Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District public meetings in 2024
4 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District
The Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District will hold a special meeting to discuss millages and special elections, bed space and facility size, a proposed facility location in Vermilion Parish, and the status of the district bank account. The board will also consider the resignation and replacement of a member from Allen Parish.
- Discussion of millages and special elections by Attorney Jason Akers
- Discussion of bed space, facility size, and consulting services by Mr. Joseph Dominick
- Proposed facility location in Vermilion Parish by Sheriff Langlinais
- Status of District Bank Account by Sheriff Ricky Edwards
- Resignation and replacement of Mr. Kent Reed (Allen Parish) as board member
The Board reviewed hypothetical millage and sales tax scenarios for facility funding and discussed bed space requirements. A potential facility location in the Maurice area of Vermilion Parish was proposed. No formal votes were taken on funding or site selection.
- Approved August 28, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted Kenny Courville as the new Allen Parish representative
Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District
The Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District is holding a special meeting to discuss Act 587 and a grant application to the Criminal Justice Priority Funding Commission, as well as setting up a bank account and obtaining initial funds. The meeting will also include roll call, approval of previous minutes, and scheduling the next meeting.
- Discussion of Act 587 and submission of a grant application to Criminal Justice Priority Funding Commission
- Discussion of setting up a bank account and obtaining initial funds available to the Commission
- Approval of minutes from the July 11, 2024 meeting
The Board unanimously voted to forego the Act 587 grant application, concluding the district did not qualify for the funding. Members also discussed the potential for a millage tax and the construction of a juvenile facility.
- Approved minutes from July 11, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
- Voted to forego Act 587 grant application (unanimous)
- Agreed to next meeting on September 23, 2024, at 3 PM in Crowley, LA
Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District
The commission will hold a special meeting to discuss millages and initial available funds. Members will also discuss the board's bylaws, a draft mission statement, and a public comment policy.
- Discussion of millages
- Discussion of initial funds available to Commission
- Discussion of By Laws for board governance
- Drafting of a Mission Statement
- Preparation of Public Comment Policy
The Board approved the opening of a bank account to hold initial funds. Members discussed millage revenue estimates and a potential facility donation in Bunkie, though no final decision was made on those items.
- Approved May 9, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved motion to open bank account entitled 'Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District'
- Agreed to review draft Mission Statement and provide revisions
Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District
The commission is meeting to establish its foundational operations. Members will elect officers and discuss the creation of by-laws, a mission statement, and a public comment policy.
- Election of Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary
- Adoption of parliamentary rules
- Discussion of operational expenses for notices and minutes
- Preparation of a Mission Statement
- Preparation of a Public Comment Policy
The Board elected a Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Treasurer, while leaving the Secretary position open. Members adopted Robert’s Rules of Order and discussed initial start-up costs and the potential for a state-funded regional detention facility.
- Elected Trey Haik as Chairman
- Elected Chester Cedars as Vice Chairman
- Elected Sheriff Ricky Edwards as Treasurer
- Adopted Robert’s Rules of Order
- Scheduled next meeting for July 11, 2024