The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-12-12
BENTON, La, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 1907.

DCN1ON, La, l ucSudy, Lee. III, 1871.
The Police Jury of Bossier Parish met in special
session, pursuant to adjournment with the follow
ing members present at roll call: j. G. Logan,
President; S. R. Strayhan, A. Hofpauir, G. 7.
Mays, c. D. Sandidge and J.W. Elston.
A quorum being present, Mr.. Logan stated the
purpose OF the meeting was to discuss the public
road proposition and, if practicable, to agree upon
some plan to work the public roads for the ensuing
year.
Many of the business men of Bossier Parish,
upon invitation, addressed the body upon the
method of work and how to economic in said work,
among whom were Messrs L. C. Buckley, S. H.
Bolinger, H. H. Wheless, J. B. Wilmington, j. T.
Many and J. F. Adair, of Bossier Parish, and
Hon. w. L. Foster, of Caddo Parish The talks by
these gentlemen were very instructive, as we'll as
interesting, and the members of the Police Jury
desire to express their appreciation and thanks for
their aid and assistance in this work.
Upon motion of Mr.. Mays, duly seconded and
carried, the following Committee on Resolutions,
composed of members of the Police Jury and other
citizens, was appointed by the President, with the
request to make their report to at 23O pm: L. c.
Buckley, A. Hoffpauir, j. w. Elston, w. L. Foster
and H. H. Wheless
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Resumed at 2:3O pm. with all members present
except Messrs. J. T. McDade and T. j. Tidwell
The Committee on Resolutions made the follow
ing report, which was unanimously adopted:
Your committee would recommend that the
work on the roads be continued to such an ex-
tent as may be done with the means on hand,
and would further recommend that, without
unnecessary delay, you employ competent
engineer to take charge Of the entire road work
of the parish, along general plan consistent
with financial conditions; and would further
suggest that committee from your body, in
connection with the engineer, visit some sec
ton that has but measurably worked out this
problem now confronting us, and report to you,
and that then definite plan be formulated for
work looking to accomplishing permanent
results.
We feel that it would not be possible at this
time to make any recommendations as to detail.
H. H. WIRELESS, Chairman.
Upon motion and second, Mr.. L. C. Buckley was
requested to correspond with road engineers and
make report at the next regular meeting of this
body.
Upon motion and second, duly carried, the fol-
lowing resolution was duly adopted:
Be it resolved That the road outfits be continued
as at present until Dec 81, 1907, provided that the
expense of same shall not exceed present COST and
that after Dec 3d. 1907, if the outfits are continued,
the rate Of pay for the foremen and labor shall not
exceed $50 per month and IS cents per day, res
pectively.
Further, That after Jan. /, 1908, the monthly ex-
pense for roads aud bridges shall in no event ex-
coed proportionate amount of the annual budget
for roads and bridges.
On motion and second, duly carried, the Heifner
school house was made special polling place for
the purpose of holding special school election.
The following claims for per diem and mileage
were allowed and warrants ordered drawn for same:
S. R. Strayhan, $3.50; j. c. Logan, $40; C. D.
Sandidge, SIT; G. T. Mays, So; A. Hoffpauir,
$500; J. w. Elston, s11.SO; Ralph Watson, jani-
tor, 81.