MINUTES OF THE ROAD COMMITTEE

WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

April 7, 2026

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

Absent : Bruce Blanton and LaTanya Grigsby

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. Jim Bonsall moved, seconded by Mr. Mike Griffith to add culvert for Timberline Subdivision to the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.

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

Mr. Jim Bonsall moved, seconded by Ms. Nancy Hines to approve a NO THRU TRUCKS sign to Mims Grocery Road in Webster Parish. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Daniel Thomas moved, seconded by Mr. Allen Gilbert to approve a Resolution from the City of Springhill to stripe North Arkansas Street using Municipality Funding. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Randy Thomas moved, seconded by Ms. Beverly Kennon to approve the mowing contract for 2026 for North Webster Construction, LLC. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Mike Griffith moved, seconded by Mr. Daniel Thomas to approve a Resolution from the Town of Cotton Valley to purchase a lawnmower for right of way mowing in the town using Municipality Funding. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Adam Lee moved, seconded by Mr. Randy Thomas to approve to take Pilgrim Rest Road off of the Priority list and replace it with Camp Zion Road upon Brad Graff’s recommendations. Pilgrim Rest Road will move to the bottom of the listing. Motion carried unanimously.

The Jury led discussion on livestock trucks/agriculture trucks and permitting in our parish. We will revisit this issue in the May 2026 meeting.

Mr. Allen Gilbert moved, seconded by Mr. Daniel Thomas to approve the Resolution from the Town of Cullen to make improvements to Rhone Road using Municipality Funding. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Steve Ramsey led discussion on permitting oil and gas companies using our Right of Way in the parish. This agenda item will be put on the May 2026 agenda to discuss further.

Mr. Jim Bonsall moved, seconded by Mr. Mike Griffith to approve to put in a fiberglass culvert on private property (Mike Harper, Timberline Subdivison). Motion carried unanimously.

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

April 7, 2026

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

Absent: LaTanya Grigsby

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

Ms. Nancy Hines moved, seconded by Mr. Adam Lee to approve the Financials for February 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 March 2026 to be approved at the May 2026 Meeting.

Mr. Allen Gilbert moved, seconded by Ms. Nancy Hines to approve 1^st Quarter Budget Amendments for the Webster Parish Police Jury.  Motion carried unanimously.

Ms. Nancy Hines moved, seconded by Mr. Mike Griffith to approve the Engagement of Wise, Martin & Cole for CPA services for 2026 and the Trial Balance for the 2025 Audit. Motion carried unanimously.

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

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                                            MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

                                  WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

                                       April 7, 2026

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

Absent: LaTanya Grigsby

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. Adam Lee moved, seconded to approve invoices for payment pending review by Juror Adam Lee for Thursday, April 9, 2026. Motion carried unanimously.

Ms. Nancy Hines moved, seconded by Mr. Allen Gilbert to approve to adopt the minutes of the March 3, 2026 Road Committee, Finance Committee, Intergovernmental Committee and Regular Meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Ms. Beverly Kennon moved, seconded by Mr. Daniel Thomas to approve to ratify the adoption of a resolution authorizing the Parish of Webster to join with the State of Louisiana and other Local governmental units as a participant in the Subdivision Settlement Participation Form(s) of the Six Remnant Defendants Settlement Agreement, and to authorize the execution of documents for the National Opioid Settlement Agreement. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Adam Lee moved, seconded by Mr. Randy Thomas to approve Board Appointments for the Webster Parish Fire District 3 to Reappoint JT Rudisill and Jim Brown Jr. to a 2- year term and to Reappoint Gary Loftin to a 1-year term.  Motion carried unanimously.

    Mr. Randy Thomas moved, seconded by Mr. Mike Griffith to approve Board Appointments for the Webster Parish Fire District 10 Board of Commissioners:

    Reappoint Mark Griffith to a 2-year term to expire 12-31-2027.

    Reappoint Benjamin Gorman to a 2-year term to expire 12-31-2027.

    Appoint Marty Chapman to fill the vacant seat held by Scott Sharp. Motion carried unanimously.

COMMENTS:

Melinda Davison                                                                               WP Office of Community Services

Wanda Finley                                                                                    WP HeadStart

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

Christie Cox                                                                                      WP Coroner

COL Carl Thompson                                                                         WP Assessor, Denise Edwards

K’Lanie Gordon                                                                                 LSU AG/Extension Office

Savannah Jones                                                                               WP Library

Brian Williams                                                                                   OEP Director

Jessica Gorman                                                                                Dorcheat Historical Museum

Resident Patricia McMurray, of Thomasville Road spoke to the Jury about the condition of Thomasville Road and asked where it was on the Priority List.

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 Ms. Nancy Hines 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