Ouachita Parish Police Jury: July 10, 2023 Minutes

PROCEEDINGS OF THE POLICE JURY, PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON, MONDAY, JULY 10, 2023 AT 5:36 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, July 10, 2023, at 5:36 p.m., and was duly convened by Mr. Shane Smiley, President.

Mr. Hudson gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Members Present (4)

Jack ClampitDistrict B

Larry Bratton District C

Shane SmileyDistrict E

Lonnie HudsonDistrict F

Members Absent(2)

Scotty Robinson District A

Michael Thompson District D

APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

The president asked if there were any additions or amendments to the agenda. There were none. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Clampit to approve the agenda as published. Motion passed without opposition.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:

The president asked for public comments concerning any matters on the approved agenda. No one appeared 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. Hudson. Motion passed without opposition.

SERVICE AWARDS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY:

FIRE DEPARTMENT

Xavier Mathis 10 years

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

The president convened a public hearing on Ordinance No. 9456 An Ordinance authorizing the sale of Lot 1 of the Resubdivision of Lots 1, 2 & 7 of the Subdivision of Tract 3 of the Conner Realty Corp. property to the City of Monroe for and in the consideration and price of One Hundred Eighty Five Thousand and no/100 ($185,000.00) dollars pursuant to the provisions of LA. R.S. 33:4712; 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. Bratton to close the public hearing. Motion passed without opposition.

The president convened a public hearing on Ordinance No. 9457 An Ordinance to authorize an Act of Sale by the Parish of Ouachita to sell certain adjudicated properties (Parcels 13706, 22437, 45029 & 91453) 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. Bratton, seconded by Mr. Clampit to close the public hearing. Motion passed without opposition.

The president convened a public hearing on Ordinance No. 9458 An Ordinance amending Chapter 20, Article VIII of the Compiled Ordinances of Ouachita Parish governing waterworks to adjust the per diem paid to commissioners of the Prairie Road Water District; 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. Hudson to close the public hearing. Motion passed without opposition.

The president convened a public hearing on Ordinance No. 9459 An Ordinance amending Section 20-75 & 76 of the Code of Ordinances of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana to update particulars of the ordinance pertaining to G. B. Cooley Hospital Service District; 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. Clampit to close the public hearing. Motion passed without opposition.

VISITORS:

The president recognized Joe Holyfield and Sue Nicholson who gave an update on the Biomedical Research and Innovation Park.

The president recognized Melissa Saye who gave an update on the Children s Museum.

The president recognized Olita Petch, 347 Wall Williams Road, West Monroe. Ms. Petch stated her concerns with drainage on Wall Williams Road near her property. Mr. Crosby addressed the stated concerns.

DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:

The following department heads presented monthly reports.

ANIMAL CONTROL: Ms. Stephanie Mullins

Ms. Mullins stated that she did not have any items to add to her written report.

FEDERAL PROGRAMS: Ms. Doretha Bennett

Ms. Bennett requested approval of the LWDA 81 PY23 FY24 WIOA contract. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Clampit to approve the contract. Motion passed without opposition.

FIRE DEPARTMENT: Mr. Bobby Moore

Mr. Moore requested approval to advertise the purchase of extrication equipment for bids. Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Bratton to approve advertising the purchase 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. Jamie Eppinette

Mr. Eppinette 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.

OCC:

Mr. Land with Land 3 Architect presented the substantial completion for the fire alarm project at OCC and recommended approval. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Bratton to approve the substantial completion for the fire alarm project. 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. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Hudson. Motion passed without opposition.

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING

The chair, Mr. Bratton, called the Personnel Committee meeting to order at 6:18 p.m.

The chair recognized Mr. Moore, Fire Department. Mr. Moore recommended approval of the following personnel actions.

Sick Leave

Name Action Effective Date

Gable, Kenneth A. Termination of Sick Leave 05/20/2023

Cross, Richard Termination of Sick Leave 06/09/2023

Hannon, Melvin Termination of Sick Leave 06/23/2023

Strong, Timothy Sick Leave 05/26/2023

Meredith, Anthony Sick Leave 05/30/2023

Brown, ChristianSick Leave06/06/2023

Motion offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Hudson to approve the sick leave as recommended. Motion passed without opposition.

