PROCEEDINGS OF THE POLICE JURY, PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON, MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 2024 AT 5:00 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, January 8, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., and was duly convened by Mr. Shane Smiley, President.
The president recognized Ms. Dana Benson, Clerk of Court. Ms. Benson administered the oath of office to the jurors.
Mr. Hudson gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Members Present (6)
Toni Bacon District A
Jimmy Tyson District B
Larry Bratton District C
Michael Thompson District D
Shane Smiley District E
Lonnie Hudson District F
Members Absent (0)
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
The president asked if there were any additions or amendments to the agenda. Mr. Cammack asked to add an item for a non-accountable cell phone plan for the Green Oaks director. 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 or came forth to speak during this time.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
The president opened the floor for nominations for president and vice-president. Mr. Hudson nominated Mr. Smiley for president. Mr. Thompson nominated Mr. Bratton for president.
The vote was called on the nomination of Mr. Smiley. Mrs. Bacon, Mr. Tyson, Mr. Smiley and Mr. Hudson voted in favor. Based on the majority vote, Mr. Smiley was declared president for 2024.
Mr. Thompson nominated Mr. Bratton for vice-president. Mr. Smiley nominated Mr. Hudson for vice-president.
The vote was called on the nomination of Mr. Bratton. Mr. Bratton and Mr. Thompson voted in favor. Due to the lack of a majority vote, Mr. Bratton was not elected.
The vote was called on the nomination of Mr. Hudson. Mrs. Bacon, Mr. Tyson, Mr. Smiley and Mr. Hudson voted in favor. Based on the majority vote, Mr. Hudson was declared vice-president for 2024.
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS:
The president advised that the committee assignments would be as follows:
Personnel Committee Chair Mr. Bratton
Public Works Committee Chair Mr. Hudson
Finance Committee Chair Mrs. Bacon
Library Board Mr. Bratton
OCOG Mrs. Bacon
Green Oaks Board Mr. Thompson
APPOINTMENT OF TREASURER:
Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Bratton to appoint Mr. Brad Cammack as treasurer for a two-year term in accordance with LA R.S. 33:1651. Motion passed without opposition.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES:
A motion to adopt the minutes of the regular Police Jury meeting including the committee meetings held on December 18, 2023 was offered by Mr. Thomspon, seconded by Mr. Hudson. Motion passed with Mrs. Bacon and Mr. Tyson abstaining.
SERVICE AWARDS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY:
FEDERAL PROGRAMS
Deela Woods 20 years
PUBLIC HEARING:
The president convened a public hearing on Ordinance No. 9478 An Ordinance to authorize an Act of Sale by the Parish of Ouachita to sell certain adjudicated properties (Parcels 20980, 63532, 82072, 18093, 19068, 20769, 47284, & 58168) 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 Mr. Thompson to close the public hearing. Motion passed without opposition.
VISITORS:
There were none.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
The following department heads presented monthly reports.
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
Chief Hemphill requested to purchase three Ford F-150 trucks and one Ford F-350 truck off the state contract. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Bratton to approve the purchase of the vehicles. Motion passed without opposition.
Chief Hemphill requested approval to piggyback off Plaquemines Parish s bid for chest compression devices. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Bratton to approve piggybacking off Plaquemines Parish s bid.
GREEN OAKS: Mr. Tarquin Smart
Mr. Smart stated that he did not have any items to add to his written report.
Mr. Cammack requested approval of the non-accountable cell phone plan for Mr. Smart. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Bratton to approve the non- accountable cell phone plan. Motion passed without opposition.
IT DEPARTMENT: Mr. Robert Gaines
Mr. Gaines requested approval for Benjamin Huneycutt to attend the Tyler Connect conference on May 19-24. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Thompson to approve the travel request. Motion passed without opposition.
LIBRARY: Ms. Nancy Green
Ms. Green stated that she did not have any items to add to her written report.
