The Bossier Parish Police Jury moved through a wide-ranging agenda during its regular meeting on Feb. 18, addressing everything from equipment purchases and development requests to public safety initiatives and infrastructure improvements across the parish.
Jurors began by awarding a bid for a removable gooseneck trailer to Scott Equipment.
In public hearing matters, the Police Jury approved raising the speed limit on Rebouche Road in District 6 from 15 mph to 25 mph. The earlier reduction had been implemented because of children in the area, but conditions have since changed. Members also advanced a site plan for Logan Farms Unit No. 1, which includes what will become the parish’s first Scooter’s Coffee at the intersection of U.S. 80 and Hillcrest Circle. The development includes a new public road, drainage improvements, and a right-in/right-out entrance to be permitted by the State of Louisiana.
Looking ahead, the Jury scheduled public hearings for April 1, 2026, to consider amendments to Chapter 122 (Sewage) for both Consolidated Waterworks/Sewerage Districts 1 and 2. These updates include corrections to references in Article III.
Several appointments and reappointments were confirmed during the meeting. Andy Holly and Doug Rogers were reappointed to the Bossier Parish Communications District #1, with new terms extending through March 31, 2029. Members of the Police Jury were also appointed to the Library Board of Control, where the current president and vice president will continue in their officer roles.
In other business, the Jury approved resolutions calling for June 27, 2026, elections to renew special taxes for South Bossier Parish Fire District #2 and Fire Protection District #7. Another resolution was adopted to require water-withdrawing entities to help fund efforts to combat giant salvinia on Lake Bistineau.
Two funding applications also received approval. Through the Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP), the Jury endorsed an application to install automatic water meters in the Country Place Subdivision. Under the CWEF program, members approved an application for a new water storage tank at the East Central Water System Booster Station.
Jurors also voted to accept Edgewater Pass Subdivision Unit #2 into the parish road system. Additionally, they authorized an engineering agreement for Phase 2 of improvements at the Dogwood North pump house.