September 2, 2014
MINUTES
BE IT remembered that on the 2nd day of September, 2014, 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 19-3-13 and resolution heretofore adopted by the Board. This
being a regular meeting of said Board, when the following were present:
DARREL MCQUIRTER – PRESIDENT
PEGGY HOBSON CALHOUN – VICE PRESIDENT
ROBERT GRAHAM – MEMBER
TONY GREER – MEMBER
KENNETH I. STOKES – MEMBER
Also present and attending upon said Supervisors’ Court were Chancery Clerk
and the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Eddie Jean Carr; Deputy Chancery Clerk
Greta Lovell; Deputy Chancery Clerk Keelan Sanders; Deputy Sheriff Russell Ellis;
Public Works Director Carl Frelix; Emergency Management Director Ricky Moore;
County Administrator Carmen Davis and Board Attorney Pieter Teeuwissen 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
PRESIDENT McQuirter called the meeting to order at 9:05 A.M. Dr. S. E.
Alexander, Clinton, MS, offered the invocation.
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Election Commission – Contract with Town of Edwards for Special Mayoral Election
UPON A motion of Kenneth I. Stokes and a second by Peggy Hobson Calhoun,
Robert Graham absent not voting, Tony Greer voting aye, Darrel McQuirter voting aye,
it was
RESOLVED to approve entering into a contract for a Special Election for the
Court Ordered Mayoral Election for the Town of Edwards.
Election Commission – Contract with City of Jackson for Ward 1 Councilperson
UPON A motion of Kenneth I. Stokes and a second by Peggy Hobson Calhoun,
Robert Graham absent not voting, Tony Greer voting aye, Darrel McQuirter voting aye,
it was
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RESOLVED to approve entering into a contract for a Special Election for the
Ward 1 City Councilperson for the City of Jackson.
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Sheriff’s Department – Approve MDOT Litter Removal and Mowing MOU
UPON A motion of Tony Greer and a second by Peggy Hobson Calhoun, Robert
Graham voting aye, Darrel McQuirter voting aye, Kenneth I. Stokes voting aye, it was
RESOLVED to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the
Mississippi Department of Transportation, (MDOT) for additional litter
removal and mowing cycles to Rights-of-Way of Interstate 20 for interchanges
at Edwards, Bolton and Ellis Avenue, pending Board Attorney approval.
Document affixed hereto and incorporated herein.
Sheriff’s Department – Advertise Forfeiture Notices (6)
UPON A motion of Peggy Hobson Calhoun and a second by Tony Greer, Robert
Graham voting aye, Darrel McQuirter voting aye, Kenneth I. Stokes voting aye, it was
RESOLVED to approve advertising six forfeiture notices in the Jackson
Advocate.
HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE/CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER
Central Mississippi Medical Center (CMMC) Burn Center / Resolution
Dr. Clyde Muse, Hinds Community College President, commended the Board for
the action taken at the last meeting donating property to Hinds Community College. He
introduced Central Mississippi Medical Center, Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Charlotte
Dupre and Mrs. Laura Ramsey, Chief of Nursing. He stated that CMMC had the only
Burn Center in the state of Mississippi.
He outlined for the Board to prospective
expansion of the Nursing / Allied Health Center near the hospital and also the
prospective expansion at Eagle Ridge. No action taken. Document affixed hereto and
incorporated herein.
RESOLUTION
Resolution Honoring and Commending Dr. V. Clyde Muse, President HCC
UPON A motion of Kenneth I. Stokes and a second by Robert Graham, Peggy
Hobson Calhoun voting aye, Tony Greer voting aye, Darrel McQuirter voting aye, it was
RESOLVED to approve a Resolution Honoring and Commending Dr. V. Clyde
Muse, President of Hinds Community College, Raymond, Mississippi.
Document affixed hereto and incorporated herein.
Dr. Charlotte Dupre, Chief Executive Officer, CMMC discussed upcoming and
recent changes to the hospital.
RESOLUTION
Honoring the Talent and Lifetime Achievements of Mr. Harold Dorsey
UPON A motion of Peggy Hobson Calhoun and a second by Kenneth I. Stokes,
Robert Graham voting aye, Tony Greer voting aye, Darrel McQuirter voting aye, it was
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RESOLVED to approve a Resolution of the Hinds County Board of Supervisors
that observes and records the exceptional talent and lifetime achievements of
Mr. Harold Dorsey in the field of Visual Art. Document affixed hereto and
incorporated herein.
