PROCEEDINGS OF THE POLICE JURY, PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON, MONDAY, AUGUST 7, 2023 AT 5:31 P.M.
The Police Jury of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana met in a regular session in the Ouachita Parish Police Jury Meeting Room, Police Jury Administrative Building, Monroe, Louisiana on Monday, August 7, 2023, at 5:31 p.m., and was duly convened by Mr. Shane Smiley, President.
The president gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Members Present (5)
Jack Clampit District B
Larry Bratton District C
Michael Thompson District D
Shane Smiley District E
Lonnie Hudson District F
Members Absent (1)
Scotty Robinson District A
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
The president asked if there were any additions or amendments to the agenda. Mr. Thompson asked to add Elbert Taylor as a visitor. Motion offered by Mr. Bratton, seconded by Mr. Hudson to approve the agenda as amended. Motion passed without opposition.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:
The president asked for public comments concerning any matters on the approved agenda. No one appeared to speak during the public comment period.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES:
A motion to adopt the minutes of the special called Police Jury meeting including the committee meetings held on June 21, 2023 was offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Thompson. Motion passed without opposition.
SERVICE AWARDS FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST:
GREEN OAKS
Rondalyn Prieto 15 years
Shirley Dunn 25 years
PUBLIC WORKS
Ricky Dunn 30 years
911 OFFICE
Linda Butler 20 years
DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Jay Mitchell 20 years
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
The president convened a public hearing on Ordinance No. 9461 An Ordinance to authorize an Act of Sale by the Parish of Ouachita to sell certain adjudicated properties (Parcels 16588 & 48963) 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. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Thompson to close the public hearing. Motion passed without opposition.
The president convened a public hearing on Ordinance No. 9462 An Ordinance providing for an annual revenue for the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana, levying annual taxes for said purposes; and, further providing with respect thereto. No one appeared to speak in favor of or against the ordinance. Motion offered by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Hudson to close the public hearing. Motion passed without opposition.
The president convened a public hearing on Ordinance No. 9463 An Ordinance amending Section 14-1 of the Compiled Ordinances of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, to decrease the speed limit for a portion of Camp Road to 35 mph; providing for a public hearing; and further providing with respect thereto. No one appeared to speak in favor of or against the ordinance. Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Bratton to close the public hearing. Motion passed without opposition.
VISITORS:
The president recognized Lori Woodard with Woodard & Associates. Ms. Woodard reported that the Police Jury s year 2022 audit was submitted to the Legislative Auditor s Office on time, with an unmodified opinion, and no findings. A management letter gave two recommendations that all police jury vehicles have permanently attached decals or emblems per state law and police jury policy, and that the annual Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) be completed in a timelier manner.
The president recognized Tommy Walpole with the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee. Mr. Walpole stated that the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee is requesting that the Jury approve the Environmental Phase 1 test for the possible new shelter location north of Cheniere Lake Area 1. Mr. Clampit requested to take up this item as this time. Mr. Land asked for approval for Public Works to perform some of the work needed. Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Bratton to approve the Environmental Phase 1 test and to approve Public Works to perform some of the work needed. Motion passed without opposition.
The president recognized Elbert Taylor, 608 Willet Place Boulevard, Monroe. Mr. Taylor spoke regarding road and drainage issues in Millhaven Estates. Mr. Smiley asked to take up Mr. Thompson s items at this time.
Mr. Thompson introduced the following ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 9465
AN ORDINANCE CREATING ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA TO ALSO BE KNOWN AS THE MILLHAVEN ESTATES ROAD DISTRICT ; AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, property owners and residents of the residential areas sometimes referred to collectively as Millhaven Estates have requested that the Ouachita Parish Police Jury empower them to fund and direct the improvement of the public roads and related infrastructure in their own neighborhood;
WHEREAS, the laws of the State of Louisiana authorize parish governing authorities to create Road Districts comprised of specific territory within the parish and having the authority to do and perform all acts necessary and proper for the purpose of constructing, maintaining, and improving public roads, highways, and bridges within the territorial limits of the district including ditching and draining thereof.
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury has heretofore given notice as required by law of its intent to create a Road District for the Millhaven Estates area in accordance with La. R.S. 48:571, et. seq., said District to encompass the following property:
That portion of Lot No. 5 of Killoden Subdivision as shown on the plat filed September 17, 1935, in Plat Book 5, Page 19 of the records of the Ouachita Parish Clerk of Court, that lies in Section 30, T18N, R5E and east of Bennett s Bayou, including, but not limited to, Willet Place Square, Willet Place Square Unit 2, and Millhaven Estates Units 1 10.
WHEREAS, the public roads in the Millhaven Estates area serve only the Millhaven Estates area and do not carry traffic travelling to or from other residential or commercial areas, making this the Millhaven Estates area particularly suited to the use of a Road District to undertake the maintenance and improvement of such roads; and,
WHEREAS, after a public hearing the Ouachita Parish Police Jury finds that the creation of a Road District in the area known generally as Millhaven Estates is in the public interest.
