PROCEEDINGS OF THE POLICE JURY, PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2023 AT 5:35 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, November 27, 2023, at 5:35 p.m., and was duly convened by Mr. Shane Smiley, President.
The president 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. The president added Akeyna Travis as a visitor. 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 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 November 6, 2023 was offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Hudson. Motion passed without opposition.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
The president convened a public hearing on Ordinance No. 9472 An Ordinance to authorize an Act of Sale by the Parish of Ouachita to sell certain adjudicated properties (Parcels 83845, 49672, 64986, 63440, 63452, 63459, 63650, 63651, 63652, 82732, 58854, 12088, 37531 & 51447) 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. Clampit to close the public hearing. Motion passed without opposition.
The president convened a public hearing on Ordinance No. 9474 An Ordinance amending Ordinances 8539 and 9450 to provide for the merger of Precinct 27A into Precinct 27 and the merger of Precinct 29 into Precinct 30; and, further providing with respect thereto. No one appeared to speak in favor of or against the ordinance. Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Bratton to close the public hearing. Motion passed without opposition.
VISITORS:
The president recognized Emory Belton with Pattern Energy Group. Mr. Belton spoke regarding the Southern Spirit Transmission project.
Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Hudson offered by following resolution for adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-58
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE SOUTHERN SPIRIT TRANSMISSION PROJECT; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, in December 2022, the Police Jurors of Ouachita, Louisiana were informed of a potential economic development project under development by Southern Spirit Transmission LLC, a subsidiary of Pattern Energy Group LP, called the Southern Spirit Project (the Project ); and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Project is to build a privately funded 3,000 Megawatt (MW) electric transmission line and related facilities that will link abundant and cost-effective energy in Texas to the transmission grid and customers in the Southeastern United States including but not limited to the state of Louisiana. The investment in the Project will have no cost impact on Louisiana utility customers; and
WHEREAS, the Project will consist of two converter stations, one located in DeSoto Parish, Louisiana near Mansfield and the other located in Choctaw County, Mississippi, to convert alternating current (AC) power to direct current (DC) power, and the construction of approximately 320 miles of high-voltage, direct current (HVDC) transmission lines across Louisiana and Mississippi, with approximately 200 miles in Louisiana and 18 miles in Ouachita Parish; and
WHEREAS, economic development is a key factor in the future growth of Louisiana and Ouachita Parish. The construction of the Project will enable the state and Ouachita Parish to assist in the export of reliable energy throughout the Southeast United States and will help improve the quality of life for the citizens of Ouachita Parish by generating jobs, additional long-term revenue streams, investments in infrastructure upgrades, and improved interregional electric reliability; and
WHEREAS, the economic output in Louisiana is estimated to be more than $2 billion dollars over the construction and first 40 years of operations of the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Project will result in the creation of approximately 2000 construction jobs in Louisiana, and will provide over $340 Million in property tax revenue in Louisiana over the life of the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Project will improve the local tax base for Ouachita Parish with a capital investment in Ouachita Parish of over $17 Million in addition to more than $6.9 Million in direct local economic impact resulting from construction and operations, and an additional $13 Million in ad valorem property taxes in Ouachita Parish over the life of the Project, resulting in an average annual increase in property taxes in Ouachita Parish of $323,000 per year; and
WHEREAS, the Project will export abundant American made energy resulting in reduced wholesale energy costs and will bring substantial societal benefits to the region, such as cleaner air and cleaner water; and
NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ouachita Parish Police Jury acknowledges the substantial economic benefits that the Southern Spirit Transmission Project will bring to Ouachita Parish and declares its support of the Southern Spirit Transmission Project and the efforts of Pattern Energy, LLC;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Ouachita Parish Police Jury requests the Louisiana Public Service Commission to support Pattern s Certification Application in LPSC Docket No. U-36669, and to likewise recognize the substantial economic and societal benefits that the Southern Spirit Transmission Project bring to Louisiana, particularly in historically economically challenged areas of north Louisiana;
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED; that a copy of this Resolution will be forwarded to the to the Members of the Louisiana Public Service Commission, the Governor, the Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Economic Development, the Speaker of the House, the President of the Senate, and the House and Senate Members representing the parishes of DeSoto, Red River, Bienville, Jackson, Ouachita, Richland, Franklin, and East Carroll.
The above resolution adopted on this 27th day of November, 2023.
