DeRidder public meetings in 2023

City Council

The DeRidder City Council is holding a special meeting to consider an emergency ordinance. This ordinance proposes adopting the amended operating budget of revenues, financing sources, and expenditures for fiscal year 2022-2023.

• Emergency ordinance adopting the amended operating budget for fiscal year 2022-2023

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to introduce a special exception request regarding a mobile home. No public hearings or planning approvals are scheduled for this meeting.

• Special Exception Request for Terry Hillard to place a 2022 Class B Mobile Home at 403 John Henry Jones (zoned R-3)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The DeRidder Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to approve prior minutes and introduce a special exception request. The only action item is a request by Terry Hillard to place a 2022 mobile home on R-3 zoned property at 420 John Henry Jones. No public hearings or planning approvals are scheduled.

• Special exception request for Terry Hillard to place a 2022 Class B mobile home at 420 John Henry Jones (parcel 0336413289) in R-3 zone
• Approval of minutes from November 20, 2023 regular meeting

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution to advertise bids for the Roberts Street and Lecompte Street water line replacement project. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding cooperative agreements for veterans' service offices and utility franchise audits.

• Water line replacement project for Roberts Street and Lecompte Street (Project No. A8-22086-DB)
• Public hearing on a cooperative endeavor agreement with LDVA and Beauregard Parish Police Jury
• Public hearing on a professional services agreement with LaMATS for utility franchise audits
• Condemnation proceeding for 620 Norris Street
• Resolution adopting the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for FY 2022-2023

City Council

The City Council will review several ordinances regarding municipal insurance coverage and service agreements. The agenda also includes a resolution for a mobile home placement and proposed rezoning on Bilbo Street.

• Resolution for triple wide mobile home at 2165 Highway 190 West
• Conditional rezoning of Bilbo Street from R-1 to R-3 requested by BARC
• Special exception use for a Class B mobile home on Bilbo Street
• Public hearing for legal services contract regarding PFAS litigation
• Ordinances for various insurance contracts including Amguard, Liberty Mutual, and Travelers

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for property on Bilbo Street. The request seeks to change the zoning from R-1 Single-Family Residential to R-3 Multiple-Family Residential. Additionally, a special exception is requested to place a Class B Mobile Home on the property.

• Rezoning of Bilbo Street property (Parcel No. 9333005300) from R-1 to R-3
• Special Exception Request for a Class B Mobile Home on Bilbo Street

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances regarding insurance coverage for property, cyber liability, and workers' compensation. The agenda also includes a public hearing for a special exception use at 709 Rand Simmons Street and a cooperative agreement for roadwork on Ellis Road.

• Ordinance for legal services contract related to PFAS litigation
• Insurance contracts with Amguard, Liberty Mutual, Travelers, and Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Corporation
• Drug testing contract with Business Health Partners for city employees
• Public hearing for a special exception use at 709 Rand Simmons Street
• Cooperative agreement with Beauregard Parish Police Jury to reconstruct Ellis Road from Highway 190 to High School Drive

City Council

The City Council will introduce several ordinances regarding infrastructure, public safety, and city administration. A public hearing is scheduled to discuss the amended operating budget for fiscal year 2022-2023.

• Agreement to reconstruct Ellis Road from Highway 190 to High School Drive
• Emergency ordinance for police department computer equipment upgrades
• Contract with Maguire Iron, Inc. for M.A.ys Street elevated tank rehabilitation
• Public hearing on the amended 2022-2023 operating budget
• Condemnation proceeding for 202 Pine Tree Lane

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will introduce a rezoning request for a property on Bilbo Street (parcel 9333005300) from R-1 Single-Family Residential to R-3 Multiple-Family Residential, requested by the Beauregard Association for Retarded Citizens (BARC). If approved, a special exception would allow a Class B mobile home on the site. No public hearings are scheduled, and no action by the City Council will be taken at this meeting.

