MINUTES OF THE ROAD COMMITTEE

WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

March 3, 2026

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

Absent: Nancy Hines

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 February 2026. Discussion followed.

Mr. Daniel Thomas moved, seconded by Mr. Mike Griffith to purchase a new litter van on state contract out of the tribal grant fund in fund 30. Motion carried unanimously.

Discussion was held on purchasing equipment for the sand spreaders and equipment for inclement weather. Public Works Director told the jury that it was in the budget for purchase and Lisa C. Balkom had the funds in fund 07. They will revisit at a later date.

Mr. Adam Lee moved, seconded by Ms. Beverly Kennon to approve a Resolution for the Village of Doyline for Culverts inside city limits for the residents of the town for 2026. Motion carried unanimously.

Discussion was held about pay scale for some of the road employees.

Mr. Daniel Thomas moved, seconded by Mr. Randy Thomas to approve a $2 an hour pay increase to  road department employees (not to include inmates, permit officer, foremen, clerical or public works director). 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

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                                         MINUTES OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE

WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

March 3, 2026

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

Absent: Nancy Hines

Ms. Beverly Kennon called the meeting to order at 9:30AM and asked for additions to the agenda.

Ms. LaTanya Grigsby moved, seconded by Ms. Jim Bonsall to approve the Financials for January 2026 Financial Statement, Check Register and the Bank Reconciliation for the Webster Parish Police Jury. Motion carried unanimously.

Ms. Beverly Kennon the presented the Financial Reports for the month of February 2026 to be approved at the April 2026 Meeting.

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

District 2: Cullen Police Department $639.25 purchase radios and District 9: Cullen Police Department $250 purchase radios for the department Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Jim Bonsall moved, seconded by Mr. Daniel Thomas to approve to add line item 0305001.11800 to Fund 030 Federal Grant/Tribal Expense. Motion carried unanimously.

Ms. LaTanya Grigsby moved, seconded by Mr. Daniel Thomas to approve to Surplus Dell 2830 DN Printer DP/N 082G28, Serial # CN-082G28-48730-641-038F and declare as junk for the Webster Parish Registrar of Voters Office. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Steve Ramsey moved, seconded by Ms. LaTanya Grigsby to approve Expense for travel to Lake Charles, Louisiana for the Police Jury Convention-March 4^th-6^th, 2026. Motion carried unanimously

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Lisa C. Balkom, Secretary-Treasurer                         Beverly Kennon, Chairman

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                                                MINUTES OF THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL COMMITTEE

                                                                  WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

                                                                                  March 3, 2026

MEMBERS PRESENT: Daniel Thomas, Chairman; Jim Bonsall, Mike Griffith, Randy Thomas, Steve Ramsey, LaTanya Grigsby, Adam Lee

Mr. Daniel Thomas called the meeting to order at 10:00Am. Mr. Thomas asked for additions to the agenda.

Discussion on Solar Permits were held.  Birch Creek is asking for a PILOT tax break. Patrick Jackson, Parish Attorney had spoken to Birch Creek (Michelle Zimmerman) and let her know about the decision on the PILOT tax break. The jury wasn’t in favor of doing that.

Mr. Gray Teekell, Property Manager with Gray Estates, LLC-the location of the Birch Creek Solar Farm permit proposal was in attendance at the meeting. He spoke to the jury on the tax breaks and incentives.

Discussion followed. The jury has some concerns also with the other entities and how the tax breaks will affect them (sheriff and school board).This will be discussed later.

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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

                         March 3, 2026

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

Absent: Nancy Hines

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.

Ms. Beverly Kennon moved, seconded by Mr. Adam Lee to approve invoices for payment pending review by juror Beverly Kennon.  Motion carried unanimously.

Ms. LaTanya Grigsby moved, seconded by Mr. Mike Griffith to adopt the minutes of the February 3, 2026 Road Committee, Finance Committee, General Government Committee and Regular Meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Mike Griffith moved, seconded by Mr. Bruce Blanton to approve 2026 Beer & Video Poker Renewals:  Video Poker renewal for Minden Truckstop & Casino at 1629 Hwy 531 Minden, LA 71055 and Pot’ O’ Gold Casino 230 Goodwill Road, Minden, LA 71055. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Daniel Thomas moved, seconded by Mr. Allen Gilbert to approve Board Appointments for the Sarepta Water Works District:

 Allen Timmons for a 4-year term to expire February 2030. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Daniel Thomas moved, seconded by Mr. Bruce Blanton to approve Ordinance 1023-003 to authorize an act of sale by the Parish of Webster to sell certain adjudicated properties. (parcel 124422) 719 Payne Street, Springhill, LA. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Mike Griffith moved, seconded by Mr. Allen Gilbert to approve Ordinance 1023-004 to authorize an act of sale by the Parish of Webster to sell certain adjudicated properties. (parcel 121526) 241 Water Street, Cotton Valley. LA. Motion carried unanimously.

COMMENTS:

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

Allen Moseley                                                                                  WP Coroner

COL Carl Thompson                                                                        WP Assessor, Denise Edwards

Shakera Williams                                                                             LSU AG/Extension Office

Brian Williams                                                                                  OEP Director

Kathy Babers                                                                                   Congressman Mike Johnson

Jessica Gorman                                                                               Dorcheat Historical Museum

Angie Chapman                                                                                E911 Director

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. Adam Lee 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