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The president recognized Logan Hampton, 130 Pine Lake Road, Calhoun. Mr. Hampton stated his concerns with a proposed housing development on Pine Lake Road which is a private road. Mr. Mitchell stated that the developer is going to bring the road up to parish standards when the project is complete and the road will become a parish road.
The president recognized Akeyna Travis, 134 Topic Street, Monroe. Ms. Travis spoke regarding a Ouachita Parish youth commission that would help youth get involved in local government.
ENGINEERING REPORT:
The president recognized Mr. Crosby, Engineer. Mr. Crosby asked to defer Old Natchitoches Road to the next agenda.
Mr. Crosby presented revised Change Order No. 3 and Change Order No. 4 for Wall Williams Road and recommended approval. Mr. Smiley questioned the amount of the change orders and Mr. Crosby explained the unexpected conditions presented by underground springs in the area of the road near the fire station. Motion offered by Mr. Bratton, seconded by Mr. Hudson to approve revised Change Order No. 3 and Change Order No. 4. Motion passed without opposition.
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Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Hudson 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 6:30 p.m.
The president recognized Mr. Cammack, Treasurer. Mr. Cammack presented the claim statement for the period of October 13, 2023 through November 21, 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 spoke regarding the courthouse and annex camera system and stated that the project can be done under state contract. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Clampit to approve the courthouse and annex camera system project through the state contract. Motion passed without opposition.
The president recognized Ms. Smith, Assessor. Ms. Smith presented the 2024 purchase requests for the assessor s office. Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Hudson to approve the 2024 purchase requests. 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. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Bratton. Motion passed without opposition. The finance committee meeting was adjourned at 6:36 p.m.
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The president reconvened the regular Police Jury meeting.
Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, 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 he did not have any items.
The president recognized Mr. Clampit, District B.
MR. JACK CLAMPIT, DISTRICT B:
Mr. Clampit asked to defer the item to repurpose ARPA funds for Southwest Ouachita Water to the next agenda.
Mr. Land, Land 3 Architect, spoke regarding the Cheniere Lake pier project and presented the quote from A&A Fence, Decks & Porches for $20,000.00. Motion offered by Mr. Bratton, seconded by Mr. Clampit to accept the quote from A&A Fence, Decks & Porches. 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 adoption.
ORDINANCE NO. 9474
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCES 8539 AND 9450 TO PROVIDE FOR THE MERGER OF PRECINCT 27A INTO PRECINCT 27 AND THE MERGER OF PRECINCT 29 INTO PRECINCT 30; AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the 2023 Canvass completed by the Louisiana Secretary of State determined that Precinct 27A of Ouachita Parish now contains less than 300 registered active voters within its geographical boundaries;
WHEREAS, said Precinct 27A is contiguous to Precinct 27 and has all Parish, State, and Federal voting districts in common with Precinct 27;
WHEREAS, both Precinct 27A and Precinct 27 have their polling place at the Agriculture Building;
WHEREAS, a merger of Precinct 27A into Precinct 27 will serve the interests of efficiency and economy by eliminating a precinct and will not inconvenience the voters of Precinct 27A by changing the location of their polling place or increasing the distance they must travel to vote;
WHEREAS, the 2023 Canvass completed by the Louisiana Secretary of State also determined that Precinct 29 of Ouachita Parish now contains less than 300 registered active voters within its geographical boundaries;
WHEREAS, said Precinct 29 is contiguous to Precinct 30 and has all Parish, State, and Federal voting districts in common with Precinct 30;
WHEREAS, both Precinct 29 and Precinct 30 have their polling place at the Riverbend Elementary School;
WHEREAS, a merger of Precinct 29 into Precinct 30 will serve the interests of efficiency and economy by eliminating a precinct and will not inconvenience the voters of Precinct 29 by changing the location of their polling place or increasing the distance they must travel to vote;
WHEREAS, the merger of Precinct 29 into Precinct 30 has been approved by the Louisiana Secretary of State.
