Tallulah, Louisiana
April 22, 2024
The Madison Parish Police Jury met as a committee at 3:00 p.m. to receive information on applying for grant(s) for renovation purposes from Delta Regional Authority (DRA).
The Madison Parish Police Jury met in regular session and convened at the Courthouse Building, Tallulah, Louisiana on Monday, April 22, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.
President Sanders called the meeting to order and gave the invocation.
The roll call followed the announcement of a quorum. The following members were present at roll call:
District 1 Mr. Jerry Hicks
District 2 Mr. Stanley Ogden
District 3 Mr. Dave Wilson
District 4 Mr. Johnny Hughes
District 5 Mrs. Jane Sanders
Visitors: J. Troy, P. Candler, L Haggard
No comments were made during the Public Comments Period held at the beginning of the meeting that allows for comments on agenda.
President Sanders requested the approval of the Consent Agenda (April 8th minutes, March Garbage/Sewer Report, and the Outstanding Invoice Report.). A motion was made by Mr. Hicks, seconded by Mr. Wilson, to approve the Consent Agenda. No discussion. Motion carried.
The Secretary/Treasurer asked for permission to pay all invoices based on available funds. A motion was offered by Mr. Hughes and seconded by Mr. Hicks, to pay the outstanding invoices with available funds or as funds become available. No discussion. Motion carried.
On motion by Mr. Hughes and seconded by Mr. Wilson, the Secretary’s report was approved. No discussion. Motion carried.
Mr. Hicks offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Ogden, to authorize the Superintendent to instruct his men to clean a ditch they will not go back and fill it in afterwards if it is the parish’s right-of-way. A roll call vote was taken and the results were as follows:
District 1 yea
District 2 yea
District 3 yea
District 4 yea
District 5 yea
Motion carried.
Each juror reported on concerns within their district.
Mr. Hughes offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Ogden, to enter into an agreement with Volkert for engineering services for the parish. No discussion. Motion carried.
Mr. Ogden offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Wilson, to authorize the president, Mrs. Sanders, to sign the engineering agreement. No discussion. Motion carried.
There was no discussion of correspondence nor were there any public comments.
Mr. Hughes offered a motion to adjourn.
/s/ Margarett Dew /s/ Jane Sanders
Secretary/Treasurer President
