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DESOTO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

BOARD MEETING MINUTES

Bill russell, PRESIDENT 2007 PRESIDING

October 15, 2007

A. CALL TO ORDER

The October 15, 2007, meeting of the DeSoto County Board of Supervisors was called to order by Supervisor Bill Russell, Board President.

Deputy Carl Hurt of the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Department was present and did open the DeSoto County Board of Supervisors meeting in a regular session to hear any and all business to come before the Board. The following were present:

Supervisor Jessie Medlin------------------District 1

Supervisor Eugene C. Thach-------------District 2

Supervisor Bill Russell--------------------District 3

Supervisor Allen Latimer-----------------District 4

Supervisor Tommy Lewis----------------District 5

W. E. Sluggo Davis------------------------Chancery Clerk

Michael Garriga----------------------------County Administrator

Tony Nowak--------------------------------Board Attorney

Deputy Carl Hurt---------------------------Sheriff’s Department

B. INVOCATION

Supervisor Eugene Thach presented the invocation.

C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

D. CITIZEN CONCERNS

1. AARP – Public Transportation System

A group of citizens came before the Board of Supervisors to request a public transportation system. Ms. Geraldine Patton, President of the Southaven Chapter of AARP and Pat Coates spoke to the Board. Ms. Patton said they have attended several meetings with the Department of Transportation regarding public transportation. She said there is a statewide effort to get public transportation, but not in Desoto County. She presented a petition started by the Southaven AARP for senior citizens in Desoto County requesting a public transportation system. She said, according to the signatures they got, there is a need. She said our area is growing. She said, earlier in the year, Ms. Patton said she broke her foot and had a tough time getting to the doctors and other errands. She said air quality is getting lower in Desoto County and a public transportation system would help improve that. She said the group appreciates the help with the senior citizens bus service. She said it runs in Hernando on Friday but residents have no options on Monday through Thursday. Ms. Patton said, as a senior, she is afraid to drive on Goodman Road. She said there are different shopping areas that cannot be accessed by senior citizens.

Ms. Coates said it is not only the older people who need public transportation. She said it should be available to everyone and people are willing to pay for the public transportation.

Ms. Patton said the senior citizens do not want a free ride. She said they just want the Board of Supervisors to look into the feasibility of a public transportation system.

Ms. Coates discussed the public transportation in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Supervisor Jessie Medlin asked how long they have had a public transportation system in Hattiesburg. Ms. Coates said that she does not know, but they have a very impressive bus system.

Supervisor Eugene Thach asked, of the 82 counties, did the group find any county bus system. Ms. Patton said there is a county bus system in Coahoma County. She said the Department of Transportation wants to help with a system. She said that Desoto County has gotten to be metropolitan. Ms. Coates said she has had people tell her they had to leave Desoto County because they had no way to get to Memphis.

Ms. Patton said that some young people want to work, but do not have transportation.

Supervisor Medlin said the Board of Supervisors has tried to help with a transportation system many times.

Ms. Patton said when the senior citizens have gone to the Department of Transportation meetings representatives from the county have not been there.

Supervisor Tommy Lewis asked if the group has talked to the mayors. Ms. Patton said yes, but they do not understand there is a need for the public transportation system. Supervisor Lewis said, if there was a metropolitan system, the cities would have to participate because most of the traffic would be going to and from the cities.

Supervisor Allen Latimer said his father had health issues as he grew older and told him that losing the ability to drive was the worst thing that happens when you get old. He said there is a big difference in needing transportation to take chemotherapy and in a public transportation system.

Ms. Patton said that we want something for everyone, but she is more concerned about seniors. Ms. Coates said she feels that we need a public transportation system for all citizens in the county.

Supervisor Latimer said that this will take a coordinated effort between all of the cities and the county.

Supervisor Bill Russell made the motion to form a committee to look at a public transportation system and bring back more information to the Board of Supervisors. The committee will consist of Supervisor Bill Russell, Supervisor Jessie Medlin, Vanessa Lynchard, and Michael Garriga. Supervisor Allen Latimer seconded the motion. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.

Supervisor Tommy Lewis said the Board Attorney has indicated that the county does not have the authority to run a public bus system. He said the cities do.

See Exhibit D.1

2. Youth Hockey

The representatives from the Youth Hockey League determined it would be better to take their issues to the Convention and Visitors Bureau.

