March 21, 2022

MINUTES

BE IT remembered that on the 21st day of March 2022, at 9:00 A.M., the Board of

Supervisors of Hinds County met in the Board of Supervisors’ Room, Jackson, Mississippi;

pursuant to the provisions of Mississippi Code 1972, Annotated, Section 19-3-19 and

resolution heretofore adopted by the Board. This being a special meeting of said Board,

when the following were present:

CREDELL CALHOUN– PRESIDENT

VERN GAVIN – VICE PRESIDENT

DAVID ARCHIE– MEMBER

ROBERT GRAHAM – MEMBER

BOBBY MCGOWAN – MEMBER - ABSENT

Also present and attending upon said Supervisors’ Court were Chancery Clerk and
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Eddie Jean Carr; Deputy Chancery Clerk Greta Lovell;
Lieutenant Stanley Thurmond; Public Works Director Charles Sims; Emergency
Management Director Joseph Perkins; County Administrator Kenneth Wayne Jones and
Board Attorney Tony Gaylor 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 CALHOUN called the meeting to order at 9:06 A.M. Ms. Maggie
Wade, WLBT Newscaster, offered the invocation.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
SUPERVISOR CALHOUN requested all stand and recite the Pledge of Allegiance.

MEETING HELD IN HONOR

Open Meeting in Honor of Reverend/Dr. Emmitt C. Burns, Jr.
UPON A motion of David Archie and a second by Robert Graham, Credell Calhoun
voting aye, Vern Gavin voting aye, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

RESOLVED to approve opening the meeting in Honor of the late Reverend/Dr.

Emmitt C. Burns, Jr, Past Director of the NAACP.

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SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Proclaiming the Third Monday in March Maggie Wade day
UPON A motion of Robert Graham and a second by David Archie, Credell Calhoun
voting aye, Vern Gavin voting aye, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

RESOLVED to approve proclaiming the third Monday in March as Ms. Maggie

Wade day.

Resolution Honoring Maggie Wade and Proclaiming the Third Monday in March as
Maggie Wade Day

UPON A motion of Robert Graham and a second by David Archie, Credell Calhoun
voting aye, Vern Gavin voting aye, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

RESOLVED to approve a Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of Hinds

County honoring the contribution of Ms. Maggie Wade and proclaiming the third
Monday in March as Ms. Maggie Wade Day. Document affixed hereto and
incorporated herein.

Supervisor Graham presented Ms. Maggie Wade a copy of the Resolution

recognizing her outstanding accomplishments in Broadcast Journalism. He also presented
Ms. Wade with the Above and Beyond Award. Mr. Jim Pollard, American Medical
Response, presented Ms. Wade with an award and a letter. Mr. Ted Fortenberry stated
that Ms. Wade was a great Ambassador and so deserving of this honor.
Maggie Wade remarked how proud she was of her state. She also recognized her
brother Nelson Wade, Jr. She stated that she loves WLBT’s mission of “putting people
first”. She thanked the Board for this honor.

MINUTES
UPON A motion of Robert Graham and a second by David Archie, Credell Calhoun
voting aye, Vern Gavin voting aye, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

RESOLVED to approve the minutes of February 22, 2022.

CLAIMS
Regular Claim #2079 – Trustmark National Bank – Credit Card
There Clerk’s office advised that two items paid on this claim need to be excluded
from the payment, one which appears to be a donation ($350.25) and one that was
improperly charged to the credit card ($749.48). We request this be approved pending
removal of these two items.
UPON A motion of David Archie and a second by Credell Calhoun, Vern Gavin
voting aye, Robert Graham voting aye, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

RESOLVED to approve the claim numbered 2079, pending removal of two

charges ($350.25 and $749.48), 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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Regular Claims#2209 – Capital Club

As requested previously, the meeting dates, times, persons attending and reason for
meeting must accompany these invoices. We request approval, pending receipt of this
information.
UPON A motion of Robert Graham and a second by Credell Calhoun, David Archie
voting aye, Vern Gavin voting aye, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

RESOLVED to approve the claim numbered 2209, pending receipt of

documentation to make legal, as appears in the Supervisors’ Docket of the Claims
Book, being the claims and payroll of the Hinds County Treasury; presented by
Greta Lovell.

Regular Claims – over $100,000.00 – UnitedHealthcare Insurance

UPON A motion of Robert Graham and a second by Credell Calhoun, David Archie
voting aye, Vern Gavin voting aye, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

RESOLVED to approve the claim numbered 2061, as appears in the Supervisors’

Docket of the Claims Book, being the claims and payroll of the Hinds County
Treasury; presented by Greta Lovell.

Regular Claims – over $100,000.00

UPON A motion of Robert Graham and a second by Credell Calhoun, David Archie
voting aye, Vern Gavin voting aye, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

RESOLVED to approve the claim numbered 2074, 2080, 2104, 2114 and 2132,
as appears in the Supervisors’ Docket of the Claims Book, being the claims and
payroll of the Hinds County Treasury; presented by Greta Lovell.

