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Minutes- May 7, 2019
Minutes- May 7, 2019
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MINUTES OF THE ROAD COMMITTEE
WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY
May 7, 2019
MEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Ramsey, Chairman; Steve Lemmons, Vice-Chairman; Jim Bonsall; Vera Davison; Jerri Lee; Dustin Moseley; Bruce Blanton; Randy Thomas; Nick Cox; Bernard Hudson; and Daniel Thomas.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Allen Gilbert
Mr. Steve Ramsey called the meeting to order and asked Mr. Nick Cox to open with prayer. Mr. Ramsey then asked for additions to the agenda.
Mr. Jim Bonsall moved, seconded by Mr. Steve Lemmons to add to the agenda political signs in the rights of way. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Dustin Moseley brought to the committee a listing of items/information that he would like to be made available to Jurors from the Public Works Department on a weekly basis. There followed discussion on the availability of this information. No action taken at this time.
Mr. Bruce Blanton moved, seconded by Mr. Steve Lemmons to approve a Resolution from the Town of Sibley for drainage issues on Cones and Weatherton Streets using municipality funds. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Daniel Thomas moved, seconded by Mrs. Jerri Lee to approve a Resolution from the Town of Sibley to do street repairs on Cones, Crichton, Jones, Natchitoches, SE 4th, Sherwood, Tharpe and Weatherton Streets using municipality funds. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Daniel Thomas moved, seconded by Mr. Bruce Blanton to approve a Resolution from the Town of Sarepta for filling pot holes on city streets and around town square using municipality funds. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Dustin Moseley moved, seconded by Mr. Bernard Hudson to approve a Resolution from The Town of Doyline for repairs of wash out areas in ditches on McDowell Street, the corner of Roy Hale Drive and McDowell Street, and the large culvert on McDowell Street using municipality funds. Motion carried unanimously.
Teddy Holloway presented to the committee that the road listing for the Phase IV Road Improvements will have to pull the following three sites: #91, Allen Drive, $10,000.00; #131A, Willis road, $16,000.00; and #165 Doc Steed Road $2,869. These sites may not be eligible for FEMA funding.
Mr. Jim Bonsall reminded all of the Jurors and other official and those that are running for public office that political signs cannot be placed in the rights of way. The signs the road crews find in the right of way will be removed, and will be taken to the Parish Road Barns. Right of Way cutting will begin as soon as weather allows.
There being no further business to bring before the committee, the meeting adjourned.
Ronda C. Carnahan Steve Ramsey
Secretary-Treasurer Chairman
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MINUTES OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE
WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY
May 7, 2019
MEMBERS PRESENT: Vera Davison, Chairman; Jerri Lee, Vice-Chairman; Jim Bonsall; Daniel Thomas; Steve Ramsey; Nick Cox; Bruce Blanton; and Dustin Moseley.
Ms. Vera Davison, Chairman called the meeting to order and asked for additions to the agenda.
Ms. Davison moved to add to the agenda Webster Parish E-911 request for an ordinance to clarify position on burning of a structure by Minden Fire Chief and Parish Fire Chief Kip Mourad. Seconded by Mr. Nick Cox to add to the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Mourad explained that there have been numerous instances of home owners burning structures in the Parish and they would like for the Jury to consider an ordinance to set standards and guidelines for this action. Discussion followed, and Patrick Jackson, Webster ADA recommended that the Jury take this under advisement before making a decision, he would look into the matter. No action taken.
There being no further business to bring before the committee, the meeting adjourned.
Ronda C. Carnahan Vera Davison
Secretary-Treasurer Chairman
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MINUTES OF THE BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE
WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY
May 7, 2019
MEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Lemmons, Chairman; Bruce Blanton, Vice Chairman; Jim Bonsall; Jerri Lee; Vera Davison; Nick Cox; and Randy Thomas.
MEMBER ABSENT: Allen Gilbert
Mr. Steve Lemmons called the meeting to order and asked for additions to the agenda. There were none.
