During its regular meeting on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, Parish Administrator Butch Ford recommended that the
Police Jury consider assisting Cypress Black Bayou Park with repairing the parking lot at its boat
launch on Parks Road.
Jury President Philip Rodgers stated that helping local entities is something the jury has always
participated in. “The Police Jury is pleased to help whenever possible, especially our local
agencies like our fire department and parks.” By helping, we ensure they get quality work, and if
any problems arise, we can always go back and help repair if any issues occur.”
Ford stated that the expected cost to repair the lot would be $10,000, covering materials and
labor, for which Cypress Black Bayou Park will reimburse the Jury.
Mr. Bob Brotherton, District 1 Police Juror, commented on attending the ribbon cutting
ceremony at the Bossier Fire District #2 on Tuesday, June 18, for the commissioning of two new
fire trucks recently placed into service for the district.
The new trucks are the latest additions to the fleet of fire and rescue vehicles for the six stations
in the district. One of the newly acquired fire trucks replaces a fire engine that has been in
service for over 25 years.
Mr. Brotherton said he was pleased with the purchase of the new fire engines and the benefits
they will add to the parish. “I was very impressed with the new trucks, and I believe they will go
a long way to help keep the parish safe.”
Voters in South Bossier approved a 3.5-mill tax increase to update their department’s aging
equipment in 2022.
In other business jurors:
Approved the proposed development of 5.046 acres of land for the Lake Road
Subdivision.
Approved the proposed development of 7.156 acres of land for White Oak Manor, being
a re-subdivision of White Oak Unit No. 2.
Approved the recommendation by the Benton MPC of the application of Keith Christy
for a zoning amendment to change the zoning classification of 9.905 acres of land from
R-A, Residence-Agriculture District, to B-1, Transition Business District, for future
commercial purposes.