Monday, December 9, 2013

Board Minutes - December 2, 2013

The following are the unapproved minutes from the Dec 2, 2013 meeting of the Winston County Supervisors. (Board minutes are typically approved inthe next scheduled meeting)

December 2, 2013
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 2nd   day of December, 2013, 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 Honorable Jason Pugh, Sheriff of Winston County, Honorable Julie Cunningham, Chancery Clerk of Winston County, Honorable Larry Woodward, Tax Assessor-Collector of Winston County, Joseph McCain  of The Winston County Journal,  Steve Puckett, Jimmy Lovorn, Bookkeeper Debbie Sullivan. Also present were William  McCully of Winston Web News, Carolyn Hampton,  WCCRCF Warden Neal Higgason, Deputy Keith Alexander, Spencer Broocks of GTPDD, and Jimmy Kemp.

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 MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 18, 2013 MEETING OF THE WINSTON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS


    CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION at the request of Honorable Julie Cunningham, approval of the minutes of the November 18, 2013 Winston County Board of Supervisors meeting.


    After discussion and upon said request, Motion was made by Honorable Luke Parkes and Second by Honorable Gloria Turnipseed to approve said minutes.




Motion passed on the following vote:


Burr Warner, Supervisor, District One  Aye
Luke Parkes, Supervisor, District Two  Aye
Mike Peterson, Supervisor, District Three  Aye
Gloria Turnipseed, Supervisor, District Four  Aye
Larry Duran, Supervisor, District Five  Aye


ORDERED AND ADJUDGED this the 2nd day of December, 2013.
________________________________________
Mike Peterson, President
Winston County Board of Supervisors
        Winston County, Mississippi


ORDER APPROVING CASH IN BANK REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2013


    CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION at the request of Honorable Julie Cunningham, approval of the Cash in Bank report for October 2013.


    After discussion and upon said request, Motion was made by Honorable Luke Parkes and Second by Honorable Gloria Turnipseed to approve said Cash in Bank report.


Motion passed on the following vote:


Burr Warner, Supervisor, District One  Aye
Luke Parkes, Supervisor, District Two  Aye
Mike Peterson, Supervisor, District Three  Aye
Gloria Turnipseed, Supervisor, District Four  Aye
Larry Duran, Supervisor, District Five  Aye


ORDERED AND ADJUDGED this the 2nd day of December, 2013.
________________________________________
Mike Peterson, President
Winston County Board of Supervisors
        Winston County, Mississippi


ORDER ACCEPTING HIGHEST BID ON DISTRICT 4 FRONT END LOADER


    CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION at the request of Honorable Gloria Turnipseed, Supervisor, District 4, acceptance of the highest bid on a CAT 950 Loader, Serial Number 81J1372.  Notice of bids was duly posted in 3 public places for 14 days preceding the Board of Supervisors meeting:  United States Post Office, Louisville-Winston County Library, and the Winston County Courthouse.  A bid of $6750.00 from Deanco Auction Co. of Mississippi, Inc., was the lone bid.


    After discussion and upon said request, Motion was made by Honorable Gloria Turnipseed and Second by Honorable Luke Parkes to accept the Bid from Deanco Auction Co. of $6750.00.


Motion passed on the following vote:


Burr Warner, Supervisor, District One  Aye
Luke Parkes, Supervisor, District Two  Aye
Mike Peterson, Supervisor, District Three  Aye
Gloria Turnipseed, Supervisor, District Four  Aye
Larry Duran, Supervisor, District Five  Aye


ORDERED AND ADJUDGED this the 2nd day of December, 2013.
________________________________________
Mike Peterson, President
Winston County Board of Supervisors
        Winston County, Mississippi


ORDER ACKNOWLEDGING CERTIFICATE OF DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE APPROVING REAL ROLL FOR 2013


    CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION at the request of the Mississippi Department of Revenue, acknowledgement of the Certificate Approving Real Roll for 2013.


