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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!
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”. The cost is $25.00 per book plus $3.00 for 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 NOTICES
The Jackson Parish Recreation District is looking for a vendor to run the concession stand for the upcoming baseball season. If you want to submit a proposal or have questions, contact Tommy Smith 318-737-8493.
JACKSON PARISH TOURISM BOARD
Minutes for Meeting Held January 2023
Notice Posted: January 16, 2023 @ 9:00 AM
Meeting Date: January 17, 2023, 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, Y. Washington
Invocation and Pledge: D. Barlow gave the invocation with T. Gunter leading the pledge.
Public Comments / Recognition of Guests:
Approval of Minutes of the November 2022 meeting: Motion made by Y. Washington second by T. Gunter to approve the minutes as presented. All in favor, Yea.
Approval of the November 2022 Financials and Pay Bills: Motion made by D. Barlow second by Y. Washington to approve the financials as presented. All in favor, Yea.
Review Old Business:
a. Civil Rights Trail- Pictures are found and being collected.
b. Fall/winter advertising -completed.
c. Rental space-Defer to next meeting.
d. La fishing tournament- Motion made by Y. Washington second by D. Barlow for up to but not exceeding 1,000 dollars to Tommy Abbott, Louisiana Youth Bass Nation Inc. for Prizes and expenses for tournament. All in favor. Yea.
Discuss New Business:
a. Elect Officers- Motion made by D. Barlow and seconded by Y. Washington for all officers to remain as is. All in favor. Yea.
b. Major League Fishing Tournament-Advertisement contest awarding a 1,2,3, place prize to winners
c. Billboard designs-Motion was made by T. Gunter second by Y. Washington for Sheryl Holder to design billboards for up to but exceeding 500.00. All in favor. Yea.
d. Authorize Facebook Ads-Motion made by Y. Washington second by D. Barlow for up to but to exceed 500.00.All in favor. Yea.
e. Forest Haven- request for Mardi gras declined.
Other Business:
a. Art contest- campaign to contact more student other than just art students.
Adjournment – 7:10 – Motion by D. Barlow second by T. Gunter to adjourn the meeting. Next meeting scheduled for Tuesday, 21, 2023, at 5:30PM
Jackson Parish Recreation District Board Meeting Minutes
November 28, 2022
A budget hearing for the Jackson Parish Recreation District was held on Monday, November 28, 2022 at 6:00pm followed by the regular monthly meeting at 6:30pm in the Jackson Parish Golf Course Banquet Room, 524 Club House Drive, Jonesboro, Louisiana. Members Present: Mr. Ricky Cash, Mr. Jeff Hairston, Mr. Brandon Lamkin and Mr. Chris Womack. Absent: Mr. Brent Barnett, Mr. Rodney Potts and Mr. Sullivan Stevens.
The President, Mr. Cash, called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by Mr. Cash and Mr. Hairston led the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mr. Cash opened floor for the 2023 public budget hearing.
Motion Mr. Womack seconded Mr. Lamkin to close public budget hearing with no public comments. All in favor. Motion carried.
Mr. Cash opened the floor for public comments. There were no public comments.
Motion Mr. Womack seconded Mr. Lamkin to amend the 2022 budget. All in favor. Motion carried.
Motion Mr. Womack seconded Mr. Lamkin to adopt the 2023 budget. All in favor. Motion carried.
Motion Mr. Hairston seconded Mr. Lamkin to approve October minutes and September financials. All in favor. Motion carried.
Motion Mr. Womack seconded Mr. Lamkin to set 2023 board meetings for every 3rd Monday of each month at 6:00pm excluding holidays. All in favor. Motion carried.
Motion Mr. Womack seconded Mr. Lamkin to declare Ruston Daily Leader as the official journal for 2023. All in favor. Motion carried.
Motion Mr. Womack seconded Mr. Hairston to approve resolution to retain the Law Office of Steven M. Gatlin, L.L.C. for 2023. All in favor. Motion carried.
Mr. Smith gave board update on some of the ongoing programs at the golf course and the sports complex including basketball.
Motion Mr. Hairston seconded Mr. Lamkin to table finance and personnel committees until next meeting. All in favor. Motion carried.
Motion Mr. Womack seconded Mr. Lamkin to approve Cooperative Endeavor with the Jackson Parish Watershed. All in favor. Motion carried.
Next board meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 16, 2023 at 6:00p.m. in the Jackson Parish Golf Course Banquet Room.
Motion Mr. Womack seconded Mr. Lamkin to adjourn meeting. All in favor. Motion carried.
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