DeRidder public meetings in 2021

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several ordinances to authorize insurance contracts for the 2022 policy period. The body is also considering an agreement to assist in managing a local recreation program.

• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Beauregard United Soccer Association
• Cyber liability insurance contract with Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America
• Workers' compensation insurance contract with Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation
• Commercial property equipment breakdown coverage with Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
• Commercial property insurance for wind/hail and electronic data processing with AmGuard Insurance Company

The Council adopted emergency ordinances to authorize the Beauregard Parish Sheriff to collect city taxes and to establish a council district reapportionment plan for 2026. Several insurance contracts and cooperative agreements for veterans' services and youth soccer were also approved.

• Approved Emergency Ordinance O-2021-79 authorizing Beauregard Parish Sheriff to collect city taxes (6-0)
• Approved Emergency Ordinance O-2021-80 for council district reapportionment for 2026 elections (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-2021-81 for Veterans’ Service Offices agreement with LDVA (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-2021-82 for sewer systems evaluation services with Compliance Envirosystems, LLC (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-2021-83 for youth soccer program agreement with Beauregard United Soccer Association (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-2021-84 for cyber liability insurance with Travelers Casualty and Surety Company (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-2021-85 for workers’ compensation insurance with Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Corporation (5-0)
• Approved Ordinances O-2021-86 and O-2021-87 for commercial property and equipment breakdown insurance (6-0)

City Council

The Council unanimously adopted Emergency Ordinance No. O-2021-78 to manage a deductible cost sharing program for employee health insurance. Seven other ordinances were introduced for future public hearings, including contracts for insurance and sewer services. The Council also approved the minutes from the November 22, 2021 meeting.

• Adopted Emergency Ordinance No. O-2021-78 for health care deductible cost sharing with Cobra Professionals, Inc. (6-0)
• Approved November 22, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance for Veterans' Service Offices agreement (6-0)
• Introduced ordinance for Compliance Envirosystems, LLC sewer evaluation services (6-0)
• Introduced ordinance for Beauregard United Soccer Association recreation program (6-0)
• Introduced ordinance for cyber liability insurance with Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America (6-0)
• Introduced ordinance for workers' compensation insurance with Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (6-0)
• Introduced ordinances for commercial property insurance with Liberty Mutual and AmGuard Insurance Company (6-0)

City Council

The City Council approved a contract to replace the Bower Street water line and joined a statewide opioid litigation agreement. The Council also authorized a salary increase for the Clerk of the Council and abandoned a portion of Porter Street for local expansion.

• Approved increasing Clerk of the Council compensation from $55,000 to $61,000 per year (Unanimous)
• Approved contract with the Division of Administration of the Office of Community Development to replace Bower Street water line using $21,500 in CWEF funds (Unanimous)
• Approved abandonment of a portion of Porter Street between Grace Church of DeRidder, La., Inc. and Hester's Paint & Body Shop, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved joining the Louisiana State-Local Government Opioid Litigation Memorandum of Understanding (Unanimous)
• Approved November 8, 2021 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council

The Council adopted two ordinances: one for employee benefit actuarial services and another updating reporting requirements for second-hand dealers. Three additional ordinances regarding a water line, street abandonment, and opioid litigation were introduced for future hearings.

• Approved contract with Fontenot Benefits & Actuarial Consulting, LLC for $2,000 annually (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-2021-74 requiring electronic reporting for second-hand dealers (7-0)
• Introduced ordinance to replace Bower Street water line (7-0)
• Introduced ordinance to abandon a portion of Porter Street (7-0)
• Introduced ordinance to join Louisiana State-Local Government Opioid Litigation (7-0)
• Approved October 25, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Council adopted an emergency ordinance for Hurricane Laura fence repairs and approved two special exceptions for mobile homes. They also approved a property rezoning for a 10-home development and a drainage project funded by a state grant.

