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88th Annual Conference June 24 - 26, 2019 Biloxi, MS 88thAnnualConference June 24-26, 2019 • Biloxi, MS
Agenda & Exposition Guide e Home rule has increased municipal We support power by providing that municipalities w l home rule! u can adopt any ordinances that they i desire regarding municipal affairs for their t r In 1985, the legislature h e city, as long as they do not conflict with granted municipalities in ho m state or federal law. It is important to keep this the state a limited home rule. Mississippi’s home rule authority at the local level, which is why the League statute is a form of authority which allows a municipality fights for our municipalities across the state by asking the to regulate its own affairs and to adopt orders, resolutions Mississippi Legislature to refrain from passing any laws that and ordinances necessary to do so. preempt local authority.
Welcome to the 2019 Annual Conference. I want to say a special thanks to the 2019 Conference I am glad you chose to participate in the largest association Planning Committee Chairman, Mayor Jimmy Cockroft conference in the state of Mississippi. Over 3,000 municipal of Kosciusko, for his leadership in organizing this conference. elected officials, municipal employees, state agencies’ Mayor Cockroft and the planning committee provided employees, legislators and exhibitors are expected to important direction to the MML staff in putting together participate this week. an excellent agenda of educational programs and special This year’s conference theme, “Hitting a Home Run with events. During the extent of the conference, you will notice Home Rule,” focuses on the importance of Home Rule which members of the Conference Planning Committee wearing allows Mississippi municipalities the authority to regulate lime green “Ask Me about the Conference” buttons as an their own affairs and to adopt orders, resolutions, and extra resource available to conference attendees looking for ordinances that are necessary to do so. Home Rule is additional guidance or assistance during the event. Please critically important to our capability of serving our citizens feel free to approach any of these members for additional well. This fact prompts League officers and our legislative assistance or guidance throughout the event. team to fight hard at the Capitol each year to encourage Finally, this week will mark the end of my presidency, and the Mississippi Legislature not to pass laws that preempt I want to thank all of the MML members, officers, and staff local authority. for supporting me and making this past year so rewarding. During the next three days, you will be able to participate It has truly been an honor to serve you, and I look forward in excellent educational sessions that will provide you with to visiting with each of you this week. I pray that God blesses the tools and knowledge you need to continue moving your each one of you as we continue to serve our communities. community forward. An invaluable component of our con- ference is always the chance to meet and network with other Enjoy the Conference! municipal leaders. The contacts and friendships you will make through your involvement in the MML will serve as a Mayor Glen Barlow, French Camp tremendous resource for you during the remainder of your 2018-2019 MML President term and beyond.
2 MML Officers
Staff Shari T. Veazey
Executive Director
Shari T. Veazey Glen Barlow
C French - Mayor Deputy Director Robbie Brown Member Services Coordinator June Dunlap Accounting
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p m Coordinator a Tiffany Bush Executive Marketing Director Coordinator Samantha Wilmoth Special Projects president & Research Coordinator Achaia Moore Billy Hewes Mayor - Gulfport Receptionist Valerie Palmer Conference Intern
Asia Moore Errick Simmons Mayor - Greenville - Mayor MML Lobbyist Trey Bobinger MML General Counsel Troy Johnston - Butler Snow
2018-2019 Executive Committee Past Presidents 1st vice Mayor Mary Hawkins-Butler, Madison president Mayor Gene F. McGee, Ridgeland Mayor Charley Dumas, Prentiss Mayor Nancy Chambers, Forest 2nd vice Mayor Alton Shaw, Wesson president Mayor Jimmy Cockroft, Kosciusko Mayor Les Childress, Flora
Committee Chairmen Legislative Mayor Les Childress, Flora Finance Mayor Chuck Cariker, Tunica
Appointees Northern District Central District Southern District Past President Mayor Patti Pettit, Woodland Mayor Billy Nowell, Cleveland Mayor Phil Torjusen, Gautier City Clerks Association Mayor Will Hill, Louisville Mayor Walter McDavid, Metcalfe Mayor George Bass, Long Beach City Clerk Angela Richburg, Byram
3 2018-2019 Conference Planning Committee
Chairperson Affiliate Members Mayor Jimmy Cockroft, Kosciusko & Caucus Groups Southern District President, City Clerks’ Association Cathy Clark - Clarksdale Mayor Billy Hewes, Gulfport President, Court Clerks’ Association Mayor Joel Miles, Wiggins Joycette Nichols - Canton Alderwoman Carrie Moulds, Lucedale President, City Attorneys’ Association Alderman Williard Davis, Prentiss Attorney Jeff Turnage -Columbus City Clerk Kathy Anderson, Lucedale President, Police Chiefs’ Association Central District Chief Walter Armstrong - Natchez President, Fire Chiefs’ Association Mayor Errick Simmons, Greenville Chief Terry Wages - Brandon Mayor Sally Garland, Crystal Springs President, MBC-LEO Councilwoman Carolyn Weathers, Greenville Alderman Deron Harmon - Flowood Mayor Robin McCrory, Lexington President, American Public Works Association City Clerk Kimberly Vaughn, Crystal Springs Bart Ballard - Brandon MS Chapter of American Planning Association Northern District Thomas Gregory -Starkvill e Mayor Glen Barlow, French Camp Representative, MS Tax Collectors Association Mayor Carolyn McAdams, Greenwood Leroy Belk - Tupelo Mayor Amye Hill, Calhoun City President, MS Parks & Recreation Association Alderman Tony Poss, Amory Alex Wilcox - Tupelo Alderwoman Jan Henderson, French Camp
4 Registration
Registration Hours Cell Phone Policy Monday, June 24 • 7:00am - 5:00pm Out of respect for our speakers and your Tuesday, June 25 • 7:30am - 4:00pm fellow attendees, we ask that you silence your Wednesday, June 26 • 8:00am - 1:30pm cell phone during conference sessions. Name Badges Conference Attire Badges must be worn at all times. Business casual is appropriate No one will be admitted to any conference for all conference functions. activity without the badge issued upon Relax and enjoy the conference! registration. A $5 fee will be charged for a replacement badge.
Everyone attending the Annual Conference The registration fee provides a name badge must register. This includes all delegates and which allows admittance to all general and their guests, presenters, exhibitors and media educational sessions, as well as the Exhibit Hall representatives. On-site registration will take Luncheon on Tuesday. The fee also provides place in the West Lobby of the Mississippi tickets to the Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, Coast Coliseum & Convention Center. June 26; and the Incoming President’s Reception on Wednesday evening at the The on-site registration fee of $275 for Beau Rivage. Name badges must be worn, members and $350 for non-members is for the and the designated ticket must be presented entire conference, and no credit is allowed for to participate in these events. unused event tickets or unattended functions. In addition, each attendee who registers on-site may register one guest. The on-site guest fee is $50 for guests of members and $90 for non-members’ guests.
5 MML88thAnnualConference important information
All on-site payments and purchases Your current CMO transcript can Unless otherwise noted, all meetings must be made with debit or credit cards be found in your conference packet. and events will take place at the only. No cash or check purchases If you are a newly elected official, you Beau Rivage or the Mississippi Coast will be allowed. will not have a transcript in your packet. Coliseum & Convention Center. ______♦ ______By attending CMO education sessions ______♦ ______for the first time, your transcript will be Name badges are required for generated using credits earned at this The Incoming Presidential Reception admittance to all conference activities. conference to use for future events. will be held at the Beau Rivage in the ______Magnolia Ballroom, Wednesday, ♦ ______♦ ______June 26, from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Please be respectful to our presenters, If you require assistance or guidance ______♦ ______and be on time for all educational at any point during the conference, sessions. Remember to silence your feel free to seek out a member of the Designated tickets must be presented cell phone during all meetings. Conference Planning Committee who to enter the Awards Luncheon ______♦ ______will be wearing a lime green “Ask Me and the Presidential Reception About the Conference” button. You may at the Beau Rivage. Circle the sessions you attend in your also seek assistance from MML staff ______♦ ______conference program, and remember members or volunteers stationed at the to sign each attendance sheet to Your name badge will serve on-site registration area located in the receive CMO elective credits. as your ticket for Tuesday’s west lobby or at the CMO transcript “Lunch with the Exhibitors.” table in the central lobby.
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7 Basic CMO Alderman Austin Jarrad Ashley - Wesson Mayor Chris Lindley - Booneville Alderman Stephen Ashley - Wesson Alderman Lennell Lucas - Holly Springs Alderwoman Kellie Renae Atkinson - Houston Alderwoman Debbie Lundy - Collins Graduation Alderman Rickey Authement - Ocean Springs Mayor Hal Marx - Petal Alderman Joseph H. Bellman, Jr. - Ocean Springs Alderwoman Tammy McCool - Caledonia Alderman Gus Black - Richland Alderman Phillip “Buz” McGuire - Macon Alderman Robert Blackman - Ocean Springs Alderman John McHenry - Pearl Alderwoman Lucy Blair - Shannon Alderman Jackie McKenzie - Ripley Sunday Alderman Jason Blakney - Burnsville Mayor Justin McKenzie - Columbia June 23 Alderman Tommy Bledsoe - Horn Lake Alderwoman Janna Childress Miller - Mendenhall Alderwoman Antoinette Bond - Lena Alderwoman Sarah Minnieweather - Winona 3:30pm Mayor Todd Booth - Mendenhall Alderman David Moore - Byram Beau Rivage Alderwoman Kathy Buckhalter - Shuqualak Alderwoman Della Strickland Moore - Lambert Alderwoman Sally Buffington Collins- Alderman Shannon Moore - Brookhaven Camellia b Alderman Clarence Burton, Jr. - Magnolia Alderman Ennit Morris - Moss Point Mayor Micheal Canerdy - Myrtle Mayor Desiree Norwood - Sunflower 200 municipal officials Alderman Ricky Carpenter - Stonewall Mayor Jerry Norwood - Gloster were recognized at the Mayor Wilbert Carr - Heidelberg Alderwoman Pearlie Owten - Marks 2019 CMO Graduation on Alderwoman Vakerri Cooks - Quitman Alderman Ken A. Papania - Ocean Springs Sunday evening at the Alderman Jerry Darby - Walnut Grove Mayor Rudy Pope - Bruce Beau Rivage for having Alderwoman Deloris T. Daughrity - Mound Bayou Alderman Darren J. Powell - Crystal Springs reached one or more of Alderman Benjamin Davis - Natchez Alderwoman Rita S. Rawson - Marion the three levels of Alderman Malcomb Claude Driskill - Saltillo Alderman Jimmy Redd - Lucedale certification awarded Alderwoman Anna Evans - Columbia Councilman Jeffrey Reed -Bay St. Louis through the Certified Mayor Mike Favre - Bay St. Louis Alderman Luther F. Rhodes - Farmington Municipal Officials Alderman Billie Joe Frazier - Natchez Alderwoman Tinnie Richmond - Arcola Education Program. Alderwoman Linda Gaither-Johnson - Tutwiler Alderwoman Carolyn Riley - Durant Pictures of graduates Alderman Tony Brandon Gann - Woodland Alderwoman Hattie Sanders - Artesia taken on Sunday Alderman Iry Gladney - Nettleton Alderman Frederick L. Sandifer - Hazlehurst will be displayed during Councilman Kenny Glavan - Biloxi Alderwoman Beth Sanford - Richland the Awards Luncheon Alderwoman Carolyn Glin - Edwards Councilman Phillip “Doug” Seal - Bay St. Louis on Wednesday, Mayor Darryl Grennell - Natchez Mayor Shelton Shannon - Plantersville June 26, 2019. Alderman Larry Hall - Wesson Alderwoman Tawanda Shannon - Charleston Councilman Kenneth Earl Hemmingway - Moorhead Mayor Jeff P. Smith -Ecru Mayor Amye Hill - Calhoun City Alderwoman Sarah Carter Smith - Natchez Mayor Rick Hux - Seminary Alderman Jason Snider - Brookhaven Alderman Chymia Farrand Ingram - Lambert Councilman Kelvin Stanfield -Okolona Alderwoman Debbie Johnson - Shannon Alderwoman Sandra Weeks Stein - Mendenhall Alderwoman Fredia Johnson - Durant Mayor Ken Strachan - North Carrollton Congratulations Alderman Al Jones - Lucedale Alderman Vernell Survillion - Marks to our Alderwoman Tammy Jones - Lena Alderman Marvin D. Thigpen -Lambert Mayor Gerald Keeton, Sr. - Morton Alderman Donnie R. Thomas -Mendenhall 2019 CMO Alderwoman Norma Jean Kelly - Bude Councilman Scott Tipton - Pascagoula Alderman William King, IV - Petal Councilman Paul Tisdale - Biloxi Graduates Alderwoman Angie Ladner - Bassfield Mayor Phil Torjusen - Gautier Mayor Allen Latimer - Horn Lake Alderwoman Cindy White - Booneville ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Mayor Pamela R. Lee - Carrollton Alderman Calvin Bennard Williams - Utica Alderman Dr. Billy Willis - Tunica
8 ADVANCED Professional Development Alderman Ray Allard - Flora Mayor Lekisha Hogan - Eden Alderwoman Annie Anthony-Brooks - Brooksville Councilwoman Imogene Armstrong - Okolona Alderman Ronald Glenn Holloway - Quitman Alderman Johnny Armstrong - Bruce Alderman Austin Jarrad Ashley - Wesson Alderman Michael R. King - Wesson Alderwoman Linda Bennett - Duck Hill Alderman Stephen Ashley - Wesson Alderman David A. Little - Starkville Alderman Sherwood Bradford - Moss Point Alderman Danny Bankston - D’Lo Alderwoman Debbie Lundy - Collins Alderman Jeremy Burke - Waveland Councilman Travis Beard - Tupelo Mayor Peggy S. Mengarelli - Shelby Alderman Theodore “Ted” Campbell -Cleveland Alderwoman Ella Weese Benson - Lexington Alderman George Miller, Jr. - State Line Alderman Richard Cook - Byram Selectman William Binder - West Point Councilman Buddy Palmer - Tupelo Mayor Harry Corder - Algoma Alderwoman Antoinette Bond - Lena Mayor Lula Palmer - Sardis Mayor Patricia Courtney - Bassfield Alderwoman Pamela Brewer - New Augusta Mayor Robert A. “Bob” Peeples - Pontotoc Alderwoman Donnie Cox-Powell - Tutwiler Alderwoman Felicia Bridgewater-Irving - Natchez Mayor Scott Phillips, Jr. - Olive Branch Alderwoman Earl Dean Anthony - Woodville Selectman Ronnie Brock - McComb Councilman Andrew Powell - Greenwood Mayor Diane Delaware - Yazoo City Alderwoman Barbara Brooks - Leland Mayor William Primer, Jr. - Pickens Alderman James Farmer - Tutwiler Alderwoman Sally Buffington Collins- Alderman Chuck Redmond - Moss Point Alderman Brian Grantham - Florence Alderwoman Lisa Bush - Leland Alderman Al Reeves - Morton Alderwoman Gloria M. High - Ecru Alderwoman Wilma Carodine - Kilmichael Alderman Luther F. Rhodes - Farmington Alderwoman Diandra Hosey - Byram Alderman Ben C. Carver - Starkville Alderwoman Carolyn Riley - Durant Alderwoman Donzella Jefferies -Coldwater Alderman Marshall Coleman - Calhoun City Alderman Steve Singleton - Crystal Springs Councilman Willie Jennings - Tupelo Councilman Adam Colledge - Gautier Mayor Mike Smith - Waveland Mayor Joseph O. Kendrick, Jr. - Te r r y Mayor Harry Corder - Algoma Alderman Steve Spicer - New Augusta Alderman Gene Lansdell - Blue Mountain Mayor Joe L. Cox - Brookhaven Alderwoman Rebecca Stevens - French Camp Mayor Hope Magee-Jones - Collins Alderwoman Donnie Cox-Powell - Tutwiler Alderman Steven Stringer - Petal Mayor Peggy S. Mengarelli - Shelby Alderman Tony Ducker - Petal Mayor Heath Sumrall - Sumrall Alderman Mark R. Miller - Holly Springs Alderman Ronald O. Dyal - Wiggins Alderwoman Connie S. Taylor - Te r r y Alderwoman Barbara Motley - Beauregard Alderman Gil Earhart - Olive Branch Alderman Robert E. Thompson -Collins Alderman Ira Motley - Beauregard Mayor Russ Espiritu - Puckett Mayor Frances Ward - Gunnison Alderman Gregory Neely - Jonestown Alderman James Farmer - Tutwiler Alderwoman Barbara K. Warren - Baldwyn Alderwoman Diann Pimpton - Tutwiler Alderman Tony Brandon Gann - Woodland Mayor Martha M. Watts - Monticello Councilman Andrew Powell - Greenwood Alderman Tommy Gibbs - Bude Alderman David White - Pontotoc Alderman Chuck Redmond - Moss Point Alderman Brian Grantham - Florence Alderman Kevin D. White - New Albany Councilman Robin Roberts - Moorhead Alderman Tim Gray - Mendenhall Alderman Calvin Bennard Williams - Utica Alderman Walter Shegog - Crowder Alderman Trey Gunn - Florence Alderman Jeffrey Williams -Booneville Mayor Errick D. Simmons - Greenville Alderman Larry Hall - Wesson Alderwoman Kedra Williams-Harris - Edwards Alderman Jeffrey Smith -Sidon Alderman Billy Don Hamm - Burnsville Mayor Anthony C. Witherspoon - Magnolia Alderman Robert E. Thompson -Collins Alderman Michael Harris - Decatur Alderman David Wallace - Olive Branch Alderwoman Carolyn Washington - Rolling Fork Alderwoman Tina Williams - Brooksville Alderman Ruben Woods - Indianola
9 ElectionElection ofof OfficersOfficers
Each year at the conference, The voting delegate designated by If needed, a run-off election will be held the MML 1st Vice President the governing body of the city or town in Room B4 on Wednesday, June 26 automatically ascends to the office of shall cast the vote of such municipality between 8am and 10am. President, and the 2nd Vice President in accordance with the expressed views ______♦ ______automatically ascends to the office of of the majority of the elected officials of 1st Vice President. The new 2nd Vice his or her municipality. If, for any reason, If a run-off election is required, President is elected during the conference the designated voting delegate cannot and the appointed voting delegate in a paper ballot election managed by participate in the election, it is his or her has not cast his or her vote by 9am representatives from the Mississippi responsibility to return to the Voting on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, Association of Clerks and Collectors. Delegate Booth accompanied by the the alternate voting delegate will ______♦ ______alternate designated to replace him automatically be allowed to cast or her on the voter roll. the vote in the run-off election for This year, the 2nd Vice President will ______♦ ______MML 2nd Vice President. be elected from the Northern Supreme ______♦ ______Court District. To be eligible to vote, The election will take place in a city or town must have paid their dues Room B4 on Tuesday, June 25 Election results will be announced for the current year by May 15, 2019, between 10am and 4pm. at the General Session and must have designated a voting ______♦ ______on Wednesday, June 26. delegate, as well as an alternate by June 7, 2019. If the appointed voting delegate has not cast his or her vote by 3pm on Tuesday, June 25, the alternate voting delegate will automatically be allowed to cast the vote for MML 2nd Vice President.
