Tue Feb 10, 2026
Northeast Delta Human Services Authority Governing Board
Board approves Dr. Tiffany Bates’ term extension via Lincoln Parish Police Jury resolution
The Northeast Delta Human Services Authority Governing Board will meet to adopt minutes, hear an executive director report, and approve Dr. Tiffany Bates’ term extension. The board will also select a nominating committee for 2025–2026 officers and receive updates on financial planning and strategic initiatives.
- Dr. Tiffany Bates term extension approval via Lincoln Parish Police Jury Resolution No. 2026-03
- Select nominating committee for 2025–2026 officers
- Monthly fiscal report and financial planning updates
- Prioritized strategic initiatives for the coming year
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✓ Decided: NEDHSA Board approves fiscal reports and maintains current executive officers
The Governing Board unanimously approved the Executive Director's report, monthly fiscal reports, and prioritized strategic initiatives. The board also voted to keep the 2024-25 executive officers in their current roles for the 2025-2026 term.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of December 9, 2026 (unanimous)
- Approved Executive Director and monthly fiscal reports (unanimous)
- Approved Prioritized Initiatives (unanimous)
- Approved maintaining 2024-25 officers for 2025-2026: Yvonne Lewis (Chair), Tasha Washington (Vice Chair), Dr. Tiffany Bates (Secretary), and Thelma Merrells (Treasurer)
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NORTHEAST DELTA HUMAN SERVICES AUTHORITY
Board of Directors
MEETING AGENDA
February 10, 2026 5:30 PM
Northeast Delta Human Services Authority, Video Conference Room
2513 Ferrand Street, Monroe, LA 71201
Call to Order /Roll Call /Quorum /Prayer
Adopt Agenda / Adopt Meeting Minutes of December 09, 2025
OWNERSHIP LINKAGE
- Recognition of Guests
- Northeast Delta HSA staff members present
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
GOVERNANCE PROCESS/EXECUTIVE LIMITATIONS for DECISIONS
Executive Director
- Executive Director Report
- Monthly Fiscal Report
- Financial Planning/Budgeting - DOA website completed by Delores R. Harris
- Prioritized Strategic Initiatives for coming year/Updates (Policy Manual
p 11)
- Select nominating committee for 2025 - 2026 Officers
- Board member status
- Dr. Tiffany Bates term expires January 12, 2028 approval via email received
February 3, 2026 from Courtney Hall representing the Lincoln Parish
Police Jury confirming a Resolution No.2026-03.
The Lincoln Parish Police Jury approved 3 years but term is 2 years for
Lincoln Parish in the Board Governance Policy Manual
ADJOURN
Next Meeting — March 10, 2026 - 5:30 pm
Northeast Delta Human Services Authority, Video Conference Room
2513 Ferrand Street, Monroe, LA 71201
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NORTHEAST DELTA HUMAN SERVICES AUTHORITY (NEDHSA)
Board Meeting MINUTES
February 10, 2026
Northeast Delta Human Services Authority, Video Conference Room
2513 Ferrand Street, Monroe, LA 71201
5:30PM
Call to Order Meeting called to order by Yvonne Lewis and prayer was led by
Yvonne Lewis and a quorum was met.
Adopt Agenda. A Motion was made by Thelma Merrells and seconded by
Christina Johnson to approve /accept the Agenda. Motion passed
unanimously.
Adopt Minutes of December 9, 2026: A Motion was made by Dr. Tiffany Bates
and seconded by Thelma Merrells to approve / accept the Minutes. Motion passed
unanimously.
Board Members Present:
Thelma Merrells, Christina Johnson, Dr. Tiffany Bates and Yvonne Lewis
Board Members Absent: Randy Williams and Tasha Washington
Northeast Delta HSA staff present: Dr. Monteic A. Sizer and Delores R.
Harris
Ownership Linkage-Recognition of Guests: None
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD — No requests for comment.
BOARD EDUCATIOWN/ ENDS Items for DISCUSSION
Upcoming Events/ ENDS/Items for DISCUSSION
NEDHSA, along with the City of Tallulah, hosted nearly 400 plus students, faculty, and
community leaders during its anti-vaping and drugs event. It was an overwhelming
success.
Northeast Louisiana had major power outages due to Ice Storm Fern. While state
agencies were closed for a week, Dr. Sizer met daily with his executive team to
address the mental health, addiction, disability, and related issues associated with
the storm. Additionally, Dr. Sizer re …
Tue Jan 13, 2026
Northeast Delta Human Services Authority Governing Board
Northeast Delta Human Services Authority meeting cancelled for January 13, 2026
The Northeast Delta Human Services Authority Governing Board did not meet on January 13, 2026, as the meeting was cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is February 10, 2026, at the same location.
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✓ Decided: Northeast Delta Human Services Authority Board meeting not held
The board meeting scheduled for January 13, 2026, was not called to order and did not take place. No substantive decisions were made.
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NORTHEAST DELTA HUMAN SERVICES AUTHORITY
Board of Directors
MEETING AGENDA
January 13, 2026 @ 5:30 PM
Northeast Delta Human Services Authority — Video Conference Room
2513 Ferrand St, Monroe, LA 71201
Call to Order /Roll Call /Quorum /Prayer
Adopt Agenda / Adopt Meeting Minutes of December 9, 2025
Call to Order: Meeting was not called to order by Yvonne Lewis. The Board Meeting
was cancelled.
ADJOURN
Next Meeting — February 10, 2026 - Northeast Delta Human Services Authority — Video
Conference Room, 2513 Ferrand St, Monroe, LA 71201
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NORTHEAST DELTA HUMAN SERVICES AUTHORITY (NEDHSA)
Board Meeting MINUTES
January 13, 2026
Northeast Delta Human Services Authority Offices,
2513 Ferrand Street, Monroe, LA 71202
5:30PM
Call to Order Meeting was not called to order by Yvonne Lewis. The Board meeting was not
held.
ADJOURN
Next Meeting — February 10, 2026 — 5:30 pm
Northeast Delta Human Services Authority Offices, 2513 Ferrand Street, Monroe,
LA 71202
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