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Calcasieu Parish Police Jury approves rezoning, schedules condemnations and awards multimillion-dollar renovation contracts
Summary
At its April 23 meeting the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury approved a rezoning to allow a contractor shop, authorized six show-cause hearings on potentially condemned structures, and accepted multiple bids and engineering awards including $5.41 million for Magnolia building renovations and $1.117 million for library paving.
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury on April 23 approved a slate of routine and capital actions, including a rezoning to permit a contractor shop, authorization of six show-cause hearings for potentially condemned properties, and multiple bid awards for library paving and building renovations.
The meeting opened with an invocation led by Mr. Hayes and a roll call conducted by Ms. Wallace, who confirmed a quorum. President Absher then read the agenda and guided the Jury through motions and votes on each item; most motions carried without extended discussion.
The Jury approved Item 1A, accepting one new liquor/beer application and ratifying three special-event permits after a motion by Mr. Lewis, seconded by Mr. Andrew Pont. It adopted an ordinance (Item 1B) rezoning 2012 61 Highway 397 in Ward 8 from general commercial to light industrial to allow a contractor shop and storage yard; the motion to approve with conditions was made by Mr. Bartie and seconded by Mr. Marcantel and carried.
On Item 1C the Jury…
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