• Rezoning request for Bilbo Street parcel 9333005300 from R-1 to R-3
• Special exception request to place a Class B mobile home on the property
• Applicant: Gennie Darbonne; property owner: Beauregard Association for Retarded Citizens (BARC)
• Meeting is introductory only; no final action by the City Council

City Council

The DeRidder City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on several ordinances, including a contract for the Mays Street Elevated Tank Rehabilitation, a rewrite of cemetery regulations, and a special exception for a mobile home at 709 Rand Simmons Street. Other items include a cooperative endeavor agreement for a litter prevention grant, a contract for financial audit, a lease agreement with Dance Stop Centre, and an IT managed services contract. The council will also consider a public hearing to secure lifetime care for police K-9 Taz in exchange for permanent usufruct to his handler.

• Ordinance authorizing contract with Maguire Iron, Inc. for Mays Street Elevated Tank Rehabilitation (project no. A8-22086-DA)
• Ordinance granting Sonya Bellamy a special exception to place a Class B mobile home at 709 Rand Simmons Street (R-3 zoning)
• Public hearing for ordinance to secure lifetime care for police K-9 Taz in exchange for permanent usufruct to Timothy K. Robinson
• Ordinance authorizing contract with Windham & Reed, L.L.C. to audit financial statements as of Sept 30, 2023
• Ordinance authorizing lease agreement with Dance Stop Centre, L.L.C.

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances regarding city services and property. Items include a contract for financial auditing, IT managed services, and a lease agreement.

• Ordinance to secure maintenance for police K-9 dog Taz
• Contract with Windham & Reed, L.L.C. for city financial statement audit
• Lease agreement with Dance Stop Centre, L.L.C.
• Contract with Server at Work, LLC for IT managed services
• Resolution to increase compensation for the Clerk of the Council

City Council

The DeRidder City Council will consider adopting the operating budget for fiscal year 2023-2024 and a lease agreement with Dance Stop Centre, L.L.C. A proclamation for POW/MIA Day will be presented. Reports from the mayor, finance director, and department heads are scheduled.

• Proclamation declaring POW/MIA Day
• Ordinance authorizing lease with Dance Stop Centre, L.L.C.
• Ordinance adopting FY 2023-2024 operating budget (beginning Oct 1, 2023)
• Reports from Mayor Misty Clanton, Finance Director Holly Buxton, and other department heads

The City Council approved the operating budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023, which includes a $20,000 stipend for the Beauregard United Soccer Association. A proposed lease agreement with Dance Stop Centre, L.L.C. was postponed for further legal review. The Council also approved the minutes from the August 28, 2023, meetings.

• Adopted FY 2023-2024 operating budget (5-2)
• Postponed lease agreement with Dance Stop Centre, L.L.C. until September 25, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved minutes of August 28, 2023, workshop and regular meeting

City Council

The City Council is holding a workshop regarding the 2023-2024 fiscal budget. The meeting includes an adjournment phase.

• 2023-2024 Fiscal Budget

The City Council conducted a budget workshop featuring presentations from the Mayor, department directors, and police and fire chiefs. No formal votes were taken; the budget is scheduled for introduction following the workshop.

• Discussed proposed 2023-2024 Fiscal Budget
• Reviewed proposed projects from Community Services, Public Works, Utilities, Police, and Fire departments

City Council

The DeRidder City Council will consider several ordinances, including adopting the FY2023-2024 operating budget and approving a $578,250 contract with Maguire Iron, Inc. for the Mays Street elevated water tank rehabilitation. A public hearing will be held on a zoning variance for a 856-square-foot home at 1016 McArthur Street.

• Bid award: Water Sector Program Mays Street Elevated Tank Rehabilitation to Maguire Iron, Inc. for $578,250
• Ordinance to adopt the FY2023-2024 operating budget (begins October 1, 2023)
• Public hearing on a variance for Judy Ann Riley to build a home at 1016 McArthur Street in an R-1 zone
• Ordinance amending Chapter 7 (Health and Sanitation) on premises maintenance
• Ordinance amending water connection charges inside and outside city limits

The Council approved a bid for water tank rehabilitation and adopted ordinances regarding property maintenance and a zoning variance. They also introduced a new lease agreement and the 2023-2024 operating budget for future hearings.

