TENSAS PARISH POLICE JURY
REGULAR MEETING
January 28, 2025
10:00 AM
The Tensas Parish Police Jury met this day in regular session convened. There were present the following officers and members to-wit:
Bubba Rushing, President
Pauline Doyle, Secretary/Treasurer
Members: Billy Joe Arceneaux (absent), Robert Clark, Bill Sid Crigler, Clay Foster, Terrence South, and Alex Watson.
Todd Merriett, Invocation
Robert Clark, Pledge of Allegiance
Guest present were: Todd Merriett, Thelman Bradford, Kiley Sanders, and Sandra Redmond
There were no comments from the general public regarding the agenda item(s).
Upon a motion by Bill Crigler, duly seconded by Robert Clark, it was unanimously agreed to approve the agenda as printed. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
Upon a motion by Clay Foster, duly seconded by Bill Crigler, it was unanimously agreed to approve the minutes for the Regular Meeting held on January 14, 2025. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
Upon a motion by Alex Watson, duly seconded by Bill Crigler, it was unanimously agreed to approve payment of bills as authorized by the Finance Committee. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
Presidents Report: Bubba Rushing updated the Jury on ongoing grants.
Secretary/Treasurer Report: Pauline Doyle updated the Jury on Finances and ongoing grant progress.
Superintendents Report: Todd Merriett updated the Jury on ongoing Maintenance Unit work-report attached.
OEP Report: Kiley Sanders updated the Jury on ongoing OEP activities.
Upon a motion by Alex Watson, duly seconded by Bill Crigler, it was unanimously agreed to allow Sandra Redmond to address the Jury. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
Upon a motion by Terrence South, duly seconded by Bill Crigler, it was unanimously agreed to approve the Tabulation of the Maintenance Bids for 2025 as recommended by the Superintendent.
TABULATION OF BIDS FOR MAINTENANCE MATERIALS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025
REGULAR COLD MIX:
Diamond B. Construction Co., LLC ONLY BIDDER RECOMMEND ACCEPTANCE
P. O. Box 7618
Alexandria, LA 71306 Telephone (318)427-1381 -Jeffery Davis
Price per ton delivered to the Parish Maintenance Unit $143.00/ton
HIGH PERFORMANCE COLD MIX:
NO BIDDER
Price per ton delivered to the Parish Maintenance Unit $0.00/ton
FUELS:
Scott Petroleum Corp. ONLY BIDDER RECOMMEND ACCEPTANCE
6923 Hwy. 84
Ferriday, LA 71334 Telephone (318)757-3975 -Jeremy Sutherland
Prices shown are freight, margin, profit and overhead calculated per gallon to be added to the rack price at the time of delivery. Prices include applicable taxes.
No. 2 Bulk Highway Diesel (clear) $0.148/gal
No. 2 Off-Road Diesel (dyed) $0.148/gal.
87 Octane Gasoline (Non ethanol) $0.148/gal.
GRAVEL & SAND CLAY GRAVEL:
APAC – MS LOWEST BIDDER RECOMMEND ACCEPTANCE
101 Riverview Dr.
Richland, MS 39218 Telephone (601)940-9240 -Jed Stevens
Price per ton/mile delivered from source to Parish Maintenance Unit: $0.24546
Distance from source to Parish Maintenance Unit: 55.0 miles
Price at source:
Coarse Sand $8.00/Ton
Clay Gravel $00.00/Ton
Washed Maintenance Gravel $22.00/Ton
Washed Oversized Rocks No. 2 $30.00/Ton
Price delivered to Tensas Parish Maintenance Unit:
Coarse Sand $8.00 + $13.50 delivery $21.50/Ton
Clay Gravel $00.00 + $00.00 delivery $00.00/Ton
Washed Maintenance Gravel $22.00 + $13.50 delivery $35.50/Ton
Washed Oversized Rocks No. 2 $30.00 + $13.50 delivery $43.50/Ton
Johnsville Co., LLC
281 Bradley Road 56
Hermitage, AR 71647 Telephone (870)463-8237 -Scott Ferrell
Price per ton/mile delivered from source to Parish Maintenance Unit: $0.24
Distance from source to Parish Maintenance Unit: 160.0 miles
Price at source:
Coarse Sand$4.75/Ton
Clay Gravel$10.50/Ton
Washed Maintenance Gravel $20.50/Ton
Washed Oversized Rocks No. 2 $00.00/Ton
Price delivered to Tensas Parish Maintenance Unit:
Coarse Sand $4.75 + $38.40 delivery $43.15/Ton
Clay Gravel$10.50 + $38.40 delivery$48.90/Ton
Washed Maintenance Gravel $20.50 + $38.40 delivery $58.90/Ton
Washed Oversized Rocks No. 2 $00.00 + $00.00 delivery $00.00/Ton
LUBRICATION FLUIDS:
Scott Petroleum
6923 Hwy. 84
Ferriday, LA 71334 Telephone (318)757-3975 -Jeremy Sutherland
Chevron Delo 400 SDE 15w-40 (CK-4 spec.) (55 gal.) $903.65 ea.
