The April 3, 2023, Board of Supervisors meeting started out with Supervisor Paul Mosley opening with prayer. Supervisor Mickey Long and Supervisor Darrick Marshall were not present.
EMA Director David Sharp requested a fence be installed outside of the EMA office to place trash and boxes in. Sharp requested a price to not exceed, but the supervisors requested that he come back with a quote for the fence before approving anything.
Sharp requested two remote heads for the Desoto firetruck and Stonewall firetruck. These will be compatible with the new MSWIN radios. The supervisors approved the purchase of both remote heads for $898.00.
Sharp brought to the board’s attention that it is time for the annual maintenance for all firetrucks. The total cost for 47 to 48 trucks across the county comes to a ball park figure of $25,000. That is just for labor. The county must provide all the oil, filters, and anything else that need to be replaced. The breakdown of trucks are as follows: pump trucks $750 each, brush trucks $350 each, and tankers without pumpers $500 each. Sharp informed the board, “Last year we spent roughly $8,000/$9,000 because they didn’t do all the trucks. They only done 15 or 16 pumpers. We need to get all the trucks done this year. I’m guessing in the neighborhood of $25,000.”
Supervisor Lorenzo Carter asked Sharp, “Why didn’t you do those last year?”
Sharp, “I was under the understanding they were going to do them all last year. They didn’t get them all done. I called and they said we only done the pumpers. Some of the reason is because they are old military trucks, and we had trouble finding filters and stuff for them.”
Mosley asked, “Did we bid this out?”
Sharp stated, “No we just used the same person we always use. We should bid the job out next year. I’ve had some complaints about these guys doing the work and not doing it the way the chiefs felt like they should be doing.”
Mosley asked, “It’s early in the year. Why don’t we bid it out now?”
Sharp replied, “Because we are already over a year since these trucks have been serviced. We need to go ahead and get it done. We have already bought all the supplies to do it with. We just need to go ahead and get it done and bid it out next year.”
Supervisor Joel Speed questioned what they will be doing to service the trucks. Sharp explained that they will change the oil and filters and check all the fluid levels. The supervisors feel that the price is high and requested that Sharp get some bids from other people.
The following was approved by the board:
Sheriff’s Department request to change the date for Randy Harper’s conference from May to October.
Shawn Follins, Maintenance Department, request for Rocky Ballfield to get quotes to change the lights.
Paul Shirley, Landfill, request for part time help while employee is out having shoulder surgery.
Jackie Matthews, 911 Coordinator, request for her and fellow employees to attend conferences in Biloxi.
Jackie Sisson, Maintenance, requested one can of 401A and three cans of 407C for $2100. Sisson also requested to build a wooden fence around the ac unit at the multicounty building to prevent damage when they are mowing. Sisson also requested a flap pole to install at the jail like the ones installed at the volunteer fire departments in the amount of $2,000.
Casey Kyle, Justice Court Clerk, requested for the board to cover a one night stay for a conference in Biloxi. She also brought to the board’s attention that judges are complaining about mold in the court room. After a discussion about a spray the county has that will remove it, Speed requested that they find the root of the problem and not just treat the symptoms. The board agreed, and action will be taken to find the cause of the mold growth.
Brian Dace, Road Manager, requested two backhoe tires for $1,385, and hoses for $2,000, four sheets of plexiglass for tractors, $2,550 for 15 inch and 18 inch culverts, a machine for installing road signs deeper into the ground, and a load of coal mix.
Christy King requested the purchase of ribbons and port-a-potties for an upcoming 4H shooting event. She also gave an update on events the 4H children are currently doing and upcoming plans they have.
Leanne Volking requested that the following be paid: a total of $2,600 to the Mississippi State Medical Examiner Office; three invoices to Terral Insurance Company, one for VFIS for $74,778, ANS for $3,678, and admin fees for $21,585.12; Bucket List Auto $36.00; and Ace Hardware $29.98. She also requested on behalf of Greg Fairchild for him to attend a coroner’s conference.
