NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

March 6, 2018

The Regular Meeting of the Webster Parish Police Jury will be held as follows:                                                                                   

DATE:                        Tuesday, March 6, 2018

TIME:                        10:30 A.M.

PLACE OF MEETING:       Webster Parish Police Jury Meeting Room-

                                                Webster Parish Courthouse Annex                                                                     401 Main Street, West Entrance,  MINDEN, LOUISIANA   71055

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PRAYER:    

PLEDGE:  

1. Call to order

2.    Additions to the agenda:

3.    Audience Comments:

4.    To approve invoices for payment pending review by Juror Allen Gilbert on Friday, March 9, 2018.

5.    To adopt the minutes of the February 6, 2018 Committee Meetings, and the Regular Meeting of the Webster Parish Police Jury.

6.    To approve an annual Beer Permit for E-Z Mart #4232.

7.    To approve a Cooperative Endeavor with the Village of Dixie Inn to allow for trash pick-up at I-20 exit.

8.    To advertise for Abandonment of Servitude a portion of Caples Camp Road, and to hold a Public Hearing on April 3, 2018.

9.    To advertise for Sealed Bid – Dogwood Trail property.

10.  To approve the following Recreation Funds disbursements:

        District # 5         Village of Dixie Inn         $500.00 to purchase awning for Police Station.

        District # 5         W.P. 4-H Foundation    $250.00 to purchase supplies for Shooting Range.

11.   To approve a Letter of Support for the Barksdale/ I-220 Access Road.

12.  To approve a Letter of Support for Economic Development property with Bossier Parish P.J.

13    To approve Webster Parish Resolution # 006-2018 - Supporting Claiborne Electric Cooperative’s endeavor to provide Broadband Internet Service.

14.  To approve Resolution #004-2018, to contract with attorneys to provide services related to damages sustained by the abuse of opiods.

15.  To approve bids for Dump Trucks upon review of Public Works and legal review  by Patrick Jackson.

16.  To advertise for bid- Road projects

COMMENTS:

               Mary Whitaker                                                 Community Services                        

               Wanda Finley                                                    Head Start

Beverly Hammett                                                           Library                                                                                             Johnny Kennon                                               WP C.V.B. (Tourism)

               Joan Almond                                                    WP LSU Ag

Allen Mosley                                                     WP Coroner, Max Stell, MD

Carl Thompson                                                Assessor, Morris Guin

               Jenny Reynolds                                               OEP/HS Director

John Barr                                                          Senator John Kennedy

COMMITTEE REPORTS

AUDIENCE COMMENTS

                                                                                          Ronda C. Carnahan      

                    Ronda C. Carnahan

                                                                                          Secretary-Treasurer

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact                   Ronda C. Carnahan                      at 318-377-7564, describing the assistance that is necessary.

WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

NOTICE OF MEETINGS

March 6, 2018

Committee meetings will begin at 8:30 a.m.  At 10:30 a.m. the Regular Meeting will convene in the Conference Room of the Webster Parish Annex.  The Committee Meetings will re-convene after the close of the Regular Meeting in the Webster Parish Police Jury Meeting Room.

1- ROAD COMMITTEE

8:30 a.m.

The Road Committee of the Webster Parish Police Jury will meet Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. in the Conference Room, Webster Parish Courthouse Annex,  401 Main Street, West,  Minden, LA.

The Purpose of the meeting is to discuss Annual Mowing Contract, Abandonment of right of way, Priority List, FEMA projects, Sand Bags, Cullen and Cotton Valley Priority List, Municipal Resolutions, and any other items pertinent to this committee.

Steve Ramsey, Chairman

Steve Lemmons, Vice Chairman

FULL JURY

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2- ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING

Immediately following the

ROAD COMMITTEE MEETING

The Administrative Committee will meet Tuesday, March 6, 2018 immediately following the Road Committee Meeting in the Conference Room of the Webster Courthouse Annex, 401 Main Street, West Entrance, Minden,  LA   71055.

The purpose of the meeting is to present the Annual Group Insurance renewal,  WPPJ policy procedure update, report on WPPJ OCS Director search, and any other items pertinent to the committee.

Vera Davison, Chairman

Jerri Lee, Vice Chairman

Daniel Thomas

Steve Ramsey

Nick Cox

Bruce Blanton

Jim Bonsall, President

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3- BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE MEETING

Immediately following the

ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING

The Buildings and Grounds Committee will meet Tuesday, March 6, 2018 following the Administrative Committee Meeting in the Conference Room of the Webster Parish Courthouse Annex, 401 Main Street, West, Minden, LA   71055.

