TOWN OF MARION GOVERNMENT
Mayor Danny Smith
Board of Aldermen:
Board of Aldermen:
Address:
146 Hopkins Dr.
Marion, LA 71260
(318)292-4715 (B)
Mayor Danny Smith begin his first term on January 1, 2019. His first term will end Decemeber 31, 20222
Board of Aldermen:
Board of Aldermen:
Board of Aldermen:
Bubba Hoggatt: P.O. Box 376
Marion, LA 71260
Lindsey Redd: 783 Main St.
Marion, LA 71260
Rhonda Davis: PO Box 18
Farmerville, LA 71241
Mark Andrews: 177 Baker St.
Marion, LA 71260
Jeffrey Kirkland: P.O. Box 511
Marion, LA 71260
Fire Department
Online Payments:
Online Payments:
Marion Fire Chief: Jimmy Caldwell
MFD MEMBERS:
Stacy Caldwell
Bryan Strother
Nap Riley
Don Charles
Roger Reeves
Mike Brantley
Michael Gilliam
Casey Towns
Chad Towns
Tanechia Riley
Abe Stanley
Brandon Towns
Mike Starr
Town Deparments:
Town Clerk:
Police Department:
Assistant Clerk:
Johnnie Baker
Assistant Clerk:
Police Department:
Assistant Clerk:
Cheryl Futch
Police Department:
Police Department:
Police Department:
Public Works:
Ambulance Servies:
Police Department:
Water Superintendent: Jimmy Caldwell
Assistant Water Superintendent: Stacy Caldwell
Ambulance Servies:
Ambulance Servies:
Ambulance Servies:
Union Parish utilizes PAFFORD MS
Dial 911 for emergency services
For non-emergency dial (318)368-7033
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
Notice Posted: MAY 10, 2021 6:00pm
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: May 11, 2021
TIME: 7:00 PM
PLACE OF MEETING: Marion Fire Station, 102 Gayle Street, Marion, LA 71260
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. INVOCATION
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. WELCOME GUEST
V. PUBLIC COMMENTS
VI. APPROVAL OF APRIL MINUTES
VII. BUDGET TO ACTUAL - FINANCIAL REPORTS (COMPARISONS)
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
- UPDATE ON GRANTS: SWMC, HVAC, AND LCDBG FY 2022/23 SEWER IMPROVEMENT
- UPDATE ON SALE OF TWO OLD POLICE CARS, ONE PUBLIC WORKS TRUCK AND TWO OFFICE CHAIRS.
- ASHLEY RHODES AND BRADY BYRNES GRADUATED FROM THE POLICE ADADEMY ON MONDAY, MAY 3, 2021. ASHLEY RECEIVED THE TOP OF THE CLASS ACADEMIC AWARD
- MARION WON THE LGCF DISTRICT B CLEANEST CITY CONTEST. STATE JUDGING WILL BE ON THURSDAY, MAY 27 @ MARION FIRE STATION.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
- UNION PARISH DETENTION CENTER TRUSTEES (TWO MEN WILL WORK ON MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYS)
- AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN GRANT FUNDING (COVID 19 FUNDS FOR TOWNS & CITIES)
- 2021 MAYHAW SCHEDULE: BANQUET – OCT 8, BEAUTY PAGEANT – OCT 9, LIVE MUSIC/VENDORS – OCT 15, MAYHAW PARADE AND FESTIVAL – OCT 16.
- PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING THE 2021 MILLAGE RATE
- ADOPT THE 2021 MILLAGE RATE
XI. DEPARTMENTS
- POLICE
- FIRE
- GARBAGE
- WATER/SEWER
XII PAY BILLS
XIII. INFORMATION ONLY ITEMS:
XIV. CLOSING REMARKS
XV. ADJOURN
Johnnie Baker, Town Clerk
Town of Marion
398 Main Street, Marion, LA71260
318-292-4715
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Johnnie Baker at 318-292-4715 describing the assistance that is necessary.
Regular Business Meeting
June 8, 2021
The Town of Marion’s Board of Alderman met Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. at the Marion Fire Station for the regular business meeting. Members present included: Mayor Danny A. Smith, Aldermen Jeffrey Kirkland, Mark Andrews, Bubba Hoggatt, Alderwomen Lindsey Redd, and Rhonda Davis. Guests included Assistant Clerk Cheryl Futch, Water Superintendent Jimmy Caldwell, Assistant Water Superintendent Stacy Caldwell, Officer Ashley Rhodes, Aquana Burch, and Channing Washington. Clerk Johnnie Baker was absent. Mayor Smith called the meeting to order and Alderman Hoggatt gave the invocation. Officer Ashley Rhodes led the pledge of allegiance and then Mayor Smith welcomed the guests.
On motion by Alderman Jeffery Kirkland, second by Alderwoman Davis to adopt the minutes from the May regular business meeting. Motion carried.
On motion by Alderman Hoggatt, second by Alderman Andrews to approve the budget to actual/ financial report comparisons. Motion carried.
Mayor Smith gave an update on the SWMC, HVAC, and LCDBG Sewer Improvement Grants.
Mayor Smith was proud to announce that Marion won the LGCF District B Cleanest City Contest. The State CCC Reception is scheduled for 9 A.M., Friday, June 18, 2021 @ Marion Fire Station.
