Newspaper Legal Notice Publication I AM APPLYING to the Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control of the State of Louisiana for a permit to sell alcoholic beverages of low and high alcohol content at retail in the Parish of Jackson at the following address: Murphy Oil USA, Inc. d/b/a Murphy USA # 8642. 182 Old Winnfield Rd., Jonesboro, LA 71251. /s/Gregory Smith, Secretary Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Mar 27 & 29, 2026.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF JONESBORO AMENDING THE TOWN OF JONESBORO ZONING MAP AND PROVIDING THAT CERTAIN TRACTS OF LAND ON VINSON STREET SHALL BE REZONED AS B-2 WHEREAS, the property located at 101 Vinson Street at the intersection of S. Hudson Avenue and the adjacent tract of land located on Vinson Street are currently zoned residential on the zoning map but are located in an area where many of the properties contain businesses; WHEREAS, the property located at 101 Vinson Street actually has a storage facility business on the premises and should be zoned B-2; WHEREAS, the Jonesboro Planning and Zoning Committee held a public hearing on _________, 2026 regarding the possible rezoning of the properties at issue after providing written notice of the hearing to all surrounding property owners and properly advertising the public hearing; no objections were received; and the Committee recommended the rezoning of these properties as B-2; WHEREAS, a public hearing will be held by the Jonesboro Town Council prior to the adoption of this ordinance and notice of this ordinance and the public hearing shall be published once a week for three weeks prior to the public hearing in the Official Journal as required by Louisiana R.S. 33:4724; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the following ordinance be and it is hereby adopted by the Town of Jonesboro: Section 1: The tract of land located at 101 Vinson Street and the tract adjacent thereto in Jonesboro, Louisiana and more fully described as: Tract One: West 1/2 of Lot 13 and all of Lot 12 of Block 3 of the E. G. Greer Subdivision of the Town of Jonesboro, LA. and the North 1/2 of the abandoned alleyway South and adjacent to said properties. Said Property having a municipal address of 101 Vinson Street, Jonesboro and being Jackson Parish Tax Assessor Parcel Number 0065047200 and RPID Number 21010. Tract Two: Lots 10 & 11 and the North 1/2 of the abandoned alleyway located between Lots 10 and 11 and Lots 16 and 17 all located in of Block 3 of the E. G. Greer Subdivision of the Town of Jonesboro, LA., located in the NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4, SEC-6-14-3-W, Jackson Parish, La. according to the survey and plat of said subdivision now on file and of record in the Jackson Parish Clerk of Court; LESS & EXCEPT that part sold to State Hwy Dept. in Bk 283 P 447. Said Property located on Vinson Street in the Town of Jonesboro and being Jackson Parish Tax Assessor Parcel Number 0065000301 and RPID Number 20480. are hereby rezoned as B-1 General Business District. Section 2: This Ordinance shall become effective after its promulgation all in the manner and form prescribed by law. This Ordinance was duly introduced, the title of this ordinance was duly published in accordance with law, and then duly read and adopted on the __ day of April, 2026 by the following votes: ____ YEAS ____ NAYS ____ ABSENT ____ ABSTAIN. TOWN CLERK Approved by the Mayor on this ____ day of April, 2026. MAYOR JAMES "SPIKE" HARRIS Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $36.00 on Mar 27, 2026.

ORDINANCE NO. _____________ AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF JONESBORO REPEALING CHAPTER 6 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AND ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER 6 REGARDING ANIMALS AND FOWLS AND ESTABLISHING AN ANIMAL CONTROL PROGRAM WHEREAS, the Jonesboro Code of Ordinances Chapter 6 currently provides for the regulation of Animals and Fowls but the same is outdated and needs to be amended to reflect the current conditions facing the Town; WHEREAS, La. R.S. 3:2731 and 3:2778 grant municipalities and parishes the authority to adopt ordinances regulating dogs running at large, regulating or prohibiting vicious or dangerous dogs, and establishing and imposing fees and fines for the operation of its animal control program; WHEREAS, La. R.S. 3:2531 grants municipalities the authority to adopt ordinances prohibiting livestock from running at large; WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the public welfare to establish specific guidelines for animal control and penalties for violating same; THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board Aldermen of the Town of Jonesboro, Louisiana that the existing Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances is repealed and the following Chapter 6 ANIMALS AND FOWL is hereby enacted to read as follows: ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL Sec. 6-1. Livestock or Fowl Running At Large. It shall be unlawful for any person to suffer or permit any livestock or fowl which he owns or which are under his care, custody or control to run at large. Livestock and fowl running at large shall be impounded under rules and regulations promulgated by the mayor and board of aldermen. Sec. 6-2. Cruelty to Animals. (a) Any person who intentionally or with criminal negligence commits any of the following acts and/or omissions shall be guilty of cruelty to animals: (1) Tortures, torments, cruelly beats or unjustifiably maims, injures, mutilates or kills any living animal, whether such animal belongs to himself or another person; (2) Is responsible for any act or omission whereby unnecessary or unjustifiable physical pain, suffering or death is caused or permitted upon any living animal; (3) Having charge, custody or possession of any animal, either as the owner or otherwise and unjustifiably fails to provide such animal with adequate food, adequate water, adequate shelter, or adequate veterinary care; (4) Abandons any animal; (5) Impounds or confines, or causes to be impounded or confined, in a kennel, enclosure, or other place, a living animal, and during such impoundment or confinement fails to provide the animal with adequate food, adequate water, and adequate shelter; (6)Unjustifiably administers any poisonous or noxious drug or substance, including Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS), to any domestic animal, or unjustifiably exposes any such drug or substance, with the intent that such drug or substance shall be taken or swallowed by any domestic animal; or (7) Causes or procures to be done by any person any act enumerated in this subsection (a)(1). (b) This section shall not apply to the lawful hunting or trapping of wildlife as provided by law, the herding of domestic animals, accepted veterinary practices and activities carried on for scientific and medical research governed by accepted standards. (c) For purposes of this section, fowl shall not be defined as animals. For purposes of this section only the following birds shall be identified as animals: (1) Order Psittaciformes, parrots, parakeets, lovebirds, macaws, cockatiels or cockatoos. (2) Order Passeriformes, canaries, starlings, sparrows, flycatchers, mynah or myna. (d) Whoever commits an act of cruelty to animals shall be punished as provided in Section 6-11. (e) When a person is charged with cruelty to animals, such cruelly treated animal may be seized by the arresting officer or an Animal Control Officer and held pursuant to this section. (1) The officer seizing a cruelly treated animal shall notify the owner of the seized animal of the provisions of this section by posting written notice at the location where the animal was seized or by leaving such notice with a person of suitable age and discretion residing at such location within 24 hours of the seizure. (2) The seizing officer shall photograph the seized animal and shall cause an affidavit to be prepared in order to document the condition of such animal in accordance with La. R.S. 15:436.2. (3) The seizing officer shall place the animal seized in the care of a licensed veterinarian, the Animal Control Center, a licensed animal shelter, or a Rescue Partner Organization contracted with the Town, Jackson Parish, and/or the Animal Control Center. (4) The seized animal shall be held by the custodian as provided in subsection (b)(3) of this section for a period of 15 consecutive days, including weekends and holidays, after such notice of seizure is given. After such 15-day period, if a person who claims an interest in such animal has not posted a deposit to be kept in escrow in accordance with subsection (f) of this section, the animal may be humanely disposed of by sale, transfer of ownership to a Rescue Partner Organization, adoption or euthanasia. (f) A person claiming an interest in an animal seized pursuant to this section may prevent the disposition of the animal as provided in subsection (e) of this section by posting a deposit to be kept in escrow with the city treasurer or the court within 15 days after receiving notice of such seizure in an amount sufficient to secure payment for all reasonable costs incurred in the boarding and treatment of the seized animal for a 30-day period commencing on the date of initial seizure of such animal. Such deposit shall not prevent the custodian of the animal from disposing of the animal in accordance with subsection (b) of this section at the end of the 30-day period covered by the deposit, unless the person claiming an interest posts an additional deposit for such reasonable expenses for an additional 30-day period. In addition, such deposit shall not prevent disposition of the animal for humane purposes, at any time, in accordance with subsection (h) of this section. The amount of the deposit shall be determined by the custodian of the animal as authorized by the court in accordance with the current rate for board and upon the condition of the animal after examination by a licensed veterinarian. (g) Upon the conviction of a person for cruelty to animals, it shall be proper for the court, in its discretion, to order the forfeiture and final determination of the custody of any animal found to be cruelly treated in accordance with this section, and the forfeiture of the deposit posted pursuant to subsection (c) of this section as part of the sentence. The court may, in its discretion, order the payment of any reasonable or additional costs incurred in the boarding or veterinary treatment of any seized animal prior to the disposition of such animal, whether or not a deposit was posted by the defendant. In the event of the acquittal or final discharge without conviction of the accused, the court shall, on demand, direct the delivery of any animal held in custody to the owner of such animal and order the return of any deposit posted pursuant to subsection (f), less reasonable administrative and veterinary care costs. (h) Nothing in this section shall prevent the euthanasia of any seized animal, at any time, whether or not