September 18, 2000
M I N U T E S
BE IT remembered that on the 18th day of September 2000, at 9:00 A.M., the
Board of Supervisors of Hinds County met in the Chancery Court Building, Board of
Supervisors' Room, Jackson, Mississippi; pursuant to the provisions of Mississippi Code
1972, Annotated, Section 19-3-19 and resolutions heretofore adopted by the Board. This being a special meeting of said Board, when the following were present:
DOUGLAS ANDERSON – PRESIDENT
CHARLES BARBOUR – VICE PRESIDENT
PEGGY HOBSON CALHOUN– MEMBER
RONNIE CHAPPELL – MEMBER
GEORGE SMITH – MEMBER
ALSO PRESENT and attending upon said Supervisors' Court were Chancery
Clerk and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, L. Glynn Pepper; Deputy Chancery Clerk,
Greta Lovell; Recording Deputy Clerk, Jennifer Ervin; Deputy Sheriff, George Elliott;
Board Attorney, Ruma Haque; and County Administrator, Eugene McLemore; when the following business was had and done, to-wit:
AGENDA
ATTACHED TO and incorporated herein is the Agenda for today's meeting. A notice was posted pursuant to statute.
INVOCATION
PRESIDENT ANDERSON called the meeting to order at 9:10 A.M. Reverend
Hal Kitchings, Pastor, Morrison Heights Baptist Church offered the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
UPON A motion of Ronnie Chappell, and a second by George Smith, Peggy
Hobson Calhoun voting aye, Douglas Anderson voting aye, and Charles Barbour voting aye, it was
RESOLVED to approve the Minutes of August 9-11, 2000.
UPON A motion of Charles Barbour, and a second by Ronnie Chappell, George
Smith voting aye, Peggy Hobson Calhoun voting aye, and Douglas Anderson voting aye, it was
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RESOLVED to approve the Minutes of August 21, 2000.
UPON A motion of Ronnie Chappell, and a second by George Smith, Peggy
Hobson Calhoun voting aye, Douglas Anderson voting aye, and Charles Barbour voting
aye, it was
RESOLVED to approve the Minutes of August 25, 2000.
UPON A motion of Charles Barbour, and a second by Ronnie Chappell, George
Smith voting aye, Peggy Hobson Calhoun voting aye, and Douglas Anderson voting aye,
it was
RESOLVED to approve the Minutes of August 30, 2000.
CLAIMS
Regular Claims
UPON A motion of Ronnie Chappell, and a second by George Smith, Peggy
Hobson Calhoun voting aye, Douglas Anderson voting aye, and Charles Barbour voting
aye, it was
RESOLVED to approve the claims Numbered 8277-8279, 8282-8286, & 8341-8643 inclusive, less claim #8493, as appears in the Supervisors Docket of the Claims Book being the Claims and Payroll of the Hinds County Treasury; Presented by Greta Lovell.
Claim #8493/Watkins, Ludlam, Winter & Stennis
UPON A motion of George Smith, and a second by Charles Barbour, Peggy
Hobson Calhoun voting aye, Douglas Anderson voting aye, and Ronnie Chappell voting nay, it was
RESOLVED to approve the claim from Watkins, Ludlam, Winter and Stennis; presented by Greta Lovell.
JTPA Claims
UPON A motion of George Smith, and a second by Peggy Hobson Calhoun,
Douglas Anderson voting aye, Ronnie Chappell voting nay, and Charles Barbour voting nay, it was
RESOLVED to approve the claims numbered 8280-8281 & 8287-8293, inclusive as appears in the Supervisors’ Docket of the Claims Book, being the Claims and Payroll of the Hinds County Treasury; presented by Greta Lovell.
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Welfare To Work Claims
UPON A motion of George Smith, and a second by Charles Barbour, Peggy
Hobson Calhoun voting aye, Douglas Anderson voting aye, and Ronnie Chappell voting nay, it was
RESOLVED to approve the claims numbered 8294-8340, inclusive, as appears in the Supervisors’ Docket of the Claims Book, being the Claims and Payroll of the Hinds County Treasury; presented by Greta Lovell.