CLAIMS
Interfund Advance
UPON A motion of Robert Graham and a second by Tony Greer, Peggy Hobson
Calhoun voting aye, Darrel McQuirter voting aye, Kenneth I. Stokes voting aye, it was
RESOLVED to approve the following interfund advance as of September 2,
2014. Document affixed hereto and incorporated herein.
Advance to:
CDBG Grant Fund
$
1,000.00
Advance from:
General County Fund
$
1,000.00
Interfund Advance Repaid
UPON A motion of Tony Greer and a second by Robert Graham, Peggy Hobson
Calhoun voting aye, Darrel McQuirter voting aye, Kenneth I. Stokes not voting, it was
RESOLVED to approve the following interfund advance repaid as of September
2, 2014. Document affixed hereto and incorporated herein.
Advance repaid to:
General County Fund
$
50,000.00
Advance repaid from: CFDA 16.738 JAG/JET (Jxn/MBN)Gr. $
50,000.00
Special Claim – Prince & Associates PLLC
UPON A motion of Kenneth I. Stokes and a second by Tony Greer, Peggy Hobson
Calhoun voting aye, Robert Graham voting aye, Darrel McQuirter voting aye, it was
RESOLVED to approve a special claim from Prince & Associates, PLLC in the
amount of $3,524.50 for legal services to the Board Attorney; presented by
Greta Lovell.
Special Claim – Simon & Teeuwissen, PLLC
UPON A motion of Kenneth I. Stokes and a second by Tony Greer, Peggy Hobson
Calhoun voting aye, Robert Graham voting aye, Darrel McQuirter voting aye, it was
RESOLVED to approve a special claim from Simon & Teeuwissen, PLLC in
the amount of $3,500.00 for Board Attorney Pieter Teeuwissen and $21,000.00
for legal services to the Board of Supervisors, for a total of $24,500.00;
presented by Greta Lovell.
Special Claim – National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
UPON A motion of Kenneth I. Stokes and a second by Robert Graham, Peggy
Hobson Calhoun voting aye, Tony Greer voting aye, Darrel McQuirter voting aye, it was
RESOLVED to approve a special claim from National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People in the amount of $150.00 for full color page
advertisement in the 32nd Annual Scholarship Awards Banquet; presented by
Greta Lovell.
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Special Claim – Heavenly Manna Ministries, Inc.
UPON A motion of Kenneth I. Stokes and a second by Robert Graham, Peggy
Hobson Calhoun voting aye, Tony Greer voting aye, Darrel McQuirter voting aye, it was
RESOLVED to approve a special claim from Heavenly Manna Ministries,
Inc.in the amount of $150.00 for full page advertisement for the annual
fundraiser banquet; presented by Greta Lovell.
Special Claim – New Galilean M. B. Church
UPON A motion of Kenneth I. Stokes and a second by Robert Graham, Peggy
Hobson Calhoun voting aye, Tony Greer voting aye, Darrel McQuirter voting aye, it was
RESOLVED to approve a special claim from New Galilean M. B. Church in the
amount of $100.00 for full page color advertisement for Pastor’s Appreciation
Souvenir Booklet; presented by Greta Lovell.
* Supervisor McQuirter recused himself from the next claim and left the
meeting at approximately 10:00 a.m. *
Regular Claims # 5902 – Watkins Nakesha McQuirter
UPON A motion of Tony Greer and a second by Robert Graham, Peggy Hobson
Calhoun voting aye, Darrel McQuirter recused, Kenneth I. Stokes voting nay, it was
RESOLVED to approve the claim numbered 5902, as appears in the
Supervisors’ Docket of the Claims Book, being the claims and payroll of the
Hinds County Treasury; presented by Greta Lovell.
* Supervisor McQuirter returned the meeting at approximately 10:03 a.m. *
Regular Claims – over $100,000.00
UPON A motion of Tony Greer and a second by Robert Graham, Peggy Hobson
Calhoun voting aye, Darrel McQuirter voting aye, Kenneth I. Stokes voting nay, it was
RESOLVED to approve the claim numbered 6029, 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 Claims – over $100,000.00
UPON A motion of Peggy Hobson Calhoun and a second by Robert Graham,
Tony Greer voting aye, Darrel McQuirter voting aye, Kenneth I. Stokes not voting, it was
RESOLVED to approve the claim numbered 6050, 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 Claims
UPON A motion of Tony Greer and a second by Robert Graham, Peggy Hobson
Calhoun voting aye, Darrel McQuirter voting aye, Kenneth I. Stokes voting nay, it was
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RESOLVED to approve the claims numbered 5731 – 6059, less claims number
5902, 6029, and 6050, as appears in the Supervisors’ Docket of the Claims
Book, being the claims and payroll of the Hinds County Treasury; presented by
Greta Lovell.
