Board Minutes - April 7 and April 9, 2014

April 7, 2014

1st Monday

9:00 am

    BE IT REMEMBERED that the Board of Supervisors of Winston County, Mississippi, held a meeting at the Courthouse in the City of Louisville, Mississippi, at 9:00 am, this the 3rd day of February, 2014, the same being duly noticed and posted to all necessary parties.

    Present and constituting the Board was Honorable James “Burr” Warner, District One; Honorable Luke Parkes, District Two; Honorable Mike Peterson, District Three; Honorable Gloria Turnipseed, District Four; and Honorable Larry Duran, District Five.  Also present were Board Attorney Hugh Hathorn, Honorable Jason Pugh,  Honorable Julie Cunningham, Chancery Clerk of Winston County, Honorable Larry Woodward, Tax Assessor-Collector of Winston County, Daniel Brunty from The Winston County Journal,  Jimmy Lovorn,  Charles Hampton, Deputy Keith Alexander,  and Bookkeeper Debbie Sullivan. Also present were William  McCully from Winston Web News, WCCRCF Warden Neal Higgason, Beth Edwards and Judy Post of the Winston County Library, Bea Sullivan Fontenot, Toby Sanford of GTPDD, David Goss, Jack Gordman, Vance Eaves, Steve Roberts, Brad Robertson, Billy Holmes, Bessie Holmes, and Buddy King, EMA Director.

The Board, having been declared in session at 9:00 am, by Honorable Jason Pugh, Sheriff of Winston County, Mississippi, with Honorable Mike Peterson, President of the Board of Supervisors  presiding, proceeded with business as follows, to-wit:

Board Agenda - April 21, 2014

WINSTON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

AGENDA

APRIL 21, 2014

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PRAYER
3. APPROVE CASH IN BANK REPORT FOR MARCH 2014
4. APPROVE BIDS ON SUPPLIES FOR WINSTON COUNTY
5. ACCEPT AND APPROVE HOMESTEAD APPLICATIONS (536) TO BE SENT TO DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
6. ACKNOWLEDGE TRAINING FOR ELECTION COMMISSIONER, DISTRICT 5, MARY REED
7. INVITATION FOR MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO SPEAK AT MILITARY OF THE PURPLE HEART CONFERENCE, LAKE TIAK O’KHATA, JUNE 6, 2014 AT 2:00 PM
8. RURAL FIRE PROTECTION AGREEMENT WITH NOXAPATER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
   

Board Minutes - March 17, 2014

March 17, 2014

3rd Monday

9:00 am

    BE IT REMEMBERED that the Board of Supervisors of Winston County, Mississippi, held a meeting at the Courthouse in the City of Louisville, Mississippi, at 9:00 am, this the 17th   day of March, 2014, the same being duly noticed and posted to all necessary parties.

    Present and constituting the Board was Honorable James “Burr” Warner, District One; Honorable Luke Parkes, District Two; Honorable Mike Peterson, District Three; Honorable Gloria Turnipseed, District Four; and Honorable Larry Duran, District Five.  Also present were Honorable Jason Pugh, Sheriff of Winston County, Honorable Julie Cunningham, Chancery Clerk of Winston County, Honorable Larry Woodward, Tax Assessor-Collector of Winston County,  Keith Alexander, Jimmy Kemp, Coroner Scott Gregory, Phylis Benson of GTPDD, Joseph McCain from The Winston County Journal, Justice Court Clerk Tabby Dempsey, Billy and Bessie Holmes, and Jimmy Lovorn.   Also present were William McCully from Winston Web News,WCCRCF Warden Neal Higgason, Charles Hampton, Carolyn Hampton, and Buddy King, EMA Director.

The Board, having been declared in session at 9:00 am, by Honorable Jason Pugh, Sheriff of Winston County, Mississippi, with Honorable Mike Peterson, President of the Board of Supervisors  presiding, proceeded with business as follows, to-wit:

ORDER APPROVING DOUBLE TRUCK AD (2 PAGES) IN THE WINSTON COUNTY JOURNAL PROGESS EDITION

    CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION at the request of Laurie White of the Winston County Journal, approval of a double truck (2 pages) ad in the Progress Edition of the Winston County Journal at a cost of $1775.00.

Board Agenda - April 7, 2014

WINSTON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

AGENDA

APRIL 7, 2014

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PRAYER
3. BETH EDWARDS, WINSTON COUNTY LIBRARY UPDATE
4. CORONER SCOTT GREGORY – JULY CORONER’S CONFERENCE
5. APPROVE CLAIMS DOCKET
6. APPROVE PAYROLL CLAIMS DOCKET
7. APPROVE MINUTES FROM MARCH 17, 2014 MEETING
8. APPROVE DEAN PARK LEASE PAYMENT ($1,150.00) AND SHILOH VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT LEASE PAYMENT ($180.00)
   

State Auditor’s Office Releases Annual 2012 Audit For Winston County

JACKSON- The Office of the State Auditor has released the Winston County annual financial audit for the year ending September 30, 2012.

This audit found that a budget was not prepared for one of the county funds. It was also noted that claim numbers for approved claims should be included in the board minutes and that interfund loans should be repaid on a timely basis.

“These audits are designed to identify and correct any financial and compliance issues found within the county,” State Auditor Stacey Pickering said. “I thank Winston County for their cooperation during this audit.”

The audit, which was completed by the Office of the State Auditor, was performed pursuant to Section 7-7-211(e), Mississippi Code Ann. (1972). The audit was performed in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States.