E. CONSENT AGENDA

The Board of Supervisors considered approval of the Consent Agenda as presented. Supervisor Eugene Thach made the motion and Supervisor Allen Latimer seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:

1. Accounting

a. Interfund Loan – Administration Building Bonds I & S

From: General County Fund 001-000-054 $200,000.00

To: Administration Building Bonds I&S 212-000-149 $200,000.00

b. Interfund Transfer – Metro Narcotics

To: Metro Narcotics Operating Fund $80,553.00 (035-000-387)

From: Administration Building Bonds I&S $80,553.00 (001-900-951)

c. Interfund Transfer – Chancery Court Administrator

From: Chancery Court Administrator Fund $4,215.95 (012-900-951)

From: County Court Administrator Fund $3,585.88 (013-900-951)

To: General Fund $7,801.83 (001-000-387)

d. Interfund Transfer – Chancery and Circuit Court Administrators and Reporters

To: Chancery Court Administrators Fund $37,100.00 (028-000-387)

To: Circuit Court Administrators Fund $48,490.80 (025-000-387)

To: Chancery Court Reporters Fund $77,910.00 (027-000-387)

To: Circuit Court Reporters Fund $91,950.00 (024-000-387)

From: General County Fund $255,450.80 (001-900-951)

2. Safety Officer’s Report (1)

3. Chancery Clerk Allowance - $1,966.66

4. Approval for Jeff Barnes to Sign Grant Reporting Paperwork for DCAOP Grant

5. Purchasing – Approval to Sign Purchase Requisitions

a. Juvenile Court - Judge Allen Couch

b. GIS – Matt Hanks

6. Purchasing –Remove the Authority to Sign Purchasing Requisitions

a. DCAOP – Susan Boyce

b. Planning Commission – Denise Dingman

7. Tax Exemptions – Make State Tax Commission’s Approval of Exemptions Part of the Minutes

a. Memorex Products, Inc.

b. Industrial Developments International, Inc.

c. Hillwood Fund DTC3, L.P.

d. KK America Corporation

8. Corrected Final Resolution for Exemption

a. Triner Scale, Personal

b. Marietta American, Inc. - Personal

F. OLD BUSINESS

G. NEW BUSINESS

1. Inventory Dispositions

a. Final

(1.) Building & Grounds

Asset # Serial # Description Reason for Disposal Disposed of By Location of Final Disp

31721 C157B10ED RCA 25” TV Broken KE 5R

(2.) Metro Narcotics

Asset # Serial # Description Reason for Disposal Disposed of By Location of

Final Disp

34175 1N69L9S229373 1979 Chevrolet Caprice AUCTIONED Metro Crenshaw

36657 1GNCS13W9X2174782 1999 Chevrolet Blazer AUCTIONED Metro Crenshaw

34925 1G3NL52E3XC302510 1999 Oldsmobile Alero AUCTIONED Metro Crenshaw

38045 JN1HJ01P4KT242418 1989 Nissan Maxima AUCTIONED Metro Crenshaw

35732 JM1TA2214S1137662 1995 Mazda Millennia AUCTIONED Metro Crenshaw

38046 1P4GH44R3MX513467 1991 Plymouth Voyager AUCTIONED Metro Crenshaw

34782 1FMCU22X8MUB53064 1991 Ford Explorer AUCTIONED Metro Crenshaw

39008 1FTDF15Y4HKA83162 1987 Ford F-150 AUCTIONED Metro Crenshaw

38051 1GNEK13R2XJ391194 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe AUCTIONED Metro Crenshaw

34926 1G1JC5243X7274831 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier AUCTIONED Metro Crenshaw

38237 1G6KS52B9PU801871 1993 Cadillac Seville AUCTIONED Metro Crenshaw

38044 2G3AM19R4G9356273 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass AUCTIONED Metro Crenshaw

38194 1FMDU32X2PUD77140 1993 Ford Explorer AUCTIONED Metro Crenshaw

Supervisor Jessie Medlin made the motion and Supervisor Bill Russell seconded the motion to approve the inventory dispositions as presented by the inventory clerk Amy Henley. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.

