Monday, September 28, 2015

Winston Plywood Weekly Update-9-25-15


Foundations:
· Continued work on Green-end Electrical Room
· Completed 24” slab at Glue Room

Building:
· Continued installing standing-seam roof on Buildings 3
· Continued trim-out and structural detailing on structural steel framing on Building 2
· Installed insulation and water-shield on Building 2 from Columns 3-27
· Completed structural framing for Lathe Deck, placed and finished Lathe Deck concrete
· Continued installing wall girts on Building 3
· Continued bracing and trim-out on Building 4
· Erected structural steel framing for Building 11

Fire Protection:
· Continued installing sprinkler systems in Building 2

Electrical:
· Continued block work on green-end electrical rooms
· Continued underground primary power supply duct banks – installed ducts across south end of plywood building and underneath rail spurs at southwest corner of building
· Began installing boxes in ceiling of Buildings 1, 3, and 5 for lighting grid

Sitework and Paving:
· Placed concrete paving between Buildings 8 & 10 (around transformers 5-13 and primary switches)


Winston Plywood:
· Continued refurbishing existing veneer dryers
· Continued refurbishing and installing green-end equipment for west lathe line
· Received and off-loaded additional Log-Pro equipment for log processor
· Received first two loads of No. 3 Dryer components
· Set base plates for steam boilers (not grouted)
· Continued press pit modifications






Monday, September 21, 2015

Winston Plywood Weekly Update-9-18-15



 Foundations:
·         Completed block work on Hog Room
·         Continued work on Green-end Electrical Rooms
·         Continued form work on Sander Foundation in finishing area
·         Placed and finished foundation walls for Green Chipper
·         Completed base slab for glue room and began installing rebar and forming for 24” slab at Glue Room

Building:
·         Continued installing standing-seam roof on Buildings 3
·         Continued installing insulation and water seal on Buildings 3
·         Completed installing beams and joists on Building 2 (West side of overall building)
·         Continued trim-out and finishing on structural steel framing on Building 2
·         Continued erecting structural steel framing for Lathe & Chipper Deck
·         Continued installing wall girts on Building 3
·         Installed structural framing and bar joists on Building 4

Fire Protection:
·         Continued installing sprinkler system in Building 3 and began installing system in Building 2
·         Continued installing risers and system control valves in Building 2

Electrical:
·         Continued installing primary power duct bank at transformers 1-4  (at south end of Building No. 3)
·         Continued finish grading and placement of stone around transformers 5-13
·         Completed block work on electrical room (southeast corner of Building 3)
·         Continued block work on green-end electrical rooms
·         Continued underground primary power supply duct banks (moving west through previous RTO site)

Sitework and Paving:
·         Began finish grading and forming for paving in area between Buildings 8 and 10

Winston Plywood:
·         Continued refurbishing existing veneer dryers
·         Continued refurbishing and installing green-end equipment for west lathe line
·         Received and off-loaded additional loads of green-end equipment
·         Received and off-loaded additional Log-Pro equipment for log processing
·         Began installing boiler base plates





Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Tax Levy For Fiscal Year 2015-2016

RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN
OF THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE, MISSISSIPPI FIXING THE LEVY

FOR TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016


WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Louisville, Mississippi, resolve that, at this time, the meeting held on the 1st day of September, 2015 is the proper time at which a levy of taxes to raise revenues for the City should be made as provided by laws under Section 21-33-45 and 27-39-307, Mississippi Code 1972, Annotated, and for Mississippi Adequate Education Program revenues, under Section 37-57-105, Mississippi Code 1972, Annotated, for School District revenues, all Laws of the State of Mississippi.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that taxes be and the same are hereby levied for the purpose of raising revenues for the City of Louisville and the Louisville Municipal School District of Winston County, Mississippi, for the fiscal year 2015-2016 as follows:

Louisville Municipal School District Maintenance requirements
(Section 37-57-104 thru 107, Mississippi Code1972, Annotated) 55.24 mills
Louisville Municipal School District Debt Service requirements
(Section 37-57-108, Mississippi Code 1972, Annotated)            3.00 mills
For the School                        58.24 mills

For General Revenue Purposes and for General Improvements
(Section 21-33-45 and 27-39-307, Mississippi Code 1972, Annotated)      19.00 mills
For Park and Cemetery Maintenance (Section 21-33-45 and
27-39-307, Mississippi Code 1972, Annotated)                                              1.00 mills
For Library Maintenance (Section 21-33-45 and 27-39-307,
Mississippi Code 1972, Annotated)  3.00 mills
For the City                 23.00 mills

                     Total Tax Levy to be collected        81.24 Mills

ADOPTED, this the 1st day of September 2015, by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Louisville.

Babs W. Fulton, City Clerk William A. “Will” Hill, Mayor

Monday, September 14, 2015

Winston Plywood Weekly Update-9-11-2015


Foundations:
·         Formed, placed, and finished final section of slab for Building 2
·         Continued block work on Hog Room
·         Placed and finished Boiler Room and Air Compressor Room slab
·         Began work on Green-end Electrical Room
·         Began formwork on Sander Foundation in finishing area
·         Placed and finished foundation walls for Green Chipper

Building:
·         Continued installing standing-seam roof on Buildings 3 and 8
·         Continued installing insulation and water seal on Buildings 3 & 7
·         Continued installing beams and joists on Building 2 (West side of overall building)
·         Continued erecting structural steel framing for Lathe & Chipper Deck
·         Continued trim-out and detailing on Building 2 & 3 structural steel
·         Seamed roofing sheets on Buildings 1, 9, and 10
·         Continued installing wall girts on Building 3

Fire Protection:
·         Continued installing sprinkler system in Building 3
·         Completed tie-in on systems in Buildings 5, 9, & 10
·         Began installing risers and system control valves

