Report From State, Military Training on End of Month Agenda

Courtsey of WRBE, "Your Hometown Radio"
The George County Board of Supervisors' end-of-the-month meeting on Wednesday began with a report from State Representative Deryk Parker. Parker told the board that the state legislators had approved the county's request for a lodge and hotel tax, but decreased it by 1%. The now 2% tax would apply to hotel and motel stays within the county, and would fund the local economic development budget. The local population will have the opportunity to vote to pass this tax on the November ballot.
The Supervisors had also requested to raise the local sales tax by 1% to fund a sports complex but Parker said this request had died in committee. A restaurant tax was discussed as a possible option for the funding for a later date.
The Supervisors were also paid a visit by an officer from Camp Shelby, Micheal Douglas. Douglas was requesting the use of the fair grounds for a couple of days as part of an upcoming training simulation. After hearing the presentation, the supervisors said they were willing to assist the military in any way and two dates in May were set. The training simulation is off limits to the public but the local law enforcement will be advised of the details.
Several routine items were included on the agenda, including road issues, tax roll adjustments and the approval of travel expenses for employee training.
Bids for the day included the acceptance of a $32,500 new steel wheel packer from Midsouth but bids for a new chip spreader were taken under advisement.
The next Supervisors meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 7 at 9 a.m.