PROCEEDINGS OF THE POLICE JURY, PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON, MONDAY, APRIL 1, 2024 AT 5:35 P.M.
The Police Jury of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana met in a regular session in the Ouachita Parish Police Jury Administrative Building, Monroe, Louisiana on Monday, April 1, 2024, at 5:30 p.m., and was duly convened by Mr. Shane Smiley, President.
Mr. Thompson gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Members Present (5)
Toni Bacon District A
Jimmy Tyson District B
Michael Thompson District D
Shane Smiley District E
Lonnie Hudson District F
Members Absent (1)
Larry Bratton District C
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
The president asked if there were any additions or amendments to the agenda. There were none. Motion offered by Mrs. Bacon, seconded by Mr. Hudson to approve the agenda as published. Motion passed without opposition.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:
The president asked for public comments concerning any matters on the approved agenda. No one appeared or came forth to speak during this time.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES:
A motion to adopt the minutes of the regular Police Jury meeting including the committee meetings held on March 18, 2024 was offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mrs. Bacon. Motion passed without opposition.
SERVICE AWARD FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL:
PUBLIC WORKS
Mike Adams 30 years
PUBLIC HEARING:
Ordinance No. 9482 An Ordinance to authorize an Act of Sale by the Parish of Ouachita to sell certain adjudicated properties (Parcels 53202, 57899, 61956 & 65762) by public auction; and, further providing with respect thereto. No one appeared to speak in favor of or against the ordinance. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mrs. Bacon to close the public hearing. Motion passed without opposition.
VISITORS:
The president recognized Johnna Van with Great Minds Communication. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Thompson to accept the key vision and mission statements from Great Minds Communication. Motion passed without opposition.
Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mrs. Bacon to approve the contract extension with Great Minds Communication for another year. Motion passed without opposition.
Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Thompson to approve the payment of invoices from Great Minds Communication. Motion passed without opposition.
Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Thompson to accept the promotional logo from Great Minds Communication. Motion passed without opposition.
Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mrs. Bacon to approve Great Minds Communication to create a Facebook page for the Ouachita Parish Police Jury subject to legal review. Motion passed without opposition.
Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mrs. Bacon to authorize Great Minds Communication to be in charge of a Live Ouachita t-shirt design contest. Motion passed without opposition.
Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Thompson to allow online payments through the new Police Jury website. Motion passed with Mr. Tyson abstaining.
Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Thompson to keep meeting minutes posted on the new website for three years. Motion passed without opposition.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
The following department heads presented monthly reports.
ANIMAL CONTROL: Ms. Stephanie Mullins
Ms. Mullins stated that she did not have any items to add to her written report.
FEDERAL PROGRAMS: Ms. Doretha Bennett
Ms. Bennett requested approval of the LWDA 81 PY23 FY22 Amendment No. 2. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Thompson to approve LWDA 81 PY23 FY22 Amendment No. 2. Motion passed without opposition.
FIRE DEPARTMENT: Mr. Bobby Moore
Mr. Moore stated that he did not have any items to add to his written report.
GREEN OAKS: Mr. Tarquin Smart
Mr. Cammack presented the bid results for the second quarter food and food products and recommended accepting the bid from Ben E. Keith for $46,292.67. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mrs. Bacon to accept the bid from Ben E. Keith. Motion passed without opposition.
HOMELAND SECURITY &
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS: Mr. Rodger McConnell
Mr. McConnell stated that he did not have any items to add to his written report.
LIBRARY: Ms. Nancy Green
Ms. Green stated that she did not have any items to add to her written report.
LSU AG CENTER: Mr. Kerry Heafner
Mr. Heafner updated the Jury on the horticulture program.
PRE-TRIAL DETAINEES: Ms. Julia Kirby
Ms. Kirby stated that she did not have any items to add to her written report.
911 OFFICE: Mr. Jade Gabb
Mr. Gabb stated that he did not have any items to add to his written report.
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A motion to recess the regular meeting in favor of the Personnel Committee meeting was offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mrs. Bacon. Motion passed without opposition.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING
The president called the Personnel Committee meeting to order at 6:10 p.m.
The chair recognized Mr. Moore, Fire Department. Mr. Moore recommended approval of the following personnel actions.