• Approved Emergency Ordinance O-2021-67 for fence repairs at North Park, Wood Lawn Cemetery, Fire Training Center, and Public Works Maintenance Yard (7-0)
• Approved special exception for Thelma Clark to place a mobile home at 209 Evangeline Street (4-3)
• Approved special exception for James Anthony Sweet to place a mobile home on Elm Street (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 570 O’Neal Street from R-1 to R-1-A (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved contract with State of Louisiana for drainage ditch installation on 5th, 6th, and 7th Streets using $29,800 LGAP funds (7-0)
• Ratified Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with State of Louisiana for Project No. 50-M65-14-01 (7-0)
• Introduced ordinance for employee benefits consulting contract with Fontenot Benefits & Actuarial Consulting, LLC (7-0)
• Introduced ordinance amending occupational licenses for second hand dealers (7-0)

City Council

The City Council approved a contract for debris removal in Palmetto and Hickory Creeks. A request for a special exception to place a mobile home at 601 W.W. Batties Street was denied. Two new ordinances regarding drainage and facility planning were introduced for future hearings.

• Approved contract with Family Land and Tree Services, L.L.C. for debris removal (6-0)
• Denied special exception for mobile home at 601 W.W. Batties Street (1-5)
• Approved September 27, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance for drainage ditch installation on 5th, 6th, and 7th Streets (6-0)
• Introduced ordinance for facility planning and control project no. 50-M65-14-01 (6-0)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several special exception requests for mobile homes and a rezoning request. The body is also considering contracts for debris removal and baseball field maintenance, as well as the purchase of property from First Baptist Church of DeRidder.

• Contract with Family Land and Tree Services, L.L.C. for debris removal in Palmetto and Hickory Creeks
• Rezoning of 570 O'Neal Street from R-1 to R-1-A for SW Staniel LLC
• Service agreement with Dowdy Lawn & Hardscaping for West Park baseball fields
• Variance for Diamond Towers V LLC to place a telecommunications tower at 110 East 1st Street
• Purchase of immovable property from the First Baptist Church of DeRidder

The City Council authorized the purchase of a property on Muldrow Street for $20,000 to provide indoor storage. The Council also approved a telecommunications tower variance and several emergency ordinances for park maintenance and equipment donation.

• Approved $20,000 purchase of property from First Baptist Church of DeRidder (6-0)
• Approved variance for Diamond Towers V LLC to place a 170-foot tower at 110 East 18th Street (6-0)
• Approved emergency contract with Dowdy Lawn & Hardscaping for West Park baseball field maintenance (6-0)
• Approved emergency donation of a 2005 Cygnus Trailer to Beauregard Parish Fire District #4 (6-0)
• Approved special exception for Talanta Bellamy Denmond to place a Class B mobile home on Ollie Street (6-0)
• Approved 2022 City Council meeting and holiday schedule (6-0)
• Tabled public hearing for mobile home request at 601 W.W. Batties Drive (6-0)
• Introduced ordinances for debris removal and three zoning/mobile home requests

City Council

The DeRidder City Council is holding a special meeting with a single public hearing on an ordinance to increase council member salaries, as allowed by the city charter. The ordinance also sets an effective date and repeals conflicting ordinances. No other business is scheduled.

• Public hearing on ordinance to increase City Council salary
• Ordinance cites Section 2-05 of the DeRidder City Charter
• Meeting includes only invocation, pledge, roll call, and adjournment

The City Council adopted Ordinance No. O-2021-59 to increase the annual salary of council members from $7,200 to $12,000. The pay increase is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2022, following the next mayoral and council election.

• Approved Ordinance No. O-2021-59 to increase City Council annual salary to $12,000 (5-1)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will consider several special exception requests regarding mobile home placements. Additionally, a rezoning request for property on O’Neal Street is scheduled for discussion.

• Special Exception: 2021 Class B Single Wide Mobile Home at 209 Evangeline Street
• Special Exception: 2021 Class B Single Wide Mobile Home at 1022 Lewis Avenue
• Special Exception: 2018 Class A Double Wide Mobile Home on Elm Street
• Rezoning Request: 570 O’Neal Street from R-1 to R-1-A by SW Staniel LLC

The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes. It lists proposed special exception requests for mobile homes and a rezoning request, but does not record any decisions or outcomes.