Resignations

Name Action Effective Date

McCaslin, Harrison Resignation/Firefighter 06/16/2023

Tarver, Mason Resignation/Recruit 06/09/2023

Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Clampit to approve the resignations as recommended. Motion passed without opposition.

Retirement

Name Action Effective Date

Young, Michael Retires as Deputy Chief 06/29/2023

Motion offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Hudson to approve the retirement as recommended. Motion passed without opposition.

Promotions

Name From To Effective Date

Jones, John D. Perm. District Chief Prob. Deputy Chief 07/10/2023

Daniels, III, Leroy M. Perm. Captain Prob. District Chief 07/10/2023

Coleman, Kenyeon Perm. Driver Prob. Captain 07/10/2023

Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Smiley to approve the promotions as recommended. Motion passed without opposition.

Mr. Moore requested to hire Conner Jacobs and James Searcy to the position of probationary firefighter effective July 11, 2023 contingent on them passing any remaining tests. Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Hudson to hire Conner Jacobs and James Searcy as recommended. Motion passed without opposition.

Mr. Moore requested to hire Nicholas Aucoin to the position of provisional IT specialist effective July 24, 2023 contingent on him passing any remaining tests. Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Hudson to hire Nicholas Aucoin. Motion passed without opposition.

Mr. Cammack stated that Mr. Gabb did not need action on his personnel item.

The chair recognized Mr. Smart, Green Oaks. Mr. Smart requested to reclassify Marquel Cage to Juvenile Detention Officer II part-time. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Clampit to reclassify Marquel Cage. Motion passed without opposition.

Mr. Smart requested to promote Cory Treadway to Juvenile Detention Officer II full-time. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Clampit to promote Cory Treadway. Motion passed without opposition.

Mr. Smart requested to hire Oliver Robinson as a Juvenile Detention Officer II part-time. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Clampit to hire Oliver Robinson. Motion passed without opposition.

The chair recognized Ms. Mullins, Animal Control. Ms. Mullins requested to hire Marrissa Cooper as a kennel worker. Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Smiley to hire Marrissa Cooper. Motion passed without opposition.

The chair recognized Mr. Murray, Public Works. Mr. Murray requested to hire Jericka Roundtree Jr. as a general laborer. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Clampit to hire Jericka Roundtree Jr. Motion passed without opposition.

The chair recognized Mr. Cammack, Treasurer. Mr. Cammack requested to hire Danielle McCloud as administrative secretary. Motion offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Hudson to hire Danielle McCloud effective July 24, 2023. 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 6:24 p.m.

The chair recognized Mr. Murray, Public Works. Mr. Murray spoke regarding the resubdivision of Lots 28 and 29 of Country Heritage Estates and requested approval. Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Smiley to grant resubdivision approval subject to comments from the Public Works department and parish engineer being adequately answered. Motion passed without opposition.

Mr. Murray spoke regarding the resubdivision of Lots 1 and 2 of Fairbanks Development Subdivision, Unit 1 and requested approval. Motion offered by Mr. Bratton, seconded by Mr. Clampit to grant resubdivision approval subject to comments from the Public Works department and parish engineer being adequately answered. Motion passed without opposition.

The chair recognized Mr. Crosby, Engineer. Mr. Crosby requested approval of the environmental assessment proposal for the Cheniere Lake Area 1 improvements subject to state concurrence. Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Smiley to approve the environmental proposal for the Cheniere Lake Area 1 improvements subject to state concurrence. Motion passed without opposition.

Mr. Crosby requested approval of the topographic surveying services proposal for the Cheniere Lake Area 1 improvements subject to state concurrence. Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Smiley to approve the topographic surveying services proposal for the Cheniere Lake Area 1 improvements subject to state concurrence. Motion passed without opposition.

