COPIAH COUNTY SUPERVISORS: Bids sought for ambulance service
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By Tricia Nelson
The Copiah County Board of Supervisors met July 10, and one topic of discussion was advertising for bids for an ambulance service. David Clanton, with Global Life, said his company would like to submit a quote for service, but he needs more information about the number and types of calls the county usually has and the types of ambulances services they would like before his company can provide a quote. The board voted to advertise for bids for ambulance services, and the information Clanton needs will be available so the company, and others, can bid.
Affordable Employee Benefits gave the board information on the company’s insurance services, stating it can probably save county employees some money on insurance. The company does business with several counties. The board took the information under advisement and will revisit before time to renew insurance coverage.
The 2024-2025 Mississippi Association of Supervisors County Employee Scholarship was awarded to Madison Wiley. She will be attending Copiah-Lincoln Community College this fall, majoring in radiology.
The Sheriff’s Office submitted a list for fees provided for animal control through All About Animals. This is to enforce the recently-passed animal control ordinance. County Attorney Elise Munn said she will look at the fees to make sure all needed services are covered, with a fee for each service. The board had a discussion regarding the clarity of the ordinance. Some supervisors have received calls about the ordinance.
Redistricting of the county means that addresses have to be updated before the upcoming election. The Secretary of State’s Office is requiring all cities and counties to update with correct addresses for each district. The board voted to contract with Tri-State Consulting for $12,000 to handle the task for the county which covers five supervisor districts, two justice court districts, and 18 voting precincts.
Chancery Clerk Deborah Sandifer advised the board that the process for mental commitments has changed. An individual must first go to Region 8 and have an evaluation as to whether he or she should be committed and then go to the chancery court for the commitment.
E-911 Director Rick Stevens provided a list of obsolete, lost, and stolen items which are on inventory, stating they need to be removed. The board voted to remove these items pending the receipt of any affidavits required for lost and stolen items.
Stevens also reported that the emergency siren that was to be moved from the old Wesson Police Department does not have to be moved. The new owners have agreed it can stay and the town will maintain it. The storm shelter will still be moved. He also provided the board with information about the director’s position and how other counties handle the position.
The board took under advisement the fees Ellis Dozer Service LLC charges to handle emergency bridge repairs, if services are needed. Service fees were provided with effective dates beginning July 1 through June 30, 2025.
Tax Collector Todd Mooney had two garbage accounts with balances that were removed. In both cases, no one had lived on the property for an extended number of years.
The signing of the contract with Justice Court and the credit card processing company passed with approval. Fees will be paid by the customer, so it does not cost the county.
Munn provided the board with some information about the small piece of property at the northwest corner of the intersection of Old Port Gibson and Old Natchez roads. An adjacent landowner sent a letter to the board asking to buy the property because it was not being maintained. It has a granite marker, signifying the importance of the property as the site of the historic town of Gallatin and site of the first county courthouse that was built. There is also a building on the property owned by the Homemakers Club. The board was advised by the attorney to maintain the property. The board took no further action.
County Engineer Ron McMaster Jr. stated bids have been received for bridge repairs and a payout of $256,000 is due on the Martinsville Road project with 51% completed. Advertising just ended for the addition of a new well and the rehabilitation of two more. County bridge inspections are due July 31, so they have been very busy making sure all inspections are completed.
Robin Sanders was hired as a tractor driver, and County Administrator Ronnie Barlow submitted claims totaling $3,455,042.18 for payment. This included four pickup trucks, the APAC overlay project, and payments to community colleges.
The next meeting of the board will be Aug. 5.