911 OFFICE: Mr. Jade Gabb
Mr. Gabb requested approval to attend the Cyber Security & Infrastructure Security Agency Cyber Resilient 911 Symposium on January 30-31. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Bratton to approve the travel request. Motion passed without opposition.
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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 chair, Mr. Bratton, called the Personnel Committee meeting to order at 5:15 p.m.
The chair recognized Chief Hemphill, Fire Department. Chief Hemphill recommended approval of the following personnel actions.
Sick Leave
Name Action Effective Date
Roark, Kaitlyn Termination of Sick Leave 12/25/2023
Turner, Nicholas Sick Leave 12/08/2023
Gable, Kenneth Termination of Sick Leave 12/04/2023
Crum, Heath Termination of Sick Leave 12/08/2023
Hutton, David T. Termination of Sick Leave 12/26/2023
Peeples, Stephanie Termination of Sick Leave 01/08/2024
Harris, Dustin Termination of Sick Leave 01/08/2024
Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Smiley to approve the sick leave as recommended. Motion passed without opposition.
Provisional Appointments
Name Action Effective Date
Aucoin, Nicholas Renew Provisional IT Specialist status while Civil Service 01/24/2023
completes the job analysis and classification.
Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Smiley to approve the provisional appointment as recommended. Motion passed without opposition.
Promotions
Name From To Effective Date
Bishop, Cannon Perm. Firefighter Prob. Driver 01/08/2024
Borger, Nicholas Perm. Firefighter Prob. Driver 01/08/2024
Covington, Christian Perm. Firefighter Prob. Driver 01/08/2024
Grantham, Ronald Perm. Firefighter Prob. Driver 01/08/2024
Teague, Jett Perm. Firefighter Prob. Driver 01/08/2024
Hammons, Caleb Prov. Driver Prob. Driver 12/14/2023
Motion offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Hudson to approve the promotions as recommended. Motion passed without opposition.
The chair recognized Mr. Smart, Green Oaks. Mr. Smart requested to promote Jordan Powell to Juvenile Detention Officer II full-time. Motion offered by Mr. Thomspon, seconded by Mr. Hudson to approve the promotion. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Smart requested to reclassify Manuel Salinas to Juvenile Detention Officer II part-time. Motion offered by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Hudson to approve the reclassification. Motion passed without opposition.
The chair recognized Mrs. Smith, Human Resources. Mrs. Smith stated that Ms. Mullins, Animal Control, requested approval of the job description for live release coordinator. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Smiley to approve the job description. Motion passed without opposition.
Mrs. Smith stated that Ms. Mullins requested approval of the job description for adoption/intake specialist. Motion offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mrs. Bacon to approve the job description. Motion passed without opposition.
Mrs. Smith stated that Ms. Mullins requested approval of the updated job description for kennel worker. Motion offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Hudson to approve the job description. Motion passed without opposition.
Mrs. Smith stated that Mr. Murray, Public Works, requested to hire Derrion Ledent as general laborer. Motion offered by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mrs. Bacon to hire Derrion Ledent. Motion passed without opposition.
The chair recognized Mr. Cammack, Treasurer. Mr. Cammack requested a pay increase for the employees of the purchasing department. Motion by Mr. Hudson, second by Mr. Bratton to increase Lushonnoh Matthews salary to Grade 222 Step 52B and increase Yolanda Daniel s salary to Grade 215 Step 49A. 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. Hudson. 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 5:23 p.m.
The chair recognized Mr. Crosby, Engineer. Mr. Crosby spoke regarding the re-subdivision of Lots 249 and 250 of Part Two of Indian Lake Subdivision and requested approval. Motion offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mrs. Bacon to grant re-subdivision approval subject to comments from the Public Works department and parish engineer being adequately answered. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Crosby requested approval to advertise Connie Lynn Drive for bids. Motion offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Thompson to approve advertising the project for bids. 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 5:27 p.m.
Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Bratton 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:
Mrs. Bacon, seconded by Mr. Bratton offered the following resolution for adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-01
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MICHELLE GETRET-FORD TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LIVING WELL FOUNDATION; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Coordination Agreement entered into on or about November 17, 2007, entitles the Ouachita Parish Police Jury to elect or appoint one-third of the members of the Board of Directors of The Living Well Foundation (hereinafter Foundation ) subject to certain requirements set forth in the Coordination Agreements;
WHEREAS, the term of one such director appointed by the Police Jury, Michelle Getret-Ford, expired on December 31, 2023;
WHEREAS, the police juror representing Ouachita Parish Police Jury District A has hereby nominated Michelle Getret-Ford for re-appointment to a new term as a director of the Foundation; and,
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury finds that said appointment of Michelle Getret-Ford to a new term on the Foundation s Board of Directors is in the public interest;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED that. Michelle Getret-Ford, be, and hereby is, appointed to a three year term as a Director of the Foundation beginning January 1, 2024 and ending December 31, 2026;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Foundation is hereby requested to recognize this appointment of Michelle Getret-Ford to serve said term as a Director of the Foundation and to take all steps necessary to give effect to such appointment.
The above resolution was adopted on the 8th day of January, 2024.
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Mrs. Bacon, seconded by Mr. Thompson offered the following resolution for adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-02
A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING DARRIS WAREN AS A MEMBER OF THE OUACHITA PARISH LIBRARY BOARD OF CONTROL; AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the present term for Darris Waren as a member of the Ouachita Parish Library Board of Control has expired;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that Darris Waren be and hereby is reappointed as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Ouachita Parish Library Board of Control, to a term of five (5) years beginning January 1, 2024.
The above resolution adopted on the 8th day of January, 2024.
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Mrs. Bacon, seconded by Mr. Thompson offered the following resolution for adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-03
A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING DON LEACH AND JEFF GLOVER TO WEST OUACHITA SEWER DISTRICT NO. 5 FOR TERMS OF THREE (3) YEARS BEGINNING JANUARY 8, 2024 AND ENDING JANUARY 8, 2027; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the terms for Don Leach and Jeff Glover as members of the Board of Commissioners of the West Ouachita Sewer District No. 5 have expired;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that Don Leach and Jeff Glover be, and hereby are, reappointed to the West Ouachita Sewer District No. 5 for a term of three (3) years beginning January 8, 2024 and ending January 8, 2027.
The above resolution was adopted on the 8th day of January 2024.
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Mrs. Bacon, seconded by Mr. Thompson offered the following resolution for adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-04
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING DAVID BEAIRD, STEVEN DANS AND JOHN BRANDL TO WEST OUACHITA SEWER DISTRICT NO. 9 FOR TERMS OF THREE (3) YEARS BEGINNING JANUARY 8, 2024 AND ENDING JANUARY 8, 2027; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the terms of office of the members of the Board of Commissioners of the West Ouachita Sewer District No. 9 have expired;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that David Beaird, Steven Dans and John Brandl be, and hereby are, appointed to the West Ouachita Sewer District No. 9 for a term of three (3) years beginning January 8, 2024 and ending January 8, 2027.
The above resolution was adopted on the 8th day of January 2024.
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Mrs. Bacon, seconded by Mr. Thompson offered the following resolution for adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-06
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND SUPPORTING AN APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANCE UNDER THE FY 2023-2024 COMMUNITY WATER ENRICHMENT FUND ADMINISTERED BY THE LOUISIANA DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury is desirous of submitting an application to the Louisiana Division of Administration, Office of Community Development, for funding assistance under the FY 2023-2024 Community Water Enrichment Fund;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session convened on the 8th day of January 2024, that the Ouachita Parish Police Jury hereby authorizes and supports an application for assistance under the FY 2023-2024 Community Water Enrichment Fund administered by the Louisiana Division of Administration, Office of Community Development, for the following projects located in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana:
Green Road Water Improvements
The above resolution was adopted the 8th day of January 2024.
