The Lincoln Parish Police Jury meeting on Nov. 10, 2026 listed budget proposals for the Ruston-Lincoln CVB and the jury, several grant- and contract-related items (including a transmittal to Louisiana DEQ and a subrecipient agreement with Mt. Olive Waterworks District), and two ordinances to sell adjudicated property.

Nov

Lincoln Parish Police Jury Regular Meeting - PDF Agenda Packet for Lincoln Parish Police Jury Regular Meeting - 11/10/2026 - 6:00pm

The Lincoln Parish Police Jury packet for its Nov. 10, 2026 regular meeting contained committee minutes, a Public Works Committee report recommending contract advertisements and project completions, multiple budget and agency funding requests for 2027, resolutions (including a right-of-way servitude to Entergy for $26,832.80), and ordinances to sell two adjudicated properties scheduled for auction on Nov. 4, 2026.

Discussion Points

•Authorization to advertise bids for gas/diesel, gravel, culverts and maintenance hot mix; recommendation to keep sewer rate at $46.00 per month; authorization of substantial completion for Make-A-Difference Park and Change Order No. 1 ($15,932.46) for DR-4439 due to generator location changes.
•Multiple jurors offered motions to maintain current funding amounts for listed local agencies; one item (District Attorney funding) was tabled.
•Ordinances state statutory basis for sale, minimum bids ($1,283.33 and $5,417.33), requirement that E&P Consulting Services, LLC certify title searches and provide notice, reservation of mineral rights, and sale by cash to highest acceptable bidder.
•Parish Administrator Courtney Hall explained the servitude would facilitate the Mt. Olive to Sarepta substation project to support regional grid demand from the Meta plant in Richland Parish.

Nov

Finance Committee - PDF Agenda for Finance Committee - 11/10/2026 - 5:00pm

The Lincoln Parish Police Jury Finance Committee was scheduled Nov. 10, 2026, to consider amended and proposed budgets for the Lincoln Parish Library and the parish, and a recommendation on funding for the District Attorney's Office.

Nov

Economic Development and Long Range Planning Committee - PDF Agenda for Economic Development and Long Range Planning Committee - 11/10/2026 - 4:30pm

The Economic Development and Long Range Planning Committee of the Lincoln Parish Police Jury was scheduled Nov. 10, 2026, to consider available funding and the project scope for the Lincoln Greenspace Project, with routine procedural items on the agenda.

Discussion Points

•Committee was scheduled to discuss available funding and project scope of the Lincoln Greenspace Project as listed on the agenda.

Nov

Insurance Committee - PDF Agenda for Insurance Committee - 11/10/2026 - 4:00pm

The Lincoln Parish Police Jury Insurance Committee met Nov. 10, 2026, to consider renewals of the parish's property and general liability insurance and the group health insurance plan; presenters from two insurance agencies were listed on the agenda.

Discussion Points

•Presentations listed for renewal of property and general liability insurance and for renewal of group health insurance.

Nov

Health and Welfare Committee - PDF Agenda for Health and Welfare Committee - 11/10/2026 - 3:30pm

Lincoln Parish Health and Welfare Committee was scheduled to consider H.E.L.P. Agency's amended 2026 budget and proposed 2027 budget at its Nov. 10, 2026 meeting in Ruston, LA.

Sep

Police Jury Special Meeting - PDF Minutes for Police Jury Special Meeting - 09/22/2026 - 5:00pm

The Lincoln Parish Police Jury met in special session Sept. 22, 2026 and approved awarding the Lincoln Parish Library renovation base bid to Womack & Sons Construction Group, LLC for $630,125. The meeting included routine procedural votes and adjourned the same evening.

Discussion Points

•Courtney Hall recommended awarding the Base Bid to Womack & Sons Construction Group, LLC for $630,125.00.
•No public comments recorded; no substantive debate noted in minutes.

Decisions

•Agenda approved; library Base Bid awarded; meeting adjourned.
•Award Base Bid to Womack & Sons Construction Group, LLC; motion carried.

Directions

•Parish Administration to proceed with contract execution documents for Base Bid award.

