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Minutes- October 1, 2019
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MINUTES OF THE ROAD COMMITTEE

WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

October 1, 2019

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Steve Ramsey, Chairman; Steve Lemmons, Vice-Chairman; Jim Bonsall; Vera Davison; Jerri Lee; Dustin Moseley; Bruce Blanton; Nick Cox,  Randy Thomas; Bernard Hudson; Daniel Thomas; and 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. Steve Lemmons moved, seconded by Mr. Daniel Thomas to add to the agenda- Resolution from the Town of Sarepta for side cutter work, motion carried unanimously.

 

Mr. Daniel Thomas discussed a drainage ditch on Hwy 802 and Morgan Road.  The drainage ditch is on private property.  Mr. Daniel Thomas moved, seconded by Mr. Allen Gilbert to clean out the drainage ditch located on private property as described above.  After long discussion, Motion did not pass:

Yes:  D. Thomas, B. Blanton, A. Gilbert.  No:  J. Bonsall, S. Ramsey, S. Lemmons, R. Thomas, B. Hudson, Abstain: J. Lee, V. Davison, D. Moseley, N. Cox.

 

The next item on the agenda is discussion of FEMA Phase 4 that includes 18 sites.  No action taken.

 

Mr. Daniel Thomas moved, seconded by Mr. Bernard Hudson to approve a Resolution from the Town of Sarepta using municipality funds to do ditching and to finish overlay of a street if funds are available. Motion carried unanimously.

 

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

 

 

            /s/                                                                                 /s/                                            

Ronda C. Carnahan                                                       Steve Ramsey

Secretary-Treasurer                                                      Chairman

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MINUTES OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE

WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

October 1,  2019

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Vera Davison, Chairman; Jerri Lee, Vice-Chairman, Daniel Thomas, Steve Ramsey, Nick Cox, Bruce Blanton, Dustin Moseley, and Jim Bonsall, President.

 

 

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

Mrs. Jerri Lee moved, seconded by Mr. Steve Ramsey to add GL, Property, and Fleet Insurance renewal.

Motion carried unanimously.

 

There was discussion concerning Louisiana Laws- R.S. 33:1233 Compensation for Police Jurors.  Absence from regular, special, or committee meetings can be required to forfeit $25.00 per meeting for absence without reasonable excuse.  No action was taken.

 

The annual renewal of the GL, Property, and Fleet Insurance was presented for approval.  Mrs. Carnahan told the committee that the renewal is effective October 1, 2019 with Traveler’s Insurance, McInnis Insurance Agency.  The combined renewal for 19-20 is $425,081.00 which is approximately $3,000.00 reduction from the 18-19 renewal.  Mrs. Jerri Lee moved, seconded by Mr. Steve Ramsey to approve the proposal as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

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

 

 

            /s/                                                                                             /s/                                            

Ronda C. Carnahan                                                                   Vera Davison

Secretary-Treasurer                                                                  Chairman

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MINUTES OF THE BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE

WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

October 1, 2019

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Steve Lemmons, Chairman; Bruce Blanton, Vice Chairman; Jerri Lee; Vera Davison; Nick Cox; Randy Thomas; Allen Gilbert; and Jim Bonsall, President.

 

Mr. Steve Lemmons called the meeting to order and asked for additions to the agenda.  There were none.

 

Mr. Lemmons then discussed various projects that are badly needed at the Courthouse, including the plumbing and bathrooms.

 

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

 

 

            /s/                                                                                             /s/                                            

Ronda C. Carnahan                                                                   Steve Lemmons

Secretary-Treasurer                                                                  Chairman

 

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MINUTES OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE

WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

October 1, 2019

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Randy Thomas, Chairman; Steve Ramsey, Vice-Chairman; Jerri Lee; Bernard Hudson; Vera Davison; Steve Lemmons; Bruce Blanton; and Jim Bonsall, President.

 

Mr. Randy Thomas called the meeting to order and asked for additions to the agenda. 

 

No additions to the agenda.

 

Mr. David Greene with Republic Waste was at the meeting to answer any questions from the committee. 