The purpose of the meeting is:   To report on Webster Parish Courthouse projects; Webster Parish Health Unit – Springhill damage and repair; Webster Parish Annex repair; Dogwood Trail property; and any other items pertinent to the committee. 

Steve Lemmons, Chairman

Bruce Blanton, Vice Chairman

Jerri Lee

Vera Davison

Allen Gilbert

Nick Cox

Randy Thomas

Jim Bonsall, President

4- ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE MEETING

Immediately following the

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE MEETING

The Environmental Committee Meeting will meet Tuesday, March 6, 2018 following the Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting in the Conference Room of the Webster Parish Courthouse Annex, 401 Main Street, West, Minden, LA   71055.

The purpose of the meeting is to update the Committee on current activities, review current litter laws, and any other items pertinent to this committee.

Randy Thomas, Chairman

Steve Ramsey, Vice-Chairman

Bernard Hudson

Jerri Lee

Vera Davison

Steve Lemmons

Bruce Blanton

Jim Bonsall, President

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5- ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN-UP CAMP MINDEN STEERING COMMITTEE

Immediately following

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE MEETING

The Environmental Clean-up Camp Minden Steering Committee will meet Tuesday, March 6, 2018 following the Environmental Committee Meeting in the Conference Room of the Webster Parish Courthouse Annex, 401 Main Street, West, Minden, LA   71055.

The purpose of the meeting is to update the Committee on current activities, and any other items pertinent to this committee.

Dustin Moseley, Chairman

Nick Cox, Vice-Chairman

Bernard Hudson

Allen Gilbert

Jim Bonsall, President

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6- FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Immediately following the

ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN-UP CAMP MINDEN STEERING COMMITTEE

The Finance Committee of the Webster Parish Police Jury will meet Tuesday March 6, 2018  following the Environmental Clean-up Camp Minden Steering Committee Meeting in the Conference Room of the Webster Parish Courthouse Annex, 401 Main Street, West,  Minden, LA   71055.

The Purpose of the meeting is to present and approve the February Financial statement, the Check Register for the month of February; Bank Recon for the month of January; request for tax exemption; and any other items pertinent to the committee. 

Jim Bonsall         Chairman

Vera Davison      Vice Chairman

Full Jury

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7- EQUIPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING

Immediately following the

FINANCE COMMITTEE

The Equipment Committee of the Webster Parish Police Jury will meet Tuesday, March 6, 2018 following the Finance Committee Meeting in the Conference Room of the Webster Parish Courthouse Annex, 401 Main Street, West,  Minden, LA   71055.

The purpose of the meeting is:  Report on Truck bids, and any other items pertinent to the Equipment Committee.

Bruce Blanton, Chairman

Bernard Hudson, Vice Chairman

Steve Lemmons

Daniel Thomas

Allen Gilbert

Randy Thomas

Steve Ramsey

Jim Bonsall, President

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8- COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING

Immediately following

EQUIPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING

The Community Services Committee will meet Tuesday, March 6, 2018 following the Equipment Committee Meeting in the Conference Room of the Webster Parish Courthouse Annex, 401 Main Street, West,  Minden, LA   71055.

The purpose of the meeting is:  Monthly Report from Webster Parish Police Jury Office of Community Services, and to discuss any other matters pertinent to the Community Services Committee.

Jerri Lee, Chairman

Steve Lemmons, Vice-Chairman

Vera Davison

Steve Ramsey

Dustin Moseley

Allen Gilbert

Jim Bonsall, President

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9- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING

Immediately following

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING

The Economic Development Committee will meet Tuesday, March 6, 2018 following the Community Services Committee Meeting in the Conference Room of the Webster Parish Courthouse Annex, 401 Main Street, West, Minden, LA   71055.

The purpose of the meeting is report from the Economic Development Committee, and any other items pertinent to the committee.  

Bruce Blanton, Chairman

Nick Cox, Vice Chairman

Dustin Moseley

Bernard Hudson

Jim Bonsall, President

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10- INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE

Immediately following the

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING

The Intergovernmental Relations Committee will meet Tuesday, March 6, 2018 following the Economic Development Committee Meeting in the Conference Room of the Webster Parish Courthouse Annex, 401 Main Street, West, Minden, LA   71055.

The purpose of the meeting is: a monthly report of the Intergovernmental Relations Committee, update from Brad Graff on Parish Water Study and Plan, and any other items pertinent to this committee.

Daniel Thomas, Chairman

Jerri Lee, Vice Chairman

Bernard Hudson

Vera Davison

Steve Ramsey

Dustin Moseley

Randy Thomas

Jim Bonsall, President       

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

March 6, 2018

The Regular Meeting of the Webster Parish Police Jury will be held as follows:                                                                                   

DATE:                        Tuesday, March 6, 2018

TIME:                        10:30 A.M.