    After discussion and upon said request, Motion was made by Honorable Luke Parkes and Second by Honorable Gloria Turnipseed to acknowledge said Certificate approving the 2013 Real Roll for Winston County.


Motion passed on the following vote:


Burr Warner, Supervisor, District One  Aye
Luke Parkes, Supervisor, District Two  Aye
Mike Peterson, Supervisor, District Three  Aye
Gloria Turnipseed, Supervisor, District Four  Aye
Larry Duran, Supervisor, District Five  Aye


ORDERED AND ADJUDGED this the 2nd day of December, 2013.
________________________________________
Mike Peterson, President
Winston County Board of Supervisors
        Winston County, Mississippi


ORDER APPROVING CLAIMS DOCKET ENDING DECEMBER 2, 2013, #16265-16752


    CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION at the request of Honorable Julie Cunningham, approval of the Claims Docket ending December 2, 2013, #16265-16752.


    After discussion and upon said request , Motion was made by Honorable Luke Parkes and Second by Honorable Gloria Turnipseed to approve said Claims Docket.


Motion passed on the following vote:


Burr Warner, Supervisor, District One  Aye
Luke Parkes, Supervisor, District Two  Aye
Mike Peterson, Supervisor, District Three  Aye
Gloria Turnipseed, Supervisor, District Four  Aye
Larry Duran, Supervisor, District Five  Aye


ORDERED AND ADJUDGED this the 2nd day of December, 2013.
________________________________________
Mike Peterson, President
Winston County Board of Supervisors
        Winston County, Mississippi


ORDER APPROVING PAYROLL CLAIMS DOCKET FOR NOVEMBER 2013


    CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION at the request of Honorable Julie Cunningham, approval of the Payroll Claims Docket for November 2013.


    After discussion and upon said request, Motion was made by Honorable Luke Parkes and Second by Honorable Gloria Turnipseed to approve said Payroll Claims Docket.


Motion passed on the following vote:


Burr Warner, Supervisor, District One  Aye
Luke Parkes, Supervisor, District Two  Aye
Mike Peterson, Supervisor, District Three  Aye
Gloria Turnipseed, Supervisor, District Four  Aye
Larry Duran, Supervisor, District Five  Aye


ORDERED AND ADJUDGED this the 2nd day of December, 2013.
________________________________________
Mike Peterson, President
Winston County Board of Supervisors
        Winston County, Mississippi


ORDER APPROVING REIMBURSEMENT TO PAR LAND AND TIMBER COMPANY AND PAR PROPERTY


    CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION at the request of Honorable Julie Cunningham, approval of the reimbursement of $326.00 to Par Land and Timber Company for the erroneous sale of property belonging to Danny Richardson for 2009 taxes;  $315.98 to Par Property for the erroneous sale of property belonging to Chawan Jernigan for 2009 taxes.  Reimbursement is for the amount paid at the Tax Sale only.  


    After discussion and upon said request, Motion was made by Honorable Gloria Turnipseed and Second by Honorable Burr Warner to approve said reimbursements.


Motion passed on the following vote:


Burr Warner, Supervisor, District One  Aye
Luke Parkes, Supervisor, District Two  Aye
Mike Peterson, Supervisor, District Three  Aye
Gloria Turnipseed, Supervisor, District Four  Aye
Larry Duran, Supervisor, District Five  Aye


ORDERED AND ADJUDGED this the 2nd day of December, 2013.
________________________________________
Mike Peterson, President
Winston County Board of Supervisors
        Winston County, Mississippi



ORDER APPROVING HOMESTEAD REINSTATEMENTS FOR EAVES, SWART, LUKE, AND NICHOLS


    CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION at the request of the Mississippi Department of Revenue, approval for the Reinstatement of Homestead for Gail Eaves, Sarah Luke, Frank Nichols, and Ronald Swart.


