PROCEEDINGS OF THE POLICE JURY, PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2023 AT 5:33 P.M.
The Police Jury of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana met in a regular session in the Ouachita Parish Police Jury Meeting Room, Police Jury Administrative Building, Monroe, Louisiana on Monday, November 6, 2023, at 5:33 p.m., and was duly convened by Mr. Shane Smiley, President.
Mr. Thompson gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Members Present (5)
Jack Clampit District B
Larry Bratton District C
Michael Thompson District D
Shane Smiley District E
Lonnie Hudson District F
Members Absent (1)
Scotty Robinson District A
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
The president asked if there were any additions or amendments to the agenda. Mr. Mitchell asked to add an item for the lease of 644 Miller Road and introduction of Ordinance No. 9473 to revoke a portion of Moon Lake Road. These items were received after the agenda was published and action was needed before the next meeting of the Jury. Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Hudson to approve the agenda as amended. Motion passed without opposition.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:
The president asked for public comments concerning any matters on the approved agenda. No one appeared to speak during the public comment period.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES:
A motion to adopt the minutes of the regular Police Jury meeting including the committee meetings held on October 16, 2023 and the minutes of the special called Police Jury meeting held on October 24, 2023 was offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Thompson. Motion passed without opposition.
PUBLIC HEARING:
The president convened a public hearing on Ordinance No. 9470 An Ordinance to authorize an Act of Sale by the Parish of Ouachita to sell certain adjudicated properties (Parcels 30263, 64245, 14420 & 12552) by public auction; and, further providing with respect thereto. No one appeared to speak in favor of or against the ordinance. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Thompson to close the public hearing. Motion passed without opposition.
VISITORS:
The president recognized Debbie Sawyer with the Monroe Symphony Orchestra. Ms. Sawyer stated that the Monroe Symphony Orchestra needs funding after having to close during COVID. Motion offered, by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Bratton to authorize Mr. Malmay to look into the funding options for the Monroe Symphony Orchestra. Motion passed without opposition.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
The following department heads presented monthly reports.
ANIMAL CONTROL: Ms. Stephanie Mullins
Ms. Mullins stated that she did not have any items to add to her written report.
FEDERAL PROGRAMS: Ms. Doretha Bennett
Ms. Bennett stated that she did not have any items to add to her written report.
FIRE DEPARTMENT: Chief Patrick Hemphill
Chief Hemphill stated that DOTD would like to transfer ownership of the West Monroe tower to the Fire Department. Chief Hemphill requested approval to accept ownership. Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Bratton to accept ownership of the tower and authorize the president to execute the necessary documents. Motion passed without opposition.
Chief Hemphill requested approval for Jason Ditta to attend the National Fire Academy on January 14-26, 2024. Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Thompson to approve the travel request. Motion passed without opposition.
Chief Hemphill requested the Jury to ratify the travel request for four employees to attend a training in Monroe, North Carolina on November 5-11, 2023. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Clampit to ratify the travel request. Motion passed without opposition.
GREEN OAKS: Mr. Tarquin Smart
Mr. Smart requested approval to purchase a 2023 Ford Explorer police pursuit vehicle off the state contract. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Clampit to approve the purchase. Motion passed without opposition.
HOMELAND SECURITY: Mr. Rodger McConnell
Mr. McConnell presented the bid results for the shipping containers and stated that the lowest conforming bidder was Nomad Shipping Co. for $86,697.00. Motion offered by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Hudson to accept the bid from Nomad Shipping Co. Motion passed without opposition.
IT DEPARTMENT: Mr. Robert Gaines
Mr. Gaines stated that he did not have any items to add to his written report.
LIBRARY: Ms. Nancy Green
Ms. Green stated that she did not have any items to add to her written report.
LSU AG CENTER: Ms. Markaye Russell
Ms. Russell gave an update on the nutrition and health program.
MOSQUITO CONTROL: Ms. Shannon Rider
Ms. Rider stated that six test pools are positive for disease and that the areas will be treated.
PRE-TRAIL DETAINEES: Ms. Julia Kirby
Ms. Kirby stated that she did not have any items to add to her written report.
911 OFFICE: Mr. Jade Gabb
Mr. Gabb stated that he did not have any items to add to his written report.
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A motion to recess the regular meeting in favor of the Personnel Committee meeting was offered by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Hudson. Motion passed without opposition.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING
The chair, Mr. Bratton, called the Personnel Committee meeting to order at 6:12 p.m.
The chair recognized Mr. Smiley. Mr. Smiley asked Mrs. Smith, HR director, to speak regarding the 2024 health insurance. Mrs. Smith presented the renewal options and recommended approving a partially self-funded insurance plan. Mr. Smiley stated he would like to increase the employee portion or share of the premium expense by .5%. Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Hudson to accept the quote for a partially self-funded plan with Blue Cross Blue Shield and to increase the employee portion by .5%. Motion passed without opposition.
Motion offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Clampit to exclude spouses of employees from the Police Jury s health insurance plan if they have a health insurance plan available through their employer. Motion passed without opposition.
The chair recognized Chief Hemphill, Fire Department. Chief Hemphill recommended approval of the following personnel actions.
Sick Leave
Name Action Effective Date
Crum, Heath Sick Leave 09/30/2023
Hibbard, Caleb Sick Leave 09/29/2023
Mack, Travis Sick Leave 09/13/2023
Stuckey, Scott Sick Leave 10/06/2023
Motion offered by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Hudson to approve the sick leave as recommended. Motion passed without opposition.
Confirmation
Name From To Effective Date
Joslin, Joseph Prob. Driver Perm. Driver 11/14/2023
Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Thompson to approve the confirmation as recommended. Motion passed without opposition.
Provisional Appointment
Name Action Effective Date
Aucoin, Nicholas Renew Provisional IT Specialist status while 10/24/2023
Civil Service completes the job analysis and
classification.
Motion offered by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Hudson to approve the provisional appointment as recommended. Motion passed without opposition.