2. EMA – Amend Emergency Preparedness Plan

Emergency Services Director Bobby Storey and Deputy Director of EMA Tim Curtis appeared before the Board of Supervisors to discuss the amendment to the emergency Preparedness Plan. Board Attorney Tony Nowak said the plan involves a number of different entities. He said we are here to talk about the participation of Baptist Hospital in the Emergency Preparedness Plan. He said the state requires certain involvements from different agencies. He said Baptist has been a participant in the plan but has recently changed their earlier level of commitment to the plan. He said, for example, they will not commit to participation in an event after 72 hours. Supervisor Bill Russell asked what we are supposed to do after 72 hours. Mr. Storey said he does not know. He said other hospitals do what was in the first draft. He said we cannot get someone from the hospital to come to the emergency operation center as a result of their change in the commitment.

Supervisor Eugene Thach said that we will have to go to a Memphis hospital in the event of an emergency.

Supervisor Tommy Lewis asked if we have any agreements with hospitals located south of Desoto County. Mr. Storey said no. Supervisor Lewis asked if we need an agreement with other hospitals. Supervisor Allen Latimer asked if Baptist gave any reason why they will not provide an acceptable level of service. Mr. Storey said no. He said they talked to the hospital administrator and assistant administrator.

Supervisor Eugene Thach made the motion and Supervisor Bill Russell seconded the motion to accept the amended Emergency Preparedness Plan for the county. The motion passed by a unanimous vote. See Exhibit G.2

3. Consideration of Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for Vehicles Owned by Active Duty Military

Tax Collector Joey Treadway said that legislation was passed resulting in Mississippi Code Section 27-39-335 that allows active military serving in Iraq or Afghanistan to get up to $100 off of their car tags. Mr. Treadway said it may not be as much money as the Board would think. He said the cities can also approve additional money and discounts for active military serving in Iraq or Afghanistan. He said schools are exempt from discounting for the military.

Board Attorney Tony Nowak said the statute is vague in the way it is written. He said the Board may grant an exemption from ad valorem taxes one interpretation of the code. He said the code also says the Board my grant exemptions from all ad valorem taxes. He said the language of the statute is confusing.

Mr. Treadway said the Attorney General says the maximum exemption is $100.

Supervisor Bill Russell asked how many times is it available per military family. Mr. Treadway said the exemption is available one time on one vehicle per family. Mr. Treadway reminded the Board that there is another similar bill that gives a break on car tags to fire fighters.

Supervisor Eugene Thach made the motion to allow the maximum allowable exemption for active duty military in Iraq and Afghanistan of $100. There was no second to the motion.

The Board discussed the attorney’s advice that the interpretation may not strictly follow the meaning of the code section.

Supervisor Jessie Medlin made the motion and Supervisor Allen Latimer seconded the motion to have the attorney look into interpreting Mississippi Code Section 27-39-335 and report back to the Board of Supervisors on November 5, 2007 and to authorize the Tax Collector to amend prior sales by issuing refunds on the amount that any active duty military in Iraq or Afghanistan would miss by waiting to implement the code section if that is allowed by law. The motion passed by a unanimous vote. See Exhibit G.3

Later in the meeting Board Attorney Tony Nowak suggested writing for an Attorney General’s opinion. He said there was no limit for the exemption for the car tag and the second part is an active duty person who did not own a car can get $100 off of their ad valorem taxes. He said his office talked to two different people in the Attorney General’s office with two different interpretations. Therefore, the Attorney General’s office asked for us to get a written opinion.

Supervisor Bill Russell made the motion and Supervisor Allen Latimer seconded the motion to authorize Smith Phillips Mitchell Scott and Nowak Law Firm to write for an Attorney General’s opinion to interpret Section 27-39-335 of Mississippi Code, regarding car tags for active duty military.

4. Accounting

a. CPA Firm for 2007 and 2008 Audits

Comptroller Tom Arnold presented three proposals for audit services from Pace and Company at $54,280 per year, J.E. Fortenberry at $43,610 per year and Williams, Pitts and Beard at $49,995 per year.

Supervisor Jessie Medlin asked how much we had to pay the state for this audit. Mr. Arnold said less than $1,000, but their level of participation in county audits is substantially lower than it has been in the past.

