Legal Notices 08-04-22
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF CLARKE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
CLARKE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES, BY MARCUS D. DAVENPORT, Z.R.E., A.A.E, AND Z.R.E., MINORS, BY AND THROUGH THEIR NEXT FRIEND, MARCUS D. DAVENPORT
PETITIONERS
VS.
SHANETRIA LATONIA MCKINNIS AND ANDREW RAYNARD ELLIS
RESPONDENTS
CIVIL ACTION NO.2022-cv-00043
CHANCERY COURT SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: SHANETRIA LATONIA MCKINNIS, who is not to be found in the State of Mississippi on diligent inquiry and whose post office address is not known to the Petitioners after diligent inquiry made by said Petitioners.
You have been made Respondents in the suit filed in this Court by the Clarke County Department of Child Protection Services by Marcus D. Davenport, Social Services Regional Director, and Z.R.E., A.A.E., AND Z.R.E., Minors, seeking to terminate your parental rights as those rights relate to said minors and demanding that the full custody, control and authority to act on behalf of said minors be placed with the Clarke County Department of Child Protection Services. Respondents other than you in this action are ANDREW RAYNARD ELLIS.
YOU ARE SUMMONED TO APPEAR AND DEFEND AGAINST THE PETITION FILED AGAINST YOU IN THIS ACTION AT 8:45, O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 7th DAY of September, 2022 IN THE COURTROOM OF THE CLARKE COUNTY CHANCERY COURT LOCATED AT 101 S. Archusa Avenue IN QUITMAN, MISSISSIPPI 39355, AND IN CASE OF YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR AND DEFEND, A JUDGMENT WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF DEMANDED IN THE PETITION.
You are not required to file an answer or other pleading, but you may do so if you desire.
ISSUED under my hand and seal of said Court, this 14th day of July, 2022.
ANGIE CHISHOLM-GIBBS
CLARKE COUNTY CHANCERY CLERK
BY: Ellen Allen
Deputy Clerk
Kathleen Cook, MSB#102398
Special Assistant Attorney General
Office of the Attorney General
Post Office Box 220
Jackson, Mississippi 39205
Telephone No. (601)359-4329
Email: Kathleen.Cook@ago.ms.gov
0721, 0728, 0804
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters of Administration having been granted on April 28th, 2022, by the Chancery Court of Clarke County, Mississippi, in Cause No. 21-0073(S), to the undersigned administrator upon the Estate of Amy Lee McCarty Gablin deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against said estate to present the same to the Clerk of said Court for probate and registration according to law within ninety (90) days from this date, or they will be forever barred.
This the 29th day of April 2022.
Anissa McCarty Dyess
Administratrix
Of Counsel:
Edward A. Kramer (MS Bar No. 106309)
KRAMER LAW FIRM, PLLC
106 S Archusa Avenue
Post Office Box 896
Quitman, MS 39355
0721, 0728, 0804
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters of Administration having been issued on June 29, 2022, by the Chancery Court of Clarke County, Mississippi, to the undersigned, upon the Estate of Ravindra Kumar Patel, in Cause No. 22-0087 (S) notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against said estate to present the same to the clerk of said court for probate and registration according to law within ninety days from the date of first publication, or they will be forever barred.
This the 21st of July, 2022.
KUNAL PATEL
Administrator
Of Counsel:
Michael L. Grace (MS Bar No. 104360)
Grace Law Firm, PLLC
113A Main Street
Post Office Box 688
Quitman, Mississippi 39355
0721, 0728, 0804
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IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF CLARKE COUNTY
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RAVINDRAKUMAR PATEL, DECEASED
CAUSE NO.:22-0087 (S)
KUNAL PATEL, PETITIONER
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
TO: The Unknown Heirs-at-Law of Ravindrakumar Patel, Deceased
You have been made a Defendant in the suit filed in this Court by Kunal Patel, Administrator, seeking to have Niruben Patel, Kunal Patel, and Pritesh Patel, established as the sole beneficiaries and heirs-at-law of Ravindrakumar Patel, deceased.