Mr. Green told the committee that the issues that were brought up last month concerning residents dumping at the landfill have been resolved.

 

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

 

 

 

                        /s/                                                                                 /s/                                            

Ronda C. Carnahan                                                                   Randy Thomas

Secretary-Treasurer                                                                  Chairman

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MINUTES OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE

WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

October 1, 2019

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Jim Bonsall, Chairman; Vera Davison, Vice Chairman; Jerri Lee; Daniel Thomas; Steve Ramsey; Bruce Blanton; Steve Lemmons; Nick Cox; Randy Thomas; Bernard Hudson; Allen Gilbert; and Dustin Moseley.

 

Mr. Jim Bonsall called the meeting to order and asked for additions to the agenda.  No additions.

 

Mrs. Jerri Lee moved, seconded by Mr. Bruce Blanton to approve the August 2019 Financial Statement, Check Register, and Bank Reconciliation.  The June Bank Reconciliation includes the LCDBG Account and the Retired Employees Accounts.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Mr. Bonsall presented the Financial Reports for the Month of  September, 2019.  The reports will be approved at the November Finance Committee Meeting. 

 

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

 

 

            /s/                                                                                             /s/                                            

Ronda C. Carnahan                                                                   Jim Bonsall

Secretary-Treasurer                                                                  Chairman

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MINUTES OF THE EQUIPMENT COMMITTEE

WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

October 1, 2019

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Bruce Blanton, Chairman; Bernard Hudson, Vice Chairman; Steve Lemmons; Daniel Thomas; Randy Thomas; Allen Gilbert; Steve Ramsey; and Jim Bonsall, President

 

 

Mr. Bruce Blanton called the meeting to order and asked for additions to the agenda.  No additions.

 

A list of equipment for the 2020 budget was presented for consideration.  This will be included in the budget workshops and meetings.  No action taken

 

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

 

 

            /s/                                                                                             /s/                                            

Ronda C. Carnahan                                                                   Bruce Blanton

Secretary-Treasurer                                                                  Chairman

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MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE

WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

October 1, 2019

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Jerri Lee, Chairman; Steve Lemmons, Vice-Chairman; Vera Davison; Steve Ramsey;  Dustin Moseley; Allen Gilbert; and Jim Bonsall, President.

 

 

Mrs. Jerri Lee 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.

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

 

 

            /s/                                                                                 /s/                                            

Ronda C. Carnahan                                                       Jerri M. Lee

Secretary-Treasurer                                                      Chairman

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MINUTES OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

October 1, 2019

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Bruce Blanton, Chairman; Nick Cox, Vice Chairman; Dustin Moseley, Bernard Hudson; Jerri Lee; Vera Davison; Steve Lemmons; and Jim Bonsall, President

 

Mr. Bruce Blanton called the meeting to order and asked for additions to the agenda.  There were no additions to the agenda.

 

Mr. Blanton reported that DOTD had completed the feasibility study on 371 at the Industrial Park.  The results have not been compiled.

 

Mr. Jim Bonsall reported on Fiberbond’s plans to continue services out of the Minden plant.  There will be an announcement at Fiberbond on Thursday, October 3, 2019.

 

Mr. Bump Skaggs with CDC explained to the Committee the Resolution to be adopted at the Regular Meeting.  No action taken

 

Mr. Blanton had no other business to bring before the committee, therefore the meeting adjourned.

 

                                    /s/                                                                                 /s/                                

Ronda C. Carnahan                                                                   Bruce Blanton

Secretary-Treasurer                                                                  Chairman

 

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MINUTES OF THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE

WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

October 1, 2019

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:      Daniel Thomas, Chairman; Jerri Lee, Vice Chairman; Bernard Hudson, Vera Davison, Steve Ramsey, Dustin Moseley, Randy Thomas, Jim Bonsall, President

 

Mr. Daniel Thomas called the meeting to order and asked for additions to the agenda.

 

The item concerning blighted property ordinance, Judge Graydon Kitchens was not able to attend this meeting, the item will be placed on the agenda for the November Committee meeting.

