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The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Pearl River Valley Water
Supply District was held at 9:30 a.m., on Thursday, September 21, 2017, at the District's
Main Office Building, Ridgeland, MS.
Members Present: Shannon Armstrong, Bruce Brackin, Doug Berry, Billy Cook, Ben
Evans, W. C. Gorden, Jennifer Hall, Kenny Latham, Samuel
Mitchell, John Pittman, John Skains, and Jack Winstead
Others Present: John Sigman, Sharon Larry, Craig Hunt, Susan McMullan, Philip
Huskey, Marcial Forester, Jerry Bounds, Perry Waggener, Bobby
Cleveland, Linda Horton, Greg Burgess, Wayne Cockrell
Board President Jack Winstead called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.
President Winstead asked for review of the minutes of August 17, 2017.
Upon review of the minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Directors held
August 17, 2017, a motion was made by Mr. Billy Cook for the minutes to be approved.
Mr. Ben Evans seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: For: Armstrong,
Brackin, Berry, Cook, Evans, Hall, Gorden, Latham, Mitchell, Pittman, Skains and
Winstead. Abstained: None. Against: None. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Pittman stated the first item on Shoreline's agenda would be tabled.
Mr. John Sigman stated that staff wished to resolve an issue with the appraisal
prior to board giving approval.
Mrs. Jennifer Hall made a motion to table the advertisement of the 1.09 acre
parcel in Rankin County adjacent to Arbor Landing. Mr. Shannon Armstrong seconded
the motion.
The vote was as follows: For: Armstrong, Brackin, Berry, Cook, Evans, Hall,
Gorden, Latham, Mitchell, Pittman, Skains and Winstead. Abstained: None. Against:
None. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Pittman then presented the request for acceptance of the Phase 1
Environmental Assessment for the approximate 32 acre parcel in Rankin County. Mr.
Pittman stated that the committee had reviewed the proposal.
President Winstead asked for any comments or questions. None were offered.
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The vote was as follows: For: Armstrong, Brackin, Berry, Cook, Evans, Hall,
Gorden, Latham, Mitchell, Pittman, Skains and Winstead. Abstained: None. Against:
None. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Mr. John Sigman outlined the request from Roy Nichols of Nicks Trees for Blair
E. Batson to utilize the open lot adjacent to Baptist Health Systems and Reservoir Square
Center for the 2017 Christmas tree sale. Mr. Sigman noted Mr. Nichols has previously
held the sale at this location and staff recommended granting his request, with the
understanding the Mr. Nichols provide all of the guarantees and requirements as outlined
in the request.
President Winstead asked for any comments or questions. None were offered.
The vote was as follows: For: Armstrong, Brackin, Berry, Cook, Evans, Hall,
Gorden, Latham, Mitchell, Pittman, Skains and Winstead. Abstained: None. Against:
None. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Mr. Ben Evans made a motion to approve the contract for construction
engineering and inspection for Neel Schaffer Engineers for the Upper Spillway Road
Resurfacing Project as presented. Mr. Doug Berry seconded the motion.
President Winstead asked for any comments or questions. None were offered.
The vote was as follows: For: Armstrong, Brackin, Berry, Cook, Evans, Hall,
Gorden, Latham, Mitchell, Pittman, Skains and Winstead. Abstained: None. Against:
None. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
President Winstead asked for any comments or questions. None were offered.
The vote was as follows: For: Armstrong, Brackin, Berry, Cook, Evans, Hall,
Gorden, Latham, Mitchell, Pittman, Skains and Winstead. Abstained: None. Against:
None. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Mr. Huskey outlined the process in advertising for bids, the receipt of bids and
the review of bids received for Invitation No. 159, a parcel at Rankin Ramp, Brandon,
MS. Mr. Huskey noted that District's statues call for a resolution to be adopted by the
Board upon the first lease issued for a particular parcel of District property. The
resolution reads as follows:
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of the Pearl River Valley Water
Supply District (the "Districf'), acting for and on behalf of the District, hereby determines,
adjudicates, declares and resolves:
1. On or about January 19, 2017, the Board of Directors, on behalf of the District,
authorized Invitation to Bid No. 159 and invited proposals to lease real property of
the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District located in Rankin County, Mississippi
described as 2.5 acres at Rankin Ramp/Rankin Landing.