    After discussion and upon said request, Motion was made by Honorable Burr Warner and Second by Honorable Luke Parkes to approve said homestead reinstatements.


Motion passed on the following vote:


Burr Warner, Supervisor, District One  Aye
Luke Parkes, Supervisor, District Two  Aye
Mike Peterson, Supervisor, District Three  Aye
Gloria Turnipseed, Supervisor, District Four  Aye
Larry Duran, Supervisor, District Five  Aye


ORDERED AND ADJUDGED this the 2nd day of December, 2013.



________________________________________
Mike Peterson, President
Winston County Board of Supervisors
        Winston County, Mississippi


ORDER APPROVING DAYS OFF FOR TABBY DEMPSEY :  DECEMBER 23, 26, AND 31, 2013


    CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION at the request of Justice Court Clerk Tabby Dempsey, approval for days off:  December 23, 26, 31, 2013.


     After discussion and upon said request, Motion was made by Honorable Larry Duran and Second by Honorable Gloria Turnipseed to approve said days off for Tabby Dempsey.


Motion passed on the following vote:


Burr Warner, Supervisor, District One  Aye
Luke Parkes, Supervisor, District Two  Aye
Mike Peterson, Supervisor, District Three  Aye
Gloria Turnipseed, Supervisor, District Four  Aye
Larry Duran, Supervisor, District Five  Aye


ORDERED AND ADJUDGED this the 2nd day of December, 2013.



________________________________________
Mike Peterson, President
Winston County Board of Supervisors
        Winston County, Mississippi


ORDER ACKNOWLEDGING APPOINTMENT AND SALARY OF CHANCERY COURT SUPPORT STAFF


    CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION at the request of Honorable Judge Edward Fenwick, acknowledgement of the appointment and salary of Chancery Court Support Staff.


     After discussion and upon said request, Motion was made by Honorable Luke Parkes and Second by Honorable Burr Warner to acknowledge said appointment and salary for Chancery Court Support Staff.


Motion passed on the following vote:


Burr Warner, Supervisor, District One  Aye
Luke Parkes, Supervisor, District Two  Aye
Mike Peterson, Supervisor, District Three  Aye
Gloria Turnipseed, Supervisor, District Four  Aye
Larry Duran, Supervisor, District Five  Aye


ORDERED AND ADJUDGED this the 2nd day of December, 2013.



________________________________________
Mike Peterson, President
Winston County Board of Supervisors
        Winston County, Mississippi


ORDER MOVING LESTER HOLDINESS FROM PART TIME EMPLOYMENT TO FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT IN WINSTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT AT A RATE OF $12.27   PER HOUR


    CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION at the request of Honorable Sheriff Jason Pugh, approval to move Lester Holdiness from part time employment to full time employment in the Winston County Sheriff’s Department at an hourly rate of $12.27.


    After discussion and upon said request, Motion was made by Honorable Luke Parkes and Second by Honorable Larry Duran to approve said change in employment status for Lester Holdiness.


Motion passed on the following vote:


Burr Warner, Supervisor, District One  Aye
Luke Parkes, Supervisor, District Two  Aye
Mike Peterson, Supervisor, District Three  Aye
Gloria Turnipseed, Supervisor, District Four  Aye
Larry Duran, Supervisor, District Five  Aye


ORDERED AND ADJUDGED this the 2nd day of December, 2013.


________________________________________
Mike Peterson, President
Winston County Board of Supervisors
        Winston County, Mississippi


ORDER APPROVING RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZING GRANT TO ASSIST WINSTON COUNTY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS TO PURCHASE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT



    CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION at the request of Winston County Emergency Management Director Buddy King, authorization for grant application and approval of a resolution for Winston County to provide 5% match for a grant to purchase communications equipment for the Winston County Volunteer Fire Departments.


    After discussion and upon said request, Motion was made by Honorable Luke Parkes and Second by Honorable Burr Warner to authorize application for EMA grant and resolution for Winston County to provide 5% match to purchase communications equipment for Volunteer Fire Departments.


