Credit: Imani Khayyam
The Hinds County Board of Supervisors met Monday, Nov. 2, at 9 a.m. at the Hinds County Chancery Court Building in downtown Jackson. For residents unable to attend, this recap highlights decisions and discussions with potential impacts on neighborhoods across Hinds County, including Jackson.
View the meeting agenda.
By the Numbers
2 remanufactured engines donated for county vehicles
5 patrol vehicles approved for purchase
$500,000 in legislative funding for the Presidential Hills drainage project
$19,500 allocated for spot paving on Flag Chapel Road
5.85% interest rate approved for bonds financing fire trucks and equipment
$2,000 allocated for advertising support
7 road projects shifted from use-tax funding to legislative funding
2 tax exemption resolutions approved
Donated Engines Accepted
The board accepted two remanufactured engines donated by the Hinds County Reserve Unit for two of the county's white 2015 Dodge Chargers. The engines will increase the number of vehicles available to reserve deputies.
New Patrol Vehicles Approved
The board approved the purchase of five utility vehicles for law enforcement at an estimated cost of $127,000 each. The Mississippi Department of Public Safety is expected to reimburse the county for 50% of the purchase costs.
Presidential Hills Drainage Project Advances
District 2 Supervisor Tony Smith secured board approval for IMS Engineers to proceed with engineering work on the Presidential Hills drainage project, funded through a $500,000 legislative appropriation.
District 2 Spot Paving Approved
The board approved spot paving and leveling work on Flag Chapel Road. The county's $19,500 share of the project will come from remaining use-tax funds, with county equipment and personnel performing the work. The city of Jackson has allocated $55,000 to cover its share of the project.
Fire Apparatus Bonds
Emergency Management Director Joey Perkins presented an interest rate bid for Series 2026 general obligation bonds to finance fire trucks and equipment. The board approved Trustmark's bid of 5.85%.
Road Project Funding Reallocated
County Administrator Lynn Seals presented multiple motions to rescind previous use-tax allocations and shift funding for the same projects to legislative appropriations. The procedural action is intended to preserve funding so the projects can proceed without interruption.
The road projects included:
Ironwood Trail: Darkwood Trail to Old Post Road, $45,150
Redwood: Willowwood Boulevard to Ironwood Lane, $24,110
Old Post Road: Willowwood to Redwood Drive, $31,870
Additional road segments: Locations to be determined along Longwood Drive, Dogwood Trail, Suncrest Drive and potentially other roads, with estimated costs ranging from $25,000 to $95,000
16th Section Land Lease Approved
The board approved a lease involving 16th Section public school trust land.
Tax Sales and Property Records
The board approved the cancellation of tax sales and the removal of additions and releases from county records.
County Holiday Closures
The board approved county holiday closures, including New Year's Day and Christmas.
Advertising Support Approved
The board approved two advertising allocations totaling $2,000:
$1,000 for New Stage Theatre
$1,000 for Community Stringer Grand Lodge
South Main Street Improvements in Edwards
The board approved survey and related work for street improvements on South Main Street in Edwards.
Additional Road and Drainage Updates
Projects on Texas and Davis streets are progressing, while drainage work continues on Martin Luther King Drive.
Tax Exemption Resolutions Approved
The board approved two tax exemption resolutions for Hesselbein Tire Co. and Eaton Aerospace.
Before You Go, You Should Know
The meeting opened with a remembrance of county employee Floyd Smith. Several employees also received service pins in recognition of their years of service.
No centenarians were recognized, and no public hearings or bid openings occurred.
The board discussed bridge and road conditions in several districts but took no additional formal action beyond the items outlined above.
Next Meeting
The next regular meeting of the Hinds County Board of Supervisors is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 7, at 9 a.m.
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