398 Main St, Marion, Louisiana 71260, United States
TOWN OF MARION GOVERNMENT
Mayor Danny A, Smith
Mayor Danny A, Smith
Mayor Danny A, Smith
Address:
146 Hopkins Dr.
Marion, LA 71260
(318) 292-4715 (B)
Mayor Danny A. Smith began his second term on January 1, 2023, His second term will end on December 31, 2027.
Board of Aldermen:
Mayor Danny A, Smith
Mayor Danny A, Smith
Bubba Hoggatt: P.O. Box 376
Marion, LA 71260
Eric Redd: 783 Main St.
Marion, LA 71260
Dr. Rhonda Davis: PO Box 18
Farmerville, LA 71241
Mark Andrews: 177 Baker St.
Marion, LA 71260
Channing Washington:
Marion, LA 71260
Fire Department
Online Payments:
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Marion Fire Chief: Jimmy Caldwell
MFD MEMBERS:
Stacy Caldwell
Bryan Strother
Nap Riley
Don Charles
Roger Reeves
Casey Towns
Chad Towns
Tanechia Riley
Abe Stanley
Brandon Towns
Mike Starr
Mayor Danny A. Smith
Police Chief Montral Ferguson
ATTENTION NOTICE
New Drop Box
THERE IS A NEW DROP BOX LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF TOWN HALL!
Town of Marion Special Business Meeting
January 17, 2023
The Town of Marion’s Board of Aldermen met Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. at the Marion Fire Station for a special business meeting. Members present included: Mayor Danny A. Smith, Aldermen Mark Andrews, Bubba Hoggatt, Channing Washington, and Alderwoman Rhonda Davis. Guests included Clerk Johnnie Baker, and Chief of Police Montral Ferguson, Alderman Erik Redd was absent. Mayor Smith called the meeting to order and Alderman Hoggatt gave the invocation. Alderwoman Davis led the pledge of allegiance and then Mayor Smith welcomed the guests.
Mayor Smith opened the floor for public comments. There being no comments Mayor Smith closed the public comments session.
On motion by Alderman Hoggatt and second by Alderwoman Davis to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
On motion by Alderwoman Davis and second by Alderman Andrews to approve the Financial Reports. Motion carried.
On motion by Alderman Hoggatt, second by Alderman Washington to renew the Marion Water System/Concord Water System Contract with an 8% rate increase. A roll call vote was taken with the following result:
YAYS: Hoggatt, Washington, Davis
NAYS: Andrews
ABSENT: Redd
Mayor Smith reported that he has asked the DOTD to schedule David Wade Correctional Trustees to clean up trash on all state highways coming into Marion. The council discussed getting DOTD to clean up some ditches that are creating drainage problems and hazardous driving conditions from the run off when there are heavy rains.
Mayor Smith announced the DART meetings are the 3RDWednesday of each month at the fire staion @ 11:00 AM. He encouraged everyone to attend.
Mayor Smith announced there will be a health fair on Saturday, February 11th @ the Marion Community Center from 10:00 AM till 2:00 PM.
On motion by Alderman Hoggatt, second by Alderman Andrews to adjourn. Motion carried.
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Danny A. Smith, Mayor
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Johnnie Baker, Clerk
Town of Marion Regular Business Meeting
January 10, 2023
The Town of Marion’s Board of Aldermen met Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the Marion Fire Station for the regular business meeting. Members present included: Mayor Danny A. Smith, Aldermen Mark Andrews, Bubba Hoggatt, Channing Washington, Erik Redd and Alderwoman Rhonda Davis. Guests included Clerk Johnnie Baker, Assistant Clerk Cheryl Geoghagan, Chief of Police Montral Ferguson, Water Superintendent Jimmy Caldwell and Bob Myers. Assistant Water Superintendent Stacy Caldwell was absent. Mayor Smith called the meeting to order and Water Superintendent Caldwell gave the invocation. Chief of Police Montral Ferguson led the pledge of allegiance and then Mayor Smith welcomed the guests.