• Approved $578,250.00 bid award to Maguire Iron, Inc. for Mays Street Elevated Tank Rehabilitation (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance O-2023-52 granting a zoning variance for Judy Ann Riley to build an 856 square foot home at 1016 McArthur Street (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance O-2023-53 amending Sec. 7-21 regarding maintenance of premises and grass height limits (7-0)
• Introduced lease agreement ordinance with Dance Stop Centre, L.L.C. (7-0)
• Introduced FY 2023-2024 operating budget ordinance (4-3)
• Approved amendment to water connection charges ordinance to set a minimum annual increase of 3% (5-2)

City Council

The DeRidder City Council will consider several ordinances including a street rehabilitation contract and changes to water connection charges. The council is also reviewing contracts for transportation services through various Councils on Aging.

• Ordinance for 2022 Street Rehabilitation project with R. C. Paving, Inc.
• Ordinance regulating city water connection charges inside and outside corporate limits
• Ordinance amending premises maintenance and littering regulations (Chapter 7, Section 7-21)
• Transportation service contracts for Vernon Council on Aging, Inc.
• Transportation service contracts for Allen Council on Aging, Inc. and Beauregard Council on Aging, Inc.

The City Council adopted three ordinances to provide transportation services for the Vernon, Allen, and Beauregard Councils on Aging. The Council also approved a contract with R. C. Paving, Inc. for street rehabilitation. Two ordinances regarding premises maintenance and water connection charges were introduced for future hearings.

• Approved contract with Vernon Council on Aging, Inc. for transportation services (7-0)
• Approved contract with Allen Council on Aging, Inc. for transportation services (7-0)
• Approved contract with Beauregard Council on Aging, Inc. for transportation services (7-0)
• Approved contract with R. C. Paving, Inc. for 2022 Street Rehabilitation, M.A. Project No. B6-22054-DA (7-0)
• Introduced ordinance amending premises maintenance and littering rules (7-0)
• Introduced ordinance amending city water connection charges (7-0)
• Approved minutes from July 24, 2023 meetings

City Council

The DeRidder City Council will consider several ordinances, including a contract with R.C. Paving, Inc. for the 2022 Street Rehabilitation project, contracts with three councils on aging for transportation services, a zoning variance for a home on McArthur Street, and an amendment to a $5,000,000 bond draw period. A resolution authorizing a grant application for rural transit funding is also on the agenda. The meeting includes a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the city's littering and premises maintenance code.

• Ordinance authorizing contract with R.C. Paving, Inc. for 2022 Street Rehabilitation (M.A. Project No. B6-22054-DA)
• Ordinance granting a variance to Judy Ann Riley to build an 856 sq ft home at 1016 McArthur Street in an R-1 zone
• Ordinance authorizing transportation service contracts with Vernon, Allen, and Beauregard Councils on Aging
• Ordinance amending the draw period and interest rate on $5,000,000 Excess Revenue Certificates of Indebtedness (Recovery Project) Series 2020
• Resolution authorizing application for FTA 49 CFR 5311 rural area formula grant through Louisiana DOTD

The Council approved a resolution to apply for a federal transit grant for rural areas. Several ordinances regarding transportation contracts, street rehabilitation, and a zoning variance were introduced for future public hearings. A public hearing on premises maintenance was postponed.

• Approved Resolution R-2023-8 to apply for FTA rural area grants (7-0)
• Introduced ordinance for transportation contract with Vernon Council on Aging, Inc. (7-0)
• Introduced ordinance for transportation contract with Allen Council on Aging, Inc. (7-0)
• Introduced ordinance for transportation contract with Beauregard Council on Aging, Inc. (7-0)
• Introduced zoning variance for 856 sq ft home at 1016 McArthur Street (7-0)
• Introduced street rehabilitation contract with R. C. Paving, Inc. (7-0)
• Introduced ordinance to amend draw period and interest for $5M recovery certificates (7-0)
• Postponed public hearing on premises maintenance ordinance to August 28, 2023 (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to review a proposed study and a three-year plan presented by Rusty Reeves with the Rural Water Association. The meeting is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

• Review of proposed study and three-year plan from Rusty Reeves with the Rural Water Association

The City Council discussed four water rate study scenarios. President Hooper announced that an ordinance featuring Scenario 2, without a three-year plan and standing alone for one year, will be introduced at the August 14, 2023 meeting.

