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DeRidder public meetings in 2025

43 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 22, 2025

City Council

Ordinance to rezone 121 South Texas St from commercial to single‑family

The council will consider an ordinance to rezone the property at 121 South Texas Street (parcel 0337713002) from B‑3 (general business) to R‑I (single‑family residential). It will also consider an ordinance amending Chapter 11.5 to regulate campaign signs in all districts. The meeting includes ratifying the appointment of Pamela Jackson to the Economic Development Advisory Board. No other resolutions, bid awards, or ordinances are listed.

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✓ Decided: City Council rezoned 121 South Texas Street to single-family residential

The council ratified the mayor’s appointment of Pamela Jackson to the Economic Development Advisory Board. The council adopted Ordinance No. O-2025-87, rezoning the property at 121 South Texas Street from B-3 (general business) to R-1 (single-family residential). The council also moved the public hearing on the sign‑regulation ordinance to January 26, 2026.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to ratify the mayoral appointment of Pamela Jackson to the Economic Development Advisory Board and Council member Hooper offered a second. The motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote…
4 yea
Monte Woods yea · John Marcello yea · Keith Hooper yea · Wayne Godfrey yea
🏢 Building at this address: 3 m tall
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Wed Dec 10, 2025

Economic Development Board

Economic Development Advisory Board to elect leadership and discuss strategic planning

The board will elect a Chair and Vice Chair. Members will receive an update on the strategic planning session and a pre-session assignment from Mayor Michael D. Harris.

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✓ Decided: Board elected chair and vice chair, and set next meeting date

The Economic Development Board elected Mr. MK Dokwal as Chair and Mrs. Missy Dear as Vice Chair. The Board chose Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. for its next pre‑session meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

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Mon Dec 8, 2025

City Council

DeRidder City Council to hold public hearings on several city ordinances

The City Council will discuss updates to campaign sign regulations and hold public hearings on four ordinances. These include agreements for youth programming, trash receptacle funding, and asphalt work at West Park Ballfield.

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✓ Decided: City adopted a 2.880‑mill property tax to fund police and fire facilities

The council approved the minutes from the November 24, 2025 meeting. It adopted Ordinance No. O‑2025‑83 authorizing a cooperative agreement with B Optimist of DeRidder for youth programs, passing with 4 yeas and 2 nays. It also adopted Ordinance No. O‑2025‑84 confirming the special‑election result that approves a 2.880‑mill property tax for police and fire improvements, passing with 6 yeas and no nays.

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🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to introduce the above-entitled Ordinance as read by Mr Williams and Council member Hooper offered a second. The motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows, to-wit:
6 yea · 2 nay
Wayne Godfrey yea · John Marcello yea · Keith Hooper yea · Danny Reynolds yea · Vincent Labue yea · President Randy Larken yea · None. ABSENT nay · Monte’ Woods nay
motion to adopt the Ordinance and Council member Hooper offered a second, The motion haying been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows, to-wit:
4 yea · 1 nay · 1 absent
John Marcello yea · Keith Hooper yea · Wayne Godfrey yea · Vincent Labue yea · Danny Reynolds nay · Monte” Woods absent
The other 4 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Nov 24, 2025

City Council

City Council to approve rezoning, asphalt overlay, and shelter renovation agreements

The DeRidder City Council will consider ordinances for a special election result, a rezoning of 121 South Texas Street, an asphalt overlay at West Park Ballfield, and a cooperative endeavor agreement for animal shelter renovations.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopts $30,000 state-funded animal shelter renovation agreement

The council adopted an ordinance authorizing a cooperative agreement to receive $30,000 from the state for animal shelter renovations. It also adopted ordinances for a special‑exception mobile home placement, a citywide commercial property insurance contract, and introduced four additional ordinances that were set for public hearings in December.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to adopt the Ordinance and Council member Reynolds offered a second, The motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows, to-wit: DERIDDER YEAS: Council member Keith…
1 nay
None. ABSENT nay
🏢 Building at this address: 3 m tall
Sources: IRS/ProPublica, EPA ECHO, FEMA NFHL, Overture Maps
Mon Nov 17, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

Public hearing on rezoning two properties from B‑3 to R‑1

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on two rezoning requests. Both requests seek to change the zoning from B‑3 (business) to R‑1 (residential). The request for 1017 Blankenship Dr. (Virginia Dupas) is noted as being withdrawn. No other actions are scheduled for this meeting.

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✓ Decided: Commission accepted Stanley rezoning request and removed Dupas request

The commission approved the minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting. It accepted Typhore Stanley's rezoning request from B‑3 to R‑1 and will forward it to the City Council. It removed Virginia Dupas's rezoning request from the agenda.

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Wed Nov 12, 2025

DeRidder Commercial Historic District Advisory Commission

Commercial Historic District Advisory Commission to elect leadership

The commission will introduce its membership and a new clerk. The body will elect a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson and receive a presentation on the purpose of the Commercial Historic District Advisory Commission.

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✓ Decided: Commission postpones officer election and adopts 2026 meeting dates

The commission voted to delay the election of a Chairperson and Vice‑Chairperson until the next meeting. It also approved the regular meeting dates for 2026: January 14, April 8, July 8, and October 14. No other substantive actions were taken.

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Mon Nov 10, 2025

City Council

Council to vote on ordinances for insurance contract and animal shelter funding

The DeRidder City Council will consider a series of ordinances. These include authorizing a contract with Landmark American Insurance Company to add city property to an existing policy, and approving a cooperative agreement with the Louisiana Department of Treasury for funding renovations to the animal control shelter. Additional items are a variance for KP Thind, LLC to build a convenience store near Veterans Park, a contract with Telus Health EAP for employee counseling services, and an amendment to Chapter 12 to protect city curb and gutter systems.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts five ordinances, including alcohol store variance and counseling pact

The council approved five ordinances. Two contracts – one with Landmark American Insurance and another for an animal‑control shelter grant – were introduced and scheduled for a public hearing on Nov. 24, 2025. The council adopted a variance allowing KP Thind, LLC to build an alcohol‑selling convenience store (5‑2 vote), approved an agreement with Telus Health for employee counseling services (6‑0), and approved a cooperative agreement with the Beauregard United Soccer Association for youth recreation (7‑0).

