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.
After discussion and upon said request, Motion was made by Honorable Luke Parkes and Second by Honorable Larry Duran to approve said ad.
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 17th day of March, 2014.
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Mike Peterson, President
Winston County Board of Supervisors
Winston County, Mississippi
ORDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION SUPPORTING NOXUBEE HILLS SCENIC BYWAY AND COMMITTING TO MAINTAINING TRAILBLAZER SIGNS
CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION at the request of Winston County Engineer Jimmy Kemp, approval of a resolution supporting the Noxubee Hills Scenic Byway and committing to maintaining trailblazing signs on Winston County roads.
After discussion and upon said request, Motion was made by Honorable Burr Warner and Second by Honorable Luke Parkes to approve said resolution.
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 17th day of March, 2014.
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Mike Peterson, President
Winston County Board of Supervisors
Winston County, Mississippi
ORDER APPROVING MINUTES OF MARCH 3, 2014 WINSTON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION at the request of Honorable Julie Cunningham, approval of the minutes of the March 3, 2014 Board of Supervisors meeting.
After discussion and upon said request, Motion was made by Honorable Luke Parkes and Second by Honorable Larry Duran 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 17th day of March, 2014.
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Mike Peterson, President
Winston County Board of Supervisors
Winston County, Mississippi
ORDER APPROVING CASH IN BANK REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2014
CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION at the request of Honorable Julie Cunningham, approval of the Cash in Bank Report for February 2014.
After discussion and upon said request, Motion was made by Honorable Burr Warner 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 17th day of March, 2014.
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Mike Peterson, President
Winston County Board of Supervisors
Winston County, Mississippi
ORDER APPROVING EXPENSES FOR WINSTON COUNTY CONSTABLES ROY DALE FULTON AND ED HUNT AT MANDATORY MEETING, GULFPORT, MS, JUNE 2-7, 2014
CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION at the request of Constable Ed Hunt and Constable Roy Dale Fulton, approval of expenses for attendance at mandatory Mississippi Constables Association training, June 2-7, 2014, in Gulfport, MS.
After discussion and upon said request, Motion was made by Honorable Luke Parkes 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 17th day of March, 2014.
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Mike Peterson, President
Winston County Board of Supervisors
Winston County, Mississippi
ORDER APPROVING EXPENSES FOR JUSTICE COURT CLERK TABBY DEMPSEY AT JUSTICE COURT CLERK’S MANDATORY SPRING CONFERENCE, TUNICA, MS MAY 8-9, 2014
CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION at the request of Justice Court Clerk Tabby Dempsey, approval for expenses at the Mandatory Spring Conference, May 8-9, 2014, in Tunica, MS.
After discussion and upon said request, Motion was made by Honorable Burr Warner and Second by Honorable Gloria Turnipseed 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 17th day of March, 2014.
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Mike Peterson, President
Winston County Board of Supervisors
Winston County, Mississippi
ORDER ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION REIMBURSEMENTS: $9,300 AND $109,618.23 FROM THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION at the request of Honorable Julie Cunningham, acknowledgement of the receipt of Homestead Exemption Reimbursements in the amount of $9,300 and $109,618.23.
After discussion and upon said request, Motion was made by Honorable Larry Duran and Second by Honorable Burr Warner to acknowledge said receipt of funds.
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 17th day of March, 2014.
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Mike Peterson, President
Winston County Board of Supervisors
Winston County, Mississippi
ORDER APPROVING DEMAND CHECK TO TOMIKA BELL, 203 COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR IN THE AMOUNT OF $110.73
CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION at the request of Honorable Julie Cunningham, approval of a demand check in the amount of $110.73 to Tomika Bell, 203 Compliance Coordinator.
After discussion and upon said request, Motion was made by Honorable Gloria Turnipseed and Second by Honorable Luke Parkes 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 17th day of March, 2014.
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Mike Peterson, President
Winston County Board of Supervisors
Winston County, Mississippi
ORDER APPROVING EXPENSES FOR COURT REPORTER REGAN CARPENTER, $58.24
CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION at the request of Honorable Chancery Judge Edward Fenwick, approval for payment of expenses for Court Reporter Regan Carpenter.
