Homer Guardian-Journal
November 6, 2026
MINUTES
Of the Regular Meeting of
The Claiborne Parish Police Jury
10:00 a.m.
October 7, 2026
Police Jury Chambers
507 West Main Street
Homer, LA 71040
The Claiborne Parish Police Jury met in regular session in the Jury Chambers of the Claiborne Parish Police Jury Complex, located at 507 West Main Street in Homer, LA at 10:00 a.m. on the 7th of October 2026. On being called to order by President Scott Davidson, the following Jurors were present:
Larry Ford, Mark Furlow, Kevin Gray, Mary McDaniel, Paul Cook, Joseph Merritt, Jr., Malcolm Cooper, Gil Dowies, and Rev. Willie Young, Sr.
There were 37 others in attendance which included Secretary-Treasurer Dwayne R. Woodard, Road Superintendents Brant Cupp & Chad Verdin, District Attorney Danny Newell, Claiborne Parish Sheriff Sam Dowies, Claiborne Parish Tax Assessor Katie B. Coburn, Claiborne Parish Library Historian Wesley Harris, OOCS Director April Childress, Claiborne Parish NLHSD board member Debra Baggett-Woodard FNP-PNP, Claiborne Tourism Director Jack Hightower, LLF Volunteer Chair Beverly Hightower, LSU Ag Center Agent John Monzingo, Michael Statham and Melissa Bosch of Bosch and Statham, CPA’s, CEC Executive Secretary Lisa Ledbetter, CPFPD Five Chief Tommy Sanders, Claiborne Parish DART Representative Rosalind Penegar, CMMC CEO Tina Haynes, Angie Costakis CMMC, Shelly Atkins CMMC, Chad Puckett CMMC, CPFD #4 Board Member Ronald Day, Candidate for 2nd Judicial DA Colby Bowman, Candidate for 2nd Judicial District Judge Division B Clay Carroll, Kathryn Thomas and Nick Campbell of Connections, LLC., David Greene of Republic Services, Blake Taylor of Pafford EMS, the members of the Dart CCR Team – Mae Williams, Yvonne Winzer, Cynthia Johnson, April Childress, Shelia Washington, Angie Costakis, Tammy Jump, Jim Slaton of Athens, and Tommy Jane English of Homer.
There was a Road Committee Meeting held at 9:00 a.m. in the Police Jury Conference Room.
President Scott Davidson called the meeting to order.
The meeting was opened with a word of Prayer led Rev. Willie Young, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Paul Cook.
Upon motion by Joseph Merritt, duly seconded by Mark Furlow, the Jury unanimously voted to adopt the Regular Agenda as presented.
Upon motion by Mary McDaniel, duly seconded by Gil Dowies, the Jury unanimously voted to amend the Regular Agenda and add the following items:
1. Notice – Claiborne Parish Tourism Board Resolution 0001 - A Resolution Endorsing Both Sales Tax Propositions on the Nov 3, 2026, Ballot
2. Letter received on October 5, 2026, from Mrs. Niekitsha Ridley, resigning her seat on the CPHSD Board #3 effective September 17, 2026.
3. Notice - CPHSD No. 3 has three boards members whose terms expire on December 31, 2026
Upon motion by Gil Dowies, duly seconded by Mark Furlow, the Jury unanimously approved the following consent agenda:
Consent Agenda
1. Approval of September 9, 2026, regular meeting minutes as published in the Official Journal.
2. Approval of September 15, 2026, special called meeting minutes as published in the Official Journal.
3. Payment of the September 2026 bills as approved by the Claims Committee.
At this time, President Scott Davidson introduced 2nd Judicial District Judge Division B Candidate Mr. Clay Carroll. Mr. Carroll gave a brief overview of his candidacy and his personal and professional background that makes him the best qualified candidate for the 2nd Judicial District Judge Division B.
At this time, President Scott Davidson introduced 2nd Judicial District Attorney Candidate Mr. Colby Bowman. Colby Bowman gave a brief history of his personal and professional background on what makes him the most qualified candidate for the District Attorney.
At this time, President Scott Davidson moved to handle the three amendments to the agenda.
President Scott Davidson read aloud a notice of Resolution – Claiborne Parish Tourism Board Resolution 0001 – A Resolution Endorsing Both Sales Tax Propositions on the November 3, 2026, Ballot.
President Scott Davidson read aloud a letter, received on October 5, 2026, from Mrs. Niekitsha Ridley, resigning her seat on the CPHSD Board #3 effective September 17, 2026.
