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BUSINESS SERVICES

Brookwood Homes – Used and Repo Mobile Homes as low as $10,000.00. Call 318-644-2226.

ITEMS FOR SALE

100 Year History of JHHS Football – Only 22 copies remain for purchase. Relive the great memories, players and teams in this comprehensive season-by-season review of Jonesboro-Hodge High School football from 1919 – 2019. Cost of book is $25.00 each or $40.00 for two. Free shipping. Wonderful Christmas gift for father, son, brother, uncle or just a great friend. To order call 318-480-1206 or send email to jpjjacksonla@gmail.com

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Site Manager – Rampart Multi Family Complex:

Rampart Multi-Family, a top leader in the property management business, currently has an opening for a Site Manager at a Multi-Family Complex located in Jonesboro.
Job Purpose
The Site Manager supports the Company’s efforts in the day-to-day implementation of policies, procedures and programs that will assure a well-managed, well-maintained property. The Site Manager must provide “in charge” responsibilities for the property. These responsibilities include being on-call 24 hours, managing and delegating work to staff. Conduct all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, Fair Housing, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other laws pertaining to apartments.
Duties include but are not limited to:
· Provide excellent tenant service. Respond to tenant requests/problems in a timely and courteous manner, and generate work orders directed to vendors or maintenance staff. Follow-up with the tenant to ensure satisfactory resolution of the issue. Ensure that there is 24-hour emergency coverage for the property at all times.
· Conduct periodic inspections of the property and tenant spaces to ensure compliance with leases and the proper upkeep of the property.
· Ensure that property and lease files are properly maintained and kept up to date in accordance with company Prepare and maintain appropriate tenant lease files, records, correspondence and file notes.
· Assist with administering tenant occupancy including providing the new tenant with an introduction letter regarding emergency contacts, insurance requirements, rent collection procedures, and maintenance request procedures.
· Obtain estimates/bids for repairs at the property. Generate and track Service Orders, approvals and distribution.
· Sort, code and ensure accuracy and compliance with contracts of all property related invoices.
· Collect and organize all property information in a format for quick reference.
· Prepares or directs assistant to prepare, memos, faxes, email, maintain files, prepare expense reports and other administrative forms, copying, and arrange for courier service and overnight deliveries.
· Assist in the production of monthly and annual reports, preparation of transaction related documents, Maintain contact information, and aid in the production of departmental reports (e.g. business plans, financial statements.
· Detailed verification of all invoice amounts and information with approved Service Orders or Contracts.
· Ensure proper property coding on invoices.
· Investigate cost reduction opportunities.
· Assist accounting with questions related to the property and resolution of vendor issues.
· Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
· 3+ years of directly relevant Apartment Management experience.
· Bachelor’s Degree preferred, but not required.
· Strong working knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
· Effectively prioritize and multi-task.
· Excellent people skills.
· Ability to effectively delegate responsibility of duties to support staff and maintain follow up to ensure completion of assigned duties.
· Strong working knowledge of general office equipment (copiers, fax machines, scanners).
· Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with peers, managers and clients.
· Dependable & flexible as well as possessing the ability to maintain a high level of
confidentiality.
· Proactive, initiate follow-through.
***Salary is based on experience***
Rampart/Wurth Holding Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $30,000 per year
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
Education:
• Bachelor’s (Preferred)
Experience:
• Property Management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Supervising: 3 years (Preferred)
• Yardi: 1 year (Preferred)
• LIHTC: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
• Driver’s License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person

Jackson Parish Police Jury

The Jackson Parish Police Jury is hiring for the following open position. Please submit all applications to: Jackson Parish Police Jury Administrative Building, 160 Industrial Drive, Jonesboro, LA 71251. Applications will be received until 4:30 pm on Friday, November 3, 2023. To request a detailed job description, please contact our office at (318) 259-2361 or by email: egibbs@jppj.org.

