Leesville, Louisiana

City Council

The Leesville City Council will review Ordinance 10 of 2026, which amends occupational license fees, penalties, and interest, and Ordinance 11 of 2026, which updates meeting‑time rules and repeals conflicting ordinances. A public hearing for both ordinances is scheduled for July 27, 2026. The council will also receive a financial report, a city engineer update, and hold an executive session on the Candace McCullough litigation.

• Ordinance 10 of 2026 – amendment to Chapter 46, Section 46 on occupational license fees, penalties and interest
• Ordinance 11 of 2026 – amendment and re‑enactment of Ordinance 4 of 2013 to change meeting times and repeal conflicting ordinances
• Executive session to discuss current litigation: Candace McCullough vs. City of Leesville
• Financial report presented by Kimberly Bridges, Finance Director
• City Engineer update

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss two ordinances regarding land rezoning. These changes would shift specific parcels from residential or trailer park districts to highway commercial districts.

• Ordinance 7 of 2026: Rezone Parcel #8111554531 from A-7 Multi-Family to C-4 Highway Commercial for the Phase II Sports Complex
• Ordinance 8 of 2026: Rezone multiple lots from A-10 Trailer Park District to C-4 Highway Commercial District

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on two rezoning ordinances and vote on several equipment purchases. The meeting includes an executive session regarding a lawsuit filed by Candace McCullough against the city.

• Ordinance 7: Rezoning Parcel #8111554531 to C-4 Highway Commercial for Phase II Sports Complex
• Ordinance 8: Rezoning multiple lots from A-10 Trailer Park District to C-4 Highway Commercial
• Resolution to purchase a John Deere Tractor for Leesville Municipal Airport
• Resolution for equipment purchases for Ft. Polk Vegetation Contract and Public Works (FY 2026-2027)
• Resolution to authorize overtime payment for the Leesville City Police Chief

The council adopted Ordinance 7, rezoning parcel #8111554531 from the A-7 Multi-Family District to the C-4 Highway Commercial District to support Phase II of the Sports Complex. The council also adopted Ordinance 8, rezoning multiple lots from the A-10 Trailer Park District to the C-4 Highway Commercial District. In addition, the council approved several resolutions authorizing purchases for the municipal airport, a street servitude agreement, equipment for the Ft. Polk vegetation contract, on-premise alcohol service at the Leesville Event Center on July 11, 2026, and overtime payment for the police chief.

• Adopted Ordinance 7 rezoning parcel #8111554531 – passed unanimously (6 Yes, 1 absent)
• Adopted Ordinance 8 rezoning multiple lots – passed unanimously (6 Yes, 1 absent)
• Adopted Resolution 67 authorizing purchase of a John Deere tractor for the municipal airport
• Adopted Resolution authorizing Mayor to sign airport agreements – postponed to July 13, 2026
• Adopted Resolution authorizing Street Servitude Agreement for 1st Street Ballpark Lift Station (Project No. A9-19109-DA)
• Adopted Resolution authorizing multiple equipment purchases for Ft. Polk vegetation contract and Public Works FY 2026‑2027
• Adopted Resolution authorizing on-premise alcohol service at Leesville Event Center on July 11, 2026
• Adopted Resolution authorizing overtime payment for the Leesville City Police Chief

City Council

The Leesville City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 8, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. at City Hall. At the hearing, council members will consider Ordinance 5 of 2026 to adopt the amended FY 2025‑2026 operating budget and the FY 2026‑2027 budget, and Ordinance 6 of 2026 to amend the city code regulating dogs within city limits. Public comments will be accepted on both items.

• Public hearing on June 8, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., Leesville City Hall (508 S. 5th Street)
• Ordinance 5 of 2026 – adopt the amended FY 2025‑2026 operating budget and the FY 2026‑2027 budget
• Ordinance 6 of 2026 – amend Chapter 10, Article II, Division 1 of the Code of Ordinances regarding dog regulation

City Council

The Leesville City Council will vote on Ordinance 5 to approve the FY 2025-26 operating budget and the FY 2026-27 proposed budget. Council members will also consider several ordinances, including a dog‑regulation amendment and two rezoning proposals for commercial development. Resolutions on tax millage rates, contract awards, and personnel matters will be discussed. Public comments are invited on each agenda item.