Shell Rotella-T 15W-40 (CK-4 spec.) (55 gal.) $837.65 ea.
Diesel engine oil -SAE 30w (55 gal.)$842.60 ea.
Chevron Delo 400 XLE 10w-30 (55 gal.) $903.10 ea.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) (55 gal.) $107.80 ea.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) bulk (per gal.) $1.96/gal.
Transmission/Drivetrain oil –SAE 30w (TO-4 spec.) (55 gal.) $775.50 ea.
Bulk Hydraulic Oil-SAE 30w i.e. Chevron THF (per gal.) $ 11.76/gal.
Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc. LOWEST BIDDER RECOMMEND ACCEPTANCE
Longwater Drive
Norwell, MA 02061 Telephone (781)427-3060 -SVP of Sales
Chevron Delo 400 SDE 15w-40 (CK-4 spec.) (55 gal.) $560.00 ea.
Shell Rotella-T 15W-40 (CK-4 spec.) (55 gal.) $560.00 ea.
Diesel engine oil-SAE 30w(55 gal.)$560.00 ea.
Chevron Delo 400 XLE 10w-30 (55 gal.) $560.00 ea.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) (55 gal.) $175.00 ea.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) bulk (per gal.) $3.00/gal.
Transmission/Drivetrain oil –SAE 30w (TO-4 spec.) (55 gal.) $680.00 ea.
Bulk Hydraulic Oil-SAE 30w i.e. Chevron THF (per gal.) $9.50/gal.
CULVERTS:
TriState Culverts, LLC RECOMMEND ACCEPT LOW-BID ITEMS ONLY
553 US Hwy. 65 N
Lake Village, AR 71653 Telephone (870)265-2339 -Wade Becker
Average pplf for (6) sizes marked, quoted: Galvanized $44.25/lft.
Average pplf for (6) sizes marked, quoted: Coated $68.55/lft. LOW BID
Coastal Culvert & Supply, Inc.
PO Box 1145
Eunice, LA 70535 Telephone (337)546-6887 -Terry Brown
Average pplf for (6) sizes marked, quoted: Galvanized $50.34/lft.
Average pplf for (6) sizes marked, quoted: Coated $73.59/lft.
Wilson Culverts, Inc.
PO Box 940
Elkhart, TX 75839 Telephone (903)764-5605 -Mason Huffines
Average pplf for (6) sizes marked, quoted: Galvanized $37.94/lft. LOW BID
Average pplf for (6) sizes marked, quoted: Coated $00.00/lft. NO BID
CRUSHED LIMESTONE:
Terral RiverService LOWEST BIDDER RECOMMEND ACCEPTANCE
707 Levee Road
Vidalia, LA 71373
10100 Hwy. 65 S
Lake Providence, LA 71254 Telephone 318-336-4707 -Sarah Calhoun
|
Grade |
Price at Source $ per ton |
Delivery/Ton = 46 miles x $0.26 |
Total Price |
Parish Acceptance |
|
DGA |
NO BID |
$11.96 |
||
|
SB-2 |
NO BID |
$11.96 |
||
|
#7 |
$45.00 |
$11.96 |
$56.96 |
X |
|
#8 |
$44.00 |
$11.96 |
$55.96 |
X |
|
#57 |
$40.50 |
$11.96 |
$52.46 |
X |
|
610 Base |
$39.50 |
$11.96 |
$51.46 |
X |
|
2” Oversized |
$40.50 |
$11.96 |
$52.46 |
X |
|
4” |
$40.50 |
$11.96 |
$52.46 |
X |
|
R-200 |
$45.00 |
$11.96 |
$56.96 |
X |
APAC – MS
101 Riverview Dr.
Richland, MS 39218 Telephone (601)940-9240 -Jed Stevens
|
Grade |
Price at Source $ per ton |
Delivery/Ton = 77.5 miles x $0.24546 |
Total Price |
Parish Acceptance |
|
DGA |
NO BID |
$19.00 |
||
|
SB-2 |
NO BID |
$19.00 |
||
|
#7 |
NO BID |
$19.00 |
||
|
#8 |
NO BID |
$19.00 |
||
|
#57 |
$37.00 |
$19.00 |
$56.00 |
|
|
610 Base |
$36.00 |
$19.00 |
$55.00 |
|
|
2” Oversized |
NO BID |
$19.00 |
||
|
4” |
NO BID |
$19.00 |
||
|
R-200 |
NO BID |
$19.00 |
Upon a motion by Bill Crigler, duly seconded by Terrence South, it was unanimously agreed to approve having Todd Merriett test the oil from Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc. to be sure it meets our specifications. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
Upon a motion by Robert Clark, duly seconded by Bill Crigler, it was unanimously agreed to approve the use of the Ag Arena on March 23-26, 2025 for a community church revival. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
Upon a motion by Bill Crigler, duly seconded by Robert Clark, it was agreed to approve the bid from Super D Waste for garbage pick-up for 2025-2027. Roll call vote taken: Billy Joe Arceneaux-absent, Robert Clark-yes, Bill Crigler-yes, Clay Foster-yes, Bubba Rushing-yes, Terrence South-yes, Alex Watson-yes. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
Upon a motion by Terrence South, duly seconded by Alex Watson, it was unanimously agreed to approve naming the park in Newellton the Emmitt Adams-Sam Dillard Community Park. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
Upon a motion by Clay Foster, duly seconded by Bill Crigler, it was unanimously agreed to approve naming the park in St. Joseph the Ples Bell-Rod Webb Community Park. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
Upon a motion by Bill Crigler, duly seconded by Alex Watson, it was unanimously agreed to approve naming the park in Waterproof the Thomas Hale-Woodrow Wiley Community Park. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
Upon a motion by Terrence South, duly seconded by Bill Crigler, it was unanimously agreed to exit regular session and enter into executive session. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
Upon a motion by Terrence South, duly seconded by Robert Clark, it was unanimously agreed to exit executive session and return to regular session. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
Upon a motion by Terrence South, duly seconded by Robert Clark, it was agreed to approve a salary increase of $1.50 per hour to employee 1-A. Roll call vote taken: Billy Joe Arceneaux-absent, Robert Clark-yes, Bill Crigler-yes, Clay Foster-yes, Bubba Rushing-yes, Terrence South-yes, Alex Watson-yes. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
Upon a motion by Terrence South, duly seconded by Robert Clark, it was unanimously agreed to adjourn. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
2/26
Cost is $333.60
NOTICE TO SELL STANDING TIMBER ON NELLIE ROBINSON ESTATE:
All land lying East of U.S. HWY. 575 located in Tensas Parish totaling approximately 104.39 acres more particularly described as follows: Wl/2 of SEl/4, Nl/2 of SWl/4, NEl/4 of SWl/4 Sec. 26 T14N, R11E, less part sold. Any opposition to the proposed sale must be filed within seven days from the date of the last publication. Any opposition may be filed only by an heir, legatee, or creditor.
2/19, 2/26
Cost is $9.60
VILLAGE OF NEWELLTON
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 8, 2025
CALL TO ORDER: The Board of Alderman met in a regular session, on January 8, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Newellton Conference room. Those present were Deborah Parson, Richard Harris, Marvin Brady, Mayor Frankie Robinson, and Patricia Washington. Also Present was Chief Desmond Ford, Joe Percy, Aletha Carter, Iris Rollins, Christy Lee, Jackie Ford, Odessa Chase, Brenda Washington, Jack Washington, Morgan Carter, Morgan South, Annie Marshall, Ronnie Turner Sr, Alma Nash, Mat Eva Thomas, Pam Wilson, Latanya Tyler, Dorothy Bingham, Wanda Thomas, Deloris Gentry, and Shawanda Walker.
PRAYER: There being a quorum present Apostle Ronnie Turner Sr opened the meeting with a prayer.
SWEARING IN OF VILLAGE COUNCILMEN, MAYOR, CHIEF OF POLICE, CLERK- The new elected officials and the current Chief of Police, and City Clerk were all sworn in by Clerk of Court Christi Lee.