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED that the Ouachita Parish Police Jury does by these presents create Road District No. 1 of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana, said District to also be known as the Millhaven Estates Road District to include and encompass the following property:
That portion of Lot No. 5 of Killoden Subdivision as shown on the plat filed September 17, 1935, in Plat Book 5, Page 19 of the records of the Ouachita Parish Clerk of Court, that lies in Section 30, T18N, R5E and east of Bennett s Bayou, including, but not limited to, Willet Place Square, Willet Place Square Unit 2, and Millhaven Estates Units 1 10.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, the boundary of this Road District is described as follows:
Begin at the northeast corner of Lot No. 5 of Killoden Subdivision as shown on the plat filed September 17, 1935, in Plat Book 5, Page 19 of the records of the Ouachita Parish Clerk of Court; thence run westerly along the north line of said Lot No. 5 to its intersection with the west line of Sec. 30, T18N, R5E; then run southerly along said west line of Sec. 30 to the centerline of Bennett s Bayou; thence run southerly along the centerline of Bennett s Bayou to its intersection with the south line of the above-described Lot No. 5 of Killoden Subdivision; thence run easterly along the south line of Lot No. 5 of Killoden Subdivision to the east line of said Lot No. 5; thence run northerly along the east line of the above-described Lot No. 5 of Killoden Subdivision to the northeast corner of said Lot No. 5 and the Point of Beginning;
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, this District shall have all power and authority afforded Road Districts under the laws of the State of Louisiana, including but not limited to La. R.S. 48:571, et seq. and shall be governed in the manner prescribed by such laws; and,
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that Notice of the Formation of this District be given by publication in accordance with law.
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Motion offered by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Hudson to authorize Lazenby & Associates to evaluate the roads in Millhaven Estates. 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.
FIRE DEPARTMENT: Chief Patrick Hemphill
Chief Hemphill requested that the Jury enact a temporary burn ban due to dry conditions in the parish.
Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Hudson offered the following ordinance for adoption.
ORDINANCE NO. 9466
AN ORDINANCE TO ENACT A TEMPORARY BAN ON THE OPEN-AIR BURNING OF TRASH, GARBAGE, LEAVES, LIMBS, BRANCHES, AND DEBRIS OF ANY KIND; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, La. R.S. 33:1236(31) authorizes parish governing authorities such as the Ouachita Parish Police Jury to, inter alia, prohibit the burning of trash, garbage, leaves, limbs and branches, or debris of any kind;
WHEREAS, the present risk of grass and woods fires throughout Ouachita Parish warrants a local burn ban that may be effectively enforced by local officials;
WHEREAS, the Chief of the Ouachita Parish Fire Protection District No. 1 has recommended a local, temporary ban on outdoor burning to prevent a proliferation of grass fires and woods fires during the current dry weather conditions; and,
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury finds that such a temporary ban on outdoor burning serves the interests of the citizens of Ouachita Parish by helping to reduce the risk posed to lives and property by the proliferation of grass and woods fires during the current dry weather conditions;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in a legally called and assembled Regular Meeting held on August 7, 2023, that:
1. In the unincorporated areas of Ouachita Parish no person shall conduct the open air burning of any trash, garbage, leaves, limbs and branches, or debris of any kind.
2. This Ordinance shall be effective from the time of its adoption by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury until terminated.
3. This Ordinance shall not apply to any person conducting open air burning pursuant to a license or permit issued by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry or the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality.
4. Any person violating any provisions of this Ordinance shall be punished by a fine of up to Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars or imprisoned for a term of not more than thirty (30) days.
5. As an alternative to any other available enforcement mechanism or procedure, this Ordinance may be enforced through an administrative adjudication by the Ouachita Parish Administrative Hearing Officer pursuant to La. R.S. 13:2575(B) and Ouachita Parish Police Jury Ordinance No. 8786 (Compiled Ordinances of Ouachita Parish, Section 1-26);
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that upon the written recommendation of the Chief of the Ouachita Parish Fire Protection District No. 1 the President of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury is hereby authorized to terminate the Temporary Burn Ban effected by this Ordinance. Said termination shall be made by a written Proclamation to be posted at the Ouachita Parish Courthouse, published in the Official Journal, and distributed to local media outlets;
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that a copy of this Ordinance be forwarded to the Sheriff of Ouachita Parish; the Constables of Ouachita Parish; the Ouachita Parish Fire Department; the City Marshal of West Monroe; the City Marshal of Monroe; and, the News Media in Ouachita Parish.
