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MINUTES OF THE ROAD COMMITTEE

WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

June 1, 2021

MEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Ramsey, Chairman; Steve Lemmons, Vice-Chairman; Bruce Blanton, Allen Gilbert, Daniel Thomas, Randy Thomas, Jim Bonsall, Nick Cox, Vera Davison and Ed Jordan. Absent: Bernard Hudson and Beverly Kennon

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

There were no additions to the agenda.

Mr. Chris Bagwell, Permitting Officer presented a report to the jury on Logging and Heavy Equipment Use permits that were issued from the parish in May 2021.

Mr. Bruce Blanton moved, seconded by Mr. Nick Cox to approve the Amended Resolution from the Village of Dixie for drainage work and sign replacement in the village. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Ed Jordan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen Gilbert to approve the Resolution from the Village of Doyline to purchase a utility trailer for the village for right of way clean up using Municipality Funding. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Jim Bonsall moved, seconded by Mr. Randy Thomas to approve the Resolution from the Town of Sibley for 2 loads of SB-2 Stone using Municipality Funding. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Bruce Blanton moved, seconded by Mr. Daniel Thomas to approve the Resolution from the City of Springhill for 1 load of cold mix using Municipality Funding. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Teddy Holloway and Mr. Patrick Jackson addressed the jury and explained Caney Creek Bridge Project No. H.03111 and the 3 items on the Regular Agenda pertaining to this.

Mr. Allen Gilbert moved, seconded by Ms. Vera Davison to approve the Resolution from the Town of Cotton Valley for 1 load of cold mix using Municipality Funding. 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 ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE

WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

JUNE 1, 2021

MEMBERS PRESENT: Vera Davison, Chairman; Steve Ramsey, Nick Cox, Bruce Blanton and Steve Lemmons.

Absent: Beverly Kennon, Vice-Chairman

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

Mr. Steve Ramsey moved, seconded by Mr. Nick Cox to approve the Renewal of the Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Louisiana Insurance plan of the Webster Parish Police Jury and the Webster Parish Library including current medical plan and dental plan with increased rates. Motion carried unanimously.

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

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Lisa C. Balkom                                                                        Vera Davison

Secretary-Treasurer                                                                  Chairman

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                                   MINUTES OF THE BUILDING AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE

                                                     WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

                                                                          June 1, 2021

MEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Lemmons, Chairman; Bruce Blanton, Vice-Chairman; Allen Gilbert; Vera Davison; Nick Cox and Randy Thomas

Absent: Beverly Kennon

Mr. Steve Lemmons called the meeting to order and asked for additions to the agenda.

Mr. Allen Gilbert moved, seconded by Mr. Randy Thomas to approve to Advertise to Bid ADA Compliant Wheelchair Ramp for the Webster Parish Courthouse. Motion carried unanimously.

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

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Lisa C. Balkom                                                                        Steve Lemmons

Secretary-Treasurer                                                                  Chairman

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MINUTES OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE

WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

June 1, 2021

MEMBERS PRESENT: Randy Thomas, Chairman; Steve Ramsey, Vice-Chairman; Ed Jordan; Vera Davison; Steve Lemmons; Bruce Blanton

Absent: Bernard Hudson

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

Mr. Randy Thomas asked Mr. Patrick Jackson, Parish Attorney to update the jury on the landfill. Mr. Jackson informed the jury that he will have a packet in the next couple of weeks to discuss RFP or sale of the landfill. Patrick Jackson used City of Shreveport’s code definition of Household Waste:

 Household Waste means all solid kitchen refuse subject to decay or putrefaction; tin cans, bottles, loose paper, small food containers, ashes, all market waste of animal or vegetable matter which is intended to be used as food, garbage, and any other matter commonly understood to be household waste; every waste accumulation of paper sweepings, dust, rags, bottles, cans, loose newspapers generated by regular usage, or other matter of any kind, other than solid kitchen waste, which is usually attendant to housekeeping.

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

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Lisa C. Balkom                                                                             Randy Thomas

Secretary-Treasurer                                                                       Chairman

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                                       MINUTES OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE

 WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

June 1, 2021

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Nick Cox, Chairman; Jim Bonsall, Vice Chairman; Bruce Blanton; Steve Lemmons; Steve Ramsey; Randy Thomas; Daniel Thomas; Nick Cox; Ed Jordan; Allen Gilbert

Absent: Bernard Hudson and Beverly Kennon

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

Mr. Jim Bonsall moved, seconded by Mr. Bruce Blanton to approve the April 2021 Financial Statement, Check Register and Bank Reconciliation. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Nick Cox presented the Financial Reports for the Month of May 2021.  The reports will be approved at the July Meeting. 

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

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Lisa C. Balkom                                                                                    Nick Cox

Secretary-Treasurer                                                                              Chairman

                         MINUTES OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

                              WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

                                                June 1, 2021

MEMBERS PRESENT: Bruce Blanton, Chairman; Nick Cox, Vice-Chairman; Beverly Kennon, Vera Davison, and Steve Lemmons

Absent: Bernard Hudson

Mr. Bruce Blanton called the meeting to order and asked for additions to the agenda.

Mr. Jim Bonsall moved, seconded by Mr. Nick Cox to add ITEP discussion to the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Jim Bonsall addressed the jury about the vote at the last meeting on E.I. Williams in the NWID. He said that he wants to form a sub committee for future ITEP matters. Mayor Terry Gardner and Economic Director, Phillip Smart for the City of Minden also was in attendance and supported the idea of the sub-committee. Discussion followed.

