PROCEEDINGS OF THE POLICE JURY, PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON, MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2023 AT 5:33 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, December 4, 2023, at 5:33 p.m., and was duly convened by Mr. Shane Smiley, President.
Mr. Clampit 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. Mitchell asked to add a resolution to appoint LaMario Looney to the Library Board of Control under Mr. Thompson’s name. This item was received after the agenda was published and action was needed before the next meeting of the Jury. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Thompson 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 regular Police Jury meeting including the committee meetings held on November 27, 2023 was offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Bratton. Motion passed with Mr. Thompson abstaining.
SERVICE AWARDS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER:
FIRE DEPARTMENT
James Brown – 5 years
MAINTENANCE
Demacus Slater – 15 years
TREASURER
Brad Cammack – 30 years
911 OFFICE
Jade Gabb – 5 years
PUBLIC HEARING:
The president convened a public hearing on Ordinance No. 9473 – An Ordinance revoking the northernmost portion of Moon Lake Road; 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:
There were none.
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 stated that she did not have any items to add to her written report.
FIRE DEPARTMENT: Chief Patrick Hemphill
Mr. Land, Land 3 Architect, requested approval of Change Order No. 2 for the Fire Department’s repair garage and storage building project. Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Thompson to approve Change Order No. 2. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Land requested approval of the substantial completion of the repair garage and storage building project. Motion offered by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Clampit to approve the substantial completion. Motion passed without opposition.
Chief Hemphill requested approval to advertise the purchase of CPR chest compression devices for bids. Motion offered by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Hudson to approve the advertisement for bids. Motion passed without opposition.
Chief Hemphill requested approval to advertise the purchase of firefighter turnout gear for bids. Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Bratton to approve the advertisement for bids. 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 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.
MOSQUITO CONTROL: Ms. Shannon Rider
Ms. Rider presented the 2024 insecticide and chemical bid results. Motion offered by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Hudson to award the various insecticide and chemical bids to the following lowest conforming bidders as previously approved by the Mosquito Abatement District Board: Adapco, Target Specialty Products, Clarke Mosquito Control and Veseris Solutions. Motion passed without opposition.
Ms. Rider requested approval to piggyback off the City of Alexandria’s contract for the purchase of a vehicle. Motion offered by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Clampit to approve piggybacking off the City of Alexandria’s contract for the purchase. Motion passed without opposition.
PRE-TRAIL 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. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Hudson. Motion passed without opposition.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING
The chair, Mr. Bratton, called the Personnel Committee meeting to order at 5:48 p.m.
The chair recognized Chief Hemphill, Fire Department. Chief Hemphill recommended approval of the following personnel actions.
Sick Leave
Name Action Effective Date
Wells, John Sick Leave 11/21/2023
Hutton, David Todd Sick Leave 11/17/2023
Peeples, Stephanie Sick Leave 10/27/2023
Harris, Dustin Sick Leave 11/20/2023
Wages, Jodi Termination of Sick Leave 11/14/2023
Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Clampit to approve the sick leave as recommended. Motion passed without opposition.
Confirmations
Name From To Effective Date
McMillon, Jason Prob. Chief Fire Training Perm. Chief Fire Training 12/12/2023
Wilson, Hunter Prob. Driver Perm. Driver 12/12/2023
Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Hudson to approve the confirmations as recommended. Motion passed without opposition.
Termination
Name Action Effective Date
Baldridge, William Termination/Communication Officer 12/02/2023
Motion offered by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Clampit to approve the termination as recommended. Motion passed without opposition.
Rehire
Name Action Effective Date
Hammons, Caleb Prob. Driver TBD
Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Smiley to hire Caleb Hammons subject to him passing all remaining tests. Motion passed without opposition.
Hire Firefighter Recruits
Evan Bordelon Adison Cooper
Christian Copeland Jacob Guthrie
Abron Harrison Brock Harvey
Silas Jowers Cooper Lyon
Cole McClain Jase Neal
John Panni Jordan Smith
Mason Tarver Parker Wold
Motion offered by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Clampit to hire the firefighter recruits subject to them passing all remaining tests. Motion passed without opposition.