The ordinance was submitted to a roll call vote, and the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: (5) Mr. Jack Clampit, District B; Mr. Larry Bratton, District C;
Mr. Michael Thompson, District D; Mr. Shane Smiley, District E; and Mr. Lonnie Hudson, District F
NAYS: (0)
ABSTAIN: (0)
ABSENT: (1) Mr. Scotty Robinson, District A
The ordinance was adopted this 7th day of August, 2023.
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Chief Hemphill spoke regarding the following travel requests and requested approval: Dusty Harris to attend the National Fire Academy on September 16-23; Jason Ditta to National Arson Investigators conference on September 17-22; Bobby Moore to attend the Tyler Technologies conference on September 18-21; and Nick Aucoin to attend the GIS Pro conference on October 15-20. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Thompson to approve all travel requests. Motion passed without opposition.
GREEN OAKS: Mr. Tarquin Smart
Mr. Smart stated that he did not have any items to add to his written report.
HOMELAND SECURITY: Mr. Rodger McConnell
Mr. McConnell stated that he did not have any items to add to his written report.
IT DEPARTMENT: Mr. Robert Gaines
Mr. Gaines requested approval of the renewal and three year contract with CMA Arctic Wolf Cybersecurity. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Thompson to approve the renewal and three year contract. Motion passed without opposition.
LIBRARY: Ms. Nancy Green
Ms. Green stated that she did not have any items to add to her written report.
MOSQUITO CONTROL: Ms. Shannon Rider
Ms. Rider presented the chemical bid results for ReMoa Tri and recommended accepting the bid from Adapco. Motion offered by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Hudson to accept the bid from Adapco. Motion passed without opposition.
Ms. Rider requested approval of an alternate aerial contract in view of the current unavailability of the primary contractor. Motion offered by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Clampit to approve the alternate aerial contract. Motion passed without opposition.
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. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Hudson. Motion passed without opposition.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING
The chair, Mr. Bratton, called the Personnel Committee meeting to order at 6:08 p.m.
The chair recognized Chief Hemphill, Fire Department. Chief Hemphill recommended approval of the following personnel actions.
Sick Leave
Name Action Effective Date
Meredith, Anthony Termination of Sick Leave 07/11/2023
Strong, Timothy Termination of Sick Leave 07/01/2023
Howard, Kenneth Sick Leave 07/03/2023
Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Thompson to approve the sick leave. Motion passed without opposition.
Confirmations
Name From To Effective Date
Hannon, Melvin Prob. District Chief Perm. District Chief 08/08/2023
Barnes, Jonathan Prob. Captain Perm. Captain 08/08/2023
McGuffee, Dylan Prob. Captain Perm. Captain 08/08/2023
Lenard, Titus Prob. Driver Perm. Driver 08/08/2023
O Donovan, Tiernan Prob. Driver Perm. Driver 08/08/2023
Smith, Luke Prob. Driver Perm. Driver 08/08/2023
Huff, Gage Prob. Driver Perm. Driver 08/08/2023
Moody, Christopher Prob. Driver Perm. Driver 08/08/2023
Temple, Matthew Prob. Driver Perm. Driver 08/08/2023
Bishop, Cannon Prob. Firefighter Perm. Firefighter 08/10/2023
Borger, Nicholas Prob. Firefighter Perm. Firefighter 08/10/2023
Covington, Christian Prob. Firefighter Perm. Firefighter 08/10/2023
Grantham, Ronald Prob. Firefighter Perm. Firefighter 08/10/2023
Magee, Landon Prob. Firefighter Perm. Firefighter 08/10/2023
Martin, Jacob Prob. Firefighter Perm. Firefighter 08/10/2023
McCurley, Trace Prob. Firefighter Perm. Firefighter 08/10/2023
Roth, Joera Prob. Firefighter Perm. Firefighter 08/10/2023
Tatum, Chad Prob. Firefighter Perm. Firefighter 08/10/2023
Taylor, William Prob. Firefighter Perm. Firefighter 08/10/2023
Teague, Jett Prob. Firefighter Perm. Firefighter 08/10/2023
Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Hudson to approve the confirmations. Motion passed without opposition.
Resignation
Name Action Effective Date
Clifton, Caleb Resignation/EMS Officer 07/10/2023
Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Clampit to approve the resignation. Motion passed without opposition.
Firefighters
Name From To Effective Date
Cupit, Ryan Firefighter Recruit Prob. Firefighter 06/07/2023
Elkin, Zachary Firefighter Recruit Prob. Firefighter 06/07/2023
Freeman, Hunter Firefighter Recruit Prob. Firefighter 06/07/2023
Grier, Perry Firefighter Recruit Prob. Firefighter 06/07/2023
Martin, Zachary Firefighter Recruit Prob. Firefighter 06/07/2023
Obed, John Firefighter Recruit Prob. Firefighter 06/07/2023
Parker, Hayden Firefighter Recruit Prob. Firefighter 06/07/2023
Romero, Chandler Firefighter Recruit Prob. Firefighter 06/07/2023
Stewart, Nicholas Firefighter Recruit Prob. Firefighter 06/07/2023
Thigpen, Hunter Firefighter Recruit Prob. Firefighter 06/07/2023
Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Hudson to approve the promotions. Motion passed without opposition.