City Council

The City Council is meeting to introduce and hold public hearings on several ordinances. These include the fiscal year 2021-2022 operating budget and proposed salary increases for the Mayor and City Council.

• Adoption of the operating budget for fiscal year 2021-2022
• Proposed salary increases for the City Council and the Mayor
• Purchase of immovable property from the First Baptist Church of DeRidder
• Contract with R. C. Paving, Inc. for utility patching on Martin Luther King Drive and Bryant Park parking lot work
• Contract with Statewide Electrical Contractors, Inc. for West Park baseball field lighting repairs

The City Council approved the operating budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year and authorized several infrastructure and service contracts. The Council also approved a 20% salary increase for the Mayor, effective July 1, 2022.

• Adopted FY 2021-2022 operating budget (Unanimous)
• Approved 20% salary increase for Mayor to $89,579.68 effective July 1, 2022 (5-2)
• Approved contract with Strategic Demographics, LLC for reapportionment and redistricting services (Unanimous)
• Approved contract with R. C. Paving, Inc. for repairs to Martin Luther King Drive and Bryant Park parking lot (Unanimous)
• Approved contract with Statewide Electrical Contractors, Inc. for West Park baseball field lighting (Unanimous)
• Approved August 23, 2021 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance to purchase property from First Baptist Church of DeRidder (Unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance to increase City Council salaries (6-1)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to vote on the fiscal year 2021-2022 operating budget and a salary increase for the Mayor. The body will also consider several zoning exceptions, a variance for a telecommunications tower, and infrastructure contracts.

• Adoption of the operating budget for fiscal year 2021-2022
• Contract with R. C. Paving, Inc. for utility patching on Martin Luther King Drive and Bryant Park parking lot overlay
• Contract with Statewide Electrical Contractors, Inc. for West Park baseball field lighting repairs
• Variance for Diamond Towers V LLC to place a tower at 110 East 1st Street
• Special exception requests for mobile homes on Ollie Street and 601 W.W. Batties Drive

The Council approved three emergency ordinances regarding zoning interpretations, a youth community center agreement, and employee health insurance. It also adopted a budget amendment for fiscal year 2020-2021 and granted two special exception uses for mobile homes.

• Adopted Emergency Ordinance O-2021-48 interpreting zoning for lots fronting highway systems (5-0)
• Adopted Emergency Ordinance O-2021-49 for a cooperative agreement with Billy Clark to operate The Kingdom Center (5-0)
• Adopted Emergency Ordinance O-2021-50 for Humana Group Medicare Advantage health insurance (5-0)
• Approved special exception for Mona Spikes to place a Class B mobile home at 919 Cedar Street (5-0)
• Approved special exception for Lena Le Veda Moreau to place a Class A double-wide mobile home at 110 McDaniel Street (3-2)
• Adopted Ordinance O-2021-53 amending the FY 2020-2021 operating budget (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance to increase Mayor's salary (3-2)
• Introduced FY 2021-2022 operating budget for public hearing (5-0)

City Council

The DeRidder City Council is meeting to discuss several contracts for city repairs and financial audits. The body is considering resolutions for industrial tax exemptions and federal transportation grants, as well as ordinances regarding millage rates.

• Industrial tax exemption for Ingevity South Carolina, LLC at 400 Crosby Rd
• Contract with Total Construction of DeRidder, LLC for City Hall and police station facade repairs
• Contract with Pat Williams Construction, L.L.C. for partial demolition of the Dance Stop building
• Special exception use for mobile homes at 919 Cedar Street and 110 McDaniel Street
• Ordinances to adjust millage rates for police, fire operations, and general alimony

The Council approved a tax exemption for a production expansion at Ingevity South Carolina, LLC and set adjusted millage rates for 2021. They also authorized a grant application for transit programs and approved repairs to Bryant Park restrooms. Several ordinances for city contracts and zoning exceptions were introduced for future hearings.

