Supervisors create Megasite fire district

A Megasite Fire Protection District that will cover the new Amazon distribution center has been formed by Madison County.

The Board of Supervisors approved a legal document creating the district Monday.

Each supervisor will serve as a board member of the Megasite Fire Protection District, and the county’s new $1.5 million fire truck, which was paid for 50% from the Mississippi Legislature and 50% from the county, will be housed at the Megasite, which will be home to the new Amazon distribution center and other businesses.

Steen moved to approve the document after striking a provision designating the City Canton as the fire service provider and changing the wording to allow the county to contract with any fire service provider they choose.

Steen’s motion passed unanimously with Board President Karl Banks absent.