10 meet the candidates
Chuck Cariker Mayor Chuck Cariker town of Tunica
I respectfully request your support for the position of 2nd Vice President of the Mississippi Municipal League. I am in my third term as Mayor of the Town of Tunica, served one term as Alderman and have been a member of the Tunica Volunteer Fire Department for 25 years. I served in the United States Navy during Operation Desert Storm, Desert Shield. I tell you this to let you know that serving my country, my community and others is nothing new to me. Should I be elected as your 2nd Vice President, I will serve and work for you in Jackson and in any other areas I can be of service. I know how to deal with the tough situations that all municipalities face. No matter the size of your city we have the same battles; more tunica responsibilities and less funding for obligations. During my term as Mayor of Tunica we have experienced a roller coaster ride from the flooding in 2011 to opening of new industry in the county. I know how to work with the leaders in Jackson to make compromise work for the betterment of everyone. As your 2nd Vice President I will take your agenda forward, not mine. commitment to my family and my community; you as MML MML’s education program is second to none. The networking members are part of both, and I will have that commitment ability that MML has created for elected officials to share information to you. and help others through difficult times is one of the greatest assets This week while we are in Biloxi, we will select our we have. I want to continue that program and help move our 2nd Vice President. I have the experience, the leadership education forward with more night training opportunities. qualities, the knowledge, and the time to be your 2nd Vice I am a graduate of Mississippi State University and have worked President. I also have the support of the citizens of Tunica in our family farming operation since coming back to Tunica from and the Board of Aldermen to serve as your 2nd Vice my tour in the Navy. Jackie and I have been married for 37 years President. and have two children and three grandchildren. I have a strong I appreciate your vote and support to serve as your 2nd Vice President for our great organization.
11 meet the candidates
Dale Fortenberry Mayor Dale Fortenberry City of Farmington
As a native Mississippian born in Carthage of Leake County, my adventure in Farmington began in 1946. I was part of the group of citizens that worked to reincorporate the City of Farmington in 1997. My wife, Shirley (Lambert), and I raised two children in Farmington. We now have four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and two more on the way! Shirley and I worship at Oakland Baptist Church. I have been a Master Mason for 44 years, and I am also a 32nd Degree Mason. I have worked as a machinist and in the commercial building field for over 30 years. I was elected Alderman in Farmington in 2001 and mayor in 2005. My involvement with the Mississippi Municipal League includes being farmington on the Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Legislative Committee, Conference Planning Committee, Small Town Conference Committee Chairman as well as Co-Chair and then Chairman of the North Mississippi Mayors Association. I have represented the City of Farmington on the Corinth/Alcorn County Alliance for many years, as well as other local organizations in Northeast Mississippi. I completed all three levels of the Certified Municipal Officials program with many hours beyond the requirements since I have been so active attending the conferences. I feel that these 18 municipal years and my work background have given me the tools and knowledge to serve as your next 2nd Vice President.
12 meet the candidates
Carolyn McAdams Mayor Carolyn McAdams City of Greenwood
Carolyn McAdams was first elected mayor of Greenwood in June 2009. Since that time, she has made community development and neighborhood revitalization priorities of her administration, overseeing the development, adoption, and implementation of Greenwood’s first comprehensive plan in more than thirty years. Before being elected mayor, McAdams was the business manager at Corrections Corporation of America’s Delta Correctional Facility in Greenwood, a position she held for 14 years. Prior to that, she was the Section 8 Coordinator at the Greenwood Housing Authority and worked for a local law firm. Mayor McAdams is a 1966 graduate of Greenwood High School greenwood and attended Mississippi Delta Junior College and Mississippi State College for Women, currently Mississippi University for Women in Columbus. She is a member of the Episcopal Church of the Nativity in Greenwood and has two daughters and seven grandchildren.
Awards & Recognitions Affiliations • Woman of Distinction 2019 Honoree, • Girl Scouts Heart of the South, Girl Scouts Heart of the South Past Member/Board of Directors • People’s Choice Award for Favorite Elected Official, • Mississippi Main Street Association, The Greenwood Commonwealth, 2009-2018 Member/Board of Directors • Rotarian of the Year | Greenwood Rotary Club, 2012 • Delta Mayors Association, Past President • Community Service Award, • Mississippi Municipal League, Board of Directors (2017-2019) Shiloh Seventh Day Adventist Church, 2012 Chairman/2018 Conference Planning Committee • Outstanding Citizen Award | Greenwood Lion’s Club, 2011 • Greenwood Rotary Club, Member • Certified Municipal Official | Mississippi Municipal League, 2011 • Greenwood Leflore Hospital Diabetes Clinic, • Outstanding Female Community Leader, Board Member Mississippi Business Women, Delta Chapter, 2010 • Ability Works, Past Board Member • Community Pride Award, • Greenwood Leflore Chamber of Commerce, Greenwood Leflore Chamber of Commerce, 2003 Member, Past Board Member • Employee of the Year, • Greenwood Convention and Visitors’ Bureau, Corrections Corporation of America, 2003 Past Board Member • Episcopal Church of the Nativity, Past Member of the Vestry
13 Outgoing President Reception “Meet the Exhibitors” Glen Barlow Mayor - French C Welcome Reception
Monday, June 24 amp 4pm-6pm Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center Exhibit Hall Visit with our great exhibitors while president enjoying food, drinks and entertainment by Heather and the Monkey King!
Join us for a reception to honor Outgoing President Mayor Glen Barlow Sunday, June 23 / 5pm-7pm Beau Rivage - Azalea Ballroom Enjoy food and drink with entertainment provided by Jazz at Sunset. Door prize tickets can be taken to Sponsored by the MML booth #1200. $250 cash door prize to be given away at 5:30pm Must be present to win.
14 Annual Silent
Auction MMSC 9TH ANNUAL 5K FUN RUN/WALK
Run or Walk the Ocean Springs Bridge We at MMCCA want to give a shout-out to all the clerks, Wednesday, June 26, 6:30am mayors, board members and other officials (Rain or Shine) who help make our Silent Auction happen each year. ______The Mississippi Municipal Service Company ♦ invites all MML conference attendees, Your generosity, both in donating items that represent exhibitors, sponsors and guests to participate. your hometown and also in bidding on auction items, Prizes will be awarded including makes the event hugely successful. Proceeds are used by a commemorative T-shirt. MMCCA to fund certification training scholarships for On-site registrations will be taken at the clerks and by MML for the L.E.T.S. Scholarships, which Mississippi Municipal Service Company Booth help mayors, board members and other government (#1204) until 1pm on June 25. Registration forms are available at officials attend the Annual Conference. www.msmsc.com. ______♦ ______We will begin receiving donations at 8am on Monday, June 24th; bidding will open at 1 p.m. Monday and will continue until 11:30am on Wednesday, June 26th. ______♦ ______As always, we will have our 50/50 raffle, with a lucky winner receiving half of the cash collected from the sale of $1 tickets. ______♦ ______
Amber Hinton 600 East Amite Street, Suite 200 Jackson, MS 39201 • 800-898-1032 City Clerk, City of Picayune 601-355-8581 • 601-355-8584 601-798-9770 www.msmsc.com [email protected]
15 incoming President Reception
Billy Hewes Mayor - Gulfport
1st vice president
In Honor of 2019-2020 MML President Mayor Billy Hewes of Gulfport Wednesday, June 26 / 7pm-11pm Beau Rivage - Magnolia Ballroom
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No one under 18 allowed on dance floor. Sponsored by Tickets required for admittance.
16 Mark Your Calendars for these Future Events! 2019 Small Town Conference October 17 - 18, 2019 • Tupelo, MS
NLC City Summit November 20 - 23, 2019 • San Antonio, TX
2020 Mid-Winter The MML Officers, Legislative Conference January 14 - 16, 2020 • Jackson, MS MML Executive Director 89th Annual Conference Shari T. Veazey June 29 - July 1, 2020 • Biloxi, MS and MML staff would like to express their sincere gratitude to the 2019 MML Annual Conference Volunteers:
The Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center Lesley Callendar Central MS Planning & Development District Lillian Morris & Granville Sherman North MS Planning & Development District Coastal Mississippi
17 DISPLAY OF FLAGS We’re showing off our hometown pride by displaying our member cities’ and towns’ flags during our General Sessions this week in Hall C! Flags can be dropped off in Hall C on Monday, June 24th from 2pm-5pm. All municipalities that bring a flag to display at the Annual Conference will be entered to win one complimentary registration to the 2020 Mid-Winter Legislative Conference. Drawing will be held at the Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, June 26th. Check out some of our participants in this year’s Display of Flags!
Ackerman “Some Bigger, None Better” Lambert “Home of the Coal Chute” Algoma “Where Friends Are Neighbors and Neighbors Are Friends” Lena “Founded on Friendship Continued by Harmony” Amory “Developing the Future Valuing the Past” Louisville “Step Into the Good Life” Anguilla “The Little Town with a Big Purpose” Madison “Hometown Mississippi” Ashland “Small Town Living, Big City Pride” Marks “Home of the Mule Train” Biloxi “A Great Deal to Offer” Mayersville “Small Town with Big Dreams” Booneville “City of Hospitality” Meadville “The Chess Capital of Mississippi” Brookhaven “Homeseekers’ Paradise” Nettleton “City on the Right Track” Brooksville “Gateway to the Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge” New Hebron “The Best People On Earth” Byhalia “Byhalia By Choice” Newton "A Great Small Town" Byram “Home of the Swinging Bridge” Pascagoula “The Flagship City” Caledonia “Enriched by the Past, Preparing for the Future” Pearl “A City Creating its Own Future” Calhoun “The Small Town That Does Big Things” Picayune “New South, Old Charm” Clinton “You Belong Here” Pickens “Town Where Four Counties Meet” Collins “Come Grow With Us” Plantersville “Small Town with Big Talent” Columbia “City of Charm on The River Pearl” Purvis “The Friendly City in the Pines” Corinth “History is More Than Our Story” Richland “An Excellent Choice” Derma “Small Town Living, Big City Dreams” Ridgeland “Living Right in Ridgeland” D’Iberville “Downhome Spirit, Uptown Style” Rolling Fork “Where the Bears Sing the Blues” Enterprise “On the Banks of the Chickasawhay” Saltillo “Where ‘Away From It All’ Is Closer Than You Think!” Eupora “A City Unified, Working for the Common Good” Sardis “The Way Life Was Meant to Be” Florence “A Small City with Big Ambitions” Scooba “Small Town Pride” Forest “Leading the Way” Sidon “A Small Town with a Vision” French Camp “A Small Town That Makes A Difference” Southaven “Top of Mississippi” Gautier “Nature’s Playground” Stonewall “Mill Town Capital of Mississippi” Gulfport “Open for Business and Geared for a Good Time” Summit “Town on the Move” Heidelberg “Dig Deep, Live Well” Sumrall “Building Our Future While Preserving Our Past” Holly Springs “All Kinds of Character!” Terry “A Nice Place to Visit and Great Place to Live!” Horn Lake “The Greenest City” Vaiden “The Past Helping the Present Build The Future” Iuka “Gateway to Mississippi” Verona “The Gateway, The Oldest City in Lee County” Jackson “One City, One Aim, One Destiny” Vicksburg “Live Vicksburg. Our History. Your Future.” Jonestown “City of No Pity” Walnut Grove “Where You’re Always Welcome!” Kilmichael “The Town That Cares” Waynesboro “Together We Can Make a Difference” Kosciusko “Steeped in History, With a Vision For the Future” Wesson “We May Be Small But We Are Strong” Woodland “The Little Town that Can” 18 Stump Speeches Come hear what candidates for statewide offices have to say!
