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St. Charles Parish Communications District (911) Board Meeting Summary - 2026-03-09

Parish Council & Boards — Monday, March 9, 2026
BodySt Charles Parish, Louisiana
SessionParish Council & Boards
DateMonday, March 9, 2026
StatusFILED
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Okay.

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Yep, there we go.

0:02

Thank you.

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All right.

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Okay.

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We'll call this Monday, March 9th, 2026, 911 meeting order.

0:13

502 p.m.

0:15

Stand for a silent prayer.

0:17

Then the pledge.

0:31

Uploads to notify the United States of America.

0:37

We should say it's one nation.

0:39

I don't under God.

0:40

And it was liberty in justice for all.

0:57

Motion.

0:59

Chief Dufren.

1:00

Second by Lieutenant Milton.

1:02

Any discussion?

1:03

All in favor signify by saying aye.

1:06

Aye.

1:06

Any opposed.

1:08

Minutes are approved.

1:11

Report of officers, boards, and standing committees.

1:14

Secretary of Treasurer, Captain Johnny Bourgeois is out.

1:18

We have one invoice from the St.

1:20

Charles Harold Guide.

1:22

Invoice number 118901.

1:26

Dated February 28, 2026.

1:30

It's in the amount of $76.26 for the publication of meeting minutes.

1:37

Motion.

1:38

Motion by Chief Ward.

1:40

Second by Lieutenant Melton.

1:43

Any discussion?

1:45

All in favor signify by saying aye.

1:47

Aye.

1:48

Any opposed?

1:50

The invoice for the Harold Guide is approved.

2:00

Okay, I have an updated expenditure report.

2:04

If you have any questions on that.

2:07

But those numbers are just starting to come in.

2:09

So this is only covers February.

2:16

Okay.

2:17

Next item is the 911 director's report.

2:20

We have Commander Revidel Mixon.

2:22

And Angel Maranto.

2:25

For the 700 radio system on 226, the radio console was randomly shutting down at the NCIC position.

2:32

Bearcom was contacted.

2:33

A hard reset was performed and the issue was resolved.

2:38

The for training, there are three trainees in the beginning phases of training.

2:45

Generator, QA, and trainer report are attached.

2:49

On 225 to 3-3, the criminal justice students attended the 911 portion of their course.

2:56

For staffing, we have a total of 27 with authorized 31 on 2-2.

3:01

New hire Jody Dewey on 2-5.

3:04

Air care respondent of the center due to the back AC not working.

3:07

On 2-6, SESOIT replaced the monitor at the call taker position on 219.

3:13

The heater was replaced at the NCIC console and EMS console was repaired.

3:17

And on 219, air care determined that the dorm unit was leaking free on and needed to be repaired, and that occurred on 223.

3:31

Good.

3:33

I save you included the by gosh tower thing.

3:36

Thank you very much.

3:37

I appreciate your follow-up on that.

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Summary of Proceedings

St. Charles Parish Communications District (911) Board Meeting Summary - 2026-03-09

The St. Charles Parish Communications District (911) Board met on Monday, March 9, 2026 (2026-03-09) at 5:02 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the St. Charles Parish Courthouse in Hahnville, Louisiana. The meeting opened with silent prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and adjourned at 5:07 p.m. The board approved the February 9, 2026 minutes, received the Secretary/Treasurer and 9-1-1 Director reports, approved an invoice and a recording-system maintenance agreement, and received an announcement about the 2025 legislative order report. No public comments were made.

Minutes Approval

  • Motion by Chief Dufren, seconded by Lieutenant Milton, to approve the minutes of the February 9, 2026 meeting. The motion carried by voice vote with no opposition stated.

Report of Officers, Boards, and Standing Committees

Secretary/Treasurer Report

  • Captain Johnny Bourgeois was absent.
  • One invoice from the St. Charles Herald Guide was presented: invoice number 118901, dated February 28, 2026, in the amount of $76.26, for the publication of meeting minutes. Motion by Chief Ward, seconded by Lieutenant Melton; approved by voice vote with no opposition stated.
  • The updated expenditure report was distributed. It covers February only, and the figures were just beginning to come in.

9-1-1 Director Report

  • Commander Revidel Mixon and Angel Maranto presented the report.
  • On 2/26, the 700 radio system radio console at the NCIC position was randomly shutting down. Bearcom was contacted, a hard reset was performed, and the issue was resolved.
  • Three trainees are in the beginning phases of training. Criminal justice students attended the 911 portion of their course from 2/25 to 3/3.
  • Staffing is at 27 total personnel against 31 authorized as of 2/2. New hire Jody Dewey began on 2/5.
  • Facilities work included Air Care responding because the back AC was not working; SESOIT replacing a monitor at a call-taker position; replacing the heater at the NCIC console; and repairing the EMS console. Air Care determined that the dorm unit was leaking Freon and needed repair, and that repair occurred on 2/23.
  • A board member thanked the Director for including and following up on the By Gosh tower item.

Unfinished/Old Business

  • No unfinished old business was reported.

New Business

  • The board approved the annual maintenance agreement for the Higher Ground Recording System with Electronic Business Systems. The agreement provides 24x7 full-service onsite hardware and software support for the term 3/14/2026 to 3/14/2027 in the amount of $10,898.15. A motion was made and seconded by Chief Dufren; the motion carried by voice vote with no opposition stated.

Announcements

  • The 2025 legislative order report required each year has been submitted.
  • No further announcements were made, and the meeting adjourned at 5:07 p.m. following a motion by Chief Port, seconded by Chief Dufren.

Key Outcomes

  • Approved the February 9, 2026 meeting minutes.
  • Approved the St. Charles Herald Guide invoice for $76.26.
  • Approved the Electronic Business Systems maintenance agreement for the Higher Ground Recording System for $10,898.15 for 3/14/2026 to 3/14/2027.
  • No public comments, no unfinished business, and no other new business were brought before the board.

Meeting Transcript

Okay. Yep, there we go. Thank you. All right. Okay. We'll call this Monday, March 9th, 2026, 911 meeting order. 502 p.m. Stand for a silent prayer. Then the pledge. Uploads to notify the United States of America. We should say it's one nation. I don't under God. And it was liberty in justice for all. Motion. Chief Dufren. Second by Lieutenant Milton. Any discussion? All in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Any opposed. Minutes are approved. Report of officers, boards, and standing committees. Secretary of Treasurer, Captain Johnny Bourgeois is out. We have one invoice from the St. Charles Harold Guide. Invoice number 118901. Dated February 28, 2026. It's in the amount of $76.26 for the publication of meeting minutes. Motion. Motion by Chief Ward. Second by Lieutenant Melton. Any discussion? All in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Any opposed? The invoice for the Harold Guide is approved. Okay, I have an updated expenditure report. If you have any questions on that. But those numbers are just starting to come in. So this is only covers February. Okay. Next item is the 911 director's report. We have Commander Revidel Mixon. And Angel Maranto. For the 700 radio system on 226, the radio console was randomly shutting down at the NCIC position. Bearcom was contacted. A hard reset was performed and the issue was resolved. The for training, there are three trainees in the beginning phases of training. Generator, QA, and trainer report are attached. On 225 to 3-3, the criminal justice students attended the 911 portion of their course.

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