The Bossier Parish Police Jury tackled a variety of issues during its June 17 regular meeting, including a proposed golf cart ordinance, plans for a new history center at the Bossier Central Library and recognition of victims of a recent military aircraft crash.
One of the most discussed items involved a request to designate Woodlake South as a golf cart community. After discussion, jurors voted to send the proposal back to the Woodlake South Homeowners Association for additional review and a formal vote of neighborhood residents.
The proposal would allow licensed drivers to operate electric golf carts on neighborhood streets, provided the vehicles are registered, insured and equipped with required safety features such as lights, mirrors and other approved equipment.
Jurors said they wanted residents to have additional opportunities to discuss the proposal before any final action is considered. The use of golf carts on parish roads and in residential neighborhoods has become an increasingly popular topic throughout Bossier Parish as more communities explore alternative transportation options.
During juror reports, Police Jury President Tom Salzer recognized the victims of a June 15 B-52H Stratofortress crash and announced an executive order directing flags to be flown at half-staff at the Bossier Parish Courthouse.
Salzer expressed condolences to the families, friends and fellow service members affected by the tragedy. The order calls for the flags of the United States, the State of Louisiana and Bossier Parish to remain at half-staff in honor of the eight individuals who lost their lives during a military training mission involving a B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the U.S. Air Force’s 412th Test Wing.
The Police Jury also received an update on the new history center under construction at the Bossier Central Library.
Library Director Marisa Richardson reported that the project has reached substantial completion, with crews expected to begin work on final punch-list items. Once those tasks are finished, library staff will begin moving artifacts into the facility and preparing exhibits ahead of a planned soft opening near the beginning of July.
According to Richardson, the history center will feature exhibits highlighting the rich heritage of Bossier Parish. Planned attractions include a mural honoring the people of Bossier Parish, a Caddo hut diorama, interactive displays about the Caddo Nation and a large illuminated map showcasing communities and landmarks throughout the parish.
Additional exhibits will focus on the Red River, Shed Road, Benton, Bellevue and other significant locations, along with artifact displays and historical information designed to educate visitors about the area’s past.
Richardson encouraged residents to visit the new center once it opens, noting that the exhibits and graphics are coming together well and will offer a unique opportunity to explore Bossier Parish history.
The meeting reflected the Police Jury’s continued focus on community issues, public engagement and preserving the history and heritage of Bossier Parish.