St. Helena Parish Fire District #4
Board of Commissioners
Meeting Minutes June 25, 2026
The Board of Commissioners met in regular session in the Meeting Room of the
St. Helena
Fire District #4, located at 8352 Highway 37, Greensburg, LA on Thursday June
25, 2026
The invocation was led by Mittie Muse, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call: Carmen Overton-President, Sheila Kinchen-Vice President,
Board Members Mittie Muse, and Dianne Washington.
None Board Member Interim Chief Leslie Akins,
Katrena Higginbotham Secretary and CPA Kitty Newell.
Absent: Joseph Lancaster.
Public Comments: None
A motion was made by Mittie Muse seconded by Sheila Kinchen to approve min-
utes from May 18, 2026. The motion was carried with 3 Yeas (Sheila, Carmen, Mittie)2
Absent, 0 Abstained.
A motion was made by Mittie Muse seconded by Dianne Washington to accept the
financial statement presented by CPA Kitty Newell Reports have been submitted for the
2025 Audit, also a check was received from The Williams companies, INC for $1000.00
to use for general operating support. The balance ending amount $280,153.39. The mo-
tion was carried with 4Yeas, (Sheila, Dianne Carmen, and Mittie) 1 Absent, 0 Abstained.
A motion was made by Mittie Muse seconded by Sheila Kinchen. To accept the do-
nation for the 2015 Chevy Tahoe VIN:1GNLC2EC7FR546552 The motion was carried
with 4 Yeas (Sheila, Carmen, Dianne, and Mittie)1 Absent, 0 Abstained.
The reading of the Resolution for the 2026 tax on all property subject to taxation by
fire protection district #4. Fire District NO 4 1063036-22.71 Mills, 1063035-6.81 Mills,
and 1063051-4.25 Mills Adopted by the following votes 5 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Abstained,
0 Absent, letter signed by board president Carmen Overton.
The reading of the Intergovernmental Agreement for the transfer of vehicle between
the St. Helena Sheriff’s department and Fire District 4.
Discussion was held regarding the AT&T (FirstNet) account. The Secretary was able
to gain access to the account and confirmed that the current balance due is $1,690.49.
The account is currently being handled by the FirstNet Accounting Department due to
potential fraudulent activity. They are reviewing the account, and also requested to set
up a payment arrangement for the outstanding balance, requested to suspending all
devices, and transferring the only active line to Mr. Graves as a personal account. This
matter is being handled by Mr. Matthews. He will provide a follow-up update as soon as
additional information becomes available.
Discussion was held regarding the PO policy, we will use the PO policy that was
adopted by the Police Jury for everyone under the police jury umbrella to use. For emer-
gency purchases follow the board policy.
Interim Chief’s report: Requested an updated regarding the check received from
Metropolitan Reporting Bureau for an Auto fire report that happen 04/14/2026 on hwy
16 @ truck stop. Will give this request to Mr. Matthews to follow up. Also an update
regarding the ordering of the uniforms and supplies needed.
Next meeting date set for July 23,2026 @ 6:00 PM
A motion was made by Mittie Muse to adjourn the meeting.
Katrena Higginbotham
Secretary/treasurer
Cost of notice: $49.50