• Selected Scenario 2 for introduction as an Ordinance on August 14, 2023

Planning & Zoning Commission

The DeRidder Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a property variance. The commission will also review a request for planning approval to place a mobile home on a residential lot.

• Variance request for Judy Ann Riley to build an 850 square foot home at 1016 McArthur Street
• Planning approval request for Corwin J. Archield to place a 2012 28x76 Class A Mobile Home at 813 Cedar Street

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a variance for a small home construction and a request to place a mobile home on a property. The commission also discussed the 'Fight the Blight' process and zoning for new subdivisions.

• Approved variance for Judy Ann Riley to build an 856 square foot home at 1016 McArthur Street (3-0)
• Approved planning request for Corwin J. Archield to place a 2012 28x76 Class A Mobile Home at 813 Cedar Street (3-0)
• Approved June 19, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will review a bid award for street rehabilitation and an ordinance regarding premises maintenance. The meeting also includes reports from city department heads.

• $997,526.39 bid award for R. C. Paving, Inc. for 2022 Street Rehabilitation
• Ordinance amending Chapter 7 regarding cleanliness of premises and littering

The Council approved a bid for street rehabilitation and introduced an ordinance regarding the maintenance of premises. The street project is contingent upon approval from the State of Louisiana Facility Planning & Control.

• Approved $997,526.39 bid to R.C. Paving, Inc. for 2022 Street Rehabilitation (6-1)
• Introduced ordinance amending Chapter 7, Health and Sanitation, regarding maintenance of premises (6-1)
• Unanimously approved minutes from June 26, 2023 workshop and regular meeting

City Council

The City Council is holding a workshop to receive a presentation on an audit report. No other decisions or discussions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Presentation by Windham & Reed of Audit Report

The City Council held a workshop to review the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Audit Report presented by Marty Reed of Windham & Reed. Mayor Clanton provided an explanation regarding one audit finding related to travel expenses. No formal votes or legislative actions were recorded.

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss a water rate study. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is solely for discussion.

• Discussion of Water Rate Study

The Council held a workshop to review a Water Rate Study presented by Rusty Reeves of the Louisiana Rural Water Association. Members discussed adjusting residential, commercial, and various fee rates to meet sustainability. No final votes were taken; a rate letter and three-year plan will be provided before the next workshop on July 24, 2023.

City Council

The DeRidder City Council will consider a resolution to advertise bids for the Mays Street elevated tank rehabilitation project. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding a special exception for a mobile home at 318 Rouss Street and a payment to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.

• Advertisement of bids for Mays Street elevated tank rehabilitation project (Project No. A8-22086-DA)
• Special exception request for a 2024 Class B mobile home at 318 Rouss Street
• Payment to Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for State Project No. RU-18-99-24
• Condemnations for 306 Pecan Street and 324 4th Street East

The City Council approved the condemnation of two properties and authorized bids for a water tank rehabilitation project. Additionally, the Council granted a special exception for a mobile home and approved a payment to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.

• Condemned 306 Pecan Street with demolition scheduled after 30 days (7-0)
• Condemned 324 4th Street East effective immediately (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R-2023-7 to advertise bids for Mays Street Elevated Tank Rehabilitation Project (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-2023-45 granting Jakeline Chavez a special exception to place a 2024 Class B mobile home at 318 Rouss Street (6-0-1)
• Approved Ordinance O-2023-46 authorizing payment to Louisiana DOTD for State Project No. RU-18-99-24 (7-0)
• Approved minutes from June 12, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop regarding a presentation by Rusty Reeves. The session focuses on the discussion of a Water Rate Study.

• Water Rate Study presentation by Rusty Reeves

The Council reviewed a water rate study presented by Rusty Reeves of the Louisiana Rural Water Commission. Following discussion, the Council agreed to consider drafting a proposed ordinance in August after receiving a water rate letter from Reeves.

• Agreed to consider drafting a proposed water rate ordinance in August

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a variance request regarding a property currently zoned R-1. The request seeks authority to build an 850 square foot home at 1016 McArthur Street.

