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1 MINUTES BE IT remembered that on the 4th day of June, 2012, at 9:00 a.m., the Board of Supervisors of Hinds County met in the Chancery Court Building, Board of Supervisors Room, Jackson, Mississippi; pursuant to the provisions of Mississippi Code 1972, Annotated, Section and resolution heretofore adopted by the Board. This being a regular meeting of said Board, when the following were present: ROBERT GRAHAM ABSENT KENNETH I. STOKES VICE PRESIDENT DOUGLAS ANDERSON ABSENT PEGGY HOBSON CALHOUN MEMBER PHIL FISHER MEMBER Also present and attending upon said Supervisors Court were Chancery Clerk and the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, Eddie Jean Carr; Deputy Recording Clerk, Hubrina Miller Hayes; Deputy Chancery Clerk, Greta Lovell; Deputy Sheriff Ron Lewis; Public Works Director, Carl Frelix; Emergency Management Director, Jimmie Lewis; Emergency Medical Services Director, Ray Bryant and Board Attorney, Crystal Martin when the following business was had and done, to-wit: AGENDA ATTACHED TO and incorporated herein is the Agenda for today s meeting. Since the meeting was held pursuant to statute, no special notice was given. INVOCATION VICE-PRESIDENT STOKES called the meeting to order at 9:03 A.M., Reverend Stephen Cook, Central United Methodist Church, Jackson, MS offered the invocation. ELECTED OFFICIALS Circuit Court Law Clerk RESOLVED to approve an Order Appointing and Setting Law Clerk II Salary at $40, Per Year, Payable at the Rate of $3, Per Month, Plus Benefits, Effective May 1, Document is affixed hereto and incorporated herein. 1

2 ONE LAKE Socrates Garrett provided the Board with an Update concerning the One Lake Project for the Rankin-Hinds Pearl River Flood & Drainage Control District. This project will provide flood protection for Hinds County and surrounding cities. The project will use approximately $133 million dollars Federal funds and will provide hundreds of jobs. There was further discussion on this matter. No action was made. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Stokes voting nay, it was RESOLVED to approve the minutes of May 21, CLAIMS Interfund Advance Stokes voting nay, it was RESOLVED to approve the following interfund advance as of. Document is affixed hereto and incorporated herein. Advance to: CFDA Energy Efficiency Grant Fund $ 8, Advance from: General County Fund $ 8, Interfund Advance Repaid RESOLVED to approve the following interfund advance repaid as of June 4, Document is affixed hereto and incorporated herein. Advance repaid to: General County Fund $ 20, Advance repaid from: CFDA JAG/JET (Jxn/MBN) Grant $ 20, Special Claim Waste Pro- Jackson UPON A motion of Peggy Hobson Calhoun and a second by Phil Fisher, RESOLVED to approve the special claim from Waste Pro-Jackson in the amount of $172, for April residential garbage collection; presented by Greta Lovell. 2

3 Regular Claim #4325 (MS Valley Title Building Utilities) Stokes voting nay, it was RESOLVED to approve the claim numbered 4325 as appears in the Supervisors Docket of the Claims Book, being the claims and payroll of the Hinds County Treasury; presented by Greta Lovell. Regular Claim #4547 Northstar Wireless RESOLVED to approve the claims numbered 4547 as appears in the Supervisors Docket of the Claims Book, being the claims and payroll of the Hinds County Treasury; presented by Greta Lovell. Regular Claim over $100, (Health Insurance) A motion was made by Peggy Hobson Calhoun to approve the claim numbered 4248 as appears in the Supervisors Docket of the Claims Book, being the claims and payroll of the Hinds County Treasury. The motion died for a lack of a second. There was discussion on this matter. UPON A motion of Kenneth I. Stokes and a second by Peggy Hobson Calhoun, Douglas Anderson absent not voting, Phil Fisher voting nay, Robert Graham absent not voting, it was RESOLVED to reconsider the previous motion. UPON A motion of Peggy Hobson Calhoun and a second by Kenneth I. Stokes, Douglas Anderson absent not voting, Phil Fisher voting nay, Robert Graham absent not voting, it was RESOLVED to approve the claim numbered 4248 as appears in the Supervisors Docket of the Claims Book, being the claims and payroll of the Hinds County Treasury; presented by Greta Lovell. Regular Claim over $100, RESOLVED to approve the claims numbered 4354 as appears in the Supervisors Docket of the Claims Book, being the claims and payroll of the Hinds County Treasury; presented by Greta Lovell. 3