INTRODUCTION OF AUDITORS
Ms. Greta Lovell introduced Ms. Shelah Hartfield and Mr. David Ingel, Senior
Auditors for the Mississippi Department of Audit who would be conducting the Hinds
County audit. Ms. Hartfield stated that they would be conducting the October 1999 through September, 2000 Hinds County Audit. Mr. Don Antwoin, Senior Auditor, will join the audit team at a later date.
REAPPOINTMENT TO THE PEARL RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD
UPON A motion of Peggy Hobson Calhoun, and a second by Ronnie Chappell,
Charles Barbour voting aye, George Smith voting aye, and Douglas Anderson voting aye,
it was
RESOLVED to reappoint Reverend John E. Cameron, Sr. to the Pearl River Basin Development District Board in District 3.
EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS
SERVICE PINS were presented to the following:
1. Charna Mosley 5 years Public Works 2. Alonzo Scott 5 years Public Works 3. JoAnn Gray 10 years Public Works 4.George Wayne Williamson 10 years Public Works 5. Loubirl Brown 10 years Safety 6. George Mack 10 years Safety
MISSISSIPPI FORESTRY COMMISSION PRESENTATION
Dr. Eugene L. McLemore, County Administrator presented a certificate to the
Hinds County Board of Supervisors by the Mississippi Forestry Commission for fifty
(50) years of forestry management for 16th Section School Trust Lands.
NAMING THE YOUTH DETENTION CENTER
Discussion took place regarding the City of Jackson’s request to name the Youth
Detention Center after Attorney Jack Young Sr. Supervisor Chappell stated the Board
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passed a Resolution to name the Youth Detention Center, Judge Henley Juvenile Justice
System. The Board was informed that the City voted unanimously to name the Center
after Attorney Jack Young, Sr. The name of the center will be brought back to the Board
at the next regular meeting. Supervisor Chappell offered to look at other methods of
recognizing Attorney Jack Young, Sr. Dr. McLemore will talk with the City of Jackson.
MAJOR MEDICAL INSURANCE PLAN
Ms. Bettye Hubbard, Assistant Personnel Director, provided the Board with a
recap of proposals submitted for major medical insurance coverage. The Health
Insurance providers were Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi, Family Healthcare,
United Healthcare and Aetna Healthcare. The Review Committee recommended United
Healthcare’s 90/10 plan.
Supervisor Smith mentioned that pay raises were not discussed during the Budget
Hearings. He stated anything the board could do regarding the insurance be the Counties
part to assist the employees.
Ms. Hubbard stated that different plans had been submitted. Blue Cross is
providing a 80/20 plan, Family Health Care an 80/20 plan, United Health Care 80/20,
90/10,85/15 & A-300 plans and Aetna Health Care 80/20 & 90/10 plan. The insurance
committee recommends United Health Care’s 90/10 plan.
Mr. Stan Meese of United Health Care, reported that House Bill 359 passed and
can’t impose an insurance company a financial incentive for a member’s use of mail
order pharmacy versus using a local retail pharmacy.. Mr. Meese stated United Health
Care offers ninety(90) day prescription for two (2) co-payments. United Health Care covers all tests performed by physicians. They are affiliated with Central Mississippi
Medical Center, River Oaks, and Mississippi Methodist Rehab. Supervisor Barbour requested a reputation referral of United Health Care.
Ms. Hubbard stated that Aetna is affiliated with Central Mississippi Medical
Center and University Medical Center. Aetna’s 90/10 plan has no deductible for in network services. United Health Care has a $250.00 deductible.
Mr. Paul Mallette, a Representative for Aetna, reported that there would be 80/20 with a $250.00 deductible for children out of area. That is when Aetna is not affiliated with physician and hospitals in that area. Aetna out of network is a 60/40 plan.
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Supervisor Calhoun requested Aetna to verify the no deductible quote that was
mentioned. Mr. Mallette informed the Board that Mr. Reggie White, Aetna Sales
manager, chose him to represent Aetna. The Board agreed that if the policy is the same
the Board would decide which agent to use.
