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MINUTES OF THE ROAD COMMITTEE

WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

June 7, 2022

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

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

Mr. Bruce Blanton moved, seconded by Mr. Ed Jordan to add NLCOG.  Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Chris Bagwell, Permitting Officer presented a report to the jury on Logging and Heavy Equipment Use permits that were issued from the parish in May 2022.

Mr. Randy Thomas led discussion on No Thru Trucks sign on Rodney Martin Rd. Mr. Randy Thomas moved seconded by Daniel Thomas to install a No Thru Trucks sign.  Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Steve Lemmons moved, seconded by Mr. Randy Thomas to install a No Thru Truck sign on Woodmill Road from Hwy 371 to Lake Road. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Teddy Holloway led discussion on the 2022 Mowing contract price increase from $140 per mile to $160 per mile.  Mr. Daniel Thomas moved, seconded by Mr. Allen Gilbert to approve the Amended 2022 contract with a rate increase. Motion carried unanimously.

Ms. Vera Davison moved, seconded by Mr. Nick Cox to approve striping parish roads for 2022 by Nation Services.  Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Brad Graff led discussion on NLCOG request for assistance from the Police Jury on a Special Funds grant for 371 widening.  Mr. Ed Jordan moved, seconded by Bruce Blanton to allow Brad to gather more information concerning the special funds.  The Parish will assist NLCOG pending further information.  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 FINANCE COMMITTEE

                                            WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

                                                             June 7, 2022

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

Mr. Nick Cox called the meeting to order and asked for additions to the agenda. 

Mr. Daniel Thomas moved, seconded by Mr. Jim Bonsall to approve the April 2022 Financial Statement, Check Register and Bank Reconciliation. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Nick Cox led discussion on Webster Parish Humane Association asking if anyone had any questions.  Ms. Patricia Powell with the Webster Parish Humane Association was in attendance.

Mr. Bruce Blanton asked how to contact the Humane Association. Patricia Powell informed the Jury that they can be contacted through the hotline 318-377-7433, or Facebook.  Citizens can also complete an application online.  Mr. Jim Bonsall requested monthly reports.  Mr. Steve Ramsey moved, seconded by Mr. Jim Bonsall to resume payment to the Humane Association and to reissue the two payments that were held.  Motion carried unanimously.

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Mr. Nick Cox presented the Financial Reports for the Month of May 2022.  The reports will be approved at the July Meeting. 

Mr. Bruce Blanton moved, seconded by Ms. Beverly Kennon to approve Budget Amendments for the Webster Parish Police Jury ending 5/31/2022.  Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Daniel Thomas moved, seconded by Mr. Allen Gilbert to approve the renewal of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana Insurance Plan of the Webster Parish Police Jury and the Webster Parish Library including the current medical plan and dental plan with increased rates. Motion carried unanimously.

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

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Lisa C. Balkom                                                                                    Nick Cox

Secretary-Treasurer                                                                              Chairman                    

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                                               MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

                                  WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

                                                  June 7, 2022

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

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

Mr. Bernard Hudson led in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Mr. Bonsall then asked for additions to the agenda.

There were no comments from the audience concerning the agenda.

Mr. Ed. Jordan moved, seconded by Mr. Bernard Hudson to approve invoices for payment pending review by Juror Ed Jordan.  Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Ed Jordan moved, seconded by Ms. Beverly Kennon to adopt the minutes of the May 3, 2022 Road Committee, Finance Committee, Intergovernmental Committee and Regular Meeting and the May 6, 2022 Special Meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Steve Ramsey moved, seconded by Mr. Steve Lemmons to approve the Resolutions of Support for LGAP-Community Water Grant Funding: Salt Works Water System $57,269.  Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Daniel Thomas moved, seconded by Mr. Bruce Blanton to approve the Official Journal and Publication Journal for July 1, 2022 – June 1, 2023:  Official Legal Journal – Minden Press Herald, Publication Journal – Springhill Press News Journal.  Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Nick Cox moved, seconded Mr. Allen Gilbert to approve District #8 OEP to purchase equipment for the parish side by side for Minden Fire Department in the amount of $800.  Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Daniel Thomas moved, seconded by Mr. Randy Thomas to approve Multi-Jurisdictional Consortium Agreement for the Seventh Planning District Consortium Workforce Development Board with Coordinating & Development. Motion carried unanimously.

PUBLIC HEARINGat 11:00 A.M. to hear comments and concerns to authorize the collection of a local hospital assessment payment as authorized by Section 1, Subpart D-1 of part 1 of Chapter 5-E of Title 40 of the Louisiana Revised Statues of 1950, comprised of La.R.S. 40:1248.1 through 1248.12 and to enact ordinance to that effect.

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Jim Williams with Minden Medical Center was present to explain how the program works. 

There were no other comments concerning the Public Hearing.

Meeting resumed.

Mr. Nick Cox moved, seconded by Mr. Ed Jordan to approve the State of Louisiana, Webster Parish Police Jury Ordinance #1019 to participate in the Local Health Care Provider Participation Program. Motion carried unanimously.

COMMENTS:

Wanda Finley                             WPOCS Director

Savannah Jones                       WP Library

Serena Gray                               WP C.V.B. (Tourism)

Jason Parker                             WP Sheriff

Carl Thompson                         WP Assessor, Denise Edwards

Shakira                                       LSU Ag/Extension Office

Brian Williams                           OHSEP Director

Angie Chapman                        W.P. 911 Director

Mrs. Dorothy Henderson expressed concerns about vandalism to homes and the church on Diamond T Road.  Sheriff Jason Parker agreed to speak with her after the meeting to address her concerns.

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. Nick Cox moved, seconded by Ms. Vera Davison 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 Secretary-Treasurer                                                      Jim Bonsall      President