Resignation
Name Action Effective Date
Carter, Jackson Resignation/Driver 10/17/2023
Motion offered by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Hudson to approve the resignation as recommended. Motion passed without opposition.
Status Change
Name From To Effective Date
Lowe, Mike Full time, Temporary Probational 11/06/2023 (contingent on passing remaining tests)
Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Thompson to approve the status change as recommended. Motion passed without opposition.
The chair recognized Mr. Smart, Green Oaks. Mr. Smart requested to reclassify Damian Atkins to Juvenile Detention Officer II full-time. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Thompson to approve the reclassification. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Smart requested to promote Malcolm Clegg to Juvenile Detention Officer II full-time. Motion offered by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Hudson to approve the promotion. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Smart requested to open the Green Oaks assistant director position. Motion offered by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Hudson to open the position. Motion passed without opposition.
There being no further business to come before this committee, a motion to adjourn and enter into the Public Work Committee meeting was offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Thompson. Motion passed without opposition.
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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
The chair, Mr. Hudson, called the Public Works Committee meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.
The chair recognized Mr. Murray, Public Works. Mr. Murray spoke regarding final subdivision approval for Wham Brake Subdivision, Unit 2 and recommended approval subject to comments from the Public Works Department and parish engineer being adequately answered. Motion offered by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Clampit to grant final subdivision approval subject to comments from the Public Works Department and parish engineer being adequately answered. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Murray spoke regarding re-subdivision approval for Re-subdivision of Lots 68 and 69 Pine Hills Estates Subdivision, Unit 2 and recommended approval subject to comments from the Public Works Department and parish engineer being adequately answered. Motion offered by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Clampit to grant re-subdivision approval subject to comments from the Public Works Department and parish engineer being adequately answered. Motion passed without opposition.
The chair recognized Mr. Crosby, Engineer. Mr. Crosby requested authorization to advertise the pump storage facility project for bids. Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Thompson to authorize advertising the project for bids. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Crosby recommended approval of Change Order No. 2 for Finks Hideaway Road. Motion offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Clampit to approve Change Order No. 2. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Crosby asked to defer the matter concerning Old Natchitoches Road to the next agenda.
Mr. Crosby requested approval to prepare the severity package for the FY 2024 LCDBG public facility grant application for a water project for Greater Ouachita Water Co. Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Thompson to approve Lazenby & Associates to prepare the severity package. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Crosby spoke regarding Connie Lynne Drive and stated that the cost estimate from Margaret Drive to Dana Drive is $655,000.00. The cost estimate from Highway 80 to Dana Drive is $1,118,000.00. Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded Mr. Thompson to repair Connie Lynn Drive from Highway 80 to Dana Drive with funds from the East Ouachita Economic Development District. Motion passed without opposition.
There being no other business to come before this committee at this time a motion to adjourn and reconvene the regular meeting was offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Clampit. Motion passed without opposition.
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The president reconvened the regular Police Jury meeting at 6:45 p.m.
Motion offered by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Clampit to ratify and adopt all actions taken in the committee meetings. Motion passed without opposition.
MOTIONS * ORDINANCES * RESOLUTIONS:
The president stated that Mr. Robinson was not at the meeting and did not have any items.
The president recognized Mr. Clampit.
MR. JACK CLAMPIT, DISTRICT B:
Mr. Clampit spoke regarding the 911 building and stated that the 911 Advisory Board approved the plans for the renovation project for the building on North 7th Street. Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Thompson to approve advertising the 911 building renovation project for bids subject to the plans receiving Fire Marshall approval and any other applicable regulatory approval. Motion passed without opposition.
Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Thompson to advertise Cheniere Lake timber cutting for bids. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Bratton offered the following resolution for adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-55
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE CHENIERE LAKE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the terms of office of the members of the Cheniere Lake Citizen s Advisory Committee have all expired;
WHEREAS, with the construction of the new control structure by La. DOTD as part of the La. Hwy. 3033 project, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury can benefit from the input of this committee with respect to future management of Cheniere Lake;
WHEREAS, several of the present members are willing to continue serving on this committee and other qualified individuals have also expressed an interest in serving; and,
WHEREAS, having a majority of the current members continue their service will provide needed experience and continuity.
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ouachita Parish Police Jury hereby names and appoints the following individuals to fill the seats on the Cheniere Lake Citizen s Advisory Committee, each for a term of four (4) years commencing on November 6, 2023.
Reappoint Appoint
Mike Wood Jeff Greer
Donnie Mann Andy Douglas
Terrence C. Broussard Kenneth Brown
Wayne Crowell Quentin Johnson
Jamie Hudnall
The above resolution was adopted on this 6th day of November, 2023.
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Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Thompson offered the following resolution for adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-52
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MATCHING FUNDS FOR CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDING OF THE FORCE MAIN REPLACEMENT FOR LIFT STATION N (PLANNING, RIGHT-OF-WAY AND CONSTRUCTION) FP&C PROJECT NO. 50-J37-23-02; DESIGNATING A PARISH OFFICIAL TO ACT IN ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE PROJECT; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Capital Outlay Act 465 of 2023 adopted in accordance with Article VII, Section 6 of the Louisiana Constitution, is the comprehensive capital outlay budget required by said Article VII, Section 6, and contains an appropriation for Ouachita Parish, entitled Force Main Replacement for Lift Station N (Planning, Right-of-Way and Construction) (hereinafter, Project ), in the total amount of $600,000.00, which appropriation requires a 25% local fund match from Ouachita Parish in the amount of $200,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the Omnibus Bond Act of the Louisiana Legislature (OBA), adopted in accordance with Article VII, Section 6 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, provides for the issuances by the State Bond Commission of State General Obligation Bonds for the projects contained in the Act including the Project, which bonds are to be secured by a pledge of the full faith and credit of the State, as well as by monies dedicated to and paid into the Security and Redemption Fund as provided in Article VII, Section 9 of the Constitution, which authorization includes the issuance, if applicable, of State General Obligation Bonds for the Project (Project Bonds); and
WHEREAS, the State appropriated State General Fund (Direct) or other sources of cash for the Project or the Bond Commission did grant a cash line of credit and/or a non-cash line of credit for the Project in the amount of $600,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the Act provides that all of the funds appropriated, in the absence of express language to the contrary, shall be considered as having been appropriated directly to FP&C and shall be administered by FP&C under a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Local Entity (Ouachita Parish); and
WHEREAS, the appropriation will be applied towards construction of the Project; and
WHEREAS, in order to secure State Funds, it is necessary to designate an official of the Parish of Ouachita to act on behalf of the Parish of Ouachita in all matters pertaining to the Project, including certifying requests for State disbursements.