You are summoned to appear and defend against the petition filed in this action at 8:45 A.M. on the 28th day of September, 2022, in the Chancery Courtroom of the Clarke County Courthouse at Quitman, Mississippi, and in case of your failure to appear and defend, a judgment will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition, thereby barring the claims of any other relatives of the decedent.
You are not required to file an answer or other pleading, but you may do so if you desire.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this the 11th day of July, 2022.
ANGIE CHISOLM GIBBS
Chancery Clerk of Clarke County, Mississippi
BY: A. Gibbs, D.C.
Michael L. Grace (MS Bar No. 104360)
Attorney for Estate
Grace Law Firm, PLLC
113A Main Street
P. O. Box 688
Quitman, MS 39355
Telephone: (601) 776-0006
0721, 0728, 0804
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Advertisement for Bid
Notice is hereby given that the BOARD OF SUPERVISORS of CLARKE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, will receive bids for the purchase of:
Turnkey Election Systems, including precinct scanners, ballot, marking devices, accessories, software, testing and training.
Bids will be received by an Electronic Reverse Auction administered by Central Bidding on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at 10:00 AM CST at which time bidding will begin and end at 11:00 AM CST on that date (unless extended by anti-sniping).
Official bid documents can be downloaded from Central Bidding at www.centralbidding.com. Electronic bids and/or reverse auction bids can be submitted at www.centralbidding.com. For any questions relating to the electronic bidding process, please call Central Bidding at 225-810-4814. Please include full contact information, including company name, email address, telephone numbers and contact person in your email request. Email requests will be filled within 24 hours of submission or registration. Registration with Central Bidding and acceptance of the Central Bidding Agreement is not optional and is required in order to participate in this bidding event. No exceptions will be made.
Bid proposals (no price) will be received until 1:00 o’clock p.m. on Friday, August 12, 2022, through Central Bidding in order to be considered for this bidding opportunity. Approved bidders will be invited to bid no later than Monday, August 15, 2022, at 10:00 a.m.
DO NOT INCLUDE PRICING INFORMATION WITH YOUR BID PROPOSAL. BIDS WILL ONLY BE TAKEN ONLINE AT THE APPOINTED DATE AND TIME.
This advertisement is not limited to any particular brand, and any make will be considered that meets or exceeds the minimum specifications.
The lowest and best bid received will be accepted, subject to the provisions of Section 31-7-13, Mississippi Code of 1972, annotated as amended, and the Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids received.
Clarke County Board of Supervisors reserves the right to utilize “anti-sniping” for reverse auctions. Anti-sniping is a tool that automatically extends the bid time for a reverse auction by five (5) minutes if a vendor places a bid in the final five (5) minutes of the reverse auction. The anti-sniping effect will autoextend the reverse auction bid time any time a bid is placed in the last five (5) minutes of the reverse auction and can auto extend the reverse auction multiple times until the bidding on the reverse auction ends.
SO ORDERED, this the 18th day of July, 2022.
Mickey Long, President
Clarke County Board of Supervisors
0728, 0804
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IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF CLARKE COUNTY
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF NINA MAGDALENE WATTS RIGDON, DECEASED
CIVIL ACTION NO: 21-0065-P
KENDALL PIERCE, PETITIONER
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: Alan Rigdon and Timmy Rigdon, II
THE FIRST AND FINAL ACCOUNTING AND MOTION TO CLOSE ESTATE CURRENTLY PENDING IN THIS CIVIL ACTION IS IMPORTANT AND YOU MUST TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS.
You are summoned to appear and defend against said FIRST AND FINAL ACCOUNTING AND MOTION TO CLOSE ESTATE at 8:45 o’clock a.m. on the 7th day of September, 2022, in the Chancery courtroom of the Clarke County Courthouse in Quitman, Mississippi, and in case of your failure to appear and defend a judgment will be entered against you for the relief demanded in said Complaint, including the closing of this estate.
You are not required to file an answer or other pleading, but you may do so if you desire.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this 22 day of July, 2022.
