Natchitoches Parish

The meeting included the consideration of two applications for survey and subdivision of land. The first exhibit involved a 9-acre parcel for the purpose of a sale under B2 zoning. The second exhibit involved a 996.14-acre parcel for new construction under IA zoning. There were no preliminary hearings, public hearings, or agenda items requiring office business or visitor comments.

The agenda for the regular meeting primarily focuses on Survey Plat Subdivision of Land applications. Specific items include considering applications for property exchanges, acts of donation, new construction, and acts of sale across various parcels. The agenda also lists standard procedural items such as Call to Order, Roll Call, and Adoption of previous minutes, although the latter approval is excluded from this summary per instructions. There are no items scheduled for Preliminary Hearing, Public Hearings, Actions on Public Hearings, or Office Business.

The meeting commenced with elections for 2026 Parish Council Officers, resulting in Marty Cheatwood becoming Chairman and Mark Kerry becoming Vice-Chairman. Key discussions included agenda amendments to apply for US Department of Transportation RAISE and BUILD grants and to introduce an ordinance adding a portion of Levy Taylor Road back into the Parish Road System. Department head reports were received from the Fire Chief, Assistant Public Works Director, CCS Executive Director, Treasurer, and Parish President. The Council also confirmed reappointments to several Boards and Commissions, including Fire District Boards and the Planning & Zoning Board. In New Business, the Council introduced ordinances related to adding road segments and budget amendments. The Public Hearing portion included tabling an ordinance to remove road segments from the Parish Road System. Resolutions were adopted to change a polling location, authorize an LGAP application for road maintenance equipment funds, approve a compliance questionnaire for the annual audit, and authorize agreements with Fire Districts concerning the ACT 461 line-item appropriation. Other business included approving the amended 2025 Budget and proposed 2026 Budget for the North Louisiana Criminalistics Laboratory Commission, and awarding bids for roadway rehabilitation projects on Blanchard Road, Clark Road, and Lateral Lane. Visitors presented concerns regarding litter and requested funding for FAUNA and administrative fees for the Henry O Flipper Foundation.

The agenda for the regular commission meeting includes the call to order, roll call, and the adoption of the January 5, 2026 meeting minutes. Key discussion items involve considering two separate applications for survey and subdivision of land. The first application is from Angela Murray/Black Diamond Business Development for a 9-acre parcel located at 155 Fulton St, currently zoned B2, for the purpose of a sale. The second application is from Nelson Lewis for a 996.14-acre parcel located at 2359 King Hill Rd, currently zoned IA, for the purpose of new construction. The agenda also notes no items for preliminary hearing, public hearings, actions on public hearings, or office business.

The meeting addressed the adoption of minutes from the previous meeting, which were accepted. Key agenda items included considering an application for the survey and subdivision of 135.64 acres for a sale (Exhibit #1), which was accepted. The commission also held a preliminary hearing concerning an application by Mount Carmel Baptist Church for a special exception to add a cemetery (Exhibit #2), which was accepted. During the visitors section, a motion was passed to commence an investigation and send notice regarding potential ordinance violations related to the start of a sober living facility operating without the necessary permits.