MINUTES OF THE ROAD COMMITTEE

WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

March 4, 2025

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

Absent: Beverly Kennon, Daniel Thomas and Adam Lee

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 2025. Discussion followed.

Mr. Bruce Blanton moved, seconded by Mr. Steve Lemmons to approve speed limit change on Timothy Church Road-25 MPH from Hwy 157 for 1,750 feet and the remainder of the road to the end 35 MPH for 16,155 feet. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Randy Thomas moved, seconded by Mr. Mike Griffith to approve the Road Priority List for 2025. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Bruce Blanton moved, seconded by Mr. Jim Bonsall to approve the Resolution from the Town of Sarepta to repave the section of Crow Lake Road from 185 to Harper Street using Municipality Funding. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Steve Lemmons moved, seconded by Ms. LaTanya Grigsby to approve the Right of Way Mowing Contract for 2025 with North Webster Construction, LLC, same contract price as 2024 amended. Motion carried unanimously.

The Webster Parish Fire District #6 wants to put a water well on their property. They believe that the Webster Parish Police Jury may own some of the adjoining property that is on Coyle Avenue and East Road. This will be put on the April agenda to see whose property it belongs to.

Mr. Randy Thomas moved, seconded by Mr. Bruce Blanton to approve a speed limit change to Red Oak Road to be 25MPH end to end. Motion carried unanimously.

Senator Adam Bass spoke to the jury regarding the bridge routes with the state concerning the Fibrebond projects.

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 4, 2025

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

Absent: Beverly Kennon, Adam Lee and Daniel Thomas  

Mr. Jim Bonsall called the meeting to order at (9:35A.M.) and asked for additions to the agenda. 

Ms. Nancy Hines moved, seconded by Ms. LaTanya Grigsby to approve the January 2025 Financial Statement, Check Register and Bank Reconciliation. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Jim Bonsall presented the Financial Reports for the month of February 2025 to be approved at the April 2025 Meeting.

Mr. Allen Gilbert moved, seconded by Ms. LaTanya Grigsby to approve $300 Recreation Funding for District #2 to the Cullen Senior Center for sewing machines for the center. Motion carried unanimously.

Ms. Arnetra King with Entergy discussed the upcoming franchise renewal with the Webster Parish Police Jury. The jury had several concerns and questions regarding the 50 -year agreement. Ms. King will be at the April meeting for discussion as well. The franchise renewal agreement isn’t up for renewal until January 2026.

Mr. Randy Thomas moved, seconded by Mr. Allen Gilbert to Approve Audit Engagement with Allen, Green and Williamson, CPA for Financial Audit and Statewide Agreed Upon Procedures for the year ending 12/31/2024, and approve the engagement of Wise, Martin & Cole, for CPA services for 2025 and the Trial Balance for the 2024 audit. Approve the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for Audit Engagement of Governments for year. Motion carried unanimously.

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

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Lisa C. Balkom                                                           Jim Bonsall

Secretary-Treasurer                                                   Parish President

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                                         MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

                               WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

                                  March 4, 2025

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

Absent: Daniel Thomas, Beverly Kennon and Adam Lee

Mr. 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 comments from the audience concerning the agenda.

Mr. Bruce Blanton moved, seconded by Mr. Randy Thomas to approve invoices for payment pending review by juror Beverly Kennon.  Motion carried unanimously.

Ms. Nancy Hines moved, seconded by Ms. LaTanya Grigsby to adopt the minutes of the February 4, 2025 Road Committee, Finance Committee, Intergovernmental Committee and Regular Meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Mike Griffith moved, seconded by Mr. Allen Gilbert to approve Board Appointments for Webster Parish Fire Protection District #8 to reappoint Leon Smith to another 2- year term to expire January 2027. Motion carried unanimously.

COMMENTS:

 Allen Moseley                                                                         WP Coroner

Brian Williams                                                                         WPPJ     OEP/HS Director

Angie Chapman                                                                      E911 Director

Dean Baugh                                                                            NLEP

Chief Deputy Harrison                                                            Minden Police Department

Sheriff Jason Parker                                                               Webster Parish Sheriff

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.

Mr. Steve Ramsey 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