4 Regular Claims UPON A motion of Peggy Hobson Calhoun and a second by Phil Fisher, RESOLVED to approve the claims numbered , less claim number 4248, 4325, 4354 and 4547, as appears in the Supervisors Docket of the Claims Book, being the claims and payroll of the Hinds County Treasury; presented by Greta Lovell. ORDER APPROVING CLAIMS Stokes voting nay, it was RESOLVED to approve the claims portion of the minutes of the Hinds County Board of Supervisors for. Document affixed hereto and incorporated herein. TOMMIE MABRY Supervisor Kenneth I. Stokes introduced to the Board Mr. Tommie Mabry. Mr. Mabry, the former Mr. Tougaloo College enlightened the Board with an overview of his trials throughout his life. As a motivational speaker and author Mr. Mabry informed the Board of the positive impact our youth need in the community. There was further discussion on this matter. NOEL STREET Supervisor Kenneth I. Stokes informed the Board that it has been brought to his attention that there is drug trafficking on Noel Street near Mill Street. Mr. Stokes asked his colleagues to advise the County administrator about hot drug spots in their districts and for the administrator to notify the Sheriff. PURCHASING FROM HINDS COUNTY VENDORS Supervisor Kenneth I. Stokes questioned whether the Board purchased vehicles from state contract vendors outside Hinds County. Mr. Timothy Lewis, Purchasing Director informed the Board that the Purchasing Department does purchase from state contract vendors. However, state statute allows the county to purchase from Hinds County vendors but the price cannot exceed the state contract price. There was further discussion on this matter. RESOLUTION Medgar Evers Homecoming Celebration Wanda Evers Ward provided the Board with an overview of events for Medgar Evers Homecoming Celebration. UPON A motion of Kenneth I. Stokes and a second by Peggy Hobson Calhoun, Douglas Anderson absent not voting, Phil Fisher voting aye, Robert Graham absent not voting, it was 4

5 RESOLVED to approve a Resolution honoring the legacy and memory of Medgar Evers as a pioneer for the Civil Rights Movement in the State of Mississippi. Document affixed hereto and incorporated herein. Jackson Public School Redistricting OTHER BUSINESS Eric Stringfellow, Jackson Public School informed the Board of the changes in rezoning that Jackson Public School will be implementing for the school year. There was further discussion on this matter. RISK MANAGEMENT Renewal Law Enforcement Liability Policy Douglas RESOLVED to approve the renewal of the Law Enforcement Liability Policy with JFW in the amount of $ 308, without Terrorism coverage. Document affixed hereto and incorporated herein. UPON A motion of Peggy Hobson Calhoun and a second by Kenneth I. Stokes, Douglas Anderson absent not voting, Phil Fisher voting aye, Robert Graham absent not voting, it was RESOLVED to approve Gayla Porter of Porter Insurance as Agent of Record. HUMAN AND CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT Alcohol Impaired Driving Countermeasures UPON A motion of Peggy Hobson Calhoun and a second by Phil Fisher, Douglas RESOLVED to approve an Order authorizing the submittal the Alcohol Impairment Driving Countermeasures Grant. The award ceiling is $135, There is no match requirement. Occupant Protection (Click It or Ticket It) UPON A motion of Peggy Hobson Calhoun and a second by Phil Fisher, Douglas RESOLVED to approve an Order authorizing the submittal of an Occupant Protection Grant (Click It or Ticket It). The award ceiling is $26, There is no match requirement. Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Program Douglas 5