POSITION: General Laborer: Grounds Keeper
DEPARTMENT: Jackson Parish Maintenance Department

Description:
Under close supervision, the Maintenance Department General Laborer – Grounds Keeper works to maintain Police Jury grounds and participates in ground construction activities. Work requires considerable working knowledge of motorized equipment and hand/power tools in order to perform grounds work activities. Job class may oversee in the instruction of inmate trustee(s) assigned to the Maintenance Department General Laborer – Grounds Keeper.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Must be 18 years of age.
• High school diploma, or equivalent, required.
• Class E Louisiana driver’s license required; progression towards a CDL license a plus.
• One (1) year of grounds maintenance experience; or any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved.
• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds frequently.
• Ability to work safely in all weather conditions, including adverse conditions.
• Can understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Able to work in elevated areas, confined spaces, and on and off ladders.
• Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time.

Basic Responsibilities:
• The General Laborer – Grounds Keeper is responsible for grounds keeping and maintenance services at the assigned facilities; i.e., Courthouse, Veteran’s Park, Community Center, Blake Building, Fain Building, Health Unit, Annex Buildings, etc. following the instructions from their Supervisor.
• Cleans, repairs, and services all equipment used in grounds maintenance such as mowers, blades, vehicles, and a variety of hand/power tools and maintains a schedule for each.
• Plants and trims lawns, trees, bushes, hedges, and shrubs using hand tools or motorized vehicles.
• Landscapes new ground areas seasonally, repairs damaged ground areas, replaces bushes, hedges, shrubs, and trees.
• Plants, cares for, and maintains flower beds and lawns; fertilizes and treats soil when needed for plant growth.
• Applies herbicide and pesticide chemicals to grounds, trees, bushes, shrubs, and lawns in order to control plant diseases and insects.
• Locks and unlocks assigned buildings; secures building when facilities are not in use, checks for unlocked doors and windows, reports any unauthorized occupants, turns off lights.
• Removes ice from sidewalks and parking lots, and spreads salt or other treatments on sidewalks and parking lots during icy conditions.
• Assists with the setup of facilities for meetings, conferences, events, etc.
• Consults with Supervisor regarding orders for supplies for all aspects of grounds keeping; e.g., equipment, parts, blades, herbicides, pesticides, flowers, bushes, or trees.
• Drives a vehicle, such as a car, truck, or van, to pick up other workers, supplies, and materials.
• Assists Maintenance General Laborer – Custodian with general custodial duties when necessary and available such as:
o Performs general housekeeping and cleaning of building interiors using cleaning supplies and equipment to keep the interior of the office buildings looking clean and professional.
o Mops, vacuums, strips, cleans, buffs, and applies floor sealer and floor finish to hard surface floors; vacuums and shampoos carpets.
o Uses and maintains assigned power equipment and hand tools: buffers, auto scrubbers, high pressure washers, high speed buffers and vacuums, brooms, mops, and squeegees for the cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, furniture, etc.
• Responds to repair requests quickly and with a professional manner.
• Follows instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies; uses as directed.
• Moves furniture, equipment, supplies, and tools on an incidental basis.
• Attends to emergencies when necessary.
• Loads and unloads materials from trucks.
• Ready to learn from on-the-job training when necessary.
• Follows safety procedures and practices as required, as well as wearing required safety equipment.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Detailed Job Description available upon request.

Jackson Parish Police Jury

The Jackson Parish Police Jury is hiring for the following open position. Please submit all applications to: Jackson Parish Police Jury Administrative Building, 160 Industrial Drive, Jonesboro, LA 71251. Applications will be received until 4:30 pm on Friday, November 3, 2023. To request a detailed job description, please contact our office at (318) 259-2361 or by email: egibbs@jppj.org.

POSITION: Supervisor
DEPARTMENT: Jackson Parish Maintenance Department

Description:
Under administrative direction of the Operations Manager (or the Secretary-Treasurer in the absence of the Operations Manager), this position is a working supervisor role that plans, oversees, and coordinates the various operations of employees who repair, clean, and maintain Police Jury buildings and grounds. Supervisor performs complex maintenance tasks and other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Must be 18 years of age.
• High school diploma, or equivalent, required.
• Class E Driver’s License required; progression towards Class B Commercial CDL a plus.
• Requires specialized training beyond high school that can be obtained in one year or less.
• Three (3) years of journey-level experience in construction and/or maintenance work, including one year of experience in a specialty building trade and as a lead worker or supervisor or have equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities.
• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds frequently.
• Able to work safely in all weather conditions, including adverse conditions.
• Understands, follows, and communicates oral and written instructions.
• Able to work in elevated areas, confined spaces, and on and off ladders.
• Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time.