any deposit was posted, if a licensed veterinarian determines that the animal is not likely to survive and is suffering as a result of any physical condition. In such instances, the court, in its discretion, may order the return of any deposit posted, less reasonable costs, at the time of trial. Sec. 6-3. Sanitation of Animal Pens; Nuisance; Owner's Responsibility. (a) No person shall willfully or knowingly harbor or keep on his premises or elsewhere any animal which causes an unreasonable disturbance of the peace of the neighbors or occupants of adjacent premises, or suffer or permit any animal to create a nuisance as defined in this chapter. A person shall be deemed to have willfully and knowingly violated this section, if such person, having been notified by animal control officers or law enforcement officers of such disturbances, shall have refused for a period of 24 hours to correct same and prevent reoccurrence. In the matter of excessive barking, the remedy shall be immediate upon notification. (b) Premises on which animals are kept shall be maintained so as to prevent disagreeable odors arising therefrom, or the presence or breeding of flies, mosquitoes, and other pests. Provisions shall be made for the removal and disposal of animal and food wastes, bedding, dead animals and debris. (c) When, in the opinion of the health officer, such areas are not being maintained in a clean and sanitary condition or are otherwise creating a health hazard, the health officer shall declare the conditions a nuisance as defined in in section 12-2 and cause the violation to be abated according to procedures set forth in section 12-4. Sec. 6-4. Town Designated Bird Sanctuary. (a) Designation. The entire area embraced within the corporate limits of the town shall be and the same is hereby designated as a bird sanctuary. (b) Trapping, Hunting, etc., Prohibited. It shall be unlawful to trap, hunt, shoot or attempt to shoot or molest in any manner any bird or wild fowl or to rob bird nests or wild fowl nests; provided, however, if starlings or similar birds are found to be congregating in such numbers in a particular locality that they constitute a nuisance or a menace to health or property in the opinion of the proper health authorities of the town, then, in such event, such health authorities shall meet with representatives of the Audubon Society, bird club, garden club or humane society, or as many of such clubs as are found to exist in the town after having given at least three days' actual notice of the time and place of such meeting to the representatives of such clubs. If, as a result of such meeting, no satisfactory alternative is found to abate such nuisance, then such birds may be destroyed in such numbers and in a manner as is deemed advisable by such health authorities under the supervision of the chief of police. Sec. 6-5 – 6-9 Reserved. ARTICLE II. ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE DIVISION 1. – GENERAL. Sec. 6-10. Applicability. This article shall be effective in and apply within the Town and shall hereinafter be referred to as “The Animal Control Ordinance.” Sec. 6-11. General Penalty. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be punished as provided in the general penalty provision which provides: (a) Whenever in this Chapter an act is prohibited or is made or declared to be unlawful or an offense or a misdemeanor, or the doing of any act is required or the failure to do any act is declared to be unlawful, where no specific penalty is provided therefor, the violation of any such provision shall be punished by a fine of not exceeding $500.00 or by imprisonment for not more than 60 days, or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day of any violation of this Chapter shall continue shall constitute a separate offense. (b) Any person who shall aid, abet or assist in the violation of any provision of this Chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished as provided in subsection (a) of this section. Sec. 6-12. Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply: Abandoned shall mean to completely forsake and desert an animal previously under the custody or possession of a person without making reasonable arrangements for its proper care, sustenance, and shelter for a period of 24 hours. Animal shall mean any living vertebrate creature except human beings, including but not limited to mammals, birds, fowl, reptiles and fish, except when referring specifically to the control of rabies where the meaning of the word “animal” shall be limited to mammals, domestic and wild. Animal Control Center shall mean the animal control shelter established by the Jackson Parish Police Jury as required by law and through cooperative endeavor agreements with the Town of Jonesboro and/or other municipalities within Jackson Parish. Animal Control Center Director shall mean the person in charge of the Animal Control Center. Animal Control Officer shall mean that person(s), representative(s) or agent(s) of the Town of Jonesboro appointed by the Mayor or contracted with the Town including the Director and/or other employees/representatives of the Animal Control Center. The Chief of Police and members of the Jonesboro Police Department are considered Animal Control Officers. Jackson Parish Sheriff Deputies may also be considered Animal Control Officers when acting within the municipal limits of Jonesboro. Animal establishment shall mean a facility operated as a pet shop, grooming shop, commercial kennel, commercial livery stable, permanent or transient zoo, circus or performing animal act, or for the boarding of dogs and cats or the training of dogs for any purpose. Animal shelters operated by public authorities and veterinary medical facilities are exempt from this definition. At large shall mean any dog or cat that is not within the confines of a home, dog yard, dog pen, or fenced yard or, other secured enclosure nor on a leash or in the physical possession of the owner or the owner's agent. Hunting or stock dogs and show dogs while being worked or shown under the supervision of their owners or the agents or employees of said owners, are exempt from this definition. Bite shall mean the breaking of the skin of a human being by an animal's teeth, mouth, claws or beak. Breeder shall mean any person who breeds a female dog or cat for the purpose of obtaining a monetary gain from the sale of any portion of the litter produced. Business day means any day from Monday through Friday, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays Cat shall mean any member of the Felidae (feline) family. Collar shall mean a band, choke chain, harness, or other device worn around the neck of an animal in a humane way to which a vaccination tag may be affixed. Dangerous dog shall mean any dog that when unprovoked: (1) Bites, injures, or inflicts a bite on a human being or domestic animal either upon public property or those areas of private property that are unfenced and normally accessible to the public. (2) Chases or approaches a person upon the streets, sidewalks or public grounds in a terrorizing or menacing fashion or apparent attitude of attack. (3) Bites or injures animals or persons authorized to enter upon the owner's premises such as letter carriers, meter readers, trash collectors, repair persons, delivery persons or business customers provided that the persons authorized to enter upon the owner's premises but shall not include unauthorized intruders such as burglars or trespassers in the owner's business, house or apartment or within a fenced area on the premises not normally accessible to the public. The Animal Control Center Director or other appropriate Animal Control Officer shall make all determinations that a dog is a dangerous dog which decision shall be final unless timely appealed as provided for in this chapter. Dealer shall mean any person, not a public entity, who, as a business, sells, exchanges, or donates or offers to sell, exchange, or donate animals to any person. Dog shall mean any member of the Canidae (canine) family. Dwelling shall mean the house or other structure in which one or more persons live. Excessive barking shall mean unprovoked animal noises of such a loudness, intensity and duration as to prevent or interfere with an average and reasonable person's ability to enjoy his property, included but not limited to situations where: (1) On more than one occasion in the same 7 hour period has awakened the complainant up from sleep between the hours of 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.; or (2) Continues in such a manner so as to cause mental anguish or suffering, loss of sleep or a disturbance of the peace. Grooming shop shall mean a commercial establishment where animals are bathed, clipped, plucked, or otherwise groomed, excluding animal shelters. Guard dog shall mean any dog that is utilized at a commercial establishment or that is used by commercial entity to provide security protection for employees, employers, property, goods and or equipment. Isolation shall mean the secure, humane confinement of a dog or cat that has been bitten by a known rabid animal so as to prevent such dog or cat from coming in contact with any other animal. Isolation enclosures shall be so constructed and secured that entry will be limited to the owner of the confined dog or cat, with the primary enclosure so located within a secondary enclosure to prevent accessibility to the public. Nuisance by an animal shall mean the damaging, soiling, defiling, urinating or defecating upon, or repeatedly trespassing upon property other than its owner's, excessive barking or noise making so as to disturb the peace and repose of persons living or working nearby, molesting, threatening, attacking or interfering with persons on private or public property, chasing motor vehicles or bicycles, attacking other domestic animals, or disturbing or turning over garbage or trash containers, or causing unsanitary conditions or odors on or about the premises of its owner by urination or defecation. Owner shall mean any person who has a right of property in an animal, or who keeps an animal in his care, harbors an animal, acts as custodian for an animal, or who permits an animal to remain on or about his premises. Absent credible information to the contrary, it will be presumed that the occupant of a residence is the owner of an animal if the animal is knowingly and intentionally allowed to remain on the premises of such residence for more than ten days. Person shall mean any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, or entity of any kind. Primary enclosure shall mean any structure used to immediately restrict an animal or animals to a limited amount of space such as a house, room, pen, run, cage, compartment, or hutch. Proper food shall mean providing each animal with daily food of sufficient quality and quantity to prevent unnecessary or unjustifiable suffering by the animal. Proper shelter shall mean providing each animal with adequate shelter from the elements as required to prevent unnecessary or unjustifiable