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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to adopt the Ordinance and Council member Marcello offered a second. The motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows. to-wit:
5 yea · 2 nay
John Marcello yea · Keith Hooper yea · Danny Reynolds yea · Vincent Labue yea · President Randy Larken yea · Wayne Godfrey nay · Monte’ Woods nay
The other 2 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Oct 27, 2025

City Council

Council to extend CLECO power franchise for 25 years and set new payment rates

The DeRidder City Council will consider several ordinances, including a franchise extension for Central Louisiana Electric Company (CLECO Power) for an additional 25 years with revised payment percentages. Other items include new cooperative agreements for recreation and aging services, and a variance for a convenience store near Veterans Park. The council will also ratify appointments to the Economic Development Board.

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✓ Decided: Council ratified Development Board appointments and adopted aging‑service contracts

The City Council approved the October 13, 2025 meeting minutes and ratified the mayor’s Economic Development Board appointments. It adopted three ordinances authorizing contracts with Allen, Beauregard, and Vernon Councils on Aging to provide transportation services. Several other ordinances were introduced and scheduled for public hearings on November 10, 2025.

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🗳️ How they voted (13 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to ratify the mayoral appointments of the Economic Development Board and Council member Hooper offered a second, The motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows…
2 absent
John Marcello absent · President Randy Larken absent
motion to introduce the above-entitled Ordinance as read by Mr. Williams and Council member Reynolds offered a second. The motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows…
5 yea · 2 absent
Keith Hooper yea · Monte’ Woods yea · Danny Reynolds yea · Vincent Labue yea · Wayne Godfrey. Sr yea · John Marcello absent · President Randy Larken absent
motion to introduce the above-entitled Ordinance as read by Mr. Williams and Council member Hooper oftered a second. The motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows…
2 absent
John Marcello absent · President Randy Larken absent
motion to introduce the above-entitled Ordinance as read by Mr, Williams and Council member Hooper offered a second. The motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows…
2 absent
John Marcello absent · President Randy Larken absent
motion to introduce the above-entitled Ordinance as read by Mr. Williams and Council member Hooper offered a second. The motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows…
2 absent
John Marcello absent · President Randy Larken absent
motion to introduce the above-entitled Ordinance as read by Mr. Williams and Council member Labue offered a second. The motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows…
2 absent
John Marcello absent · President Randy Larken absent
motion to move the public hearing to the November 10, 2025 City Council meeting and Council member Hooper offered a second. The motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as…
2 absent
John Marcello absent · President Randy Larken absent
Ordinance and Council member Hooper offered a second. The motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows, to-wit: YEAS: Council member Keith Hooper: Council member Monte’…
2 absent
John Marcello absent · President Randy Larken absent
motion to adopt the Ordinance and Council member Reynolds offered a second. The motion having been submitted to a vote. the vote thereon was as follows, to-wit: YEAS: Council member Keith Hooper…
2 absent
John Marcello absent · President Randy Larken absent
motion to adopt the Ordinance and Council member Reynolds offered a second. The motion having been submitted to a vole, the vote thereon was as follows, to-wit: YEAS: Council member Keith Hooper…
2 absent
John Marcello absent · President Randy Larken absent
motion to adopt the Ordinance and Council member Reynolds offered a second. The motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows, to-wit:
5 yea · 2 absent
Keith Hooper yea · Monte” Woods yea · Danny Reynolds yea · Vincent Labue yea · Wayne Godfrey. Sr yea · John Marcello absent · President Randy Larken absent
motion to adopt the Ordinance and Council member Godfrey offered a second, The motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows, to-wit: YEAS: Council member Keith Hooper…
2 absent
John Marcello absent · President Randy Larken absent
motion to adopt the Ordinance and Council member Woods offered a second. The motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows, to-wit: YEAS: Council member Monte’ Woods…
3 absent
John Marcello absent · Vincent Labue absent · President Randy Larken absent
Mon Oct 20, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

Planning & Zoning Commission to introduce two residential rezoning requests

The commission will introduce two requests to rezone properties from B-3 to R-1. Both requests include a requirement that if the homes are damaged or destroyed, they must be rebuilt according to current commercial codes.

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✓ Decided: Commission accepted two rezoning introductions from B‑3 to R‑1

The commission approved the minutes from the September 15, 2025 meeting. It then accepted the introductions of rezoning requests to change Typhore Stanley’s property at 121 S. Texas St. and Virginia Dupas’s property at 1017 Blankenship Dr. from B‑3 commercial to R‑1 residential. No other actions were taken.

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🏢 Building at this address: 3 m tall
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Mon Oct 13, 2025

City Council

DeRidder Council to authorize utility and personnel contracts

The DeRidder City Council will consider ordinances authorizing contracts for utility infrastructure, legal services, and personnel policy updates, including a franchise extension for CLECO Power.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved a 25‑year CLECO Power franchise extension

The council unanimously approved eight ordinances authorizing contracts and agreements, including transportation services for three local aging councils, a West Park facility project, custom banner services, employee counseling, a 25‑year franchise extension for CLECO Power, and legal representation. All motions passed with seven yeas and zero nays and were set for a public hearing on October 27, 2025. The council also approved the September 22, 2025 meeting minutes.

