DeRidder public meetings in 2022

City Council

The DeRidder City Council will consider several ordinances, including authorizing a lease-purchase contract for two fire trucks, entering a memorandum of understanding for a trash receptacle grant, and granting special exceptions for mobile homes on two properties. The council will also vote on multiple emergency ordinances for insurance coverage and a personnel policy amendment.

• Ordinance authorizing lease-purchase of two fire trucks with Government Capital Corporation
• Ordinance for a memorandum of understanding with Keep DeRidder Beautiful for trash receptacle grant
• Special exception for Michael E. Ashworth to place a mobile home at 618 Los Angeles Street
• Special exception for Tiner B. Turner to place a mobile home at 1022 Ollie Street
• Emergency ordinances for property, workers' compensation, and cyber liability insurance policies

The Council unanimously approved four emergency ordinances for commercial, workers' compensation, and cyber insurance. It also updated the utility department's vacation policy and granted a special exception for a mobile home residence.

• Adopted Emergency Ordinance O-2022-71 for commercial property insurance with AmGuard Insurance Company (7-0)
• Adopted Emergency Ordinance O-2022-72 for equipment breakdown coverage with Liberty Mutual Insurance Company (7-0)
• Adopted Emergency Ordinance O-2022-73 for workers' compensation insurance with Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Corporation (7-0)
• Adopted Emergency Ordinance O-2022-74 for cyber liability insurance with Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America (7-0)
• Adopted Emergency Ordinance O-2022-75 allowing utility employees to roll over unused 2022 vacation time to 2023 (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-2022-76 granting Tiner B. Turner a special exception to place a mobile home at 1022 Ollie Street (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-2022-77 appointing Derek Plummer to the Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board for three years (7-0)
• Introduced ordinances for fire truck acquisition, trash receptacle grants, and a special exception for 618 Los Angeles Street

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will introduce a rezoning request for a property at 1009 North Texas Street, changing it from single-family (R-1) to multi-family (R-3) residential. No public hearings or planning approvals are scheduled. The meeting is informational only; no council action will be taken.

• Rezoning request by Jesse L. Owens Jr. for 1009 North Texas Street (parcel 0336769500) from R-1 to R-3
• Approval of minutes from November 21, 2022 regular meeting
• No public hearings or planning approvals on the agenda

Planning & Zoning Commission

The DeRidder Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to introduce two items: a request to rezone 1009 North Texas Street from R-1 (single-family) to R-3 (multi-family) and a special exception request to place a mobile home at 1020 Los Angeles Street. No public hearings or council action are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Rezoning request for 1009 North Texas Street (parcel 0336765011) from R-1 to R-3
• Special exception request for a 2022 16x76 Class B single-wide mobile home at 618 Los Angeles Street (parcel 0335865011B)

The Commission approved a Special Exception Request for a mobile home at 618 Los Angeles Street to expedite the City Council process. A rezoning request for 1009 North Texas Street was also introduced. The board discussed duplex requirements for R-3 districts.

• Approved Special Exception Request for 2022 16x76 Class B Single Wide Mobile Home at 618 Los Angeles Street (Unanimous)
• Introduced Rezoning Request for 1009 North Texas Street from R-1 to R-3 (Unanimous)
• Approved November 21, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss potential increases to water rates. The body will also review revisions to city ordinances concerning property cleanliness and the storage of junk and vehicles in residential districts.

• Discussion of water rate increases
• Revisions to ordinances regarding property cleanliness and abandoned junk or vehicles

The City Council discussed potential water and sewer rate increases and proposed revisions to ordinances regarding property cleanliness and junk removal. No final votes were taken; the Council agreed to consider rate increases after the next study and to review a proposed ordinance for administrative hearing officer proceedings.

• Agreed to consider water and sewer rate increases following the next rate study
• Agreed to review and consider a proposed ordinance to implement administrative hearing officer proceedings for property cleanliness and junk removal

City Council

The DeRidder City Council will hold a workshop to discuss water rate increases. No vote or decision is scheduled; the item is listed for discussion only.

• Discussion of water rate increases

City Council

The City Council will consider a new redistricting plan for the city. The meeting also includes an emergency ordinance regarding a contract with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.

• Public hearing for Plan 2022 redistricting
• Emergency ordinance for State Project No. RU 18-06-23 public transportation assistance
• Three-year term approval for Derek Plummer as Fire Department representative

The City Council unanimously approved a new redistricting plan to ensure equal population distribution across municipal districts. The Council also adopted an emergency ordinance for public transportation assistance and introduced a fire department representative appointment.

• Adopted Ordinance No. O-2022-70 redistricting plan (7-0)
• Adopted Emergency Ordinance No. O-2022-69 for DOTD public transportation operating assistance (7-0)
• Introduced ordinance to approve Derek Plummer as Fire Department representative for the Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board (7-0)
• Approved November 28, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)

City Council

The DeRidder City Council is meeting to consider one ordinance. The body will discuss granting a special exception use for a specific residential property.

• Proposed ordinance to allow Tiner B. Turner to place a 2022 Class B mobile home at 1022 Ollie Street (Zoned R-3)

The City Council adopted several ordinances to provide transportation services for seniors and financial assistance for low-income water customers. The Council also approved a recreation agreement for youth soccer and a contract for baseball field maintenance. Additionally, the city will close automobile access at Second Street near Washington Avenue to build a pedestrian pathway.

