To have your business service or items you have for sale listed or list any Legal/Public Notices, Advertisements for Bid, Requests for Proposals and/or Quotes – 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. www.qualityecs.com
“Call us when you want the job done right.”
Dirt Cheap Lawn Care, LLC:
Licensed and Insured! Any type of lawn care work done at reasonable prices. For quotes or to schedule service call Owner – David Hammock at 318-533-7133 or go by 209 Talbot Street, Jonesboro, LA.
“If you don’t look good, we don’t look good!”
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.
For Sale: “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
PUBLIC NOTICES
Village of Hodge
Advertisement for bid
November 7, 2021
The Village of Hodge will be accepting bids for the purchase of the old ball field containing 7.166 acres, more or less. The minimum bid for the property will be $40,000.00. All bids for the purchase of the Old Ball Field must be in writing, must state the name, address and telephone number of the bidder and must be in the hands of the Village of Hodge, Louisiana no later than Monday, December 6, 2021 at 12:01p.m. Bids may be delivered to the Village Hall or mailed to the Village of Hodge at P.O. Box 280, Hodge, LA 71247. No bid received after the deadline will be considered. Each bid must include a security deposit of five (5%) percent of the bid amount which shall be forfeited by the successful bidder if the successful bidder does not, within three (3) days of being notified of the bidder’s successful bid pay the remaining portion of the purchase price bid. Bid will be opened, in a public session at the Village of Hodge Town Hall at 2:30p.m. on Monday, December 6, 2021. The bids will be read aloud. At its meeting held on Tuesday, December 7,2021, beginning at 5:00p.m. the Board of Aldermen will examine all of the submitted bids, evaluate those bids and decide whether to accept any bid. The VILLAGE OF HODGE reserves the right to reject any bid for any reason. The content of the full ordinance can be reviewed at the Town Hall during the hours of 8:00a.m – 3:30p.m. Monday thru Friday. If, you any question please feel free to the call the office at 318-259-4704 or 318-278-0188.
Jackson Parish Police Jury Finance Committee Meeting minutes
October 29, 2021
The Finance Committee met Friday, October 29, 2021, at 12:00 PM in The Nathanial Zeno Jr. Meeting
Room of the Jackson Parish Police Jury Administrative Building, 160 Industrial Drive, Jonesboro,
Louisiana. Members present: Ms. Amy Magee, Mr. John McCarty, and Ms. Tarneshala Cowans. Absent:
none.
The Chair, Ms. Tarneshala Cowans, called the meeting to order. Mr. McCarty gave the invocation and
Ms. Magee led in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
There were no public comments.
The Chair invited the Secretary-Treasurer to present the month-to-date financials.
The Committee reviewed the proposed 2021 budget amendments and proposed 2022 budget for the Recreation District Board, Museum and Fine Arts Association, Coroner fund, Library Board, and Tourism Board.
The date and time for the next Finance Committee was set for Wednesday, November 3rd at 12:00 PM.
Motion Ms. Magee, seconded Mr. McCarty to adjourn. Motion carried.
Jackson Parish Police Jury Business Meeting Minutes
November 1, 2021
The Jackson Parish Police Jury met in Business Session Monday, November 1, 2021, at 5:15 PM in the Nathanial
Zeno Jr. Meeting Room of the Jackson Parish Police Jury Administrative Building, 160 Industrial Drive, Jonesboro,
Louisiana. Members present: Mr. Lewis Chatham, Ms. Amy Magee, Mr. John McCarty, Ms. Tarneshala Cowans,
and Ms. Regina Rowe. Absent: Mr. Todd Culpepper and Mr. Lynn Treadway. Also in attendance: Mr. Darrell
Avery, Assistant D.A.
The meeting was called to order by the President, Ms. Magee. Mr. McCarty gave the invocation and Ms. Cowans
led in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
There were no public comments.
The President called for Committee Reports.
Mr. Chatham provided a summary of the October 6th Project Committee meeting.
