Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting
November 14, 2024
5:00 p.m.
(Regular Meeting of October 10, 2024, was cancelled due to lack of quorum)
The Board of Commissioners of Tangipahoa Parish Fire Protection District No. 1 met this 14th
day of November, 2024, in regular session. Those present were Chairman E. Ray Glasgow, Vice-
Chairman Robbie Lee, Commissioners Herbert Brumfield, Merrie Bennett and Reginald Foster,
Secretary Agnes Prevost, and Fire Chief J. D. Stevens. Assistant Chief Jason King and Chief of
Fire Prevention C. J. Pardue were also in attendance.
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The Chairman called the meeting to order and a motion was made by Mr. Lee, seconded by Ms.
Bennett and carried that the Board dispense with the reading of the minutes of the previous
meeting dated October 8, 2024, and accept them as prepared.
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Mr. Brumfield made a motion to approve payment of current bills in the amount of $61,348.44.
Mr. Lee seconded the motion and it so carried.
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After review of the financial statement, a motion was made by Ms. Bennett, seconded by Mr.
Foster and carried that the financial statement for the month of October, 2024, be accepted.
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Ms. Prevost presented a proposed operating budget for fiscal year 2025. She made known that
the proposed budget allocates funds for capital outlay projects, which includes the training
facility. She asked that a public hearing on the proposed 2025 operating budget be held at the
December 12, 2024, meeting of the Fire Board, after which an ordinance would be presented for
adoption of the budget.
Whereupon, a motion was made by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Foster and carried that a public
hearing on the proposed 2025 operating budget be held at the December 12, 2024, meeting of the
Fire Board.
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The Chairman recognized Fire Chief Stevens, who made known to the Board that the terms of
office for Commissioners Reginald Foster and Merrie Bennett, who are appointed by the Parish
Council, will expire on December 31, 2024; further that Mr. Foster is eligible to serve another
two-year term on the Board but Ms. Bennett has served the limit of two terms.
Chief Stevens requested that the Board authorize the Secretary to send a letter to the Parish
Council requesting that Mr. Foster be reappointed to the Board of Tangipahoa Parish Fire District
No. 1 for another two-year term and that Mr. Jeff McKneely be appointed to replace Ms. Bennett
on the Board.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Brumfield and carried that the Secretary be
authorized to send a letter to the Parish Council requesting that Mr. Reginald Foster be
reappointed to the Board for another two-year term and that Mr. Jeff McKneely be appointed to
replace Ms. Bennett on the Board.
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Fire Chief Stevens stated that the Roseland property tax and sales tax election will be held on
December 7, 2024, and that early voting begins on November 22, 2024, and ends on November
30, 2024.
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The Fire Chief requested that the Board approve the purchase of a new pickup truck for use as
the Fire Chief unit, with the present Fire Chief unit (2023 Chevrolet Tahoe) to be used as an
additional medical unit.
After some discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Brumfield and carried
that the Board approve the purchase of a new pickup truck to be used as the Fire Chief unit, at a
cost not to exceed $70,000.00 in accordance with the Public Bid Law, with the present unit (2023
Chevrolet Tahoe) to be used as an additional medical unit.
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Chief Stevens then made known that the old brush truck needs to be replaced and requested that
the Board approve the purchase of a new brush truck, in accordance with the Public Bid Law.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee, seconded by Ms. Bennett and carried that the Board authorize
Chief Stevens to purchase a new brush truck, in accordance with the Public Bid Law.
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The Secretary requested that the Board approve amending the agenda to add consideration of
adoption of Resolution No. 09-24.
Whereupon, a motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Foster that the agenda be
amended to add consideration of adoption of Resolution No. 09-24.
The Chairman called for a roll call vote on amending the agenda, as follows:
YEAS: 5 (Glasgow, Bennett, Brumfield, Lee, Foster)
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
Assistant Chief Jason King then read aloud the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 09-24
A RESOLUTION NAMING THE MEETING ROOM OF TANGIPAHOA PARISH FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 1 THE “EVANS RAY ‘BUD’ GLASGOW EXECUTIVE
BOARD ROOM" IN RECOGNITION OF HIS LONG AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO
THE FIRE DISTRICT
WHEREAS, Evans Ray "Bud" Glasgow has served with distinction as a Commissioner, Vice-
Chairman, and Chairman of the Tangipahoa Parish Fire Protection District No. 1 for more than
50 years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Glasgow was appointed to the Board of Commissioners, and since then has
demonstrated exceptional leadership, unwavering dedication, and a deep commitment to the
safety and well-being of the residents of Tangipahoa Parish; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Glasgow has served as Vice-Chairman for several years before being appointed
Chairman in January 2002, a position he has held with honor and integrity; and
WHEREAS, throughout his tenure, Mr. Glasgow has worked tirelessly to ensure that the fire
district has maintained the highest standards of service, effectiveness, and financial stewardship,
ensuring that emergency services continue to meet the needs of the community; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Glasgow’s contributions have made a lasting impact on the success and
development of Tangipahoa Parish Fire Protection District No. 1, and his leadership has been
instrumental in guiding Fire District No. 1 through both challenges and achievements; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and appropriate that the meeting room of Fire District No. 1, a place
where important decisions are made to benefit the community, be named in honor of Mr.
Glasgow to recognize his remarkable service and dedication to the Fire District and the citizens
of Tangipahoa Parish.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Tangipahoa Parish
Fire Protection District No. 1 that the meeting room of Fire District No. 1 shall henceforth be
named the Evans Ray "Bud" Glasgow Executive Board Room, in honor of his more than 50
years of service as Commissioner, Vice-Chairman, and Chairman, and in recognition of his
outstanding leadership, commitment, and contributions to the Fire District No. 1 and the
community.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a plaque shall be placed in the meeting room bearing this
name to honor Mr. Glasgow’s legacy and to ensure that future generations are aware of the
profound impact he has had on the success and growth of Tangipahoa Parish Fire Protection
District No. 1.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 14 th day of November, 2024, by the Board of Commissioners of
Tangipahoa Parish Fire Protection District No.1 on a motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr.
Brumfield and unanimously carried.
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There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made by Mr. Lee,
seconded by Mr. Foster and carried that the meeting be adjourned.
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E. Ray Glasgow Agnes Prevost
Chairman Secretary-Treasurer