 

The next item on the agenda is Weights and Measures, Mr. Thomas discussed his recommendation to set up a department for weights and measures, the cost for outfitting the department would be approximately $120,000.00.  There followed discussion on this item. There was no action taken at this meeting.

 

 

 

                                    /s/                                                                                 /s/                                

Ronda C. Carnahan                                                                   Daniel Thomas

Secretary-Treasurer                                                                  Chairman

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MINUTES OF THE WATER RESOURCES COMMITTEE

WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

October 1, 2019

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Nick Cox, Chairman; Steve Lemmons, Vice-Chairman; Bernard Hudson; Dustin Moseley; Allen Gilbert; Randy Thomas and Jim Bonsall, President.

 

Mr. Nick Cox called the meeting to order and asked for additions to the agenda.

 

Mr. Steve Lemmons moved, seconded by Mr. Dustin Moseley to add to the agenda Mr. Brian Williams, WPPJ OEP/HS Director to discuss the Seeger’s well.  The determination is that the contamination is surface and not in the water table.  Mr. Seeger will have to drill a deep well or find another water source.  The parish water buffalo  has been on Mr. Seeger’s property for several months and the parish is providing water for his use.   Mr. Williams will write a letter to Mr. Seegers advising he needs to make other arrangements for water and to let him know within 15 days his plan so that the water buffalo can be picked up.

 

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

 

 

            /s/                                                                                             /s/                                            

Ronda C. Carnahan                                                                   Steve Lemmons

Secretary-Treasurer                                                                  Vice Chairman

 

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

October 1, 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

And Allen Gilbert

 

BOARD OF REVIEW:           To sit as a Board of Review of the 2019 assessment of real and personal property of the Parish of Webster, State of Louisiana: 

  • Aaron’s Inc.     # 133276
  • Regency Intrastate Gas, LLC   #  #23380; #23375; #23415; #23413 #23414; #23416; #23412; #23378; #23376; #23375; #23377; #23379;#23378; #23379; #23374; #23374; #23374
  • AT&T Mobility:  #133473
  • Stuart Petroleum Testers, Inc.:  # 134835

There was no additional protest presented to the Board of Review and there was no one to comment concerning the protest filed.

 

PUBLIC HEARING:  To hear comments concerning the abandonment of Garrett Road.

            There were no comments concerning the abandonment of Garrett Road.

 

REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER:

 

Mr. Jim Bonsall called the meeting to order and asked Mr. Nick cox to open the meeting with prayer.  Abigale Hebert, Cadet with YCP at Camp Minden led in the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Mr. Bonsall then asked for additions to the agenda.  Mr. Randy Thomas moved, seconded by Mr. Bruce Blanton to add to the agenda:  #14.  Resolution approving an agreement with the NLCOG, CDC, and RR Watershed Management Institute to apply for grant funding.;#12C- Approve the redemption by owner for two properties; #15.  Recreational funding for a- District #12, $1,800. For Town of Doyline to purchase a sign; and  District #5 - $875.00 for repairs at Humpty Dumpty Head Start.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

There were no comments from the audience concerning the agenda.

 

Mr. Nick Cox moved, seconded by Ms. Vera Davison to approve invoices for payment pending review by

Juror Nick Cox.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Mrs. Jerri Lee moved, seconded by Mr. Nick Cox to  approve the minutes of the September 3, 2019 Committee Meetings – Road, Administrative, Buildings and Grounds, Environmental, Finance, Equipment, Community Services, Economic Development, and Water Resources; and also, the September 3, 2019 Regular Meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

A report of the Board of Review and the Certification of the 2019 Assessment of Property of Webster Parish was presented  by Denise Edwards, Chief Deputy for Morris Guin, Webster Parish Assessor.  Ms. Edwards went over the protest that were presented and explained each protest.  Mr. Steve Ramsey moved, seconded by Mr. Bernard Hudson to approve the Certification of the 2019 Assessment of Property of Webster Parish and to forward the protest filed to the Louisiana Tax Commission.  The Jury will uphold the assessment as presented.   Motion carried unanimously.

