Council ratifies three appointments to Industrial Development Board

The Livingston Parish Council unanimously ratified three appointments to the Industrial Development Board on Sept. 10, approving nominations of Travis Tharpe, Chad Foster and Josh Prejean.

Melanie Lockwood, who presented the slate, said the council had received a scoring matrix from members and noted the average scores: "Travis Thorpe... 96," she said, adding that Foster averaged 97 and Prejean 98. Councilman Mangus moved to ratify the three candidates; the motion was seconded and the vote was recorded as unanimous (9 yes). The appointees were asked to stand so the council could recognize them for volunteering their time.

The action was procedural and required no further public hearing. The council made no additional changes to the terms or duties of the IDB at the meeting; Lockwood's presentation focused on the scoring and nomination sources.