To have your business service or items you have for sale listed, send email to: jpjjacksonla@gmail.com
Quality Electrical & Controls Service:
Over 60 years of combined Licensed and Certified experience in Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Control Panels, Electrical, HVAC and Inspections service. Located at 5039 Hwy 4 East, Jonesboro, LA. For free estimate contact: Billy Earl Wilhite: (318) 475-2403 or Richard Andrews: (318) 475-5136. “Call us when you want the job done right.”
www.qualityecs.com
4T Exterior Cleaning:
House wash, Metal roof wash, gutter cleaning, concrete, deck, and brick/ patio cleaning. For free estimates call Trevor Hall at (318) 475-0347 or email Trevor.hall62@yahoo.com
B3 Lawn Services:
No job to large or small. For complete lawncare and select landscaping services contact: Todd Lowe (318) 623-8532, TJ Wilkerson (318) 480-1328 or Josh Henry (318) 480-1596.
email: littleballgame93@yahoo.com
Harris Yard Beautification Service:
For all your lawn and landscaping needs contact Greg Harris at (318) 245-2349. Free estimates and professional service guaranteed. Based out of Chatham.
5G Exterior Cleaning:
“Service you can trust at affordable prices” Commercial and residential cleaning services. Be it commercial buildings, homes, driveways, patio’s, truck’s and trailers, no job to big or small. For free estimates call or text: Ty Garrett at (318) 243-7772 or send email to: tygarett23@yahoo.com
For Sale: Book on 100 year history of JHHS football
A year-by-year description of the first 100 years (1919-2019) of JHHS football. Included is summary of early beginnings, yearly results, rosters, updated team and individual records and a gallery of pictures. Perfect gift for that grandfather, father, uncle or cousin who would enjoy remembering their “glory days”. Cost is $25.00 per book plus $3.00 shipping and handling. To order call (318) 480-1206 or send email to: jpjjacksonla@gmail.com
For Sale: Small “Cowboy” Trailer
Excellent Condition. Solid floors. Metal sides and roof. Dimensions: 56″ tall x 93″ long x 60″ wide. $3,000.00 or best offer. Owned by Jonesboro-Hodge Methodist Church. For more information or to set appointment to see trailer call: 318-480-1206.
PUBLIC NOTICES
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER
Spillway Estates Water System Water System Failed to Take Corrective Action Following Identification of a Significant Deficiency
On December 05, 2018 the Louisiana Department of Health and (LDH) performed a detailed inspection and engineering evaluation of our water system called a sanitary survey. During this sanitary survey, they identified one or more significant deficiencies in our system. As our customers, you have a right to know what happened and what we are doing to correct this situation. According to EPA’s Ground Water Rule, we were required to correct the deficiency (or deficiencies) or work with the State to develop a plan to correct the deficiency (or deficiencies). However, we failed to correct the deficiency or contact the State before the established deadline and have therefore violated a requirement of the Ground Water Rule.
What should I do?
There is nothing you need to do. You do not need to boil your water or take other corrective actions. If a situation arises where the water is no longer safe to drink, you will be notified within 24 hours.
What does this mean?
This is not an emergency. If it had been an emergency, you would have been notified within 24 hours.
This significant deficiency has the potential to result in lack of proper treatment and oversight of the water system. Inadequately treated or inadequately protected water may contain disease-causing organisms. These organisms can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, nausea, cramps, and associated headaches. While we have not detected any evidence of contamination or other health threats related to our source water, we are still committed to correcting the deficiency to eliminate the threat of contamination.
What was done?
Utilities Inc of Louisiana is pleased to inform our customers the deficiency noted has been successfully resolved. Prior to LDH inspection, UIL determined the ground storage tank located on Navajo Road required replacement due to its deteriorating condition.
At the time of inspection, LDH observed the ground storage tank to have corrosion citing this as a significant deficiency. The engineer hired by UIL submitted plans and specifications to LDH and were approved on May 19, 2019.
On September 15, 2020, ground storage tank replacement was completed in addition to other improvements to the water site. These improvements included: 5hp booster station, new station piping, rehabilitation of chlorination equipment and site restoration including an access driveway.
UIL continues to work on improvements to the water system and keep LDH informed of progress being made.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
For more information, please contact: Vicki Spence, UIL Compliance Administrator at 985-893-6646.
Town of Jonesboro Public Hearing
October 12, 2021
A public hearing will be held October 12th, 2021 at 5:45 p.m. to discuss the purposed Ordinance #2021-010 Nuisances. An ordinance amending section 20-55 of the code of ordinances of the Town of Jonesboro by adding thereto a section (d) defining noxious weeds or grass or other deleterious, unhealthful or noxious growths, providing for matters related thereto and providing an effective date for the amendment.
Minutes of the Town of Jonesboro Board of Aldermen Special Called Meeting
Tuesday, September 21 2021
Special Called meeting: The meeting was called to order at 5:00 P.M. by Mayor Thompson.
Roll call: Johnson-present, Ginn-present, Siadek-present, Stringer-present, and Flowers-present. A quorum was present.
Invocation: Flowers started the meeting with invocation.
Pledge: The pledge was conducted by Ginn.
