Lafayette Daily Advertiser
April 5, 2026
The April 1, 2026, 10:00 a.m. meeting of the Lafayette Parish Communication Commission was held in the Emergency Operations Center at the Public Safety Communications Center.
Commissioners (or their alternates) present: Troy Guidry, Mark Garber, John Bourgeois, Bryan Champagne, Christina Dayries, David Anderson, Ken Ritter, and Timothy Hanks.
Others present: Craig Stansbury, Jamie Guins, Brad Robin, Will White, Carlos Stout, Ariel Meche, and Matt Guillory.
It was moved by Garber, seconded by Anderson, and unanimously approved to accept the minutes of the January 7, 2026, regular meeting as written.
On a motion by Champagne, seconded by Anderson, the Lafayette Daily Advertiser was unanimously selected as the official journal for the Lafayette Parish Communication District. Discussion followed regarding Senate Bill 146, which may allow digital posting to serve as an official journal.
Chairman Guidry announced his retirement from Acadian Ambulance Service after 45 years. Matt Guillory will replace Chairman Guidry as the Acadian Ambulance Service representative. Chairman Guidry stated that, due to his retirement, this meeting would be his last. He then moved to nominate Mark Garber as Chairman. There being no other nominations, the motion was seconded by Anderson and unanimously approved.
Director Stansbury reported that he contacted Mission Critical Partners for an estimate and timeline for a feasibility study regarding consolidation of the dispatch divisions of the Lafayette Parish Sheriffs Office, Lafayette Police Department, and Lafayette Fire Department with the Lafayette Parish Communication District. The estimated cost of the study is $100,000, with a projected duration of 46 months. Because the EOC would require renovation to support consolidationand is currently occupied by Lafayette OHSEPDirector Stansbury recommended postponing the feasibility study. Discussion followed regarding potential funding methods, differences in agency protocols, civil service implications, possible impacts on fire ratings, and cost-savings associated with consolidation.
Director Stansbury further reported that the Lafayette Parish Communication District was awarded the statewide Technology Leadership Award for its advancements in IT and GIS. The award will be presented in April at the Louisiana APCO/NENA Symposium.
The Director also reported that the Lafayette Parish Communication District will transition to handling more of its own financial management. Currently, through an intergovernmental agreement, Lafayette Consolidated Government manages certain functions; however, LCGs recent transition to a new financial system no longer integrates smoothly with the Districts systems. On a motion by Garber, seconded by Champagne, Resolution Number 1040126authorizing the Lafayette Parish Communication District to independently manage its financial operationswas unanimously approved. The Director noted that, due to LCG operating between both its old and new financial systems, the Districts audit will be presented at the next meeting, as the Districts auditors are awaiting information from LCG.
The Director provided the monthly budget-to-actual comparisons for the quarter and announced that the next meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made by Garber, seconded by Anderson, and unanimously carried.
J. Craig Stansbury, Secretary
Lafayette Parish Communication Commission
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