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Mon Sep 22, 2025

City Council

City Council to consider 2025-2026 operating budget

The City Council will hold public hearings to adopt the fiscal year 2025-2026 operating budget and establish the 2026 meeting and holiday schedule. The body will also consider ordinances regarding health insurance for employees and a zoning variance for a convenience store.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopts 2025-2026 operating budget and meeting schedule ordinances

The DeRidder City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. O-2025-62, adopting the operating budget of revenues and expenditures for fiscal year 2025-2026. The council also adopted Ordinance No. O-2025-61 establishing the council meeting schedule and the 2026 holiday schedule. In addition, the council approved a 3% salary increase for the Clerk of Council effective Oct. 1, 2025 and introduced several ordinances for future public hearings.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to remove Item 13.A.1, from the Amended Agenda and Council member Woods offered a second. The motion having been submitted to a vote. the vote thereon was as follows, to-wit: YEAS: Council…
1 nay
None. ABSENT nay
Mon Sep 15, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

DeRidder Planning & Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for September 15, 2025

The agenda is procedural boilerplate and does not list any specific items for decision or discussion.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission denies fence exceeding height limit

The commission approved the August 18 meeting minutes and a special exception for Bessie Johnson to place a single-wide mobile home on her R3‑zoned lot. It voted to refer the KP Thind, LLC convenience‑store variance to the City Council for later approval. The commission denied Wayne McGee’s request for a fence taller than the 8‑foot residential limit.

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Mon Sep 8, 2025

City Council

City Council to vote on $2025-2026 budget and IT contract

The DeRidder City Council will meet to adopt the 2025–2026 operating budget and vote on an emergency IT services contract with National Networks, LLC. The council will also consider leases and service agreements for the First Street School, West Park baseball fields, and a financial audit.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved an emergency contract with National Networks for IT services.

The council ratified Nathanial Brown's appointment to the Planning & Zoning Commission and adopted the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for FY 2024‑2025. It introduced ordinances to set the council meeting and holiday schedule and to adopt the FY 2025‑2026 operating budget, both slated for public hearing on September 22. The council also adopted three ordinances: an emergency IT services contract with National Networks, a lease with Dance Stop Centre, LLC, and an audit contract with Windham & Reed, LLC.

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🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to ratify the appointment of Nathanial Brown to the Planning & Zoning Commission and Council member Godfrey offered a second. The motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was…
7 yea
Keith Hooper yea · Wayne Godfrey yea · Monte’ Woods’ yea · John Marcello yea · Danny Reynolds yea · Vincent Labue yea · President Randy Larken yea
motion to adopt the Resolution as read and Council member Reynolds offered a second. The motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows, to-wit:
7 yea
Wayne Godfrey yea · Monte’ Woods’ yea · John Marcello yea · Keith Hooper yea · Danny Reynolds yea · Vincent Labue yea · President Randy Larken yea
motion to introduce the above-entitled Emergency Ordinance as read by Mr. Williams and Council member Godfrey offered a second. The motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as…
7 yea
Keith Hooper yea · Wayne Godfrey yea · Monte” Woods yea · John Marcello yea · Danny Reynolds yea · Vincent Labue yea · President Randy Larken yea
motion to adopt the Ordinance and Council member Marcello offered a second, The motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows. to-wit:
7 yea
Monte’ Woods yea · John Marcello yea · Keith Hooper yea · Wayne Godfrey yea · Danny Reynolds yea · Vincent Labue yea · President Randy Larken yea
motion to adopt the Ordinance and Council member Reynolds offered a second. The motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows, to-wit: PAGE 4 DERIDDER CITY COUNCIL REGULAR…
1 nay
None. ABSENT nay
motion to adopt the Ordinance and Council member Godfrey offered a second. The motion having been submitted to a vote. the vote thereon was as follows, to-wit:
7 yea
Keith Hooper yea · Wayne Godfrey yea · Monte’ Woods yea · John Marcello yea · Danny Reynolds yea · Vincent Labue yea · President Randy Larken yea
motion to adopt the Ordinance and Council member Godfrey offered a second. The motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows, to-wit: YEAS: Council member Wayne Godfrey…
1 nay
Danny Reynolds nay
Mon Sep 8, 2025

City Council

DeRidder City Council to workshop 2025-2026 fiscal budget

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the 2025-2026 fiscal budget. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council discussed 2025‑2026 budget, no decisions made

The council met on September 8, 2025 to discuss the proposed 2025‑2026 fiscal budget. Finance Director Holly Buxton presented an overview and answered questions. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the meeting.

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Mon Aug 25, 2025

City Council

City Council to vote on leases, audits, and infrastructure upgrades

The DeRidder City Council will decide on multiple ordinances authorizing new contracts and agreements, including leases for office space, a financial audit, field maintenance services, and infrastructure upgrades for water mains and drainage systems. The meeting also includes a routine change to the 2026 meeting schedule.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopts water main upgrade and drainage projects, moves 2026 meeting date

The council approved the minutes from the August 11, 2025 meeting. It adopted three ordinances: a water‑main upgrade on Brinson Street (Ordinance O‑2025‑52), a sub‑surface drainage system on Alexander Street and Ellis Road (Ordinance O‑2025‑53), and a change moving the council’s designated meeting date in May 2026 to May 26 (Ordinance O‑2025‑54). Several other ordinances were introduced and scheduled for a public hearing on September 8, 2025.

