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
Regular Business Meeting
February 9, 2021
The Town of Marion's Board of Alderman met Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. at the Marion Fire Station for the regular business meeting. Members present included: Mayor Danny A. Smith, Alderman Bubba Hoggatt, Jeffrey Kirkland, Mark Andrews, and Alderwomen Lindsey Redd and Rhonda Davis. Guests included: Clerk Johnnie Baker, Assistant Clerk Cheryl Futch, Water Superintendent Jimmy Caldwell, and Assistant Water Superintendent Stacy Caldwell. Chief Mark Dodd was absent. Mayor Smith called the meeting to order and Alderwoman Redd gave the invocation. Alderwoman Davis led the pledge of allegiance and then Mayor Smith welcomed the guests.
On motion by Alderman Hoggatt, second by Alderman Andrews to adopt the minutes from the January 20, 2021 special meeting. Motion carried.
On motion by Alderman Kirkland, second by Alderwoman Davis to approve the budget to actual/financial report comparisons. Motion carried.
On motion by Alderman Hoggatt, second by Alderman Andrews approving the selection of Channing Washington, Aquana Moore, Keith Bowen, Larry Bennet Taylor, and Kim Stinson to serve on the Ball Park Committee. Motion carried. The committee will report to the council either quarterly or semiannually on the activities at the ball park.
Mayor Smith advised the council that we are slowing progressing on the LA DOA Grant for the LCDBG SWMC.
Mayor Smith advised the Council that he is still working on the Downtown Parks financing.
On motion by Alderman Kirkland, second by Alderwoman Davis approving the Town of Marion/Concord Water System Contract Renewal. Motion carried.
Mayor Smith shared with the Council the figures that Millers Service presented to him for consideration for the LDCDG-HVAC program.
On motion by Alderman Andrews, second by Alderman Kirkland to accept the audit letter presented by Maxwell CPA. Motion carried.
On motion by Alderman Hoggatt, second by Alderwoman Davis approving the Audit Questionnaire. Motion carried.
On motion by Alderman Andrews, second by Alderwoman Redd to not accept the alternate option to the existing Lease Agreement from Skyway Towers. Motion carried.
On motion by Alderwoman Davis, second by Alderman Kirkland to grant liquor license to Cre Cre's. The motion was presented with a roll call vote with the following result:
YEA: Davis, Kirkland, Redd
NAY: Hoggatt
ABSTAIN: Andrews
ABSENT: None
Mayor Smith spoke about Black History Month and of the many accomplishments of those in Marion in regards to black history.
The council spoke about there being a lot of speeding in Marion going on and hoping that it will be taken care of for the safety of Marion citizens.
Fire Chief Caldwell advised Marion Fire is getting their records ready for our upcoming fire rating.
Water Superintendent Caldwell advised the council that the traffic is moving much too fast by the garbage truck when they are in route picking up garbage. It makes it dangerous, especially for John. Mayor Smith recommended asking law enforcement to help with this situation.
Water Superintendent Caldwell advised there are problems on Williams, Andrews, and part of Alice with roots in the sewer lines. The LRWA (Louisiana Rural Water Association) will be running a camera through the Town's lines to try and pinpoint all the problem areas.
On motion by Alderman Kirkland, second by Alderwoman Davis to pay bills. Motion carried.
Ashley Rhodes and Brady Byrnes have completed five of the 18 weeks of the Police Academy.
The LA Department of Conservation Plug and Abandon Project is underway in Marion and the general area. They will be plugging 26 wells with 25 of them being within the city limits. There will be a crew in Town on February 24th with ATV's. Mayor Smith spoke to them about waiting until dryer weather to actually plug the wells.
On motion by Alderwoman Davis, second by Alderman Hoggatt to adjourn.
The Council was adjourned.
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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