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The Simpson County Board of Supervisors Meeting Highlights
Simpson County resident Shawn Wildman addressed the Simpson County Board of Supervisors regarding ongoing issues with Hidden Acres Lane. Wildman stated that residents along the road, which a private road, are open to any solution that could improve road conditions. Board President Wayne Womack explained that the board is following an established process to address the situation. “The process is slow, but it is one we must follow,” Womack said. County Attorney Danny Welch added that a pipeline runs through the back of the area and that the pipeline company largely controls what work can and cannot be done.
Marsha Bratcher of The Magee Courier and Simpson County News appeared before the board requesting the county place an advertisement in the upcoming Profile Edition. The board approved the request. The motion was made by Supervisor Donny Welch and seconded by Supervisor Charlie Westmorland. The advertisement will appear in the upcoming edition.
County Engineer Greg Bonds reported that work is continuing on State Aid road projects throughout the county.
Road Manager Jeremy Bolton requested that two pieces of equipment be declared surplus: Asset #—Mower Max Prime Mover (22–26 foot) and Asset #5716—Stucchi QD Boom Attachment. The board approved the surplus declaration.
A motion was approved to sell the Mower Max Prime Mover to Lamar County for $120,000, contingent upon approval by Lamar County’s board. Bolton also reported that a separate equipment sale was completed on January 23, 2026. The sale totaled $232,750, with net proceeds of $218,765 after fees. The payoff for the grader was $152,500, resulting in a profit of $66,265. Items sold included Asset #4543—1983 Fruehauf Aluminum Asphalt Trailer; Asset #4071—2019 International Tar Truck Rosco Maximizer; Asset #4539—2022 Caterpillar Motor Grader; and Asset #1000—Trail Boss Tri-Axle.
Sheriff Paul Mullins presented the January 2025 Summit Food Services invoice in the amount of $20,535.87. Mullins also reported the hiring of Guy Kevin Morrow as a part-time, non-certified jail employee at an hourly rate of $12.90.
Tax Assessor Jamie Brewer presented the board with surrender tag listings for January, the solid waste credit report for January, and changes to real and personal property for the 2025 tax year.
Additional items were presented to the board by County Administrator Charlie Welch.
The meeting was adjourned to Executive session.
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