2. On or about June 9, 2017, publication was ordered in the Clarion Ledger inviting
bids and responses to Invitation to Bid No. 159, with publication issued in the
Clarion Ledger. Said publication was published on June 9, 2017 and June 16, 2017.
3. On or about June 9, 2017, publication was ordered in the Scott County Times inviting
bids and responses to Invitation to Bid No. 159, with publication issued in the Scott
County Times. Said publication was published on June 7, 2017 and June 14, 2017.
4. On or about June 9, 2017, publication was ordered made in the Rankin County News
inviting bids and responses to Invitation to Bid No. 159, with publication issued in
the Rankin County News. Said publication was published on June 14, 2017 and June
21, 2017.
5. On or about June 9, 2017, publication was ordered in the Carthigenian inviting bids
and responses to Invitation to Bid No. 159, with publication issued in the
Carthigenian. Said publication was published on June 8, 2017 and June 15, 2017.
6. Pursuant to the above referenced publication dates and publications, the District
received one bid responsive to Invitation No. 159 from Shaggy' s on the Rez, LLC.
Shaggy' son the Rez, LLC proposed a restaurant at the above described location and
was in full compliance in all material respects with the specifications of Invitation
No. 159.
7. On July 20, 2017, the Board of Directors, on behalf of the District, approved the
award of Invitation No. 159 to Shaggy's on the Rez, LLC, pending notification to
the prior owners of the Rankin Ramp/Ranking Landing location pursuant to
Mississippi Code Annotated 51-9-12 l(f)(iii).
the Rez, LLC or to otherwise assert their rights found in Mississippi Code Annotated
51-9-121 (f)(iii).
10. Therefore, the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District's Board of Directors, on
behalf of the District, finds that no former owner or heir at law of a former owner
has complied with the requirements of Mississippi Code Annotated 51-9-121 (f)(iii),
and it is in the District's best economic interest to award Invitation to Bid No. 159
to Shaggy' s on the Rez, LLC, pursuant to the requirements of the Invitation to Bid
and Shaggy's on the Rez, LLC's response to the Invitation to Bid No. 159.
11. The District is hereby authorized under the provisions of the Mississippi Code
Annotated 51-9-121(as amended), to adopt said resolution and finds that said
resolution should be so adopted.
President Winstead asked for any comments or questions. None were offered.
The vote was as follows: For: Armstrong, Brackin, Berry, Cook, Evans, Hall,
Gorden, Latham, Mitchell, Pittman, Skains and Winstead. Abstained: None. Against:
None. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Pittman then stated that an additional item was taken up by the
Shoreline Committee.
Mr. Ben Evans stated that the committee had discussed the need for assistance
and guidance in marketing the District's commercial properties available. Mr. Evans
stated that he requested approval to authorize staff to contact the Mississippi
Development Authority for that guidance and assistance.
President Winstead asked for any comments or questions. None were offered.
The vote was as follows: For: Armstrong, Brackin, Berry, Cook, Evans, Hall,
Gorden, Latham, Mitchell, Pittman, Skains and Winstead. Abstained: None. Against:
None. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
President Winstead then asked for the presentation of the Parks Policy Items.
Chairman Kenny Latham asked Craig Hunt to present the hunting regulation
change.
Mr. Hunt outlined the staff's proposed regulation changes to allow for squirrel
hunts on the District's draw hunt areas below the spillway. Mr. Hunt noted that the hunts
would be youth oriented, no dogs allowed, shotguns with #4 shot or smaller, and would
be weekends only in February and daily from May 15 through June 1''. Mr. Hunt
reviewed the changes to current regulations.