MINUTES: On a motion by Richard Harris seconded by Deborah Parson and unanimously carried the minutes were approved as appeared in the Tensas Gazette.
BILLS: On a motion by Richard Harris seconded by Deborah Parson and unanimously carried the bills were approved for payment as funds become available.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mrs. Glenda Gibelotte with Louisiana Rural Water came to introduce herself to the new board members and mayor.
APPOINTEE POSITION OF MAYOR PRO TEM APPROVAL- On a motion by Richard Harris seconded by Marvin Brady and unanimously carried Deborah Parson was selected as the Mayor Pro Tem.
RESOLUTION APPROVAL OF NEW BANK SIGNATURES: On a motion by Marvin Brady seconded by Richard Harris and unanimously carried the old names Timothy Turner and Mattie Sampson were removed from the accounts and Frankie Robinson and Deborah Parson were added.
MONTHLY MEETING DATE CHANGE (PER AUDITOR WOODARD &ASSOCIATES)- On a motion by Deborah Parson seconded by Richard Harris and unanimously carried the monthly meeting for the village was changed from the second Wednesday of the month to the 3rd Wednesday each month.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: On a motion by Deborah Parson seconded by Marvin Brady and unanimously carried the board went out of regular session into executive session. On a motion by Marvin Brady seconded by Richard Harris and unanimously carried the board went out of executive session back into regular session. Action taken was Thomas Clark was selected as the new gas operator for the Village of Newellton and his pay rate will be the same as the previous operator of $500.00 monthly.
ADJOURN: On a motion by Marvin Brady seconded by Richard Harris the meeting was adjourned
FRANKIE ROBINSON, MAYOR
PATRICIA WASHINGTON, CLERK
2/26
Cost is $57.60
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL BILL
Public notice is hereby given, as required by Article III, Section 13 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, of the intention to introduce in the regular session of the Legislature of Louisiana for the year 2025, which is set to convene on April 14, 2025, a bill relative to the Northeast Louisiana Multimodal District; to define powers of the district; and to provide for related matters.
2/26, 3/5
Cost is $8:40
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL BILL
Public notice is hereby given, as required by Article III, Section 13 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, of the intention to introduce in the regular session of the Legislature of Louisiana for the year 2025, which is set to convene on April 14, 2025, a bill relative to the issuance of bonds by the Tensas Parish Port, Harbor and Terminal District; and to provide for related matters.
2/26, 3/5
Cost is $8.40
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with L.R.S. 3:1609 and LAC 7:XV.314 (A), the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, Louisiana Boll Weevil Eradication Commission, has established a boll weevil eradication zone, the Louisiana Eradication Zone, consisting of all the territory within the state of Louisiana.
Notice is further given that all producers of commercial cotton in Louisiana are required to participate in the boll weevil eradication program, including cost sharing, in accordance with the Boll Weevil Eradication Law and regulations. This includes, but is not limited to, reporting of cotton acreage and destruction of cotton plants and stalks by December 31 of each crop year. A copy of the law and rules and regulations may be obtained from the Boll Weevil Eradication Commission, 5825 Florida Blvd. Ste. 3002, Baton Rouge, La. 70806, telephone number (225) 922-1338.
Notice is also given that the planting of noncommercial cotton is PROHIBITED in Louisiana unless a written waiver is obtained from the Commissioner of Agriculture & Forestry in accordance with LAC 7:XV.319(C). To request a waiver, submit a written application to the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, at the address provided in this notice, stating the conditions under which such written waiver is requested.
2/19, 2/26, 3/5
Cost is $25.20
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Federal Emergency Management Agency, the State of Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, the Louisiana Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, the Tensas Parish Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness, as well as, Grand Gulf Nuclear Station / Entergy Operations, Inc. will hold a virtual public meeting via Zoom (https://fema.zoomgov.com/j/1610324594?pwd=f3a2qNAqbueXcWmkokBy4aKW8cqlEG.1,
Call in: 646-828-7666, Meeting ID: 161 032 4594, Passcode: 454743) at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. The meeting will be held to provide an overview of the results of the Radiological Emergency Preparedness exercise conducted with Grand Gulf Nuclear Station on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. For additional information, contact Oscar Martinez, Chairperson, Regional Assistance Committee, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Region 6, 800 N. Loop 288, Denton, TX 76209, or call 940-383-7364.
3/5, 3/19
Cost is $19.20