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County road staff reviewed the history of the project and said the outstanding punch-list items and drainage issues had been addressed by the general contractor and subs; supervisors voted to accept the project as complete, a step county staff said was required before final payments could be made.

Separately, supervisors authorized advertising for bids on an extended list of county roads (including Rafael Road East/West, Rice Road, Bethesda Road, Jordan Lane, Clifford Lane and others) to use bond funds and other road funding sources, and they awarded a resurfacing bid for Lock Top Road bridge approach to Mississippi Paving after receiving two quotes.

Road staff said the resurfacing scope included removal of failed material, base replacement and a two-inch asphalt overlay; supervisors asked staff to monitor specification compliance and to expedite work as weather permits.

Motions to accept Longview Road and to advertise and award road work passed unanimously during the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Supervisors Meeting April 7, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Supervisors accepted completion of the Longview Road state-aid project and authorized advertising for bids and awarded resurfacing work for county bridge and road repairs; Mississippi Paving won the low bid for resurfacing at one bridge site.","taxTitle","Oktibbeha County, Mississippi","taxId",70877,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6612729,"Judge Turner wins board approval to convert two contract youth‑court attorneys to county employees for retention",1114,3548000,4662000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2890883-e5571bb4018945e622bb47871f063ad9&start=3548&end=4662","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2890883-e5571bb4018945e622bb47871f063ad9/thumbnail_3548000.jpg","/articles/6612729/Oktibbeha-County/Mississippi/Judge-Turner-wins-board-approval-to-convert-two-contract-youthcourt-attorneys-to-county-employees-for-retention","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6612729-cbbc6e168d5b1a68e0c7d512c8c4dc60/orig.mp4?Expires=1771199428&Signature=VAnX6MvII1AFPzLgD7OK0vpQQKPiPP3Pf1S33eP-vSCFdUvE2MwwygHM3nQLVoI1G-FQeT12gocpRyYAJl0cXWm36qtyMMe1N2ONf93VQsd9QvZBA1SFc1bqShNrTMABAHWl0ZV8p~8qhYzF293lFGALqzobPEngm1zd~Or9yMy0nekkDxd5WJyQHU~r7QyaIubPEkiRpWJdq40YwothSpFpqfzZRHo0Yyn2PtzL9efIFYfG9JFxAmslIx66T~E9imhuXmohN554VN9TnsOJ-tsCwVWP~nZqXSF4gIDPVf-8F2Tls4-1VcEp8sbJa3XMwILYYdp-uexAjl7aNLs0QA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Judge Leanne Turner and juvenile-court staff asked the Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors to convert two existing contract-appointed juvenile-court attorney positions into county employee positions to allow those attorneys access to health insurance and retirement participation. Turner said the change is intended to improve retention of attorneys who represent children and parents in abuse, neglect and dependency cases.

Turner told the board that the juvenile court currently pays for multiple appointed attorneys and that the proposed conversion would not increase overall budgeted spending because the court would eliminate one vacant contractor slot and reallocate existing contractual funds to cover the employer-side costs of two employee positions. Turner said the proposal would reduce county juvenile-court expenditures by about $3,000 under the budget model she provided.

Board members discussed the fiscal and administrative implications, including the county's self-insured health plan and how adding employees could affect claims costs. Turner and staff said they would provide additional cost details if needed but told the board the conversion would support longevity and continuity for attorneys who regularly appear in youth court.