President Scott Davidson read reminded the Jurors and those in attendance that the Claiborne Parish Hospital Service District Board has 3 members whose terms expire on December 31, 2026.
Regular Agenda
1. Reminder – one (1) hour of ethics training is required to be completed by December 31, 2026, for all Jurors and Parish Employees. - https://laethics.net/EthicsTraining/login.aspx
2. Reminder – one (1) hour of Sexual Harassment Training is required to be completed by December 31, 2026, by all Parish Employees – Department Heads and Jury Officers have a two (2) hour training requirement. – The CPPJ will hold a training session for both hours on Tuesday, October, 20, 2026 at 8:30 am in the meeting room of the Claiborne Parish Library. https://www.lma.org/LMA/LMA/Programs/Online_Training.aspx
3. Reminder – one (1) hour of Cybersecurity Training is required for all employees who have access to the Police Jury’s computer network system. - https://www.lma.org/LMA/LMA/Programs/Online_Training.aspx
4. Notice of Special Election – NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the CP Sales Tax District on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in the District qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition, to-wit
5. Notice of Special Election – NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the CP Sales Tax District No. 2 on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in the District qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition, to-wit
At this time, Bosch & Statham CPA’s presented the 2025 Financial Statements, Audit Report, and AUP Report for the Claiborne Parish Police Jury. The Police Jury had a “clean” audit report with no findings and is in strong financial position. However, there was one minor finding with OEP and Homeland Security Office concerning their bookkeeping.
Upon motion of Gil Dowies and duly seconded by Rev. Willie Young, the 2025 audit report and financial statements were accepted. A copy of the report is available on the Police Jury’s website at https://www.claiborneparish.org
Upon motion by Mary McDaniel, duly seconded by Joseph Merritt, the Jury unanimously approved the request from Claiborne Parish DART representative Rosalind Penegar by email dated September 29, 2026, requesting the Police Jury to allow the display of silhouettes on the Court House Lawn for the week of October 19-24 in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Prayer Vigil will be held at Homer City Hall on October 26th at 6:00 pm.
Upon motion by Mark Furlow, duly seconded by Paul Cook, the Jury unanimously reappointed Lavetra Johnson of 754 Evergreen School Road, Minden, LA to another two-year term on the Evergreen Fire Protection District Board by request of letter received on September 22, 2026. Her term will expire on May 31, 2028.
Upon motion by Gil Dowies, duly seconded by Paul Cook, the Jury unanimously approved the request to hold a public hearing concerning the required revisions to its Section 8 Voucher Administrative Plan.
President Scott Davidson read aloud a notice-
The CPPJ has called a hearing to request input from the public concerning its proposing comprehensive revisions to its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan. These Updates are required to align local policies with major federal statutory overhauls enacted by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), including the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA), NSPIRE Inspection Standards, and recent HUD cost-containment mandates. The hearing will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 2:00 pm in the conference room of the Claiborne Parish Police Jury Administrative Building located at 507 West Main St. in Homer, La
Extended from September 9, 2026 - there were no bids received for the duly advertised Surplus Sale of Parcel No. 8320023150 and Parcel No. 8320032200 (old Planters/Capital One Building and adjacent lot) once again. The PJ will formally place the building for sale once the new library branch in Haynesville is completed.
Upon motion by Paul Cook, duly seconded by Joseph Merritt, the Jury unanimously approved the request from the CPWSD in a letter dated September 22, 2026, requesting the Police Jury to take the necessary actions to start the process for renewal of the 1/8th percent parish wide sales tax that expires on December 31, 2027. They would like to call it the Spring Election Cycle.
Upon motion by Mark Furlow, duly seconded by Joseph Merritt, the Jury unanimously approved the request from the CPWSD, in a letter dated September 22, 2026, requesting permission from the Police Jury to borrow $600,00 in certificates of indebtedness for the Hwy 146 landing project pending the approval of the 1/8% sales tax renewal in the spring of 2027.
President Scott Davidson read aloud an announcement of Public Meeting – Notice is hereby given that at its meeting to be held on November 4, 2026, at 10:00 am at its regular meeting place, the Jury Chambers of the Police Jury Complex, 507 West Main Street, Homer, Louisiana, to authorize the levy of a sales and use tax and the issuance of general obligation bonds therein.