CLAIMS APPROVAL ORDER
UPON A motion of Tony Greer and a second by Robert Graham, Peggy Hobson
Calhoun voting aye, Darrel McQuirter voting aye, Kenneth I. Stokes voting nay, it was
RESOLVED to approve Order for the claims portion of the minutes of the
Hinds County Board of Supervisors for September 2, 2014. Document affixed
hereto and incorporated herein.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Reimbursement Request – Industrial Park Development
Economic Development Director Blake Wallace introduced Ms. Jennifer Spann,
EDA Communications Director.
He stated Ms. Spann worked previously with the
Mississippi Development Authority.
UPON A motion of Tony Greer and a second by Peggy Hobson Calhoun, Robert
Graham voting aye, Darrel McQuirter voting aye, Kenneth I. Stokes voting nay, it was
RESOLVED to approve reimbursement request for I-20 West Industrial Site
$145,124.88 for Option fees for land purchases, Clinton Public School District
and Neal Schaffer, paid July and August 2014. Documents affixed hereto and
incorporated herein.
APPOINTMENT
Jackson - Hinds Library System
UPON A motion of Robert Graham and a second by Peggy Hobson Calhoun,
Tony Greer voting aye, Darrel McQuirter voting aye, Kenneth I. Stokes voting aye, it was
RESOLVED to appoint Mr. Wayne McDaniels to the Jackson-Hinds Library
System Board of Trustees as an at-large member, effective September 1, 2014.
APPOINTMENT
Economic Development Authority
UPON A motion of Darrel McQuirter and a second by Kenneth I. Stokes, Peggy
Hobson Calhoun voting aye, Robert Graham voting aye, Tony Greer voting aye, it was
RESOLVED to appoint Mr. Michael Walker to the Hinds County Economic
Development Authority Board of Trustees as an at-large member, effective
September 1, 2014.
STATE OWNED PROPERTY
Unkempt Property – Allow Hinds County to work on Property
Supervisor McQuirter advised that the State will give the County a release
allowing Hinds County to clean state owned property. However, he mentioned these
properties are located in the City of Jackson and additional legal advice may be needed
prior to proceeding. There was additional discussion on Interlocal Agreements and these
properties. No action was taken.
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ABANONDED/DILAPIDATED PROPERTIES
Enter Interlocal Agreement with City of Jackson to Demolish Abandoned/Dilapidated
Properties
Mr. Gus McCoy, Chief Administrative Officer, City of Jackson, advised that the
City would be willing to discuss working with Hinds County to clean up various
properties.
UPON A motion of Kenneth I. Stokes and a second by Robert Graham, Peggy
Hobson Calhoun voting aye, Tony Greer voting aye, Darrel McQuirter voting aye, it was
RESOLVED to approve entering into an Interlocal Agreement with the City of
Jackson for removal of abandoned/dilapidated properties.
ADVERTISEMENT
Hinds County Human Resource Agency – 20th Annual Awards & Recognition Gala
UPON A motion of Darrel McQuirter and a second by Kenneth I. Stokes, Peggy
Hobson Calhoun voting aye, Robert Graham voting aye, Tony Greer voting aye, it was
RESOLVED to approve an advertisement in the amount of $250.00 for the
Hinds County Human Resource Agency 20th Annual Awards & Recognition
Gala.
*Supervisor McQuirter recused himself from the next item and left the meeting
at approximately 10:33 a.m. *
BYRAM – CLINTON CORRIDOR UTILITY DISTRICT
Approve to Hire Attorney, Keith Turner
Supervisor Calhoun made a motion to hire Attorney Keith Turner, Watkins and
Eager, to assist the county in creating a utility district. Supervisor Greer seconded the
motion, with Supervisor Calhoun voting aye, Supervisor Graham voting nay, Supervisor
Greer voting aye, Supervisor McQuirter recused and Supervisor Stokes voting nay, the
motion failed.
*Supervisor McQuirter returned to the meeting at approximately 10:34 a.m. *
PUBLIC WORKS/ OAKLEY PALESTINE ROAD
Brother Alan Balliet
Mr. Alan Balliet appealed the Board regarding a section of Oakley Palestine road
that has not been resurfaced.
Public Works Director Carl Frelix stated that his
department will search for funds to resurface Oakley Palestine between Midway Road
and Dry Grove Road.
RECREATION FUNDS / G N SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Naming of Walking Trail
Supervisor Stokes advised that $5,000.00 was approved for G. N. Smith for
playground equipment.
However, the equipment had already been purchased.
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requested these funds be re-allocated to provide a walking trail and proposed that the
trail be named in honor of former Principal Gaylia Porter.
