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MINUTES OF THE ROAD COMMITTEE

WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

June 4, 2019

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Steve Ramsey, Chairman; Steve Lemmons, Vice-Chairman; Jim Bonsall; Vera Davison; Jerri Lee; Dustin Moseley; Bruce Blanton; Allen Gilbert,  Randy Thomas; Bernard Hudson; and Daniel Thomas.

MEMBERS ABSENT:  Nick Cox

Mr. Steve Ramsey called the meeting to order and asked Mr. Jerry Lee to open with prayer.  Mr. Ramsey then asked for additions to the agenda.

Mr. Bruce Blanton moved, seconded by Mrs. Jerri Lee to add to the agenda:  6. Resolution for the Village of Heflin; 7. Resolution from the Village of Dixie Inn; 8. Discussion of Percy Burns Road;  9. District B funding for Country Place Subdivision Discussion; 10. Discussion of Rainer Road.  Motion carried unanimously. 

The first item on the agenda is discussion by Juror Allen Gilbert concerning clean-up of adjudicated properties located in Cullen (5) and Springhill (2).  There was discussion on whether the litter crew had time to clean up these properties or to allow a contractor to clean up the properties.  Mr. Allen Gilbert moved, seconded by Ms. Vera Davison to have the contractor to clean up the properties per quote provided.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Mr. Steve Lemmons moved, seconded by Mrs. Jerri Lee to approve a Resolution form the Town of Dubberly to repair all potholes on Brushwood Drive and Nursery Road with asphalt, beginning at J.D. Lane, overlay Brushwood Drive as far west as funds allow using municipality funding.  Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Bernard Hudson moved, seconded by Mr. Bruce Blanton to approve a Resolution from the Village of Dixie Inn to do drainage repair at the intersection of Highway 371 and Hallmark Street to the intersection of Hallmark Street and McClanahan Street; west of Shell Street and Front Street using municipality funds.  Motion carried unanimously.

The next item on the agenda is discussion of Goodwill Road.  Mr. Jim Bonsall proposed that he would like to establish a designated route for trucks (heavy trucks) to divert the trucks off of Goodwill Road and route them to go to the landfill on Hwy 371.  Several residents from the Goodwill Road area came to voice complaints varying from condition of the road to drainage issues.  A resident also requested weight tickets information.   Mr. Bonsall would like to work with attorney Patrick Jackson to establish an Ordinance to enable the routing of trucks.  No action taken.

Mr. Dustin Moseley asked to discuss the Pilgrim Rest Road.  This road was sealed  just a few years ago and since that time, there has been some extensive logging, then construction of chicken houses with more heavy equipment has deteriorated the road.  There are approximately 70 residents on this road daily.  Much discussion followed and at the conclusion it was decided that the engineer and Teddy Holloway would determine the areas of the road that have dried up sufficiently to patch with hot mix.  This is to be a top priority project and to fund with District A money.

Mr. Daniel Thomas moved, seconded by Mr. Allen Gilbert to approve a Resolution from the Village of Heflin to use municipality funds to overlay Carey Lane in the village using municipality funds pending signed paperwork.  Mr. Holloway will do an estimate of the cost before proceeding.  Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Bernard Hudson moved, seconded by Mr. Daniel Thomas to approve a Resolution from the Village of Dixie Inn to do striping of streets in Dixie Inn, LA using municipality funding.  Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Bernard Hudson moved, seconded by Mr. Randy Thomas to approve setting the speed limit on Percy Burns Road to 35 MPH from LA 157 to Spring Branch Road.  Motion carried unanimously.

Item #9 – no action

Item #10 – no action. 

There being no further business to bring before the committee, the meeting adjourned.

Ronda C. Carnahan                                                                   Vera Davison

Secretary-Treasurer                                                                  Chairman

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MINUTES OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING

WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

June 4, 2019

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Vera Davison, Chairman; Jerri Lee, Vice-Chairman; Daniel Thomas, Steve Ramsey; Bruce Blanton; Dustin Moseley; and Jim Bonsall, President.

MEMBERS ABSENT:  Nick Cox

There is no business to bring before the Committee.

Ronda C. Carnahan                                                       Vera Davison

Secretary-Treasurer                                                      Chairman

MINUTES OF THE BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE

WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

June 4, 2019

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Steve Lemmons, Chairman; Bruce Blanton, Vice Chairman; Jerri Lee; Vera Davison; Allen Gilbert; Randy Thomas; and Jim Bonsall, President.

MEMBER ABSENT:  Nick Cox

Mr. Steve Lemmons called the meeting to order and asked for additions to the agenda.  There were none.

Mr. Lemmons informed the committee of recent plumbing repair in the Courthouse between the 3^rd and 4^th floor jail. 

There being no further business to bring before the committee, the meeting adjourned.