Candidates for Lt. Governor and the top three Democrat Gubernatorial Candidates (according to polling numbers from June 2019) will speak at the Opening General Session on Tuesday, June 25th.
Candidates for statewide offices other than Governor and Lt. Governor will speak at 2:45pm on Tuesday, June 25th in Hall C.
Republican Gubernatorial Candidates will speak at the General Session on Wednesday, June 26th.
Each candidate for Governor and Lt. Governor has been asked to answer the following questions during their remarks: 1. 3. 5. For many years, the MML has advocated Do you support the preservation In recent years, several changes have for statewide local option sales tax authority of a municipality’s authority to “Annex” been made to the State’s Open Meeting so that citizens in cities and towns can vote additional territory as currently Laws, particularly as they pertain to tax themselves for specified capital provided in state law? to local political bodies. improvement projects. 4. Do you support greater transparency What is your position on giving all Since 2000, the Small Municipalities in the legislative process such as posting municipalities in Mississippi local option and Limited Counties Population Grant committee meeting agendas in advance sales tax authority that would require program has been a critical resource for the of the meetings and requiring conference a 60% approval by referendum? 85% of cities and towns who are under committees to meet in public? 10,000 in population, to help them 2. make important infrastructure Over the last several years, we have seen and capital improvements. a trend in legislation that preempts the authority of municipalities. Do you support the program and would you support increased funding of it to support Do you support the current Home Rule our small cities and towns? statute and the protection of local authority?
A special thanks to the Stennis Institute for their coordination of this activity.
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8:00am & 1:30pm Mississippi Municipal Service Company Golf Tournament Gulf Hills, Ocean Springs mississippi coast coliseum 7:00am - 5:00pm Conference Registration West Lobby 7:00am - 8:00am Continental Breakfast Central Lobby cMO Core Courses & Electives 8:00am - 12:00pm Room D1 Basic CMO Core Course: Municipal Finance (5 CMO Basic Credits) Presenters Troy Johnston, Partner, Butler Snow LLP; Steve Pittman, Municipal Advisor, Government Consultants, Inc.; Jo e Yo u ng , Project Manager, Stennis Institute of Government and Community Development, MSU Description This session will help municipal officials understand the basics of how the budgets of a municipality should work. Moderator Mayor Patti Pettit, Woodland 8:00am - 12:00pm Room D11/D12 Basic CMO Core Course: Municipal Land Use (5 CMO Basic Credits) Presenters Bob Barber, FAICP, Orion Planning Design; Dr. Joseph N. Fratesi, Project Director, Stennis Institute of Government and Community Development, MSU Description This session explores the why and how of community planning from the development and role of a comprehensive plan to implementation through policies (land use, development and design controls), projects (economic development, mobility and other infrastructure projects) and sound management of the process. Participants will gain insight, understand the necessary components and be inspired to build excellent communities. Moderator Alderman Wayne Bullock, Sherman 8:00am - 12:00pm Room D2 Advanced CMO Core Course: Economic Development (5 CMO Advanced Credits) Presenter Dr. Shannon Campbell, Director, Trent Lott National Center for Economic Development and Entrepreneurship, USM Description This session takes participants beyond the basics and looks at economic development from a global to local perspective. Topics covered include how to evaluate a proposed project, working with other agencies, business retention, the buy local movement, factors that affect corporate site selections, a history of Mississippi economic development, the future of economic development, and more. Moderator Mayor Dale Fortenberry, Farmington 20 m onD AY , j une 24 MML88thAnnualConference EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
8:00 am - 11:00am Room D9/D10 PD CMO Core Course: Reinventing Your Leadership (3 CMO PD Credits) Presenter Jim Mathis, The Reinvention PRO, Reinvention Nation, LLC Description Much is changing in governmental leadership, management and customer service today and will continue more rapidly in the years to come. All municipal leaders can learn how to work together and with the public better reducing leadership stress. Attendees will explore essential tools for managing, leading & retention of good workers, improved public communication and reduced conflict delivered in a humorous “Dr. Phil meets Jeff Foxworthy” style presentation. Moderator Mayor Tommy Irwin, Corinth 8:00am - 10:00am Room D3 Are My Water Rates Sufficient? (2 CMO Elective Credits) Presenter Dr. Jason R. Barrett, Assistant Extension Professor, Extension Center for Government and Community Development, MSU Description The presentation will initially look at how a water utility is formed and what authority is given to the managing board. Then the discussion will move into the only competition to a water utility which sets the stage for establishing rates at the level needed to fully fund the utility now and in the future. Moderator Mayor Buddy Wiltshire, Belmont 9:00am - 12:00pm Room D4 MDEQ’s Brownfield Redevelopment and Grant Workshop (3 CMO Elective Credits) Presenters Thomas L. Wallace, P.E., Branch Chief, Groundwater Assessment Remediation Division, MDEQ; Gia Matheny, Community and Economic Development Director, City of Hernando; Rev. Chris Vowell, Director, Benwalt Hotel/Mississippi Combine; Cindy Nolan, Brownfields Section Chief, EPA Description An informative session on state and federal Brownfield programs catered to interested parties and previous applicants. Moderator Mayor Cindy Hubbard, Pittsboro 8:00am - 11:00am Room D7/D8 Grants: How to Get Them, Keep Them, and Not Get in Trouble (3 CMO Elective Credits) Presenter Sam Atkinson, Director, Special Projects and Audit Response Teams, Mississippi Office of the State Auditor Description This 3-part seminar teaches how to find and successfully write grant proposals, how to manage grants from initial award through closeout, and how to handle records and prepare for audits. Attendees will also learn about fraud prevention and strong internal control processes that protect your organization and its leaders. Moderator Mayor Carolyn McAdams, Greenwood
21 m onD 10:15am - 12:00pm Room D3 Make Board Meetings Work! (2 CMO Elective Credits) Presenter Jason Camp, Extension Instructor, Extension Center for Government and Community Development, MSU This session will explore how using parliamentary procedure and order can improve efficiency, AY Description decorum, and openness in public meetings.
, j une 24 Moderator City Clerk Mary Ann Hess, Laurel 9:00am - 1:00pm Exhibitor Registration and Set-Up 12:00pm Lunch on your own
cMO Core Courses & Electives 1:00pm - 5:00pm Room D1 Basic CMO Core Course: Municipal Law (5 CMO Basic Credits) Presenters Leigh Janous, MS Office of Attorney General; Jose Simo, MS Ethics Commission; Tom Chain, MS Office of the State Auditor Description Representatives from the Office of the Attorney General, the MS Ethics Commission, and the Office of the State Auditor will present a general overview of the state laws that pertain to municipalities. Moderator Alderman Johnny Potts, Farmington 1:00pm - 5:00pm Room D2 Advanced CMO Core Course: Community Development (5 CMO Advanced Credits) Presenters Jan Miller, Director of Field Services, Mississippi Main Street Association; Rachael Carter, Extension Instructor, Extension Center for Government and Community Development, MSU Description This session will show participants how to improve their communities through organization, promotion, and design. The things learned in this session will help municipal officials create a sense of identity for their community and enhance the quality of life for their citizens. Moderator Alderman Lowell Gann, Farmington 1:00pm - 4:00pm Room D9/D10 PD CMO Core Course: Rules of the Road - A Comprehensive Guide to Federal and State Employment Laws (3 CMO PD Credits) Presenter Todd Butler, Partner, Phelps Dunbar LLP Description This session will focus on the many different employment laws applicable to municipalities and elected officials, including state wrongful discharge law and federal discrimination, retaliation, and wage and hour laws. You will receive information that is intended to help your municipality avoid liability exposure, as well as information to avoid personal liability exposure yourself as an elected official. Moderator Alderman Charlie Roberts, Horn Lake 1:00pm - 4:00pm Room D3 Working Smart: Why Digital and Paperless Workflows are Essential (3 CMO Elective Credits/Master Clerk Academy Course) Presenter Jason Camp, Extension Instructor, Extension Center for Government and Community Development, MSU Description This session will explore free or almost free solutions to help your office work smarter, reduce manual tasks, and improve efficiency. Moderator City Clerk Kathy Anderson, Lucedale 1:00pm - 3:00pm Room D7/D8 Vacant, Abandoned, and Problem Properties: Strategies and Suggestions for Municipal Officials (2 CMO Elective Credits) Presenter Dr. Mukesh Kumar, Director, Planning and Development, City of Jackson Description Mississippi municipal officials will benefit from learning about good practices for dealing with vacant, abandoned, and problem properties. Attendees will learn about root causes of blight, and successful strategies used by municipalities over the last two decades across the country to turn these liabilities into assets. Moderator Mayor Sally Garland, Crystal Springs
22 m onD 1:00pm - 4:00pm Room D11/D12 MML Round Table Discussions The following topics are scheduled for a round table discussion in five 30-minute sessions: 1:00pm; 1:35pm; 2:10pm; 2:45pm; 3:20pm. Each topic will be identified with a table number and topic which AY will correspond with the list below. Participants will receive one CMO elective credit for each discussion
they attend (maximum of five credits).Please sign the attendance sheet for each discussion you attend. , j une 24
Table 1 Dementia Friendly America (DFA) Table 7 Mississippi Association of Planning and Communities are influencers and catalysts for change that Development Districts foster capability to support people with dementia and their The ten Planning and Development Districts in Mississippi care partners in local communities across the nation. offer a variety of services to assist municipalities. Common Collaborating with multiple sectors: law enforcement, functionality among all Districts includes economic development restaurants, businesses, and community groups. efforts, loan programs, community development efforts, – TJ Harvey, Executive Director, Alzheimer’s Mississippi technical assistance, long-term planning, and human resource development. Table 2 Small Town Tools You Can Use – James Curcio, Executive Director, North Delta PDD; Representatives from the Carl Small Town Center will provide Wirt Peterson, Executive Director, Southwest Mississippi PDD examples of design and planning services for Mississippi Table 8 communities. They will also share information about the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Small Town Summit and how your community can benefit! (CWSRF) Loan Program Update – Leah Kemp, Director, Carl Small Town Center, MSU An overview of CWSRF Program general information, recent changes, funds availability/demand, and the basics of how to Table 3 MS 811: Where Do We Go From Here? secure a low-interest loan for construction/upgrade of public To prevent damage to underground utilities, what future water pollution control facilities. legislation is needed? What do you need to do when utilities – Tony Caldwell, Environmental Engineer, MDEQ and excavators refuse to do the right thing? Table 9 Mississippi Campaign for Grade-Level – George Lewis, Governmental Liaison, and Bill Rutledge, Reading Damage Prevention Coordinator, MS 811 The Mississippi Campaign for Grade-Level Reading provides Table 4 Mississippi Urban Forest Council a framework for communities to ensure that all children read Finding funding to pay for landscapes, trees, and green on grade level by the end of grade three. While schools work to amenities. ensure all children meet this important milestone, communities – Donna Yowell, Executive Director, Mississippi Urban Forest can also support families and children. Using this framework, Council communities develop a specific action plan that addresses school readiness, school attendance, and summer learning. Table 5 Right of Way and Tower Leases – Angela Rutherford, Director, Mississippi Campaign for This discussion will focus on how cities can maximize revenues Grade-Level Reading from the use of the Right of Way as well as water tank towers Table 10 MSU Extension: Extending Knowledge, and land leases. Changing Lives – Ryan Fender, Franchise Coordinator, Local Government Services, LLC A discussion about the services provided by MSU Extension and the public resources available to families, farmers, Table 6 Great Places in Mississippi Awards community leaders, and government officials. Learn more about the Mississippi Chapter of the American – Sumner Davis, Center Head, MSU Extension Center for Planning Association’s exciting new series of awards for Government and Community Development communities in Mississippi. APA’s Great Places in Mississippi Table 11 How to Reduce Repeat Offenders in will recognize our state’s Great Neighborhoods, Great Public Municipal Courts and Save Money! Spaces, and Great Streets! – Donovan Scruggs, AICP, Mississippi Chapter of the Is a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Model the best kept American Planning Association secret to lower your combined operational and jailing costs, reduce re-arrests, and equip your staff to address client-specific needs? – Chip Johnson, Vice President of Client Affairs, Correctional Counseling, Inc.
