Meeting Minutes
Tallulah, Louisiana
August 25, 2025
The Madison Parish Police Jury met in regular session and convened at the Courthouse Building, Tallulah, Louisiana on Monday, August 25, 2025, 4:00 p.m.
President Sanders called the meeting to order and the invocation was given by Juror Hughes. 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
Visitors: P. Candler, W. Lopez, K. Sterling, C. Haywood, H. Haywood, D. Wilson, T. Holdiness, M. Williams
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 (August 11th minutes, July Financials and the Outstanding Invoice Report.). A motion was made by Mr. Hicks, seconded by Mr. Wilson, to approve the Consent Agenda. No discussion. Motion carried.
The President requested Dr. Candler to come forward to obtain additional information from Jurors Hughes and Wilson that is necessary to apply for a grant to clear up blighted and overgrown properties in the parish. Mr. Wilson offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Hughes to authorize Dr. Candler to apply for a Brownfield Grant in the amount of $500,000 on behalf of the Parish of Madison. 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.
The Secretary requested permission to pay all outstanding 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.
Permission was also requested to replace the three flagpoles in the courtyard. Mr. Hughes offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Wilson, to replace the flagpoles in the courtyard. No discussion. Motion carried.
It was noted that the contracts for the roof have been signed and were being returned for recording in the Clerk of Court’s office.
The Secretary informed the jurors that the FEMA 4611-0133 Generator Grant was now ready for advertisement. Mr. Hicks offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Wilson, to authorize the preparation of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for engineering services for advertisement. No discussion. Motion carried.
Each juror reported on concerns within their district, followed by a report from the Superintendent.
In regards to the relocation of the polling location at Precinct 3 from the Warsaw Fire Station to the Warsaw Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, Mr. Hicks offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Wilson to hold a public hearing if required. No discussion. Motion carried.
As a result of the meeting regarding the water bill for the jail, Mr. Hicks offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Hughes, to pay the balance of the water bill, since the City of Tallulah had written off their 50% share. The total due is $965.69. No 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.
There was a discussion of the cost for work done on Port Road. The cost of the patching work increased from $18,900 to $29,000+. It was finally agreed that the Port will pay D & J’s entire invoice and bill the Parish quarterly for their share of the agreed upon cost. Mr. Hughes offered the motion and seconded by Mr. Hicks. 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.
A resolution was offered authorizing the President to execute an Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LA DOTD”) for improvements at the Scott Airport. Mr. Hicks offered the resolution and Mr. Wilson seconded. No discussion. Motion carried.
The jurors chose not to act on a proposal from Moreau Auction Company to auction off surplus equipment.
The jurors also discussed a proposed policy for solar power generation facilities. Projects larger than 75 acres would fall under state jurisdiction and those less than 75 acres would fall under the parish. No policy for the parish was discussed at this time.
During public comment, Mr. D. Williams thanked the jurors for the demolition of the building on West Green Street.
In response to a question regarding the dumpster at Delta, the jury indicated that the Parish was responsible.
There was no discussion of correspondence.
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 $233.05 on September 18, 2025