Ronda C. Carnahan                                                                   Steve Lemmons

Secretary-Treasurer                                                                  Chairman

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MINUTES OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE

WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

June 4, 2019

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Randy Thomas, Chairman; Steve Ramsey, Vice-Chairman; Jerri Lee; Bernard Hudson; Vera Davison; Steve Lemmons; Bruce Blanton; and Jim Bonsall, President.

Mr. Randy Thomas called the meeting to order and asked for additions to the agenda.  There were no additions. 

Mr. Thomas then reported that Benson Environmental  has responded to a letter that the Jury send asking about Mosquito spraying at the site.  Mr. Benson notified the Secretary-Treasurer that they have again contracted for mosquito spraying, the spraying began in April.  Benson is looking into a way to put mosquito pellets in the tires when they hold water. 

There being no further business to bring before the committee, the meeting adjourned. 

Ronda C. Carnahan                                                                   Randy Thomas

Secretary-Treasurer                                                                  Chairman

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MINUTES OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE

WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

June 4, 2019

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Jim Bonsall, Chairman; Vera Davison, Vice Chairman; Jerri Lee; Daniel Thomas; Steve Ramsey; Allen Gilbert; Bruce Blanton; Steve Lemmons; Randy Thomas; Bernard Hudson;

and Dustin Moseley.

MEMBERS ABSENT:  Nick Cox

Mr. Jim Bonsall called the meeting to order and asked for additions to the agenda.  There were no additions to the agenda.

Mr. Bruce Blanton moved, seconded by Mr. Randy Thomas to approve the April 2019 Financial Statement, Check Register, and Bank Reconciliation.  Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Bonsall presented the Financial Reports for the Month of  May, 2019.  The reports will be approved at the June Finance Committee Meeting. 

There being no further business to bring before the committee, the meeting adjourned.

Ronda C. Carnahan                                                                   Jim Bonsall

Secretary-Treasurer                                                                  Chairman

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MINUTES OF THE EQUIPMENT COMMITTEE

WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

June 4, 2019

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Bruce Blanton, Chairman; Bernard Hudson, Vice Chairman; Steve Lemmons; Daniel Thomas; Allen Gilbert;  Randy Thomas; Steve Ramsey; and Jim Bonsall, President

Mr. Bruce Blanton called the meeting to order and asked for additions to the agenda. 

Mr. Blanton told the committee that bids will open on June 24, 2019 for the replacement truck for the one that was wrecked.  Insurance has been filed and awaiting paperwork on the payment.

No action on a Brush Cutter, may look into this on the next year’s  budget.

There being no further business to bring before the committee, the meeting adjourned.

Ronda C. Carnahan                                                                   Bruce Blanton

Secretary-Treasurer                                                                  Chairman

MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE

WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

June 4, 2019

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Jerri Lee, Chairman; Steve Lemmons, Vice-Chairman; Vera Davison; Steve Ramsey; Allen Gilbert;  Dustin Moseley; and Jim Bonsall, President.

Mrs. Jerri Lee called the meeting to order and asked for additions to the agenda.  There were no additions to the agenda.

Mrs. Lee then presented the monthly report of the Office of Community Services.  Mrs. Lee told the committee that Mrs. Melinda Davidson and Mrs. Wanda Finley are at a training session out of town and would not attend the Regular meeting later this morning. 

There being no further business to bring before the committee, the meeting adjourned.

Ronda C. Carnahan                                                       Jerri M. Lee

Secretary-Treasurer                                                      Chairman

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MINUTES OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

June 4, 2019

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Bruce Blanton, Chairman; Dustin Moseley, Bernard Hudson; Jerri Lee; Vera Davison; Steve Lemmons; and Jim Bonsall, President

MEMBER ABSENT:  Nick Cox

Mr. Bruce Blanton called the meeting to order and asked for additions to the agenda.  There were no additions to the agenda.

Mr. Blanton had no business to bring before the committee, therefore the meeting adjourned.

Ronda C. Carnahan                                                                   Bruce Blanton

Secretary-Treasurer                                                                  Chairman

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MINUTES OF THE ITERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE

WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

June 4, 2019

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Daniel Thomas, Chairman; Jerri M. Lee, Vice-Chairman; Vera Davison; Allen Gilbert; Steve Ramsey; Bernard Hudson; Dustin Moseley; Randy Thomas; and Jim Bonsall, President

Mr. Daniel Thomas called the meeting to order and asked for additions to the agenda, there were no additions to the agenda.

There was no business to bring before the committee. 

Ronda C. Carnahan                                                                   Daniel Thomas

Secretary-Treasurer                                                                  Chairman

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MINUTES OF THE WATER RESOURCES COMMITTEE

WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

June 4, 2019

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Steve Lemmons, Vice-Chairman; Bernard Hudson; Dustin Moseley; Allen Gilbert;  Randy Thomas and Jim Bonsall, President.