At the recommendation of the Comptroller Tom Arnold, Supervisor Eugene Thach made the motion and Supervisor Allen Latimer seconded the motion to approve the proposal from Williams, Pitts and Beard for audit services for 2007 and 2008, based on the fact that they are a local firm and the county has previous experience in order to assess their performance and has found their performance to be satisfactory. The contract for the 2007 and 2008 county audits was approved with Williams, Pitts and Beard for $49,995 per year. The motion passed by a unanimous vote. See Exhibit G.4.a

b. Supplemental Claims Docket

In accordance with Section 19-13-31 and Section 19-11-23 of the Mississippi Code annotated, Supervisor Tommy Lewis made the motion and Supervisor Allen Latimer seconded the motion to authorize the Chancery Clerk to pay the bills as presented by the Comptroller. The motion passed by a unanimous vote. See Exhibit G.4.b

5. Planning Commission – Revision of the Jim Davis Minor Lot District 1 – Amend Lot Line

GIS Director and Deputy Planner Matt Hanks presented a request to revise the lot lines for lots one and four in the Jim Davis Subdivision which is a minor lot subdivision in District 1.

At the recommendation of Mr. Hanks, Supervisor Jessie Medlin made the motion and Bill Russell seconded the motion to approve amending the lot lines for lots one and four and not affect the acreage size in the Jim Davis Subdivision, a minor lot subdivision in District 1. The motion passed by a unanimous vote. See Exhibit G.5

6. County Coroner – Ratify Action on Unclaimed Body – Stewart

Vanessa Lynchard reminded the Board of Supervisors that they were called on October 3rd to approve the cremation of the unclaimed body of Fletcher Stewart. She said, according to Mississippi Code Section 41-39-5, the Board of Supervisors can give approval to dispose of unclaimed human bodies. She said the coroner has since that time made efforts to locate family members of Mr. Stewart, but was unable to do so. She said, according to the code section, the Board can ratify their previous approval for cremation of the body.

Supervisor Jessie Medlin made the motion and Supervisor Eugene Thach seconded the motion to ratify the prior approval of the cremation of the body of Fletcher Stewart, an unclaimed body, in accordance with Section 41-39-5 of the Mississippi code. The motion passed by a unanimous vote. See Exhibit G.6

7. Chancery Clerk Allowance

On this date the County Administrator, Michael Garriga, presented on behalf of the Chancery Court Clerk, W. E. Davis, an order of Allowances to the Board of Supervisors for the October, 2007 term in the amount of $1,400.00. Supervisor Eugene Thach made the motion and Supervisor Allen Latimer seconded the motion to approve the payment of $1,400.00, pursuant to Section 25-7-9 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.

See Exhibit G.7

8. Grants – Close Out on Youth Court Victims Witness Grant

At the recommendation of the Grants Administrator Joyce Herring, Supervisor Jessie Medlin made the motion and Supervisor Eugene Thach seconded the motion to authorize the Board President to sign the closeout for the Subgrant for Youth Court Victims Witness Grant number 05NW1178 in the amount of $14,883.65. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.

9. Certification of Drug-Free Workplace

At the recommendation of the County Administrator Michael Garriga, Supervisor Jessie Medlin made the motion and Supervisor Eugene Thach seconded the motion to certify that Desoto County is a drug-free workplace by authorizing the Board President to sign a certificate to certify the following:

1.) The certificate is issued and delivered in accordance with Mississippi Code Section 71-3-207 in connection with the county’s application for a 5% premium discount authorized under the Drug-Free Workplace Workers’ Compensation Premium Reduction Act in Sections 71-3-201 through Mississippi 71-3-225 of the Mississippi Code.

2.) That the newly elected President of the Board of Supervisors of Desoto County is familiar with the official proceedings and minutes of the county and its Governing Body.

3.) The Board of Supervisors, for and on behalf of the county, established and maintains a drug-free workplace program that complies with the requirements of Section 71-3-201 through 71-3-225 of the Mississippi Code.

The motion passed by a unanimous vote. See Exhibit G.9

10. Board Attorney

a. Amend/Extend the Lease for Coroner Officer Space

Board Attorney Tony Nowak notified the Board of Supervisors that the lease agreement for the coroner’s office has expired. He said he has prepared a revised lease for the Board’s approval that would renew the lease year to year at the same rate.

At the recommendation of the Board Attorney, Supervisor Bill Russell made the motion and Supervisor Allen Latimer seconded the motion to approve an addendum to the lease agreement from the Flinn family to Desoto County for office space for the Desoto County Coroner at the same rate, with a clause to renew the agreement year to year for as long as both parties want to participate and authorize the Board President to sign the agreement. The motion passed by a unanimous vote. See Exhibit G.10.a

b. Olive Branch Food Pantry – Amend Local and Private

Board Attorney Tony Nowak reminded the Board that the county entered into a lease agreement with the Olive Branch Food Pantry at fair market value. He said a local and private authorizing the lease approved to give space to the food pantry but it will not allow the property to be expanded.