There was discussion concerning a request from the WPPJ OCS to demolish the auditorium and cafeteria at the Jack & Jill center in Cullen. No action taken.
The Judges of the 26th JDC were notified that the newly renovated Courtroom is completed.
There being no further business to bring before the committee, the meeting adjourned.
Ronda C. Carnahan Steve Lemmons
Secretary-Treasurer Chairman
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MINUTES OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE
WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY
May 7, 2019
MEMBERS PRESENT: Randy Thomas, Chairman; Steve Ramsey, Vice-Chairman; Jim Bonsall; Jerri Lee; Bernard Hudson; Vera Davison; Steve Lemmons; and Bruce Blanton.
Mr. Randy Thomas called the meeting to order and asked for additions to the agenda.
Mr. Steve Ramsey moved, seconded by Mr. Bernard Hudson to add to the agenda tires on Parish rights of way. Motion carried unanimously.
No one was present from Republic or from Integraco to give an update on the issue with reclassification of waste from Integraco.
Discussion concerning the mosquito problem at the Benson Tire site. The residents in the area have complained of increased mosquito population especially with the extremely wet Spring. A letter will be written to Benson informing them of this issue.
The next item on the agenda concerns the problem with tires being dumped on parish rights of way. This is a littering crime. Discussion followed including installation of cameras at the worst sites.
There being no further business to bring before the committee, the meeting adjourned.
Ronda C. Carnahan Randy Thomas
Secretary-Treasurer Chairman
MINUTES OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY
May 7, 2019
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jim Bonsall, Chairman; Vera Davison, Vice Chairman; Jerri Lee; Daniel Thomas; Steve Ramsey; Nick Cox; Bruce Blanton; Steve Lemmons; Randy Thomas; Bernard Hudson;
and Dustin Moseley.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Allen Gilbert
Mr. Jim Bonsall called the meeting to order and asked for additions to the agenda. There were no additions to the agenda.
Mrs. Jerri Lee moved, seconded by Mr. Nick Cox to approve the March 2019 Financial Statement, Check Register, and Bank Reconciliation. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Bonsall presented the Financial Reports for the Month of April, 2019. The reports will be approved at the June Finance Committee Meeting.
There being no further business to bring before the committee, the meeting adjourned.
Ronda C. Carnahan Jim Bonsall
Secretary-Treasurer Chairman
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MINUTES OF THE EQUIPMENT COMMITTEE
WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY
May 7, 2019
MEMBERS PRESENT: Bruce Blanton, Chairman; Vice Chairman; Jim Bonsall; Steve Lemmons; Bernard Hudson; Daniel Thomas; Randy Thomas; and Steve Ramsey
MEMBERS ABSENT: Allen Gilbert
Mr. Bruce Blanton called the meeting to order and asked for additions to the agenda.
Mr. Teddy Holloway, Public Works Director reported that one of the new dump trucks that were purchased last year was wrecked. The driver was uninjured, the passenger was injured, but able to return to work with no serious injuries. The truck was totaled by the insurance company and replacement cost less deductible will be paid.
Mr. Bernard Hudson moved, seconded by Mr. Steve Ramsey to advertise for a truck with 14-yard dump body to replace the wrecked truck. Motion carried unanimously.
The truck for the Pothole machine has been ordered.
There being no further business to bring before the committee, the meeting adjourned.
Ronda C. Carnahan Bruce Blanton
Secretary-Treasurer Chairman
MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY
May 7, 2019
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jerri Lee, Chairman; Steve Lemmons, vice-Chairman; Vera Davison; Steve Ramsey; Dustin Moseley; and Jim Bonsall, President.
MEMBER ABSENT: Allen Gilbert
Mrs. Jerri Lee called the meeting to order and asked for additions to the agenda. There were no additions to the agenda.