• Approved Industrial Tax Exemption for Ingevity South Carolina, LLC (6-0)
• Authorized FTA grant applications for rural areas and bus facilities (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance O-2021-39 for Bryant Park restroom roof repairs (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance O-2021-40 setting millage rates: Police/Fire 2.74, General Alimony 7.62 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance O-2021-41 to roll forward millage rates (5-0)
• Introduced audit contract with Windham & Reed, L.L.C. for public hearing
• Introduced City Hall and Police Station facade repair contract for public hearing
• Introduced partial demolition of Dance Stop building for public hearing

City Council

The City Council will discuss ordinances regarding adjusted millage rates for police, fire, and general alimony. The body is also considering a contract for roof repairs at Bryant Park and a property rezoning request.

• Ordinance to adjust millage rates for police and fire operations and general alimony
• Contract with Total Construction of DeRidder, LLC for roof repairs to restrooms at Bryant Park
• Rezoning of 1412 Rose Street from B-3 (General Business District) to B-1 (Transitional Business District)
• Acceptance of the dedication of Johnny Joe Lane in Memorial Park Subdivision

The City Council adopted ordinances to accept the dedication of Johnny Joe Lane and rezone a property on Rose Street. Three additional ordinances regarding millage rates and park repairs were introduced for future consideration.

• Approved dedication of Johnny Joe Lane in Memorial Park Subdivision (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 1412 Rose Street from B-3 General Business to B-1 Transitional Business (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Introduced ordinance for adjusted millage rates for police, fire, and general alimony (Unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance to roll forward millage rates to maximum authorized rate (Unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance for contract with Total Construction of DeRidder, LLC for Bryant Park restroom roof repairs (Unanimous)
• Approved June 28, 2021 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss emergency medical services for the City of DeRidder. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is limited to discussion only.

• Discussion regarding emergency medical services for the City of DeRidder

The Council reviewed recommendations from the Ambulance Committee regarding emergency medical services. No formal votes were taken; items agreed upon will be introduced as ordinances at the July 26, 2021 meeting.

• Tabled formal action on ambulance services until July 26, 2021

City Council

The DeRidder City Council will vote on resolutions and ordinances including naming the official journal, approving up to $18 million in industrial revenue bonds for the Stine project, and accepting a street dedication. Several ordinances are up for public hearing, including a special exception use for a mobile home on Ken Williams Street and agreements for federal watershed debris removal and sewer work.

• Resolution approving up to $18,000,000 in taxable industrial revenue bonds for the Stine, L.L.C. Project
• Ordinance accepting dedication of Johnny Joe Lane in Memorial Park Subdivision
• Ordinance granting special exception use for a Class A mobile home at 325 Ken Williams Street
• Ordinance authorizing agreement with USDA for emergency watershed debris removal from Palmetto and Hickory Creeks (2020 hurricanes)
• Public hearing on application for Louisiana Community Development Block Grant (LCDBG) funding

The Council approved the issuance of up to $18 million in taxable industrial revenue bonds for a Stine L.L.C. retail facility. Other key actions included authorizing debris removal from local creeks and purchasing portable buildings from Beaucare, Inc.

• Approved issuance of up to $18M in taxable industrial revenue bonds for Stine L.L.C. project (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance O-2021-33 to fund debris removal from Palmetto and Hickory Creeks via USDA (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance O-2021-35 to purchase Beaucare, Inc. portable buildings for $19,700 (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance O-2021-34 prohibiting on-street parking on the west side of the 100 block of North Stewart Street (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance O-2021-36 for payment to Davis Backhoe & Construction, Inc. for sewer main work (Unanimous)
• Appointed Beauregard Daily News as the Official Journal for fiscal year 2021-2022 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Citizen Participation Plan and authorized LCDBG grant proposal development (Unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance for dedication of Johnny Joe Lane in Memorial Park Subdivision (Unanimous)

City Council

The DeRidder City Council will hold a regular meeting on June 14, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. The main item is a proposed ordinance to rezone property at 1412 Rose Street from B-3 (General Business) to B-1 (Transitional Business), requested by Aryn Clouse. The agenda also includes a visitors' docket for the Twin Lakes Neighborhood Watch and adoption of prior meeting minutes.

