Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting
June 13, 2024
5:00 p.m.
The Board of Commissioners of Tangipahoa Parish Fire Protection District No. 1 met this 13th
day of June, 2024, in regular session. Those present were Chairman E. Ray Glasgow, Vice-
Chairman Robbie Lee, Commissioners Herbert Brumfield and Merrie Bennett, and Fire Chief J.
D. Stevens. Absent was Commissioner Regionald Foster. Assistant Chief Jason King was also
in attendance.
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The Chairman called the meeting to order and announced that bids would be opened for Official
Journal for Tangipahoa Parish Fire District No. 1 for July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.
The following proposals were received:
The Daily Star--------------$6.00 per square of 100 words
The Tangi Times-----------$5.75 per square of 100 words
Whereupon, a motion was made by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Brumfield and carried that the
Board accept the lowest bid from The Tangi Times at $5.75 per square of 100 words for the
period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
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The Chairman recognized Brad Stevens, Attorney, who discussed funding for the Roseland Fire
Department.
After some discussion relative to holding ad valorem and sales tax elections in Roseland, with
the proceeds to be used for fire protection in the Roseland area, a motion was made by Mr. Lee,
seconded by Ms. Bennett and carried that Brad Stevens be authorized to proceed with the
necessary steps for ad valorem and sales tax elections to be held in Roseland for fire
protection.
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A motion was made by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Brumfield and carried that the Board go into
Executive Session to discuss legal matters.
When Executive Session was over, the Chairman reconvened the meeting and made known
that no action was taken in Executive Session.
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A motion was made by Ms. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Brumfield and carried that the Board
dispense with the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting dated May 9, 2024, and
accept them as prepared.
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Mr. Lee made a motion to approve payment of current bills in the amount of $44,152.76 plus
$35,776.00 for debt service (Fire Station #2). Mr. Brumfield seconded the motion and it so
carried.
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After review of the financial statement, a motion was made by Mr. Lee, seconded by Ms.
Bennett and carried that the financial statement for the month of May, 2024, be accepted.
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Fire Chief Stevens requested that the Board approve an increase in starting pay for firefighters
from $11.00 per hour to $12.10 per hour; further, that the pay for all administrative employees
be increased by 10% (which includes the 2% yearly longevity pay) and that the pay for all other
full time employees be increased by 9% (which includes the 2% yearly longevity pay).
After some discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Lee, seconded by Ms. Bennett and carried
that the Board approve an increase in starting pay for firefighters from $11.00 per hour to $12.10
per hour; further, that the pay for administrative employees be increased by 10% (which
includes the 2% yearly longevity pay) and that the pay for all other full time employees be
increased by 9% (which includes the 2% yearly longevity pay).
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Chief Stevens made known to the Board that the proposal from Moore and Jenkins for the
renewal of the liability insurance policy has decreased $4,439.17.
Whereupon, a motion was made by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Brumfield and carried that the
Board accept the renewal proposal from Moore and Jenkins for the liability insurance policy.
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The Fire Chief requested that the Board approve the advertisement for bids (state contract) for a
new rescue truck. He made known that the truck can be used as a District Chief vehicle, service
truck, rescue truck, backup brush truck and a backup medical vehicle.
After some discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Lee, seconded by Ms. Bennett and carried
that the Board approve the advertisement for bids (state contract) for a new rescue truck when
the Fire Chief determines to do so.
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Ms. Prevost made the following announcement regarding a public hearing to adopt the 2024
millage rates and set forth the adjusted millage rates after reassessment and roll forward:
ANNOUNCEMENT AT PUBLIC MEETING OF
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
TANGIPAHOA PARISH FIRE DISTRICT NO. 1
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing of Tangipahoa Parish Fire Protection District No. 1
will be held at its regular meeting place, the Board Room of J. H. Binder Memorial Fire Station
at 210 N.E. Central Avenue, Amite, Louisiana, on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. to
consider levying additional or increased millage rates without further voter approval (which will
not exceed the millages authorized by electors of this Fire District) or adopting the adjusted
millage rates after reassessment and rolling forward to rates not to exceed the prior year’s
maximum.
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There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made Mr. Lee,
seconded by Mr. Brumfield and carried that the meeting be adjourned.
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E. Ray Glasgow Agnes Prevost
Chairman Secretary-Treasurer