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The Lincoln Parish Police Jury Met in Regular Session on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at 7:00 P.M., at Its Regular Meeting Place in the Courthouse, Ruston, Louisiana

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The Lincoln Parish Police Jury Met in Regular Session on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at 7:00 P.M., at Its Regular Meeting Place in the Courthouse, Ruston, Louisiana 111 January 10, 2017 The Lincoln Parish Police Jury met in regular session on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at 7:00 p.m., at its regular meeting place in the Courthouse, Ruston, Louisiana. Present were: Theresa Wyatt, District One; Hazel D. Hunter, District Two; Bobby Bennett, District Three; Randy Roberson, District Four; David Hammons, District Five; Walter Pullen, District Six; Jody Backus; District Seven; Skip Russell, District Eight; Joe Henderson, District Nine; Nancy Wilson, District Ten; and Annette Straughter, District Twelve. Absent: Sharyon Mayfield, District Eleven Mr. Jody Backus called the meeting to order, delivered the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Annette Straughter offered a motion, seconded by David Hammons, to approve the Agenda as presented. The motion carried with the following votes: Yeas: Wyatt, Hunter, Bennett, Roberson, Hammons, Pullen, Backus, Russell, Henderson, Wilson, and Straughter Nays: None Absent: Mayfield Mr. Backus called for any public comments on the agenda as approved. There were none. David Hammons offered a motion, seconded by Annette Straughter, to approve the minutes of the December 13, 2016 regular meeting. The motion carried with the following votes: Yeas: Wyatt, Hunter, Bennett, Roberson, Hammons, Pullen, Backus, Russell, Henderson, Wilson, and Straughter Nays: None Absent: Mayfield The Honorable John Belton, District Attorney and Parish Legal Counsel, was asked to preside as acting Chairman for the purpose of electing officers for the year 2017. Mr. Belton, acting as Chairman, opened the floor for nominations for Vice President. Theresa Wyatt nominated Nancy Wilson. Jody Backus nominated Joe Henderson. Annette Straughter offered a motion, seconded by Bobby Bennett to close nominations. The motion was voted upon and carried with the following votes: Yeas: Wyatt, Hunter, Bennett, Roberson, Hammons, Pullen, Backus, Russell, Henderson, Wilson, and Straughter Nays: None Absent: Mayfield Nancy Wilson requested that votes on the Office of Vice-President be taken by roll call. Chairman Belton called for the vote on the Office of Vice President in the order of nomination. The results were as follows: 112 January 10, 2017 Nominee: Mrs. Nancy Wilson MEMBERS: YEAS: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAINING: Theresa Wyatt XX Hazel D. Hunter XX Bobby Bennett XX Randy Roberson XX David Hammons XX Walter Pullen XX Jody Backus XX R. G. “Skip” Russell XX Joe Henderson XX Nancy Wilson XX Sharyon Mayfield XX Annette Straughter XX Nominee: Mr. Joe Henderson MEMBERS: YEAS: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAINING: Theresa Wyatt XX Hazel D. Hunter XX Bobby Bennett XX Randy Roberson XX David Hammons XX Walter Pullen XX Jody Backus XX R. G. “Skip” Russell XX Joe Henderson XX Nancy Wilson XX Sharyon Mayfield XX Annette Straughter XX Nancy Wilson received five (5) votes. Joe Henderson received seven (7) votes. Acting Chairman Belton declared Joe Henderson as the duly elected Vice- President of the Lincoln Parish Police Jury for the year 2017. At this time acting Chairman Belton opened the floor for nominations of President. David Hammons nominated Jody Backus. Nancy Wilson nominated Randy Roberson. David Hammons offered a motion, seconded by Hazel Hunter to close nominations. The motion was voted upon and carried with the following votes: Yeas: Wyatt, Hunter, Bennett, Roberson, Hammons, Pullen, Backus, Russell, Henderson, Wilson, and Straughter Nays: None Absent: Mayfield Chairman Belton called for votes on the Office of President in the order of nomination, by a show of hands. The results were as follows: Nominee: Mr. Jody Backus FOR: Hunter, Hammons, Backus, Henderson and Straughter Nominee: Mr. Randy Roberson 113 January 10, 2017 FOR: Wyatt, Bennett, Roberson, Pullen, Russell and Wilson Jody Backus received five (5) votes. Randy Roberson received six (6) votes. Chairman Belton declared Randy Roberson the duly elected President for the year 2017. At this time President Randy Roberson took over the meeting. Skip Russell offered a motion seconded by Theresa Wyatt to appoint Mr. Rusty Mabry to the Greater Ward One Waterworks District for a five year term. Resolution No. 2017-01 BE IT RESOLVED by the Police Jury of Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, convened in Regular Session this 10th day of January, 2017 that Mr. Rusty Mabry Is hereby and herewith appointed, COMMISSIONER Greater Ward One Waterworks District Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, For the term of January 10, 2017 – December 31, 2021 Signed and Sealed this 10th day of January, 2017 LINCOLN PARISH POLICE JURY * * * * * * * * * * * /s/ Courtney Hall /s/ Randy Roberson Courtney Hall Randy Roberson Parish Administrator President