Beauregard, Louisiana — The Beauregard Parish Police Jury convened a special session on Monday, where members voted to seek cost estimates for purchasing two new vehicles for the Region 5 Sanitation Department.
The Health Unit will fund this vehicle acquisition, with officials specifying a need for either four-wheel or all-wheel drive models. This requirement stems from the challenging terrain encountered while servicing some rural areas.
President Mike Harper highlighted that at least one of the current vehicles is older and has undergone extensive repairs, making a timely replacement vital. “In the future, we might consider providing a sheltered space for the vehicles to protect them from the sun, which can cause significant damage,” Harper noted during the meeting.
In addition to discussing the vehicles, jurors adopted a Contract Administration Policy aimed at facilitating the federal funding associated with the Office of Community Development Grant. The jury also expressed support for participating in a proposed settlement related to Purdue Pharma amid ongoing opioid litigation.
Harper pointed out that jurors had received one opioid settlement prior to this meeting; however, the current discussions pertained to a distinct settlement proposal.
The Beauregard Parish Police Jury is scheduled to reconvene for its regular session on August 12 at 6 p.m.
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