Regular Claims
UPON A motion of Robert Graham and a second by Credell Calhoun, David Archie
voting aye, Vern Gavin voting aye, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

RESOLVED to approve the claims numbered 2060 – 2214 less claims 2061, 2074,
2079, 2080, 2104, 2114, 2132 and 2209, as appears in the Supervisors’ Docket of
the Claims Book, being the claims and payroll of the Hinds County Treasury;
presented by Greta Lovell.

ORDER APPROVING CLAIMS

UPON A motion of Robert Graham and a second by Credell Calhoun, David Archie
voting aye, Vern Gavin voting aye, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

RESOLVED to approve the claims portion of the minutes of the Hinds County
Board of Supervisors for March 21, 2022. Document affixed hereto and
incorporated herein.

SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Resolution Honoring Mrs. Alice Tisdale
UPON A motion of Credell Calhoun and a second by David Archie, Vern Gavin
voting aye, Robert Graham voting aye, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

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RESOLVED to approve a Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of Hinds

County honoring Mrs. Alice Tisdale. Document affixed hereto and incorporated
herein.

Resolution American Medical Response

UPON A motion of Credell Calhoun and a second by David Archie, Vern Gavin
voting aye, Robert Graham abstaining, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

RESOLVED to approve a Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of Hinds

County, Mississippi in support of Ambulance Upper Payment Limit.

There was additional discussion of Wall Time delays at hospitals where AMR
Ambulance personnel must stay at the hospital waiting for a bed for non-emergency
ambulance patients brought in through the Emergency Room. AMR staff have no choice;
they must wait with the patient until such time as a bed becomes available.

AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN

Presentation by Mr. Bill Bynum, Hope Credit Union
Mr. Bill Bynum advised that Hope Credit Union received Eighty-Eight Million
Dollars from the US Treasury to grow the Credit Union. He stated the Credit Union wants
to partner with Hinds County and leverage their funds with the county’s ARPA funds to
help small businesses, homeowners and to work with the Hinds County Economic
Development Authority. There was additional discussion on this matter.

ELECTED OFFICIALS
Sheriff’s Department – Approve MOU with Federal Bureau of Investigation for Task Force
UPON A motion of Robert Graham and a second by Credell Calhoun, David Archie
voting aye, Vern Gavin voting aye, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

RESOLVED to approve entering into an MOU between the Hinds County

Sheriff’s office and the FBI for Violent Crimes Task Force.

Sheriff’s Department – Approve Advertising for Body Worn Cameras

UPON A motion of Robert Graham and a second by Credell Calhoun, David Archie
voting aye, Vern Gavin voting aye, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

RESOLVED to approve starting the bidding process for Body Worn Cameras and
approve advertising for bids.

Sheriff’s Department – Parham Bridges Park South

Sheriff Jones discussed the Parham Bridges Park on I-55 South and the need to
have a secure gate. He stated that this Park was a haven for criminal activity

Sheriff’s Department – February Monthly Expenditures

Sheriff Tyree Jones presented the February 2022 Monthly expenditure report for
the Sheriff’s Department. Document affixed hereto and incorporated herein.

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ELECTED OFFICIALS
Tax Collector’s Department – August Monthly Expenditures
Mr. Larry Camper, Deputy Tax Collector, presented the monthly expenditures for
the Tax Collector’s Department. Document affixed hereto and incorporated herein.

ELECTED OFFICIALS
Tax Assessor’s Department – August Monthly Expenditures
Mr. Charles Stokes, Tax Assessor, presented the monthly expenditures for the Tax
Assessor’s Department. Document affixed hereto and incorporated herein.

AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN / INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS

Approve Interlocal Agreement with the City of Jackson to Pave and Mill Lake Trace Drive
UPON A motion of Robert Graham and a second by David Archie, Credell Calhoun
voting aye, Vern Gavin voting aye, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

RESOLVED to approve entering into an Interlocal Agreement with the City of

Jackson to pave and mill Lake Trace Drive at a cost of $125,000.00 to be paid
from American Rescue Plan Funds, with work to be completed by private
contractor or public works.

Approve Interlocal Agreement with the City of Jackson to Pave Lelia Drive
UPON A motion of Robert Graham and a second by David Archie, Credell Calhoun
voting aye, Vern Gavin voting aye, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

RESOLVED to approve entering into an Interlocal Agreement with the City of

Jackson to pave Lelia Drive at a cost of $58,225.00, to be paid from American
Rescue Plan Funds, with work to be completed by private contractor or public
works.

Approve Interlocal Agreement with the City of Jackson to Pave Oaklawn Drive
UPON A motion of Robert Graham and a second by David Archie, Credell Calhoun
voting aye, Vern Gavin voting aye, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

RESOLVED to approve entering into an Interlocal Agreement with the City of

Jackson to pave Oaklawn Drive at a cost of $47,000.00, to be paid from American
Rescue Plan Funds, with work to be completed by private contractor or public
works.

