Supervisors, aldermen to meet on Tuesday
DESOTO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will meet Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 9:00 a.m., a day later than usual due to Washington’s Birthday holiday. Highlights include a robotics team demonstration and a presentation of the Four-Year Road Plan. The Board will consider several grants for highway safety and Agri-Education projects, alongside a review of ARPA compliance. Planning items feature the final approval for Iris Subdivision Phase 1. The agenda also covers a $25,000 radio purchase for the Sheriff’s Office and emergency courthouse repairs.
SOUTHAVEN BOARD OF ALDERMEN
The Southaven Board of Aldermen meets Feb. 17 at 6:00 p.m.. Agenda highlights include the Southaven Police Department, specifically a generator project, equipment purchases, and a donation contract. The Board will also review bids for a sweeper truck, a Waste Pro amendment, and a utilities contract. Additional business includes an employee handbook update, a Stormwater Week resolution, and animal shelter donations from Lucky Dog and Castle Retail Group. The session concludes with an executive session regarding litigation, economic development, and personnel matters.
OLIVE BRANCH BOARD OF ALDERMEN
The Olive Branch Board of Aldermen meets Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 6:00 p.m.. Key items include a presentation by the West Cancer Foundation and approval of several infrastructure change orders for the Public Works Complex, Fire Station No. 6, and a new pickleball facility. The Board will consider a $63,500 roadway maintenance plan and review a January 23 local emergency declaration. Consent items involve equipment purchases for Public Works and the Fire Department, plus police training renewals. The session concludes with executive discussions on personnel across the police, fire, and animal control departments.
HERNANDO BOARD OF ALDERMEN
The Hernando Board of Aldermen meets Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. A major focus of the meeting is the expected continued discussion on utility fund adjustments and garbage fee increases, including water and sewer rates that have not been raised since 2017. The Board will also recognize the Hernando Middle School volleyball team for their district championship and consider an energy equipment contract for Gale Center upgrades. Other business includes authorizing several fire department training requests and reviewing multiple subdivision plat revisions.
HORN LAKE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
The Horn Lake Board of Aldermen meets Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. Key agenda items include awarding a $21,000 contract to Pyro Shows for the July 2 fireworks display and a $40,200 renewal for Barracuda backup services. The Board will also consider a $15,292 utility bill adjustment for January and a 30-day extension of the local state of emergency. Additional business includes hiring a new firefighter, police department promotions, and authorizing a Washington D.C. trip for city officials with the DeSoto County Economic Development council.
