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BUSINESS SERVICES

Stump Removal and Grinding: Call James Stewart at (318) 243-1009 or (318) 768-2554 for your stump removal and grinding needs. Free Estimates! 

Johnny’s Stump Removal: No job too small or too large. Call Johnny McConnell at 318-548-5577 for stump grinding, clean up, top soil fill and other odd jobs. We have over 30 years of experience and insured. Mention code: Jackson Boot to receive a discount. 

FOR SALE

Book – “100 year history of JHHS football”  Comprehensive year-by-year description of the first 100 years (1919-2019) of JHHS football. Includes categorial individual and team top ten rankings. Perfect gift for that family member or friend 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. 

Commemorative Plates – Beautifully etched china plates commemorating Jonesboro-Hodge High School and Jackson Parish. To order contact Wilda Smith at (318) 426-6511 or Barbara Johnson at (318) 450-5561.

PUBLIC/LEGAL NOTICES

Jackson Parish Library Board Regular Board Meeting Minutes
October 25, 2022

The Jackson Parish Library Board of Control met on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. at the Jonesboro Branch of the Jackson Parish Library for the regular monthly board meeting. The meeting was called to order by Mrs. Massey, Board President. Members present: Mrs. Cooper, Mrs. Nunn, Mrs. Standley, Mrs. Jenkins, Mrs. Tew, and Mrs. Massey. Also present was Floyd Knox and Judy Robertson.
Members absent: Mrs. Essmeier and Mr. Chatham.
Mrs. Cooper led the invocation.
There were no public comments so the Board proceeded with the proposed agenda.
Mrs. Nunn made the motion to approve the minutes for the September 20, 2022, regular board meeting.
Mrs. Jenkins seconded. All yes. Motion carried.
Mrs. Jenkins made the motion to accept the September financial reports. Mrs. Cooper seconded. All yes. Motion carried.
Mrs. Cooper made the motion to accept the September statistical reports. Mrs. Standley seconded. All yes. Motion carried.
The Director presented the board with the bids for the Library Park project. Triad Builders of Ruston, Inc. was the only bid received. Mrs. Massey made the motion to accept the base bid from Triad Builders of Ruston of $518,000 plus Alternate #’s 1 and 2 in the amounts of $9,500 and $4,000 respectively for a grand total of $531,500. Mrs. Standley seconded. All yes. Motion carried.
The Director presented the board with the amended 2022 budget and 2023 budget. Mrs. Standley made the motion to adopt the amended 2022 budget and 2023 budget as presented. Mrs. Jenkins seconded. All yes. Motion carried.
Mrs. Nunn made the motion to confirm Lyndsey Matherne for the position of Youth Services Coordinator contingent upon pre-employment screening and successful completion of probationary period. Mrs. Cooper seconded. All yes. Motion carried.
The Director presented the board with the 2022-2023 Employee Salary Schedule. Mrs. Cooper made the motion to adopt the 2022-2023 Employee Salary Schedule as presented by the Director. Mrs. Nunn seconded. All yes. Motion carried.
The Director updated the Board on the current projects.
Mrs. Cooper made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Mrs. Standley seconded. All yes. Motion carried.

Jackson Parish Tourism Board Meeting Minutes
October 18, 2022

Notice Posted: October 17, 2022 @ 9:00 AM
Meeting Date: October 18, 2022, TIME: 5:30
PLACE OF MEETING: The Sunshine Room 160 Industrial Dr., Jonesboro, LA 71251
Roll Call: D. Barlow, K. Spangler, T. Gunter, C. Weeks, D. Barlow, Y. Washington
Invocation and Pledge: K. Spangler gave the invocation with Y. Washington leading the pledge.
Public Comments / Recognition of Guests:
Approval of Minutes of the April 2022 meeting: Motion made by Y. Washington second by T. Gunter to approve the minutes as presented. All in favor, Yea.
Approval of the April 2022 Financials and Pay Bills: Motion made by Y. Washington second by T. Gunter to approve the financials as presented. With request of check breakdown on expenditures showing remaining funds and balances. All in favor, Yea.
Review Old Business:
a. Northeast Louisiana Music trail event-All jobs assigned -everything in place for music -support teams etc.
b. Civil Rights Trail- acquiring photos
c. Christmas Advertising-Working on digital advertising
d. Hospitality purchases- done -may need to ad one more table at later date
e. Promotion Assistance Document review-table till next meeting
Discuss New Business:
a. Jackson Parish Chamber request- Motion made by T. Gunter second by K. Spangler to approve 5,000 dollars for fireworks. All in favor. Yea.
b. Budget process-draft to be made by C. Weeks and K. Spangler
Other Business:
Adjournment – 6:35 – Motion by Y. Washington second by T. Gunter to adjourn the meeting.
Next meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at 5:30PM