West Monroe, Louisiana

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustments will consider a variance application submitted by Brian and Abby Russell for the property at 2406 Nye Street, parcel #39833. The request seeks to reduce the required front‑yard setback from 25 ft to 5 ft in an R‑1 single‑family residential district under Code Sec 12‑5012(d). The agenda also includes routine items such as call to order, review of the February 23, 2026 meeting minutes, and any other business.

• Variance request (VAR 26‑2000000‑2) to reduce front‑yard setback from 25 ft to 5 ft at 2406 Nye St (Parcel #39833)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will canvass election results to authorize a 10-year renewal of the 1986 Sales Tax and consider ordinances for water main, sewer, and sidewalk improvements. The body will also review bids for signage and park entrance projects.

• Resolution to authorize the 1986 Sales Tax levy (10 years)
• Ordinance to levy a continued 1% sales and use tax
• Glenwood Drive Water Main Improvements ($794,757)
• Frost Commercial Parkway Water & Sewer Improvements ($1,821,962)
• Downtown Gateway Signage contract ($135,000)

Planning Commission

The West Monroe Planning Commission will consider three applications: a mobile home permit for 617 Riggs St, a zone change from R‑1 to B‑3 for 2801 N 7th St, and a zone change from B‑3 to B‑1 for 1412 Ridge Ave. The two zone‑change requests require approval by both the Planning Commission and the City Council and will be heard again at the August 4 City Council meeting.

• PA-26-1000006: Mobile home (30x56) approval request at 617 Riggs St, located in an R‑1 (Single Family Residential) district.
• ZC-25-45000002: Zone change request from R‑1 to B‑3 (General Business) for 2801 N 7th St (Parcel #41077). Requires Planning Commission and City Council approval; also scheduled for City Council hearing on Aug 4, 2026.
• ZC-26-55000003: Zone change request from B‑3 (General Business) to B‑1 (Transitional Business) for 1412 Ridge Ave (Parcel #41383). Requires Planning Commission and City Council approval; also scheduled for City Council hearing on Aug 4, 2026.

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will consider several infrastructure contracts and change orders for water, sewer, and drainage projects. The meeting also includes the appointment of city department heads and the setting of regular meeting dates through 2030.

• Review of bids for Cotton Street Water and Sewer Utility Improvements (Project #000312)
• Change Order No. 6 for Sunshine Heights Drainage Improvements adding $63,282.10
• Change Order No. 1 for North 6th Street Sidewalks adding $1,162
• Professional Services Agreement with S. E. Huey Co. for Riverbend Area Sanitary Sewer Improvements
• Appointment of City Clerk, Fire Chief, Police Chief, Finance Director, and Planning Director

The Board of Aldermen approved several administrative resolutions, including city staff appointments and the selection of a Mayor Pro Tempore. The Board also authorized various public works ordinances regarding property sales and utility improvement contracts.

• Approved June 15, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 18 setting meeting dates through June 30, 2030 (5-0)
• Selected Ben Westerburg as Mayor Pro Tempore (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 886 appointing Mayor Mitchell and Ben Westerburg to Ouachita Council of Governments (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 887 for Mayor's appointments of City Clerk, Fire Chief, Police Chief, Finance Director, and Planning Director (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 888 regarding Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 5619 to sell scrap metal via public internet auction (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 5605 to sell four AEDs to Bound Tree Medical (5-0)

Board of Adjustments

Planning Commission

The West Monroe Planning Commission will review three land-use applications. These include two subdivision reviews and one request for mobile home placement.

• Subdivision review for 617 Riggs (RESUB-26-55000004)
• Subdivision review for 1412 Ridge Ave (RESUB-26-55000005)
• Planning approval for a 2128sqft mobile home at 104 Flournoy St (PA-26-1000002)

The commission approved a subdivision request to split the property at 617 Riggs St into two parcels. It also approved a planning request to replace a mobile home at 104 Flournoy St with a larger unit, allowing setback adjustments. A subdivision request for 1412 Ridge Ave was withdrawn from the agenda. The minutes of the May 18 and June 15, 2026 meetings were approved.

• Approved subdivision split for 617 Riggs St (Parcel #80834)
• Approved mobile home replacement at 104 Flournoy St (Parcel #36066)
• Withdrawn subdivision request for 1412 Ridge Ave (Parcel #41383)
• Approved minutes of May 18, 2026 and June 15, 2026 meetings

Planning Commission

The West Monroe Planning Commission will meet to review three specific land use applications. The body will consider requests for subdivision reviews and planning approval for a mobile home.