President Winstead asked for any comments or questions. None were offered.
The vote was as follows: For: Armstrong, Brackin, Berry, Cook, Evans, Hall,
Gorden, Latham, Mitchell, Pittman, Skains and Winstead. Abstained: None. Against:
None. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Mr. Greg Buress requested the approval of final change order and project closeout
on the Lakeshore Fitness Trail Project. Thornton Construction Co., Inc's Change Order
No. I would reduce the contract amount by ($607.82) and increase the project time by
11 days. Mr. Burgess noted this contract was quantity based and the reduction in contract
price reflects adjustment of quantity of materials used. The time increase is requested
due to excessive rain days.
Chairman Kenny Latham made a motion on behalf of the Parks Policy Committee
for the approval of Thornton Construction Co., Inc's Change Order No. I for Lakeshore
Fitness Trail Project as presented and the closeout of the project pending engineer's
approval. Mr. Samuel Mitchell seconded the motion.
President Winstead asked for any comments or questions. None were offered.
The vote was as follows: For: Armstrong, Brackin, Berry, Cook, Evans, Hall,
Gorden, Latham, Mitchell, Pittman, Skains and Winstead. Abstained: None. Against:
None. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Latham then made a motion to remove from the table the item
regarding construction contract award for three comfort stations located at Coal Bluff
Campground, Old Trace Park and Lakeshore Park. Mrs. Jennifer Hall seconded the
motion.
The vote was as follows: For: Armstrong, Brackin, Berry, Cook, Evans, Hall,
Gorden, Latham, Mitchell, Pittman, Skains and Winstead. Abstained: None. Against:
None. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Mr. Craig Hunt then outlined the bid opening for the construction of three comfort
stations to be located at Coal Bluff Campground, Old Trace Park and Lakeshore Park.
Mr. Hunt stated that Southern States Construction, LLC was the lowest bidder with a
total bid of$377,800. Mr. Hunt gave staffs recommendation to award the bid to Southern
States.
Mr. Hunt noted staff had investigated the possibility of adding HVAC to the
project, but it was determined the best outcome would be to award the project as bid and
the District add the HVAC unit after construction.
Chairman Kenny Latham made a motion on behalf of the Parks Policy Committee
the award of construction contract for the three comfort stations to Southern States
Construction, LLC in the total bid amount of $377,800, and recommends that the
irregularity regarding the bid bond is minor in nature and should be waived by the Board
of Directors. Mr. Samuel Mitchell seconded the motion.
President Winstead asked for any comments or questions. None were offered.
The vote was as follows: For: Armstrong, Brackin, Berry, Cook, Evans, Hall,
Gorden, Latham, Mitchell, Pittman, Skains and Winstead. Abstained: None. Against:
None. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Mr. Philip Huskey reviewed with the committee previous request by staff to
waive park fees and alcohol permit fees for the group conducting the Pearl River Clean
Sweep for their cookout after cleanup. Mr. Huskey stated that the legal department felt
that a policy revision was required to waive the fees for both park and alcohol permits.
Mr. Huskey presented the language to be included in the polies for both Park and
Alcohol Sales Permits as follows:
Waiver of permit fee - The PRVWSD Board of Directors may waive park usage
or alcohol permit fees to those participating groups or event sponsors that
provide to the District labor or other in kind services, such as cleanup of the
Reservoir Project Area and/or PRVWSD parks or campgrounds, as a public
service to the PRVWSD. In order to qualify for a waiver, the requesting entity
or event sponsor shall make factual findings to the Board of Directors that the
services provided by would be a like kind or in kind donation to the PRVWSD
having a value equal to or greater than the amount of the requested waiver of
park or alcohol permit fees. Simply cleaning up the park or campground as
required by PRVWSD Regulations is not considered a value match or in kind
donation as contemplated by this policy.
President Winstead asked for any comments or questions. None were offered.
