- Sheriff Jason Pugh brought a recommendation to the Board concerning the bonding of deputies. The office currently bonds all deputies at a cost of around $600 each. Pugh researched and also got an Attorney General opinion that all regular deputies fall under the sheriff's bond and auxillary deputies are not required to be bonded. Any deputies classified as "Extra deputies" do require bonding but the department does not include that classification. This would require bonding of only key personnel and personnel in the office that handle money. Pugh indicated that the cost savings could be as much as $10,000. The Board recommended that the County Attorney review the matter before it ruled.
- Pugh also notified the Board of the receipt of a Community Emergency Response Training Grant in the amount of $6895 to provide citizen's training in emergency response situations.
- Pugh also recommended that the County and City set up their own CrimeStoppers Program indicating that the state will provide $5000 to start the program and it can be funded by a $2 charge on traffic tickets. The Board approved pending on the City of Louisville's acceptance of the program as well.
- Tim Palmer, Warden of WCCF (correctional facility) brought several matters to the Board's attention including a 5 cent increase in the meal contract for inmates, the need for repair of the fingerprint scanner at the facility, a contract renewal proposal for Steve Puckett (later taken up in executive session).
- WCCF overtime costs were discussed as well. Palmer pointed out that there were needs that had to be met that require overtime. He provided an example of an inmate who has made suicide attempts in the past, was classified as a habitual offender and could not be released and that any transfer to a mental facility was not likely in the near future. Palmer indicated that this type of situation required a 24 hour guard above and beyond the normal staff requirements.
- Accounting issues at WCCF were also discussed in terms of transfer of funds from Hancock Bank. A delay in funds transfer was causing some issues. Supervisor Peterson recommended that an accounting firm be employed to review the books and analyze the situation. The Board approved.
- Circuit Clerk Kim Ming indicated that their office is required to be open on Saturday, March 3 and Saturday, March 10 prior to the upcoming primaries. She requested authorization for overtime for employees and also assistance with voting machine setup at polling places. The Board approved all requests.
- The Board tabled any appointment to the Airport Board. Mark Donald's term ended on 2-1-12. This is a joint appointment with the City of Louisville.
- The Board tabled a decision on a tax exemption for Grayson Blu until Tax Assessor Larry Woodward had an opportunity to review the request.
- Heard from Jimmy Kemp of Kemp & Associates concerning right of way issues on the ongoing highway project.
- Made payment to Golden Triangle Planning & Development in the amount of $10,000 for re-districting plans.
- Heard from Claudell Weaver with Friends of Dean Park - the park committee is asking for the resignation of the current caretaker by the end of February and will make a recommendation for a hire at the March 5 meeting.
- Clarence Kelly brought several issues before the Board including a Jaws of Life primary and secondary responder clarification between Louisville, Noxapater, Shiloh and Nanih Waiya Fire Depts. Kelly also presented a mutual aid agreement for assistance across county lines when needed.
- Mema representatives presented the Board with information concerning samples of duties, training requirements, EM laws of the State of Mississippi and a sample job description used in other counties for the position of EMS director. Current EMS Director Clarence Kelly is retiring in May of 2012 and the Board will be advertising for the position in the near future.
William McCully
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