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, acting as governing authority of said Parish:
SECTION 1. That the President of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, or in his absence the Vice-President, is hereby authorized to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the State of Louisiana, Office of Facility Planning and Control (FP&C) and the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, to secure $600,000.00 in Capital Outlay Cash towards Force Main Replacement for Lift Station N (Planning, Right-of-Way and Construction), FP&C Project No. 50-J37-23-02.
SECTION 2. That the required local matching funds for the Project be hereby dedicated from other funds available to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury.
SECTION 3. That Brad Cammack, Treasurer, has been designated to act on behalf of the Parish of Ouachita in all matters pertaining to the Project, including certifying requests for State disbursements but excluding any matter that requires Police Jury approval that will be signed by the Police Jury President.
The above resolution was adopted on the 6th day of November, 2023.
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The president recognized Mr. Bratton.
MR. LARRY BRATTON, DISTRICT C:
Mr. Bratton gave an update on broadband.
Mr. Clampit exited the meeting at 7:10 p.m.
Mr. Bratton, seconded by Mr. Thompson offered the following resolution for adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-51
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MATCHING FUNDS FOR CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDING OF THE BLACK BAYOU LAKE CONTROL STRUCTURE & CANAL TO BAYOU DESIARD (PLANNING, RIGHT-OF-WAY AND CONSTRUCTION) FP&C PROJECT NO. 50-J37-23-05; DESIGNATING A PARISH OFFICIAL TO ACT IN ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE PROJECT; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Capital Outlay Act 465 of 2023 adopted in accordance with Article VII, Section 6 of the Louisiana Constitution, is the comprehensive capital outlay budget required by said Article VII, Section 6, and contains an appropriation for Ouachita Parish, entitled Black Bayou Lake Control Structure & Canal to Bayou DeSiard (Planning, Right-of-Way and Construction) (hereinafter, Project ), in the total amount of $150,000.00, which appropriation requires a 25% local fund match from Ouachita Parish in the amount of $50,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the Omnibus Bond Act of the Louisiana Legislature (OBA), adopted in accordance with Article VII, Section 6 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, provides for the issuances by the State Bond Commission of State General Obligation Bonds for the projects contained in the Act including the Project, which bonds are to be secured by a pledge of the full faith and credit of the State, as well as by monies dedicated to and paid into the Security and Redemption Fund as provided in Article VII, Section 9 of the Constitution, which authorization includes the issuance, if applicable, of State General Obligation Bonds for the Project (Project Bonds); and
WHEREAS, the State appropriated State General Fund (Direct) or other sources of cash for the Project or the Bond Commission did grant a cash line of credit and/or a non-cash line of credit for the Project in the amount of $150,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the Act provides that all of the funds appropriated, in the absence of express language to the contrary, shall be considered as having been appropriated directly to FP&C and shall be administered by FP&C under a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Local Entity (Ouachita Parish); and
WHEREAS, the appropriation will be applied towards construction of the Project; and
WHEREAS, in order to secure State Funds, it is necessary to designate an official of the Parish of Ouachita to act on behalf of the Parish of Ouachita in all matters pertaining to the Project, including certifying requests for State disbursements.
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, acting as governing authority of said Parish:
SECTION 1. That the President of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, or in his absence the Vice-President, is hereby authorized to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the State of Louisiana, Office of Facility Planning and Control (FP&C) and the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, to secure $150,000.00 in Capital Outlay Cash towards Black Bayou Lake Control Structure & Canal to Bayou DeSiard (Planning, Right-of-Way and Construction), FP&C Project No. 50-J37-23-05.
SECTION 2. That the required local matching funds for the Project be hereby dedicated from other funds available to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury.
SECTION 3. That Brad Cammack, Treasurer, has been designated to act on behalf of the Parish of Ouachita in all matters pertaining to the Project, including certifying requests for State disbursements but excluding any matter that requires Police Jury approval that will be signed by the Police Jury President.
The above resolution was adopted on the 6th day of November, 2023.
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Mr. Bratton, seconded by Mr. Thompson offered the following resolution for adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-54
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING SHELLY HARRELL TO THE MONROE-WEST MONROE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU, TO SERVE FOR A TERM OF THREE (3) YEARS BEGINNING NOVEMBER 6, 2023 AND ENDING NOVEMBER 6, 2026; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, there exists a vacancy on the Board of Commissioners of the Monroe-West Monroe Convention & Visitors Bureau, and
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that Shelly Harrell be and hereby is appointed to the Monroe-West Monroe Convention & Visitors Bureau Board of Commissioners, said term to be for a period of three (3) years beginning November 6, 2023 and ending November 6, 2026.
The resolution was adopted the 6th day of November, 2023.
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Mr. Bratton introduced the following ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 9473
AN ORDINANCE REVOKING THE NORTHERNMOST PORTION OF MOON LAKE ROAD; AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
WHEREAS, Moon Lake Road is a parish road running inside the Ouachita River s eastern levee and parallel to Horseshoe Lake for a distance of approximately 2.7 miles;
WHEREAS, the owners of property along the northernmost portion of Moon Lake Road have asked the Police Jury to revoke the public status of this portion of the road in order that it can be gated in an effort to limit illegal-dumping and trespassing; and,
WHEREAS, given the landowners request, the revocation of this portion of Moon Lake Road as a parish road is in the public interest.