The vote was as follows: For: Armstrong, Brackin, Berry, Cook, Evans, Hall,
Gorden, Latham, Mitchell, Pittman, Skains and Winstead. Abstained: None. Against:
None. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Samuel Mitchell asked Greg Burgess to present the policy change
request.
Mr. Greg Burgess outlined staffs concerns regarding the high number of water
account cutoffs that occur monthly. Mr. Burgess stated that staff reviewed other
municipality's policies to determine if the District could modify its procedures to
eliminate the high number of water cutoffs.
Mr. John Sigman noted that staff would like to recommend the changes proposed
become effective January 2018 so that the water/sewer customers can be notified by mail,
social media, website, etc. of the pending change to policy.
Mr. Greg Burgess outlined the account of Ms. Shirley Mason, account 621-
19501. Mr. Burgess stated that the account historically was billed at minimum usage of
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approximately $30 per month. Ms. Mason's July 2017 account billed at over $600.00,
with a usage of 108 units of water used. Ms. Mason immediately contacted staff upon
receipt of the billing and noted that her son had recently fixed a toilet that was running
in the back of her home. Mr. Burgess stated he had gone back to check her meter since
the July billing and it has returned to the minimum usage.
Mr. Philip Huskey then stated the committee/board can relieve the debt of a
water/sewer bill if there are unforeseen circumstances and there is no benefit of service.
Since Ms. Mason uses only half of her residence, and since the leak happened in the
uninhabited area it could be considered unforeseen; also, with Ms. Mason's handicap of
hearing loss she would not have been aware of the leak. Mr. Huskey also noted that Ms.
Mason has never been a problem customer. She also repaired the leak as soon as it was
detected. For these reasons Mr. Huskey stated it would be within the committee and
board's authority to forgive the water/sewer billing.
Chairman Mitchell made a motion on behalf of the Water Sewer Billing Review
Committee that Ms. Mason's bill be adjusted to the normal rate of$30.00 for the July
2017 billing. Mr. Billy Cook seconded the motion.
President Winstead asked for any comments or questions. None were offered.
The vote was as follows: For: Armstrong, Brackin, Berry, Cook, Evans, Hall,
Gorden, Latham, Mitchell, Pittman, Skains and Winstead. Abstained: None. Against:
None. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
President Winstead asked for the Law Enforcement, Asset Protection and
Emergency Management Committee items.
Chairman Ben Evans presented the request to release the revised survey of
Reservoir Police information survey to leaseholders. Mr. Evans noted the committee
had revised the survey and recommended its release. Mr. Evans stated the survey
would be created on the "Survey Monkey" website and links to the survey would be
provided on the PRVWSD web site, as well as postcards mailed to leaseholders asking
for their participation in the survey.
The board members discussed the survey and comments provided by legislators
provided a preview.
Mr. Evans stated that based on the language provided in HB 1520, the survey
was considered to be the most effective tool for collecting the societal benefits for
leaseholders, tourists, visitors and other parties in interest.
President Winstead asked for any comments or questions. None were offered.
The vote was as follows: For: Armstrong, Brackin, Berry, Cook, Evans, Hall,
Gorden, Latham, Mitchell, Pittman, Skains and Winstead. Abstained: None. Against:
None. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Evans then asked Chief Waggener to present the next agenda item.
Chief Waggener outlined the request for acceptance of Local Law Enforcement
Grant from MS Division of Public Safety Planning in the amount of $8000. The grant is
commonly known as a Justice Assistance Grant or JAG. Chief stated that the grant funds
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would be used for computer servers for long term storage of vehicle camera and audio
storage.
Chairman Evans made a motion on behalf of the LEAPEM Committee for the
acceptance of Local Law Enforcement Grant from MS Division of Public Safety
Planning in the amount of$8000. Mr. Billy Cook seconded the motion.
President Winstead asked for any comments or questions. None were offered.