MEMBERS ABSENT: Nick Cox

Mr. Steve Lemmons, Vice Chairman called the meeting to order and asked for additions to the agenda, no additions to the agenda.  Mr. Nick Cox, Chairman was absent due to a death in his family. 

Mr. Steve Lemmons moved, seconded by Mr. Bernard Hudson to approve the reappointment of Mr. Nick Cox to the Sparta Commission for a term to begin October 15, 2019.  Motion carried unanimously.

There being no further business to bring before the committee, the meeting adjourned. 

Ronda C. Carnahan                                                                   Steve Lemmons

Secretary-Treasurer                                                                  Vice Chairman

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

June 4, 2019

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Jim Bonsall, President; Vera Davison, Vice President; Jerri Lee, Steve Lemmons, Steve Ramsey, Allen Gilbert, Randy Thomas, Dustin Moseley, Bernard Hudson, Bruce Blanton, Daniel Thomas

MEMBERS ABSENT:  Nick Cox

Mr. Jim Bonsall called the meeting to order and asked  Juror Steve Lemmons to open the meeting with prayer.  Cadet Astasia Lavelet with YCP at Camp Minden then led in the Pledge of Allegiance. 

Mr. Bonsall asked for additions to the agenda:

Mr. Steve Ramsey moved, seconded by Mr. Randy Thomas to add to the agenda under item # 10.

District 11, $900.00.00 to the Village of Heflin for work on the Heflin City Building.  Motion carried unanimously.

There were no comments concerning the agenda.

Ms. Vera Davison moved, seconded by Mrs. Jerri Lee to approve invoices for payment pending review.  Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Daniel Thomas moved, seconded by Mrs. Jerri lee to adopt the minutes of the May 7, 2019 Committee meetings- Road, Administrative, Buildings and Grounds, Environmental, Finance, Equipment, Community Services, Economic Development, Intergovernmental, and Water Resources- , the May 7, 2019 Regular Meeting, and the Special Called Meeting on May 9, 2019.  Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Jimmy Williams, Mayor Town of Sibley, spoke to the Jury concerning a property to annex into the Town Limits of Sibley.  Ret. Judge Graydon Kitchens asked to discuss the matter with the City Attorney for Sibley, Mr. Paul Kitchens before the Jury acts on this request.  No action taken. 

Mr. Bruce Blanton moved, seconded by Ms. Vera Davision to approve the following for Legal Journal and Publication Journal for the year July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020:

Minden Press Herald- Legal Journal

Springhill Press and News Journal – Publication Journal

Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Randy Thomas moved, seconded by Mrs. Jerri Lee to approve the appointment of Terry Joe Pearce for a three-year term to replace Marilyn Rasberry, resignation  – Webster Parish Fire District#9 Shongaloo.  Motion carried unanimously.

Mrs. Jenny Duke, Director of the Webster Parish Police Jury Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness submitted her resignation effective May 6, 2019.  Mrs. Duke will continue to work by computer and phone for the next week.  Mrs. Duke expressed her appreciation to the Jury for their support.  Mrs. Duke is taking a position in Pennsylvania where she is now living. 

Mr. Jim Bonsall, President officially appointed Mr. Brian Williams to the position of Director of Homeland Security and OEP effective immediately.  Mr. Williams has assisted Mrs. Duke and has or is in the process of securing the certifications needed for the position.  The Jury welcomed Mr. Williams. 

Mr. Steve Ramsey moved, seconded by Mr. Randy Thomas to approve use of recreational funding for District #11, $900.00 to the Village of Heflin for use on the Village building.  Motion carried unanimously.

COMMENTS:

Savannah Jones                        Webster Parish Library

Report                                     Webster Parish Coroner, Dr. Max Stell

Ms. Moseley & Cadets of the Youth Challenge Program at Camp Minden

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Mr. Steve Ramsey moved, seconded by Mr. Steve Lemmons to approve the action taken at the Road Committee Meeting held earlier today.  Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Steve Lemmons moved, seconded by Mr. Bernard Hudson to approve the action taken at the Water  Resources Meeting held earlier today.  Motion carried unanimously.

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Ms. Vera Davison moved, seconded by Mr. Allen Gilbert to approve the action taken at the Finance Committee Meeting held earlier today.  Motion carried unanimously.

Mrs. Jerri Lee thanked Savannah Jones for her report from the Library and she told the Jury that Mrs. Melinda Davidson and Mrs. Wanda Finley are attending a training session out of town today.  Mrs. Lee then reported on the Legislative Day that was held on May 5, 2019 there were 5 Jurors that attended.  Mrs. Lee wished Jenny the best in her next endeavor and welcomed Mr. Brian Williams. 

Mr. Dustin Moseley also extended his appreciation to Mrs. Duke and welcomed Brian on board. 

Mr. Jim Bonsall then gave Presidents’ closing remarks.

There being no further business to bring before the Jury, the meeting adjourned.

Ronda C. Carnahan                                                                   Jim Bonsall

Secretary-Treasurer                                                                  President