Assumption Parish police jury approves broadband, title and audit agreements

At a special meeting on Dec. 30, 2024, the Assumption Parish Police Jury approved three administrative items: a cooperative endeavor agreement with Cajun Broadband LLC for the 'Gumbos' project, a contract with Sugar Land Title related to the Shell Beach Project, and the audit engagement letter for the 2024 audit.

The jury approved the cooperative endeavor agreement with Cajun Broadband LLC; the motion was moved and seconded on the record and carried by voice vote. The transcript records the action but does not include the contract terms or financial details of the agreement.

The body also approved a contract with Sugar Land Title for work on the Shell Beach Project. Motion and second recorded (moved by Mr. Mathern and seconded by Mr. Nacken) and the Chair stated that the motion carried; the transcript does not specify the contract value or scope.

Finally, the jury approved and authorized the president and the secretary-treasurer to sign the audit engagement letter with the accounting firm transcribed as 'Eisner Amner' for the 2024 audit. A Committee member noted that although the parish has a multi-year contract from a past bid process, an annual engagement letter is still required. The transcript records the motion, second and a voice vote approving the engagement letter; the firm name in the transcript may be subject to transcription error and is flagged for verification.

None of the three items in this portion of the meeting included extended debate or detailed contract provisions in the transcript; each was moved, seconded, and approved by voice vote.