Electrical:
·         Continued installing primary power at transformers 1-4  (at south end of Building No. 3)
·         Continued finish grading and placement of stone around transformers 5-13
·         Completed block work on electrical room (southeast corner of Building 3)
·         Began block work on green-end electrical room
·         Continued underground primary power supply (moving west through previous RTO site)

Winston Plywood:
·         Continued refurbishing existing veneer dryers
·         Continued refurbishing and installing green-end equipment for west lathe line
·         Received and off-loaded additional loads of green-end equipment
·         Received and off-loaded additional Log-Pro equipment for log processing
·         Began installation of base plates for boiler installation





Friday, September 11, 2015

City Meeting Agenda-Sept 15

CITY OF LOUISVILLE

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2015  


REGULAR MEETING AGENDA  5:30 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
NEW BUSINESS

    1. Nfusion Community Conversation-enclosed
    2. Justin McDonald:  Winston Plywood and Veneer recommendations
    3. Per Woody Sample: authorize payment of electrical invoices to Gresco Supply Inc. for $90,894.00 for Winston Plywood & Veneer project and authorize the Mayor to sign the request for cash from MDA
    4. Accept recommendation of selection committee to choose Sample, Hicks & Associates as the  Administrator for ARC Louisville Water Tank project.  No other proposals received
    5. Accept recommendation to choose Calvert-Spradling Engineers for ARC Louisville Water Tank project.  Other proposal received from Neel-Schaffer Engineers
    6. Appoint committee to rate Architects and Engineering proposals for HMGP Community Safe Room project and authorize the Mayor to award project upon the recommendation of the committee.  We have received three proposals.
    7. Unclean property: set hearing for October 6 for three properties
      1. Bullock Realty, LLC, at 317 Mills Street, parcel 80-151283402 0700400
      2. Jim Anderson, at 880 Brooksville Road, parcel 80-151262301 0400401
      3. Paula Mass, at 201 West Poplar Drive, parcel 80-151242001 0600500
    8. Authorize three installment payments of $25,154.00 for the MS Municipal Service Workers Compensation total billed premium of $73,981.00
    9. Approve hiring part time firefighter effective immediately-enclosed
    10. Appoint Robert Eaves as the MDOT Title VI Coordinator
    11. Authorize cell phone additions as budgeted- handout will be given on Tuesday
    12. Acknowledge training requests:
      1. DARE training- authorize Tonya McWhirter, Ty Hardin, and Derrick Ball to attend DARE conference at RCTA in Meridian on October 5-15.  Both new officers’ registration total is $899 which covers all expenses, Tonya’s registration waived.
      2. Authorize Tonya McWhirter to attend the Care Lodge Domestic Violence Seminar on October 20 in Meridian, $15.00 registration only.
      3. Fire training- authorize Chester Darnell Dawkins to attend Fire Academy on September 19-21, no charges
    13. Announce flu shot to be given on September 29 at 8:30
    14. Announce: Fire Prevention Week is October 4-10

  1. OTHER BUSINESS
  2. ADJOURN

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Board Minutes-9-8-2015



MINUTES OF A RECESSED MEETING OF THE MAYOR

AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE
HELD ON THE 8TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2015

A recessed meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Louisville was held at five o’clock p.m. on the 8th day of September 2015, at the City Hall, the aforesaid being the time and place for the meeting with the following officers present:  William A. “Will” Hill, Mayor; Eugene Crosby, Mayor Pro Tem; Frances S. Ball, Richard R. (Dickie) Caperton, Judy H. McLeod, and Gwenita Mays, Aldermen; Babs W. Fulton, City Clerk and C. Taylor Tucker, City Attorney.


The meeting was duly opened and called to order by Mayor Will Hill.  The Mayor gave the opening prayer and led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The following business was transacted at the meeting:

Monday, September 7, 2015

Winston Plywood Update-9-4-15



Foundations:
·         Placed and finished Building 4 slab
·         Continued forming foundations for green chipper in Building 10
·         Formed and placed rebar for final section of slab for Building 2
·         Began block work on Hog Room
·         Finished forming for placement of Boiler Room slab.  Slab is to be placed tonight.
·         Placed concrete around dryer wash water drain piping

Building:
·         Continued installing standing-seam roof on Buildings 3 and 8
·         Continued installing beams and joists on Building 2 (West side of overall building)
·         Continued erecting structural steel framing for Lathe & Chipper Deck
·         Continued trim-out and detailing on Building 2 & 3 structural steel

Fire Protection:
·         Continued installing sprinkler system in Building 3
·         Completed tie-in on systems in Buildings 5, 9, & 10

Electrical:
·         Completed concrete foundations for transformers No. 1-4
·         Continued installing primary power and grounding at transformers 1-4  (at south end of Building No. 3)
·         Continued finish grading and placement of stone around transformers 5-13
·         Continued block work on electrical room (southeast corner of Building 3)

Winston Plywood:
·         Continued refurbishing existing veneer dryers
·         Continued refurbishing and installing green-end equipment for west lathe line
·         Received and off-loaded additional loads of green-end equipment
·         Received and off-loaded additional Log-Pro equipment for log processing

Miscellaneous:
·         Held pre-con meetings for Plant Electrical, Plant Piping (Racetrack), and Site Paving Packages

Progress photo’s attached:
·         6258       Building 4 ready for concrete placement
·         6331       Building 4 slab in place and finished
·         6343       Electrical room block work and transformer pads in place
·         6355       Forms and rebar in place for Boiler Room slab
·         6363       West lathe line equipment being installed (1)
·         6364       West lathe line equipment being installed (2)
·         6369       Building as of 09-04-2015