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Minutes- November 5, 2019
Minutes- November 5, 2019
Feb 20, 2020 -- PAGE 070-2019
MINUTES OF THE ROAD COMMITTEE
WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY
November 5, 2019
MEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Ramsey, Chairman; Steve Lemmons, Vice-Chairman; Jim Bonsall; Vera Davison; Jerri Lee; Bruce Blanton; Nick Cox, Randy Thomas; Bernard Hudson; Daniel Thomas; and Allen Gilbert
MEMBER ABSENT: Dustin Moseley
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. Randy Thomas to add the following items to the agenda:
2- Town of Sibley Resolution, Paperwork pending
3- Gillark RR Tracks
4- Ratcliff Road
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Daniel Thomas moved, seconded by Mr. Bruce Blanton to clean trees from drainage ditch between Highway 802 and Morgan Road- to cut the tree from both sides and leave the tree on the property for the landowner to dispose of. Motion carried 10 yes, 1 absent and 1 no (Cox).
Mrs. Jerri Lee moved, seconded by Mr. Jim Bonsall to approve a Resolution for road work for the Town of Sibley pending paperwork. Motion carried unanimously.
At the railroad tracks off of Pine Street, north of Minden- Gillark, Watco is working to have the tracks repaired at the crossing. Mr. Randy Thomas moved, seconded by Mr. Bernard Hudson to approve a Resolution allowing the Road department to put up signage at the railroad crossing to stop or slow traffic prior to going over the tracks. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Bernard Hudson brought up Ratcliff Road. A letter has been sent to resident on Ratcliff road explaining that the Road Department will not maintain past the cattle gap in the road. Attorney Patrick Jackson suggested that signage installed notifying residents that the Road is closed and not maintained by the parish. No action taken.
There being no further business to bring before the committee, the meeting adjourned.
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Ronda C. Carnahan Steve Ramsey
Secretary-Treasurer Chairman
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MINUTES OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE
WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY
November 5, 2019
MEMBERS PRESENT: Vera Davison, Chairman; Jerri Lee, Vice-Chairman, Daniel Thomas, Steve Ramsey, Nick Cox, Bruce Blanton, and Jim Bonsall, President.
MEMBER ABSENT: Dustin Moseley
Ms. Davison called the meeting to order and asked for additions to the agenda.
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. Mrs. Jerri Lee suggested that the matter be passed to committee for further action.
There being no further business to bring before the committee, the meeting adjourned.
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Ronda C. Carnahan Vera Davison
Secretary-Treasurer Chairman
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MINUTES OF THE BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE
WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY
November 5, 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.
There being no further business to bring before the committee, the meeting adjourned.
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Ronda C. Carnahan Steve Lemmons
Secretary-Treasurer Chairman
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MINUTES OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE
WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY
November 5, 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. Greene told the Committee that Benson Tire had quit picking up tires disposed at the landfill. Republic needs direction from the Jury on how to handle the tires. The matter of Tire Disposal is passed to the Committee to look into.
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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(The Community Services Committee met following the Environmental Committee.)
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MINUTES OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY
November 5, 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; and Allen Gilbert.
MEMBER ABSENT: 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 September 2019 Financial Statement, Check Register, and Bank Reconciliation. The September and October Bank Reconciliation includes the LCDBG Account and the Retired Employees Accounts. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Bonsall presented the Financial Reports for the Month of October, 2019. The reports will be approved at the December Finance Committee Meeting.
There being no further business to bring before the committee, the meeting adjourned.
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Ronda C. Carnahan Jim Bonsall
Secretary-Treasurer Chairman
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MINUTES OF THE EQUIPMENT COMMITTEE
WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY
November 5, 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.
There being no further business to bring before the committee, the meeting adjourned.
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Ronda C. Carnahan Bruce Blanton
Secretary-Treasurer Chairman
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MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY
November 5, 2019
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jerri Lee, Chairman; Steve Lemmons, Vice-Chairman; Vera Davison; Steve Ramsey; Allen Gilbert; and Jim Bonsall, President.
