Ouachita Parish Police Jury: October 16, 2023 Minutes

PROCEEDINGS OF THE POLICE JURY, PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON, MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 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, October 16, 2023, at 5:36 p.m., and was duly convened by Mr. Shane Smiley, President.

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

Members Present (6)
Scotty Robinson District A
Jack Clampit District B
Larry Bratton District C
Shane Smiley District E
Michael Thompson District D
Lonnie Hudson District F
Members Absent (0)

APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
The president asked if there were any additions or amendments to the agenda. Mr. Mitchell asked to add the following items to the agenda: visitor Brenza Jones, Capital Area Finance Authority certificate of participation, two new alcohol applications and an Animal Control personnel action. 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 October 2, 2023 and the minutes of the Finance Committee meeting held on September 18, 2023 was offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Thompson. Motion passed without opposition.

PUBLIC HEARING:
The president convened a public hearing on Ordinance No. 9469 An Ordinance to authorize an Act of Sale by the Parish of Ouachita to sell certain adjudicated properties (Parcels 47660, 51812, 74976, & 22513) by public auction; and, further providing with respect thereto. Motion offered by Mr. Robinson, seconded by Mr. Clampit to close the public hearing. Motion passed without opposition.

VISITORS:
The president recognized Brenza Jones, 407 Connie Lynn Drive, Monroe. Ms. Jones stated her concerns with the condition of Connie Lynn Drive. Mr. Crosby explained the need for expansion of the project to repair this road beyond the original scope contemplated by the Police Jury.

ENGINEERING REPORT:
The president recognized Mr. Crosby, Engineer. Mr. Crosby presented the bid results for the Camp Road lift station and force main project and stated that the lowest conforming bid was from Womack & Sons Construction Group LLC for $353,489.70. Mr. Clampit stated that he would abstain from voting due to his business relationship with one of the developers of the RV park. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Bratton to accept the bid, award the project to Womack & Sons Construction Group LLC and to authorize the president to sign all necessary contract documents. Motion passed with Mr. Robinson opposing and Mr. Clampit abstaining.

Mr. Crosby presented the quotes for the Shady Lane drainage improvement project and recommended accepting the quote from Murphy Bros. Trucking & Construction LLC for $41,595.00. Motion offered by Mr. Bratton, seconded by Mr. Hudson to accept the quote, award the project to Murphy Bros. Trucking & Construction LLC and to authorize the president to sign all necessary contract documents. Motion passed without opposition.

Mr. Crosby presented the quotes for the Bayou Bank drainage improvement project and recommended accepting the quote from Bentz Construction Group for $98,229.00. Motion offered by Mr. Bratton, seconded by Mr. Clampit to accept the quote, award the project to Bentz Construction Group and to authorize the president to sign all necessary contract documents. Motion passed without opposition.

Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding the cooperative endeavor agreement and dedication of Pine Lake Road. Motion offered by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Robinson to approve the cooperative endeavor agreement for Pine Lake Road with a personal guarantee and a five year warranty. Motion passed without opposition.

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Motion offered by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Hudson to recess the regular meeting in favor of the Finance Committee meeting. Motion passed without opposition.

FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
The chair, Mr. Robinson, called the Finance Committee meeting to order at 6:44 p.m.

The chair recognized Mr. Cammack, Treasurer. Mr. Cammack presented the claim statement for the period of September 15, 2023 through October 12, 2023 and recommended approval. Motion offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Clampit to approve payment of the claims for the period stated as recommended by the assistant treasurer. Motion passed without opposition.

Mr. Cammack presented budget versus actual statements to the Jury. No action was needed.

Mr. Cammack presented the SS4A Action Plan and requested approval to pay the invoice to North Delta Regional Planning. Motion offered by Mr. Bratton, seconded by Mr. Hudson to approve the payment of the invoice. Motion passed without opposition.

The chair recognized Mr. Eppinette, Homeland Security. Mr. Eppinette and Mr. Mitchell presented the bid results for the heavy-duty truck and requested accepting the bid from Courtesy Ford for $71,850.00. Motion offered by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Hudson to accept the bid from Courtesy Ford. Motion passed without opposition.

Mr. Eppinette requested approval to advertise the purchase of shipping containers for bids. Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Hudson to approve advertising the purchase for bids. Motion passed without opposition.

Mr. Eppinette requested approval of purchases through the regional EMPG grant. Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Smiley to approve the purchases. Motion passed without opposition.

The president recognized Mr. Gaines, IT Department. Mr. Gaines requested approval to advertise a request for proposals for the camera system in the courthouse annex. Motion offered by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Clampit to approve advertising a request for proposals. 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. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Thompson. Motion passed without opposition. The finance committee meeting was adjourned at 6:52 p.m.

