IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT
IN THE MATTER OF SUMMAR WYATT, A Minor, Deceased
CAUSE NO. 2023-52
SANDER WYATT, Individually, and on behalf of all statutory wrongful death beneficiaries PETITIONER
RULE 4 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF TALLAHATCHIE
TO: Any and All Persons Claiming to be a Statutory Wrongful Death Beneficiary of Summar Wyatt, a Minor, Deceased
You have been made a Defendant in the Petition to Determine Statutory Wrongful Death Beneficiaries filed in this Court by Sander Wyatt, Petitioner, seeking a determination of any and all known and unknown statutory wrongful death beneficiaries of Summar Wyatt, deceased. A Defendant other than you in this action is Dyamond Wyatt, deceased.
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to mail or hand deliver a copy of a written response to the Petition to Determine Statutory Wrongful Death Beneficiaries of Summar Wyatt, deceased, to Helen B. Kelly, counsel for Petitioner, whose address is Post Office Box 1631, Batesville, Mississippi 38606.
YOUR RESPONSE MUST BE MAILED OR DELIVERED NOT LATER THAN THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE 15TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2024, WHICH IS THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS SUMMONS. IF YOUR RESPONSE IS NOT SO MAILED OR DELIVERED, A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE MONEY OR OTHER RELIEF DEMANDED IN THE PETITION.
You must also file the original of your Response with the Clerk of this Court within a reasonable time afterward.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this the 7th day of February, 2024.
TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY CHANCERY CLERK
ANITA M. GREENWOOD
P.O. BOX 350
CHARLESTON, MISSISSIPPI 38921
By: Yolanda Hudson, D.C.
Issued at the Request of:
HELEN B. KELLY (MSB# 3557)
KELLY LAW FIRM
150 Public Square
Post Office Box 1631
Batesville, Mississippi 38606
Tel: (662) 563-0411
Fax: (662) 563-0631
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
In the Matter of the Estate of Hedy Maude Champion, Deceased
Cause NO. 2015-48
SUMMONS IN RULE (D)(1) AND (2) TYPE ACTION
State of Mississippi
County of Tallahatchie
To: Synchrony Bank, Ascension Point, Daria Bennett Empie Harber, Henry Clyde Mcdonald, Clifton Curtis Mcdonald, and Krystle Kay Mcdonald
Take notice that a hearing will be held in the above styled and numbered action to which you are a defendant on Tuesday the 2nd day of April, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. at the Leflore County Courthouse in Greenwood, Mississippi.
(x) The action against you is one described in Rule 81(d)(1), MRCP, which is triable 30 days after completion of service of process in any manner other than by publicaiton, or 30 days after the first publication where process is by publication.
( ) The action against you is one described by Rule 81(d)(2), MRCP, which is triable seven (7) days after service of process in any manner other than by publication, or 30 days after the first publication where process is by publication.
Although Rule 81(d)(1) does not require you to file an answer or other pleading, you may do so if you deem it necessary to properly develop the issues, or, if you are required to do so by the Court. In any event, however, you should appear in court in person on the date, time, and place designated above to defend the action. Failure to appear may resulet in a judgement against you.
Issued under my hand and Seal of said Court, on this the 5th day of February.
Chancery Clerk of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi
By: Vickie Ross, Deputy Clerk
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT
RE: Guardianship of Minor Child S.E.M.
Cause No.: 2024-1-2
Dorothy Smith
SUMMONS IN RULE (D)(1) AND (2) TYPE ACTION
To: Marquesl Miles whose address and residence is unknown and to All Persons having an interest in the Minor Child, S.E.M.
Youhave been made a Defendant in a Petition for Guardianship of Child by Petitioner, Dorothy Smith, seeking guardianship of the minor child, S.E.M. The defendants in this action are Marquel Miles and all persons claiming an interest in the minor child, S.E.M.
You are summoned to appear and defend against the Petition for Guardianship filed against you in this action at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, April 8, 2024, at the Leflore County Courthouse in the City of Greenwood, Mississippi, before the Honorable Catherine Farris-Carter and in case of your failure to appear and defend, a judgement will be entered in this cause granting the relief requested in the Petition for Guardianship.