• Variance request for an 850 square foot home at 1016 McArthur Street

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the May 15, 2023 meeting. The Commission also introduced a variance request for a property at 1016 McArthur Street. No final decision was made on the variance request during this meeting.

• Approved May 15, 2023 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Introduced variance request for Judy Ann Riley to build an 850 square foot home at 1016 McArthur Street

City Council

The City Council will meet to adopt minutes from previous meetings and consider two specific resolutions. These include naming the city's official journal for fiscal year 2023-2024 and declaring certain property as surplus.

• Resolution naming the official journal for fiscal year 2023-2024
• Resolution declaring property to be surplus for conveyance to public safety political subdivisions

The City Council approved agreements for Upper Iowa University and Dr. Anderson Stricklin to occupy city-owned office space. The Council also named the NewsLeader as the official journal and authorized the donation of surplus police recording equipment.

• Approved naming the NewsLeader as the official journal for fiscal year 2023-2024 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R-2023-6 to donate surplus Motorola mobile video recording systems and body cameras to public safety subdivisions (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-2023-39 for a cooperative endeavor agreement with Upper Iowa University to use space in the First Street School (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-2023-40 to lease space at The Kingdom Center to Dr. Anderson Stricklin dba The Father’s Chair (6-0)
• Introduced ordinance for payment to Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for public transportation project RU-18-99-24 (6-0)
• Approved minutes from May 22 and May 25, 2023 meetings (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a property on Roosevelt Street. The requests include rezoning the land from R-2 to R-3 and granting a special exception to place a Class B mobile home on the site.

• Conditional rezoning of Roosevelt Street property from R-2 to R-3
• Special exception request for a Class B mobile home on Roosevelt Street

The City Council approved a conditional rezoning of a Roosevelt Street property from R-2 to R-3. The Council also granted a special exception to allow a Class B mobile home on the same property for use as a residence.

• Approved conditional rezoning of Roosevelt Street property (Parcel 0337294013) from R-2 to R-3 (4-0-2)
• Approved special exception to place a Class B mobile home on Roosevelt Street property (4-0-2)

City Council

The City Council will consider setting millage rates for general alimony and police and fire operations. The body is also reviewing several contracts for infrastructure, insurance, and zoning exceptions for mobile homes.

• Ordinance to set 2023 millage rates for police, fire, and general alimony
• Contract with Apeck Construction, LLC for Ellis Road and Branch Street drainage improvements
• Special exception request for a mobile home at 318 Rouss Street
• Special exception request for a mobile home on Roosevelt Street
• Contract with AmGuard Insurance Company for liability coverage beginning June 1, 2023

The Council adopted an ordinance to enter into a highway maintenance agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for mowing and litter pickup. Several other ordinances regarding office leases and health insurance were introduced for future hearings. Two public hearings regarding rezoning were tabled due to a lack of a voting majority.

• Approved highway maintenance agreement with State of Louisiana for mowing and litter pickup (5-0)
• Approved minutes from May 8 and May 12, 2023 (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance for mobile home special exception at 318 Rouss Street (5-0)
• Introduced office space agreement with Upper Iowa University (5-0)
• Introduced lease agreement with Dr. Anderson Stricklin dba The Father’s Chair (5-0)
• Introduced office space agreement with West Louisiana Toys for Tots (5-0)
• Introduced office space agreement with Erdheim-Chester Disease Global Alliance (5-0)
• Introduced office space agreement with Literacy Council of Southwest Louisiana (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will introduce and discuss a special exception request from Jakeline Chavez to place a 2024 Class B mobile home on her R-3 zoned property at 318 Rouss Street. No action will be taken at this meeting; it is for discussion only. The commission will also approve minutes from the March 20, 2023 regular meeting.

• Special exception request by Jakeline Chavez for a 2024 Class B mobile home at 318 Rouss Street (parcel 0335833604A) on R-3 zoned property

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the expedited introduction of a special exception request for Jakeline Chavez to place a 2024 Class B Mobile Home on an R-3 zoned property. The request now moves to the City Council for further action. The Commission also approved the March 20, 2023 meeting minutes.

