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MINUTES OF THE ROAD COMMITTEE

WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

September 3, 2019

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

MEMBER ABSENT:  Allen Gilbert.

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

Mr. Randy Thomas moved, seconded by Mr. Jim Bonsall to add to the agenda- to access Private Property to install culvert and complete Doyline Resolution approved in August, motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Dustin Moseley moved, seconded by Mr. Randy Thomas to set regulations for No Thru Trucks on the Amos Cut Off Road effective immediately and to post signage.  Motion carried unanimously.  

Mr. Daniel Thomas moved, seconded by Mr. Bernard Hudson to let the Off- Road Bridge System funds for 2019 roll over to 2020.  The Marathon Road Bridge will take over $1. Million dollars and by rolling the funds, we should have enough built up to do the bridge in 2021.  Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Bruce Blanton moved, seconded by Mr. Daniel Thomas to ratify the action taken for the City of Springhill to provide a load of cold mix using their municipality funding.  Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Daniel Thomas moved, seconded by Mrs. Jerri Lee to amend the current ordinance WP #994 Commercial Vehicle Enforcement to amend Section 15-47: G- The amount of the bond required for the issuance of a special or annual overweight permit shall be determined by the product of the total miles of movement over Webster Parish Roads by the load or loads multiplied by $100,000.00 $200,000.00 per mile (amended 9-03-2019) effective this date.  Motion carried unanimously.

Concerning the abandonment of Garrett Road, it is a dead-end road and there is a cattle gap in this road.  The landowner has requested work to be done on the road or the road no longer be a public road.  The Jury will call for a Public Hearing to be held at the October 1, 2019 Regular Meeting to hear comments concerning the road.  The owner has received notification.  No action taken.

Concerning Ratcliff Road,  Ratcliff Road has a cattle gap in the road.  Several years ago, the landowners agreed to fill in the cattle gap, the Jury then went in and hard surfaced the entire road.  The landowners then cut the road and put in the cattle gap again, which is destruction of public property.  Landowners now want the road repaired- pot holes, etc.  Mrs. Carnahan will write a letter to the landowners and explain that the Jury cannot expend Parish Road fund and reasons why on a road that has a cattle gap.  

Mr. Dustin Moseley moved, seconded by Mr. Bruce Blanton to acquire paperwork necessary for the road department to go across private property to be able to install culvert for the City of Doyline (Resolution approved at the August Police Jury Meeting) at the sewer pond.  Motion carried unanimously.

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Ronda C. Carnahan                                                       Vera Davison

Secretary-Treasurer                                                      Chairman

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MINUTES OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE

WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

September 3,  2019

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

Ms. Davison called the meeting to order and asked for additions to the agenda.  There were no additions.

Ms. Davison then asked for discussion on absent Jurors and if there is a policy for Juror attendance.  Mrs. Carnahan will check ordinances in surrounding parishes, and bring to the next Police Jury Administrative Committee. 

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

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Ronda C. Carnahan                                                                   Vera Davison

Secretary-Treasurer                                                                  Chairman

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MINUTES OF THE BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE

WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

September 3, 2019

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

MEMBER ABSENT:  Allen Gilbert

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

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

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Ronda C. Carnahan                                                                   Steve Lemmons

Secretary-Treasurer                                                                  Chairman

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MINUTES OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE

WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

September 3, 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. 

Mr. Steve Ramsey moved, seconded by Mr. Bernard Hudson  to add to the agenda Republic Waste, Mr. David Greene.  Motion carried unanimously.

There had been numerous calls concerning a policy at the landfill that parish residents were required to go to the back if they had large trailers, big debris, trees, etc., and were required to purchase a hard hat and vest.  Mr. Greene explained that it is an OSHA regulation to have this equipment if a person goes to the landfill proper (not the convenience box).  There was some confusion with the scale house personnel and no one will be required to go to the top of the hill- there will be a separate work space.  Also, the Jury suggested that “loaner” hard hats and vest will be made available. 

Further discussion on landfill issues continued.

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

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Ronda C. Carnahan                                                                   Randy Thomas

Secretary-Treasurer                                                                  Chairman

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MINUTES OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE

WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

September 3, 2019

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

MEMBERS ABSENT: Allen Gilbert

Mr. Jim Bonsall called the meeting to order and asked for additions to the agenda.

Mr. Steve Ramsey moved, seconded by Mr. Bruce Blanton to approve the July 2019 Financial Statement, Check Register, and Bank Reconciliation.  The June Bank Reconciliation includes the LCDBG Account and the Retired Employees Accounts.  Motion carried unanimously.

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

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

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Ronda C. Carnahan                                                                   Jim Bonsall

Secretary-Treasurer                                                                  Chairman

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MINUTES OF THE EQUIPMENT COMMITTEE

WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

September 3, 2019

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

MEMBERS ABSENT:  Allen Gilbert

Mr. Bruce Blanton called the meeting to order and asked for additions to the agenda.  No additions.

The Public Works Director will begin to go over Equipment needs for the upcoming Budget meetings.

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

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Ronda C. Carnahan                                                                   Bruce Blanton

Secretary-Treasurer                                                                  Chairman

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MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE

WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

September 3, 2019

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

MEMBERS ABSENT:  Allen Gilbert

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 reported that the WPPJ OCS Board of Directors will meet tonight.