At this time, the presentation of the tentative CPWSD Renewal deadlines and schedule of events for the 1/8% percent sales tax renewal to be placed on the Spring Election.
Upon motion by Mark Furlow, duly seconded by Gil Dowies, the Jury unanimously voted to begin the process of adopting Proposed Ordinance No. 811 for the Sale of Certain Adjudicated Properties - Parcel Nos. 9320036225, 03270089900, and 9320100100
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ORDINANCE NO. 811
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE AN ACT OF SALE BY THE PARISH OF CLAIBORNE TO SELL CERTAIN ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES (PARCEL 9320078900, 9320036225) BY PUBLIC AUCTION; AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the immovable properties described below were adjudicated to the Parish of Claiborne for nonpayment of taxes; and purchased at a public auction by high bidder:
1. PARCEL# 9320078900: LOT BEG. AT PT. WHERE N. SIDE CAMP ST. INTERS. WITH W. LINE W. FRONT ST. FOR A BEG.: TH. W. ON N. LINE CAMP ST. 100 FT. FOR BEG. OF THIS LOT CONV.; TH. W. ON N LINE CAMP ST. 160 FT.; TH. N. 160 FT.; TH. E. 160 FT.; TH. S. 160 FT. TO BEG; NO MUNICIPAL ADDRESS; ADJUDICATED TO THE PARISH ON 5/08/2008
Purchaser: CPW RENTALS, LLC. Bid: $1,727.75 AUCTION DATE: December 4, 2026
2. PARCEL# 9320036225: LOTS #16 & 17, BLK. 58 OF THE GARLAND HEIGHTS SUBDIV
MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 1192 WALLER DRIVE; ADJUDICATED TO THE PARISH ON 5/16/2019
Purchaser: CPW RENTALS, LLC. Bid: $1,577.57 AUCTION DATE: December 4, 2026
WHEREAS, the redemption period provided by Art. 7, §25 of the Louisiana Constitution has elapsed, established by Parish Ordinance and the owner of record has failed to redeem the adjudicated property; and
WHEREAS, LA R.S. 47: 2202 et seq. provides that the Parish may sell adjudicated property in accordance with law after the expiration of the period for redemption; and
WHEREAS, the Parish of Claiborne has declared the property described below surplus and not needed for a public purpose and to dispose of said property in accordance with LA R.S. 47:2202, et seq.; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with L.A. R.S. 47:2202 the Parish of Claiborne has set a minimum bid for public sale for each property and
WHEREAS, the Parish offered these properties to the highest bidder at the time of sale and
WHEREAS, the property described herein above was offered at public auction on listed dates.
NOW BE IT ORDAINED by the Claiborne Parish Police Jury, that any Act of Sale of the below described property shall contain the following conditions and requirements:
1) The properties shall be sold in accordance with LS-R.S. 47:2201 et. seq., without any warranty, from either the Parish or Management Company, whatsoever, even as to the return of the purchase price.
2) The sale shall be on a form approved by the Parish Attorney and that the sales price is paid by certified funds at or near the time of the sale.
3) The sale shall include a reservation of all mineral rights to the Parish but shall convey all surface rights.
4) The following shall be completed prior to closing of sale:
a. E&P Consulting Services, LLC shall certify in writing to the Parish Attorney that they have examined the mortgage records, conveyance records, probate and civil suit records of the Parish of Claiborne and that attached to this certification will be a written list of names and last known addresses of all owners, mortgagees, and any other person who may have a vested or contingent interest in the property, or who has filed a request for notice as provided in the former provisions LS-R.S. 33:4720.17(B), as indicated in those records.
b. E&P Consulting Services, LLC has provided notice to those persons identified in accordance with LS-R.S. 47:2201 et. seq. Proof of said notice will be filed in the records of Claiborne Parish immediately after the Act of Sale.