 

Mr. Steve Lemmons moved, seconded by Mr. Randy Thomas to approve the abandonment of Garrett Road.  Garrett Road is located in the West 10 AC of NE/4 of NE/4 of NE/4, N/2 of NW/4 of NE/4 and SE/4 of NW/4 of NE/4 Section 17, Township 19 N/ Range 8W/  The Roadway is listed as being 935 feet long and 12 feet Wide.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Mr. Daniel Thomas moved, seconded by Mr. Bruce Blanton to approve advertisement for a Public Hearing to hear comments concerning the adoption of WP Ordinance # 1011-B (amendment)- the merger of WP Precincts 7 and 11.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Mr. Steve Ramsey moved, seconded by Mr. Steve Lemmons to approve the annual Off System Bridge System requirements for 2019, Ordinance #856 amended, and resolutions.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

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Mrs. Joan Almond, Webster Parish LSU Ag Center, Parish Chair spoke to the Jury.  Mrs. Almond will retire effective October 10, 2019 after serving for 38 years with the Extension Office.  Mrs. Almond presented the incoming Parish Chair, Mr. Lee Faulk and the incoming Extension Agents Lainey Arceneaux and John Monzingo. 

 

Mr. Dustin Moseley moved, seconded by Mrs. Jerri Lee to approve the following Webster Parish Board appointments:  Doyline Waterworks District #1:  Appoint Ms. Cortney Lunsford to a 3-year term and to accept the resignation of Melvin S. Stewart.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Mr. Steve Lemmons moved, seconded by Mr. Allen Gilbert to approve the following action concerning the Adjudicated Property Sale that was held on September 13, 2019:

  1. Approve the purchase by adjoining/Vacant Lot by Landowner/Resident- 615 Walnut street, Minden, LA  Assessment# 114579
  2. Approve listing of Adjudicated Property as presented:  100870, 100998, 101771A, 102211, 104309, 104310, 106677, 106678, 107183, 111931, 113010, 114878, 121289, 121490, 122291, 122898, 128862A
  3. Redemption of property:  Assessment # 115454- Williams, and #112194, Jones

Motion carried unanimously.

 

Mr. Nick Cox moved, seconded by Mrs. Jerri M. Lee to approve the amendment of Webster Parish Ordinance # 891-Amended, extending the franchise or right to the City of Minden to access Webster Parish Rights of Way for the purpose of transmitting electrical power as stated and to extend the franchise for 25 years from November 2, 2019 to November 2, 2044.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Mr. Bruce Blanton moved, seconded by Mr. Bernard Hudson to approve an agreement with NLCOG, the CDC, and the LSU Red River Watershed Management Inst.   for purpose of applying for grant funding and acting in support of watershed region management activities through the Louisiana Watershed Initiative.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Mr. Dustin Moseley moved, seconded by Mr. Bernard Hudson to approve the following Recreational funding:

  • District # 12          $1,875.00 to the city of Doyline for Signs
  • District # 5            $875.00 to Head Start for repairs to the  Humpty Dumpty School.

Motion carried unanimously.

 

COMMENTS:

Melinda Davison                                  WPPJ Office of Community Services

Wanda Finley                                       WPPJ Head Start

Savannah Jones                                   Webster Parish Library

Serena Gray                                          Webster Parish Convention and Visitor’s Bureau - Tourism

Christie Cox                                         Webster Parish Coroner, Dr. Max Stell

Carl Thompson                                    W.P. Assessor, Morris Guin

Brian Williams                                     WPPJ OEP/HS Director

Mrs. Mosley                                         YCP Cadets from Camp Minden

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Mr. Bernard Hudson invited all to National Night Out in Cotton Valley tonight.

 

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 Mrs. Jerri Lee  to approve the action taken at the Administrative  Committee Meeting held earlier today.  Motion carried unanimously.

Ms. Vera Davison moved, seconded by Mr. Nick Cox to approve the action taken at the Finance Committee Meeting held earlier today.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Mr. Jim Bonsall then gave Presidents’ closing remarks, remember to Early Vote, remember the Fair is this week, special prayer request for an employee undergoing a medical issue, and he joined all the other Jurors in wishing Joan Almond the best in her retirement.

