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Votes at a glance: Chickasaw County board approves minor subdivision, union MOU, multiple equipment purchases and awards resurfacing contract
Summary
The board adopted Resolution 21726-13 (minor subdivision), approved an MOU with the local union, acknowledged a new public‑health RN hire, approved ambulance RFP scheduling and several equipment purchases, and awarded the B22 resurfacing contract to Matty Construction for $1,633,003.14.
At its Feb. 17 meeting the Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors recorded the following formal actions and outcomes.
Resolution 21726‑13 (minor subdivision): The board approved a minor subdivision (Resolution 21726‑13) after presentation by county staff; the motion passed on roll call with ayes from the full board.
MOU with Teachers Local 238 (sheriff bargaining unit): Supervisors approved an MOU adding agreed language on civil‑court duties and pay adjustments; the chair was authorized to sign the memorandum of understanding.
Acknowledgment of hire — public health RN: The board acknowledged the hiring of Julie Shekerton as a part‑time public health RN, start date March 9, 2026, at $29.61 per hour.
Ambulance RFP timing and direction: The board directed staff to finalize RFP cover‑letter language (trade‑in and equipment transfer clarifications), advertise the RFP and accept sealed bids by 9:00 a.m. on March 16, 2026 (see separate coverage for details).
Award — B22 resurfacing project (TIF funds): After opening sealed bids, the engineer recommended awarding the HMIA preservation/resurfacing project on B22 to Matty Construction (low bid $1,633,003.14). The board approved the award and will bring the contract for signature at a subsequent meeting; mobilization payment is expected within 30 days of contract signing.
Equipment purchases and approvals: - Tandem‑axle belly dump trailer: Approved purchase at the low quote of $43,000 for secondary roads. - Garden tractor/lawn mower (grounds): Approved purchase of an all‑wheel‑drive unit including attachments for $26,100; funding available in department equipment budgets.
Publication of budget amendment notice and public hearing: Board approved publication of a budget‑amendment notice and set a public hearing for March 2; the notice will reflect staff edits (remove line 18 and set line 24 to $26,100) for public review.
Votes and tallies (as recorded in meeting): - Resolution 21726‑13: Adopted (roll call recorded consensus; ayes recorded). - MOU with Teachers Local 238: Approved (motion carried). - Hire of Julie Shekerton: Acknowledged (motion carried). - Ambulance RFP direction / due date change: Approved (motion carried). - Award B22 resurfacing to Matty Construction: Motion passed by roll call, 5–0. - Tandem‑axle trailer purchase $43,000: Approved (motion carried). - Lawn mower purchase $26,100: Approved (motion carried). - Publish budget amendment notice and set public hearing March 2: Approved (motion carried).
Notes: Where the transcript reported roll‑call tallies, those are listed above; several routine acknowledgments and administrative motions were recorded by voice vote and are reported as carried in the meeting minutes. Supervisors indicated follow‑up items for staff or attorneys where language, financing details or contract terms required refinement.
