Tallulah, Louisiana
January 9, 2023
The Madison Parish Police Jury met in regular session and convened at the Courthouse Building, Tallulah, Louisiana on Monday, January 9, 2023, 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 Vacant
District 2 Stanley Ogden
District 3 Dave Wilson
District 4 Johnny Hughes
District 5 Jane Sanders
Visitors: J. Gibson, M. Abendroth, F. Eubanks, T. Trichell, J. Sims, C. Machen, B. Bell
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
Mrs. Sanders acting as chair for the organizational meeting declared all offices vacant.
Mr. Wilson made a motion to have all offices remain the same as 2022. (Ms. Sanders as president, Mr. Hughes as vice-president and Mr. Ogden as Finance Chairman) Mr. Hughes seconded the motion. No discussion. Motion carried.
REGULAR MEETING
A Public Comments Period held at the beginning of the meeting to allow for comments on agenda items received no comments.
President Sanders requested the approval of the Consent Agenda (December 19th minutes, December Building and Garbage /Sewer Report and the Outstanding Invoice Report) A motion was made by Mr. Ogden, seconded by Mr. Wilson to approve the
consent agenda. No discussion. Motion passed.
The Secretary/Treasurer asked for permission to pay all invoices based on available funds. The President asked for a motion to pay outstanding invoices with available funds or as funds become available. A motion was offered by Mr. Ogden, seconded by Ms. Buchanan pay the outstanding invoices with available funds or as funds become available. No discussion. Motion passed.
The jurors were also informed that a total of $52,900.48 in Sales Taxes and AIO fees were collected for November and December. Also, the Parish has been approved for an LGAP Grant in the amount of $75,000 for road repairs.
Each juror gave a report of concerns in their district.
Mr. Eubanks of Northeast Louisiana Alliance appeared before the jury to discuss supporting a new occupant, RailCarCo, at the Madison Parish Port. $134,000 is needed to make necessary replacement & improvements to allow for expanding to the next level of production. The proposal is for the Police Jury to bear 1/3, Madison Port 1/3, and RailCarCo 1/3 of the project cost.
Filling the vacancies for District 1 Police Juror and Districts 1 and 3 Constable were table until the next meeting.
Mr. Hughes offered a motion seconded by Mr. Wilson to offer a resolution (Appendix A) certifying Section 125 Premium Only Plan for Plan year ending January 31, 2024. No discussion. Motion carried.
Mr. Ogden offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Wilson, to approval North LA Criminalistics Lab Amended 2022 Budget and their 2023 proposed Budget. No discussion. Motion carried.
Mr. Ogden offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Wilson, to approve the proposal by the Sheriff’ to build a car wash station on the grounds of the jail behind the Courthouse Annex Building at their office expense. No discussion. Motion carried.
Mr. Ogden offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Hughes, to submit the necessary assurances to DOTD’s Right of Way Section to confirm the Parish’s anticipation in obtaining Federal participation in any transportation related projects for the calendar year. No discussion. Motion carried.
During public comments, Joy Sims updated the jurors on Healthy Community Project, physical activity, that the LSU Ag Center was working on for the parish.
Mr. Ogden offered a motion to adjourn.
/s/ Margarett Dew Secretary/Treasurer /s/ Jane Sanders
President
Tallulah, Louisiana
January 11, 2023
The Madison Parish Police Jury met in special session and convened at the Courthouse Building, Tallulah, Louisiana on Monday, January 11, 2023, 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 Vacant
District 2 Stanley Ogden
District 3 Dave Wilson
District 4 Johnny Hughes
District 5 Jane Sanders
Visitors: B. Bell, M. Williams, J. Hogue, C. Machen
President Sanders announced that the floor was opened for nominations to fill the position of juror for District 1.
Mr. Ogden nominated Mr. M. Abendroth. Mr. Hughes nominated Mr. Jerry Hicks. Nominations were then closed.
The President asked for a motion for Mr. Abendroth. Mr. Ogden offered a motion. The motion failed due to the lack of a second for Mr. Abendroth.
The President then asked for a motion for Mr. Hicks. Mr. Hughes offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Wilson. A roll call vote was taken and the results were as follows:
District 1 vacant
District 2 nay
District 3 yea
District 4 yea
District 5 yea
No discussion. Motion passed. Mr. Jerry Hicks became the appointee for District one to complete the term of Mr. Walker.
The floor was then opened for nominations to fill the vacancy for Constable representing Districts 1 and 3. The President recommended Mr. Douglas Riggs. Mr. Hughes offered a motion to appoint Mr. Riggs as Constable of Districts 1 and 3 to fill the position until the 2023 Gubernatorial election in the fall. Mr. Wilson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Motion passed.
Mr. Ogden offered a motion to adjourn.
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/s/ Margarett Dew /s/ Jane Sanders
Secretary/Treasurer President
Tallulah, Louisiana
January 18, 2023
The Madison Parish Police Jury met in special session and convened at the Courthouse Building, Tallulah, Louisiana on Monday, January 18, 2023, 10:00 a.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 Jerry Hicks
District 2 Absent
District 3 Dave Wilson
District 4 Johnny Hughes
District 5 Jane Sanders
Visitors: C. Machen
President Sanders announced that the purpose of the meeting was to rescind a previous motion to appoint Mr. D. Riggs as Constable for Districts 1 and 3. It was later discovered that Mr. Riggs did not live in either of the districts for Constable/Justice of the Peace.
The President asked for a motion to rescind the appointment. Mr. Hughes offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Hicks. No discussion. Motion passed.
It was noted that Mr. D. Virgil, a resident of the appropriate district had expressed an interest in b Constable. Mr. Hicks offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Wilson, to appoint Mr. Virgil as Constable for Districts 1 and 3. A roll call vote was taken and the results were as follows:
District 1 yea
District 2 absent
District 3 yea
District 4 yea
District 5 yea
No discussion. Motion passed.
Mr. Hughes offered a motion to adjourn.
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/s/ Margarett Dew /s/ Jane Sanders
Secretary/Treasurer President
