PROCEEDINGS OF THE POLICE JURY, PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A SPECIAL CALLED MEETING HELD ON, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 2023 AT 5:32 P.M.
The Police Jury of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana met in a special called session in the Ouachita Parish Police Jury Meeting Room, Police Jury Administrative Building, Monroe, Louisiana on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at 5:32 p.m., and was duly convened by Mr. Shane Smiley, President.
Mr. Clampit gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Members Present (4)
Jack Clampit District B
Larry Bratton District C
Shane Smiley District E
Lonnie Hudson District 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. Mr. Cammack asked to add an items under Federal Programs for approval to apply for a grant and to hire a grant writer. Mr. Cammack also asked to add resolutions approving the DRA applications for Pine Bluff Road and Fontana Road under the engineer. These items were 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. Clampit 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.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES:
A motion to adopt the minutes of the regular Police Jury meeting including the committee meetings held on June 5, 2023 was offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Clampit. Motion passed without opposition.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF 2023 TAX LEVY:
The president made the following announcement: In accordance with La. R.S. 42:19.1, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury hereby gives public notice that at its Regular Meeting to be held on August 7, 2023, at 5:30 pm, in the Ouachita Parish Police Jury Administrative Building, 100 Bry Street, Monroe, LA, it intends to take action to adopt millage rates and to adopt its annual Revenue Ordinance levying ad valorem taxes and road lighting district service fees for 2023.
PUBLIC HEARING:
The president convened a public hearing on Ordinance No. 9455 An Ordinance to authorize an Act of Sale by the Parish of Ouachita to sell certain adjudicated properties (Parcels 43298, 52708, 112591, & 59063) 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. Hudson to close the public hearing. Motion passed without opposition.
VISITORS:
The president recognized Matt Dickerson with NELA Manufacturing Alliance Consortium who spoke regarding the Alliance s efforts to improve local workforce resources and networking efforts. Mr. Smiley noted that an item to provide funding to the workforce initiative was on the agenda under his name and asked to take it up at this time.
Motion offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Hudson to allocate $250,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to the Northeast Louisiana Manufacturing Alliance & Coalition (NELA-MAC) through a partnership with the Police Jury s Workforce Investment Department. The goals and objectives are to ensure a pipeline of skilled labor for our industries and prosperity for Northeast Louisiana, recruit candidates from all parts of the community with a focus on low to moderate income areas, NELA MAC will teach and provide educators with materials to help guide youth to a successful career in manufacturing, launch an aggressive media campaign which includes a website across all platforms to get young adults interested in a career with a path to success, and prepare the youth for entry into the workforce. Motion passed without opposition.
The president recognized Bedie Lewis with Workforce. Ms. Lewis spoke regarding the Department of Labor Building Pathways to Infrastructure Jobs Grant Program and requested approval to apply for the grant and to hire a grant writer to complete the application process. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Clampit to approve the Workforce Office to apply for the grant and to hire a grant writer. Motion passed without opposition.
ENGINEERING REPORT:
The president recognized Mr. Ellingburg, Lazenby & Associates. Mr. Ellingburg presented Change Order No. 1 for the H-1 Canal drainage improvement project and recommended approval. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Bratton to approve Change Order No. 1. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Ellingburg presented Change Order No. 3 for Wall Williams Road and recommended approval. Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Hudson to approve Change Order No. 3. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Bratton offered the following resolution for adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-23
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND SUPPORTING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION FOR THE FONTANA ROAD IMPROVEMENTS INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA; AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury has determined that a certain infrastructure project identified as the Fontana Road Improvements project is needed to repair and widen a 0.980 mile section of Fontana Road, a roadway connecting Millhaven Road in Ouachita Parish;
WHEREAS, the Fontana Road Improvements Project is specifically needed to continue the successful transport of commodities, services and people throughout the Parish in a safe, reliable manner; and,
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury presently lacks available funds to cover the entire cost of this important project;
NOW, THRERFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and special called session that it does hereby authorize, support and endorse the submission of an application to the United States Economic Development Administration seeking funding for the above-described Fontana Road Improvements project;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the required local matching funds for this Project in the amount of $652,000.00 be, and hereby are, dedicated from appropriate funds available to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That Kevin Crosby, Parish Engineer is hereby designated and authorized to act on behalf of the Parish of Ouachita and/or the Ouachita Parish Police Jury for purposes of submitting the application that is subject of this Resolution and providing information related thereto to officials, employees, and agents of the United States Economic Development Administration.