• Subdivision Review for 617 Riggs (RESUB-26-55000004)
• Subdivision Review for 1412 Ridge Ave (RESUB-26-55000005)
• Planning Approval for a 2128sqft mobile home at 104 Flournoy St (PA-26-1000002)

No official business was conducted because a quorum was not present. The meeting was rescheduled for June 22, 2026.

• Rescheduled meeting to June 22, 2026

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen approved several budget amendments for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The council also authorized various maintenance agreements, grant applications, and project updates.

• Approved Ordinance 5606 regarding Highland Park Economic Development District millage (5-0)
• Approved June 2, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 5607 amending multiple fund budgets for fiscal year ending June 30, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 5608 amending the Utility Enterprise Fund Budget (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 5600 adopting General Fund and Special Revenue Fund Budgets for July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 5601 adopting Utility Enterprise Fund Budget for July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 5609 regarding General Alimony and Police & Fire millage rates (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 5610 for waste collection agreement with Waste Connections (5-0)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will consider a special exception appeal for a mobile home and review bids for the Cotton Street Water and Sewer Utility Improvements project. The body will also address the sale of surplus city property and the acceptance of a grant for fire equipment.

• Appeal by Erica Hewitt for a mobile home special exception at 409 S 9th St
• Bids for Cotton Street Water and Sewer Utility Improvements (Project #000312)
• Sale of surplus Public Works property: 2005 Chevrolet Impala and 2002 Sterling L7500 Truck
• Grant from Living Well Foundation for extraction equipment and an electric PPV fan
• Sale of four AEDs to Bound Tree Medical

The Board approved the May 19 minutes and adopted Resolution 884 to select the city’s official journal. Ordinances 5603 and 5604 were approved to sell surplus vehicles and accept a grant for equipment. A motion to table the Cotton Street water and sewer improvements was adopted. The Board also authorized a certificate of substantial completion for the Well 10 carbon‑filter project.

• Approved May 19 minutes (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 884 to select official journal (5‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 5603 to sell surplus vehicles (5‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 5604 to accept Living Well Foundation grant (5‑0)
• Tabled Cotton Street water and sewer improvements project (5‑0)
• Authorized certificate of substantial completion for Well 10 GAC replacement (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Board of Adjustments

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will introduce ordinances to adopt the General Fund, Special Revenue Fund, and Utility Enterprise Fund budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. The board will also consider a cooperative agreement with the LSU AgCenter. A change order for sewer improvements on Crosley Street will be addressed.

• Introduction of General Fund and Special Revenue Fund Budgets for July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027
• Introduction of Utility Enterprise Fund Budget for July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with LSU AgCenter Cooperative Extension Service
• Crosley Street Sanitary Sewer Improvements (Project # 000322) Change Order No. 2 for +$20,156 and 10 additional days with Jabar Corporation

The Board approved the minutes of the May 4 special meeting. It adopted the General Fund, Special Revenue Fund and Utility Enterprise Fund budgets for FY 2026‑27. The Board authorized a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the LSU AgCenter Extension Service. It also approved Change Order No. 2, adding $20,156 and ten days to the Cross‑County Sewer Improvements project.

• Approved May 4 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted General Fund and Special Revenue Fund budgets (unanimous)
• Adopted Utility Enterprise Fund budget (unanimous)
• Authorized Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with LSU AgCenter (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 2 (+$20,156; +10 days) for Cross‑County Sewer Improvements (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The West Monroe Planning Commission will call the meeting to order, review the minutes from the April 20, 2026 meeting, and discuss application PA-26-1000003 submitted by Erica Hewitt. The application seeks planning approval for a 28‑ft by 48‑ft mobile home at 409 S 9th St (Parcel #37148) in an R‑1 (single‑family residential) district under West Monroe Code of Ordinances Section 12‑5012(2). The commission will then adjourn.

• Review minutes of the April 20, 2026 Planning Commission meeting
• Consider application PA-26-1000003 for a mobile home at 409 S 9th St, Parcel #37148, size 28 ft × 48 ft, in an R‑1 district per Ordinance Section 12‑5012(2)

The commission approved the minutes from the April 20, 2026 meeting. It denied Erica Hewitt's request to place a 28‑ft × 48‑ft mobile home at 409 S 9th St in an R‑1 district, ruling the application unfavorable. The matter will be heard by the City Council on June 2, 2026, and the applicant has filed an appeal.