The vote was as follows: For: Armstrong, Brackin, Berry, Cook, Evans, Hall,
Gorden, Latham, Mitchell, Pittman, Skains and Winstead. Abstained: None. Against:
None. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Mr. John Sigman noted that he, Philip Huskey and Mr. Evans had been tasked
by the board with creating a social media policy.
Mr. Philip Huskey stated that a draft of the proposed policy was being presented
which would address social media. The policy outlines the authorized social media
sites by PRVWSD as the FaceBook site for PRVWSD, the Reservoir Police FaceBook
site, and TheREZ mobile application.
Mr. Huskey noted that a complete media policy with be forth coming. This
policy is to address social media platforms only and would be included within
employee's information handbook.
Mr. Billy Cook made a motion to approve the presented Social Media Policy.
Mr. Doug Berry seconded the motion. A COPY OF THE SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY
IS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHBITS TO THESE MINUTES.
President Winstead asked for any comments or questions. None were offered.
The vote was as follows: For: Armstrong, Brackin, Berry, Cook, Evans, Hall,
Gorden, Latham, Mitchell, Pittman, Skains and Winstead. Abstained: None. Against:
None. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Mr. John Sigman outlined the request for approval of the Joint Funding
Agreement continuance for 2018 with USGS for upriver gauges. Mr. Sigman noted the
funding amount was the same as previous year and that staff finds the information from
these gauging stations invaluable. Mr. Sigman gave staffs recommendation for
approval.
Mrs. Jennifer Hall made a motion to approve the Joint Funding Agreement
continuance for 2018 with USGS for upriver gauges as presented. Mr. Samuel Mitchell
seconded the motion.
President Winstead asked for any comments or questions. None were offered.
The vote was as follows: For: Armstrong, Brackin, Berry, Cook, Evans, Hall,
Gorden, Latham, Mitchell, Pittman, Skains and Winstead. Abstained: None. Against:
None. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Cook presented the Per Diem and Travel report for August 2017 and
stated that he had found it in order.
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Chairman Cook made a motion to approve the Per Diem and Travel report for
August 2017 as presented. Mr. John Pittman seconded the motion.
President Winstead asked for any questions or comments. None were offered.
The vote was as follows: For: Armstrong, Brackin, Berry, Cook, Evans, Hall,
Gorden, Latham, Mitchell, Pittman, Skains and Winstead. Abstained: None. Against:
None. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Cook presented the Cash Balance Report and stated he had reviewed
and had found it in order.
Chairman Cook made a motion to approve the Cash Balance Report as presented.
Mr. Ben Evans seconded the motion.
President Winstead asked for any questions or comments. None were offered.
The vote was as follows: For: Armstrong, Brackin, Berry, Cook, Evans, Hall,
Gorden, Latham, Mitchell, Pittman, Skains and Winstead. Abstained: None. Against:
None. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Cook presented the Claims Docket for September 2017 and stated that
he had reviewed and had found it in order.
Mr. Billy Cook made a motion to approve the Claims Docket for September 2017
as presented. Mr. Samuel Mitchell seconded the motion.
President Winstead asked for any questions or comments. None were offered.
The vote was as follows: For: Armstrong, Brackin, Berry, Cook, Evans, Hall,
Gorden, Latham, Mitchell, Pittman, and Winstead. Abstained: Skains. Against: None.
MOTION BY MAJORITY.
President Winstead asked for the nominating committee report for the 2018
officers of the Board of Directors.
Nominating Committee Chairman Bruce Brackin gave his report for the
committee with the following recommendations for officers:
Mr. Philip Huskey asked ifthere were any nominations from the floor.
Mr. Ben Evans nominated Mrs. Jennifer Hall for President and Mr. Billy Cook
for Vice President.
Mr. Kenny Latham made a motion to close the floor to nominations. Mr. Shannon
Armstrong seconded the motion.
The vote was as follows: For: Armstrong, Brackin, Berry, Cook, Evans, Hall,
Gorden, Latham, Mitchell, Skains, and Winstead. Abstained: Pittman. Against: None.