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and Regular Session that Ordinance 8539 establishing the voting precincts of Ouachita Parish be, and hereby is, amended to merge Precinct 27A into Precinct 27 by deleting Precinct 27A from the list of Precincts and by adding the geographic area formerly comprising Precinct 27A to the geographic area comprising Precinct 27, as follows:
Precinct 27 (27 & 27A)
The point of beginning being the intersection of I-20 and Black Bayou; thence, northerly along Black Bayou to a legal/statistical boundary line that does not correspond to a shoreline or other visible feature on the ground (P0001)(extension of Black Bayou); thence, generally easterly along said extension to Drago Street; thence, northeasterly on Drago Street to a legal/statistical boundary line that does not correspond to a shoreline or other visible feature on the ground (P0001)(extension of Drago Street); thence, easterly along said extension to the Ouachita River; thence, southeasterly along the Ouachita River to a legal/statistical boundary line that does not correspond to a shoreline or other visible feature on the ground (P0001)(extension of Stella Street); thence, westerly along said extension to Stella Street; thence, southwesterly on Stella Street to I-20; thence, westerly on I-20 back to the point of beginning.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that Ordinance 8539 establishing the voting precincts of Ouachita Parish be, and hereby is, further amended to merge Precinct 29 into Precinct 30 by deleting Precinct 29 from the list of Precincts and by adding the geographic area formerly comprising Precinct 29 to the geographic area comprising Precinct 30, as follows:
Precinct 30 (29 & 30)
The point of beginning being the intersection of Black Bayou and I-20; thence, easterly on I-20 to the Illinois Central Railroad; thence, northeasterly on the Illinois Central Railroad to South 5th Street; thence, southeasterly on South 5th Street to Filhiol Avenue; thence, northeasterly on Filhiol Avenue to South 1st Street; thence, northwesterly on South 1st Street to Coleman Avenue; thence, northeasterly on Coleman Avenue to South Riverfront Street; thence, northwesterly on South Riverfront Street to the Illinois Central Railroad; thence, northeasterly on the Illinois Central Railroad to the Ouachita River; thence, southerly along the Ouachita River to a legal/statistical boundary line that does not correspond to a shoreline or other visible feature on the ground (P0001)(extension of Valley Road); thence, northwesterly along said extension to Valley Road; thence, generally northerly on Valley Road to the Illinois Central Railroad; thence, southwesterly on the Illinois Central Railroad to Bancroft Boulevard; thence, northwesterly on Bancroft Boulevard to Wheelis Street; thence, westerly on Wheelis Street to Jonesboro Road; thence, southwesterly on Jonesboro Road to Black Bayou; thence, generally northerly along Black Bayou back to the point of beginning.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that Ordinance No. 9450 establishing the Police Jury Districts of Ouachita Parish be, and hereby is, amended to delete the former Precinct 27A and the former Precinct 29 from the list of Precincts comprising Ouachita Parish Police Jury District C; and,
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this Ordinance and the merger of Precinct 27A into Precinct 27 and the merger of Precinct 29 into Precinct 30 shall be effective November 29, 2023.
The above ordinance was introduced on the 6th day of November, 2023.
The ordinance was submitted to a roll call vote, and the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: (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 27th day of November, 2023.
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The president stated that Mr. Thompson was not at the meeting and he did not have any items.
MR. SHANE SMILEY, DISTRICT E:
Mr. Land stated that the plans for the coroner building plans have been approved by the Fire Marshall. The cost estimate is $450,000.00. Motion offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Hudson to approve Land 3 Architect to advertise the coroner building project for bids. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Land spoke regarding the registrar of voters building and stated that the cost estimate is $900,000.00. Motion offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Hudson to approve Land 3 Architect to advertise the registrar of voters building project for bids. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Land spoke regarding the library building on Oliver Road and stated that he needs to talk to the library board about asbestos abatement. Mr. Land stated that an electrical contractor needs to check the emergency generator. Mr. Land stated he would like approval to have an electrical contractor map out the existing circuits. Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Bratton to approve an electrical contract to map out the existing circuits. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Smiley spoke regarding the vehicle decals and asked Mr. Cammack to notify the departments of the vehicle decal policy.
Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Clampit to have the new logo placed on all parish vehicles with the department name underneath the logo. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Smiley spoke regarding the clerk of court ARPA request. Motion offered by Mr. Bratton, seconded by Mr. Hudson to indefinitely table any action for the clerk of court ARPA request. Motion passed without opposition.
Motion offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Hudson to approve the commitment letters for the HMGP projects for the Pine Street stormwater gate updates and West Elmwood Drive flood control improvements. Motion passed without opposition.