6 RESOLVED to approve an Order authorizing the submittal of the Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Program / Save Our Neighborhood Grant. The award ceiling is $1,000, There is no match requirement. MINUTE INSERTIONS Ray Bryant, Emergency Medical Services Director presented the following as minute insertions: 1. Tentative Work Schedule for the month of June, 2012 for Bridge Crew, Drainage Crew, Construction Crew, Paving Crew, North Maintenance Satellite, Southeast, and Southwest Maintenance Crews RESOLUTION UPON A motion of Kenneth I. Stokes and a second by Peggy Hobson Calhoun, Douglas Anderson absent not voting, Phil Fisher voting aye, Robert Graham absent not voting, it was RESOLVED to approve a Resolution acknowledging all fathers of Hinds County and wishing them Happy Father s Day. Document affixed hereto and incorporated herein. MINUTE INSERTIONS Crystal Martin, Board Attorney presented the following as minute insertions: 1. Fiber WAN Master Telecommunications Services Agreement by and between the Contact Network, Inc dba InLine and Hinds County, Mississippi (approved on March 5, 2012) 2. Nonexclusive Telecommunications Franchise Agreement by and between the Contact Network, Inc dba InLine and Hinds County, Mississippi (approved on March 5, 2012) 3. Memorandum of Understanding for Operation of Hinds County Emergency Sirens 4. Contract for Professional Services Attorney S. Price (approved on May 7, 2012) LSBP Bridge Replacement Program PUBLIC WORKS UPON A motion of Peggy Hobson Calhoun and a second by Kenneth I. Stokes, Douglas Anderson absent not voting, Phil Fisher voting aye, Robert Graham absent not voting, it was RESOLVED to approve the Request of the LSBP Bridge Replacement Program Utilizing LSBP Funds Recently Allocated by State Aid. The Annual Bridge Inspection was Conducted to Determine the Existing Conditions of each Bridge Recommended for Replacement. Document affixed hereto and incorporated herein. Overlay and Reseal Road Program Utilizing SAP and STP Funds from State Aid Douglas 6

7 RESOLVED to approve the Request to Overlay and Reseal Road Programs Utilizing SAP and STP Funds Recently Allocated by State Aid. The Annual State Aid Road Inspection was Conducted to Determine the Existing Conditions of Each Road Recommended for Improvements. Document affixed hereto and incorporated herein. Demolition of the Old City Hall in the Town of Terry UPON A motion of Phil Fisher and a second by Kenneth I. Stokes, Douglas Anderson absent not voting, Peggy Hobson Calhoun voting aye, Robert Graham absent not voting, it was RESOLVED to approve the Request from the Town of Terry for assistance from the Public Works Department with the Demolition of the Old City Hall Building. Town of Terry to pay all landfill charges. Document affixed hereto and incorporated herein. Right of Way Warranty Deed for LSBP 25(35) Old Jackson Road UPON A motion of Peggy Hobson Calhoun and a second by Phil Fisher, Douglas RESOLVED to approve the Request for the acceptance and approval of a Right-of-Way Warranty Deed executed by John T. Gordon the Owner of Parcel of Property being Donated to Hinds County for the Construction of Bridge Improvements for LSBP 25 (35) Old Jackson Road. Right of Way Warranty Deed for LSBP 25(35) Old Jackson Road Douglas RESOLVED to approve the Request for the acceptance and approval of a Right-of-Way Warranty Deed executed by Louise Bankston, Lumbley Miller Bankston, Lawran Bankston Richter, Barbara Bankston Behrends and David Malcolm Bankston the owners of Parcel of Property being Donated to Hinds County for the Construction of Bridge Improvements for LSBP 25 (14) Neil Collins Road. CHANCERY CLERK S OFFICE Order Canceling Tax Sale / Authorizing Refunds / Reassessment Changes to the Assessment Rolls/Surrendered Tags UPON A motion of Phil Fisher and a second by Kenneth I. Stokes, Douglas Anderson absent not voting, Peggy Hobson Calhoun voting aye, Robert Graham absent not voting, it was 7

