DeSoto Supervisors Oct. 19 Agenda: Kratom, Getwell Road
Kratom, a Getwell Road partnership with Hernando and a backup generator for the courthouse are among the items on the DeSoto Supervisors October 19 agenda. The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors meets at 9 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19, at the county administration building in Hernando. The posted agenda is a draft, and the board can add or drop items.
Highlights of the DeSoto Supervisors October 19 agenda
- Kratom discussion: Supervisor Foster has a kratom discussion listed under new business. Earlier this month, the mayors of Southaven and Olive Branch called on state leaders to ban the substance.
- Getwell Road: The board will consider an interlocal agreement with the City of Hernando for Getwell Road from I-269 to Pleasant Hill Road. A quarterly state report on SB 2971 funding for Getwell Road is also on the consent agenda.
- Courthouse generator: Facilities is bringing an item on connecting a generator to the courthouse, and a courthouse change order approved July 20 needs a signature.
- Commerce Street extension: Project updates include Task Order 78 for preliminary alignment of Commerce Street Extension Segment Two and a recommended bid award for a state aid overlay project.
- Purchases over $25,000: IT computer equipment, a road department limb truck, a parks tractor and grooming mower, and a chiller repair.
Scheduled presentations
At 10 a.m., Wesley Muddle of Nice North America, LLC is scheduled to appear before the board. The agenda does not describe the purpose of the presentation. At 11 a.m., supervisors will inspect and tour a new plow truck, and an executive session is set for 1:30 p.m.
Consent agenda and budget items
The consent agenda lists quarterly budget allocations, including about $12.2 million for the Sheriff’s Office, $534,626 for the Tax Assessor and $520,305 for the Tax Collector. It also includes:
- Bid specifications for equipment for sheriff’s vehicles and asphalt paving at the DeSoto County Search and Rescue building
- A quarterly state report on a signal at Byhalia Road and Highway 305 and a grant for Starlanding sewer work
- Interlocal agreements with Olive Branch for crisis center funding and with Hernando for adult drug court
- Waste Pro’s Thanksgiving schedule, with garbage service closed Thursday and Friday of Thanksgiving week
- Polling location rentals for the Election Commission
Planning and subdivisions
The planning portion begins at 1 p.m. Final plats include The Crossings Commercial Lot 1 on Fogg Road north of I-269 (applicant Gospel Broadcasting Network), Timber Oaks 2nd Addition (10 lots on Tulane Road), The Preserve (22 lots on Tulane Road north of West Commerce), and smaller divisions in Pleasant Hill and Lewisburg Farms. A 2 p.m. public hearing covers a litter ordinance violation on Dog Wood Drive.
Coming events listed
The agenda also notes a ribbon cutting for the DeSoto County Career Expo at the Landers Center on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 8 a.m., and the Mid-South Monarchs’ home opener at the Landers Center on Friday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m.
Related: Southaven, Olive Branch mayors urge Mississippi kratom ban and DeSoto Supervisors Oct. 5 agenda.
Source: DeSoto County Board of Supervisors agenda
