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MINUTES OF THE ROAD COMMITTEE

WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

December 1, 2020

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Steve Ramsey, Chairman, Steve Lemmons, Vice-Chairman; Jim Bonsall; Vera Davison; Beverly Kennon; Bruce Blanton; Randy Thomas; Bernard Hudson; Ed Jordan; Allen Gilbert, Daniel Thomas, Nick Cox

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

Mr. Steve Lemmons moved, seconded by Mr. Bruce Blanton to add the following to the agenda: Accept 2021 Road Material Bids upon legal review and Town of Cotton Valley municipality request. Motion carried unanimously.

Mrs. Koko Jones presented a report to the jury on Logging and Heavy Equipment Use permits that were issued from the parish in November 2020.

Mr. Patrick Jackson, parish attorney updated the jury about the cable lines and stated that he did hear from Entergy and they will be in contact with him and Teddy Holloway to get the lines removed from the parish right of way. Mr. Jackson will update the jury when he knows more.

Mr. Bernard Hudson withdrew the next item from the agenda which was Tram Road closure.

Mr. Allen Gilbert moved, seconded by Mr. Randy Thomas to approve the Christmas Vacation for the Public Works Department: Annual leave taken December 23,28,29,30 & 31, 2020 and Holiday leave December 24 & 25, 2020 and January 1, 2021. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Ed Jordan moved, seconded by Mr. Daniel Thomas to approve a “No Thru Trucks” sign on Spurgeon Road in Doyline.  Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Ed Jordan asked that Bistineau Terrace Road will be surveyed to see how far the parish right of way extends.  Landmark Land Surveying will give us a quote for the survey and this will be put on the January 2021 agenda.

Mr. Steve Lemmons moved, seconded by Mr. Ed Jordan to approve the 2021 bid tabulation as presented upon legal review. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Bernard Hudson moved, seconded by Mr. Bruce Blanton to approve a Resolution from the Town of Cotton Valley to purchase a zero- turn lawn mower, chainsaw, trimmer and blower for right of way cleaning using Municipality Funding. Motion carried unanimously.

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

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Lisa C. Balkom                                                                        Steve Ramsey

Secretary-Treasurer                                                                  Chairman                                            

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MINUTES OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE

WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

December 1, 2020

MEMBERS PRESENT: Vera Davison; Chairman, Nick Cox; Vice-Chairman Steve Ramsey, Steve Lemmons, Bruce Blanton and Daniel Thomas

Ms. Davison called the meeting to order and asked for additions to the agenda.

Mr. Daniel Thomas moved, seconded by Mr. Steve Ramsey to approve the Christmas Vacation for the Police Jury Office staff the week of December 21-25, 2020. Annual leave and Holiday leave will be taken. Motion carried unanimously.

Ms. Vera Davison updated the jury on the Registrar of Voters retirement. Ms. Melanie Smith will retire 12/31/2020. The police jury will then advertise for the position.

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

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Lisa C. Balkom                                                                        Vera Davison

Secretary-Treasurer                                                                  Chairman

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                                                                    MINUTES OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE

WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

December 1, 2020

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Jim Bonsall, Chairman; Vera Davison, Vice Chairman; Beverly Kennon; Bruce Blanton; Steve Lemmons; Steve Ramsey; Randy Thomas; Bernard Hudson; Ed Jordan

Daniel Thomas, Nick Cox and Allen Gilbert

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

Mr. Nick Cox moved, seconded by Mr. Ed Jordan to approve the October 2020 Financial Statement, Check Register and Bank Reconciliation. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Jim Bonsall presented the Financial Reports for the Month of November, 2020.  The reports will be approved at the January Regular Meeting. 

The 2021 Financial Budget for the Webster Parish Police Jury is presented for consideration. Budget Workshops were held in October and the budget by line item was presented. The Budget Notes include any changes to the published budget. Copy is attached to and made a part of the minutes. Discussion followed.  Mr. Daniel Thomas moved, seconded by Mr. Nick Cox to approve to purchase 3 pick- up trucks, 2 for the road department and 1 for the OEP/HS Director. Motion carried unanimously. The budget will be presented for approval at the Regular Meeting later this morning.

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

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Lisa C. Balkom                                                                                    Jim Bonsall

Secretary-Treasurer                                                                              Chairman

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

December 1, 2020

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Jim Bonsall, President; Vera Davison, Vice President; Beverly Kennon, Steve Lemmons, Steve Ramsey, Randy Thomas, Bernard Hudson, Bruce Blanton, Ed Jordan

Allen Gilbert, Nick Cox and Daniel Thomas

PUBLIC HEARING: To hear comments concerning the proposed 2021 Budget of the Webster Parish Police Jury.