UPON A motion of Kenneth I. Stokes and a second by Robert Graham, Peggy
Hobson Calhoun voting aye, Tony Greer voting aye, Darrel McQuirter voting aye, it was
RESOLVED to approve using the prior $5000.00 allocation to G. N. Smith
designated for the purpose of purchasing Play Ground Equipment be
reallocated for a Walking Trail.
UPON A motion of Kenneth I. Stokes and a second by Robert Graham, Peggy
Hobson Calhoun voting aye, Tony Greer voting aye, Darrel McQuirter voting aye, it was
RESOLVED to approve naming the G. N. Smith Walking Trail in honor of
Gaylia Porter, pending Jackson Public School Board approval.
PERSONNEL
Increase Minimum County Wage to $10.10 per Hour
Supervisor Stokes made a motion to increase the minimum wage to $10.10 per
hour for all Hinds County Employees currently making less than $10.10 per hour.
Supervisor Graham seconded the motion. There was discussion of the coming budget
shortfall and recurring expenses. UPON the motion by Supervisor Stokes, Supervisor
Calhoun voting nay, Supervisor Graham voting aye, Supervisor Greer voting nay,
Supervisor McQuirter voting nay and Supervisor Stokes voting aye, the motion failed.
PUBLIC WORKS
Paving of County Dirt Roads
Supervisor Stokes requested a list of county dirt road and the cost to pave each.
Public Works Director Carl Frelix stated he would put this list together.
APPOINTMENT
Economic Development Authority
UPON A motion of Kenneth I. Stokes and a second by Robert Graham, Peggy
Hobson Calhoun voting aye, Tony Greer voting aye, Darrel McQuirter voting aye, it was
RESOLVED to appoint Mr. Vincent Byrd to the Hinds County Economic
Development Authority Board of Trustees for District 5, effective September 2,
2014.
PUBLIC WORKS
Neighborhood Clean-ups (St. Luther Missionary Baptist Church and South Drive)
UPON A motion of Kenneth I. Stokes and a second by Robert Graham, Peggy
Hobson Calhoun voting aye, Tony Greer voting aye, Darrel McQuirter voting aye, it was
RESOLVED to approve the Public Works Department assisting with
neighborhood cleanups for St. Luther Missionary Baptist Church and South
Drive on September 20, 2014, and to approve the use of a dump truck, debris
truck with mechanical arm and overtime for two employees for each location.
Document affixed hereto and incorporated herein.
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PERSONNEL
Summer Youth Worker Program Update
Personnel Director Mickie Parker stated that the Summer Youth Employment
Program was a success. She advised that letters have been received from businesses,
many of whom look were forward to working with the county next year.
PERMIT AND ZONING
Adoption of Various International Codes and National Electric Codes for Inspection
Activities for Unincorporated Hinds County
UPON A motion of Peggy Hobson Calhoun and a second by Tony Greer, Robert
Graham voting aye, Darrel McQuirter voting aye, Kenneth I. Stokes absent not voting, it
was
RESOLVED to approve an Ordinance Adopting Various International Codes
and National Electric Codes relating to Inspection Activities of the
Unincorporated Area of Hinds County, Mississippi and enforcement of building
provisions as provided in the 2006 International Building Code, 2006
International Fire Code and adopting the Flood Damage Prevention
Ordinance, effective September 15, 2014. Documents affixed hereto and
incorporated herein.
DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS
Grant Program Records Pursuant to Section 39-5-9, MS Code over 5 years old
UPON A motion of Robert Graham and a second by Tony Greer, Peggy Hobson
Calhoun voting aye, Darrel McQuirter voting aye, Kenneth I. Stokes absent not voting, it
was
RESOLVED to approve destroying grant files – program records pursuant to
Section 39-5-9, Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated, as amended. This is to
destroy records that are more than five (5) years old (records will be shredded).
Document affixed hereto and incorporated herein.
ADVERTISEMENT
Bids for Cleaning/Janitorial Services in the Jackson Advocate and Clarion Ledger
UPON A motion of Robert Graham and a second by Tony Greer, Peggy Hobson
Calhoun voting aye, Darrel McQuirter voting aye, Kenneth I. Stokes absent not voting, it
was
RESOLVED to approve advertising for bids for Cleaning and Janitorial
Services for county Courthouses in the Jackson Advocate and the Clarion
Ledger.
PURCHASING
Ratify Use of Reverse Auction Bidding for Public Works Term Bids
UPON A motion of Robert Graham and a second by Tony Greer, Peggy Hobson
Calhoun voting aye, Darrel McQuirter voting aye, Kenneth I. Stokes absent not voting, it
was
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RESOLVED to ratify reverse auction bidding for the Public Works Term Bids.