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury at a Regular Meeting held on December 4, 2023, that the portion of Moon Lake Road running northerly from the POINT OF BEGINNING described below to the northernmost intersection of Moon Lake Road with Horseshoe Lake Road be, and is hereby, revoked and said portion of Moon Lake Road shall no longer be considered a parish road:
FROM a found pipe at the northeast corner of Section 19, T19N R4E, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana run South 41 54 26 West for 2,979.29 feet to a point in the centerline of Moon Lake Road and the POINT OF BEGINNING.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the revocation of the above-described portion of Moon Lake Road effected by this Ordinance is made with a reservation of rights of ingress and egress, including utilities, to the owners of all properties contiguous to said road; and,
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the revocation of the above-described portion of Moon Lake Road effected by this Ordinance is made with a reservation of rights of ingress and egress, including utilities, in favor of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury and the Tensas Basin Levee District for access to adjacent drainage and flood control structures.
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The president recognized Mr. Thompson.
MR. MICHAEL THOMPSON, DISTRICT D:
Motion offered by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Hudson to accept the 2022-2023 CWEF grant and approve the president to sign the contract. Motion passed without opposition.
MR. SHANE SMILEY, DISTRICT E:
Mr. Smiley asked to defer the matter concerning the coroner building.
Mr. Smiley asked to defer the matter concerning the registrar of voters building.
Motion offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Hudson to approve the cooperative endeavor agreement for ARPA funds for filters for West Monroe/WOSD #5 wastewater treatment plant. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Thompson offered the following resolution for adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-53
A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CANVASSING THE RETURNS AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD IN ROAD LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF A SERVICE CHARGE THEREIN ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2023; AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Police Jury of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana (the Governing Authority ), acting as the governing authority of Road Lighting District No. 1 of The Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana (the District ) that:
SECTION 1. Canvass. This Governing Authority does now proceed in open and public session to examine the official tabulations of votes cast at the special election held in Road Lighting District No. 1 of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana, on SATURDAY, October 14, 2023, to authorize the levy of a service charge therein, and said Governing Authority does further proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the special elections.
SECTION 2. Proces Verbal. A Proces Verbal of the canvass of the returns of said elections shall be made and a certified copy thereof shall be forwarded to the Secretary of State, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, who shall record the same in his office; another certified copy thereof shall be forwarded to the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Recorder of Mortgages in and for the Parish of Ouachita, who shall record the same in the Mortgage Records of said Parish; and another copy thereof shall be retained in the archives of this Governing Authority.
SECTION 3. Promulgation of Election Result. The results of said elections shall be promulgated by publication in the manner provided by law.
This resolution having been submitted to a vote, and the vote thereon was as follows:
MEMBERS: YEAS: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAINING:
Mr. Robinson _____ __X__ _____
Mr. Clampit _____ __X__ _____
Mr. Bratton X _____ _____ _____
Mr. Thompson X _____ _____ _____
Mr. Smiley X _____ _____ _____
Mr. Hudson X _____ _____ _____
And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 6th day of November, 2023.
/s/ Karen Cupit /s/ Shane Smiley
Recording Secretary President
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PROCES VERBAL AND PROCLAMATION OF THE CANVASS OF THE VOTES CAST AT THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD IN ROAD LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2023.
BE IT KNOWN AND REMEMBERED that on Monday, November 6, 2023, at 5:30 p.m., at its regular meeting place, the Police Jury Meeting Room of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury Administrative Building, 100 Bry Street Monroe, Louisiana, the Police Jury of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana (the Governing Authority ), acting as the governing authority of Road Lighting District No. 1 of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana (the District ), and being the authority ordering the special election held therein on Saturday, October 14, 2023, with the following members present:
Larry Bratton, Michael Thompson, Shane Smiley, and Lonnie Hudson.
There being absent: Scotty Robinson and Jack Clampit
did, in open and public session, examine the official certified tabulations of votes cast at the said election, and did examine and canvass the returns of the said election, there having been submitted at said election the following propositions, to wit:
PROPOSITION
(ROAD LIGHTING DISTRICT )
Shall Road Lighting District No. One of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana (the District ), through its Governing Authority, be authorized to levy and collect a five (5) mills tax on all property subject to taxation in the district — the amount reasonably expected to be collected from the levy of the tax for the first year being $35,639.00 — for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2024 and ending with the year 2033, for the purpose of providing, maintaining and operating electric lights on the streets, roads, highways alleys and public places in the District?
There was found by said count and canvass that the following votes had been cast at the said special election IN FAVOR OF and AGAINST, respectively, the propositions as hereinabove set forth at the following polling places, to-wit:
ROAD LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. ONE (1) – Polling Place
VOTE TABULATION
Precinct
Location
FOR
AGAINST
8 (In Part)
Lakeshore Elementary School, 530 Balboa Drive, Monroe
33
20
72 (In Part)
Louise Williams Library, 140 Bayou Oaks Drive, Monroe
102
94
EARLY VOTES
65
41
TOTAL
200
155
MAJORITY FOR / AGAINST
45
The polling places above specified being the only polling places designated at which to hold the said elections, it was therefore shown that the following votes were cast as hereinabove set forth:
Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana
Road Lighting District No. 1
No. of votes for the Proposition 200
No. of votes against the Proposition 155
Majority of votes FOR the Proposition 45
Therefore, the Governing Authority did declare and proclaim and does hereby declare and proclaim in open and public session that the Proposition for Road Lighting District No. 1, as hereinabove set forth, did duly PASS by a majority of the votes cast by the qualified electors voting at the said special elections held in the Parish on Saturday, October 14, 2023.
THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Monroe, Louisiana, on this, the 6th day of November, 2023.
