Shreveport Times
May 22, 2026
CADDO PARISH COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT NUMBER ONE
Board of Commissioners
6:00 p.m. Tuesday
April 21, 2026
ECC Training Room
1144 Texas Avenue
Board Members Present: Mike Irvin (Chairman), Tonya Reeves (Vice Chair),
Clarence Babineaux (Secretary), and
Fred McClanahan
Board Members Absent: Jackie Lewis
Others Present: Tommy Mazzone, Jan Horne, Beth Ann Carter, Huck Adkins, Richard Stewart, Wes Edge, Morris Laichena and Arthur Meacham (9-1-1 Staff), Zelda Tucker (Legal Counsel) and Martha Bryant (Director, Caddo Parish Sheriffs Office)
Mr. Irvin called the meeting to order, and asked Ms. Horne to please make note of those in attendance.
Mr. Irvin asked for a motion to approve the Tuesday, March 17, 2026, meeting minutes. Mr. McClanahan moved to approve the meeting minutes and it was seconded by Mr. Babineaux. The Board unanimously voted to approve the minutes.
Mr. Irvin asked Mr. Mazzone for an update on the financial reports for the month of March. Mr. Mazzone stated that the District had revenues of $389,280.79. Expenditures totaled $632,497.06. Expenditures exceeded revenues by $243,216.27. The District made its final payment to Caddo Parish Fire District One for the current contract period of the parish-wide fire records management system (ESO), of $97,615.00 and paid $203,311.83 to Wieland Corporation toward our Facility Refresh Project. The current balance in the construction account is $36,284.93, which includes the most recent pay application request (#11) of $17,791.99. Once that account is depleted, we expect to make the remainder of the payments to our general contractor from our operating fund. When the board authorizes a budget amendment in May, this adjustment will be a part of it. As of March 31, 2026, the District had $2,102,919.28 cash-in-bank, and Fixed Assets totaled $32,094,664.89. Mr. McClanahan moved to accept the financial reports. The motion was seconded by Mr. Babineaux. The Board unanimously voted to accept the financials.
Mr. Irvin asked for an update on the March Phone and Radio Statistics. Mr. Mazzone stated that for the month of March 98.9% of all 9-1-1 calls received were answered immediately or in less than 15 seconds. Of the 11,434 9-1-1 calls in March, the 231 abandoned calls comprised 2.0%. The average call answer time was 0:00.01 second. The Automated Attendant activity was SPD: (11,757) and SFD: (44), and the CPSO main line: (4,548). During March, the total number of CAD events registered for all agencies in the parish was 22,285. The Districts parish-wide radio system experienced a total of 587,560 push to talk sequences.
Mr. Irvin asked for an update on the Facility Refresh. Mr. Mazzone stated that as we finalize the remaining portions of the project, there are still some punch list items that will need to be taken care of. The rear parking lot is almost complete. The last portion of pressure washing and resealing should be done by April 17th and the restriping/curbing will be accomplished quickly following. As the project progressed, we realized there are still several smaller projects which we will plan for in the near years. These include replacing the roof, changing the landscaping to decrease regular maintenance, replacing the perimeter fenceline between the District and the SPD property storage facility, adding a new security door in the public safety administrative hallway, and upgrading the fitness center. In the next five (5) years we will also need to plan for and program the funds to update the emergency communications center consoles.
Mr. Irvin asked for an update on the future of Subscriber Radios. Mr. Mazzone stated that on Monday, April 20, 2026, the District hosted three (3) meetings for the parishs safety agency leaders, to inform them of the decision to remove ourselves as the controlling agency for subscriber radios (portable and mobile). The board discussed this previously, with the understanding the District could no longer afford to outfit all parish public safety agencies with advanced subscriber radio technology will still operating, maintain and financing the parishs P25 digital radio system. As agencies are seeking new technology to integrate with their existing systems (body cams, dash cams, apparatus, etc.) it is increasingly difficult to find a one size fits all solution. This decision allows agencies the freedom to choose the best product for their respective operations, and within their respective budgets. As briefed to the agency leaders, our plan is to maintain our current agreements with the agencies through Motorolas published last date of aftermarket support: March 31, 2030. Beginning April 1, 2030, the District will sign over any portable/mobile radios to the individual agencies to become a part of their inventory and responsibility for maintenance/replacement. The District will then adjust our asset balance to reflect this change of ownership. If before March 31, 2030, a public safety agency purchases new P25-compatible radios (Motorola or otherwise), our Radio Systems Manager will work with that agency to ensure the code plugs for programming are properly formatted, and the aliases are placed in the system. The District will accept any radios back from public safety agencies to place in our inventory as spares for the agencies who wish to keep using them through March 31, 2030. This will also decrease the Districts cost for maintenance. Several agencies have already initiated discussions with Motorola and other manufacturers to find replacements, making this a very well-timed decision. As specified in our agreements with City and Parish agencies, the District will still maintain ownership and maintenance responsibility of the P25 Digital Radio System.
Mr. Irvin asked for an update on the Console Cleaning. Mr. Mazzone stated that during the week of March 30th through April 3rd, a four-person crew from Communication Center Specialists was sent to deep clean all 32 consoles in the Emergency Communications Center. The team worked in pairs and were able to clean 6-8 consoles per day while still allowing the call takers/dispatchers the ability to continue their operations uninterrupted. Their equipment was quiet, the crew was professional and they did a fantastic job. They checked all console systems, tightened and secured all cables, and at completion they filled five (5) one-gallon bags of dust and dirt, and six (6) bags of debris that had fallen into, behind and in between the consoles. As this was the first time these consoles have been deep cleaned since their installation, and we had completed a major project in the communications center, this was well worth the expense paid. Pending our plans for the communications center console replacement, Mr. Mazzone recommended we consider keeping this type of cleaning on a regular schedule of every 1-3 years.
Mr. Mazzone asked the Board to consider approving Resolution #2 of 2026, Authorizing the auction and sale of surplus property by the Caddo Parish Communications Number One. A motion to approve was made by Mr. Babineaux and was seconded by Ms. Reeves. The motion was accepted unanimously.
Mr. Irvin asked if there is any Old Business. Mr. Mazzone stated that several unsuccessful attempts have been made by a real estate appraiser, to assess the property at 851 Hope Street. This will remain an open item. Mr. Mazzone also updated the Board on the status of the Pre-Paid Disbursement Audit that was initiated in July 2024. Louisiana Department of Revenue is hopeful to reach their goal of full restitution with penalties. This item will also remain open.
Mr. Irvin asked is there is any New Business. Mr. Mazzone gave the Board an update on the Legislative Session to increase the wireless surcharge fees.
With no further business to be brought before the Board, Mr. Irvin asked for motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Babineaux made the motion and it was seconded by Mr. McClanahan. The motion was accepted unanimously.
12349344 5/22/26 ($175.89)
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