Mayor Smith shared with the council that two Union Parish Detention Center Trustees have been working on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays to help keep our town clean.
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2021 Mayhaw Fall Festival will held in October: 7th-Mayhaw Banquet, 8th- Beauty Pageant, 15th- live music/vendors, 16th- Mayhaw Festival and Parade.
Mayor Smith advised the council that the sale of 2010 Impala was granted to Tyronda Ferguson for $2,025.00
On motion by Alderman Hoggatt, second by Alderman Kirkland to award the Engineering Service Contract for FY2022-23 LCDBG Public Facilities Program to Riley Co. of LA. Motion carried.
Alderwoman Redd informed the council that the Bookmobile will be at the Marion Walking Trail each Monday @ 10:00 A.M. through the summer.
Recreation District Board Members Channing Washington and Aquana Burch advised the council that the board will be meeting in the near future to elect officers.
On motion by Alderman Kirkland, second by Alderwoman Davis to pay bills. Motion carried.
On motion by Alderman Hoggatt, second by Alderman Andrews to adjourn. Motion carried.
SPECIAL MEETING
TOWN OF MARION
SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING
JANUARY 20,2021
The Town of Marion's Board of Aldermen met Wednesday, January 20, 2021 for a special business meeting. Members present included: Mayor Danny A. Smith, Alderman Bubba Hoggatt, Jeffrey Kirkland, and Alderwoman Rhonda Davis. Guest included: Clerk Johnnie Baker Those absent were Mark Andrews and Lindsey Redd. Mayor Smith called the meeting to order and Alderwoman Davis and Alderman Hoggatt gave the invocations. Alderman Kirkland led the pledge of allegiance and then Mayor Smith welcomed the guests.
On motion by Alderman Hoggatt, second by Alderwoman Davis to adopt Resolution 2021-01 LGAP FY 2020/2021. The resolution states the support of the Board of Alderman for a grant application to the Louisiana Office of Community Development for $25,000.00 to rehabilitate several sewer lift stations in Town. A roll call vote was had with the following result:
YAYS: Hoggatt, Davis, Kirkland
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Redd, Andrews
A full copy of the resolution is on file at the Marion Town Hall.
On motion by Alderman Kirkland, second by Alderman Hoggatt to adopt Resolution 2021-02 CWEF FY 2020/2021. The resolution states the support of the Board of Alderman for a grant application to the Louisiana Office of Community Development for $25,000.00 to purchase approximately 175 water meters and update meter reading equipment and billing software. A roll call vote was taken with the following result:
YAYS: Kirkland, Hoggatt, Davis
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Redd, Andrews
A full copy of the resolution is on file at the Marion Town Hall.
On motion by Alderwoman Davis, second by Alderman Kirkland to adjourn. Motion carried.
TOWN OF MARION
SPECIAL MEETING
JUNE 14, 2019
The Town of Marion’s Board of Alderman met Friday, June 14, at 6:00 p.m. at the Marion
Town Hall for a special business meeting. Members present included: Alderman Jeffrey
Kirkland and Alderwomen Lindsey Redd and Rhonda Davis. Guests included Clerk Johnnie
Baker. Members not present included Aldermen Bubba Hoggatt and Mark Andrews.
Mayor Smith called the meeting to order. Alderwoman Rhonda Davis gave the invocation.
On motion by Alderman Kirkland, second by Alderwoman Davis to grant liquor license to
Brothers Kwik Mart. The motion was presented for a roll call vote with the following result;
YEA: Kirkland, Davis, Redd
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
Absent: Hoggatt, Andrews
On motion by Alderwoman Redd, second by Alderman Kirkland to adjourn. Motion carried
RESOLUTION 2019-03
MILLAGE: GENERAL ALIMONY 7.43 MILLS
RESOLUTION 2019-03
MILLAGE: GENERAL ALIMONY 7.43 mills
The official resolution is on file for viewing at the Town of Marion offices located at 398 Main St. Marion, LA 71260.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the following millage(s) are hereby levied on the 2019 tax roll on all property subject to taxation by Town of Marion:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper administrative officials of the Parish of Union, State of Louisiana, be and they are hereby empowered, authorized, and directed to spread said taxes, as hereinabove set forth, upon the assessment roll of said Parish for the year 2019, and to make the collection of hte taxes imposed for and on behalf of the taxing authority, according to law, and that the taxes herein levied shall become a permanent lien and privilege on all property subject to taxation as herein set forth, and collection thereof shall be enforceable in the manner provided by law.
The foregoing resolution was read in full, the roll was called on the adoption thereof, and the resolution was adopted by the following votes:
YEAS: HOGGATT, ANDREWS, REDD, KIRKLAND
NAYS: NONE
ABSTAINED: NONE
ABSENT: DAVIS
CERTIFICATE:
I hereby certify that the forgoing is a true and exact copy of the resolution adopted at the board meeting held on April 16, 2019, at which meeting a quorum was present and voting.
Marion, Louisiana, this 16th day of April 2019.
Official Signature of Town Clerk, Johnnie Baker, is on the official 2019 Millage Resolution document located at Marion Town Hall at 398 Main St. Marion, LA 71260
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