MINUTES
Of the Regular Meeting of
The Claiborne Parish Police Jury
March 4, 2009
Homer, LA 71040
The Claiborne Parish Police Jury met in regular session in the office of the Police Jury, located at 507 West Main Street in Homer, LA at 9:00 a.m. on the fourth day of March 2009. On being called to order by the standing President Scott Davidson, the following jurors were present:
Scott Davidson, Roy Mardis, Lavelle Penix, Danny “Roy” Lewis, Rev. Willie Young, Robert “Bob” McDaniel, Jerry Adkins, Joe Sturges and Mark Furlow.
Brian “Butch” Bays was absent.
There were 11 others in attendance, which included Mr. Chic Hines, Dr. Butch Fincher, and Dr. Robert Haynes with the Claiborne Parish Watershed District, Dr. Alice Stewart with the Sparta Groundwater Commission, Mrs. Janelle Brown of the Claiborne Parish School Board, CPPJ Road Superintendent Tommy Durrett Mrs. Cathy Greeson with Claiborne Parish O.E.P., Claiborne Parish Sheriff Ken Bailey, Mrs. Michelle Bates of the Guardian Journal, Anthony Francis with Allied Waste, Mrs. Teresa McDaniel, and Mr. Raymond Sanders.
The meeting was opened with a word of Prayer led by Lavelle Penix and followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Roy Lewis.
Upon motion by Lavelle Penix, duly seconded by Jerry Adkins, the Jury unanimously adopted the agenda as presented.
Upon motion by Mark Furlow, seconded by Roy Lewis, the Jury unanimously approved to amend the adopted agenda and to add the following request to the end of the original agenda -
(1) Request from the Town of Haynesville to appoint Mr. Johnnie Meadors to fill
the vacant position on the Board of Commissioners for the Wards 2 & 3 Recreation
District due to the resignation of Mr. William Cubie.
(2) Resolution 2009-004 – A Resolution Authorizing the Police Jury to Reduce the
Number of Additional Commissioners to Not Less Than Two for Each Precinct for the May 2, 2009 Election.
(3) Request from the Parish Engineers – CGS Engineering, Inc. – to accept the bid of $37,964 from Kossen Equipment, Inc. for a trailer mounted generator. All bids were rejected during the February 4, 2009 meeting, but the state contract does NOT provide a generator with voltage and phase selector switches.
(4) Request from the Coordinating & Development Corporation to adopt two resolutions
of support/assistance relative to broadband service for rural areas. Resolution 2009-
005 – Resolution of Support & Assistance Providing Universal, High Speed Internet
Service to Rural areas of the Ark-La-Tex and appointing a representative of the
Parish for a one year term to serve of the District.
(5) Request from the Northeast Louisiana Economic Alliance for a letter of support for a
Grant application to possibly secure funding for site certification in renewal community parishes.
(6) Request from Linda Volentine with the Ford Museum for a letter of support for a SRAC grant the museum is applying for.
(7) Resolution to all elected State and Federal Officials who represent the area affected by the closing of the Pilgrim’s Pride Plants.
Upon motion by Joe Sturges, duly seconded by Roy Mardis, the Jury unanimously approved the minutes for the February 4, 2009 regular meeting.
Upon motion by Roy Mardis, duly seconded by Joe Sturges, the Jury unanimously approved the minutes for the February 24, 2009 Special Called Meeting.
Upon motion by Jerry Adkins, duly seconded by Roy Mardis, the Jury approved payment of the February 2009 bills, pending approval from the Claims Committee.
Upon motion by Roy Mardis, duly seconded by Jerry Adkins, the Jury unanimously approved the request for the Local Chapter of the NAACP & the Concerned Citizens of Claiborne Parish, in a letter dated February 25, 2009 - for the use of the Claiborne Parish Courthouse lawn on Friday, February 27, 2009 from 6:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. for a prayer and candlelight vigil in memory of the late Mr. Bernard Monroe, Sr. The request was preapproved by the Judge’s Office and the District Attorney’s Office on February 26, 2009.
Upon motion By Roy Mardis, duly seconded by Joe Sturges, the Jury unanimously approved the request from Trailblazer RC&D, in an email dated February 27, 2009 for a letter of support from the Police Jury for their application for a Rural Business Enterprise Grant (RBEG) that is administered by the USDA Rural Development.
