The Vernon Parish Police Jury met Monday, June 16, at 10 a.m. in regular session.  Jurors welcomed Avon Knowlton from the Louisiana Military Alliance, who addressed some events being planned by the group later this summer.

Jurors went over items that came in following committee meetings earlier this month.

The Capital Properties Committee recommended the Jury enter into Annual Maintenance Agreements with Star Services for preventative maintenance on the HVAC system at the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office (new jail) and the Air-Cooled Chiller at the Judicial Building (new courthouse).  In addition, the committee recommended an Equipment Agreement for the dryers at the Vernon Parish jail, at a cost of $280.

The Economic Development Committee is in support of the Vernon Parish Economic Development District in pursuing a PILOT Agreement with NextEra Energy (Little Clear Solutions LLC) to support economic growth in the parish.

The Road Maintenance and Construction Committee recommended the Jury approve a low-quote bid from Sinclair Utility Solutions LLC to relocate a gas line on Holton-Harris bridge, in preparation for the replacement of the bridge.  Due to a wide disparity in Sinclair’s bid compared to others, further review of the bid was suggested and agreed upon by Jurors.

A public hearing was entered into regarding a proposed ordinance to abandon Pat Roberts Road in District 12/Ward 1, beginning at Lake Vernon Road, in its entirety.  There was no public comment.  The Board returned to regular session.

A public hearing will be held July 21 at 10 a.m. to hear public input on two proposed ordinances.  One ordinance would abandon a portion of Lone Oak Road in District 11/Ward 1.   Nearly 238 feet of the road would be abandoned.  The second ordinance will reduce the speed limit on Elijah Haymon Road in District 12/Ward 1 to 25 mph, in its entirety.

The next Vernon Parish Police Jury meeting will be Monday, July 14, at 5 p.m.