23 m onD Table 12 Pay Classification and Compensation Table 14 Purchase and Travel Law Update Studies for Local Government Officials This discussion will provide important updates municipal This discussion will provide an overview of the Stennis officials need to know regarding legal and illegal purchases
AY Salary Survey and how the information can be used for and travel laws. salary comparison and internal equity. – Jon McCormick, Office of the State Auditor , j une 24 – Matthew Peterson, Research Associate, Stennis Institute of Government and Community Development, MSU Table 15 Show Me the Money Table 13 Sharing Our Success: Balanced Budget, In this discussion, MDA’s Community Services Division shares Fleet Management, Billing, and Cross Training the eligibility for federal and state grant and loan programs. Employees – Kristen Chancellor, Bureau Manager, Community Services Division, Mississippi Development Authority The City of Oxford Environmental Service Department oversees sanitation, recycling, rubbish, transfer station, Table 16 rubbish site, recycling center, right of way grass maintenance American Red Cross and Oxford Memorial-St. Peters Cemetery grass maintenance. Municipal Officials will learn about the American Red Cross This discussion will be about ways municipal leaders can Ready Rating Program as well as other Red Cross services implement some of the same aspects that have led to this and resources, including the Home Fire Safety program. department’s success in being self-supporting and generating – John McFarland, Chapter Executive Director, American additional revenue. Red Cross – Amberlyn Melton Liles, Superintendent of Environmental Services, City of Oxford
1:00pm - 6:00pm City Clerks’ Silent Auction Room L7 2:00pm - 5:00pm Display of Flags - Flag Drop-Off Hall C 2:00pm - 6:00pm Exhibit Hall Opens 3:30pm Mississippi Municipal Clerks & Collectors Association Business Meeting Hall A 4:00pm - 6:00pm “Meet the Exhibitors” Welcome Reception Exhibit Hall Door prize tickets can be taken to the MML booth #1200. $250 cash door prize to be given away at 5:30pm. Must be present to win. Don’t forget to download the MML Events App and participate in the Exhibit Hall Photo Challenge to be entered to win the Exhibit Hall Photo Challenge Grand Prize, which includes a 4-pack of tickets to the Tedeschi Trucks Band concert at the Brandon Amphitheater courtesy of the City of Brandon, a Shell gas station gift card, and a deluxe MML cooler! Winner will be announced during Tuesday’s Lunch with the Exhibitors at 12:30pm! 6:00pm - 8:00pm Youth Track Welcome Reception Margaritaville Resort Hosted by City of Gulfport & City of Ocean Springs
24 TUESDAY, June 25 tue s D TUESDAY IS CITY SHIRT DAY! Conference attendees are encouraged to participate in #CityShirtDay19 by wearing their city’s shirt to the Opening General Session. Share a picture of you and your fellow municipal officials showing off your AY hometown pride using the hashtag #CityShirtDay19 and tagging @MMLonline! , j une 25 Mississippi Coast Coliseum 7:30am - 4:00pm Conference Registration West Lobby 7:30am - 8:30am Continental Breakfast Exhibit Hall 7:30am - 2:00pm Exhibit Hall Opens Exhibit Hall Don’t forget to download the MML Events App and participate in the Exhibit Hall Photo Challenge to be entered to win the Exhibit Hall Photo Challenge Grand Prize, which includes a 4-pack of tickets to the Tedeschi Trucks Band concert at the Brandon Amphitheater courtesy of the City of Brandon, a Shell gas station gift card, and a deluxe MML cooler! Winner will be announced during Tuesday’s Lunch with the Exhibitors at 12:30pm! 8:00am - 4:00pm City Clerks’ Silent Auction Room L7 9:00am Opening General Session Hall C Presiding • MML President Mayor Glen Barlow, French Camp Invocation • MML 1st Vice President Mayor Billy Hewes, Gulfport Color Guard • City of Biloxi Police Department Pledge of Allegiance • MML 2nd Vice President Mayor Errick Simmons, Greenville National Anthem Welcome • MML 1st Vice President Mayor Billy Hewes, Gulfport and Mayor A.M. Gilich, Jr., Biloxi Recognition of 2019 Annual Conference Planning Committee MML Conference Planning Committee Chairman, Mayor Jimmy Cockroft, Kosciusko 2019 Memorial Presentation Introduction of MML 2nd Vice President Election Candidates Cathy Clark, City Clerk, MMC, City of Clarksdale, President, MS Municipal Clerks and Collectors Association Remarks by MML 2nd Vice President Election Candidates (Each candidate limited to 5 minutes) Lt. Governor Candidates’ Remarks See page 19 for a list of questions candidates were asked to address during their remarks. Democrat Gubernatorial Candidates’ Remarks See page 19 for a list of questions candidates were asked to address during their remarks. Closing Remarks • MML President Mayor Glen Barlow, French Camp 9:30am Youth Track Hall A 10:00am - 4:00pm MML Election for 2nd Vice President Room B4 10:45am City Managers’ Association Meeting Room D4 10:45am Mayors’ Association Meetings Room D1 Delta Mayors’ Association Room D2 East Central Mayors’ Association Room D3 North MS Mayors’ Association Room D10 North Central MS Mayors’ Association Room D11 Pinebelt MS Mayors’ Association Room D12 Southwest MS Mayors’ Association 11:30am - 12:45pm Lunch with the Exhibitors Exhibit Hall Don’t forget to download the MML Events App and participate in the Exhibit Hall Photo Challenge to be entered to win the Exhibit Hall Photo Challenge Grand Prize, which includes a 4-pack of tickets to the Tedeschi Trucks Band concert at the Brandon Amphitheater courtesy of the City of Brandon, a Shell gas station gift card, and a deluxe MML cooler! Winner will be announced at 12:30pm! 1:00pm Mississippi Smoke Free Communities Award Ceremony Room B3 25 tue s D eDucation Program 1:30pm - 2:30pm Room D1 Practices to Help Manage Municipal Claims (1 CMO Elective Credit)
AY Presenters Marion Alford, Director of Member Services, and Stuart Mangrum, Claims Representative, Mississippi Municipal Service Company , j une 25 Description This session will present the most commonly filed municipal claims and discuss methods you can use to minimize exposures. Moderator Mayor Eddie Fulton, Quitman 1:30pm - 2:30pm Room D2 Deployment of Small Cells and Maximizing Local Government Revenue in the Right of Way (1 CMO Elective Credit) Presenter Greg Fender, President, Local Government Services, LLC Description This session will address the recent FCC Order on Small Cell Deployment and recent state legislation. Participants will also learn how their city can receive the maximum revenues permitted by state and federal law in exchange for companies’ use of the Right of Way. Moderator Alderman Larry Breland, Picayune 1:30pm - 2:30pm Room D3 MML Legislative Update (1 CMO Elective Credit) Presenters Mayor Les Childress, Flora, and Chairman, MML Legislative Committee; Trey Bobinger, MML Lobbyist Description This session will be a review of the 2019 legislative session and a look ahead at issues coming in the 2020 legislative session. Moderator Shari Veazey, Executive Director, MML 1:30pm - 2:30pm Room D4 Tax Increment Financing: A to Z (1 CMO Elective Credit) Presenters Troy Johnston, Partner, Sam Keyes, Partner, and Parker Berry, Partner, Butler Snow LLP Description Attendees will learn what Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is and how it can be used in developing their municipality. Moderator Alderman Bill Barnett, Clinton 1:30pm - 2:30pm Room D5 Law Update (1 CMO Elective Credit) Presenters Leigh Janous, Mississippi Office of the Attorney General; Tom Chain, Mississippi Office of the State Auditor Description This session will present what municipal officials need to know about new state laws or changes to existing state laws and how those changes affect their community. Moderator Alderman Tony Poss, Amory 1:30pm - 2:30pm Room D6 The 2020 Census and Geographic Partnership Programs (1 CMO Elective Credit) Presenters David Cline, Geographer, and Traycee Scott Williams, Partnership Specialist, U.S. Census Bureau, Atlanta Regional Census Center Description The geography portion of the presentation will consist of an overview of the 2020 Census and a review of various Geographic Partnership Programs. The Partnership portion of the presentation will consist of Census 101, the timeline, and the importance of forming Complete Count Committees (CCC). Moderator Mayor Tommy Irwin, Corinth 1:30pm - 2:30pm Room D7 What’s in Your Community’s Toolkit (1 CMO Elective Credit) Presenters Leah Kemp, Director, and Thomas Gregory, Community Planner, Carl Small Town Center, MSU Description Learn about the various types of planning and design tools that community leaders can use to improve the quality of life of their citizens. Carl Small Town Center leaders will provide relevant examples of success stories from Mississippi communities. Moderator Alderman Mike Hamblin, Byhalia
26 1:30pm - 2:30pm tue s D Room D8 Aspire Mississippi: Local Leaders Rising to the Challenge (1 CMO Elective Credit) Presenter Chance McDavid, Asset Development Director, Mississippi Development Authority Description Attendees will learn how community-based leaders in several Mississippi communities are engaged in
project-driven initiatives designed to improve community relations, enhance career pathways, and AY improve quality of life. Moderator Alderman Glendon Billingsley, Coldwater , j une 25 1:30pm - 2:30pm Room D9 Integrating Emerging Technology into Municipal Planning and Development (1 CMO Elective Credit) Presenters David Wade, AICP, Principal Planner, and Tyler S co tt , GIS Analyst, Central Mississippi Planning and Development District Description This session will be an overview of how technology such as interactive mapping, apps, and drones can assist municipalities address community development. Moderator Alderman Wayne Bullock, Sherman 1:30pm - 2:30pm Room D10 USDA Rural Development: Funding Opportunities for Community Development (1 CMO Elective Credit) Presenter John Rounsaville, State Director, USDA Rural Development Description USDA Rural Development offers nearly 50 grant and low-interest financing options to support infrastructure, facilities, equipment, broadband, housing, and businesses. Moderator Alderman Guy Bowering, Madison 1:30pm - 2:30pm Room D11 Economic Benefits of a Hydrologic Data Collection Network (1 CMO Elective Credit) Presenter Michael Runner, P.E., Supervisory Hydrologist, U.S. Geological Survey Description The U.S. Geological Survey has been collecting hydrologic data in Mississippi for well over 100 years. These data are used for a variety of purposes including flood warning and resource management. However, what is often overlooked or not even considered are the economic benefits provided by these data. Moderator Mayor Joel Miles, Wiggins 1:30pm - 2:30pm Room D12 Become the Digital City of Tomorrow Today (1 CMO Elective Credit) Presenters Ben Moncrief, Vice President-Government Relations and Katie Wallace, Assistant General Counsel, C Spire; Ashley Phillips, General Manager and Chase Bryan, Marketing Development Manager, C Spire Home Services Description Attend this session to learn how a city can take the legal, policy and process steps needed to use fiber optic infrastructure to fuel economic growth, new jobs and improve quality of life. C Spire is leading the way with its revolutionary residential fiber broadband program that features ultra-fast, Gigabit speed internet access, award-winning live streaming TV and digital home phone service. Moderator Mayor Sally Garland, Crystal Springs 2:00pm - 4:00pm Exhibitor Breakdown Exhibit Hall 2:30pm - 2:45pm Break Enjoy refreshments located in Hall C provided by Truckworx, our 2019 Official Drink Station Sponsor! 2:45pm “Stump Speeches” from Candidates for Statewide Offices (2 CMO Elective Credits) Hall C Door prize drawing for $100 cash and a 1 night stay & breakfast for 2 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Biloxi. Must be present to win. 6:00pm - until Hospitality Suite Beau Rivage, Cypress Suite Sponsored by The Policy Center and Hawk SCADA Meet at the elevators on the 1st floor of the Beau Rivage. Guests must be wearing your MML Annual Conference name badge to attend. 6:00pm - until Reception Beau Rivage, Convention Floor, Azalea Ballroom Sponsored by TRC
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6:30am Mississippi Municipal Service Company’s 5K Fun Run/Walk Participants meet on Ocean Springs’ side of bridge
AY Mississippi Coast Coliseum 8:00am - 1:30pm , j une 26 Conference Registration West Lobby 8:00am - 9:00am Continental Breakfast Central Lobby 8:00am - 9:00am Hall of Fame Honorary Breakfast Room B3 (Invitation Only) 8:00am - 10:00am MML Run-Off Election for 2nd Vice President(If needed) Room B4 8:00am - 11:30am City Clerk’s Silent Auction Room L7 concurrent Education Sessions 9:00am - 10:00am Room D1 Mississippi Infrastructure Modernization Act: Preparing for Reporting and Revenue (1 CMO Elective Credit) Presenter Tom Chain, Mississippi Office of the State Auditor Description This session will explain the process for municipalities to report their average expenditures on infrastructure and what municipal officials need to know about the new revenue. Moderator Mayor Eddie Fulton, Quitman 9:00am - 10:00am Room D2 Motion Fails Due to a Lack of Second (1 CMO Elective Credit) Presenter Sumner Davis, Center Head, Extension Center for Government and Community Development, MSU Description Do you ever feel like your policy items aren’t being taken seriously? This seminar will discuss the agenda setting process and methods for influencing and compromising with both elected officials and constituents. Moderator Mayor Ken Strachan, North Carrollton 9:00am - 10:00am Room D3 Fire Service and the EMS Roles of the Fire Service (1 CMO Elective Credit) Presenters Chief Terry Wages, Fire Chief, City of Brandon and President, Mississippi Fire Chief Association; Chief Terry Tucker, Fire Chief, City of Okolona Description In this session municipal officials will learn about recent developments in fire service and the role of Emergency Medical Services. Moderator Mayor Mitch Wiggins, Caledonia 9:00am - 10:00am Room D4 Designing for Economic Development: Creating Beautiful, Safe, Economically Strong Communities Through Good Design Decisions (1 CMO Elective Credit) Presenters Jon Milstead, Vice President of Planning and Development, Community Development Foundation; Alan Hoops, Director, Environment and Design, City of Madison Description Investing in the right design professional is fundamental to develop innovation in public projects that will yield future quality of life and financial returns for cities and towns. This session will equip municipal leaders with the tools they need to make the right decisions in their design projects. Moderator Alderwoman Carrie Moulds, Lucedale 9:00am - 10:00am Room D5 Public Works and How It Works for Your Community Every Day (1 CMO Elective Credit) Presenter Ryan Merrill, Vice President, APWA Gulf Coast Branch, and Assistant Director of Public Works, City of Gulfport Description This session will help municipal leaders better understand how their Public Works Department should operate and the great services it provides to citizens. Moderator Mayor Gene McGee, Ridgeland