Upon motion by Jerry Adkins, duly seconded by Joe Sturges, the Jury unanimously approved the request from the Claiborne Parish Watershed District, in a letter dated February 17, 2009, for help with certain repairs to the pier and parking lot at the Arizona Public Boat Landing on Lake Claiborne. Dr. Robert Haynes stated the request was for dirt work only and no repairs to the pier. The work will be performed on a reimbursement basis under normal Jury procedure.
Upon motion by Mark Furlow, duly seconded by Rev. Willie Young, the Jury unanimously approved the recommendation from the Personnel Committee concerning the filling of the open and advertised position of Administrative Clerk for the Claiborne Parish Police Jury with Leigh Ann Jones. Mrs. Jones first day of work will be March 19, 2009, with a starting wage rate of $11.50 per hour which is subject for review at the end of the six (6) month probationary period.
Upon motion by Mark Furlow, duly seconded by Roy Mardis, the Jury unanimously approved the recommendation from the Personnel Committee concerning the filling of the open and posted Operator I within the Claiborne Parish Highway Department with current Operator II Eric Kennedy. Mr. Kennedy will be compensated at a base wage rate of $13.25 per hour.
Upon motion by Jerry Adkins, duly seconded by Mark Furlow, the Jury unanimously voted to table the recommendations from the Building and Grounds Committee concerning necessary repairs to the Office of Community Services Building to allow more time to receive additional quotes.
Upon motion by Robert McDaniel, seconded by Joe Sturges, the Jury unanimously approved the recommendation from the Building and Grounds Committee to enter into an annual service contract with Thyssen Krupp Elevator Co. for the Court House Elevator. The cost of the contract will be approximately $2,200 per year, and this is pending verification of final coverage details by Secretary-Treasurer Dwayne R. Woodard. Mark Furlow stated having this contract would take some of the liability off the Claiborne Parish Police Jury due to the fact that we will have documented evidence that the elevator will be routinely serviced on an annual basis.
Upon motion by Robert McDaniel, seconded by Rev. Willie Young, the Jury unanimously approved the recommendation from the Building and Grounds Committee to accept the quote from Clean Air Systems of Louisiana in the amount of $2,725 for the cleanup process at the Court House due to the previous rodent problem.
Upon motion by Lavelle Penix, seconded by Joe Sturges, the Jury unanimously voted to table the recommendation from the Building and Grounds Committee to perform repairs on the Armory Building until the next Police Jury meeting so the Building and Grounds Committee can meet with the CERT members to discuss and evaluate the necessary repairs to the Armory Building so that it can possibly be used by the CERT Organization and for it’s continued use by Mrs. Jean Reynolds and the Office of Community Services.
Upon motion by Robert McDaniel, seconded by Lavelle Penix, the Jury unanimously approved the recommendation from the Building and Grounds Committee for basic cable service to be installed in the present Jury Room in the Police Jury Complex at a cost of approximately $22.00 per month. This will allow the television to be used for severe weather alerts, regional/national emergencies, monitoring of election results during the election process and any other news worthy situation.
Upon motion by Joe Sturges, seconded by Rev. Willie Young, the Jury unanimously approved to add the Claiborne Parish Fire District No. 5 tax renewal to the upcoming May 2, 2009 ballot.
RESOLUTION 2009-003
The following resolution was offered by Joe Sturges and seconded by Rev. Willie J. Young, Sr.:
A resolution approving the holding of an election in Claiborne Parish Fire Protection District No. 5, Louisiana, on Saturday, May 2, 2009, to authorize the levy of a special tax therein.
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Claiborne Parish Fire Protection District No. 5, Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of Claiborne Parish Fire Protection District No. 5, Louisiana (the "District"), adopted a resolution on March 2, 2009, calling a special election in the District on Saturday, May 2, 2009, to authorize the levy of a special tax therein; and
WHEREAS, the governing authority of the District has requested that this Police Jury, acting as the governing authority of the Parish of Claiborne, State of Louisiana, give its consent and authority for the District to hold the aforesaid election, and in the event that the election carries to levy and collect the special tax provided for therein; and
WHEREAS, as required by Article VI, Section 15 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, it is now the desire of this Police Jury to approve the holding of said election and in the event that the election carries, to levy and collect the special tax provided for therein;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Police Jury of the Parish of Claiborne, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of said Parish, that:
SECTION 1. In compliance with the provisions of Article VI, Section 15 of the constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, and in accordance with the request of the Board of Commissioners of Claiborne Parish Fire Protection District No. 5, Louisiana, this Police Jury hereby approves the holding of an election in the District, on Saturday, May 2, 2009, at which election there will be submitted the following proposition, to-wit:
PROPOSITION (TAX RENEWAL)
Summary: 10 year, 10.37 mills property tax renewal for acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and/or operating fire protection facilities and equipment in and for the Claiborne Parish Fire Protection District No. 5, including paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes.
