The Simpson County Board of Supervisors held their recessed meeting on October 15.
Chancery Clerk Tim Gray presented two proofs of publication, the first for the matter of levying county and ad valorem taxes for the current fiscal year 2024-25 including road districts, school districts, and other taxing districts. The second proofs of publication were for the Simpson County combined budget for publication for the fiscal year ending September 30.
County Engineer Greg bonds updated the board on applications for ERBR projects for roads that were impacted by the Highway 28 bridge closure. A preconstruction meeting is set for New Hope Road to get the project underway. Bonds has been working with Jeremy on maintenance inspections. Bonds said State Aid has approved five new projects for the county.
The board approved Sheriff Paul Mullins’ request for Sharon Fewell dispatcher part time certified to be to full time certified. Tax assessor Jamie Brewer presented the bad checks list from September to be made a part of the minutes. Emergency Management Director John Kilpatrick updated the board on E-911 operations.
Jeremy Bolton updated the board on equipment needs of the county and current road projects. Daniel Ferguson called for a work session for clarifications on building permits, to ensure that he and the board are on the same page. Charlie Welch told the board of inmate records from 1999 through 2002 that needed to be disposed of with board approval. The board approved.
Bids were opened on a chip spreader from Mid-South Machinery at $425,755 and Puckett Machinery at $415,802 per unit. Bids were also opened on a tar distributor from Mid-South Machinery at $339,000 and Puckett Machinery at $331,959. All bids were taken under advisement.
Board Attorney Danny Welch gave an update on the letter of support for Sun Solar, a project of Mendenhall Ministries. Welch said the letter only offered support and no other obligations. The board voted unanimously in favor of the letter.