Motion offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Bratton to approve the OHSEP reimbursement for wildfires and related salary expense for Rodger McConnell. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Clampit offered the following ordinance for adoption.
ORDINANCE NO. 9472
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE AN ACT OF SALE BY THE PARISH OF OUACHITA TO SELL CERTAIN ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES (PARCELS 83845, 49672, 64986, 63440, 63452, 63459, 63650, 63651, 63652, 82732, 58854, 12088, 37531 & 51447) 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# 83845: LOTS 6 & 7 SQUARE 4 BLANKS ADDITION; MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 815 BRYANT STREET , MONROE, LA, ADJUDICATED ON 6/11/2019
Purchaser: Bobby Key, Sr. & Sallie Key Bid: $1,588.33 Lot Next Door
2. PARCEL# 49672: LOT 32 SQUARE 4 BLANKS ADDITION; MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 810 BETHUNE STREET , MONROE, LA, ADJUDICATED ON 6/11/2019
Purchaser: Bobby Key, Sr. & Sallie Key Bid: $938.39 Lot Next Door
3. PARCEL# 64986: LOT 455 RESUBDIVISION OF UNIT 1 CHARMINGDALE SUBDIVISION, NO MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: LOCATED ON AVONDALE DRIVE, MONROE, LA, ADJUDICATED ON 7/12/2011
Purchaser: Delia Bradley Bid: $100.00 Auction Date: November 9, 2023
4. PARCEL# 63440: LOT 269 RESUBDIVISION OF UNIT 1 CHARMINGDALE SUBDIVISION, NO MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: LOCATED ON S CHARMINGDALE DRIVE, MONROE, LA, ADJUDICATED ON 7/12/2011
Purchaser: Abdul Shareef Bid: $100.00 Auction Date: November 9, 2023
5. PARCEL# 63452: LOT 270 RESUBDIVISION OF UNIT 1 CHARMINGDALE SUBDIVISION, NO MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: LOCATED ON S CHARMINGDALE DRIVE, MONROE, LA, ADJUDICATED ON 7/12/2011
Purchaser: Abdul Shareef Bid: $100.00 Auction Date: November 9, 2023
6. PARCEL# 63459: LOT 271 RESUBDIVISION OF UNIT 1 CHARMINGDALE SUBDIVISION, NO MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: LOCATED ON S CHARMINGDALE DRIVE, MONROE, LA, ADJUDICATED ON 7/12/2011
Purchaser: Abdul Shareef Bid: $100.00 Auction Date: November 9, 2023
7. PARCEL# 63650: LOT 272 RESUBDIVISION OF UNIT 1 CHARMINGDALE SUBDIVISION, NO MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: LOCATED ON S CHARMINGDALE DRIVE, MONROE, LA, ADJUDICATED ON 7/12/2011
Purchaser: Abdul Shareef Bid: $100.00 Auction Date: November 9, 2023
8. PARCEL# 63651 : LOT 273 RESUBDIVISION OF UNIT 1 CHARMINGDALE SUBDIVISION, NO MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: LOCATED ON S CHARMINGDALE DRIVE, MONROE, LA, ADJUDICATED ON 7/12/2011
Purchaser: Abdul Shareef Bid: $100.00 Auction Date: November 9, 2023
9. PARCEL# 63652: LOT 274 RESUBDIVISION OF UNIT 1 CHARMINGDALE SUBDIVISION, NO MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: LOCATED ON S CHARMINGDALE DRIVE, MONROE, LA, ADJUDICATED ON 7/12/2011
Purchaser: Abdul Shareef Bid: $100.00 Auction Date: November 9, 2023
10. PARCEL# 82732: WEST FOLLOWING TRACT: 1 AC IN T 18 N R 3 E BEG AT SW COR LOT, W 110 FT, NO 420 FT, E 110 FT, SO 420 FT, NO MUNICIPAL ADDRESS; ADJUDICATED ON 6/11/2019
Purchaser: Joshua Chambless Bid: $1,414.19 Auction Date: November 14, 2023
11. PARCEL# 58854: LOT 23 SQ 2 MILLERS ADDITION, MUNICIPAL ADDRESS; 210 MAGNOLIA STREET; ADJUDICATED ON 6/11/2019
Purchaser: Jena McCattry Bid: $1,897.96 Auction Date: November 14, 2023
12. PARCEL# 12088: 0.361 AC IN SEC 6, T 18 B R 5 E, BEING A PROTION OF ONE ACRE TR1N COB 535-5 BEG AT NE COR OF SAID ONE ACRE TR E 75 FTM W 210 FT, N 75 FT, E ALONG N BOUNDARY OF ONE ACRE TR TO NE CORNER OF SAID ONE ACRE TO BEG, MUNICIPAL ADDRESS; 137 BURKS SCHOOL RD, MONROE, LA; ADJUDICATED ON 6/11/2019
Purchaser: Jena McCattry Bid: $5,735.76 Auction Date: November 14, 2023