Supervisor Jessie Medlin made the motion and Supervisor Bill Russell seconded the motion to hire the Smith Phillips Mitchell Scott and Nowak Law Firm to amend the local and private legislation to make improvements to the Olive Branch Food Pantry. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.

c. Interlocal Agreement with Walls for Road Maintenance

Board Attorney Tony Nowak said we have had an interlocal agreement for road maintenance with the Town of Walls for several years. He said it is set to expire in December. He said the Town of Walls wants to renew the agreement for another year.

Supervisor Bill Russell said we do not bill them for maintenance on town roadways but they forfeit one half of their road millage to the county. The Board Attorney agreed.

Supervisor Bill Russell made the motion and Supervisor Jessie Medlin seconded the motion to approve renewing the interlocal agreement with the Town of Walls for road maintenance for one year. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.

d. Horn Lake Creek – Approval of Interlocal Agreement: Resolution

Board Attorney Tony Nowak presented the renewal of the interlocal agreement with the Horn Lake Creek Drainage District that will allow the Drainage District to purchase materials through the county bids.

At the recommendation of the Board Attorney, Supervisor Bill Russell made the motion and Supervisor Allen Latimer seconded the motion to approve renewing the interlocal agreement between Desoto County and the Horn Lake Creek Drainage District to allow the Drainage District to purchase materials at the price the county purchases materials. The motion passed by a unanimous vote. See Exhibit G.10.d

e. Pool Loan Refunding – Resolution to Retain Professional Services and Resolution

Approving Sales Parameters

Board Attorney Tony Nowak explained that after so many years, pool bonds are refunded. Mr. Nowak said that Demery Grubbs feels that this is a good time to shop for refunding those bonds. He said Mr. Grubbs thinks he can get a 4.7% interest rate and remove administrative costs. He said, by setting the interest rate, it helps the county’s portfolio. He said the total bond will be around $8.5 million.

Supervisor Tommy Lewis asked if it would change the terms of the loan. Mr. Nowak said no, it will not change the term but it will change the interest rate.

Supervisor Jessie Medlin asked if there is another bond on a variable interest rate. Mr. Nowak said yes, but right now, Mr. Grubbs said this one is better to lock the interest.

Supervisor Tommy Lewis made the motion and Supervisor Eugene Thach seconded the motion to approve the following resolution:

1.) Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of Desoto County declaring the intention of the county to employ professionals in connection with the borrowing of funds through the Mississippi Development Bank to raise money for the purpose of prepaying and refunding all outstanding amounts of the county’s $10,000,000 promissory note dated June 7, 2002, securing the loan between the county and the bank, under loan agreement dated June 7, 2002, by and between the county and the bank, said loan being funded from a portion of the proceeds of the bank’s $125,000,000 special obligation bonds Series 2001A, dated March 6, 2001.

2.) And, resolution of the Board of Supervisors of Desoto County, Mississippi, authorizing negotiation for the sale by the Mississippi Development Bank of its Special Obligation Series 2007, in the principal amount not to exceed $9,000,000 to provide funds for the loan between Desoto County, Mississippi, and the bank, pursuant to a loan agreement between the county and the bank secured by a promissory note in the principal amount not to exceed $9,000,000; approving the form of the execution of, as applicable, the loan agreement, the note, the Indenture of Trust, the Preliminary Official Statement, the Official Statement Bond Purchase Agreement and the Tax Intercept Agreement ; and for related purposes. The motion passed by a unanimous vote. See Exhibit G.10

11. I-269 Update from MDOT

County Administrator Michael Garriga said that we have received a letter from MDOT as a result of an inquiry the county made to MDOT about I-269. He said it is a response from Richard Allen, the District 2 Engineer, to the county’s September letter. Mr. Garriga said that MDOT is willing to accommodate the county for right of way acquisition and to make sure there is room for expansion if traffic counts dictate the need.

Supervisor Tommy Lewis said he would like to ask the Road Manager to update the traffic counts. He said we need to know what counts warrant an interchange. Road Manager Russell Dorris said we are counting the traffic on the roads now.

