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The Simpson County Board of Supervisors met Tuesday, January 3, 2023. The first order of business was electing a President and Vice President for the new term. Donny Welch was named President and Mitchell Chapman Vice President.
Buddy Wolverton, County Engineer, reported the status of State-Aid & LSSBP as of December 31, 2022
- SAP-64(64)– Grade, drain, base and surface for Star to Braxton. 19.34% completions with 40% Elapsed time. Contractor is completing clearing and grubbing operation.Planning to install cross drains.
- LSBP-64(24)– Bridge Replacement Shorter Road – 60% Complete. 40% Elapsed time, Contractor has poured box bridge barrell. Working on wingwalls.
- SAP-64(65)– (Bridge Replacement) Dry Creek Road – Awaiting right of way acquisition.
- LSBP-64(25) – Bridge Replacement Peacock Road – Office Review Plans were mailed to State Aid on July 25, 2022. Starting environmental review process.
- 2022 Simpson County Resurfacing Project – Roads 1A-5O – 57.08% Completed and 85.38% Elapsed time. Contractor has completed reseal operation on 24 or 94 roads.
- ERBR-63(03) – (Bridge Replacement) Saratoga – Sharon Road – Advertising! Open bids Monday, February 6th at 9:00 a.m.
- ERBR-64(04) – Bridge Rehabilitation) Harrisville – Braxton Road – Advertising! open bids Monday, February 6th @ 9:00 a.m.
- SAP-64(17) M – (Guardrails) Old River Road P.S.& E. Inspection held on December 21, 2022
Sheriff Paul Mullins submitted the following invoices for approval.
- National Sheriff’s Association 2023 Membership dues in the amount of $142.00
- Unites States Police Canine Association 2023 Membership renewal in the amount of $50.00 for Billy Seghinin’s dog Hanz
- Summit food December invoices in the amount of $20,418.07
Approval was granted to hire Dorian Dampeer as a dispatch new fire full time certified.
Approval was given for Angie Walker, Annette Turner, and Phillip Allan to attend Legal Concepts in 911. The date is January 20, 2023 8:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m. at the Simpson County E-911 office at a cost of $150.00 each for a total of $450.00.
Tax Assessors Jamie Brewer presented the tag surrender list and changes to the 2022 real and personal property rolls.
Road Manger Ben Warren presented his report for approval. Warren was granted permission at his request to hire Kevin Pitts to operate the Bush Hog.
The board approved the issuances of 5-year notes in accordance with Section 17-21-51/55 to borrow funds to pay for the Courthouse project instead of a 10-year bonds to reduce debt issuance costs for the county.
The board approved for Ben Warren and Randy Moore to attend the auction sale of county equipment in March 2023.
Future Holidays:
- Martin Luther King Holiday – Monday, January 16, 2023
- President’s Day – Monday, February 20, 2023
Future Board Meetings:
- Tuesday, January 17, 2023
- Monday, February 6, 2023
- Wednesday, February 15, 2023
- Monday, March 6, 2023
A video of the meeting is attached for viewing.
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