• Adopt Ordinance 5 to approve FY 2025-26 operating budget and FY 2026-27 proposed budget
• Adopt Ordinance 6 to amend city code regulating dogs within Leesville limits
• Introduce Ordinance 7 to rezone Parcel #8111554531 from A-7 Multi‑Family to C-4 Highway Commercial for Phase II Sports Complex
• Adopt Resolution setting 2026 millage rates: General Alimony 5.150 mills, Sewerage 8.500 mills, Streets 4.200 mills (total 17.85 mills)
• Award Water Sector Program Phase 2 contract to Apeck Construction, LLC (UV Disinfection Systems replacement)

The council adopted Ordinance 5, approving the FY 25‑26 operating budget and FY 26‑27 proposed budget. It also adopted Ordinance 6 amending dog regulations, set 2026 millage rates, approved a salary increase for the city administrator, accepted the resignation of the police chief and appointed a new chief, and authorized the purchase of a commercial lawnmower for Public Works.

• Adopted FY 25‑26 operating budget (Ordinance 5) – passed (7‑0)
• Adopted dog‑regulation amendment (Ordinance 6) – passed (7‑0)
• Adopted rezoning of parcel #811554531 (Ordinance 7) – passed
• Set 2026 millage rates (Resolution 55) – passed
• Accepted resignation of Police Chief Amanda Westmoreland (Resolution 61) – passed
• Appointed Michael Campbell as new Police Chief (Resolution 62) – passed
• Approved $1,000 monthly salary increase for City Administrator (Resolution 63) – passed
• Authorized purchase of a commercial lawnmower for Public Works (Resolution 66) – passed

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss a proposed change to the city code. The meeting focuses on amending regulations regarding kennels and boarding kennels.

• ORDINANCE 4 of 2026: Amending Chapter 10 and Chapter 74 regarding kennels and boarding kennels

City Council

The City Council will vote on an ordinance regarding kennels and boarding kennels and introduce the FY 25-26 and FY 26-27 budgets. The body will also consider several intergovernmental agreements and a conditional use permit for a specific property.

• Adoption of Ordinance 4 of 2026 regarding kennels and boarding kennels
• Introduction of Ordinance 5 of 2026 for FY 25-26 Operating Budget and FY 26-27 Proposed Budget
• Conditional use permit for Parcel 01112006600 at W. Union Street and Verone Street
• Agreement with Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office for off-duty deputies
• Lease of municipal property to the Town of New Llano for $1.00 per year

The Leesville City Council adopted Ordinance 4 regulating kennels and Ordinances 5 and 6 concerning the city budget and dog regulations. It also passed a series of resolutions authorizing intergovernmental agreements for off‑duty deputies, energy efficiency, veterans services, a conditional use permit, and asphalt work at the recreation complex. All motions were adopted without public opposition.

• Adopted Ordinance 4 (kennel and boarding kennel regulations) – passed with all present members voting yes (Ybarra absent)
• Adopted Ordinance 5 introduction – approved FY 25‑26 operating budget and FY 26‑27 proposed budget
• Adopted Ordinance 6 introduction – approved amendment to dog regulation code
• Adopted Resolution 46 – authorized intergovernmental service agreement for off‑duty deputies
• Adopted Resolution 47 – authorized Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with CLECO for energy efficiency
• Adopted Resolution 48 – approved conditional use permit for Parcel 01112006600 at W. Union & Verone Streets
• Adopted Resolution 49 – authorized Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Louisiana Dept. of Veterans Affairs
• Adopted Resolution 54 – approved seeking bids to asphalt entrance to the recreation complex

City Council

The Leesville City Council will hold a public hearing on April 27, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. at City Hall. Council members will read Ordinance 3 of 2026, which adds Section 22‑4 of Chapter 22 (Fire Prevention and Protection) to the City Code of Ordinances. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order and roll call.