Approve Interlocal Agreement with City of Jackson to Pave and Mill River Thames Drive
UPON A motion of Robert Graham and a second by David Archie, Credell Calhoun
voting aye, Vern Gavin voting aye, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

RESOLVED to approve entering into an Interlocal Agreement with the City of

Jackson to pave and mill River Thames Drive at a cost of $110,306.00, to be paid
from American Rescue Plan Funds, with work to be completed by private
contractor or public works. Document affixed hereto and incorporated herein.

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Approve Interlocal Agreement with the City of Jackson to Pave and Mill Briarwood Drive
UPON A motion of Robert Graham and a second by David Archie, Credell Calhoun
voting aye, Vern Gavin voting aye, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

RESOLVED to approve entering into an Interlocal Agreement with the City of

Jackson to pave, and mill if needed, Briarwood Drive, from Ridgewood Road to
Briarfield, at a cost of $67,000.00, to be paid from American Rescue Plan Funds,
with work to be completed by private contractor or public works.

PUBLIC WORKS
Public Works to Repair Railing at Creek in Pocahontas
Supervisor Archie requested the Public Works Department repair the railing at the
Creek in Pocahontas on Billy Bell Road, near Cynthia Road. He also requested potholes
be filled/repaired on Jimmy Williams Road, Buck Reed Road, Edwards Road in Bolton,
and N. Davis Road. He requested cleanup of illegal dumping on St. Thomas Parkway and
Champion Hill Road and cleanup on Northside Drive from Medgar Evers Boulevard to
Watkins at Bailey. Public Works Director Sims advised that St. Thomas was cleaned up
last week. There was additional discussion on this matter.

AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN

Approve Paving Cynthia Road at a cost of $150,000.00

UPON A motion of David Archie and a second by Robert Graham, Credell Calhoun
voting aye, Vern Gavin voting aye, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

RESOLVED to approve paving Cynthia Road North, off Highway 49 at a cost of

$150,000.00 to be paid from American Rescue Plan Funds, with work to be
completed by private contractor or public works.

Approve Paving Pine Ridge Road at a cost of $65,000.00

UPON A motion of David Archie and a second by Robert Graham, Credell Calhoun
voting aye, Vern Gavin voting aye, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

RESOLVED to approve paving Pine Ridge Road, near N. Clinton and

Pocahontas at a cost of $65,000.00 to be paid from American Rescue Plan Funds,
with work to be completed by public works. He also requested Public Works
unstop the cross drain on Buck Lane.

Approve Paving Segment of Buck Lane at a cost of $50,000.00

UPON A motion of David Archie and a second by Robert Graham, Credell Calhoun
voting aye, Vern Gavin voting aye, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

RESOLVED to approve paving a segment of Buck Lane at a cost of $50,000.00

to be paid from American Rescue Plan Funds, with work to be completed by
public works.

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PUBLIC SAFETY / HARD CORE CRIME FUNDING

Funding for Additional Patrols for Jackson and Hinds County
Sheriff Tyree Jones requested Five Hundred Thousand Dollars to fund off duty
Deputies to patrol the City of Jackson and Hinds County. Administrator Jones asked
questions about the Sheriff’s plan, specifically if additional personnel would be hired.
Sheriff Jones stated that no additional personnel are proposed. There was additional
discussion on this matter. No action taken.

NORTH COUNTY LINE ROAD

Update from Attorney regarding Participation by Ridgeland and/or Madison County
Attorney Gaylor advised that Hinds County owns both sides of the Road. He stated
that regulations could be initiated to deter heavy trucks. He stated he was still waiting to
hear from the City of Ridgeland.

ELECTION COMMISSION / PRECINCT CHANGES

Move Precinct Clinton-1 at First Baptist Church
Supervisor Archie stated this Precinct must be moved by the first meeting in April.
Discussion only, no action taken.

OTHER BUSINESS – THE JACKSON FREE CLINIC

Presentation from The Jackson Free Clinic
Ms. Shantay Griffith of The Jackson Free Clinic discussed the services being
provided at the Clinic. She stated that the Jackson Free Clinic was in partnership with
UMMC, and currently the Clinic was only opened Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. She
invited Board members to come visit and tour the facility. There was discussion only. No
action taken.

AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN / INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS

Approve Interlocal Agreement with the City of Jackson to Pave Twisted Oak Drive
UPON A motion of Credell Calhoun and a second by David Archie, Vern Gavin
voting aye, Robert Graham voting aye, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

RESOLVED to approve entering into an Interlocal Agreement with the City of

Jackson to pave Twisted Oak Drive at a cost of $38,604.00 to be paid from
American Rescue Plan Funds, with work to be completed by private contractor
or public works.