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The president reconvened the regular Police Jury meeting.

Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Robinson to ratify and adopt all actions taken in the committee meeting. Motion passed without opposition.

MOTIONS * ORDINANCES * RESOLUTIONS:

The president recognized Mr. Robinson, District A.

MR. SCOTTY ROBINSON, DISTRICT A:
Motion offered by Mr. Robinson, seconded by Mr. Clampit to authorize advertising the 911 Office building project for bids. Discussion ensued.

A substitute motion was offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Thompson to send the 911 Office building plans back to the advisory board for their recommendation. The substitute motion passed with Mr. Robinson and Mr. Clampit opposing.

Mr. Robinson, seconded by Mr. Clampit offered the following resolution for adoption.

RESOLUTION NO. 23-34

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND SUPPORTING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE 2024 LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA FOR A CERTAIN CAPITAL OUTLAY PROJECT (STEEP BAYOU/TUPAWEK BAYOU SEWER); AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the submission of the infrastructure project located in Ouachita Parish and specifically identified herein to the 2024 Louisiana Legislature for funding under the 2024-2025 Capital Outlay Bill is necessary and in the public interest;

NOW, THEREFORE:

BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that it does hereby authorize, support, and endorse the submission the following project for inclusion in the 2024-2025 Capital Outlay Bill of the 2024 Louisiana Legislature:

Project Title

Steep Bayou/Tupawek Bayou Sewer
(Planning, Right-of-Way Acquisition & Construction)

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the required local matching funds for this Project be, and hereby are, dedicated from appropriate funds available to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury;

SECTION 1. 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 the subject of this Resolution and providing information related thereto to officials, employees, and agents of the State of Louisiana.

The above resolution was adopted on the 16th day of October, 2023.

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Mr. Robinson, seconded by Mr. Clampit offered the following resolution for adoption.

RESOLUTION NO. 23-35

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND SUPPORTING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE 2024 LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA FOR A CERTAIN CAPITAL OUTLAY PROJECT (TEDETON ROAD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT); AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

NOW, THEREFORE:

Project Title

Tedeton Road Bridge Replacement
(Planning & Construction)

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the required local matching funds for this Project be, and hereby are, dedicated from appropriate funds available to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury;

The above resolution was adopted on the 16th day of October, 2023.

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The president recognized Mr. Clampit, District B.

MR. JACK CLAMPIT, DISTRICT B:
Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Robinson offered the following resolution for adoption.

RESOLUTION NO. 23-36

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND SUPPORTING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE 2024 LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA FOR A CERTAIN CAPITAL OUTLAY PROJECT (CADEVILLE CUTOFF ROAD RE-ALIGNMENT); AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

NOW, THEREFORE:

Project Title

Cadeville Cutoff Road Re-alignment
(Planning, Right-of-Way Acquisition & Construction)

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the required local matching funds for this Project be, and hereby are, dedicated from appropriate funds available to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury;

The above resolution was adopted on the 16th day of October, 2023.

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Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Bratton offered the following resolution for adoption.

RESOLUTION NO. 23-37

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND SUPPORTING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE 2024 LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA FOR A CERTAIN CAPITAL OUTLAY PROJECT (CALHOUN TECHNOLOGY PARK WATER & SEWER IMPROVEMENTS); AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

NOW, THEREFORE:

Project Title

Calhoun Technology Park Water & Sewer Improvements
(Planning & Construction)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the required local matching funds for this Project be, and hereby are, dedicated from appropriate funds available to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury;

The above resolution was adopted on the 16th day of October, 2023.

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Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Robinson offered the following resolution for adoption.

RESOLUTION NO. 23-38

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND SUPPORTING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE 2024 LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA FOR A CERTAIN CAPITAL OUTLAY PROJECT (CHENIERE LAKE AREA 1 IMPROVEMENTS); AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

NOW, THEREFORE:

Project Title

Cheniere Lake Area 1 Improvements
(Planning & Construction)

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the required local matching funds for this Project be, and hereby are, dedicated from appropriate funds available to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury;

The above resolution was adopted on the 16th day of October, 2023.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 23-39

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND SUPPORTING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE 2024 LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA FOR A CERTAIN CAPITAL OUTLAY PROJECT (ELKINS ROAD IMPROVEMENTS); AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

NOW, THEREFORE:

Project Title

Elkins Road Improvements
(Planning & Construction)

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the required local matching funds for this Project be, and hereby are, dedicated from appropriate funds available to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury;

The above resolution was adopted on the 16th day of October, 2023.