(x) The action against you is one described in Rule 81(d)(1), MRCP, which is triable 30 days after completion of service of process in any manner other than by publication, or 30 days after the first publication where process is by publication.
( ) The action against you is one described by Rule 81(d)(2), MRCP, which is triable seven (7) days after service of process in any manner other than by publication, or 30 days after the first publication where process is by publication.
Although Rule 81(d)(1) does not require you to file an answer or other pleading, you may do so if you deem it necessary to properly develop the issues, or, if you are required to do so by the Court. In any event, however, you should appear in Court in person on the Date, Time, and Place Designated above to defend the action. Failure to appear may result in judgement against you.
Issued under my hand and Seal of Said Court, on this the 12th day of February, 2024.
Chancery Clerk of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi
Vickie Ross, Deputy Clerk
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
RURAL WATER ASSOCIATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT (RWAIG) PROGRAM
The Payne’s Water Association (OWNER) requests proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide engineering services on an as needed basis for a project funded by the Mississippi State Department of Health American Rescue Plan Act: Rural Water Associations Infrastructure Grant Program.
You are invited to submit five (5) copies of a proposal, in accordance with this request, by mail or hand-delivered to the Office of Payne’s Water Association; 438 W. Cypress Street, P.O. Box 158, Charleston, MS 38921, no later than 12 Noon on March 22, 2024.
Selection of an Engineer will be based on the criteria established in this Legal advertisement. Engineer(s) shall not submit any cost or price information with their proposals. Engineer(s) should submit complete proposals sufficient for final selection of the most qualified engineer. The selected Engineer will provide all engineering services through project closeout in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies. The scope of work may include, but is not limited to, the following: 1) planning services and/or guidance in selecting a project based on system needs; 2)preparation of plans and specifications; 3) distribution of bid documents and any addenda to such documents; 4) assistance in bid opening and preparation of bid tabulation; 5) assistance in the execution of construction contracts; 6) holding pre-construction conference; 7) providing construction management services, including review/approval of payment applications, preparation of change orders, attendance at regular meetings with construction contractor, and performance of construction observation including periodic reports to the OWNER, and 8) assistance with project closeout. The final scope of work will be negotiated at the time of contract execution.
The OWNER is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The OWNER encourages Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs) to submit proposals.
Based on the Assistance Listing: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds and Part 2 of the US Treasury State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Compliance and Reporting Guidance (v3.0 February 2022) (Compliance Guide), the following Uniform Guidance provisions apply to the ARPA/CSLFRF grant award:
•Subpart A, Acronyms and Definitions
•Subpart B, General provisions
• Subpart C, Pre-Federal Award Requirements and Contents of Federal Awards (except 2 CFR 200.204, .205, .210, and .213)
•Subpart D, Post Federal; Award Requirements (except 2 CFR 200.305(b)(8) & (9), .308, .309, and .320(c)(4))
•Subpart E, Cost Principles
•Subpart F, Audit Requirements
•2 CFR Part 25 (Universal Identifier & System for Award Management)
•2 CFR Part 170 (Reporting Subaward and Executive Compensation Information)
•2 CFR Part 180 (OMB Guidelines to Agencies on Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement)
•Executed contracts shall include provisions for Non-Federal Entity Contracts Under Federal Awards listed in Appendix II to Part 200
All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked with the following language: “Proposal for Engineering Services for MSDH RWAIG Project.” Proposals will be evaluated on the following factors: Qualifications (40 points), Experience (40 points), and Project Knowledge (20 Points). To be evaluated properly, the following must be addressed in detail:
•Qualifications –The qualifications of the firm and persons assigned to the project;
•Experience – The firm’s experience and the projects previously undertaken, the project activities, and the status of the projects;
•Project Knowledge – Familiarity with the OWNER’s infrastructure and regulatory requirements of similar funding programs
The OWNER will designate a selection committee to evaluate each proposal. The selection committee may hold proposals for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days for the purpose of reviewing the content of the proposals and investigating the qualifications of the firms and assigned individuals. The OWNER reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals. The OWNER will award a contract with the qualified individual or firm whose proposal has the highest number of cumulative points issued by the selection committee and determined to be the most advantageous to the OWNER, all factors considered. The contract will include scope and extent of work and other essential requirements. The contract will be on a fixed price basis. The OWNER has the authority to terminate the selection at any time.