Approve Interlocal Agreement with the City of Jackson to Pave Oak Grove Lane
UPON A motion of Credell Calhoun and a second by David Archie, Vern Gavin
voting aye, Robert Graham voting aye, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

RESOLVED to approve entering into an Interlocal Agreement with the City of

Jackson to pave Oak Grove Lane at a cost of $51,703.00 to be paid from American
Rescue Plan Funds, with work to be completed by private contractor or public
works.

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KEEP JACKSON BEAUTIFUL / ADVERTISING

Approve Advertising with Keep Jackson Beautiful
UPON A motion of Credell Calhoun and a second by Robert Graham, David Archie
voting aye, Vern Gavin voting aye, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

RESOLVED to approve advertising Hinds County Goods and Services up to Ten

Thousand Dollars with Keep Jackson Beautiful.

AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN /ILLEGAL DUMPING / SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS

Purchase Five Cameras for District 4 for Illegal Dumping Surveillance
UPON A motion of Vern Gavin and a second by Robert Graham, David Archie
voting aye, Credell Calhoun voting aye, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

RESOLVED to approve the purchase of Five (5) Cameras, at a cost not to exceed
Three Thousand Dollars, to be paid from American Rescue Plan Act funds for
District 4 to monitor illegal dumpsites.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Discussion
Supervisor Gavin revisited Hope Credit Union representative Bill Bynum’s
comments on housing and economic development in Hinds County. Supervisor Gavin
stated he would bring a recommendation on these matters to the Board more formally in
the future.

ELECTION COMMISSION / PRECINCTS

Discussion Siwell Middle School Precinct
Supervisor Gavin advised that Siwell Middle School was closed and could not be
used a voting precinct. Discussion only, no action taken.

PUBLIC WORKS
Amend Contract with B.P. Construction for Bridge #SA25-356, Farr Road
UPON A motion of David Archie and a second by Credell Calhoun, Vern Gavin
voting aye, Robert Graham voting aye, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

RESOLVED to approve an Amendment to contract HC-BR-34 to reduce the cost

of the project from $192,950.00 to $177,950.00, a reduction of $15,000.00.
Document affixed hereto and incorporated herein.

PUBLIC WORKS/MINUTE INSERTIONS

Public Works Director Charles Sims presented the following for minute insertion.
A. Completed Work Schedule for the month of February 2022
B. Pothole Report for February 2022

PERMIT & ZONING

Case Number R-1822, Trigg Roshum & Chiquita
UPON A motion of Robert Graham and a second by David Archie, Credell Calhoun
voting aye, Vern Gavin voting aye, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

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RESOLVED to approve the Petitioner’s request for a Dimensional Variance

permit to construct a 5,184 square foot barn. The property, located at 12095
Lebanon Pinegrove Road, consists of 11.2 acres and is zoned Agricultural (AG).
The property is in District 5. The Planning Commission recommended granting
this request by a vote of five ayes and one absent. Document affixed hereto and
incorporated herein.

Case Number R-1824, Reyes, Jill B

UPON A motion of Robert Graham and a second by David Archie, Credell Calhoun
voting aye, Vern Gavin voting aye, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

RESOLVED to approve the Petitioner’s request to rezone property form

Residential (R-1) to Commercial (C-2) for sale to a prospective buyer, who will
store equipment on the land while working in the area. The property, located at
2235 Maddox Road, consists of 20 acres. The property is in Judicial District 1.
The Planning Commission recommended granting this request by a vote of five
ayes and one absent. Document affixed hereto and incorporated herein.

CLAIMS
Regular Claim # 2051 – RH Home Improvement & Construction
UPON A motion of David Archie and a second by Robert Graham, Credell Calhoun
voting aye, Vern Gavin voting aye, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

RESOLVED to approve the claim numbered 2051, as appears in the Supervisors’

Docket of the Claims Book, being the claims and payroll of the Hinds County
Treasury; presented by Greta Lovell.

ADDITIONAL ORDER APPROVING CLAIMS

UPON A motion of David Archie and a second by Robert Graham, Credell Calhoun
voting aye, Vern Gavin voting aye, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

RESOLVED to approve the additional claims portion of the minutes of the Hinds
County Board of Supervisors for March 21, 2022. Document affixed hereto and
incorporated herein.

CHANCERY CLERK
Order Canceling Tax Sale / Authorizing Refunds / Reassessment changes to the Assessment
Rolls / Surrendered Tags

UPON A motion of Robert Graham and a second by David Archie, Credell Calhoun
voting aye, Vern Gavin voting aye, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

RESOLVED to approve the following:

Board Orders
Parcel #2966-298/2021 reads Continental Tire the Americas LLC (Taxing District
– (R80) City of Jackson District), should read Continental Tire the Americas LLC
(Taxing District – (R11) CPSD 2nd Dist.) + (Fee-In-Lieu 27-31-104); Parcel
#2966-361-1/2021 reads Continental Tire the Americas LLC (Taxing District –
(R80) City of Jackson District), should read Continental Tire the Americas LLC
(Taxing District – (R11) CPSD 2nd Dist.) + (Fee-In-Lieu 27-31-104); Parcel
#2966-363/2021 reads Continental Tire the Americas LLC (Taxing District – (R80)
City of Jackson District), should read Continental Tire the Americas LLC (Taxing
District – (R11) CPSD 2nd Dist.) + (Fee-In-Lieu 27-31-104); Parcel #2966-432-
10/2021 reads Continental Tire the Americas LLC (Taxing District – (R80) City of
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Jackson District), should read Continental Tire the Americas LLC (Taxing District
– (R11) CPSD 2nd Dist.) + (Fee-In-Lieu 27-31-104); Parcel #4966-418-2/2021
reads Continental Tire the Americas LLC (Taxing District – (R80) City of Jackson
District), should read Continental Tire the Americas LLC (Taxing District – (R11)
CPSD 2nd Dist.) + (Fee-In-Lieu 27-31-104); Parcel #4966-430-1/2021 reads
Continental Tire the Americas LLC (Taxing District – (R80) City of Jackson
District), should read Continental Tire the Americas LLC (Taxing District – (R11)
CPSD 2nd Dist.) + (Fee-In-Lieu 27-31-104); Parcel #569-275/2021 reads Schulz
Cathleen J, Book 7257-6975, dated 11/18/20, should read Jones Jean C Life Est,
Schulz Cathleen J, Book7183-5659, dated 11/5/15, Book 7257-6975, dated
11/18/20

Orders Canceling Tax Sales, Authorizing Refunds

Parcel #107-12-18/2018, Pensco Trust Co FBO; Parcel #723-4/2017 & 723-
4/2020, Engineers Laboratories Inc.; Parcel #820-122/2017, Campbell Lige &
Flossie; Parcel #129-129-3/2019, State of Mississippi; Parcel #4964-812-
4/2020/2019 HCB, Paige O L & Ruby F; Parcel #46-1-3/2018, McGee Properties
LLC

Petitions for Change of Assessment

Parcel #811-218, Blackmon Robert L & Bonni M; Parcel #4850-891-17, Cornelius
Marvin; Parcel #104-176-35, Showers Lula; Parcel #569-275, Jones Jean C Life
Est; Parcel #698-108, McChristian Lee & Ella M; Parcel #839-492, Johnson
Vester R; Parcel #4850-953-1, Marshall Jerry & Felicia; Parcel #442-55, Grey
Amy E; Parcel #747-102, Taylor Laura C & Jesse II; Parcel #4965-174-3, Hill
Amos E Est & Debora; Parcel #113-229, Houseworth Jasmine T; Parcel #2862-
164-218, Brown Earlean; Parcel #01-31243, Gulf Guaranty Employee Benefit;
Parcel #01-16240, Gulf Guaranty Life Ins Co; Account #98308, Trimble Sophia A
& Lighter Rosie; Account #99759, McGee Henry; Account #10504, Hamilton
David Justin; Account #98648, Hall James M; Account #10823/2021, Rodgers
Susan; Account #10823/2022, Rodgers Susan; Account #9493/2020, Tory Dorothy
& Neal Jimmy D; Account #9493/2021, Tory Dorothy & Neal Jimmy D; Account
#9493/2022, Tory Dorothy & Neal Jimmy D; Account #9899/2020, Lee Curtis J;
Account #9899/2021, Lee Curtis J; Account #9899/2022, Lee Curtis J; Account
#10509, Reeves Karin; Account #11004, Moses Johnny Terrell; Account #98301,
Campbell David D & Lawanda A

Documents affixed hereto and incorporated herein.

Additions and Deletions of the Supplemental Roll for Homestead Exemption for 2021
UPON A motion of Robert Graham and a second by David Archie, Credell Calhoun
voting aye, Vern Gavin voting aye, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

RESOLVED to approve additions and deletions of the Supplemental Roll for

Homestead Exemption for the year 2021. Document affixed hereto and
incorporated herein.

MINUTE INSERTIONS
Deputy Chancery Clerk Greta Lovell presented the following for minute insertion.

A. Emergency Rental Assistance 2 - Reconciliation

B. US Bank – Notice of successor paying agent for the engagements Hinds County
Mississippi General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2016A and Hinds
County Mississippi General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2016B

C. Hinds County Sheriff’s credit card reports for January 20, 2022 – February 19,
2022

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D. Hinds County Board of Supervisor and Purchase Clerk Credit card reports for
February 1 – 16, 2022

E. Office of State Aid Road Construction Notice of final inspection for LSBP-
25(44) Louis Brown Road Bridge and construction acceptance is February 28,
2022, pending final audit process

F. Bid Openings:

1. ERP Software (Public Sector) Finance, Purchasing, General Billing and

Community Development System with ability to integrate with ADP, RFP
#1-10062021
2. Term Bid Contract, Bid #03162022 for Bread, Dairy, Can & Dry Goods,
Fresh Produce, Frozen Produce, Fresh Frozen Meat, Frozen Meat,
Condiments & Seasonings