After discussion and upon said request, Motion was made by Honorable Burr Warner 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 17th day of March, 2014.
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Mike Peterson, President
Winston County Board of Supervisors
Winston County, Mississippi
ORDER APPROVING DEMAND CHECK, $100, TO MISSISSIPPI ASSOCIATION OF SUPERVISORS MINORITY CAUCUS FOR AD IN SPRING CONFERENCE PROGRAM
CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION at the request of Honorable Gloria Turnipseed, approval for a demand check in the amount of $100 for an ad in the MAS Minority Caucus’ Spring Conference program. This ad will promote Winston County at the Conference which will be held at Lake Tiak O’Khata in Louisville, MS the week of April 7.
After discussion and upon said request, Motion was made by Honorable Luke Parkes and Second by Honorable Gloria Turnipseed to approve said ad promoting 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 17th day of March, 2014.
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Mike Peterson, President
Winston County Board of Supervisors
Winston County, Mississippi
ORDER APPROVING EXPENSES FOR CHANCERY CLERK JULIE CUNNINGHAM AT THE SPRING CONFERENCE, APRIL 15-16, 2014, AND SUMMER CONFERENCE JULY 28-AUGUST 1, 2014
CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION at the request of Honorable Julie Cunningham, approval for payment of expenses for the Mississippi Chancery Clerk’s Association Spring Conference, April 15-16, 2014, and Summer Conference, July 28-August 1, 2014.
After discussion and upon said request, Motion was made by Honorable Luke Parkes 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 17th day of March, 2014.
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Mike Peterson, President
Winston County Board of Supervisors
Winston County, Mississippi
ORDER APPROVING PITNEY BOWES CONTRACT FOR WINSTON COUNTY ANNEX BUILDING
CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION at the request of Honorable Julie Cunningham, approval of a Pitney Bowes Contract for a postage machine for the Winston County Annex Building.
After discussion and upon said request, Motion was made by Honorable Luke Parkes and Second by Honorable Burr Warner to approve said contract.
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 17th day of March, 2014.
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Mike Peterson, President
Winston County Board of Supervisors
Winston County, Mississippi
ORDER APPROVING DEMAND CHECK FOR WINSTON COUNTY DEPUTY KEITH ALEXANDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $230 FOR PER DIEM EXPENSES
CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION at the request of Winston County Deputy Keith Alexander, approval of a demand check in the amount of $230 for expenses incurred at the Pigeon Forge, TN, conference.
After discussion and upon said request, Motion was made by Honorable Gloria Turnipseed 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 17th day of March, 2014.
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Mike Peterson, President
Winston County Board of Supervisors
Winston County, Mississippi
ORDER APPROVING RECERTIFICATION TRAINING FOR TAX ASSESSOR’S OFFICE EMPLOYEE ROBIN CLARK AND WINSTON COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR LARRY WOODWARD
CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION at the request of Honorable Larry Woodward, Tax Assessor of Winston County, approval for Recertification Training for Robin Clark in Meridian, MS, and Larry Woodward in Starkville, MS.
After discussion and upon said request, Motion was made by Honorable Larry Duran and Second by Honorable Burr Warner to approve said recertification training for Tax Office employees.
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 17th day of March, 2014.
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Mike Peterson, President
Winston County Board of Supervisors
Winston County, Mississippi
ORDER APPROVING NEW HIRE AMELIA ELLEN KENNEDY AS PART TIME NURSE AT WINSTON CHOCTAW COUNTY REGIONAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, $25 PER HOUR
CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION at the request of WCCRCF Warden Neal Higgason, approval of part time nurse, Amelia Ellen Kennedy, at a rate of $25 at WCCRCF.
After discussion and upon said request, Motion was made by Honorable Luke Parkes and Second by Honorable Burr Warner 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 17th day of March, 2014.