Thad Roberts, President, Payne’s Water Association
ABANDONED AUTO AUCTION
1. 2001 Buick Lesabre
VIN: 1G4HP54K51U258849
Green in color
Odometer reading: ?
2. 2004 Chev. Avalanche
VIN: 3GNEC12T84G261234
Red in color
Odometer reading: ?
3. 2012 Buick Enclave
VIN: 5GAKRDED8CJU5222
Black in color
Odometer reading: ?
Auction for the above vehicles will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 8, 2024, at Mitchell’s Repair Shop, 139 S. Franklin Street, Charleston, MS 38921.
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF TIMOTHY I. MCBRAYER, DECEASED
CAUSE NO. 2024-12
HALLIE MCBRAYER LITTON PETITIONER
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters of Executrixship having being granted on the 12th day of February, A.D., 2024, by the Chancery Court of the First Judicial District of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi to the undersigned Executrix of the Estate of Timothy I. McBrayer, Deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against said estate to present the same to the Clerk of this Court for probate and registration according to law, within ninety (90) days from the first publication of this notice, or they will be forever barred.
Dated, this the 12th day of February, A.D., 2024.
/s/ Hallie McBrayer Litton
HALLIE MCBRAYER LITTON , Executrix of the Estate of TIMOTHY I. MCBRAYER, Deceased
Lance D. Tennyson, MS Bar #105204
Attorney for Executrix
P.O. Box 190
Charleston, MS 38921
P: (662) 647-3656
F: (662) 647-0218
lance@tennysonlegal.com
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GEORGE DAVID BRELAND, DECEASED
CAUSE NO. 2024-2-2
ANGELA GAIL BRELAND PETITIONER
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters of Executrixship having being granted on the 12th day of February, A.D., 2024, by the Chancery Court of the Second Judicial District of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi to the undersigned Executrix of the Estate of George David Breland, Deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against said estate to present the same to the Clerk of this Court for probate and registration according to law, within ninety (90) days from the first publication of this notice, or they will be forever barred.
Dated, this the 12th day of February, A.D., 2024.
/s/ Angela Gail Breland
ANGELA GAIL BRELAND, Executrix of the Estate of GEORGE DAVID BRELAND, Deceased
Lance D. Tennyson, MS Bar #105204
Attorney for Executrix
P.O. Box 190
Charleston, MS 38921
P: (662) 647-3656
F: (662) 647-0218
lance@tennysonlegal.com
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GARY L. EPPS, DECEASED
CAUSE NO. 2024-11
TRINA MURPHREE PETITIONER
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters of Executrixship having being granted on the 14th day of February, A.D., 2024, by the Chancery Court of the First Judicial District of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi to the undersigned Executrix of the Estate of Gary L. Epps, Deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against said estate to present the same to the Clerk of this Court for probate and registration according to law, within ninety (90) days from the first publication of this notice, or they will be forever barred.
Dated, this the 14th day of February, A.D., 2024.
/s/ Trina Murphree
TRINA MURPHREE, Executrix of the Estate of GARY L. EPPS, Deceased
Lance D. Tennyson, MS Bar #105204
Attorney for Executrix
P.O. Box 190
Charleston, MS 38921
P: (662) 647-3656
F: (662) 647-0218
lance@tennysonlegal.com
ABANDONED AUTO AUCTION
2005 GMC Envoy
VIN: 1GKDS13S352115948
White in color
Odometer reading: ?