Basic Responsibilities:
• The Maintenance Department Supervisor is responsible for carrying out orders given by the Maintenance Superintendent which includes performing periodic (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.) inspections of assigned areas, maintaining documentation records, and following up with staff to make corrections, adjustments, etc.
• Expresses ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, to groups and individuals.
• Performs periodic (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.) inspections of assigned areas and maintains documentation records; is expected to follow-up with staff to make corrections, adjustments, etc.
• Prepares work schedules, work orders, purchase orders, voucher requests, and other required forms.
• Reviews, approves, and submits Maintenance Department timecards in the absence of the Superintendent.
• Estimates material and labor costs for repairs, remodeling, alterations, and installation projects.
• Orders and issues tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Maintains material and equipment inventories; places orders when necessary while managing to budget.
• Performs complex repair and maintenance tasks.
• Oversees a staff of skilled and semi-skilled workers, as well as inmate trustees, in such maintenance duties as painting, carpentry, masonry, cement work, custodial tasks, building and grounds, and general upkeep involving structures, furnishings, equipment, floor coverings, acoustical ceiling, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, electrical, and related systems.
• May establish new preventive maintenance programs and procedures.
• Directs and works alongside Maintenance Department staff.
• Handles routine personnel matters, recommends pink slips and other disciplinary actions or customer-related items that arise to Superintendent.
• Acts as fill in/backup staff in the event of absent personnel.
• Acts in the absence of the Superintendent and assists in managing the Maintenance Department staff and its overall operation.
• May be required to be on 24 hour call out.
• Works directly with the Secretary-Treasurer in Superintendent’s absence.
• Attends any required Police Jury or Committee meetings, training classes, or seminars that relate to the incumbent’s role within the department.
• Assures that incumbent’s performance meets or exceeds all Police Jury expectations.
• Sets forth a professional appearance and attitude on and off the job.
• May be required to lift equipment, tools, or any combination in excess of 100 pounds.
• Adheres to all traffic laws, applicable Federal and State health and safety rules, local ordinances, and Jackson Parish Policy Jury rules and regulations and policies and procedures.
• Able to drive various pieces of equipment used by the Police Jury.
• Follows safety procedures and practices as required, as well as wearing required safety equipment.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Detailed Job Description available upon request.

PUBLIC BID

The Village of North Hodge

The following property has been declared surplus and will be taking sealed bids. All items will be sold “AS-IS” and may be viewed at the Village Hall located at 5204 Quitman Hwy, North Hodge, LA 71247 during regular office hours. Monday-Tuesday, Thursday-Friday 8AM-2PM. Bids must be received by Tuesday, November 7, 2023 by 2PM. Bids may be dropped off at Village Hall during regular business hours or mailed to P.O. Box 520, Hodge, LA 71247. Bids will be opened at the next scheduled meeting
held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 6:00PM. The Village of North Hodge reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

1. 2008 Dodge Durango – VIN# 1D8HD38N58F146123 – Minimum Bid $500.00 (OBO) – needs interior work and coil pack.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Jackson Parish Police Jury Meeting Minutes 
October 17, 2023

The Jackson Parish Police Jury met in regular session on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, 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, Ms. Regina Rowe, and Mr. Keith Burris. Absent: none. Also present: Mr. Brad Roller, Operations Manager; Mr. Wayne Anderson, Road Superintendent; and Mr. Robin Sessions, Solid Waste Superintendent.

The President, Mr. Culpepper, 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. Chatham to amend the agenda to include considering and acting on approving Virgil Shavers’ request for FMLA from September 11, 2023, to December 3, 2023, and his request for leave without pay beginning October 8, 2023, to December 3, 2023. Motion carried and the item was added to the agenda as number 23.

