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PROCEEDINGS OF THE POLICE JURY, PARISH OF OUACHITA,

STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON,

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2019 AT 5:35 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, Courthouse Building, Monroe, Louisiana on

Monday, February 4, 2019, 2019 at 5:35 p.m., and was duly convened by Mr. Shane Smiley,

President.

Ms. Moore gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Members Present (5)

Scotty Robinson District A

Jack Clampit District B

Walt Caldwell District C

Shane Smiley District E

Pat Moore District F

Members Absent (1)

Ollibeth Reddix District D

APPROVAL OF AGENDA: The president asked if there were any additions or amendments to the agenda. Ms. Moore asked

to add Kevin Johnson as a visitor. Motion offered by Mr. Robinson, seconded by Mr. Clampit to

approve the agenda as published. Motion passed without opposition.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The president asked for public comments on the agenda. No one appeared or came forth to speak

during this time.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES: A motion to adopt the minutes of the regular Police Jury meeting including the committee

meetings held on January 22, 2019 was offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Moore.

Motion passed without opposition.

SERVICE AWARDS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY:

FIRE DEPARTMENT

James Smith – 15 years

Brett Turner – 15 years

PUBLIC WORKS

Patricia Tullier – 5 years

TREASURER

Karen Cupit – 25 years

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PUBLIC HEARINGS: The president convened a public hearing on Ordinance No. 9286 – An Ordinance authorizing a

conveyance of certain adjudicated property to the Monroe Housing Authority pursuant to LA

Const. Art. 14, Sec. 7 (b) and LA. R.S. 47:2201 et seq.; and further providing with respect

thereto. No one appeared to speak in favor of or against said ordinance. Motion offered by Mr.

Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Moore to close the public hearing. Motion passed without opposition.

The president convened a public hearing on Ordinance No. 9287 – An Ordinance to authorize an

Act of Sale by the Parish of Ouachita to sell certain adjudicated properties (Parcels 103, 19258,

& 29982); and, further providing with respect thereto. No one appeared to speak in favor of or

against said ordinance. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Moore to close the

public hearing. Motion passed without opposition.

VISITORS: The president recognized Bill Land, Land 3 Architect. Mr. Land presented the proposal for the

courthouse annex elevator. Motion offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Clampit to accept

the proposal. Motion passed without opposition.

The president recognized Tommy Hatten, 627 Winnfield Road, West Monroe. Mr. Hatten asked

the Jury that as a design professional if he provided preliminary work for a project for the Police

Jury prior to his public selection would he be entitled to compensation for that preliminary work

when the contract is approved publicly. Discussion ensued. After extended discussion Mr. Hatten

exited the meeting.

The president recognized James Sievers. 4206 Spurgeon Drive, Monroe. Mr. Sievers asked if it

would be possible to have the traffic light on Highway 546 start blinking at night when there is

not much traffic. Mr. Caldwell stated that that is a state road but he would not mind contacting

the state. Mr. Sievers also spoke regarding the safety on Highway 165 South and asked if the

lighting could be approved in the area. Ms. Moore stated that the parish and state are looking at

options to place lights along the highway and a pedestrian crosswalk. Ms. Moore also stated that

there will be an education and awareness campaign to help educate the public on how to be safer

when walking on the highway.

The president recognized Kevin Johnson, 202 Mays Drive, Monroe. Mr. Johnson spoke

regarding Bayou Mouchoir at Richwood Road No. 2 and stated that the ditch needs to be cleaned

out in the portion that is maintained by the parish. Mr. Crosby stated that they are currently in the

planning and designing phase of a project to clean this channel in hope of obtaining funding for

the work.

DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS: The following department heads presented monthly reports.

ANIMAL CONTROL: Ms. Stephanie Mullins, Director

Ms. Mullins stated that she did not have any items to add to her written report.

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FEDERAL PROGRAMS: Ms. Doretha Bennett, Director

Ms. Bennett requested approval for two employees to attend the Southeastern Employment and

Training Association conference on March 3-6, 2019. Motion offered by Ms. Moore, seconded

by Mr. Robinson to approve the travel request. Motion passed without opposition.