Supervisor Bill Russell asked if this stops the county from spending money to widen the roads now. Supervisor Lewis said not necessarily. He said we need to get counts to decide where we need to expand the roads now.

After discussing the letter, the Road Manager suggested getting an interpretation from MDOT.

No motions were made nor votes taken on this issue. See Exhibit G.11

12. Starlanding Road Underpass - Approval of Change Order

Janice Pittman and Andy Swims addressed the Board of Supervisors about a change order on the Starlanding Road Underpass. Mr. Swims presented a supplemental agreement for the project. He said Mr. Rosenbloom is the owner of some property on the road and he is asking that his driveway be reconstructed. He said we had a couple of issues that resulted in a change in pipes.

Supervisor Allen Latimer said the way the county told Mr. Rosenbloom the road would be built was not on the final plans we received for the bridge. He said this action accomplishes extending a pipe under Mr. Rosenblooms’ driveway. Mr. Swims said the estimated cost for the change will be $8,410.

Supervisor Allen Latimer asked, if this turned into a state aid project, why the county is being billed. Janice Pittman said, this is in the non-participating part of the project.

Supervisor Allen Latimer made the motion and Supervisor Bill Russell seconded the motion to approve a change order of $8,410 for the Starlanding Road Underpass as further detailed in Exhibit G.12 and authorized the Clerk to write the check. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.

See Exhibit G.12

13. Department of Road Management

a. Nesbit Water Association Reimbursement – Starlanding & Gwynn Roads

This item was held over for Executive Session.

b. School Bus Turnarounds

At the recommendation of the Road Manager Russell Dorris, Supervisor Tommy Lewis made the motion and Supervisor Bill Russell seconded the motion to approve school bus turnarounds and request for work as follows:

Rosa Clemons 10042 Green River Road Walls, MS

Nick Kennedy 3341 S. Stanton Southaven, MS

The motion passed by a unanimous vote. See Exhibit G.13.b

H. EXECUTIVE SESSION

The executive session portion of these minutes is recorded under the portion of the minutes called "Executive Session".

I. OTHER

1. Interlocal – Byrne Grant

At the recommendation of the Board Attorney, Supervisor Jessie Medlin made the motion and Supervisor Bill Russell seconded the motion to authorize the Board President to sign a resolution as follows:

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The motion passed by a unanimous vote. See Exhibit I.1

2. Lease Agreement – Tax Collector Building

At the recommendation of the Board Attorney, Supervisor Jessie Medlin made the motion and Supervisor Tommy Lewis seconded the motion to allow the county and the City of Olive Branch to seek local and private legislation to allow the Board to lease property from the City of Olive Branch for a Tax Collector Building on terms agreeable to both Boards, and also to authorize the Board President to sign a lease agreement between the City of Olive Branch and Desoto County at the rate of $1,191. 67 per month with the lease amount being payable in the form of in kind payments in lieu of cash for a term of one year commencing on October 1, 2007 and as further detailed in Exhibit I.2 The motion passed by a unanimous vote. See Exhibit I.2

3. Chapel Ridge

County Engineer Andy Swims updated the Board of Supervisors regarding the developer and builder of Chapel Ridge Subdivision working together to control erosion issues. He said they will continue to check the progress and report back to the Board.

4. Roads – Highway 78 at Bethel Road

Supervisor Jessie Medlin said that we requested the Department of Transportation to repair the road under Highway 78 at Bethel Road and that has not been done.

Supervisor Jessie Medlin made the motion and Supervisor Bill Russell seconded the motion to request the Department of Transportation to repair the road under Highway 78 at Bethel Road and to repair the low spot between Horn Lake Road and Highway 301. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.

5. United Way

Supervisor Bill Russell said, at the last COG meeting, United Way asked for donations. He mentioned that approval for United Way to ask county employees for donations would open the door for United Way to come in to talk to county employees.

Supervisor Bill Russell made the motion to authorize the payroll deductions to include United Way. After discussing the request and the ability of the payroll department to add deductions, Supervisor Russell withdrew the motion and the Board asked Mr. Garriga to ask United Way to come to the meeting to discuss the request.

Supervisor Eugene Thach made the motion and Supervisor Jessie Medlin seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting until November 5, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.

THIS the 15th day of October 2007, these minutes have been read and approved by the DeSoto

County Board of Supervisors.

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Bill Russell, President

DeSoto County Board of Supervisors

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