PLACE OF MEETING:       Webster Parish Police Jury Meeting Room-

                                                Webster Parish Courthouse Annex                                                                     401 Main Street, West Entrance,  MINDEN, LOUISIANA   71055

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PRAYER:    

PLEDGE:  

1. Call to order

2.    Additions to the agenda:

3.    Audience Comments:

4.    To approve invoices for payment pending review by Juror Allen Gilbert on Friday, March 9, 2018.

5.    To adopt the minutes of the February 6, 2018 Committee Meetings, and the Regular Meeting of the Webster Parish Police Jury.

6.    To approve an annual Beer Permit for E-Z Mart #4232.

7.    To approve a Cooperative Endeavor with the Village of Dixie Inn to allow for trash pick-up at I-20 exit.

8.    To advertise for Abandonment of Servitude a portion of Caples Camp Road, and to hold a Public Hearing on April 3, 2018.

9.    To advertise for Sealed Bid – Dogwood Trail property.

10.  To approve the following Recreation Funds disbursements:

        District # 5         Village of Dixie Inn         $500.00 to purchase awning for Police Station.

        District # 5         W.P. 4-H Foundation    $250.00 to purchase supplies for Shooting Range.

11.   To approve a Letter of Support for the Barksdale/ I-220 Access Road.

12.  To approve a Letter of Support for Economic Development property with Bossier Parish P.J.

13    To approve Webster Parish Resolution # 006-2018 - Supporting Claiborne Electric Cooperative’s endeavor to provide Broadband Internet Service.

14.  To approve Resolution #004-2018, to contract with attorneys to provide services related to damages sustained by the abuse of opiods.

15.  To approve bids for Dump Trucks upon review of Public Works and legal review  by Patrick Jackson.

16.  To advertise for bid- Road projects

COMMENTS:

               Mary Whitaker                                                 Community Services                        

               Wanda Finley                                                    Head Start

Beverly Hammett                                                           Library                                                                                             Johnny Kennon                                               WP C.V.B. (Tourism)

               Joan Almond                                                    WP LSU Ag

Allen Mosley                                                     WP Coroner, Max Stell, MD

Carl Thompson                                                Assessor, Morris Guin

               Jenny Reynolds                                               OEP/HS Director

John Barr                                                          Senator John Kennedy

COMMITTEE REPORTS

AUDIENCE COMMENTS

                                                                                          Ronda C. Carnahan      

                    Ronda C. Carnahan

                                                                                          Secretary-Treasurer

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact                   Ronda C. Carnahan                      at 318-377-7564, describing the assistance that is necessary.

WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

NOTICE OF MEETINGS

March 6, 2018

Committee meetings will begin at 8:30 a.m.  At 10:30 a.m. the Regular Meeting will convene in the Conference Room of the Webster Parish Annex.  The Committee Meetings will re-convene after the close of the Regular Meeting in the Webster Parish Police Jury Meeting Room.

1- ROAD COMMITTEE

8:30 a.m.

The Road Committee of the Webster Parish Police Jury will meet Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. in the Conference Room, Webster Parish Courthouse Annex,  401 Main Street, West,  Minden, LA.

The Purpose of the meeting is to discuss Annual Mowing Contract, Abandonment of right of way, Priority List, FEMA projects, Sand Bags, Cullen and Cotton Valley Priority List, Municipal Resolutions, and any other items pertinent to this committee.

Steve Ramsey, Chairman

Steve Lemmons, Vice Chairman

FULL JURY

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2- ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING

Immediately following the

ROAD COMMITTEE MEETING

The Administrative Committee will meet Tuesday, March 6, 2018 immediately following the Road Committee Meeting in the Conference Room of the Webster Courthouse Annex, 401 Main Street, West Entrance, Minden,  LA   71055.

The purpose of the meeting is to present the Annual Group Insurance renewal,  WPPJ policy procedure update, report on WPPJ OCS Director search, and any other items pertinent to the committee.

Vera Davison, Chairman

Jerri Lee, Vice Chairman

Daniel Thomas

Steve Ramsey

Nick Cox

Bruce Blanton

Jim Bonsall, President

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3- BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE MEETING

Immediately following the

ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING

The Buildings and Grounds Committee will meet Tuesday, March 6, 2018 following the Administrative Committee Meeting in the Conference Room of the Webster Parish Courthouse Annex, 401 Main Street, West, Minden, LA   71055.

