Tallulah, Louisiana
November 24, 2025
The Madison Parish Police Jury met in regular session and convened at the Courthouse Building, Tallulah, Louisiana on Monday, November 24, 2025, 4:00 p.m.
Vice-President Hughes 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 Absent
Visitors: T. Holdiness, K. Sterling, C. Guy, K. Wilmore, J. Landers
No comments were made during the Public Comments Period held at the beginning of the meeting that allows for comments on agenda items.
The vice-president requested to amend the agenda to add the Port Commission. On motion by Mr. Hicks, and seconded by Mr. Wilson, the agenda was amended. The roll call was as follows:
District 1 yes
District 2 yes
District 3 yes
District 4 yes
District 5 absent
Motion carried.
Vice-President Hughes requested the approval of the Consent Agenda (November 10th, 18th and 21st minutes, 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 Secretary requested permission to pay all outstanding invoices based on available funds. A motion was offered by Mr. Wilson and seconded by Mr. Hicks, to pay the outstanding invoices with available funds or as funds become available. No discussion. Motion carried.
Following a discussion on purchasing an asphalt zipper on a 2025 Special Municipal Promotion for $357,392.50. The estimated annual payment is $84,914.91. The equipment would be built and ready for use in 2027. Mr. Hicks offered a motion on the purchase, followed by a second from Mr. Wilson. No further discussion. Motion carried.
At the request of the parish superintendent, the jurors agreed to permit the termination of the existing lease of the track hoe. They also authorized the replacement of that track hoe with a new Kobelco SK 140SR Excavator. The new excavator would have a 4-year 4000-hour warranty for a monthly payment of $2,808.00. On motion by Mr. Hicks and seconded by Mr. Wilson, it was agreed to enter into a new lease for an excavator. No further discussion. Motion carried.
The results of the RFQ for engineering services for the 4611-133 Generator Project were reviewed, evaluated, tabulated and the bid tabulations were as follows:
M & E Consulting 314
Volkert 315
Marrero, Couvillon & Assoc. 323
According to the tally sheets the top scorer was Marrero, Couvillon & Associates. The Grant Manager will review the required documents prior to the Parish presenting a contract.
Upon review of the CEA for donation of City property to library the only item of concern was Article V – Duration; Covenants; Reversion; Right of First Refusal, Item B. The recommended term to complete change from 1 year to two years.
Mrs. Sterling of the Port Commission requested the Police Jury to submit a LCDBG grant application on behalf of the Port for lane expansion. Mr. Wilson offered the motion, seconded by Mr. Ogden to submit the application. No discussion. Motion carried.
Mrs. Wilmore present the library’s annual report. Mr. Ogden offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Wilson, to accept the report. No discussion. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Mr. Ogden, seconded by Mr. Wilson, to adopt the revised Compensatory Time Policy as recommended by Attorney Fry. No discussion. Motion carried.
Mr. Hicks offered a motion to authorize E-911 Communications District to adopt their own millage rate rather than adoption by Madison Parish Police Jury. No discussion. Motion carried.
Mr. Hicks offered a motion to adopt an ordinance, second by Mr. Wilson, to allow an adjoining landowner to purchase adjudicated property on Van Zelfden St., without public bidding in accordance with RS 47:2202. No discussion. Motion carried.
A request to demolish a structure located at 314 Morgan Street initiated a motion by Mr. Wilson and seconded by Mr. Hicks. No discussion. Motion carried.
There being no other business up for discussion there was a request for adjournment. Mr. Ogden offered a motion for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Wilson. Motion carried.
/s/ Margarett Dew,
Secretary/Treasurer
/s/ Johnny Hughes,
Vice-President
Published in the Madison Journal in Tallulah, Louisiana for a total cost of $224.39 on December 11, 2025