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Mrs. Bacon spoke regarding the repairs needed to Canyon Road. Mr. Crosby stated that the cul-de-sac does need to be repaired as it has deteriorated beyond being patched. Mr. Crosby recommended using concrete for the repair. The cost estimate for using concrete is $280,000.00. Motion offered by Mrs. Bacon, seconded by Mr. Bratton to accept the engineer s recommendation, and approve repairs to Canyon Road to be paid from the Public Works fund. Motion passed without opposition.
The president recognized Mr. Tyson.
MR. JIMMY TYSON, DISTRICT B:
Mr. Tyson stated that he did not have any items.
The president recognized Mr. Bratton.
MR. LARRY BRATTON, DISTRICT C:
Mr. Bratton, seconded by Mr. Thompson offered the following resolution for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 24-05
A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING TODD BURGESS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE WARD FIVE HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION (A/K/A THE LIVING WELL FOUNDATION ); AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Coordination Agreement entered into on or about November 17, 2007, entitles the Ouachita Parish Police Jury to elect or appoint one-third of the members of the Board of Directors of The Ward Five Healthcare Foundation (a/k/a The Living Well Foundation )(hereinafter Foundation ) subject to certain requirements set forth in the Coordination Agreements;
WHEREAS, the term of one of the OPPJ appointees to the Foundation s Board of Directors, Todd Burgess, expired on December 31, 2023;
WHEREAS, the police juror representing Ouachita Parish Police Jury District C has nominated Todd Burgess for reappointment; and,
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury finds that said reappointment of Todd Burgess to the Foundation s Board of Directors is in the public interest;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED that Todd Burgess be, and hereby is, reappointed to a three year term as a Director of the Foundation beginning January 1, 2024 and ending December 31, 2026;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Foundation is hereby requested to recognize this reappointment of Todd Burgess to serve a said term as a Director of the Foundation and to take all steps necessary to give effect to such appointment.
The above resolution was adopted on the 8th day of January 2024.
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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:
Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Thompson offered the following ordinance for adoption.
ORDINANCE NO. 9478
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE AN ACT OF SALE BY THE PARISH OF OUACHITA TO SELL CERTAIN ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES (PARCELS 20980, 63532, 82072, 18093, 19068, 20769, 47284, & 58168) 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# 20980: LOT 11 SQ 3 UNIT 3 CAGE & WATKINS RESUB HAYNES TRACT, MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 1210 HAYNES STREET, WEST MONROE; ADJUDCIATED TO THE PARISH 6/12/2019
Purchaser: Joshua Chambless Bid: $8,500.00 Auction Date: December 19, 2023
2. PARCEL# 63532: N2 OF LOT 98 OF FILHOIL S 2ND ADDN, FRONTING 100 FT ON BREARD ST. WITH DEPTH 209 FT- LESS LOT 50 FT X 56 FT -LESS LOT 30 FT X 56 FT; MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 1408 BREARD STREET, MONROE, LA; ADJUDICATED TO THE PARISH ON 06/21/2010
Purchaser: Tiana Williams Bid: $1,708.30 Auction Date: December 19, 2023
3. PARCEL# 82072: EAST 43 FT LOTS 7, 8, & 9 SQ 4 LAYTONS 2ND AND & THAT PART OF ALLEY REVOKED IN BK 1471/667, NO MUNICIPAL ADDRESS, LOCATED ON STONE AVENUE, MONROE, LA: ADJUDICATED TO THE PARISH ON 06/11/2019
Purchaser: Southwinds Holdings, LLC Bid: $813.90 Auction Date: December 19. 2023