Mayor Smith opened the floor for public comments. There being no comments Mayor Smith closed the public comments session.
On motion by Alderman Hoggatt and second by Alderwoman Davis to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
On motion by Alderwoman Davis and second by Alderman Andrews to approve the December 13, 2022 regular business meeting minutes and the December 22, 2022 special meeting minutes. Motion carried.
Town Engineer Bob Myers gave an update on the progress of all grants, Love LA Outdoors, Water Sector, LCDBG Sewer, and an update on the LCDBG Street Improvement Grant application.
On motion by Alderwoman Davis, second by Alderman Andrews to ratify Chief Ferguson’s request to commission Lum Farr as Deputy Marshal. This will be a non-paying positon. Motion carried.
On motion by Alderman Andrews, second by Alderman Washington to appoint Johnnie Baker as Town Clerk and Tax Collector, Jimmy Caldwell as Public Works Director, and Joseph Cusimano as Town Attorney. Motion carried.
Bubba Hoggatt was elected as Mayor Pro Tem by acclamation.
On motion by Alderman Hoggatt, second by Alderwoman Davis to award Southern Coatings, LLC the contract to repair and repaint the elevated water tank subject to concurrence by the Office of Community Development and to authorize Mayor Danny A. Smith to sign documents associated with the project. Motion carried.
On motion by Alderman Hoggatt, second by Alderwoman Davis to table the renewal of the Concord Water System/Marion Water System Agreement. Motion carried. This item will be voted on very soon at a special council meeting.
Chief Ferguson gave a report on the Police Department and shared his aspirations are for the Town of Marion Police Department.
This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Institution
Water Superintendent Caldwell gave a report on all other departments.
On motion by Alderman Andrews, second by Alderman Redd to pay the bills. Motion carried.
Mayor Smith advised an Economic Development Committee has been formed. Mayor Smith appointed Lum Farr, Chief Ferguson, and himself to serve on the committee.
Mayor Smith stated there will be Marion Community Health Fair on February 11, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Marion High School Gymnasium.
On motion by Alderman Hoggatt, second by Alderwoman Davis to adjourn. Motion carried.
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Danny A. Smith, Mayor
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Johnnie Baker, Clerk
TOWN OF MARION - SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING
December 22 2022
The Town of Marion’s Board of Aldermen met Tuesday, December 22 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at the Marion Fire Station for a speical business meeting. Members present included: Mayor Danny A. Smith, Aldermen Mark Andrews and Jeffrey Kirkland, and Alderwoman Rhonda Davis. Guests included Clerk Johnnie Baker and Chief of Police Elect-Montral Ferguson. Alderman Bubba Hoggatt, Alderwoman Lindsey Redd, Assistant Clerk Cheryl Geoghagan, Water Superintendent Jimmy Caldwell, Chief Mark Dodd and Assistant Water Superintendent Stacy Caldwell were absent. Mayor Smith called the meeting to order and Chief of Police Elect-Montral Ferguson gave the invocation. Alderwoman Rhonda Davis led the pledge of allegiance and then Mayor Smith welcomed the guests.
Mayor Smith opened the floor for public comments. There being no comments Mayor Smith closed the public comments session.
On motion by Alderwoman Davis, second by Alderman Kirkland to grant Alcohol License for 2023 to Cre Cre’s, Double Quick, and Dollar General. A roll call vote was taken with the following result.
Yays: Davis, Kirkland, Andrews
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Redd, Hoggatt
On motion by Alderman Kirkland, second by Alderwoman Davis to allow Mayor Smith to continue to provide over City Traffic Court.
Yays: Kirkland, Davis, Andrews
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Redd, Hoggatt
On motion by Alderman Kirkland, second by Alderwoman Davis to adjourn. Motion carried.
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Danny A. Smith, Mayor
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Johnnie Baker, Clerk