suffering by the animal. Proper veterinary care shall mean providing each animal with veterinary care sufficient to prevent unnecessary or unjustifiable physical pain or suffering by the animal. Proper water shall mean providing each animal with daily water of sufficient quality and quantity to prevent unnecessary or unjustifiable suffering by the animal. Rescue Partner Organization shall mean a nonprofit organization as defined in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and/or a fully licensed and monitored no-kill shelter who has executed an agreement with the Town of Jonesboro, Jackson Parish Police Jury, and/or the Animal Control Center to provide assistance with caring for impounded animals and adoption services for animals. Vaccination against rabies shall mean the injection subcutaneously or otherwise by a licensed veterinarian, or by a person under his supervision, of animal rabies vaccine approved by the state health officer. Vaccination certificate shall mean a serially-numbered certificate on a form approved by the state, and signed by a veterinarian or his representative, stating the name of the owner of the dog or cat to which issued and a description of the dog or cat to which issued, indicating the year for which issued, certifying that such dog or cat was inoculated or vaccinated against rabies, and stating the date thereof. Vaccination tag shall mean a suitable tag, bearing the same number as the vaccination certificate and indicating the year for which it was issued. Vicious dog shall mean a dog which has: (1) Attacked and caused severe and gross injuries or death to a human being; or (2) Previously been classified as dangerous and subsequent thereto a violation of that section occurs. (3) Previously been classified as dangerous and is found to be at large two or more times. (4) Extenuating circumstances may allow the Animal Control Center Director or other appropriate Animal Control Officer additional discretion in determining if an animal is vicious. No dog shall be deemed vicious simply by its breed. Sec. 6-13. Authority and Duties of Animal Control Officers. (a) The Town shall enter into a cooperative endeavor agreement with the Jackson Parish Police Jury for the establishment of an Animal Control Center to assist and carry out the duties required of this chapter. (b) Every Animal Control Officer shall have the authority and duty to enforce the provisions of this chapter and shall be authorized to represent the Town of Jonesboro in all actions resulting from enforcement or attempted enforcement of this chapter. € Every Animal Control Officer shall have the authority to investigate complaints and to enforce the requirements of this chapter. (d) Every Animal Control Officer shall exercise every reasonable care to prevent injury, illness, death, escape, or pilfering of an animal with which the officer deals in carrying out the provisions of this chapter. € Law enforcement officers and Animal Control Officers shall have authority to issue summons in lieu of arresting persons for violations of this chapter. (f) In enforcing the provisions of this chapter, Animal Control Officers are authorized to enter open, unenclosed portions of private property, without a warrant, to pursue, capture or otherwise apprehend animals that may be subject to impoundment or restraint under the provisions of this chapter. Sec. 6-14. Hindering or Interfering with Animal Control Officers; Unlawful Release of Impounded Animal. (a) No person shall hinder, molest, or interfere with any Animal Control Officer or agent of animal services engaged in, or because of, the performance of any duty provided for, directly or indirectly, by this chapter. (b) It shall be a violation of this chapter for the owner or any other person to to refuse to permit an Animal Control Officer when such person is acting in his official capacity, from picking up for impounding purposes any animal not wearing the current official vaccination and license tags or running loose or suspected of having rabies or any other infectious or communicable disease or any other animal which has attacked or bitten any person, or killed another animal, whether such animal may be running at large or enclosed on the owner's premises. (c)Any person who unlawfully removes, or assists in the removal of, any impounded animal from the Animal Control Center or the custody of a Rescue Partner Organization’s Shelter, veterinary clinic/hospital, or other entity under contract with the Town of Jonesboro, Jackson Parish Police Jury, or the Animal Control Center after an animal has been seized pursuant to this chapter, shall be guilty of unlawful release of an impounded animal. (d) Any person who violates this section shall be subject to punishment under the general penalty set forth in Section 6-11 and shall also be responsible for the costs of repairing any object damaged during such animal’s removal. DIVISION 2. OWNER RESPONSIBILITIES Sec. 6-15. Owner's Responsibilities. Owners of dogs and cats shall be responsible for compliance with the following: (1) All dogs and cats, except cats which have been properly vaccinated for rabies, neutered or spayed, and properly tagged shall be kept from running at large and must be confined. The owner of a cat or dog which causes damage to another person's property shall be responsible for that damage. If a cat is shown to have damaged, with its claws, another person's property, an Animal Control Officer may instruct the owner to either have the cat declawed or confine the cat indoors. (2) Owners shall be responsible for practicing a flea and tick program. (3) Owners of animals that bite an individual are responsible for notifying the Town of Jonesboro the Animal Control Center Director or other appropriate Animal Control Officer. (4) It shall be the responsibility of the owner to confine outside animals in an enclosed area. The primary enclosure should contain a minimum of 64 square feet (8 ft. X 8 ft.) per animal. There shall be no tethering of animals with chains, cables, ropes or any other such device in lieu of a proper enclosure. Outside animals that reside in a neighborhood with fencing restrictions must be kept inside or confined in an outside kennel with the minimum square footage as stated above. Any animal found in violation may be seized as provided for in this chapter. The owner will have five days to correct the discrepancy or the animal shall become the property of the Town of Jonesboro. Whether or not the animal is redeemed, the owner shall be responsible for all fees. Whoever is found to be guilty of failing to provide the proper enclosure shall be subject to punishment under the general penalty set forth in Section 6-11. (5) The owner of any dog housed outside shall provide a proper shelter which will provide adequate protection from the elements. This includes but is not limited to a doghouse, enclosure, or ready access to an already existing structure. The shelter must provide basic protection from the elements. In addition, the owner shall provide the dog access to an adequate water supply. The owner shall provide adequate food for the dog. Any fenced or walled enclosure will consist of a chain link, wood, brick, stone, vinyl fencing or any other material deemed appropriate by the Animal Control Center Director or other appropriate Animal Control Officer. The barrier shall be of sufficient height to preclude the dog from escaping over the barrier. (6) No owner shall tether a dog to moveable object in which the dog must physically move the object in order to move about the enclosure. (7) No owner shall position their dogs in a manner that would prevent emergency personnel from gaining safe and immediate access to main entrance to the residence. (8) Any owner who legally tethers their dog must ensure: a. The dog is tethered within an enclosed area. b. The dog is secured in such a way where the tether will not become wrapped or entangled as to restrict the original length of the tether. c. The running line must be at least ten feet in length and provide the animal with a minimum of 64 square feet of space to freely move about. d. The tether must be attached to a properly fitted harness or non-choke collar that weighs no more than one-eighth of the animal's body weight. e. The dog may not be tethered outside during periods of extreme weather, including extreme heat or near-freezing temperatures, thunderstorms, tornadoes, tropical storms or hurricanes. f. The tether must provide for humane, unrestrained range of movement for the animal to ensure that the animal is not exposed to hazard or injury and shall not prevent the animal from having food, water, shelter, adequate ventilation, protection from the elements. g. Tethers and cables attaching the dog to the running cable line or trolley system must be made of a substance which cannot be chewed by the dog. h. No dog may be attached to a running cable line or trolley system for more than 15 hours in a 24-hour period. (9) No owner shall keep a dog confined on any residential premises on which no person is living. (10) Owners of dogs that have been declared dangerous must register the dogs with the Animal Control Center Director or other appropriate Animal Control Officer and abide by the provisions set forth in Division 4. DIVISION 3. RABIES CONTROL Sec. 6-16. Vaccinations of Dogs and Cats. (a) No person shall own, keep, or have in his or her custody or possession any dog or cat over four months of age which has not been vaccinated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian. (b) At the time of vaccination, the veterinarian shall issue the owner of the dog or cat a vaccination certificate and a tag, which shall be securely fastened to the collar or the harness of the dog or cat. (c) No owner or person having custody or possession of any dog or cat shall permit such dog or cat to wear any tag not issued to that particular dog or cat, nor shall any person having secured a tag for any dog or cat allow any other dog or cat to wear said tag. (d) Vaccination as required in this section shall be administered on an annual or triennial basis as required by Louisiana State Law (Louisiana Administrative Code Title 51 Part III 103). The rabies vaccine used shall be only those approved by the State of Louisiana. Sec. 6-17. Rabies Tags Required for Dogs and Cats. (a) It shall be the duty of the owners of dogs and cats to obtain and retain at all times a rabies tag for each such animal. Animals required to be vaccinated under the provisions of this article shall be issued a serially numbered vaccination certificate recording the name, address and telephone of the animal's owner, a description of the animal, the date of the vaccination, and the signature of the person performing the service. Such person shall issue a metal tag to the owner of all animals vaccinated, which tags shall be securely fastened to a collar or harness and shall be worn by the animal at all times. Hunting or stock dogs, show dogs and cats, and law enforcement dogs are excepted from wearing tags while being worked, conditioned or shown