MINUTES OF THE ROAD COMMITTEE

WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

February 3, 2026

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

Absent: Beverly Kennon

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. Mike Griffith moved, seconded by Mr. Steve Lemmons to add a Resolution from the Town of Cotton Valley. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Chris Bagwell, Permit Officer gave a report on the permits issued in January 2026. Discussion followed.

Public Work Director, Teddy Holloway discussed the Bridge on Hwy 159, that will be coming up for repair by LADOTD within the next couple of years. It is the bridge near Caney Lake Road. The state is wanting to use parish roads for detour roads instead of building a bypass. Mr. Holloway will send a formal request to build a bypass instead of using the parish roads.

Mr. Daniel Thomas moved, seconded by Mr. Allen Gilber to approve Permission to Go on Land on Daniel Thomas Road-to clean ditch for natural drain. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Steve Lemmons moved, seconded by Mr. Mike Griffith to approve the Resolution for the Village of Dubberly-to fill potholes for the year 2026. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Steve Lemmons moved, seconded by Mr. Mike Griffith to approve the Resolution for the Village of Dubberly to clean brush and ditches inside city limits for 2026. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Steve Lemmons moved, seconded by Mr. Mike Griffith to approve the Resolution for the Village of Dubberly for Culverts for the residents inside city limits for 2026. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Steve Lemmons moved, seconded by Mr. Mike Griffith to approve the Resolution for the Village of Dubberly to ditch Airport Road and remove built up debris and asphalt. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Steve Lemmons moved, seconded by Mr. Mike Griffith to approve the Resolution for the Village of Dubberly and install sign on Pierce Lane “Dead End, No Outlet”. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Steve Lemmons moved, seconded by Mr. Mike Griffith to approve the Resolution for the Village of Dubberly and ditch and side cut Catalpa Lane as needed. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Daniel Thomas moved, seconded by Ms. Nancy Hines to approve the Resolution for the Town of Sarepta for the installation of a 30ft 12in metal culvert at Davenport and 2^nd Street, and clean ditch from 168 2^nd Street to fence line at end of 2^nd Street using Municipality Funding. Motion carried unanimously.

Brian Williams, OEP Director and Teddy Holloway, Public Works Director spoke to the jury about the recent ice storm in the parish. The response the parish crews had in the parish and help on state roads. The current equipment we have isn’t enough to keep the roads clear. For future storms, we may need to purchase more equipment. This will be looked at in the finance meetings.

Jim Bonsall led discussion on the current pay scale for employees. Lisa C. Balkom gave suggestions. Ms. Balkom will report back to the jury in March with a pay scale from another jury on a recent salary survey.

Mr. Mike Griffith moved, seconded by Mr. Allen Gilbert to approve a Resolution from the Town of Cotton Valley for Culverts for the residents inside city limits for 2026. Motion carried unanimously.

Ms. Patricia Powell and Ms. Susan Baird gave a report for the Webster Parish Humane Association

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

                                       MINUTES OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE

WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

February 3, 2026

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

Absent: Beverly Kennon

Mr. Jim Bonsall called the meeting to order at 10:10AM and asked for additions to the agenda.

Mr. Steve Ramsey moved, seconded by Ms. Nancy Hines to approve the December 2025-Financial Statement, Check Register, Bank Reconciliation, July-December 2025 LCDBG Bank Reconciliation,

Retiree Bank Reconciliation and the Jury/Witness Fee Bank Reconciliation. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Bonsall presented the Financial Reports for the month of January 2026 to be approved at the March 2026 Meeting.

Mr. Allen Gilbert moved, seconded by Ms. LaTanya Grigsby to approve Recreation Funding-District 2:

Cullen Senior Citizen Center-$400 tables, chairs and phones with answering machine for the center. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Steve Ramsey moved, seconded by Mr. Bruce Blanton to purchase a new truck on state contract rate for the road department. Motion carried unanimously.

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

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                                                         MINUTES OF THE GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE

WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

February 3, 2026

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

Absent: Beverly Kennon

Mr. Jim Bonsall called the meeting to order at 10:17Am. Mr. Bonsall asked for additions to the agenda.

Discussion was held on Building Permits and Requirements in the parish. The jury has the authority to hold a disqualification hearing if the permit process isn’t followed by the contractor.

Discussion on Solar Permits were held.  Birch Creek is asking for a PILOT tax break. The jury took a poll vote whether to give the tax break and they said NO. The school board and the sheriff have also denied the request for the ITEP request in the past.

Mr. Jim Bonsall moved, seconded by Mr. Daniel Thomas to add a Lake Bistineau Resolution to the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Jim Bonsall moved, seconded by Mr. Daniel Thomas to approve the 005-2026 Resolution from Rep. Adam Bass for Supporting the Introduction and Enactment of a Local Bill to Require Certain Water-With-Drawing Entities from Lake Bistineau to Contribute Funds for the Eradication of Giant Salvinia; and related matters. Motion carried unanimously.

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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

                                February 3, 2026

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

Absent: Beverly Kennon

Jim Bonsall called the meeting to order at 10:30AM 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.

Mr. Bruce Blanton moved, seconded by Ms. LaTanya Grigsby to approve invoices for payment pending review by juror Bruce Blanton.  Motion carried unanimously.

Ms. Nancy Hines moved, seconded by Mr. Adam Lee to adopt the minutes of the January 6, 2026 Finance Committee and Regular Meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Steve Ramsey moved, seconded by Mr. Mike Griffith to approve Resolution 004-2026 for the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant Program operated by the U. S. Department of Transportation. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Randy Thomas moved, seconded by Mr. Daniel Thomas to approve Resolution of Support for Community Water Enrichment Funding for Gilgal Water System for $76,206.00 from the Office of Community Development. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Randy Thomas moved, seconded by Mr. Daniel Thomas to approve Resolution of Support for Community Water Enrichment Funding for Leton Water System for $77,170.00 from the Office of Community Development. Motion carried unanimously.

COMMENTS:

Melinda Davidson                                                                              WOOJ OCS Director

Wanda Finley                                                                                     Webster Parish HeadStart

Savannah Jones                                                                                Webster Parish Library

Johnnye Kennon                                                                                WP C.V.C. (Tourism)

Allen Moseley                                                                                    WP Coroner

COL Carl Thompson                                                                          WP Assessor, Denise Edwards

Jared McIver                                                                                      Minden Chief of Police

John Monzingo                                                                                   LSU AG/Extension Office

Brian Williams                                                                                    OEP Director

Jessica Gorman                                                                                 Dorcheat Historical Museum

Angie Chapman                                                                                   E911 Director

Dean Baugh                                                                                        NLEP

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

Mr. Steve Ramsey moved, seconded by Ms. LaTanya Grigsby to approve the action taken at the Finance Committee Meeting held earlier today. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Randy Thomas moved, seconded by Mr. Adam Lee to approve the action taken at the General Government 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