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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!
HELP WANTED
The Hodge Fire Department is looking for individuals interested in serving their community. If you live within Hodge or the Hodge Fire Protection District and are interested in joining contact Chief Michael Heard at (318) 259-4704 or go to the station located at 1002 South 1st Street in Hodge.
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
ANNOUNCEMENTS
REQUEST FOR BIDS: 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 at 318-737-8493.
Veteran’s Affairs Office Opens: The Veteran’s Affairs Office, loczated at 322 6th Street in Jonesboro, will now be open on Tuesday and Wednesday each week from 9:30a.m. – 3:00p.m. The VA Representative is Mr. Gary Poole who can be reached at 318-259-2100 or gary.poole@la.gov
Jackson Parish Library Board Regular Board Meeting Minutes
January 17, 2023
The Jackson Parish Library Board of Control met on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, 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, Ms. Jenkins, and Mrs. Massey. Also present was Floyd Knox and
Judy Robertson. Members absent: Mrs. Essmeier, Mrs. Tew, and Mrs. Magee.
Mrs. Cooper led the invocation.
There being no public comments, the Board proceeded with the proposed agenda.
Mrs. Cooper made the motion to approve the minutes for the December 2, 2022, regular board meeting. Mrs. Standley seconded. All yes. Motion carried.
Ms. Jenkins made the motion to accept the November and December financial reports. Mrs. Nunn seconded. All yes. Motion carried.
Mrs. Cooper made the motion to accept the November, December, and 2022 statistical reports.
Mrs. Jenkins seconded. All yes. Motion carried.
Mrs. Massey opened the floor for nominations of officers of the 2023 Jackson Parish Library Board of Control.
Mrs. Cooper made the motion to nominate Carol Massey as President. No other nominations were made. Mrs. Jenkins seconded. All yes. Motion carried.
Mrs. Standley made the motion to nominate Mrs. Cooper to be Vice President. No other nominations were made. Mrs. Nunn seconded. All yes. Motion carried.
Mrs. Nunn made the motion to nominate Mrs. Essmeier as Treasurer. No other nominations were made. Mrs. Standley seconded. All yes. Motion carried.
Mrs. Standley made the motion to adopt a resolution for the elected officer’s signatures to be added to the signature cards for the special fund account at Sabine State Bank. Ms. Jenkins seconded. All yes. Motion carried.
Mrs. Nunn made the motion to set the 2023 Library Board meeting dates, times, and location as follows: quarterly meetings on the 3rd Monday of the month or the day after if a holiday (April 17, July 17, October 16 for 2023) at 4:30 p.m. at the main branch in Jonesboro. Ms. Jenkins seconded. All yes. Motion carried.
Mrs. Cooper made the motion to adopt the 2023 holiday schedule as presented. Mrs. Nunn seconded. All yes. Motion carried.
Mrs. Massey made the motion to approve the 2023 pay schedule and employee levels as presented. Ms. Jenkins seconded. All yes. Motion carried.
Mrs. Nunn made the motion to authorize the Library Director to auction surplus items from the presented 2022 surplus list with the Louisiana Property Assistance Agency and scrap items that do not sell. Ms. Jenkins seconded. All yes. Motion carried.
The Director updated the Board on the current projects.
Mrs. Standley made the motion to approve the updated library park flyer as presented. Mrs. Cooper seconded. All yes. Motion carried.
Mrs. Cooper made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Mrs. Nunn seconded. All yes. Motion carried.
VILLAGE OF EAST HODGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 13, 2022
On the above date the Mayor and Council meet at 6:00 P.M.
Present: Mayor Hal Mims, Council Members: Robert Bradley, Gloria Moore and Preston Traxler
Meeting was called to order by Mayor with prayer.
Recognition of visitors: None
Amendment to Agenda: Authorize the Mayor to sign documentation needed for contracts with The Delta Planning Grants
Approval of Agenda: Motion by Traxler and seconded by Moore
Approval of October 11, 2022 Minutes (No Nov. Meeting Election Date): Motion by Moore and seconded by Traxler
Old Business:
Continued Discussion of Water and Sewer Issues
New Business:
Address East Hodge Water Bills
Address East Hodge Personal Property Cleaning Issues
Authorize the Mayor to sign documentation needed for contracts through the Delta Planning Grant
Monies: Motion by Moore and seconded by Bradley
Financial Report
Adjournment: Motion by Traxler and seconded by Bradley
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