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Simpson County Board of Supervisors – July 15, 2025 Meeting Summary
The Simpson County Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 8:00 AM. This marked the first meeting under the new earlier start time.
Meeting Opening
Board President Danny Craft called the meeting to order. In the absence of Chancery Clerk Tim Gray, President Craft conducted the session. Thomas Warren opened with prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Key Actions and Discussions
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Means of Grace Mission:
Thomas Calhoun addressed concerns raised at the July 7 meeting regarding resident monitoring and garbage pickup at the mission. He expressed a willingness to resolve any issues. The Board voted to classify the mission’s solid waste as a business account, allowing for increased garbage capacity. -
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Voting Precinct Renaming:
At the request of Circuit Clerk Whitt Fortenberry, the Summerall Voting Precinct will now be called the Martinville Voting Precinct to eliminate longstanding confusion.-
Fortenberry also received approval to destroy files before 2018.
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Road Department Updates (Jeremy Bolton):
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Declared Asset #3916 surplus for scrap
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Approved new hire JaQuarrius McLaurin (CDL, full-time)
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Moved Christopher Varnes and Cody McCurdy to full-time
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Hired Steven Edwards and William Grubbs (non-CDL, part-time)
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Approved pay raises for Jason Higgins, Mark Smith, and Jerry Granderson after completing probation
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Utility permit for Hwy 28 Water: Discussion tabled
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Approved final summary change order for the pre-level project with Walter’s Construction
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Approved motion to advertise a scrap sale
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Emergency Management Report (John Kilpatrick):
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1,111 calls made to 911 in June
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Mapping project is progressing
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Approved MEMA’s request to use the 911 building in case of emergency
- County Administrator Charlie Welch presented the following report. All items except 10&11 passed.
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Legal Report (Attorney Danny Welch):
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Reviewed a proposed lease from National Lease Approval and found the contract too restrictive. No approval was given.
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Called for an executive session. (Following Dr. Middleton’s report the board moved to Executive Session.
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Copiah-Lincoln Community College Update:
Dr. Dwayne Middleton, Co-Lin President, presented updates on progress and needs, specifically for the Simpson County Branch. He reminded the Board that Simpson Co-Lin is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. 
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