• Rezoning of 1412 Rose Street (parcel 0333022856) from B-3 to B-1
• Visitors' docket: Twin Lakes Neighborhood Watch
• Adoption of minutes from May 24, 2021 meeting

The Council adopted two ordinances regarding employee benefits, including a new insurance contract and updated leave policies for police and fire personnel. Several other ordinances were introduced for future public hearings, including a rezoning request and a debris removal agreement.

• Approved Ordinance O-2021-31 adding annual leave for fire and police (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance O-2021-32 for Mutual of Omaha disability and life insurance contract (unanimous)
• Approved May 24, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Introduced rezoning of 1412 Rose Street from B-3 to B-1 (6-0-1)
• Introduced USDA agreement for debris removal from Palmetto and Hickory Creeks (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance amending parking, stopping, and standing codes (unanimous)
• Introduced purchase of portable buildings from BeauCare, Inc. (unanimous)
• Introduced payment for sewer main work by Davis Backhoe & Construction, Inc. (unanimous)

City Council

The DeRidder City Council will hold a regular meeting on May 24, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers. The agenda includes a public hearing and vote on a rezoning request at 1412 Rose Street, a special exception for a mobile home at 1002 Oak Street, and several ordinances authorizing road paving contracts with R.C. Paving, Inc. for 8th Street, South Texas Street, and Fisher Road, as well as a drainage engineering contract for Kilman Pines. The council will also receive reports from the mayor, department heads, and consider other items.

• Rezoning of 1412 Rose Street from B-3 (General Business) to B-1 (Transitional Business), requested by Aryn Clouse
• Special exception for Josie Denmond to place a Class B mobile home at 1002 Oak Street (R-3 zone) for up to 10 years
• Contract with R.C. Paving, Inc. for patching, milling, and overlaying 8th Street from South Texas Street to Whitney Drive (asphalt costs excluded)
• Contract with R.C. Paving, Inc. for patching, milling, and overlaying South Texas Street from 8th Street to West 10th Street (asphalt costs excluded)
• Contract with R.C. Paving, Inc. for patching, milling, and overlaying Fisher Road

The Council adopted several emergency ordinances for employee health, dental, and liability insurance. They also approved multiple street repair contracts with R.C. Paving, Inc. and authorized engineering services for drainage in Kilman Pines.

• Approved contract with Total Safety for asbestos air monitoring at Dance Stop Building (4-0)
• Approved liability insurance contract with Amguard Insurance Company (4-0)
• Approved vision and dental insurance contract with Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company (4-0)
• Approved health care insurance contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana (4-0)
• Granted special exception for Josie Denmond to place a Class B mobile home at 1002 Oak Street (4-0)
• Approved lease of night vision equipment from Department of the Navy (4-0)
• Approved R.C. Paving, Inc. contracts for 8th Street, South Texas Street, and Fisher Road (4-0)
• Approved payment to Meyer & Associates, Inc. for Kilman Pines drainage engineering (4-0)

City Council

The City Council is introducing ordinances for several infrastructure projects and emergency repairs to public buildings following Hurricane Laura. The meeting also includes the introduction of a law enforcement equipment agreement and a highway maintenance contract with the state.