Ms. Cowans provided a summary of the October 15th, 21st, and 29th Finance Committee meetings.
Ms. Magee provided a summary of the October 18th Operations Committee meeting.
The Jury reviewed the recommendations on parish road reviews.
A report was given for the Grants, Policy & Personnel, Veterans, Parish Cleanup, and Economic Development
committees by the Chairmen and committee members.
The President noted the Committee Assignments sheet in the meeting packet for review.
The Jury reviewed items from the other committees and boards.
Ms. Rowe asked the Finance Committee to consider funding an appropriation to the Sparta Groundwater
Commission.
With the conclusion of Committee and Board Reports, the President moved on to Continued Business.
The Jury reviewed the nominees and actions needed for parish board appointments.
The Jury discussed waiving fees for use of the Community Center. Mr. Avery provided information regarding
donations and Cooperative Endeavor Agreements.
Mr. Brad Roller, Operations Manager, provided a status update of the gravel bin site construction project.
The Jury reviewed the requested resolution for the Opioid Settlement.
The President moved to New Business.
Mr. Roller presented options for replacing the Freedom Tree in the Veterans Park.
Mr. Roller presented a safety report on tires for Police Jury equipment and vehicles.
The President opened the floor for discussion of other topics and announcements.
Ms. Magee announced the 2021 Veterans Brunch to be held on November 11th at the Community Center.
Motion Mr. McCarty, seconded Ms. Rowe to adjourn. Motion carried.
Jackson Parish Police Jury Policy & Personnel Committee Meeting Minutes
November 3, 2021
The Policy & Personnel Committee met Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at 11:30 AM in The Nathaniel Zeno Jr. Meeting Room, Jackson Parish Police Jury Administrative Building, 160 Industrial Drive, Jonesboro, Louisiana. Members Present: Mr. Todd Culpepper and Ms. Regina Rowe. Absent: Mr. Lynn Treadway.
The meeting was called to order by the Chair, Ms. Rowe. Mr. Culpepper gave the invocation and Ms. Rowe led in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
There were no public comments.
The Committee discussed extended medical leave for employees.
Motion Mr. Culpepper, seconded Ms. Rowe to recommend the Police Jury amend the FMLA policy to authorize the Secretary-Treasurer to approve short-term extensions of FMLA eligible leave on a case-bycase basis of up to two weeks. Motion carried.
The Committee reviewed the Solid Waste Department’s organization chart for upcoming vacancies. Mr. Sessions requested the hiring of two Operator positions. Mr. Roller requested the hiring of one Operator position.
Motion Mr. Culpepper, seconded Ms. Rowe to recommend the Police Jury authorize the hiring of one General Laborer position. Motion carried.
The date of the next Policy & Personnel Committee was not set at this time.
The Secretary-Treasurer requested a meeting in November to review the 2022 salary schedule.
Motion Mr. Culpepper, seconded Ms. Rowe to adjourn. Motion carried.
Jackson Parish Police Jury Finance Committee Meeting Minutes
November 3, 2021
The Finance Committee met Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at 12:00 PM in The Nathanial Zeno Jr. Meeting Room of the Jackson Parish Police Jury Administrative Building, 160 Industrial Drive, Jonesboro, Louisiana. Members present: Ms. Amy Magee, Mr. John McCarty, and Ms. Tarneshala Cowans. Absent: none.
The Chair, Ms. Tarneshala Cowans, called the meeting to order. Ms. Magee gave the invocation and Mr. McCarty led in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
There were no public comments.
The Committee reviewed the proposed 2021 budget amendments and proposed 2022 budget for the General Fund.
The Secretary-Treasurer said she would have all of the 2021 budget amendments that had been reviewed prepared for adoption at the November Regular Meeting.
The date and time for the next Finance Committee was set for Wednesday, November 17th at 12:00 PM.
Motion Ms. Magee, seconded Mr. McCarty to adjourn. Motion carried.
