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Magee Board of Alderman met Tuesday February 2, 2016 at 6:30 at the City Hall. Mayor Jimmy Clyde called the meeting to order followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer by Dale Berry.
Work Projects and Committee Reports were discussed.
The Community Work Center, whose name is being changed to Technical Violation Center, reported that the needed changes requested by the board would not be a problem and 20 – 25 inmates would be available for work. Representatives from the Technical Violation Center will meet with board at next meeting for name approval and the number of inmate workforce.
Claims docket was approved.
Charlie, with the fire Department, met before the board requesting permission to attend a 2-day class at Middle Mississippi Builder’s Association about National Electrical Codes. Cost is $200.00 and is March 31st – April 1st. Board approved request and approved Joe Worrell to attend as well.
Water Department had no new business.
In police matters, Chief Randy Crawford met before the board to ask permission to hire John Burt, as a part time officer. Mr. Burk is new to the community, works as security at Colin, and previously full time with Oxford police and University Campus, as well as part time with US Marshall. Board agreed and approved the hiring of Mr. Burt. Chief Crawford also asked permission to hire Keziah Allan, as a part time dispatch and jailer. Board approved the hire.
Board discussed a letter from the Simpson County School District concerning building permits regarding the new elementary school. Board considered allowing the engineer of record to sign off as special inspector. The board requested additional information before giving the ok. City officials are to contact the county school office to review the blueprints and plans for the new building. Until the information is received, the alderman tabled the matter.
With no further business, the meeting to the public was adjourned and the board went into executive session.