FIRE DEPARTMENT: Chief Patrick Hemphill

Chief Hemphill stated that he did not have any items to add to his written report.

GREEN OAKS: Mr. Ken Rochelle, Director

Mr. Rochelle stated that he did not have any items to add to his written report.

HOMELAND SECURITY &

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS: Mr. Neal Brown, Director

Mr. Brown stated that he did not have any items to add to his written report.

LIBRARY: Ms. Robin Toms, Director

Ms. Toms stated that she did not have any items to add to her written report.

LSU AG CENTER: Ms. Markaye Russell

Ms. Russell updated the Jury on ongoing activities and upcoming events in the parish.

911 OFFICE: Mr. Jade Gabb, Coordinator

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. Robinson, seconded by Mr. Clampit. Motion passed without opposition.

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING The president called the Personnel Committee meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

The president recognized Chief Hemphill, Fire Department. Chief Hemphill recommended the

following personnel actions for approval.

SICK LEAVE

Hendrix, Nicholas Extended Sick Leave Effective 1/3/2019

Roberts, John Extended Sick Leave Effective 1/3/2019

Trichell, David Extended Sick Leave Effective 1/3/2019

Robinson, Jason Extended Sick Leave Effective 1/16/2019

Bennett, Mark Termination of Extended Sick Leave Effective 1/5/2019

Trichell, David Termination of Extended Sick Leave Effective 12/1/2018

Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Robinson to approve the sick leave as

recommended by the chief. Motion passed without opposition.

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PROMOTIONS

Rogers, Kathy Clerk To Records Clerk Effective 1/28/2019

Brown, Ryan Provisional Appt To Fire Comm Officer Effective 1/9/2019

Mercy, Thomas District Chief To Prob Deputy Chief Effective 1/28/2019

Crawford, Craig Captain To Prob District Chief Effective 2/11/2019

Rugg, Jared Driver To Prob Captain Effective 2/11/2019

Hopfinger, Heath Firefighter To Prob Driver Effective 2/11/2019

Daily, Ronald District Chief To Prob Deputy Chief Effective 1/28/2019

Wallace, Ronald Captain To Prob District Chief Effective 2/11/2019

Gable, Andy Driver To Prob Captain Effective 2/11/2019

Mobley, Brandon Firefighter To Prob Driver Effective 2/11/2019

McMillon, Jason Captain To Prob Training Officer Effective 2/11/2019

Bradley, Justin Driver To Prob Captain Effective 2/11/2019

David, Bryant Firefighter To Prob Driver Effective 2/11/2019

Jackson, Mike Captain To Prob Training Officer Effective 2/11/2019

Loftin, Hunter Driver To Prob Captain Effective 2/11/2019

Sanderson, Adam Firefighter To Prob Driver Effective 2/11/2019

Motion offered by Ms. Moore, seconded by Mr. Clampit to approve the promotions as

recommended by the chief. Motion passed without opposition.

The president recognized Mr. Rochelle, Green Oaks. Mr. Rochelle requested to promote

Christopher Welch to Juvenile Detention Supervisor. Motion offered by Mr. Robinson, seconded

by Ms. Moore to approve the promotion. Motion passed without opposition.

Mr. Rochelle requested to hire Michael Johnson as the director of compliance and training.

Motion offered by Mr. Robinson, seconded by Ms. Moore to hire Michael Johnson. Motion

passed without opposition.

The president recognized Mr. Murray, Public Works. Mr. Murray requested to hire Dameon

Robinson as Equipment Operator I. Motion offered by Ms. Moore, seconded by Mr. Clampit to

hire Dameon Robinson. Motion passed without opposition.

The president recognized Ms. Bennett, Federal Programs. Ms. Bennett requested approval of the

job descriptions for Workforce Development Specialist II and Workforce Development Officer

III. Motion offered by Ms. Moore, seconded by Mr. Clampit to approve the job descriptions.

Motion passed without opposition.

