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PUBLIC NOTICES:
Ward Two Fire Protection District Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes from October 13th
The Ward Two Fire Protection District Board of Commissioners met in regular session on October 13, 2020 7:00 pm at the District Office. By Roll Call the following members were present: Alton Fallin, Charles Hopkins, and Mack Williams. Absent were George Gryder and Bill Wheelis. No public attendant.
There were 1-additions 0-deletions offered to the agenda, meeting called to order by Chairman Williams, followed by invocation. Motion entertained by Mr. Williams to accept the agenda as presented with addition to old business from February 2020 meeting to amend minutes, and proceed into business, motion Mr. Hopkins, second Mr. Fallin, motion carried. Motion entertained by Mr. Williams to accept the minutes from September 15, 2020 with noted amendment/correction to delete Mr. Hopkins second because Mr. Fallin provided second, motion Mr. Fallin and Mr. Hopkins, motion carried. Corrections/Approval: 1.
In the order of Old Business: Chief Manning delivered the September Fire report for 16 total calls as follows: 4 Fire, 0 Grass/Brush, 0 EMS, 1 MVA, 10 public tree removals and Other 1 good intent. Fuel report for September was on hand of 395.9 gallons, fuel usage was 207.1 gallons.
Apparatus/Equipment Maintenance –None. Misc. the signs are still in process of being placed around the ward. PIAL – Property is cleared and road built at new training site. Awaiting bids on concrete work and fencing. September training 9 members attended. Purchasing agent reports for September 2020 was reviewed. Gap Report is 100%. Amendment to February 2020 minutes to make offer of employment to Sandy Evans with start date of March 1, 2020. Mr. Williams entertained motion, motion Mr. Fallin, second Mr. Hopkins, motion carried. Motion entertained by Mr. Williams to proceed into new business, motion Mr. Fallin, second Mr. Hopkins, motion carried.
In the order of New Business, Financial Report for m/e 09/30/20 was presented. The bill review was completed by Mr. Williams. Presentation of Bills for September was discussed. Donna Snow’s change of hours from 9-12 Monday, Wednesday, and 8-12 Friday to new hours 5:30-7:30 Monday, Wednesday and 9-1 Saturday were discussed. Mr. Fallin made a motion to accept change, second Mr. Hopkins, motion carried.
The Action List was reviewed-nothing added.
Board members were asked if needed to make any comments, none. There being no further orders of business motion entertained by Mr. Williams to adjourn, motion by Mr. Hopkins to adjourn, second Mr. Fallin, meeting declared adjourned by the chairman at 7:45 p.m.
JACKSON PARISH WATERSHED MEETING MINUTES
The Jackson Parish Watershed District met Thursday, October 15, 2020, at 5:00 PM in the Jackson Parish Sports Complex. Present: Mr. Lavelle Smith, Mr. Jimmy Waggoner, Mr. Jay Mallard, Mr. Bert Brown and Mr. Daniel Ponder. Absent: Mr. Roy Barlow.
The invocation was given by Mr. Waggoner.
There were no public comments.
Motion Mr. Ponder, seconded Mr. Brown, to approve the minutes of September 15, 2020. Motion carried.
Motion Mr. Ponder, seconded Mr. Waggoner, to pay all bills. Motion carried.
Motion Mr. Ponder, seconded Mr. Mallard, to have a 2’ x 3’ sign created to display at Ebenezer; using a sunset photo as the backdrop. Getting electricity to run the water gage is in process.
Motion Mr. Brown, seconded Mr. Ponder, to approve a boathouse permit for Mr. Larry Bates, at 210 Grandview Drive, Chatham. Motion carried.
Motion Mr. Brown, seconded Mr. Mallard, to adjourn at 5:23 PM. Motion carried.
The next meeting is scheduled for November 19, 2020 at 5:00 PM.
Minutes of the Jonesboro Fire District # 1 meeting on October 14th
- CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL:
Mr. Dodson called the meeting to order at 18:15 pm the following members were present and the Board achieved a quorum.
Invocation by: Mr. Terrance Blankenship. Pledge of Allegiance by: Mr. Wayne Anderson
Roll Call: Board Members Present: Mr. Berry Dodson, Mr. Wayne Anderson, Mr. Terrance Blankenship Board Members Absent: Mr. Danny Folden, Mrs. Conchita Doyle
- Public Comments: NONE
- Recognize Visitors: Fire Chief Brandon Brown, Aaron Blalock, Curtis Roller
- Approve Minutes
Mr. Dodson called for a motion to approve the minutes for the August 20, 2020 meeting, Motion by Mr. Anderson, 2nd by Mr. Blankenship, all in favor, motion carried
- Approve Payment of Monthly Bill
Mr. Dodson called for a motion to approve the payment of monthly bills for the months of August, September & October Motion by Mr. Dodson, 2nd by Mr. Blankenship, all in favor, motion carried
- New Business: None
- Old Business: NONE
- NEXT MEETING DATE & TIME:
The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 19, 2020 at 6:00pm at the Jonesboro Fire Department, 104th Street, Jonesboro LA 71251
- BOARD COMMENTS: None
- ADJOURN: Mr. Dodson called for a motion to adjourn at 18:35 pm: Motion by Mr. Blankenship, 2nd by Mr. Anderson, all in favor, Motion carried.