The above resolution was adopted on the 21st day of June, 2023.
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Mr. Ellingburg presented the substantial completion for the Cypress Street DRA drainage project and recommended approval. Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Hudson to accept the substantial completion. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Ellingburg spoke regarding the revision of pipe specifications and requested approval for Public Works and private developers to use ADS HP storm pipe. Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Hudson to approve the use of the ADS HP storm pipe. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Hudson offered the following resolution for adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-22
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND SUPPORTING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE DELTA REGIONAL AUTHORITY FOR THE FONTANA ROAD IMPROVEMENTS INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA; AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury has determined that a certain infrastructure project identified as the Fontana Road Improvements project is needed to repair and widen a 0.980 mile section of Fontana Road, a roadway connecting Millhaven Road in Ouachita Parish;
WHEREAS, the Fontana Road Improvements Project is specifically needed to continue the successful transport of commodities, services and people throughout the Parish in a safe, reliable manner; and,
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury presently lacks available funds to cover the entire cost of this important project;
NOW, THRERFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and special called session that it does hereby authorize, support and endorse the submission of an application to the Delta Regional Authority seeking funding for the above-described Fontana Road Improvements project;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the required local matching funds for this Project in the amount of $822,166.00 be, and hereby are, dedicated from appropriate funds available to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That Kevin Crosby, Parish Engineer is hereby designated and authorized to act on behalf of the Parish of Ouachita and/or the Ouachita Parish Police Jury for purposes of submitting the application that is subject of this Resolution and providing information related thereto to officials, employees, and agents of the Delta Regional Authority.
The above resolution was adopted on the 21st day of June, 2023.
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Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Hudson offered the following resolution for adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-21
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND SUPPORTING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE DELTA REGIONAL AUTHORITY FOR THE PINE BLUFF ROAD IMPROVEMENTS INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA; AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury has determined that a certain infrastructure project identified as the Pine Bluff Road Improvements project is needed to repair and widen a 3.6 mile section of Pine Bluff Road, a roadway connecting Louisiana Highway 557 in Ouachita Parish and Louisiana Highway 846 in Caldwell Parish;
WHEREAS, the Pine Bluff Road Improvements Project is specifically needed to continue the successful transport of commodities, services and people throughout the Parish in a safe, reliable manner; and,
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury presently lacks available funds to cover the entire cost of this important project;
NOW, THRERFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and special called session that it does hereby authorize, support and endorse the submission of an application to the Delta Regional Authority seeking funding for the above-described Pine Bluff Road Improvements project;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the required local matching funds for this Project in the amount of $857,154.00 be, and hereby are, dedicated from appropriate funds available to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That Kevin Crosby, Parish Engineer is hereby designated and authorized to act on behalf of the Parish of Ouachita and/or the Ouachita Parish Police Jury for purposes of submitting the application that is subject of this Resolution and providing information related thereto to officials, employees, and agents of the Delta Regional Authority.
The above resolution was adopted on the 21st day of June, 2023.
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Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Bratton to recess the regular meeting in favor of the Finance Committee meeting. Motion passed without opposition.
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
The president called the Finance Committee meeting to order at 5:58 p.m.
The president recognized Mr. Cammack, Treasurer. Mr. Cammack presented the claim statement for the period of May 12, 2023 through June 15, 2023 and recommended approval. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Clampit to approve payment of the claims for the period stated as recommended by the treasurer. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Cammack presented budget versus actual statements to the Jury. No action was needed.
Mr. Cammack requested approval to pay the invoice for the health unit/animal control and shelter election. Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Hudson to approve payment of the invoice. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Cammack presented the quote for the purchase of a generator at the Health Unit and requested approval. Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Hudson to accept the quote from Wye Electric Inc. subject to legal review. Motion passed without opposition.