under the supervision of their owners or agents thereof. (b) Depending on the type of vaccination provided, rabies tags shall be renewed either annually or triennially during their anniversary month. (c) Persons failing to obtain a rabies tag required by this section shall be subject to the general penalty set forth in Section 6-11. (d) Any person who counterfeits or imitates the rabies tag provided by the licensing authority, or who shall put on a dog or cat any such counterfeit or imitation tag shall be subject to the general penalties provided in Section 6-11. (e) Rabies tags are not transferable. Sec. 6-18. Dogs or Cats Which Bite Persons. (a) Should a dog or cat bite a person, or be reported to have bitten a person, the Animal Control Center Director or other appropriate Animal Control Officer shall either have the dog or cat confined for a ten-day observation period in the rabies observation cages maintained by the Animal Control Center or at an animal shelter, veterinary clinic/hospital, or other entity under contract with the Town of Jonesboro, Jackson Parish Police Jury, or the Animal Control Center or require the dog or cat owner to home confine the animal for 10 days. (b) Home confinement for observation of a dog or cat involved in a bite or scratch may be allowed, at the discretion of the Animal Control Center Director or other appropriate Animal Control Officer, if the following conditions are met: (1) The dog or cat is currently licensed and vaccinated with an approved rabies vaccine. (2) The owner was in compliance with the applicable leash or confinement and restraint requirements of this chapter at the time of the bite. (3) The dog or cat is examined by a licensed veterinarian after the bite and written certificate by said veterinarian that the animal appears to be in good health is supplied to the Animal Control Center Director or other appropriate Animal Control Officer within 24 hours. (4) Immediately upon expiration of the ten-day observation period, a licensed veterinarian shall examine the dog or cat and certify to the Animal Control Center Director or other appropriate Animal Control Officer in writing the health and condition of the animal. (5) If the animal shows any symptoms of sickness or abnormal behavior or escapes or dies during confinement, the owner shall notify the Animal Control Center Director or other appropriate Animal Control Officer immediately. If such animal dies during confinement, such person having custody thereof shall surrender the carcass of the dog or cat which dies during confinement to the Animal Control Center Director or other appropriate Animal Control Officer. (c) The veterinarian, animal shelter, or other entity caring for a dog or cat quarantined for biting or scratching shall submit a report to the Animal Control Center Director or other appropriate Animal Control Officer as to the health status of the dog or cat observed by him at the end of the ten-day observation period. (d) If any dog or cat dies during the ten-day observation period, whether at the Animal Control Center, veterinary hospital, animal shelter, or home confinement, the Animal Control Center Director or other appropriate Animal Control Officer shall have the head of such dog or cat submitted to the Louisiana Department of Health and Human Resources designated laboratory for examination for rabies. (e) Any animal impounded or confined for rabies quarantine shall be released upon completion of the ten days observation period if no signs of illness have occurred and upon payment of all required fees as set forth in Section 6-27. (f) In order for an animal to remain impounded, the victim must have the bite verified by a licensed medical provider. Proof of the medical confirmation of the bite must be provided to the Animal Control Center Director or other appropriate Animal Control Officer within 24 hours or the dog or cat shall be released from confinement. (g) Any certified enforcement dog belonging to a law enforcement agency is exempt from this requirement of this section. Vaccination status of all enforcement dogs shall be retained by the agency involved. (h) If the owner of the dog or cat having bitten or scratched a person cannot be determined, the animal will be observed for ten days. At the conclusion of the ten days observation period if no signs of illness have occurred, the animal may be placed for adoption, ownership transferred to a Rescue Partner Organization, or euthanized in the discretion of the Animal Control Center Director or other appropriate Animal Control Officer. (i) In lieu of the quarantine period, any owner of a dog or cat that has bitten a human being may choose to have such animal euthanized, and the head of such animal shall be submitted to the Louisiana Department of Health and Human Resources designated laboratory for examination for rabies. Sec. 6-19. Impounding or Destruction of Dogs and Cats Bitten or Scratched by Known Rabid Animals (a) When a dog or cat has been bitten or scratched by a known rabid animal and the dog or cat is currently vaccinated with an approved rabies serum: (1) The owner shall have the dog or cat examined by a licensed veterinarian and revaccinated. (2) The veterinarian shall submit a written report to the Animal Control Center Director or other appropriate Animal Control Officer as to the health of such animal. (3) The owner shall place the dog or cat that has been bitten in strict isolation for a 90-day period. (4) The dog or cat may be isolated at the Animal Control Center or with a licensed veterinary clinic under contract with the Animal Control Center, Town of Jonesboro, or Jackson Parish Police Jury or at the owner's home with the approval of the Animal Control Center Director or other appropriate Animal Control Officer after inspection of the home isolation facility. If the owner elects to isolate the animal on his premises, an Animal Control Officer shall inspect the security of the animal without notice at least once each week. If the security of the animal is not as approved by the Control Officer, the animal shall be seized and the owner shall be subject to the penalties set forth in Section 6-1 and applicable fees set forth in Section 6-27. (5) The owner shall have the dog or cat examined by a licensed veterinarian at the expiration of the ninety-day isolation period, and the veterinarian shall submit a written report to the Animal Control Center Director or other appropriate Animal Control Officer as to the health of such dog or cat. (6) If the owner of the dog or cat does not desire to have it isolated, he may surrender it to the animal control officers to be euthanized. (b) When a dog or cat is bitten or scratched by a known rabid animal and the dog or cat is not currently vaccinated with an approved rabies serum: (1) The owner shall have the dog or cat humanely euthanized by the licensed veterinarian clinic under contract with the Animal Control Center, the Town of Jonesboro, or Jackson Parish Police Jury; OR (2) Alternatively, the owner shall have the dog or cat placed in isolation for a period of six months at the Animal Control Center or an animal shelter, licensed veterinary clinic, or other entity under contract with the Animal Control Center, Town of Jonesboro, or the Jackson Parish Police Jury. At the conclusion of the six month period, a licensed veterinary shall examine such animal and render a written report on the health thereof to the Animal Control Center Director or other appropriate Animal Control Officer. If the animal is reported to be in good health after the six month isolation, then it may be released from isolation upon proof of current vaccination against rabies. (c) If the dog or cat should become sick during a period of isolation after being bitten by a known rabid animal, the owner, the veterinarian, if the dog or cat is isolated at a veterinary clinic, or the representative of the animal shelter or other contracted entity isolating the dog or cat shall immediately advise the Animal Control Center Director or other appropriate Animal Control Officer who shall then cause such dog or cat to be euthanized and the head of such animal shall be submitted to the department of health and human resources laboratory for analysis. DIVISION 4 DANGEROUS AND VICIOUS DOGS. Sec. 6-20. Dangerous Dogs. (a) A dog will not be classified as dangerous if the threat, injury or damage was sustained by a person who, at the time, was unlawfully on the property with the intent to commit a crime or tort upon the premises occupied by the owner of the dog, or was tormenting, abusing, or assaulting the dog or if the dog was defending or protecting its owner or other person from unjustified attack or assault, or was protecting or defending its young or other animals from harm or attack. (b) It is unlawful for any person to own a dangerous dog without keeping the dangerous dog collar on the dog at all times, without muzzling the dog when the dog is in public, and/or without properly restraining or confining the dog and posting notices as required by this Division. Violations of this requirement shall subject the owner to the general penalties set forth in Section 6-11. (c) The Animal Control Center Director or other appropriate Animal Control Officer may investigate reported incidents involving dogs that may be dangerous as defined by this chapter. The Animal Control Center Director or other appropriate Animal Control Officer may find and declare a dog dangerous or potentially dangerous if there is probable cause to believe that the animal falls within the definition set forth in Section 6-12. The finding will be based on: (1) The written complaint of a citizen who is willing to testify that the animal has acted in a manner which causes it to fall within the definition of a dangerous or a potentially dangerous dog under section 6-12; or (2) Dog bite reports filed with the Animal Control Center Director, an Animal Control Officer, or other law enforcement officer; or (3) Actions of the dog witnessed by any Animal Control Officer or other law enforcement officer; or (4) Other substantial evidence which may include the previous history of the dog. (d) The declaration of dangerous dog shall be in writing, and shall be served by the Animal Control Center Director or other appropriate Animal Control Officer on the owner by one of the following methods: (1) Certified mail to the owner or keeper's last known address; or (2) Personal service; (3) If the owner or keeper cannot be located by one of the first two (2) methods after reasonable attempts, by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of the incident. (e) The declaration shall state at least the following information: (1) A description of the animal. (2) The name and address of the owner or keeper of the animal. (3) The last known whereabouts of the animal if it is not in the custody of the owner or keeper. (4) The facts upon which the declaration of dangerous dog is based. (5) Notice of the owner's or keeper's right to a hearing to contest the declaration, if the request is made within ten (10) days. (6) The