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Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Robinson the following resolution for adoption.

RESOLUTION NO. 23-40

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND SUPPORTING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE 2024 LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA FOR A CERTAIN CAPITAL OUTLAY PROJECT (JOSEPH THOMAS ROAD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT); AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

NOW, THEREFORE:

Project Title

Joseph Thomas Road Bridge Replacement
(Planning & Construction)

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the required local matching funds for this Project be, and hereby are, dedicated from appropriate funds available to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury;

The above resolution was adopted on the 16th day of October, 2023.

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Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Thompson offered the following resolution for adoption.

RESOLUTION NO. 23-41

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND SUPPORTING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE 2024 LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA FOR A CERTAIN CAPITAL OUTLAY PROJECT (PINE BLUFF ROAD IMPROVEMENTS); AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

NOW, THEREFORE:

Project Title

Pine Bluff Road Improvements (LA 557-Parish Line)
(Planning & Construction)

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the required local matching funds for this Project be, and hereby are, dedicated from appropriate funds available to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury;

The above resolution was adopted on the 16th day of October, 2023.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 23-42

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND SUPPORTING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE 2024 LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA FOR A CERTAIN CAPITAL OUTLAY PROJECT (WASHINGTON STREET SEWER MAIN REHABILITATION & IMPROVEMENTS); AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

NOW, THEREFORE:

Project Title

Washington Street Sewer Main Rehabilitation & Improvements
(Planning & Construction)

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the required local matching funds for this Project be, and hereby are, dedicated from appropriate funds available to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury;

The above resolution was adopted on the 16th day of October, 2023.

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Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Thompson offered the following resolution for adoption.

RESOLUTION NO. 23-43

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND SUPPORTING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE 2024 LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA FOR A CERTAIN CAPITAL OUTLAY PROJECT (FORCE MAIN REPLACEMENT FOR LIFT STATION N: NEW NATCHITOCHES ROAD EDWARDS ROAD); AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

NOW, THEREFORE:

Project Title

Force Main Replacement for Lift Station N: New Natchitoches Road Edwards Road
(Planning, Right-of-Way Acquisition & Construction)

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the required local matching funds for this Project be, and hereby are, dedicated from appropriate funds available to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury;

The above resolution was adopted on the 16th day of October, 2023.

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The president recognized Mr. Bratton, District C.

MR. LARRY BRATTON, DISTRICT C:
Mr. Bratton asked to take up the Animal Control personnel item at this time. Ms. Mullins asked to terminate Marissa Cooper. Motion offered by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Hudson to terminate Marissa Cooper. Motion passed without opposition.

Mr. Bratton gave an update on broadband.

Mr. Bratton, seconded by Mr. Thompson offered the following resolution for adoption.

RESOLUTION NO. 23-33

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MATCHING FUNDS FOR CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDING OF THE INDIAN CREEK CONTROL STRUCTURE, FRENCHMAN S BEND SUBDIVISION (PLANNING, CONSTRUCTION AND RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION) FP&C PROJECT NO. 50-J37-23-01; DESIGNATING A PARISH OFFICIAL TO ACT IN ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE PROJECT; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the Capital Outlay Act 465 of 2023 adopted in accordance with Article VII, Section 6 of the Louisiana Constitution, is the comprehensive capital outlay budget required by said Article VII, Section 6, and contains an appropriation for Ouachita Parish, entitled Indian Creek Control Structure, Frenchman s Bend Subdivision (Planning, Construction and Right-of-Way Acquisition) (hereinafter, Project ), in the total amount of $450,000.00, which appropriation requires a 25% local fund match from Ouachita Parish in the amount of $150,000.00; and

WHEREAS, the Omnibus Bond Act of the Louisiana Legislature (OBA), adopted in accordance with Article VII, Section 6 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, provides for the issuances by the State Bond Commission of State General Obligation Bonds for the projects contained in the Act including the Project, which bonds are to be secured by a pledge of the full faith and credit of the State, as well as by monies dedicated to and paid into the Security and Redemption Fund as provided in Article VII, Section 9 of the Constitution, which authorization includes the issuance, if applicable, of State General Obligation Bonds for the Project (Project Bonds); and

WHEREAS, the State appropriated State General Fund (Direct) or other sources of cash for the Project or the Bond Commission did grant a cash line of credit and/or a non-cash line of credit for the Project in the amount of $450,000.00; and

WHEREAS, the Act provides that all of the funds appropriated, in the absence of express language to the contrary, shall be considered as having been appropriated directly to FP&C and shall be administered by FP&C under a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Local Entity (Ouachita Parish); and

WHEREAS, the appropriation will be applied towards construction of the Project; and

WHEREAS, in order to secure State Funds, it is necessary to designate an official of the Parish of Ouachita to act on behalf of the Parish of Ouachita in all matters pertaining to the Project, including certifying requests for State disbursements.