• Approved minutes of the April 20, 2026 Planning Commission meeting
• Denied mobile home application at 409 S 9th St (appeal filed)

Board of Aldermen

The West Monroe Board of Aldermen will meet to approve a consulting contract for a Downing Pines Road roundabout, authorize the sale of surplus city vehicles, and adopt a language access plan for a grant program.

• Authorize Neel-Schaffer, Inc. for Downing Pines Road roundabout consulting
• Authorize sale of 2014 Ram 1500, 2015 Ford Explorer, and 1995 Firetruck via internet auction
• Adopt Language Access Plan for Make-a-Difference (MAD) Grant Program
• Authorize renewal of agreement with Picard Group for Governmental Affairs
• Approve Certificate of Substantial Completion for West Monroe Sports and Events Center

Board of Adjustments

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will consider several infrastructure projects, including water line replacements and drainage improvements. The body will also review ordinances regarding ambulance services and a partnership with the West Monroe Downtown Revitalization Group.

• Proposed contract for Black Bayou Canal Improvements (Thomas Road Area) with Benchmark Construction Group of LA, LLC for $2,983,606
• Authorization to advertise bids for Cotton Street Water & Sewer Utility Improvements (estimated cost $922,747)
• Joint funding agreement for water sources investigations with U.S. Geological Survey ($21,590 City / $7,600 USGS)
• Change Order No. 1 for Crosley Street Sanitary Sewer Improvements with Jabar Corporation (+$34,727.11)
• Ordinance to amend Section 10-3001 of the Code of Ordinances regarding Ambulance Services

The Board approved the minutes from the April 7 meeting and several ordinances authorizing consulting services, ambulance code changes, and joint water‑source funding. It also approved funding commitments for mid‑city drainage, a state water‑grant contract, and a $52,983,606 contract for the Black Bayou Canal improvements. A change order adding $534,727 for Croslev Street sewer work was also approved.

• Approved April 7 meeting minutes (vote 4‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 5588 – amendment to consulting services agreement (vote 4‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 5589 – amendment to ambulance services code (vote 4‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 5590 – joint water‑source funding with USGS ($21,590 city share) (vote 4‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 5591 – city to fund excess costs for Mid‑City Drainage Phase 2 (vote 4‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 5592 – contract to receive Louisiana CWEF grant (vote 4‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 5593 – award $52,983,606 contract to Benchmark Construction for Black Bayou Canal improvements (vote 4‑0)
• Approved Change Order for Croslev Street sewer improvements (+$534,727.71) (vote 4‑0)

Planning Commission

The West Monroe Planning Commission will review minutes from a prior meeting and consider two applications: a mobile home request at 1119 Tulane Ave and a subdivision review at 405/407/409 N 7th St.

• Review mobile home request at 1119 Tulane Ave (Parcel # 94905)
• Review subdivision request at 405/407/409 N 7th St (Parcel # 36644/37463/73602)
• Review minutes from March 16, 2025 meeting

The commission denied Chase Magown's request to place a temporary mobile home in an R‑1 district. It approved Reginald Fontana's subdivision application, changing the zoning of 405 and 407 North 7th Street to B‑2. Both actions were taken after motions and seconds were made.

• Denied mobile home application PA-26-1000002 (Chase Magown) – motion to deny, seconded, ruled unfavorable
• Approved subdivision application RESUB-26-5500000 (Reginald Fontana) – motion to approve, seconded, zoning changed to B-2

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will vote on a rezoning request for 405 Coleman Ave and a $133,616 change order for drainage improvements. The meeting includes decisions on contractor procurement for the Make-A-Difference grant and several service agreements.