Mr. Crosby spoke regarding economic development sites in the parish. Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Hudson to approve Mr. Crosby to prepare a book presenting basic information for all of the sites. 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. Bratton. Motion passed without opposition.

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The president reconvened the regular Police Jury meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Bratton 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 did not have any items.

The president recognized Mr. Clampit, District B.

MR. JACK CLAMPIT, DISTRICT B:

Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Hudson to approve the architect agreement for the Cheniere Lake Area 1 improvements subject to state concurrence. Motion passed without opposition.

The president recognized Mr. Bratton, District C.

MR. LARRY BRATTON, DISTRICT C:

Mr. Bratton gave an update on broadband.

Mr. Bratton, seconded by Mr. Hudson offered the following ordinance for introduction.

ORDINANCE NO. 9459

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 20-75 & 76 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA TO UPDATE PARTICULARS OF THE ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO G. B. COOLEY HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 7127 adopted by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury on April 11, 1962 created the parish wide hospital service district now known as the G.B. Cooley Hospital Service District. This ordinance set forth the original particulars concerning the District s organization, which provisions are codified in Sections 20-72, et seq. of the Compiled Ordinances of Ouachita Parish;

WHEREAS, over the six decades since the adoption of Ordinance No. 7127 the operations of the District and the nomenclature of the healthcare industry have evolved to the point that some provisions of Ordinance No. 7127 are outdated; and,

WHEREAS, in coordination with the Board of Commissioners of G. B. Cooley Hospital Service District, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury finds that certain updating revisions of Sections 20-72, et seq. of the Compiled Ordinances of Ouachita Parish are in order.

NOW, THEREFORE:

BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in regular and legal session that Section 20-75 of the Code of Ordinances of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana be, and hereby is, amended as follows to change the stated domicile of the G. B. Cooley Hospital Service District [new wording shown in bold, replaced wording shown by strikethrough].

Sec. 20-75. Domicile, organizational meeting.

The domicile of the said hospital service district is hereby designated and fixed at Ouachita Parish the City of West Monroe, Louisiana .

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that Section 20-76 of the Code of Ordinances of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana be, and hereby is, amended as follows to more accurately encompass and describe the functions of the G.B. Cooley Hospital Service District:

Sec. 20-76. Operation, maintenance of sanatorium

The commission hereby created and appointed shall operate and maintain the property now owned by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, formerly known as the G. B. Cooley Sanatorium and other facilities in Ouachita Parish, for the care and treatment of children and adults with intellectual, developmental, and behavioral challenges retarded children who are residents of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that, except as amended, the provisions of Ordinance No. 7127, as codified in Sections 20-72, et seq. of the Compiled Ordinances of Ouachita Parish shall remain in full force and effect.

The above Ordinance was introduced on the 21st day of June, 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 and Mr. Michael Thompson, District D

The above ordinance was adopted on the 10th day of July, 2023.

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The president stated that Mr. Thompson was not at the meeting and that that he would take up his item.

MR. MICHAEL THOMPSON, DISTRICT D:

Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Clampit offered the following ordinance for adoption.

ORDINANCE NO. 9458

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20, ARTICLE VIII OF THE COMPILED ORDINANCES OF OUACHITA PARISH GOVERNING WATERWORKS TO ADJUST THE PER DIEM PAID TO COMMISSIONERS OF THE PRAIRIE ROAD WATER DISTRICT; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury created the Prairie Road Water District ( PRWD ) by the adoption of Ordinance No. 7333 on or about May 8, 1972. In accordance with state law the Ouachita Parish Police Jury sets the per diem to be paid to the District s commissioners for their attendance at meetings;

WHEREAS, presently this per diem $60.00, as set by Ordinance No. 8918 adopted by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury on February 17, 2009; and,

WHEREAS, La. R.S. 33:3819 now allows the commissioners of waterworks districts like the PRWD to receive of not less than $60.00 nor more than the per diem paid to members of the Louisiana Legislature; and,

WHEREAS, PRWD has requested that the per diem for its commissioners be increased; and,

WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury desires to increase the per diem fixed for commissioners of the PRWD to One hundred dollars ($100.00), an amount well within the limits established by La.33:3819;

NOW, THEREFORE:

BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that Sec. 20-231 of the Compiled Ordinances of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana be, and hereby is, supplemented and amended as follows to adjust the per diem fixed for commissioners of the Prairie Road Water District to the limits established by La.33:3819:

Sec. 20-231. Meetings of board; creation and filling of vacancies; per diem established.

