Shreveport Focus SB/The Inquisitor
May 29, 2026
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VILLAGE OF HOSSTON
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
HELD MAY 19, 2026
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Village of Hosston met in regular session Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 6:30pm, in the Village Hall, Hosston, LA.
Present: Mayor Kim Jaynes, Alderman Crystal Carnley, Alderman Henry Blunt, Alderman Misti Banks, Chief Jessie Colston, and Hayden Linn, Town Clerk.
Absent:
Also Present: Emmett Carter, Cleve McCoy, Johnny Lonadier, Rodney Carnley and Tracey Laing.
Mayor Jaynes called the meeting to order at 6:30pm, at which time a quorum was verified. Opening prayer was led by Chief Colston and all present joined in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Alderman Blunt made a motion to approve the minutes for the April 21, 2026, regular session meeting,
seconded by Alderman Banks. All in favor, motion carried.
Alderman Banks made a motion to approve the financials for April 2026, seconded by Alderman Carnley. All in favor, motion carried.
Alderman Carnley made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 3 of 2026 TITLE: A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF ABANDONED WATER WELL NO. 3, LOCATED IN SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 23 NORTH, RANGE 15 WEST, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, TO THE CURRENT LANDOWNER, TODD HAROLD GOLDEN, FOR THE SUM OF ONE DOLLAR ($1.00);
ACKNOWLEDGING THE WELL’S ABANDONMENT AND NON-USE; RECOGNIZING THE REQUESTOF THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH; PROVIDING FOR TRANSFER IN ACCORDANCE WITH 56 LA. ADMIN. CODE PT I, § 527.A.5.b; REQUIRING EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTATION
NOTICING THE LANDOWNER’S OBLIGATIONS, seconded by Alderman Blunt. All in favor, motion carried.
Alderman Banks made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 4 of 2026 TITLE: A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF ABANDONED WATER WELL NO. 4, LOCATED IN SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 23 NORTH, RANGE 15 WEST, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, TO THE CURRENT LANDOWNER, MANDY WRIGHT JORGENSON (FORMERLY KNOWN AS MANDY WILLIAMS WRIGHT), FOR THE SUM OF ONE DOLLAR ($1.00); ACKNOWLEDGING THE WELL’S ABANDONMENT AND NON-USE; RECOGNIZING THE REQUEST OF THE LOUISIANADEPARTMENT OF HEALTH; PROVIDING FOR TRANSFER IN ACCORDANCE WITH 56 LA. ADMIN. CODE PT I, § 527.A.5.b; REQUIRING EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTATION NOTICING THE
LANDOWNER’S OBLIGATIONS, seconded by Alderman Blunt. All in favor, motion carried.
The mayor informed the board that she had filled out an affidavit for well #2 stating that all efforts had been exhausted in trying to locate the well and it could not be found.
A discussion was held on bank fees that the village pays to the bank each month based on the fees incurred by use of the credit card machine. The board agreed that the customer be charged these additional fees when using their credit card to pay their water bill.
The board discussed Aflac insurance. The mayor, police chief, and maintenance man are interested in getting Aflac Insurance.
A discussion was held on Mira Direct Primary Care health insurance for the clerk and the mayor. Alderman Banks made a motion for the town to pay half the cost of the health insurance for the clerk and the mayor, seconded by Alderman Blunt. All in favor, motion carried.
Tracey Laing with the Hosston Library was present to receive feedback on the Story Walk that was placed around the walking path. She also informed of opportunities to use a library card as admission for museums and Sci-Port.
Mayor Jaynes announced that the new water meters would be received around July. Alderman Blunt made a motion to adjourn at 6:57pm, seconded by Alderman Carnley. All in favor, motion
carried. Kim Jaynes, Mayor