The chair recognized Ms. Rider, Mosquito Abatement. Ms. Rider requested approval of the job description for assistant director. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Clampit to approve the job description. Motion passed without opposition.
Ms. Rider requested to ratify the Mosquito Abatement Board s motion to change her status to permanent part-time for a three-month period. Motion offered by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Clampit to ratify the Mosquito Abatement Board s motion. Motion passed without opposition.
The chair recognized Mr. McConnell, Homeland Security. Mr. McConnell requested to hire Jamie Eppinette as assistant Homeland Security director. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Thompson to hire Jamie Eppinette. Motion passed without opposition.
The chair recognized Mr. Murray, Public Works. Mr. Murray requested to hire Patricia Leonard as a secretary. Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Hudson to hire Patricia Leonard. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Murray requested to hire Davin Simpson as Equipment Operator I. Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Hudson to hire Davin Simpson. Motion passed without opposition.
The chair recognized Mr. Gabb, 911 Office. Mr. Gabb requested to hire Patricia McCraw and Mo Neisha Morris as Emergency Call Specialist I. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Thompson to hire Patricia McCraw and Mo Neisha Morris. 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 Mr. Smiley, 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 6:15 p.m.
The chair recognized Mr. Murray, Public Works. Mr. Murray asked to pull the item regarding Logtown School monument from the agenda.
Mr. Murray presented a request for a fire hydrant variance for Harrell Road Storage. Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Thompson to approve the fire hydrant variance. Motion passed without opposition.
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. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Thompson. Motion passed without opposition.
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The president reconvened the regular Police Jury meeting at 6:17 p.m.
Motion offered by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Clampit to ratify and adopt all actions taken in the committee meetings. Motion passed without opposition.
MOTIONS * ORDINANCES * RESOLUTIONS:
The president stated that Mr. Robinson was not at the meeting and that he would take up his items.
Mr Smiley asked Mr. Crosby for an update on Cerdan Circle drainage. Mr. Crosby explained that the issue of sinkholes caused by failures of enclosed drainage pipes was not limited to Cerdan Circle but was present in other areas of the subdivision. Mr. Crosby stated that the preliminary estimate to replace the failed drainage pipes is $2,000,000.00.
Mr Smiley asked Mr. Crosby for an update on Hodge Watson Road. Mr. Crosby presented the options for the repairs. The estimate for the southwest end is $1,119,000.00, the estimate for the northeast end is $1,523,000.00 and the estimate for patching the middle section is $600,000.00. The estimate for a total rebuild for the middle section is $2,474,000.00. The northeast end has the highest average daily traffic.
Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Thompson offered the following ordinance for adoption.
ORDINANCE NO. 9462
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR AN ANNUAL REVENUE FOR THE PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, LEVYING ANNUAL TAXES FOR SAID PURPOSES; AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
2023 REVENUE LAW
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, acting in accordance with law as the governing authority of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana and certain taxing districts located therein, in a public meeting held on August 7, 2023, which meeting was conducted in accordance with the Open Meetings Law and the additional requirements of Article VII, Section 23(C) of the Louisiana Constitution and R.S. 47:1705(B), that said Ouachita Parish Police Jury voted to increase the millage rate(s), but not in excess of the prior year s maximum rate(s), on all taxable property shown on the official assessment roll for the year 2023, and when collected, the revenues from said taxes shall be used only for the specific purposes for which said taxes have been levied. Said millage rate(s) are:
Millage 2023 Levy
1. General Alimony (outside municipalities) 4.14 mils
2. General Alimony (inside municipalities) 2.07 mils
3. Public Library 7.64 mils
4. Health Unit/Animal Control 1.75 mils
5. Mosquito Abatement 1.39 mils
6. Juvenile Detention Center 2.90 mils
7. Ouachita Correctional Center 9.2 mils
8. Road Lighting District No. 1 0 mils
9. Fire Protection District No. 1 18.00 mils
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, acting in accordance with law as the governing authority of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana and certain taxing districts located therein, in a public meeting held on August 7, 2023, which meeting was conducted in accordance with the Open Meetings Law, that said Ouachita Parrish Police Jury voted to levy the following taxes, assessments and or service charges on all property subject thereto as shown on the official assessment roll for the year 2023, and when collected, the revenues from said taxes shall be used only for the specific purposes for which said taxes have been levied. Said taxes, assessments or service charges are:
