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The Simpson County Board of Supervisors discussed traffic flow at the Tax Assessors office during normal business hours and what changes needed to be made during their board meeting Tuesday, March 31, 2020.
For the safety of the employees, the board approved the tax accessor’s office to begin effective immediately operating on an appointment only for outside traffic to help limit access to day to day traffic during COVID-19. Anyone needing help and needs to see the tax assessor are encouraged to call the office at 601-847-1744. Friday the tax assessors office saw approximately 89 customers and approximately 100 customers Monday. The office will remain open and still answer calls, take payments over the phone, and assist the public with any help that is needed. Payments are encouraged to be made via telephone with credit card, check or money order. The courthouse will remain open. All visitors must pass screening before being allowed in the building.
John Killpatrick, Emergency Coordinator, advised Simpson County still only has two cases of COVID-19 in Simpson County. Killpatrick advised that the numbers for each county may not be the actual number of cases within that county. The numbers are reported according to the address that is located on an individuals driver license. If the driver license has not beeb updated, the possibility of the number of cases being reported could be different for the counties. Killpatrick advised PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is still a need everywhere.
In other business the board approved
- A lease agreement with Trustmark Bank for the IBM Computer Series for a 3-year lease purchase and the 2 Case Backhoe/Loaders for a 3-year lease purchase.
- The appointment of Wendell James as special prosecutor in the case MS vs Bryan Scott Kennedy due to the recusal of County Prosecutor, Wesley Broadhead.
- The purchase of a computer for the Circuit Clerk for a public access in his office in the amount of $926.00. A network connection line will be have to be installed at a cost of $550.00.
- Annual renewal dues for Emergency Manager, John Killpatrick, for $40.00.
- The burial of a dead cow at 1073 Joe Dear Road, Harrisville, MS . A veterinarian’s letter dated March 24, 2020 and related easement was provided.
Future Board Meeting for April:
- Monday, April 6, 2020 – 9:00 a.m.
- Wednesday, April 15, 2020 – 9:00 a.m.
- Tuesday, April 21, 2020 – 8:00 a.m.
- Friday, April 24, 2020 – 8:00 a.m.
- Tuesday, April 28, 2020 – 8:00 a.m.
Up Coming Holidays:
- Good Friday – Friday, April 10, 2020
- Memorial Day – Monday, May 25, 2020
A video of meeting is attached below