28 9:00am - 10:00am we d ne s D Room D6 Budgeting and Taxes: Know What’s Required (1 CMO Elective Credit) Presenter Dr. Temika M. Simmons, Director, Local Government Leadership Institute, DSU Description This session will feature a panel discussion and mini workshop covering budgeting basics (i.e., state guideline) for municipal budget reporting, payroll, and taxes relevant to municipalities. Panelists will include representation from state agencies and local municipalities. Discussions will highlight best
practices in small towns along with tips for newly elected officials. AY Moderator Alderman Mike Hamblin, Byhalia 9:00am - 10:00am , j une 26 Room D7 Leveraging Mississippi’s Resources for Community Health Improvement: Community Assets, Academia, and Grant Opportunities (1 CMO Elective Credit) Presenters Cassandra Dove Brown, Chief Programs Officer, Office of Preventive Health and Health Equity, and Dr. Tameka Walls, Bureau Director, Mississippi Delta Health Collaborative, Mississippi State Department of Health Description Participants will learn how to access untapped resources from within the community, academia, and organizations providing grant funding. Health related evidence-based initiatives will be highlighted and linkage to resources for technical assistance and/or funding will be provided. Moderator Alderman Jeffrey Woods, Kosciusko 9:00am - 10:00am Room D8 Standardizing Parks and Recreation Departments in the State and How MRPA Can Help (1 CMO Elective Credit) Presenters Gerry Logan, Executive Director, Starkville Parks and Recreation; Seth Gaines, Executive Director, Oxford Park Commission; University of Mississippi Sport and Recreation Administration Description Why do you charge $50 for youth baseball? Through a research project with the University of Mississippi’s Sport and Recreation Administration Department, the Mississippi Recreation and Park Association (MRPA) can assist you in standardizing your parks and recreation department fees and other aspects, and give you support for making strategic decisions in these areas through information that is backed by data. Moderator Alderman Glendon Billingsley, Coldwater 9:00am - 10:00am Room D9 Recruiting and Retaining Municipal Employees: Compensation and Equity Solutions for the Municipal Workplace (1 CMO Elective Credit) Presenter Claudette Jones, Research Associate II, Stennis Institute of Government and Community Development, MSU Description This presentation will provide local officials with vital information on current and future trends in human resources management. Included will be a discussion on equity, technology, and other topics critical to the HR functions within municipalities. Moderator Alderman Tim Kyle, Kosciusko 9:00am - 10:00am Room D10 Municipalities and Natural Gas (1 CMO Elective Credit) Presenter Rickey Cotton, Director of Pipeline Safety, Mississippi Public Utilities Staff Description The federal government is promoting new rules and regulations for cities that operate natural gas systems. Can yours meet the new standards or should you consider selling? In this breakout we will hear from both perspectives. The Mississippi Public Service Commission will discuss what every elected official needs to know if they own a city system, while officials from Centerpoint Energy will talk about the factors that led them to purchase the Pascagoula city system in 2018 and how the city will benefit. Moderator Alderman Robert Ellis, Kosciusko 9:00am - 10:00am Room D11 Navigating the Minefield of Social Media Issues (1 CMO Elective Credit) Presenter Jason Marsh, Partner, Phelps Dunbar LLP Description A discussion of social media policies and related issues that often impact public employment litigation. Moderator Mayor Charley Dumas, Prentiss
29 we d ne s D 9:00am - 10:00am Room D12 Get Your Voice in the Cloud (1 CMO Elective Credit) Presenter Ryan Yarbrough, Account Manager, C Spire Description Efficient, effective and high-quality voice (phone) services are the lifeblood for municipalities who communicate daily with staff, suppliers, customers, constituents and the public. Plan to attend this session to learn about the next generation of digital voice services (VoIP) from C Spire with the same AY quality, dependability and special government pricing that’s been a trademark of this Mississippi-based company for over 60 years. , j une 26 Moderator Alderman Henry Daniel, Kosciusko 10:15am - 11:00am MML General Session (2 CMO Elective Credits) Hall C Presiding • MML President Mayor Glen Barlow, French Camp Executive Director’s Report Shari T. Veazey, MML Executive Director Introduction of the New MML 2nd Vice President Elect Republican Gubernatorial Candidates’ Remarks See page 19 for a list of questions candidates were asked to address during their remarks. Drawing for Delegate Door Prize Must be Present to Win 11:15am Awards Luncheon Hall A Sponsored by C Spire / Music provided by Jazz at Sunset Invocation • MML 2nd Vice President Elect Passing of the Gavel to the Incoming MML President Remarks & Introduction of Special Guests 2019 - 2020 MML President Mayor Billy Hewes, Gulfport Title Sponsor Remarks Terrell Knight, Vice President, Government Sales and Economic Development, C Spire, MML Awards Luncheon Title Sponsor Recognition of 2019 MML Hall of Fame Inductees Achaia Moore, MML Research and Special Projects Coordinator Presentation of 2019 Municipal Excellence Awards Winners Robbie Brown, MML Deputy Director Recognition of “Healthy Hometown” Awards Winners Sheila Grogan, President, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation Graduation of Municipal Clerks and Deputy Clerks Sumner Davis, Center Head, Extension Center for Government and Community Development, MSU Presentation of the City Clerks’ Association Scholarship Cathy Clark, City Clerk, MMC, City of Clarksdale, President, MS Municipal Clerks and Collectors Association Presentation of the MML 2019 Limited Scholarship Todd Butler, Partner, Phelps Dunbar LLP Presentation of the MML 2019 General Scholarship Joy K. Saucier, Community Development, Mississippi Power Presentation of the 2019 MS Municipal Service Company Scholarship Steve Smith, President, MS Municipal Service Company Door Prize Drawings Must be present to win. Floral & Table Designs Forever Flowers & Gifts, Gulfport Adjournment of Awards Luncheon
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Room D1 Basic CMO Core Course: Municipal Organization (until 5:00pm) (5 CMO Basic Credits) Presenter Dr. Dallas Breen, Executive Director, Stennis Institute of Government and Community Development, MSU Description This session explains the different forms of municipal governments, including how Code Charter,
Strong Mayor, Council-Manager, and Commission forms differ. AY Moderator Alderman Taylor Casey, Kosciusko , j une 26 Room D2 Advanced CMO Core Course: Economic & Community Development Case Study (until 5:00pm) (5 CMO Advanced Credits) Presenters Dr. Shannon Campbell, Director, Trent Lott National Center for Economic Development and Entrepreneurship, USM; Jan Miller, Director of Field Services, MS Main Street Association Description In this session participants will have the opportunity to delve deeper into what they have learned in theory by engaging in a case study with fellow public officials. It seems that the Town of Eagleton (fictional) has fallen on hard times, but suddenly has an opportunity to land a major industry. Of course the industry wants some incentives, but town officials must also figure out how to make improvements needed to land the prospect. Working in breakout groups, participants will create and present a plan to improve the community and meets the needs of the potential new industry. Moderator MML Deputy Director, Robbie Brown
Room D3 Issues Facing Small Towns Under 500 Population (until 2:30pm) (2 CMO Elective Credits) Moderators Mayor Patti Pettit, Woodland; Mayor Ken Strachan, North Carrollton
Room D4 Issues Facing Towns 500 to 2,000 Population (until 2:30pm) (2 CMO Elective Credits) Moderators Mayor Amye Hill, Calhoun City; Mayor Walter McDavid, Metcalfe
Room D10 Issues Facing Cities 2,000 to 5,000 Population (until 2:30pm) (2 CMO Elective Credits) Moderators Alderman Anthony Hall, Pass Christian; Alderwoman Carrie Moulds, Lucedale
Room D11 Issues Facing Cities 5,000 to 10,000 Population (until 2:30pm) (2 CMO Elective Credits) Moderators Mayor Sally Garland, Crystal Springs; Alderman Tony Poss, Amory
Room D12 Issues Facing Cities Over 10,000 Population (until 2:30pm) (2 CMO Elective Credits) Moderators City Clerk Mary Ann Hess, Laurel; Alderman Andrew Miller, Hernando
Adjournment of Education Program beau rivage - magnolia ballroom 7:00pm - 11:00pm Incoming President’s Reception in Honor of 2019 - 2020 MML President Mayor Billy Hewes, Gulfport Sponsored by Government Consultants, Inc. and Mississippi Power Enjoy food, beverages, and an evening of serious music, with some serious talent, and serious energy with D-Play! Few groups carry the pedigree, the energy, and the pure intent to lift a room quite like these guys. D-Play combines the electric new sounds with the proven old feel, the old touch with the new edge, bridging the gap of generations, not only in the band but with their fans. *No one under the age of 18 is allowed on the dance floor.
31 2019 SuMBCLEOmmer Conference Youth Track Sunday, June 23 Monday, June 24 Frank Gruich Community Center 6pm Welcome Reception Margaritaville Resort 2:00PM Hosted by: City of Gulfport & City of Ocean Springs - 5:00PM Registration Tuesday, June 25 2:00PM - 3:00PM Newly Elected Officials & First Time Attendees Networking MISSISSIPPI COAST COLISEUM Auditorium & CONVENTION CENTER 3:00PM - 4:15PM Workshop I 8:30am Cyber Security and Safety for Cities - 9:00am Continental Breakfast/Registration Hall A Presenter: Curtis L. Smith, Councilman, 9:00am Town of Indian Head, MD - 10:00am Session I 5:30PM Presented by: Dr. Jim Cook - 7:00PM Board of Directors Meeting Location TBA 10:00am - 10:15am Break Monday, June 24 10:15am - 11:00am Session II Beau Rivage Presented by: Dr. Jim Cook 8:30AM 11:00am - 3:00Pm Registration Convention Level - 12:00pm Session III 8:15AM Complimentary Breakfast Presented by: Get2College 9:00AM 12:00pm - 10:30AM Workshop 2 - 1:00pm Lunch State of Public Education in Mississippi 1:00pm Presenter: Becky Glover, Parents for Public Schools - 2:00pm Session IV 10:45AM Presented by: Regions - 12:00 Noon MBC-LEO Annual Membership Meeting 2:00pm 12:00PM - 2:30pm Session V - 1:30PM Luncheon Presented by: Selective Service System Speaker: Honorable Johnny Ford, Former Mayor, 2:30pm Youth Community Service Project Tuskegee, Alabama, Former Alabama Legislator Food Drive for St. Vincent De Paul Food Pantry and Current President of the World Conference located in Biloxi of Mayors 1:45PM Youth Track Adjourned - 2:50PM Workshop 3 A Healthy Community is a Successful For additional information regarding any of these scheduled events, Community please contact Samantha Wilmoth, MML Marketing Coordinator,
Presenters: The SatcherInstitute, at [email protected] or 601-397-2009. Morehouse School of Medicine 3:00PM - 4:00PM Workshop 4 The Economic Impact of Dangerous Bridge Closings 6:30PM - 9:00PM Passing of the Gavel & Meet the MS Statewide Candidates Reception
For additional information regarding any of these scheduled events, please contact Deborah Delgado, Conference Coordinator at [email protected] or 225-921-0656.
32 Mississippi Municipal Attorneys’ Summer Meeting
Wednesday, June 26 beau rivage convention floor
8:00am - 8:30am Registration 8:30am - 9:30am PERS – Know Your Benefits and Q&A PERS Representative t/b/d PERS of Mississippi 9:30am - 10:30am What’s Went on in Jackson? And What To Expect Senator Brice Wiggins Wiggins Law, PLLC, Pascagoula, MS 10:30am - 10:45am BREAK 10:45am - 11:45am Ethical and Professional Considerations 2017-2021 from The Mississippi Ethics Commission Tom Hood, Director Municipal Mississippi Ethics Commission Jackson, MS 11:45am - 12:15pm Business Meeting Directory Have you purchased your
Thursday, June 27 copy of the Mississippi Municipal League’s 7:30am - 8:30am Continental Breakfast 2017-2021 8:00am Municipal Directory? - 8:30am Registration 8:30am It’s not too late to get your hands on - 9:30am Annexation Issues and Trends this exclusive publication featuring Chad Mask, Esq., Carroll, Warren & Parker, Jackson, MS contact information, meeting times 9:30am and dates, and other geographic data - 10:30am Attorney General’s Opinions Update on Mississippi’s cities and towns! Leigh Janous, Office of the MS Attorney General 10:30am Contact the MML office to order yours! - 10:45am BREAK 601-353-5854 10:45am - 11:45am Expenditures of Public Funds: Some Practical Lessons [email protected] James Bobo, Esq., Office of the MS Attorney General
11:45am ADJOURN
For additional information regarding any of these scheduled events, contact J. Renee Cain, Esq., Director, Continuing Legal Education, University of Mississippi School of Law at [email protected] or 662-816-6829, or Cindy Heuser at [email protected].