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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to introduce the above-entitled Ordinance as read by Mr. Williams and Council member Hooper offered a second. The motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows…
7 yea
Wayne Godtrey yea · Monte’ Woods’ yea · John Marcello yea · Keith Hooper yea · Danny Reynolds yea · Vincent Labue yea · President Randy Larken yea
motion to introduce the above-entitled Ordinance as read by Mr. Williams and Council member Woods offered a second. The motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows, to-wit:
7 yea
John Marcello yea · Keith Hooper yea · Wayne Godfrey yea · Monte’ Woods" yea · Danny Reynolds yea · Vincent Labue yea · President Randy Larken yea
motion to adopt the Ordinance and Council member Godfrey offered a second. The motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows, to-wit:
7 yea
Monte’ Woods” yea · John Marcello yea · Keith Hooper yea · Wayne Godfrey yea · Danny Reynolds yea · Vincent Labue yea · President Randy Larken yea
motion to adopt the Ordinance and Council member Woods offered a second. The motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows, to-wit: YEAS: Council member John Marcello…
1 nay
None. ABSENT nay
Mon Aug 18, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

Planning commission to hear variance for convenience store near Veterans Park

The DeRidder Planning & Zoning Commission will introduce a variance request for KP Thind, LLC to build a convenience store selling packaged alcohol within 300 feet of Veterans Park on Mahlon and East 1st Street. No planning approvals or other actions are scheduled for this meeting.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved introduction of variance request for KP Thind, LLC store

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the June 16, 2025 meeting. It also approved an introduction‑only variance request that would allow KP Thind, LLC to build a convenience store selling packaged alcohol within 300 feet of the Veterans Park playground. No other business was acted upon.

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Mon Aug 11, 2025

City Council

City Council to authorize water upgrades and a special election for police facilities.

The DeRidder City Council will consider ordinances authorizing contracts for water main upgrades on Brinson Street and a drainage system on Alexander Street. The body will also vote to call a special election on November 15, 2025, to renew a property tax millage for police and fire facilities.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts ordinance to hold special election for police and fire tax levy

The council approved the July 2025 meeting minutes with no corrections. Three infrastructure ordinances—water main upgrade on Brinson Street, subsurface drainage on Alexander Street and Ellis Road ditch cleanout, and a date change for a May 2026 council meeting—were each approved and scheduled for a public hearing on August 25, 2025. The council also adopted Ordinance No. O-2025-49, calling a special election on November 15, 2025 to renew a property‑tax millage for police and fire facilities.

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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to introduce the above-entitled Ordinance as read by Mr. Williams and Council member Godfrey offered a second, The motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows…
7 yea
John Marcello yea · Keith Hooper yea · Wayne Godfrey yea · Monte’ Woods’ yea · Danny Reynolds yea · Vincent Labue yea · President Randy Larken yea
motion to introduce the above-entitled Ordinance as read by Mr. Williams and Council member Marcello offered a second. The motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows…
1 nay
None. ABSENT nay
motion to adopt the Ordinance and Council member Marcello offered a second. The motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows, to-wit:
7 yea
John Marcello yea · Keith Hooper yea · Wayne Godfrey yea · Monte’ Woods" yea · Danny Reynolds yea · Vincent Labue yea · President Randy Larken yea
motion to adopt the Ordinance and Council member Godfrey offered a second. The motion having been submitted to a vote. the vote thereon was as follows, to-wit:
7 yea
Keith Hooper yea · Wayne Godfrey yea · Monte* Woods’ yea · John Marcello yea · Danny Reynolds yea · Vincent Labue yea · President Randy Larken yea
Mon Jul 28, 2025

City Council

City Council considers special election for police and fire property tax renewal

The City Council will discuss calling a special election on November 15, 2025, to renew a property tax millage for police and fire facilities. The body is also considering several ordinances regarding city office space, public works labor, and the establishment of an Economic Development Advisory Board.

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✓ Decided: Council approved grant application resolution and several ordinances

The DeRidder City Council unanimously adopted a resolution authorizing the mayor to file a grant application with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. It also approved ordinances to call a special election for a property‑tax levy for police and fire facilities, amend the parks code for West Park ball fields, and enter interagency agreements with the Beauregard Parish Sheriff, Upper Iowa University, and Senator Mike Reese. All actions were adopted without opposition.

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🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to adopt the Resolution as read and Council member Godfrey offered a second. The motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows, to-wit:
6 yea · 2 nay
Monte’ Woods" yea · John Marcello yea · Keith Hooper yea · Wayne Godfrey yea · Vincent Labue yea · President Randy Larken yea · None. ABSENT nay · Danny Reynolds nay
motion to adopt the Ordinance and Council member Labue offered a second, The motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows, to-wit:
6 yea · 2 nay
Wayne Godfrey yea · Monte” Woods’ yea · John Marcello yea · Keith Hooper yea · Vincent Labue yea · President Randy Larken yea · None. ABSENT nay · Danny Reynolds nay
The other 8 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Jul 14, 2025

City Council

City Council to consider contracts for legal services and trail improvements

The City Council will vote on several ordinances, including agreements for office space at the First Street School and the appointment of a new city attorney. The body is also considering a contract for walking trail improvements and updates to personnel and zoning policies.

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✓ Decided: City Council appoints new city attorney and adopts vehicle policy amendment

The council adopted Ordinance No. O-2025-40, appointing Shane D. Williams as the City Attorney. The ordinance passed with two yeas and five nays. The council also adopted Ordinance No. O-2025-41, amending the take‑home vehicle policy, with unanimous yeas. Both ordinances were approved for immediate effect.