The motion carried with the following votes: Yeas: Wyatt, Hunter, Bennett, Roberson, Hammons, Pullen, Backus, Russell, Henderson, Wilson, and Straughter Nays: None Absent: Mayfield Annette Straughter offered a motion, seconded by Bobby Bennett, to reappoint Mr. Willard Anderson to the Waterworks District No. 3 Board for a five year term. Resolution No. 2017-02 BE IT RESOLVED by the Police Jury of Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, convened in Regular Session this 10th day of January, 2017 that Mr. Willard Anderson Is hereby and herewith appointed, COMMISSIONER Waterworks District No. 3 Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, For the term of January 10, 2017 – December 31, 2021 Signed and Sealed this 10th day of January, 2017 LINCOLN PARISH POLICE JURY * * * * * * * * * * * /s/ Courtney Hall /s/ Randy Roberson Courtney Hall Randy Roberson 114 January 10, 2017 Parish Administrator President The motion was voted upon and carried with the following votes: Yeas: Wyatt, Hunter, Bennett, Roberson, Hammons, Pullen, Backus, Russell, Henderson, Wilson, and Straughter Nays: None Absent: Mayfield Theresa Wyatt offered a motion, seconded by Skip Russell, to reappoint Mr. Richard Aillet to the Lincoln Parish Protection District for a two year term. Resolution No. 2017-03 BE IT RESOLVED by the Police Jury of Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, convened in Regular Session this 10th day of January, 2017 that Mr. Richard Aillett Is hereby and herewith appointed, COMMISSIONER Lincoln Parish Fire Protection District Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, For the term of January 10, 2017 – December 31, 2018 Signed and Sealed this 10th day of January, 2017 LINCOLN PARISH POLICE JURY * * * * * * * * * * * /s/ Courtney Hall /s/ Randy Roberson Courtney Hall Randy Roberson Parish Administrator President The motion was voted upon and carried with the following votes: Yeas: Wyatt, Hunter, Bennett, Roberson, Hammons, Pullen, Backus, Russell, Henderson, Wilson, and Straughter Nays: None Absent: Mayfield David Hammons offered a motion, seconded by Bobby Bennett, to appoint Mrs. Gay O’Neal to the Library Board of Control to fill the unexpired term of Dr. Virgil Orr through March 10, 2020. Resolution No. 2017-04 BE IT RESOLVED by the Police Jury of Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, convened in Regular Session this 10th day of January, 2017 that Mrs. Gay O’Neal Is hereby and herewith appointed, COMMISSIONER Lincoln Parish Library Board Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, For the term of January 10, 2017 – March 10, 2020 Signed and Sealed this 10th day of January, 2017 LINCOLN PARISH POLICE JURY * * * * * * * * * * * 115 January 10, 2017 /s/ Courtney Hall /s/ Randy Roberson Courtney Hall Randy Roberson Parish Administrator President The motion was voted upon and carried with the following votes: Yeas: Wyatt, Hunter, Bennett, Roberson, Hammons, Pullen, Backus, Russell, Henderson, Wilson, and Straughter Nays: None Absent: Mayfield The next appointments to be made were for two vacancies on the Convention and Visitor’s Bureau Board. Skip Russell offered a motion, seconded by Annette Straughter, to appoint Mr. Marco Born as the Louisiana Tech University representative. Resolution No. 2017-05 BE IT RESOLVED by the Police Jury of Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, convened in Regular Session this 10th day of January, 2017 that Mr. Marco Born Is hereby and herewith appointed, COMMISSIONER Lincoln Parish Convention and Visitor’s Bureau Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, For the term of January 10, 2017 – December 31, 2019 Signed and Sealed this 10th day of January, 2017 LINCOLN PARISH POLICE JURY * * * * * * * * * * * /s/ Courtney Hall /s/ Randy Roberson Courtney Hall Randy Roberson Parish Administrator President The motion was voted upon and carried with the following votes: Yeas: Wyatt, Hunter, Bennett, Roberson, Hammons, Pullen, Backus, Russell, Henderson, Wilson, and Straughter Nays: None Absent: Mayfield Annette Straughter offered a motion, seconded by Joe Henderson, to re-appoint Ms. Suzanne Douglas as the Grambling State University representative. Resolution No. 2017-06 BE IT RESOLVED by the Police Jury of Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, convened in Regular Session this 10th day of January, 2017 that Mrs. Suzanne Douglas Is hereby and herewith appointed, COMMISSIONER Lincoln Parish Convention and Visitor’s Bureau Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, For the term of January 10, 2017 – December 31, 2019 Signed and Sealed this 10th day of January, 2017 116 January 10, 2017 LINCOLN PARISH POLICE JURY * * * * * * * * * * * /s/ Courtney Hall /s/ Randy Roberson Courtney Hall Randy Roberson Parish Administrator President The motion was voted upon and carried with the following votes: Yeas: Wyatt, Hunter, Bennett, Roberson, Hammons, Pullen, Backus, Russell, Henderson, Wilson, and Straughter Nays: None Absent: Mayfield Next on the agenda was a resolution of the Canvass of the Votes Cast at the Special Election Held in the Parish of Lincoln, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, December 10,
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