Sep

Lincoln Parish Police Jury Regular Meeting - PDF Minutes for Lincoln Parish Police Jury Regular Meeting - 09/08/2026 - 6:00pm

The Lincoln Parish Police Jury met Sept. 8, 2026, certified the 2026 tax assessment after the Board of Review heard no appeals, adopted several resolutions including an amended special-election order for District 5 and authorization to pursue DOTD transit grants, approved a division order for mineral revenues, and tabled library renovation bids pending more information.

Discussion Points

•Amendment clarifies canvass procedures and the geographic breakdown for separate determinations.
•Appointment of Kyle Warner for a five‑year term as commissioner of Greater Ward One Waterworks District.
•Explanation of Board of Review procedures and public-hearing requirements by presiding officers.
•Members authorized the Parish President to execute applications and required assurances.
•Members confirmed the canvass date and publication requirements.
•Motion delegates administrative authority to execute documents necessary to collect revenue.
•Parish Administrator stated bidders must supply further information before bids can be considered.
•Resolution lists FTA programs by CFR citation and requires Title VI compliance and minority business provisions.
•Resolution notes parish ownership of mineral interests and production by Nadel and Gussman Ruston, LLC.
•Tax Assessor reported no appeals, removing the need for contested hearings.
•Treasurer provided a budget report; minutes do not include numeric details.

Decisions

•Adopted Resolution 26-41; canvass scheduled for Jan. 12, 2027.
•Adopted Resolution 26-43 authorizing the Parish President to execute grant applications and related assurances.
•Adopted Resolution No. 26-42; administrator empowered to finalize Division Order documents.
•Adopted Resolution No. 26-44; budget report recorded as presented.
•Bids tabled; no further action recorded in minutes.
•Certified 2026 assessment list; adjourned Board of Review to reconvene as Police Jury.

Directions

•Certify assessment list and forward to Louisiana Tax Commission.
•Item tabled until additional bidder information is provided.
•Parish Administrator authorized to execute Division Order and provide any required certifications.
•Prepare and file appointment documentation; follow up on budget report details if necessary.
•Proceed with grant application preparation and file with DOTD; ensure local share requirements are planned for if grants are awarded.
•Publish revised Notice of Special Election and follow statutory canvass procedures.

Sep

Finance Committee - PDF Minutes for Finance Committee - 09/08/2026 - 5:30pm

Finance Committee meeting to receive 2027 budget requests from parish departments and partner agencies, including a $210,500 request from the newly elected District Attorney to expand staff and address case backlog.

Discussion Points

•DA cited a high caseload per prosecutor and detention center overflow as reasons for the request.
•District Attorney requested a substantial increase tied to staffing and case backlogs.
•Extension representatives requested continuance of $27,500 for parish programming.
•Judge requested inclusion of court funding and COL raises for court reporters if approved by the Police Jury.
•Kennimer requested continuation of IT and GIS funding lines ($20,000 and $25,000 respectively).
•Multiple agencies and offices requested continuance of current funding at specified amounts.
•Multiple small agencies requested continuance funding amounts for 2027, some via letters and some in person.
•Public comment asked about spay/neuter funding but was told this meeting was for receiving budget requests.

Decisions

•Agenda approved; meeting adjourned. No funding decisions made at this meeting.
•No appropriation decided at this meeting.
•No appropriation made at intake meeting.
•No appropriation made at this meeting.
•No funding decision made at this meeting.
•No funding decisions at intake.

Directions

•Parish Administration to include continuance requests in draft budget.
•Parish Administration to include continuation request in draft budget.
•Parish Administration to include the court's request in the draft budget.
•Parish Administration to include the DA's request in the draft 2027 budget for committee review.
•Parish Administration to include these requests in the draft 2027 budget.
•Parish Administration to incorporate all requests into the draft 2027 budget for committee consideration.

Aug

Police Jury Regular Meeting - HTML Agenda for Police Jury Regular Meeting - 08/11/2026 - 6:00pm

The Lincoln Parish Police Jury was scheduled to meet Aug. 11, 2026, to consider appointments to the Lincoln Parish Hospital Service District No. 1 Board, set two public hearings, authorize a Delta Regional Authority funding request for a greenspace drainage and renovation project, and consider several resolutions and an ordinance including a speed-limit change in Creeks Edge subdivision.

Aug

Public Works - HTML Agenda for Public Works - 08/11/2026 - 5:30pm

The Lincoln Parish Police Jury Public Works committee was scheduled Aug. 11, 2026, to consider a water main replacement, roof repairs at the detention center, a local speed limit, a plat revocation request and a road-striping policy review.