13. PARCEL# 37531: LOT 3 SQUARE 5 S JOHN WILLIAMS EST IN H M WILLIAMS MILL ADDITION, MUNICIPAL ADDRESS; 119 S 11TH STREET, WEST MONROE LA; ADJUDICATED ON 6/11/2019
Purchaser: Joshua Chambless Bid: $1,000.00 Auction Date: November 14, 2023
14. PARCEL# 51447: LOT 16 SQ 100 MCENERY S PART OF LEE AVE ADDITION, MUNICIPAL ADDRESS; 119 RICHMOND STREET, MONROE LA; ADJUDICATED ON 7/09/2015
Purchaser: Edgar & Kimberly Hunter Bid: $100.00 Auction Date: November 14, 2023
WHEREAS, the redemption period provided by Art. 7, 25 of the Louisiana Constitution has elapsed, established by Parish Ordinance No: 9016 and 9037 and the owner of record has failed to redeem the adjudicated property; and
WHEREAS, LA R.S. 47: 2202 et seq. provides that the Parish may sell adjudicated property in accordance with law after the expiration of the period for redemption; and
WHEREAS, the Parish of Ouachita has declared the property described above surplus and not needed for a public purpose and to dispose of said property in accordance with LA R.S. 47:2202, et seq.; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with L.A. R.S. 47:2202 the Parish of Ouachita has set a minimum bid for public sale for each property and
WHEREAS, the Parish offered these properties to the highest bidder at the time of sale and
WHEREAS, the property described herein above was offered at public auction on listed dates.
NOW BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, that any Act of Sale of the above described property shall contain the following conditions and requirements:
1) The properties shall be sold in accordance with LS-R.S. 47:2201 et. seq., without any warranty, from either the Parish or Management Company, whatsoever, even as to the return of the purchase price.
2) The sale shall be on a form approved by the Parish Attorney and that the sales price is paid by certified funds at or near the time of the sale.
3) The sale shall include a reservation of all mineral rights to the Parish, but shall convey all surface rights.
4) The following shall be completed prior to closing of sale:
a. E&P Consulting, LLC shall certify in writing to the Parish Attorney that they have examined the mortgage records, conveyance records, probate and civil suit records of the Parish of Ouachita and that attached to this certification will be a written list of names and last known addresses of all owners, mortgagees, and any other person who may have a vested or contingent interest in the property, or who has filed a request for notice as provided in the former provisions LS-R.S. 33:4720.17(B), as indicated in those records.
b. E&P LLC has provided notice to those persons identified in accordance with LS-R.S. 47:2201 et. seq. Proof of said notice will be filed in the records of Ouachita Parish immediately after the Act of Sale.
c. At the time of closing, the E&P LLC will certify in writing to Parish Attorney and Clerk of Court that the number of days mandated by LS-R.S. 47:2201 et. seq. has elapsed since the above required notice was made or attempted and that the property has not been redeemed by the payment of the taxes owed.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, by the Ouachita Parish Policy Jury, that the Police Jury President is hereby authorized to execute a Cash Sale of the above described adjudicated properties to the highest acceptable bidder as named. The Cash Sale shall contain all of the above conditions and requirements and shall be executed within the timelines specified.
The above ordinance was introduced on the 6th day of November, 2023.
The ordinance was submitted to a roll call vote, and the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: (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 27th day of November, 2023.