33 2019 Annual Conference Associate Mid-South Recreation, Inc. Sponsors Members Mississippi 811, Inc. Adela Agency Mississippi Municipal Service Awards Luncheon Title Sponsor Affordable Employee Benefits Company AGJ Systems & Networks, Inc. Mississippi Power Allen & Hoshall, PLLC Mississippi Urban Research Center American Council of Engineering Moonshot Recreation, LLC Companies of Mississippi MRS Mail Express American Tank Maintenance, LLC MS State Dept. of Health/Office AT&T of Tobacco Control Atmos Energy MSU Extension Center Avenu Insights & Analytics for Government and BancorpSouth Equipment Finance Community Development Platinum BBI, Inc. Municode / Municipal Code Bliss Products and Services, Inc. Corporation AT&T MuniGroup LLC Atmos Energy Bridge & Watson, Inc. Briggs Equipment NaviRetail Butler Snow Burroughs Companies Neel-Schaffer, Inc. C Spire Butler Snow Phelps & Dunbar, LLP Pickering Firm, Inc. City of Brandon C Spire Carroll, Warren & Parker, PLLC Piper Jaffray & Co. Government Consultants, Inc. CenterPoint Energy Planet Recess Mississippi Association of Planning Central Pipe Supply, Inc. PPM Consultants, Inc. and Development Districts ClearWater Solutions Precision Communications Inc. Precision Concrete Cutting Mississippi Cable Telecommunications Association Community Development Foundation of Louisiana & Mississippi Mississippi Municipal Service Company Compton Engineering PryorMorrow, PC Mississippi Power Cook Coggin Engineers, Inc. Puckett Power Systems Core & Main Puckett Rents Raymond James Raymond James Southern Corrosion Court Programs, Inc. Crafco, Inc. Regions Southern Pipe & Supply Crews & Associates, Inc. Schneider Electric The Stennis Institute of Government Davis Rep Group, Inc. Shows, Dearman & Waits, Inc. and Community Development Debris Tech Slaughter & Associates, PLLC Southern Corrosion, Inc. TRC Delta State University’s Local Government Southern Mississippi Planning Truckworx Leadership Institute & Development District Waste Management Dependable Source Corp. of MS Southern Pipe & Supply Downtown Mississippi, Inc. - Water & Sewer Gold Duncan-Williams, Inc. Spire Energy SUEZ Water Advanced Solutions Briggs Equipment Dungan Engineering, P.A. Electronic Auction Services, Inc. Tennessee Valley Authority Carroll Warren & Parker (EASiBuy) The Policy Center Coastal Mississippi Eley Barkley, P.A. The Stennis Institute of Government and Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc. Engineering Solutions Inc. Entegrity Community Development TRC Silver Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc. ESG Operations, Inc. Trinity Capital Investors B & D Distribution, LLC GovDeals, Inc. Truckworx Brown, Bass & Jeter, PLLC Government Consultants, Inc. Tyler Technologies Unmanned Systems Group, LLC CenterPoint Energy Gulf Coast Pump & Equipment, Inc. Hancock Bank Vector Disease Control International Cook Coggin Engineers Inc. Hol-Mac Corporation Vermeer MidSouth, Inc. DoubleTree by Hilton Biloxi Integrated Right of Way (iROW) Volkert, Inc. Waggoner Engineering, Inc. Elizabeth Clair’s Jeff Martin Auctioneers, Inc. Jones Walker LLP Waste Management of MS, Inc. Hawk SCADA Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. Waste Pro USA Neel-Schaffer Inc Langford Financial Services, LLC WGK, Inc. Pickering Firm, Inc. Machado-Patano, PLLC Williams Equipment & Supply Co., Inc. Williams, Clark, & Morrison, Inc. Puckett Power Systems Master Meter, Inc. Mayo Mallette, PLLC Windham And Lacey, PLLC Puckett Rents MEAM/MGAM W.L. Burle Engineers, P.A. The Policy Center Medstat EMS Young Law Group, PLLC
34 MML Past Presidents 1946 - 1947 1964 - 1965 1983 - 1984 2001 - 2002 T.W. Lewis, Jr. - Columbus Charles Dorrough - Ruleville Demery Grubbs - Vicksburg Rosemary Aultman - Clinton 1947 - 1948 1965 - 1966 1984 - 1985 2002 - 2003 Emmett Haining - Vicksburg S.F. Thigpen, Jr. -Bay Springs Richard Webster - Clarksdale Robert Coggins - Baldwyn 1948 - 1949 1966 - 1967 1985 - 1986 2003 - 2004 Dr. A. E. Wood - Clinton John D. Holland - Vicksburg Wendell Craft - Ty l e r t o w n Eddie Favre - Bay St. Louis 1949 - 1950 1968 - 1969 1986 - 1987 2004 - 2005 G.B. Cousins - Biloxi Daniel D. Guice - Biloxi Dale Danks, Jr. - Jackson Gene F. McGee - Ridgeland 1950 - 1951 1969 - 1970 1987 - 1988 2005 - 2006 Roger Parkes - Louisville Patrick A. Dunne - Greenville Thomas GriffithAmory - Gene F. McGee - Ridgeland 1951 - 1952 1970 - 1971 1988 - 1989 2006 - 2007 Sally McClellan - West Point Dan L. Ferguson - Batesville Gerald Blessey - Biloxi Bill Rutledge - Pontotoc 1952 - 1953 1971 - 1972 1989 - 1990 2007 - 2008 Jewell Campbell - Brookhaven Paul Kemp - Hazlehurst Charles E. Fulgham - Yazoo City Johnny L. DuPree, Ph.D - Hattiesburg 1953 - 1954 1972 - 1973 1990 - 1991 2008 - 2009 Harvey Lee Morrison- Vicksburg Al Key - Meridian Louis E. Fancher, Jr. - Greenwood Knox W. Ross, Jr. - Pelahatchie 1954 - 1955 1973 - 1974 1991 - 1992 2009 - 2010 Allen C. Thompson -Jackson Sam Copwood - Holly Springs Louis Jackson - Moss Point Jerry Latch - Corinth 1955 - 1956 1974 - 1975 1992 - 1993 2010 - 2011 W.J. Carraway - Leland Tony Byrne - Natchez Mary Hawkins Butler - Madison Charley Dumas - Prentiss 1956 - 1957 1975 - 1976 1993 - 1994 2011 - 2012 Billy Meadows - Gulfport Russell C. Davis - Jackson Bill Whitt - Okolona Nancy Chambers - Forest 1957 - 1958 1976 - 1977 1994 - 1995 2012 - 2013 Les Horn - Corinth John D. Mercier - Corinth J. Ed Morgan - Hattiesburg Chip Johnson - Hernando 1958 - 1959 1977 - 1978 1995 - 1996 2013 - 2014 Ward Hurt - Lumberton George F. Newman - Columbia Lester Spell, Jr. - Richland Tim Waldrup - Ellisville 1959 - 1960 1978 - 1979 1996 - 1997 2014 - 2015 Les Quave - Biloxi Harris Harvey - Pearl J.A. Cates - Southaven Alton Shaw - Wesson 1960 - 1961 1979 - 1980 1997 - 1998 2015 - 2016 James Ballard - Tupelo Clyde Whitaker - Tupelo V.O. Smith - Collins Jimmy Cockroft - Kosciusko 1961 - 1962 1980 - 1981 1998 - 1999 2016 - 2017 Troy Watkins - Natchez William J. Patrick - Laurel T.N. Turner, Jr. - Belzoni Jimmy Clyde - Magee 1962 - 1963 1981 - 1982 1999 - 2000 2017 - 2018 Barnes Marshall - West Point Bobby Baker - Batesville Eddie L. Smith - Holly Springs Les Childress - Flora 1963 - 1964 1982 - 1983 2000 - 2001 2018 - 2019 John Scafide -Bay St. Louis Jack Barnett - Gulfport A.J. Holloway - Biloxi Glen Barlow - French Camp MML Executive Directors 1931 - 1939 1976 - 1991 1998 - 2005 C.D. Ross Patrick A. Dunne Jeanie E. Smith 1939 - 1956 1991 - 1994 2005 - 2012 George Lemon Sugg Al Sage George E. Lewis 1956 - 1976 1994 - 1998 2013 - Present W. J. “Bill” Carraway James B. Borsig Shari T. Veazey
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36 A Complete Flag Source Allen & Hoshall, PLLC Arrow Disposal Service, Inc. Booth # 211 Booth # 302 Booth # 227 Jim McIntyre Charles Bunniran Jimmie Moore 5295 I55 North, Suite A 1675 Lakeland Drive, Suite 207 4090 Henry Boswell Road Jackson, MS 39206 Jackson, MS 39216 Meridian, MS 39301 601-362-9333 601-977-8993 601-490-3575 www.completeflags.com www.allenhoshall.com www.arrowdisposal.net [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Products & Services: Flags, Flagpoles, Products & Services: Architects, Engineering Products & Services: Solid Waste/Recyclable Holiday Banners & Decor Services, Water & Wastewater Collection, Transportation & Disposal/Processing Active Solutions Allen Engineering and Science, Inc. AT&T Booth # 602 Booth # 704 Booth # 130 Brad Giacone Jay Estes Michael Walker 1215 Prytania Street, Suite 301 301 West Pine Street 111 East Capitol Street, Suite 6031 New Orleans, LA 70115 Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Jackson, MS 39201 504-524-6579 601-583-2182 601-405-2451 www.activesolutions.com www.allenes.com www.att.com [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Products & Services: Security Consulting Services Products & Services: Civil Engineering, Products & Services: Communication Services Environmental Science, Urban Planning, Adela Agency Construction & Construction Management Atmos Energy Booth # 709 Booth # 804, 806, 808 Karan McGee American Municipal Services Robert Lesley P.O. Box 1745 Booth # 611 790 Liberty Road Hattiesburg, MS 39403 Bridgette Floyd Flowood, MS 39232 601-583-5450 3724 Old Denton Road 601-420-5021 www.payadela.com Carrollton, TX 75007 www.atmosenergy.com [email protected] 662-610-7393 [email protected] Products & Services: Debt Collection Services www.amsltd.us Products & Services: Energy Services [email protected] adventfs.com Products & Services: Account Resolution Services B&D Distributing Booth # 435 Booth # 921, 923, 925, 927, 1020, 1022, Brian Richards American Public Works Association 1024, 1026 121 Wiltshire Avenue, Suite H - Mississippi Chapter David Sitton Louisville, KY 40207 Booth # 1114 502 E Jasper Street 270-506-4278 Tammie Ballard Brandon, MS 39042 www.adventfs.com 117 Pine Acre Place 601-591-3444 [email protected] Brandon, MS 39042 www.bd-distribution.com Products & Services: Collection/Billing Services, 601-750-3976 [email protected] Education & Training www.apwa-ms.net Products & Services: Dura Patcher Pothole [email protected] Patching Machines Affordable Employee Benefits Products & Services: State Association of Booth # 104 Public Works BancorpSouth Equipment Finance Andrew Nowlin Booth # 714 382 Main Street American Tank Maintenance Bob Lee Ecru, MS 38841 Booth # 517 12 Thompson Park 662-489-5677 Massie Hughes Hattiesburg, MS 39401 www.affordable-benefits.com P.O. Box 130 601-310-1091 [email protected] Warthew, GA 31094 www.bxsef.com Products & Services: Employee Benefits 478-919-7842 [email protected] www.americantankmaintenace.com Products & Services: Banking Services AGJ Systems & Networks [email protected] Booth # 318 Products & Services: Tank Maintenance Bandit Industries, Inc. Nikki Johns Booth # 826 14257 Dedeaux Road Amwaste Kyle Hobbs Gulfport, MS 39503 Booth # 128 6750 Millbrook Road 228-392-7133 Cal Franklin Remus, MI 49340 www.agjsystems.com 1400 Porter Road 989-561-2270 [email protected] Sylvan Springs, AL 35118 www.banditchippers.com Products & Services: IT Service and Support 334-201-1919 [email protected] Provider for Mississippi Gulf Coast Area www.amwaste.com Products & Services: Landscaping Supplies [email protected] Products & Services: Solid Waste Collection, Refuse & Recycling, Commercial & Residential
Associate Members Denoted in Red 37 BBI, Inc. Bridge & Watson, Inc C Spire Booth # 304, 306 Booth # 616 Booth # 503, 505 Aaron Dees Chris Watson Terrell Knight P.O. Box 320189 P.O. Box 1482 1018 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 520 Flowood, MS 39232-0189 Oxford, MS 38655 Ridgeland, MS 39157 601-939-5516 662-234-0958 855-277-4732 www.bbiinc.net [email protected] www.cspire.com/msgov [email protected] Products & Services: Urban Planning & Design [email protected] Products & Services: Municipal Software Products & Services: Communication Services & Hardware Briggs JCB Booth # 903, 905, 907, 909, 911, 1002, Carroll Warren & Parker PLLC Belhaven University Adult, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1008, 1009, Booth # 115 Graduate, and Online 1010, 1011, 1102, 1104, 1106, 1108, 1110 Rayann Craig Dukes Booth # 117 Trey Edwards P.O. Box 1005 Tim Moak 5511 East Shelby Drive Jackson, MS 39215-1005 4780 I-55 North, Suite 125 Memphis, TN 38141 601-592-1010 Jackson, MS 39211 901-795-7200 www.cwplaw.com 601-968-8894 www.briggsjcb.com [email protected] www.belhaven.edu [email protected] Products & Services: Legal Services [email protected] Products & Services: Construction Equipment Products & Services: Education & Training CenterPoint Energy Brookhaven Tourism Council Booth # 711 Benchmark Construction Booth # 725 Jennifer Alexander Corporation Garrick Combs 2019 East Pass Road Booth # 218 P.O. Box 978 Gulfport, MS 39507 David Marsh Brookhaven, MS 39602 228-701-0660 1867 Crane Ridge Drive, Suite 200A 601-833-1411 www.centerpointenergy.com Jackson, MS 39216-4910 www.visitbrookhavenms.com [email protected] 601-941-7250 [email protected] Products & Services: Utility Services www.benchmarkms.com Products & Services: Economic Development [email protected] Central Pipe Supply & Badger Meter Products & Services: Construction Services Brown Bass & Jeter, PLLC Booth # 424, 426 Booth # 323 Jerri Sherer Benecom Computer Company Lilli Bass 101 Ware Road Booth # 633 P.O. Box 22969 Pearl, MS 39208 Art Marr Jackson, MS 39225 601-939-3322 4140 Poche Court West 601-487-8448 www.centralpipe.com New Orleans, LA 70129 www.bbjlawyers.com [email protected] 504-254-1441 [email protected] Products & Services: Utility Services, www.benecominc.com Products & Services: Legal Services, Public Water & Wastewater, Water Meter Services [email protected] Finance Law, Risk Management Consultants Products & Services: Communication Services, ClearWater Solutions Computer Consulting & Equipment Bulldog Construction Company Inc. Booth # 202 Booth # 433 Beth Turner Better Jackson Trey Jackson 2178 Moores Mill Road Booth # 609 P.O. Box 1936 Auburn, AL 36830 Talya Thomas Madison, MS 39130 850-933-0425 101 West Capitol Street 601-853-4242 www.clearwatersol.com Jackson, MS 39201 www.bulldogconstructioncompany.com [email protected] 601-979-8727 [email protected] Products & Services: Water & Wastewater www.jsums.edu/planning Products & Services: Construction Services, [email protected] Street Maintenance Services, Trip Hazard Coburn Supply Company, Inc. Products & Services: Community Development Removal Specialists, Utility Services Booth # 335 App Ray Allard Butler Snow 106 Sanders Cove Bliss Products and Services, Inc. Booth # 106 Richland, MS 39218 Booth # 421 Troy Johnson 601-932-3668 Will McNeer 1020 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 1400 www.coburns.com 6831 South Sweetwater Road Ridgeland, MS 39157 [email protected] Lithia Springs, GA 30122 601-985-4488 Products & Services: Water & Wastewater, 901-515-8767 www.butlersnow.com Water Meter Services www.blissproducts.com [email protected] [email protected] Products & Services: Legal Services Products & Services: Parks & Recreation Equipment