Supervisors voted to approve the requested staffing conversion and the associated budget reallocation. The vote passed unanimously.","Judge Leanne Turner asked the board to convert two contract-appointed juvenile‑court attorneys to employee status to offer health and retirement benefits and improve retention; supervisors approved a budget-neutral reclassification by reallocating existing contractual funds.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6612731,"Supervisors authorize inventory of small culverts and drainage structures across county",560,2071000,2631000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2890883-e5571bb4018945e622bb47871f063ad9&start=2071&end=2631","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2890883-e5571bb4018945e622bb47871f063ad9/thumbnail_2071000.jpg","/articles/6612731/Oktibbeha-County/Mississippi/Supervisors-authorize-inventory-of-small-culverts-and-drainage-structures-across-county","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6612731-84f82a506c0d60c4e184602ecf1f8718/orig.mp4?Expires=1771199428&Signature=k5ySgH4BZcAEvdyguaQWYrwdxqshvNW2atoiQLvTyYFPPr87izOIwPCunba7bgwC0kBl56dNWhT1CfBbArWmUcLJwARzmZ1pcSbrldQbUd9gUoqbPsWXoL8h840vSP-gK6f3xs-dRBwfhMXOXYIlmjzostp6uXk9jei5m1IRueUml3lkrQsv8pRTmAz4JNofZNliB8JuoUlER5pAWHCEbGw6iWIrxdSjnZYUjKnnDDl3ZNWfe-dyzDcdmA64P5hyhQRpeGMF9L~LDooEqdtTNvUQ-vu222p3VAOUVf3JW5oZ8VRk2MrhuuDkcgWeHzjCmZkBnSD5VrXkSVA1wMMnsw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County engineering staff told the Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors they have identified a large number of smaller drainage structures—metal and plastic pipes, box culverts and short-span structures—that are not currently inspected under the state bridge inspection program.

Clyde Fritchard, who presented the count, said the effort identified roughly 245 smaller structures countywide that had not been part of regular state-aid bridge inspections. He proposed an initial inventory and inspection program to put those assets into the county's GIS system, identify deficiencies, and produce a graded list of structures by district and priority.

Fritchard said an initial inspection would cost on the order of $200 per structure as a planning estimate and that the team would integrate the findings with the county's semiannual bridge inspection program where practical. He said the initial data would also include location, approximate size and whether the county could perform surface repairs or would need to contract them out.

Supervisor Graham moved to authorize the county and its engineer to develop a small-structure drainage inventory and inspection program; the motion was seconded and passed unanimously. Board members asked for a draft report and schedule; staff estimated a first report by the end of the summer.

Engineering staff said next steps include merging the inventory into the county GIS so supervisors and the public can see asset locations and planned inspection frequency.","County engineers presented a list of small pipes, culverts and low-span structures countywide and the board approved an inspection program to catalogue condition and schedule repairs; staff estimated roughly 245 structures and an initial inspection cost about $200 each.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6612733,"Board agrees to back airport land purchase talks as Golden Triangle Airport seeks partners for industrial expansion",1050,990000,2040000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2890883-e5571bb4018945e622bb47871f063ad9&start=990&end=2040","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2890883-e5571bb4018945e622bb47871f063ad9/thumbnail_990000.jpg","/articles/6612733/Oktibbeha-County/Mississippi/Board-agrees-to-back-airport-land-purchase-talks-as-Golden-Triangle-Airport-seeks-partners-for-industrial-expansion","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6612733-7e38104ee586182465bdd97a8bee55ea/orig.mp4?Expires=1771199428&Signature=MAHndKswPzOtutk8YqJz~xByCF3oenkP2eEhWEdjxtko8N8p530jp5XjFePIWJ3-XQzORBXCWEuMOnX8esac4JNd2Y4GgavAQHD7yf52Vh9L6Leev8N1yypi-hUuTvlr5HX4dOkUUpSUQv6gZHNfbPnWQ4Of5gMPAGkzwCrXI1~2FqVnvuIlZrcI-oYDZac4xifNwrbcx9wEfreOVrPf6~PbyJIeqRTwGkWOb4Ea3jZmZOFrukUNcLs6~zh6HwFTdxVMfjTDuLwnSqO~aplERyA3qchbKXHXCGyzKTV82Qq7in2QlPn8PLV5VgtjC4T7x72xIsUhB8-J7EUkK1mqNg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Officials from the Golden Triangle Regional Airport—a hub for aerospace and related industrial activity—asked the Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors to consider investing in a parcel of land adjacent to the airport to preserve industrial sites and enable future development.

Airport representatives said the authority has an FAA grant of $1 million and is trying to raise about $1.1 million more. The airport asked member counties and cities that own the authority to participate; the airport asked Oktibbeha County to consider a 20% share aligned with the county's ownership stake in the airport.

Joe (Golden Triangle airport representative) told supervisors the parcel under option is priced at $18,250 per acre and that similar nearby purchases have been at higher per-acre prices. He said the airport wants to hold the land to avoid incompatible uses on property that immediately abuts runways and taxiways and to preserve sites that can be leased to aerospace manufacturers.