(SEAL)
ANGIE CHISHOLM-GIBBS, CHANCERY CLERK OF CLARKE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
BY: Ellen Allen
DEPUTY CLERK
PREPARED BY:
AMANDA TRAWICK RAINEY
MISSISSIPPI STATE BAR NO. 99694
WITHERSPOON & COMPTON
POST OFFICE BOX 845
MERIDIAN, MISSISSIPPI 39302-0845
0804, 0811, 0818
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
The City of Quitman (OWNER) requests proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide engineering services on an as needed basis for the following programs: Mississippi Municipality and County Water Infrastructure (MCWI) Grant Program, and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). You are invited to submit five (5) copies of a proposal, in accordance with this request, by mail or hand‐ delivered to: Office of the City Clerk, Quitman City Hall, P.O. Box 16, Quitman, MS 39355 (PH: 601‐776-3728), no later than 2 p.m., on August 23, 2022. Selection of an Engineer will be based on the criteria established in this Legal advertisement. Engineer(s) shall not submit any cost or price information with their proposals. Engineer(s) should submit complete proposals sufficient for final selection of the most qualified engineer. The Engineer will be responsible for assisting with project funding applications and, if awarded, the selected Engineer will provide all engineering services through project closeout in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, the following: 1) prepare preliminary cost estimate, plans and specifications; 2) distribute bid documents; 3) assist in bid opening and prepare bid tabulation; 4) assist in the execution of construction contracts; 5) hold pre‐construction conference; and 6) perform construction inspection including periodic reports to the OWNER and approve all payment requests. The OWNER is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The OWNER encourages Minority‐owned Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women‐owned Business Enterprises (WBEs) to submit proposals. All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked with the following language: “Proposal for Engineering Services.” Proposals will be evaluated on the following factors: Qualifications (40 points), Experience (40 points), and Project Knowledge (20 Points).To be evaluated properly, the following must be addressed in detail: • Qualifications –The qualifications of the firm and persons assigned to the project; • Experience – The firm’s experience and the projects previously undertaken, the project activities, and the status of the projects; • Project Knowledge – Familiarity with the OWNER’s infrastructure and the proposed funding programs The OWNER will designate a selection committee to evaluate each proposal. The selection committee may hold proposals for a period to not exceed thirty (30) days for the purpose of reviewing the content of the proposals and investigating the qualifications of the firms and assigned individuals. The OWNER reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals. The OWNER will award a contract with the qualified individual or firm whose proposal has the highest number of cumulative points issued by the selection committee and determined to be the most advantageous to the OWNER, price and other factors considered. The contract will include scope and extent of work and other essential requirements. The contract will be on a fixed price basis. The OWNER has the authority to terminate the selection at any time.
By: Mayor Steve Watkins
Mayor, City of Quitman
0804, 0811
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
The Town of Enterprise (OWNER) requests proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide engineering services on an as needed basis for the following programs: Mississippi Municipality and County Water Infrastructure (MCWI) Grant Program, and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). You are invited to submit five (5) copies of a proposal, in accordance with this request, by mail or hand‐ delivered to: Office of the Town Clerk, Enterprise Town Hall, P.O. Box 266, Enterprise, MS 39330 (PH: 601‐659-7971), no later than 2 p.m., on August 23, 2022. Selection of an Engineer will be based on the criteria established in this Legal advertisement. Engineer(s) shall not submit any cost or price information with their proposals. Engineer(s) should submit complete proposals sufficient for final selection of the most qualified engineer. The Engineer will be responsible for assisting with project funding applications and, if awarded, the selected Engineer will provide all engineering services through project closeout in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, the following: 1) prepare preliminary cost estimate, plans and specifications; 2) distribute bid documents; 3) assist in bid opening and prepare bid tabulation; 4) assist in the execution of construction contracts; 5) hold pre‐construction conference; and 6) perform construction inspection including periodic reports to the OWNER and approve all payment requests. The OWNER is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The OWNER encourages Minority‐owned Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women‐owned Business Enterprises (WBEs) to submit proposals. All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked with the following language: “Proposal for Engineering Services.” Proposals will be evaluated on the following factors: Qualifications (40 points), Experience (40 points), and Project Knowledge (20 Points).To be evaluated properly, the following must be addressed in detail: • Qualifications –The qualifications of the firm and persons assigned to the project; • Experience – The firm’s experience and the projects previously undertaken, the project activities, and the status of the projects; • Project Knowledge – Familiarity with the OWNER’s infrastructure and the proposed funding programs The OWNER will designate a selection committee to evaluate each proposal. The selection committee may hold proposals for a period to not exceed thirty (30) days for the purpose of reviewing the content of the proposals and investigating the qualifications of the firms and assigned individuals. The OWNER reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals. The OWNER will award a contract with the qualified individual or firm whose proposal has the highest number of cumulative points issued by the selection committee and determined to be the most advantageous to the OWNER, price and other factors considered. The contract will include scope and extent of work and other essential requirements. The contract will be on a fixed price basis. The OWNER has the authority to terminate the selection at any time.
