*Notice of a Special Public Meeting*

Posted: March 23, 2017 at 12:00 PM

Notice is Hereby Given a

Public Hearing

will be held by the

Washington Parish Council

in the

Washington Parish Courthouse

Council Chambers

March 27, 2017

Monday – 10:45 AM

Public hearing to obtain views on the housing and community development needs of the Parish and to discuss the submission of an application for funding under the State of Louisiana FY 2018/2019 Community Development Block Grant (LCDBG) Program.

Washington Parish Council

Regular Meeting

Washington Parish Courthouse

Council Chambers

908 Washington Street

Franklinton, La 70438

March 27, 2017

Monday – 11:00 AM

AGENDA:

1. Call to Order

2.  Invocation

3.  Pledge of Allegiance

4.  Roll Call

5.  Approval of Minutes – Approval of minutes dated March 13, 2017.

6.  Bishop E. Rene’ Soule’ – Economic Development update on the USDA S.E.T. Grant.

7.  Introduction of Ordinance No. 17-618 – An ordinance entering into a contract with Landworks, Inc. for the operation of the Choctaw Road Landfill.

8.  Introduction of Ordinance No. 17-619– An ordinance amending the Washington Parish Government Employees’ Handbook.

9.  Introduction of Ordinance No. 17-620 – An ordinance establishing no thru truck routes on certain parish roads.

10.  Adopt Resolution No. 17-780 – A resolution approving the issuance, sale and delivery of $950,000 of Certificates of Indebtedness, of Washington Parish Hospital Service District No. 1, State of Louisiana.

11.  Adopt Resolution No. 17-781 – A resolution requesting that Fred Thomas Rd, Franklinton be changed to a one way direction.

12.  Adopt Resolution No. 17-783 – A resolution by Washington Parish Council to authorize the Parish President to sign contract documents for data gathering for Off-System Bridges in Washington Parish.

13.  Adopt Resolution No. 17-784 – A resolution for the voluntary transfer of the Washington Parish Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV) to Tangipahoa Parish Housing Authority.

14.  Adopt Resolution No. 17-785 – A resolution approving the posting of a revised Roadway speed limit for Pleasant Hill Road Following construction of two bridges by DOTD.

15.  Adopt Resolution No. 17-786 – A resolution approving the design exceptions for proposed Lawrence Creek Bridge.

16.  Public Participation –

17.  President’s Report –

Adopt Resolution No. 17-782 - Kelly R. Amacker be appointed to the Washington Parish Fire Protection District No. 5 Board of Directors; term will be effective January 1, 2017 and expiring December 31, 2021.

18.  Council Discussion –

19.  Adjourn –

Order of Voting:

Reginald McMasters Chris Workman

David Anthony Levi Lewis

Perry Talley Pete Thomas

Michael Fussell

Next meeting will be held on Monday, April 10, 2017

In accordance with the Americans Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Sarah Cook, Clerk to the Council at 985-839-7825 Ext. 313 describing the assistance that is necessary.

(All Ordinances, Resolutions and Attachments in its entirety are available at the office of Clerk of the Council at 909 Pearl Street, Franklinton, Louisiana or at (985)839-7825 or wpgov.org.)

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