Friday, March 14, 2014

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:



ORDER ALLOWING WINSTON COUNTY TAX OFFICE TO SELL CAR TAG TO ANGELA MILLER, 653 ZION RIDGE ROAD


    CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION at the request of Honorable Mike Peterson, approval for the Tax Office to sell Angela Miller a car tag.  Ms. Miller will pay $192.00 in Solid Waste bills for the period of time she has lived at 653 Zion Ridge Road in Winston County, Mississippi.


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


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 3rd of March, 2014
________________________________________
Mike Peterson, President
Winston County Board of Supervisors
        Winston County, Mississippi




ORDER APPROVING DEMAND CHECK TO JJ FERGUSON SAND & GRAVEL, INC., $49,750.00, FOR TRIPLETT STORE BRIDGE


    CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION at the request of Honorable Luke Parkes, approval for a demand check in the amount of $49,750.00 payable to JJ Ferguson Sand & Gravel, Inc., for the Triplett Store Bridge project.


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


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 3rd of March, 2014
________________________________________
Mike Peterson, President
Winston County Board of Supervisors
        Winston County, Mississippi



ORDER APPROVING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 18, 2014 WINSTON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING


    CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION at the request of Honorable Julie Cunningham, approval of the minutes of the February 18, 2014 Winston County Board of Supervisors meeting.


    After discussion and upon said request, Motion was made by Honorable Larry Duran and Second by Honorable Burr Warner 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 3rd of March, 2014
________________________________________
Mike Peterson, President
Winston County Board of Supervisors
        Winston County, Mississippi


ORDER APPROVING CLAIMS DOCKET #18004-18537 FOR WINSTON COUNTY


    CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION at the request of Honorable Julie Cunningham, approval of Claims #18004-18537 for Winston County.


    After discussion and upon said request, Motion was made by Honorable Burr Warner 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 3rd of March, 2014
________________________________________
Mike Peterson, President
Winston County Board of Supervisors
        Winston County, Mississippi



ORDER APPROVING FEBRUARY PAYROLL CLAIMS DOCKET


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


    After discussion and upon said request, Motion was made by Honorable Burr Warner and Second by Honorable Gloria Turnipseed to approve said Payroll Claims Docket for February 2014.


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 3rd of March, 2014
________________________________________
Mike Peterson, President
Winston County Board of Supervisors
        Winston County, Mississippi



ORDER APPOINTING PATSY CLARK TO EAST CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD FOR A PERIOD OF 5 YEARS,  FEBRUARY 28, 2014-FEBRUARY 28, 2019


    CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION at the request of Honorable Mike Peterson, appointment of Patsy Clark to the East Central Community College Board for a five year term, February 28, 2014-February 28, 2019.


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


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 3rd of March, 2014
________________________________________
Mike Peterson, President
Winston County Board of Supervisors
        Winston County, Mississippi


ORDER APPROVING 16TH SECTION LEASE AMENDMENT FOR ANN HOLDINESS


    CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION at the request of Hal Overstreet of the Louisville Municipal School District, approval for the 16th Section Lease Amendment for Ann Holdiness.


    After discussion and upon said request, Motion was made by Honorable Larry Duran and Second by Honorable Gloria Turnipseed to approve said lease amendment.


Motion passed on the following vote:


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


ORDERED AND ADJUDGED this the 3rd of March, 2014
________________________________________
Luke Parks, Vice-President
Winston County Board of Supervisors
        Winston County, Mississippi



ORDER ACKNOWLEDGING ATTENDANCE OF CHANCERY CLERK JULIE CUNNINGHAM AT CHANCERY COURT SEMINAR


        CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION at the request of Honorable Julie Cunningham, acknowledgment of her attendance at the Chancery Clerk Seminar, February 11-14, 2014, in Jackson, Mississippi, hosted by the University of Mississippi Law Center.


     After discussion and upon said request, Motion was made by Honorable Gloria Turnipseed and Second by Honorable Luke Parkes to acknowledge the attendance of Honorable Julie Cunningham at the Chancery Clerk Seminar.


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 3rd of March, 2014
________________________________________
Mike Peterson, President
Winston County Board of Supervisors
        Winston County, Mississippi




ORDER APPROVING $1000 SCHOLARSHIP DONATION FOR MISSISSIPPI ASSOCIATION OF SUPERVISORS MINORITY CAUCUS


    CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION at the request of Honorable Gloria Turnipseed, approval of a $1000 Scholarship donation to the Mississippi Association of Supervisors Minority Caucus.  The scholarship is open to all Mississippi high school seniors and is based upon a written essay.  This is also a method of advertising the resources of Winston County.


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


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 3rd of March, 2014
________________________________________
Mike Peterson, President
Winston County Board of Supervisors
        Winston County, Mississippi



ORDER PROMOTING AMANDA HAMPTON FROM PART TIME EMPLOYMENT TO FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT AT WINSTON CHOCTAW COUNTY REGIONAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITY AT $9.09 PER HOUR


    CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION at the request of Warden Neal Higgason of WCCRCF, approval for the promotion of Amanda Hampton from part time to full time employment at a rate of $9.09 per hour.