Shall Claiborne Parish Fire Protection District No. 5, Louisiana (the "District"), levy a ten and thirty-seven hundredths (10.37) mills tax on all the property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $176,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2010 and ending with the year 2019, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and/or operating fire protection facilities and equipment in and for the District, including paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes?
SECTION 2. In the event the election carries, this Police Jury does hereby further consent to and authorize the District to levy and collect the special tax provided for therein.
This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
MEMBERS YEAS NAYS ABSENT ABSTAINING
Brian "Butch" Bays X
Mark Furlow X
Robert McDaniel X
Joe A. Sturges X
Lavelle Penix X
Scott Davidson X
Roy Lewis X
Roy Mardis X
Jerry Adkins X
Willie J. Young, Sr. X
And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 4th day of March, 2009.
/s/ Scott Davidson /s/ Dwayne R. Woodard
President Secretary-Treasurer
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Upon motion by Roy Mardis, seconded by Lavelle Penix, the Jury unanimously awarded the 2009 bid on culverts to Hanson Pipe and Precast out of Jackson Mississippi. The culverts were bid for nine (9) different sizes and three (3) different gauges. The lowest prices were awarded as follows:
2 ˝ X 1 or 3 x 1 or 5 x 1 – CORRUGATION – CORRUGATED META CULVERTS
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DIAMETER |
14 GUAGE |
12 GUAGE |
10 GUAGE |
|
12” |
7.50 |
10.04 |
NA |
|
15” |
9.30 |
12.83 |
NA |
|
18” |
11.10 |
15.31 |
18.97 |
|
24” |
14.69 |
20.27 |
25.17 |
|
30” |
18.29 |
25.23 |
32.05 |
|
36” |
21.88 |
30.19 |
38.31 |
|
48” |
29.07 |
40.11 |
50.89 |
|
60” |
41.53 |
50.02 |
63.47 |
|
72” |
54.23 |
73.64 |
82.14 |
Upon motion by Lavelle Penix, duly seconded by Robert McDaniel, the Jury unanimously awarded the lowest qualified bid for the purchase of a self propelled chip spreader to Bearcat Mfg. out of Wickenburg, Arizona. The spreader bid purchase price is $207,800 which meets all the specifications required. Some concerns were voiced about the costs of major repairs if other equipment were to break during the year. Secretary-Treasurer Woodard reassured the jurors that adequate money was available in the Equipment Fund (approx. $115,000) to cover these expenses in the future if they were to occur. Road Superintendent Tommy Durrett reminded the jurors that this machine will save time and money in the long run and should pay for itself in approximately 5 to 7 years.
Upon motion by Jerry Adkins, duly seconded by Robert McDaniel, the Jury unanimously approved Resolution 2009-002. This resolution allows the Claiborne Parish Police Jury to use a Consent Agenda - effective starting the April 8, 2009 meeting - which allow the jurors to vote on a group of items en bloc (as a group) without discussion for business items that are noncontroversial in nature. Secretary-Treasurer Woodard reassured the jurors that if one of them wanted to address an item included on the Consent Agenda separately, the only action that would be required is for the juror to ask that the certain item be removed from the Consent Agenda and it would automatically be placed as the first item on the Regular Agenda.
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RESOLUTION 2009-002
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CLAIBORNE PARISH POLICE JURY TO USE A CONSENT AGENDA FOR VOTING ON REOCCURING, NONCONTROVERSIAL BUSINESS ITEMS DURING ITS REGULARLY SCHEDULED MONTHLY MEETINGS
WHERE AS the Claiborne Parish Police Jury conducts reoccurring monthly business that is noncontroversial in nature; and
WHERE AS this business typically includes, but is not limited to the approving of minutes, the paying of monthly bills, approving of requests; and
WHERE AS a consent agenda will allow the Jurors to vote on such items en bloc (as a group) without discussion; and
WHERE AS an item or items can be removed from the consent agenda and added to the regular agenda for separate discussion and vote by a simple request of a Juror without need of a second;
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the Claiborne Parish Police Jury AUTHORIZES the use of a consent agenda for certain business items beginning with the regularly scheduled meeting of April 8, 2009 and all future regularly scheduled meetings until this resolution is rescinded.