Ms. Bennett requested to open the positions of Workforce Development Specialist II and

Workforce Development Officer III. Motion offered by Mr. Robinson, seconded by Ms. Moore

to open the positions. Motion passed without opposition.

The president recognized Mr. Cammack Treasurer. Mr. Cammack requested a 3% probationary

increase for the accountant in the Treasurer’s office. Motion by Ms. Moore, second by Mr.

Caldwell to approve a probationary increase for the accountant to Grade 218, Step 60B effective

February 5, 2019. Motion passed without opposition.

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There being no other business to come before this committee at this time a motion to recess and

enter into the Public Works Committee meeting was offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr.

Clampit. Motion passed without opposition.

* * *

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING The chairman, Mr. Robinson, called the Public Works Committee meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.

The chair recognized Mr. Murray, Director. Mr. Murray stated that he did not have any items.

The chair recognized Mr. Crosby, Engineer. Mr. Crosby presented the following evaluation of

the Cheniere Lake bridge/spillway, describing three areas that needed repairs.

Area No. 1 (Downstream side of the bridge/spillway) The existing concrete revetment on the downstream sides of the bridge/spillway structure is

failing in some locations and has completely failed/collapsed in other locations. The concrete

revetment should be pulverized, graded and compacted. 55# Rip-Rap should be placed on top of

the pulverized concrete revetment and the Rip-Rap should be sealed with a layer of concrete

flowable fill to a depth of roughly 1’. The vertical concrete walls must remain intact and not be

damaged by the construction. As stated in the Huval & Associates engineering report, this repair

is critical/essential to protecting the integrity of the bridge approaches. Estimated Construction

Cost: $150,000.

Area No. 2 (Under the bridge) The existing bridge has rip-rap on the slopes within the timber spans on each side of the

spillway. Seepage is currently occurring in this rip-rap section and that seepage has eroded

under the concrete revetment and caused it to fail, as discussed above. Concrete flowable fill

should be placed in the rip-rap section to a depth of roughly 1’. The flowable fill will seal

around the rip-rap to reduce/prevent the seepage and erosion/undermining. As stated in the

Huval & Associates engineering report, this repair is critical/essential to protecting the bridge

approaches and the spillway structure. Estimated Construction Cost: $100,000.

Area No. 3 (Downstream end of the spillway structure) The existing spillway has a concrete slab between the vertical concrete walls on the downstream

side of the structure. There is undermining occurring along the downstream face of the slab.

55# Rip-Rap should be placed along the downstream side of the spillway to reduce/prevent

undermining. As stated in the Huval & Associates engineering report, this repair may not be

essential but would be beneficial in preserving the integrity of the spillway structure. Estimated

Construction Cost: $150,000.

Mr. Clampit asked if Mr. Crosby feels that the spillway and bridge have deteriorated since the

2016 flood. Mr. Crosby stated that the concrete is worn. You can see gravel in the face of it, but

as far as it being structurally sound Huval & Associates did not see anything that would cause an

alarm to close the bridge right now. There is a good bit of erosion under the revetment and at the

rip-rap on downstream facing the bridge.

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Mr. Clampit asked if the gates were put back in would the revetments suffer further damage. Mr.

Crosby stated yes they would. In a typical rainfall if the gates were out water would never leave

the spillway. The water would never get to that height. With the gates in there would be 9 foot of

water impounded and water would come over the spillway and around the edges where the rip-

rap and concrete revetment have failed.

Mr. Clampit asked if this will get more expensive to fix. If the vertical walls fall then there will

be a real serious problem. Mr. Crosby stated that if the vertical walls fall they will have to build a

coffer dam on the upstream side and put the gates in. If it rains they would have to by-pass

pump. The walls would have to be put back in or try to drive some type of sheet pile for the walls

on a temporary basis.

Mr. Clampit stated Mr. Crosby’s observations make it clear that a big part of the $250,000 in

needed repairs is not just for protecting the spillway but for protecting the bridge and its

structural integrity. Mr. Clampit asked Mr. Murray if he had $250,000 in his budget for these

repairs. Mr. Murray stated no he does not.