Auction for the above vehicle will be Friday, March 15, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Mitchell’s Repair Shop, 139 S. Franklin St., Charleston, MS 38921.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
TO THE CREDITORS OF FREDNA VAUGHN PEARSON, DECEASED:
Letters Testamentary on the Last Will and Testament of Fredna Vaughn Pearson, Deceased, were issued by the Chancery Court of the Second Judicial District of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi in Cause No. 23-cv-00035 on the 14th day of December, 2023, to the undersigned as the Executrix of said Estate. All persons having claims against said Estate are hereby notified that they are required to have the same probated and registered by the Clerk of said Court within ninety (90) days of the date of the first publication of this notice or they will be forever barred.
This the 29th day of February, 2024, which is the date of first publication of this notice.
/s/ Dawn Pearson Carraway, Executrix
Estate of Fredna Vaughn Pearson, Deceased
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT
In the Matter of the Estate of Hattie Ray King, Deceased
Cause No. 2024-13
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 20th day of February, A.D., 2024, by the Chancery Court of the First Judicial District of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, to the undersigned upon the Estate of Hattie Ray King, deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against said Estate to present same to the Clerk of this Court for probate and registration according to the law within ninety (90) days from the first publication of this notice, or they will forever be barred.
This the 20th day of February, 2024.
Debra K. Grantham, Executor of the Estate of Hattie Ray King
Mary Ann K. Grantham, Executor of the Estate of Hattie Ray King
Johnny Wayne King, Executorof Hattie Ray King
Thomas U. Reynolds, MSB #5307
Attorney for Executor
P.O. Drawer 280
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-3203
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT
In the Matter of the Estate of James Edward Jones, Deceased
Cause Number: CV-2-24-0004(WMS)
Thaddeus Wilks, Administrator
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters Testamentary having been granted to the undersigned, by the Chancery Court of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, in Cause No. 2024-CV-0004(WMS) on the 1st day of February 2024, and issued to the undersigned by Clerk of said Court on the 12th day of February 2024; you are hereby given notice that you must present your claim, or claims against said estate to the Clerk of said Court, Tallahatchie County Courthouse, Charleston, Mississippi, for probate and registration according to the law within ninety days (90) days from the date of the first publication of this notice which is February 29, 2024 and you are further given notice that if your claim, or claims, is not registered and probated within said time, it will be forever barred.
This the 13th day of February, 2024.
Thaddeus Wilks, Petitioner Estate of James Edward Jones, Deceased
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT
In the Matter of the Estate of James Edward Jones, Deceased
Cause Number: CV-2024-0004(WMS)
Thaddeus Wilks, Administrator
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
The State of Mississippi
To: Unknown Heirs of James Edward Jones, Deceased Whose Addresses Are Unknown
You have been made a Respondent in the suit filed in this Court by, Thaddeus Wilks Administrator of the Estate of James Edward Jones, Deceased, Petitioner seeking determination of heirship.
You are not required to file a written response in this matter, however, you may mail or hand-deliver a written response to the Petition filed against you in this action to Tomy W. Defer, Law Office of Tommy W. Defer, PLLC, Attorney for the Petitioner whose address is 111 Calhoun Street, Water Valley, Mississippi 38965.
You are summoned to appear and defend against said petition filed against you in this action at 9:30 o’clock a.m. on Tuesday, the 2nd day of April, 2024 in the courtroom of the Tallahatchie Chancery Court Building in Charleston, Mississippi, and in case of your failure to appear and defend, a judgement will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.
You are not required to file answer or other pleading but you may do so if you desire.
Issued under my hand and seal of said Court, the 20th day of February, 2024.
Anita Greenwood, Chancery Clerk of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi
Vickie Ross, Deputy Clerk
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
MCWI PROGRAM 2023
The Tallahatchie County Board of Supervisors requests proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide engineering services for work related to the implementation of approved FY 2023 MCWI project(s). You are invited to submit a proposal, in accordance with this request, to the Office of the Chancery Clerk, Tallahatchie County Board of Supervisors, 1 Court Square; P.O. Box 350; Charleston, MS 3 89 21 no later than 9:00 a.m. on April 8, 2024.