Tax, Assessment, Service Charge, etc. 2023 Levy Collection Charge
1) Woodlands (La. R.S. 3:4321) Eight (8) cents/acre N/A
2) Road Lighting District No. 4 $10.00 $0.50
3) Road Lighting District No. 5 $15.00 $0.75
4) Road Lighting District No. 6 $25.00 $1.25
5) Road Lighting District No. 7 $15.00 $0.75
6) Road Lighting District No. 9 $20.00 $1.00
7) Road Lighting District No. 10 $175.00 $8.75
8) Road Lighting District No. 11 $10.00 $0.50
9) Road Lighting District No. 12 $45.00 $2.25
10) Road Lighting District No. 13 $15.00 $0.75
11) Road Lighting District No. 14 $45.00 $2.25
12) Road Lighting District No. 16 $25.00 $1.25
13) Road Lighting District No. 17 $25.00 $1.25
14) Road Lighting District No. 18 $30.00 $1.50
15) Road Lighting District No. 19 $40.00 $2.00
16) Road Lighting District No. 20 $10.00 $0.50
17) Road Lighting District No. 22 $20.00 $1.00
18) Road Lighting District No. 23 $20.00 $1.00
19) Road Lighting District No. 24 $25.00 $1.25
20) Road Lighting District No. 26 $15.00 $0.75
21) Road Lighting District No. 27 $35.00 $1.75
22) Road Lighting District No. 28 $40.00 $2.00
23) Road Lighting District No. 29 $10.00 $0.50
24) Road Lighting District No. 30 $5.00 $0.25
25) Road Lighting District No. 32 $50.00 $2.50
26) Road Lighting District No. 33 $30.00 $1.50
27) Road Lighting District No. 34 $60.00 $3.00
28) Road Lighting District No. 35 $60.00 $3.00
29) Road Lighting District No. 36 $65.00 $3.25
30) Road Lighting District No. 38 $35.00 $1.75
31) Road Lighting District No. 39 $120.00 $6.00
32) Road Lighting District No. 40 $65.00 $3.25
33) Road Lighting District No. 42 $20.00 $1.00
34) Road Lighting District No. 44 $90.00 $4.50
35) Road Lighting District No. 45 $35.00 $1.75
36) Road Lighting District No. 46 $5.00 $0.25
37) Road Lighting District No. 47 $60.00 $3.00
38) Road Lighting District No. 48 $60.00 $3.00
39) Road Lighting District No. 49 $50.00 $2.50
40) Road Lighting District No. 51 $15.00 $0.75
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that all said taxes enumerated herein in the various sections of this Ordinance shall be exigible and collectable on the same day in the manner as provided by existing laws and ordinances of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Assessor of the Parish of Ouachita, shall extend upon the assessment roll for the year 2023 the taxes herein levied, and the tax collector of said Parish shall collect and remit the same to said taxing authority in accordance with law.
The above ordinance was introduced on the 24th day of July, 2023, and a Public Hearing held on August 7, 2023, prior to its consideration.
The Ordinance was submitted to a roll call vote, and the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: (5) Mr. Jack Clampit, District B; Mr. Larry Bratton, District C;
Mr. Michael Thompson, District D; Mr. Shane Smiley, District E and
Mr. Lonnie Hudson, District F.
NAYS: (0)
ABSTAIN: (0)
ABSENT: (1) Mr. Scotty Robinson, District A
The above Ordinance was adopted on the 7th day of August, 2023.
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The president recognized Mr. Clampit.
MR. JACK CLAMPIT, DISTRICT B:
Mr. Clampit asked Mr. Crosby to speak regarding the West Ouachita Industrial Park water system project. Mr. Crosby stated that the cost estimate to replace the existing pipes, add an additional line under I-20 to loop the system, adding needed valves, etc. is $1,500,000.00, which includes the engineering fee. Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Hudson to allocate $1,320,000.00 from the ARPA funds for the construction and to pay the engineering fee from the ARPA interest funds. Motion passed without opposition.
Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Thompson to approve the purchase of 300 Live Ouachita shirts subject to legal review. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Thompson offered the following ordinance for adoption.
ORDINANCE NO. 9463
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 14-1 OF THE COMPILED ORDINANCES OF THE OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY, TO DECREASE THE SPEED LIMIT FOR A PORTION OF CAMP ROAD TO 35 MPH; PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, presently the speed limit in effect for that portion of Camp Road is 45 miles per hour;
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Public Works Department has indicated that conditions along the southern portion of Camp Road warrant a reduction of the speed limit to 35 miles per hour to promote safe and efficient travel; and,
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury finds that a reduction of the speed limit on a portion of Camp Road is in the public interest;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that Section 14-1(84) of the Compiled Ordinances of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, be, and is hereby, supplemented and amended, as follows, to lower the speed limit for that portion of Camp Road south of its intersection with Vocational Road to its intersection with Cheniere Station Road from 45 miles per hour to 35 miles per hour;
Sec. 14-1.- Speed limits.