• Approved transportation service contracts with Beauregard, Vernon, and Allen Councils on Aging (Unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Beauregard United Soccer Association (Unanimous)
• Approved service agreement with Larry Brett Dowdy dba Dowdy Lawn & Hardscaping for West Park baseball fields (Unanimous)
• Approved closing automobile access at Second Street near Washington Avenue to construct a pedestrian pathway (6-1)
• Approved health insurance contract with Humana Group Medicare Advantage for employees over 65 (Unanimous)
• Approved Vendor Agreement with Louisiana Housing Corporation for Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (5-2)
• Introduced ordinance for special exception use of a mobile home at 1022 Ollie Street (Unanimous)
• Approved November 14, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will introduce a special exception request for a mobile home on Ollie Street and a planning approval for a nonprofit office on North Royal Street. No public hearings or final votes are scheduled.

• Special Exception Request for Tiner B. Turner to place a 2022 14x66 Class B Single Wide Mobile Home at 1022 Ollie Street (R-3 zone)
• Planning Approval request for Beauregard Christian Women’s Job Corps to use 205 North Royal Street as a nonprofit education center

The Commission approved bypassing the standard introduction process for a special exception request to allow a mobile home at 1022 Ollie Street. This action reduces the applicant's wait time by 30 days before the request goes to the City Council. A separate planning approval request for 205 North Royal Street was cancelled.

• Approved September 19, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved bypassing introduction of Special Exception Request for Tiner B. Turner to place a mobile home at 1022 Ollie Street (Unanimous)
• Cancelled planning approval request for Beauregard Christian Women’s Job Corps at 205 North Royal Street

City Council

The DeRidder City Council will meet to discuss an ordinance regarding a service contract. The proposed action involves entering into a contract with Beauregard Council on Aging, Inc. to provide transportation services for its citizens and clients.

• Ordinance to authorize a contract with Beauregard Council on Aging, Inc. for transportation services
• Service award for Saul Fajardo (5 years with Police Department)

The City Council unanimously voted to introduce eight ordinances for public hearing on November 28, 2022. These proposals include transportation contracts, a redistricting plan, and a health insurance contract. The Council also approved the minutes from the October 24, 2022 meeting.

• Approved October 24, 2022 Workshop and Regular Meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance for transportation contract with Beauregard Council on Aging, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance for transportation contract with Vernon Council on Aging, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance for transportation contract with Allen Council on Aging, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance for cooperative agreement with Beauregard United Soccer Association (Unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance for field maintenance services with Dowdy Lawn & Hardscaping (Unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance to close automobile access and build pedestrian path at Second Street and Washington Avenue (Unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance adopting City of DeRidder redistricting Plan 2022 (Unanimous)

City Council

The DeRidder City Council will meet to ratify civil service board appointments and authorize the advertisement of bids for a water line project. The meeting also includes the recognition of a police department service award.

• Resolution to authorize bids for Blankenship Drive water line replacement (Project No. A8-21038-DA)
• Ratification of Civil Service Board appointments for Penny G. Irwin and Jean Spikes
• 5-year service award for Victoria Johnson of the Police Department

The City Council approved several infrastructure contracts, including drainage improvements for Rainbow Forest and Kilman Pines subdivisions. A zoning variance was granted for a Whataburger franchise sign, and two appointments to the Civil Service Board were ratified. A public hearing regarding a low-income water assistance program was tabled.

• Ratified appointments of Penny G. Irwin and Jean Spikes to the Civil Service Board (7-0)
• Authorized bid advertisements for Blankenship Drive water line replacement (7-0)
• Approved signage variance for Whataburger at 430 Pine Street (6-1)
• Approved $46,172 contract for Rainbow Forest subdivision drain system (7-0)
• Tabled public hearing for Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (7-0)
• Approved contract with Apeck Construction, LLC for Kilman Pines drainage (7-0)
• Approved amendments to City Council Rules and Regulations (7-0)
• Approved October 10, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet to ratify two appointments to the Civil Service Board. The meeting also includes a service award for a Police Department employee.

• Ratification of Penny G. Irwin to Civil Service Board (Sept 23, 2022 - July 29, 2025)
• Ratification of Jean Spikes to Civil Service Board (Sept 23, 2022 - July 29, 2025)
• 5-year service award for Victoria Johnson of the Police Department

City Council

The City Council is holding a workshop to discuss revisions to city ordinances. The discussion focuses on property cleanliness and the storage of junk, vehicles, and appliances in residential districts.

• Revisions to ordinances regarding property cleanliness
• Revisions to ordinances regarding storing or abandoning junk, wrecked or used automobiles, motor vehicles, or parts
• Revisions to ordinances regarding improper uses in residential districts

The City Council held a workshop to discuss revisions to city ordinances. The discussion focused on property cleanliness and the storage or abandonment of junk, appliances, and vehicles in residential districts. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution to designate Public Works Director Tommy Landry as the city's representative for a street rehabilitation project with the Louisiana Office of Facility Planning and Control. The agenda is largely procedural with no bids, awards, or condemnations.

• Resolution to authorize Tommy Landry to act on behalf of the city for FP&C Project No. 50-M65-22-01 (street rehabilitation)

The Council approved a cooperative endeavor agreement with the State of Louisiana for $750,000 in funding for street rehabilitation. They also contracted Windham & Reed, L.L.C. for financial audits and accepted a donation of reclaimed asphalt pavement from the DOTD.

