POINTE COUPEE FIRE DISTRICTS BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
January 5, 2026
The Pointe Coupee Fire Districts Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, Janaury 5, 2026, at the Parish Council Meeting Room in New Roads, Louisiana.
President Martin Frey called the meeting to order and directed Secretary Mellisa Smith to call the roll:
PRESENT:
OTHERS Messrs. Robert Allen, Martin Frey, Larry Harlaux
and Charles Landry.
PRESENT: Messrs. Henry Olinde, Jeremy Waldrop, Phil
Larimore, Paul Pinsonat, Pedro Leonard, Evan
Doucet, Richard Manske, Nicolas Serio, and Mmes.
Mellisa Smith and Erin Larimore.
ABSENT: Mr. Nicholas Victorian.
APPROVE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 8, 2025 MEETING
Motion by Mr. Allen and seconded by Mr. Landry:
RESOLVED, That the minutes of December 8, 2025, regular meeting of the Fire Districts Board of Commissioners be adopted as presented and be published.
Unanimously carried.
CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Motion by Mr. Allen and seconded by Mr. Harlaux:
RESOLVED, That the agenda be amended to include the following:
Approval of Lease Purchase Agreement – Fire District No. 3.
The Chairman called for a roll call vote that resulted as follows:
YEAS: Messrs. Allen, Frey, Harlaux, and Landry.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Mr. Victorian.
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On a vote of 4-0-1, the motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF FOR THE PURCHASE OF NEW FIRE ENGINE (PUMPER)
Chief Paul Pinsonat reported receiving three proposals for a new pumper truck and stated that $65,000 is budgeted for the 2026 down payment. The district will then pay $65,000 annually for ten years. The following motion was presented after discussion.
Motion by Mr. Allen and seconded by Mr. Landry:
RESOLVED, that the $538,000 proposal from US Fire Pump Company, LLC be approved, and be it
RESOLVED further, That Pointe Coupee Fire Protection District No. 4 will pay $65,00 upfront and make ten annual payments of $65,000 after financing is secured.
Unanimously carried.
APPROVAL OF LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT – FIRE DISTRICT NO. 3
Chief Phil Larimore submitted a lease purchase agreement for a new pumper truck, seeking approval and necessary signatures. After some discussion, a motion was introduced.
Motion by Mr. Harlaux and seconded by Mr. Landry:
A RESOLUTION REGARDING A LEASE PURCHASE
AGREEMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING A “ROSENBAUER FREIGHTLINER PUMPER AND EQUIPMENT” FOR FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 3 OF THE PARISH OF POINTE COUPEE
WHEREAS, Upon approval of legal counsel, the Fire Protection District No. 3 of the Parish of Pointe Coupee desires to enter into that certain Lease Purchase Agreement by and between the Fire Protection District No. 3 of the Parish of Pointe Coupee (District) and Government Capital Corporation, for the purpose of financing a “Rosenbauer freightliner pumper truck and equipment”. The District desires to designate this Agreement as a “qualified tax-exempt obligation” of the District for the purposes of Section 265 (b) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. The District desires to designate Phil Larimore, Fire Chief as an authorized signer of the Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF THE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 3 OF THE PARISH OF POINTE COUPEE
Section 1.
That the District enters into a Lease Purchase Agreement with Government Capital Corporation for the purpose of financing a “Rosenbauer freightliner pumper truck and equipment”.
Section 2.
That the Lease Purchase Agreement by and between the District and Government Capital Corporation is designated by the District as a “qualified tax-exempt obligation” for the purposes of Section 265 (b) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
Section 3.
That the District designates Phil Larimore, Fire Chief as an authorized signer of the Lease Purchase Agreement by and between the Fire Protection District No. 3 of the Parish of Pointe Coupee and Government Capital Corporation.
Section 4.
That should the need arise, if applicable, the District will use proceeds for reimbursement of expenditures related to the Property, within the meaning of Treasury Regulation § 1.150-2, as promulgated under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
Unanimously carried.
BUDGET & FIRE CHIEF’S REPORTS FIRE DISTRICTS NO. 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
Fire Chief Jeremy Waldrop of Fire District No. 1 issued a financial report and reported on various calls the department received. He stated that one employee has successfully completed HAZMAT training, another is currently attending the fire academy, and the Lucas device is undergoing repairs.
Fire Chief Waldrop of Fire District No. 2 will email the financial report and reported on various calls the department received. He reported meeting with the mayor of Morganza, the Emergency Preparedness Director, and other officials to plan a Town Hall to discuss the upcoming tax proposal election.
Fire Chief Phil Larimore of Fire District No. 3 issued a financial report and reported on various calls the department received. He also advised the boat’s fire pump will be installed this month.
Fire Chief Paul Pinsonat with Fire District No. 4 issued a financial report and reported on various calls the department received.
Fire Chief Pedro Leonard with Fire District No. 5 will email the financial report and reported on various calls the department received. He also reported that the ladder truck needs repair and the rating packet has been received.
Motion by Mr. Allen seconded by Mr. Landry:
RESOLVED, That the Budget and Fire Chief’s Reports be accepted as presented.
Unanimously carried.
OPEN DISCUSSION
The board and fire chiefs decided to implement a parish wide burn ban and requested that Attorney Henry Olinde send a letter to Pointe Coupee Parish Government to notify them of the ban.
Nicholas Serio asked about hiring a fire chief for District 2. Mr. Frey prefers to wait until after the April 2026 election to maintain current departmental stability.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Mr. Landry and seconded by Mr. Harlaux, the meeting adjourned at 6:47 p.m.
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Martin Frey, Chairman