• Rezone 405 Coleman Ave from R-2 (Multiple-family Residence) to B-3 (General Business)
• Change Order No. 5 for Kepper Trucking & Dirt Contracting, LLC: +$133,616.00 and +30 days for Sunshine Heights Drainage Improvements
• Procurement policy and RFQ for CDBG-Funded Homeowner Rehabilitation Program (MAD grant)
• Service Agreement with Ouachita Medical Clinic, LLC for firefighter cancer screening
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with SOS Pets of Ouachita

The Board approved the minutes from the March 17, 2026 meeting. It adopted resolutions declaring April Fair Housing Month, adopting a procurement policy for the Make‑A‑Difference grant, and authorizing an RFQ for the CDBG‑funded homeowner rehabilitation program. The Board also approved several ordinances—including agreements with SOS Pets of Ouachita, Ouachita Medical Clinic, and a change order for the Sunshine Heights Drainage Improvements project—and rezoned 405 Coleman Ave. from residential to business use.

• Approved March 17, 2026 minutes (Brian, Buxton, Hamilton, Welch, Westerburg)
• Adopted Resolution 880 declaring April Fair Housing Month (Brian, Buxton, Hamilton, Welch, Westerburg)
• Adopted Resolution 881 adopting procurement policy for MAD grant (Brian, Buxton, Hamilton, Welch, Westerburg)
• Adopted Resolution 882 authorizing RFQ for CDBG homeowner rehab program (Brian, Buxton, Hamilton, Welch, Westerburg)
• Approved Ordinance 5583 for cooperative agreement with SOS Pets of Ouachita (Brian, Buxton, Hamilton, Welch, Westerburg)
• Approved Ordinance 5584 for service agreement with Ouachita Medical Clinic, LLC (Brian, Buxton, Hamilton, Welch, Westerburg)
• Authorized Change Order No. 5 (+$5,133,615.00, +30 days) for Sunshine Heights Drainage Improvements (Brian, Buxton, Hamilton, Welch, Westerburg)
• Approved Ordinance 5586 rezoning 405 Coleman Ave. from R‑2 to B‑3 (Brian, Buxton, Hamilton, Welch, Westerburg)

Board of Adjustments

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen approved several ordinances covering electronic bill payment services, water servitude agreements, vegetation management, surplus property sale, and fire‑department cancer screenings. They also adopted a resolution to submit a $55,000,000 FY2027 Federal Appropriations request to U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy and certified completion of the Kiroli Park Walking Trails project. All actions were approved unanimously by the five voting members.

• Approved Ordinance 5578 to contract with Paymentus Corporation for electronic bill payment services (Brian, Buxton, Hamilton, Welch, Westerburg)
• Approved Ordinance 5579 to accept water servitude agreements and donation for BAH Nathan Village (Brian, Buxton, Hamilton, Welch, Westerburg)
• Approved Ordinance 5580 to execute Vegetation Management Agreement with EDKO, LLC ($161,500) (Brian, Buxton, Hamilton, Welch, Westerburg)
• Approved Ordinance 5581 to declare decorative columns surplus and sell at internet auction (Brian, Buxton, Hamilton, Welch, Westerburg)
• Approved Ordinance 5582 to execute Service Agreement with GRAIL, Inc. for fire‑department cancer screenings (Brian, Buxton, Hamilton, Welch, Westerburg)
• Approved Resolution 879 to submit FY2027 Federal Appropriations request of $55,000,000 to Senator Bill Cassidy (Brian, Buxton, Hamilton, Welch, Westerburg)
• Approved certificate of substantial completion for Kiroli Park Walking Trails project with Benchmark Construction Group of LA, LLC (Brian, Buxton, Hamilton, Welch, Westerburg)
• Approved minutes of the March 3, 2026 regular council meeting (Brian, Buxton, Hamilton, Welch, Westerburg)

Planning Commission

The commission will review an application to change the zoning of 405 Coleman Avenue from a multi‑family residential district (R‑2) to a general business district (B‑3). The request was submitted by Mark Terral and is identified as ZC‑26‑45000001 (Parcel #39440). The commission must approve the change before it can be considered by the City Council at its April 7, 2026 meeting. The agenda also includes a call to order, a review of the February 16, 2025 minutes, and adjournment.

• Review application ZC‑26‑45000001 to rezone 405 Coleman Ave from R‑2 to B‑3
• Review minutes of the February 16, 2025 Planning Commission meeting

The commission ruled Mark Terral's request to change the zoning of 405 Coleman Ave from R‑2 (Multi‑Family Residential) to B‑3 (General Business) as favorable, and the case will be heard by the City Council on April 7, 2026. The commission appointed Mary Dale Scoggins as a new planning commission member after Garrah Rankin’s term expired. A motion was made to approve the minutes of the January 20, 2025 planning commission meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Zoning change request for 405 Coleman Ave (R‑2 to B‑3) ruled favorable (to be heard City Council April 7, 2026)
• Mary Dale Scoggins appointed as planning commission member

Board of Aldermen

The West Monroe Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing on a proposed $700,000 budget increase for the Homebuyer Rehabilitation Program. The meeting also includes resolutions to authorize emergency repairs for the West Monroe Sports and Events Center and a $250,000 project for Julia Street improvements.