MEMBER ABSENT: Dustin Moseley
Mrs. Jerri Lee called the meeting to order and asked for additions to the agenda. There were no additions to the agenda.
Mrs. Melinda Davidson, Executive Director of the WP OCS, presented a report on the OCS Program year, which included the budget of Federal funds received by grant award. Mrs. Davidson then answered questions from the Committee.
There being no further business to bring before the committee, the meeting adjourned.
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Ronda C. Carnahan Jerri M. Lee
Secretary-Treasurer Chairman
MINUTES OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY
November 5, 2019
MEMBERS PRESENT: Bruce Blanton, Chairman; Nick Cox, Vice Chairman; Bernard Hudson; Jerri Lee; Vera Davison; Steve Lemmons; and Jim Bonsall, President
MEMBER ABSENT: Dustin Moseley
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 the DOTD recommendation for US 371 @ Taylor Road/ Porterville Road (LA 802) (upon the request of NLCOG for the study) is that during events at “Muddy Bottoms” ATV/RV, there is definitely a need for a passing lane and possible other traffic assistance.
Mr. Nick Cox gave all committee members an invitation to a City of Minden economic development event from James Graham, Economic Director at the City of Minden.
There being no other business to bring before the committee, therefore the meeting adjourned.
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Ronda C. Carnahan Bruce Blanton
Secretary-Treasurer Chairman
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MINUTES OF THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE
WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY
November 5, 2019
MEMBERS PRESENT: Daniel Thomas, Chairman; Jerri Lee, Vice Chairman; Bernard Hudson, Vera Davison, Steve Ramsey, Randy Thomas, Jim Bonsall, President
MEMBER ABSENT: Dustin Moseley
Mr. Daniel 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 – Cable in the Cotton Valley, Sarepta areas, and to add Weights and Measures discussion.
Concerning the ordinances currently in force for Webster Parish covering Blighted Property and Health Hazards. There followed discussion on making changes to the ordinance. Mr. Steve Ramsey moved to review current ordinance and revise with stiffer penalties. Motion died for lack of a second.
Discussion on the Cable lines north of Cotton Valley. Continue to contact former owner of Cable Co.
No action taken on Weights and Measures.
There being no further business to bring before the committee, the meeting adjourned.
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Ronda C. Carnahan Daniel Thomas
Secretary-Treasurer Chairman
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MINUTES OF THE WATER RESOURCES COMMITTEE
WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY
November 5, 2019
MEMBERS PRESENT: Nick Cox, Chairman; Steve Lemmons, Vice-Chairman; Bernard Hudson; Allen Gilbert; Randy Thomas and Jim Bonsall, President.
MEMBER ABSENT: Dustin Moseley
Mr. Nick Cox called the meeting to order and asked for additions to the agenda.
Mr. Nick Cox asked Brian Williams to give an update on the Seeger well situation. Mr. Seeger was sent a letter, but no response has been received. Mr. Williams was instructed to write another letter and give Mr. Seeger 60- day extension before the water buffalo is removed.
There being no further business to bring before the committee, the meeting adjourned.
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Ronda C. Carnahan Nick Cox
Secretary-Treasurer Chairman
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY
November 5, 2019
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jim Bonsall, President; Vera Davison, Vice President; Jerri Lee, Steve Lemmons, Steve Ramsey, Nick Cox, Randy Thomas, Bernard Hudson, Bruce Blanton, Daniel Thomas
And Allen Gilbert
MEMBER ABSENT: Dustin Moseley
PUBLIC HEARING: To hear comments concerning the adoption of Webster Parish Ordinance # 1011-B to merge Precinct 7 and Precinct 11 into a new Precinct 11.
NO COMMENTS RECEIVED
REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER:
Mr. Jim Bonsall called the meeting to order and asked Mr. Nick cox to open the meeting with prayer. Natalie Seamon, Cadet with YCP at Camp Minden led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mr. Bonsall then asked for additions to the agenda. #8 c. District #1 NLEP, not to exceed $875.00.