By: Mayor Tony Chancelor
Mayor, Town of Enterprise
0804, 0811
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
The Town of Shubuta (OWNER) requests proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide engineering services on an as needed basis for the following programs: Mississippi Municipality and County Water Infrastructure (MCWI) Grant Program, and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). You are invited to submit five (5) copies of a proposal, in accordance with this request, by mail or hand‐ delivered to: Office of the Town Clerk, Shubuta Town Hall, P.O. Box 416, Shubuta, MS 39360 (PH: 601‐687-1536), no later than 2 p.m., on August 23, 2022. Selection of an Engineer will be based on the criteria established in this Legal advertisement. Engineer(s) shall not submit any cost or price information with their proposals. Engineer(s) should submit complete proposals sufficient for final selection of the most qualified engineer. The Engineer will be responsible for assisting with project funding applications and, if awarded, the selected Engineer will provide all engineering services through project closeout in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, the following: 1) prepare preliminary cost estimate, plans and specifications; 2) distribute bid documents; 3) assist in bid opening and prepare bid tabulation; 4) assist in the execution of construction contracts; 5) hold pre‐construction conference; and 6) perform construction inspection including periodic reports to the OWNER and approve all payment requests. The OWNER is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The OWNER encourages Minority‐owned Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women‐owned Business Enterprises (WBEs) to submit proposals. All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked with the following language: “Proposal for Engineering Services.” Proposals will be evaluated on the following factors: Qualifications (40 points), Experience (40 points), and Project Knowledge (20 Points).To be evaluated properly, the following must be addressed in detail: • Qualifications –The qualifications of the firm and persons assigned to the project; • Experience – The firm’s experience and the projects previously undertaken, the project activities, and the status of the projects; • Project Knowledge – Familiarity with the OWNER’s infrastructure and the proposed funding programs The OWNER will designate a selection committee to evaluate each proposal. The selection committee may hold proposals for a period to not exceed thirty (30) days for the purpose of reviewing the content of the proposals and investigating the qualifications of the firms and assigned individuals. The OWNER reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals. The OWNER will award a contract with the qualified individual or firm whose proposal has the highest number of cumulative points issued by the selection committee and determined to be the most advantageous to the OWNER, price and other factors considered. The contract will include scope and extent of work and other essential requirements. The contract will be on a fixed price basis. The OWNER has the authority to terminate the selection at any time.
By: Mayor Cleveland Peebles
Mayor, Town of Shubuta
0804, 0811
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters of Administration having been granted on the 27th day of July, 2022 by the Chancery Court of Clarke County, Mississippi, in case number 22-123-S to the undersigned upon the Estate of Deloriese S. Davidson, deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against said Estate to present the same to the Clerk of said Court for probate and registration according to law within ninety (90) days from the date of first publication, or they will be forever barred.
This the 27th day of July, 2022.
/s/BETTY MOFFETT STAMM, Administratrix
Robert M. Dreyfus, Jr.
2212 Ninth Street
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 553-8315
MSBN 6191
File No. LD22103
0804, 0811, 0818
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IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF CLARKE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF MELVIN RAY LOFTON, DECEASED
CAUSE NO. 22-0116
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters of Administration having been granted on the 15 day of July, 2022, by the Chancery Court of Clarke County, Mississippi to the undersigned Administrator of the Estate of Melvin Ray Lofton, deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against said estate to present the same to the Clerk of this Court for probate and registration according to law, within ninety (90) days from the first publication of this notice, or they will be forever barred.
THIS the 26th day of July, 2022.
