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PUBLIC NOTICES

Village of Chatham Council Meeting Minutes
January 10, 2023

The Chatham Town Council met in regular session on Tuesday, January 10, 2022, at 6:00 pm with the following members present: Mayor Gregory Harris, Councilmembers Paula Ackley, Toni Malone, Laverne Mixon and Sue Proffer. Councilmember Mike Wilson was absent.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Harris. The pledge was led by Councilmember Toni Malone and prayer was given by Mayor Harris.
Sue Proffer motioned, Laverne Mixon seconded and was approved by all to accept the minutes as read of the regular meeting
held on December 13, 2022, and the special called meeting held on December 20, 2022.
Sue Proffer motioned, seconded by Laverne Mixon, and approved by all to pay the monthly bills.
There was no old business. Under new business Sue Proffer motioned, seconded by Laverne Mixon, and approved to adopt Resolution 2023-01 changing the name on the savings account from Revenue Sharing to Village of Chatham Carbon Savings.
Sue Proffer motioned, seconded by Paula Ackley, and accepted by all to award the “Water Production System Improvements, Water Well (contract I); Water Sector Program” project to Watson Well Drilling and Construction, LLC of Rayville, Louisiana for the bid amount of $474,000.00, subject to Water Sector Program approval.
Sue Proffer motioned, seconded by Paula Ackley, and accepted by all to approve Change Order No. 1 for the “Water Production System Improvements, Water Well (contract I); Water Sector Program” project reducing the construction contract amount to $450,000.00, subject to Water Sector Program approval.
Laverne Mixon motioned, seconded by Paula Ackley, and accepted by all to award the “Water Production System Improvements, Booster Station and Related Work (contract II); Water Sector Program” project to Womack and Sons Construction Group, LLC of Harrisonburg, Louisiana for the bid amount of $1,895,088.00, subject to Water Sector Program approval.
Sue Proffer motioned, seconded by Paula Ackley, and accepted by all to approve Change Order No.1 for the “Water Production System Improvements, Booster Station and Related Work (contract II); Water Sector Program” project reducing the construction contract amount to $1,609,231.00, subject to Water Sector Program approval.
Sue Proffer motioned, seconded by Paula Ackley, and accepted by all to accept the financial statements as presented.
Paula Ackley motioned, seconded by Laverne Mixon, and accepted by all to adjourn the meeting.

Jackson Parish Police Jury Meeting Minutes
December 20, 2022

The Jackson Parish Police Jury met in regular session on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at 5:30 PM in the
Dr. Charles H. Garrett Community Center, 182 Industrial Drive, Jonesboro, Louisiana. Members Present:
Mr. Todd Culpepper, Mr. Lewis Chatham, Ms. Amy Magee, Mr. John McCarty, Ms. Tarneshala Cowans,
and Ms. Regina Rowe. Absent: Mr. Lynn Treadway. Also present, Mr. Brad Roller, Operations Manager;
Mr. Jody Stuckey, Road Superintendent; Mr. Robin Sessions, Solid Waste Superintendent; Mr. Darrell
Avery, Assistant D.A.; and Mr. Paul Riley, Parish Engineer.
The Vice President, Ms. Rowe, called the meeting to order. Ms. Magee gave the invocation and Ms.
Cowans led in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion by Ms. Magee, second by Mr. McCarty to amend the agenda to include considering and
approving the 2023 insurance proposals from Travelers and LUBA. Motion carried and the item was
added to the agenda as number 23a.
The Vice President opened the floor for public comments. There were no public comments.
The Vice President opened the public hearing for comments on the 2022 Amended Budget and the 2023
Consolidated Budget. There were no public comments. The Vice President closed the public hearing
The Vice President called for actions from the Public Hearing.
The 2022 Amended Budget was presented for adoption.