Aug

Solid Waste & Recycling - PDF Minutes for Solid Waste & Recycling - 08/11/2026 - 5:00pm

The Solid Waste & Recycling Committee of the Lincoln Parish Police Jury met Aug. 11, 2026, approved the agenda, authorized a $9,865.80 final change order and substantial completion for the new C&D cell project reported by Riley Co. of Louisiana, Inc., and then adjourned.

Discussion Points

•Agenda approved; contractor reported C&D cell completion; change order explained and approved.
•Mr. Bob Myers reported the $9,865.80 change order reconciled estimated bid quantities for compacted clay fill with as-built quantities and recommended authorizing substantial completion.

Decisions

•Agenda approved; change order approved and substantial completion authorized; meeting adjourned.
•Final change order of $9,865.80 approved; substantial completion authorized.

Aug

Public Works - PDF Minutes for Public Works - 08/11/2026 - 5:30pm

Public Works Committee of the Lincoln Parish Police Jury met Aug. 11, 2026; the committee awarded two construction contracts, set a 25 mph speed limit in Creeks Edge subdivision, approved a street revocation, reviewed a road-striping policy (no action), and heard public comment about Mondy Road striping.

Discussion Points

•Committee discussed and approved revocation request for Cypress Street, Unit 1.
•Committee reviewed road striping policy; no action taken.
•Courtney Hall recommended accepting the low bid from David Lawler Construction, Inc. for $251,354.00.
•Motion to award contract to Insulated Roofing Contractors for $190,000.00.
•Motion to set speed limit at 25 mph for Creeks Edge subdivision streets.

Decisions

•Approve revocation request
•Award contract approved
•Award contract to David Lawler Construction, Inc. for $251,354.00.
•No change or directive recorded regarding striping policy.
•Set speed limit at 25 mph for streets within Creeks Edge subdivision

Aug

Police Jury Regular Meeting - PDF Minutes for Police Jury Regular Meeting - 08/11/2026 - 6:00pm

The Lincoln Parish Police Jury met Aug. 11, 2026 in Ruston and approved multiple appointments to the newly formed Hospital Service District No. 1, adopted a $1 million DRA grant request for a Greenspace drainage and renovation project, approved contracts and an ordinance setting a 25 mph speed limit in Creeks Edge subdivision, and authorized retention of special healthcare legal counsel pending Attorney General review.

Discussion Points

•Appointments to Hospital Service District No.1 by resolution
•Board must review and certify assessment listings to Louisiana Tax Commission
•Certified copies to be provided to banks
•Committee awarded two contracts and reviewed road policies
•Designation expands Treasurer's operational authority while preserving dual-signature and legal controls
•Hearing required to hear timely-filed complaints
•Jury found the 60-foot right-of-way abandoned and no longer needed for public purposes
•Location and time recorded in motion
•Need for specialized healthcare legal expertise beyond municipal counsel
•Need to set initial staggered terms per LA R.S. 46:1053
•Ordinance requires signage and rescinds conflicting rules
•Project aims to mitigate flooding and modernize greenspaces
•Public Works Committee recommended a 25 mph limit for Creeks Edge subdivision
•Purpose is to discuss mission, goals and objectives of Section 8 program
•Resolution authorizes application and commits to provide necessary local matching funds
•Resolution orders recording of certified copy in Clerk of Court
•Solid Waste Committee approved final change order of $9,865.80
•Specification of hourly rates and cap to comply with LA R.S. 42:262

Decisions

•Adopt Resolution No. 26-38
•Adopt resolution revoking dedication
•Approved all five initial appointees with specified term lengths
•Hearing date set and Board recessed after adopting schedule
•Hearing scheduled for Sept. 15, 2026
•Ordinance adopted and effective upon promulgation
•Ratify committee awards and approve minutes
•Retain Gachassin Gaines, LLC with set rates and $50,000 not-to-exceed initial cap
•Submit $1,000,000 application to DRA CIF

Directions

•Housing Program Office to prepare materials and public notice
•Parish Administrator to execute and sign resolutions
•Parish Administrator to execute application and related documents
•Parish Clerk to record certified copy of resolution
•Public Works to execute contracts and post signage for Creeks Edge as directed
•Public Works to post signs
•Schedule hearing Sept. 8, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
•Submit contract to Attorney General for review
•Treasurer's Office to provide certified copies and complete bank paperwork

