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Natchitoches Parish Council roundup: ordinances, contracts and funding approved
Summary
Council approved several ordinances, contract extensions and funding items — including property sales authorization, $10,000 for regional rural transit participation, reclaimed asphalt acceptance, a 3-year transfer-station contract extension, an interim building official contract, a Restore Louisiana CEA and a legislative audit.
At its meeting, the Natchitoches Parish Council approved a cluster of routine and policy items, including ordinances, contracts and funding that the council said will keep ongoing services and capital projects moving.
Key votes and approvals:
- Sale of adjudicated parcels: Council introduced an ordinance authorizing public sale of two adjudicated parcels (parcel numbers were included in the agenda) and voted to introduce the ordinance for processing.
- Rapides Area Planning Commission (RAP) participation: The council approved a $10,000 parish contribution to participate in a regional rural transit program; the motion passed by roll call and the council noted that other jurisdictions (including the City of Natchitoches) are contributing larger shares.
- Reclaimed asphalt pavement: Council approved accepting reclaimed asphalt pavement from state projects H010365 (Louisiana 117) and H010359 (Highway 9).
- Transfer station/waste contract: Council voted to extend the current Waste Connection transfer-station contract for three years; the extension includes notice provisions and was approved after discussion of coinciding contract terms.
- Building official/permitting services: The council voted to engage IBTS as an interim permitting provider on a month-to-month basis for up to 90 days while the council seeks a permanent solution.
- Restore Louisiana CEA: The council authorized the parish president to sign a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Office of Community Development to participate in the Restore Louisiana homeowner voluntary acquisition and buyout program.
- Legislative audit: Council approved a request for a legislative audit of parish operations.
Several of the items were described as follow-ups from earlier work sessions; council members asked staff to return with finalized contract details or ordinance language where applicable.
