Votes at a glance: key Livingston Parish Council actions from April 9, 2026

At its April 9 meeting the Livingston Parish Council approved a slate of resolutions and routine actions. Key outcomes:

- Renaming: The council approved renaming the first‑floor jury holding room for the Hon. Robert "Bob" Morrison (vote 9‑0).

- Sidewalk waiver: Adopted a resolution to waive section 125‑77 b11 to permit sidewalks in the parish right‑of‑way for the Ponds of Jubin Lake Subdivision; officials said a cooperative endeavor agreement will address maintenance (vote 9‑0).

- Grays Creek Phase 2: Accepted approximately 2,700 feet of roadway into the parish maintenance system and released the associated maintenance bond after inspection (vote 9‑0).

- DOTD signage: Authorized the parish president to request DOTD regulatory signage prohibiting unmuffled compression brakes 1,250 feet before LA‑43/LA‑119 intersection (vote unanimous).

- Boat launch land purchase: Approved purchase of two parcels (about $46,058) to assemble a site for a free public boat launch on the Amiek River; staff will pursue CPRA/capital outlay grants for construction (vote 9‑0).

- Boards: Approved multiple reappointments and new appointments across parish boards and commissions and accepted resignations as recorded in the minutes.

All recorded votes on formal motions in the meeting were unanimous 9‑0 unless otherwise noted in the transcript.