Mr. Clampit asked Mr. Cammack if there was $250,000 available to make these repairs. Mr.

Cammack stated unfortunately there is not.

Mr. Clampit stated that if we put the gates back in we are going to wash out a big part of the

revetment protecting the bridge and if we don’t put the gates back in we are going to wash out a

big part of the revetment protecting the bridge. Mr. Crosby stated that the damage will occur

more slowly if the gates are out. Mr. Crosby stated that if the critical/essential repairs are not

going to be made to areas one and two as discussed above, then the six foot gates should not be

put back in the spillway in an effort to lessen the ongoing damage to the bridge.

Mr. Clampit stated that a big part of this Band-Aid is protecting the state’s assets, the bridge and

highway, and to a smaller portion protecting the parish’s assets, the spillway. Mr. Crosby stated

that the first item in the Huval & Associates engineering report regarding the downstream side of

the bridge/spillway states that this repair is critical/essential to protecting the integrity of the

bridge approaches. This is where the erosion has basically come back up to the downstream

facing the bridge. Repair two is underneath the bridge and the recommendation is to put the

flowable fill to seal the rip-rap. This would be for the spillway and bridge. Mr. Crosby stated that

he thinks it would be more for the bridge than the spillway. The spillway is a fairly deep

structure and the washing out is to the side of the spillway. They could not tell that anything is

coming underneath the spillway. They did seepage calculations to see how much flow under

closed conditions and everything was normal. There is nothing that made them believe that the

spillway is what’s failing. The only area that is washed on the spillway itself is the very

downstream end 60’ or so from the bridge structure.

Mr. Clampit stated that he would like the Jury to approve him to pursue the funding with DOTD

and local senators.

Mr. Crosby spoke regarding preliminary subdivision approval for Piney Cove Villa and

recommended approval subject to comments from the Public Works Department and parish

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engineer being adequately answered. Motion offered by Mr. Robinson, seconded by Mr. Clampit

to grant preliminary subdivision approval for Piney Cove Villa subject to comments from the

Public Works Department and parish engineer being adequately answered. Motion passed

without opposition.

Mr. Crosby updated the Jury on other ongoing projects in the parish.

There being no other business to come before this committee at this time a motion to adjourn the

Public Works committee meeting and reconvene the regular meeting was offered by Ms. Moore,

seconded by Mr. Clampit. Motion passed without opposition. The Public Works Committee

meeting adjourned at 6:54 p.m.

* * *

Motion offered by Mr. Robinson, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to ratify and adopt all actions taken

in the committee meetings. Motion passed without opposition.

MOTIONS * ORDINANCES * RESOLUTIONS:

The president recognized Mr. Robinson, District A.

MR. SCOTTY ROBINSON, DISTRICT A:

Mr. Robinson asked to defer the matters concerning Animal Control services and West Ouachita

Sewerage District No. 5 to the next meeting.

The president recognized Mr. Clampit, District B.

MR. JACK CLAMPIT, DISTRICT B: Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to designate the Ouachita Parish

animal shelter as an evacuation point. Motion passed without opposition.

The president recognized Mr. Caldwell, District C.

MR. WALT CALDWELL, DISTRICT C: Mr. Caldwell asked Mr. Murray and Mr. Crosby to look at the streets and drainage in Northside

Terrace.

Mr. Robinson left the meeting at 6:56 p.m.

The president stated that Dr. Reddix was not at the meeting and that there was no further

business tonight for District D.

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MR. SHANE SMILEY, DISTRICT E:

Mr. Smiley, seconded by Ms. Moore offered the following resolution for adoption.