38 Columbia Southern University Crafco, Inc. Dixie Decoration, Inc Booth # 618 Booth # 732 Booth # 103 Kim Bullock Paul Clack Jerry Fulmer 21982 University Lane 6165 West Detroit Street P.O. Box 81 Orange Beach, AL 36561 Chandler, AZ 85296 Montevallo, AL 35115 251-923-4291 901-341-3026 205-665-1225 www.columbiasouthern.edu www.crafco.com www.dixiedecorations.com [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Products & Services: Education & Training Products & Services: Street Maintenance Services Products & Services: Holiday Banners & Decor Community Development Crews & Associates, Inc. Dungan Engineering Partners, LLC Booth # 730 Booth # 726 Booth # 326 Amanda Jones Ryan Holmes Sarah Vanoy 521 President Clinton Avenue, Suite 800 120 East Chickasaw Street 8122 Sawyer Brown Road, Suite 201 Little Rock, AR 72201 Brookhaven, MS 39601 Nashville, TN 37221 501-978-7953 601-823-7026 615-386-0222 www.crewsfs.com www.dunganeng.com www.cdpllc.com [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Products & Services: Banking Services Products & Services: Engineering Services, Products & Services: Grant Consultation Solid Waste Services, Survey & Data Collection, Debris Tech Water & Wastewater, Water Meter Services Consolidated Pipe and Supply, Inc. Booth # 722, 724 Booth # 114, 116 Brooks Wallace EASiBuy LLC Justin Gillon 925 Goodyear Boulevard Booth # 635 2505 Mattox Street Picayune, MS 39466 Frank Jackson Tupelo, MS 38801 601-799-1037 1696 Georgetown Road, Suite J 662-841-1270 www.debristech.com Hudson, OH 44236 www.consolidatedpipe.com [email protected] 769-798-6803 Products & Services: Water Meter Services Products & Services: Emergency Equipment, www.easibuy.com Solid Waste Services [email protected] Cook Coggin Engineers Inc. Products & Services: Electronic Bidding Booth # 703, 802 Del Sol Consulting, Inc. & Consulting James Woodall Booth # 720 703 Crossover Road Michael Dorris Engineering Service Tupelo, MS 38802 136 Oleander Court Booth # 232 662-842-7381 Mandeville, LA 70471 Allen Scott www.cookcoggin.com 504-810-3964 115 Aerosmith Drive [email protected] www.delsol-consulting.com Richland, MS 39218 Products & Services: Engineering Services [email protected] 601-939-8737 Products & Services: Engineering Services, www.engservice.com Cornerstone Engineering,LLC Grant Consultation [email protected] Booth # 820 Products & Services: Engineering Services, Mauricka McKenzie Delbert Hosemann Environmental Services, Survey & Data 710 Northside Drive, Suite A for Lieutenant Governor Collection, Water & Wastewater Clinton, MS 39056 Booth # 235 601-473-2403 Delbert Hosemann Engineering Solutions, Inc. www.cornerstoneengllc.net P.O. Box 321286 Booth # 108 [email protected] Flowood, MS 39232 Mike Falkner Products & Services: Asset Management, www.delberthosemann.com 180 Magee Drive Engineering Services, Grant Consultation, [email protected] Pontotoc, MS 38863 Sewer System Services, Water & Wastewater Products & Services: Campaign Materials 662-488-7400 www.esi-ms.com Covington Sales & Service, Inc. Delta State University’s Local [email protected] Booth # 815, 817, 819, 821, 823, 825, Government Leadership Institute Products & Services: Engineering Services 827, 914, 916, 918, 920, 922, 924, 926 Booth # 316 Chris Kinchen Dr. T. Michael Simmons Entegrity 7868 Florida Boulevard DSU Box 3134 Booth # 203 Denham Springs, LA 70726 Cleveland, MS 38733 Ryan Burrage 800-349-8000 662-846-4254 622 Duling Avenue www.covingtonsales.com www.deltastate.edu/leadership Jackson, MS 39216 [email protected] [email protected] 601-622-0387 Products & Services: Construction Services Products & Services: Education & Training www.entegritypartners.com [email protected] Products & Services: Energy Services, Environmental Services, Water & Wastewater, Water Meter Services 39 Entergy Solutions GovEase Hydra Service, Inc. Booth # 630 Booth # 625 Booth # 532 Angelica Rawls David Myers Jeremy Fletcher 4400 Old Canton Road, Suite 210 2080 Main Street, 2nd Floor 4381 Highway 80 Jackson, MS 39211 Madison, MS 39110 Pelahatchie, MS 39145 601-503-1384 601-586-1231 601-238-1375 www.entergysolutionsms.com www.govease.com www.hydraservice.net [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Products & Services: Utility Energy Efficiency Products & Services: Auction Services, Electronic Products & Services: Full-Service Pump Program Information Bidding & Consulting, Software Development & Process Equipment Distributor ESG Operations, Inc Government Consultants, Inc. Inframark Booth # 511 Booth # 105 Booth # 134 Chris Holloway Steve Pittman Jim Huentelman 2062 International Drive 116 Village Boulevard, Suite A 220 Gibraltar Road, Suite 200 Tupelo, MS 38804 Madison, MS 39110 Horsham, PA 19044 662-844-9121 601-982-0005 253-232-6922 www.esginc.net [email protected] www.inframark.com [email protected] Products & Services: Municipal Advisory Firm [email protected] Products & Services: Engineering Services, Products & Services: Water & Wastewater Utility Services, Water & Wastewater GovPayNet Booth # 120 Ingram Equipment Company, LLC Fluid Process & Pumps, LLC Ellen McNutt Booth # 320 Booth # 325 7102 Lakeview Parkway West Drive Eric Smith Ryan Bailey Indianapolis, IN 46268 11 Monroe Drive 318 Leggett Drive 317-713-6523 Pelham, AL 35124 Richland, MS 39218 www.govpaynet.com 205-663-3946 601-664-0233 [email protected] www.ingramequipment.net www.fluidprocess.net Products & Services: Credit, Debit & Pre-Paid [email protected] [email protected] Debit Card Payment Processing Services Products & Services: Refuse Equipment, Heil Products & Services: Water & Wastewater Garbage Trucks Great Southern Recreation Forte Payment Systems Booth # 331, 430 J.H. Wright & Associates Booth # 627 Abby Vance Booth # 534 Jason Tanksley 2441-Q Old Fort Parkway, #462 Paul Coletta 500 West Bethany Road, Suite 200 Murfreesboro, TN 37128 27395 Pollard Road Allen, TX 75013 800-390-8438 Daphne, AL 36526 866-290-5400 www.greatsouthernrec.com 251-621-1491 www.forte.net [email protected] www.jhwright.com [email protected] Products & Services: Aquatic Park Design, [email protected] Products & Services: Banking Services, Parks & Recreation Equipment Products & Services: Construction Services, Tank Collection/Billing Services, Financial Services Services, Utility Services, Water & Wastewater & Advisors Hometown Publishing and Promotions JA Dawson and Company Gardner Engineering, P.A. Booth # 234 Booth # 216 Booth # 620 Joe Dueitt Alan Mumbower Ron Cassada 185 Old Depot Road P.O. Box 1178 216 Second Street Monroe, LA 71203 Pelham, AL 35124 Indianola, MS 38751 318-537-5616 662-426-2033 662-887-1862 www.hometownpromoproducts.com www.jadawsonco.com [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Products & Services: Civil Engineering, Products & Services: Marketing/Branding Products & Services: Aquatic Park Design, Testing, Inspection & Surveying Services Services Education & Training, Parks & Recreation Equipment, Sports Field Products GovDeals, Inc. Human Rights Campaign Booth # 215 Booth # 719 Jay For Mississippi Jason Robinson Rob Hill Booth # 702 100 Capitol Commerce Boulevard, Suite 110 200 North Congress Street Jay Hughes Montgomery, AL 36117 Jackson, MS 39201 2209 South Lamar Boulevard 800-613-0156 601-672-3787 Oxford, MS 38655 www.govdeals.com www.hrc.org 601-502-3543 [email protected] [email protected] www.jayformississippi.com Products & Services: Auction Services Products & Services: LGBTQ Civil Rights Products & Services: Political/Information Organization
40 Associate Members Denoted in Red JH&H Architects Planners Master Meter, Inc. Mississippi 811, Inc. Interiors, PA Booth # 519 Booth # 614 Booth # 324 Kurt Ash Fred Johnson Jeff McGee 101 Regency Parkway 5258 Cedar Park Drive, Suite H 1047 North Flowood Drive Mansfield, TX 76063 Jackson, MS 39206 Flowood, MS 39232 225-229-2011 601-362-4322 601-948-4601 www.mastermeter.com www.ms811.org www.jhharchitects.com [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Products & Services: Water Meter Services Products & Services: Safe Excavations Products & Services: Architects, Interior Design & Compliance with State Laws MBC - LEO Kimley-Horn & Associates Booth # 623 Mississippi Association of Planning Booth # 334 Deborah Delgado and Development Districts Mike Hammond 304 Williams Street Booth # 930 6750 Poplar Avenue, Suite 600 Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Amy Conti Memphis, TN 38138 225-921-0656 P.O. Box 4935 901-607-8100 www.mbcleo.org Jackson, MS 39296-4935 www.kimley-horn.com [email protected] 601-981-1511 [email protected] Products & Services: MS Black Caucus www.mspdds.com Products & Services: Engineering Services, Urban of Elected Officials [email protected] Planning & Design, Water & Wastewater Products & Services: Association of all 10 of McNeil Rhoads Mississippi’s Planning & Development Districts Langford Financial Services, LLC Booth # 118 Booth # 811, 910 Earl Byrd Mississippi Attorney General’s Mysty Langford 980 North Bierdeman Road Office P.O. Box 22685 Pearl, MS 39208 Booth # 527 Jackson, MS 39225 601-850-8421 Janet Robertson 601-944-7922 www.mcneilrhoads.com P.O. Box 220 www.langfordfinancialservices.com [email protected] Jackson, MS 39205-0220 [email protected] Products & Services: Energy Services, 601-359-3838 Products & Services: Collection/Billing Services, Strategic Planning, Water & Wastewater, www.ago.state.ms.us Financial Services & Advisors Water Meter Services [email protected] Products & Services: Legal Services LiftAlert LLC MDEQ Brownfield Program Booth # 224 Booth # 706 Mississippi Cable Ben Riley Thomas Wallace Telecommunications Association 721 China Street 515 East Amite Street Booth # 718 Vicksburg, MS 39183 Jackson, MS 35201 Lisa Shoemaker 214-684-9345 601-961-5240 P.O. Box 55867 www.liftalert.net www.mdeq.ms.gov Jackson, MS 39296 [email protected] [email protected] 601-981-3646 Products & Services: Sewer System Services Products & Services: Government Redevelopment www.mctaweb.net & Environmental Services [email protected] Looking for Wine? Products & Services: Trade Association Booth # 135 MDEQ/MSDH - SRF Loan Programs of the Cable Industry Elliott Flaggs Booth # 423 200 North Congress Street, Suite 201 Sam Qarqish Mississippi Chapter of the Jackson, MS 39201 515 East Amite Street American Planning Association 601-415-8460 Jackson, MS 39201 Booth # 607 www.lookingforwinems.com 601-961-5046 Thomas Gregory [email protected] www.mdeq.ms.gov P.O. Box 810 Products & Services: Advocate for Legislation to [email protected] Jackson, MS 39205 Allow the Sale of Wine in Grocery Stores Products & Services: SRF Loans 662-299-7638 www.apamississippi.com Looks Great Services of Mississippi Mendrop Engineering Products & Services: State Association Booth # 1116 Resources, LLC of Public Works Kevin Buckley Booth # 617 1501 Highway 13 North Blake Mendrop Columbia, MS 39429 P.O. Box 2905 601-736-1924 Ridgeland, MS 39158 www.facebook.com/looksgreatservices/ 601-899-5158 [email protected] www.mendrop.net Products & Services: Disaster Response & [email protected] Vegetation Management Services Products & Services: Engineering Services, Survey & Data Collection
Associate Members Denoted in Red 41 Mississippi Coalition Against Mississippi Fire Fighter’s Mississippi Municipal Service Domestic Violence Association Company Booth # 1017 Booth # 434 Booth # 1204, 1205, 1206 Kalleigh McCoy, J.D. John Pope Lenita Knight P.O. Box 4703 P.O. Box 1507 600 East Amite Street, Suite 200 Jackson, MS 39296 Brandon, MS 39043 Jackson, MS 39201 601-882-5550 601-467-5174 601-355-8581 www.mcadv.org www.mffa.com www.msmsc.com [email protected] Products & Services: State Firefighter’s Association [email protected] Products & Services: Domestic Violence Resources Products & Services: Workers’ Compensation Mississippi Home Corporation and Liability Self-Insurance Programs for Mississippi Community Booth # 621 Municipalities Education Center Macie Carney Booth # 206 735 Riverside Drive Mississippi Power Alyssa Dillon Jackson, MS 39042 Booth # 803, 805, 807, 902, 904, 906 P.O. Box 12347 601-718-4616 Joy Saucier Jackson, MS 39236 www.mshomecorp.com 2992 West Beach Boulevard 601-366-6405 [email protected] Gulfport, MS 39501 www.familiesfirstforms.org Products & Services: Mississippi’s Housing 228-865-5847 [email protected] Finance Agency www.mississippipower.com Products & Services: Non-Profit [email protected] Mississippi Insurance Department Products & Services: Electric Utility Mississippi Department of Booth # 531 Transportation - MS Local Allison Alford Mississippi Prison Industries Technical Assistance Program 501 North West Street, Suite 1001 Booth # 524 Booth # 619 Jackson, MS 39205 Robin Haney Shirley Johnson 601-359-2141 663 North State Street 401 North State Street www.mid.ms.gov Jackson, MS 39202 Jackson, MS 39201 [email protected] 601-573-5762 601-359-7685 Products & Services: Consumer Services www.mpic.net www.mdot.ms.gov/portal/ltap.aspx Products & Services: Volunteer Work Program [email protected] Mississippi Manufactured for Sentenced, Adult Offenders Products & Services: Roadway Safety, Housing Association Infrastructure & Workforce Development Booth # 522 Mississippi Public Broadcasting Jennifer Hall Foundation Mississippi Department of P.O. Box 320369 Booth # 1019 Transportation - Planning Division Jackson, MS 39232 Bill Ellison Booth # 624 601-939-8820 3825 Ridgewood Road Lindsey Killebrew www.msmmha.com Jackson, MS 39211 P.O. Box 1850 [email protected] 601-432-6253 Jackson, MS 39215 Products & Services: Provides Legal, Governmental, www.mpbfoundation.org 601.359.7685 Technical, Informational, Educational & [email protected] www.gomdot.com Marketing Assistance Products & Services: Educational Broadcasting [email protected] Products & Services: Planning, Designing and Mississippi Municipal League Mississippi Public Service Construction of Safe & Effective Intermodal Booth # 1200, 1201, 1202, 1203 Commission Transportation Network Robbie Brown Booth # 824 600 East Amite Street, Suite 104 Alex Washington Mississippi Fire Chiefs Association Jackson, MS 39201 501 North West Street Booth # 432 601-353-5854 Jackson, MS 39201 Terry Wages www.mmlonline.com 601-961-5439 P.O. Box 1507 [email protected] www.psc.ms.gov Brandon, MS 30943 Products & Services: Official Non-Profit, [email protected] 601-213-8020 Private Organization of the Cities and Towns Products & Services: Utility Services www.msfirechiefs.org of Mississippi Products & Services: State Fire Chiefs Association
42 Associate Members Denoted in Red Mississippi Recreation Mississippi State Board Mississippi State University & Park Association of Contractors Extension Center for Government Booth # 707 Booth # 831 and Community Development Lamar Evans Charles Sharman Booth # 123, 125 P.O. Box 16451 P.O. Box 320279 Sumner Davis Hattiesburg, MS 39404 Jackson, MS 39232 P.O. Box 9643 601-582-3361 601-354-6161 Mississippi State, MS 39762 www.aboutmrpa.org www.msboc.us 662-325-3141 [email protected] [email protected] www.gcd.msucares.com Products & Services: Professional Membership Products & Services: Construction Services [email protected] Services Products & Services: Education & Training Mississippi State Department Mississippi Rural Physicians & of Health - Office of Oral Health Mississippi Urban Forest Council Dentists Scholarship Programs Booth # 121 Booth # 102 Booth # 622 Laneidra Williams Donna Yowell Wahnee Sherman 715 Pear Orchard Road 164 Trace Cove Drive 2500 North State Street, LI Building Ridgeland, MS 39157 Madison, MS 39110 Jackson, MS 39216 662-822-7946 601-672-0755 601-815-9022 www.msdh.ms.gov www.msurbanforest.com www.umc.edu/mrpsp [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Products & Services: Prevention & Control Products & Services: Urban Planning & Design Products & Services: Education & Training of Oral Diseases Mississippi Veterans Affairs Mississippi Secretary of State’s Mississippi State Department of Booth # 605 Office Health - Office of Tobacco Control Glenn Robinson Booth # 219 Booth # 818 660 North Street Delbert Hosemann Tiffany Johnson Jackson, MS 39202 P.O. Box 136 805 South Wheatley Street, Suite 400A 228-214-3362 Jackson, MS 39201 Ridgeland, MS 39157 www.msva.ms.gov 601-359-6346 601-991-6050 [email protected] www.sos.ms.gov www.msdh.ms.gov/tobacco Products & Services: State Agency Providing Products & Services: State Government [email protected] Veterans Assistance, Education & Job Training Products & Services: Education & Training Mississippi Spay & Neuter Mississippi Youth Challenge Booth # 631 Mississippi State Fire Academy Academy Elaine Adair Booth # 427 Booth # 717 100 Business Center Parkway, Suite B Shannon Sandridge James Smith Pearl, MS 39208 1 Fire Academy USA Halloran Avenue, Building 80 601-420-2438 Jackson, MS 39208-9600 Camp Shelby, MS 39407 www.msspan.org 601-932-2444 601-558-2300 [email protected] www.msfa.ms.gov www.msyouthchallenge.org Products & Services: Spay & Neuter Services [email protected] [email protected] Products & Services: Fire Fighter Training Products & Services: 22 Week, Residential, Mississippi State Auditor’s Office Quasi Military Academy Booth # 223 Mississippi State Treasurer Mimi Taylor /Unclaimed Property MML Candidate for 2nd Vice- 501 North West Street, Suite 800 Booth # 221 President Mayor Chuck Cariker Jackson, MS 39201 Lynn Fitch Booth # 322 601-576-2800 501 North West Street, Suite 1101 www.osa.ms.gov Jackson, MS 39205 MML Candidate for 2nd Vice- [email protected] 601-359-3600 President Mayor Dale Fortenberry Products & Services: State Government www.treasurerlynnfitch.ms.gov Booth # 523 [email protected] Products & Services: State Government/ MML Candidate for 2nd Vice- Administration of the Unclaimed Property Act President Mayor Carolyn McAdams Booth # 422