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Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Bratton offered by following resolution for adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-57
A RESOLUTION CONSOLIDATING PRECINCT 34 WITH PRECINCT 47; CONSOLIDATING PRECINCT 65 WITH PRECINCT 65A; AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, Precinct 34 has been found to contain less than 300 active registered voters;
WHEREAS, due to conflicting voting districts Precinct 34 cannot be merged into another precinct, but can be consolidated with Precinct 47;
WHEREAS, Precinct 65 has been found to contain less than 300 active registered voters;
WHEREAS, due to conflicting voting districts Precinct 65 cannot be merged into another precinct, but can be consolidated with Precinct 65A
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that in accordance with La. R.S. 18:532(B)(4)(a)(iii) Precinct 34 is hereby consolidated with Precinct 47, as the polling place for both of these precincts are in the same location and this consolidation will reduce the number of commissioners used;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that in accordance with La. R.S. 18:532(B)(4)(a)(iii) Precinct 65 is hereby consolidated with Precinct 65A, as the polling place for both of these precincts are in the same location and this consolidation will reduce the number of commissioners used.
The above resolution adopted on this 27th day of November, 2023.
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The president recognized Mr. Hudson, District F.
MR. LONNIE HUDSON, DISTRICT F:
Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Clampit offered the following resolution for adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-56
RESOLUTION APPOINTING LIZ PIERRE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA, INC.; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, there exists a vacancy on the Board of Directors of the Industrial Development Board of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, Inc.; and
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that Liz Pierre be, and hereby is, appointed to the Board of Directors of the Industrial Development Board of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, Inc., to serve for a period of six years, said term beginning on January 1, 2024, and ending on January 1, 2030, said appointment being made by nomination of the juror representing District F for the purpose of filling the vacancy described above.
The foregoing resolution adopted on the 27th day of November, 2023.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
The president recognized Mr. Cammack, Treasurer. Mr. Cammack asked Mr. Land to speak regarding the security door addition at the health unit. Mr. Land stated that he had received Fire Marshall approval on the plans and the cost estimate is $30,000.00 to $50,000.00. Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Bratton to approve the project and authorize Land 3 Architect to get proposals. Motion passed without opposition.
The president recognized Mr. Moore, Fire Department. Mr. Moore asked to defer the substantial completion for the repair garage and storage building to the next agenda.
Mr. Moore presented the bid results for the district chief modular building and recommended accepting the bid from Palomar Modular Buildings for $94,018.00. Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Hudson to accept the bid from Palomar Modular Buildings. Motion passed without opposition.
The president recognized Mr. Mitchell, Assistant District Attorney. Mr. Mitchell stated that he did not have any items.
The president recognized Mr. Murray, Public Works. Mr. Murray spoke regarding final subdivision approval for Guyton Subdivision and recommended approval subject to comments from the Public Works Department and parish engineer being adequately answered. Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Bratton to grant final subdivision approval subject to comments from the Public Works Department and parish engineer being adequately answered. Motion passed without opposition.
The president recognized Ms. Mullins, Animal Control. Ms. Mullins requested to promote Alyceea Neeley to full-time kennel worker. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Bratton to approve the promotion. Motion passed without opposition.
Ms. Mullins requested to hire Anthony Cavallaro and Christian Colvin as full-time animal control officer. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Bratton to hire Anthony Cavallaro and Christian Colvin. Motion passed without opposition.
The president recognized Mr. Gabb, 911 Office. Mr. Gabb requested to terminate Mo Neshia Morris, Jalisa Wilson and Ty Gonzalez. Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Bratton to approve the terminations. Motion passed with Mr. Hudson opposing.
The president recognized Mr. Smart, Green Oaks. Mr. Smart requested to hire Violet Lee as assistant director. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Bratton to hire Violet Lee. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Smart requested to hire David Hampton, Guy Zachary, Johnathan Williams and Kenyatta Roinson as Juvenile Detention Officer II part-time. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Clampit to hire David Hampton, Guy Zachary, Johnathan Williams and Kenyatta Roinson. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Smart requested to transfer Lakita Harris from the 911 Office to Green Oaks as a Juvenile Detention Officer II. Mr. Smart requested that Ms. Harris not be excluded from receiving a cost-of-living adjustment. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Bratton to approve transferring Lakita Harris to Green Oaks and to not exclude her from receiving a cost-of-living adjustment. Motion passed without opposition.
BEER AND WHISKEY APPLICATIONS:
Mr. Mitchell presented a request for a special event permit and recommended against approval. Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Hudson to approve the special event permit. Motion passed with Mr. Smiley opposing.
KHADKA, SUBASH WEST MONROE POOL THEATER LLC DBA ARENA BILLIARDS, 1411 THOMAS ROAD, WEST MONROE, LA 71291, SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT FOR DECEMBER 15-17, 2023
Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding the following beer and whiskey applications. Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Hudson to approve the applications as recommended. Motion passed without opposition.