G. Proof of Publications

1. Request for Bids for Term Bid Contract, Bid #03162022 for Bread, Dairy,
Can & Dry Goods, Fresh Produce, Frozen Produce, Fresh Frozen Meat,
Frozen Meat, Condiments & Seasonings (Jackson Advocate)

PURCHASING
Approve Purchase of 120 Safety Vests for Public Works and Sheriff’s Department
UPON A motion of Credell Calhoun and a second by David Archie, Vern Gavin
voting aye, Robert Graham voting aye, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

RESOLVED to approve the purchase of One Hundred Twenty (120) safety vests
for the Public Works Department and Sheriff’s Department.

CAPITAL CLUB CONTRACT

Ratify and Continue Contract with Capital Club for Meetings and County Business
UPON A motion of Robert Graham and a second by Credell Calhoun, David Archie
voting aye, Vern Gavin voting aye, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

RESOLVED to ratify and continue the contract with Capital Club for meetings
and county business related to lobbying, economic development and other
purposes as allowed by law for Supervisors and the County Administrator with a
maximum annual fiscal year expense of Ten Thousand dollars ($10,000.00).

PAUPER BURIALS
UPON A motion of Robert Graham and a second by Credell Calhoun, David Archie
voting aye, Vern Gavin voting aye, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

RESOLVED to approve Pauper Burials for three unclaimed bodies. Documents

affixed hereto and incorporated herein.

GRANT APPLICATION
Apply for Continued Operation of the JSU Obsolete Computer Recycling Program
UPON A motion of Robert Graham and a second by David Archie, Credell Calhoun
voting aye, Vern Gavin absent not voting, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

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RESOLVED to approve applying for Continued Operation of the Jackson State

University Computer Recycling Program from the Mississippi Department of
Environmental Quality for a total of $75,000.00.

Apply for US Department of Transportation 2022 RAISE Grant for Hinds Parkway
UPON A motion of Robert Graham and a second by David Archie, Credell Calhoun
voting aye, Vern Gavin absent not voting, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

RESOLVED to approve applying to the US Department of Transportation for the

2022 RAISE Grant Program. The County is requesting up to Seventeen Million
Dollars ($17,000,000.00) to supplement funding for the Hinds Parkway. A
Twenty Percent (20%) cash match may be required. State Bond funds will cover
the match.

CONTRACTS / AGREEMENTS
Approve Amendment to Benchmark Engineering Contract for Additional Cost of $5,000.00
UPON A motion of Credell Calhoun and a second by Vern Gavin, David Archie
voting aye, Robert Graham voting aye, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

RESOLVED to approve Amending the Benchmark Contract for the Water Tower
Project by $5,000.00 for additional Engineering Services.

RISK MANAGEMENT / INSURANCE

Approve Renewing County Property/Crime/Liability/Cyber Insurance with MASIT
UPON A motion of Robert Graham and a second by Credell Calhoun, David Archie
voting aye, Vern Gavin voting aye, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

RESOLVED to approve renewing the County Property/Liability/Casualty

Insurance through MASIT, Mississippi Association of Supervisors Insurance
Trust, and effective April 1, 2022. The Annual Policy cost is $2,095,606.12.
Documents affixed hereto and incorporated herein.

Agent of Record for MASIT Insurance – Porter’s Insurance Agency

UPON A motion of Robert Graham and a second by David Archie, Credell Calhoun
voting aye, Vern Gavin voting aye, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

RESOLVED to approve Porter’s Insurance Agency as Agent of Record for

Liability Insurance.

Agent of Record for MASIT Insurance – Fortson Insurance Agency

UPON A motion of Robert Graham and a second by David Archie, Credell Calhoun
voting aye, Vern Gavin voting aye, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

RESOLVED to approve Fortson’s Insurance Agency as Agent of Record for

Property and Auto Physical Damage Insurance.

CONTRACTS / AGREEMENTS
Ratify Agreement with Acoustics, Inc.
UPON A motion of Robert Graham and a second by Credell Calhoun, David Archie
voting aye, Vern Gavin voting aye, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

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RESOLVED to Ratify Contract with Acoustics, Inc. for repairs at the Detention
Center and Work Center, Raymond, MS, effective October 14, 2021. The cost is
$61,890.00. Documents affixed hereto and incorporated herein.

Approve Proposal from Guaranteed Roofing Company for Raymond Detention Center
UPON A motion of Credell Calhoun and a second by David Archie, Vern Gavin
voting aye, Robert Graham voting aye, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

RESOLVED to approve the proposal from and agreement with Guaranteed

Roofing Company to address the immediate roof repairs at the Raymond
Detention Center, at a cost of $60,000.00. Document affixed hereto and
incorporated herein.