Public Comments: Two concerned citizens spoke regarding Animal Control and wanting to see the Town grow. Renee Stringer asked Council to please be mindful of all the issues the Town has when voting on the Budget amendments.
Brad Graff: Mr. Graff presented a project proposal in which the Town will be applying for a “Water and Sewer Sector” grant. He further explained the Town will be responsible for at least a 25% match if awarded the money.
Ordinance 2021-007 General: Johnson made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2021-007 General, seconded by Flowers. Discussion was called, the Council and the Mayor asked Attorney Stokes to clarify as to whether or not the Town was operating under a 50% rule as per the Mayor or if the Council had legally adopted a budget in July. After much debate everyone agreed the Town did pass a budget and the amendments the Mayor proposed were able to be voted on. Voting was as follows: Johnson-Yes, Ginn-No, Siadek-Yes, Stinger-Yes, and Flowers-Yes. Motion carried.
Ordinance 2021-008 Water: Johnson made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2021-008 Water, seconded by Flowers. Motion carried.
Ordinance 2021-009 Sewer: Johnson made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2021-009 Sewer, seconded by Flowers. Motion carried.
Council Comments: Comments were expressed.
Mayor Comments no comments were made.
Adjournment: Motion to adjourn by Flowers, seconded by Stringer. Motion carried.
Minutes of the Town of Jonesboro Board of Aldermen Regular Meeting
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Public Hearing: The Public Hearing was called to order at 5:45p.m. by Mayor Thompson.
Roll call: Johnson-present, Ginn-present, Siadek-absent, Stringer-present, and Flowers-present. A quorum was present.
Invocation: Flowers started the meeting with invocation.
Pledge: The pledge was conducted by Stringer.
Ordinance 2021-007 General, Ordinance 2021-008 Water, Ordinance 2021-009 Sewer: Mayor Thompson read over all three ordinances and opened the floor for discussion.
Regular meeting: The meeting was called to order at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor Thompson.
Public Comments: Wilda Smith from the Chamber of Commerce informed the Council of upcoming events in the Town of Jonesboro. “Stepping into fall” October 9, 2021, “Trunk or Treat” October 30, 2021, “Open House on the BLVD” November 2, 2021, and “Forest Fest” October 25, 2021. For more information regarding these events please contact Wilda Smith or go on the Chamber of Commerce Facebook page. Renee Stringer voiced her concerns regarding the sewage problem she has been having to deal with for several years. Ben Ledbetter spoke to the Council and the Mayor regarding his online publications. A representative from the Ruston Daily Leader spoke to the Council and Mayor about this newspaper becoming the Town’s Official Journal.
Addendums: Flowers made a motion to add Special Called Meeting to the agenda, seconded by Stringer. Motion carried.
August Bills: Flowers made a motion to approve August’s bills, seconded by Johnson. Motion carried.
August Financials: Johnson made a motion to approve August’s Financials, seconded by Stringer. Motion carried.
August Minutes: Stringer made a motion to approve August’s minutes, seconded by Johnson. Motion carried.
Ordinance 2021-007 General: Flowers made a motion to table Ordinance 2021-007 General.
Ordinance 2021-003 Water: Flowers made a motion to table Ordinance 2021-008 Water.
Ordinance 2021-004 Sewer: Flowers made a motion to table Ordinance 2021-009 Sewer.
Police Termination-Eric Davis: Stringer made a motion to accept the termination of Eric Davis, seconded by Johnson. Motion carried.
New Hire-Harry Woolridge: Ginn made a motion to hire Harry Woolridge as a part-time police officer, seconded by Johnson. Motion carried.
Department Head Reports: Stringer made a motion to accept and approve the reports presented by each department head, seconded by Flowers. Motion carried.
Special Meeting: Flowers made a motion to set a Special Called Meeting for September 21, 2021 at 5 P.M., seconded by Johnson. Motion carried.
Resolution 2021-017 Compliance Questionnaire 2021: Johnson made a motion to adopt Resolution 2021-017 Compliance Questionnaire2021, seconded by Stringer. Motion carried.
Mobile Home- 801 Leon Dr.: Flowers made a motion to approve the placement of a mobile home at 801 Leon Dr., Seconded by Stringer. Motion carried.
Legal Journal Selection: Flowers made a motion to approve the Ruston Daily Leader as the Town of Jonesboro’s official journal until June 2022, seconded by Johnson. Motion carried.
Redistricting: Johnson made a motion to hire “Data Center” as the company for the Town to handle the redistricting process and to allow Mayor Thompson to enter into a contract with this company, seconded by Flowers. Motion carried.
Rodeo Proposal: This item was tabled due to the fact there was no proposal provided.
Mayor’s Update: Mayor Thompson updated the Council and the audience on several issues he has been addressing.
Ordinance 2021-010 Nuisance: Johnson made a motion to introduce Ordinance 2021-010 Nuisance and set a public hearing for October 12, 2021 at 5:45 P.M.
Resolution 2021-018 Surplus Property: Stringer made a motion to adopt Resolution 2021-018 Surplus Property, seconded by Flowers.
Council Comments: Comments were expressed.
Mayor Comments: no comments were made.
Adjournment: Motion to adjourn by Flowers, seconded by Stringer. Motion carried.
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