The President opened the floor for public comments. Ms. Betty Hatch and Ms. Connie Blakely discussed an ongoing disturbance of barking dogs in their neighborhood. Mr. Culpepper will look into the situation and determine what can be done to remedy it.

The President moved to the approval of minutes.
Motion by Mr. McCarty, second by Ms. Cowans to adopt the minutes of the September 19, 2023, Regular Meeting and the September 29, 2023, and October 4, 2023, Special Called Police Jury Meetings, monthly purchase orders, and the payment of all bills. Motion carried.

The President moved to Committee Reports.
Motion by Ms. Rowe, second by Mr. Burris to adopt the following minutes from the October 11, 2023, Veterans Committee meeting. Motion carried.

Veterans Committee
October 11, 2023

The Veterans Committee met Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at 12:15 PM in the Nathaniel Zeno, Jr. Meeting Room, Jackson Parish Administrative Building, 160 Industrial Drive, Jonesboro, Louisiana. Members Present: Ms. Tarneshala Cowans and Mr. John McCarty. Absent: Mr. Lewis Chatham.

The meeting was called to order by the Chair, Ms. Cowans. Mr. McCarty gave the invocation and Ms. Cowans led in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.

There were no public comments.

The Committee discussed the Veterans Day program which will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at the Dr. Charles H. Garrett Community Center.

Motion by Mr. McCarty, second by Ms. Cowans to recommend the Police Jury accept the quote of $2,475 from Sista’ Catering for Veterans Day Program brunch. Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. McCarty, second by Ms. Cowans to adjourn. Motion carried.

Motion by Ms. Rowe, second by Mr. Chatham to approve quote of $2,475 from Sista’ Catering for Veterans Day Program brunch. Motion carried.

The President called for monthly management reports.
Mr. Brad Roller, Operations Manager presented the September 2023 Operations Manager Report.

Mr. Wayne Anderson, Road Superintendent, presented the September 2023 Road report noting that $537.54 had been spent on emergency call-outs/off-schedule work. Motion by Ms. Magee, second by Mr. Burris to accept the September 2023 emergency call outs/off-schedule report. Motion carried.

Mr. Robin Sessions, Solid Waste Superintendent presented the September 2023 Solid Waste report.

Mr. Emmett Gibbs, Secretary-Treasurer gave a report on two (2) items relative to the audit of the 2022 financial statements.

The President moved on to Other Business.

Mr. Paul Riley, Parish Engineer gave an update on the 2023 Road Program Projects.

Motion by Ms. Magee, second by Mr. Chatham to approve final Change Order on the 2023 Road Program Contract II. Motion carried.

Motion by Ms. Magee, second by Ms. Cowans to approve the Substantial Completion for the 2023 Road Program Contract II. Motion carried.

Motion by Ms. Rowe, second by Mr. McCarty to approve the hiring of Riley Company for LCDBG FY 2024 and 2025 Projects. Motion carried.

Motion by Ms. Magee, second by Ms. Cowans to approve the Substantial Completion for the 2023 Road Program Contract II. Motion carried.

Motion by Ms. Magee, second by Mr. Burris to adopt the Annual Parish Transportation Fund Certification for 2023.

PARISH TRANSPORTATION FUND CERTIFICATION

The Jackson Parish Police Jury hereby certifies that the funds made available under the Parish Transportation Fund, for the year 2023, have been expended in accordance with the standards established by law. The Jackson Parish Police Jury has adopted a system of road administration which requires the approval of the governing body for expenditures, the development of a capital improvement program on a selective basis, centralized purchasing of equipment and supplies, centralized accounting, a construction program based on engineering plans and specifications, and a selective maintenance program.

District 1: Yea District 2: Yea District 3: Yea District 4: Yea District 5: Yea District 6: Yea District 7: Yea Yeas: 7 Nays: 0 Absent: 0 Abstaining: 0 Motion carried.

CERTIFICATION
I, Emmett Gibbs, Secretary-Treasurer of the Jackson Parish Police Jury, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of a Resolution adopted at a regular meeting of the Jackson Parish Police Jury on October 17, 2023 .

