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Parish public works introduces interim assistant and outlines road, rock and equipment plans
Summary
Public works introduced interim assistant George Grama and assistant director Joey Kramer, reported new equipment purchases and upcoming road projects, and outlined efforts to secure rock and dirt sources and accelerate grading and paving in targeted districts.
Public works used the work session to introduce personnel and review near‑term operational plans. George Grama was introduced as interim assistant director and Joey Kramer described his background in bridge and road contracting. The director outlined efforts to find local rock and aggregate sources, to deploy a new roller and a "zipper" machine for pavement work, and to prioritize roads for grading, grinding and hot‑mix patches. "We're gonna be running motor graders, mini x's, bush hogs, 6 days a week," a public‑works speaker said, listing a schedule designed to accelerate repairs.
Council members asked for a prioritized list of roads and an update on contract status for ongoing projects; public works said engineers would meet on Patrick Road and that some contracts were about to issue notice to proceed. The department also described equipment needs (limb cutters, starter for donated truck) and plans to work with timber companies and neighboring parishes to find material and equipment efficiencies. No formal actions were taken; staff will continue outreach to contractors and report progress at forthcoming meetings.