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🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to introduce the above-entitled Ordinance as read by Mr. Williams and Council member Godfrey offered a second. The motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows…
1 nay
None. ABSENT nay
motion to introduce the above-entitled Ordinance as read by Mr. Williams and Council member Marcello offered a second. The motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows…
5 yea
John Marcello yea · Keith Hooper yea · Wayne Godfrey yea · Monte’ Woods yea · President Randy Larken yea
motion to introduce the above-entitled Ordinance as read by Mr. Williams and Council member Labue offered a second. The motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows, to-wit:
14 yea
Keith Hooper yea · Wayne Godfrey yea · Monte” Woods yea · John Marcello yea · Danny Reynolds yea · Vincent Labue yea · President Randy Larken yea · Monte” Woods yea · John Marcello yea · Keith Hooper yea · Wayne Godfrey yea · Danny Reynolds yea · Vincent Labue yea · President Randy Larken yea
motion to introduce the above-entitled Ordinance as read by Mr. Williams and Council member Godfrey offered a second. The motion having been submitted to a vote. the vote thereon was as follows…
7 yea
Wayne Godfrey yea · Monte’ Woods yea · John Marcello yea · Keith Hooper yea · Danny Reynolds yea · Vincent Labue yea · President Randy Larken yea
motion to introduce the above-entitled Ordinance as read by Mr. Williams and Council member Woods offered a second. The motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows…
7 yea
John Marcello yea · Keith Hooper yea · Wayne Godfrey yea · Monte’ Woods yea · Danny Reynolds yea · Vincent Labue yea · President Randy Larken yea
motion to postpone the public hearing to July 28, 2025 and Councilmember Hooper offered a second, The motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows, to-wit:
2 yea
John Marcello yea · Keith Hooper yea
motion to adopt the Ordinance and Council member Woods offered a second, The motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows, to-wit:
7 yea
Keith Hooper yea · Wayne Godfrey yea · Monte’ Woods yea · John Marcello yea · Danny Reynolds yea · Vincent Labue yea · President Randy Larken yea
motion to adopt the Ordinance and Council member Marcello offered a second. The motion having been submitted to a vote. the vote thereon was as follows, to-wit:
7 yea
Wayne Godfrey yea · Monte’ Woods yea · John Marcello yea · Keith Hooper yea · Danny Reynolds yea · Vincent Labue yea · President Randy Larken yea
motion to adopt the Ordinance and Council member Reynolds offered a second. The motion having been submitted to a vote, the Vote thereon was as follows. to-wit:
7 yea
Monte’ Woods yea · John Marcello yea · Keith Hooper yea · Wayne Godfrey yea · Danny Reynolds yea · Vincent Labue yea · President Randy Larken yea
Thu Jul 10, 2025

DeRidder Main Street Advisory Board

DeRidder Main Street Board to discuss N. Washington Street streetscape

The board will elect its leadership and discuss the timing of member terms. Members will review grant reports and a city request regarding streetscape improvements on N. Washington Street.

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Mon Jun 23, 2025

City Council

City Council to consider $257,971 contract for West Park walking trail improvements

The City Council will review several ordinances regarding legal services, personnel policies, and interagency agreements. The body is also considering contracts for infrastructure improvements and agreements for youth programs and office space.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $257,971 contract for West Park trail and secured $60,000 police grant

The DeRidder City Council adopted the June 9 minutes and unanimously approved a $257,971 bid award to R.C. Paving for West Park Walking Trail improvements. Four ordinances were introduced and set for a public hearing on July 14, covering the city attorney appointment, personnel policy changes, and the West Park contract. Two emergency ordinances were adopted: one authorizing the mayor to execute a cooperative agreement to receive a $60,000 state grant for police computer equipment, and another to engage Jones Walker LLP for millage legal advice.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to introduce the above-entitled Ordinance as read by Mr. Williams and Council member Woods offered a second. The motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows, to-wit
7 yea
Wayne Godfrey yea · Monte’ Woods yea · John Marcello yea · Keith Hooper yea · Vincent Labue yea · President Randy Larken yea · NAYS None yea
Mon Jun 16, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

Commission considers mobile home placement at 815 Ransom Street

The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to review a planning approval request. The body is considering whether to allow a specific mobile home on a residential property.

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✓ Decided: Commission unanimously approved mobile home placement on 815 Ransom St

The commission approved the minutes from the April 21, 2025 meeting. It then unanimously approved a planning approval request allowing Kyra Rosendoll to place a 2017 Class A mobile home on her property at 815 Ransom Street, which is zoned R-3. The meeting was adjourned at 4:20 p.m.

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Mon Jun 9, 2025

City Council

Council considers emergency debris removal and water/sewer fee changes

The City Council will discuss several cooperative agreements for youth programs and office space. The body is also considering an emergency contract for debris removal and changes to city water and sewer connection charges.

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✓ Decided: Council approves water/sewer rate hikes and emergency debris contract

The DeRidder City Council unanimously approved two resolutions: naming the News Leader as the official journal for FY 2025-2026 and approving the Capstone at Cedar Street affordable housing project with a payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) arrangement. The council also adopted an emergency ordinance awarding a debris removal contract to Lambert's Tree Service (not to exceed $30,000) and passed a water and sewer rate increase ordinance (5-2). Four ordinances were introduced for public hearings on June 23, 2025.

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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to adopt the Emergency Ordinance as presented and Council member Marcello offered a second. The motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows, to-wit:
7 yea · 1 nay
John Marcello yea · Keith Hooper yea · Wayne Godfrey yea · Monte’ Woods" yea · Danny Reynolds yea · Vincent Labue yea · President Randy Larken yea · None ABSENT. None nay
The other 1 item passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue May 27, 2025

City Council

City Council to vote on legal services, insurance, and street repairs

The DeRidder City Council will decide on several ordinances, including designating legal counsel, purchasing cemetery software, and approving insurance contracts. The meeting will also consider a budget amendment and a special exception for a mobile home placement.

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Tue May 27, 2025

City Council

DeRidder City Council to consider water and sewer charge amendments

The City Council will discuss several ordinances, including changes to municipal utility charges and the 2024-2025 operating budget. The body is also reviewing insurance contracts and a street rehabilitation project.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopts new operating budget and multiple service contracts

The council approved an amendment to city water and sewer connection charges. It adopted ordinances to purchase cloud‑based cemetery software, to contract liability insurance with Travelers, and to contract commercial property insurance for the 1st Street School. The operating budget for fiscal year 2024‑2025 was amended with revised revenue and expenditure figures. The May 12 minutes were also approved.