Approve Amendment to Guaranteed Roofing Contract for Juvenile Justice Center Repairs
UPON A motion of Credell Calhoun and a second by David Archie, Vern Gavin
voting aye, Robert Graham voting aye, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

RESOLVED to approve Amending the Contract with Guaranteed Roofing

Company to address the Immediate Roof Repairs at the Juvenile Justice Center,
for an additional cost of $7,725.00.

TRAVEL / TRAINING
Approve Staff Attend 2022 Water Certification Short Course
UPON A motion of David Archie and a second by Credell Calhoun, Vern Gavin
voting aye, Robert Graham voting aye, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

RESOLVED to approve Staff Attend 2022 Water Certification Short Course

Class “D” , March 22-25, 2022 at $429.00, in Richland, MS, travel by county
vehicle. Documents affixed hereto and incorporated herein.

CONTRACTS / AGREEMENTS
Approve Agreement with Taylor Power Systems
UPON A motion of David Archie and a second by Credell Calhoun, Vern Gavin
voting aye, Robert Graham voting aye, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

RESOLVED to approve Agreement with Taylor Power Systems/ Taylor Sudden

Service for Standby Generator Industrial Maintenance Service for Circuit Court,
Raymond Work Center and the Detention Center, at a cost of $3,573.00.
Document affixed hereto and incorporated herein.

RAYMOND DETENTION CENTER

Approve Quote from B & E Communications, Inc. for Cameras in Pod B
UPON A motion of Vern Gavin and a second by David Archie, Credell Calhoun
voting aye, Robert Graham voting aye, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

RESOLVED to approve the quote from B & E Communications, Inc. for

Raymond Detention Center Pod B Cameras at a cost of $11,955.00. Document
affixed hereto and incorporated herein.

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CONTRACTS / AGREEMENTS
Approve Agreements with Republic Services for Dumpsters at Several Locations
UPON A motion of Credell Calhoun and a second by Vern Gavin, David Archie
voting aye, Robert Graham voting aye, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

RESOLVED to approve customer service agreements with Republic Service for

the following 8-Yard dumpsters:
Human Services 5 times per week $422.00 per month
Henley Young Patton JJC 5 times per week $266.00 per month
Circuit Court 5 times per week $422.00 per month
Maintenance Building/Clinton 1 time per week $100.00 per month
Central Repair / Raymond 1 time per week $100.00 per month
All dumpsters include a one-time fee of $100.00 each. Document affixed hereto
and incorporated herein.

HINDS COUNTY COURTHOUSE

Approve IMS Engineers work with MDAH for Pressure Washing Courthouse
UPON A motion of Credell Calhoun and a second by Vern Gavin, David Archie
voting aye, Robert Graham voting aye, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

RESOLVED to approve IMS Engineers to work with the Mississippi Department

of Archives and History to develop specifications and select vendor to pressure
wash the Hinds County Courthouse.

COVID -19 FACIAL RECOGNITION SCANNERS

Approve Removal of Scanners
UPON A motion of David Archie and a second by Credell Calhoun, Vern Gavin
voting aye, Robert Graham voting aye, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

RESOLVED to approve Removing all Facial Recognition Scanners from

entrances into all County Buildings.

ADVERTISING
Approve Advertising with 19th Annual Georgetown Festival
UPON A motion of Credell Calhoun and a second by David Archie, Vern Gavin
voting aye, Robert Graham voting aye, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

RESOLVED to approve advertising Hinds County Goods and Services with the
19th Annual Georgetown Festival on June 11, 2022, in an amount not to exceed
$1,000.00.

INVENTORY
Transfer Assets within Hinds County
UPON A motion of David Archie and a second by Credell Calhoun, Vern Gavin
voting aye, Robert Graham voting aye, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

RESOLVED to approve transferring County assets within Hinds County for the
period February 2022-March 2022.

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Approval to Sell County Assets at a Public Auction (GovDeal)

UPON A motion of David Archie and a second by Robert Graham, Credell Calhoun
voting aye, Vern Gavin voting aye, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

RESOLVED to approve selling County assets at a public auction (GovDeal).

Delete and Destroy County Assets (Damaged)

UPON A motion of Robert Graham and a second by David Archie, Credell Calhoun
voting aye, Vern Gavin voting aye, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

RESOLVED to approve deleting and destroying County assets (damaged).

Document affixed hereto and incorporated herein.

TRAVEL
Approve Travel - Supervisors and Administrator to NOBCO Economic Development Conf.
UPON A motion of David Archie and a second by Credell Calhoun, Vern Gavin
voting aye, Robert Graham absent not voting, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

RESOLVED to approve travel for Supervisors and County Administrator to

attend the NOBCO, Empowerment and Freedom 36th Annual Economic
Development Conference in Memphis, TN on April 20-24, 2022, traveling by
county vehicle.

