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Tentative Agenda for Lamar County Board of Supervisors Meeting for Thursday Feb 17

Board of Supervisors

Of

Lamar County, Mississippi

Board Meeting

Date: February 17, 2011 Time: 9:00 A.M.

Bid Opening:

  1. Annual, legal and depository bids.  Receive and enter Proof of Publication.  (10:00 am).

Subject Matter:

  1. Reading of Minutes for Correction and Approval
  1. Approval of the February 7, 2011 board minutes.
  1. Personnel Matters
  1. Approval to transfer 10 hours of vacation time from Jimmy Breazeale to Stephen Pierce.
  2. Approval to transfer 10 hours of vacation time from Gary Holston to Stephen Pierce.
  3. Approval to transfer 20 hours of sick time from Joey Walker to Stephen Pierce.
  4. New Hire: Trey Wood, tax office at $18.50 per hour as of February 14, 2011.
  5. Terminated: Joshua Delancey, multipurpose center as of February 14, 2011.
  6. Approval of the following county personnel handbook revision: In the event of a dismissal or delay of the work day, all employees that report to work will be compensated for the entire day, not to exceed each employee normal current daily work schedule of hours.
  1. Road Department Matters
  1. Approval of the request from the City of Purvis to remove seven big trees located off Highway 589.
  1. Bids and Claims
  1. Approval to award the bid of 35 replacement doors to 10 fire stations to Overhead Door of Hattiesburg in the amount of $61,181. The cost breakdown: $50,681 for doors, $7,000 for labor and $3,500 removal fee. (The board finds the bid of Underwood Sales failed to meet bid specifications).
  2. Approval of a check in the amount of $12,442.30 made payable to MDA for payment of a fire truck.  (Payment is due March 1, 2011).
  3. Approval of a $2,500 disbursement to the City of Purvis to assist with recreation needs.  (To be paid from Fund 012 District 2 Parks and Recreation).
  1. School Board Matters
  1. Sheriff Department Matters
  1. Approval to retire K9 dog Mikey from active duty and allow him to remain with Lt. Brad Weathers for the remainder of his retirement.
  2. Approval to pay the lawful expenses of Matt Henderson and Christopher Regan to attend North American Sniper Competition, March 20-25, 2011 in Southaven, Mississippi.
  1. Planning Matters
    1. Approval to pay the lawful expenses of Tara Coggins to attend the 2011 Association of Floodplain Managers Conference, April 26-29, 2011 in Natchez, Mississippi.
    2. Approval of a lot line change for Lot J-6 of Bellegrass, Neighborhood J.  (The driveway was partially built on the adjacent property; therefore, they have to move the lot line 500 feet).
    3. Discuss changes in the Site Plan Ordinance.
  1. Fairground Matters
  1. Fire Coordination Matters
  1. Approval to pay the lawful expenses of George Stevens to attend Deerfield Wage & Hour Youth Employment Seminar (to assist with Jr. Volunteer Firefighters), March 8, 2011 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
  2. Approval to pay the lawful expenses of George Stevens to attend the Mississippi Association of Public Fire Safety Educators Conference, April 27-30, 2011 in Jackson, Mississippi.
  3. Approval to pay the lawful expenses of George Stevens to attend the National Volunteer Fire Council Conference, April 3-6, 2011 in Alexandria, Virginia.
  4. Approval to pay the lawful expenses of George Stevens to attend the National Fire and Emergency Services Seminar, April 6-7, 2011 in Washington, DC.
  1. Emergency Management Matters
  1. Approval to transfer a 2005 Ford Truck from Hinds County to our inventory.  The vehicle to be used by the local Homeland Security personnel.
  1. Economic Development Matters
    1. Report from the Area Development Partnership/Lamar County Economic Development District.
  1. Additional Matters
  1. Approval of changes in Assessments per attached as submitted by the Tax Collector/Assessor.
  2. Approval of changes in Homestead per attached as submitted by the Tax Collector/Assessor.
  3. Approval of Tax Sale Cancellations per attached as submitted by the Tax Collector/Assessor.
  4. Approval to surrender old vehicle tags per attached as submitted by the Tax Collector/Assessor.
  5. Approval of the attached asset deletion list and sell as surplus at auction.
  6. Approval of the attached asset transfer list.
  7. Approval to pay the legal expenses of Frankie Glennis, Molly Goff, Marvin Pittman, Chance Curry, Tangi Carter, Prentiss Harrell and Matthew O’Quain to attend the Mississippi Association of Drug Court Professionals annual training conference, May 4-6, 2011 in Biloxi, Mississippi.
  8. Approval to pay the lawful expenses of Michelle Martin to attend HR Training (certification credit), March 29-30, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.
  9. Approval to pay the annual dues of $50 to the Mississippi Recycling Coalition.
  10. Update: The County received a $23,544 grant from InterAct Funds.  (Helps pay a small portion of the dispatch upgrades).