Chief Hemphill spoke regarding the new firefighter enhancement pay afforded to new employees not yet eligible for the supplemental pay from the state and requested to increase the enhancement pay by $100.00 per month. Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Thompson to increase the new firefighter enhancement pay by $100.00 per month. Motion passed without opposition.
The chair recognized Mr. Smart, Green Oaks. Mr. Smart requested to hire Dana Oliphant as office supervisor. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Clampit to hire Dana Oliphant. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Smart requested to hire Isiah Chase and Nykessia Knight as Juvenile Detention Officer II full-time. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Clampit to hire Isiah Chase and Nykessia Knight. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Smart requested to promote Christohper Robinson and Malcolm Clegg to supervisor. Motion offered by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Clampit to approve the promotions. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Smart requested to promote Tanisha Watts to assistant supervisor. Motion offered by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Hudson to approve the promotion. Motion passed without opposition.
The chair recognized Ms. Rider, Mosquito Control. Mr. Rider requested to promote Michelle Tidwell to assistant director. Ms. Rider also requested that Ms. Tidwell not be excluded from a cost-of-living adjustment. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Thompson to promote Michelle Tidwell as requested. Motion passed without opposition.
The chair recognized Mr. Murray, Public Works. Mr. Murray requested to hire Kenneth Green as Equipment Operator I. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Thompson to hire Kenneth Green. Motion passed without opposition.
The chair recognized Mr. Gabb, 911 Office. Mr. Gabb requested to hire Tomsha Williams, Jessica Bearden, Trinity Henderson, Taylor Sellers and Shalacy Collins as Emergency Call Specialist I. Motion offered by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Clampit to hire Tomsha Williams, Jessica Bearden, Trinity Henderson, Taylor Sellers and Shalacy Collins. 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. Clampit. 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 5:58 p.m.
The chair recognized Mr. Murray, Public Works. Mr. Murray stated that he did not have any items.
The chair recognized Mr. Crosby, Engineer. Mr. Crosby asked to defer the matter concerning Old Natchitoches Road to the next meeting.
Mr. Crosby requested approval to advertise the Hodge Watson Road project for bids. Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Thompson to authorize Lazenby & Associates to advertise the project for bids. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Crosby recommended approval of Change Order No. 1 for Chadwick Drive and explained the circumstances requiring this change order. Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Smiley to approve Change Order No. 1. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Crosby requested approval of the DRA participation agreement for Fontana Road and to authorize the president to sign the agreement and memorandum of understanding with Pulpmill Services, Inc. Mr. Mitchell explained that the Police Jury would be accepting responsibility for possible repayment to DRA if Pulpmill Services, Inc. did not meet its job creation and retention targets. Motion offered by Mr. Bratton, seconded by Mr. Clampit to approve the participation agreement and to authorize the president to sign the agreement and memorandum of understanding. 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. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Clampit. Motion passed without opposition.
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The president reconvened the regular Police Jury meeting at 6:08 p.m.
Motion offered by Mr. Bratton, 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.
The president introduced the following ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 9476
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 9441 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR GENERAL FUND, SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS, DEBT SERVICE FUNDS, AND CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS FOR THE YEAR, 2023.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Police Jury of the Parish of Ouachita, convened in regular session on the 18th day of December, 2023 that:
SECTION ONE: The following detailed estimate of revenues and expenditures for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2023, be and the same is hereby amended for the Police Jury General Fund and Special Revenue Funds during said period.
