Madison Parish Police Jury Meeting Minutes
Tallulah, Louisiana
June 9, 2025
The Madison Parish Police Jury met in regular session and convened at the Courthouse Building, Tallulah, Louisiana on Monday, June 9, 2025, 4:00 p.m.
President Sanders called the meeting to order and gave the invocation. The roll call followed the announcement of a quorum. The following members were present at roll call:
District 1 Jerry Hicks
District 2 Absent
District 3 Dave Wilson
District 4 Johnny Hughes
District 5 Jane Sanders
Mr. Ogden of District 2 was absent.
Visitors: T. Holdiness, K. Wilmore, K. Sterling, M. Williams, I. Jackson, and J. Jackson
No comments were made during the Public Comments Period held at the beginning of the meeting that allows for comments on agenda items.
President Sanders requested the approval of the Consent Agenda (May 27th minutes, May Building Report, Financial Report, Garbage /Sewer Report and the Outstanding Invoice Report.). A motion was made by Mr. Hicks, seconded by Mr. Hughes, to approve the Consent Agenda. No discussion. Motion carried.
During the President’s Report, Mr. I. Jackson and Mr. J. Jackson elaborated on the policy and drug testing procedures at Delta Recovery.
The Secretary/Treasurer requested permission to pay all invoices based on available funds. A motion was offered by Mr. Hughes and seconded by Mr. Wilson, to pay the outstanding invoices with available funds or as funds become available. No discussion. Motion carried.
Jurors were informed of the current condition of the roof and damages sustained throughout the building. Mr. Hicks initiated the motion to begin immediate repairs to the roof until bids for replacement were in and awarded. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wilson. Following discussion. Motion carried.
The Secretary also announced that the Vicksburg Tallulah Regional Airport board and tenants were opposed to the construction of the wind turbines in the area. Although the Federal Aviation Administration has approved the plans, they wanted it on record that they opposed the construction.
Each juror reported on concerns within their district, followed by a report from the Superintendent.
Mr. Hughes motioned to push the brush down on Wright St. and was seconded by Mr. Wilson. No further discussion. Motion carried.
The Superintendent requested approval to purchase a F-350 4-wheel Drive Crew Cab w/Flat Bed Truck. He received the following quotes: Banner Ford, $67,495; Kirk Bros, $69,811; and Mac Haik, $65,800. Following discussion, Mr. Hughes offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Hicks, to purchase the truck from Mac Haik for $65,800. No further discussion. Upon roll call the vote was as follows:
District 1 yea
District 2 absent
District 3 yea
District 4 yea
District 5 yea
Motion carried.
Following a discussion of damages to Port Road with Mrs. Sterling of the Port Commission, Mr. Hughes offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Wilson, to replace the damaged culverts. Motion carried.
Also, the following quotes were received for the patching of Port Road: D & J Construction, $18,900.00; Dreher Contracting, $39,800.84 and; Amethyst Construction, $39,000.00. Mr. Hughes offered a motion, seconded by Wilson. Upon roll call the vote was as follows:
District 1 yea
District 2 absent
District 3 yea
District 4 yea
District 5 yea
Motion carried.
Continuing the appointment of board members to the Recreation Board, Mr. Hicks offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Wilson to also appoint Mrs. L. Haggard for a period of four years to the board. No discussion. Motion carried.
Mr. Hughes offered a motion to adopt an ordinance, second by Mr. Wilson, to allow an adjoining landowner to purchase adjudicated property on North Walnut St, without public bidding in accordance with RS 47:2202. No discussion. Motion carried.
The discussion of 〝diluted" results of a drug test continued, resulting in a decision to permit a student to retake the test at their expense with an opportunity to be hired if results were negative. Mr. Hughes offered the motion, seconded by Mr. Wilson. Upon roll call the vote was as follows:
District 1 yea
District 2 absent
District 3 yea
District 4 yea
District 5 yea
Motion carried.
There was no discussion of correspondence or public comments.
Mr. Hicks offered a motion to adjourn.
/s/ Margarett Dew
Secretary/Treasurer
/s/ Jane Sanders
President
Published in the Madison Journal in Tallulah, Louisiana for a total cost of $219.95 on June 26, 2025