  1. Under Advisement

  1. Approval to accept the roads for maintenance in Dandridge Subdivision, Phase 4. (May 3, 2010).
  2. The purchase of 35 replacement fire department doors.  (January 20, 2011).
  3. The recommendation of the Planning Commission to fine owners of a mobile home located on Cole Road.  (February 7, 2011).

Next Board Meeting: Monday, March 7, 2011

Future Board Meetings:
Thursday, March 24, 2011 (4th Thursday)
Monday, April 4, 2011
Thursday, April 21, 2011

Filed under: Government, Lamar County, Oak Grove, Politics, Purvis, Sumrall, agenda, Lamar County, supervisors meeting

Mrs. Ella V. Williamson, 85, of Sumrall

Services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday at Hulett-Winstead Sumrall Chapel for Mrs. Ella V. Williamson, 85, of Sumrall.
She passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at Bedford Care Center.
Burial will be in Williamson Cemetery.
Mrs. Williamson was a Homemaker and a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Seminary.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Pete Williamson.
She is survived by six sons, Thomas Williamson of Sumrall, Glenn Williamson of Petal, Rex Williamson of Sumrall, Greg Williamson of Seminary, Burt Williamson of Oak Grove, and Roger Williamson of Purvis; four daughters, Cathy Foster, Sandra Herrington, Regina Withers, and Ophelia Davis all of Sumrall; twenty six grandchildren, fifty eight great-grandchildren, and thirteen great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 5:00-9:00 PM Friday at Hulett-Winstead Sumrall Chapel.

Filed under: Obituaries, Sumrall, Ella V. Williamson, Hulett-Winstead Sumrall Chapel, Obits

Mr. Leland Ray Herrington, 74, of Sumrall

Services will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday at Hulett-Winstead Sumrall Chapel for Mr. Leland Ray Herrington, 74, of Sumrall.
He passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2011 at Forrest General Hospital.
Burial will be in Rockhill Cemetery.
Mr. Herrington was a brick mason for fifty-five years and a member of Military Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sevie & Mary Clark Herrington.
He is survived by his wife, Glendine Magee Herrington of Sumrall; three sons, Andy Herrington (Regina) of Hattiesburg, Mike Herrington (Rhonda) of Diamondhead, and Jeff Herrington (Sherri) of Gulfport; three sisters, Marie McKay of Hattiesburg, Tommie Wright of Petal, and Pat Nobles of Hattiesburg; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Visitation will be 5:00-8:00 PM Tuesday at Hulett-Winstead Sumrall Chapel

Filed under: Obituaries, Sumrall, Hulett-Winstead Sumrall Chapel, Leland Ray Herrington, Obits

FINANCIAL PLANNING TOPIC OF SALES AND MARKETING FEBRUARY MEETING

The February meeting of Sales and Marketing Professionals – Pine Belt (SMP) will feature. Steve Anderson and Tammy Wesson, representing Financial Works.  The meeting will be held at Hattiesburg’s Lake Terrace Convention Center on Tuesday, February 8.  Networking and lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. The program begins at noon.
TekLinks is the sponsor for the February meeting

Steve Anderson is founder and principle of Financial Works. He is a corporate accountant and has dedicated over 30 years to the financial industry.

