The Warren County Board of Supervisors at its regular meeting Monday weighed in on topics ranging from the LeTourneau boat ramp to the new Riverfront Park project and utilities connected to the new Warren County Jail.

The board unanimously approved the winning bid for the LeTourneau Landing boat ramp improvements, which came in at $474,138.54 and was awarded to Maynord Landscaping. Currently, the ramp is inaccessible during low water conditions.

County Engineer Keith O’Keefe said improvements will include a dredging operation to remove silt that has accumulated on top of the ramp over the years, as well as the laying of new concrete structures. The contract timeline for the project is 90 days.

The board also approved a motion to advertise for construction improvements at the soon-to-be constructed Riverfront Park.

“The overall plan includes a covered stage area, and then a terraced area for people to bring in lawn chairs and blankets and that type thing to sit on and watch entertainment and have community events there,” O’Keefe said. “We’ll also have a restroom and concession stand area, and then we’ll have a playground for the kids.”

O’Keefe said there will also be a pedestrian trail with lighting and exercise areas. The project will be up for bid in December.

The new park will be built on a five-and-a-half-acre tract of land donated by the Golding family of Golding Barge Lines. The park is meant to replace the original Riverfront Park which was closed in 2022 due to erosion issues.

In other business, the board also:

• Approved two motions to sign interlocal agreements regarding the new Warren County Jail. One agreement was for Culkin Water to provide maintenance and water services to the new jail. The other agreement was for the City of Vicksburg to provide sewer service and maintenance to the facility.
• Approved advertising the position of Warren County Administrator. The current administrator, Loretta Brantley, will be retiring effective Oct. 31.