Dr. McNair, Medical Director at Family Health Care Plus introduced Dr. Gray for
information regarding their health plans. Dr. Gray discussed both the initial 80/20 plan
and a second competitive 90/10 plan with an open network 90/10 plan. The 80/20 plan
covers single employees at $20/90, employee plus one at $476.00 and Families at
$557.00. This is an HMO that requires pre-authorization for specialists and
hospitalization. Family Health Care Plus has a contract for services with River Oaks
Hospital. Supervisor Calhoun suggested that the Board select the County’s agent instead
of the insurance company. This item will be discussed at the next Board meeting.
Documents is affixed hereto and incorporated herein.
JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM
Transfer of City Employees
Ms. Peggy Chapman, Personnel Director, presented the Board with criteria for the
transfer of city employees to Hinds County for the Juvenile Justice Center and the salary
information. Ms. Chapman stated the Hinds County Board of Supervisors will put in
place a drug and alcohol testing policy for all employees of the Juvenile Justice Center.
This policy will be presented to the Board for consideration upon completion of the
policy and procedure.
UPON A motion of George Smith and a second by Charles Barbour, Peggy
Hobson Calhoun voting aye, Douglas Anderson voting aye, and Ronnie Chappell voting
aye, it was
RESOLVED to approve and adopt the criteria for the transfer of employees for the Juvenile Justice Center and the salary information; Document is affixed hereto and incorporated herein.
CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION COMMISSIONER CANDIDATES
UPON A motion of Ronnie Chappell, and a second by George Smith, Peggy
Hobson Calhoun voting aye, Douglas Anderson voting aye, and Charles Barbour voting
aye, it was
RESOLVED to certify Marilyn Avery (Dist. 1), Josephine Anderson (Dist. 2), Delphine Williams-Coleman (Dist. 2), Paul E. Luckett (Dist. 2), Ruth Shirley
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(Dist. 2), Frank Figgers (Dist. 3), WM McClinton (Dist. 3), Connie Cochran (Dist. 4) and Lidia Gaston Rhodes (Dist. 5) as candidates for Election Commissioner and place the candidates on the November 7, 2000 ballot. Documents are affixed hereto and incorporated herein; presented by L. Glynn Pepper.
PERMIT AND ZONING
Case No. R-1396/Cecil & Christine Yarbrough
UPON A motion of George Smith and a second by Ronnie Chappell, Charles
Barbour voting aye, Peggy Hobson Calhoun voting aye, and Douglas Anderson voting
aye, it was
RESOLVED to approve the request to rezone property from Residential (R- 1) to Commercial District (C-1) for future use. Property is located on the east side of Terry Road, between Lebanon-Pinegrove Road and Green Gable Road in District 5. Document is affixed hereto and incorporated herein; presented by Calvin Carson.
Case No. R-1397/Chapman & Owens Investments
Supervisor Ronnie Chappell offered a motion to deny this petition. Motion died
for lack of a second.
UPON A motion of Douglas Anderson, and a second George Smith, Peggy
Hobson Calhoun voting aye, Ronnie Chappell voting nay, and Charles Barbour absent
not voting, it was
RESOLVED to approve the request to rezone property from Agricultural to Residential (R-1). Property is located on the north side of Raymond Road, between Springridge Road and Gore Road in District 4. Document is affixed hereto and incorporated herein; presented by Calvin Carson.
Case No. R-1399/Byram Development, LLC
UPON A motion of Ronnie Chappell, and a second by George Smith, Peggy
Hobson Calhoun voting aye, Douglas Anderson voting aye, and Charles Barbour voting aye, it was
RESOLVED to approve the request to rezone property from Agricultural to Residential (R-4). Property is located on the north side of Terry Road between Siwell Road and Gary Road in District 4. Document is affixed hereto and incorporated herein; presented by Calvin Carson.
Case No. R-1401/Byram Development, LLC
UPON A motion of Ronnie Chappell, and a second by Charles Barbour, Peggy
Hobson Calhoun voting aye, Douglas Anderson voting aye, and George Smith voting aye, it was
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RESOLVED to approve the request to rezone property from Agricultural to Commercial (C-3). Property is located on the north side of Terry Road between Siwell Road and Gary Road in District 4. Document is affixed hereto and incorporated herein; presented by Calvin Carson.
DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL REPAIR
Sale of Vehicles
UPON A motion of Ronnie Chappell, and a second by Charles Barbour, George
Smith voting aye, Peggy Hobson Calhoun voting aye, and Douglas Anderson voting aye,
it was
RESOLVED to authorize the sale of the following vehicles as requested by Mr. Willie Earl Robinson, Director of Central Repair.
