Bossier Parish Police Jury Meeting February 21, 2024

The jury members approved a motion to donate 60 loads of Asphalt Millings to Camp Minden for the Archery Shooters Association (ASA) Competition in April. Bob Brotherton, District 1 representative, said this tournament is a win-win for Northwest Louisiana. Brotherton said, "We signed a 10-year agreement with ASA to host the tournament here, and everything is going well so far. It is estimated that the tournament will attract over 1,650 shooters, their families, and vendors, who will stay in our hotels, dine in our restaurants, and shop in our stores." The local economy could receive a boost of up to $25 million over the 10-year ASA contract period.

The jury members approved the payment of all the accounts payable invoices and budget to the monthly comparison for January 2024.

Parish Administrator Butch Ford provided an update from the National Association of Counties (NACo) Conference that he and Vice President Glenn Benton attended. Ford described the conference as informative and potentially beneficial for the parish, with grant money available.

All members of the Police Jury welcomed back Mr. Chris Marsiglia after his recovery from a major health issue.

POLICE JURY MEMBERS ALSO:

• Approved the relocation of the voting precinct polling place for Precincts 02-22A-1, 02-22A-2, 02-22B, and 02-22C, from Cypress Baptist Church, 4701 Palmetto Road, Benton, LA, to Benton High School 449 Fairburn Avenue, Benton, LA.

• Approved the request for a variance of Bossier Parish Subdivision Regulations petition requirements for the proposed development of Greenacres Ranchettes, Unit No. 3, being a re­subdivision of Lot 3 of Greenacres Ranchettes, Unit No. 1, located in West, Bossier Parish.

• Approved the scheduling of a public hearing on March 6, 2024, to consider approval of the plat of the proposed development of Greenacres Ranchettes, Unit No. 3, being a re-subdivision of Lot 3 of Greenacres Ranchettes, Unit No. 1, located in Section 27, Township 17 North, Range 12 West, Bossier Parish.

• Approved the request for a variance of Bossier Parish Subdivision Regulations petition requirements for the proposed development of W. M. Sirman, Unit No. 1-A, being a re-subdivision of Lot 2 of the W. M. Sirman Subdivision, located in a portion of Section 13, Township 20 North, Range 13 West, Northwestern Land District, Bossier Parish.

• Approved the scheduling of a public hearing on March 6, 2024, to consider approval of the plat of the proposed development of W. M. Sirman, Unit No. 1-A, being a re-subdivision of Lot 2 of the W. M. Sirman Subdivision, located in a portion of Section 13, Township 20 North, Range 13 West, Northwestern Land District, Bossier Parish.

OTHER BUSINESS:

• Approved the acceptance of the Certificate of Substantial Completion of Project No. 2023-119, Sligo Road Extension Improvements - Phase II.

• Approved the appointment of Mrs. Suzette Hadden to the Bossier City-Parish MPC Board of Adjustments for a five-year term, term to expire March 1, 2029.

• Ratified the approval of a request to allow highway department crews to provide assistance in storm damage cleanup in the Dogwood Subdivision.

• Approved the appointment of Mr. Mel Allen to the Bossier Parish Communications District No. 1 Board of Directors for a four-year term, term to expire March 1, 2028.

• Ratified a request from the LSU Extension Office for rock for a parking lot at the LSU Red River Research Station facility, with the LSU Extension Office being responsible for all costs.

• Approved the settlement by and between Bossier Parish Police Jury and Bellevue Water System regarding December 27 and 28, 2022, Emergency Water Haul.

• Approved Change Order No. 3 for Project No. 2021-105, North-South Corridor Phase II (Flat River to Crouch Road).