There being no further business to come before this committee, a motion to adjourn and reconvene the regular meeting was offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Clampit. Motion passed without opposition. The finance committee meeting was adjourned at 6:01 p.m.
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The president reconvened the regular Police Jury meeting.
Motion offered by Mr. Bratton, seconded by Mr. Clampit to ratify and adopt all actions taken in the committee meeting. Motion passed without opposition.
MOTIONS * ORDINANCES * RESOLUTIONS:
The president stated that Mr. Robinson was not at the meeting and did not have any items.
The president recognized Mr. Clampit, District B.
MR. JACK CLAMPIT, DISTRICT B:
Mr. Clampit stated that he did not have any items.
The president recognized Mr. Bratton, District C.
MR. LARRY BRATTON, DISTRICT C:
Mr. Bratton introduced the following ordinance.
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.
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Mr. Bratton gave an update on broadband.
MR. MICHAEL THOMPSON, DISTRICT D:
The president stated that Mr. Thompson was not at the meeting and offered the following ordinance for introduction.
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.
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MR. SHANE SMILEY, DISTRICT E:
Motion offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Hudson to change the administration office hours to 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and to 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Friday. The new hours will take effect on July 10. Motion passed without opposition.
Motion offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Hudson to approve $50,000.00 of ARPA funds for the East Town & Country Drainage District to repair pumps once the project has been vetted. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Hudson offered the following ordinance for adoption.
ORDINANCE NO. 9455
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE AN ACT OF SALE BY THE PARISH OF OUACHITA TO SELL CERTAIN ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES (PARCELS 43298, 52708, 112591, & 59063) 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# 43298: LOT 1, SQUARE 17, UNIT 4, BTW ADDITION; MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 3500 PIPPIN STREET, MONROE, LA; ADJUDICATED TO THE PARISH ON 07/06/2012
Purchaser: Laveta Watson Bid: $1,866.66 Auction Date: June 6, 2023
2. PARCEL# 52708: LOT IN PAUL P MALIKOWSKI TRACT, FROM INTERSECTION OF E/L OF MALIKOWSKI RD & S/L TICHELI RD, SAID POINT BEING 45.18 FT S OF LINE DIVIDING SECS 8 & 17 T17NR4E, S 504 FT FOR POB, S 50 FT, N84E 191 FT, N3E 50 FT, S84W 194FT TO POB; MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 117 MALIKOWSKI LN, MONROE, LOUISIANA;; ADJUDICATED TO THE PARISH ON 06/11/2019
Purchaser: Brown & Sons Realty LLC Bid: $993.17 Auction Date: June 13, 2023
3. PARCEL# 112591: LOT 340, RESUBDIVISION OF UNIT 1, CHARMINGDALE SUBDIVISION, NO MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: LOCATED ON S CHARMINGDALE DRIVE MONROE, LA, ADJUDICATED TO THE PARISH ON 7/12/2011
Purchaser: James Jackson Bid: $817.54 Auction Date: June 13, 2023
4. PARCEL# 59063: LOT SIX (6) OF BLOCK SIX (6) OF FAULK S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF MONROE, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT FILED IN PLAT BOOK 6, PAGE 40 RECORDS OF OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA; NO MUNICIPAL ADDRESS; ADJUDICATED TO THE PARISH ON 6/23/1997
Purchaser: Mateo Lopez Bid: $1,666.66 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 5th 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; Mr. Michael Thompson, District D
The above ordinance was adopted on the 21st day of June, 2023.
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The president introduced the following ordinance.
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 CLAIBORNE 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.
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Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Clampit offered the following resolution for adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-20
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BRADLEY N. CAMMACK, PARISH TREASURER, TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY WITH RESPECT TO GRANTS FROM THE STATE OF LOUISIANA S LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ( LGAP ) AND COMMUNITY WATER ENRICHMENT FUND PROGRAM ( CWEF ) ; AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, from time to time the Ouachita Parish Police Jury receives grants through the State of Louisiana s Local Government Assistance Program ( LGAP ) and Community Water Enrichment Fund Program ( CWEF );
WHEREAS, in connection with the administration of such grants it is necessary for Requests for Payment and other documents to be executed on behalf of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury; and,
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury finds it is appropriate for these documents to be executed by its Parish Treasurer;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ouachita Parish Police Jury does hereby authorize its Treasurer, Bradley N. Cammack, to act as the representative of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury and/or the Parish of Ouachita, for the purpose of executing Requests for Payment and other administrative documents in connection with LGAP and CWEF grants.