Sick Leave
Name Action Effective Date
Brown, Chris Termination of Sick Leave 3/11/2024
Mack, Travis Termination of Sick Leave 3/11/2024
Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mrs. Bacon to approve the sick leave as recommended. Motion passed without opposition.
Provisional Appointment
Name Action Effective Date
Aucoin, Nicholas Renew Provisional IT Specialist status while Civil Service 04/24/2024
completes the job analysis and classification.
Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mrs. Bacon to approve the provisional appointment as recommended. Motion passed without opposition.
Confirmations
Name From To Effective Date
Qualls, Christopher Prob. Captain Perm. Captain 04/03/2024
Rowe, Caleb Prob. Driver Perm. Driver 04/03/2024
Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mrs. Bacon to approve the confirmations as recommended. Motion passed without opposition.
Resignation
Name Action Effective Date
Guthrie, Jacob Resignation 3/14/2024
Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mrs. Bacon to approve the resignation as recommended. Motion passed without opposition.
The chair recognized Mr. Cammack, Treasurer. Mr. Cammack requested to reclassify Sierra Lucas to Account Tech I permanent part-time with a probationary salary increase to Grade 205 Step 49. This will be effective April 6, 2024. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mrs. Bacon to approve the reclassification and probationary salary increase. Motion passed without opposition.
The chair recognized Ms. Mullins, Animal Control. Ms. Mullins requested to hire Joshua Lees as an animal control officer. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mrs. Bacon to hire Johsua Lees. Motion passed without opposition.
There being no further business to come before this committee, a motion to adjourn and enter into the Public Works Committee meeting was offered by Mrs. Bacon, seconded by Mr. Thompson. Motion passed without opposition.
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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
The chair, Mr. Hudson, called the Public Works Committee meeting to order at 6:13 p.m.
The chair recognized Mr. Murray, Director. Mr. Murray stated that he did not have any items.
The chair recognized Mr. Crosby, Engineer. Mr. Crosby presented the bid results for the Canyon Road cul-de-sac replacement project and stated that the lowest conforming bid was from Amethyst Construction, Inc. for $249,456.00. Motion offered by Mrs. Bacon, seconded by Mr. Smiley to accept the bid from Amethyst Construction, Inc. and authorize the president to sign all necessary contract documents. Motion passed without opposition.
The chair recognized Mr. Crosby, Engineer. Mr. Crosby presented the bid results for the Magnolia Drive/Woodale Drive project and stated that the lowest conforming bid was from Bentz Construction Group LLC for $258,660.70. Motion offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mrs. Bacon to accept the bid from Bentz Construction Group LLC and authorize the president to sign all necessary contract documents. Motion passed with Mr. Tyson abstaining.
There being no other business to come before this committee at this time a motion to adjourn and reconvene the regular meeting was offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Thompson. Motion passed without opposition.
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The president reconvened the regular Police Jury meeting at 6:15 p.m.
Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Thompson to ratify and adopt all actions taken in the committee meetings. Motion passed without opposition.
MOTIONS * ORDINANCES * RESOLUTIONS:
The president recognized Mrs. Bacon.
MRS. TONI BACON, DISTRICT A:
Motion offered by Mrs. Bacon, seconded by Mr. Thompson to engage Atlas Community Studios for a twelve-month period and then month to month thereafter for funding and grant opportunities to be paid from the ARPA Interest Fund at $5,000.00 per month. Motion passed without opposition.
Motion offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Hudson to amend the agenda to allow Atlas Community Studios to submit applications for funding and grant opportunities. Action was needed before the next meeting of the Jury due to the deadline for applications. Motion passed without opposition.
Motion offered by Mrs. Bacon, seconded by Mr. Hudson to authorize the president and Mr. Crosby to determine a project to submit to Congresswoman Letlow for her grant cycle and make the submission. Motion passed without opposition.
Mrs. Bacon, seconded by Mr. Thompson offered the following resolution for adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-26
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES; AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, in accordance with the best practices recommended by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury finds it is appropriate to adopt accounting policies and procedures that align with Louisiana law and generally accepted government accounting standards;
WHEREAS, for ease of reference, the Ouachita Parish Treasurer has assembled such accounting policies and procedures into a compilation identified as the Ouachita Parish Police Jury Accounting Policies and Procedures Manual and has recommended said accounting policies and procedures for formal adoption;
NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ouachita Parish Police Jury does hereby formally adopt the accounting policies and procedures compiled by the Parish Treasurer in The Ouachita Parish Police Jury Accounting Policies and Procedures Manual as the generally applicable accounting policies and procedures of the Ouachita Paish Police Jury.