The commissioners of the district may meet as often as necessary, but shall meet at least once every sixty (60) days. The absence of a commissioner from any four (4) consecutive meetings shall be deemed as a vacancy and it shall be filled by the police jury if the commissioner had been appointed by the police jury. The members of the board of commissioners shall each receive a per diem of one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each meeting they attend, but shall not be paid for more than twenty-four regular and twelve (12) special meetings in each year. They shall be paid out of the district funds in the hands of the treasurer.

The above ordinance was introduced on the 21st day of June, 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 and Mr. Michael Thompson, District D

The above ordinance was adopted on the 10th day of July, 2023.

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MR. SHANE SMILEY, DISTRICT E:

Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Hudson to account for the past and future net interest earned on the ARPA funds in a separate general fund. Motion passed without opposition.

Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Clampit offered the following ordinance for adoption.

ORDINANCE NO. 9457

AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE AN ACT OF SALE BY THE PARISH OF OUACHITA TO SELL CERTAIN ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES (PARCELS 13706, 22437, 45029 & 91453) 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# 13706: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SE OF NE OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST, OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA, MEASURE IN A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SE OF NE A DISTANCE OF 474.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE ALONG THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE A DISTANCE OF 156.00 FEET; THENCE IN A WESTERLY DIRECTION BETWEEN PARALLEL LINES PARALLEL TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE ABOVE REFERENCED S OF NE A DISTANCE OF 800.00 FEET, CONTAINING 2.9 ACRES, MORE OR LESS AND LOCATED IN THE SE OF NE OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST, OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA; MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 1398 PARKER ROAD, MONROE, LA; ADJUDICATED TO THE PARISH ON 06/11/2019

Purchaser: Charlon Perkins Bid: $12,000.00 Auction Date: June 22, 2023

2. PARCEL# 22437: THE WEST 7 ACRES OF THE W OF NW OF SE 1/4, IN SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST, LYING NORTH OF U.S. HIGHWAY 80 (FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE CLIBORNE ROAD) SITUATED IN OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA; BRIEF LEGAL 1.56 ACS OFF W SIDE W2 OF NW4 OF SE 4 SEC 25 T18 N R 2E LYING N OF CLAIBORNE RD-HWY 80-LESS 1 AC BK 1319-421, LESS 4.44 AC BK 1339-69; NO MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: LOCATED ON CYPRESS STREET, WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA; ADJUDICATED TO THE PARISH ON 06/11/2019

Purchaser: Joshua Chambless Bid: $27,000.00 Auction Date: June 22, 2023

3. PARCEL# 45029: LOT 9 SQ 2 RENWICKS RESUB LOT 7 JACK THOMPSON TRACT MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 205 RENWICK STREET, MONROE, LA, ADJUDICATED TO THE PARISH ON 7/11/2001

Purchaser: Corruth Johnson Bid: $1,866.66 Auction Date: June 22, 2023

4. PARCEL# 91453: LOT 5 OF BLOCK 4 OF MASLING S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF MONROE, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLEKR OF COURT OF OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA; NO MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: LOCATED ON MORTION STREET, MONROE, LA, ADJUDICATED TO THE PARISH ON 6/11/2019

Purchaser: Billy Parker Bid: $815.96 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 21st day of June, 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 and Mr. Michael Thompson, District D

The above ordinance was adopted on the 10th day of July, 2023.

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Mr. Smiley introduced the following ordinance.

