Posted: Feb 23, 2025, 3:00 PM
In response to the valuable input received from the public during Tuesday’s Future Residential Development Meeting and Wednesday's Road/Subdivision Regulation Committee meeting, the jurors proactively decided to extend the 90-day moratorium for an additional 90 days starting March 3rd.
Parish Attorney Patrick Jackson stated that the extended time frame allows the jury and staff to continue working on the details, which will better inform the public and developers about the situation. “If a parcel of land is included and is partially outside of the boundary lines, the moratorium will apply to the entirety of the property until we come back with more information that will best address all the concerns addressed by the public,” Jackson said.
The moratorium will continue to exclude minor and amended subdivisions and any that have received preliminary plat approval. The jury elected to allow any developer with an approved master plan by the Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) and the Bossier Parish Police Jury and an approved Phase One to continue developing their projects. It does not apply to commercial, industrial, and minor subdivision developments, being two lots or less.
The Police Jury issued the first moratorium on December 4, 2024, and amended it on December 18, 2024.
Jury President Glenn Benton presented a proclamation to the family of the late “Coach” Bob Brotherton, who served as District 1 Police Juror since 2012.
Part of the proclamation read, “The Bossier Parish Police Jury does hereby honor Coach Brotherton for his life of service to our community, the countless lives he mentored through coaching, and the profound impact he made in Bossier Parish.”
“You know how much he loved you all,” said Coach Brotherton’s wife, Mrs. Billie Jo, as she thanked everyone for their support while leaving the jury room.
The Jury appointed Mr. Donald “Cotton” O’Neal and Retired Col. Gene Barattini to the Bossier Parish Communications District No. 1 Board of Directors for a four-year to expire on March 1, 2029.
Parish Administrator Dr. Ken Ward presented the jury with the Partner of the Year 2024 plaque from the Bossier Chamber of Commerce. The plaque will be displayed in the Police Jury’s Conference Room.
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