• Approved Ordinance O-2022-54 to acquire $750,000 for Street Rehabilitation Project (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-2022-11 designating Public Works Director Tommy Landry to act on behalf of the City for the street project (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance O-2022-55 to contract Windham & Reed, L.L.C. for financial audits (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance O-2022-56 to accept a donation of approximately 20 cubic yards of reclaimed asphalt pavement from DOTD (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance for subsurface plastic pipe drain system in Rainbow Forest Subdivision (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance for Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) agreement (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance for Kilman Pines drainage improvements contract with Apeck Construction, LLC (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance amending City Council rules and regulations (unanimous)

City Council

The DeRidder City Council will meet to discuss city business and a resolution regarding a state street rehabilitation project. The meeting includes a visitors' docket and the adoption of previous meeting minutes.

• Resolution to designate Public Works Director Tommy Landry to act for the city on FP&C Project No. 50-M65-22-01 (Street Rehabilitation Project)

City Council

The DeRidder City Council will vote on a $698,582.88 bid award to Apeck Construction for Kilman Pines Drainage Improvements. They will also introduce ordinances for a street rehabilitation project, an audit contract with Windham & Reed, acceptance of donated reclaimed asphalt, a sign variance for a Whataburger franchisee, the 2023 meeting and holiday schedule, and repairs to the Dance Stop Building.

• Bid award to Apeck Construction, LLC for $698,582.88 for Kilman Pines Drainage Improvements
• Ordinance authorizing cooperative endeavor with Louisiana Office of Facility Planning for street rehabilitation (FP&C Project No. 50-M65-22-01)
• Ordinance to contract with Windham & Reed, L.L.C. to audit city financial statements for FY ending September 30, 2022
• Ordinance accepting donation of reclaimed asphalt from Louisiana DOTD (State Project H.014083)
• Ordinance granting a sign variance to Chandler Signs for a Whataburger franchisee at 430 Pine Street

The Council awarded a drainage improvement contract to Apeck Construction, LLC and approved repairs for the city-owned Dance Stop building. The 2023 meeting and holiday schedule was also adopted. Several ordinances regarding street rehabilitation, financial auditing, and a signage variance were introduced for future hearings.

• Approved $698,582.88 bid to Apeck Construction, LLC for Kilman Pines Drainage Improvements (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance O-2022-52 establishing the 2023 Council meeting and holiday schedule (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance O-2022-53 authorizing a contract with Pat Williams Construction, L.L.C. for Dance Stop Building repairs (7-0)
• Introduced ordinance for street rehabilitation cooperative endeavor agreement (7-0)
• Introduced ordinance to contract Windham & Reed, L.L.C. for financial audits (7-0)
• Introduced ordinance for acceptance of reclaimed asphalt pavement donation (7-0)
• Introduced signage variance for GVCS Inc (Whataburger) at 430 Pine Street (7-0)
• Approved September 12, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request from Chandler Signs on behalf of GVCS Investments — LA, LLC. The request concerns placing signage at the Whataburger franchisee located at 430 North Pine Street in the B-3 Highway Corridor District.

• Variance Request: Chandler Signs for GVCS Investments — LA, LLC (430 North Pine Street)

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a variance request for Chandler Signs on behalf of GVCS Investments - LA, LLC. The request allows for signage at a Whataburger business located at 430 North Pine Street. The matter will be introduced to the City Council on September 26, 2022.

• Approved August 15, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved variance request for signage at 430 North Pine Street (unanimous)

City Council

The DeRidder City Council will consider awarding a $1,109,900 contract to Pat Williams Construction for repairs to the Dance Stop Building and hold a public hearing on the FY 2022-2023 operating budget. The agenda also includes a service award for a police officer and an ordinance setting the 2023 meeting and holiday schedule.

• Bid award to Pat Williams Construction, L.L.C. for $1,109,900 for Dance Stop Building Repairs Project
• Public hearing on ordinance adopting the FY 2022-2023 operating budget
• Introduction of ordinance establishing the 2023 City Council meeting schedule and city holiday schedule
• Service award: Darren Hall, 15 years with the Police Department

The City Council unanimously approved the operating budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2022. The council also awarded a construction bid for building repairs and introduced two new ordinances.

• Adopted FY 2022-2023 operating budget (unanimous)
• Approved $1,109,900.00 bid award to Pat Williams Construction, L.L.C. for Dance Stop Building Repairs Project (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance to establish 2023 meeting and holiday schedule (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance to authorize contract with Pat Williams Construction, L.L.C. for Dance Stop Building repairs (unanimous)
• Approved August 22, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will introduce the operating budget for fiscal year 2022-2023. The meeting includes public hearings on a rezoning request and a road improvement contract.

• Introduction of the FY 2022-2023 operating budget
• Public hearing to rezone properties on Miller Street from B-3 (General Business) to R-3 (Multiple-Family Residential)
• Public hearing for a contract with McManus Construction, LLC for the Meadowbrook Street road and drainage improvements project
• Public hearing to amend the FY 2021-2022 operating budget
• Service award for Gene Clark (Police Department) for 10 years of service

The Council approved a contract with McManus Construction, LLC for road and drainage improvements on Meadowbrook Street. They also rezoned several properties on Miller Street to multiple-family residential and amended the 2021-2022 operating budget.

• Approved rezoning of 11 parcels on Miller Street from B-3 (General Business) to R-3 (Multiple-Family Residential) (6-0-1)
• Approved contract with McManus Construction, LLC for Meadowbrook Street Road and Drainage Improvements Project (7-0-0)
• Approved amended operating budget for fiscal year 2021-2022 (7-0-0)
• Introduced operating budget for fiscal year 2022-2023; public hearing set for September 12, 2022 (7-0-0)
• Approved August 8, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the 2022-2023 fiscal budget. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Discussion of the 2022-2023 fiscal budget

The City Council held a budget workshop to review the proposed 2022-2023 Fiscal Budget. Finance Director Holly Buxton and various department heads presented their proposed projects. The Council discussed the proposal and made no changes to the budget.