Motion passed on the following vote:


Burr Warner, Supervisor, District One  Aye
Luke Parkes, Supervisor, District Two  Aye
Mike Peterson, Supervisor, District Three  Aye
Gloria Turnipseed, Supervisor, District Four  Aye
Larry Duran, Supervisor, District Five  Aye


ORDERED AND ADJUDGED this the 2nd day of December, 2013.
________________________________________
Mike Peterson, President
Winston County Board of Supervisors
        Winston County, Mississippi



ORDER AND MINUTES OF EXECUTIVE SESSION


   During a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors held on December 2, 2013, pursuant to the terms of 25-41-7 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended, Honorable Mike Peterson  moved, and Honorable Luke Parkes , that the Winston County Board of Supervisors make a closed determination upon the issue of whether or  not to declare an executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel issues and litigation with the following named persons deemed necessary for the discussions, deliberations, and recording of such executive session:
    Burr Warner, Supervisor, District One                              
    Luke Parkes, Supervisor, District Two                              
    Mike Peterson, Supervisor, District Three                         
    Gloria Turnipseed, Supervisor, District Four                      
    Larry Duran, Supervisor, District Five    
    Chancery Clerk Julie Cunningham
    Board Attorney Hugh Hathorn                          
.  
     Which motion received the unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Supervisors.


This discussion of the nature of matters requiring executive session was had, and the Board, on motion made by Honorable Mike Peterson, Second by Honorable Gloria Turnipseed, and approve by unanimous vote, declared the Board of Supervisors to be in executive session for the consideration of such matters.



ORDER TO EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION


   CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION at the request of Honorable Mike Peterson the exit of the Executive Session.  
    After discussion and upon said request, Motion was made by Honorable Luke Parkes and Second by Honorable Burr Warner to exit Executive Session and that the meeting again be opened to the public, with no action being taken during Executive Session.
    Motion passed on the following vote:


    Burr Warner, Supervisor, District One                              Aye
    Luke Parkes, Supervisor, District Two                              Aye
    Mike Peterson, Supervisor, District Three                         Aye
    Gloria Turnipseed, Supervisor, District Four                      Aye
    Larry Duran, Supervisor, District Five                                Aye


ORDERED AND ADJUDGED, this the 2nd  day of December, 2013.  


                                                                   ____________________________________
Mike Peterson, President
Winston County Board of Supervisors                                                                
Winston County, Mississippi



ORDER ACCEPTING BID OF B & G LOGGING FOR TIMBER CUTTING AT WCCRCF


    CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION at the request of Winston County Board of Supervisors Attorney Hugh Hathorn, approval to open bids on timber cutting at Winston Choctaw County Regional Correctional Facility.  Notice of bids was duly published in the Winston County Journal for three weeks prior to bid opening. Three bids were submitted:  B & G Logging, Michael Ming Logging, and Evergreen Land and Timber.


    After discussion and upon said request, Motion was made by Honorable Larry Duran and Second by Honorable Gloria Turnipseed to approve the highest bid from B & G Logging.  


    Motion passed on the following vote:


    Burr Warner, Supervisor, District One                              Aye
    Luke Parkes, Supervisor, District Two                              Aye
    Mike Peterson, Supervisor, District Three                         Aye
    Gloria Turnipseed, Supervisor, District Four                      Aye
    Larry Duran, Supervisor, District Five                                Aye


ORDERED AND ADJUDGED, this the 2nd  day of December, 2013.  


                                                                   ____________________________________
Mike Peterson, President
Winston County Board of Supervisors                                                                
Winston County, Mississippi



ORDER CORRECTIING ERRONEOUS SALE FOR RICKY WOODS


    CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION at the request of Honorable Larry Woodward, Tax Assessor, correction of an erroneous sale for Ricky Woods.  