Tammy Wesson has been in the insurance and financial industry since 2004 and is a financial advisor.

Sales and Marketing Professionals – Pine Belt is the regional professional organization for all sales and marketing professionals in the area.  All who work in the area of sales and marketing and related professions are welcome to become affiliated with the new organization. Visitors are welcome at all meetings.

Filed under: Business, Ellisville, Featured, Hattiesburg, Laurel, Oak Grove, Petal, Purvis, Sumrall, Marketing, Sales, smp, steve anderson, tammy wesson

All Jones County Schools Closed Fri. Feb. 4; Hattiesburg Public Schools and Lamar County OPEN

All Jones County Public Schools are closed today including Laurel Schools.

JCJC has cancelled classes for today.

Headmaster Ronnie Jones at St. John’s Day School in Laurel has announced that classes are cancelled today, Friday, February 4, 2011.

Hattiesburg Public Schools will be OPEN today.

Lamar County Schools are OPEN

Filed under: Breaking News, Ellisville, Featured, Forrest County, Hattiesburg, Jones, Jones County, K-12, Lamar County, Laurel, Oak Grove, Petal, Purvis, Sumrall, education, Forrest County Mississippi, Lamar County Mississippi, laurel, school closings, St. John's Day School

Mrs. Gladys Hatten Bounds, 90

Services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday at Hulett-Winstead Sumrall Chapel for Mrs. Gladys Hatten Bounds, 90, of Picayune, formerly of Sumrall.
Mrs. Bounds passed away Monday, January 31, 2011 at Wesley Medical Center.
Burial will be in Military Cemetery.
She retired from Bill’s Dollar Store in Sumrall and attended First Baptist Church of Picayune. She was a loving mother and grandma.
Mrs. Bounds was preceded in death by her husband, Winford “Wimp” L. Bounds.
She is survived by two sons, Donald W. Bounds (Virginia) of Lucedale and Harold R. Bounds of Picayune; two daughters, Frances A. Lucas (Lamar) of Sumrall and Joyce B. Kennedy of Picayune; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Military Baptist Church Cemetery Fund.
Visitation will be 5:00-8:00 PM Wednesday at Hulett-Winstead Sumrall Chapel.

Filed under: Obituaries, Sumrall, gladys hatten bounds, Hulett-Winstead Sumrall Chapel, Obits

Severe Storms/Tornadoes Possible Tuesday Afternoon Across the Pine Belt

The National Weather Service in Jackson is putting the Pine Belt on notice that tomorrow’s weather could get a little rough. It’s all part of a huge storm system rolling across the U.S. In fact, some are calling the storm one of the biggest to ever hit the country. In addition to the storms in the area, the rest of the storm will bring severe icing from Texas towards St. Louis and up to 2 feet of snow in the midwest including Chicago.

For the Pine Belt here is where we stand:

* Wind Advisory in effect 9am till Midnight Tuesday.

Southerly winds of 20 to 30 mph will be increasing Tuesday morning along the Mississippi River. Wind speeds of 30 to 40 mph will likely occur by midday generally west of the Interstate 55 corridor before spreading to the rest of the area by 300 PM.

Some gusts could reach 45 to 50 mph across the Mississippi Delta Region ahead of a front.

Once the strong cold front passes…winds will shift abruptly to the northwest at 25 to 35 mph with higher gusts lasting into Tuesday evening before they diminish from the south to north overnight.

* Impacts: wind gusts of 40 miles per hour and higher can bring down large limbs or rotted trees and blow loose objects causing serious injury and property damage. Exercise caution if you are outdoors during these strong winds.

Severe Storm/Tornado Risk

Severe thunderstorms with locally heavy rain will be possible Tuesday afternoon. These storms could contain a few strong tornadoes and damaging winds up to 70mph. The area at greatest likelihood to see these storms, is southeast of a line from Natchez to Jackson to Macon. These storms could also drop one to two inches of rain in a very brief period of time leading to ponding and flooding in some areas.

