President Thomas Provides Report to Parish Council

Washington Parish Richard Ned Thomas and his staff reported to and answered questions by the Parish Council Monday evening (October 7, 2019) on work being done throughout the parish, on finances, and on other noteworthy matters. The report is a regular feature of the meeting held twice each month.

Appointments were made to two Fire Districts and a financial report was made by Public Works Director Ken Wheat on behalf of Finance Director Donna Graham who was absent. Wheat reported on activities at the Parish Animal Shelter that included a number of adoptions, a Meet and Greet event at the shelter by the Magnolia Chapter of the Louisiana Humane Society, and continued improvements made at the shelter. Wheat also provided the quarterly Permit Office report. Transportation Supervisor Donnell Merritt provided his monthly report, reflecting a tremendous amount of work performed throughout Washington Parish.

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In other business, the Council

• introduced an ordinance to amend the 2019 Annual Operating Budget for the Washington Parish Government.
• introduced an ordinance transferring ownership of 0.028 acres to the Washington Parish Communications District and approved a resolution facilitating the transfer. The Council heard a thorough explanation of the matter from Jim Coleman of the Washington Parish Communications District (beginning at 5:00 into the full video of the meeting which can be viewed on our Government Meetings page).
• heard from Huey Pierce objecting to the Home Rule Charter matter being on the ballot for October 12th (beginning at 12:50 into the full video of the meeting which can be viewed on our Government Meetings page).

Following Council Discussions, the meeting was adjourned.