• Contracts with R.C. Paving, Inc. for 8th Street, South Texas Street, and Fisher Road
• Emergency contracts for repairs to Real Art DeRidder, Dance Stop Building, and Beauregard Museum
• Contract with Allied Restoration & Construction for City Hall and Police Station facade repairs
• Engineering services by Meyer & Associates, Inc. for Kilman Pines drainage improvements
• Agreement with Department of the Navy for leasing night vision equipment

The Council adopted several emergency ordinances to fund repairs for the Real Art DeRidder Building, Dance Stop Building, Beauregard Museum, and City Hall following Hurricane Laura. Additionally, the Council approved a highway maintenance agreement with the state and introduced several roadwork and drainage ordinances.

• Approved contract with Wayne Hall Construction for Real Art DeRidder Building facade repairs (Unanimous)
• Approved contract with Inland Environments Ltd. for asbestos removal at Dance Stop Building (Unanimous)
• Approved contract with Pat Williams Construction, L.L.C. for Beauregard Museum roof and interior repairs (Unanimous)
• Approved contract with Allied Restoration & Construction for City Hall and Police Station facade repairs (Unanimous)
• Approved highway maintenance agreement with Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (Unanimous)
• Approved April 26, 2021 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Introduced ordinances for R.C. Paving, Inc. roadwork on 8th Street, South Texas Street, and Fisher Road
• Introduced ordinance for Meyer & Associates, Inc. drainage services in Kilman Pines

City Council

The DeRidder City Council will consider several ordinances, including a highway maintenance agreement with the state, a contract for Hurricane Laura repairs to City Hall and the police station, a special exception for a mobile home on Oak Street, a drainage servitude, and insurance for the 1st Street School. No bid awards, service awards, or condemnations are on the agenda.

• Ordinance authorizing a highway maintenance agreement (mowing and litter pickup) with Louisiana DOTD
• Ordinance authorizing a contract with Allied Restoration & Construction for Hurricane Laura repairs to City Hall and police station EIFS facades
• Ordinance granting Josie Denmond a special exception for a Class B mobile home at 1002 Oak Street (R-3 zone) for up to 10 years
• Emergency ordinance for a predial servitude with James Clayton Chamblee II & Deanna Chamblee for drainage
• Ordinance authorizing a commercial property insurance contract with Landmark American Insurance via McGriff Insurance for the 1st Street School

The City Council adopted an emergency ordinance for a drainage servitude and approved commercial property insurance for the 1st Street School. Three other ordinances regarding highway maintenance, city building repairs, and a mobile home special exception were introduced for future public hearings.

• Approved Emergency Ordinance No. O-2021-14 for a predial servitude with James Clayton Chamblee, II & Deanna Chamblee for drainage (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. O-2021-15 for commercial property insurance for 1st Street School through Landmark American Insurance Company (6-0)
• Approved minutes from April 12, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance for highway maintenance agreement with State of Louisiana (6-0)
• Introduced ordinance for Allied Restoration & Construction to repair City Hall and Police Station facades (6-0)
• Introduced ordinance for special exception to allow a Class B mobile home at 1002 Oak Street (6-0)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several emergency ordinances for infrastructure repairs and software implementation. The body is also considering a budget amendment for fiscal year 2020-2021 and a hazard mitigation plan adoption.

• Contract with Quality Exterior Services, L.L.C. for Beauregard Museum roof and interior repairs
• Contract with Edmunds GovTech for finance, payroll, personnel, utility, permitting and work orders software
• Contract with Delta Process Equipment for wastewater treatment plant grit system pump parts
• Contract with Landmark American Insurance Company for 1st Street School commercial property insurance
• Proposed amendment to the operating budget of revenues and expenditures for fiscal year 2020-2021

The Council adopted an amended operating budget for fiscal year 2020-2021 and approved several emergency contracts for infrastructure and software recovery following hurricanes Laura and Delta. Additionally, the city adopted a multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan and ratified five Planning & Zoning Commission appointments.

