The St. Helena Parish Police Jury met in regular session in the Meeting Room
of the St. Helena Parish Police Jury Building at 17911 Hwy 43, Greensburg,
Louisiana, on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 @ 6:00 P.M.
Invocation was led by President Quanika H. Muse, followed by the Pledge.
Roll Call:
Police Jurors present: President Quanika H. Muse, Jule C. Wascom, Willie Morgan,
Warren McCray, Jr., Ryan Byrd, Doug Watson
Police Jurors absent: None
A motion was made by Mr. Ryan Byrd, seconded by Mr. Jule C. Wascom, and
unanimously carried by all Police Jurors present to approve minutes for August 11,
2026, as prepared and emailed to Jurors
Old Business: None
New Business:
A motion was made by Mr. Ryan Byrd, seconded by Mrs. Quanika Muse, and
unanimously carried by all Police Jurors present to approve invoice from Brunt
Construction, Inc. i/a/o $203,785.09 for the Audubon Regional Library Project
A motion was made by Mr. Ryan Byrd, seconded by Mrs. Quanika Muse, and
unanimously carried by all Police Jurors present to adopt a a Resolution for the St.
Helena Council on Aging public transportation program, authorizing the St. Helena
Parish Police Jury President to execute and submit applications, assurances,
certifications, grant agreements, financial activity reports, and other required
documents to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD)
in connection with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5311 and other
applicable transit assistance programs; and to execute the related Section 5333(b)
Labor Warranty and required federal certifications and assurances
A motion was made by Mr. Doug Watson, seconded by Mr. Ryan Byrd, and
unanimously carried by all Police Jurors present to approve the quote from Empire
Truck Sales, LLC for the purchase of two (2) 2027 Western Star 47X trucks with
Warren dump bodies and equipment, at $208,351.40 per unit, for a total cost of
$416,702.80, payable from the RBM Fund
A motion was made by Mr. Jule C. Wascom, seconded by Mr. Willie Morgan, and
unanimously carried by all Police Jurors present to approve the Government Capital
Corporation financing proposal for the purchase of a new pumper engine for St.
Helena Parish Fire Protection District No. 3, at a total cost of $676,918.00, with a
$100,000.00 down payment and $576,918.00 financed for ten (10) years at 5.364%,
with estimated annual payments of $76,210.61; adopt the related Lease-Purchase
Resolution; and authorize the Police Jury President to execute all necessary financing
documents
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No action was taken regarding Ms. Rita Allen’s request to designate Frazier Cemetery
Road as a private road. President Quanika Muse stated the Police Jury’s position and
advised Ms. Rita Allen to seek legal counsel regarding the matter.
No action was taken regarding the appointment to the Audubon Regional Library
Board to represent St. Helena Parish. The matter will be placed on the agenda for
October 13, 2026, regular meeting for consideration and possible action.
Motion was made by Mr. Doug Watson, seconded by Mr. Ryan Byrd, to approve a
$1.00 per hour pay increase for John Scott and Henry Watson passed by the following
vote thereon: o YEAS: Quanika H. Muse, Warren McCray, Jr., Ryan Byrd, Doug
Watson o NAYS: Jule C. Wascom, Willie Morgan
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
A motion was made by Mr. Ryan Byrd, seconded by Mr. Doug Watson, and
unanimously carried by all Police Jurors present to authorize Angelica Robertson to
attend the PERS Admin training on October 26, 2026
A motion was made by Mr. Ryan Byrd, seconded by Mrs. Quanika Muse, and
unanimously carried by all Police Jurors present to approve requisitions, as per copies
presented by Purchasing Agent
A motion was made by Mr. Ryan Byrd, seconded by Mr. Willie Morgan, and
unanimously carried by all Police Jurors present to acknowledge receipt and review of
the monthly disbursement register, including checks, ACH payments, electronic fund
transfers (EFTs), and other authorized disbursements processed since the last regular
meeting
A motion was made by Mr. Willie Morgan, seconded by Mr. Jule C. Wascom to
approve the conditional employment of Leshawn Turner failed by the following vote
thereon: o YEAS: Jule C. Wascom, Willie Morgan, Warren McCray, Jr.
NAYS: Quanika H. Muse, Ryan Byrd, Doug Watson
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
FYI:
The deadline for submitting items for September 22, 2026, meeting is 12:00 pm on
Monday, September 14, 2026; must be submitted in writing on agenda item request
form
SHED 2026 Business Summit – September 23, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., St.
Helena Parish Multipurpose Center
2027 Budget Request Deadline: All FY 2027 budget requests must be submitted in
writing to the Secretary-Treasurer’s Office no later than
4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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There being no further business to come before the Police Juror, the meeting was
adjourned on motion duly made by Mr. Ryan Byrd, seconded by Mr. Doug Watson
and unanimously carried by the Police Jurors to meet in regular session at 6:00 pm
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
____________________________ _________________________________
Quanika H. Muse, President Sharonda Brown, Secretary-Treasurer
St. Helena Parish Police Jury St. Helena Parish Police Jury
State of Louisiana State of Louisiana
Cost of notice:$75.00