The full audit can be accessed here: http://www.osa.ms.gov/documents/counties/2012/12cwinst.pdf

Board Minutes - March 3, 2014

March 3, 2014

1st Monday

9:00 am

    BE IT REMEMBERED that the Board of Supervisors of Winston County, Mississippi, held a meeting at the Courthouse in the City of Louisville, Mississippi, at 9:00 am, this the 3rd day of March, 2014, the same being duly noticed and posted to all necessary parties.

    Present and constituting the Board were Honorable James “Burr” Warner, District One; Honorable Luke Parkes, District Two; Honorable Mike Peterson, District Three; Honorable Gloria Turnipseed, District Four; and Honorable Larry Duran, District Five.  Also present were Hugh Hathorn, Board Attorney, Honorable Jason Pugh, Sheriff of Winston County, Honorable Julie Cunningham, Chancery Clerk of Winston County, Honorable Larry Woodward, Tax Assessor-Collector of Winston County, Honorable Kim Ming, Circuit Clerk of Winston County, Joseph McCain  of The Winston County Journal, and  Phylis Benson of GTPDD. Also present were William  McCully of Winston Web News, Charles Hampton, Carolyn Hampton,  Angela Miller, WCCRCF Warden Neal Higgason, Deputy Keith Alexander, and EMA Director Buddy King.

The Board, having been declared in session at 9:00 am, by Honorable Jason Pugh, Sheriff of Winston County, Mississippi, with Honorable Mike Peterson, President of the Board of Supervisors  presiding, proceeded with business as follows, to-wit:

Board Agenda - March 17, 2014

WINSTON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

AGENDA

MARCH 17, 2014

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PRAYER
3. PHYLIS BENSON, GTPDD
4. LAURIE WHITE, WINSTON COUNTY JOURNAL (PROGRESS EDITION)
5. JIMMY KEMP – NOXUBEE HILLS SCENIC BYWAY
6. APPROVE MINUTES OF MARCH 3, 2014 BOARD MEETING

Important Message from Winston Co. Chancery Clerk Regarding Homestead Exemption

THE PERIOD FOR SIGNING UP FOR HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION ENDS APRIL 1, 2014. 

IF THERE HAS BEEN ANY CHANGE IN YOUR DEED IN THE PAST 2 YEARS, YOU WILL NEED TO SIGN A NEW HOMESTEAD APPLICATION IN THE TAX ASSESSOR’S OFFICE.

EXAMPLES:  YOU HAVE MARRIED, DIVORCED, OR BEEN WIDOWED;  YOU HAVE SOLD OR BOUGHT PROPERTY;  YOU HAVE TURNED 65 OR BECOME DISABLED. 

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL THE CHANCERY CLERK’S OFFICE AT 773-3631 OR THE TAX OFFICE AT 773-3694.

Board Agenda - March 3, 2014

WINSTON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

AGENDA

MARCH 3, 2014

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PRAYER
3. PHYLIS BENSON, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
4. JIMMY KEMP - Winston County Project BR-0080(31)B, Mill Creek Road
5. ANGELA MILLER – 653 ZION RIDGE ROAD- GARBAGE BILL
6. APPROVE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 18, 2014 BOS MEETING
7. APPROVE CLAIMS DOCKET
8. APPROVE PAYROLL CLAIMS DOCKET
9. REAPPOINT PATSY CLARK TO EAST CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD FOR 5 YEAR TERM, FEBRUARY 28, 2014 - FEBRUARY 28, 2019
10. APPROVE 16TH SECTION LEASE AMENDMENT – ANN HOLDINESS
11. ACKNOWLEDGE ATTENDANCE FOR JULIE CUNNINGHAM AT CHANCERY CLERK TRAINING
12. APPROVE EXPENSES FOR CONSTABLE ED HUNT, TRAINING SEMINAR AND REGISTRATION FEE
13. APPROVE $1000 SCHOLARSHIP DONATION FOR MISSISSIPPI ASSOCIATION OF SUPERVISORS MINORITY CAUCUS – GLORIA TURNIPSEED
14. DEPARTMENT HEADS
15. EXECUTIVE SESSION
16. RECESS TO MARCH 17, 2014

The Board and elected officials are invited to ECCC to their annual luncheon on Tuesday, March 18 at noon.

Board Minutes - February 18, 2014

February 18, 2014

3rd Tuesday (due to President’s Holiday)

9:00 am

    BE IT REMEMBERED that the Board of Supervisors of Winston County, Mississippi, held a meeting at the Courthouse in the City of Louisville, Mississippi, at 9:00 am, this the 18th  day of February, 2014, the same being duly noticed and posted to all necessary parties.

    Present and constituting the Board was Honorable James “Burr” Warner, District One; Honorable Luke Parkes, District Two; Honorable Mike Peterson, District Three; Honorable Gloria Turnipseed, District Four; and Honorable Larry Duran, District Five.  Also present were Board Attorney Hugh Hathorn, Honorable Sheriff Jason Pugh,  Honorable Julie Cunningham, Chancery Clerk of Winston County, Honorable Larry Woodward, Tax Assessor-Collector of Winston County, Joseph and Hannah  McCain from The Winston County Journal,   Deputy Keith Alexander, Bessie Mae Holmes, Billy Holmes, James Young,  and Bookkeeper Debbie Sullivan. Also present were William  McCully from Winston Web News, Jerry Estes, WCCRCF Warden Neal Higgason, and Buddy King, EMA Director.

The Board, having been declared in session at 9:00 am, by Honorable Jason Pugh, Sheriff of Winston County, Mississippi, with Honorable Mike Peterson, President of the Board of Supervisors  presiding, proceeded with business as follows, to-wit: