The DeSoto Supervisors will consider a final incentive resolution for energy equipment maker GE Vernova’s investment of nearly $187 million at its Horn Lake site when the board meets Monday, Nov. 16, at 9 a.m., according to the draft agenda posted by DeSoto County. The meeting also includes bids on new road department trucks, the resignation of an election commissioner and a 1 p.m. planning session.
The county notes the agenda is a draft and can change at the board’s discretion.
GE Vernova Incentive Before the DeSoto Supervisors
The largest dollar figure on the agenda is a final resolution on business investment incentives for GE Vernova International LLC at 590 Nail Road in Horn Lake. The agenda lists the investment at $186,962,218. That includes about $39.5 million in real property and about $147.5 million in personal property, such as equipment.
The item is labeled “10 Year New,” with a term running from Jan. 1, 2026, through Dec. 31, 2035. The agenda does not spell out the dollar value of the tax break itself.
Horn Lake aldermen took up their own resolution on an ad valorem tax exemption for GE Vernova in October, as DeSoto County News reported. Monday’s vote would be the county’s final step on its share.
Road Trucks, Equipment and Sheriff’s Office Purchases
Under new business, the Office of Finance is recommending the board:
Award a bid for one or more 2027 or newer tri-axle heavy haul trucks
Award a bid for one or more 12,000-pound compact loaders
Award a bid for one or more 2026 or newer tandem-axle dump trucks
Reject a bid for buying and installing equipment for sheriff’s vehicles
Other purchases over $25,000 include a new freezer for the jail kitchen, antennas at the Sheriff’s Office administration building and a records-scanning project for the Chancery Clerk. Bid amounts were not listed.
Election Commissioner Resignation and Other Items
The human resources section lists the resignation of Chad Engelke as an election commissioner. The agenda does not say when the resignation takes effect or how the seat will be filled.
Other items on the agenda include:
Proclamation: Honoring Danny Eytchison, paramedic, presented by Supervisor Medlin
Horn Lake veterans: A presentation to the board from the City of Horn Lake’s Veterans Breakfast, by Supervisor Gardner
Donation request: Tinsel Town, a fundraiser for House of Grace
Animal Shelter: A request to close to the public on Saturdays Nov. 28, Dec. 26 and Jan. 2
Roads: A three-way stop at Anna May Drive and Sophie Cove, an emergency bus turnaround repair, and 2026 road condition scores
Craft Road: Entering the fully executed agreement with MDOT for the Craft Road widening into the record
Love Fire Department: A revised agreement to include the Love Fire Department design
Solid waste: A construction update on the Phase 4 rubbish cell and a price comparison for Phase 5
Crisis Center: An allowance summary from Facilities
Legislature: A legislative requests list ahead of the 2027 session
The 1 p.m. planning portion includes a public hearing on an order to clean property at 3428 Dogwood Drive and a minor lot subdivision on Malone Road south of Bright Road.
Coming Events Listed by the County
The agenda also lists upcoming dates: the DeSoto County Pro Rodeo at the Agri Center on Nov. 20 and 21, county Thanksgiving holidays Nov. 26 and 27, the Southaven Christmas Parade at 10 a.m. Dec. 5, and the Hernando Christmas Parade at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 7.