County Number Vehicle Description VIN Numbers______19610 1994 Ford E150 Van 1FMEE11N4RH895506 26001 1991 Honda Civic JHMED3641MS034205 26002 1990 Pontiac Grand 1G2WJ54T6LF277170 17005 1989 Chev. Pickup 1GCBS14Z9K8168290 25437 1979 Buick Regal 4M47W9Z178261 11262 1977 Ford Mini Pumper F37SL088189 17468 1989 Chev. Caprice 1G1BL51E8KR229699 14371 1985 Chev. Blazer 1G8CS18BXF8112358
WELFARE –TO- WORK CONTRACTS
Extension of Welfare-to-Work Contracts
Ms. Patricia Neal, Workforce Development Coordinator requested the extension
of Welfare-to-Work contracts as needed. Ms. Neal reported that the contracts end on
September 30, 2000 yet the grant has been extended to January 2002. Some contracts
need to be extended until the remaining grant money is extended. Supervisor Smith offered a motion to authorize the County Administrator to extend the Welfare-to-Work contracts. Motion died for lack of a second.
APPLICATION FOR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT
Ms. Evelyn Jordan, Grants Manager requested approval to apply for the Local
Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG). The total grant amount to Hinds County is
$416,642.00. Ms. Jordan stated the deadline for filing the application is September 22,
2000.
UPON A motion of Ronnie Chappell, and a second by George Smith, Peggy
Hobson Calhoun voting aye, Douglas Anderson voting aye, and Charles Barbour voting
aye, it was
RESOLVED to approve submitting application for the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant; presented by Ms. Evelyn Jordan.
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Supervisor Anderson received a letter from the city for this agreement. He
believes there is a problem in the City of Jackson requesting that the Sheriff deploy his
full time certified officers on identified high risk major operation rather than reserve
personnel. Supervisor Anderson feels the Sheriff should be able to deploy his personnel
for these operations as he sees fit. Furthermore, Supervisor Anderson stated that the
Law Enforcement Block Grant funds should be divided 50/50. The 50% that belong to
the County should be spent in the best interest of the County rather than what the city
wants to do. Some funds could be used for the Juvenile Justice System or other areas of
the County.
WELFARE –TO- WORK CONTRACTS
Extension of Welfare-to-Work Contracts
UPON A motion of George Smith, and a second by Peggy Hobson Calhoun,
Douglas Anderson voting aye, Ronnie Chappell voting nay, and Charles Barbour voting
aye, it was
RESOLVED to approve the County Administrator to extend the Welfare-to- Work contracts; presented by Ms. Pat Neal.
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
This item was passed over.
DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE
Inventory
UPON A motion of George Smith, and a second by Ronnie Chappell, Charles
Barbour voting nay, Peggy Hobson Calhoun voting aye, and Douglas Anderson voting
aye, it was
RESOLVED to approve the Inventory Department’s request to transfer assets to a new location, to delete stolen asset from County inventory, to approve Property Control Clerk, and to transfer County assets to a public landfill. Documents are affixed hereto and incorporated herein; presented by Carolyn Hinton, Budget Coordinator.
MINUTE INSERTIONS
DR. EUGENE L. McLEMORE, presented the following item for minute insertion: 1. Department of Public Works – completed Work Schedule for August 2000 and Tentative Work Schedule for October 2000 Documents are affixed hereto and incorporated herein.
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APPROVE BIDS
Five(5) Mini Rescue Pumpers
UPON A motion of Ronnie Chappell, and a second by Charles Barbour, George
Smith voting aye, Peggy Hobson Calhoun voting aye, and Douglas Anderson voting aye,
it was
RESOLVED to approve and accept the low bid from Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. for five Mini Rescue Pumpers in the amount of $634,530.05. Total price for one (1) pumper is $126,906.01. Document is affixed hereto and incorporated herein.
Square Hay Baler
The Chancery Clerks Office received two (2) bids for a square hay baler.
Deviney Equipment of Jackson, Mississippi, total bid $13,265.40 with thirty (30) working days for delivery and Canton Farm Equipment of Canton, Mississippi bid
$13,206.40 with 120 or less working days for delivery. The Sheriff’s Office
recommended approval of the second highest bid due to the schedule of delivery time.