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(84) Camp Road forty-five (45) miles per hour from its intersection with U.S. Hwy. 80 to its intersection with Vocational Parkway and thirty five (35) miles per hour from its intersection with Vocational Parkway to its intersection with Cheniere Station Road.
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[new language in italics]BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Ouachita Parish Public Works Department is directed to post signage indicating this new speed limit without delay and that said 35 mph speed limit shall become effective upon the posting of such signage.
The Ordinance was introduced on the 24th day of July, 2023.
The Ordinance was submitted to a roll call vote, and the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: (5) Mr. Jack Clampit, District B; Mr. Larry Bratton, District C;
Mr. Michael Thompson, District D; Mr. Shane Smiley, District E and
Mr. Lonnie Hudson, District F.
NAYS: (0)
ABSTAIN: (0)
ABSENT: (1) Mr. Scotty Robinson, District A
The above Ordinance was adopted on the 7th day of August, 2023.
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The president recognized Mr. Bratton.
MR. LARRY BRATTON, DISTRICT C:
Mr. Bratton gave an update on broadband.
Mr. Mitchell requested that the agenda be amended to take action on a franchise ordinance for NortheastTel. Mr. Bratton also asked to add an item under Mr. Smiley s name for Chenault Aviation and Military Museum. Both items were inadvertently left off the agenda and this was not realized earlier in the meeting when the agenda was approved. Action on these items was needed before the next meeting in order to not delay the projects. Motion offered by Mr. Bratton, seconded by Mr. Hudson to amend the agenda. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Bratton, seconded by Mr. Clampit offered the following ordinance for adoption.
ORDINANCE NO. 9467
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO NORTHEAST LOUISIANA TELEPHONE COMPANY (HEREINAFTER NortheastTel ); AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, a non-exclusive franchise is hereby granted to NORTHEAST LOUISIANA TELEPHONE CO. ( NortheastTel ) by the Parish of Ouachita, which franchisee is granted the right to use and occupy the streets, public ways, and places of the parish for the installation, operation and maintenance of the equipment and plant of a community internet and telephone communication system for a period of fifteen (15) years, beginning on August 1, 2023, and ending on July 31, 2038.
NOW, THEREFORE:
Section 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, in regular and legal session that in consideration of the faithful performance and observance of the conditions and reservations hereinafter specified, NortheastTel, its successors, or assigns provided such successors, assigns or designees are approved by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, hereinafter referred to as the company is hereby granted the right to erect, maintain and operate telephone and/or internet transmission and distribution facilities and additions thereto, in, under, over, along, across, and upon the streets, lanes, avenues, sidewalks, alley ways, bridges and other public places in the Parish of Ouachita outside of incorporated municipalities, for the purpose of transmission and distribution of telephone/internet impulses and energy for a period of fifteen (15) years from August 1, 2023.
Section 2. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that in this section, the word telephone or internet shall mean a system for transmission of electronic and or light signals and audio by coaxial or fiber optic cable or future technology serving like purpose.
Section 3. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that any poles used for the company s distribution system shall be those erected and maintained by the present utility companies authorized by franchise to conduct their business with the Parish of Ouachita, when and where practical, providing mutually satisfactory rental agreements can be entered into with said companies. Where the use of poles, owned by the utility companies are not practicable or mutually satisfactory or rental agreements cannot be entered into with said companies, the company with the prior written consent of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, through its Public Works Director, shall have the right to erect and maintain its own poles as may be necessary for the proper construction and maintenance of the transmission and distribution system, the location of the poles to be approved by the parish. Construction permits shall be obtained from the parish prior to any construction in parish right-of-way.
Section 4. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the company s transmission and distribution system poles, wires and appurtenances shall be located, erected and maintained so as not to endanger or interfere with the lives of persons or to interfere with any improvements that this parish may deem proper to make, or to unnecessarily hinder or obstruct the free use of the streets, alleys, bridges, or other public properties; removal of poles to avoid such interference will be at the company s expense.
Section 5. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that construction and maintenance of the transmission and distribution system, including house connections, shall be in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws and regulations of the State of Louisiana affecting such electrical installations which may be presently in effect, or changed by future legislation or rule-making.
Section 6. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that installations and housetop hardware shall be uniform throughout the parish, except that the company shall be free to change its hardware and installation procedures as the art progresses.
Section 7. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that installation shall be maintained so as not to create electrical interference with telephone, internet or television services already in existence.
Section 8. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that in the maintenance and operating of its transmission and distribution system in the streets, alleys, or other public places, and in the course of any new construction or addition to its facilities, the company shall proceed so as to cause the least possible inconvenience to the general public; any opening or obstruction in the streets or other public places, made by the company in the course of its operation, shall be guarded and protected at all times by the placement of adequate barriers, fences, or boardings, the bounds of which during periods of dusk and darkness shall be clearly designated by red or amber warning lights.
