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Simpson County Board of Supervisors approved the proposed budget for 2022-2023 at their September 15, 2022 meeting. A hearing on proposed budget and proposed tax levies for the year was held. The budget was passed by a 3-2 vote. Supervisors Mitchell Chatman District 1, Danny Craft Supervisor District 2, and Brain Kennedy District 3 all voted in favor of the budget. Supervisors Donny Welch District 4 and Randy Moore District 5 voted against the budget.
Stan Bulger spoke on behalf of the tax increased. concerning the school’s request. Bulger asked the board to please consider the increase and do not be the first board to go against the school in the state, and not pull attention to possible national criticism. Mr. Thomas Ray Floyd spoke and asked the board not to accept the tax increase. Mr. Floyd urged the board to be the first to go against the system and challenge the law. Rev. Barnard Mitchell spoke asking the board to consider the increase. Mitchell stated he came from a consolidated school system in Newton County and knew first hand how consolidation had advantages.
Supervisor Danny Craft District 2 stated he might not approved of the law but it is that the law. By not approving the request the school district can file a short fall note by law and the county would have to pay. This would add interest to the note and possible being sued all at a burden and price to the tax payer. Until changes are made at a higher level it is the supervisors duty to follow the law.
A bid opening for the trustee Hall Expansion was held. Two bids were received. The board took the bids under advisement to determined the best and cheapest bid.
Road manager Ben Warren advised the rock and tar project as well as the chip and seal were underway with a brighter forecast. Weather has delayed the projects. Hopefully, the projects will be completed by end of season.
EMC John Killpatrick advised there had been a total of 1088 911 calls from August 15 – September 14, 2022. Last year the 911 officer received 1430 calls. A total of 8 structure fires was reported for the month. The 911 office has collected a total of $3500 for permits in the last month.
Sheriff Paul Mullins reported the following report.
- Approval of the surplus equipment from Rankin County Sheriff’s Department as an intergovernmental sale at no cost 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe to Simpson County Sheriff Department.
- Hire Daylan Brown as a new hire part time as a certified deputy.
Attorney Danny Welch discussed with the board changes in various precinct lines that could change for the 2023 elections. The changes will have to be submitted in December to allow approval early 2023. The supervisors will discuss at length and proposed changes at a later meeting. November 2022 elections will not be effective.
Future Holidays:
- Veterans Day – Friday, November 11, 2022
Future Board Meetings:
- Friday, September 30, 2022
- Monday, October 3, 2022
- Friday, October 14, 2022
- Monday, November 7, 2022
A video of the meeting is attached for viewing.
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