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Simpson County Supervisors met Monday, December 5, 2022. First order of business was opening bids for scrap metal. No bids were received.
Gena Sullivan, Temporary Chancery Clerk, submitted for the minutes and approving authorizing to pay the Chancery Clerk for making copies of Assessments rolls of Simpson County. The board acknowledged the certification of attendance for Justice Court Judge, Charles Savell, for attending 2022 Justice Court Judges Fall Virtual Conference. The information was recorded in the minutes.
Road Manager Ben Warren advised hot mix project will continue as long as weather holds. This project is a day to day decision.
Buddy Wolverton, County Engineer, reported the status of State-Aid & LSSBP as of November 30, 2022
- SAP-64(64)– Grade, drain, base and surface for Star to Braxton. 19.34% completions with 40% Elapsed time. Contractor is completing clearing and grubbing operation.Planning to install cross drains.
- LSBP-64(24)– Bridge Replacement Shorter Road – 3.60% Complete. 17.14% Elapsed time, Contractor clearing and grubbing, removing old bridge, placing steel for boc bridge bottom slab.
- SAP-64(65)– (Bridge Replacement) Dry Creek Road – Awaiting right of way acquisition.
- LSBP-64(25) – Bridge Replacement Peacock Road – Office Review Plans were mailed to State Aid on July 25, 2022. Starting environmental review process.
- 2022 Simpson County Resurfacing Project – Roads 1A-5O – 57.08% Completed and 85.38% Elapsed time. Contractor has completed reseal operation on 24 or 94 roads.
- ERBR-63(03) – (Bridge Replacement) Saratoga – Sharon Road – Completing plans and contract documents, ready to advertise.
- ERBR-64(04) – Bridge Rehabilitation) Harrisville – Braxton Road – Completing plans and contract documents, ready to advertise.
Sheriff Paul Mullins submitted the following invoice for approval.
- Summit Food November invoices in the amount of $20,247.13
The following HR report was approved for the Sheriff’s Department.
- To hire Orlando Lee for the jail as part time non-certified.
- To hire Phillip Allan as a dispatch part time certified.
Tax Accessor Jamie Brewer submitted the tag list for November and changes to the real and personal property rolls.
A swearing in ceremony will be held Friday, December 9, 2022 3:00 p.m. at the Court House for newly elected Chancery Clerk Tim Gray. The public is invited.
The board appointed Joseph Sims as special council in the State of Mississippi vs Dale Berry. Wendell James was appointed to the position earlier following the recusal of County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Broadhead. Mr. James recused himself opening the door for the appointment of Sims.
Approval was granted in opening new bank accounts in the County Treasury, Peoples Bank, for Chancery Clerk Tim Gray.
Future Holidays:
- Christmas Holidays – Friday and Monday, December 23 & 26, 2022
- New Year’s Holiday – Monday, January 2, 2023
- Martin Luther King Holiday – Monday, January 16, 2023
- President’s Day – Monday, February 20, 2023
Future Board Meetings:
- Thursday, December 15, 2022 @ 8:00 a.m.
- Tuesday, January 3, 2023
- Tuesday, January 17, 2023
- Monday, February 6, 2023
A video of the meeting is attached for viewing.
 
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