STEPHEN R. LOFTON
Administrator of the Estate of Melvin Ray Lofton, Deceased
OF COUNSEL:
WILLIAM R. RUFFIN
Attorney at Law
Post Office Box 565
Bay Springs, MS 39422
Telephone No. (601) 764-4555
Facsimile No. (601) 764-2234
MSB# 5724
0804, 0811, 0818
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ORDINANCE NO. 388
BEFORE THE BOARD OF ALDERMAN, CITY OF QUITMAN, MISSISSIPPI
AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR THE COLLECTION OF USER CHARGES AND INDUSTRIAL WASTE SURCHARGES FROM USERS OF THE PUBLIC SEWAGE WORKS.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF QUITMAN, COUNTY OF CLARKE, STATE OF MISSISSIPPI AS FOLLOWS:
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
Unless the context specifically indicates otherwise, the meaning of term used in this ordinance shall be as follows:
Section 1 "Person" shall mean any individual, firm, company, association, society, corporation, or group.
Section 2 "Sewage" shall mean a combination of the water-carried wastes from residences, business buildings, institutions, and industrial establishments, together with such ground, surface, and stormwaters as may be present.
Section 3 "Sewage Works" shall mean all facilities for collecting, transporting, pumping, treating, and disposing of sewage.
Section 4 "Sewer" shall mean a pipe or conduit for carrying sewage.
Section 5 "Shall" is mandatory; "May" is permissive.
Section 6 "Superintendent" shall mean the Superintendent of Utilities of the Town/City of Quitman or his authorized deputy, agent, or representative.
Section 7 "City" shall mean the City of Quitman, Mississippi, or, when appropriate to the context, its duly authorized representative.
ARTICLE II
SEWER USER CHARGE SYSTEM
Section 1. The approved Sewer User Charge System, included herein by reference shall include an itemized budget reflecting the costs of operation and maintenance (including replacement) of the public sewage works and retirement of existing debt including repayment of any Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund Loans. It shall also include the revenues dedicated to these costs and demonstrate that they are adequate based on the use of the system and the Sewer User Charge Rates in Article III.
Section II. The Superintendent of the sewage works shall review the Sewer User Charge System periodically, and City shall revise the Sewer User Charge System and/or Rates, if necessary, to generate sufficient revenue to pay the total costs necessary for the proper operation and maintenance (including replacement) of the sewage works and retirement of debt including the repayment of any Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund Loans.
ARTICLE III
SEWER USER CHARGE RATES
Section 1. Sewer user charge rates shall be levied on all users including, but not limited to, persons, firms, corporations, or governmental entities that discharge, cause, or permit the discharge of sewage into the public sewage works.
Section 2. The following sewer rate schedule shall apply to each user of the sewage works.
Rates
First 2,000 gal. = $ 12.00. After 2,000 gal. every 1,000 gal. = $4.30. With the exception of Dart Container, their rate is 25% of the current water rates.
ARTICLE IV AMENDMENTS
This Ordinance shall be amended, as necessary, to comply with Federal or State Regulations.
ARTICLE V VALIDITY
Section 1. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Section 2. The invalidity of any section, clause, sentence, or provision of this ordinance shall not affect the validity of any other part of this ordinance which can be given effect without such invalid part or parts.
The above Ordinance was first reduced to writing and read and considered by Sections at the regular board meeting held on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, public meeting of the Mayor and Board of Alderman and on motion duly made for the adoption of said Ordinance and seconded a vote was taken as follows:
Alderman Joe Brooks voted YES
Alderwoman Bridget Peters voted YES
Alderman Steve Neely voted YES
Alderman Harry Wheat voted YES
Alderman Ronald Holloway voted YES
Thereupon, the Mayor declared the Ordinance duly adopted this the 7th day of June, 2022, and declared same to be full force and effect according to law.
ARTICLE VI ORDINANCE IN FORCE
This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its passage and after publication according to law. Any provision of any ordinance in conflict herewith is hereby repealed.
I, Naomi Shepherd, City Clerk, and official custodian of the records of The Board of Mayor and Alderman of the City of Quitman, do hereby certify that the foregoing User Charge Ordinance was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of said Board and is further a matter of record in Minute Book No. 32 at Page 1409-1411.
Mayor Steve Watkins
Naomi Shepherd, City Clerk
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