• Proposed 2022-2023 Fiscal Budget reviewed with no changes made

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to discuss a variance request for signage. No public hearings or planning approvals are scheduled for this meeting.

• Variance request from Chandler Signs for Whataburger at 430 Pine Street in the B-3 Highway Corridor District

The Commission approved the minutes from the July 18, 2022 meeting. A variance request from Chandler Signs on behalf of Whataburger to place signage at 430 North Pine Street was introduced. No final decision was made on the variance request as the item was for introduction only.

• Approved July 18, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Introduced Variance Request for Whataburger signage at 430 North Pine Street

City Council

The DeRidder City Council will consider two ordinances: one authorizing a contract with McManus Construction for the Meadowbrook Street road and drainage improvements project, and another amending the city's operating budget for fiscal year 2021-2022. No public hearings, bid awards, or condemnations are scheduled. The meeting also includes reports from the mayor and department directors.

• Ordinance to contract with McManus Construction for Meadowbrook Street road and drainage improvements
• Ordinance amending the FY 2021-2022 operating budget of revenues and expenditures
• Visitor Robert Vinson from Cameron Communications on the docket
• Reports from Mayor Misty Clanton and department directors

The Council unanimously approved the minutes from the July 25, 2022 meeting. Two ordinances were introduced for future public hearings: one for road and drainage improvements on Meadowbrook Street and one to amend the 2021-2022 operating budget.

• Approved July 25, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance for McManus Construction, LLC Meadowbrook Street road and drainage project (6-0)
• Introduced ordinance to amend the FY 2021-2022 operating budget (6-0)

City Council

The DeRidder City Council will consider awarding a $445,304 contract to McManus Construction for Meadowbrook Street road and drainage improvements. They will also hold public hearings on an emergency HVAC repair for the police station and on amending the city's alcoholic beverage license ordinance. Other items include service awards and adoption of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Award of $445,304 to McManus Construction for Meadowbrook Street road and drainage improvements
• Public hearing on ordinance authorizing emergency HVAC work for the police station by Star Service, Inc.
• Public hearing on ordinance amending alcoholic beverage license requirements (Chapter 2.4)
• Service awards for Allison Hanchey (Transit) and Clifford Ford (Street Department)

The City Council approved a road and drainage contract for Meadowbrook Street and authorized grant applications for transit programs. The Council also approved emergency HVAC repairs for the police station and amended the alcohol ordinance regarding nonprofit exemptions.

• Approved $445,304.00 bid award to McManus Construction, LLC for Meadowbrook Street Road and Drainage Improvements Project (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-2022-10 authorizing grant applications for FTA transit programs (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance O-2022-46 approving emergency HVAC upgrade work by Star Service, Inc. for the police station (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance O-2022-47 amending nonprofit alcohol beverage exemptions and setting a $250.00 permit fee (7-0)
• Approved July 11, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a request from Grace Church of Deridder, La., Inc. to relocate six educational buildings. The property is located at 1210 Blankenship and is currently zoned R-2.

• Planning approval for Grace Church of DeRidder, La., Inc. to relocate six educational buildings to 1210 Blankenship

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a request for Grace Church of Deridder, La., Inc. to relocate six educational buildings to a property at 1210 Blankenship. The commission also approved the minutes from the April 18, 2022 meeting.

• Approved relocation of six educational buildings for Grace Church of Deridder, La., Inc. at 1210 Blankenship (5-0)
• Approved April 18, 2022 regular meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The DeRidder City Council will consider three ordinances: authorizing emergency HVAC work at the police station, amending alcohol beverage license rules, and rezoning 11 parcels on Miller Street from B-3 (General Business) to R-3 (Multiple-Family Residential). No public hearings are scheduled. The council will also elect a president and vice president.

• Emergency work by Star Service, Inc. for police station HVAC upgrade
• Rezoning 11 parcels on Miller Street to R-3 multi-family residential
• Amendment to alcoholic beverage license rules for nonprofits
• Election of council president and vice president
• Adam Gray recognized for 10 years with Fire Department

The City Council elected new leadership and approved the introduction of three ordinances for future public hearings. The council also approved the minutes from the June 27, 2022 meeting.

• Elected Councilman Keith Hooper as President of the Council (7-0)
• Elected Councilman Randy Larken as Vice-President of the Council (7-0)
• Approved June 27, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance for cooperative agreement with DeRidder Youth Football League (7-0)
• Introduced ordinance to amend alcoholic beverage license requirements for nonprofits (7-0)
• Introduced ordinance to rezone properties on Miller Street from B-3 to R-3 (7-0)

City Council

The DeRidder City Council will vote on a resolution to advertise for bids for the Kilman Pines Drainage Project and on ordinances including a cooperative agreement with the DeRidder Youth Football League, a zoning amendment, a new city attorney contract, and an alleyway abandonment at 322 East First Street. No bid awards, service awards, appointments, or condemnations are on the agenda.