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

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Ronda C. Carnahan                                                       Jerri M. Lee

Secretary-Treasurer                                                      Chairman

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MINUTES OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

September 3, 2019

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

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

Mr. Nick Cox, presented a Resolution of Support for the Fiberbond Corporation to be approved at the Regular Meeting.  There followed discussion.

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

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Ronda C. Carnahan                                                                   Bruce Blanton

Secretary-Treasurer                                                                  Chairman

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MINUTES OF THE ITERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE

WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

September 3, 2019

MEMBERS PRESENT:      Daniel Thomas, Chairman; Jerri Lee, Vice Chairman; Bernard Hudson, Vera Davison, Steve Ramsey, Dustin Moseley, Randy Thomas, Jim Bonsall, President

Mr. Daniel Thomas called the meeting to order and asked for additions to the agenda.

Mr. Steve Ramsey moved, seconded by Mr. Jim Bonsall to add to the agenda Mr. Glenn Sanders, blighted property complaint.

Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Sanders reported on a complaint on Pine Street.  There followed discussion concerning the blighted property.  Mr. Sanders was told that a letter had been sent to the landowner of the blighted property from Patrick Jackson, ADA,  Parish Attorney.

The next item on the agenda is Weights and Measures, Mr. Thomas discussed his recommendation to set up a department for weights and measures, cost of a set of scales, hiring a deputized permit officer, etc.  There was no action taken at this meeting.

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Ronda C. Carnahan                                                                   Daniel Thomas

Secretary-Treasurer                                                                  Chairman

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MINUTES OF THE WATER RESOURCES COMMITTEE

WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

September 3, 2019

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

MEMBERS ABSENT: Allen Gilbert

NO BUSINESS

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

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Ronda C. Carnahan                                                                   Steve Lemmons

Secretary-Treasurer                                                                  Vice Chairman

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

September 3, 2019

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

MEMBER ABSENT:  Allen Gilbert

Mr. Jim Bonsall called the meeting to order and asked Juror Nick Cox  to open the meeting with prayer.  Juror Bernard Hudson then led in the Pledge of Allegiance. 

Mr. Bonsall asked for additions to the agenda:

Mr. Nick Cox moved, seconded by Ms. Vera Davison to add to the agenda under #10 Recreational Funding: District 9 and District 10 to WPPJ OCS $1002.00 each for software; and # 12 Resolution of Support for the Fiberbond Corporation.  Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Bernard Hudson moved, seconded by Mr. Daniel Thomas to approve invoices for payment pending review by Juror Bernard Hudson for September.  Motion carried unanimously.

Mrs. Jerri Lee moved, seconded by Mr. Randy Thomas to approve the minutes of the August, 2019 Committee and Regular Minutes as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Bruce Blanton moved, seconded by Mr. Dustin Moseley to sit as a board of Review for the 2019 Taxes of Webster Parish on Tuesday, October  1, 2019 at 10:30 a.m.  Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Steve Ramsey moved, seconded by Mr. Daniel Thomas to call for a Public Hearing on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 to hear comments concerning the abandonment of Garrett Road.  Motion carried unanimously.

Mrs. Jerri Lee moved, seconded by Mr. Bernard Hudson to ratify the amended WP Library Resolution # 2019-05-03 approving action to authorize Library Director to sell the property located at 217 N. Main St., 211 N. Main St., and 213 S. Main St., Springhill, Louisiana.  Motion carried unanimously.

Ms. Vera Davison moved, seconded by Mrs. Jerri Lee to approve Webster Parish Resolution #011-2019 authorizing the filing of an application to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for grants under 49 CFR-5311 for the Webster Parish Police Jury Office of Community Services.  Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Bruce Blanton moved, seconded by Mr. Daniel Thomas to approve the following use of Recreational Funding:  District # 6       $500.00            Cotton Valley for a load of rock

                        # 9       $1002.00          WPPJOCS Software

                        #10      $1002.00          WPPJOCS Software

                        #10      $500.00            Council on Aging for tires on van

Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Dustin Moseley moved, seconded by Mr. Steve Ramsey to approve award of the bid for Pilgrim Rest Road Improvements.  Bids were opened this morning and  Bad Graff; Parish Engineer has reviewed and recommends the bid be awarded to Benton and Brown Construction for the low bid price of $357,700.00 total.  Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Nick Cox moved, seconded by Ms. Vera Davison to approve Webster Parish Police Jury Resolution of Support for the Fiberbond Corporation and efforts to keep Fiberbond in Minden by improving the infrastructure needed to transport their products in and out of the current facility to the purchasers.  Motion carried unanimous

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COMMENTS:

Melinda Davison                      WPPJ Office of Community Services

Wanda Finley                           WPPJ Head Start

Savannah Jones                        Webster Parish Library

Allen Moseley -Report              Webster Parish Coroner, Dr. Max Stell

Carl Thompson                        W.P. Assessor, Morris Guin

Brian Williams                         WPPJ OEP/HS Director

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.

Ms. Vera Davison moved, seconded by Mrs. Jerri Lee  to approve the action taken at the Finance Committee Meeting held earlier today.  Motion carried unanimously.

Ms. Davison then reported on the Head Start Meeting that she attended.

Mr. Jim Bonsall then gave Presidents’ closing remarks.

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

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Ronda C. Carnahan                                                                   Jim Bonsall

Secretary-Treasurer                                                                  President