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Steve Peacock, representative for AMR, spoke to the board on Friday, February 14, 2020 during their regular scheduled meeting. Peacock advised rumors were circulating that AMR was going to opt out of their 90 option and pull out of Simpson County. “THAT INFORMATION IS NOT TRUE” stated Hancock. Confusion has come between board minutes and contract. Simpson County Board of Supervisors approved BLS trucks to be added to the county for dialysis transfers. But, the contact with AMR was never amended. AMR has no issue with bringing BLS trucks to Simpson County and has implemented the vehicles as of this date. Peacock and Dickinson have met together to amend contract to include these BLS trucks. The BLS trucks frees up Ambulances so they are available for emergency calls.
John Killpatrick met before the board and presented his monthly report.
Three structure fires were reported in the last month. AMR had an average response time of 14 minutes per call. Three calls were over 14 minutes and that was due to a heavy call volume. The tornado on February 5, 2002 was rated a F1. Five homes received damage and 1 family had to be relocated. The debris clean up is ongoing due to weather and rain, but will be completed soon. A Rapid SOS for the county is being entertained. The system is at no cost to county. The system will allow access to track cell phone calls and pin point an emergency caller much easier. The board agreed to signup for the system. A census workshop will be attended by John Killpatrick and Tina. Killpatrick advised the board how important the census numbers are and encouraged the board to educate everyone on making sure they were counted during the census.
Sheriff Paul Mullins reported the following report.
- The board approved Leah Bryant’s application for Notary Public Commission for a feee of $158.00
- Board approved Sheriff’s office to set up an interface for NIBRS at a cost of $250.00.
- Robert Taylor, Jerry Hancock and Truman Higgins were approved as new hires for MDOT Trash Pickup on a part-time basis. The funding is mostly reimbursed by the state.
- James Ray Warren was approved as a new hire as a jail medical part-time employee.
- The board approved for dispatchers Angie Walker and Crystal Scarborough to attend Behind the Badge Telecommunication training March 2-3, 2020 at Pearl, Ms. The cost is $300.00 each and 100% reimbursable.
County Administrator Rhuel Dickinson presented his report that was approved.
- Ratify the operating lease from Puckett Equipment for rental of a motor grader from Caterpillar $6,716 per month until new ones arrive as approved by the County Administrator.
- Approve and adopt the new four($) year road plan for Simpson County.
- Approve the renewal of the ES & S software for 4 of the tablets for $170.83 ($42.70 each).
- Approve the rental of the Barracuda Backup machine maintenance and backup services contract for $2,967,00 for 2020.
- Approve advertising county resources with Map Solutions, Inc. with a 2020 Simpson County Map AD at the cost of $775 for the flap ad and 200 copies of the map.
- Approve advertising County resources in the Simpson County Chapter of the Jackson State University National Alumni Association Souvenir Program of a 1/4 page at a cost of $50.00.
- Approve the contract for architectural services with Belinda Stewart Architects, PA for the services related to roof leaks and water intrusion in the Courthouse.
- Approve solicitation of financing quotation for lease purchase financing for the new Case backhoe loaders and 2 Caterpillar Motor Graders.
- Approve for Supervisors and staff to attend the 2020 Annual Miss Association of Planning and Development District Annual Conference in Biloxi, MS April 28 – May 1, 2020.
Future Board Meeting:
- Monday, March 2, 2020
- Monday, March 16, 2020
- Monday, April 6, 2020
- Wednesday, April 15, 2020