Jul

Lincoln Parish Police Jury - PDF Minutes for Lincoln Parish Police Jury - 07/14/2026 - 6:00pm

The Lincoln Parish Police Jury met July 14, 2026 in Ruston. The jury approved administrative appointments, adopted an ordinance creating Hospital Service District No. 1, called a December 12 special election in District 5 on five alcohol-sales propositions, approved a bond-approval certificate, authorized a DOTD cooperative endeavor for reclaimed asphalt, accepted Public Works Committee recommendations, heard a budget report, and received three public commenters.

Discussion Points

•Agreement enables donation of reclaimed asphalt for State Project H.016563; specific quantities not recorded in minutes.
•Authority to issue exempt facility bonds to finance first-time homebuyer loans; public hearing on June 25, 2026 had no objections.
•Budget report presented by the treasurer; content not transcribed in the provided minutes.
•Committee approved vendor award and multiple change orders; substantial completion declared for CIP Hot Mix Overlay.
•Courtney Hall emphasized ensuring a seamless leadership transition prior to his departure.
•Five propositions specified by alcohol content and sales type; publication and canvass logistics explained.
•Purpose: to establish a parish-wide hospital service district authorizing bonds and taxes for hospital operations.

Decisions

•Adopt certificate of approval.
•Appoint Laura Hartt as Parish Treasurer; reassign Michael Sutton.
•Approve committee minutes and recommendations.
•Authorize execution of Cooperative Endeavor Agreement.
•Ordinance adopted; previous hospital districts within parish abolished.
•Special election called for Dec. 12, 2026.

Directions

•Assign Michael Sutton as Assistant Parish Administrator to allow overlapping duties for six months.
•Parish Administrator to arrange equipment, forms and notices.
•Parish President authorized to execute agreement.
•Parish President authorized to sign the certificate; file in transcript.
•Police Jury to appoint Board of Commissioners before Sept. 10 organizational meeting.
•Public Works to proceed with contracts, change order processing and surplus advertisement.

Jul

Public Works Committee - PDF Minutes for Public Works Committee - 07/14/2026 - 5:40pm

The Lincoln Parish Public Works Committee met July 14, 2026, and approved multiple construction change orders, awarded a six‑month hot‑mix maintenance bid, declared surplus property for auction and agreed to assist the City of Grambling with ditching and street repairs.

Discussion Points

•Additional labor and materials needed on bridge approaches; engineer recommended approval.
•Adjustment in prevailing wage rates in grant funding required change order.
•Adjustments in as‑built quantities and added striping for Grambling required change order; committee declared project substantially complete.
•Agreement to provide ditching and street repair assistance to Grambling; no scope or funding specified.
•Committee approved routine procurement items and awarded the maintenance hot‑mix bid.
•Inventory of 20 surplus items reviewed; minimum bid amounts listed for each item.

Decisions

•Authorized $108,829.60 change order; declared substantial completion
•Authorized $17,000 change order
•Authorized assistance to City of Grambling
•Authorized Change Order No. 1 for $12,366.70
•Awarded six‑month maintenance hot‑mix contract to Amethyst Construction
•Declared items surplus and authorized advertisement for bids

Directions

•Parish staff to coordinate implementation details

Jun

Public Works Committee - PDF Minutes for Public Works Committee - 06/09/2026 - 5:40pm

The Lincoln Parish Public Works Committee met June 9, 2026 to authorize multiple bid advertisements, approve a change order removing a $92,000 sewer main pay item from a wastewater contract, approve a preliminary subdivision plat, and hear one public comment about Longstraw Road.

Discussion Points

•Authorization to solicit contractor proposals for detention center roof replacement.
•Change Order No. 1 removes a $92,000 Sewer Main Replacement pay item from the contract.
•Committee recorded that the overall contract value is reduced below available funding.
•Emergency repairs to Mt. Zion Water System will be bid under a named emergency grant.
•Preliminary plat approved; no lot counts or conditions recorded in transcript.
•Procurement step to solicit bids for maintenance hot mix.
•Public comment recorded: Mr. Dennis Woods present to speak about Longstraw Road.