Upon a motion by Jerry Adkins and duly seconded by Robert McDaniel this motion was carried and officially adopted by the Claiborne Parish Police Jury meeting in regularly scheduled meeting convened on Wednesday, March 4, 2009.
Yeas – 9
Nays – 0
Absent – 1
Abstain – 0
/s/ Dwayne R. Woodard /s/ Scott Davidson
Secretary-Treasurer President
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Grant Committee Meeting - President Scott Davidson recommended Rev. Willie Young to get with the Grants Committee members and set a date to discuss the potential projects for the 2009 Community Water Enrichment Fund Grant that would be at everyone’s convenience. Robert McDaniel recommended a meeting later in the month because the Building and Grounds Committee will need to meet also. After some discussion it was decided that the Grants Committee will meet at 3:00 P.M. and Building and Grounds will meet at 4:00 P.M. on Thursday March 26, 2009, here in the Jury Room at the Police Jury Complex.
Upon motion by Lavelle Penix, seconded by Robert McDaniel, the Jury unanimously voted to table the discussion of Allied Waste concerning certain garbage issues within Claiborne Parish – mainly use of small non-Parish issue cans which can turn over and cause a litter problem on our roadways. After much discussion, Secretary-Treasurer Woodard recommended the Police Jury have a Public Service Announcement placed in the newspaper informing the public the proper procedures for trash pickup and that the Parish provides cans free of charge to the public for their use. This will be discussed at the upcoming Building and Grounds Committee meeting on the 26th and could be continued at the regular scheduled meeting on April 8, 2009.
Upon motion by Joe Sturges, seconded by Lavelle Penix, the Jury unanimously approved a request from the Town of Haynesville, in a letter dated February 26, 2009, to appoint Mr. Johnnie Meadors to fill the Wards 2 & 3 Recreational District vacancy on the Board of Commissioners due to the resignation of Mr. Willie Cubie.
Upon motion by Jerry Adkins, seconded by Joe Sturges, the Jury unanimously approved Resolution 2009-004 - A Resolution authorizing the Police Jury to reduce the number of additional commissioners to not less than two for each precinct for the May 2, 2009 election. Secretary-Treasurer Woodard stated this would cut costs for this single election and save the parish money.
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RESOLUTION 2009-004
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE POLICE JURY TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF COMMISSIONERS TO NOT LESS THAN TWO FOR EACH PRECINCT FOR THE MAY 2, 2009 ELECTION
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the Claiborne Parish Police Jury, as per LA Revised Statue 18:425(A)(2), AUTHORIZES the reduction of the number of additional commissioners to not less than two for each precinct for the election to be held on May 2, 2009.
Upon a motion by Jerry Adkins and duly seconded by Joe Sturges this motion was carried and officially adopted by the Claiborne Parish Police Jury meeting in a regularly scheduled meeting convened on Wednesday, March 4, 2009.
Yeas – 9
Nays – 0
Absent – 1
Abstain – 0
/s/ Dwayne R. Woodard /s/ Scott Davidson
Secretary-Treasurer President
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Upon motion by Roy Lewis, duly seconded by Robert McDaniel, the Jury unanimously approved the request from the Parish Engineers – CGS Engineering, Inc. – in a letter dated March 2, 2009, to accept the bid of $37,964.00 from Kossen Equipment, Inc. for a trailer mounted generator which meets all bid specifications. All bids were originally rejected during the February 4, 2009 meeting, but the state contract does NOT provide a generator with voltage and phase selector switches.
Upon motion by Joe Sturges, duly seconded by Jerry Adkins, the Jury unanimously approved the request from the Coordinating & Development Corporation, in a letter dated February 25, 2009, to adopt two resolutions of support/assistance relative to broadband service for rural areas. Resolution 2009-005 – Resolution of support and assistance providing universal, High Speed, Broadband Internet Service to rural areas of the Ark-La-Tex and appoint a parish representative of the district to serve a one year term. Secretary-Treasurer Dwayne R. Woodard was appointed to represent the Parish for the one year term.