c. At the time of closing, the E&P Consulting, LLC will certify in writing to Parish Attorney and Clerk of Court that the number of days mandated by LS-R.S. 47:2201 et. seq. has elapsed since the above required notice was made or attempted and that the property has not been redeemed by the payment of the taxes owed.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, by the Claiborne Parish Police Jury, that the President is hereby authorized to execute a Cash Sale of the above described adjudicated properties to the highest acceptable bidder as named. The Cash Sale shall contain all of the above conditions and requirements and shall be executed within the timelines specified. The above ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS:
NAYS:
ABSTAINED:
ABSENT:
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Upon motion by Gil Dowies, duly seconded by Willie Young, the Jury unanimously adopted Resolution 2026-018- A Resolution to Transfer Property Formerly Owned by CPHSD No. 1 to CPFPD No. 3. (District Two Juror Mark Furlow and District Three Juror Kevin Gray recused themselves from voting on this item)
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R E S O L U T I O N 2026-018
A RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER PROPERTY FORMERLY OWNED BY CLAIBORNE PARISH HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 1 TO CLAIBORNE PARISH FIRE DISTRICT NO. 3; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT OR SECRETARY-TREASURER OF THE CLAIBORNE PARISH POLICE JURY TO EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION
The following Motion and Resolution was offered by ______________________ who moved for its adoption, and seconded by ______________at the October 7, 2026, Regular Meeting of the Claiborne Parish Police Jury.
WHEREAS, the Claiborne Parish Police Jury dissolved Claiborne Parish Hospital Service District No. 1 at its regular meeting on September 9, 2026;
WHEREAS, as result of said dissolution, the remaining assets of Claiborne Parish Hospital Service District No. 1 reverted to the Claiborne Parish Police Jury;
WHEREAS, the Claiborne Parish Police Jury desires to transfer a portion of the immovable property formerly owned by Claiborne Parish Hospital Service District No. 1 to the Claiborne Parish Fire District No. 3 pursuant to the authority granted to the Claiborne Parish Police Jury by La. R.S. 33:4711;
WHEREAS, the Claiborne Parish Police Jury finds that it is in its interest and finds a public purpose in transferring the immovable property described herein to the Claiborne Parish Fire District No. 3 for the purpose of fire protection for the citizens of Claiborne Parish Fire District No. 3;
WHEREAS, La. R.S. 40:1500 authorizes the Claiborne Parish Police Jury and the Claiborne Parish Fire District No. 3 to enter into a cooperative endeavor agreement for the transfer of the immovable property described herein; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Claiborne Parish Police Jury that:
Section 1. The foregoing “Whereas” clauses are hereby adopted as set forth in the preamble to this Resolution.
Section 2. The Claiborne Parish Police Jury does transfer the following described immovable property, including all improvements located thereon, to the Claiborne Parish Fire District No. 3:
Lot Nos. Five (5), Six (6), Seven (7), Eight (8), Nine (9), Ten (10), Eleven (11), Twelve (12), Thirteen (13), Fourteen (14), and Fifteen (15) of Southeast Haynesville Subdivision, a subdivision of the Town of Haynesville, Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, pursuant to the plat of survey of the said Subdivision filed for record under File No. 213497 and recorded in Book 228 at Page 192-½ of the conveyance records of Claiborne Parish, Louisiana AND beginning at a point 241.3 feet North of the Northwest Corner of Lot No. 8 of Southeast Haynesville Subdivision run South 426.3 feet to the East right of way line of U.S. Highway No. 79, thence run North 41 degrees 18 minutes West along said right of way 224.7 feet, thence run North 50 degrees 10 minutes West along said right of way 154.6 feet, thence run North 59 degrees 10 minutes East 310.3 feet to the point of beginning, situated in the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SW ¼ of SE ¼) of Section 30, Township 23 North, Range 7 West, Claiborne Parish, Louisiana AND 1 acre lot described as the following: beginning at the Southwest corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SW/c of SE ¼ of SE ¼) of Section 30, Township 23 North, Range 7 West, Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, run North 363 feet to the point of beginning, thence run North 393.75 feet, thence run East 112 feet, thence run South 393.75 feet, thence run West 112 feet to the beginning, with all and singular the improvements located thereon and all rights thereunto belonging, LESS and EXCEPT a tract situated in the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 30, Township 23 North, Range 7 West, Claiborne Parish, Louisiana owned at one time by Fred G. Ware, et. ux. This property is identified as Claiborne Parish Tax Parcel Id. No. 8320003350. (the “Property”)
Section 3. The President of the Claiborne Parish Police Jury, Scott Davidson, or its Secretary-Treasurer, Dwayne Woodard, is hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to take forthwith any and all such actions as may be necessary to carry into effect the provisions of this Resolution which is to transfer the Property to Claiborne Parish Fire District No. 3 and to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement for the purposes contemplated herein which is to be recorded in the conveyance records of Claiborne Parish, Louisiana.
Section 4. The Claiborne Parish Police Jury adopts this Resolution for the purposes of transferring the Property to Claiborne Parish Fire District No. 3.