Timing of Storms



Filed under: Camp Shelby, Ellisville, Featured, Hattiesburg, Laurel, Oak Grove, Petal, Purvis, Sumrall, Weather, National Weather Service, Storm, Weather

Eat at Buffalo Wild Wings all Day Today | Help Stephen St. James Fight Cancer

Eat at Buffalo Wild Wings in Hattiesburg today and they will donate 15% off all pretax food sales to the STEPHEN ST. JAMES FUND.

Stephen St. James

B95′s Allyson Scott will be broadcasting live from 11-1pm and Rock 104′s Tom Colt will be broadcasting live from 3-5pm.

Print the COUPON to present to your server on Wednesday, Jan 19th from 11am until close.

Stephen St. James has been working for Blakeney Communications for the past 14 years. Shortly after coming to Rock 104, Stephen was diagnosed with brain cancer.

Last March 2010, Stephen had his third surgery and has taken chemo continually since then.
Stephen is now back in the hospital in Jackson. His wife is not able to work because she is staying with him constantly.

We have had clients, listeners, and friends of Stephen ask if there is anything they can do to help. There is.

Blakeney Communications has an account set up for Stephen. Years ago, we helped raise money to pay his medical bills and actually wrote the checks and paid as many of his bills as possible.

Filed under: Camp Shelby, Coupons, Covington County, Ellisville, Featured, Forrest County, Hattiesburg, Jones County, Lamar County, Laurel, Marion County, Medical, Oak Grove, Petal, Purvis, Sumrall, Allyson Scott, blakeney communications, buffalo wild wings, fundraiser, STEPHEN ST. JAMES FUND, Tom Colt

PRCC receives $350,000 from Asbury Foundation

POPLARVILLE – The Asbury Foundation of Hattiesburg recently gave $350,000 to Pearl River Community College for scholarships and dental hygiene equipment.

The grant will be used to further the education of students living in the eight counties served by the foundation, said executive director Bill Ray.

“They are usually students who stay at home and contribute to the Mississippi economy,” Ray said. “The money is well spent.”

A portion of the money – $150,000 – will be used to purchase digital imaging equipment, computers and software for the dental hygiene program at the Forrest County Center.

“This is a huge upgrade,” said Dr. Stan Hill, program director.

Students in the two-year program will learn how to manage charting and other aspects of a dental practice by computer as well as imaging, he said.

“Not everybody has gone digital in private practice, but it’s coming,” Hill said.

The equipment will be installed this spring, giving the instructors time to become familiar with it before putting it in use during the fall semester.

The remaining $200,000 of the Asbury grant will be used for scholarships through the PRCC Foundation.

Three full-tuition scholarships were awarded this semester, said PRCC Foundation executive director Ernie Lovell.

Although the Asbury Foundation did not restrict the scholarship funds, the preference is to assist students enrolled in an allied health or nursing program. The Asbury Foundation’s charter requires recipients of its grants to live in Covington, Forrest, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Lamar, Marion, Pearl River or Perry counties.

“ Pearl River Community College is extremely grateful for the continuing support that the Asbury Foundation has shown with these latest gifts to the college,” said Dr. William Lewis, PRCC president. “Their partnership with our institution is vital to the success of our efforts to provide quality higher educational experiences for the citizens of South Mississippi.”

The Asbury Foundation was created in September 1997 with $35 million in assets from the sale of Wesley Health Systems. The foundation awards grant to strengthen education and health care in South Mississippi.