• Approved March 20, 2023 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved expedited introduction of Special Exception Request for 2024 Class B Mobile Home at 318 Rouss Street (unanimous)

City Council

The DeRidder City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution authorizing advertisement of bids for the Street Rehabilitation Project (Project No. 50-M65-22-01). This is the only substantive item on the agenda; the rest is procedural.

• Resolution to authorize advertisement of bids for the Street Rehabilitation Project
• Project No. 50-M65-22-01

The City Council unanimously adopted Resolution R-2023-4. This action authorizes the Mayor to advertise for sealed bids for the Street Rehabilitation Project (Project No. 50-M65-22-01).

• Approved Resolution R-2023-4 to advertise bids for Street Rehabilitation Project No. 50-M65-22-01 (6-0)

City Council

The City Council is voting on several service contracts and the adoption of multiple safety and non-discrimination programs for the DeRidder-Beauregard Transit system. The body will also consider amendments to animal control fees and the 2022-2023 operating budget.

• Contract with Apeck Construction, LLC for Ellis Road and Branch Street drainage improvements
• Highway maintenance agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development
• Contract with Mueller Systems, LLC for electronic meter reader software and hardware
• Liability insurance coverage through AmGuard Insurance Company for the year beginning June 1, 2023
• Amendment to animal control fees in Chapter 3, Animals and Fowl

The DeRidder City Council unanimously ratified the appointments of Jack Peavy and Amber Morrow to the Planning & Zoning Commission for terms ending May 15, 2027. The council also introduced five ordinances for future public hearings, covering millage rates, a highway maintenance agreement, an electronic meter reader contract, a drainage improvements project, and liability insurance. Additionally, two ordinances were adopted: one approving a transit emergency management plan (Ordinance O-2023-22) and another adopting a federal transit non-discrimination program (Ordinance O-2023-23).

• Ratified appointments of Jack Peavy and Amber Morrow to Planning & Zoning Commission (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance setting millage rates for police, fire, and general alimony (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance authorizing highway maintenance agreement with LaDOTD (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance authorizing Mueller Systems contract for electronic meter reader maintenance (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance authorizing Apeck Construction contract for Ellis Road and Branch Street drainage improvements (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance authorizing liability insurance contract with AmGuard Insurance via McGriff Services (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance O-2023-22 approving transit Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance O-2023-23 adopting Title VI Federal Transit Administration Non-Discrimination Program (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a bid for drainage improvements and several ordinances related to transit safety and federal compliance. The body is also considering rezoning and special exception requests for property on Roosevelt Street.

• Bid award to Apeck Construction, LLC for $150,122.10 for Ellis and Branch Street Drainage Improvements
• Proposed rezoning of Roosevelt Street property (Parcel 0337294013) from R-2 to R-3
• Special exception request for a Class B mobile home on Roosevelt Street
• Proposed amendments to animal control fees in Chapter 3, Article I, Sec. 3-6
• Proposed budget amendment for revenues and expenditures for fiscal year 2022-2023

The City Council unanimously approved a bid award for drainage improvements. Several ordinances were introduced for future public hearings, including transit safety plans, community agreements, and budget amendments.

• Approved $150,122.10 bid award to Apeck Construction, LLC for Ellis and Branch Street Drainage Improvements Project (7-0)
• Approved minutes from April 10, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance for Transit Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (7-0)
• Introduced ordinance for Title VI Federal Transit Administration Non-Discrimination Program (7-0)
• Introduced ordinance for Substance Abuse Management Policy (7-0)
• Introduced ordinance for Transit System Safety Program Plan (7-0)
• Introduced ordinance for Transit System Security Plan (7-0)
• Introduced ordinance to enter cooperative agreement with Kingdom Center (7-0)

City Council

The DeRidder City Council will consider an ordinance to contract with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for State Public Transportation Operating Assistance for Beauregard Parish. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Ordinance authorizing contract with Louisiana DOTD for State Project No. RU 18-06-24, public transportation operating assistance for non-urbanized area of Beauregard Parish

The City Council introduced three ordinances for public hearing on April 24, 2023, regarding public transportation assistance, school insurance, and building systems maintenance. The Council also voted to remove a pedestrian crossing agreement with Kansas City Southern Railway from the agenda.

