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Sheriff and road superintendent report staffing and equipment updates; Harrisonburg Bridge expected to be let in June
Summary
Sheriff McAllister reported efforts to cut costs, expand litter pickup and add a truck while working on an animal shelter; Road Superintendent Perry Holmes said graders are running but operator staffing is low and that Harrisonburg Bridge will likely be let in June.
At the start of the meeting Sheriff McAllister told the Jury he appreciated the working relationship and said he is "doing everything he can to cut costs for the Jury." He reported plans to add another truck for litter pickup and said he is installing electric and water lines at an animal shelter site.
Road Superintendent Perry Holmes presented a road maintenance update and said all four graders are running but the department is down to two experienced operators; he requested that the Jury post openings for experienced grader operators on the parish website. Holmes also said the side boom was at the welder shop, grass-cutting equipment was being serviced and that bridge inspections continue, with the Harrisonburg Bridge expected to be let in June.
Holmes noted he had hired a new truck driver, Mr. Johnny Martin, to assist with pothole patching. The minutes record these operational updates but do not include detailed timelines or budgets for the animal shelter or hiring beyond the items noted.