ORDINANCE 01-1220-2022
2022 CONSOLIDATED BUDGET
AS AMENDED DECEMBER 20, 2022
Jackson Parish Police Jury
2022 Amended Budget
Adoption Date: December 20, 2022
2022
Original Adopted
Budget
2022
Amended
Budget
Budget
Amendments
Increase (+)
Decrease (-)
CONSOLIDATED REVENUES
Taxes Collected:
Ad Valorem $ 3,962,840 $ 3,879,327 $ (83,513)
Sales & Use 2,310,000 2,259,972 (50,028)
Severance Taxes 425,000 512,861 87,861
Other Taxes & Revenues Collected 99,200 95,823 (3,377)
Inter-Governmental Revenue:
State Revenue Sharing 89,000 98,124 9,124
Parish Transportation Funds 250,000 231,998 (18,002)
Payments in Lieu of Property Taxes 6,025 6,614 589
Other Inter-Governmental Revenues 134,410 204,075 69,665
Grant Revenue:
SHSP Grant 19,524 23,533 4,009
COVID-19 Response Grants 1,529,044 1,529,044 –
EMPG Grant 26,254 22,104 (4,150)
CWEF Grant 10,500 – (10,500)
GOHSEP Debris Hauling Grant – 852,611 852,611
Other State & Federal Grants 58,650 69,925 11,275
Fees for Services & Permits:
Building, Alcohol, & Telecom Permits 6,988 8,188 1,200
Accounting & Payroll Services 139,000 137,500 (1,500)
Commercial Waste Collection 275,000 292,927 17,927
Solid Waste Dumping Fees 30,000 65,314 35,314
Coroner’s Fees 21,500 21,731 231
Other Revenue:
Sale of Recycle, Scrap, & Surplus 59,000 26,407 (32,593)
Other Income (Interest, Rent, Etc.) 43,510 95,934 52,424
TOTAL REVENUE $ 9,495,445 $ 10,434,012 $ 938,567
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CONSOLIDATED EXPENDITURES
General Government:
Legislative $ 184,349 $ 162,992 $ (21,357)
Judicial:
District Attorney 127,500 115,880 (11,620)
Clerk of Court 9,900 12,058 2,158
Justices of the Peace and Constables 26,836 26,539 (297)
Elections – Registrar of Voters 26,599 23,153 (3,446)
Public Safety – Sheriff 643,500 470,109 (173,391)
Homeland Security – OEP 133,426 73,012 (60,414)
General Administration & Finance 457,409 421,863 (35,546)
Building & Grounds Maintenance 856,140 1,006,997 150,857
Coroner’s Office 93,670 73,597 (20,073)
Petit/Grand Jury Fees 10,000 1,160 (8,840)
Law Enforcement Witness Fees 6,000 – (6,000)
Grants/Inter-Governmental 60,400 158,970 98,570
Appropriations & Services Provided 4,295 21,944 17,649
Parish Promotion – LSU Ag/County Agent 17,383 16,104 (1,279)
Special Revenue Funds:
Road Maintenance Fund 1,352,298 1,109,392 (242,906)
Road Asphalt Fund 1,074,542 1,087,882 13,340
Solid Waste Department 1,625,649 1,612,955 (12,694)
Health & Welfare 194,164 180,961 (13,203)
Library 1,624,477 1,523,612 (100,865)
Tourism, Culture, & Recreation 25,400 34,377 8,977
American Rescue Plan 615,720 241,922 (373,798)
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 9,169,657 8,375,479 (794,178)
Capital & Reserve Funds:
Current Year Road Program 750,000 669,428 (80,572)
TOTAL CAPITAL EXPENSES 750,000 669,428 (80,572)
Debt Service Funds: 331,946 331,946 –
TOTAL EXPENSES $ 10,251,603 $ 9,376,853 $ (874,750)
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OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES)
Transfers In $ 1,956,103 $ 1,975,822 $ 19,719
Transfers Out (1,956,103) (1,975,822) (19,719)
Net Change in Fund Balances (756,158) 1,057,159
FUND BALANCES – BEGINNING 11,628,825 10,627,278
FUND BALANCES – ENDING $ 10,872,667 $ 11,684,437
Motion by Mr. Culpepper, second by Mr. Chatham to adopt Ordinance 01-1220-2022 to amend the 2022
Consolidated Budget.
A roll call vote was taken, as follows:
District 1: Yea, District 2: Yea, District 3: Yea, District 4: Yea, District 5: Yea, District 6: Yea, District 7:
Absent.
Motion carried.
The 2023 Consolidated Budget was presented for adoption.