 

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

 

 

            /s/                                                                                             /s/                                            

Ronda C. Carnahan                                                                   Jim Bonsall

Secretary-Treasurer                                                                  President

ORDINANCE NO.  891       -AMENDED

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

                    AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FRANCHISE OR RIGHT OR PRIVILEGE TO THE CITY                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         OF MINDEN,  A  MUNICIPAL CORPORATION LOCATED  IN  WEBSTER PARISH,                            LOUISIANA ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS,THE RIGHT TO SELL, DISTRIBUTE                                 AND TRANSMIT ELECTRICAL ENERGY AND ELECTRIC CURRENT, FOR ALL                             PURPOSES FOR WHICH ELECTRIC ENERGY OR CURRENT MAY BE USED,                                                    INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO ERECT, MAINTAIN, OPERATE, REPAIR, REMOVE AND                              REPLACE POLES, WIRES, CONDUITS, TRANSFORMERS AND OTHER ELECTRIC                              EQUIPMENT AND APPURTENANCES IN, OVER, UNDER, ALONG AND THROUGH                                     ANY OF THE PUBLIC STREETS, ROADS, HIGHWAYS, GROUNDS AND PUBLIC                               PLACE  OF WEBSTER PARISH EXCEPT  THOSE WITHIN THE LIMITS OF ANOTHER              INCORPORATED CITY,TOWN OR VILLAGE, AND FIXING THE TERMS, CONDITION

                   AND LIMITATIONS RELATIVE TO SAID FRANCHISE, RIGHT OR PRIVILEGE.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

 

                                 SECTION 1:  BE IT ORDAINED by the Police Jury of the Parish of Webster,

                    State of Louisiana, in regular session legally convened, that there is hereby                                                 granted to THE CITY OF MINDEN, a municipal corporation of the State of                                                 Louisiana, domiciled in Webster Parish, Louisiana, and it is hereby granted for a                                period of twenty-five (25) years, beginning  on the  3rd    day of  November  , 2019,                  the right to sell, distribute and transmit electric energy and electric current in,                   through and beyond the parish of     Webster, State of Louisiana (within the limits                               thereof as same may now or hereafter lawfully exist).  including the right to erect,                       maintain, operate, repair, remove and replace poles, wires, conduits, transfers, and                   other equipment, over, in under, along and through any of the highways, roads,                    streets, alleys, avenues, sidewalks, bridges, public grounds and public places of said           Grantor, except those within another incorporated city, town or village, for said                         purposes.                                                                  

                           SECTION 2:BE IT ORDAINED by the police Jury of the Parish of Webster,

                 State of Louisiana, in regular session, legally convened, that this franchise, right and                  privilege is granted subject to the supervision of the Police Jury of the Parish of                     Webster, and under the following terms, stipulations and conditions:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

                                (a)  If said highways should by disturbed or damaged by the fault or                            negligence of          Grantee, in the erection, construction or maintenance of any work          done under this franchise, then the same shall be promptly replaced and repaired by            the Grantee herein, its successors and assigns, at its expense.                                                                                                                                                                                            

                                  (b) That in the erection, construction and maintenance of any                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

                work done under this franchise, no trees along said roads or highways shall be cut    or trimmed without first obtaining the consent of the land owners upon whose            properties said trees may be situated, except that all trees and obstructions within    any roads or highways right of way   itself may be trimmed to the extent                         

                reasonably required to protect the safety and integrity of Grantee's lines and

                facilities without the necessity of obtaining any further permission.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

                                (c) That the said Grantee, its successors and assigns, shall,                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

                whenever it becomes necessary, remove or change the location of any                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

                of said poles or lines for the purpose of highway improvements,                                                                                          

                when it is requested to do so in writing by the Police Jury of the                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

                Parish of Webster, without any expense to said Police Jury; and that in case said         Grantee, its successors or assigns should at any time desire to abandon said electric            transmission lines and remove same from the road or highway,  then, and  in that      event, it shall repair all damage done to the said road or highway by said                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

                abandonment or removal at its own expense.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

