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1MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OFDIRECTORS OF THE PEARL RIVER VALLEY WATER SUPPLYDISTRICT HELD ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2010 AT 9:30

A.M. IN THE OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT LOCATED AT 115MADISON LANDING CIRCLE, RIDGELAND, MISSISSIPPI 39157

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Pearl River Valley Water SupplyDistrict was held at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 16, 2010 at the Districts Main Office.The meeting was called to order by Jack Winstead, Chairman, who presided.

Members Present: Don Brazil, Jim Carraway, John Arledge, Vernard Murrell, Jack Winstead,Samuel Mitchell, W. C. Gorden, Phillip Crosby, Kenny Latham, JohnLocke, Pete Burkes, Trey Bobinger

Members Absent: Robert Webb, Keith Allen

Others Present: John Sigman, Jim Tohill, Michelle Harrison, Perry Waggener, TimothyWare, Linda Horton, Jim McDowell, Ricky Callaway, Steve Clark, SusanMcMullan, Greg Burgess

Upon consideration of the minutes of a regular meeting held on August 19, 2010 and aspecial meeting held on August 31, 2010, a motion was made by Don Brazil, seconded by PeteBurkes, to approve these minutes, as presented. The vote was as follows: For: Brazil, Carraway,Arledge, Murrell, Winstead, Mitchell, Gorden, Crosby, Latham, Locke, Burkes, Bobinger.Against: None. Abstaining: None. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Mr. Tohill presented the commissioning of Timothy Ware, as a Reservoir Officer of the

Reservoir Patrol. Based on the information presented, the Board made a finding that Mr. Warehas completed the educational training requirements of a course of study prescribed andconducted by the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Training Academy, that he has not been convicted of any crime involving moral turpitude and that he is qualified to becommissioned as a Patrol Officer of the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District pursuant toPearl River Valley Water Supply District Security Act of 1978" upon taking the Oath of Office.A motion was made by Pete Burkes, seconded by John Locke, that Timothy Ware be socommissioned with the oath endorsed upon it shall be entered in Exhibit to Minutes file,thereby becoming a part of these minutes. The vote was as follows: For: Brazil, Carraway,Arledge, Murrell, Winstead, Mitchell, Gorden, Crosby, Latham, Locke, Burkes, Bobinger.Against: None. Abstaining: None. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Mr. Don Brazil presented a monthly report on behalf of the Department of Wildlife,Fisheries and Parks. He stated that there have been no major hunting accidents this year,however hunting license sales are down 7% from last year.

Samuel Mitchell presented the following Audit Committee recommendations:a. Request for approval to bid for construction equipment - John Sigman stated that

the District construction fleet is very old, and would like permission to replacesome of this equipment. Mr. Sigman stated that staff is recommending bid of theoption to purchase and/or lease the following heavy equipment: Front end wheelloader; Dozer; Excavator. Mr. Sigman stated that staff would like to advertisewith the alternate to buy and/or lease purchase the equipment, with options to bidcombinations of one or more items. A motion was made by Trey Bobinger,seconded by Vernard Murrell, for approval to bid for construction equipment.The vote was as follows: For: Brazil, Carraway, Arledge, Murrell, Winstead,Mitchell, Gorden, Crosby, Latham, Locke, Burkes, Bobinger. Against: None.Abstaining: None. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

b. Request for approval of two (2) patrol grants - Chief Waggener stated that onegrant is in the amount of $2,500.00, by the Rankin County District Attorneysoffice, which will be used for a camera system for the patrol car. The secondgrant is in the amount of $6,547.00 for donation of surplus equipment by the

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Upon consideration of the Claims Docket, a motion was made by Samuel Mitchell,seconded by Pete Burkes, that the docket be approved in the amount of $806,478.54. The votewas as follows: For: Brazil, Carraway, Arledge, Murrell, Winstead, Mitchell, Gorden, Crosby,Latham, Locke, Burkes, Bobinger. Against: None. Abstaining: None. MOTION CARRIED

UNANIMOUSLY.

Chief Waggener presented the monthly patrol report.

John Locke presented the following Nominating Committee recommendations for theBoard officers for the year 2010 - 2011:

President: Jack WinsteadVice President: Samuel Mitchell

Secretary: Vernard MurrellTreasurer: Susan McMullan

Assistant Secretary: Michelle Guy

There was a call for any additional nominations from the floor. There being no furthernominations from the floor, a motion was made by Trey Bobinger, seconded by Phillip Crosby,that the nominations be closed. The vote was as follows: For: Brazil, Carraway, Arledge,Murrell, Winstead, Mitchell, Gorden, Crosby, Latham, Locke, Burkes, Bobinger. Against: None.Abstaining: None. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

A motion was made by Trey Bobinger, seconded by Don Brazil, for approval of theabove listed slate of officers for the year 2010 - 2011 or until their respective successors in officeare duly elected and qualified. The vote was as follows: For: Brazil, Carraway, Arledge,Murrell, Winstead, Mitchell, Gorden, Crosby, Latham, Locke, Burkes, Bobinger. Against: None.Abstaining: None. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

John Sigman presented the following Executive Directors comments:$ MDEQ enforcement of surface mining efforts - He stated that the District has a small

sandpit near the water tank south of Spillway Road which is not very large.$ He stated that the District has received the PPA by the Corps of Engineers for sewer

projects in Rankin County. The total amount of the grant is $4.5M.$ He stated that the lake is currently down due to the lack of rain.

$ The Ross Barnett Foundation is currently in the development stages and will be filing paper of incorporation with the Secretary of States office. This group will work onissues related to enhancing the District with monetary and economic developmentopportunities.

$ He stated that a group of citizens are working with the Reservoir and MDEQ on

development ofKeep the Reservoir Beautiful, which will be a Keep America Beautifulaffiliate. This group will be working on litter control and beautification efforts aroundthe reservoir area.

$ He stated that the District is still working with Rankin County on the land use map,

which is approximately 95% in agreement with both parties; however, he restated theBoards position that the county has no authority under law to zone District property.

$ He stated that the MS PEER committee came out and inspected daily logs and vehicles

owned by the Reservoir. This issue is due to the recent articles on State used vehicles$ Samuel Mitchell stated that he received a letter regarding the Districts annual audit and

will discuss this issue within the next month or so

A motion was made by Phillip Crosby, seconded by John Locke, that the Board enter intoClosed Session, to determine the need for Executive Session, to discuss prospective leasing oflands. The vote was as follows: For: Brazil, Carraway, Arledge, Murrell, Winstead, Mitchell,Gorden, Crosby, Latham, Locke, Burkes, Bobinger. Against: None. Abstaining: None.MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Coach Gorden left the meeting at this time.

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The meeting was thereupon Closed, and a motion was made by John Arledge, secondedby Trey Bobinger, for the Board to enter into Executive Session, to discuss a transfer of theMandalay Development. The vote was as follows: For: Brazil, Carraway, Arledge, Murrell,Winstead, Mitchell, Crosby, Latham, Locke, Burkes, Bobinger. Against: None. Abstaining:None. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

No motions were made during Executive Session.

A motion was made by John Arledge, seconded by Trey Bobinger, that the Board comeout of Executive Session. The vote was as follows: For: Brazil, Carraway, Arledge, Murrell,Winstead, Mitchell, Crosby, Latham, Locke, Burkes, Bobinger. Against: None. Abstaining:None. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, the meeting wasadjourned at 10:12 a.m.

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