TOWN OF MARION GOVERNMENT

The Town of Marion's Board of Alderman met Tuesday, March 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 Alderwoman Rhonda Davis.  Guests included Clerk Johnnie Baker, Assistant Clerk Cheryl Futch, Water Superintendent Jimmy Caldwell, Assistant Water Superintendent Stacy Caldwell, and Shannon Futch.  Alderwoman Lindsey Redd and Chief Mark Dodd were absent.  Mayor Smith called the meeting to order and Alderwoman Davis gave the invocation.  Alderman Andrews led the pledge of allegiance and then Mayor Smith welcomed the guests.

Shannon Futch, Union Parish Homeland Security Director, presented the Marion Police Department with a trauma bag and other equipment.  Also the Marion Fire Department received a Generac Generator from UPHS.

On motion by Alderman Andrews, second by Alderwoman Davis to adopt the minutes from the February regular business meeting.  Motion carried.

On motion by Alderman Hoggatt, second by Alderwoman Davis to approve the budget to actual/financial report comparisons.  Motion carried.

The Town of Marion/Concord Water System renewal contract has been signed.

The Marion Ball Park Committee Members were approved by UPPJ as per the Town of Marion's attorney.  The members of the committee are Channing Washington, Larry Bennett Taylor, Keith Bowen, Kim Stinson, and Aquana Moore Burch.

The town will soon be placing an ad in the News Star World to advertise for an engineer for the LCDBG Water Consolidation Feasibility Study.

The Town plans to submit an application for the COVID-19 HVAC in the near future.

Mayor Smith advised the council that the Town is striving to enforce the Ordinance concerning Excessive Junk & Abandoned Vehicles.

Mayor Smith advised the council that the Town will soon advertise the sale of two police cars and one water utility vehicle.

Superintendent Caldwell shared information with the Council about water meters and the Town's intention of purchasing these meters through a Louisiana Government Assistance Program and the Community Water Enrichment Fund.

On motion by Alderwoman Davis, second by Alderman Kirkland to require new utility customers to a have a shut off valve installed at the residence where water service is requested prior to Water, Sewer, and Garbage services being provided.

On motion by Alderman Hoggatt, second by Alderman Kirkland to adopt the Proclamation stating the week of April 5-9, 2021 as Community Development Block Grant Program Recognition and Appreciation Week.

On motion by Alderman Kirkland, second by Alderwoman Davis to adopt the Proclamation stating the month of April 2021 to be Fair Housing Month.

Ashley Rhodes and Brady Byrnes continue to do well with their Police Academy Training.

Superintendent Caldwell advised the council the Fire Department was granted an extension on their fire rating.  The fire department has procured help with the process and this action will help the Town to retain a good rating.

On motion by Alderman Kirkland, second by Alderman Andrews to pay bills.  Motion carried.

WiFi Service is available at Marion Town Hall.  Select device- Verizon MiFi 8800 and use the password UPLibrary.

Residents can pay utility bills, property taxes, and traffic tickets online at www.townofmarionla.com. Under the Government section scroll down to find Online Payments.  Then you will follow the prompts.  In order to pay, you will need you water bill account, property assessment number, or traffic ticket number.

Four new "Keep Marion Clean" signs will be installed soon.

Residents can use 2 facebook accounts: Marion Neighborhood Watch and the Town of Marion.

Union Veterinary has a receptacle for recycling newspapers for anyone interested.

The Town of Marion was reimbursed $15, 548.81 for police department payroll from the CARES ACT for COVID 19 Relief.

On motion by Alderman Hoggatt, second by Alderman Kirkland to adjourn.  Motion carried.

​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