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

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Lisa C. Balkom                                                            Bruce Blanton

Secretary-Treasurer                                                      Chairman

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                             MINUTES OF THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE

                                                         WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

                                                                           June 1, 2021

MEMBERS PRESENT: Daniel Thomas, Chairman; Randy Thomas, Vice-Chairman, Bernard Hudson, Vera Davison, Steve Ramsey and Ed Jordan

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

Mr. Michael Morse, Springhill Fire Department #11 spoke to the jury about the idea of a parish wide fire department in the future. Mr. Morse had a handout and a power point presentation. He stated that he had gone to the fire chiefs meeting a couple of weeks before to bring the idea to the Webster Fire Chiefs Association.

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

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Lisa C. Balkom                                                            Daniel Thomas

Secretary-Treasurer                                                      Chairman

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                                                              MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

                        WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

                                         June 1, 2021

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Jim Bonsall, President; Nick Cox, Vice President; Steve Lemmons, Steve Ramsey, Randy Thomas, Daniel Thomas, Beverly Kennon, Allen Gilbert, Vera Davison, Bruce Blanton and Ed Jordan

Absent: Bernard Hudson

Mr. Jim Bonsall called the meeting to order and asked Mr. Nick Cox to open the meeting with prayer. 

Mr. Steve Ramsey led in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Mr. Bonsall then asked for additions to the agenda.

Mr. Jim Bonsall asked to add ITEP for E.I. Williams to the agenda to reconsider the previous vote.

Mr. Daniel Thomas moved, seconded by Mr. Steve Lemmons to add ITEP for E.I. Williams and add Sarepta Water Works Board Appointments to the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.

There were no comments from the audience concerning the agenda.

Mr. Bruce Blanton moved, seconded by Ms. Vera Davison to approve invoices for payment pending review by juror Bruce Blanton.  Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Randy Thomas moved, seconded by Mr. Ed Jordan to adopt the minutes of the May 4, 2021 Road Committee, Building and Grounds Committee, Environmental Committee, Finance Committee, and Regular Meeting and the May 10, 2021 Special Economic Development Committee Meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Allen Gilbert moved, seconded by Mr. Ed Jordan to approve the following for Legal Journal and Publication Journal for the year July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022:

Minden Press Herald-Legal Journal

Springhill Press and News Journal-Publication Journal

Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Randy Thomas moved, seconded Mr. Steve Ramsey to approve the board appointments for Shongaloo Fire Protection District #9. Reappoint John Stanley, President for a 2- year term and Reappoint Jesse Lee, Vice President to a 2- year term. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Bruce Blanton moved, seconded by Mr. Randy Thomas to adopt the Resolution 004-2021 Authorizing Parish President, Jim Bonsall to execute any and all documents in connection with State Project No. H.013111, Federal Aid Project No. H.013111, Dorcheat Road over Caney Creek. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Nick Cox moved, seconded by Mr. Ed Jordan to approve adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Parish of Webster to enter into an Amended Local Services Agreement with the City of Springhill in connection with State Project No. H.013111, Federal Aid Project No. H.013111, Dorcheat Road over Caney Creek, being joint projects of both entities, and authorize the execution of any and all documents in connection with said agreement. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Steve Ramsey moved, seconded by Mr. Steve Lemmons to approve the proposal of David Volentine, MAI, for appraisal services for State Project No. H.013111, Federal Aid Project No. H.013111, Dorcheat Road over Caney Creek, and authorize the execution of documents. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Daniel Thomas moved, seconded by Mr. Bruce Blanton to approve the board appointments for the Sarepta Water Works District. Appoint Andy Hanson, President; Thomas Garland, Vice-President; and Jason Timmons as Board Member. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Ed Jordan moved, seconded by Mr. Daniel Thomas to reconsider the vote on E.I. Williams, Industries, LLC Tax Exemption, ITEP in Webster Parish. (A YES vote would give the exemption.)

11 YES, 1 Absent (Bernard Hudson) Motion carried.

COMMENTS:

Melinda Davison                                 WPOCS

Serena Gray                                       WPCVB (Tourism)                                                

Jason Parker                                       WP Sheriff

Col. Thompson                                    WP Assessor/Denise Edwards

Lee Faulk                                            LSU/Ag Center

Brian Williams                                     WPPJ OEP/Homeland Security Director

Ashley Busada                                    NLEP

Randy Sexton                                      NWID

Cedric Floyd                                       Data Center, LLC

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. (Hudson and Blanton absent)

Mr. Steve Lemmons moved, seconded by Mr. Nick Cox to approve the action taken at the Building and Grounds Committee Meeting held earlier today. Motion carried unanimously. (Hudson and Blanton absent)

Mr. Nick Cox moved, seconded by Mr. Allen Gilbert to approve the action taken at the Finance Committee Meeting held earlier today.  Motion carried unanimously.  (Hudson and Blanton)

Ms. Vera Davison moved, seconded by Mr. Steve Ramsey to approve the action taken at the Administrative Committee Meeting held earlier today. Motion carried unanimously. (Hudson and Blanton)

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                                                                        Jim Bonsall

Secretary-Treasurer                                                                  President