4. PARCEL# 18093: LOT IN NW COR LOT 35 HAYNES ADDN OF SE4 OF NE4 AND W2 OF NE4 & SE 4 OF NW4 SEC 16 T17N R3E – LESS PARTS SOLD, MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 407 ARRANT ROAD,WEST MONROE, LA: ADJUDICATED TO THE PARISH ON 06/30/2020
Purchaser: Danny Wink Bid: $1,258.12 Lot Next Door
5. PARCEL# 19068: LOT 31 SQ UNIT 12 BTW ADDNM MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 3607 LOUBERTA STREET, MONROE, LA: ADJUDICATED TO THE PARISH ON 06/30/2020
Purchaser: Aramentha Tarvin Lloyd Bid: $1,866.66 Lot Next Door
6. PARCEL# 20769: LOT 9 SQ 4 HONEST JOHNS ADDN TO BROWNVILLE; NO MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: LOCATED ON JOE BILL STREET,WEST MONROE, LA: ADJUDICATED TO THE PARISH ON 06/30/2020
Purchaser: ITL Rentals, LLC Bid: $843.16 Lot Next Door
7. PARCEL# 47284: LOT 3 SQUARE 4 BTW ADDITION; MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 708 ROGERS STREET, MONROE, LA: ADJUDICATED TO THE PARISH ON 07/01/2013
Purchaser: ITL Rentals, LLC Bid: $1,866.66 Lot Next Door
8. PARCEL# 58168: LOTS 1 & 2 SQ 76 UNIT 13 BTW ADDITION; MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 3906 HARVEY STREET, MONROE, LA: ADJUDICATED TO THE PARISH ON 06/30/2020
Purchaser: Dwanye Ambrose & Chantel Ambrose Bid: $3,280.12 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 the above conditions and requirements and shall be executed within the timelines specified.
The above ordinance was introduced on the 18th day of December 2023.
The ordinance was submitted to a roll call vote, and the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: (6) Mrs. Toni Bacon, District A; Mr. Jimmy Tyson, 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: (0)
The above ordinance was adopted on the 8th day of January 2024.
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Mr. Smiley introduced the following ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 9479
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE AN ACT OF SALE BY THE PARISH OF OUACHITA TO SELL CERTAIN ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES (PARCELS 56165, 42772, 38460, 46189, 57329, 14043, & 64130) 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# 56165: LOT 10 SQ 10 UNIT 5 AIRPORT ADDITION, MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 3919 SEGREST MERCY STREET, MONROE, LA; ADJUDCIATED TO THE PARISH 6/12/2017
Purchaser: Jeanette Henderson Bid: $836.60 Auction Date: January 11, 2024
2. PARCEL# 42772: LOT 20 SQ 89 UNIT 15 BOOKER T. WASHINGTON ADDITION; MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 4218 PIPPIN STREET, MONROE, LA; ADJUDICATED TO THE PARISH ON 06/30/2020
Purchaser: Curtis Williams Bid: $1,866.66 Auction Date: January 11, 2024
3. PARCEL# 38460: THE NORT 2/3 OF LOT 1, BLOCK 20, OF A AND E SOUTHER ADDITION TO THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 16, RECORDS OF OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA; MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 311 COLEMAN AVENUE, WEST MONROE, LA: ADJUDICATED TO THE PARISH ON 07/15/2020
Purchaser: Multiple Bidders Bid: $2,000.00 Auction Date: January 11, 2024
4. PARCEL# 46189: LOTS 4, 5, & 6 OF SQUARE 73 OF OUACHITA COTTON MILLS, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 41, OF THE RECORDS OF OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA, MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 806 S 3rd STREET; MONROE, LA: ADJUDICATED TO THE PARISH ON 06/30/2020
Purchaser: Multiple Bidders Bid: $2,572.36 Auction Date: January 11, 2024
5. PARCEL# 57329: LOT 7 SQ 52 TERZIA WALLACE ADDITION; MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 3509 JACKSON STREET, MONROE, LA: ADJUDICATED TO THE PARISH ON 06/30/2020
Purchaser: Chandra Isby Melancon Bid: $1,479.90 Auction Date: January 11, 2024