ORDINANCE 02-1220-2022
2023 CONSOLIDATED BUDGET
AS ADOPTED DECEMBER 20, 2022
Jackson Parish Police Jury
2023 Consolidated Budget
Adoption Date: December 20, 2022
2022
Projected Year
Total
2023
Adopted
Budget
% Change
Projected
2022 vs.
2023 Budget
CONSOLIDATED REVENUES
Taxes Collected:
Ad Valorem $ 3,879,327 $ 3,958,342 2%
Sales & Use 2,259,972 2,275,000 1%
Severance Taxes 512,861 515,000 0%
Other Taxes & Revenues Collected 95,823 96,000 0%
Inter-Governmental Revenue:
State Revenue Sharing 98,124 97,000 -1%
Parish Transportation Funds 231,998 232,000 0%
Payments in Lieu of Property Taxes 6,614 6,610 0%
Other Inter-Governmental Revenues 204,075 126,500 -38%
Grant Revenue:
SHSP Grant 23,533 – -100%
COVID-19 Response Grants 1,529,044 – -100%
EMPG Grant 22,104 – -100%
GOHSEP Debris Hauling Grant 852,611 443,777 -48%
Other State & Federal Grants 69,925 75,275 8%
Fees for Services & Permits:
Building, Alcohol, & Telecom Permits 8,188 8,500 4%
Accounting & Payroll Services 137,500 137,500 0%
Commercial Waste Collection 292,927 290,000 -1%
Solid Waste Dumping Fees 65,314 65,000 0%
Coroner’s Fees 21,731 22,500 4%
Other Revenue:
Sale of Recycle, Scrap, & Surplus 26,407 30,800 17%
Other Income (Interest, Rent, Etc.) 95,934 89,900 -6%
TOTAL REVENUE $ 10,434,012 $ 8,469,704 -19%
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CONSOLIDATED EXPENDITURES
General Government:
Legislative $ 162,992 $ 164,149 1%
Judicial:
District Attorney 115,880 120,200 4%
Clerk of Court 12,058 11,500 -5%
Justices of the Peace and Constables 26,539 26,700 1%
Elections – Registrar of Voters 23,153 24,700 7%
Public Safety – Sheriff 470,109 491,000 4%
Homeland Security – OEP 73,012 – -100%
General Administration & Finance 421,863 440,400 4%
Building & Grounds Maintenance 1,006,997 581,400 -42%
Coroner’s Office 73,597 76,600 4%
Petit/Grand Jury Fees 1,160 5,000 331%
Grants/Inter-Governmental 158,970 60,500 -62%
Appropriations & Services Provided 21,944 22,205 1%
Parish Promotion – LSU Ag/County Agent 16,104 16,500 2%
Special Revenue Funds:
Road Maintenance Fund 1,109,392 1,364,225 23%
Road Asphalt Fund 1,087,882 1,173,900 8%
Solid Waste Department 1,612,955 1,635,550 1%
Health & Welfare 180,961 185,000 2%
Library 1,523,612 1,830,702 20%
Tourism, Culture, & Recreation 34,377 45,000 31%
American Rescue Plan 241,922 – -100%
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 8,375,479 8,275,231 -1%
Capital Fund:
Current Year Road Program 669,428 700,000 5%
TOTAL CAPITAL EXPENSES 669,428 700,000 5%
Debt Service Fund: 331,946 336,409 1%
TOTAL EXPENSES $ 9,376,853 $ 9,311,640 -1%
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OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES)
Transfers In $ 1,975,822 $ 1,081,409 -45%
Transfers Out (1,975,822) (1,081,409) 45%
Net Change in Fund Balances 1,057,159 (841,936)
FUND BALANCES – BEGINNING 10,627,278 11,684,437
FUND BALANCES – ENDING $ 11,684,437 $ 10,842,501
Motion by Mr. Culpepper, second by Mr. Chatham to adopt Ordinance 02-1220-2022 to adopt the 2023
Consolidated Budget.
A roll call vote was taken, as follows:
District 1: Yea, District 2: Yea, District 3: Yea, District 4: Yea, District 5: Yea, District 6: Yea, District 7:
Absent.
Motion carried
The Vice President moved to the approval of minutes.
