BENTON, La. — The Bossier Parish Police Jury approved a series of measures involving infrastructure, development, public safety and equipment purchases during its Feb. 18 regular meeting.
Jurors awarded a bid for a removable gooseneck trailer to Scott Equipment.
In public hearing matters, the panel approved increasing the speed limit on Rebouche Road in District 6 from 15 mph to 25 mph. The earlier reduction had been implemented due to the presence of children in the area, but officials said conditions have since changed.
The Police Jury also advanced a site plan for Logan Farms Unit No. 1, which will include the parish’s first Scooter’s Coffee location at the intersection of U.S. 80 and Hillcrest Circle. The development calls for construction of a new public road, drainage improvements and a right-in, right-out entrance to be permitted by the state.
Looking ahead, jurors scheduled public hearings for April 1, 2026, to consider amendments to Chapter 122 governing sewage for Consolidated Waterworks and Sewerage Districts 1 and 2. The proposed changes include corrections to references in Article III.
The board confirmed several appointments and reappointments. Andy Holly and Doug Rogers were reappointed to the Bossier Parish Communications District No. 1, with 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 serving 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 No. 2 and Fire Protection District No. 7. Another resolution requires water-withdrawing entities to contribute funding toward efforts to combat giant salvinia on Lake Bistineau.
Two funding applications received approval. Through the Local Government Assistance Program, jurors endorsed an application to install automatic water meters in the Country Place Subdivision. Under the Community Water Enrichment Fund program, members approved an application for a new water storage tank at the East Central Water System Booster Station.
The Police Jury also voted to accept Edgewater Pass Subdivision Unit No. 2 into the parish road system and authorized an engineering agreement for Phase 2 improvements at the Dogwood North pump house.