Mr. Bruce Blanton moved, seconded by Mrs. Jerri Lee to approve the above Recreational funding item be added to the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
There were no comments from the audience concerning the agenda.
Mr. Steve Ramsey moved, seconded by Mr. Bernard Hudson to approve invoices for payment pending review by Juror Jim Bonsall. Motion carried unanimously.
Mrs. Jerri Lee moved, seconded by Mr. Randy Thomas to adopt the minutes of the October 1, 2019 Committee Meetings: Road, Administrative, Buildings and Grounds, Environmental, Finance, Equipment, Community Services, Economic Development, and Water Resources Committees, the October 1, 2019 Regular Meeting, and the October 30, 2019 Environmental Committee Meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Daniel Thomas moved, seconded by Mr. Bruce Blanton to approve the adoption of Webster Parish Ordinance # 1011-NB, a merger of Precinct 7 and Precinct 11 into new Precinct 11, in compliance with R.S. 18:532 concerning precincts with less than 300 active registered voters. There is no change in the polling location. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Steve Ramsey moved, seconded by Mr. Allen Gilbert to approve an Act of Abandonment for Tax notice # 11845; Parcel # 100167 to abandon a “camp house” adjudicated and has become a public health hazard. The landowner will assume ownership of the camp-house and has authority to demolish and remove debris. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Daniel Thomas moved, seconded by Mr. Allen Gilbert to approve the following for use of Recreational Funding:
- District # 2 Council on Aging for the purchase of a refrigerator Not to exceed $1,000.00
- District #3 Town of Sarepta for gravel for town park $650.00
- District # 1 NLEP for economic development Not to exceed $875.00
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Steve Lemmons moved, seconded by Ms. Vera Davison to approve a Resolution of Support for LGAP- Community Water Grant funding:
- Leton Water System for upgrade to water lines 2: and 3” $19,750.00
- Dixie Overland Waterworks to upgrade water lines 11/2’ to 3” $40,250.00
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Nick Cox moved, seconded by Mrs. Jerri Lee to approve the reappointment of Karen Calvert to the Webster Parish Convention and Visitor’s Commission for a 3-year term to end 12-31-2022 (3 Year). Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Nick Cox moved, seconded by Ms. Vera Davison to approve invoices for payment pending review by
Juror Nick Cox. Motion carried unanimously.
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REGULAR MEETING-CONTINUED
WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY – NOVEMBER 5, 2019
COMMENTS:
Melinda Davison WPPJ Office of Community Services
Wanda Finley WPPJ Head Start
Serena Gray Webster Parish Convention and Visitor’s Bureau - Tourism
Allen Moseley- Report Webster Parish Coroner, Dr. Max Stell
Carl Thompson W.P. Assessor, Morris Guin
Brian Williams WPPJ OEP/HS Director
Lee Faulk LSU Ag Center
Angie White NLEP
Town of Cullen Council Members
Mrs. Mosley YCP Cadets from Camp Minden
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Allen Gilbert welcomed the Cullen Council persons to our meeting and he then wished all a Happy Thanksgiving.
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.
Ms. Davison wished all a Happy Thanksgiving and she extended her congratulations to the YCP Cadets on their upcoming graduation.
Mrs. Jerri Lee reminded the Jurors that sit on the WPPJ OCS Board that the Community Services Board meeting is tonight and urged them to attend.