Associate Members Denoted in Red 43 Moonshot Recreation, LLC National Heritage Areas in MS Orenco Systems, Inc. Booth # 615 - Delta, Gulf Coast and Hills Booth # 131 Laurie Alley Booth # 705 Lindsay Tucker 1801 B Crane Ridge Drive Hilda Powell 814 Airway Avenue Jackson, MS 39216 P.O. Box 1199 Sutherlin, OR 97479 601-427-1090 Cleveland, MS 38732 251-895-4794 www.moonshotrecreation.com 662-843-9948 www.orenco.com [email protected] www.msdeltaheritage.com [email protected] Products & Services: Aquatic Park Design, Parks [email protected] Products & Services: Sewer System Services, & Recreation Equipment, Sports Field Products Products & Services: Historic Preservation Water & Wastewater Information MRS Mail Express Orion Planning + Design Booth # 610 National League of Cities – Booth # 333 Joe Austin National Black Caucus of Local Bob Barber 700 South West Street Elected Officials 919 Getwell Road South Jackson, MS 39201 Booth # 1015 Hernando, MS 38632 601-326-4221 Justin Price 901-268-7566 www.mrsmailexpress.com 660 North Capitol Street www.orionplanningdesign.com [email protected] Washington, D.C. 20001 [email protected] Products & Services: Collection/ Billing Services, www.nlc.org Products & Services: Planning Consulting Communication Services, Document Management [email protected] Products & Services: Represents Interests of Pac-Mac Municode African American Local Elected Officials Booth # 122 Booth # 310 Joe Moss Patrick Holiday NaviRetail P.O. Box 349 P.O. Box 2235 Booth # 100 Bay Springs, MS 39422 Tallahassee, FL 32316 Casey Kidd 601-764-4121 800-262-2633 5100 Poplar Avenue, Suite 2700 www.e-pac-mac.com www.municode.com Memphis, TN 38137 [email protected] [email protected] 901-654-0790 Products & Services: Environmental Services Products & Services: City Websites, Codification www.naviretail.com Services, Document Management [email protected] PERS of MS & MS Deferred Products & Services: Retail Advisory Firm Compensation Murphree Paving Booth # 525 Booth # 205 Neel-Schaffer, Inc. Shannon Dyse Harrison Gregory Booth # 708, 710 111 East Capitol Street, Suite 260 1138 DL Collums Drive Rusty Hampton Jackson, MS 39201 Tupelo, MS 38803 125 South Congress Street, Suite 1100 940-395-5269 662-871-5377 Jackson, MS 39201 www.pers.ms.gov www.murphreepaving.com 601-351-2727 [email protected] [email protected] www.neel-schaffer.com Products & Services: Financial Services Products & Services: Asphalt & Concrete Paving [email protected] & Advisors Products & Services: Engineering Consulting Musco Sports Lighting PFM Financial Advisors LLC Booth # 110 NORESCO Energy Solutions Booth # 133 Jason McKnatt Booth # 603 Ricardo Callendar 10 Peachtree Lane Brad Mason 530 Oak Court Drive, Suite 160 Madison, MS 39110 4656 Calnita Place Memphis, TN 38117 662-402-1080 Jackson, MS 39211 901-682-8356 www.musco.com 601-942-0026 www.pfm.com [email protected] www.noresco.com [email protected] Products & Services: Lighting Fixtures & Poles [email protected] Products & Services: Financial Services & Products & Services: Development, Design, Advisors, Public Finance Law, Strategic Planning NAFECO Construction, Financing & Operation of Energy Booth # 810 and Environmental Efficiency Projects PH Bidding Group Ryan Brown Booth # 220 1515 West Moulton Street Office Furniture Solutions LLC Cory Dewett Decatur, AL 35601 Booth # 208 605 West Main Street 601-934-9394 Mike Fitzgerald Tupelo, MS 38804 www.nafeco.com 4300 Hewes Avenue 662-407-0193 [email protected] Gulfport, MS 39507 www.phbidding.com Products & Services: Emergency Equipment 228-864-3379 [email protected] www.officefurnituresolutions.us Products & Services: Electronic Bidding, [email protected] Reverse Auction Services & Consulting Products & Services: Commercial Furniture Dealer 44 Associate Members Denoted in Red Pickering Firm, Inc. ProTel, Inc. Ricky Nobile Booth # 520 Booth # 225 Booth # 132 Curt Craig Chad Davis Ricky Nobile 2001 Airport Road, Suite 201 1048 Centre Pointe Boulevard P.O. Box 1945 Flowood, MS 39232 Pearl, MS 39208 Purvis, MS 39475 601-956-3663 601-939-0990 601-818-0635 www.pickeringinc.com www.protelinconline.com www.rickynobilecartoons.yolasite.com [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Products & Services: Civil Engineering Products & Services: Telephone Answering Products & Services: Editorial Cartoonist Service, Call Center /Caricaturist Piper Jaffray & Co. Booth # 111 PryorMorrow Rosenbauer America Jere McGuffee Booth # 124 Booth # 721, 723 3400 Players Club Parkway, Suite 150 Kortney Seal Donnie Weeks Memphis, TN 38125 1150 South Green Street, Suite 1F 162 Industrial Drive 901-302-1645 Tupelo, MS 38802 Rayne, LA 70578 www.piperjaffray.com 662-840-8062 337-334-4900 [email protected] www.pryormorrow.com www.rosenbaueramerica.com Products & Services: Banking Services, Economic [email protected] [email protected] Development, Financial Services & Advisors Products & Services: Architects & Engineers Products & Services: Emergency Equipment Planet Recess Puckett Power Systems RPT Booth # 715, 814 Booth # 1031, 1033, 1035, 1130, 1132, Booth # 915, 917, 919, 1014, 1016, 1018 Melisa McAdams 1134, 1135 Carl Leonard P.O. Box 78160 Brent Cobb 3201 Louis Wilson Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70837 100 Caterpillar Lane Brandon, MS 39042 800-344-6255 Flowood, MS 39218 800-882-7623 www.planetrecess.com 601-969-6000 www.rptdistributing.com [email protected] www.puckettpowersystems.com [email protected] Products & Services: Retail Sales and Installation [email protected] Products & Services: Truck Equipment of Recreational Equipment & Splashpads Products & Services: Generator Sales & Service Schulte Industries PPM Consultants, Inc. Puckett Rents Booth # 822 Booth # 507 Booth # 931, 933, 935, 1030, 1032, Luke Andries Trey Hess 1034, 1131 129 Lakeshore Drive 289 Commerce Park Drive, Suite D Debbie Shows Madison, MS 39110 Ridgeland, MS 39157 406 Highway 49 South 662-571-2915 601-953-2564 Richland, MS 39218 www.schulte.ca www.ppmco.com 601-420-8118 [email protected] [email protected] www.puckettrents.com Products & Services: Rotary Mower Products & Services: Economic Development, [email protected] Manufacturer Engineering Services, Environmental Services, Products & Services: Construction Services Grant Consultation, Strategic Planning Selective Service System Raymond James Booth # 626 Precision Concrete Cutting Booth # 217 1515 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 500 of Louisiana and Mississippi Lindsey Rea Arlington, VA 22209 Booth # 727 50 North Front Street, 16th Floor 703-605-4100 Ron LeBouef Memphis, TN 38103 www.sss.gov 36401 Plantation Boulevard 601-368-2287 [email protected] Prairieville, LA 70769 www.rjworksforms.com Products & Services: Information on Selective 225-505-9585 [email protected] Service Registration Requirements www.pcc-louisiana.com Products & Services: Banking Services, [email protected] Financial Services & Advisors Shows, Dearman & Waits Products & Services: Trip Hazard Removal, Booth # 112 Sidewalk Maintenance Service Regions Bank Kyle Wallace Booth # 207 301 Second Avenue Steven Dowe Hattiesburg, MS 39401 1020 Highland Colony Parkway, #200 601-544-1821 Ridgeland, MS 39157 www.sd-w.com 601-790-8165 [email protected] www.regions.com Products & Services: Municipal Engineering [email protected] Products & Services: Banking Services
45 Slaughter & Associates, PLLC Southern Procurement Terracon Booth # 210 Booth # 222 Booth # 126 Mike Slaughter Vaughn Blaylock Amy Ainsworth 1109 North Lamar Boulevard 33 Court Street 859 Pear Orchard Road Oxford, MS 38655 West Point, MS 39773 Ridgeland, MS 39157 662-234-6970 662-275-4663 601-594-4762 www.saplanners.com www.southernprocurement.com www.terracon.com [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Products & Services: Urban Planning Consultants Products & Services: Reverse Auction Services Products & Services: Engineering Services, Environmental Services, Grant Consultation, Social Science Research Center State Fire Marshal’s Office Urban Planning & Design, Water & Wastewater - Mississippi State University Booth # 425 Booth # 816 Ricky Davis The Argo Agency Robert McMillen P.O. Box 79 Booth # 230 One Research Boulevard, Suite 103 Jackson, MS 39205 Derrill Argo, Jr. Starkville, MS 39759 601-359-1063 7841 Highway 51 South 662-325-1514 www.mid.ms.gov Hernando, MS 38632 www.mstobaccodata.org [email protected] 901-605-2929 Products & Services: Informing Local Products & Services: Fire Safety Education www.theargoagency.com Health Policies [email protected] Sternberg Lighting Products & Services: Consulting Firm Specializing Southern Corrosion Booth # 526 in Fireworks Displays & Special Events Booth # 321, 420 Steve McCombs Jim Skilton 555 Lawrence Avenue The Stennis Institute of Government 738 Thelma Road Roselle, IL 60172 and Community Development Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870 502-295-0896 Booth # 107, 109 252-535-1777 www.sternberglighting.com LeeAnn Funderburg www.tankcare.net [email protected] P.O. Drawer LV [email protected] Products & Services: Lighting Fixtures & Poles Mississippi State, MS 39762 Products & Services: Water Tank & Water 662-325-3328 Tower Maintenance Programs SUEZ Advanced Solutions www.sig.msstate.edu Booth # 119 [email protected] Southern Mississippi Planning Tracy Fearnley Products & Services: Public Service, Education & Development District 1230 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 1100 & Training Booth # 214 Atlanta, GA 30309 Ashley Briscoe 855-526-4413 Tnemec Company 10441 Corporate Drive, Suite 1 www.suez-na.com - Technical Coatings Services Gulfport, MS 39503 [email protected] Booth # 734 228-868-2313 Products & Services: Asset Management, Tank Eddie Borne www.smpdd.com Services, Utility Services, Water Meter Services 2840 Sharon Street [email protected] Kenner, LA 70062 Products & Services: Economic, Community Tank Pro Inc. 504-466-4564 & Human Development Booth # 231, 330 www.tnemec.com Brian Fikes [email protected] Southern Pipe & Supply 550 Watermelon Road Products & Services: Manufacturer of Coatings - Water & Sewer Northport, AL 35473 & Coating Systems for Exterior and Interior Booth # 521 205-579-2278 Environments Justin Bradshaw www.tankproinc.com 354 Highway 49 South [email protected] Toshiba Business Solutions, Eastern Richland, MS 39218 Products & Services: Tank Services, Utility Booth # 604 601-326-1700 Services, Water & Wastewater Mario Bland www.southernpipe.com 371 Highland Colony Parkway [email protected] Ridgeland, MS 39157 Products & Services: Water Meters 601-953-0494 & Municipal Supplies www.business.toshiba.com [email protected] Products & Services: Communication Services, Computer Consulting & Equipment, Document Management
46 Associate Members Denoted in Red TRC Vector Disease Control Williams Equipment & Supply Booth # 515 International, LLC Booth # 731, 733, 735, 830, 832, 834 Brian Smith Booth # 716 Trey Huey 460 Briarwood Drive, Suite 100-1 Brett Killingsworth 597 Highway 6 West Jackson, MS 39206 1320 Brookwood Drive, Suite H Oxford, MS 38655 601-863-9432 Little Rock, AR 72202 662-232-1933 www.trccompanies.com 501-280-0220 www.williamsequipment.com [email protected] www.vdci.net [email protected] Products & Services: Environmental, Consultative, [email protected] Products & Services: Tools, Equipment & Safety Engineering & Applied Technology Services Products & Services: Integrated Mosquito Management Services Willis Engineering, Inc. Truckworx Booth # 327 Booth # 1021, 1023, 1025, 1027, 1120, 1122, Volunteer Mississippi Robert Willis 1124, 1126 Booth # 530 133 South Mound Street Jay Callaway Judy Stein Grenada, MS 38901 330 Leggett Drive 3825 Ridgewood Road, 2nd Floor 662-226-1081 Richland, MS 39218 Jackson, MS 39211 www.willisengineering.net 601-939-5300 601-842-6700 [email protected] www.truckworx.com www.volunteermississippi.org Products & Services: Civil Engineering [email protected] [email protected] Products & Services: Truck Sales Products & Services: State Agenct On Windham and Lacey, PLLC & For Volunteering Booth # 314 Tyler Technologies Tom Windham Booth # 127 Waggoner Engineering 2708 Old Brandon Road Cody Taylor Booth # 606 Pearl, MS 39208 1 Tyler Drive Veronica Porter 601-939-8676 Yarmouth, ME 04096 143A Lefleurs Square www.windhamandlacey.com 800-928-6168 Jackson, MS 39211 Products & Services: Certified Public Accountants www.tylertech.com 601-355-9526 [email protected] www.waggonereng.com Products & Services: Computer Software [email protected] & Services Products & Services: Economic Development, Engineering Services, Strategic Planning Unmanned Systems Group Booth # 431 Waste Management Kris Graham of Mississippi Inc. P.O. Box 578 Booth # 835, 934 Ridgeland, MS 39157 Buford Clark 601-790-0397 382 Galleria Parkway, Suite 107 www.sansman.net Madison, MS 39110 [email protected] 601-790-6117 Products & Services: Drone Program Information www.wm.com & Training [email protected] Products & Services: Solid Waste Services Utility Partners, LLC Booth # 226 Waste Pro Mike Bohlke Booth # 204 1710 23rd Avenue Lori Cate Gulfport, MS 39501 2187 Stateline Road West 228-206-1909 Southaven, MS 38671 www.utilitypartnersllc.com. 662-420-3508 [email protected] www.wasteprousa.com Products & Services: Service Company for [email protected] Public Utilities Products & Services: Environmental Services, Recycling Services, Solid Waste Services
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