The board addressed various administrative and operational matters, including the sale of multiple adjudicated properties and the condemnation of dilapidated structures. Key decisions involved approving road improvement projects, authorizing the disposal of surplus assets, and adopting updated policies for LCDBG program management and personnel dress codes. The board also authorized grant applications for transit programs, appointed members to various advisory boards, approved insurance plan renewals, and authorized vehicle purchases for fire districts. Furthermore, the meeting concluded with a resolution calling for special elections regarding millage taxes for fire protection and road districts.
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The board received quarterly updates regarding the job center and sales tax collections. Actions were taken to reappoint members to several boards, including fire districts, the library, and parkway authorities. The jury approved the sale of adjudicated properties and identified others for potential sale. Multiple construction contracts were awarded for road widening, overlay, and pavement rehabilitation projects. The meeting included the authorization of equipment purchases for fire departments, amendments to part-time employee compensation, and zoning approvals for various RV and mobile home parks. Additionally, the jury addressed traffic control ordinances, authorized financial bond approvals, and conducted an executive session concerning pending litigation.
Jun 17, 2026·Board meeting
Rapides Parish Police Jury Special Session
The meeting focused on the review and adoption of a compensation study final report by SSA Consultants, including the implementation of the Evaluation of the Rapides Parish Civil Service Employee Plan and the Market Minimum with Longevity Plan, with salary adjustments not to exceed 20%. Additionally, the board approved several position name changes for various departments and granted approval for a property request for five additional lots at 1380 Palmer Chapel Road, Pineville, LA.
Apr 13, 2026·Board meeting
Rapides Parish Police Jury Regular Meeting
The meeting addressed various administrative and operational matters, including personnel appointments to local recreation and utility districts and the approval of financial transactions such as bill payments, budget revisions, and equipment purchases. Key discussions involved public works projects, including the authorization of road improvements, the advertisement of construction bids, and the management of fleet vehicle leases and asset disposals. The agenda also included environmental and infrastructure maintenance, such as waste tire transport contracts, drainage improvements, debris cleanup, and the installation of safety features for recreational facilities. Additionally, several proclamations were made to honor local awareness months and weeks, and public hearings were scheduled for future property condemnation proceedings.