• Ordinance 3 of 2026 – adds Section 22‑4, Chapter 22 (Fire Prevention and Protection) to the City Code
• Public hearing scheduled for April 27, 2026, 3:00 p.m. at 508 S. 5th Street, Leesville City Hall

The Leesville City Council adopted Ordinance 3 of 2026, adding a fire‑prevention section, with a unanimous yes vote. It appointed Jessica Herring to fill the unexpired at‑large council seat left by Alice Guess. The council also approved an insurance partnership with Travelers, an LED‑lighting conversion for the police department and airport, and authorized an RFP for an environmental consultant on the EPA Brownfield grant.

• Adopted Ordinance 3 of 2026 adding Section 22‑4 to the Fire Prevention Code (unanimous yes vote)
• Appointed Jessica Herring to fill the vacant at‑large council seat (Resolution 36)
• Authorized an RFP for an environmental consultant for the EPA Brownfield Assessment Grant (Resolution 37)
• Approved LED‑lighting conversion for the Police Department and Airport with CLECO (Resolution 43)
• Authorized partnership with Travelers Insurance via McKee Agency for municipal coverage (Resolution 45)
• Approved Change Order for the Street Rehabilitation Project (Resolution 41)
• Accepted contract award to W.R. Morrison LLC for dirt work on Rec Complex Phase II (Resolution 44)
• Accepted Certificate of Substantial Completion for Fort Johnson Entrance Rd Phase II (Resolution 40)

City Council

The Leesville City Council will consider filling a vacant council seat, approving street rehabilitation projects, and converting police and airport lighting to LED. The body will also authorize an environmental consultant for a Brownfield Assessment Grant.

• Appoint Jessica Herring to fill vacant council seat
• Award dirt work contract to W.R. Morrison LLC for Rec Complex Phase II
• Authorize CLECO to convert police and airport lighting to LED
• Accept Certificate of Completion for 2025 Street Rehabilitation Phase 2
• Authorize acceptance of donation of services for Police K9 Unit

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance 3 of 2026, adding Section 22-4 to Chapter 22 of the fire-prevention code. It also approved several resolutions, including appointing Jessica Herring to fill a vacant council seat, authorizing a partnership with Travelers Insurance, and authorizing LED-lighting conversion for the police department and airport. Additional approvals covered certificates of completion for street‑rehabilitation and Fort Johnson entrance projects and the award of a dirt‑work contract for the recreation complex.

• Adopted Ordinance 3 of 2026 adding Section 22-4 to fire-prevention code (unanimous yes vote)
• Adopted introduction of Ordinance 4 of 2026 to amend kennel regulations (motion passed)
• Adopted Resolution 36 of 2026 appointing Jessica Herring to fill vacant at-large council seat
• Adopted Resolution 37 of 2026 authorizing RFP for environmental consultant for EPA Brownfield Assessment Grant
• Adopted Resolution 42 of 2026 authorizing LED lighting conversion at Police Department and Airport with costs covered by CLECO
• Adopted Resolution 45 of 2026 authorizing partnership with Travelers Insurance through McKee Agency for municipal coverage
• Adopted Resolution 40 of 2026 approving Change Order for Street Rehabilitation Project B6-17045-DG and authorizing mayor to sign
• Adopted Resolution 44 of 2026 awarding contract to W.R. Morrison LLC for dirt work on Rec Complex Phase II

City Council

The City Council will discuss an ordinance regarding fire prevention and protection. The body is also considering resolutions to authorize bids and professional services for projects at the Leesville Municipal Airport.