Approve Travel – County Administrator to attend Chancery Clerk/County

Administrator/Comptroller Educational Spring Workshop

UPON A motion of David Archie and a second by Credell Calhoun, Vern Gavin
voting aye, Robert Graham absent not voting, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

RESOLVED to approve travel for the County Administrator to attend the

Chancery Clerk and County Administrator/Comptroller Spring Educational
Workshop in Flowood, MS on May 4-5, 2022, traveling by county vehicle.

Approve Travel - Supervisors and Administrator to attend MAS 93rd Annual Convention
UPON A motion of David Archie and a second by Robert Graham, Credell Calhoun
voting aye, Vern Gavin voting aye, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

RESOLVED to approve travel for Supervisors, County Administrator and Public

Works Director to attend the MAS 93rd Annual Convention in Biloxi on June 13-
16, 2022, traveling by county vehicle/Public Works Director travel by private
vehicle.

Approve Travel – Emergency Management Director to Fairhope, AL

UPON A motion of Robert Graham and a second by David Archie, Credell Calhoun
voting aye, Vern Gavin voting aye, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

RESOLVED to approve travel for Emergency Management Director to Fairhope

AL, to view Fire Apparatus and Equipment. Travel by county vehicle.

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BOARD ATTORNEY
Memorandum of Understanding between Jackson Public Schools and Sheriff’s Office
UPON A motion of Robert Graham and a second by David Archie, Credell Calhoun
voting aye, Vern Gavin voting aye, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

RESOLVED to approve entering into a Memorandum of Understanding between

Jackson Public Schools District and the Hinds County Sheriff’s Department.

EXECUTIVE SESSION
UPON A motion of Robert Graham and a second by Vern Gavin, David Archie
voting aye, Credell Calhoun voting aye, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

RESOLVED to close open session.

UPON A motion of Robert Graham and a second by Vern Gavin, David Archie
voting aye, Credell Calhoun voting aye, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

RESOLVED to approve entering Executive Session for the purpose of

conducting business and discussions regarding potential litigation/litigation
matters.

TONY GAYLOR, Board Attorney, announced to the public that the Board entered
Executive Session at approximately 11:31 a.m. for the purpose of conducting business and
discussions regarding:

1. Prospective Litigation & Litigation

These are purposes authorized for Executive Session by Section 25-41-7(4) (b) of
the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended, which permits executive sessions for strategy
sessions or negotiations with respect to prospective litigation, litigation or issuance of an
appealable order when an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the litigating
position of the public body.
Those entering the Executive Session were President Credell Calhoun, Supervisor
David Archie, Supervisor Vern Gavin and Supervisor Robert Graham. Also present were
Chancery Clerk Eddie Jean Carr, County Administrator Kenneth Wayne Jones, Board
Attorney Tony Gaylor, Special Counsel LaToya Thompson, Sheriff Tyree Jones and Deputy
Administrator Stephen Hopkins

Insurance
Potential litigation regarding the County’s previous insurance contract was
presented by Attorney Gaylor. Questions were raised. Matters were discussed. Discussion
only/no action taken.

Litigation / Potential Litigation – Consent Decree – Juvenile Justice Center

An update was given by Attorney Gaylor regarding the Consent Decree with Henley
Young. Matters were discussed. Discussion only/no action taken.

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Litigation / Potential Litigation – Jackson Sales and Storage

An update was given by Attorney Thompson regarding the Jackson Sales
Litigation. The matters were discussed. Discussion only/no action taken.

UPON A motion of Robert Graham and a second by Vern Gavin, David Archie
voting aye, Credell Calhoun voting aye, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

RESOLVED to return to Open Session.

The Board returned to Open Session from Executive Session at approximately

11:53 a.m. No other action, vote or discussion of any kind took place in the Executive
Session. Document affixed hereto and incorporated herein.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESIDENT CALHOUN announced the following meetings of the Board of
Supervisors:
April 4, 2022 Board of Supervisors’ Room
Regular Meeting Chancery Court Building
Jackson, MS 9:00 A.M.

April 14, 2022 Board of Supervisors’ Room

Work Session Chancery Court Building
Jackson, MS 9:00 A.M.

April 18, 2022 Board of Supervisors’ Room

Special Meeting Chancery Court Building
Jackson, MS 9:00 A.M.

Any additional, special, recessed, or other meetings may be held by posting, minute
entry or by other means as allowed by law.

ADJOURNMENT
UPON A motion of Vern Gavin and a second by David Archie, Credell Calhoun
voting aye, Robert Graham voting aye, Bobby McGowan absent not voting, it was

RESOLVED to adjourn until April 4, 2022, Board of Supervisors’ Room,

Chancery Court Building, Jackson, MS. Whereupon the meeting adjourned at
approximately 11:55 A.M. Notice is hereby given that the meeting to be held on
April 4, 2022, is a Regular Meeting of the Board.

HINDS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

______________________________________
Credell Calhoun, Board President

Attest:
Eddie Jean Carr, Chancery Clerk

By: _________________________D.C.
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