restrictions placed on the animal as a result of the declaration of dangerous or potentially dangerous dog. (f) A record of the dog will be maintained in the dangerous dog data base and file system at the Animal Control Center and/or other appropriate Town of Jonesboro office. (g) Appeal Process. (1) Any owner aggrieved by the decision of the Animal Control Center Director or other appropriate Animal Control Officer to classify the dog as dangerous may appeal said action to the Town of Jonesboro’s Board of Aldermen by filing a written request with the Town Clerk within ten days of receipt of notice of the classification as dangerous. Such request shall contain: a. A brief statement that protests the action and stating reasons it should be reversed or modified; and b. The Current phone number where the owner, keeper, or his representative can be contacted. (2) Any appeal filed shall be placed on the agenda of the next meeting of the Board of Alderman provided the appeal was received at least three days prior to the meeting. If an appeal is received three or less days prior to a scheduled meeting, it shall be placed on the next month’s meeting. (3) The classification of a dog as potentially dangerous shall be revoked only by a majority vote of Board of Aldermen (4) If the owner fails to appeal the classification, all restrictions concerning the dangerous dog must be adhered to. Failure to abide by the restrictions shall result in the seizure of the dog. Upon seizure, the dog shall become property of the Town of Jonesboro or the Animal Control Center and disposed of as deemed appropriate by the Animal Control Center Director or other appropriate Animal Control Officer (h) A dangerous dog must be securely confined indoors or in a securely fenced enclosure and locked pen or structure, suitable to prevent the dog from coming into contact with either a human being other than the owner or any other animal and designed to prevent the animal from escaping. The pen or structure must have minimum dimensions of eight feet by eight feet or an enclosure not less than 64 square feet. Such pen shall have secure sides of sufficient design to prevent the dog from escaping over, under, or through the structure. The enclosures shall provide a humane existence for the dog and protection from the elements. The pen shall meet all of the requirements of a dog pen. The enclosures must be physical in nature, not invisible or electronic. (i) The owner shall prominently display a sign obtained from the Animal Control Center or Town of Jonesboro at the owner's expense on his premises at all entry points warning that there is a dangerous dog on the property. (j) A dangerous dog may be off the owner's premises or out of its enclosure only if it is muzzled and restrained by a substantial chain or leash not exceeding four feet in length and under the control of an adult (has attained the age of 18 years). The muzzle must be made in a manner that will not cause injury to the dog or interfere with its vision or respiration but must prevent it from biting any person or animal. (k) All dangerous dogs shall be registered with the Animal Control Center Director or other appropriate Animal Control Officer within ten (10) days either after the owner of the dog has agreed to the designation or it has been determined that the designation applies to the dog pursuant to this section and on an annual basis thereafter. (l) Owners of dangerous dogs must provide proof to the Animal Control Center Director or other appropriate Animal Control Officer that the owner has liability insurance in the amount of at least two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000.00), insuring the owner for any personal injuries inflicted by his or her dangerous dog. Proof of insurance must be provided to the Animal Control Center Director or other appropriate Animal Control Officer during the initial and annual registration of the dangerous dog. (m) A dangerous dog collar supplied by the Animal Control Center Director or other appropriate Animal Control Officer shall be purchased and affixed to the dog. The dangerous dog collar shall be worn at all times. (n) The owner shall immediately notify the animal control officer when a dangerous dog: 1. Is loose or unconfined; 2. Has bitten a human being or attacked another animal; 3. Was sold, given away, or died; or 4. Has moved to another address. (o)Animal Control Officers, in the exercise of discretion, shall have the authority to make whatever inspections are deemed necessary to ensure that the provisions recited herein are complied with regarding dangerous dogs. (p) Prior to a dangerous dog being sold or given away, the owner shall provide the name, address, and phone number of the new owner to the Animal Control Center Director or other appropriate Animal Control Officer. Each owner shall execute a document, acknowledging that said owner is aware of the dangerous dog classification, and that said owner shall comply with the requirements of this title. (q) An owner of a dangerous dog shall have the option to have said dog humanely euthanized at the owner’s expense by the Animal Control Center or a licensed veterinarian if said owner is unable to comply with the requirements recited herein. (r) It shall be unlawful for any person to keep, harbor or possess a dangerous animal on a porch, patio or in any part of a house or building that would allow the animal to exit or escape on its own volition. Screened windows or screened doors alone are considered inadequate. (s) Continuation of declaration as a dangerous dog. Any dog which has been declared a dangerous dog by the Animal Control Center Director or other appropriate Animal Control Officer, any agency or department of this parish, another parish, municipality, county or state shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter for the remainder of its life. The person who owns or possesses any dog declared a dangerous dog by any parish, other municipality, county, or state government must notify the Animal Control Center Director or other appropriate Animal Control Officer of the dog's address and restrictions of maintenance, within ten days of moving the animal into the Town. The restrictions and conditions of maintenance of any dog declared dangerous by this parish or state, or another parish, municipality, county or state shall continue to remain in force while the dog is in this Town. (t) Nothing in this section shall preclude any person from defending oneself, a family member, or other pet. In accordance with La. R.S. 3:2773, any citizen or officer may kill any dangerous or vicious dog, and no citizen or officer shall be liable for damages or to prosecution by reason of killing any dangerous or vicious dog. Sec. 6-21. Vicious Dog. (a) A dog will not be classified as vicious if the threat, injury or damage was sustained by a person who, at the time, was unlawfully on the property with the intent to commit a crime or tort upon the premises occupied by the owner of the dog, or was tormenting, abusing, or assaulting the dog or if the dog was defending or protecting its owner from unjustified attack or assault, or was protecting or defending its young or other animals from harm or attack. (b) The Animal Control Center Director or other appropriate Animal Control Officer may investigate reported incidents involving dogs that may be vicious as defined by this chapter. The Animal Control Center Director or other appropriate Animal Control Officer may find and declare a dog vicious if there is probable cause to believe that the animal falls within the definition set forth in Section 6-12. The finding will be based on: (1) The written complaint of a citizen who is willing to testify that the animal has acted in a manner which causes it to fall within the definition of vicious dog under section 6-12; or (2) Dog bite reports filed with the Animal Control Center Director, an Animal Control Officer, or other law enforcement agency; or (3) Actions of the dog witnessed by any Animal Control Officer or other law enforcement officer; or (4) Other substantial evidence which may include the previous history of the dog. (c) The declaration of vicious dog shall be in writing, and shall be served by the Animal Control Center Director or other appropriate Animal Control Officer on the owner by one of the following methods: (1) Certified mail to the owner or keeper's last known address; (2) Personal service; or (3) If the owner or keeper cannot be located by one of the first two (2) methods after reasonable attempts, by publication in the official journal for the Town of Jonesboro. (d) The declaration shall state at least the following information: (1) A description of the animal. (2) The name and address of the owner or keeper of the animal. (3) The last known whereabouts of the animal if it is not in the custody of the owner or keeper. (4) The facts upon which the declaration of vicious dog is based. (5) Notice of the owner's or keeper's right to a hearing to contest the declaration, if the request is made within ten (10) days. (e) Any dog that has been classified as vicious shall be impounded by an Animal Control Officer. The dog will be placed in rabies quarantine, if necessary, for the proper length of time, or held for ten days after the owner’s receipt of notification and then shall be euthanized unless the owner initiates an appeal procedure within this ten-day period. (f) Appeal process. 1. The dog shall remain impounded at the Animal Control Center or a contracted animal shelter or veterinary clinic until such time as the Board of Aldermen hears and decides the appeal of the owner. The appeal shall be heard by the Board of Aldermen at the next scheduled meeting after the owner has submitted a notice of appeal. 2. The classification of a dog as vicious shall be revoked only by a majority vote of the Board of Aldermen. If the Board of Aldermen does not revoke the vicious dog classification, the dog shall be humanely euthanized at the expense of the owner. If the Board of Aldermen revokes the vicious dog classification, such dog shall then be classified as dangerous and its owner shall be required to comply with section 6-20. 3. The owner must be present or legally represented at the hearing before the Board of Aldermen or any right to the appeal shall be deemed waived and the ruling of the Animal Control Center Director or other appropriate shall be final. 