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.