NOW, THEREFORE:

BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, acting as governing authority of said Parish:

SECTION 1. That the President of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, or in his absence the Vice-President, is hereby authorized to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the State of Louisiana, Office of Facility Planning and Control (FP&C) and the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, to secure $450,000.00 in Capital Outlay Cash towards Indian Creek Control Structure, Frenchman s Bend Subdivision (Planning, Construction and Right-of-Way Acquisition), FP&C Project No. 50-J37-23-01.

SECTION 2. That the required local matching funds for the Project be hereby dedicated from other funds available to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury.

SECTION 3. That Brad Cammack, Treasurer, has been designated to act on behalf of the Parish of Ouachita in all matters pertaining to the Project, including certifying requests for State disbursements but excluding any matter that requires Police Jury approval that will be signed by the Police Jury President.

The above resolution was adopted on the 16th day of October, 2023.

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Mr. Bratton, seconded by Mr. Clampit offered the following resolution for adoption.

RESOLUTION NO. 23-44

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND SUPPORTING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE 2024 LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA FOR A CERTAIN CAPITAL OUTLAY PROJECT (BLACK BAYOU PUMP STATION SUMP AREA ENLARGEMENT); AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

NOW, THEREFORE:

Project Title

Black Bayou Pump Station Sump Area Enlargement
(Planning, Right-of-Way Acquisition & Construction)

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the required local matching funds for this Project be, and hereby are, dedicated from appropriate funds available to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury;

The above resolution was adopted on the 16th day of October, 2023.

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Mr. Bratton, seconded by Mr. Clampit offered the following resolution for adoption.

RESOLUTION NO. 23-45

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND SUPPORTING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE 2024 LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA FOR A CERTAIN CAPITAL OUTLAY PROJECT (BLACK BAYOU LAKE CONTROL STRUCTURE & CANAL TO BAYOU DESIARD); AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

NOW, THEREFORE:

Project Title

Black Bayou Control Structure & Canal to Bayou DeSiard
(Planning, Right-of-Way Acquisition & Construction)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the required local matching funds for this Project be, and hereby are, dedicated from appropriate funds available to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury;

The above resolution was adopted on the 16th day of October, 2023.

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Mr. Bratton, seconded by Mr. Clampit offered the following resolution for adoption.

RESOLUTION NO. 23-46

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND SUPPORTING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE 2024 LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA FOR A CERTAIN CAPITAL OUTLAY PROJECT (INDIAN CREEK CONTROL STRUCTURE); AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

NOW, THEREFORE:

Project Title

Indian Creek Control Structure
(Planning & Construction)

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the required local matching funds for this Project be, and hereby are, dedicated from appropriate funds available to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury;

The above resolution was adopted on the 16th day of October, 2023.

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The president recognized Mr. Thompson, District D.

MR. MICHAEL THOMPSON, DISTRICT D:
Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Clampit offered the following resolution for adoption.

RESOLUTION NO. 23-47

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND SUPPORTING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE 2024 LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA FOR A CERTAIN CAPITAL OUTLAY PROJECT (HIGHLAND ROAD IMPROVEMENTS); AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

NOW, THEREFORE:

Project Title

Highland Road Improvements
(Planning, Right-of-Way Acquisition & Construction)

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the required local matching funds for this Project be, and hereby are, dedicated from appropriate funds available to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury;

The above resolution was adopted on the 16th day of October, 2023.

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MR. SHANE SMILEY, DISTRICT E:
Motion offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Hudson to ratify the LWDA 81 PY22 FY23 contract Amendment No. 1. Motion passed without opposition.

Motion offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Bratton to approve the 2024 renewals for dental and life insurance with MetLife with a 5% increase for dental and the renewal for vision insurance with Guardian. Motion passed without opposition.

Motion offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Thompson to retain Bill Roark for real estate services for the new animal shelter. Motion passed without opposition.

Motion offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Thompson to retain Bill Land for architectural services for the new animal shelter. Motion passed without opposition.