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Mon May 12, 2025

City Council

Council to consider support for affordable housing at Cedar Street development

The council will vote on a resolution supporting an affordable housing application to the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas for the Capstone at Cedar Street development. Several ordinances are up for approval, including a street rehabilitation contract with R.C Paving and a cloud-based cemetery software purchase. Public hearings will be held on employee health, disability, dental, and COBRA insurance contracts. A budget amendment for fiscal year 2024-2025 is also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopted ordinance for Blue Cross Blue Shield employee health insurance

The council unanimously adopted Resolution R-2025-8 supporting the Capstone at Cedar Street affordable‑housing project. It also adopted Ordinance O‑2025‑21 authorizing a contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana for city employee health insurance effective July 1, 2025. Several other ordinances were approved and scheduled for a public hearing on May 27, 2025.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to introduce the above-entitled Ordinance as read by Mayor Larken and Councilmember Hyde offered a second. The motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows, to-wit)…
1 absent
Danny Reynolds absent
Mon Apr 28, 2025

City Council

Council to adopt 2025 millage rates for police, fire, and general alimony

The DeRidder City Council will hold a public hearing at 3:30 PM followed by a regular meeting at 5:30 PM on April 28, 2025. The main action is adopting the 2025 millage rates for police, fire, and general operations. The council will also consider several ordinances including a special exception for a mobile home on Lewis Avenue, contracts for employee health and benefit insurance, a public transit operating assistance agreement, and a software contract for public records management.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopts new millage rates for police, fire and services

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 0‑2025‑20, establishing new millage rates to fund police, fire and general services. It also approved Ordinance No. 0‑2025‑18 to participate in State Project RU 18‑06‑26 for public‑transportation assistance. Additionally, the council adopted Ordinance No. 0‑2025‑19 to contract with CivicPlus for NextRequest public‑records software. All votes were unanimous with no dissenting or absent members.

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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to introduce the above-entitled Ordinance as read by Mr. Lestage and Councilmember Marcello offered a second. The motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows…
7 yea
Monte’ Woods yea · John Marcello yea · Keith Hooper yea · John L. Hyde yea · Danny Reynolds yea · Vincent Labue yea · ABSENT None yea
motion to introduce the above-entitled Ordinance as read by Mr. Lestage and Councilmember Hooper offered a second. The motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows, to-wit…
1 nay
None ABSENT None nay
motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilmember Hyde offered a second. The motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows. to-wit: YEAS: Councilmember John L. Hyde…
1 nay
None ABSENT None nay
Ordinance was adopted by the following votes
6 yea
John L. Hyde yea · Monte” Woods" yea · John Marcello yea · Keith Hooper yea · Danny Reynolds yea · Vincent Labue yea
Mon Apr 21, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

Commission to consider special exception for mobile home on Lewis Avenue

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a special exception request to allow a 2022 Class B mobile home on a property at 1034 Lewis Avenue, currently zoned R-3. No other planning or zoning matters are on the agenda. The commission makes recommendations only; final action is not taken at this meeting.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved special exception for mobile home at 1034 Lewis Ave

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a special exception allowing Cornelius Jackson, Sr. to place a 2022 Class B mobile home on his property at 1034 Lewis Avenue, which is zoned R-3. The approval was conditional that the mobile home not be used as a rental and only serve as the applicant’s residence while he owns the property. The motion passed unanimously with a 4‑yea, 0‑nay vote. The request will be presented as an ordinance at the April 28 City Council meeting, with a public hearing scheduled for May 27, 2025. The commission also approved the minutes from the March 17, 2025 meeting.

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Mon Apr 14, 2025

City Council

Council to consider $1.1M street overlay bid and set police/fire millage rates

The DeRidder City Council will vote on a $1,099,630 bid award to R.C. Paving for 2023-2024 street overlays, contingent on state approval. They will also consider resolutions declaring surplus property for public safety conveyance and committing $383,380 for street rehabilitation. Several ordinances are up for introduction or public hearing, including setting millage rates for police and fire operations, a public transportation contract, and software agreements for records management and fire department operations.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $1.099M contract for 2023‑2024 street overlays

The DeRidder City Council unanimously approved a $1,099,630 bid award to RC Paving, Inc. for the 2023‑2024 street overlay project and adopted a resolution donating a surplus firetruck to the Beauregard Parish Fire District #3. The council also committed at least $383,380 of city funds to cover costs beyond state funding for the street rehabilitation project and adopted ordinances for a West Park pool concession agreement and a fire‑code amendment.

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Mon Mar 24, 2025

City Council

Council to consider rezoning property on Washington Street for industrial use

The DeRidder City Council will vote on a rezoning request from Central Manufacturing Company to change a parcel on Washington Street/Post Plant Road from residential (R-3) to industrial (I-1). The council will also consider a $236,270 bid award for a mechanical bar screen replacement, a resolution to advertise bids for a walking trail in West Park, and multiple ordinances including agreements for pool management, fire department software, and veterans' service offices. A public hearing will be held on the rezoning and other ordinances.

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✓ Decided: City Council rezoned Washington St property to industrial district

The council unanimously approved a $236,270 bid award to Blake D. Hines, Inc. for a mechanical bar screen replacement. It adopted a resolution (R-2025-5) to advertise bids for a walking trail in West Park. Several ordinances were adopted, including a cooperative pool agreement, fire‑code amendment, fire‑department software license, rezoning of a Washington St parcel, and an aquatic‑management agreement for the West Park pool. Councilmember Monte Woods was absent for all votes.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to adopt the Resolution as read and Councilmember Hyde offered asecond. The motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows, to-wit YEAS: Councilmember John L. Hyde…
1 absent
Monte’ Woods absent
Mon Mar 17, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

Commission to consider mobile home exception for 1034 Lewis Avenue

The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to review a special exception request. The body will consider whether to allow a 2022 Class B Mobile Home on a property zoned R-3.