Document affixed hereto and incorporated herein.
BUDGET & FINANCE
Budget Amendments
UPON A motion of Tony Greer and a second by Robert Graham, Peggy Hobson
Calhoun voting aye, Darrel McQuirter voting aye, Kenneth I. Stokes absent not voting, it
was
RESOLVED to approve Budget Amendments representing Departmental
transfers between line items with explanations in compliance with GASB-34.
There are no amendments that impact the General Fund unappropriated
surplus. Document affixed hereto and incorporated herein.
MINUTE INSERTIONS
County Administrator Carmen Davis presented the following for minute
insertions:
A.
Tentative Work Schedule for the Month of September, 2014 for Central Office,
North, Southeast and Southwest Maintenance Crews
BOARD ATTORNEY
Retain Legal Services – Keith Parsons / Jones Walker (Legal Opinion 2007A Bonds)
UPON A motion of Tony Greer and a second by Robert Graham, Peggy Hobson
Calhoun voting aye, Darrel McQuirter voting aye, Kenneth I. Stokes absent not voting, it
was
RESOLVED to approve retaining the services of Keith Parson / Jones Walker
to provide expert legal opinion with respect to the 2007 Bonds and to approve
an engagement letter not to exceed $15,000.00.
National Institute of Correction Planning of New Jails Training
Board Attorney Teeuwissen advised the Board that the recent trip to Colorado for
training was helpful for Hinds County.
Daniel Coker Horton & Bell Claim for B Hearn Lawsuit
UPON A motion of Robert Graham and a second by Tony Greer, Peggy Hobson
Calhoun voting aye, Darrel McQuirter voting aye, Kenneth I. Stokes absent not voting, it
was
RESOLVED to approve the negotiated claim for the B. Hearn matter from
Daniel Coker Horton & Bell in the amount of $13,000.00.
Freeport Warehouse – United Steel Supply (1095 Mendell Davis Drive, Byram)
UPON A motion of Tony Greer and a second by Peggy Hobson Calhoun, Robert
Graham voting aye, Darrel McQuirter voting aye, Kenneth I. Stokes absent not voting, it
was
RESOLVED to approve 10 year Freeport Warehouse for United Steel Supply,
at the 1095 Mendell Davis Drive, Byram location.
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Freeport Warehouse – United Steel Supply (951 Prisock Road, Byram)
UPON A motion of Tony Greer and a second by Darrel McQuirter, Peggy
Hobson Calhoun voting aye, Robert Graham voting aye, Kenneth I. Stokes absent not
voting, it was
RESOLVED to approve 10 year Freeport Warehouse for United Steel Supply,
at the 951 Prisock Road, Byram location.
Tax Matter – Armstrong World Industries, Inc.
UPON A motion of Robert Graham and a second by Tony Greer, Peggy Hobson
Calhoun voting aye, Darrel McQuirter voting aye, Kenneth I. Stokes voting aye, it was
RESOLVED to approve upholding the current assessed value for 2014 and
taking no action on the request for reduction of assessment or Freeport
warehouse exemption.
Tax Parcel #75-56 – Property Escaping Taxation (2009 through 2013)
UPON A motion of Kenneth I. Stokes and a second by Robert Graham, Peggy
Hobson Calhoun voting aye, Tony Greer voting aye, Darrel McQuirter voting aye, it was
RESOLVED to approve assessment of former years, according to Section 2735-155 MS Code for years 2009 through 2013. Document affixed hereto and
incorporated herein.
Contract – Independent Contractor – William Case (Henley Young Juvenile
Special Legal Counsel Anthony R. Simon advised the Board that the contract for
Mr. Case was legally sufficient. However, the Board would need to determine the
funding source for this contract. The Board discussed the hiring, cost and other factors.
Supervisor Greer made a motion to approve the contract with William Case. The motion
was seconded by Supervisor Graham. After further discussion, legal advised the Board
hold this item. The motion and second were withdrawn.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Rural Fire Truck Acquisition Assistance Program Grant Approval – Round 7
UPON A motion of Kenneth I. Stokes and a second by Robert Graham, Peggy
Hobson Calhoun voting aye, Tony Greer voting aye, Darrel McQuirter voting aye, it was
RESOLVED to approve the Rural Fire Truck Acquisition Program application
Part II for Round 7, Commercial Fire Pumper, West Hinds VFD, $70,000.00.
Document affixed hereto and incorporated herein.