6. PARCEL# 14043: LOTS 45 & 46, GREEN TERRACE SUBDIVIDISION, SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST, OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA, PER PLAT OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 13, PAGE 59 OF THE RECORDS OF OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA; NO MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: LOCATED ON CHANNIE DRIVE, MONROE, LA: ADJUDICATED TO THE PARISH ON 06/11/2019
Purchaser: 1st Lady Properties, LLC Bid: $1,293.28 Auction Date: January 11, 2024
7. PARCEL# 64130: THE SOUTH 50 FEET OF LOTS 1 AND 2 AND THE NORTH 50 FEET OF LOTS 15 AND 16 OF BLOCK 117 OF D. A. BREARD SR. S DANVILLE ADDITION TO MONROE, LOUISIANA AS PER PLAT ON FILE IN PLAT BOOK 5 PAGE 3 OF THE RECORDS OF OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA; NO MUNICIPAL ADDRESS; ADJUDICATED TO THE PARISH ON 06/11/2019
Purchaser: Marvin Investments, LLC Bid: $1,873.01 Auction Date: January 11, 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.
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The president recognized Mr. Hudson.
MR. LONNIE HUDSON, DISTRICT F:
Mr. Hudson stated that he did not have any items.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
The president recognized Mr. Cammack. Mr. Cammack presented the North LA Criminalistics Laboratory amended 2023 and proposed 2024 budgets and recommended approval. Motion offered by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Bratton to approve the amended 2023 and proposed 2024 budgets. Motion passed without opposition.
The president recognized Chief Hemphill. Chief Hemphill stated that he did not have any items.
The president recognized Mr. Mitchell. Mr. Mitchell stated that he did not have any items.
The president recognized Mr. Murray. Mr. Murray stated that he did not have any items.
BEER AND WHISKEY APPLICATIONS:
Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding the following special event application and recommended denying the application. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Thompson to deny the special event application as recommended. Motion passed without opposition.
KHADKA, SUBASH WEST MONROE POOL THEATER LLC, 1411 THOMAS ROAD, WEST MONROE, LA 71291, SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT, MULTIPLE DATES
Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding the following beer and whiskey application and recommended approval. Motion offered by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Bratton to table the application and request that the owner come to the next meeting and provide additional information in support. Motion passed without opposition.
KHADKA, SUBASH WEST MONROE POOL THEATER LLC DBA WINGLANE SPORTS BAR & RESTAURANT, 1411 THOMAS ROAD, WEST MONROE, LA 71291, ADDING RETAIL RESTAURANT CLASS R
Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding the following beer and whiskey applications and recommended approval subject to receiving outstanding paperwork. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mrs. Bacon to approve the applications as recommended. Motion passed without opposition.
SPENCER, HARRY FAMILY DOLLAR STORES OF LOUISIANA LLC, DBA FAMILY DOLLAR STORE #27631, 161 HIGHWAY 80 E, CALHOUN, LA 71225, RETAIL BEER CLASS B , 2024 NEW
TURNER, MESHELL FAMILY DOLLAR STORES OF LOUISIANA LLC, DBA FAMILY DOLLAR STORE #24788, 3390 STERLINGTON ROAD, MONROE, LA 71203, RETAIL BEER CLASS B , 2024 NEW
REDMOND, TERESA FAMILY DOLLAR STORES OF LOUISIANA LLC, DBA FAMILY DOLLAR STORE #31335, 5075 CYPRESS STREET, WEST MONROE, LA 71292, RETAIL BEER CLASS B , 2024 NEW
OTHER BUSINESS:
There being no other business to come before the Jury, a motion to adjourn was offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Bratton. The meeting adjourned at 5:54 p.m.
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Shane Smiley, President Karen Cupit, Recording Secretary