2023
2023
2023
2023
2023
SPECIAL
DEBT
CAPITAL
AMENDED
GENERAL
REVENUE
SERVICE
PROJECTS
CONSOLIDATED
FUND
FUNDS
FUNDS
FUNDS
BUDGET
REVENUES
$10,225,394
$113,199,024
$9,214,600
$1,672,232
$134,311,250
EXPENDITURES:
General Government:
Legislative
457,424
0
0
0
457,424
Judicial
4,342,674
4,942,253
0
0
9,284,927
Elections
270,975
0
0
0
270,975
Finance & Admin
850,039
2,134,118
1,616,444
124,744
4,725,345
Other Gen Government
1,399,655
0
0
0
1,399,655
Total General Government
7,320,767
7,076,371
1,616,444
124,744
16,138,326
Public Safety
64,050
45,861,017
0
0
45,925,067
Public Works
276,503
8,569,505
0
50,000
8,896,008
Health and Welfare
19,500
6,138,424
0
0
6,157,924
Culture and Recreation
170,495
8,320,202
0
0
8,490,697
Economic Development
468,901
10,288,386
0
0
10,757,287
Capital Outlay
1,450,652
16,213,049
0
7,812,508
25,476,209
Total Expenditures
9,770,868
102,466,954
1,616,444
7,987,252
121,841,518
EXCESS (Deficiency) OF REVENUE OVER
EXPENDITURES
454,526
10,732,070
7,598,156
(6,315,020)
12,469,732
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES:
Proceeds from Long-term Debt
0
0
0
0
0
Sale of assets
185,000
79,850
0
0
264,850
Operating transfers in
3,288,922
3,512,482
0
13,114,162
19,915,566
Operating transfers out
(2,376,567)
(10,024,837)
(6,600,000)
(914,162)
(19,915,566)
Total Other Financing Sources (Uses)
1,097,355
(6,432,505)
(6,600,000)
12,200,000
264,850
EXCESS (Deficiency) OF REVENUES
AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES
OVER EXPENDITURES AND OTHER USES
1,551,881
4,299,565
998,156
5,884,980
12,734,582
FUND BALANCE AT BEGINNING OF YEAR
13,801,744
131,471,825
2,105,268
34,974,050
182,352,887
FUND BALANCE AT END OF YEAR
$15,353,625
$135,771,390
$3,103,424
$40,859,030
$195,087,469
In all other respects Ordinance No. 9441 shall remain the same.
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The president introduced the following ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 9477
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING OPERATING BUDGETS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2024 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2024, FOR GENERAL FUND, SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS, DEBT SERVICE FUNDS, AND CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Police Jury of the Parish of Ouachita, convened in regular session on the 18th day of December, 2023, that:
SECTION ONE: The following detailed estimate of revenues and expenditures for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2024 and ending December 31, 2024, be and the same is hereby adopted to serve as Operating Budgets of Revenues and Expenditures for the Police Jury Governmental Funds during said period.
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
SPECIAL
DEBT
CAPITAL
PROPOSED
GENERAL
REVENUE
SERVICE
PROJECTS
CONSOLIDATED
FUND
FUNDS
FUNDS
FUNDS
BUDGET
REVENUES
$10,060,021
$108,264,377
$8,845,725
$15,266,326
$142,436,449
EXPENDITURES:
General Government:
Legislative
357,518
0
0
0
357,518
Judicial
4,157,175
5,054,426
0
0
9,211,601
Elections
206,040
0
0
0
206,040
Finance & Admin
997,980
2,672,131
2,548,432
107,239
6,325,782
Other Gen Government
1,331,500
0
0
0
1,331,500
Total General Government
7,050,213
7,726,557
2,548,432
107,239
17,432,441
Public Safety
63,600
49,174,388
0
0
49,237,988
Public Works
136,705
11,860,732
0
50,000
12,047,437
Health and Welfare
10,000
8,998,390
0
0
9,008,390
Culture and Recreation
271,395
9,735,058
0
0
10,006,453
Economic Development
326,710
9,452,564
0
0
9,779,274
Capital Outlay
2,428,800
21,001,073
0
52,438,843
75,868,716
Total Expenditures
10,287,423
117,948,762
2,548,432
52,596,082
183,380,699
EXCESS (Deficiency) OF REVENUE OVER
EXPENDITURES
(227,402)
(9,684,385)
6,297,293
(37,329,756)
(40,944,250)
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES:
Proceeds from Long-term Debt
0
0
0
3,500,000
3,500,000
Sale of assets
0
95,975
0
0
95,975
Operating transfers in
1,041,200
2,897,922
0
8,300,000
12,239,122
Operating transfers out
(1,073,197)
(4,380,000)
(6,250,000)
(535,925)
(12,239,122)
