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The regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Supervisors was called to order by President Danny Craft followed by prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chancery Clerk Tim Gray presented the following:
Sheriff’s Report: 
Tax Assessor Jamie Brewer presented the surrender tag list for 2024. The credit adjustments for December and the real and personal role for December were given to the board.
County Engineer Greg Bonds informed the board that the South West Rankin Water Association is interested in installing some new water lines in the County near River Road. Discussion was held concerning requirements for the continuous of this project.
Supervisor Wayne Womack brought to the attention of the board the damage created on E. L. Wallace Road. The damage came from the contractor in that area tearing up the roads and expecting the county to pay for repairs. “The county has already spent money to allow passage on the road…this should not be on the taxpayer,” stated Womack. The contractor is still “hauling” on the road following a re-route to enter from Highway 540.
Danny Craft questioned the weight limit on this road. In the future, the board felt a bond should be paid by the company in charge of the business to help support the correction of a contractor’s errors.
Wayne Womack stated, “a dump truck causes more damage than a log truck.”
The board will make a demand to the contractor for cost in repairing the road.
Jeremy Bolton noted that the county crew would begin removing two dead trees on the courthouse lawn Thursday, January 16, 2025. Jeremy also discussed items #8 A-G on County Administrator Eric Bowen’s report.
Tax Assessor Jamie Brewer presented the surrender tag list for 2024. The credit adjustments for December and the real and personal role for December were given to the board.
No solid waste will be picked up on Monday, January 20th (Martin Luther King holiday.). Pick up will resume on Tuesday the 21st.
Attorney Danny Welch opened two gravel bids. Both bids were tabled for further comparison. Stripping bids were opened and taken under advisement.
Shanna Toombs was introduced as the Volunteer coordinator for the Red Cross in our area.
John Kilpatrick, Emergency Management, stated $1 million in damage was caused by the storm. John said, “not a lot of assistance right now.” John reported $650,00 in damage to businesses. The Red Cross worked with 180 people and 56 families. Kilpatrick reminded the public: “Safety Comes First.”
42 structure fires were reported for 2024; 19,562 -911calls; and 4,977 ambulance calls.
Sealed bids will be accepted on February 7, 2025 by 10:00 AM for sale of surplus vehicles.
Attorney Danny Welch opened two gravel bids. Both bids were tabled for further comparison. Stripping bids were opened and taken under advisement.
Wayne Womack, Supervisor, requested a proclamation in memory of the three men who died while working on the Strong River Bridge: Charles Badger, Kevin Malone, and Charles Igleharte.
The meeting was adjourned for Executive Session.
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