The Engineer will be responsible for preparing project cost estimates and a preliminary engineering report for application preparation and if awarded, the selected Engineer will provide all engineering services through project closeout in accordance with federal, state and local laws, regulations and policies. The scope of work includes but is not limited to the following: 1) prepare plans and specifications, 2) distribute bid documents, 3) assist in bid opening and prepare bid tabulation, 4) assist in the execution of construction contracts, 5) hold pre-construction conference, and 6) perform construction inspection including periodic reports to the municipality and approve all payment requests.
Tallahatchie County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The County encourages Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs) to submit proposals.
One (1) original and six (6) copies of the proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked with the following language: "Proposal for MCWI Program Engineering Services." Proposals will be evaluated on the following fact ors: Qualifications (40 points), Experience (40 points) and Capacity for Performance (20 points). To be evaluated properly, the following must be addressed in detail:
Qualifications - List of qualifications of persons to be assigned to project;
Experience - Information regarding the firm's experience and the projects previously undertaken, including the type and amount of grants awarded, the projects activities, and the status of the projects;
Capacity for Performance - Identify the number and title of staff assigned to provide services.
Please include a copy of the firm's registration in the E-Verify system.
The Tallahatchie County Board of Supervisors will meet to evaluate each proposal. The County may hold proposals for a period of not to exceed thirty (30) days for the purpose of reviewing the content of the proposals and investigating the qualifications of the firms and assigned individuals. The County reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals and waive any irregularities.
Subject to MCWI award(s) and the removal of all environmental conditions, the Tallahatchie County Board of Supervisors will award a contract with the qualified individual or firm whose proposal has the highest number of cumulative points issued by the board and determined to be the most advantageous to the Count y, price and other factors considered. The contract will include scope and extent of work and other essential requirements. An individual contract will be executed for each awarded project. and the contract will be on a fixed price basis. The County has the authority to terminate the selection at any time.
PUBLIC NOTICE
There came on for consideration by the Board of Education of the East Tallahatchie School District, Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, the matter of the borrowing of money and the issuance of notes therefore in the maximum principal amount of Two Million Four Hundred Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($2,400,000.00). After a discussion of the subject, Board Member Taranetta Harris offered and moved the adoption of the following resolution:
DECLARING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ITS INTENTION OF BORROWING MONEY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE COSTS DESCRIBED HEREIN; ORDERING SAID RESOLUTION TO BE PUBLISHED; AND SETTING THE DATE UPON WHICH THE BOARD OF EDUCATION IS TO TAKE FINAL ACTION UPON THE QUESTION OF AUTHORIZING THE BORROWING OF SAID MONEY.
WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the East Tallahatchie School District, Tallahatchie County, Mississippi (the "Board"), acting for and on behalf of the East Tallahatchie School District (the "District"), does hereby find, determine, adjudicate and declare:
1. It is necessary and desirable that a maximum of Two Million Four Hundred Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($2,400,000.00) be borrowed for the purposes of making repairs, alterations and additions to school buildings of the District, for the purpose of erecting school buildings and other buildings used for school purposes, for the purpose of purchasing heating plants, air conditioning, fixtures and equipment for such buildings, for the purpose of purchasing land for school purposes, and for the purpose of improving and equipping such lands for school recreational and athletic purposes, and paying the costs of such borrowing, including any capitalized interest or reserve fund, if necessary (the "Project");
2. No funds are available in the school funds of the District or from any other source with which to pay the costs of the Project;
3. It would be in the best interests and to the advantage of the District that the funds needed for the Project be obtained by the issuance of notes of the District in one or more series in the maximum principal amount of Two Million Four Hundred Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($2,400,000.00) (the "Notes") in the manner and form provided by Section 37 59 101, et. seq., of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended (the "Act");
4. An annual levy of a special tax which shall not exceed three (3) mills on the dollar of assessed value of taxable property within the District shall be sufficient to pay the principal and interest on the Notes to be issued hereunder and all other notes issued and outstanding under the Act, as the same shall respectively mature and accrue.
5. Under the provisions of Section 37 59 115 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended, the limitation of Section 37 59 5 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended, on the indebtedness which may be incurred by school districts is not applicable to the proposed issuance of the Notes.