• Resolution to advertise for bids for the Kilman Pines Drainage Project
• Ordinance authorizing a cooperative endeavor agreement with DeRidder Youth Football League for recreation program management
• Ordinance amending Chapter 15, Zoning, regarding violations
• Ordinance designating Charlie LeStage as city attorney and approving a legal services contract
• Ordinance abandoning a portion of the alleyway at 322 East First Street with reserved servitudes

The City Council unanimously approved several ordinances, including a cooperative agreement with the DeRidder Youth Football League and the appointment of Charlie Lestage as City Attorney. The Council also authorized bidding for a drainage project and amended zoning violation language.

• Approved Resolution R-2022-9 to advertise for bids for the Kilman Pines Drainage Project (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-2022-42 to enter a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with DeRidder Youth Football League (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-2022-43 amending zoning violation language in Sec. 15-182 (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-2022-44 appointing Charlie Lestage as City Attorney (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-2022-45 abandoning a portion of the alleyway at 322 East First Street (7-0)
• Unanimously approved minutes from the June 11, 2022 meeting

City Council

The DeRidder City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions at its regular meeting. Key items include authorizing bids for the Meadowbrook Drainage Project, a cooperative agreement with the DeRidder Youth Football League, and emergency ordinances for sewer rehabilitation and intersection reconstruction. The council will also vote on a new city attorney contract and a fee schedule for the West Park swimming pool.

• Resolution to advertise for bids for the Meadowbrook Drainage Project
• Ordinance authorizing a cooperative endeavor agreement with DeRidder Youth Football League
• Emergency ordinance approving a fee schedule for the West Park swimming pool
• Emergency ordinance authorizing a contract with Williams Equipment Services for South Texas Street sewer rehabilitation
• Emergency ordinance authorizing a contract with Williams Equipment Services for reconstruction of Texas Street and High School Drive intersection

City Council

The DeRidder City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including authorizing bids for the Meadowbrook Drainage Project, a cooperative agreement with the DeRidder Youth Football League, a contract for legal services, and a fee schedule for the West Park swimming pool. The council will also ratify appointments to the Planning & Zoning Commission.

• Resolution to advertise for bids for the Meadowbrook Drainage Project
• Ordinance to enter a cooperative endeavor agreement with DeRidder Youth Football League
• Ordinance designating Charlie LeStage as City Attorney and approving a legal services contract
• Emergency ordinance approving a fee schedule for the West Park swimming pool
• Emergency ordinance authorizing a contract with Williams Equipment Services, LLC for the South Texas Street Sewer Rehabilitation Project

The Council approved emergency contracts for sewer rehabilitation and intersection reconstruction, as well as a new fee schedule for the West Park swimming pool. They also authorized health insurance for city employees and repairs to City Hall and the Beauregard Museum. Several ordinances were introduced for future public hearings.

• Approved appointments of Monica Bolden and Eddie Hanks to Planning & Zoning Commission (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-2022-7 to advertise bids for Meadowbrook Drainage Project (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-2022-8 designating Tommy Landry for Ellis Road and Branch Street Drainage project (unanimous)
• Adopted Emergency Ordinance O-2022-36 approving West Park swimming pool fee schedule (unanimous)
• Adopted Emergency Ordinance O-2022-37 for South Texas Street sewer rehabilitation with Williams Equipment Services, LLC (unanimous)
• Adopted Emergency Ordinance O-2022-38 for Texas Street and High School Drive intersection reconstruction with Williams Equipment Services, LLC (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance O-2022-39 for employee health insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinances O-2022-40 and O-2022-41 for fascia metal repairs at Beauregard Museum and City Hall with Bayou Roofing and Mechanical Services, LLC (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss several infrastructure contracts, including sewer main replacement and baseball field lighting repairs. The body is also considering a zoning exception for a mobile home and a naming ordinance for a public park.

• Special exception request for a mobile home at 917 Elm Street
• Contract with PM Construction & Rehab, LLC for sewer main replacement on South Bobcat Alley
• Contracts with Statewide Electrical Contractors, Inc. for lighting repairs at North Park and Bryant Park baseball fields
• Cooperative endeavor agreement for Ellis Road and Branch Street drainage improvements
• Naming of North Street Park as Coach R. L. McCoy Park

The Council adopted several ordinances for city maintenance, including sewer replacement on South Bobcat Alley and lighting repairs at North and Bryant Parks. They also approved a liability insurance contract and a lease for portions of the First Street School. Additionally, a special exception was granted for a mobile home residence at 917 Elm Street.

• Appointed Beauregard News as Official Journal for FY 2022-2023 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Emergency Ordinance O-2022-24 for liability insurance with Amguard Insurance Company (Unanimous)
• Adopted Emergency Ordinance O-2022-25 to lease portions of First Street School to Mid-States Consultants (Unanimous)
• Approved special exception for Gwana Bolden to place a mobile home at 917 Elm Street (Unanimous)
• Approved highway maintenance agreement with Louisiana DOTD (Unanimous)
• Approved contract with Cintas Corporation No. 2 for employee uniforms and safety mats (Unanimous)
• Approved lighting repairs at North Park and Bryant Park with Statewide Electrical Contractors, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved $150,000 state funding agreement for Ellis Road and Branch Street Drainage Improvements (Unanimous)

City Council

The DeRidder City Council will consider several ordinances, including naming North Street Park as Coach R.L. McCoy Park, and authorizing contracts for uniform rental, lighting repairs at baseball fields, sewer main replacement, and drainage improvements. The meeting also includes service awards and selection of the official journal for the fiscal year.