The above resolution was adopted the 21st day of June, 2023.
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The president recognized Mr. Hudson, District F.
MR. LONNIE HUDSON, DISTRICT F:
Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Bratton to authorize Mr. Cammack to bring a new parish emblem before the Jury and the cost to change the emblems on parish vehicles. Motion passed without opposition.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
The president recognized Mr. Cammack, Treasurer. Mr. Cammack requested to hire Elizabeth Carter as the code enforcement assistant. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Clampit to hire Elizabeth Carter. Motion passed without opposition.
The president recognized Mr. Moore, Fire Department. Mr. Moore requested approval for Melanie Walker, Artice Dowdy and Kalee Johnson to attend the APCO International 2023 conference on August 6-9. 2023. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Bratton to approve the travel request. Motion passed without opposition.
The president recognized Mr. Mitchell, Assistant District Attorney. Mr. Mitchell requested approval of a lease for FEMA property at 1334 and 1398 Gourd Bayou Road to Boris Richard. Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Bratton to approve the lease. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Mitchell requested approval of a letter of support for Caldwell Parish s DRA GIS project. Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Hudson to approve the letter of support. Motion passed without opposition.
The president recognized Mr. Murray, Public Works. Mr. Murray presented the bid results for aggregates, contract A, granite and recommended accepting the bid from R. E. Bentz for groups A and C. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Clampit to accept the bid from R. E. Bentz as recommended. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Murray presented the bid results for culverts and recommended accepting the bid from Coburn Supply. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Bratton to accept the bid from Coburn Supply for groups A and B. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Murray presented the bid results for the modular building and recommended rejecting all bids. Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Bratton to reject all bids. Motion passed without opposition.
The president recognized Mr. Gabb, 911 Office. Mr. Gabb requested approval for two staff members to attend the ESRI GIS National Conference on July 10-14, 2023 and the URISA GIS National Conference on October 16-19, 2023. Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Hudson to approve the travel requests. Motion passed without opposition.
The president recognized Mr. Gaines, IT Department. Mr. Gaines requested to promote Kennede Tran to IT engineer. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Clampit to promote Kennede Tran. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Gaines requested to open the position for IT technician. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Clampit to open the position. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Gaines requested to hire Jose Hurst as an IT technician. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Clampit to hire Jose Hurst. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Cammack stated that Ms. Bennett requested to open the monitor position and hire Nicole Barfield to the position of monitor. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Clampit to open the position and hire Nicole Barfield. Motion passed without opposition.
BEER AND WHISKEY APPLICATIONS:
Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding the following beer and whiskey applications and recommended approval subject to receiving the surveys. Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Bratton to approve the applications as recommended. Motion passed without opposition.
1) DECKARD, STEVEN DG LOUISIANA LLC, DBA DOLLAR GENERAL STORE #24485, 1745 HIGHWAY 80 E, MONROE, LA 71203, RETAIL BEER CLASS B , RETAIL LIQUOR CLASS D , 2023 NEW
2) COX, GREG GC S RESTAURANT LLC, 2405 ARKANSAS RD, WEST MONROE, LA 71291, RETAIL BEER CLASS A , RETAIL LIQUOR CLASS C , 2023 NEW
OTHER BUSINESS:
The president recognized Harvey Sweet, 2535 Buckhorn Bend Loop Road, Monroe. Mr. Sweet asked for information on a project across from Green Acres. Mr. Mitchell stated that it is an apartment complex and that he would research and provide Mr. Sweet additional information on the project.
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 6:38 p.m.
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Shane Smiley, President Karen Cupit, Recording Secretary
OPPJ MINUTES
JUNE 21, 2023