Decisions

•Approve preliminary plat for Oak Tree Road Subdivision Unit 4.
•Authorize advertisement for detention center roof replacement bids.
•Authorize advertisement for Mt. Zion Water System emergency repair bids.
•Authorize advertisement for six-month maintenance hot mix bids.
•Authorize Change Order No. 1 for Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation Contract II.

Directions

•Staff to issue advertisement for bids.
•Staff to issue advertisement for repair bids under grant guidance.
•Staff to perform planning review and outline conditions for final plat as required.
•Staff to report back with next steps for the removed pay item.

Jun

Lincoln Parish Police Jury Regular Meeting - PDF Minutes for Lincoln Parish Police Jury Regular Meeting - 06/09/2026 - 6:00pm

The Lincoln Parish Police Jury met June 9, 2026, in Ruston and approved committee reports, awarded a $1,067,000 bid for the Make-A-Difference Park Projects contingent on state approval, adopted budgets and appointments, and canvassed May 16 election results renewing two 4.41-mill road millages.

Discussion Points

•Committee authorized several procurement steps and a change order; no further debate recorded in minutes.
•Committee recommended award to McInnis Brothers Construction with additive alternates and noted state agency contingency.
•Jury approved the proposed Sales and Use Tax Commission budget and named the official journal; no public comment recorded.
•Official tabulation recorded with vote totals and narrow majorities for both propositions.
•Two appointments to Waterworks District No. 3 were presented as resolutions and adopted.

Decisions

•Award approved by jury contingent on LA OCD approval.
•Budget approved; Ruston Daily Leader adopted as official journal.
•Committee minutes approved by jury.
•Resolution adopted and results declared.
•Resolutions adopted; appointees assigned to five-year terms.

Directions

•Publish results after Secretary of State cost receipt; forward Process Verbal to officials as required by statute.
•Record award contingent on state approval and proceed with required steps pending LA OCD approval.
•Staff to advertise for bids and proceed with change order and subdivision plat approval steps.

May

Lincoln Parish Police Jury Special Meeting - PDF Minutes for Lincoln Parish Police Jury Special Meeting - 05/28/2026 - 4:00pm

The Lincoln Parish Police Jury met in special session May 28, 2026, approved a resolution moving polling places for Precincts 10-04 and 10-05 to the Lincoln Parish H.E.L.P. Agency and authorized a cooperative agreement with the Lincoln Health Foundation to perform healthcare study tasks; no public comments were offered.

Discussion Points

•Agenda approval; public comments solicited twice with none offered; departmental reports heard (topics not detailed).
•Authorization of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Lincoln Health Foundation; no scope or budget specified.
•The Greenwood Recreation Center "is no longer suitable" for use as a polling location (as stated in the resolution).

Decisions

•Adopt Resolution No. 26-23 to change polling locations for Precincts 10-04 and 10-05.
•Approve agenda; adopt Resolution No. 26-23; authorize Cooperative Endeavor Agreement; adjourn the meeting.
•Authorize the CEA with Lincoln Health Foundation.

Directions

•Parish Administrator to handle execution per usual administrative process.
•Parish Administrator to publish notice of polling-location change under La. R.S. 18:535 and to proceed with administrative follow-up on authorized CEA.
•Publish notice in the Official Journal in accordance with La. R.S. 18:535.

May

Public Works Committee - PDF Minutes for Public Works Committee - 05/12/2026 - 5:30pm

The Lincoln Parish Public Works Committee met May 12, 2026, approved new speed limits on Beatty Road, accepted bids for a heavy-duty cab & chassis tractor truck and for two transfer refuse trailers (both bids exceeded their line-item budgets), heard a resident inquiry about Longstraw Road, and adjourned.

Discussion Points

•Committee discussed bids and delivery timelines.
•Comparison of bidder prices and delivery dates.
•Courtney Hall presented the speed survey and recommendation.
•Members considered and moved to adopt the recommendation.
•No documented committee response or direction appears in the minutes.
•Presentation of bid tabulation by Parish Administrator Courtney Hall.
•Public comment from Mr. Dennis Woods regarding Longstraw Road was recorded.
•T.J. Cranford entered the meeting prior to the vote and moved the bid approval.

Decisions

•Adopted the speed limits as recommended.
•Approved Bruckner Truck Sales bid despite being over the budgeted amount.
•Approved Trailco bid despite being above the budgeted amount.

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