Motion by Ms. Magee, second by Ms. Cowans to adopt the minutes of the November 15
th Jury Meeting,
monthly purchase orders, and the payment of all bills. Motion carried.
The Vice President moved to Committee Reports.
Motion by Ms. Magee, second by Mr. Chatham to adopt the following minutes from the November 17
th
Finance Committee meeting. Motion carried.
Finance Committee
November 17, 2022
The Finance Committee met Thursday, November 17, 2022, at 5:15 PM in the Nathaniel Zeno, Jr.
Meeting Room, Jackson Parish Administrative Building, 160 Industrial Drive, Jonesboro, Louisiana.
Members Present: Mr. John McCarty, Ms. Regina Rowe, and Mr. Lynn Treadway. Absent: None. Also
present: Mr. Brad Roller, Operations Manager.
The meeting was called to order by the Chair, Mr. Lynn Treadway. Ms. Rowe gave the invocation and
Mr. McCarty led in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Committee reviewed the October 2022 budget vs. actual financial statements for all funds.
Motion by Ms. Rowe, second by Mr. McCarty to table the salary increases for employees and refer the
item to the Personnel Committee. Motion carried.
The Committee discussed the Sheriff’s Office utilizing a security bracelet for juveniles in lieu of
incarceration in a detention center. More information regarding the bracelet will be obtained from the
Sheriff’s Office.
Motion by Ms. Rowe, seconded by Mr. McCarty to adjourn. Motion carried.
Motion by Mr. Chatham, second by Ms. Magee to adopt the following minutes from the December 8th
Road Committee meeting. Motion carried.
Road Committee
December 8, 2022
The Road Committee met Thursday, December 8, 2022, at 4:30 PM in the Nathaniel Zeno, Jr. Meeting
Room, Jackson Parish Administrative Building, 160 Industrial Drive, Jonesboro, Louisiana. Members
Present: Mr. Lewis Chatham, Ms. Amy Magee, and Mr. Lynn Treadway. Absent: None. Also present: Mr.
Brad Roller, Operations Manager; Mr. Paul Riley, Parish Engineer; Mr. Jody Stuckey, Road
Superintendent; and Mr. Jamie Holland.
The meeting was called to order by the Chair, Ms. Amy Magee. Ms. Magee gave the invocation and Mr.
Chatham led in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Chairman opened the floor for public comments. Mr. Ramon Benefield stated that he had concerns
regarding his road, Midway Church Road and when it was going to be fixed. Ms. Magee stated that she
would do some research on where the road is on the priority list and let him know. Also, Mr. Benefield
had concerns regarding the log trucks tearing up the roads during hard rains.
Mr. Riley presented the 2023 Maintenance Plan. The Committee discussed several roads on the Plan.
Mr. Riley is going to revise the Plan and bring it back to the Road Committee at a January 2023 meeting.
Mr. Riley presented the 2023 Road Program. Motion by Mr. Chatham, second by Mr. Treadway to
recommend the Jury approve Option B of the 2023 Road Program. Motion carried.
Mr. Riley presented the 2023 Priority Lists. Mr. Riley and the Committee discussed the factors used to
rate the roads on the Lists. Mr. Riley is going to revise the Lists and bring it back to the Road Committee
at a January 2023 meeting.
Motion by Mr. Chatham, second by Mr. Treadway to recommend the Jury hire Riley Company as Parish
Engineer for the 2023 Road Program. Motion carried.
Mr. Stuckey discussed the State Contract price of $171,393 for a new Brush Axe Cutter/Mower. Motion
by Mr. Chatham, second by Mr. Treadway to recommend the Jury. Motion carried.
Mr. Stuckey discussed 2 pieces of equipment that will have their lease expire in February 2023 – a 15-
yard dump truck for $1,850 per month and a pneumatic roller for $1,210 per month. He is
recommending not renewing the 2 leases because the 2 pieces of equipment are no longer needed.
Motion by Mr. Treadway, second by Mr. Chatham to recommend the Jury not renew the leases of the 2
pieces of equipment. Motion carried.
Motion by Mr. Chatham, second by Mr. Treadway to table the drainage problem at Gate City
Road/Hodge School Road in order to obtain more information. Motion carried.