The above resolution was adopted the 1st day of April 2024.
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The president recognized Mr. Tyson.
MR. JIMMY TYSON, DISTRICT B:
Mr. Tyson introduced the following ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 9484
AN ORDINANCE REVOKING THE NORTHERNMOST PORTION OF WRIGHT ROAD; AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, Wright Road is a parish road running northerly from Red Cut Road a distance of approximately 1,160 feet to a dead end;
WHEREAS, the owner of the property upon which the northernmost portion of Wright Road is located has requested that the Ouachita Parish Police Jury revoke the public right-of-way of said portion of Wright Road in order that he can place a gate across the road on his property to control ingress/egress to his property; and,
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury finds that the requested revocation will not adversely affect other properties and is in the public interest.
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury at a Regular Meeting held on July 6, 2020, that the portion of the public right-of-way of Wright Road extending north of a point in the centerline of said road located 1005 north of the northern right-of-way line of Red Cut Road be, and is hereby, revoked; and
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this revocation is made with a reservation of rights of ingress and egress to the providers of existing utilizes located in the revoked portion of said right-of-way.
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The president stated that Mr. Bratton was not at the meeting and did not have any items.
The president recognized Mr. Thompson.
MR. MICHAEL THOMPSON, DISTRICT D:
Mr. Thompson stated that he did not have any items.
MR. SHANE SMILEY, DISTRICT E:
Motion offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Thompson to approve the assistant parish attorney job description. Discussion ensued. After discussion, this item was tabled until more information is received from the district attorney s office.
Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Hudson offered the following ordinance for adoption.
ORDINANCE NO. 9482
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE AN ACT OF SALE BY THE PARISH OF OUACHITA TO SELL CERTAIN ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES (PARCELS 53202, 57899, 61956 & 65762) BY PUBLIC AUCTION; AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the immovable properties described below were adjudicated to the Parish of Ouachita, for nonpayment of taxes; and purchased at a public auction by high bidder:
1. PARCEL# 53202: LOT 11 BLOCK 1A, UNIT# 16, BOOKER T. WASHINGTON ADDITION TO THE CITY OF MONROE, OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT IN PLAT BOOK 7, PAGE 34 RECORDS OF OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA, MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 2927 CHESTER STREET, MONROE, LA; ADJUDCIATED TO THE PARISH 6/01/1993
Purchaser: Jarrell Frederico Wilson Bid: $1,866.66 Auction Date: March 21, 2024
2. PARCEL# 57899: LOT EIGHT (8) SQUARE FIVE (5) RENWICKS ADDITION BEGINNING ONE HUNDRED TEN (110) FEET NORTH OF WOOD STREET AND FRONTING FIFTY-FIVE (55) FEET ON WEST SIDE OF 24TH STREET, DEPTH 150 FEET, MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 206 S 24TH STREET, MONROE, LA, ADJUDICATED TO THE PARISH ON 6/4/2018
Purchaser: Kenneth Lavall Bid: $1,333.33 Auction Date: March 21, 2024
3. PARCEL# 61956: LOT NINETEEN (19) OF SQUARE FIFTY0 ONE (51) OF OUACHITA COTTON MILLS SECOND ADDITION TO CITY OF MONROE, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 41, OF THE RECORDS OF OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA; MUNICIPAL ADDRESS; 1211 S 1ST STREET, MONROE, LA; ADJUDICATED TO THE PARISH ON 6/30/2020
Purchaser: Carolyn Goodin Bid: $8,500.00 Auction Date: March 21, 2024
4. PARCEL# 65762: LOT 1 SQ 22 UNIT 4 BTW ADDITION; MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 1100 POWELL AVENUE, MONROE LA, ADJUDICATED TO THE PARISH ON 06/11/2019
Purchaser: Elevate Realty, LLC Bid: $942.08 Auction Date: March 21, 2024
WHEREAS, the redemption period provided by Art. 7, 25 of the Louisiana Constitution has elapsed, established by Parish Ordinance No: 9016 and 9037 and the owner of record has failed to redeem the adjudicated property; and
WHEREAS, LA R.S. 47: 2202 et seq. provides that the Parish may sell adjudicated property in accordance with law after the expiration of the period for redemption; and
WHEREAS, the Parish of Ouachita has declared the property described above surplus and not needed for a public purpose and to dispose of said property in accordance with LA R.S. 47:2202, et seq.; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with L.A. R.S. 47:2202 the Parish of Ouachita has set a minimum bid for public sale for each property and
WHEREAS, the Parish offered these properties to the highest bidder at the time of sale and
WHEREAS, the property described herein above was offered at public auction on listed dates.
