A new work program might be in the works for Attala County.
During their meeting Tuesday morning, county supervisors agreed to move forward in the process for an ordinance that will allow those sentenced with fines in justice court the ability to work them off.
The City of Kosciusko and many other surrounding counties already have a work program in effect.
“Some people have a tough time paying off their fines, so this is a good way to help them work it off and it can help keep our highways and county roads clean,” said Kerri Ellington, president of the Board of Supervisors. “Our roads have gotten dirty ever since the jail closed and our state work program went away. I talked with both of our judges and they are both very interested in the program.”
According to Sheriff Tim Nail, the county already has the employees to execute the program but would probably have to purchase a vehicle for transportation.
In other business the supervisors approved a change order totaling an additional $77K on a state-aide bridge project on AR 5205 in Ethel.
“We started work and were not able to put the concrete piling in the ground,” County engineer Christian Gardner said. “We had to change to large steal piles due to that, but this will not affect any other state-aid projects at this time.”
The project is expected to be completed in 4-6 months.
Other action taken by the supervisors:
• approving a school bus turn-around for Rosie McAdory estate,
• approving a payment of $17,759.36 to Gardner Engineering;
• approving a bond refund for Jerimie Edwards and Meggs Tire Service.
The next scheduled meeting of the Attala County Board of Supervisors is March 6 at 9 a.m. at the Chancery Court building.