• Adopted 2020 Beauregard Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved emergency contract with Delta Process Equipment for wastewater plant pump repairs (Unanimous)
• Approved emergency contract with Edmunds GovTech for finance and payroll software (Unanimous)
• Approved emergency contract with Quality Exterior Services, L.L.C. for Beauregard Museum roof and interior repairs (Unanimous)
• Approved contract with Zulty’s, Inc. for city-wide hosted telephone system (Unanimous)
• Adopted amended FY 2020-2021 operating budget (Unanimous)
• Ratified appointments of C. Randall Brown, Artemese Carhee, Michael Clanton, Charles Lestage and Joey Smith to Planning & Zoning Commission (Unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance for 1st Street School commercial property insurance; public hearing set for April 26, 2021 (Unanimous)

City Council

The DeRidder City Council will consider three ordinances: leasing a new citywide phone system from Zulty's, Inc., amending the FY 2020-2021 budget, and allowing temporary housing for Hurricane Laura and Delta damage. Two public hearings are set for a cooperative agreement with DeRidder Baseball and Softball at West Park and a memorial marker on Rock Street for Johnnie Robinson Jr. No bid awards, service awards, or condemnations are on the agenda.

• Ordinance to lease Unified Communications telephone equipment and cloud services from Zulty's, Inc. for all public buildings
• Ordinance amending the FY 2020-2021 operating budget of revenues and expenditures
• Ordinance to allow homeowners to place personally owned and FEMA temporary dwelling units for Hurricane Laura and Delta damage only
• Public hearing on a cooperative endeavor agreement with DeRidder Baseball and Softball, Inc. for part of West Park (March 22 – May 31, 2021)
• Public hearing on an ordinance for a memorial marker on Rock Street to memorialize Johnnie Robinson Jr.

The Council adopted an emergency ordinance allowing homeowners to place temporary dwelling units on their property due to damage from Hurricanes Laura and Delta. They also approved a youth recreation agreement for West Park and a memorial marker for Johnnie Robinson Jr.

• Adopted Emergency Ordinance O-2021-6 allowing temporary dwelling units for hurricane victims (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance O-2021-7 for a cooperative agreement with DeRidder Baseball and Softball, Inc. at West Park (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance O-2021-8 to place a memorial marker for Johnnie Robinson Jr. on Rock Street (7-0)
• Introduced ordinance for Zulty’s, Inc. telephone equipment and cloud services lease (7-0)
• Introduced ordinance to amend the FY 2020-2021 operating budget (7-0)
• Approved March 8, 2021 meeting minutes (7-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The DeRidder Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a special exception request by Kenneth O. Harris to place a 2021 Class B 28x72 double-wide mobile home on his R-3 zoned property at 806 Martin Luther King Drive. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and introduction of any other planning matters.

• Public hearing: Special Exception Request of Kenneth O. Harris for a 2021 Class B 28x72 double-wide mobile home at 806 Martin Luther King Drive (R-3 zoning)
• Approve minutes from February 16, 2021 regular meeting
• Introduction of planning and zoning matters: None

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a request for Kenneth O. Harris to place a 2021 28x72 double wide mobile home on an R-3 zoned property. The commission also approved the minutes from the February 22, 2021 meeting.

• Approved Special Exception Request for Kenneth O. Harris to place a 2021 28x72 Double Wide Mobile Home at 806 Martin Luther King Drive (2-1)
• Approved February 22, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The DeRidder City Council will discuss a cooperative agreement for youth recreation at West Park. The body will also consider a resolution regarding a water pollution audit and an ordinance for a memorial marker.

• Cooperative endeavor agreement with DeRidder Baseball and Softball, Inc. for West Park (March 22, 2021 – May 31, 2021)
• Memorial marker for Johnnie Robinson Jr. on Rock Street
• 2020 Water Pollution and Prevention Audit Report resolution

The Council unanimously adopted a resolution approving the 2020 water pollution audit, which noted specific effluent concentration exceedances. Two ordinances were introduced for future public hearings regarding a youth sports agreement and a memorial marker. The Utilities Director provided an update on sewer line repair proposals.