NOW BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, that any Act of Sale of the above described property shall contain the following conditions and requirements:
1) The properties shall be sold in accordance with LS-R.S. 47:2201 et. seq., without any warranty, from either the Parish or Management Company, whatsoever, even as to the return of the purchase price.
2) The sale shall be on a form approved by the Parish Attorney and that the sales price is paid by certified funds at or near the time of the sale.
3) The sale shall include a reservation of all mineral rights to the Parish, but shall convey all surface rights.
4) The following shall be completed prior to closing of sale:
a. E&P Consulting, LLC shall certify in writing to the Parish Attorney that they have examined the mortgage records, conveyance records, probate and civil suit records of the Parish of Ouachita and that attached to this certification will be a written list of names and last known addresses of all owners, mortgagees, and any other person who may have a vested or contingent interest in the property, or who has filed a request for notice as provided in the former provisions LS-R.S. 33:4720.17(B), as indicated in those records.
b. E&P LLC has provided notice to those persons identified in accordance with LS-R.S. 47:2201 et. seq. Proof of said notice will be filed in the records of Ouachita Parish immediately after the Act of Sale.
c. At the time of closing, the E&P LLC will certify in writing to Parish Attorney and Clerk of Court that the number of days mandated by LS-R.S. 47:2201 et. seq. has elapsed since the above required notice was made or attempted and that the property has not been redeemed by the payment of the taxes owed.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, by the Ouachita Parish Policy Jury, that the Police Jury President is hereby authorized to execute a Cash Sale of the above-described adjudicated properties to the highest acceptable bidder as named. The Cash Sale shall contain all the above conditions and requirements and shall be executed within the timelines specified.
The above ordinance was introduced on the 18th day of March 2024.
The ordinance was submitted to a roll call vote, and the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: (5) Mrs. Toni Bacon, District A; Mr. Jimmy Tyson, District B;
Mr. Michael Thompson, District D; Mr. Shane Smiley, District E; and Mr. Lonnie Hudson, District F.
NAYS: (0)
ABSTAIN: (0)
ABSENT: (1) Mr. Larry Bratton, District C
The above ordinance was adopted on the 1st day of April 2024.
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Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Hudson offered the following resolution for adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-23
A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM; AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
WHEREAS, the week of April 1 April 5, 2024 has been designated as National Community Development Week. The Ouachita Parish Police Jury has been a participant in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program which funds public infrastructure, economic development, and housing programs in this community, and
WHEREAS, in this community and communities throughout the nation, forty-seven years of Community Development Block Grant Program funding has developed a strong of relationship between this local government and its residents, principally those of low-to-moderate income, and
WHEREAS, this community recognizes that the Community Development Block Grant Program is a partnership of federal, state, and local government and community and business efforts, and that the services funded by the CDBG Program relies heavily on the dedication and good will of our combined efforts,
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED, that during National Community Development Week 2024, this community will give special thanks and recognition to all participants whose hard work and devotion to the neighborhoods and their low- and moderate-income residents help ensure the quality and effectiveness of the Community Development Block Grant Program, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this community, along with the service providers and others whose names are appended to this resolution, hereby petition the U.S. Congress and Administration to recognize the outstanding work being done locally and nationally by the Community Development Block Grant Program, and of its vital importance to the community and to the people who live in its lower income neighborhoods, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be conveyed to the appropriate elected and appointed officials of the federal government and that this community s name be added to the roll of those committed to the preservation and full funding of the Community Development Block Grant Program and maintenance of its essential features over the course of the next session of Congress.
The above resolution was adopted on the 1st day of April 2024.