Section 9. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the company shall indemnify and hold the parish harmless at all times during the term of this grant from and against all claims for injury or damages to persons or property both real and personal caused by the construction, erection, operation or maintenance of any structure, equipment, appliance or products authorized or used pursuant to the authority of this section.
Section 10. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the company shall carry insurance in such form and in such companies as shall be approved by the parish, to protect the parish and itself from and against any and all claims for injury or damages to persons or property, both real and personal, caused by the construction, erection, operation or maintenance of any structure, equipment, appliance or products authorized for use pursuant to authority of this section, and the amount of such insurance against liability due to damage to property shall not be less than one hundred thousand ($100,000.00) as to any one person and two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000.00) as to any one accident, and against liability due to injury or death of persons, one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) as to any one person and three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00) as to any one accident.
Section 11. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the company, upon receipt of due notice and in writing from the parish, shall defend at its own expense any action or proceeding against the parish in which it is claimed that the injury or damage arose from the company s activities in the operation of this television system.
Section 12. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the distribution system of the company installed or to be hereafter installed shall not be abandoned in whole or in part without the consent of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury.
Section 13. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the company shall have a published telephone number, and be so operated that complaints and requests for repairs or adjustments may be received during usual business hours. The company shall respond to all service calls within twenty-four (24) hours and shall correct malfunctions as promptly as possible, but, in all events, within seventy-two (72) hours after thereof.
Section 14. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Ouachita Parish Police Jury reserves the right to collect a franchise fee from the company in the event modifications of the rules and regulations of the Federal Communication Commission governing cable television (47 CFR Section 76) allow franchise fees to be charged to franchisees providing services the company provides through this franchise. Any such franchise fee shall not exceed five percent (5%) of the company s gross revenues , as that term is defined by the Consumer Choice for Television Act of 2008 (See La. R.S. 45:1363). derived from the company s operations subject to this franchise.
Section 15. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the company shall give the Ouachita Parish Police Jury at least sixty (60) days written notice prior to any increase in charges to its subscribers.
Section 16. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if the company shall fail to comply with any of the provisions of the grant or default in any of its obligations except for cause beyond the reasonable control of the company, and shall fail within thirty (30) days of written notice from the parish to correct such default non-compliance, then the Ouachita Parish Police Jury shall have the right to revoke this grant and all rights of the company hereunder.
Section 17. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that at the time this franchise becomes effective the company shall furnish a bond to the parish in the amount of ten thousand ($10,000.00), in such form and with such sureties as shall be acceptable to the parish, guaranteeing the payment of all sums, which may at any time become due from the company to the parish under the terms of this franchise agreement, except such sums as are covered by the insurance provided in subsection (i) and further guaranteeing the faithful performance of all the obligations of the company under the terms of this franchise.
Section 18. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that should any section, clause, or provision of this section be declared invalid by a court of record, the same shall not affect the validity of the section as a whole or any part thereof, other than the part so declared invalid.
The Ordinance was submitted to a rollcall vote, and the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: (4) Mr. Jack Clampit, District B; Mr. Larry Bratton, District C;
Mr. Shane Smiley, District E; and Mr. Lonnie Hudson, District F.
NAYS: (0)
ABSTAIN: (0)
ABSENT: (2) Mr. Scotty Robinson, District A; Mr. Michael Thompson, District D
The above ordinance was adopted on the 7th day of August, 2023.
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The president stated that Mr. Thompson had left the meeting and did not have any additional items.
MR. SHANE SMILEY, DISTRICT E:
Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Hudson offered the following ordinance for adoption.
ORDINANCE NO. 9461
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE AN ACT OF SALE BY THE PARISH OF OUACHITA TO SELL CERTAIN ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES (PARCELS 16588 & 48963) 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# 16588: 1.03 ACS IN NE4 OF NW4 SEC 20 T16N R4E BEG 789.55 FT SQ & 1591.7 FT E OF NW COR SEC 20 E 165.7 FT, SE 219/6 FT, SE 219.6 FT ON C/L HALFWAY BAYOU, SW 175 FT ON NW LINE PRAIRIE RD, NW 380 FT TO BEG, MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 4076 PRAIRIE RD, MONROE, LA, ADJUDICATED ON 6/11///2019
Purchaser: Shetericka Long Bid: $4,457.08 Auction Date: July 27, 2023
2. PARCEL# 48963: LOT 21 SQUARE 58 B TW ADDN UNIT 10; MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 4101 DUNLOP STREET, MONROE, LA, ADJUDICATED ON 7/9/1990
Purchaser: Leola Henderson Bid: $1,866.66 Lot Next Door
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 of the above conditions and requirements and shall be executed within the timelines specified.
The above ordinance was introduced on the 24th day of July, 2023.
The ordinance was submitted to a roll call vote, and the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: (4) Mr. Jack Clampit, District B; Mr. Larry Bratton, District C; Mr. Shane Smiley, District E; and Mr. Lonnie Hudson, District F.