Matt Dowell (airport official) said the plan is to secure a loan for $1.1 million at an interest rate target of about 6 percent, producing a fixed annual payment around $30,000 that would amortize the loan over a 10-year term. Officials said the airport hopes to leverage the FAA grant and local contributions to close the purchase and later lease sites to industry.

Supervisor Kramer moved to proceed with the airport's proposal and solicitation of Oktibbeha County participation; Supervisor Little seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Airport officials said the acquisition would allow longer-term intermodal and industrial planning near runways and taxiways, and they stressed that the FAA and airport policy would restrict incompatible land uses on the parcel.","Golden Triangle Regional Airport officials told the Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors they are seeking local funding partners to buy adjacent land for industrial development and to preserve sites for aerospace growth; the board voted to proceed with discussions and consideration of county participation.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6612735,"Oktibbeha supervisors back speed-calming measures after residents cite repeated wrecks and damaged property",7474,83000,7557000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2890883-e5571bb4018945e622bb47871f063ad9&start=83&end=7557","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2890883-e5571bb4018945e622bb47871f063ad9/thumbnail_83000.jpg","/articles/6612735/Oktibbeha-County/Mississippi/Oktibbeha-supervisors-back-speed-calming-measures-after-residents-cite-repeated-wrecks-and-damaged-property","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6612735-f53b365c8517c38a12ac2a4e351d37a6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771199428&Signature=Lequ6AD~YAm6ZxReqUYL7S2mB8vFh-X3fZvKKOl83V3vIKU1qiB2XkjPrtfrtx048xsXtODkGVNGlsBahjx7GO3IZzbyH~Gc7kipq5JRqRPF~Ztc1tErG-C7jL-wt3-CrDb6Qsn-yDFYAQ1O6hviwCMUOoMWEeMY0zrZNskhCcqdeNe4Io1ZnIiJ5JTwOg3BpsLWwK8yVk57RvN8YocASUh7Utb1p1SWioTyHSm-gHeoOti3LEfXNWEWfMY-88nmaw0YwoyGGUyhzXUjnyyq4vbSsDQgjtDZqiHDzvYHFZZ~NUd7BwdZhaaqFKEuROZ8eDM5Axw-0YAbguRr2bIZSg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Residents from several Oktibbeha County neighborhoods used the board's citizens comment period to press supervisors for fixes to local gravel roads and for measures to curb high-speed driving that residents said has repeatedly sent vehicles into yards.

Natalie White, a resident of the Montgomery Woods area, told the board that vehicles have repeatedly damaged cars, fences and mailboxes on Fortshoe Circle and Horseshoe Circle, and said a drunk driver recently ran into her yard. \"I ask that speed bumps are considered because neighbors are already spending money for damage being done to our property,\" White said.

Other residents who spoke during the public-comment section repeated similar concerns about poor gravel maintenance and aggressive driving. Hazel Rogers, who identified herself as a resident of Patch Station/ballot lane area, said gravel is routinely pushed off the road by buses and trucks, leaving ruts and mud. Mary Kelly and several relatives asked supervisors to address Clifford Lane and Rock Hill Road, saying heavy vehicles leave deep ruts and cause costly car repairs.

Board members formally acknowledged the public comments during the meeting by motion; no formal funding decision was made at that time. Later in the meeting, after road staff and supervisors discussed suitable remedies and materials, the board approved a motion to order and install non‑aggressive rubber speed-calming strips on Horseshoe Circle.

Supervisor Trainer moved the installation; the motion carried unanimously. Road staff said the county would order the quieter, lower-profile rubber devices that are about two inches high and intended to reduce speeds without the sharper ride of older speed humps.

Board and county road staff also encouraged residents to report poor road conditions and to provide addresses for areas they do not want sprayed during mosquito control operations. Road staff said they will incorporate residents' locations into existing spray and maintenance lists.

The board did not commit to a countywide program of speed bumps or to a schedule of installations beyond the motion to add the non‑aggressive devices at Horseshoe Circle; supervisors said they would evaluate need and order quantities based on requests and available budget.","Residents from multiple neighborhoods told the Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors that gravel roads, rutting and high-speed driving are damaging property and creating safety risks; the board acknowledged public comments and later authorized non‑aggressive speed bumps on Horseshoe Circle.","actionData","errors"]

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