The purpose of the meeting is:   To report on Webster Parish Courthouse projects; Webster Parish Health Unit – Springhill damage and repair; Webster Parish Annex repair; Dogwood Trail property; and any other items pertinent to the committee. 

Steve Lemmons, Chairman

Bruce Blanton, Vice Chairman

Jerri Lee

Vera Davison

Allen Gilbert

Nick Cox

Randy Thomas

Jim Bonsall, President

4- ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE MEETING

Immediately following the

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE MEETING

The Environmental Committee Meeting will meet Tuesday, March 6, 2018 following the Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting in the Conference Room of the Webster Parish Courthouse Annex, 401 Main Street, West, Minden, LA   71055.

The purpose of the meeting is to update the Committee on current activities, review current litter laws, and any other items pertinent to this committee.

Randy Thomas, Chairman

Steve Ramsey, Vice-Chairman

Bernard Hudson

Jerri Lee

Vera Davison

Steve Lemmons

Bruce Blanton

Jim Bonsall, President

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5- ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN-UP CAMP MINDEN STEERING COMMITTEE

Immediately following

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE MEETING

The Environmental Clean-up Camp Minden Steering Committee will meet Tuesday, March 6, 2018 following the Environmental Committee Meeting in the Conference Room of the Webster Parish Courthouse Annex, 401 Main Street, West, Minden, LA   71055.

The purpose of the meeting is to update the Committee on current activities, and any other items pertinent to this committee.

Dustin Moseley, Chairman

Nick Cox, Vice-Chairman

Bernard Hudson

Allen Gilbert

Jim Bonsall, President

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6- FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Immediately following the

ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN-UP CAMP MINDEN STEERING COMMITTEE

The Finance Committee of the Webster Parish Police Jury will meet Tuesday March 6, 2018  following the Environmental Clean-up Camp Minden Steering Committee Meeting in the Conference Room of the Webster Parish Courthouse Annex, 401 Main Street, West,  Minden, LA   71055.

The Purpose of the meeting is to present and approve the February Financial statement, the Check Register for the month of February; Bank Recon for the month of January; request for tax exemption; and any other items pertinent to the committee. 

Jim Bonsall         Chairman

Vera Davison      Vice Chairman

Full Jury

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7- EQUIPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING

Immediately following the

FINANCE COMMITTEE

The Equipment Committee of the Webster Parish Police Jury will meet Tuesday, March 6, 2018 following the Finance Committee Meeting in the Conference Room of the Webster Parish Courthouse Annex, 401 Main Street, West,  Minden, LA   71055.

The purpose of the meeting is:  Report on Truck bids, and any other items pertinent to the Equipment Committee.

Bruce Blanton, Chairman

Bernard Hudson, Vice Chairman

Steve Lemmons

Daniel Thomas

Allen Gilbert

Randy Thomas

Steve Ramsey

Jim Bonsall, President

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8- COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING

Immediately following

EQUIPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING

The Community Services Committee will meet Tuesday, March 6, 2018 following the Equipment Committee Meeting in the Conference Room of the Webster Parish Courthouse Annex, 401 Main Street, West,  Minden, LA   71055.

The purpose of the meeting is:  Monthly Report from Webster Parish Police Jury Office of Community Services, and to discuss any other matters pertinent to the Community Services Committee.

Jerri Lee, Chairman

Steve Lemmons, Vice-Chairman

Vera Davison

Steve Ramsey

Dustin Moseley

Allen Gilbert

Jim Bonsall, President

*********************

9- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING

Immediately following

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING

The Economic Development Committee will meet Tuesday, March 6, 2018 following the Community Services Committee Meeting in the Conference Room of the Webster Parish Courthouse Annex, 401 Main Street, West, Minden, LA   71055.

The purpose of the meeting is report from the Economic Development Committee, and any other items pertinent to the committee.  

Bruce Blanton, Chairman

Nick Cox, Vice Chairman

Dustin Moseley

Bernard Hudson

Jim Bonsall, President

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10- INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE

Immediately following the

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING

The Intergovernmental Relations Committee will meet Tuesday, March 6, 2018 following the Economic Development Committee Meeting in the Conference Room of the Webster Parish Courthouse Annex, 401 Main Street, West, Minden, LA   71055.

The purpose of the meeting is: a monthly report of the Intergovernmental Relations Committee, update from Brad Graff on Parish Water Study and Plan, and any other items pertinent to this committee.

Daniel Thomas, Chairman

Jerri Lee, Vice Chairman

Bernard Hudson

Vera Davison

Steve Ramsey

Dustin Moseley

Randy Thomas

Jim Bonsall, President