Denise Griggs

The committee received an update from the Riley Co. of Louisiana, Inc. regarding the new C&D Cell B project. Additionally, the committee authorized the engagement of the Riley Co. of Louisiana, Inc. for services pertaining to landfill permit renewal and construction oversight for the new C&D Cell B.

The agenda for the meeting included committee reports from Public Works, Solid Waste & Recycling, Personnel/Benefits, and Economic Development & Planning. New business items involved receiving the Ambulance Service Report, authorizing the Administrator to negotiate and purchase property located at 201 S. Vienna Street, adopting a resolution to execute an Entity-State Agreement with La. DOTD for a bridge replacement on Spring Creek Road, adopting a resolution of support for the Mt. Zion Water System's emergency funding application, and adopting an ordinance setting forth speed limits on Water Tank Road. Budget reports were presented by the Treasurer. Travel authorizations were discussed, including diesel technician training for the Highway Department and the NACO Conference.

The Lincoln Parish Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) serves as a strategic guide to improve the movement of people and goods, aiming for a safe, equitable, and well-maintained multimodal transportation system by 2045 and beyond. The plan focuses on four main goals: providing a safe and secure transportation system, maintaining a high-quality and dependable system, supporting economic development and regional competitiveness, and improving connectivity and mobility across Lincoln Parish. It seeks to enhance quality of life and community prosperity through reliable mobility and diverse travel options.

This document presents a final report detailing a healthcare study for North Central Louisiana. It outlines a practical and financially viable healthcare strategy focusing on Growth & Access, Partnerships, Fiscal Responsibility, Quality & Outcomes, and Community Impact. The strategy aims to establish a robust healthcare foundation for the next decade, improve healthcare outcomes, and enhance the quality of life for residents of Lincoln Parish by keeping care local, improving coordination, and maintaining a stable physician workforce and adequate inpatient hospital services.

The Lincoln Parish Healthcare Study provides a foundational assessment for a long-term strategic roadmap to improve local healthcare. It identifies key needs including expanded women's health, inpatient services, cancer care, general surgery, neurosciences, and primary care. The strategic approach emphasizes ongoing refinement of priorities, evaluation of partnerships, and securing sustainable funding to enhance access, reduce patient out-migration, and ultimately bolster community quality of life and economic stability.