Barbara Esters-Parker

The Board of Supervisors meeting covered a range of topics, including road and bridge projects, land and personal property rolls, and solid waste management. The board considered issues related to truck parking signage, ad valorem requests, and logging permits. Discussions also involved the purchase of property for drug court administration, donations to the Delta Foundation SMILES project, and bids for pre-cast cement bridges. The board addressed emergency management grants, set a hearing for a solid waste enforcement matter, and reviewed reports from various county officials, including the Sheriff and County Administrator. Additionally, the board discussed financing options for the Siemens contract and approved payments for various services and contracts.

The Board of Supervisors addressed various issues including road and bridge projects, storm water runoff, and authorized the County Engineer to proceed with notice to bidders for the Leland Hwy 82 Frontage Road Project upon Corp of Engineers approval. They approved refunding bonds for logging work, reviewed reports on courthouse restoration, blacktop estimates, and discussed a boat ramp and ATV grant program. The board also approved applications for logging permits and utility facility construction, amended the zoning ordinance, and accepted mobile home rolls and homestead delete lists. They reviewed reports on repairs and improvements at various sites, approved proposals for handicap accessibility ramps, maintenance, and landscaping. The board accepted a quote for a 20-ton air conditioning unit, discussed a boat transfer, updated shelters, and reviewed the county emergency plan and radio system. They also addressed solid waste management, veterans' services, redistricting, school district budgets, and authorized the serving of alcoholic beverages at the Convention Center. The board approved travel for various officials, accepted a bid for a truck, and discussed budget matters and claims.

The meeting included discussions and actions on various topics. Presentations were made by Concerned Citizens of Washington County regarding Board Appointments for Board Attorney, County Engineer, and Assistant County Engineer. The board ratified a proclamation of a local emergency and authorized the purchase of an emergency generator system. They also approved a memorandum of understanding between the MS River Marathon and Washington County, and considered requests for the use of the Washington County Convention Center by multiple organizations. Additionally, the board discussed governmental affairs, approved use and occupancy permits for utility facilities, ratified actions of the Justice Court Clerk, approved an upgrade of the access control system for the Circuit Court, and addressed financial matters, including accepting settlement checks and discussing an emergency data system for the Tax Assessor's Office. They also authorized petitions for tax assessment adjustments, approved claims, authorized travel for emergency management personnel, authorized reimbursement to MS State Extension Services, authorized payment for the Theobald Road Project, authorized submission of requisitions for the Washington County Regional Correctional Facility, and authorized closing county offices for President's Day. The board also ratified actions related to a generator rental, approved bonds, received agricultural and hunting/fishing leases, discussed the use of the courthouse for filming, approved a letter of engagement from Butler Snow Law Firm, received a financial statement from YMD Joint Water Management District, authorized travel for the Chancery Clerk, authorized a mechanic designation for the Sheriff's Department vehicles, authorized copying documents into the minutes, and authorized advertising for bids for garbage trucks and a pothole machine. The board went into and out of executive session to discuss contract negotiations.

The Board of Supervisors meeting included discussions and actions on various topics. The board considered and accepted the agenda with additions. The board received a monthly economic development report from the Washington County Economic Development Alliance and an update on the Hollandale School District's opening. The board authorized the President to sign a re-insurance agreement with MS Public Entity Employee Benefit Trust. The County Engineer reported on bridge inspections, a request to advertise for a new roof, and an update on road projects. The board also discussed a smoke-free ordinance, a partnership with the City of Greenville for street repairs, and a petition for increased property assessment. Additionally, claims were allowed, and consideration of payment for an invoice was postponed. The board addressed court-related matters, authorized requisitions for the regional correctional facility, and allocated funds for various county departments. The board also discussed a cooperative service agreement for beaver control assistance, considered office space for the Justice Court Department, and addressed legal matters, including an EEOC claim. The board authorized Andrew Smith to schedule a meeting regarding creation of a redevelopment group for Washington County.

The Washington County Board of Supervisors meeting addressed various topics including road and bridge projects, equipment updates, and planning director's report. The board authorized advertising for a new hydraulic excavator, accepted road dedications for county maintenance, and approved permits for electric power associations and irrigation facilities. They ratified actions related to logging permits and community development block grant funding. The board also discussed convention center operations, emergency management, justice court services, tax assessments, and medical center reports. Additionally, they addressed legal matters, county road assistance, and considered bids for American Disability Act compliance.