                                   (d) That the Grantee, its successors and assigns, shall indemnify, protest and             hold the Parish of Webster harmless from any loss, damages or expenses which it    may incur as the result of any deliberate failure by Grantee to perform the lawful                 obligations assumed by it under this franchise.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

                                SECTION 3: BE IT ORDAINED by the Police Jury of the Parish of Webster,    State of Louisiana in regular session, legally convened, that this ordinance and      franchise shall have full force and effect from and after its adoption and shall extend                                          for a period of twenty-five (25) years, and ending November 2, 2044.

                                                                  SECTION 4: BE IT ORDAINED by the Police Jury of the Parish of Webster,    State of Louisiana, in regular session, legally convened, that all ordinances or parts        of ordinances contrary to  or in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance, be and the same are hereby repealed.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            THUS DONE, READ, ADOPTED AND SIGNED AND SEAL AFFIXED IN OPEN                                                                                                                                                                                                      

            SESSION, AT Webster Parish Courthouse Annex Webster Parish, Louisiana, on this                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1st    day of October    ,2019.                                                                                                                                           

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Upon motion by     Mr. Nick Cox                                          , seconded by                                             

                                                Mrs. Jerri M. Lee                                    , and vote, the ordinance was adopted.                                                                                                                                

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

YEAS:    12                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

NAYS:      0                                                               WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY                                                                                                                                                                                                          

ABSENT:               0                                                             

                                                                          BY:                                                                                                                    

                                                                                                                                PRESIDENT

 

 

                                                                                                                       CITY OF MINDEN

 

                                                                                                 BY:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        MAYOR

 

                                                                                                               

                    SECRETARY- TREASURER

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

 

 

 

ANNUAL CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE

WITH THE STATE OF LOUISIANA

OFF SYSTEM BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM

                WHEREAS,  the code of Federal Regulations as enacted by the United States Congress mandates that all structures defined as bridges located on all public roads shall be inspected, rated for safe load capacity and posted in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards and that an inventory of these bridges be maintained by each state; and

                WHEREAS, the responsibility to inspect, rate and load post those bridges under the authority of WEBSTER PARISH in accordance with those Standards is delegated by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to WEBSTER PARISH.

                THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the governing authority of WEBSTER PARISH (herein referred to as the Parish) that the Parish in REGULAR MEETING assembled does hereby certify to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (herein referred to as the DOTD) that for the period 1 October, 2019 through 30 September 2020:

  1. The Parish has performed all interim inspections on all Parish owned or maintained bridges in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards.

 

  1. All bridges owned or maintained by the Parish have been structurally analyzed and rated by the Parish as to the safe load capacity in accordance with AASHTO Manual for Maintenance Inspection of Bridges.  The load posting information that has been determined by the LA DOTD for all bridges where the maximum legal load under Louisiana State law exceeds the load permitted under the operating rating as determined above has been critically reviewed by the Parish.  Load posting information has been updated by the Parish to reflect all structural changes, any obsolete structural ratings or any missing structural ratings.

 

  1. All Parish owned or maintained bridges which require load posting or closing are load posted or closed in accordance with the table in the DOTD Engineering Directives and Standards Manual Directive No.  1.1.1.8.  All DOTD supplied load-posting information concerning a bridge has been critically reviewed by the Parish Engineer prior to load posting.

 

  1. All bridges owned or maintained by the Parish are shown on the attached list in the format specified by the DOTD.  Corrections to data supplied to the Parish by the LA DOTD are noted.

These stipulations are prerequisites to participation by the Parish in the Off-System Bridge Replacement Program.

This resolution was considered section by section and as a whole and upon motion of

Steve Ramsey       , being seconded by             Steve Lemmons   was adopted by the

following vote on this          1st       day of  October,  2019.

