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Simpson County Board of Supervisors met Monday, June 13, 2022.
The supervisors asked the Justice Court Judges and County Prosecutor to attend the meeting to discuss a dog ordinance the board was entertaining. Both Judge Charles Savell and Judge Ted Blakeney agreed they would enforce the law and listen to the circumstances concerning any dog issues that comes before them in court. Simpson County Board Attorney Danny Welch is working on a solution that would abide by the law and benefit the public with dangerous and nuisance dogs. Sheriff Paul Mullins advised there would be an expense to prep sites for the dogs to be housed. Pens with concrete pads and fencing would have to be constructed. The board is still gathering information before issuing an ordinance.
Road Manger Ben Warren advised the board all hot mix had been completed. The county department was ready to start the rock and tar projects this week.
Sheriff Paul Mullins asked for Casey Bowen full time dispatch certified to be moved to part time certified, and Anna Barlow to be hired as a new jail part-time certified. The board approved both request.
John Killpatrick Emergency Manager reported the following report.
- A total of 1136 E-911 calls for received from May 15 – June 12, 2022.
- A total of 4 structure fires were reported.
- A total of $2210 was received from permits from the previous month.
Killpatrick was approved to attend a MEMA training class on June 14th.
Killpatrick reported there was a chemical leak at Loves Truck Stop in Magee during the previous month.
The board approved to pay for 5000 gallon of CRS-2P from Southland Refining Company at a price of $2.96 a gallon.
Future Holidays:
- Independence Day – Monday, July 4, 2022
Future Board Meetings:
- Tuesday, July 5, 2022
- Friday, July 15, 2022
- Monday, August 1, 2022
- Monday, August 15, 2022
A video of the meeting is attached for your viewing.
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