8 RESOLVED to approve the following: Orders Cancelling Tax Sales Pace Property Inv. LLC & Taxvesto LLC parcel# /2009 & 2010, Habitat for Humanity parcel# /2009, State of MS Tax Sale Maturities parcels , ,46-1-5, , 58-61, , , 63-15, 64-29, 70-22, 70-24, 72-74, , 75-71, 75-72, 78-21, 80-33, 80-34, 86-31, 88-21, 88-31, 94-2, 94-46, 94-79, , , , 95-51, 95-52, 95-62, , 96-46, 96-54, , 97-4, , 97-25, , , , , , , , 99-9, , , , , , , , , , , ,142-41, , , , , , , , , , , , , , 148-5, , , 151-3, , , , , , , , , Petition for Change to the Assessment Rolls Steel Source Inv # 2548 acct# , Little Caesars acct# , Wixon Travis T & Heather acct# 98715, Wixon Travis T & Heather acct# 98715, Gibbs Walter H Jr & Pierce Jeffery C acct# 490, Woods Angela D acct# 8635, Woods Angela D acct# 8635 Documents affixed hereto and incorporated herein. Supplemental Roll for Homestead Exemptions for the year 2011 Douglas RESOLVED to approve an Order approving the additions and deletions of the Supplemental Roll for Homestead Exemptions for the year Document affixed hereto and incorporated herein. Final Acceptance for LSBP 25(10) Cayuga Road UPON A motion of Kenneth I. Stokes and a second by Phil Fisher, Douglas Anderson absent not voting, Peggy Hobson Calhoun voting aye, Robert Graham voting aye, it was Insertions: RESOLVED to approve an Order for the Final Acceptance for Project LSBP 25(10) Cayuga Road. Document affixed hereto and incorporated herein. MINUTE INSERTIONS Brina Hayes, Deputy Recording Clerk, presented the following as Minute A. Proofs of Publication: 1. Bids Wanted- Disposal of Waste/Junk Tires 2. Bids Wanted- Roof Replacement (Hinds County Human Services) 3. Hinds County Proceedings of the Board FY 2012 Period 6 4. Hinds County Storm Water Management Program 5. Traveling Expenses for October 2011-March Hinds County Proceedings of the Board FY 2012 Period 7 7. Public Notice- CDBG 2012 Public Facilities Grant Application-Eastside Water Association 8. Zoning Hearing- Petition Brent Skinner 8

9 EXECUTIVE SESSION Douglas aye, it was RESOLVED to consider entering into Executive Session. UPON A motion of Peggy Hobson Calhoun and a second by Phil Fisher, Douglas RESOLVED to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of conducting business and discussion regarding the Byram Clinton Corridor Acquisition of land. CRYSTAL MARTIN, Board Attorney, announced to the public that the Board entered Executive Session at approximately 10:26 a.m., for the purpose of conducting business and discussions regarding: 1. Byram Clinton- Corridor Acquisition of Lands These are purposes authorized for Executive Session by Section (4)(g) of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended, which permits executive sessions for the transaction of business and discussion regarding the prospective purchase, sale or leasing of lands. Those entering the Executive Session were Vice-President Kenneth I. Stokes, Supervisor Peggy Hobson Calhoun, and Supervisor Phil Fisher. Also present were Chancery Clerk, Eddie Jean Carr, Emergency Medical Services Director Ray Bryant, Board Attorney Crystal Martin, Budget and Finance Director Lillie Woods, Public Works Director Carl Frelix, Joey Case, WEI/IMS II, LLC and Deputy Sheriff Ron Lewis. Byram-Clinton Corridor- Acquisition of Lands Joey Case of Waggoner Engineering updated the Board on the status of acquisition of land along the corridor. There was discussion on this matter. Douglas nay, it was RESOLVED to accept recommendation of the Right of Way Acquisition Team to acquire parcel no. 137 and 137X. UPON A motion of Peggy Hobson Calhoun and a second by Phil Fisher, Douglas RESOLVED to return to Open Session. 9

10 The Board returned to Open Session from Executive Session at approximately 10:40 a.m. No other action, vote or discussion of any kind took place in the Executive Session. Document affixed hereto and incorporated herein. BYRAM CLINTON CORRIDOR FEASIBILITY STUDY Supervisor Peggy Hobson Calhoun made a motion to rescind a previous motion to hire Malachi Financial Group to perform a Feasibility Impact Study for the Byram Clinton Corridor, Supervisor Phil Fisher seconded the motion. * Supervisor Kenneth I. Stokes left the meeting at approximately 10:43 a.m. Deputy Sheriff Ron Lewis announced that the meeting was adjourned at 10:45 a.m. due to the lack of a quorum. HINDS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Robert Graham, Board President Attest: Eddie Jean Carr, Chancery Clerk By: D.C. 10

MINUTES. BE IT remembered that on the 30th day of September, 2016, at 9:00 A.M., the

MINUTES. BE IT remembered that on the 30th day of September, 2016, at 9:00 A.M., the MINUTES BE IT remembered that on the 30th day of September, 2016, at 9:00 A.M., the Board of Supervisors of Hinds County met in the Chancery Court Building, Board of Supervisors Room, Jackson, Mississippi;