4. The owner shall be responsible for payment of all boarding costs and other fees as may be required to humanely and safely keep the dog at the Animal Control Center or veterinary clinic through the appeals process. (g) Nothing in this section shall preclude any person from defending oneself, a family member, or other pet. In accordance with La. R.S. 3:2773, any citizen or officer may kill any dangerous or vicious dog, and no citizen or officer shall be liable for damages or to prosecution by reason of killing any dangerous or vicious dog. DIVISION 5. IMPOUNDMENT Sec. 6-22. At Large Dogs Prohibited (a) The owner or keeper of a dog shall not permit such dog to run or be at large upon any street, sidewalk, school yard, public building, alleyway, highway, road shoulder, public square, park or other public place within the corporate limits of the Town or trespass upon any enclosed or unenclosed lands of another. Violation of this section is punishable as set forth in the general penalty set in Section 6-11. (b) No dog shall be permitted to run or be at large on any street, road or other public place within the Town. (c) At large dogs not in compliance with this section shall be subject to impoundment. (d) No dog at large in violation of this section shall be harbored or withheld from an Animal Control Officer by any person. Sec. 6-23. Impoundment At Large Dogs. (a) It shall be the duty of Animal Control Officers to seize and impound any at large dog and impound said dog at the Animal Control Center, a Rescue Partner Organization’s Shelter, a veterinary clinic/hospital, or other entity under contract with the Town of Jonesboro, Jackson Parish Police Jury, or the Animal Control Center. Impoundment and the procedures set forth herein for redemption are in addition to any citation for violation of Section 6-22(a) or other section of this chapter or state law. (b) If the owner of an at large dog is known and appears prior to the dog being placed in the Animal Control Center or other contracted location, the Animal Control Officer has discretion to issue a citation for violation of this ordinance in lieu of impoundment and allow the owner to take physical custody of the dog. (c) The owner(s) any at large dog that is impounded that has a microchip or is wearing identification by which their owners may be ascertained shall be notified that the dog has been seized. The Animal Control Center Director or other appropriate Animal Control Officer shall provide written notice to such owner that the dog has been seized and the location where the dog is impounded. This written notice shall advise that unless the owner or keeper of the dog shall redeem the dog within five business days, the dog shall become the property of the Animal Control Center or the Town of Jonesboro and shall be disposed of in accordance with the Town’s Animal Control Ordinance. Written notice may be hand delivered, mailed, or posted on the owner’s door at the address provided in the microchip or tag. If posted on the owner’s door, it shall be deemed received on the date posted. Written notice may also be made by text message or email. (d) The requirement of written notice does not preclude the Animal Control Center Director or other appropriate Animal Control Officer from providing verbal notification to the owner via telephone call or otherwise. However, any such verbal notification shall be followed up by written notification Sec. 6-24. Additional Reasons for Impoundment. An Animal Control Officer may impound animals as follows: (1) If a dog or cat is over six (6) months of age and has no current rabies tag or identification tag or plate; (2) When a dog is brought to the Animal Control Center by a private citizen who has found the dog; (3) When an animal has been subjected to cruel treatment as defined by this chapter provided that removal is necessary for the immediate safety and well-being of the animal; (4) When the dog’s owner or keeper is incapable or unable to continue to care for it because of incarceration, severe illness, death, house fire or other emergency circumstances and an agent for the owner cannot be readily located; (5) When an owner violates section 6-15 and it is determined that removal is necessary to obtain compliance and/or for the safety of the animal; (6) When a dog or cat is removed from a vehicle as provided for in paragraph (b) of this section; (7) As provided for in Divisions 3 and 5 of the Animal Control Ordinance. All redemptions pursuant to this section are as provided for in those divisions; or (8) When an owner voluntary surrenders the dog to the Animal Control Center. (b) Animal Control Officers are authorized to use whatever force is necessary to remove any dog or cat from an unattended vehicle whenever it appears that such animal’s health, welfare, or safety is substantially endangered and impound said animal to the Animal Control Center. The Town of Jonesboro and the Animal Control Officer shall not be liable for any damage to the animal, the known owner of the animal, or the owner of the vehicle caused by removal of such animal. The Animal Control Officer shall leave a written notice on the vehicle advising the owner that the dog or cat has been seized and providing contact information to redeem the dog or cat. Sec. 6-25. Redemption Periods and Requirements. (a) Any at large dog seized or dog turned in by a private citizen that can be identified from an implanted microchip or wearing identification by which their owners may be ascertained shall be held for five business days, during which time such owners may redeem or repossess such dogs by payment of applicable penalties and fees as set forth in Section 6-27. (b) Any at large dog seized or dog turned in by a private citizen that is not microchipped and is not wearing any identification by which an owner may be ascertained shall be held for three business days, during which time such owners may redeem or repossess such dogs by producing satisfactory proof of ownership and payment of applicable penalties and fees as set forth in Section 6-27. (c) Any dog or cat removed from an unattended vehicle shall be held for five business days, during which time such owners may redeem or repossess such dog or cat by payment of applicable penalties and fees as set forth in Section 6-27. (d) Any dog seized for violation of section 6-15 shall be held for five business days during which time such owners may redeem or repossess such dogs by producing satisfactory proof correction of the violation and payment of applicable penalties and fees as set forth in Section 6-27. (e) Any animal seized due to being subject to cruel treatment shall be held for five business days during which time such owners may redeem or repossess such animal by producing satisfactory proof that the person(s) committing the acts against the animal have been removed from the home and the animal will be treated humanely if returned and payment of applicable penalties and fees as set forth in Section 6-27. (f) Any dog seized for failing to have a current rabies tag or identification tag at the time of seizure shall be held for five business days during which time such owners may redeem or repossess such dogs by producing satisfactory proof that the has been vaccinated or paying to have said dog vaccinated and payment of applicable penalties and fees as set forth in Section 6-27.This section does not apply to dogs that have bitten a person. (g) Any dog seized pursuant to Section 6-22(4) shall be held for five business days during which time such owners or their family member may redeem or repossess such dogs by producing satisfactory proof of relationship and ability to care for the animal and payment of applicable penalties and fees as set forth in Section 6-27. (h) All dogs that are reclaimed by the owner that are not microchipped, shall be required to have identification microchips inserted as a condition of redemption from the Animal Control Center. Sec. 6-26. Disposition (a) Any dog or cat not reclaimed by its owner within the time specified in Section 6-23 shall become the property of the Town of Jonesboro and/or the Animal Control Center. (b) Upon expiration of the time period to reclaim the dog or cat, the Animal Control Center Director or other appropriate Animal Control Officer shall designate the animal for available for adoption from the Animal Control Center, transfer ownership of the animal to a Rescue Partner Organization, transfer ownership to a licensed animal shelter pursuant to adoption protocols, or have the animal humanely euthanized. (c) The Animal Control Center Director or other appropriate Animal Control Officer may order immediate euthanasia for any animal lawfully taken into custody which, in the opinion of the Animal Control Center Director or other appropriate Animal Control Officer is, by reason of age or temperament, crippled, diseased or injured or requires such action for humane reasons. (d) Any dog designated for adoption may be adopted in accordance with the terms of the adoption agreement provided by the Animal Control Center Director or other appropriate Animal Control Officer and duly entered into by the adopter. (e) A condition of any adoption agreement or of any transfer of ownership to a Rescue Partner Organization or licensed animal shelter shall require that the dog be spayed or neutered and vaccinated for rabies. Sec. 6-27. Fees. (a) Redemption fees for dogs and cats shall be as follows: (1) Base Impounding Fee: $30.00. (2) Per day boarding: $10.00. (3) Vaccination fee (if needed): Amount charged by veterinarian. (4) For second impoundment, Base Impoundment Fee: $60.00. (5) For third and subsequent impoundment, Base Impoundment Fee: $120.00. (6) Microchip Implants: Amount charged by Veterinary. (b) Observation fees for bite cases as follows: (1) Base Impoundment Fee: $50.00. (2) Per day boarding: $15.00. (3) Vaccination (if needed): $15.00. (c) Observation fees for exposure to rabies: (1) Per day boarding: $15.00. (2) Vaccination (if needed): $15.00. (d) Miscellaneous fees. (1) Initial fee for each dangerous dog registration (includes collar): $50.00. (2) Annual fee for each dangerous dog registration: $45.00. (3) For each dangerous dog sign: $20.00. (4) Dangerous dog collar (replacement): $10.00. (5) Any necessary veterinarian charges in the amount charged for services, including euthanasia fees. (e) Fees charged in this section may be used to support the Animal Control Center or other appropriate housing arrangements made in accordance with this chapter and to cover any expenses occurred in providing food, shelter, and veterinary care as needed. Fees may also be used for training purposes and equipment for Jonesboro Police Officers. (f) These fees may be increased or decreased pursuant to resolution of the Board of Alderman if needed to cover the costs of the Animal Control Center and/or fees charged by any third party contractor as authorized by this chapter. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any portion of this ordinance shall be held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions herein which can be given effect without the invalid provision and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable. This Ordinance was duly introduced, the title of this ordinance was duly published in accordance with law, and then duly read and adopted on the ___ day of ______, 2026 by the following votes: ____ YEAS ____ NAYS ____ ABSENT ____ ABSTAIN This Ordinance was adopted on the ___ day of __________, 2026 and presented to the Mayor for his signature on the ____ day of ____________, 2026. TOWN CLERK Approved by the Mayor on this ____ day of ___________, 2026. MAYOR Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $667.00 on Mar 27, 2026.