Rural Fire Truck Acquisition Assistance Program Grant Approval – Round 8
UPON A motion of Kenneth I. Stokes and a second by Robert Graham, Peggy
Hobson Calhoun voting aye, Tony Greer voting aye, Darrel McQuirter voting aye, it was
RESOLVED to approve the Rural Fire Truck Acquisition Program application
Part II for Round 8, Mobile Water Supply Apparatus, Brownsville VFD,
$70,000.00. Document affixed hereto and incorporated herein.
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Radio Equipment Inventory – Declare Surplus and Sell as needed
A motion was made by Supervisor Stokes to approve the sale of excess radio
equipment purchased from Forest County on an as needed basis. The motion was
seconded by Supervisor Graham. The motion and second were withdrawn to discuss the
inventory status of the equipment.
Supervisor McQuirter suggested the items be
inventoried as needed, then sell the remaining equipment and to approve this pending
proper inventory procedures.
UPON A motion of Darrel McQuirter and a second by Robert Graham, Peggy
Hobson Calhoun voting aye, Tony Greer voting aye, Kenneth I. Stokes voting nay, it was
RESOLVED to approve declaring surplus inventory, after property inventory
procedures are completed, and authorizing the sale of excess radio equipment
on an as needed basis.
PUBLIC WORKS
Approval to Sell Vehicles through GovDeals.com and remove from Inventory
UPON A motion of Robert Graham and a second by Kenneth I. Stokes, Peggy
Hobson Calhoun voting aye, Tony Greer voting aye, Darrel McQuirter voting aye, it was
RESOLVED to deadline Public Work’s vehicles and equipment and to sell the
following vehicles and equipment through GovDeals.com:
County #
Description
VIN Number
25575
1986 Ford Ranger
1FTCR14TOHPA15579
21349
1994 Ford F150
1FTDF15Y3RNB00162
23343
1995 Ford F150
1FTEF15N1SLC06010
24429
1999 Dodge Truck
3B6MC3653XM551287
22912
1996 Ford F150 Crew Cab
1FTJW35H9TEA97709
4486
1996 Ford F150
1FTRF17213NB62357
34022
2008 JCB Backhoe
KSD32040125U2598208
21340
1994 Ford F150
1FTEF15N2RNB34460
23336
1995 Ford F150
1FTEF15NXSLC06006
23331
1995 Ford F150
1FTEF15N9SLC06000
23280
1995 Waldon Sweeper
23931
24227
1993 Chevrolet Truck
1GGGC24KPE184854
22660
1995 Ford F350
2FDUF37H2SCA75614
21242
1994 Duraco Patcher
1271
22104
1994 Ford Tractor
ZX250892
24226
1991 Ford Ranger
1FTCR10UXMUD5319
Document affixed hereto and incorporated herein.
Approval to Sell Vehicles through GovDeals.com and remove from Inventory
UPON A motion of Robert Graham and a second by Kenneth I. Stokes, Peggy
Hobson Calhoun voting aye, Tony Greer voting aye, Darrel McQuirter voting aye, it was
RESOLVED to deadline Public Work’s vehicles and to sell the following
vehicles as scrap metal:
County #
Description
VIN Number
26247
1992 Ford F150
2FTEF15Y9NCA72100
23334
1995 Ford F150
1FTEF15N4SLC06003
23335
1995 Pickup Truck FLT
1FTEF15N0SLC06001
Document affixed hereto and incorporated herein.
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CHANCERY CLERK
Orders Cancelling Tax Sale/Authorizing Refunds/Reassessment Changes to the
Assessment Rolls
UPON A motion of Kenneth I. Stokes and a second by Robert Graham, Peggy
Hobson Calhoun voting aye, Tony Greer voting aye, Darrel McQuirter voting aye, it was
RESOLVED to approve the following:
Orders Cancelling Tax Sale, Authorizing Refund & Reassessment:
Parcel #106-11-6, State of Mississippi; Parcel #211-315 (2011), Montgomery
Shirley; Parcel #525-102 (2011), Kennedy Maurice; Parcel #630-155 (2011),
Keyes Victoria; Parcel #853-172 (2011), Stronger Hope MB Church Inc; Parcel
#308-43 (2011), Stronger Hope MB Church Inc; Parcel #723-6-19 (2011),
Stronger Hope Baptist Church; Parcel #822-329, Capital Property Fund
Documents affixed hereto and incorporated herein.
MINUTE INSERTIONS
Greta Lovell, Deputy Chancery Clerk, presented the following as Minute
Insertions:
A.
Central Mississippi Planning and Development District Contract #1034-21,
Rural Aging Grant Program
B.
Central Mississippi Planning and Development District Budget/Contract
Amendment #1 for contract #1034-21, Rural Aging Grant Program
C.
Certificate of Liability Insurance, Historic Renovations of Yazoo, Inc.