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✓ Decided: Commission introduces special exception for mobile home on Lewis Avenue

The DeRidder Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes of the February 18, 2025 meeting and introduced a special exception request by Cornelius Jackson, Sr. to place a 2022 Class B Mobile Home on his R-3 zoned property at 1034 Lewis Avenue. The introduction passed 4-0. No final decision was made on the request; it was only introduced.

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Mon Mar 10, 2025

City Council

Council to authorize bids for force main replacement at Palmetto Creek

The DeRidder City Council will vote on a resolution to advertise bids for a force main replacement project at LA Highway 27 Palmetto Creek Crossing, funded through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Three ordinances are introduced: one authorizing a seasonal aquatic management agreement with Pool Management LLC for the West Park swimming pool, another amending junk vehicle storage regulations, and a third authorizing a cooperative agreement for veterans' service office operations. The meeting also includes a presentation from CASA of West Cenla.

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✓ Decided: Council authorizes bid advertisement for force main replacement at LA 27 Palmetto Creek

The Council unanimously approved Resolution R-2025-4, authorizing the advertisement of sealed bids for the Force Main Replacement at LA Highway 27 Palmetto Creek Crossing, in conjunction with the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Three ordinances were introduced and set for public hearings on March 24, 2025: one for an aquatic management agreement with Pool Management LLC for the West Park pool, one amending littering and junk vehicle regulations, and one for a cooperative endeavor agreement with the Beauregard Parish Police Jury and the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs. The minutes from the February 24, 2025 workshop and meeting were approved without corrections.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to introduce the above-entitled Ordinance as read by Mr. Lestage and Councilmember Reynolds offered a second) The motion having been submitted to a vote. the vote thereon was as follows…
6 yea
Monte’ Woods yea · John Marcello yea · Keith Hooper yea · John L. Hyde yea · Danny Reynolds yea · Vincent Labue yea
Fri Feb 28, 2025

DeRidder Main Street Advisory Board

Board to consider 2025 DeRidder Main Street Transformation Strategy Plan

The DeRidder Main Street Advisory Board will meet to discuss the adoption of the 2025 DeRidder Main Street Transformation Strategy Plan.

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✓ Decided: Main Street Advisory Board approves plan

The DeRidder Main Street Advisory Board met and reviewed a plan. Mac Courvelle moved to approve the plan, and all members present voted in favor. The meeting then adjourned.

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Mon Feb 24, 2025

City Council

Council to consider rezoning property on Washington Street from residential to industrial

The DeRidder City Council will hold public hearings on several ordinances and consider resolutions for grant applications. The most consequential item is an ordinance to rezone a property on Washington Street/Post Plant Road from R-3 (multiple-family residential) to I-1 (industrial), requested by Central Manufacturing Company. The council will also vote on resolutions to apply for state grants for a water main upgrade on Brinson Street and a subsurface drainage system on Alexander Street and Ellis Road ditch cleanout.

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✓ Decided: Council approves grant applications for water and drainage projects

The DeRidder City Council unanimously approved two resolutions authorizing grant applications for infrastructure projects: a water main upgrade on Brinson Street and a drainage system on Alexander Street with a ditch cleanout on Ellis Road. The council also adopted three ordinances, including a recycling staffing agreement with Beauregard ARC, a cooperative endeavor with DeRidder Baseball and Softball for West Park, and an agreement with Kingdom Institute of Biblical Studies for office space at First Street School. A rezoning ordinance was introduced for a public hearing in March.

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Mon Feb 24, 2025

City Council

DeRidder City Council to discuss meter fee proposal

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss a proposal regarding meter fees. No other items are listed for decision or discussion.

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✓ Decided: Council gives Mueller 90 days to comply on meter requests

The City Council held a workshop and discussed proposals for new Mueller meters and meter fees. After discussion, the Council agreed to give Mueller ninety days to comply with the City's requests. No formal votes were taken; the agreement was reached during the workshop.

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Wed Feb 19, 2025

DeRidder Main Street Advisory Board

Main Street board to discuss forming work committees

The DeRidder Main Street Advisory Board will discuss the formation of three work committees: Economic Development/Grants, Organization/Bylaws, and Promotions/Events. They will also hear a report on the Galentine's Day event and receive the manager's report. No votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Main Street board discusses extending probation, plans events

The DeRidder Main Street District Advisory Board met on Feb. 19, 2025, and heard reports from Manager Elona Weston. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was informational and procedural. Weston discussed extending the program's probation for another year to meet Louisiana Main Street requirements, and outlined upcoming events including Mother's Day on Main and moving vendors to the Farmer's Market.

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Tue Feb 18, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approves rezoning on Washington Street to Industrial

The DeRidder Planning & Zoning Commission approved a rezoning request for property on Washington Street/Post Plant Road, changing it from R-3 (Multiple-Family Residential) to I-1 (Industrial), as requested by Central Manufacturing Company, L.L.C. The vote was 4-0. The commission also approved the minutes from the December 16, 2024 meeting.

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Mon Feb 10, 2025

City Council

Council to discuss meter fee proposal at workshop

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss a meter fee proposal. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is limited to this single substantive item before adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Council defers water meter decision to Feb. 24 workshop

The City Council held a workshop to discuss new water meters, receiving information from Mayor Larken and Utilities Director Roy Keen on meter counts and sustainability. No formal decisions were made; the council scheduled a follow-up workshop for February 24, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. to continue the discussion.