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Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mrs. Bacon offered the following resolution for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 24-24
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF APRIL AS FAIR HOUSING MONTH IN OUACHITA PARISH; AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the 56th Anniversary of the National Fair Housing Law, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, during the month of April, is an occasion for all Americans individually and collectively to rededicate themselves to the principle of freedom from housing discrimination whenever it exists. This law guarantees for each citizen the critical, personal element of freely choosing a home; and
WHEREAS, a fair housing law has been passed by the state of Louisiana, and implementation of the law requires the positive commitment, involvement, and support of each of our citizens; and
WHEREAS, the departments and agencies of the state of Louisiana are to provide leadership in the effort to make fair housing not just an idea, but an ideal for all our citizens; and
WHEREAS, barriers that diminish the rights and limit the options of any citizen will ultimately diminish the rights and limit the options of all.
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, does hereby proclaim the month of April 2024, as Fair Housing Month in the Parish of Ouachita.
The above resolution was adopted the 1st day of April 2024.
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Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Hudson offered the following resolution for adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-25
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY THROUGH ITS PRESIDENT TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR THE FY 2024 LOUISIANA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR A GRANT IN ORDER TO MAKE WATER IMPROVEMENTS (SOUTHERN MONROE WATER SYSTEM); AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, Louisiana had identified a need related to community development water improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Division of Administration Administers the Louisiana Community Development Program to assist community development activities in the State of Louisiana.
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED that Ouachita Parish Police Jury does hereby makes application for a Louisiana Community Development Program Grant under the terms and conditions of the State of Louisiana and shall enter into and agree to the understanding and assurances contained in said application.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Ouachita Parish Police Jury supports the proposed activities described hereinabove.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Ouachita Parish Police Jury hereby authorizes and designates Shane Smiley, President, as Chief Elected Officer and Authorized Representative, to act in all matters in connection with this Application and the participation in the Louisiana Community Development Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Parish hereby agrees to provide up to $120,000.00 in local funds for the cost of administration fees for the project and does hereby authorize selection of Waxmans, III to prepare and administer the project (no fees due if project not funded).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Parish hereby agrees to provide up to $191,000.00 local funds for the cost of engineering fees for the project and does hereby authorize the selection of Lazenby & Associates, Inc. to provide the said engineering services (no fees due if project not funded). Total construction costs are $1,675,000.00. The Parish will provide $335,000.00 for construction (only if the project is funded). The LCDBG request will be for $1,340,000.00.
The above resolution was adopted the 1st day of April 2024.
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The president recognized Mr. Hudson.
MR. LONNIE HUDSON, DISTRICT F:
Mr. Hudson asked Mr. Crosby to speak regarding Mary Street. Mr. Crosby stated that the road does need to be rebuilt. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Thompson to authorize Lazenby & Associates to advertise the Mary Street project for bids. This will be funded from the Eastside sales tax fund. Motion passed without opposition.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
The president recognized Mr. Cammack, Treasurer. Mr. Cammack requested approval to pay invoices for supplies and travel for the legislative reception held on March 26 in Baton Rouge. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Thompson to approve payment of the invoices. Motion passed without opposition.
The president recognized Mr. Moore, Fire Department. Mr. Moore stated that he did not have any items.
The president recognized Mr. Mitchell, Assistant District Attorney. Mr. Mitchell stated that he did not have any items.
The president recognized Mr. Murray, Public Works. Mr. Murray stated that he did not have any items.
BEER AND WHISKEY APPLICATIONS:
Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding the following beer and whiskey application and recommended approval subject to receiving outstanding paperwork. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Thompson to approve the application as recommended. Motion passed without opposition.
AULAKH, LADDIE USA TRAVEL PLAZA 15, LLC, 2655 ARKANSAS ROAD, WEST MONROE, LA 71291, RETAIL BEER CLASS B , RETAIL LIQUOR CLASS D , 2024 NEW
OTHER BUSINESS:
The president recognized Keyshawna Hall. Ms. Hall spoke regarding the new convenience store being built on Old Sterlington Road next to Jack Hayes Elementary School. Mr. Mitchell explained the process for a business to apply for an alcohol application and the distances from schools and stated that an application has not been received from this business at this time.
There being no other business to come before the Jury, a motion to adjourn was offered by Mrs. Bacon, seconded by Mr. Hudson. The meeting adjourned at 6:51 p.m.
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Shane Smiley, President Karen Cupit, Recording Secretary
