The Madison Parish Police Jury met in regular session and convened at the Courthouse Building, Tallulah, Louisiana on Monday, July 28, 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 Stanley Ogden
District 3 Dave Wilson
District 4 Johnny Hughes
District 5 Jane Sanders
Visitors: T. Holdiness, K. Sterling
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 (July 14th minutes, 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.
Ms. Roach requested permission to pay all outstanding invoices based on available funds. A motion was offered by Mr. Ogden and seconded by Mr. Hughes, to pay the outstanding invoices with available funds or as funds become available. No discussion. Motion carried.
Each juror reported on concerns within their district, followed by a report from the Superintendent.
Mr. Hicks representing District 1 requested the removal of a tree off Byson Road; that the roads needed graded and that he had a meeting with the mayor on Wednesday to discuss the water bill at jail.
Mr. Ogden of District 2 requested rocks for West Bear Lake Road. It was suggested that the various accounts be reviewed to determined if $20,000 could be transferred to Public Works to purchase gravel. A motion was offered by Mr. Ogden and seconded by Mr. Hughes to review the status of various accounts to support a transfer to purchase gravel. Upon roll call the vote was as follows:
District 1 yea
District 2 yea
District 3 yea
District 4 yea
District 5 yea
Motion carried.
Mr. Wilson reiterated the need for grass cutting on Adams Street along the railroad, Fifth Street in the curve and on North Walnut Street.
Mr. Hughes informed the jurors that the Sheriff had contacted him in regards to Weed Pro, LLC offering to cut both sides of the bayou starting at the dam for approximately three (3) miles for $4,000.00. He also indicated that he would ask the City of Tallulah for assistance in paying the cost of the service. The item will be addressed at the next meeting.
Mr. Hicks agreed to confer with the City of Tallulah in regards to the excessive charges for water at the jail.
Discussion of the maintenance of the courthouse resumed. Mr. Winstead requested an additional $3.00 an hour to perform the additional work proposed that includes, cleaning and maintaining all a/c units, servicing the generator, washing the exterior of the building, caring for the flower beds, etc. Mr. Hicks offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Hughes, to agree to Mr. Winstead being assigned the additional duties at the specified rate. Upon roll call the vote was as follows:
District 1 yea
District 2 yea
District 3 yea
District 4 yea
District 5 yea
Motion carried.
Mr. Wilson offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Hughes, to adopt the procedure for preparing the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards as recommended by the auditor. No discussion. 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 $171.75 on August 14, 2025