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Mon Feb 10, 2025

City Council

Council to consider recycling staffing deal and youth baseball park agreement

The City Council will vote on three ordinances: a recycling staffing agreement with Beauregard ARC, a cooperative endeavor with DeRidder Baseball and Softball Inc. for use of West Park, and an agreement with Kingdom Institute of Biblical Studies LLC to occupy space at the First Street School. A public hearing will be held on a grant application for trash receptacles from Keep Louisiana Beautiful. The council will also ratify Linel Washington to the Civil Service Board.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts trash receptacle grant ordinance, introduces three others

The DeRidder City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. O-2025-7, authorizing the city to accept a Keep Louisiana Beautiful Trash Receptacle Grant for trash cans in high-litter areas. The council also introduced three ordinances for future public hearings: a recycling staffing agreement with Beauregard ARC, a cooperative endeavor with DeRidder Baseball and Softball for West Park, and an agreement with Kingdom Institute of Biblical Studies for office space at First Street School. The meeting included reports from the mayor and department heads on various city projects.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to introduce the above-entitled Ordinance as read by Mr. Lestage and Councilmember Hyde offered a second. The motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows, to-wit:
6 yea
Monte” Woods yea · John Marcello yea · Keith Hooper yea · John L. Hyde yea · Danny Reynolds yea · Vincent Labue yea
Mon Jan 27, 2025

City Council

Council to consider trash receptacle grant, sewer relocation, budget

The DeRidder City Council will hold a regular meeting with three ordinances up for introduction: one to accept a Keep Louisiana Beautiful trash receptacle grant, one to authorize a cooperative agreement with the Beauregard Parish Police Jury for hazard mitigation funding to relocate the Highway 27 sewer main below ground, and one to adopt the amended FY 2023-2024 operating budget. No other substantive items are listed; the agenda is otherwise procedural.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts amended FY2023-24 budget and sewer relocation ordinance

The DeRidder City Council approved an amended operating budget for fiscal year 2023-2024, with total general fund revenues of $10,502,300 and expenditures of $10,640,700, resulting in a deficiency of $138,400. The council also adopted an ordinance authorizing a cooperative endeavor agreement with the Beauregard Parish Police Jury to sponsor a grant application for relocating the Highway 27 sewer main from above ground to below ground. Both ordinances passed unanimously with no dissenting votes.

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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to introduce the above-entitled Ordinance as read by Mr. Lestage and Councilmember Marcello offered a second. The motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows…
6 yea
Keith Hooper yea · John L. Hyde yea · Monte’ Woods yea · John Marcello yea · Danny Reynolds yea · Vincent Labue yea
motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilmember Labue offered a second. The motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows, to-wit:
6 yea
John L. Hyde yea · Monte’ Woods yea · John Marcello yea · Keith Hooper yea · Danny Reynolds yea · Vincent Labue yea
motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilmember Woods offered a second. The motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows, to-wit:
6 yea
Monte’ Woods yea · John Marcello yea · Keith Hooper yea · John L. Hyde yea · Danny Reynolds yea · Vincent Labue yea
Tue Jan 21, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

Public hearing on rezoning Washington Street parcel from residential to industrial

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone a property on Washington Street/Post Plant Road from R-3 (Multiple-Family Residential) to I-1 (Industrial). The applicant is Central Manufacturing Company, LLC. The commission will also consider approving minutes from the December 2024 meeting. No final action will be taken by the council at this meeting.

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Mon Jan 13, 2025

City Council

Council to authorize bids for street rehabilitation project

The DeRidder City Council will vote on a resolution to advertise bids for a street rehabilitation project (Project No. B6-23041). Several ordinances are up for introduction and public hearings, including a cooperative endeavor with the Beauregard Parish Police Jury for a hazard mitigation grant to relocate the Highway 27 sewer main underground, adoption of the amended FY 2023-2024 budget, a lease agreement for office space at First Street School with U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, solid waste fee amendments, and a contract for emergency generator replacement at the North Side Fire Station. A public hearing will also be held on an ordinance banning smoking and smokeless tobacco in city parks.

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✓ Decided: Council approves street rehab bid advertisement, adopts four ordinances

The DeRidder City Council approved a resolution to advertise for bids on the Street Rehabilitation Project (Project No. B6-23041) and adopted four ordinances, including a lease with Speaker Mike Johnson's office, a solid waste fee amendment, a generator replacement contract, and a park smoking ban update. Two ordinances were introduced for future public hearings. All votes were unanimous (6-0) with Councilmember Keith Hooper absent.

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🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to adopt the Resolution as read and Councilmember Marcello offered a second. The motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows. to-wit: YEAS: Councilmember Monte”…
1 absent
Keith Hooper absent
motion to introduce the above-entitled Ordinance as read by Mr. Lestage after a Notice of Introduction is published in the official journal and copy filed with the Clerk of Council for public…
1 absent
Keith Hooper absent
motion to introduce the above-entitled Ordinance as read by Mr. Lestage after a Notice of Introduction is published in the official journal and copy filed with the Clerk of Council for public…
1 absent
Keith Hooper absent
motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilmember Labue offered a second. The motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows, to-wit: YEAS: Councilmember Monte’ Woods…
1 absent
Keith Hooper absent
[context] Hyde: Councilmember Monte’ Woods: Councilmember Danny Reynolds: Councilmember Vincent Labue and President Wayne Godfrey Sr
1 absent
Keith Hooper absent
motion to adopt the Ordinance as amended and Councilmember Reynolds offered a second. The motion having been submitted to a vote. the vote thereon was as follows, to-wit: YEAS: Councilmember John L…
1 absent
Keith Hooper absent
motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilmember Woods offered a second. The motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows, to-wit: YEAS: Councilmember Monte’ Woods…
1 absent
Keith Hooper absent
motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilmember Woods offered a second. The motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows, to-wit: YEAS: Councilmember John Marcello…
1 absent
Keith Hooper absent
Tue Jan 7, 2025

City Council

Council to hear water meter presentation

The DeRidder City Council will hold a workshop on January 7, 2025, with a single agenda item: a presentation on water meters. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the workshop is for discussion only.

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✓ Decided: Council hears meter and infrastructure presentations

The City Council held a workshop meeting with no formal votes or decisions. Representatives from ETEC Services, Sustainability Partners, and Kamstrup presented on meter technology and infrastructure financing options. The meeting was informational only and adjourned after discussion.

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