Winston Supervisors Briefed on Airport Status

Winston County Board of Supervisors met on Monday, September 17. The highlight of the meeting was a short briefing by Airport Board member Mike Forster concerning changes and improvements at the Winston County/Louisville Airport. Forster indicated that traffic was increasing and completion of a turnaround on the runway would continue to improve the facility and to allow the airport to handle larger aircraft including more jet and twin engine craft. Other improvements either under way or upcoming include removal of trees on the north end of the runway. This area is 16th section land and Forster noted the LMSD's assistance as well as thanking Supervisor Warner for his help as well. Forster also spoke of the new terminal building that is in the works and the possibility of a full time aircraft maintenance service locating at the airport. "We plan to provide a facility that is a model for communities our size," said Forster.

In other business:

• The Board agreed to advertise in the "At Home" magazine from the Winston County Journal at a cost of $699.
• Heard from Dean Park Commissioner Claudell Weaver concerning budget and funds transfer from the 2012 to 213 budget for construction costs of a new bathroom facility at the Park. The Board also ruled on construction bid info for this project.
• Approved Veteran's Officer Terry Kelly for training attendance.
• Approved payment of Court Reporter expenses.
• Reinstated two homesteads. 
• Approved 16th section leases with Supervisor Peterson abstaining from the votes of approval.
• Approved an MDOT grant for the Airport  of $8809 for the turnaround and terminal design costs.
• Approved two bus turnarounds at 775 Metts street and 300 Loakfoma Road.
• Approved a County tax exempt status for a proposed Focus Outreach facility on John C. Stennis Drive that would provide a 14 unit housing complex for the disabled.
• Dealt with several surplus property bids an/or lack of bids.
• Approved several small payments for services from various sources (demand checks)
• Accepted a reimbursement form EMA of $4651.25  to District Two.
• Approved a tax exemption with a final order for Grayson Blu and Polo Industries.
• The Board signed agreements with the cities of Louisville and Noxapater as well as LMSD to collect taxes.
• Reviewed two unemployment claims, approved a part-time hiring for the Circuit Clerk for election assistance, approved the purchase of a computer and discussed a dog issue at Dean Park.
• The Board went into executive session to deal with litigation issues.

The Board's next meeting is scheduled for October 1. The full minutes of Board meetings are available to the public upon approval by the Board.