CAMPBELL, GUS G & J INVESTMENTS OF OUACHITA LLC DBA REVOLUTION PARK RACING AND ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX, 8850 FRONTAGE RD, MONROE, LA 71202, RETAIL BEER CLASS A , RETAIL LIQUOR CLASS C , RETAIL RESTAURANT CLASS R , 2024 RENEWAL
KHAN, MUHAMMAD AKZK LLC DBA WHITE S FERRY MART, 4108 WHITE S FERRY RD, WEST MONROE, LA 71291, RETAIL BEER CLASS B , RETAIL LIQUOR CLASS D , 2024 RENEWAL
RAY, MICHAEL DBA THIRSTY FARMER LLC, 531 HIGHWAY 144, CALHOUN, LA 71225 RETAIL WINE PRODUCER, 2024 RENEWAL
KEY, TANDY BIG STAR OF FARMERVILLE, INC. DBA FRESH MARKET HARVEST FOODS, 127 SMITH STREET, WEST MONROE, LA 71292, RETAIL BEER CLASS B , 2024 RENEWAL
CADIEUX, CHESTER QUICKTRIP CORPORATION DBA QUICKTRIP #7224, 185 WELL ROAD, WEST MONROE, LA 71291, RETAIL BEER CLASS B , RETAIL LIQUOR CLASS D , 2024 RENEWAL
DAHAL, BAL S&E STORES II LLC DBA SMOKER S EXPRESS #5, 1500 BAILEY ST. STE. 1, WEST MONROE, LA 71292, RETAIL BEER CLASS B , RETAIL LIQUOR CLASS D , 2024 RENEWAL
DAHAL, BAL PARADISE WINE CELLARS & SPIRITS LLC DBA PLANET LIQUOR & WINE CELLARS, 5200 CYPRESS STREET, WEST MONROE, LA 71291, RETAIL BEER CLASS B , RETAIL LIQUOR CLASS D , 2024 RENEWAL
POTLURI, SANDEEP SOUTHERN DELIGHT RESTAURANT LLC DBA DENNY S #9516, 151 WELL ROAD, WEST MONROE, LA 71291, RETAIL BEER CLASS A , RETAIL LIQUOR CLASS C , 2024 RENEWAL
BRAZZELL, JUSTIN JBRAZZ DRINKS LLC DBA THE THIRSTY GOAT, 8609 CYPRESS STREET, WEST MONROE, LA 71291, RETAIL BEER CLASS A , RETAIL LIQUOR CLASS C , 2024 RENEWAL
BAKER, MARY DBA COUNTRY CLUB AT FRENCHMAN S BEND LLC, 1484 FRENCHMAN S BEND RD, MONROE, LA 71203, RETAIL BEER CLASS A , RETAIL LIQUOR CLASS C , RETAIL RESTAURANT CLASS R , 2024 RENEWAL
DAVIS, JAY WEST MONROE LODGE 1723 INC. DBA LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE, 1875 NEW NATCHITOCHES RD, WEST MONROE, LA 71292, RETAIL BEER CLASS A , RETAIL LIQUOR CLASS C , RETAIL RESTAURANT CLASS R , 2024 RENEWAL
PARKER, BRAD SAM ELLEN LLC DBA IRON CACTUS, 1304 HWY 80 E, CALHOUN, LA 71225, RETAIL BEER CLASS A , RETAIL LIQUOR CLASS C , 2024 RENEWAL
PERRY, TODD DBA CALVERT CROSSING GOLF CLUB, LLC, 515 HODGE WATSON RD, CALHOUN, LA 71225, RETAIL BEER CLASS A , RETAIL LIQUOR CLASS C , RETAIL RESTAURANT CLASS R RESTAURANT, 2024 RENEWAL
CHISHOLM, SUSAN LOUISIANA CVS PHARMACY LLC, DBA CVS PHARMACY #10219, 5350 CYPRESS ST, WEST MONROE, LA 71291, RETAIL BEER CLASS B , RETAIL LIQUOR CLASS D , 2024 RENEWAL
ARYA, ASHOK NEW EXCEL LLC DBA NEW EXCEL, 5073 JONESBORO RD, WEST MONROE, LA 71292, RETAIL BEER CLASS B , RETAIL LIQUOR CLASS D , 2024 RENEWAL