/s/ Emmett Gibbs
Emmett Gibbs, Secretary-Treasurer

Motion by Mr. Keith Burris, second by Mr. Chatham to approve the annual bridge certification and authorize the President to sign the “Official Listing of Off-System Bridges” for 2024.

ANNUAL CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH STATE OF
LOUISIANA OFF SYSTEM BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM

WHEREAS, the Code of Federal Regulations as enacted by the United States Congress mandates that all structures defined as bridges located on all public roads shall be inspected, rated for safe load capacity and posted in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards and that an inventory of these bridges be maintained by each state; and

WHEREAS, the responsibility to inspect, rate and load post these bridges under the authority of Jackson Parish in accordance with those Standards is delegated by Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to Jackson Parish,

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the governing authority of Jackson Parish that the Parish in regular meeting assembled does hereby certify to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (herein referred to as the DOTD) that for a period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024 :

The Parish has performed all interim inspections on all Parish owned or maintained bridges in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards.

All bridges owned and maintained by the Parish have been structurally analyzed and rated by the parish as to the safe load capacity in accordance with AASHTO Manual for Maintenance Inspection of Bridges. The load posting information that has been determined by the LA DOTD for all bridges where the maximum legal load under Louisiana State law exceeds the load permitted under the operating rating as determined above has been critically reviewed by the Parish. Load posting information has been updated by the Parish. Load Posting information has been updated by the Parish to reflect all structural changes, any obsolete structural ratings, or any missing structural ratings.

All Parish owned or maintained bridges which require load posting or closing are load posted or closed in accordance with the table in the DOTD Engineering Directives and Standard Manual Directive No. 1.1.1.8. All DOTD supplied load posting information concerning a bridge has been critically reviewed by the Parish Engineer prior to load posting.

All bridges owned or maintained by the Parish are shown on the attached list in the format specified by the DOTD. Corrections to data supplied to the Parish by the LA DOTD are noted.

Roll Call Vote: District 1: Yea District 2: Yea District 3: Yea District 4: Yea District 5: Yea District 6: Yea District 7: Yea Yeas: 7 Nays: 0 Absent: 0 Abstaining: 0 Motion carried.

CERTIFICATION
I, Emmett Gibbs, Secretary-Treasurer of the Jackson Parish Police Jury, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of a Resolution adopted at a regular meeting of the Jackson Parish Police Jury on Tuesday, October 17, 2023.

/s/ Emmett Gibbs ______________
Emmett Gibbs, Secretary-Treasurer

Motion by Mr. Chatham, second by Mr. Burris to authorize the advertisement for 2024 materials bids. Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Chatham, second by Mr. Burris to approve the quotes from Trevor Hall for power washing the Weston and Chatham bin sites. Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. McCarty, second by Ms. Magee to approve the moving the following employees to permanent employment status at conclusion of their 60-day probationary period: Charles Robertson on 10/4, Sherrill Malone on 10/31, James Lester on 11/16, and Eric Coleman on 11/16. Motion carried.
Motion by Ms. Magee, second by Mr. Burris to approve hiring Halee Whitman Siddon as full-time clerk at the Health Unit. Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Burris, second by Mr. Chatham to rehire Jody Terral as General Laborer at Road Department. Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Chatham, second by Mr. Burris to hire Thomas Ray Allen for Operator II position at the Road Department. Motion carried.
Motion by Ms. Magee, second by Mr. Burris to approve hiring Kailyn Alyce Hartis for Administrative Clerk at the Administrative Office. Motion carried.

Motion by Ms. Magee, second by Mr. Chatham to approve the 2024 budget for Jackson Parish Recreation District. Motion carried.

Motion by Ms. Magee, second by Mr. Chatham to approve Virgil Shavers’ request for FMLA from September 11, 2023, to December 3, 2023, and his request for leave without pay beginning October 8, 2023, to December 3, 2023. Motion carried.

The President opened the floor for Juror comments.

Motion by Ms. Magee, second by Mr. Chatham to adjourn. Motion carried.

AFFIDAVIT OF SUCCESSION