as available, and return cost estimates.
•Post the bookkeeper position internally for five days; if no internal hire, post externally for one week.
•Schedule county engineer personnel discussion when county attorney is available.
•Send board order and contract package to state aid for Osbor Road bridge.
•Staff to prepare a formal wastewater briefing when ready.

May

May 28, 2026, On May 28, 2026 at 8:00 a.m., Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors will hold its monthly recess meeting in the Large Court Room located in the Circuit Court Building located at 108 West Main Street.. Minutes

Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors approved personnel posting for a bookkeeper, awarded a state-aid bridge contract, authorized multiple bid advertisements, directed a mandatory timber-hauling reroute to protect newly treated roads, advanced MDOT bridge-bundling partnership planning, and authorized drainage and wastewater studies.

Discussion Points

•A countywide Wastewater Feasibility Study is underway at no local general fund cost and will coordinate with MSU and CCS
•Administrator noted county has expanded asset data and GIS mapping
•Bid tabulations for Osborn Road showed low bid substantially under estimate
•Board directed stricter enforcement of floodplain/floodway mapping for subdivision permits
•Carver proposed objective criteria-driven rankings to replace arbitrary district allocations
•County Engineer credential review requires executive session with county attorney present
•Crawford Road is scheduled for TBST chip seal and would be damaged by fully loaded log trucks
•Field inspections found a residence actively inundated during heavy rain at Turkey Creek/Wash Lane
•HR presented finalized Bookkeeper job description and requested posting schedule
•Pritchard cautioned fog seal must not be applied to old oxidized pavements
•Pritchard warned bonding will delay start approximately 1–1.5 months
•Staff to prepare MDOT partnership resolution to bundle aging truss bridges on Morgantown Road
•Temporary accounts payable support confirmed to be separate from the permanent vacancy
•Unpermitted logging haul point discovered on Rice Road

Decisions

•Approve Bookkeeper job description and recruitment schedule
•Authorize contingent advertisements for Sherman Drive and Sun Creek projects
•Authorize creation of Four-Year Road Prioritization Matrix
•Authorize Turkey Creek hydraulic study and accept wastewater feasibility study
•Award contract to Glass Construction for Osborn Road Bridge
•Mandatory reroute order approved

Directions

•County Engineer to transmit state-aid documentation to Office of State Aid Road Construction
•Engineers to present structural criteria and initial estimates June 1
•HR to post internally for five business days then externally for one week
•Prepare MDOT intent resolution for June 1
•Proceed with hydraulic study and wastewater feasibility mapping
•Require certified independent engineering surveys for subdivision permits near active channels
•Road Department to notify loggers and deny access; require alternate route through Lowndes County
•Road Manager to utilize Pitman Construction change-order options as needed

May

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Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting where supervisors opened with prayer, swore in new employees, heard an extended county engineer report on road projects, approved several consent and personnel items, authorized a request for qualifications for a hospital-proceeds trust under a recent state law, appointed a library trustee and a broker of record, and upheld county policy in a solid-waste billing appeal.

Discussion Points

•Application of county policy and state law to the appeal
•Choice of low-profile speed bumps for traffic calming
•Confirmation of Sue Mitchell's resignation and recommendation of Kathleen Gresham
•Director Philip Carter's request to fill vacancy
•Ensure compliance with statute when drafting RFQ
•Need to identify qualified firms to manage the trust
•No change to core medical carrier (BCBS of MS)
•Payment-plan terms (25% upfront option)
•Plan to survey and stake 30-foot rights-of-way with property-owner notification
•Proposed interlocal agreement with Lowndes County for pavement grinding
•Rationale for broker consolidation (employee experience, technology)
•State-aid projects status and sequencing including slope stabilization and overlays
•Statutory timeline and requirement to establish deposit by July 1
•Supplemental agreement and documentation for County Lake Road project
•Timing of transition and administrative execution
•Whether service was 'available' at the residence

Decisions

•Appeal denied; payment-plan option authorized under policy
•Approved County Lake supplemental agreement
•Approved installation of low-profile speed bump at 710 Blair Road
•Board authorized RFQ process for hospital-proceeds trust
•HUB International appointed broker of record; president authorized to sign documents
•Kathleen Gresham appointed to the library board

Directions

•Authorize execution of broker-of-record documents and implement transition plan
•Authorize issuance of RFQ; staff to return with qualified proposals and a recommendation on deposit amount
•Follow county policy and allow staff to offer a payment-plan option
•Human-resources to process the appointment paperwork
•Road manager to draft local agreement/costs with Lowndes County for grinder visit
•Staff to finalize County Lake supplemental agreement and file
•Survey centerlines, stake on ground and notify property owners before finalizing ROW

May

May 13, 2026, On May 13, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors will hold its monthly recess meeting in the Large Court Room located in the Circuit Court Building located at 108 West Main Street.. Minutes

At its May 13, 2026 regular session in the Oktibbeha County Circuit Courthouse, the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a multi-item consent agenda, confirmed personnel appointments and payroll/benefits actions, approved road and safety measures including interlocal work with Lowndes County, authorized an RFQ to establish a county reserve and trust fund required by House Bill 4110, and directed follow-up on a developer covenant amendment and a drainage stabilization request to the Tombigbee River Valley Water Management District.

Discussion Points

•Administrator explained RFQ to form Reserve and Trust Fund required by House Bill 4110 tied to hospital sale proceeds.
•Engineer reported progress on several road projects and surveying to standardize 30‑foot right‑of‑way centerlines; board committed to public coordination protocol for final legal descriptions.
•Road Manager requested interlocal assistance from Lowndes County for short‑term pavement grinding and confirmed non‑disruption to local schedules.

Decisions

•Appointment of Kathleen Gresham to the library board and designation of Hub International Gulf South as broker of record.
•Approval to advertise RFQ for Reserve and Trust Fund; covenant amendment tabled; solid waste waiver denied; temporary hiring approved.
•Approval to execute settlement with Vance Brothers, LLC including a two‑year maintenance bond.
•Unanimous approval of the consent agenda and listed sub‑items.

Directions

•Administrator and Board Attorney to obtain land‑use justification from developer and include a Governmental Use Exception before recording the covenant amendment; County Administrator to advertise RFQ for reserve fund fiduciary services; Road Manager to finalize cost schedule for interlocal grinding and coordinate speed table/bump installations with residents.

May

On May 4, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors will hold its monthly meeting in the Court Room located in the Justice Court Building located at 104 Felix Long Drive.

Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors packet for its May 4, 2026 meeting included a request from the NAACP to use the county Safe Room, a formal solid-waste billing appeal over $998, finalist presentations for employee benefits broker services, several road and bridge contracts and capital-project items, a $16 million bond intent resolution follow-up, and a $5.97 million claims docket.

Discussion Points

•Appellant claims no service accessibility pre-2020; administrator denies waiver under policy; Board holds final authority to consider waiver or payment agreement.
•Detailed claims and pay applications presented for approval; major line items called out in docket recap.
•FY25 service volumes and indigent-care totals recorded; FY26 budget for Oktibbeha location presented as $2,432,213.
•Notice of Intent Resolution published in The Starkville Daily News for required period; legal deadline for protest set at 9:00 a.m. May 4, 2026.
•Recommendation to award emergency repair contract for Harpole Road Bridge to Your Friendly Craftsman LLC for $40,900; ratification requested for ChemPro Services roadside herbicide contract $107,477.26; authorization to survey seven roads requested.
•Two finalist firms scheduled for presentations; no immediate fiscal impact; pricing to be requested later and any contract will affect Employee Health Insurance Fund.

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