Motion by Mr. Treadway, second by Mr. Chatham to adjourn. Motion carried.
Motion by Ms. Magee, second by Mr. Chatham to approve Option B of the 2023 Road Program for the
Road Department. Motion carried.
Motion by Mr. Chatham, second by Mr. McCarty to hire Riley Company as Parish Engineer for the 2023
Road Program. Motion carried.
Motion by Mr. Culpepper, second by Mr. Chatham to approve the purchase of a new brush axe
cutter/mower in 2023 on State contract for $171,393. Motion carried.
Motion by Mr. Chatham, second by Ms. Magee to approve not renewing the leases on the 15-yard dump
truck and the pneumatic roller. Motion carried.
The Vice President called for monthly management reports.
Mr. Brad Roller, Operations Manager, gave the November 2022 Operations Manager Report.
Mr. Jody Stuckey, Road Superintendent, presented the November 2022 Road report noting that
$1,558.52 had been spent on emergency call-outs/off-schedule work.
Motion by Mr. Culpepper, second by Ms. Magee to accept the November 2022 emergency call outs/offschedule report. Motion carried.
Mr. Robin Sessions, Solid Waste Superintendent, presented the November 2022 Solid Waste report.
Mr. Emmett Gibbs, Secretary-Treasurer, gave the November Financial Report highlighting the budget vs.
actual comparisons for all funds.
The Vice President moved on to Other Business.
Mr. Paul Riley, Parish Engineer, gave an update on parish engineering projects.
Motion by Ms. Magee, second by Mr. Chatham to hire Riley Company as Engineer for the Lakeshore
Drive Rehabilitation and Improvements Project. Motion carried.
Motion by Mr. Culpepper, second by Ms. Magee to approve the 2023 North Louisiana Criminalistics
Laboratory Commission Budget. Motion carried.
Motion by Mr. Chatham, second by Ms. Cowans to approve the revised 2022 budget amendments and
revised 2023 Budget for the Library Board. Motion carried.
Motion by Mr. Chatham, second by Ms. Magee to accept the new Health Unit employee into the payroll
system. Motion carried.
Motion by Mr. Chatham, second by Ms. Magee to accept the new Health Unit employee into the payroll
system. Motion carried.
Motion by Ms. Magee, second by Mr. Chatham to accept the resignation of a Road Department
employee and the retirement of a Maintenance Department employee. Motion carried.
The following resolution was offered by __Mr. John McCarty__ and seconded by __Ms. Amy Magee _:
RESOLUTION
A resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in the Parish of Jackson,
State of Louisiana, to authorize the continuation of a special tax therein, making
application to the State Bond Commission, and providing for other matters in connection
therewith.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Police Jury of the Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana (the “Governing
Authority”), acting as the governing authority of the Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”),
that:
SECTION 1. Election Call. Subject to the approval of the State Bond Commission, and under
the authority conferred by the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, including Article VI, Section
26 thereof, the applicable provisions of the Louisiana Election Code, and other constitutional and
statutory authority, a special election is hereby called and ordered to be held in the Parish on SATURDAY,
APRIL 29, 2023, between the hours of seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance
with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, and at the said election there shall be submitted to all registered
voters qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and laws of this State and
the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition, to-wit:
PROPOSITION
(MILLAGE CONTINUATION)
Shall the Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), continue to levy an eightytwo hundredths (0.82) mills tax on all the property subject to taxation within the Parish
(an estimated $155,300 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of
the tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2023
and ending with the year 2032, for the purpose of maintaining, operating and supporting
the Jackson Parish Public Health Unit, said millage to represent a seven hundredths of a
mill (0.07) increase (due to reappraisal) over the 0.75 mills tax authorized to be levied
through the year 2022 pursuant to an election held on November 6, 2012?
SECTION 2. Publication of Notice of Election. A Notice of Special Election shall be published in the
official journal of the Parish once a week for four consecutive weeks, with the first publication to be made
not less than forty-five (45) days nor more than ninety (90) days prior to the date of the election, which
Notice shall be substantially in the form attached hereto as “Exhibit A” and incorporated herein by
reference the same as if it were set forth herein in full.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, prior to the publication of the Notice of Election, the President is
authorized and directed to make any amendments to the foregoing proposition that may be required to
comply with any state or federal regulatory agencies.