MOTION BY MAJORITY.
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Mr. Samuel Mitchell then asked for his name to be removed from consideration
as a nominee for President.
Mr. Philip Huskey then asked if the board would like to vote for the officers that
were uncontested.
Mr. Kenny Latham made a motion to vote for the officers that were uncontested
as: President - Jennifer Hall, Secretary - Phillip Crosby, Assistant Secretary - Cindy
Ford, and Treasurer - Susan McMullan. Mr. Shannon Armstrong seconded the motion.
The vote was as follows: For: Armstrong, Brackin, Berry, Cook, Evans, Hall,
Gorden, Latham, Pittman, Skains and Winstead. Abstained: Mitchell. Against: None.
MOTION CARRIED BY MAJORITY.
Mr. Huskey then asked if the board wished to vote for the Vice Presidential
nominee with secret ballot.
Mr. John Pittman made a motion to vote for the Vice Presidential nominee with
a secret ballot. Mr. Kenny Latham seconded the motion.
The vote was as follows: For: Armstrong, Brackin, Berry, Cook, Evans, Hall,
Gorden, Latham, Pittman, Skains and Winstead. Abstained: Mitchell. Against: None.
MOTION CARRIED BY MAJORITY.
Mr. Samuel Mitchell noted that he would abstain from the vote for vice president.
The PRVWSD legal staff collected all ballots for the office of vice president.
Mr. Ben Evans made a motion to recess in order to allow the legal staff and
nominating committee time to count the ballots. Mr. Samuel Mitchell seconded the
motion.
The vote was as follows: For: Armstrong, Brackin, Berry, Cook, Evans, Hall,
Gorden, Latham, Mitchell, Pittman, Skains and Winstead. Abstained: None. Against:
None. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Mr. Kenny Latham made a motion to reconvene. Mrs. Jennifer Hall seconded
the motion.
The vote was as follows: For: Armstrong, Brackin, Berry, Cook, Evans, Hall,
Gorden, Latham, Mitchell, Pittman, Skains and Winstead. Abstained: None. Against:
None. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Mr. Huskey announced the ballot vote for vice president was 7 votes for Mr. Billy
Cook and 4 votes for Mr. Doug Berry.
Mr. Ben Evans made the motion to accept vote to elect Mr. Billy Cook as Vice
President. Mr. Kenny Latham seconded the motion.
The vote was as follows: For: Armstrong, Brackin, Berry, Cook, Evans, Hall,
Gorden, Latham, Pittman, Skains and Winstead. Abstained: None. Against: None.
MOTION CARRIED BY MAJORITY.
Mr. Huskey then announced the elected slate of officers for 2017/2018 as:
Mr. Sigman noted the police report and lease collections report included in the
board package.
Mr. Sigman noted various news articles and media in the board book.
Mr. Billy Cook inquired about enacting term limits for the officers of the board.
Mr. Philip Huskey stated staff could develop options on how to create term limits or
rotating terms to bring to the board for consideration.
Mr. Billy Cook made a motion to authorize staff to develop options for creating
term limits or rotating terms for board officers and bring to the board for consideration.
Mr. Ben Evans seconded the motion.
The vote was as follows: For: Armstrong, Brackin, Berry, Cook, Evans, Hall,
Gorden, Latham, Mitchell, Pittman, Skains and Winstead. Abstained: None. Against:
None. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
President Winstead thanked all for their friendship and for making his presidency
a success.
Mrs. Hall thanked all for their support and stated she wished to make sure the
board protects the property of the District and the leaseholders.
Mr. John Pittman made motion to adjourn. Mr. Kenny Latham seconded the
motion.
The vote was as follows: For: Armstrong, Brackin, Berry, Cook, Evans, Hall,
Gorden, Latham, Mitchell, Pittman, Skains and Winstead. Abstained: None. Against:
None. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was
adjourned at 10:37 a.m.