Total Other Financing Sources (Uses)
(31,997)
(1,386,103)
(6,250,000)
11,264,075
3,595,975
EXCESS (Deficiency) OF REVENUES
AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES
OVER EXPENDITURES AND OTHER USES
(259,399)
(11,070,488)
47,293
(26,065,681)
(37,348,275)
FUND BALANCE AT BEGINNING OF YEAR
15,353,625
135,771,390
3,103,424
40,859,030
195,087,469
FUND BALANCE AT END OF YEAR
$15,094,226
$124,700,902
$3,150,717
$14,793,349
$157,739,194
SECTION TWO: The adoption of this Operating Budget expenditures be and the same is hereby declared to operate as an appropriation of the amount therein set forth within the terms of the budget classifications.
SECTION THREE: Amounts are available for expenditures only to the extent included within the 2024 budgets.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Treasurer for the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, be and hereby is authorized and empowered to make line item changes within each Budget classification without approval by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, as long as such line item changes do not increase the total amount of budgeted expenditures within a departmental classification. Any amendment of the Budgets which would increase departmental classifications in excess of the total amount budgeted for expenditures shall be reserved solely to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury.
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The president recognized Mr. Clampit.
MR. JACK CLAMPIT, DISTRICT B:
Mr. Clampit stated that he did not have any items.
The president recognized Mr. Bratton.
MR. LARRY BRATTON, DISTRICT C:
Mr. Bratton asked to defer the matter concerning the assignment of rights regarding Wildlife & Fisheries boat ramp.
Mr. Bratton, seconded by Mr. Clampit offered the following ordinance for adoption.
ORDINANCE NO. 9473
AN ORDINANCE REVOKING THE NORTHERNMOST PORTION OF MOON LAKE ROAD; AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
WHEREAS, Moon Lake Road is a parish road running inside the Ouachita River’s eastern levee and parallel to Horseshoe Lake for a distance of approximately 2.7 miles;
WHEREAS, the owners of property along the northernmost portion of Moon Lake Road have asked the Police Jury to revoke the public status of this portion of the road in order that it can be gated in an effort to limit illegal-dumping and trespassing; and,
WHEREAS, given the landowners’ request, the revocation of this portion of Moon Lake Road as a parish road is in the public interest.
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury at a Regular Meeting held on December 4, 2023, that the portion of Moon Lake Road running northerly from the POINT OF BEGINNING described below to the northernmost intersection of Moon Lake Road with Horseshoe Lake Road be, and is hereby, revoked and said portion of Moon Lake Road shall no longer be considered a parish road:
FROM a found pipe at the northeast corner of Section 19, T19N – R4E, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana run South 41°54’26” West for 2,979.29 feet to a point in the centerline of Moon Lake Road and the POINT OF BEGINNING.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the revocation of the above-described portion of Moon Lake Road effected by this Ordinance is made with a reservation of rights of ingress and egress, including utilities, to the owners of all properties contiguous to said road; and,
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the revocation of the above-described portion of Moon Lake Road effected by this Ordinance is made with a reservation of rights of ingress and egress, including utilities, in favor of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury and the Tensas Basin Levee District for access to adjacent drainage and flood control structures.
The above ordinance was introduced on the 6th day of November, 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 4th day of December, 2023.
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The president recognized Mr. Thompson.