Town of Jonesboro Minutes for Public Meeting March 10, 2026 A public hearing was held at 5:30 for questions and concerns pertaining to Ordinance 2026-014. 1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Mayor James “Spike” Harris. 2. Roll Call: A quorum was established with the following members at 6:00 p.m. Alderman Nia Evans (Alderman at Large) Alderman Tracy Ginn (District A) Alderman Robbie Siadek (District B) Alderman Devin Flowers (District D) Alderman Robert Hunter (District C) LATE 3. Invocation: The invocation was given by; Alderman Flowers. 4. Pledge: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by; Alderman Ginn 5. Approval of Agenda: Mayor Harris asked for a motion to approve the agenda. Flowers made a motion to add to the agenda. 1. Draft an ordinance for people interrupting meeting. 2. Pickups need bigger decals. Attorney Breedlove stated she would look into it and there was no way to introduce an ordinance. A motion was made by Siadek; Second by Ginn. All in favor, motion passed. All in favor, motion passed. 6. Public Comments: Henry Shuler with Shuler Consulting Company gave a briefing on the projects that the Town has been going on. A citizen expressed her issues with her utility bill. Alderman Hunter was marked present at 6:09p.m. 7. Candidates for Upcoming Election: Local candidates were given 3 minutes to introduce themselves. 8. Approval of Minutes for February 2026: A motion was made by Ginn; Seconded by Siadek. No discussion. All in favor, motion passed. 9. Approval of Financials for January 2026: A motion was made by Evans; Second by Siadek. All in favor. Motion passed. 10. To Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Disposal of Dilapidated Office Furniture and Obsolete Office Equipment: A motion was made by Siadek; Second by Ginn. All in favor, motion passed. 11. To Adopt Resolution Authorizing Participation in the Louisiana Community Development Block Grant Disaster (CDBG-DR) Program: A motion was made by Evans; Second by Siadek. No discussion. All in favor. Motion passed. 12. To Adopt a Resolution for Acceptance of a Grant from LWI for Enhancement of Town’s Water System: A motion was made by Ginn; Second by Siadek. No discussion. All in favor. Motion passed. 13. To Adopt the Jackson Parish Hazard Mitigation Plan 2026: A motion was made by Evans; Second by Ginn. No discussion. All in favor. Motion passed. 14. To Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Submission of an Application for Community Infrastructure Fund Project Grant: A motion made by Siadek: Second by Ginn. All in favor. Motion passed. 15. To Introduce an Ordinance Repealing Ch. 6 of the Code of Ordinances and Adopting a New Ch. 6 Regarding Animals and Fowls and Establishing an Animal Control Program: Motion made by Siadek; Second by Ginn. Discussion: Attorney Breedlove explained why the ordinance was important. All in favor. Motion passed. 16. To Introduce an Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map and Providing that Certain Tracts of Land on Vinson St. be Rezones as B-2: Motion made by Evans; Second by Siadek. All in favor. Motion passed. 17. To Adopt Ordinance 2026-014 Amending Ch. 32 of Town of Jonesboro Code of Ordinance to Add Sec 32-106 to Establish Fees for Damages to Water Meters and Equipment: Motion made by Siadek; Second by Ginn. All in favor. Motion passed. 18. To Approve the Sale of Lot 7 of the Pardue and Quarles Subdivision: Motion made by Siadek; Second by Ginn. During discussion, Mayor Harris requested that the agenda item be revised to reflect that the action is to be adopted by resolution. To Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Lot 7 of the Pardue and Quarles Subdivision. All in favor. Motion passed 19. Department Head Report: A. Compliance: Report was given to the Alderman. No questions for the Compliance Officer B. Police: The Police Chief was on a call at the time of the meeting. Report was given to the Alderman. C. Public Works: Public works Supervisor Warren Bradley gave report. D. Fire Department: Fire Chief was in training at the time of the meeting. Report was given to the Alderman. 20. Approval of Department Head Reports: A motion was made by Siadek; Second by Evans. All in favor. Motion passed. 21. Alderman Comments: A. Ginn: Thanked all the department heads. She stated she was excited about progress the town is making for the better. B. Siadek: He thanked all employees for everything they do day in and out. C. Hunter: Thanked everyone for coming. D. Flowers: Thanked everyone for coming out. E. Evans: Thanked you for coming out. Thanked all the department heads and the ladies in office for everything they do to keep this town running. 22. Mayor’s Comments: Encouraged everyone to come out to the State of the Town Meeting, that will be held on March 19, 2026, at 6:30. 23. Adjournment: A motion made by Hunter; Second by Evans. All in favor. Motion passed. Catrice Hudson Town Clerk Mayor James “Spike” Harris Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $54.00 on Mar 27, 2026.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids will be received at the Louisiana Tech University Office of Purchasing, P.O. Box 3157, 208 Keeny Circle, RM 408, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, Louisiana 71272 until 2:00 P.M., April 29, 2026 at which time and place they will be publicly opened for the following: Bid Number 50012-648-26: Purchase of Printed Items for Admissions Blanket Bid Specifications and bid documents for the above may be obtained from the Director of Purchasing, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, Louisiana, phone 318-257-4205 or purchasing@latech.edu. Evidence of authority to submit the bid shall be required in accordance with R.S. 38:2212 (B)(5) and/or R.S. 39:1594 (C)(4). Any person requiring special accommodations shall notify Louisiana Tech University of the type(s) of accommodations required not less than seven (7) days before the bid opening. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Mar 27, 2026.

GIBSLAND BANK AND TRUST COMPANY IN THIRD DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF LINCOLN STATE OF LOUISIANA Vs.No. 64985 THE UNOPENED SUCCESSION OF, AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF, LAVELL WILLIS Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued out of the Honorable Third Judicial District Court in the above entitled and numbered cause, and to me directed, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at public auction, at the principal front door of the Court House in Ruston, Lincoln Parish, LA, between the hours governing judicial sales on WEDNESDAY, 1 April, 2026, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property situated in Lincoln Parish, LA, to Writ: TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 2 WEST SECTION 30: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SW 1/4 OF NW 1/4 AND RUN SOUTH TO THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF EAST LINE AVENUE, A DISTANCE OF 33 FEET; THENCE RUN EAST ALONG SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY, 150 FEET AND TO THE STATING POINT, FROM SAID STARTING POINT, RUN SOUTH 110 1/3; THENCE RUN EAST 60 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH TO THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY OF EAST LINE AVENUE, 110 1/3 FEET; THENCE RUN WEST ALONG SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY 60 FEET, MORE OR LESS, AND BACK TO THE STARTING POINT. 1204 EAST LINE AVENUE, RUSTON, LOUISIANA 71240, AND TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST LINCOLN PARISH, LOUISIANA SECTION 17; BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SW 1/4 OF SE 1/4 AND RUN THENCE SOUTH FOR A DISTANCE OF 303 FEET; THENCE RUN EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 415 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH FOR A DISTANCE OF 105 FEET; THENCE RUN EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 245 FEET, THENCE RUN NORTH FOR A DISTANCE OF 198 FEET; THENCE RUN WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 660 FEET, AND BACK TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 4 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.(MUNICIPAL ADDRESS-269 DUNN ROAD, RUSTON, LOUISIANA 71270) Seized as the property of defendant THE UNOPENED SUCCESSION OF, AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF, LAVELL WILLIS and will be sold to satisfy said writ and all cost. Terms of sale cash WITH benefit of appraisement. This 24 day of March, 2026. J STEPHEN WILLIAMS, SHERIFF 1st 02/20/2026 2nd 03/27/2026 Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Mar 27, 2026.

U.S. BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK AS TRUSTEE, FOR MID-STATE TRUST X IN THIRD DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF LINCOLN STATE OF LOUISIANA Vs. No. 61632 SHARON L. WASHINGTON, (A/K/A SHARON L. CARTER, SHARON LYNN CARTER), ET AL Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued out of the Honorable Third Judicial District Court in the above entitled and numbered cause, and to me directed, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at public auction, at the principal front door of the Court House in Ruston, Lincoln Parish, LA, between the hours governing judicial sales on WEDNESDAY, 1 April, 2026, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property situated in Lincoln Parish, LA, to Writ: LOT NO. 28, GILLAIRIE, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF RUSTON, LINCOLN PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT AND MAP THEREON ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT OF LINCOLN PARISH, LA 71270. Seized as the property of defendant SHARON L. WASHINGTON, (A/K/A SHARON L. CARTER, SHARON LYNN CARTER), ET AL and will be sold to satisfy said writ and all cost. Terms of sale cash WITH benefit of appraisement. This 24 day of March, 2026. J STEPHEN WILLIAMS, SHERIFF 1st 02/20/2026 2nd 03/27/2026 Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Mar 27, 2026.

Sealed bids will be received by the Police Jury of Lincoln Parish until Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 9:00 am at its office in the Courthouse, Ruston, Louisiana, For furnishing: ITEM 1. ASPHALT MATERIALS Only bids submitted on Bid Forms will be accepted. Bid Forms and Specifications may be obtained from the office of the Lincoln Parish Police Jury, 100 West Texas Ave, Ruston LA 71270. Bids can also be submitted electronically at www.centralauctionhouse.com. The Police Jury reserves the right to reject any or all bids for just cause. Lincoln Parish Police Jury Jeri Lynn Webb Purchasing Officer Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $12.00 on Mar 18 & 27, 2026.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF RUSTON Sealed bids for the following project will be received by the Purchasing Department of the City of Ruston, Louisiana, located at Ruston Public Works Complex, 2805 South Farmerville Street, Ruston, Louisiana 71270, either by mail or hand delivery, no later than 2:00 P.M. local time on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at which time all bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud in the in the office of the Purchasing Director. Bids received after the 2:00 P.M. deadline will be returned via certified mail to the bidder unopened. PROJECT: CONSTRUCTION OF CITY OF RUSTON 2026 ROAD PROJECT PHASE I PROJECT CLASSIFICATION: Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction CONTRACT TIME: 135 Calendar Days LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: $600.00 per Calendar Day Bidding Documents: The Bidding Documents (the Contract Documents, Specifications and Drawings) are available to contractors who are properly licensed in Louisiana or to bona fide suppliers of materials and equipment at the office of the engineer, Riley Company of Louisiana, Inc., 112 East Mississippi Avenue, Ruston, Louisiana 71270, Telephone (318) 251-0238, Fax (318) 251-0239. Cost per contract set is $200.00 which is the cost of reproduction and handling. Any unsuccessful bidder, upon returning such set within ten days of bid opening and in good condition, will be refunded the deposit. Bidding documents (the contract documents, specifications, and drawings) can also be found on-line at www.bidexpress.com. Bidders may elect to submit bids electronically via the internet. Electronic bids for the City are available for submission at www.bidexpress.com. A Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, payable to the City of Ruston or a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the Bidder and an acceptable surety, in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid, shall be submitted with each bid. Bidders are advised that both a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each in the amount of 100 percent (100%) of the Contract Price, will be required. Bids shall be received only on proposal forms furnished by the Engineer or through www.bidexpress.com. In no event shall proposal forms be issued later than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the hour and date set for receiving proposals. The Bidder is advised that the City of Ruston is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All Contractors bidding on this work shall comply with all provisions of the State Licensing Law for Contractors, R.S. 37:2150-2163, as amended, for all public contracts. It shall also be the responsibility of the General Contractor to assure that all subcontractors comply with this law. If required for bidding, Contractors must be licensed in the above proper category of work and must show their license number on the face of the sealed bid envelope. Bid proposals, amendments to bids, or request for withdrawal of bids, received after time specified for bid opening shall not be considered for any cause whatsoever. The bid proposal is firm for a period of forty-five (45) days from the date of the opening of bids and no bid proposal can be withdrawn for any reason during this period of time. The City of Ruston reserves the right to reject any or all bid proposals for just cause and reserves the right to waive any and all informalities. C. Michelle Colvin, CPPB Purchasing Director/Contract Administrator City of Ruston Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $108.00 on Mar 27, Apr 3 & 10, 2026.

