Public Notice
Richland Parish Police Jury
Regular Meeting – 6:00 P.M.
April 6, 2026
The President called the meeting to order with the invocation given by Mr. Adcock.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll call revealed the following:
Present: Messrs.: Craig, Powell, Jones, Reddick, Lively, Gee, Wiggins and Adcock
Absent: Mr. Colvin
Committee Report – Road Committee met to discuss a plan for road work this year and will have recommendations at a later time.
Motion by Mr. Lively, second by Mr. Powell to amend the agenda to include approval of an ordinance for adjudicated property (13a) and to discuss enforcing the building permit process (13b). Mr. Adcock made a motion to approve the amended agenda. This was seconded by Mr. Powell and passed with no opposition.
Motion by Mr. Gee, second by Mr. Lively to approve the minutes of the Richland Parish Police Jury Regular Meeting of March 2, 2026 and the Special Meeting of March 17, 2026 as presented to the official journal - The Richland Beacon News. Motion passed with no opposition.
The president recognized visitors – Beth Lewis asked if there was a limit to the number of data centers/industrial businesses in the parish – we are working on a contract with a company that will be looking at zoning for the parish. LSU Ag center gave a quarterly report.
Mr. Lively made a motion to table the purchase of the Mangham Clinic until the jury and the attorney have an opportunity to review the documents that they were presented with at the meeting. This was seconded by Mr. Craig and passed with no opposition.
Melissa Morris presented the jury with a quote for audio equipment for the courtroom. Mr. Lively made a motion to approve the quote from Matts Music. Mr. Craig seconded the motion. Mr. Lively then rescinded his motion. This was seconded by Mr. Wiggins. A Motion was made by Mr. Lively to approve the purchase and installation of the audio equipment subject to confirming if any additional estimates are needed. This was seconded by Mr. Craig and passed with no opposition.
Nathan Adcock from the Holly Ridge Fire district requested interim funding of $20,600 for the next two years to assist with expenses related to increased insurance premiums and maintenance/repairs on equipment. Motion made by Mr. Adcock to approve the funding pending a CEA and review by Mike Busada. This was seconded by Mr. Lively and passed with no opposition.
Motion by Mr. Lively, second by Mr. Wiggins to call for a Public Hearing to bring Arrowhead Lane into the parish maintenance system. Motion passed with no opposition.
Motion by Mr. Gee, second by Mr. Lively to change the name of Donnie Williams Road to Joy Lane. Motion passed with no opposition.
Motion by Mr. Adcock, second by Mr. Lively to hire Frank Willis to prepare a complete study on the Boeuf River for the dredging operations. Mr. Adcock made a motion to rescind his prior motion. This was seconded by Mr. Lively. An amended motion was made by Mr. Adcock to have Mr. Willis provide an estimate to the jury for Professional Services to complete a study on the Boeuf River for the dredging operations. Mr. Lively seconded the motion and it passed with no opposition.
Motion by Mr. Lively, second by Mr. Craig to approve Ordinance No 26-04-06-01 to authorize an act of sale by the parish to sell adjudicated property. Motion passed with no opposition.
ORDINANCE NO. 26-04-06-01
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE AN ACT OF SALE BY THE PARISH OF RICHLAND TO SELL ADJUDICATED PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS PARCEL 9220008400: IN ACCORDANCE WITH LA R.S. 47: 2202 ET SEQ. AND TO AUTHORIZE THE RICHLAND PARISH POLICE JURY PRESIDENT TO SIGN ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND TO ADDRESS THER MATTERS RELATIVE THERETO
WHEREAS, the immovable property described below was adjudicated to the Parish of Richland on May 22, 1995 for nonpayment of taxes; and
WHEREAS, the three (3) year period for redemption provided by Art. 7, §25 of the Louisiana Constitution has elapsed, as well as the five (5) year redemption period established by Parish Ordinance No: 18-08-06-01 and the owner of record has failed to redeem the adjudicated property; and
WHEREAS, LA R.S. 47: 2202 et seq. provides that the Parish may sell adjudicated property in accordance with law after the expiration of the period for redemption; and
WHEREAS, the Parish of Richland has declared the property described below surplus and not needed for a public purpose and to dispose of said property in accordance with LA R.S. 47:2202, et seq.; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with L.A. R.S. 47:2202 the Parish of Richland has set a minimum bid for public sale at $2,666.66 and
WHEREAS, the Parish of Richland has received a written offer to purchase said property from Jasper Booker for the consideration $2,666.66 cash, at the time of sale and has been accepted by the Richland Parish Police Jury; and
WHEREAS, the property described herein below was subject to public auction on February 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
NOW BE IT ORDAINED by the Richland Parish Police Jury, that any Act of Sale of the below described property shall contain the following conditions and requirements:
1) This property described as Richland Parish Parcel # 9220008400, having no municipal address and more fully described as:
Parcel# 9220008400 / Municipal Address: No Municipal Address
Brief Legal: LOT 15 BLOCK A UNIT 3 MEADOW GREEN SUB DIV
2) This property shall be sold in accordance with LS-R.S. 47:2201 et. seq., without any warranty, from either the Parish or Management Company, whatsoever, even as to the return of the purchase price.
3) The sale shall be on a form approved by the Parish Attorney and that the sales price is paid by certified funds at the time of the sale.
4) The sale shall include a reservation of all mineral rights to the Parish, but shall convey all surface rights.