Mrs. Lee then presented the monthly report of the Office of Community Services. Mrs. Lee highlighted various programs within the office, and asked for questions from the committee. There being no further business to bring before the committee, the meeting adjourned.
Ronda C. Carnahan Jerri M. Lee
Secretary-Treasurer Chairman
MINUTES OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY
May 7, 2019
MEMBERS PRESENT: Bruce Blanton, Chairman; Nick Cox, Vice Chairman; Dustin Moseley, Bernard Hudson; Jerri Lee; Vera Davison; Steve Lemmons; and Jim Bonsall, Chairman
Mr. Bruce Blanton called the meeting to order and asked for additions to the agenda. There were no additions to the agenda.
Mr. Blanton had no business to bring before the committee, therefore the meeting adjourned.
Ronda C. Carnahan Bruce Blanton
Secretary-Treasurer Chairman
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MINUTES OF THE ITERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE
WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY
May 7, 2019
MEMBERS PRESENT: Daniel Thomas, Chairman; Jerri M. Lee, Vice-Chairman; Jim Bonsall; Vera Davison; Steve Ramsey; Bernard Hudson; Dustin Moseley; and Randy Thomas.
MEMBER ABSENT: Allen Gilbert
Mr. Daniel Thomas called the meeting to order and asked for additions to the agenda, there were no additions to the agenda.
There was no business to bring before the committee.
Ronda C. Carnahan Daniel Thomas
Secretary-Treasurer Chairman
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MINUTES OF THE WATER RESOURCES COMMITTEE
WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY
May 7, 2019
MEMBERS PRESENT: Nick Cox, Chairman; Steve Lemmons, Vice-Chairman; Jim Bonsall; Bernard Hudson; Dustin Moseley; and Randy Thomas.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Allen Gilbert;
Mr. Nick Cox called the meeting to order and asked for additions to the agenda.
Mr. Randy Thomas moved, seconded by Mr. Bernard Hudson to add to the agenda: an update on the Seeger’s water well from Jenny Duke, WPPJ HS/OEP Director. Motion carried unanimously.
Mrs. Duke reported on the latest samplings of the private well and more testing is being done.
There being no further business to bring before the committee, the meeting adjourned.
Ronda C. Carnahan Nick Cox
Secretary-Treasurer Chairman
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY
May 7, 2019
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jim Bonsall, President; Vera Davison, Vice President; Jerri Lee, Steve Lemmons, Steve Ramsey, Nick Cox, Randy Thomas, Dustin Moseley, Bernard Hudson, Bruce Blanton, Daniel Thomas
MEMBERS ABSENT: Allen Gilbert
PUBLIC HEARING: To obtain views on the housing and community development needs of the Police Jury and submission of an application for Louisiana FY 2020- FY 2021 Louisiana Development Block Grant (LCDBG) Program.
There were no comments from the audience and no comments filed.
Mr. Jim Bonsall called the meeting to order and asked Ret. Judge Graydon Kitchens to open the meeting with prayer. Cadet Jasper Anderson with YCP at Camp Minden then led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mr. Bonsall then asked for additions to the agenda:
There were no additions to the agenda.
There were no comments concerning the agenda.
Mr. Daniel Thomas moved, seconded by Mr. Bruce Blanton to approve invoices for payment pending review. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Steve Ramsey moved, seconded by Mr. Nick Cox to approve the minutes of the April 2, 2019 Committee Meetings: Road, Administrative, Buildings and Grounds, Environmental, Finance, Equipment; Community Services, Economic Development, Intergovernmental, and Water Resources Committees. To approve the minutes of the April 2, 2019 Regular Meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Steve Lemmons moved, seconded by Ms. Vera Davison to approve Webster Parish Police Jury Resolution #006-2019, approving holding an election for the Dubberly FPD#4 to authorize the levy of a special tax. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Bernard Hudson moved, seconded by Mr. Nick Cox to approve Webster Parish Police Jury Resolution #007-2019, approving holding an election for the Dixie Inn FPD#7 to authorize the levy of a special tax. Motion carried unanimously.
