MINUTES OF THE ROAD COMMITTEE

WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

August 5, 2025

MEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Ramsey, Chairman; Jim Bonsall, Mike Griffith, Randy Thomas, Nancy Hines, Steve Lemmons, Allen Gilbert, Bruce Blanton, Adam Lee, Beverly Kennon, and LaTanya Grigsby

Absent: Daniel Thomas

Mr. Steve Ramsey called the meeting to order (9:00A.M) and asked Mr. Steve Lemmons to open the meeting with prayer. Mr. Steve Ramsey asked for additions to the agenda.

Mr. Chris Bagwell, Permit Officer gave a report on the permits issued in July 2025. Discussion followed.

Mr. Steve Lemmons moved, seconded by Mr. Bruce Blanton to approve the Resolution from the Village of Dubberly to lay hot mix on Catalpa Drive as far as funds will go using Municipality Funding. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Adam Lee moved, seconded by Mr. Jim Bonsall to approve, upon Brad Graff’s recommendation, to review the soil stabilizer and figure out the base from the road in Claiborne Parish the jury saw last month and to skip Pilgrim Rest Road this year on the Priority List before moving ahead with repairs. The jury will move down the list to State Line Road. Motion carried unanimously.

Sen. Adam Bass spoke to the jury.

There being no further business to bring before the committee, the meeting adjourned.

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Lisa C. Balkom                                                                                   Steve Ramsey

Secretary-Treasurer                                                               Chairman

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                                                        MINUTES OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE

WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

August 5, 2025

Members Present: Jim Bonsall, Vice Chairman, Steve Ramsey, Steve Lemmons, Nancy Hines, Randy Thomas, Mike Griffith, LaTanya Grigsby, Allen Gilbert, Bruce Blanton, Beverly Kennon, and Adam Lee.

Absent: Daniel Thomas

Ms. Beverly Kennon called the meeting to order (9:20A.M.) and asked for additions to the agenda. 

Ms. LaTanya Grigsby moved, seconded by Mr. Adam Lee to approve the June 2025 Financial Statement, Check Register, Bank Reconciliation and the January through June 2025 Jury & Witness Fee Bank Reconciliation, January through June 2025 Bank Reconciliation and January through June 2025 LCDBG Bank Reconciliation for the Webster Parish Police Jury. Motion carried unanimously.

Ms. Beverly Kennon presented the Financial Reports for the month of July 2025 to be approved at the September 2025 Meeting.

Ms. LaTanya Grigsby moved, seconded by Mr. Allen Gilbert to approve Budget Amendments as of 7/31/2025 for the Webster Parish Police Jury. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Steve Lemmons moved, seconded by Mr. Allen Gilbert to approve to amend Resolution 007-2024 for name change on Resolution to Webster Parish Office of Community Services. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Jim Bonsall moved, seconded by Ms. Nancy Hines to approve to add line item 0014333.56000 “Sports Wagering” in the General Fund 01 in Revenue upon fee accountant request. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Randy Thomas moved, seconded by Mr. Steve Ramsey to approve Recreational Funding: District #4 Village of Shongaloo $700 for office supplies and utilities and District #11 Heflin Water System $300 for broken water main repairs to the system. Motion carried unanimously.

The jury discussed the Entergy Ordinance Renewal that is due January of 2026. A draft has been sent to Entergy for review.

Ms. Lisa C. Balkom addressed the jury and told them that we had a clean audit once again with no findings or exceptions. We had an unmodified opinion. Allen, Green and Williamson will be here to present the report in the Regular Meeting. She thanked the office staff for a job well done!

There being no further business to bring before the committee, the meeting adjourned.

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Lisa C. Balkom, Secretary-Treasurer                         Jim Bonsall, Parish President

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                                         MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

                             WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

                               August 5, 2025

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Jim Bonsall, President; Steve Ramsey, Vice President; Mike Griffith, Steve Lemmons, Nancy Hines, Randy Thomas, Bruce Blanton, LaTanya Grigsby, Allen Gilbert, Beverly Kennon and Adam Lee

Absent: Daniel Thomas

Jim Bonsall called the meeting to order at 10:30A.M. and asked

 Mr. Steve Lemmons to open the meeting with prayer and asked

Mr. Mike Griffith to lead in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Mr. Jim Bonsall then asked for additions to the agenda.

There were no additions to the agenda.

Mr. Bonsall asked for comments concerning the agenda from the audience.

Ms. Nicole Frey, Attorney with Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, LLP addressed the jury. She explained item No. 7 on the agenda. She is asking that the jury approve to certify the agreement with the local hospital assessment plan for Webster Parish. The final paperwork is in order. No other comments were made.

Ms. LaTanya Grigsby moved, seconded by Ms. Beverly Kennon to approve invoices for payment pending review by juror LaTanya Grigsby.  Motion carried unanimously.

Ms. Nancy Hines moved, seconded by Mr. Adam Lee to adopt the minutes of the July 1, 2025 Road Committee, Finance Committee, and Regular Meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Ms. Jennie Henry, CPA with Allen, Green & Williamson, CPA presented the 2024 Audit of Financials for the Webster Parish Police Jury. There were no findings or exceptions on the audit.

Mr. Mike Griffith moved, seconded by Ms. Beverly Kennon to approve the audit for 2024 as presented for the Webster Parish Police Jury. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Allen Gilbert moved, seconded by Ms. LaTanya Grigsby to approve the final paperwork to Certify an Agreement with the Local Hospital Assessment Plan for the Webster Parish Police Jury for 2025. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Bruce Blanton moved, seconded by Ms. Nancy Hines to approve the Board Appointment for the Sarepta Fire District #5 to reappoint Michael Corley and Todd Pickard for a 2-year term to expire 12/31/2026. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Steve Ramsey moved, seconded by Mr. Steve Lemmon toApprove to Call for a Public Hearing: Notice is hereby given that at its meeting to be held on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at its regular meeting place, the Police Jury Meeting Room, Webster Parish Courthouse Annex, 401 Main Street, Minden, Louisiana, the Police Jury of the Parish of Webster, State of Louisiana, plans to consider adopting a resolution ordering and calling elections to be held in (i) Road District "A" of Webster Parish, Louisiana and (ii) Road District B of Webster Parish, Louisiana to authorize the continuation of ad valorem taxes therein. Motion carried unanimously.

COMMENTS:

Savannah Jones                                                                               Webster Parish Library

K’Lanie Gordon                                                                                 LSU/Ag Extension Office

Johnny Kennon                                                                                  WP CVB (Tourism)

Allen Moseley                                                                                    WP Coroner

COL Carl Thompson                                                                          WP Assessor, Denise Edwards

Brian Williams                                                                                    OEP Director

Jessica Gorman                                                                                 Dorcheat Historical Museum

Joey Frye                                                                                           City of Minden

Mr. Steve Ramsey moved, seconded by Mr. Steve Lemmons to approve the action taken at the Road Committee Meeting held earlier today. Motion carried unanimously.

Ms. Beverly Kennon moved, seconded by Mr. Mike Griffith to approve the action taken at the Finance Committee Meeting held earlier today. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Jim Bonsall then gave Presidents’ closing remarks. There being no further business to bring before the Jury, the meeting adjourned.

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Lisa C. Balkom Secretary-Treasurer                      Jim Bonsall         President