• Approved removal of pedestrian crossing agreement with Kansas City Southern Railway from agenda (7-0)
• Approved minutes of March 27, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance for Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development public transportation assistance (7-0)
• Introduced ordinance for 1st Street School commercial property insurance with Landmark American Insurance Company (7-0)
• Introduced ordinance for building environmental systems maintenance agreement with Star Service, Inc. (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance to enter into a cooperative endeavor with the State of Louisiana. This agreement is intended to fund water, sewer, and storm water infrastructure.

• Ordinance for cooperative endeavor with the State of Louisiana for water, sewer, and storm water infrastructure

The City Council adopted three ordinances to secure infrastructure funding, maintain municipal code services, and support veterans' service offices. All three measures were approved unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance O-2023-16 to receive $1,272,000.00 for water, sewer, and storm water infrastructure (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-2023-17 to contract with CivicPlus, LLC for municipal code codification effective June 1, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-2023-18 to pay $3,634.00 for the maintenance and operation of Veterans’ Service Offices (6-0)
• Unanimously approved minutes from the March 13, 2023 meeting

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to discuss a rezoning request for a property on Roosevelt Street. The commission will also review minutes from the January 16, 2023 meeting.

• Introduction of rezoning request for Roosevelt Street (Parcel No. 0337294013) from R-2 to R-3 requested by Roy E. Pate

The Commission introduced a request to rezone a Roosevelt Street property from R-2 to R-3 and a special exception request to place a Class B mobile home on the site. Both requests were introduced simultaneously and are subject to a public hearing.

• Approved January 16, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved running rezoning and special exception requests simultaneously on the agenda (unanimous)
• Introduced Rezoning Request for Roosevelt Street property (Parcel No. 0337294013) from R-2 to R-3 (unanimous)
• Introduced Special Exception Request to place a Class B mobile home on Roosevelt Street property (unanimous)

City Council

The DeRidder City Council will consider two resolutions: authorizing bid advertisements for the Ellis Road and Branch Street project (Project No. B8-22005) and approving the 2022 Water Pollution and Prevention Audit Report. No other business items are listed.

• Resolution to authorize advertisement of bids for the Ellis Road and Branch Street project (Project No. B8-22005)
• Resolution approving the 2022 Water Pollution and Prevention Audit Report

The City Council adopted an ordinance creating an administrative adjudication procedure to address blighted properties and code violations. The Council also approved funding for street rehabilitation and a youth sports agreement for West Park.

• Adopted Ordinance O-2023-14 establishing administrative adjudication hearings for blighted or abandoned properties (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-2023-13 to cover at least $283,750 in costs over state funds for 2022 Street Rehabilitation (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-2023-15 for a cooperative endeavor agreement with DeRidder Baseball and Softball, Inc. for West Park (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R-2023-2 to advertise bids for the Ellis Road and Branch Street Project (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R-2023-3 approving the 2022 Water Pollution and Prevention Audit Report (7-0)
• Introduced ordinance for water, sewer, and storm water infrastructure funding (7-0)
• Introduced ordinance for municipal code codification services with CivicPlus, LLC (7-0)
• Introduced ordinance for a cooperative endeavor agreement with the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs (7-0)

City Council

The City Council approved an emergency ordinance to amend the 2021-2022 operating budget and authorized several infrastructure and service contracts. The council also established a new franchise fee for cable and video service providers.

• Adopted Emergency Ordinance O-2023-7 amending the FY 2021-2022 operating budget (Unanimous)
• Adopted Emergency Ordinance O-2023-8 for water main emergency work by Blake D. Hines, Inc. on Branch Street (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance O-2023-9 to contract with DOTD for public transportation capital assistance (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance O-2023-10 establishing a 3% franchise fee for cable/video providers, increasing to 5% on Oct 31, 2030 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance O-2023-11 for a building environmental systems maintenance agreement with Star Service, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance O-2023-12 for Blankenship Drive water line replacement contract with Blake D. Hines, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance to cover costs over state funds for 2022 Street Rehabilitation (Unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance for administrative adjudication of blighted or abandoned properties (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss several infrastructure contracts and ordinances. Key items include drainage improvements for Ellis Road and Branch Street and a water line replacement on Blankenship Drive.