Section 5. If any one or more of the provisions of this Resolution shall for any reason be held to be illegal or invalid, such illegality or invalidity shall not affect any other provision of this Resolution, but this Resolution shall be construed and enforced as if such illegal or invalid provisions had not been contained herein. Any constitutional or statutory provision enacted after the date of this Resolution which validates or makes legal any provision of this Resolution which would not otherwise be valid or legal, shall be deemed to apply to this Resolution.
Section 6. This Resolution shall immediately take effect upon adoption.
THUS DONE AND PASSED at a Regular Meeting of the Claiborne Parish Police Jury on the ___7th day of October, 2026.
Ayes Nays Absent Abstain
WHEREUPON, the presiding officer declared the above Resolution duly adopted in
full on this day of October, 2026.
Scott Davidson, President
Dwayne Woodard, Secretary
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Upon motion by Willie Young, duly seconded by Paul Cook, the Jury unanimously adopted Resolution 2026-019 – A Resolution to Transfer Property Formerly Owned by CPHSD No. 1 to CPHSD No. 3 (District Two Juror Mark Furlow and District Three Juror Kevin Gray recused themselves from voting on this item.)
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R E S O L U T I O N 2026-019
A RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER PROPERTY FORMERLY OWNED BY CLAIBORNE PARISH HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 1 TO CLAIBORNE PARISH HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 3; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT OR SECRETARY-TREASURER OF THE CLAIBORNE PARISH POLICE JURY TO EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION
The following Motion and Resolution was offered by ______________________ who moved for its adoption, and seconded by ______________at the October 7, 2026, Regular Meeting of the Claiborne Parish Police Jury.
WHEREAS, the Claiborne Parish Police Jury dissolved Claiborne Parish Hospital Service District No. 1 at its regular meeting on September 9, 2026;
WHEREAS, as result of said dissolution, the remaining assets of Claiborne Parish Hospital Service District No. 1 reverted to the Claiborne Parish Police Jury;
WHEREAS, the Claiborne Parish Police Jury desires to transfer a portion of the immovable property formerly owned by Claiborne Parish Hospital Service District No. 1 to the Claiborne Parish Hospital Service District No. 3 pursuant to the authority granted to the Claiborne Parish Police Jury by La. R.S. 33:4711;
WHEREAS, the Claiborne Parish Police Jury finds that it is in its interest and finds a public purpose in transferring the immovable property described herein to the Claiborne Parish Hospital Service District No. 3 for the purpose of health services;
WHEREAS, La. R.S. 46:1077 authorizes the Claiborne Parish Police Jury and the Claiborne Parish Hospital Service District No. 3 to enter into a cooperative endeavor agreement for the transfer of the immovable property described herein; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Claiborne Parish Police Jury that:
Section 1. The foregoing “Whereas” clauses are hereby adopted as set forth in the preamble to this Resolution.
Section 2. The Claiborne Parish Police Jury does transfer the following described immovable property, including all improvements located thereon, to the Claiborne Parish Hospital Service District No. 3:
Lot No. Sixteen (16) of Southeast Haynesville Subdivision, a subdivision of the Town of Haynesville, Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, pursuant to the plat of survey of the said Subdivision filed for record under File No. 213497 and recorded in Book 228 at Page 192-½ of the conveyance records of Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, with all and singular the improvements located thereon and all rights thereunto belonging. This property is identified as Claiborne Parish Tax Parcel Id. No. 8320003350. (the “Property”)
Section 3. The President of the Claiborne Parish Police Jury, Scott Davidson, or its Secretary-Treasurer, Dwayne Woodard, is hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to take forthwith any and all such actions as may be necessary to carry into effect the provisions of this Resolution which is to transfer the Property to Claiborne Parish Hospital Service District No. 3 and to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement for the purposes contemplated herein which is to be recorded in the conveyance records of Claiborne Parish, Louisiana.
Section 4. The Claiborne Parish Police Jury adopts this Resolution for the purposes of transferring the Property to Claiborne Parish Hospital Service District No. 3.
Section 5. If any one or more of the provisions of this Resolution shall for any reason be held to be illegal or invalid, such illegality or invalidity shall not affect any other provision of this Resolution, but this Resolution shall be construed and enforced as if such illegal or invalid provisions had not been contained herein. Any constitutional or statutory provision enacted after the date of this Resolution which validates or makes legal any provision of this Resolution which would not otherwise be valid or legal, shall be deemed to apply to this Resolution.