A T T E S T:
/s/ Karen Cupit /s/ Shane Smiley
Recording Secretary President
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Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Bratton offered the following ordinance for adoption.
ORDINANCE NO. 9470
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE AN ACT OF SALE BY THE PARISH OF OUACHITA TO SELL CERTAIN ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES (PARCELS 30263, 64245, 14420 & 12552) BY PUBLIC AUCTION; AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the immovable properties described below were adjudicated to the Parish of Ouachita, for nonpayment of taxes; and purchased at a public auction by high bidder:
1. PARCEL# 30263: LOT 8 SQ 90 LEE AVE ADDITION, MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 3015 LEE AVENUE, MONROE, LA ADJUDICATED TO THE PARISH ON 6/11/2019
Purchaser: Chandra Isby Melancon Bid: $8,500.00 Auction Date: October 17, 2023
2. PARCEL# 64245: LOT 1 SQ 11 BTW ADDN UNIT 4, MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 1100 POWELL AVENUE, MONROE, LA; ADJUDICATED TO THE PARISH ON 6/11/2019
Purchaser: James Jackson Bid: $1,200.00 Auction Date: October 17, 2023
3. PARCEL# 14420: LOT 4 & PART OF LOTS 5 & 16 SQ 3A & E SO ADDN FRTG 65 FT ONV S & P R W DEPTH 145 FT; MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 305 MCCLENDON STREET, WEST MONROE, LA, ADJUDICATED TO THE PARISH ON 07/09/2015
Purchaser: Katie Boudloche Bid: $1,036.07 Auction Date: October 17, 2023
4. PARCEL# 12552: LOT 22-2.45 ACS-SURVEY PARTN EST BEN BALLARD IN SEC 16 T17 N R 4E-LESS 1 AC BK 982-177, NO MUNICIPAL ADDRESS; ADJUDCIATED TO THE PARISH 6/4/2018
Purchaser: Roy Smith Bid: $1,496.86 Lot Next Door
WHEREAS, the redemption period provided by Art. 7, 25 of the Louisiana Constitution has elapsed, established by Parish Ordinance No: 9016 and 9037 and the owner of record has failed to redeem the adjudicated property; and
WHEREAS, LA R.S. 47: 2202 et seq. provides that the Parish may sell adjudicated property in accordance with law after the expiration of the period for redemption; and
WHEREAS, the Parish of Ouachita has declared the property described above surplus and not needed for a public purpose and to dispose of said property in accordance with LA R.S. 47:2202, et seq.; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with L.A. R.S. 47:2202 the Parish of Ouachita has set a minimum bid for public sale for each property and
WHEREAS, the Parish offered these properties to the highest bidder at the time of sale and
WHEREAS, the property described herein above was offered at public auction on listed dates.
NOW BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, that any Act of Sale of the above described property shall contain the following conditions and requirements:
1) The properties shall be sold in accordance with LS-R.S. 47:2201 et. seq., without any warranty, from either the Parish or Management Company, whatsoever, even as to the return of the purchase price.
2) The sale shall be on a form approved by the Parish Attorney and that the sales price is paid by certified funds at or near the time of the sale.
3) The sale shall include a reservation of all mineral rights to the Parish, but shall convey all surface rights.
4) The following shall be completed prior to closing of sale:
a. E&P Consulting, LLC shall certify in writing to the Parish Attorney that they have examined the mortgage records, conveyance records, probate and civil suit records of the Parish of Ouachita and that attached to this certification will be a written list of names and last known addresses of all owners, mortgagees, and any other person who may have a vested or contingent interest in the property, or who has filed a request for notice as provided in the former provisions LS-R.S. 33:4720.17(B), as indicated in those records.
b. E&P LLC has provided notice to those persons identified in accordance with LS-R.S. 47:2201 et. seq. Proof of said notice will be filed in the records of Ouachita Parish immediately after the Act of Sale.
c. At the time of closing, the E&P LLC will certify in writing to Parish Attorney and Clerk of Court that the number of days mandated by LS-R.S. 47:2201 et. seq. has elapsed since the above required notice was made or attempted and that the property has not been redeemed by the payment of the taxes owed.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, by the Ouachita Parish Policy Jury, that the Police Jury President is hereby authorized to execute a Cash Sale of the above described adjudicated properties to the highest acceptable bidder as named. The Cash Sale shall contain all of the above conditions and requirements and shall be executed within the timelines specified.
The above ordinance was introduced on the 16th day of October, 2023.
The ordinance was submitted to a roll call vote, and the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: (4) Mr. Larry Bratton, District C; Mr. Michael Thompson, District D; Mr. Shane Smiley, District E; and Mr. Lonnie Hudson, District F.
NAYS: (0)
ABSTAIN: (0)
ABSENT: (2) Mr. Scotty Robinson, District A; Mr. Jack Clampit, District B
The above ordinance was adopted on the 6th day of November, 2023.
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Mr. Clampit returned to the meeting at 7:18 p.m.