**** TOWN OF GREENWOOD MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN Tuesday, March 17, 2026 - 6:00 PM Present: Mayor Davis, Aldermen Clemons, Steele, Adcock, Driggers, and Larsen, Clerk Tiffany Searcy, Sgt Faris and members of the public. Absent: None Mayor Davis called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Alderman Steele led the invocation and pledge of allegiance. Staff Reports: Sgt Faris reported 1) No use of force in February 2) We are in need of Love the Boot week volunteers on April 18 Mayor’s Report: 1) Water tank coating job is progressing with grant monies already received 2) Please keep the park clean and all equipment in working order. The pickleball net has been damaged multiple times now. There will be new park rules signs designed and camera monitoring 24/7 3) Sewer plant upgrade project is still in the works 4) Easter in the Park is set for April 4 5) Love the Boot week is being organized by Alderman Clemons for April 18 starting at 7am. Approval of Minutes: Work Session- February 17, 2026; there was no discussion from the board; Regular Session- February 25, 2026; there was no discussion from the board. Approval of Financials for February 2026; there was no discussion from the board. 1. Ordinance No 1 of 2026 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1 OF 1992 SECTION 4, ARTICLE I, SEC. 51-127; THAT BEING AN ORDINANCE TO REGULATE THE ZONING AND USE OF LANDS WITHIN THE MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES OF THE TOWN OF GREENWOOD; TO APPROVE THE UPDATED OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; there was no discussion from the board. 2. Resolution No 4 of 2026 TITLE: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MUNICIPAL WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION REPORT (MWPP) ENVIRONMENT AUDIT REPORT FOR JANUARY 2025 TO DECEMBER 2025 AS ATTACHED; Mayor Davis explained MWPP is for sewer discharge at the sewer plant. Alderman Driggers explained that these two items were the base of their campaign and are very important to the Town. There was no further discussion. Adjourn There being no further business, on motion made by Alderman Adcock, seconded by Alderman Larsen, and approved by unanimous voice vote, the meeting was adjourned at 6:18 pm. Next meeting to be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m. for the Public Hearing and Regular Session of the Board of Aldermen. All meetings held in the Town Hall Chambers. s/s Tiffany Searcy, Town Clerk

**** VILLAGE OF BELCHER MINUTES OF REGULA SESSION OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2026 Present: Mayor Jennifer Fant, Village Clerk Dianna White and members of the Public. Absent: Aldermen Brantly, Crain and Scurlock There was no quorum. Mayor Fant adjourned the meeting. Next meeting to be held on April 6, 2026 at 6:00 pm. All meetings held in the Town Hall Chambers. Jennifer C. Fant, Mayor Dianna H. White, Village Clerk

**** Village of Mooringsport Council Minutes 122 West Croom Street Mooringsport, La 71060 The Village of Mooringsport Council meeting was called to order on March 19, 2026, at 6:30p.m. Mayor Tyler Gordon led the Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. Interim Clerk did verification of Quorum: Present: Ashley Anderson, Tyler Gordon, Joni Lindsay and Joshua Welch. Mayor Tyler Gordon asked for a motion to adopt agenda: Joshua Welch made the motion, Joni Lindsay second, all in favor. Mayor Tyler Gordon asked for motion to approve the minutes of the previous Council Meeting: Ashley Anderson made the motion, Joshua Welch second, all n favor. Public comments: Dennis Welch asked if the town has found a better rate for internet service. Mayor Gordon said that the town was supposed to have a meeting with Xfinity. Xfinity was going to come out and set up a tent and introduce themselves to the people in the community, but that got pushed back so Mayor said he hasn’t had a chance to reach out to see if they are going to reschedule coming out and setting up the tent. Mayor Gordon said he would reach out and see what he could find out from Xfinity. Mayors comments: Mayor mentioned that the town hasn’t had any major water issues. Mayor Gordon also said that the Booster Station has been sand blasted and re-coated. He installed a motor starter and did all electrical work himself. Red River Pump came out and installed a new pump motor on the second assembly that has been bad for a long time. Mayor Gordon said he has to go get measurements on a belt for the bladder tank that is loose but other than that everything is done to meet LDH guidelines. Mayor Gordon told council that he has paperwork from Engineer and that we are going to have to have as-built plans that are required by LDH. This was never done before. Mr. French did get Mayor Gordon the paperwork and he stated that he believes it’s going to be $ 5,000.00 which is a flat rate for the plans with LDH. Mayor Gordon said he will get council copies of the paperwork. The deadline for that was March 1, 2026, but LDH is working with us because they are seeing all the progress that has been made. Mayor Gordon also mentioned pricing on the repairs that has been made the Booster Station. Council Comments: Joni Lindsay has concerns about the water bill from Blanchard as far as usage continually goes up. She would like someone to do some research on this to find out why the bills are steadily rising. Joshua Welch asked about billing sewage back to water. Mayor Gordon said that we do have a meter and that we are getting readings its just a matter of figuring out how to bill back from sewage to water. Joshua Welch also asked if there was a confirmed date that the Dollar Store will be open. Mayor Gordon said possibly Sunday or Monday. Mayor Gordon also mentioned that he has spoken to contractors and they are going to fix our access road. Reports: Water Report: No major issues. Police Department: Chief wasn’t able to attend but several citations has been issued , doesn’t have exact number. Mayor Gordon introduced the new CPA , Ammini Kumar . She has been helping with the budget issue and correcting some long-going issues that have been present here for a while. Ammini spoke and told council and citizens about what exactly she does. She stated that there is issues but nothing major and it will just take a little time to get all those fixed. Financial Report: Mayor Gordon asked for a motion to approve the monthly financial report: Agenda item failed due to lack of motion. Old Business: Public Hearing on Ordinance # 2 of 2026 being an ordinance to set compensation for the Village Clerk at $ 20.00 per hour, full time employment status. Overtime compensation , when applicable and approved , shall be paid at one and one-half (1.5) times the regular hourly rate. A citizen asked about Holiday ay and Mayor addressed that it was set by previous Ordinance. The Board of Aldermen will consider the adoption of Ordinance # 2 of 2026 being an Ordinance to set the compensation , when applicable and approved, shall be paid at one and one-half (1.5) times the regular hourly rate: Joni Lindsay stated that the Village Clerks position is not a full-time position and that when the job descriptions were passed they were passed as part time positions. The Ordinance will need to re-introduce at next council meeting corrected to say part time. New Business: The Board of Aldermen will consider Resolution # 15 of 2026 being a Resolution ratifying the Emergency Interim Municipal Clerk: Joni Lindsay made the motion, Joshua Welch second, all in favor. The Board of Aldermen will consider Resolution 16 of 2026 being a Resolution to designate a new Mayor Pro Tem for the Village of Mooringsport: Joshua Welch nominated Joni Lindsay to be Mayor Pro Tem, Ashley Anderson nominate Joni Lindsay for Mayor Pro Tem , all in favor. The Board of Aldermen will consider Resolution # 17 of 2026 being a Resolution to remove Joshua Welch from all financial and CD accounts with Home Federal Bank and Citizens Bank and Trust and to add new designated Mayor Pro Tem, Joni Lindsay as a signer to all accounts with Home Federal Bank and Citizens Bank and Trust. Joshua Welch made the motion, Ashley Anderson second, all in favor. Closing Comments: Mayor, Council, Public: Mayor said he was excited about Dollar General opening .Mayor asked for a motion to adjourn Joshua Welch made the motion, Ashley Andrson second , all in favor. Adjournment time : 7:00 pm.