ORDINANCE NO. 9460

AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE AN ACT OF SALE BY THE PARISH OF OUACHITA TO SELL CERTAIN ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES (PARCELS 40171, 49424, 51470, 76405, 63424, 63427, 63433, 53889) 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# 40171: LOT 48 OF HANNA-BYNUM SUBDIVISON OF SQUARE 26 OF ALEXANDER S SECOND ADDITIION TO MONROE, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT ON FILE IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 43, OF THE RECORDS OF OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA, ALSO DESCRIBED AS LOT 49 OF HANNA AND BYNUM S SUBDIVIISON OF ALEXANDER S 2ND ADDITION TO THE CITY OF MONROE, LOUISIANA IN THAT DEED OF RECORD IN CONVEYANCE BOOK 1212 DR# 827786, RECORDS OF OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA, MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 214 MOORE AVENUE, MONROE, LA, ADJUDICATED ON 7/14/2015

Purchaser: William Earl Dade, Sr. Bid: $1,692.41 Auction Date: July 11, 2023

2. PARCEL# 49424: LOT 49 OF HANNA-BYNUM SUBDIVISION OF SQUARE 26 OF ALEXANDER S SECOND ADDITION TO MONROE, LOUIANA; AS PER PLAT ON FILE IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 43, OF THE RECORDS OF OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA, ALSO DESCRIBED AS LOT 49 OF HANNA AND BYNUM S SUBDVISION OF ALEXANDER S 2ND ADDITION TO THE CITY OF MONROE, LOUISIANA IN THAT DEED OF RECORD IN CONVEYANCE BOOK 1212, DR#827786, RECORDS OF OUACHITA PARISH; MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 212 MOORE AVENUE, MONROE, LA ADJUDICATED ON 6/4/2018

Purchaser: William Earl Dade, Sr. Bid: $1,506.32 Auction Date: July 11, 2023

3. PARCEL# 51470: LOT 21 OF LOT G CORNWALLS RESUB LOTS D, E, F, & G, SQ 26, ALEXANDER S 2ND ADDITION; MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 304 MOORE AVENUE, MONROE, LA; ADJUDICATED TO THE PARISH ON 6/04/2018

Purchaser: William Earl Dade, Sr. Bid: $1,852.60 Auction Date: July 11, 2023

4. PARCEL# 76405: LOT 226 A RESUB UNIT 1 CHARMINGDALE SUBDIVISION; MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 805 THOMAS STREET, MONROE, LA, ADJUDICATED ON 6/9/2017

Purchaser: Sheterrica Long Bid: $1,666.66 Auction Date: July 11, 2023

5. PARCEL# 63424 : LOT 266-RESUB UNIT 1 CHARMINDALE SUBDIVISION NO MUNICIPAL ADDRESS:LOCATED ON FAIRDALE DRIVE, MONROE, LA, ADJUDICATED ON 7/12/2011

Purchaser: Abdul Shareef Bid: $100.00 Auction Date: July 11, 2023

6. PARCEL# 63427 : LOT 267 RESUB UNIT 1 CHARMINDALE SUBDIVISION;, NO MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: LOCATED ON FAIRDALE DRIVE, MONROE, LA, ADJUDICATED ON 7/12/2011

Purchaser: Abdul Shareef Bid: $100.00 Auction Date: July 11, 2023

7. PARCEL# 63433 : LOT 268 RESUB UNIT 1 CHARMINGDALE SUBDIVISION; NO MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 0 CHARMINGDALE DRIVE, MONROE, LA, ADJUDICATED ON 6/12/2011

Purchaser: Abdul Shareef Bid: $100.00 Auction Date: July 11, 2023

8. PARCEL# 53889: LOT IN SQ F BRY & WILSON ADDN BEG 150 FT E OF CATALPA ST & FRTG 90 FT ON NO SIDE HARRISON ST, E LINE 75 FT, W LINE 84 FT NO MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: LOCATED ON HARRISON STREET, MONROE, LA, ADJUDICATED ON 6/04/2018

Purchaser: Elevate Realty, LLC Bid: $1,916.34 Auction Date: July 11, 2023