Mr. Smiley introduced the following ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 9472
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE AN ACT OF SALE BY THE PARISH OF OUACHITA TO SELL CERTAIN ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES (PARCELS 83845, 49672, 64986, 63440, 63452, 63459, 63650, 63651, 63652, 82732, 58854, 12088, 37531 & 51447) BY PUBLIC AUCTION; AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the immovable properties described below were adjudicated to the Parish of Ouachita, for nonpayment of taxes; and purchased at a public auction by high bidder:
1. PARCEL# 83845: LOTS 6 & 7 SQUARE 4 BLANKS ADDITION; MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 815 BRYANT STREET , MONROE, LA, ADJUDICATED ON 6/11/2019
Purchaser: Bobby Key, Sr. & Sallie Key Bid: $1,588.33 Lot Next Door
2. PARCEL# 49672: LOT 32 SQUARE 4 BLANKS ADDITION; MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 810 BETHUNE STREE , MONROE, LA, ADJUDICATED ON 6/11/2019
Purchaser: Bobby Key, Sr. & Sallie Key Bid: $938.39 Lot Next Door
3. PARCEL# 64986: LOT 455 RESUBDIVISION OF UNIT 1 CHARMINGDALE SUBDIVISION, NO MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: LOCATED ON AVONDALE DRIVE, MONROE, LA, ADJUDICATED ON 7/12/2011
Purchaser: Delia Bradley Bid: $100.00 Auction Date: November 9, 2023
4. PARCEL# 63440: LOT 269 RESUBDIVISION OF UNIT 1 CHARMINGDALE SUBDIVISION, NO MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: LOCATED ON S CHARMINGDALE DRIVE, MONROE, LA, ADJUDICATED ON 7/12/2011
Purchaser: Abdul Shareef Bid: $100.00 Auction Date: November 9, 2023
5. PARCEL# 63452: LOT 270 RESUBDIVISION OF UNIT 1 CHARMINGDALE SUBDIVISION, NO MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: LOCATED ON S CHARMINGDALE DRIVE, MONROE, LA, ADJUDICATED ON 7/12/2011
Purchaser: Abdul Shareef Bid: $100.00 Auction Date: November 9, 2023
6. PARCEL# 63459: LOT 271 RESUBDIVISION OF UNIT 1 CHARMINGDALE SUBDIVISION, NO MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: LOCATED ON S CHARMINGDALE DRIVE, MONROE, LA, ADJUDICATED ON 7/12/2011
Purchaser: Abdul Shareef Bid: $100.00 Auction Date: November 9, 2023
7. PARCEL# 63650: LOT 272 RESUBDIVISION OF UNIT 1 CHARMINGDALE SUBDIVISION, NO MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: LOCATED ON S CHARMINGDALE DRIVE, MONROE, LA, ADJUDICATED ON 7/12/2011
Purchaser: Abdul Shareef Bid: $100.00 Auction Date: November 9, 2023
8. PARCEL# 63651 : LOT 273 RESUBDIVISION OF UNIT 1 CHARMINGDALE SUBDIVISION, NO MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: LOCATED ON S CHARMINGDALE DRIVE, MONROE, LA, ADJUDICATED ON 7/12/2011
Purchaser: Abdul Shareef Bid: $100.00 Auction Date: November 9, 2023
9. PARCEL# 63652: LOT 274 RESUBDIVISION OF UNIT 1 CHARMINGDALE SUBDIVISION, NO MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: LOCATED ON S CHARMINGDALE DRIVE, MONROE, LA, ADJUDICATED ON 7/12/2011
Purchaser: Abdul Shareef Bid: $100.00 Auction Date: November 9, 2023
10. PARCEL# 82732: WEST FOLLOWING TRACT: 1 AC IN T 18 N R 3 E BEG AT SW COR LOT, W 110 FT, NO 420 FT, E 110 FT, SO 420 FT, NO MUNICIPAL ADDRESS; ADJUDICATED ON 6/11/2019
Purchaser: Joshua Chambless Bid: $1,414.19 Auction Date: November 14, 2023
11. PARCEL# 58854: LOT 23 SQ 2 MILLERS ADDITION, MUNICIPAL ADDRESS; 210 MAGNOLIA STREET; ADJUDICATED ON 6/11/2019
Purchaser: Jena McCattry Bid: $1,897.96 Auction Date: November 14, 2023
12. PARCEL# 12088: 0.361 AC IN SEC 6, T 18 B R 5 E, BEING A PROTION OF ONE ACRE TR1N COB 535-5 BEG AT NE COR OF SAID ONE ACRE TR E 75 FTM W 210 FT, N 75 FT, E ALONG N BOUNDARY OF ONE ACRE TR TO NE CORNER OF SAID ONE ACRE TO BEG, MUNICIPAL ADDRESS; 137 BURKS SCHOOL RD, MONROE, LA; ADJUDICATED ON 6/11/2019
Purchaser: Jena McCattry Bid: $5,735.76 Auction Date: November 14, 2023
13. PARCEL# 37531: LOT 3 SQUARE 5 S JOHN WILLIAMS EST IN H M WILLIAMS MILL ADDITION, MUNICIPAL ADDRESS; 119 S 11TH STREET, WEST MONROE LA; ADJUDICATED ON 6/11/2019
Purchaser: Joshua Chambless Bid: $1,000.00 Auction Date: November 14, 2023
14. PARCEL# 51447: LOT 16 SQ 100 MCENERY S PART OF LEE AVE ADDITION, MUNICIPAL ADDRESS; 119 RICHMOND STREET, MONROE LA; ADJUDICATED ON 7/09/2015
Purchaser: Edgar & Kimberly Hunter Bid: $100.00 Auction Date: November 14, 2023
WHEREAS, the redemption period provided by Art. 7, 25 of the Louisiana Constitution has elapsed, established by Parish Ordinance No: 9016 and 9037 and the owner of record has failed to redeem the adjudicated property; and
WHEREAS, LA R.S. 47: 2202 et seq. provides that the Parish may sell adjudicated property in accordance with law after the expiration of the period for redemption; and
WHEREAS, the Parish of Ouachita has declared the property described above surplus and not needed for a public purpose and to dispose of said property in accordance with LA R.S. 47:2202, et seq.; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with L.A. R.S. 47:2202 the Parish of Ouachita has set a minimum bid for public sale for each property and
WHEREAS, the Parish offered these properties to the highest bidder at the time of sale and
WHEREAS, the property described herein above was offered at public auction on listed dates.
NOW BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, that any Act of Sale of the above described property shall contain the following conditions and requirements:
1) The properties shall be sold in accordance with LS-R.S. 47:2201 et. Seq., without any warranty, from either the Parish or Management Company, whatsoever, even as to the return of the purchase price.
2) The sale shall be on a form approved by the Parish Attorney and that the sales price is paid by certified funds at or near the time of the sale.