6. The purpose for which the proposed Notes are to be issued as herein set forth in this resolution are purposes authorized by the laws of the State of Mississippi, and particularly in Section 37 59 101, et. seq., of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended, and that said Board is authorized and required to declare the necessity and its intention of borrowing money and issuing the Notes of the District as evidence of the same.
7. Pending the completion of the Project plans and specifications and the issuance of the Notes, the District needs to pay certain expenses incurred in connection with the performance of the Project, with such expenditures to be reimbursed from the proceeds of the Notes, when issued.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Education of the East Tallahatchie School District, as follows:
Section 1. The Board does hereby find, determine and adjudicate that the foregoing premises are true and correct.
Section 2. The Board does hereby declare that it is necessary to borrow an amount not exceeding Two Million Four Hundred Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($2,400,000.00) approximately equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be issued hereunder.
Section 3. The Board does hereby further declare that no funds are available in the school funds of the District or from any other source with which to pay the costs of the Project, and that it is necessary that the costs thereof be borrowed in the manner and form provided by Section 37 59 101, et. seq., of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended.
Section 4. The Board hereby declares its intention to borrow such money and to issue the Notes as evidence of the same. The Notes shall bear interest at a rate to be specified by further resolution of the Board, but shall not exceed a greater overall maximum interest rate to maturity than the rates now or hereafter authorized under the provisions of Section 19 9 19 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended. The Notes shall not be sold for less than par and accrued interest. The Notes shall be dated April 1, or such later date as the Board may specify, and shall mature over a period not to exceed twenty (20) years, with the first installment of principal and/or interest thereon to be made within one year from the date thereof.
Section 5. That unless a petition signed by 20% of the qualified electors of said District, requesting that an election be called on the question of incurring said indebtedness, is filed prior to 6:30 p.m. on March 14, 2024, in the Board Room of the District located at 411 East Chestnut Street, Charleston, MS 38921, final approval of the borrowing of said money and authority for the issuance of said Notes shall be given by the Board at a meeting held on such date and hour at the aforesaid address.
Section 6. The Secretary of the Board be and is hereby authorized and directed to cause this Resolution, as adopted, to be published in the The Sun-Sentinel, a newspaper of general circulation in the District and qualified under the provisions of Section 13 3 31 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended. Said Resolution shall be published once a week for two consecutive weeks, with the first publication thereof to be made not less than 15 days prior to March 14, 2024 on which date the Board will take final action on the question of authorizing the borrowing of said money.
Section 7. The District shall use funds currently available in its District Maintenance Fund to pay certain initial costs of the acquisition and construction of the Project, as subsequently identified by the Board, with such expenditures to be reimbursed from a portion of the proceeds of the Notes, when issued. The allocation of the Note proceeds to reimburse the District Maintenance Fund shall be made in writing not later than 18 months after the later of: (a) the date the original expenditure is paid or (b) the date the Project is placed in service or abandoned, but in no event more than three years after the original expenditure is paid. The expenditures to be reimbursed from the Note proceeds shall be incurred solely to acquire, renovate, construct, or improve property having a reasonably expected economic life of at least one year and to pay the cost of such acquisition, construction and improvements. The Note proceeds shall be used to reimburse these expenditures, and not for the reimbursement of operating costs or similar working capital items. This resolution is the official action of the Board adopted as required by regulations promulgated by the Internal Revenue Service governing the reimbursement of prior expenses from bond proceeds.
Section 8. That all orders, resolutions or proceedings of the Board in conflict with the provisions of this Resolution shall be and the same are hereby repealed.
The motion to adopt the foregoing Resolution motion was duly seconded by Board Member Darrell Neal. The motion then being put to a vote, the results were as follows:
Board Member Darrel Neal Voted: Yes
Board Member Santrail Kuykendall Voted: Yes
Board Member Bryant Watson Voted: Yes
Board Member Audra Brown Voted: Yes
Board Member Taranetta Harris Voted: Yes
Having received a majority of the affirmative votes of the Board, the Resolution passed on January 22, 2024.
BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE EAST TALLAHATCHIE SCHOOL DISTRICT
By: /s/ Bryant Watson President
ATTEST:
/s/ Audra Brown
Secretary