• Public hearing on Homebuyer Rehabilitation Program budget increase to $700,000
• Ordinance to authorize emergency repairs for West Monroe Sports and Events Center
• Ordinance to authorize $250,000 for Julia Street Improvements (Cypress Street - McMillan Rd)
• Ordinance to authorize Amendment No. 1 to Consulting Services Agreement with Franklin Associates, LLC
• Resolution to appoint Mary Dale Scoggins to the Municipal Planning Commission

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will meet to discuss authorizing grant applications for two infrastructure projects. These include sanitary sewer improvements and a carbon replacement for Well 8.

• Ordinance for Parkwood South Sanitary Sewer Improvements (City Project #260002) via LGAP grant
• Ordinance for Well 8 Granulated Activated Carbon (GAC) Replacement (City Project #260003) via CWEF grant

The Board approved the minutes of the February 17, 2026 regular council meeting. It passed Ordinance 5573 to apply for a Louisiana Government Assistance Program grant for the Parkwood South sanitary sewer improvements (FY25‑26). It also passed Ordinance 5574 to apply for a Community Water Enrichment Fund grant for the Well 8 granulated activated carbon replacement (FY25‑26). Finally, the Board approved a motion to adjourn.

• Approved minutes of Feb 17, 2026 meeting (vote: Brian, Buxton, Welch, Westerburg)
• Approved Ordinance 5573 for LGAP grant on Parkwood South sewer project (vote: Brian, Buxton, Welch, Westerburg)
• Approved Ordinance 5574 for CWEF grant on Well 8 GAC replacement (vote: Brian, Buxton, Welch, Westerburg)
• Approved motion to adjourn (vote: Brian, Buxton, Welch, Westerburg)

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustments will meet to review minutes from November 2025 and consider one variance application. The board will determine if a structure at 1411 Glenwood Dr may exceed the 100ft height limit.

• Variance request VAR 26-20000001 for 1411 Glenwood Dr (Parcel #2324) to exceed 100ft height requirement in O-L District

Board of Aldermen

The Board will consider and vote on several items, including approving the February 3, 2026 meeting minutes and recognizing city employees for years of service. It will adopt an ordinance to award the Emergency Management Consulting Services contract and a resolution to call an election to renew the city’s sales and use tax. The council will review bids for the West Monroe Sports Complex Parking Addition, potentially approving a $222,701 contract with Grindstone Construction, LLC, and will authorize the mayor to certify local funding for the Cypress/Slack Drainage Improvements project.

• Approve minutes of the February 3, 2026 regular council meeting
• Ordinance to accept the recommendation and award the Emergency Management Consulting Services contract
• Resolution ordering an election to renew the city’s sales and use tax
• Ordinance to accept the low bid of $222,701 from Grindstone Construction, LLC for West Monroe Sports Complex Parking Addition (Project #250022)
• Ordinance authorizing the mayor to certify local funding for Cypress/Slack Drainage Improvements (Project #000209)

The Board of Aldermen approved the minutes from the February 3 meeting. It adopted Ordinance 5570 to award an emergency‑management consulting contract, Resolution 8T3 to call a sales‑and‑use‑tax renewal election, Ordinance 5571 to award the West Monroe Sports Complex parking contract to Grindstone Construction for $2,222,701.00, and Ordinance 5572 to let the mayor certify local funding for a drainage improvement project. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of Feb 3, 2026 meeting (vote yea: Brian, Buxton, Hamilton, Welch, Westerburg)
• Approved Ordinance 5570 for emergency‑management consulting award (vote yea: Brian, Buxton, Hamilton, Welch, Westerburg)
• Approved Resolution 8T3 to order a sales‑and‑use‑tax renewal election (vote yea: Brian, Buxton, Hamilton, Welch, Westerburg)
• Approved Ordinance 5571 to award West Monroe Sports Complex parking bid to Grindstone Construction, LLC for $2,222,701.00 (vote yea: Brian, Buxton, Hamilton, Welch, Westerburg)
• Approved Ordinance 5572 to authorize mayor to certify local funding for Cross/Slack drainage improvements (vote yea: Brian, Buxton, Hamilton, Welch, Westerburg)
• Adjourned meeting (vote yea: Brian, Buxton, Hamilton, Welch, Westerburg)