5) The following shall be completed prior to closing of sale:
a. E&P Consulting Services, LLC shall certify in writing to the Parish Attorney that they have examined the mortgage records, conveyance records, probate and civil suit records of the Parish of Richland and that attached to this certification will be a written list of names and last known addresses of all owners, mortgagees, and any other person who may have a vested or contingent interest in the property, or who has filed a request for notice as provided in the former provisions LS-R.S. 33:4720.17(B), as indicated in those records.
b. E&P Consulting Services, LLC will provide notice to those persons identified in accordance with LS-R.S. 47:2201 et. seq. Proof of said notice will be filed in the conveyance records of Richland Parish immediately after the Act of Sale.
c. At the time of closing, the E&P Consulting Services, LLC will certify in writing to Parish Attorney and Clerk of Court that the number of days mandated by LS-R.S. 47:2201 et. seq. has elapsed since the above required notice was made or attempted and that the property has not been redeemed by the payment of the taxes owed.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, by the Richland Parish Policy Jury, that the Police Jury President is hereby authorized to execute a Non-Warranty Deed for the above described adjudicated property to the highest acceptable bidder. The Non-Warranty Deed shall contain all of the above conditions and requirements and shall be executed within the timelines specified. The above ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: 7
NAYS: 0
ABSTAINED: 0
ABSENT: 1
Motion by Mr. Wiggins, second by Mr. Lively to discuss enforcing building permits. After discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Lively, seconded by Mr. Craig to turn this over to the Permit Committee. Motion passed with no opposition.
The Secretary-Treasurer handed out the Revenue and Expenditures report (Budget vs Actual) and the bank balances for the month of March 2026. No action taken.
We received proposals from several banks for our accounts. This will be taken under advisement and the Finance Committee will meet to review and discuss.
Motion by Mr. Craig, second by Mr. Jones to increase the amount given to the District Attorney in 2026. Motion passed with no opposition.
Motion by Mr. Lively, second by Mr. Wiggins to accept the bid on the bush hogs from Bayou Kubota. This motion was then rescinded with a motion by Mr. Lively and a second by Mr. Gee. Motion by Mr. Lively, second by Mr. Wiggins to table the bids on the three bush hogs. Motion passed with no opposition.
Motion by Mr. Lively, second by Mr. Adcock to advertise for bid for three tractors. Motion passed with no opposition.
Motion by Mr. Lively, second by Mr. Adcock to give preliminary approval pending receipt of all final documents for Stansbury Septic Systems, LLC development on Earl Medlin Road consisting of 7 mobile homes. Motion passed with no opposition
Motion by Mr. Lively, second by Mr. Jones to give preliminary approval pending receipt of all final documents for Hameurlaine development on McManus Road consisting of 24 mobile homes. Motion passed with no opposition.
Motion by Mr. Powell, second by Mr. Lively to give preliminary approval pending receipt of all final documents for The Ville VII development on Cook Road consisting of 48 additional mobile homes to the existing 32 mobile homes already on location (these will be refurbished). Motion passed with no opposition.
Mr. Adcock made a motion to table the preliminary approval pending receipt of all final documents for Blue Bee Bayou Mobile Home Park development on Highway 583 consisting of 40 mobile homes. Mr. Lively seconded the motion and it passed with no opposition. Mr. Lively then made a motion to rescind the previous motion and vote. This was seconded by Mr. Adcock and passed with no opposition. Mr. Lively then made a motion to give preliminary approval pending receipt of all final documents for Blue Bee Bayou Mobile Home Park development on Highway 583 consisting of 40 mobile homes. This was seconded by Mr. Craig and passed with no opposition.
Motion by Mr. Lively, second by Mr. Craig to give preliminary approval pending receipt of all final documents for Trailer Trails RV Park development on Burke Road consisting of 25 RV spots. Motion passed with no opposition.
Motion by Mr. Gee, second by Mr. Lively to give preliminary approval pending receipt of all final documents for Prosper Park development on Grimshaw Street consisting of 8 mobile homes. Motion passed with no opposition.
Motion by Mr. Powell, second by Mr. Jones to give preliminary approval pending receipt of all final documents for Cook Creek Village (formerly Cook Road RV Park that was previously approved) development on Cook Road consisting of 62 modular units with potential for a Phase 2. Motion passed with no opposition.
Motion by Mr. Adcock, second by Mr. Lively to give final approval pending receipt of all outstanding documents for Alan Thompson Road Campsite. Motion passed with no opposition.
Motion by Mr. Lively, second by Mr. Adcock to approve Denbury plan to expand their seismic area from previously approved plan. Motion passed with no opposition.
Motion by Mr. Adcock, second by Mr. Jones to install white street name signs on 911 private roads only for easy identification purposes by parish personnel. Motion passed with no opposition.
Motion by Mr. Lively, second by Mr. Jones to accept the lowest quote from Delta Cooling and Heating to replace one unit of the air conditioning system in the health unit. Motion passed with no opposition.
Motion by Mr. Craig, second by Mr. Lively to have the engineer to get quotes for a generator at the courthouse. Motion passed with no opposition.
The parish engineer discussed that there had been a letter received by the office informing that the Boeuf River Bridge on Hwy 80 was going to be replaced in the future and asked if the jurors had any comments to send to DOTD.
The parish engineer gave a list of roads that were going to be repaired by Meta (Collins Dr from Hwy 854 to Hwy 17, Fortenberry from Jaggers to Hwy 583, Ollie Morris from Hwy 583 to Mengel Rd., and Mengel Rd. to Hwy 80).
The engineer gave an update on the removal of the ice storm debris. Current projection for completion is the end of April and the cost is less than what was first projected.
Motion to adjourn by Mr. Lively, second by Mr. Craig. Motion passed with no opposition.
/s/ Laura Mulhern, Secretary-Treasurer
/s/ Cecil Reddick, President
4-23-26
Cost of Notice: $162.00