Chris Kennedy

The Board of Supervisors convened to discuss and act on various matters. These included approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the MS Administrative Office of the Courts, approving a Hazard Mitigation Plan, and addressing MEMA Housing Grant Funds related to the March 30, 2022, tornado. The board also authorized a proclamation of local emergency due to severe thunderstorms on April 13, 2022, and approved county firefighters' travel to a conference. Additionally, they approved advertising bids for multiple road projects, accepted a letter for a pile replacement project, and approved progress estimates for several NRCS projects. Other actions included awarding a bid for the NRCS Project-Redbone Creek Bridge Bank Improvements, approving a monthly fixed asset disposition listing, and approving a resolution for a retiring major to retain his sidearm. They also discussed an ordinance for overweight vehicles, approved a petty cash account for Parks & Recreation, and approved advertising for a Purchasing Agent. Furthermore, they approved payment of extra workdays for Election Commissioners, a grant agreement with MDEQ for Solid Waste Assistance, and awarded funds from ARPA for a Summer Internship Program. The board also approved the purchase of property for the Bovina Fire District, reviewed claims dockets and minutes from the Vicksburg Bridge Commission, accepted land settlement reports and homestead applications, and reviewed annual reports of constables. Lastly, they approved resolutions for the purchase of property from Entergy Mississippi, LLC, and for a RAISE grant application.

The Board of Supervisors convened to discuss various county matters. Key actions included approving a MEMA housing grant report, proclaiming a local emergency due to severe thunderstorms, and approving roll-off dumpsters at Eagle Lake for debris removal. The board also accepted the Circuit Clerk's and Chancery Clerk's 2021 annual financial reports. Additional discussion focused on approving temporary easements and driveway permits, personnel matters for the Road Department, and emergency repairs to Halls Ferry Bridge. The board addressed subdivision variance requests, an interlocal agreement for Riverfront Park maintenance, and resolutions for paying landowners for a new port facility. They also discussed and approved redistricting maps for the Justice Court District and Supervisors District. Other actions included approving payment to MASIT for the county insurance package, accepting the resignation of the Purchasing Agent, and approving the March Docket of Claims and Justice Court Settlements. A public hearing was held regarding a menace property on Culkin Road, which was subsequently declared a menace.

The board meeting involved the receipt of sealed proposals for the purchase of $2,500,000 in General Obligation Port Bonds, Series 2007. Bids were received from several firms, with Duncan Williams offering the lowest interest rate. The board approved amending the budget to actual for the fiscal year, a correcting general ledger account entry, and payment of several invoices. Approval was also given for the end-of-fiscal-year claims docket, with one supervisor abstaining from voting on certain claims. The board authorized payment for right-of-way purchase for the Redbone Road Bridge Replacement Project and adopted a resolution directing the sale and award of the General Obligation Port Bonds to Duncan Williams. The meeting was then recessed.

The board meeting covered various topics, including the approval of a lease agreement with Kinder Morgan, personnel matters such as a promotion within the Road Department, and authorization of checks for USCG licenses. Monthly Road Department reports were accepted, along with an order and letter of acceptance for a road project. A revised county road map was approved, and approvals were given for NRCS emergency watershed projects. The board also reviewed the District Attorney's report, authorized advertising for the lease purchase of road equipment, and exercised a buy-back option on existing graders. An invitation to a Small Farmers Conference was extended, and travel for a workshop was ratified. Job vacancies were authorized to be advertised, as was the construction of a soccer field concession. An addendum to a contract for professional services was approved, along with a salary increase for an employee. A letter of support was authorized, and a change order for a Motorola contract was approved. The purchase of an advertisement was authorized, and a list of homestead exemption tax loss allowances was approved. Objections to homestead losses were addressed, and properties sold were reviewed. The Vicksburg Bridge Commission claims docket and minutes were reviewed, along with constables' annual financial reports. An assessment for distribution to Crime Stoppers was adopted, and advertising for towing services was authorized. A journal entry to correct a coding error was approved, as was a right-of-way acquisition. A public hearing was held on the 2007 HOME Program, and re-advertising for a housing inspector was authorized. Finally, appointments were made to the Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau Board.

The board meeting covered various topics, including grant applications (HUD grant for a homeless shelter and RFTAA grant for the Bovina Volunteer Fire Department), financial matters (acceptance of a check from LeTourneau VFD, approval of checks for the Vicksburg/Warren Community Alliance, Paws Rescue, and other expenditures), contract awards (construction of an addition to the Clear Creek Recreational Complex and waste tire disposal), personnel decisions (Social Work Aide positions, Road Department adjustments), and other administrative tasks (lost/stolen property affidavits, general ledger corrections, refund of employee insurance deductions, postage approvals, and agreements for cable television service, dormant/unclaimed funds collection). A public hearing was scheduled for a petition to abandon a portion of Thompson Lake Road. Executive session was held to discuss litigation and a personnel matter.