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Jury approves solar-farm ordinance, road abandonment and multiple contracts; resolutions and procurement also advanced
Summary
At its April 14 meeting the Avoyelles Parish Police Jury adopted a solar farm ordinance, abandoned Smith Road, approved payments and procurement items including Pan American Engineers ($18,960.50), greenway purchases, sign and fence quotes, and authorized a lease for the Simsboro Health Hub; most motions passed by voice vote.
The Avoyelles Parish Police Jury approved a series of motions and routine votes during its April 14 meeting, including adoption of a solar farm ordinance, abandonment of Smith Road, multiple procurement actions and a lease authorization for the Simsboro Health Hub.
Solar farm ordinance and road abandonment: The jury adopted the solar farm ordinance after a public hearing with no opposition, and approved a motion to abandon Smith Road. Both measures were carried by voice vote.
Payments and procurement: The jury authorized payment of $18,960.50 to Pan American Engineers for phase one of the recreation and education complex and approved greenway-site purchases (a pump for $12,000 and electrical work of about $8,000, not to exceed $20,000). The jury accepted an HLA Signs bid of $635 per sign for two signs and approved a fence-and-gate quote for the greenway not to exceed $15,000.
Property cleanups and enforcement: Jurors approved cleanup of three properties (addresses were read into the record) and discussed owner timelines and documentation required before the parish could remove trash or vehicles.
Procurement and contracting process: The jury discussed advertising a garbage contract contingent on Solid Waste Committee review and final approval from ADA/Jenny; jurors discussed contract length options (short-term with extensions versus multi-year terms) and agreed to committee due diligence before final approval.
Lease for Simsboro Health Hub: The jury authorized the president to sign a lease with Gerald LeCour for the Simsboro Health Hub. Jurors reviewed prior contract terms and asked about monthly costs to the health-unit fund; one juror (Mr. Vincent) voted opposed on the recorded vote, otherwise the motion carried.
Other actions: The jury proclaimed March 31, 2026, the 219th anniversary of Avoyelles Parish, tabled library quotes pending clarifications in bidding, and approved routine minutes and travel authorizations.
All vote outcomes reported in the transcript were carried by voice vote unless a recorded vote was stated. The meeting concluded with authorization for the secretary-treasurer to pay bills and adjournment.