Planning Commission

The West Monroe Planning Commission will meet on February 16, 2026 at 5 PM. The commission will review minutes from the January 20, 2025 meeting. It will consider a subdivision review application for 1411 Glenwood Dr (Parcel #2324) submitted by Cross at the River, LLC. It will also consider a zone change request from R‑1 to R‑2 for multiple parcels on Mitchell Lane and Lazarre Avenue submitted by Chad Frost, which requires approval by both the Planning Commission and City Council.

• Review minutes of the January 20, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
• Subdivision review (Resub‑26‑5500000‑2) for 1411 Glenwood Dr (Parcel #2324) by Cross at the River, LLC
• Zone change (ZC‑25‑45000010) from R‑1 to R‑2 for parcels at 800 Mitchell Ln and Lazarre Ave (Parcels #23604, 5544, 111454, 37096, 20845, 74894, 37922, 5543, 37450, 37451, 71561) by Chad Frost

The commission approved the subdivision application for Cross at the River, LLC at 1411 Glenwood Dr. The rezoning request ZC-25-45000010 to change several parcels from R‑1 to R‑2 was tabled until the April meeting. The minutes of the January 20, 2025 meeting were also approved.

• Approved subdivision application for Cross at the River, LLC (1411 Glenwood Dr)
• Tabled rezoning request ZC-25-45000010 (multiple parcels) until April meeting
• Approved minutes of the January 20, 2025 Planning Commission meeting

Board of Aldermen

The West Monroe Board of Aldermen will consider several ordinances, including contracts for emergency debris removal and monitoring services, a labor law retainer with Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, and participation in the EPA Regional Water Pollution Prevention Program. They will also hear project updates on transportation and drainage. Public comments are scheduled before votes.

• Ordinance to accept award and contract for Emergency Debris Removal, Hauling, Disposal, Right‑of‑Way Clearing/Tree Cutting Services
• Ordinance to accept award and contract for Emergency Debris Monitoring Services
• Ordinance to contract with Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson for a Labor/Employment/HR Law Fixed Fee Retainer
• Ordinance to join the EPA Region 6 Municipal Water Pollution Prevention Program
• Project updates on transportation, drainage, and related infrastructure

The Board approved the minutes from the January 20, 2026 meeting. It passed Ordinances 5566, 5567, 5568, and 5569, authorizing contracts for emergency debris removal, debris monitoring, a legal services retainer, and participation in the EPA Water Pollution Prevention Program, each with a 4‑0 vote. A separate legal motion and the motion to adjourn were also approved unanimously.

• Approved January 20 minutes (vote 4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 5566 for emergency debris removal contract (vote 4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 5567 for emergency debris monitoring contract (vote 4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 5568 for legal services retainer contract (vote 4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 5569 to join EPA Water Pollution Prevention Program (vote 4-0)
• Approved unspecified legal motion (vote 4-0)
• Approved adjournment (vote 4-0)

Board of Adjustments

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will consider ordinances to fund a fireworks and drone show and a sidewalk construction project. The Mayor will also announce a future public meeting regarding a sales and use tax renewal election.

• Ordinance for Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with City of Monroe for Fourth of July fireworks and drone show
• Ordinance for contract with Blue Heron Homes, LLC for Lake Latigo Sidewalks to the Ike Hamilton Expo Center
• Announcement of February 17 meeting to consider a sales and use tax renewal election
• Project updates on transportation and drainage from Jonathan Kaufman

The Board approved the minutes from the Jan. 6 meeting. It also approved Ordinance 5563 to authorize a Fourth of July fireworks and drone show, Ordinance 5564 for the Lake Latigo sidewalks project, and Ordinance 5565 for downtown gateway signage. Motions to add the signage contract to the agenda and to schedule a public meeting on a sales‑tax renewal were also approved.