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


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 3rd of March, 2014
________________________________________
Mike Peterson, President
Winston County Board of Supervisors
        Winston County, Mississippi


ORDER APPROVING EXTENDED FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE FOR WCCRCF EMPLOYEE MARVIN TUCKER


    CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION at the request of Warden Neal Higgason of WCCRCF, approval for extended family medical leave for employee Marvin Tucker. Winston County will pay major medical insurance premium for Officer Tucker for up to 12 weeks.


    After discussion and upon said request, Motion was made by Honorable Burr Warner and Second by Honorable Gloria Turnipseed to approve said family medical leave for Marvin Harold Tucker.


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 3rd of March, 2014
________________________________________
Mike Peterson, President
Winston County Board of Supervisors
        Winston County, Mississippi



ORDER APPROVING DEMAND CHECK TO FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF CLARKSDALE, $14,668.89


    CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION at the request of Honorable Julie Cunningham, approval for a demand check in the amount of $14,668.89, payable to First National Bank of Clarksdale. This is an interest-only payment out of the Debt Service Fund (WCCRCF Bonds).


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


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 3rd of March, 2014
________________________________________
Mike Peterson, President
Winston County Board of Supervisors
        Winston County, Mississippi




ORDER APPROVING VETERANS OFFICE SCHOOL EXPENSES, $430, FOR WINSTON COUNTY VETERAN’S OFFICER TERRY KELLEY


         CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION at the request of Winston County Veteran’s Officer Terry Kelley, approval for expenses ($430) for Veteran’s Officer Schools in May and October 2014.


    After discussion and upon said request, Motion was made by Honorable Luke Parkes and Second by Honorable Larry Duran to approve said expenses.


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 3rd of March, 2014
________________________________________
Mike Peterson, President
Winston County Board of Supervisors
        Winston County, Mississippi




ORDER APPROVING PART TIME HIRE OF DEIDRE SHEETS IN THE WINSTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT,  $9.00 PER HOUR


    CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION at the request of Honorable Sheriff Jason Pugh, approval for the part time hire of Deidre Sheets in the Winston County Sheriff’s Department at a rate of $9.00 per hour.


    After discussion and upon said request, Motion was made by Honorable Luke Parkes and Second by Honorable Larry Duran to approve said part time hire.


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 3rd of March, 2014
________________________________________
Mike Peterson, President
Winston County Board of Supervisors
        Winston County, Mississippi



ORDER APPROVING EXPENSES FOR MISSISSIPPI FIRE INVESTIGATORS ASSOCIATION SPRING SEMINAR FOR WINSTON COUNTY FIRE INVESTIGATOR KEITH ALEXANDER


    CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION at the request of Honorable Sheriff Jason Pugh, approval for the expenses for the MS Fire Investigators Association Spring Seminar for Keith Alexander.


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


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 3rd of March, 2014
________________________________________
Mike Peterson, President
Winston County Board of Supervisors
        Winston County, Mississippi




ORDER APPROVING CHANGE ORDERS FOR WINSTON COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR’S OFFICE


    CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION at the request of Honorable Tax Assessor Larry Woodward, approval of change orders to the tax roll.


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


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 3rd of March, 2014
________________________________________
Mike Peterson, President
Winston County Board of Supervisors
        Winston County, Mississippi



ORDER APPROVING PAYMENT OF $1,498.41 TO DANIEL COKER HORTON & BELL ATTORNEYTS AT LAW FOR TIM ROGERS VS. WINSTON COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY REPRESENTATION


    CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION at the request of Winston County Board of Supervisors Attorney Hugh Hathorn, approval for payment of $1498.41 to Daniel Coker Horton & Bell, Attorneys at Law, for representation in the Tim Rogers vs. Winston County Airport Authority lawsuit.


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


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 3rd of March, 2014
________________________________________
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 March 3, 2014,  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.  No action was 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 3rd day of March, 2014


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



ORDER ADOPTING HANDBOOK FOR WINSTON COUNTY EMPLOYEES


    CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION at the request of Honorable Mike Peterson, approval of the Winston County Employee Handbook.


    After discussion and upon said request, Motion was made by Honorable Burr Warner and Second by Honorable Larry Duran to adopt said handbook.


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 3rd of March, 2014
________________________________________
Mike Peterson, President
Winston County Board of Supervisors
        Winston County, Mississippi


ORDER RECESSING WINSTON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING TO MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2014


    CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION at the request of Honorable Mike Peterson, recess of the Winston County Board of Supervisors meeting to Monday, March 17, 2014, at 9:00 am.


    After discussion and upon said request, Motion was made by Honorable Luke Parkes and Second by Honorable Larry Duran to recess said meeting.


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 3rd of March, 2014
________________________________________
Mike Peterson, President
Winston County Board of Supervisors
        Winston County, Mississippi



_____________________________________
Julie Cunningham, Chancery Clerk
Clerk of the Winston County Board of Supervisors

Winston County, Mississippi