RESOLUTION NO. 19-04

A RESOLUTION DESCRIBING THE ACTIONS WHICH WILL BE TAKEN BY

THE PARISH REGARDING THE MUNICIPAL WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION

ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT REPORT IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN COMPLIANCE

AND PREVENT EFFLUENT VIOLATION PER PERMIT REQUIREMENTS

CONTAINED IN THE LOUISIANA WATER DISCHARGE PERMIT SYSTEM; AND,

FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury (the “Parish”) is required to inform the

Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (“LDEQ”) that certain actions will be taken by

the Parish in order to maintain compliance and prevent effluent violations per permit

requirements contained in the Louisiana Water Discharge Permit System under LWDPS Permit

Number LA0105163; and,

WHEREAS, the Parish created West Ouachita Sewerage District No. 9 to operate a

sewerage treatment and collection in the “Indian Lakes” area of western Ouachita Parish and

serves as the fiscal agent of said district,

NOW, THEREFORE:

BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury:

1) In order to maintain compliance with permit requirements contained in the Louisiana

Pollution Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) permit, number LA0105163, the

following actions will be taken:

a) Continue to identify and correct line failures in the wastewater collection system

to minimize the potential for excessive infiltration/inflow.

b) Continue regularly scheduled maintenance of the wastewater pumping stations

within the collection system to insure adequate transport of wastewater to the

treatment facility.

c) Continue in its efforts to operate and maintain the wastewater treatment facility in

a manner so as to improve effluent quality.

d) Continue long term planning/budgeting for the replacement and/or upgrade of the

wastewater treatment facility as it nears its design life.

2) This resolution shall become effective upon adoption.

The above resolution was adopted the 4th day of February, 2019.

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Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Caldwell offered the following resolution for adoption.

RESOLUTION NO. 19-05

A RESOLUTION DESCRIBING THE ACTIONS WHICH WILL BE TAKEN BY

THE PARISH REGARDING THE MUNICIPAL WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION

ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT REPORT IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN COMPLIANCE

AND PREVENT EFFLUENT VIOLATION PER PERMIT REQUIREMENTS

CONTAINED IN THE LOUISIANA WATER DISCHARGE PERMIT SYSTEM; AND,

FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury (the “Parish”) is required to inform the

Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (“LDEQ”) that certain actions will be taken by

the Parish in order to maintain compliance and prevent effluent violations per permit

requirements contained in the Louisiana Water Discharge Permit System under LWDPS Permit

Number LA0038351; and,

WHEREAS, the Parish serves as the Board of Commissioners of the West Ouachita

Industrial District and operates the sewerage system in the District’s “West Ouachita Industrial

Park:”,

NOW, THEREFORE:

BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury:

1) In order to maintain compliance with permit requirements contained in the Louisiana

Pollution Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) permit, number LA0038351, the

following actions will be taken:

a) Continue to enforce the Industrial Waste and Sewer Use Ordinance for customers

served by the West Ouachita Industrial Park wastewater collection and treatment

system.

b) Direct wastewater customers within the industrial park to correct potential sources

of infiltration and inflow as identified by a recently completed smoke test of the

collection system.

c) Continue to identify potential sources of infiltration and inflow and direct

wastewater customers within the industrial park to correct related issues on their

private service lines as necessary.

d) Continue in its efforts to operate and maintain the wastewater treatment facility in

a manner so as to improve effluent quality.

2) This resolution shall become effective upon adoption.

The above resolution was adopted the 4th day of February, 2019.

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Mr. Smiley, seconded by Ms. Moore offered the following ordinance for adoption.

ORDINANCE NO. 9286

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN

ADJUDICATED PROPERTY TO THE MONROE HOUSING AUTHORITY

PURSUANT TO LA CONST. ART. 14, SEC. 7 (B) AND LA. R.S. 47:2201 ET SEQ.; AND

FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO

WHEREAS, La. R.S. 2201, et seq authorizes the donation of adjudicated properties for

purposes allowed by the Louisiana Constitution;

WHEREAS, the three (3) year period for redemption, as well as the (5) year redemptive

period, provided by Art. 7, §25 of the Louisiana Constitution has elapsed, established by Parish

Ordinance No: 9037 and the owner of record has failed to redeem the adjudicated property; and

WHEREAS, LA R.S. 14, Sec. (7)(B) authorizes the donation of blighted or abandoned

housing property to non-profit organization who agree to renovate and maintain such properties

until conveyance of such properties by the organization;