Filed under: Forrest County, Hattiesburg, Lamar County, Marion County, Oak Grove, Pearl River, Petal, Purvis, Sumrall, Asbury Foundation, Asbury Foundation of Hattiesburg, covington, Ernie Lovell, Jefferson Davis, Pearl River Community College, POPLARVILLE, Poplarville Mississippi, PRCC Foundation, Stan Hill, Wesley Health Systems, William Lewis

Winter Weather Safety Tips and Latest Wx Maps from the NWS

A DANGEROUS ASSORTMENT OF WINTER PRECIPITATION RANGING FROM LARGE
SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...TO ICE..AND SLEET WILL IMPACT THE ARKLAMISS
REGION SUNDAY AND MONDAY. THIS WINTER STORM WILL SIGNIFICANTLY
IMPACT TRAVEL AND SOCIETY. NOW IS THE TIME TO DEVELOP A FAMILY
DISASTER PLAN. BELOW ARE ACTION AND PREPAREDNESS TIPS TO FOLLOW
BEFORE AND DURING THE UPCOMING WINTER STORM.

***...PREPARING YOUR HOME...***

*PRIMARY CONCERN WILL BE POTENTIAL LOSS OF POWER AND TELEPHONE
SERVICE DUE TO ACCUMULATING SNOW AND ICE ALONG WITH GUSTY WINDS.

 -HAVE A FLASHLIGHT AND EXTRA BATTERIES AVAILABLE. DO NOT USE
  CANDLES IF ELECTRICITY GOES OUT DUE TO FIRE RISK.

 -HAVE A BATTERY-POWERED NOAA WEATHER RADIO AND PORTABLE RADIO
  TO RECEIVE EMERGENCY INFORMATION.

 -IF YOU HAVE A FIREPLACE/WOOD STOVE...MAKE SURE TO HAVE A
  GOOD SUPPLY OF FIREWOOD. LEARN TO USE ANY EMERGENCY HEATING
  SOURCES PROPERLY...TO PREVENT A FIRE AND CARBON
  MONOXIDE POISONING. PLEASE VENTILATE PROPERLY.

 -STORE EXTRA MEDICINE...BABY ITEMS...AND FIRST AID SUPPLIES.

 -MAKE SURE PETS HAVE PLENTY OF FOOD...WATER...AND SHELTER.

***...VEHICLE PREPARATION...***

 -PLAN YOUR TRAVEL CAREFULLY AND CHECK THE LATEST WEATHER REPORTS
  TO AVOID HAZARDOUS TRAVEL. AVOID TRAVELING ALONE IF POSSIBLE.

 -LET SOMEONE KNOW YOUR TRAVEL TIMETABLE AND YOUR PRIMARY
  AND ALTERNATE TRAVEL ROUTES.

 -CARRY A WINTER STORM SURVIVAL KIT...INCLUDING:
   *MOBILE PHONE...CHARGER...BATTERIES
   *BLANKETS/SLEEPING BAGS
   *FIRST-AID KIT
   *FLASHLIGHT WITH EXTRA BATTERIES
   *SACK OF SAND OR CAT LITTER FOR TRACTION
   *WINDSHIELD SCRAPPER AND BRUSH
   *WATER CONTAINER...TOW ROPE...AND TOOL KIT

 -KEEP YOUR GAS TANK NEAR FILL TO AVOID ICE IN THE TANK AND
  FUEL LINES.

***...DRESSING FOR WINTER WEATHER...***

 -WEAR LOOSE-FITTING...LIGHTWEIGHT...CLOTHING IS SEVERAL LAYERS.

 -OUTER GARMENTS SHOULD BE TIGHTLY WOVEN AND WATER-REPELLENT.

 -PROTECT ANY EXPOSED SKIN AS FROSTBITE CAN QUICKLY SET IN
  IF OUTDOORS FOR EVEN A SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME.

 -WEAR GLOVES...MITTENS...AND A HAT TO PREVENT HEAT LOSS FROM
  THE EXTREMITIES. THIS WILL PROTECT AGAINST THE ONSET OF
  HYPOTHERMIA.

 -AVOID OVEREXERTION OUTDOORS IN COLD TEMPERATURES...SWEATING
  COULD LEAD TO A CHILL AND HYPOTHERMIA.
Filed under: Breaking News, Camp Shelby, Covington County, Ellisville, Featured, Forrest County, Hattiesburg, Jones County, Lamar County, Laurel, Marion County, Oak Grove, Petal, Purvis, Sumrall, Weather, nws, Weather, winter storm tips