MR. MICHAEL THOMPSON, DISTRICT D:
Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Hudson offered the following resolution for adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-59
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING LaMARIO J. LOONEYAS A MEMBER OF THE OUACHITA PARISH LIBRARY BOARD OF CONTROL; AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 23-10 the Ouachita Parish Police Jury appointed Mashi Epting to the Ouachita Parish Library Board of Control for a five (5) year term beginning March 2, 2023;
WHEREAS, a change in Ms. Epting’s work schedule and obligations has understandably made it very difficult for her to regularly attend the meetings of the Ouachita Parish Library Board of Control;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that Mashi Epting, be and hereby is removed from the Ouachita Parish Library Board of Control;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that LaMario J. Looney,255 Radar Drive Monroe, LA is hereby appointed as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Ouachita Parish Library Board of Control, to complete the unexpired five (5) year term of Ms. Epting that began March 7, 2023.
The above resolution adopted on the 4th day of December, 2023.
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MR. SHANE SMILEY, DISTRICT E:
Mr. Smiley introduced the following ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 9475
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE AN ACT OF SALE BY THE PARISH OF OUACHITA TO SELL CERTAIN ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES (PARCELS 59550, 38764, 57023, 69898, 39492, 103914 & 85045) 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# 59550: LOTS TWELVE (12), BLOCK SEVEN (7), BRYANT’S SOUTH HIGHLAND SUBDIVISION, MONROE LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAG 36, RECORDS OF OUACHTIA PARISH, LOUISIANA; MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 715 FORD STREET , MONROE, LA, ADJUDICATED ON 6/30/2020
Purchaser: Multiple Bidders Bid: $2,519.33 Auction Date: December 5, 2023
2. PARCEL# 38764: LOTS 14 & 15 SQUARE 78 OUACHITA COTTON MILLS 2ND ADDITION, MONROE LOUISIANA; MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 1601 S 4TH STREET, MONROE, LA, ADJUDICATED ON 7/15/2020
Purchaser: Multiple Bidders Bid: $2,161.77 Auction Date: December 5, 2023
3. PARCEL# 57023: LOT 4 SQ 5 FAULKS ADDITION; MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 1607 STREET, MONROE, LA, ADJUDICATED ON 7/15/2020
Purchaser: Multiple Bidders Bid: $1,397.59 Auction Date: December 5, 2023
4. PARCEL# 69898: LOT 2 SQUARE 83 LEE AVENUE ADDIITON; MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 3103 LEE AVENUE,, MONROE, LA, ADJUDICATED ON 6/30/2020
Purchaser: Multiple Bidders Bid: $1,623.90 Auction Date: December 5, 2023
5. PARCEL# 39492: LOT ONE (1) OF BLOCK FOURTEEN (14) OF BEIDENHARN ADDITION TO MONROE, OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA; MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 200 VERNON STREET,, MONROE, LA, ADJUDICATED ON 6/30/2020
Purchaser: Multiple Bidders Bid: $956.18 Auction Date: December 5, 2023
6. PARCEL# 103914: 90% INTEREST IN LOT IN SW ¼ SEC 36 T16N R2E COMMENCING AT SW CORNER OF HUGH WARD’S PROPERTY, SW 60 FT TO POINT OF BEG, SE 109 FT ALONG SO R/W LINE RED CUT RD, SW 200 FT SE 100 FT, SW 308.6 FT, NW 209 FT TO E R/W LINE LA. HWY 557, N 92 FT TO BEG – LESS LOT BK 1315-249 – (10% INT. R#85045; MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 200 VERNON STREET,, MONROE, LA, ADJUDICATED ON 6/30/2020
Purchaser: Luna Spring Market, LLC Bid: $8.522.00 Auction Date: December 5, 2023
7. PARCEL# 85045: 10% INTEREST IN: LOT IN SW4 SEC 36 T16N R2E COMMENCING AT SW COR OF HUGH WARDS’ PROPERTY, SW 60 FT TO POINT OF BEG, SE 109 FT ALONG SO R/W LINE RED CUT RD, SW 200 FT, SE 100 FT, SW 308.6 FT, NW 209 FT TO E R/W PINE BLUFF RD, NO ALONG SAID RD 420 FT TO PT OF INTERSECTION OF E R/W LINE LA HWY 557, NO 92 FT TO BEG, LESS LOT BK 1315-249 – (90% INT SEE R#103914); MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 4719 HWY 557, WEST MONROE, LA, ADJUDICATED ON 6/24/2015
Purchaser: Luna Spring Market, LLC Bid: $700.00 Auction Date: December 5, 2023
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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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 presented the 2024 calendar and recommended approval. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Bratton to approve the 2024 calendar. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Cammack presented the bid results for uniforms and recommended accepting the bid from Guidry’s Uniforms for $6,647.07. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Bratton to accept the bid from Guidry’s Uniforms. 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 spoke regarding the 2024 worker compensation insurance and recommended accepting the quote from Midwest Employers Casualty. Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Bratton to accept the quote from Midwest Employers Casualty. Motion passed without opposition.