D.
Rankin-Hinds Pearl River Flood and Drainage Control District notice of
setting millage rate for district at 4.75 mills
E.
Lease Renewal, SWW Properties (Approved July 21, 2014)
F.
Westin Project Documents:
1. Interim Construction and Term Loan Agreement
2. Action by Unanimous Written Consent of the Managing Member and the
Members of Capital Hotel Associates, LLC (Adoption of Resolutions)
3. Action by Written Consent of the Members of the Capital Hotel Associates,
LLC (Adoption of Resolutions/Purchase of Property)
4. Loan Agreement ($20,000,000.00) Continuing Guaranty: Guarantor:
Joseph A. Simpson; Borrower: Capital Hotel Associates, LLC, a
Mississippi limited liability company; Lender: Hinds County Mississippi
5. Loan Agreement ($20,000,000.00) Continuing Guaranty: Guarantor:
Jesse W. Simpson, Jr.; Borrower: Capital Hotel Associates, LLC, a
Mississippi limited liability company; Lender: Hinds County Mississippi
6. Loan Agreement ($20,000,000.00) Continuing Guaranty: Guarantor: Ann
Purcell; Borrower: Capital Hotel Associates, LLC, a Mississippi limited
liability company; Lender: Hinds County Mississippi
7. Loan Agreement ($20,000,000.00) Continuing Guaranty: Guarantor:
John M. Luckett; Borrower: Capital Hotel Associates, LLC, a Mississippi
limited liability company; Lender: Hinds County Mississippi
8. Loan Agreement ($20,000,000.00) Continuing Guaranty: Guarantor:
David I. Waddell; Borrower: Capital Hotel Associates, LLC, a Mississippi
limited liability company; Lender: Hinds County Mississippi
9. Loan Agreement ($20,000,000.00) Continuing Guaranty: Guarantor:
Andrew Jenkins; Borrower: Capital Hotel Associates, LLC, a Mississippi
limited liability company; Lender: Hinds County Mississippi
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10. Non-Revolving Line of Credit and Term Promissory Note
($20,000,000.00), effective April 1, 2014 from Capital Hotel Associates,
LLC to Hinds County, Mississippi
G.
ID Group – Scope of Work, Hinds County Detention Facility IP Camera
Installation
H.
July 2009 internet article, Financial advisor’s bio doesn’t quite add up
(Submitted by Supervisor Graham for substantiation of August 4 nay vote,
hiring of Financial Advisor)
I.
Office of State Aid Road Construction denial of request to add a portion of
Old Highway 51 at Terry, MS to the State Aid system in Hinds County.
J.
Proofs of Publication
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Hinds County District 1, Tax Sale Parcels (Jackson Advocate)
Hinds County District 1, Tax Sale Parcels (Mississippi Link)
Hinds County District 2, Tax Sale Parcels (Mississippi Link)
Notice of Land Sold for Taxes Maturing August 27, 2014 (Clarion Ledger)
Hinds County Storm Water Management Program (Clarion Ledger)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Consider Executive Session
UPON A motion of Kenneth I. Stokes and a second by Robert Graham, Peggy
Hobson Calhoun voting aye, Tony Greer voting aye, Darrel McQuirter voting aye, it was
RESOLVED to close the Open session.
UPON A motion of Kenneth I. Stokes and a second by Robert Graham, Peggy
Hobson Calhoun, Tony Greer voting aye, Darrel McQuirter voting aye, it was
RESOLVED to approve entering Executive Session for the purpose of
conducting business and discussions regarding litigation/potential litigation,
the purchase, sale or leasing of land and the location/relocation or expansion of
a business or industry.
PIETER TEEUWISSEN, Board Attorney, announced to the public that the Board
entered Executive Session at approximately 11:46 a.m. for the purpose of conducting
business and discussions regarding:
1.
2.
TUSA Consulting Report
Capital Hotel Associates invoices
These are purposes authorized for Executive Session by Section 25-41-7(4) (b),
(g) and (j) of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended, which permits executive sessions
for strategy sessions or negotiations with respect to prospective litigation, litigation or
issuance of an appealable order when an open meeting would have a detrimental effect
on the litigating position of the public body, transaction of business and discussion
regarding the prospective purchase, sale or leasing of lands and transaction of business
and discussion or negotiations regarding the location, relocation or expansion of a
business or an industry.
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Those entering the Executive Session were President Darrel McQuirter,
Supervisor Peggy Hobson Calhoun, Supervisor Robert Graham, who exited at 12:36
p.m., Supervisor Tony Greer and Supervisor Kenneth I Stokes, who exited at 12:37 p.m.
