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MINUTES OF THE ROAD COMMITTEE

WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

March 5, 2024

MEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Ramsey, Chairman; Jim Bonsall, Adam Lee, Mike Griffith, Steve Lemmons, Bruce Blanton, Allen Gilbert, Beverly Kennon, LaTanya Grigsby, Nancy Hines, Daniel Thomas and Randy Thomas

Mr. Steve Ramsey called the meeting to order and asked Mr. Steve Lemmons to open the meeting with prayer. Mr. Steve Ramsey asked for additions to the agenda.

Mr. Chris Bagwell, Permit Officer gave a report on the permits issued in February 2024. Discussion followed.

Mr. Adam Lee moved, seconded by Mr. Daniel Thomas to Approve a Resolution from the Village of Doyline to repair potholes on Main Street east of the school and on Pilgrims Rest Road, also to clean ditches on Gordas Street using Municipality Funding. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Steve Ramsey led discussion on water lines in the right of ways in the parish when contractors do projects. We will ask for proof of insurance when they get their permit. This will be added to the process. Mr. Jim Bonsall moved, seconded by Mr. Steve Lemmons. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Mike Griffith moved, seconded by Mr. Daniel Thomas to do maintenance on Priority Roads instead of the entire overlay work for the year. Motion carried unanimously.

The jury will add the Priority List to the April meeting agenda.

Mr. Steve Ramsey asked for clarity on the Webster Parish Ordinance 849 and 994: every contractor, subcontractor and owner will get a road use permit while they are traveling on parish roads. There will be no blanket permits under one contractor.

Mr. Daniel Thomas moved, seconded by Mr. Randy Thomas to approve the mowing contract with North Webster Construction, LLC for 2024 using the same price as 2023 for professional service. Motion carried unanimously.

There being no further business to bring before the committee, the meeting adjourned.

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Lisa C. Balkom                                                                                   Steve Ramsey

Secretary-Treasurer                                                               Chairman

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                                                                    MINUTES OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE

WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

March 5, 2024

Members Present: Beverly Kennon, Chairman, Jim Bonsall, Vice Chairman, Steve Ramsey, Adam Lee, Steve Lemmons, LaTanya Grigsby, Nancy Hines, Bruce Blanton, Randy Thomas, Allen Gilbert, Daniel Thomas and Mike Griffith.

Ms. Beverly Kennon called the meeting to order and asked for additions to the agenda. 

Mr. Daniel Thomas moved, seconded by Mr. Steve Ramsey to add Mr. Levar Greenhouse to the agenda, AT&T Regional Manager to the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.

Ms. Nancy Hines moved, seconded by Ms. LaTanya Grigsby to approve the January 2024 Financial Statement, Check Register and Bank Reconciliation. Motion carried unanimously.

Ms. Beverly Kennon presented the Financial Reports for the month of February 2024 to be approved at the April 2024 Meeting.

Mr. Allen Gilbert moved, seconded by Ms. LaTanya Grigsby to approve to declare surplus office equipment from OEP Office, Webster Parish Police Jury Office and Public Works Office to be bid and sold on govdeals.com. (list attached) Motion carried unanimously.

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Mr. Jim Bonsall moved, seconded by Ms. LaTanya Grigsby to approve the audit engagement of Allen, Green and Williamson, CPA for Financial Audit and Statewide Agreed Upon Procedures for the year ending 12/31/2023, and approve the engagement of Wise, Martin & Cole for CPA services for 2024 and the trial balance for the 2023 audit. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Lavar Greenhouse, Regional Director from AT&T spoke to the jury about the state GUMBO grant for this region. Several lines have already been placed in Police Jury District #5. Jury discussion followed.

There being no further business to bring before the committee, the meeting adjourned.

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Lisa C. Balkom                                                           Beverly Kennon

Secretary-Treasurer                                                   Chairman

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                                                                   MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

                           WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

                               March 5, 2024

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Jim Bonsall, President; Steve Ramsey, Vice President; Beverly Kennon, Mike Griffith, Steve Lemmons, LaTanya Grigsby, Allen Gilbert, Bruce Blanton, Nancy Hines, Randy Thomas, Daniel Thomas and Adam Lee

Mr. Jim Bonsall called the meeting to order and asked Mr. Steve Lemmons to open the meeting with prayer. 

Mr. Mike Griffith led in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Mr. Jim Bonsall then asked for additions to the agenda.

There were no comments from the audience concerning the agenda.

Mr. Adam Lee moved, seconded by Mr. Bruce Blanton to approve invoices for payment pending review by juror Adam Lee.  Motion carried unanimously.

Ms. Nancy Hines moved, seconded by Mr. Steve Ramsey to adopt the minutes of the February 6, 2024 Road Committee, Finance Committee and Regular Meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Daniel Thomas moved, seconded by Mr. Randy Thomas to approve  Board Appointments to the Sarepta Fire District #5 to reappoint Mr. Roger Schumacher to a 2-year term, term to end December 31, 2025. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Steve Ramsey moved, seconded by Mr. Mike Griffith to approve to Declare Emergency for LCDBG-Saltworks Water System by Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.

COMMENTS:

Melinda Davidson                    WPOCS Director

Wanda Finely                           WP Headstart

Savannah Jones                      WP Library Director

Serena Gray                            WP CVB (Tourism)

Christie Cox                             Allen Moseley/Coroner

Shakera Williams                     LSU Ag/Extension Service

Brian Williams                          OHSEP Director

Dorothy Henderson, resident from District #11 had questions about the Saltworks Water System Resolution. Discussion followed.

Mr. Steve Ramsey moved, seconded by Mr. Steve Lemmons to approve the action taken at the Road Committee Meeting held earlier today. Motion carried unanimously.

Ms. Beverly Kennon moved, seconded by Mr. Adam Lee to approve the action taken at the Finance Committee Meeting held earlier today.  Motion carried unanimously.  

Mr. Jim Bonsall then gave Presidents’ closing remarks.

There being no further business to bring before the Jury, the meeting adjourned.

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Lisa C. Balkom Secretary-Treasurer                                                      Jim Bonsall      President

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