• Ordinance to name North Street Park as Coach R.L. McCoy Park
• Ordinance authorizing contract with Cintas Corporation No. 2 for employee uniforms and safety mats
• Ordinance authorizing contract with Statewide Electrical Contractors for lighting repairs at North Park and Bryant Park baseball fields (Hurricane Laura damage)
• Ordinance authorizing contract with PM Construction & Rehab for sewer main replacement on South Bobcat Alley
• Ordinance authorizing cooperative endeavor with Louisiana for Ellis Road and Branch Street drainage improvements (FP&C Project No. 50-M65-21-02)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss several ordinances including millage rates for police, fire, and general alimony. The agenda also includes multiple contract authorizations for infrastructure repairs, maintenance, and drainage projects.

• Adoption of 2022 millage rates for police, fire, and general alimony
• Resolution for a subsurface drainage system in Rainbow Forest Subdivision
• Contract with Statewide Electrical Contractors, Inc. for North Park baseball field repairs
• Contract with Statewide Electrical Contractors, Inc. for Bryant Park baseball field repairs
• Contract with PM Construction & Rehab, LLC for sewer main replacement on South Bobcat Alley

The Council adopted Ordinance No. O-2022-23 to establish tax millage rates for the 2022 tax roll. They also approved a resolution to apply for a grant for drainage improvements in the Rainbow Forest Subdivision.

• Adopted 2022 millage rates: Police and Fire 2.750 mills, General Alimony 7.660 mills (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R-2022-5 to apply for LGAP grant for subsurface drainage in Rainbow Forest Subdivision (7-0)
• Approved April 25, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Introduced ordinance for highway maintenance agreement with State of Louisiana (7-0)
• Introduced ordinance for employee uniform and safety mat contract with Cintas Corporation No. 2 (7-0)
• Introduced ordinances for Hurricane Laura lighting repairs at North Park and Bryant Park via Statewide Electrical Contractors, Inc. (7-0)
• Introduced ordinance for electronic meter reader software maintenance with Mueller Systems, LLC (7-0)
• Introduced ordinance for sewer main replacement on South Bobcat Alley via PM Construction & Rehab, LLC (7-0)

City Council

The DeRidder City Council will hold public hearings and consider several ordinances, including special exceptions for mobile homes on two properties, setting millage rates for police and fire operations, and authorizing agreements for night vision equipment, generator maintenance, a trash receptacle grant, and insurance for the 1st Street School. The agenda also includes service awards for city employees.

• Special exception for Gwana Bolden to place a Class B single-wide mobile home at 917 Elm Street, zoned R-3, for up to 10 years.
• Special exception for Martha Stracener and Linda Dugas to place a Class B single-wide mobile home at 1020 Halsey Street, zoned R-3, for up to 10 years.
• Ordinance setting millage rates for police and fire operations and general alimony.
• Ordinance authorizing a civilian law enforcement agreement with the Navy to lease night vision equipment.
• Ordinance authorizing a service agreement with ARRCO Power Systems for emergency generator maintenance.

The City Council adopted ordinances to lease police night vision equipment, maintain emergency generators, and fund trash receptacles. The Council also approved a program for the sale of adjudicated properties and a commercial insurance package for the 18th Street School.

• Approved special exception for mobile home at 1020 Halsey Street (4-2)
• Approved lease of night vision equipment from Department of the Navy (6-0)
• Approved generator maintenance contract with Arcco Power Systems (6-0)
• Approved MOU for Keep Louisiana Beautiful trash receptacle grants (6-0)
• Approved sale of adjudicated properties via Beauregard Parish program (6-0)
• Approved commercial property insurance for 18th Street School (6-0)
• Introduced ordinance for mobile home at 917 Elm Street (6-0)
• Introduced ordinance for police and fire millage rates (6-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a special exception request for a property at 917 Elm Street. The body will also review minutes from a March 21, 2022 special meeting.

• Special Exception Request for Gwana Bolden to place a 1993 Class B Single Wide Mobile Home at 917 Elm Street (Parcel No. 0335810922)

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a request to allow a 1993 Class B Single Wide Mobile Home on a property zoned R-3. The decision will be introduced by ordinance before the City Council on April 25, 2022.

• Approved March 21, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved Special Exception Request for Gwana Bolden to place a 1993 Class B Single Wide Mobile Home at 917 Elm Street (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances regarding city service agreements and property management. Proposed actions include leasing night vision equipment from the Navy and upgrading heating systems at the police station.

• Advertising for bids for repairs to Dance Stop Dance Centre, L.L.C. at Washington and West First Streets
• Leasing night vision equipment from the Department of the Navy, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division
• Master preventative maintenance agreement with Arcco Company Services, Inc.
• Memorandum of Understanding with Keep DeRidder Beautiful and Keep Louisiana Beautiful for trash receptacle grants
• Commercial property insurance contract for 1st Street School via Landmark American Insurance Company

The City Council adopted an emergency ordinance for police station HVAC upgrades and approved a transportation assistance program. They also authorized bidding for repairs to the Dance Stop building. Several other ordinances were introduced for future public hearings.

• Approved Emergency Ordinance O-2022-15 for police station HVAC upgrades by Star Service, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-2022-16 for DOTD public transportation operating assistance (5-0)
• Approved Resolution R-2022-4 to advertise bids for repairs to the Dance Stop building (5-0)
• Approved March 28, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance for Navy night vision equipment lease (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance for emergency generator maintenance with Arcco Power Systems (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance for trash receptacle funding via Keep Louisiana Beautiful (5-0)
• Introduced ordinances for adjudicated property sales and 1st Street School insurance (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will vote on a contract for public transportation operating assistance and two property-specific zoning requests. One item involves a variance for signage at 1335 North Pine Street.