Also present were Chancery Clerk Eddie Jean Carr, County Administrator Carmen
Davis, Board Attorney Pieter Teeuwissen, Special Legal Counsel Anthony R. Simon,
Special Legal Counsel Scherrie Prince, Nick Tusa, who entered at 11:50 a.m. and exited
at 12:25 p.m., Ricky Moore, who entered at 11:50 a.m. and exited at 12:28 p.m., Joey
Perkins, who entered at 11:50 a.m. and exited at 12:28 p.m.
E911 Emergency Communications System
Discussion of this matter included a briefing by Consultant Tusa who reported the
following: equipment was in deplorable shape, the elements/parts were pulled out; only
11 of 20 channels were operational (9 were dead); three antennae and pre-amplifier
were not working; shelters themselves need work regarding the water leakage.
In
addition, three out of six microwave systems had issues, including alarm system issues.
An eight-man team was required to correct the deficiencies. This was the status, further
detailed in Tusa’s report, at the time the Hinds County terminated Airwaves as
maintenance providers.
Discussion only / no action taken.
Capital Hotel Associates, LLC / Westin Invoices
Supervisor Stokes and Graham exited before discussing this item.
Discussion only / no action taken.
UPON A motion of Tony Greer and a second by Darrel McQuirter, Peggy
Hobson Calhoun voting aye, Robert Graham absent not voting, Kenneth I. Stokes absent
not voting, it was
RESOLVED to return to Open Session.
The Board returned to Open Session from Executive Session at approximately
12:41 p.m. No other action, vote or discussion of any kind took place in the Executive
Session. Document affixed hereto and incorporated herein.
BOARD ATTORNEY
Westin Project/Capital Hotel Associates, LLC Reconsider the Action of June 2, 2014
UPON A motion of Peggy Hobson Calhoun and a second by Tony Greer, Robert
Graham absent not voting, Darrel McQuirter voting aye, Kenneth I. Stokes absent not
voting, it was
RESOLVED to reconsider the action of June 2, 2014, approving Requisition
#3 for the Westin Project/ Capital Hotel Associates, LLC
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Westin Project/Capital Hotel Associates, LLC Void Requisition #3 (June 2, 2014)
UPON A motion of Peggy Hobson Calhoun and a second by Tony Greer, Robert
Graham absent not voting, Darrel McQuirter voting aye, Kenneth I. Stokes absent not
voting, it was
RESOLVED to void Requisition #3 for the Westin Project/ Capital Hotel
Associates, LLC approved June 2, 2014.
Westin Project/Capital Hotel Associates, LLC Requisition 5 ($20,000,000.00 MDA Loan)
UPON A motion of Peggy Hobson Calhoun and a second by Tony Greer, Robert
Graham absent not voting, Darrel McQuirter voting aye, Kenneth I. Stokes absent not
voting, it was
RESOLVED to approve payment to Capital Hotel Associates, LLC for
Requisition No. 5 in the amount of $330,455.62 to be paid from the Twenty
Million dollar loan between the Mississippi Development Authority to Hinds
County for this project. Document affixed hereto and incorporated herein.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
President McQuirter announced the following meetings of the Board of
Supervisors:
September 11, 2014
Work session
Board of Supervisors’ Room
Chancery Court Building
Jackson, MS 9:00 A.M.
September 12, 2014
Special Meeting/Budget Adoption/Tax Levy
Board of Supervisors’ Room
Chancery Court Building
Jackson, MS 2:30 P.M.
September 15, 2014
Special Meeting
Board of Supervisors’ Room
Chancery Court Building
Jackson, MS 9:00 A.M.
September 29, 2014
Special Meeting
Board of Supervisors’ Room
Chancery Court Building
Jackson, MS 9:00 A.M.
October 6, 2014
Regular Meeting
Board of Supervisors’ Room
Chancery Court Building
Jackson, MS 9:00 A.M.
Any additional, special, recessed, or other meetings may be held by posting,
minute entry or by other means as allowed by law.
ADJOURNMENT
UPON A motion of Tony Greer and a second by Peggy Hobson Calhoun, Robert
Graham absent not voting, Darrel McQuirter voting aye, Kenneth I. Stokes absent not
voting, it was
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RESOLVED to adjourn until September 12, 2014, Board of Supervisors’ Room,
Chancery Court Building, Jackson, MS. Whereupon the meeting adjourned at
approximately 12:46 p.m. Notice is hereby given that the meeting to be held on
September 12, 2014, is a Special Meeting of the Board.
HINDS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
_________________________________________
Darrel McQuirter, Board President
Attest:
Eddie Jean Carr, Chancery Clerk
By: _________________________D.C.
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