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LEGAL NOTICE
AFFIDAVIT 0F SUCCESSION
PUBLIC NOTICE
Spillway NOV HAA5 MCL 4Q2023
Utilities, Inc. of Louisiana Spillway Water Supply is currently in violation of the maximum contaminant level (MCL) for total trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids as set forth by the State [Part XII of the Louisiana State Sanitary Code (LAC 51:Xll)] and the Federal Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141).
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (LDHH) set drinking water standards and requires the disinfection of drinking water. Where disinfection is used in the treatment of drinking water, disinfectants combine with naturally occurring organic and inorganic matter present in water to form chemicals called disinfection byproducts (DBPs). EPA and LDHH set standards for controlling the levels of disinfectants and DBPs in drinking water, including trihalomethanes (THMs) and haloacetic acid (HAAs). Some people who drink water containing THMs in excess of the MCL over many years may experience problems with their liver, kidneys, or central nervous system, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer. Some people who drink water containing HAA5s in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
In December 1998, EPA set enforceable drinking water standards for TTHMs at 80 parts per billion (ppb) and for HAA5 at 60 parts per billion (ppb) to reduce the risk of cancer or other adverse health effects. Compliance with the TTHMs and HAA5 standards for public water systems servicing less than 10,000 individuals initially became effective and enforceable on January 1, 2004. Compliance with the HAA5 standard is determine by calculating a locational running annual average (LRRA) of quarterly HAA5 sample results. Compliance calculations performed for the fourth quarter of 2023 show that the system’s current TTHMs LRAAs are 90 ppb at sample location DBP02 – 133 Suanna Road and 101 ppb at DBP03- 211 Spruce Drive. The system’s current HAA5 LRAAs is 62 ppb at DBP03- 211 Spruce Drive; thus, the system is currently in violation of HAA5 and TTHMs standards.
The construction work for the water system upgrades is currently in progress. The contractors are nearing completion of the transmission main between Spillway Estates and Paradise Point. UIL is now under contract with a well drilling company. Later construction phases will include drilling a second well at Spillway and installing a granular activated carbon (GAC) filter. UIL appreciates your patience during the construction period.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail. If you have any questions, contact the UIL Compliance Administrator, Vicki Spence at 985-893-6646 – Opt. 2.
This is not an emergency. If it had been, you would have been notified immediately. EPA and LDH do not consider this violation to have any serious adverse health effects on human health as a result of short-term exposure; however, continued long-term exposure to TTHMs and HAA5 levels above the standard (e.g., 20 years of exposure) has the potential to have serious adverse effects on human health.
Jackson Parish School Board Meeting Minutes
January 18, 2024
The Jackson Parish School Board met in regular session at 1:00 p.m. on January 18, 2024 at Jackson Parish School Board, 315 Pershing Highway, Jonesboro, La.
The following were present for roll call: Gerry Mims, Paulette Belton, Rick Barlow, Calvin Waggoner, Mary Saulters and Wade McBride
Absent: Dennis Clary
Rick Barlow gave the Invocation.
Calvin Waggoner led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
The meeting was called to order by Gerry Mims.
Motion was made by Calvin Waggoner, seconded by Wade McBride and carried to approve the minutes as presented from the Regular Scheduled Meeting held on December 4, 2023.
Motion was made by Mary Saulters, seconded by Paulette Belton and carried to grant Superintendent Claxton permission to sign the sharing agreement between the Jackson Parish School Board and the Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office for the period November 3, 2023 – June 30, 2024.
Mary Saulters reported to the Board on the meeting of the Executive Finance Committee held prior to the Board meeting.
A motion was made by Rick Barlow, seconded by Calvin Waggoner and carried to approve for payment the following bills: General Fund, Federal Program, School Food Service, Sales Tax, Special Education, District Maintenance bills.
Presentation of Monthly Financial Report by Kristi Bass, Business Manager.
Paulette Belton reported to the Board on the meeting of the Policy Committee held prior to the Board meeting.
Motion was made by Mary Saulters, seconded by Rick Barlow and carried to approve revision of the following policies:
• CG – Administrative Records
• EBBH – Use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
And Cardiac Emergency Plan
• GBG – Probation
• IHAD – Parent Conferences
• JGB – School Wellness
• JGC – Student Health Services
A motion was made by Calvin Waggoner, seconded by Paulette Belton and carried to adjourn at 1:10 p.m.
Village of Chatham Council Meeting Minutes
January 9, 2024
The Village of Chatham held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 9, 2023, at 6:00 pm.
Present were Mayor Gregory Harris, council members Bernadean James, Toni Malone, Laverne Mixon,
and Sue Proffer. Council member Mike Wilson was absent. The meeting was called to order by Mayor
Harris. The pledge was led by council member Toni Malone and prayer was given by Mayor Harris.
Toni Malone motioned, and Bernadean James seconded and was approved by all to accept the minutes as read of the regular meeting held on December 12, 2023.
Toni Malone motioned, seconded by Bernadean James, and approved by all to pay the monthly bills.
Toni Malone motioned, seconded by Sue Proffer, and approved by all to make no changes to the cleanup Ordinance #12-133.
Toni Malone motioned, Bernadean James seconded and approved by all to table the discussion on the picking up of limbs within the city limits until the next regular meeting.
Toni Malone motioned, seconded by Bernadean James, and approved to add to the agenda to discuss the work attire for the utility department.
Toni Malone motioned, seconded by Sue Proffer, and approved to accept financial statements as presented.
Lavern Mixon motioned, seconded by Bernadean James, and approved by all to adjourn the meeting.