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 applications and recommended approval. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Clampit to approve the applications as recommended. Motion passed without opposition.
RENEWALS:
WHITTINGTON, CLAUDE WHITTINGTON ENTERPRISES LLC DBA U-PAK-IT SOUTH, 2005 MARTIN LUTHER KING DRIVE, MONROE, LA 71202, RETAIL BEER “CLASS B”, RETAIL LIQUOR “CLASS D”, 2024 RENEWAL
ALI, SALAH HIGHLAND STORES, LLC DBA DELTA MINI MART, 3300 OLD STERLINGTON RD, MONROE, LA 71203, RETAIL BEER “CLASS B”, RETAIL LIQUOR “CLASS D”, 2024 RENEWAL
MARSALA, JR., CHARLES MARSALA BEVERAGE LP, 2059 OLD STERLINGTON ROAD, MONROE, LA 71203, WHOLESALE BEER “CLASS E”, WHOLESALE LIQUOR “CLASS B”, 2024 NEW
QUARLES, MICHAEL QUARLES ENTERPRISES INC DBA THE OASIS, 417 THOMAS RD, WEST MONROE, LA 71292, RETAIL BEER “CLASS B”, RETAIL LIQUOR “CLASS D”, 2024 RENEWAL
ARRANT, JERRY DBA ED’S LOUNGE, 1260 NEW NATCHITOCHES RD, WEST MONROE, LA 71292, RETAIL BEER “CLASS A”, RETAIL LIQUOR “CLASS C”, 2024 RENEWAL
KARNJANAKIT, AUCHARA DBA AM-OR FOOD MART, 1841 HWY 80 EAST, MONROE, LA 71203, RETAIL BEER “CLASS B”, RETAIL LIQUOR “CLASS D”, 2024 RENEWAL
SARAI, BALJIT S. WISHY, LLC., DBA S MART, 8156 CYPRESS STREET, WEST MONROE, LA 71291, RETAIL BEER “CLASS B”, RETAIL LIQUOR “CLASS D”, 2024 RENEWAL
LITTLE, SARAH WALMART LOUISIANA LLC DBA WALMART MARKET #2940, 5251 CYPRESS STREET, WEST MONROE, LA 71291, RETAIL BEER “CLASS B”, RETAIL LIQUOR “CLASS D”, 2024 RENEWAL
Mr. Mitchell presented the following beer and whiskey application and recommended denying the application. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Clampit to deny the application. Motion passed without opposition.
SPECIAL EVENT:
KHADKA, SUBASH WEST MONROE POOL THEATER LLC DBA ARENA BILLIARDS, 1411 THOMAS ROAD, WEST MONROE, LA 71291, SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT FOR DECEMBER 31, 2023
OTHER BUSINESS:
There being no other business to come before the Jury, a motion to adjourn was offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Clampit. The meeting adjourned at 6:21 p.m.
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Shane Smiley, President Karen Cupit, Recording Secretary