 There were no comments or concerns concerning the proposed 2021 Budget of the Webster Parish Police Jury.

REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER:

Mr. Jim Bonsall called the meeting to order and asked Mr. Nick Cox to open the meeting with prayer. 

Mr. Jim Bonsall led in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Mr. Bonsall then asked for additions to the agenda.

Mr. Steve Ramsey moved, seconded by Mr. Ed Jordan to add the following items to the agenda: Recreation Funding Dist. #12 $800 for a plate packer for the WPPJ Road department

Dist. #8 $1000 to Sparta and $875 to Dorcheat Historical Museum.  Motion carried unanimously.

There were no comments from the audience concerning the agenda.

Mr. Ed Jordan moved, seconded by Ms. Beverly Kennon to approve invoices for payment pending review by Juror Ed Jordan.  Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Bruce Blanton moved, seconded by Mr. Ed Jordan to adopt the minutes of the November 10, 2020 Road Committee, Administrative Committee, Environmental Committee, Finance Committee, Economic Development and Regular Meeting and the November 25, 2020 Special Called Environmental Committee Meeting.   Motion carried unanimously.

 Mr. Nick Cox moved, seconded by Ms. Vera Davison to approve the proposed 2021 Financial Budget of the Webster Parish Police Jury as presented with Budget Notes. Motion carried unanimously.  

Mr. Nick Cox moved, seconded by Mr. Bruce Blanton to approve Board Appointments for the Webster Parish Library Board of Control:  Reappoint Laura Evans to a 5 -year term to expire 12/31/2025.

Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Steve Lemmons moved, seconded by Ms. Vera Davison to approve Board Appointments to the Pine Country Education Center Board of Commissioners: Appoint Lisa C. Balkom to a 2-year term 01/01/21-12/31/2022, Reappoint Jim Bonsall and Col. Carl Thompson to a 2-year term 01/01/21-12/31/2022. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Bernard Hudson moved, seconded by Mr. Randy Thomas to approve Board Appointments to Webster Parish Fire District #7: Reappoint Gary Greene to a 1-year term 01/01/2021 – 12/31/2021 and Reappoint Mickey Chandler to a 2-year term 01/01/2021 – 12/31/2022. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Allen Gilbert moved, seconded by Ms. Vera Davison to Reappoint Mrs. Melinda Davidson as Director of the Webster Parish Police Jury Office of Community Services for the year 2021. Motion carried unanimously.

Ms. Vera Davison moved, seconded by Mr. Daniel Thomas to approve Signature Resolution 015-2020 authorizing Mrs. Melinda Davidson, Director of the WPPJ Office of Community Services to sign documents on behalf of the organization. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Nick Cox moved, seconded by Mr. Steve Lemmons to approve to surplus assessment #112931 for sealed bid, to be included with prior approved adjudicated property listing. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Bruce Blanton moved, seconded by Mr. Allen Gilbert to approve to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the City of Springhill for transfer of the vacant Springhill Library building located on 217 North Main Street, Springhill, LA 71075 and adjacent lots. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Steve Lemmons moved, seconded by Mr. Ed Jordan to approve the budget as presented for the operation of the North Louisiana Criminalistics Lab. Motion carried unanimously.

Ms. Vera Davison moved, seconded by Mr. Bernard Hudson to approve Recreation Funding to:

District #1 $1481.00 NLEP for Economic Development

District #2 $25.06 assist in funding laptop for WPOCS

District #5 $504.02 assist in funding laptops for WPOCS

District #6 $324.11 purchase lights for the courthouse

District #9 $1375.50 to purchase bags, mini blinds and a laptop for WPOCS/Headstart and $299.50 to purchase safety gear for Minden Fire Department

District #10 $1675.00 to purchase laptops for WPOCS

District #12 $800.00 for a plate packer for the road department

District #8 $1000.00 for Sparta and $875.00 to Dorcheat Historical Museum

Motion carried unanimously.

COMMENTS:

Melinda Davidson                               W.P. Office of Community Services

Wanda Finley                                      W.P. Headstart

Savannah Jones                                  W.P. Library

Johnnye Kennon                                  WP. C.V.B. (Tourism)

Jason Parker                                        Webster Parish Sheriff

Laney Arceneaux                                LSU/AG Center

Brian Williams                                     WPPJ OEP/Homeland Security Director

Angie White                                         NLEP

Chris McGarity                                    Webster E911

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 Mr. Nick Cox to approve the action taken at the Administrative Committee Meeting held earlier today. Motion carried unanimously.

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

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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Lisa C. Balkom                                                                        Jim Bonsall

Secretary-Treasurer                                                                  President