Mrs. Jerri Lee moved, seconded by Mr. Randy Thomas that a Citizen Participation Plan/Citizen Complaint Procedure be adopted and Ronda Carnahan, Secretary-Treasurer will be appointed as the citizen complaint Officer for compliance with the LCDBG program. The vote was recorded as follows:
Yeas: 11 Nays: 0 Absent: 1 Abstain: 0 . The motion passed.
A motion was made by Mrs. Jerri Lee and seconded by Mr. Randy Thomas to authorize Mr. Jim Bonsall, President to proceed with the development of the LCDBG proposal taking into consideration citizen participation requirements and views of the governing body. The proposal will be submitted for:
Potable Water $1,000,000.00 June 7, 2019. The vote was recorded as follows:
Yeas: 11 Nays: 0 Absent: 1 Abstain: 0. The motion passed.
A motion was made by Mrs. Jerri Lee and seconded by Mr. Randy Thomas that a Procurement Policy be adopted for compliance with the LCDBG program.
Yeas: 11 Nays: 0 Absent: 1 Abstain: 0 The motion passed.
A motion was made by Mrs. Jerri Lee and seconded by Mr. Randy Thomas authorizing Jim Bonsall, President to proceed with the procurement and selection of professional services for the purpose of assisting in the development of the LCDBG proposal and implementation of the project, if funded. GNF Management has served for administrative services with LCDBG grants for the Police Jury and Cothren Graff and Smoak has served for engineering services with LCDBG grants for the Police Jury. The Police Jury is very satisfied with their services.
Yeas: 11 Nays: 0 Absent: 1 Abstain: 0. The motion passed.
Mr. Dustin Moseley moved, seconded by Mr. Bernard Hudson to approve the reappointment of the following board members to the Doyline Waterworks District #1: Mr. Stanley Brown- 4-year term to end May, 2023; Ms. Beth Walker-3-year term to end May, 2022; Mr. Lee Ware- 2-year term to end May, 2021. There is one vacancy. Motion carried unanimously.
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Regular Meeting- May 7, 2019 Continued:
Mr. Bruce Blanton moved, seconded by Mr. Randy Thomas to ratify the award of bid for two (2) Trucks w/ Dump Body to Pliler International. Bid reviewed by Patrick Jackson, ADA Webster. Motion carried unanimously.
Mrs. Jerri Lee moved, seconded by Mr. Nick Cox to ratify the following for the Webster Parish Library Board of Control: to ratify award for installation of entry doors (A/V area) at the Minden Main Library Branch, and to ratify Resolution 2019-05-03 to authorize Library Director to sell property- Springhill Library, 217 Main Street, Springhill, LA. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Nick Cox moved, seconded by Mr. Daniel Thomas to approve the demolition of the auditorium and cafeteria adjacent to the Jack & Jill Center located on Murria Street, Cullen, Louisiana. Motion carried unanimously.
No action on Recreational funding.
COMMENTS:
Melinda Davidson Webster Parish PJ Office of Community Services
Wanda Finley Webster Parish Head Start
Savannah Jones Webster Parish Library
Serena Gray Webster Parish Convention and Visitor’s Bureau
Christy Cox Webster Parish Coroner, Dr. Max Stell
COL Carl Thompson Webster Parish Assessor, Morris Guin
Jenny Duke Webster Parish PJ Office of HS/OEP
Angie White North Louisiana Economic Partnership
Brian Williams WP FD# 7
Ms. Moseley & Cadets of the Youth Challenge Program at Camp Minden
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
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. Vera Davison moved, seconded by Mr. Bruce Blanton 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.
Ronda C. Carnahan Jim Bonsall
Secretary-Treasurer President
Webster Parish Police Jury - Webster Parish Courthouse Annex
401 Main St., West Entrance - P.O. Box 389 - Minden, LA 71058 - (318) 377-7564 Office - (318) 371-2366 Fax
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