SECTION 3. Canvass. This Governing Authority shall meet at its regular meeting place, the Dr.
Charles H. Garrett Community Center, 182 Industrial Drive, Jonesboro, Louisiana, on TUESDAY, MAY 16,
2023, at FIVE-THIRTY O’CLOCK (5:30) P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed
to examine and canvass the returns and declare the results of the said special election.
SECTION 4. Polling Places. The polling places for the precincts in the Parish are hereby designated
as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and
Commissioners, respectively, will be the same persons as those designated in accordance with law.
SECTION 5. Election Commissioners; Voting Machines. The officers designated to serve as
Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners pursuant to Section 4 hereof, or such substitutes therefor
as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, shall hold the said special election
as herein provided, and shall make due returns of said election for the meeting of the Governing Authority
to be held as provided in Section 3 hereof. All registered voters in the Parish will be entitled to vote at
the special election, and voting machines shall be used.
SECTION 6. Authorization of Officers. The Secretary-Treasurer of the Governing Authority is
hereby empowered, authorized and directed to arrange for and to furnish to said election officers in ample
time for the holding of said election, the necessary equipment, forms and other paraphernalia essential
to the proper holding of said election and the President and/or Secretary-Treasurer of the Governing
Authority are further authorized, empowered and directed to take any and all further action required by
State and/or Federal law to arrange for the election.
SECTION 7. Furnishing Election Call to Election Officials. Certified copies of this resolution shall
be forwarded to the Secretary of State, the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Parish Custodian of Voting
Machines of Jackson Parish and the Registrar of Voters of Jackson Parish, as notification of the special
election, in order that each may prepare for said election and perform their respective functions as
required by law.
SECTION 8. Application to State Bond Commission. Application is made to the State Bond
Commission for consent and authority to hold the special election as herein provided, and in the event
said election carries for further consent and authority to continue to levy and collect the special tax
provided for therein. A certified copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to the State Bond Commission
on behalf of this Governing Authority, together with a letter requesting the prompt consideration and
approval of this application.
This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
MEMBERS: YEAS: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAINING:
Todd Culpepper __Y___ ______ ______ ______
Lewis Chatham __Y___ ______ ______ ______
Amy Magee __Y___ ______ ______ ______
John McCarty __Y___ ______ ______ ______
Tarneshala Cowans __Y___ ______ ______ ______
Regina Rowe __Y___ ______ ______ ______
Lynn Treadway ______ ______ __Y___ ______
And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 20th day of December, 2022.
/s/ Emmett Gibbs /s/ Lynn Treadway
Secretary-Treasurer President
December 20, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes 10
EXHIBIT “A”
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Police Jury of the Parish of Jackson, State of
Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of the Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana
(the “Parish”), on December 20, 2022, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the Parish
on SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 2023, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in the
Parish qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana
and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition, to-wit:
PROPOSITION
(MILLAGE CONTINUATION)
Shall the Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), continue to levy an eighty-two
hundredths (0.82) mills tax on all the property subject to taxation within the Parish (an estimated
$155,300 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire
year), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2023 and ending with the year 2032,
for the purpose of maintaining, operating and supporting the Jackson Parish Public Health Unit, said
millage to represent a seven hundredths of a mill (0.07) increase (due to reappraisal) over the 0.75
mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2022 pursuant to an election held on November
6, 2012?
Said special election will be held at each and every polling place in the Parish of Jackson, which polls will
open at seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S.
18:541.
The polling places at the precincts in the Parish are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold
the said election, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those persons
designated according to law.
The estimated cost of this election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of
Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $31,000.
Notice is further given that a portion of the monies collected from the tax described in the Proposition shall
be remitted to certain state and statewide retirement systems in the manner required by law.
The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter
6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory
authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said election, as provided in this Notice of Special Election, or such
substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, will make due returns
thereof to said Governing Authority, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet
at its regular meeting place, the Dr. Charles H. Garrett Community Center, 182 Industrial Drive, Jonesboro,
Louisiana, on TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2023, at FIVE-THIRTY O’CLOCK (5:30) P.M., and shall then and there in open and
public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the results of the said special election. All
registered voters of the Parish are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used.
THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Jonesboro, Louisiana, on this, the 20th day of December, 2022.
ATTEST: /s/ Lynn Treadway____ __ /s/ Emmett Gibbs_____
President Secretary-Treasurer
December 20, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes 11
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF JACKSON
I, the undersigned Secretary-Treasurer of the Police Jury of the Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana (the
“Governing Authority”), the governing authority of the Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), do hereby
certify that the foregoing pages constitute a true and correct copy of the proceedings taken by the Governing
Authority on December 20, 2022, ordering and calling a special election to be held in the Parish of Jackson, State of
Louisiana, to authorize the continuation of a special tax therein, making application to the State Bond Commission,
and providing for other matters in connection therewith.
IN FAITH WHEREOF, witness my official signature at Jonesboro, Louisiana, on this, the 20th day of December,
2022.
_______/s/ Emmett Gibbs ______
Secretary-Treasurer
The Jury reviewed Parish Boards and Commissions Appointments.
• Motion by Ms. Cowans, second by Mr. Chatham to re-appoint Mr. Joel Burnum to the Quitman Fire Board
for a 2-year term ending 12/31/2024 and to appoint Mr. Colby Bowman to the Quitman Fire Board for a 2-
year term ending 12/31/2024. Motion carried.
• Motion by Ms. Magee, second by Mr. Culpepper to re-appoint Mr. George Gryder to the District 2 Fire
Board for a 2-year term ending 12/31/2024 and to re-appoint Mr. Wayne Whitman to the District 2 Fire
Board for a 2-year term ending 12/31/2024. Motion carried.
• Ms. Magee tabled District 3 re-appointments.
• Motion by Mr. Culpepper, second by Mr. Chatham to re-appoint Mr. Charles Hopkins to the District 2 Fire
Board for the remainder of a 2-year term ending 12/31/2023 and to re-appoint Mr. Terrance Blankenship
to the Jonesboro Fire Board for a 2-year term ending 12/31/2024. Motion carried.
• Motion by Ms. Magee, second by Ms. Rowe to re-appoint Ms. Vicki Jenkins to the Library Board for a 5-
year term ending 12/31/2027. Motion carried.
• Motion by Ms. Magee, second by Mr. Chatham to re-appoint Ms. Kelly Spangler to the Tourism Board for
a 3-year term ending 12/31/2025. Motion carried.
Motion by Mr. Culpepper, second by Ms. Magee to approve the 2023 Holiday Schedule. Motion carried.
Motion by Ms. Magee, second by Mr. Chatham to approve the 2023 Regular Jury Meeting Schedule. Motion
carried.
Motion by Ms. Magee, second by Mr. McCarty to approve the 2023 insurance proposals from Travelers and LUBA.
Motion carried.
The Vice President opened the floor for nominations for the 2023 President.
Mr. Chatham nominated Mr. Culpepper. There were no other nominations. Motion by Mr. Chatham, second by
Ms. Magee to close the nominations. Motion carried.
MEMBERS: Mr. Culpepper Absent Abstaining
District 1: Todd Culpepper X
District 2: Lewis Chatham X
District 3: Amy Magee X
District 4: John McCarty X
District 5: Tarneshala Cowans X
District 6: Regina Rowe X
District 7: Lynn Treadway X
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There being a majority of the votes in favor of his election, Mr. Culpepper was declared the President for the year
2023.
The Vice President opened the floor for nominations for the 2023 Vice President.
Mr. Culpepper nominated Ms. Magee. There were no other nominations. Motion by Mr. Culpepper, second by
Mr. Chatham to close the nominations. Motion carried.
MEMBERS: Ms. Magee Absent Abstaining
District 1: Todd Culpepper X
District 2: Lewis Chatham X
District 3: Amy Magee X
District 4: John McCarty X
District 5: Tarneshala Cowans X
District 6: Regina Rowe X
District 7: Lynn Treadway X
There being a majority of the votes in favor of her election, Ms. Magee was declared the Vice President for the
year 2023.
The Vice President opened the floor for Juror comments.
Motion by Mr. Culpepper, second by Mr. Chatham to adjourn. Motion carried.