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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Ronda C. Carnahan Jim Bonsall
Secretary-Treasurer President
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WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY
ORDINANCE #1011- B
MOTION OFFERED BY:_Daniel Thomas_______SECONDED BY:___Bruce Blanton___________
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE MERGER OF I. PRECINCT 7 AND PRECINCT 11 AND BECOMING PRECINCT 11 AND POLLING PLACE WILL BE THE SAREPTA COMMUNITY BUILDING; AND REDEFINING THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF SAID PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES IN WEBSTER PARISH IN COMPLIANCE WITH LOUISIANA RS 18:532B. THIS ORDINANCE WILL CO-EXIST WITH ORDINANCE #1011 WHICH WAS ADOPTED JUNE 3, 2014 AND ORDINANCE #1011-A ADOPTED NOVEMBER 3, 2015.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY IN REGULAR SESSION ON THIS THE __5th __ DAY OF November, 2019, THAT SAID POLICE JURY DOES HEREBY MERGE THE PRECINCTS IN THE PARISH OF WEBSTER PARISH AS FOLLOWS:
2019
VTD Canvass
August 29, 2019
Precinct 11 (Sarepta Community Building) Merge of VTD 7 and VTD 11
The point of beginning the Webster Parish Boundary and La. Hwy 2 (west side of parish); thence southeasterly along La. Hwy 2 to its intersection with the Sarepta City Boundaries; thence easterly and northerly along the Sarepta City Boundaries to its intersection with U.S Hwy 371; thence northerly along the U.S. Hwy 371 boundaries to its intersection Kings Corner Rd.; thence easterly along Kings Corner Rd. to its intersection with Walnut Rd.; thence northerly along Walnut Rd. to its intersection with Braley Creek; thence easterly along Braley Creek to its intersection with Smithville Rd.; thence northerly along Smithville Rd. to its intersection with Springhill Airport Rd.; thence north along Springhill Airport Rd. to its intersection with Wise Rd.; thence northerly along Wise Rd. to its intersection with Frye Rd.; thence west along Frye Rd. to its intersection with Percy Burns Rd. ; thence northerly along Percy Burns Rd. to its intersection with Little Crooked Creek; thence northeasterly along Little Crooked Creek to its intersection La. State Hwy 157; thence easterly along La. State Hwy 157 to its intersection with Bayou Dorcheat; thence southerly along Bayou Dorcheat to its intersection with La. State Hwy 160; thence southwesterly along La. State Hwy 160 to its intersection with the Corporate Boundaries of Cotton Valley; thence north and westerly along the Corporate Boundaries of Cotton Valley to its intersection with Hwy 160; thence westerly along Hwy 160 to its intersection withthe Webster Parish Boundary; thence northerly along the Webster Parish Boundary and back to the point of beginning.
BE IT ORDAINED that if any action of this ordinance were declared unconstitutional, that the rest of said ordinance should be and remain in full force and effect.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Webster Parish Police Jury that this ordinance will supersede all prior resolutions or ordinances of the Webster Parish Police Jury, which are in conflict. THUS DONE, CONSIDERED AND ADOPTED by the following vote on this (date) 2019.
2019:
YEAS: __11___
NAYS: __0___
ABSENT: __1___
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Ronda Carnahan, Secretary Treasurer Jim Bonsall, President
Webster Parish Police Jury Webster Parish Police Jury
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF WEBSTER
Adopted: 11-05-2019
WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY
ACT OF ABANDONMENT
Tax Notice#: 11845; Parcel # 100167
The Webster Parish Police Jury in Regular Session on this the 5th day of November, 2019
Does hereby Abandon Webster Parish Parcel # 100167- (Arrington, Dennis, 149 Sandy Oaks LN, Waskom, TX 75692)- described as: CAMPHOUSE (Located on Property Assessed to Claire Drake Moore ETAL; in Gov’t Lot # 4 in E/2 of SW/4 Section. 36- TS18N- Range10W. The parcel was adjudicated to the Webster Parish Police Jury in Tax year 2008.
The “camp-house” as described above is in disrepair and has become a public health hazard. The parcel has become a burden to the Parish and is no longer considered an asset of the parish.
The Webster Parish Police Jury on a motion by Steve Ramsey , duly seconded by
Allen Gilbert and by the following vote: Yes: 11 NO: 0 Absent:1 Abstain: 0
Does hereby abandon Parcel # 100167 of Webster Parish. The landowner, Claire Drake Moore,
ETAL has the permission of the Webster Parish Police Jury to tear down the structure and
remove all debris from the property.
Notice is hereby given to the Webster Parish Assessor, Mr. Morris Guin to remove Parcel # 100167 from the Webster Parish Tax Roll.
/s/
Mr. Jim Bonsall, President
WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY
attest:
/s/
Ronda C. Carnahan, Secretary-Treasurer
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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