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RESOLUTION 2009-005
A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT & ASSISTANCE
Providing Universal, High Speed, Broadband Internet Service
to Rural Areas of the Ark-La-Tex
WHEREAS, the future growth and economic development of Claiborne Parish; Northwest Louisiana; and the Ark-La-Tex Region is dependent upon access to, and availability of, Rapid, High Speed, Broadband Internet Service; and
WHEREAS, every business, school, church, residence, and government facility in Claiborne Parish is affected and impacted by the lack of Rural High Speed, Broadband Internet Connectivity; and
WHEREAS, the unavailability, here-to-fore, of Universal Broadband Internet Service for rural Claiborne Parish will impede job creation, capital formation, education, and the general quality of life; and
WHEREAS, The Coordinating & Development Corporation, the Regional Economic Development Authority for the Ark-La-Tex is partnering with the Commissioner of the Louisiana Public Service Commission, Division V, to develop and implement a plan and program to provide Rapid, High Speed Internet Service to all of Claiborne Parish and the Region, and
WHEREAS, a Consolidated Interstate Communications District, Connect the Ark-La-Tex, Inc., has been established for the purpose of advocacy, promotion, coordination, planning, and implementation of Rapid, High Speed, Broadband Internet Service to all citizens of the Region, including Claiborne Parish; and
WHEREAS, the “District” shall not be an internet provider, operator, and/or maintain, nor shall it solicit internet service business, nor shall it in any way compete with any internet service provider, its sub-contractors or suppliers; and
WHEREAS, the “District”, in its formative, organizational stages invites the Claiborne Parish Police Jury to become a charter member of the District and have representation on its Board of Governors through annual appointments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Claiborne Parish Police Jury, meeting in regular session this the fourth day of March 2009, on a motion by Joe Sturges and a second by Jerry Adkins, approves this Resolution in its entirety and appoints to a one year term Mr. Dwayne R. Woodard. Thus done and said and being put to a vote, the Resolution passes with:
Yeas - 9
Nays – 0
Absent - 1
/s/ Dwayne R. Woodard /s/ Scott Davidson
Secretary-Treasurer President
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RESOLUTION 2009-006
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE
POLICE JURY ASSOCIATION OF LOUISIANA
PROVIDING UNIVERSAL, HIGH-SPEED, BROADBAND INTERNET SERVICES
TO RURAL AREAS
WHEREAS, the future growth and economic development of Louisiana is dependent upon access to, and availability, of Rapid, High-Speed, Broadband Internet Service especially to the rural areas; and
WHEREAS, every business, school, church, residence, and government facility in Louisiana is affected and impacted by the lack of Rural High Speed, Broadband Internet Connectivity; and
WHEREAS, the unavailability, here-to-fore, of Universal Broadband Internet Service for rural Louisiana will impede job creation, capital formation, education, and the general quality of life; and
WHEREAS, the Claiborne Parish Police Jury wishes to go on record supporting The Coordinating and Development Corporation, the Regional Economic Development Authority for the Ark-La-Tex, and the Commissioner of the Louisiana Public Service Commission, Division V, who plan to develop and implement a plan and program to provide Rapid, High-Speed Internet Service to all rural areas, including its service region; and
WHEREAS, the Claiborne Parish Police Jury respectfully requests the other sixty-three (63) parishes in Louisiana to join with it to support and assist in every way possible the Public Service Commission and those entities established for the purpose of advocacy, promotion, coordination, planning, and implementation of Rapid, High-Speed, Broadband Internet Service to all citizens of the State.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Claiborne Parish Police Jury, meeting in regular session this the 4th day of March 2009, on a motion by Joe Sturges and a second by Jerry Adkins, approves this Resolution in its entirety and humbly and respectfully requests the Police Jury Association of Louisiana, at its Annual Meeting to unanimously adopt a resolution of support and assistance for this most worthy endeavor. Thus done and said and being put to a vote, the Resolution passes with:
Yeas - 9
Nays - 0
Absent - 1
/s/ Dwayne R. Woodard /s/ Scott Davidson
Secretary-Treasurer President
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Upon motion by Rev. Willie Young, duly seconded by Roy Lewis, the Jury unanimously approved the request from the Northeast Louisiana Economic Alliance, in an email dated February 26, 2009, for a letter of support for a grant application to possible secure funding for site certification in renewal community parishes.
Upon motion by Roy Lewis, duly seconded by Joe Sturges, the Jury unanimously approved a request from Linda Volentine with the Ford Museum, in an email dated March 2, 2009, for a letter of support for a SRAC grant in which the Museum is applying.
Upon motion by Rev. Willie Young, duly seconded by Robert McDaniel, the Jury unanimously approved a Resolution to send to all State and Federal officials regarding financial impact of the Pilgrim’s Pride Plant closings to this area.