• Contract with Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for State Project No. RU 18-06-23
• Special exception request for a Class B single wide mobile home at 1020 Halsey Street
• Variance request for freestanding, illuminated signage for Stine, L.L.C. at 1335 North Pine Street

The City Council approved a zoning variance for a freestanding illuminated sign at 1335 North Pine Street. Two additional ordinances regarding public transportation assistance and a mobile home exception were introduced for future public hearings.

• Approved Ordinance No. O-2022-14 granting Stine, L.L.C. a variance for a sign up to 40 feet high and 520 square feet (6-0)
• Approved March 14, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance to contract with Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for public transportation assistance (6-0)
• Introduced ordinance for a special exception to place a mobile home at 1020 Halsey Street (6-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to discuss two special exception requests for placing mobile homes on R-3 zoned properties. One item is for introduction and one is a public hearing.

• Special Exception Request for a 1993 Class B Single Wide Mobile Home at 917 Elm Street
• Public hearing for a Special Exception Request for a Class B Single Wide Mobile Home at 1020 Halsey Street

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a special exception for a mobile home at 1020 Halsey Street. A separate request for a mobile home at 917 Elm Street was introduced and scheduled for a future hearing. The commission also discussed mobile home definitions and an Airbnb on Chinquapin.

• Approved Special Exception Request for Class B Single Wide Mobile Home at 1020 Halsey Street (Unanimous)
• Introduced Special Exception Request for 1993 Class B Single Wide Mobile Home at 917 Elm Street (Unanimous)
• Approved February 28, 2022 special meeting minutes

City Council

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No ordinances, resolutions, bid awards, or condemnations are scheduled for decision.

The City Council unanimously approved the minutes from the February 28, 2022, meeting. No other substantive business, resolutions, or public hearings were conducted during the session.

• Approved February 28, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The DeRidder City Council will consider an ordinance for a signage variance at 1335 North Pine Street. The council will also hold a public hearing regarding the rezoning of several properties on Elton Mango Drive and Woodrow W. Batties Drive from single-family to multi-family residential districts.

• Signage variance for Stine Building Investments, LLC at 1335 North Pine Street
• Rezoning of 910 Elton Mango Drive from R-1 to R-3
• Rezoning of 921, 923, and 929 Woodrow W. Batties Drive from R-1 to R-3

The Council approved the rezoning of five properties on Elton Mango Drive and Woodrow W. Batties Drive from R-1 (Single-Family Residential) to R-3 (Multiple-Family Residential). Additionally, the Council introduced an ordinance to grant a signage variance for Stine, L.L.C.

• Approved Ordinance No. O-2022-13 to rezone properties at 910 Elton Mango Drive, 921, 923, and 929 Woodrow W. Batties Drive to R-3 (Multiple-Family Residential Districts) (6-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 13.A.(1) to grant a variance for freestanding, illuminated signage at 1335 North Pine Street for Stine, L.L.C. (6-0)
• Approved February 14, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to discuss a special exception for a mobile home and a variance for business signage. The body will also review minutes from the January 20, 2022 Special Meeting.

• Special Exception Request for a Class B Single Wide Mobile Home at 1020 Halsey Street
• Variance Request from Stine Building Investments, LLC for signage at 1335 North Pine Street

The Commission approved a special exception for a mobile home at 1020 Halsey Street and a variance for business signage at 1335 North Pine Street. The body also approved the minutes from the January 20, 2022 special meeting.

• Approved January 20, 2022 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Special Exception Request for Class B Single Wide Mobile Home at 1020 Halsey Street (unanimous)
• Approved Variance Request for Stine Building Investments, LLC signage at 1335 North Pine Street (unanimous)

City Council

The DeRidder City Council will vote on resolutions and ordinances including an $18 million industrial revenue bond for Stine, LLC, a rezoning of multiple properties to multi-family residential, and several contracts for road overlay, recycling staffing, flooring, and hurricane-damage repairs. The meeting also includes a visitor presentation from the LSU AgCenter and adoption of prior meeting minutes.

• Resolution approving up to $18,000,000 in taxable industrial revenue bonds for Stine, LLC and Stine Building Investments, LLC project
• Ordinance to rezone properties at 910 Elton Mango Drive, 921, 923, and 929 Woodrow W. Batties Drive from R-1 (single-family) to R-3 (multi-family) residential
• Ordinance authorizing a contract with R. C. Paving, Inc. for the 2021/2022 overlay project
• Ordinance authorizing a contract with Bayou Roofing and Mechanical Services for pavilion repairs at Bryant and West Parks and roof replacement at the Waste Water Plant due to Hurricane Laura damage
• Ordinance authorizing a cooperative endeavor agreement with DeRidder Baseball and Softball, Inc. for use of part of West Park from February 20 to July 31, 2022

City Council

The City Council is meeting to vote on several contracts for city repairs and a recycling agreement. The body will also consider rezoning residential properties and approving industrial revenue bonds for the Stine project.

• Resolution for taxable industrial revenue bonds not exceeding $18,000,000 for Stine, L.L.C. and Stine Building Investments, LLC Project
• Rezoning of 910 Elton Mango Drive, 921 Woodrow W. Batties Drive, 923 Woodrow W. Batties Drive, and 929 Woodrow W. Batties Drive from R-1 to R-3
• Emergency ordinance for a contract with R. C. Paving, Inc. for the 2021/2022 overlay project
• Contracts with Bayou Roofing and Mechanical Services, LLC for pavilion repairs at Bryant and West Parks and roof replacement at the waste water plant
• Contract with S Keel Leesville Flooring LLC for flooring in City Hall and the police station

The Council approved industrial revenue bonds for a Stine lumber facility and authorized several infrastructure and maintenance contracts. They also adopted a water pollution audit report and introduced a rezoning request for multiple-family residential use.