3) The sale shall include a reservation of all mineral rights to the Parish, but shall convey all surface rights.
4) The following shall be completed prior to closing of sale:
a. E&P Consulting, LLC shall certify in writing to the Parish Attorney that they have examined the mortgage records, conveyance records, probate and civil suit records of the Parish of Ouachita and that attached to this certification will be a written list of names and last known addresses of all owners, mortgagees, and any other person who may have a vested or contingent interest in the property, or who has filed a request for notice as provided in the former provisions LS-R.S. 33:4720.17(B), as indicated in those records.
b. E&P LLC has provided notice to those persons identified in accordance with LS-R.S. 47:2201 et. Seq. Proof of said notice will be filed in the records of Ouachita Parish immediately after the Act of Sale.
c. At the time of closing, the E&P LLC will certify in writing to Parish Attorney and Clerk of Court that the number of days mandated by LS-R.S. 47:2201 et. Seq. has elapsed since the above required notice was made or attempted and that the property has not been redeemed by the payment of the taxes owed.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, by the Ouachita Parish Policy Jury, that the Police Jury President is hereby authorized to execute a Cash Sale of the above described adjudicated properties to the highest acceptable bidder as named. The Cash Sale shall contain all of the above conditions and requirements and shall be executed within the timelines specified.
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The president recognized Mr. Hudson, District F.
MR. LONNIE HUDSON, DISTRICT F:
Mr. Hudson stated that he did not have any items.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
The president recognized Mr. Cammack, Treasurer. Mr. Cammack stated that he did not have any items.
The president recognized Chief Hemphill, Fire Department. Chief Hemphill stated that he did not have any items.
The president recognized Mr. Mitchell, Assistant District Attorney. Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding the 2023 precinct survey and stated that the state has recommended merging two precincts in District C.
Mr. Bratton introduced the following ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 9474
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCES 8539 AND 9450 TO PROVIDE FOR THE MERGER OF PRECINCT 27A INTO PRECINCT 27 AND THE MERGER OF PRECINCT 29 INTO PRECINCT 30; AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the 2023 Canvass completed by the Louisiana Secretary of State determined that Precinct 27A of Ouachita Parish now contains less than 300 registered active voters within its geographical boundaries;
WHEREAS, said Precinct 27A is contiguous to Precinct 27 and has all Parish, State, and Federal voting districts in common with Precinct 27;
WHEREAS, both Precinct 27A and Precinct 27 have their polling place at the West Monroe Senior Center;
WHEREAS, a merger of Precinct 27A into Precinct 27 will serve the interests of efficiency and economy by eliminating a precinct and will not inconvenience the voters of Precinct 27A by changing the location of their polling place or increasing the distance they must travel to vote;
WHEREAS, the 2023 Canvass completed by the Louisiana Secretary of State also determined that Precinct 29 of Ouachita Parish now contains less than 300 registered active voters within its geographical boundaries;
WHEREAS, said Precinct 29 is contiguous to Precinct 30 and has all Parish, State, and Federal voting districts in common with Precinct 30;
WHEREAS, both Precinct 29 and Precinct 30 have their polling place at the Riverbend Elementary School;
WHEREAS, a merger of Precinct 29 into Precinct 30 will serve the interests of efficiency and economy by eliminating a precinct and will not inconvenience the voters of Precinct 29 by changing the location of their polling place or increasing the distance they must travel to vote;
WHEREAS, the merger of Precinct 29 into Precinct 30 has been approved by the Louisiana Secretary of State.
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and Regular Session that Ordinance 8539 establishing the voting precincts of Ouachita Parish be, and hereby is, amended to merge Precinct 27A into Precinct 27 by deleting Precinct 27A from the list of Precincts and by adding the geographic area formerly comprising Precinct 27A to the geographic area comprising Precinct 27, as follows:
Precinct 27 (27 & 27A)
The point of beginning being the intersection of I-20 and Black Bayou; thence, northerly along Black Bayou to a legal/statistical boundary line that does not correspond to a shoreline or other visible feature on the ground (P0001)(extension of Black Bayou); thence, generally easterly along said extension to Drago Street; thence, northeasterly on Drago Street to a legal/statistical boundary line that does not correspond to a shoreline or other visible feature on the ground (P0001)(extension of Drago Street); thence, easterly along said extension to the Ouachita River; thence, southeasterly along the Ouachita River to a legal/statistical boundary line that does not correspond to a shoreline or other visible feature on the ground (P0001)(extension of Stella Street); thence, westerly along said extension to Stella Street; thence, southwesterly on Stella Street to I-20; thence, westerly on I-20 back to the point of beginning.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that Ordinance 8539 establishing the voting precincts of Ouachita Parish be, and hereby is, further amended to merge Precinct 29 into Precinct 30 by deleting Precinct 29 from the list of Precincts and by adding the geographic area formerly comprising Precinct 29 to the geographic area comprising Precinct 30, as follows:
Precinct 30 (29 & 30)
The point of beginning being the intersection of Black Bayou and I-20; thence, easterly on I-20 to the Illinois Central Railroad; thence, northeasterly on the Illinois Central Railroad to South 5th Street; thence, southeasterly on South 5th Street to Filhiol Avenue; thence, northeasterly on Filhiol Avenue to South 1st Street; thence, northwesterly on South 1st Street to Coleman Avenue; thence, northeasterly on Coleman Avenue to South Riverfront Street; thence, northwesterly on South Riverfront Street to the Illinois Central Railroad; thence, northeasterly on the Illinois Central Railroad to the Ouachita River; thence, southerly along the Ouachita River to a legal/statistical boundary line that does not correspond to a shoreline or other visible feature on the ground (P0001)(extension of Valley Road); thence, northwesterly along said extension to Valley Road; thence, generally northerly on Valley Road to the Illinois Central Railroad; thence, southwesterly on the Illinois Central Railroad to Bancroft Boulevard; thence, northwesterly on Bancroft Boulevard to Wheelis Street; thence, westerly on Wheelis Street to Jonesboro Road; thence, southwesterly on Jonesboro Road to Black Bayou; thence, generally northerly along Black Bayou back to the point of beginning.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that Ordinance No. 9450 establishing the Police Jury Districts of Ouachita Parish be, and hereby is, amended to delete the former Precinct 27A and the former Precinct 29 from the list of Precincts comprising Ouachita Parish Police Jury District C; and,
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this Ordinance and the merger of Precinct 27A into Precinct 27 and the merger of Precinct 29 into Precinct 30 shall be effective November 29, 2023.
