Sandra Payne

The committee meeting agenda included authorizing advertisements for bids regarding maintenance hot mix, detention center roof replacement, and water system emergency repairs. New business items involved the authorization of Change Order No. 1 for the Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation project, which included a decrease in contract price, and the approval of a preliminary plat for the Oak Tree Road Subdivision Unit 4.

The board meeting addressed several key business items, including the selection of an official journal for the upcoming fiscal year and the approval of the Lincoln Parish Sales and Use Tax Commission's 2026/2027 budget. Appointments were made for Waterworks District No. 3 and the Library Board of Control, along with the appointment of a member to the Sales and Use Tax Commission. The board also passed resolutions regarding the canvassing of returns for a special election, the adoption of millage rates for 2026, and the authorization of water revenue bonds for the Greater Ward One Waterworks District. Furthermore, the board authorized land use planning tasks, approved a change order for the Landfill Cell B Construction Project, and adopted an ordinance to establish speed limits on Beatty Road.

The committee meeting focused on the authorization of action regarding submitted bids for the Make-A-Difference Park projects. This process is contingent upon final approval by the Louisiana Office of Community Development. The bid details reviewed included various construction proposals for the project.

The committee held a meeting where a presentation was provided by Mr. Mike Causey of Hunt, Guillot and Associates, LLC regarding a long-range transportation plan. No official action was taken in relation to the presentation.

The committee reviewed and acted upon speed limit regulations for Water Tank Road, ultimately establishing specific limits for different segments of the road based on a presented survey. Additionally, the committee authorized the advertisement for bids regarding the procurement of asphalt materials.