Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Shawn Word’s organization
Oct 5, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Octivaha County Board of Supervisors Board Meeting
The meeting featured a citizens comment period where residents advocated for the rehabilitation of the county lake dam, discussed road maintenance, and requested center line markings for safety. New employees from the road department participated in an Oath of Service ceremony to formally welcome them to the county. Furthermore, the tax assessor presented an insolvency list and sought board approval for an audit-related certificate application.
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The board held a public hearing regarding the FY2026-2027 budget. Key discussions included a proposal for a spay and neuter voucher program, inquiries regarding the calculation of property tax levies on new versus existing properties, and suggestions for allocating hospital sale proceeds toward school district needs. The County Administrator provided an overview of the budget, noting significant increases due to the hospital sale and bond proceeds, while explaining the statutory 10% cap on revenue increases for existing properties and the impact of these factors on the county's financial planning.
Sep 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
The meeting agenda and minutes cover a broad range of county administrative and operational matters. Key topics include financial reporting and updates from the Boys & Girls Clubs of The Golden Triangle, interviews for the County Engineer position, and the approval of various state and federal grants, including MDA site development and TAP grant matches. The Board addressed road and bridge infrastructure, specifically regarding the Osborn Road Bridge replacement, E911 road name designations, and heavy haul permit regulations. Additionally, the discussions encompassed wastewater feasibility studies, interfund transfers for vehicle fleet replenishment and debt service obligations, approval of the monthly claims docket, and the adoption of ordinances regulating qualified resort status properties. Operational reports were reviewed for the Sheriff's department, fire services, and human resources, including personnel actions and employee benefit policies.
Aug 3, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors Scheduled Board Meeting
The board meeting agenda covered a wide range of operational and administrative topics, including presentations from the Tombigbee River Valley Water Management District and Mississippi Horse Park. Personnel matters included an oath of service ceremony for a new Road Department employee, and various personnel action approvals. Financial and grant-related items were prominent, such as the approval of the FY2026 Emergency Management Performance Grant application, ratification of public notices for school board elections, and authorization of interfund transfers and vendor payments. Infrastructure and utility projects were discussed, specifically involving school bus turn-arounds, road drainage assessments, utility use permits, and fire services equipment procurement. Additionally, the board addressed county administrator updates, including budget calendar establishment, investment awards, and solid waste collection rate adjustments, alongside executive session discussions regarding tax claims and economic development inducements.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
