VILLAGE OF HARRISONBURG, LOUISIANA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 12, 2026 – 6:00 P.M.
MINUTES
The Mayor and Council of the Village of Harrisonburg, Louisiana, met in regular session on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Village of Harrisonburg Town Hall, 108 Sicily Street, Harrisonburg, Louisiana.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Michael Tubre; Council Member Greg Terry; Council Member Judy Cotten; Council Member Blake Barbo; Town Attorney Alyssa Mulligan
A quorum being present, Mayor Tubre called the meeting to order. Mayor Tubre gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Council Member Barbo and seconded by Council Member Cotten to approve the minutes of the September 2026 regular council meeting as published. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
FINANCIAL REPORTS
A motion was made by Council Member Terry and seconded by Council Member Cotten to approve the September 2026 financial reports, including transfers, disbursements, and budget report. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
STREET-MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT
The mayor reported that bids for the excavator were publicly opened and read aloud at 5:30 PM. The Board reviewed the bid tabulation and the recommendation that TRAX PLUS was the lowest responsible bidder meeting the advertised specifications at $50906.00, with a five-year warranty.
On motion by Barbo seconded by Terry, the Board adopted Resolution No. 20261012 awarding the excavator purchase to that bidder for $50906. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. The bid opening record and bids are retained in the purchase file.
On motion by Barbo seconded by Cotten, the Board adopted Resolution No. 20261012-A, increasing the Fire Chief’s monthly salary. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, a motion to adjourn was made by Council Member Cotten and seconded by Council Member Barbo. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Patricia Hefner, LCMC Michael Tubre, Mayor
Resolution to Award Excavator Bid
Village of Harrisonburg, Louisiana
Regular meeting of October 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Resolution No. 20261012
A resolution accepting the lowest responsible bid meeting the advertised specifications for the purchase of an excavator.
WHEREAS, the Village advertised for bids for an excavator and publicly opened and read the bids aloud on October 12, 2026 at 5:30 PM at the place stated in the advertisement; and
WHEREAS, the bid opening record and submitted bids are retained with the Village purchase file; and
WHEREAS, after review of the advertised specifications, bid documents, bidder responsibility, and available funds, the Board determines that TRAX PLLUS submitted the lowest responsible bid meeting the advertised specifications, in the total amount of $50906.00
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Aldermen of the Village of Harrisonburg that the excavator bid of Trax Plus in the amount of $50906.00 is accepted, subject to verification of all bid requirements and any required purchase documents, and the Mayor is authorized to execute the purchase documents consistent with the accepted bid and available appropriation.
This resolution was offered by Barbo and seconded by Terry
Roll call vote: Greg Terry 1 Judy Cotten 1 Blake Barbo 1
The resolution was adopted on October 12, 2026.
Patricia Hefner, LCMC Michael Tubre, Mayor
VILLAGE OF HARRISONBURG, LOUISIANA
RESOLUTION NO. 20261012-A
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SALARY INCREASE FOR THE APPOINTED FIRE CHIEF
WHEREAS, the Fire Chief of the Village of Harrisonburg currently receives compensation of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) per month; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Chief’s responsibilities include department administration, emergency response coordination, firefighter training, equipment readiness, and efforts to improve fire protection throughout the department’s service area; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Aldermen desire to increase the Fire Chief’s compensation in recognition of these responsibilities;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Aldermen of the Village of Harrisonburg, Louisiana, that:
SECTION 1. APPROVED COMPENSATION
The Board approves increasing the appointed Fire Chief’s salary from $500.00 per month to $800.00 per month.
SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE
The increase shall become effective on 11/01/2026, provided all required legislative actions have been completed and sufficient funds have been appropriated.
SECTION 3. IMPLEMENTATION
The Mayor and Town Clerk are authorized to implement the approved compensation through the Village’s regular payroll procedures. Any necessary budget amendment shall be presented to the Board for adoption.
This resolution was offered by Barbo and seconded by Cotten.
The vote was as follows:
YEAS: 3
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
ABSTAINING: 0
ADOPTED this 12 day of October, 2026.
Michael Tubre, Mayor
Patricia Hefner, Town Clerk