• Bid award to Blake D. Hines, Inc. for Blankenship Drive Water Line Replacement
• Proposed condemnation of 101 McDaniel Street (Carolyn Fay Tutt)
• Public hearing on covering costs for Ellis Road and Branch Street drainage improvements
• Proposed ordinance to establish a franchise fee
• Proposed maintenance agreements with Star Service, Inc. and ARCCO Power Systems

The City Council awarded a bid for the Blankenship Drive Water Line Replacement and condemned a property on McDaniel Street. Two ordinances were adopted regarding drainage improvements and emergency generator maintenance, while four other ordinances were introduced for future hearings.

• Approved $657,410.00 bid award to Blake D. Hines, Inc. for Blankenship Drive Water Line Replacement (Unanimous)
• Condemned property located at 101 McDaniel Street (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance O-2023-5 to cover costs over state funds for Ellis Road and Branch Street drainage improvements (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance O-2023-6 for a service agreement with Arcco Company Services, Inc. for emergency generator maintenance (Unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance for DOTD contract for public transportation capital assistance (Unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance authorizing Mayor to establish a franchise fee (Unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance for building environmental systems maintenance agreement with Star Service, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance for contract with Blake D. Hines, Inc. for Blankenship Drive Water Line Replacement (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider ordinances regarding road drainage costs and emergency generator maintenance. The meeting also includes a public hearing for a special exception use at 618 Los Angeles Street.

• Drainage improvements for Ellis Road and Branch Street (Project No. 50-JM65-21-02)
• Service agreement with ARCCO Company Services, Inc. for emergency generator maintenance
• Special exception use for a mobile home at 618 Los Angeles Street

The City Council approved a special exception allowing Michael E. Ashworth to place a 2022 Class B mobile home as a residence on his R-3 zoned property. Two ordinances regarding drainage improvements and generator maintenance were introduced for future hearings.

• Approved Ordinance No. O-2023-4 granting special exception for mobile home at 618 Los Angeles Street (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance to cover costs over state funds for Ellis Road and Branch Street drainage improvements (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance for service agreement with ARCCO Power Systems for emergency generator maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 9, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for a property on North Texas Street. The commission will also review a special exception request for a mobile home on Oak Street.

• Rezoning request for 1009 North Texas Street from R-1 (Single-family Residential District) to R-3 (Multiple-Family Residential District)
• Special Exception Request for Stanley Freeman to place a 2012 32x56 Class A Double Wide Mobile Home at 902 Oak Street

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a special exception for a Class A Double Wide mobile home at 902 Oak Street. A rezoning request for 1009 North Texas Street was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Approved December 19, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Special Exception Request for Stanley Freeman to place a Class A Double Wide mobile home at 902 Oak Street (unanimous)
• Rezoning request for 1009 North Texas Street withdrawn by applicant

City Council

The City Council will discuss an emergency ordinance for water main repairs and a lease purchase contract for two fire trucks. The body is also considering a memorandum of understanding to fund trash receptacles for public spaces.

• Emergency ordinance for water main repair by Master’ Craft Construction, LLC at Cow Pen Creek crossing at Highway 190
• Proposed lease purchase finance contract with Government Capital Corporation for two fire trucks
• Proposed memorandum of understanding with Keep DeRidder Beautiful and Keep Louisiana Beautiful for trash receptacle grants
• Resolution adopting the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for the 2021-2022 fiscal year
• Service award for Austin Moore (5 years with Utility Department)

The City Council approved the purchase of two fire trucks via lease purchase contracts and authorized payment for emergency water main repairs. The Council also approved a grant agreement for public trash receptacles and adopted a state compliance questionnaire.

• Approved Emergency Ordinance O-2023-1 for water main repairs by Master Craft Construction, LLC (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-2023-2 to enter lease purchase contracts with Government Capital Corporation for two fire trucks (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-2023-3 to enter a Memorandum of Understanding with Keep DeRidder Beautiful and Keep Louisiana Beautiful for trash receptacle grants (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-2023-1 approving the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for the 2021-2022 fiscal year (6-0)
• Unanimously approved minutes from the December 26, 2022 meeting