Section 6. This Resolution shall immediately take effect upon adoption.
THUS DONE AND PASSED at a Regular Meeting of the Claiborne Parish Police Jury on the 7th day of October, 2026.
Ayes Nays Absent Abstain
WHEREUPON, the presiding officer declared the above Resolution duly adopted in full on this 7th day of October 2026.
Scott Davidson, President
Dwayne Woodard, Secretary
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At this time, there were no Road Committee items.
Parish Coroner Dr. Mark Haynes was absent and will present the October report at the November 2026 meeting.
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ITEM #31 – October 7, 2026 – AGENDA
SECRETARY-TREASURER – UPDATE ON GRANTS AND OTHER ITEMS
1. LGAP Projects –
Claiborne Parish Police Jury
FY2022-2023 LGAP Grant
Amount $100,000
Project – Roof rehab/repair CPPJ Admin Building
Status – Bids received and accepted – Brazos Industries was awarded the bid. Construction is completed as of 11/4/2024. Certificate of completion filed and recorded. Preparing reimbursement for submittal to the State and working on close-out documents.
Claiborne Parish Police Jury
FY2023-2024 LGAP Grant
Amount $62,500
Project – Purchase of John Deere Tractor w/Loader
Status – awarded on September 18, 2024.
The tractor has been delivered. In the process of filing the reimbursement.
2. CWEF Projects -
South Claiborne Water System
FT2022-2023 CWEF Grant
Amount - $100,000
Project – Owens Booster Station Project (Hwy 146)
Status – Contract received and approved by the State. Project construction is completed as of 10/31/2024. Certificate of completion filed and recorded. Reimbursement has been received from the State and all close-out documents have been submitted
3. Sales Tax Collections for August 2026 – net of $50,338 from gross collections of $51,629
Net sales tax collections for July 2026 – $65,705 – decrease $-15,367 (-23.39%)
Net sales tax collections for August 2025 - $57,005 –decrease $-6,667 (-11.70%)
4. Cash position on September 30, 2026 - $10,422,718
Cash position on August 31, 2026 - $11,086,240 (decrease of $-663,522)
Cash position on September 30, 2025 - $9,786,456 (increase of $636,262)
See Deposit Balances by Institution for breakdown on September 30, 2026 –
5. Total Receipts for the month of September 2026 – $253,967
6. Upcoming important dates and meetings –
10/12 – Junction City Area Meeting
10/14 – Preconstruction meeting generator project
10/22 – CPHSD #3 board meeting, CPWSD board meeting
10/26 – Mandatory PERS Retirement seminar in Baton Rouge
10/28 - Items due for Nov 4 meeting agenda
10/28 – DOTD off-system bridge meeting - Bossier
11/3 – Election Day
11/4 – November Meeting
11/10– Construction Meeting CPL Haynesville branch
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Additional Public Comments:
District 3 Juror, Mark Furlow asked for an update on ED White Road Project. Secretary-Treasurer Dwayne R. Woodard informed Juror Furlow that the engineers had applied for the permits through DHHS, and the engineering agreement should be submitted to the Jury within the next two weeks.
District 3 Juror Mark Furlow asked for an update on the library. Secretary-Treasurer Woodard informed the Jury that the project is moving slow, however, the foundation should be poured within the next week, and the slab should follow shortly after that once the foundation concrete had cured.
CMMC CEO, Tina Haynes voiced her frustration over the Police Jury’s decision last month to approve Connections LLC of Shreveport request of $80,000 in Opioid suit funds to establish a drug treatment program here in the Parish and then not voting to rescind that request during the Special Called Meeting on September 15 and then once again, this morning during the Road Committee Meeting. Mrs. Haynes voiced her opinion that she views this group as a direct competitor to CMMC and its programs. District One Juror Larry Ford expressed his concerns on the Jury not honoring a unanimous decision that was voted on not once but twice in a public meeting and the Jury should do everything in their power to make opioid treatment to available to all individuals in Parish regardless of the facility doing the treatment. He stated that he has personal family members that have battled addiction in the past and that multiple avenues for treatment should be considered and that he would be the first to vote, approve and support a request by CMMC for a opioid treatment plan if they chose to submit one in the future.
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Upon motion by Mary McDaniel, duly seconded by Paul Cook, the meeting was adjourned.
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Dwayne R. Woodard
Secretary–Treasurer Scott Davidson President
(November 6, 2026)
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