WHEREAS, the Monroe Housing Authority (“MHA”) has requested the donation of the

following property in the Ouachita Cotton Mill Company’s Second Addition to Monroe,

Louisiana, that has been long abandoned and adjudicated to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury for

the purpose of constructing affordable housing thereon:

1. Parcel 85149: LOT 13 SQ 62 UNION DEVELOPMENT CO ADDITION

Municipal Address: 1405 S 3rd Street, Monroe, LA

2. Parcel 80779: LOT 10 SQ 50 OUACHITA COTTON MILLS ADDITION






5. Parcel 77411: LOT 7 UNION DEVELOPMENT CO RESUB SQ 49 OUACHITA

COTTON MILLS 2ND ADDITION

Municipal Address: 1304 S 4th Street, Monroe, LA


COTTON MILLS 2ND ADDN

Municipal Address: 1412 S 4th Street, Monroe, LA

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7. Parcel 46606: LOT 13 UNION DEVELOPMENT COMPANY ADDITION RESUB

SQ 49 OUACHITA COTTON MILLS 2ND ADDN





9. Parcel 54269: LOT 23 UNION DEVELOPMENT CORESUB SQ 32-A OUACHITA



10. Parcel 46242: LOT 16 UNION DEVELOPMENT CO. RESUB. SQ 62 OUACHITA

COTTON MILLS




Municipal Address: 800 Pecan Street, Monroe, LA

12. Parcel 44373: LOT 31 SQ 79 OUACHITA COTTON MILLS 2ND ADDN

Municipal Address: 1709 3rd Street, Monroe, LA

13. Parcel 23931: LOT 17 UNION DEVELOPMENT CORESUB SQ 63 OUACHITA


Municipal Address: 1413 4th Street (A&B), Monroe, LA

WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury finds that such donation is in the public

interest and in accordance with applicable law;

NOW THEREFORE:

BE IT ORDAINED, by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury does herby authorize the

donation of the abandoned adjudicated property identified above to the Monroe Housing

Authority upon completion of the procedures for the donation of adjudicated property pursuant

to La. R,S, 47:2201, et seq.;

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the President of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury

be, and hereby is authorized to execute such document as are reasonable and necessary to

complete the donation described above.

The above ordinance was introduced on the 22nd day of January, 2019.

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The ordinance was submitted to a roll call vote, and the vote thereon was as follows:

YEAS: (4) Mr. Jack Clampit, District B; Mr. Walt Caldwell, District

C; Mr. Shane Smiley, District E; and Ms. Pat Moore,

District F.

NAYS: (0)

ABSTAIN: (0)

ABSENT: (2) Mr. Scotty Robinson, District A and Dr. Ollibeth Reddix,

District D

The above ordinance was adopted on the 4th day of February, 2019.

* * *

Mr. Smiley, seconded by Ms. Moore offered the following ordinance for adoption.

ORDINANCE NO. 9287

AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE AN ACT OF SALE BY THE PARISH OF

OUACHITA TO SELL CERTAIN ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES (PARCELS 103,

19258, & 29982); 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 103: LOT 10, SQUARE 3 RESUB SQS 2 & 3, GOSSETS ADDITION,

ADJUDICATED TO THE PARISH 7/11/2011 MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 2403

BURG JONES LANE, MONROE, LA

Purchaser: L.T. Harris Bid: $2,812.75 Auction Date: Lot Next Door

2) PARCEL 19258: LOT 14 PARLOR CITY RESUB SQ 27 TERMINAL HEIGHTS

ADDITION ADJUDICATED TO THE PARISH 06/28/2013 Municipal Address:

1112 Mississippi Street, Monroe, LA,

Purchaser: Benjamin Earl & Sandra C. Taylor Bid: $743.56 Auction Date: Lot Next Door

3) PARCEL 29982: LOT 192 GLENN ACRES ADDITION ADJUDICATED TO THE

PARISH 07/10/2015 Municipal Address: 205 Woodland Circle, Calhoun, LA,

Purchaser: Jack & Jean Fiebelkorn Bid: $1,612.89 Auction Date: Lot Next Door

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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 below 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 below 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.