NAYS: (0)
ABSTAIN: (0)
ABSENT: (2) Mr. Scotty Robinson, District A; Mr. Michael Thompson, District D
The above ordinance was adopted on the 7th day of August, 2023.
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Mr. Smiley introduced the following ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 9464
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE AN ACT OF SALE BY THE PARISH OF OUACHITA TO SELL CERTAIN ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES (PARCELS 20463, 20466, 12634, 30957, 38116, & 38370) 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# 20463: WEST 50 FT LOTS 1 & 2 H M WILLIAMS SUB PART OF STEELE MADDEN ADDITION, MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 307 LAZARRE AVENUE, WEST MONROE, LA; ADJUDCIATED TO THE PARISH 6/07/2018
Purchaser: Stephanie Hunter Bid: $1,333.33 Auction Date: August 8, 2023
2. PARCEL# 20466: LOT 6 SQ 1 H M WILLIAMS ADDITION RESUB OF STEELE & JONES LOTS OF STEELE & MADDEN ADDITION, MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 307 LAZARRE AVENUE, WEST MONROE, LA, ADJUDICATED TO THE PARISH ON 6/7/2018
Purchaser: Stephanie Hunter Bid: $1,666.66 Auction Date: August 8, 2023
3. PARCEL# 12634: 1.0 ACS IN NW4 OF NW4 SEC 2,T16N R4E FROM SE COR OF FORTYN 115 FT, W 50 FT PT OF BEG N210 FT, W 210 FT, S 210 FT, E210 FT TO BEG; MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 1263 MILLER ROAD, MONROE, LA, ADJUDICATED TO THE PARISH ON 6/11/2019
Purchaser: Multiple Bidders Bid: $3,508.38 Auction Date: August 8, 2023
4. PARCEL# 30957: LOT BEG AT SE COR NW 1/4 OF SE 1/4SEC 17 T 17 NR 1E, NO 208.9 FT DEPTH W 208.9 FT-ERROR IN DEED BK 2145-205; MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 1121 GUYTON SWAMP ROAD, CALHOUN LA, ADJUDICATED TO THE PARISH ON 06/11/2019
Purchaser: Multiple Bidders Bid: $1,034.54 Auction Date: August 8, 2023
5. PARCEL# 38116: LOT 3 OF BLOCK A OF W.R. MITCHELL S FIRST ADDITION TO WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 14 OF THE RECORDS OF OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA; MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 203 MITCHELL LANE, WEST, MONROE, LA, ADJUDICATED TO THE PARISH 6/30/2020
Purchaser: Multiple Bidders Bid: $6,721.62 Auction Date: August 8, 2023
6. PARCEL# 38370: EAST 1/3 OF LOTS 11 & 13 OF BLOCK 15 OF T.E. FLOURNOY S FIRST ADDITION TO THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA; MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 715 CLAYTON STREET, WEST MONROE, LA, ADJUDICATED TO THE PARISH 6/7/2018
Purchaser: Will Brady Bid: $1,600.00 Lot Next Door
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 of the above conditions and requirements and shall be executed within the timelines specified.
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Motion offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Bratton approve vetting the Chennault Aviation and Military Museum Preservation Capital Outlay Match Project. Upon qualification, ARPA Funds will be used to meet the match requirements. The match project consists of two capital outlay requests. 1) the Preservation Restoration Fire Suppression for $105,000.00 and 2) the Floor Preservation project for $37,500.00. The total match to be provided from ARPA funds for the project is $142,500.00. Motion passed without opposition.
The president recognized Mr. Hudson, District F.
MR. LONNIE HUDSON, DISTRICT F:
Mr. Hudson stated that he did not have any items.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
The president recognized Mr. Cammack, Treasurer. Mr. Cammack requested approval to send a letter to Iberville Parish Police Jury to allow them to piggyback off the audio/visual RFP. Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Hudson to approve the letter to Iberville Parish Police Jury. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Cammack requested approval to pay the invoice from Watson Well Drilling & Construction, LLC for test wells at Calhoun Technology Park. Motion offered by Mr. Clampit seconded by Mr. Bratton to approve payment of the invoice. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Cammack requested that the Jury accept the 2022 audit report. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Clampit to accept the 2022 audit report. Motion passed without opposition.
The president recognized Chief Hemphill, Fire Department. Chief Hemphill 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 presented the bid results for the modular office building and recommended accepting the bid from Palomar Modular Buildings for $216,000.00. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Clampit to accept the bid from Palomar Modular Buildings. Motion passed without opposition.
BEER AND WHISKEY APPLICATIONS:
There were none.
OTHER BUSINESS:
There being no other business to come before the Jury, a motion to adjourn was offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Hudson. The meeting adjourned at 6:48 p.m.
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Shane Smiley, President Karen Cupit, Recording Secretary