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

ORDINANCE NO. 9469

AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE AN ACT OF SALE BY THE PARISH OF OUACHITA TO SELL CERTAIN ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES (PARCELS 47660, 51812, 74976, & 22513) 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# 47660: 2.04 ACS IN SE 4 OF NE 4 SEC 30 T17N R3E BEG 263 FT W OF NE COR SAID FORTY, W 400 FT, DEPTH SO 331.5 FT-SOLD 1 AC BK 1580-674-TRAILER ON THIS PROP ASSESED TO JOHN W STANLEY ACCT #65668-FROM ANITA WINTERS STANLEY ET AL; MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 155 LEONARD DRIVE, WEST MONROE, LA; ADJUDICATED TO THE PARISH ON 06/04/2018

Purchaser: Will Brady Bid: $8,000.00 Auction Date: October 5, 2023

2. PARCEL# 51812: LOTS 4 & 5 SQ 2 RM BREARD JRS. RESUB SQ 23 & 24 STUBBS YOUNGS BAYOU ADDITION; NO MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: LOCATED ON S 22ND STREET, MONROE, LA; ADJUDICATED TO THE PARISH ON 06/30/2016

Purchaser: Darrell & Marlena Cook Bid: $1,843.94 Auction Date: October 5, 2023

3. PARCEL# 74976: LOT IN LOT 8 SQ 83 DA BREARD SRS. ADDN BEG 50 FT W OF 7TH ST, W 50 FT, SO 93 FT, E 36.20 FT, SO 6.3 FT, E 13.67 FT, NO 99.3 FT TO PT OF BEG; MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 610 BRES AVENUE, MONROE, LA; ADJUDICATED TO THE PARISH ON 10/31/2023

Purchaser: Mary M. Wiggins Bid: $4,734.00 Auction Date: October 5, 2023

4. PARCEL# 22513:; LOT IN LOT 35 G B HAYNES RESUB OF NW4 OF NW4 SEC 15 & NE4 OF NE4 OF SEC 16 T17N R3E BEG AT SW COR LOT 35, NO 122.49 FT ON E SIDE DELAUGHTER ST, E 150 FT, NO 100 FT, E 340.67 FT, SO 222.54 FT, W ON NO SIDE MARTIN ST 478.25 FT TO BEG-LESS 100 FT BY 150 FT LOT IN BOOK 1376-830 & 832 SOLD 1.69 ACS BK 1563-588; MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 213 WT HEMPHILL DRIVE, WEST MONROE, LA; ADJUDICATED TO THE PARISH ON 06/12/2017

Purchaser: Mayo Smith Properties, LLC Bid: $333.33 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 2nd day of October, 2023.

The ordinance was submitted to a roll call vote, and the vote thereon was as follows:

YEAS: (6) Mr. Scotty Robinson, District A; Mr. Jack Clampit, District B;
Mr. Larry Bratton, District C; Mr. Michael Thompson, District D; Mr. Shane Smiley, District E; and Mr. Lonnie Hudson, District F.
NAYS: (0)
ABSTAIN: (0)
ABSENT: (0)

The above ordinance was adopted on the 16th day of October, 2023.

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Mr. Smiley introduced the following ordinance.

ORDINANCE NO. 9470

AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE AN ACT OF SALE BY THE PARISH OF OUACHITA TO SELL CERTAIN ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES (PARCELS 30263, 64245, 14420 & 12552) 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# 30263: LOT 8 SQ 90 LEE AVE ADDITION, MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 3015 LEE AVENUE, MONROE, LA ADJUDICATED TO THE PARISH ON 6/11/2019

Purchaser: Multiple Bidders Bid: $954.50 Auction Date: October 17, 2023

2. PARCEL# 64245: LOT 1 SQ 11 BTW ADDN UNIT 4, MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 1100 POWELL AVENUE, MONROE, LA; ADJUDICATED TO THE PARISH ON 6/11/2019

Purchaser: Multiple Bidders Bid: $888.34 Auction Date: October 17, 2023

3. PARCEL# 14420: LOT 4 & PART OF LOTS 5 & 16 SQ 3A & E SO ADDN FRTG 65 FT ONV S & P R W DEPTH 145 FT; MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 305 MCCLENDON STREET, WEST MONROE, LA, ADJUDICATED TO THE PARISH ON 07/09/2015

Purchaser: Katie Boudloche Bid: $1,036.07 Auction Date: October 17, 2023

4. PARCEL# 12552: LOT 22-2.45 ACS-SURVEY PARTN EST BEN BALLARD IN SEC 16 T17 N R 4E-LESS 1 AC BK 982-177, NO MUNICIPAL ADDRESS; ADJUDCIATED TO THE PARISH 6/4/2018

Purchaser: Roy Smith Bid: $1,496.86 Lot Next Door