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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 22nd day of January, 2019.

The ordinance was submitted to a roll call vote, and the vote thereon was as follows:

YEAS: (4) Mr. Jack Clampit, District B; Mr. Walt Caldwell, District

C; Mr. Shane Smiley, District E; and Ms. Pat Moore,

District F.

NAYS: (0)

ABSTAIN: (0)

ABSENT: (2) Mr. Scotty Robinson, District A and Dr. Ollibeth Reddix,

District D

The above ordinance was adopted on the 4th day of February, 2019.

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Mr. Smiley introduced the following ordinance.

ORDINANCE NO. 9288

AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE AN ACT OF SALE BY THE PARISH OF

OUACHITA TO SELL CERTAIN ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES (PARCELS 38777,

44632, & 70770) 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# 38777: LOT 28 OF RESUB OF UNIT 1 CHARMINGDALE

SUBDIVISION., ADJUDICATED TO THE PARISH 7/11/2011 NO MUNICIPAL

ADDRESS: LOCATED ON CHARMINGDALE DRIVE, MONROE, LA

Purchaser: Travis L. Mack Bid: $951.81 Auction Date: February 12, 2019

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2. PARCEL# 44632: LOT 8 SQUARE D UNIT 2 SOUTHSIDE COMMERCIAL

ADDITION, NO MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: LOCATED IN MONROE, LA,

ADJUDICATED TO THE PARISH 06/28/2013

Purchaser: Renewed Minds Properties, LLC Bid: $752.3 Auction Date: February 12, 2019

3. PARCEL# 70770: LOT 1 SQUARE 50 JW SMITH’S RESUBDIVISION LEE

AVENUE ADDITION ADJUDICATED TO THE PARISH 07/06/2012

MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 3601 DICK TAYLOR STREET, MONROE, LA

Purchaser: Renewed Minds Properties, LLC Bid: $671.31 Auction Date: February 12, 2019

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 below 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 below 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:

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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 Ms. Moore, District F.

MS. PAT MOORE, DISTRICT F:

Ms. Moore asked for an update on the ditch behind Honeysuckle Drive. Mr. Murray stated that

they are still working on obtaining the remaining servitude.

Ms. Moore asked for an update on the cross drain in Charmingdale. Mr. Murray stated that the

Public Works department has evaluated the cross drain and it did not show any separation. Public

Works should have the cross drain repaired in the next two weeks.

Ms. Moore spoke on the Highway 165 South education/awareness campaign and asked if the

Jury could donate funds to help with the cost of materials. Mr. Mitchell stated that the state

constitution prohibits the donation of public funds. No action was taken.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: The president recognized Mr. Cammack, Treasurer. Mr. Cammack presented the request from

the judge’s office for the withdrawal of special funds. Motion offered by Ms. Moore, seconded

by Mr. Clampit to approve the request. Motion passed without opposition.

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The president recognized Mr. Mitchell, Assistant District Attorney. Mr. Mitchell stated that he

did not have any items.

The president recognized Mr. Murray, Public Works Director. Mr. Murray stated that he did not

have any items.

BEER AND WHISKEY APPLICATIONS: Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding the following beer and whiskey application and recommended

approval subject to receiving a clear survey. Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr.

Smiley to approve the following application as recommended. Motion passed without

opposition.

DEBRUHL, APRIL BROKEN HALOS LLC DBA OUTLAWS, 1115

WASHINGTON STREET, WEST MONROE, LA 71292,

RETAIL BEER “CLASS A”, RETAIL LIQUOR “CLASS

C”, 2019 NEW

OTHER BUSINESS: There being no other business to come before the Jury, a motion to adjourn was offered by Mr.

Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Moore. The meeting adjourned at 7:07 p.m.

____________________________ ____________________________

Shane Smiley, President Karen Cupit, Recording Secretary

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