• Approved 2020 Water Pollution and Prevention Audit Report (Resolution R-2021-4) (5-0)
• Approved February 22, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance for cooperative agreement with DeRidder Baseball and Softball, Inc. for West Park (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance for memorial marker for Johnnie Robinson Jr. on Rock Street (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding an ordinance to provide an honorary designation for Rock Street. The meeting also includes scheduled reports from city directors and the mayor.

• Ordinance to designate Rock Street as Johnnie Robinson Jr. St.

The Council adopted an emergency ordinance to pay Apeck Construction for sewer line repairs. A proposal to designate a street in honor of Johnnie Robinson Jr. failed following a tie vote. The Mayor also reported that the city's disaster declaration for Laura is now in the 90/10 payout category.

• Approved Emergency Ordinance No. O-2021-5 for sewer pipe repair and roadbase backfill at 802 8th Street (6-0)
• Denied honorary designation of Johnnie Robinson Jr. St. to Rock Street (3-3)
• Approved February 8, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on two ordinances regarding inter-agency agreements. These include funding for public space restoration following Hurricanes Laura and Delta and a management agreement for a recreation program.

• Proposed honorary designation of Rock Street as Johnnie Robinson Jr. St.
• Proposed MOU with Keep DeRidder Beautiful and Keep Louisiana Beautiful for restoration grant funding
• Proposed cooperative endeavor agreement with Beauregard United Soccer Association
• Service award for David Stanard II for 10 years with DeRidder Police Department

The Council approved two ordinances to secure funding for public space restoration and to partner with a youth soccer association. An ordinance to designate a street honorarily was introduced for a future public hearing.

• Approved Ordinance O-2021-3 to enter a memorandum of understanding with Keep DeRidder Beautiful and Keep Louisiana Beautiful for restoration grants (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-2021-4 to enter a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Beauregard United Soccer Association (7-0)
• Introduced ordinance to provide honorary designation of Johnnie Robinson Jr. St. to Rock Street (7-0)
• Unanimously approved January 25, 2021 meeting minutes

City Council

The DeRidder City Council will consider three ordinances: a grant agreement for hurricane restoration, a cooperative agreement for soccer field management, and an emergency sewer main repair. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes approval and department reports.

• Ordinance to enter MOU with Keep DeRidder Beautiful for hurricane restoration grant (Laura/Delta)
• Ordinance to enter agreement with Beauregard United Soccer Association for recreation program management
• Emergency ordinance approving Master Craft Construction for sewer main repair on Honeysuckle at Highway 190
• Resolution adopting Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for 2019-2020 fiscal year
• Financial reports for October and November 2020

The City Council adopted an emergency ordinance to pay Master Craft Construction, LLC for sewer main repairs. They also approved a state compliance questionnaire and introduced two new ordinances for future consideration.

• Approved Emergency Ordinance No. O-2021-2 for sewer main repairs at Honeysuckle Right-of-Way (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-2021-3 approving the 2019-2020 Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire (6-0)
• Approved January 11, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance for Keep Louisiana Beautiful restoration grants (6-0)
• Introduced ordinance for cooperative agreement with Beauregard United Soccer Association (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider resolutions to apply for state grants for a water line upgrade on Bower Street and a drainage ditch project on 5th, 6th, and 7th Streets. A public hearing is also scheduled on an ordinance amending the FY 2019-2020 budget.

• Resolution to apply for Community Water Enrichment Fund grant for Bower Street water line upgrade
• Resolution to apply for Local Government Assistance Program grant for drainage ditch project on 5th, 6th, and 7th Streets
• Public hearing on ordinance amending FY 2019-2020 operating budget

The City Council adopted an amended operating budget for the 2019-2020 fiscal year. Additionally, the Council approved two resolutions to apply for state grants for water line and drainage projects.

• Approved Ordinance O-2021-1 amending the 2019-2020 operating budget (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R-2021-1 to apply for CWEF grant funds for Bower Street water line upgrade (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R-2021-2 to apply for LGAP grant funds for drainage ditch project on 5th, 6th, and 7th Street (6-0)
• Approved corrections to December 28, 2020 meeting minutes (6-0)