    After discussion and upon said request, Motion was made by Honorable Luke Parkes and Second by Honorable Burr Warner to correct an erroneous sale for Ricky Woods.


    Motion passed on the following vote:


    Burr Warner, Supervisor, District One                              Aye
    Luke Parkes, Supervisor, District Two                              Aye
    Mike Peterson, Supervisor, District Three                         Aye
    Gloria Turnipseed, Supervisor, District Four                      Aye
    Larry Duran, Supervisor, District Five                                Aye


ORDERED AND ADJUDGED, this the 2nd  day of December, 2013.  


                                                                   ____________________________________
Mike Peterson, President
Winston County Board of Supervisors                                                                
Winston County, Mississippi



ORDER ESTABLISHING FUNDS FOR WCCRCF BOND REFINANCE AND AMENDING BUDGET TO REFLECT FUNDS


    CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION at the request of Honorable Julie Cunningham, establishment of funds for the WCCRCF Bond Refinance and amendment of the budget to reflect these funds.


    After discussion and upon said request, Motion was made by Honorable Luke Parkes and Second by Honorable Larry Duran to approve said establishment of funds and amendment of budget.


    Motion passed on the following vote:


    Burr Warner, Supervisor, District One                              Aye
    Luke Parkes, Supervisor, District Two                              Aye
    Mike Peterson, Supervisor, District Three                         Aye
    Gloria Turnipseed, Supervisor, District Four                      Aye
    Larry Duran, Supervisor, District Five                                Aye


ORDERED AND ADJUDGED, this the 2nd  day of December, 2013.  


                                                                   ____________________________________
Mike Peterson, President
Winston County Board of Supervisors                                                                
Winston County, Mississippi



ORDER AUTHORIZING BOARD ATTORNEY HUGH HATHORN TO RETAIN ATTORNEYS TO REPRESENT COUNTY APPOINTEES TO LOUISVILLE-WINSTON AIRPORT BOARD LAWSUIT


    CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION at the request of Board Attorney Hugh Hathorn, authorization to retain attorneys to represent Winston County Appointees in the Louisville-Winston Airport Board Lawsuit vs. Tim Rogers.


    After discussion and upon said request, Motion was made by Honorable Luke Parkes and Second by Honorable Burr Warner to authorize Hugh Hathorn to retain attorneys for the County Appointees named in the Louisville-Winston Airport Board Lawsuit.


    Motion passed on the following vote:


    Burr Warner, Supervisor, District One                              Aye
    Luke Parkes, Supervisor, District Two                              Aye
    Mike Peterson, Supervisor, District Three                         Aye
    Gloria Turnipseed, Supervisor, District Four                      Aye
    Larry Duran, Supervisor, District Five                                Aye


ORDERED AND ADJUDGED, this the 2nd  day of December, 2013.  


                                                                   ____________________________________
Mike Peterson, President
Winston County Board of Supervisors                                                                
Winston County, Mississippi



ORDER RECESSING WINSTON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING TO DECEMBER 16, 2013


    CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION at the request of Honorable Mike Peterson, recess of the Winston County Board of Supervisors meeting to Monday, December 16, 2013, at 9:00 am.


    After discussion and upon said request, Motion was made by Honorable Burr Warner and Second by Honorable Gloria Turnipseed to recess to December 16, 2013.


    Motion passed on the following vote:


    Burr Warner, Supervisor, District One                              Aye
    Luke Parkes, Supervisor, District Two                              Aye
    Mike Peterson, Supervisor, District Three                         Aye
    Gloria Turnipseed, Supervisor, District Four                      Aye
    Larry Duran, Supervisor, District Five                                Aye


ORDERED AND ADJUDGED, this the 2nd day of December, 2013.  


                                                                   ____________________________________
Mike Peterson, President
Winston County Board of Supervisors                                                                
Winston County, Mississippi


_______________________________________
Julie Cunningham, Chancery Clerk
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors

Winston County, Mississippi