• Approved Resolution R-2022-2 for up to $18M in taxable industrial revenue bonds for Stine, L.L.C. and Stine Building Investments, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-2022-3 adopting the 2021 Water Pollution and Prevention Audit Report (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance to rezone properties at 910 Elton Mango Drive and Woodrow W. Batties Drive from R-1 to R-3 (unanimous)
• Adopted Emergency Ordinance O-2022-7 for 2021/2022 Overlay Project contract with R. C. Paving, Inc. (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance O-2022-8 for recycling staffing agreement with Beauregard ARC (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance O-2022-9 for flooring replacement at City Hall and Police Station via S Keel Leesville Flooring LLC (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance O-2022-10 for cooperative endeavor with DeRidder Baseball and Softball, Inc. at West Park (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinances O-2022-11 and O-2022-12 for Hurricane Laura repairs at Bryant Park, West Park, and Waste Water Plant via Bayou Roofing and Mechanical Services, LLC (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to approve a paving bid and discuss multiple ordinances for city repairs and service agreements. The body will also hold public hearings regarding a property rezoning and an amendment to the 2020-2021 operating budget.

• Approval of corrected bid award to R. C. Paving, Inc. for $540,620.20
• Proposed rezoning of 1020 Halsey Street from R-1 (Single-Family) to R-3 (Multiple-Family)
• Proposed contracts with Bayou Roofing and Mechanical Services, LLC for pavilion repairs at Bryant and West Parks and waste water plant roof replacement
• Proposed contract with S Keel Leesville Flooring LLC for City Hall and police station flooring
• Proposed recycling staffing agreement with Beauregard ARC

City Council

The City Council is meeting to approve a paving contract and discuss several ordinances regarding city repairs, recycling, and zoning. The body will also hold public hearings on a property rezoning and budget amendments for fiscal year 2020-2021.

• Approval of bid award to R. C. Paving, Inc. for $540,620.20
• Proposed rezoning of 1020 Halsey Street from R-1 to R-3
• Proposed contracts for flooring at City Hall and Police Station via S Keel Leesville Flooring LLC
• Proposed repairs to Bryant and West Parks pavilions and Waste Water Plant roof via Bayou Roofing and Mechanical Services, LLC
• Proposed special exception for a Class B mobile home at 913 Woodrow W. Batties Drive

The Council adopted the amended 2020-2021 operating budget and approved a corrected bid for the 2022 Street Overlay Project. Emergency ordinances were passed for tennis court resurfacing and a special residential exception. One property rezoning request was approved despite a prior denial from the Planning & Zoning Commission.

• Corrected and awarded 2022 Street Overlay Project bid to R. C. Paving, Inc. for $540,610.20 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-2022-1 approving the 2020-2021 Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire (unanimous)
• Adopted Emergency Ordinance O-2022-3 granting special exception for a Class B mobile home at 913 Woodrow W. Batties Drive (unanimous)
• Adopted Emergency Ordinance O-2022-4 for West Park tennis court resurfacing via Quality Court Industries, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 1020 Halsey Street from R-1 to R-3 (5-2)
• Adopted Ordinance O-2022-6 amending the 2020-2021 operating budget (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance for recycling staffing agreement with Beauregard ARC (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinances for City Hall/Police Station flooring, West Park youth recreation, and hurricane-related repairs at Bryant and West Parks (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to introduce two requests regarding land use and signage. The body will consider a variance for business signage and a special exception for a residential mobile home replacement.

• Variance request from Stine Building Investments, LLC for signage at 1335 North Pine Street
• Special Exception request to replace a mobile home with a Class B Mobile Home at 913 Woodrow W. Batties Drive

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a request for Christ Church of Oakdale to build a family life center. A special exception was granted to place a Class B mobile home at 913 Woodrow W. Batties Drive, contingent on rezoning. A signage variance request for Stine Building Investments, LLC was introduced for a future hearing.

• Approved Planning Approval Request for Christ Church of Oakdale to construct a family life center at 516 Warren Street (Unanimous)
• Approved Special Exception Request for Class B Mobile Home at 913 Woodrow W. Batties Drive with condition to rezone from R-1 to R-3 (Unanimous)
• Introduced Variance Request for Stine Building Investments, LLC signage at 1335 North Pine Street; public hearing set for February 21, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved December 20, 2021 regular meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council

The DeRidder City Council will consider awarding a contract for the 2022 Street Overlay Project and introducing an ordinance to amend the FY 2020-21 operating budget. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Award contract to lowest responsible bidder on the 2022 Street Overlay Project
• Introduce ordinance amending the FY 2020-21 operating budget of revenues and expenditures

The Council awarded a street overlay project to R.C. Paving, Inc. and updated zoning for a Stine store property. They also adopted an amended health care insurance agreement for city employees.

• Approved $540,360.20 bid for 2022 Street Overlay Project awarded to R. C. Paving, Inc. (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance O-2022-1 to enter into an amended health care insurance agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance O-2022-2 to zone property at 1335 North Pine Street (Stine, L.L.C./Stine Building Investments, LLC) as B-3 General Business District (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance to amend the FY 2020-2021 operating budget; public hearing set for January 24, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved December 27, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)