The meeting encompassed various administrative and operational actions. Key topics included the appointment of a Planning Commission member, the approval of a change in the fiscal agent for the 4th Judicial District Court Youth Services Planning Board, and authorization for infrastructure and facility projects, including the expansion of the correctional center and the advertisement of sewer and water system replacement projects. The jury also approved multiple personnel actions, such as job description updates and employee promotions, accepted bids for food supplies, and authorized emergency proclamations for future burn bans. Additionally, property sales by public auction were finalized, and employee benefit renewals for the upcoming year were approved.
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The meeting addressed various administrative and operational matters. Key agenda items included honoring fire department employees, approving bids for library repairs, and authorizing radio equipment purchases for the 911 office. Personnel actions involved staff terminations and promotions within Animal Control. Committee discussions led to approvals for property re-subdivisions, re-bidding road projects, and updates to the adjudicated property list. Several ordinances and resolutions were passed, including the extension of a solar farm permitting moratorium, the sale of adjudicated properties, and the authorization of cooperative endeavor agreements with the State and Sheriff's Office. Additionally, the Jury handled equipment surplus declarations, travel requests, and beer and whiskey license applications.
Aug 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Ouachita Parish Police Jury Minutes
The meeting included the adoption of IT policies, the appointment of a new member to the Ouachita Parish Planning Commission, and the approval of the PY26 FY 27 WIOA contract. Key ordinance actions included the enactment of regulations for special events utilizing parish property and the calling of a special election for the Consolidated Road Lighting District No. 52. The board also addressed financial items, including the approval of claims, acceptance of 2026 SHSP and EMPG grants, and the reallocation of funds in the Hospital Settlement Fund. Additionally, the Jury approved various travel requests, authorized the advertisement for bids for a fire department training facility, and approved an amendment to a beer and whiskey permit.
Aug 3, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Ouachita Parish Police Jury Regular Meeting
The board convened to conduct regular business, which included updates from department heads such as Animal Control, Fire, and the 911 office. Key actions included approving the advertisement of bids for the West Ouachita Industrial Park water system project and the purchase of new body scanners for the prison. In committee meetings, the board handled personnel matters, including new hires, terminations, and job description approvals, and accepted project completions for Fontana Road. The board also passed an ordinance establishing a permitting process for special events, authorized a funding application for the L-11 Canal Restoration and Enhancement project, and made appointments to the Planning Commission. Additionally, the board approved various administrative items, including equipment invoice payments, phone system upgrades, and employee travel requests.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