• Approved Jan. 6 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved notice of public meeting on Feb. 77, 2026 (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 5563 for Fourth of July fireworks and drone show (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 5564 to contract with Blue Heron Homes for Lake Latigo sidewalks (4-0)
• Approved motion to add downtown signage contract to agenda (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 5565 to contract with TBA Studio for downtown gateway signage (4-0)
• Approved adjournment motion (4-0)

Planning Commission

The West Monroe Planning Commission will review minutes from the Dec. 15, 2025 meeting and then consider five pending applications. These include a multi‑family duplex project on Tulane Ave, a church use request on N 7th St, a subdivision review for SPLANE PLACE ADDN, and two zone‑change requests converting single‑family parcels to multi‑family districts. The two zone‑change applications also require City Council approval and will be heard at the Jan. 6, 2026 City Council meeting.

• PA-26-4052 – Kelvin & Sharon Bailey request approval for six duplexes on 1211 Tulane Ave (Parcel #41482) in a B‑1 Transitional Business district.
• PA-26-10000001 – Iglesia Peniel International seeks church use on 1010 N 7th St Ste B (Parcel #61282) in a B‑3 General Business district.
• RESUB-26-55000001 – Trevor Land requests subdivision review for SPLANE PLACE ADDN at 112/114 Height St & 1304‑1310 Ridge Ave (Parcels #41823, #70274, #40658, #41567, #41021) in an R‑1 Single Family district.
• ZC-25-45000009 – Elizabeth Stammerjohan requests a zone change from R‑1 to R‑2 for 506 Ferndale Ave (Parcel #53241).
• ZC-25-45000010 – Chad Frost requests a zone change from R‑1 to R‑2 for multiple parcels on Mitchell Ln, S 8th St, and Lazarre Ave (Parcels #23604, #5544, #111454, #37096, #20845, #74894, #37922, #5543, #37450, #37451, #71561).

The Planning Commission approved a six‑unit duplex development for Kelvin & Sharon Bailey, a church use for Iglesia Peniel International, and a subdivision review for Trevor Land. Two rezoning applications (ZC-25-45000009 and ZC-25-45000010) were tabled for future consideration. No public comments were recorded and all motions were seconded.

• Approved PA-2 6 -4052 duplex project for Kelvin & Sharon Bailey
• Approved PA-26-10000001 church use for Iglesia Peniel International
• Approved RESUB-26-55000001 subdivision review for Trevor Land
• Tabled ZC-25-45000009 rezoning from R-1 to R-2 (withdrawn)
• Tabled ZC-25-45000010 rezoning from R-1 to R-2 until February meeting

Board of Aldermen

The West Monroe Board of Aldermen will approve the minutes from the December 16, 2025 meeting and discuss several ordinances. A key item is a resolution to order an election, to be held on February 3, 2026, for renewing the city’s sales and use tax. Additional items include property sales, a fire‑truck sharing agreement, and a contract change for a sewer lift station.

• Motion to approve the minutes of the December 16, 2025 regular council meeting.
• Resolution to order and call an election on February 3, 2026 to authorize renewal of the sales and use tax.
• Ordinance to declare certain movable property surplus and sell it by public internet auction at the West Monroe Convention Center.
• Ordinance to approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Ouachita Parish Police Jury for temporary use of the fire department’s reserve ladder fire truck.
• Authorize Change Order No. 2 for the New Drago Street Sanitary Sewer Lift Station, adding $34,773.57 to the contract with Don M. Barron Contractor, Inc.

The Board approved the minutes from the December 1, 2025 meeting. The Mayor appointed Catherine Layfield Semmes as City Attorney, keeping Doug Caldwell and Lydia Holland Baugh as Assistant City Attorneys. Several ordinances were approved, including surplus‑property auction, a fire‑truck sharing agreement, sales of police equipment, and engineering contracts for stormwater and sewer projects.

• Approved December 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous yeas)
• Appointed Catherine Layfield Semmes as City Attorney
• Approved Ordinance 5558 to declare movable property surplus for internet auction
• Approved Ordinance 5559 for a cooperative fire‑truck use agreement with Ouachita Parish Police Jury
• Approved Ordinance 5548 to sell police department movable property to Patriot Pawn, LLC
• Approved Ordinance 5560 to sell a service firearm to retired Captain Vernon Pettengill
• Approved Ordinance 5561 to contract S.E. Huey Co. for engineering services on the Black Bavou stormwater pumping station
• Approved Ordinance 5562 to contract S.E. Huey Co. for engineering services on the Parkwood sanitary sewer main improvements