Board Attorney Ruma Haque requested that the Board take this item under advisement
until the bid specifications are reviewed. Document is affixed hereto and
incorporated herein.
Diesel Engine Driven Generator
UPON A motion of Charles Barbour, and a second by George Smith, Peggy
Hobson Calhoun voting aye, George Smith voting aye, and Ronnie Chappell voting aye,
it was
RESOLVED to accept and approve the only bid received from Kossen Equipment of Jackson, Mississippi in the amount of $14,485.00, delivery within 45 working days. Document is affixed hereto and incorporated herein.
2 Fire Trucks
UPON A motion of Ronnie Chappell, and a second by George Smith, Peggy
Hobson Calhoun voting aye, Douglas Anderson voting aye, and Charles Barbour voting
aye, it was
RESOLVED to accept and approve the lowest bid received from Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc., Holden, LA for two Class A Pumper Fire Trucks in the amount of $146,956.00 for both vehicles. Document is affixed hereto and incorporated herein.
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Square Hay Baler
UPON A motion of Ronnie Chappell, and a second by George Smith, Peggy
Hobson Calhoun voting aye, Douglas Anderson voting aye, and Charles Barbour voting
aye, it was
RESOLVED to take this recommendation under advisement and render a decision during the Special Meeting scheduled for the week of September 25, 2000. Document is affixed hereto and incorporated herein.
ORDER CANCELING TAX SALE/AUTHORIZING ASSESSMENT CHANGES/SURRENDERED TAGS
UPON A motion of Ronnie Chappell, and a second by George Smith, Peggy
Hobson Calhoun voting aye, Douglas Anderson voting aye, and Charles Barbour voting
aye, it was
RESOLVED to approve the following:
Order Cancelling Tax Sales, Authorizing Refunds, Reassessment & Voiding of Tax Deed: Hasberry Clarence Jr., Robert E. Swindoll Jr., Blackwell David Lessee, Bright Charles & T Bruckner Leesee, Williams James H Sr., Lessee Petition For Reduction Of Assessment: Williamson, John A. & Cynthia C., Roy King, Patrick Pennington Jr., Robert Neblett, Dennis Golladay Document is affixed hereto and incorporated herein.
MINUTE INSERTIONS
GRETA LOVELL presented the following for Minute insertions: Proofs of Publication: 1. State Aid Project No. SAP-25(52), Norrell Road 2. State Aid Project No. NBIX (525)B & (625)B, Hinds County 3. State Aid Project No. SAP-25(52), Request for Statements of Qualifications 4. Hinds County, Mississippi Notice of Tax Increase 5. Zoning Hearings: a. Petition of Byram Development, LLC b. Petition of Swinging Bridge Development, Inc. c. Petition of Chapman & Owens Investment d. Petition of Cecil Yarbrough e. Petition of Byram Development, LLC 6. Bids Wanted: a. Square Hay Baler b. Diesel Engine Driven Generator
Attorney Ruma Haque informed the Board that Attorney Thomas Fortner, Hinds
County Public Defenders sister Nell Grant is the coach of the USA Women’s Basketball
Team.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESIDENT ANDERSON announced following meeting of the Board of
Supervisors:
October 2, 2000 & October 16, 2000 Board of Supervisors’ Room September 28, 2000 (Special Meeting) Chancery Court Building Jackson, MS 9:00 A.M.
HE ALSO announced that additional, special, recessed, or other meetings may be
held by posting, minute entry or by other means allowed by law.
ADJOURNMENT
UPON A motion of Ronnie Chappell, and a second by George Smith, Peggy
Hobson Calhoun voting aye, Douglas Anderson voting aye, and Charles Barbour voting aye, it was
RESOLVED to adjourn until September 28, 2000, Board of Supervisors’ Room, Chancery Court Building, Jackson, MS. Whereupon the meeting adjourned at approximately 11:45 A.M. Notice is hereby given that the meeting to be held on September 28, 2000, is a Special meeting of the Board.
HINDS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
______Douglas Anderson, President
Attest: L. Glynn Pepper, Chancery Clerk
By:______D.C.
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