 

YEA:                       12                           

NAY:                         0

ABSENT:                 0

                /s/                                                                                                                          /s/                                         

Ronda C. Carnahan                                                                                             Jim Bonsall

Secretary-Treasurer                                                                                            President

 

WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

R E S O L U T I O N # 013-2019

 

                WHEREAS,  to satisfy the legal requirements of the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development, Office of the Federal Off-System Bridge Rehabilitation and Replacement Program, and

                WHEREAS,  the Webster Parish Police Jury did elect Jim Bonsall, President of the Webster Parish Police Jury with all authorities, duties, responsibilities thereunto pertaining.

                NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,  that the Webster Parish Police Jury does hereby confer signature authority to Jim Bonsall in those matters which he may legally execute within the laws of Louisiana, the United States of America and ordinances of the Parish of Webster.  Such authority shall include, but not be limited to-wit:

                An obligatory signature on agreements and other documents dealing with the Federal Off-System Bridge Rehabilitation and Replacement Program, Webster Parish.

                THUS ADOPTED,  this    1st      day of October, 2019   at a regular and legally convened meeting of the Webster Parish Police Jury at the Courthouse in Minden

on a motion of  Steve Ramsey           , duly seconded by               Steve Lemmons                   .

Ronda C. Carnahan                                                                             Jim Bonsall                                                          

ADOPTED:         October 1, 2019     

AMENDMENT TO

ORDINANCE #   856 

 

                BE IT KNOWN  that the Webster Parish Police Jury acting in accordance with the laws of the State of Louisiana, hereby amends Webster Parish Ordinance #856 of 1990 by posting the following data covering roads and bridges, effective for the 2020 calendar year (or effective as of January 1, 2020) if you prefer just to give a start date.

 

 

See attached official listing of Off System Bridges located in Webster Parish, Louisiana

 

                ON A MOTION by               Steve Ramsey                                       , seconded by

 

                Steve Lemmons                   ; This ordinance was adopted by the following vote on

 

this the   1st     day of October, 2019:

 

YEA-                       12

NAY-                        0

ABSENT-                 0

 

                /s/                                                                                                                          /s/                                         

Ronda C. Carnahan                                                                                             Jim Bonsall

Secretary-Treasurer                                                                                            President

 

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RESOLUTION # 014-2019

In Regular Convened Session of the Webster Parish Police Jury on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Webster Parish Courthouse Annex, 401 Main Street, 1st floor West Entrance, Minden, Louisiana,  the Webster Parish Police Jury with due notice and quorum present, on a motion of Mr. Bruce Blanton, duly seconded by Mr. Bernard Hudson, the following Resolution was offered:

 

A resolution approving an agreement with the Northwest Louisiana Council of Governments (NLCOG), the Coordinating and Development Corporation (CDC), and the LSUS Red River Watershed Management Institute, for the purpose of applying for grant funding and acting in support of watershed region management activities and in conjunction with the State of Louisiana Watershed Initiative.

 

WHEREAS, the Louisiana Watershed Initiative was formed in order to coordinate statewide floodplain management efforts through a watershed management approach in response to the 2016 Great Floods and in preparation for future storm and flood events.  This coordination includes outreach with local communities to build support for watershed region management region management approaches that can more effectively address mounting water risks statewide; and

 

WHEREAS, coordination among WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY and its regional partners is critical to reducing flood risk and preserving the health, safety, welfare of the residents of Webster Parish; and

 

WHEREAS, The Louisiana Watershed initiative has requested applications for participation in a Regional Capacity Building Grant Program, which may enable the provisions of technical assistance to Webster Parish and its regional partners if awarded, thereby furthering immediate watershed management and flood risk reduction goals.

 

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that thee agreement between WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY and the Northwest Louisiana Council of Governments (NLCOG), the Coordinating and Development Corporation (CDC), and the LSUS Red River Watershed Management Institute, for the purpose of applying for grant funding and acting in support of watershed region management activities and in conjunction with the State of Louisiana Watershed Initiative is hereby approved.

 

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows:

 

YEAS:    12             NAYS:   0     ABSENT:   0    

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                               

Ronda C. Carnahan                                                                   Jim Bonsall

Secretary-Treasurer                                                                  President

 

 

Approved and Recorder:  October 1, 2019

 

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