ARYA, KUNAL EXCEL EXPRESS LLC DBA EXCEL EXPRESS, 1013 HIGHWAY 557, WEST MONROE, LA 71292, RETAIL BEER CLASS B , 2024 RENEWAL
ARYA, JESSICA FREEDOM STORES LLC, DBA SWARTZ COUNTRY MARKET, 2058 HWY 139, MONROE, LA 71203, RETAIL BEER CLASS B , RETAIL LIQUOR CLASS D , 2024 RENEWAL
BOYETT, JAMES R. J&S BOYETT, INC., DBA LINCOLN RD U-PAK-IT, 591 LINCOLN RD, MONROE, LA 71203, RETAIL BEER CLASS B , RETAIL LIQUOR CLASS D , 2024 RENEWAL
PERRY, JONATHAN DBA CHAUVIN MARKET LLC, 2538 RIVER LANDING SUITE A, MONROE, LA 71203 RETAIL BEER CLASS B , RETAIL LIQUOR CLASS D , 2024 RENEWAL
PERRY, JONATHAN JAYPAPPA S LLC DBA JAY PAPPA S, 2538 RIVER LANDING SUITE B, MONROE, LA 71203 RETAIL BEER CLASS A , RETAIL LIQUOR CLASS C , RETAIL RESTAURANT CLASS R , 2024 RENEWAL
QASSEM, MUKHTAR ARSHY ADENAH LLC DBA TAZ MART, 801 NEW NATCHITOCHES ST., WEST MONROE, LA 71292, RETAIL BEER CLASS B , RETAIL LIQUOR CLASS D , 2024 RENEWAL
DAHAL, BAL WEST MONROE POOL THEATER LLC DBA ARENA BILLIARDS, 1411 THOMAS ROAD, WEST MONROE, LA 71291, RETAIL BEER CLASS A , RETAIL LIQUOR CLASS C , 2024 RENEWAL
LANDRY, JEFFREY M. DBA LANDRY VINEYARDS, LLC, 5699 NEW NATCHITOCHES RD, WEST MONROE, LA 71292 RETAIL WINE PRODUCER, 2024 RENEWAL
NEITZ, JOEY DBA JOEY S AT MOON LAKE, 231 MOON LAKE RD, MONROE, LA 71203, RETAIL BEER CLASS A , RETAIL LIQUOR CLASS C , RETAIL RESTAURANT CLASS R , 2024 RENEWAL
AULAKH, LADDIE USA TRUCKSTOP, INC. DBA 103 TRUCKSTOP, 985 HWY 80 E, CALHOUN, LA 71225, RETAIL BEER CLASS B , RETAIL LIQUOR CLASS D , 2024 RENEWAL
AULAKH, LADDIE USA TRUCKSTOP, INC., DBA 103 RESTAURANT, 987 HWY 80 E, CALHOUN, LA 71225, RETAIL BEER CLASS A , RETAIL LIQUOR CLASS C , RETAIL RESTAURANT CLASS R 2024 RENEWAL
AULAKH, LADDIE USA TRAVEL PLAZA, LLC DBA INTERSTATE LIQUORS, 450 HIGHWAY 546 WEST, WEST MONROE, LA 71292, RETAIL BEER CLASS B , RETAIL LIQUOR CLASS D , 2024 RENEWAL
AULAKH, LADDIE USA GROCERY LLC DBA CALHOUN GROCERIES, 974 HIGHWAY 80 EAST, CALHOUN, LA 71225, RETAIL BEER CLASS B , RETAIL LIQUOR CLASS D , 2024 RENEWAL
AULAKH, LADDIE AVI-RAJ PROPERTIES LLC DBA HILLSIDE GROCERIES, 506 OLE HWY 15, WEST MONROE, LA 71291, RETAIL BEER CLASS B , RETAIL LIQUOR CLASS D , 2024 RENEWAL
AULAKH, LADDIE USA SUPER 7 LLC DBA USA TRAVEL PLAZA 8, 629 HIGHWAY 3033, WEST MONROE, LA 71292 RETAIL BEER CLASS B , RETAIL LIQUOR CLASS D , 2024 RENEWAL
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 7:27 p.m.
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Shane Smiley, President Karen Cupit, Recording Secretary