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Mike Peterson, President
Winston County Board of Supervisors
Winston County, Mississippi
ORDER APPROVING EXPENSES FOR WARDEN NEAL HIGGASON AT DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS MANDATORY NEW OFFICER TRAINING IN DENVER, COLORADO, NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CORRECTIONS, JULY 28-AUGUST 2, 2014
CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION at the request of Winston Choctaw County Regional Correctional Facility Warden Neal Higgason, approval for payment of expenses for New Officer Training at the National Institute of Corrections, July 28-August 2, 2014, in Denver, Colorado.
After discussion and upon said request, Motion was made by Honorable Luke Parkes and Second by Honorable Gloria Turnipseed to approve said mandatory training.
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 17th day of March, 2014.
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Mike Peterson, President
Winston County Board of Supervisors
Winston County, Mississippi
ORDER APPROVING ATTENDANCE FOR JUSTICE COURT JUDGES AT MISSISSIPPI JUSTICE COURT JUDGES CONFERENCE AT PEARL RIVER RESORT
CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION at the request of Honorable Justice Court Judges Robert Beck and Mike Fuller, approval for their attendance at the Mississippi Justice Court Association Conference at the Pearl River Resort, April 2-4, 2014.
After discussion and upon said request, Motion was made by Honorable Luke Parkes and Second by Honorable Gloria Turnipseed to approve said attendance at Justice Court Judge’s Conference.
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 17th day of March, 2014.
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Mike Peterson, President
Winston County Board of Supervisors
Winston County, Mississippi
ORDER APPROVING XEROX COPIER AGREEMENT FOR WINSTON COUNTY JUSTICE COURT OFFICE
CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION at the request of Justice Court Clerk Tabby Dempsey, approval of a Xerox Copier Agreement for the Winston County Justice Court Office.
After discussion and upon said request, Motion was made by Honorable Luke Parkes and Second by Honorable Burr Warner to approve said Xerox agreement.
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 17th day of March, 2014.
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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 17, 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
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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 17th day of March, 2014.
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Mike Peterson, President
Winston County Board of Supervisors
Winston County, Mississippi
ORDER TERMINATING WINSTON CHOCTAW COUNTY REGIONAL CORRECTIONAL EMPLOYEE WILLIAM LEON “HAM” STEPHENS FOR DUE CAUSE
CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION at the request of Winston Choctaw County Regional Correctional Facility Warden Neal Higgason, approval for the termination of William Leon “Ham” Stephens for due cause.
After discussion and upon said request, Motion was made by Honorable Luke Parkes and Second by Honorable Gloria Turnipseed to approve said termination of employment by 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 17th day of March, 2014.
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Mike Peterson, President
Winston County Board of Supervisors
Winston County, Mississippi
ORDER APPROVING LETTER ADDRESSED TO ALL FIRE DEPARTMENTS, CITY OF NOXAPATER, AND CITY OF LOUISVILLE AND SIGNED BY WINSTON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CITING EXPECTATIONS FOR FIRE FIGHTERS TO REMAIN AT THE SCENE OF FIRE UNTIL PROBLEM IS RESOLVED
CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION at the request of Honorable Luke Parkes, approval for a letter to be sent to all Winston County Fire Departments, the City of Noxapater, and the City of Louisville, citing expectations for Fire Departments to remain at the scene of a fire until the problem is resolved. In the event of a grass or woods fire, the Fire Departments will be expected to remain at the scene until the Forestry Service arrives and the fire is resolved. The Winston County Board of Supervisors will sign the letter.
After discussion and upon said request, Motion was made by Honorable Luke Parkes and Second by Honorable Gloria Turnipseed to approve said letter.
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 17th day of March, 2014.
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Mike Peterson, President
Winston County Board of Supervisors
Winston County, Mississippi
ORDER ADJOURNING WINSTON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING TO APRIL 7, 2014
CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION at the request of Honorable Mike Peterson, approval to adjourn the Winston County Board of Supervisors meeting to April 7, 2014.
After discussion and upon said request, Motion was made by Honorable Luke Parkes and Second by Honorable Burr Warner to approve said adjournment.
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 17th day of March, 2014.
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Mike Peterson, President
Winston County Board of Supervisors
Winston County, Mississippi
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Julie Cunningham, Chancery Clerk
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
Winston County, Mississippi