Bossier Parish Police Jury members might be taking a look at parish law governing liquor sales on Sunday after voting Wednesday to deny a request from a business seeking an exemption to the ordinance.

Jurors had received a request for a letter of no objection to the selling of beer and liquor from Countryside Exxon for what was termed, “a special Easter Sunday event.”

That raised questions from Dist. 2 representative Glenn Benton who wondered why the request did not specify what kind of event was planned. Benton said he believed the store “…just wanted to be able to sell hard liquor on Easter Sunday.”

During the discussion, Parish Attorney Patrick Jackson reminded jurors the issue of prohibiting package liquor sales on Sunday had been discussed several times in the past. While Shreveport allows such sales, Bossier City and parish does not, he said.

“Bossier Parish still has a prohibition against package spirits sales on Sunday…parish ordinance prohibits it,” he said. “You can buy liquor at sit down restaurants on Sunday. You cannot buy package liquor.”

Dist. 7 rep Jimmy Cochran said the issue would continue to come up, noting if the jury approved such a request from one, it would need to approve for all.

“I think we need to take (Sunday liquor sales) to a committee and study it,” Cochran said.

During Wednesday’s meeting, jury members also:

• Authorized advertising for bids for LGAP FY 2021-2022 – Scada Controls for sewer lift station, Consolidated Waterworks/Sewerage District No. 2, bid date to be determined.

• Approved advertising for a Request for Proposals, Project No. 2024-116, potable water treatment chemicals, bid date to be determined.

• Awarded bid for Water Sector Program – Consolidated Waterworks/Sewerage District No. 1 of the Parish of Bossier-Subrecipient LA WSP10905 for the Bossier Parish Police Jury for Project No. 2023-127, Contract I, new water well(s) and water test well(s) in accordance with bids received on March 14, 2024.

• Awarded bid for Project No. 2024-110, Covington Road extension, Phase I to Specialty Trackhoe.

• Scheduled a public hearing on April 17, 2024, to consider approval of the plat of the proposed development of Ace Acres, Unit 1B, being a re-subdivision of Ace Acres 1A, Lot 2, located on a certain tract of land being 7.884 acres, more or less, located in Section 24, Township 20 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish.       

• Scheduled a public hearing on April 17, 2024, to consider approval of the minor plat for Lisa Greer, located in Section 34, Township 20 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish.

• Accepted report from meeting of the Fire District Committee.

• Adopted a resolution proclaiming April 20, 2024, as The Arc Caddo-Bossier Day.

• Approved a Service Agreement between the Bossier Parish Police Jury and Cornerstone Government Affairs, Inc., for consulting and advocacy services, effective February 1, 2024, with contract set to expire January 31, 2025.

• Approved the application of Cody Williams, for renewal of a 2024 Bossier Parish beer/liquor license at Swamp Daddy’s, 104 Bill’s Lane, Haughton (approved by the Sheriff’s Office and Health Department).       

• Accepted streets and drainage in Cane’s Landing, Unit No. 3, into the parish road system for permanent maintenance.