At the Simpson County Board of Supervisors’ recent recessed meeting, County Engineer Greg Bonds reported on the county’s rubbish pit.
Bonds explained that topographic surveys have been done on grades and presented the board with existing contours and a proposed grading plan. Bonds said there is still volume left in the rubbish pit and the annual volume has gone down since they no longer accept commercial dumps, but he is gathering data to move forward with potential plans.
Bonds suggested that the board adopt some development ordinances for anyone coming in to develop in the county. He said it would be a good idea to set the standards for what the county will have to maintain moving forward. The board approved his request to research a potential development ordinance and report back with recommendation.
The board discussed asking the legislature for help with repairs on roads that have been affected by local bridge closures.
Road Manager Ben Warren presented the road manager’s reports and new hires, both of which were approved. He also presented quotes for soil pack 250, a new product to help with pre leveling. The board approved the purchase of 60 gallons to do a trial run on HB Smith Road.
County Administrator Eric Bowen presented all financial reports and was approved to pay the claims docket. The board also approved the appointment of John Alan Buffington as special prosecutor in Justice Court for 10 specified cases due to the recusal of Joseph Sims.
The board approved the opening and review of sealed bids by the county engineer, attorney, and chancery clerk for Project ERBR-4(05) New Hope Road on Friday August 9.
IT Director Charlie Welch updated the board on the courthouse roof with some discussion taking place in executive session. The Historical and Genealogical Society was approved to leave the headstone from the Bicentennial as a marker on the courthouse lawn. Welch reported that cameras have been installed at the Road Department and are functional. The Board will have access to cameras and discussed developing a plan to monitor the surveillance system.
Board Attorney Danny Welch looked up statutes on donating to Keep Simpson County Beautiful. He explained that the county is limited as to the groups they can donate funds to and KSCB did not fall into any of these categories. Welch said there may be nothing available for the county to do, but he will research other resources that other counties are using.
A decision on Willie Magee part time and holiday pay was tabled for further research after it was learned that Magee is paid through an MDOT grant that is administered through the county.
The board entered executive session before adjourning the meeting to discuss litigation and professional services.