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Mr. Mitchell recommended approval of the lease of FEMA property at 644 Miller Road. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Thompson to approve the lease. Motion passed without opposition.
The president recognized Mr. Murray, Public Works. Mr. Murray requested approval to piggyback off of the Lafayette City-Parish Consolidated Government contract for the purchase of a culvert cleaner. Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Hudson to approve piggybacking off of the Lafayette City-Parish Consolidated Government contract. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Murray requested approval to purchase a backhoe off the state contract. Motion offered by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Clampit to approve purchasing a backhoe off the state contract. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Murray requested approval for James Williams to attend the ATSSA s convention and traffic expo on February 2-6, 2024. Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Hudson to approve the travel request. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Murray requested to declare the old survey building, Asset #9393, as surplus and allow for disposal and noted this would involve demolition of the building. Motion offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Clampit to declare the building as surplus and allow for disposal. Motion passed without opposition.
BEER AND WHISKEY APPLICATIONS:
Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding the following beer and whiskey applications and recommended approval. Motion offered by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Bratton to approve the applications as recommended. Motion passed without opposition.
NEW:
1) ANDING, RAY RRMD RESTAURANT OPERATIONS LLC DBA CHENIERE SHACK, 7975 CYPRESS STREET, WEST MONROE, LA 71292, RETAIL BEER CLASS A , RETAIL LIQUOR CLASS C , RETAIL RESTAURANT CLASS R , 2023 NEW OWNER
2) ALI, FAISAL JA EXPRESS FOOD LLC DBA DAT CATFISH PLACE, 2405 ARKANSAS RD, WEST MONROE, LA 71291, RETAIL BEER CLASS A , RETAIL LIQUOR CLASS C , 2023 NEW OWNER
RENEWALS:
1) SINGH, DILBAGH K & A OF MONROE LLC DBA ROYAL DAIQUIRI & BAR, 4509 CYPRESS ST., SUITE 1, WEST MONROE, LA 71291, RETAIL BEER CLASS A , RETAIL LIQUOR CLASS C , 2024 RENEWAL
2) SINGH, DILBAGH K & A OF MONROE LLC DBA SUPER SAVE #3, 4509 CYPRESS ST, STE. 2, WEST MONROE, LA 71291, RETAIL BEER CLASS B , RETAIL LIQUOR CLASS D , 2024 RENEWAL
3) SINGH, DILBAGH A&S HOLDINGS OF MONROE LLC DBA SUPER SAVE #1, 607 JONESBORO ROAD, WEST MONROE, LA 71292, RETAIL BEER CLASS B , RETAIL LIQUOR CLASS D , 2024 RENEWAL
4) PONCE, DAMARIS DBA CASA LATINA LLC, 1301 THOMAS ROAD, SUITE D, WEST MONROE, LA 71292, RETAIL BEER CLASS B , RETAIL LIQUOR CLASS D , 2024 RENEWAL
5) HASEEB, MUHAMMAD MBS INVESTMENTS LLC DBA SMOKER S EXPRESS, 518 LINCOLN RD, MONROE, LA 71203, RETAIL BEER CLASS B , RETAIL LIQUOR CLASS D , 2024 RENEWAL
6) MARCUS, HARVEY F. 101 OPERATING CO., INC., DBA 101 TRAVEL PLAZA, 537 HWY 151 NORTH, CALHOUN, LA 71225, RETAIL BEER CLASS B , 2024 RENEWAL
7) DELACERDA, MELVIN JOHNNY S PIZZA HOUSE INC. DBA JOHNNY S PIZZA HOUSE #13, 1126 HWY 139, MONROE, LA 71203, RETAIL BEER CLASS A , RETAIL RESTAURANT CLASS R , 2024 RENEWAL
8) DELACERDA, MELVIN JOHNNY S PIZZA HOUSE INC. DBA JOHNNY S PIZZA HOUSE #14, 102 WALLACE RD, WEST MONROE, LA 71291, RETAIL BEER CLASS A , RETAIL RESTAURANT CLASS R , 2024 RENEWAL
9) DELACERDA, MELVIN JOHNNY S PIZZA HOUSE INC. DBA JOHNNY S PIZZA HOUSE #16, 1322 HWY 80 E, CALHOUN, LA 71225, RETAIL BEER CLASS A , RETAIL RESTAURANT CLASS R , 2024 RENEWAL
10) DELACERDA, MELVIN JOHNNY S PIZZA HOUSE INC. DBA JOHNNY S PIZZA HOUSE #30, 1700 THOMAS RD, WEST MONROE, LA 71292, RETAIL BEER CLASS A , RETAIL RESTAURANT CLASS R , 2024 RENEWAL
11) THOMPSON, WILLIAM DBA 3 T S GROCERY, 709 SMITH STREET, WEST MONROE, LA 71292, RETAIL BEER CLASS B , RETAIL LIQUOR CLASS D , 2024 RENEWAL
OTHER BUSINESS:
The president recognized Leslie Caillouet from the Ouachita Parish Clerk of Court. Ms. Caillouet presented a quote to the Jury for an ARPA funding request to digitize the conveyance books.
There being no other business to come before the Jury, a motion to adjourn was offered by Mr. Hudson, seconded by Mr. Thompson. The meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m.
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Shane Smiley, President Karen Cupit, Recording Secretary