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RESOLUTION 2009-010
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING LEGISLATIVE SUPPORT IN DEALING WITH THE IDLING OF PILGRIMS PRIDE’S NORTH CENTRAL LA OPERATIONS
WHEREAS, Pilgrims Pride has made the decision to idle operations at its Farmerville plant in an effort to shrink the market and increase the price of its product; and
WHEREAS, the Pilgrims Pride plant in Farmerville is supported by local growers and producers in the parishes of North Central Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, these growers and producers provide a major source of economic income to the parishes in which they are located; and
WHERAS, these growers and producers have invested hundreds of millions of dollars in the poultry business for Pilgrims Pride and have debt in the hundreds of millions of dollars associated with this investment; and
WHEREAS, if these growers and producers are unable to continue their operations and subsequently go out of business that will create an economic void in the North LA region that will be devastating;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Claiborne Parish Police Jury requests Legislative support from the local, state and federal levels in dealing with this avoidable economic disaster by finding a suitable buyer/buyers for the Pilgrims Pride North Louisiana Operations and help in convincing Pilgrim’s Pride officials that selling its operations would be in the best interest of all parties involved.
Upon a motion by Rev. Willie Young and duly seconded by Robert McDaniel this motion was carried and officially adopted by the Claiborne Parish Police Jury meeting in regular session convened on Wednesday, March 4, 2009.
Yeas - 9 Nays - 0 Abstain - 0 Absent - 1
/s/ Dwayne R. Woodard /s/ Scott Davidson
Secretary-Treasurer President
SECRETARY-TREASURER – UPDATE ON GRANTS AND OTHER ITEMS
Amount – amended amount $191,000
Due Date – October 1, 2006
Project – Parish wide road sign upgrade & rehab
Status – assigned State Project Number (737-14-0102) and Federal Aid Project Number (HRRR-1407(502)) the LRSP and the DOTD – contract signed and returned to DOTD via letter dated July 23, 2008.
Amount – amended amount $42,500
Due Date – October 1, 2007
Project – Parish road sign inventory
LRSP/LTAP Project Number – 01-CLAa-070037
Accepted and awarded via letter dated March 28, 2008.
Amount - $72,800
Projects – Norton Shop Water System Emergency Generator $35,000 – Pine Hill Water System Emergency Generator $7,800 – CPPJ Office Complex $30,000
Status – Contract between Parish and State has been executed. The contract for the Norton Shop Generator was awarded in the amount of $24,200 to TGS Contactors and the project is now complete. The Jury is presently working with Parish Engineer Brad Graff on the Pine Hill Water System Generator and the improvements at the Police Jury Complex
Net sales tax collections for December 08 – $135,023 – decrease $52,534 (-38.91%)
Net sales tax collections for January 08 - $60,025 – increase $22,464 (37.42%)
Net cash collections for 2009 - $217,512 as compared to 2008 $147,876 - inc (47.01%)
Net taxable sales for 2009 - $19,780,939 as compared to 2008 $14,532,122 – inc (36.12%)
Cash position at February 29, 2008 - $4,973,593 (increase of $1,375,571)
Cash position at January 31, 2009 - $6,185,182 (increase of $162,982)
Cash on deposit at February 28, 2009 –
First Guaranty - $3,910,347
LAMP - $1,932,969
Citizens Bank - $202,430
Gibsland Bank - $100,917
Capital One - $100,722
Regions Bank - $100,779
3/5/09 - Louisiana Ground Water Commission – Minden, LA - 11:00 am
3/26/09 – Sparta Commission – Homer, LA – 2:00 pm
PUBLIC COMMENT
Dr. Alice Stewart reminded everyone the Claiborne Parish Watershed meeting will be the third Thursday of the month.
Robert McDaniel has been asked by a couple of people in Homer about when we will repair the Handicap ramps on the Court House and the DA’s office. A plea was put out to anyone who might know someone who can do masonry and concrete work and will be willing to do the job. Mr. McDaniel stated the contractor who was originally awarded the job, was now to busy to complete the job.
Jerry Adkins asked about the topic of the Sparta meeting on March 5th at the Civic Center in Minden. Dr. Alice Stewart of the Claiborne Parish Watershed District stated this was the first time ever to have the Ground Water Resources Commission from Baton Rouge come to North Louisiana. They are responsible for developing a comprehensive plan for our groundwater.
Upon motion by Mark Furlow, duly seconded by Roy Lewis, the meeting was adjourned.
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Dwayne R. Woodard Scott Davidson
Secretary–Treasurer President