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Richard Rankin and Danny Massey met before the board to update on the planning of the Simpson County Bicentennial Celebration. The committee is seeking a grant for $10,000. The plans are to reach out to the local cities and chambers for help and donations. The committee is working hard on planing and will report back at a later date with updates.
Buddy Wolverton, County Engineer, reported the status of State-Aid & LSSBP as of March 31, 2023.
- SAP-64(64)– Grade, drain, base and surface for Star to Braxton. 24% completions with 42% Elapsed time. Contractor installing cross drains culverts.
- LSBP-64(24)– Bridge Replacement Shorter Road – 70% Complete. 65% Elapsed time. Contractor has completed box bridge Working on approaches.
- SAP-64(65)– (Bridge Replacement) Dry Creek Road – Ready to advertise. Will open bids on June 12, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.
- LSBP-64(25) – Bridge Replacement Peacock Road – Office Review Plans were mailed to State Aid on July 25, 2022. Mailed out utility agreements, can start right of way acquisition.
- ERBR-64(03) – Bridge Replacement Saratoga- Sharon Road – Have not issued Notice to Proceed.
- ERBR – 64(04) – Bridge Rehabilitation Harrisville – Braxton Road – 9% Complete 8% Elapse time. Contractor driving bridge pilings.
- 2022 Simpson County Resurfacing Project – Roads 1A-5O – 57.% Completed and 85.% Elapsed time. Contractor has completed reseal operation on 24 or 94 roads. Will resume on the project, when weather conditions permit, starting the in the Mt. Olive – Magee area working northward and westward until operation completion.
- SAP-64(17) M – (Guardrails) Old River Road – P.S.& E. Assembly mailed to State Aid January 3, 2023.
Christian McQueen with McQueen Construction met before the board to answer questions concerning the chip seal on roads in the Fall. Supervisors were concerned with stripping on some areas. McQueen will inspect those roads and see what is needed to repair areas of need. Spring projects will resume as soon as rain holds off a few days and weather permits.
Sheriff Paul Mullins presented the following report for approval.
- March Jail 2023 Summit invoices in the amount of $20,842.53 plus rate change difference from 3/1 thought 3/10 in the amount of $576.42 fro a total of #21,418.95
- Mikala Dampeer dispatch new hire part time non-certified.
- Chris Jones certified full time sheriff’s deputy moved to shift Lieutenant.
- Request K-9 Hero be retired and removed from the Sheriff’s Office inventory and placed with his handler Joe Andrews.
- Approval for Body-Worn Camera Grant
The board approved an ordinance for Cannabis sales and activity. A permit of $2,500 per activity per year and renewable at $1,500.00 each year.
The February Road Managers report was approved. The board approved the hiring on Dustin Brewer, Jermery Griffin, and James Freeman in the road department. Road Manager Ben Warren stated the hot mix had been an issue with the quality of material. APEC is opening up for business today, April 3, 2023 and hopefully, this will resolve the hot mix issues. Several trees were reported down during the early morning storms on Monday, April 3, 2023. 4 to 5 road suffered tree damage and Hwy 13 was closed early morning for clearing of debris.
Tax Collector Jamie Brewer presented the surrender tags for March and changes to the real and personal property role for 2022.
Charlie Welch updated the board on the following projects.
Simpson County Courthouse window replacement has began. Courts dates were provided to contractor to help with scheduling work and not interfere with court. Welch stated bricks have been laid at the trustee hall and frame work is being completed. Welch advised all camera systems are 100% operational. Welch stated bids have been received for the back up system at the sheriff’s office. The low bid was $14,620. The board agreed to move forward and to get everything backup with the Sheriff’s office so no important data would be loss.
The meeting entered executive session.
Future Holidays:
- Good Friday – Friday, April 7, 2023
- Memorial Day- Monday, May 29, 2023
Future Board Meetings:
- Monday, April 17, 2023
- Monday, May 1, 2023
- Monday, May 15, 2023
- Monday, June 5, 2023
- Monday, June 12, 2023
- Monday, July 3, 2023
- Monday, July 17, 2023
A video of the meeting is attached for viewing.
 
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