• Introduction of Ordinance 3 of 2026 to add Section 22-4 to Chapter 22, Fire Prevention and Protection
• Resolution to advertise for bids for the Automatic Weather Observation System (AWOS) Project at Leesville Municipal Airport
• Resolution to engage Infrastructure Consulting and Engineering for Capital Improvement Program projects at Leesville City Airport
• Resolution to authorize the Mayor to execute agreements with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development – Office of Multimodal Commerce for the Leesville Airport

The council adopted the minutes from the March 23, 2026 meeting and approved the monthly bills. Ordinance 3 of 2026, which adds Section 22‑4 of Chapter 22 Fire Prevention and Protection, was accepted. Resolutions 33, 34, and 35 were adopted, authorizing advertising for bids for an Automatic Weather Observation System at the municipal airport, engaging Infrastructure Consulting for capital‑improvement projects at the city airport, and permitting the mayor to sign agreements with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. Councilwoman Alice Guess announced her resignation effective April 28, 2026.

• Adopted March 23, 2026 minutes (passed)
• Approved monthly bills (passed)
• Accepted Ordinance 3 of 2026 adding Section 22‑4 of Chapter 22 Fire Prevention (passed)
• Adopted Resolution 33 of 2026 to advertise bids for Automatic Weather Observation System at municipal airport (passed)
• Adopted Resolution 34 of 2026 to engage Infrastructure Consulting for airport capital‑improvement projects (passed)
• Adopted Resolution 35 of 2026 to authorize mayor to sign agreements with state transportation department (passed)

City Council

The Leesville City Council will hold a public hearing on March 23, 2026 to consider Ordinance 2 of 2026, which would amend Section 50-150 of the City Code to prohibit drinking alcoholic beverages on streets, sidewalks, and other publicly owned property. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as call to order, invocation, pledge, roll call, and a period for public comments. No other matters are listed for discussion.

• Ordinance 2 of 2026 – amendment to Section 50-150 prohibiting drinking alcohol on streets, sidewalks, or other public property

City Council

The Leesville City Council will consider amending an ordinance regarding alcohol consumption on public property, reject bids for a Fire Substation due to overbudgeting, and approve the purchase of two trucks for the Public Works Department. The meeting will also include updates from the City Administrator and City Attorney.

• Adoption of Ordinance 2 of 2026 to amend alcohol consumption rules
• Resolution to reject Fire Substation construction bids due to overbudgeting
• Resolution to approve purchase of two trucks for Public Works Department
• Resolution to adopt revised Personnel Policy Manual for youth hiring
• Resolution to engage Wood Surveying LLC for McRae property survey

The council adopted a revised Personnel Policy Manual and approved a survey of the McRae property by Wood Surveying LLC. It also approved the 2025 LA Municipal Water Pollution Prevention Plan and authorized the purchase of two public works trucks. The agenda was amended to add a bid award, which passed unanimously, and the contract to clear 34.78 acres at HM Stevens Road and Nolan Trace was awarded to Master Craft Construction. The meeting was adjourned at 3:42 p.m.

• Adopted revised Personnel Policy Manual (motion passed)
• Approved engagement of Wood Surveying LLC for McRae property survey (motion passed)
• Approved LA Municipal Water Pollution Prevention Plan of 2025 (motion passed)
• Authorized purchase of two trucks for Public Works Department (motion passed)
• Amended agenda to add bid award resolution (Yes votes: Robertson, Kennedy, Ybarra, Prewitt, Guess, Hunt, Mayor Allen)
• Adopted Resolution 32 of 2026 (motion passed)
• Awarded contract to Master Craft Construction for clearing 34.78 acres at HM Stevens Rd and Nolan Trace (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:42 p.m. (motion passed)

City Council

The Leesville City Council will consider executing intergovernmental agreements for vegetation control and litter pickup, advertising bids for a recreation complex project and land clearing, and soliciting bids for new sewer and water trucks. The meeting also includes the introduction of an ordinance regarding alcohol consumption on public property.

• Execution of Intergovernmental Service Agreement with JRTC-FT. Polk for vegetation control
• Authorization to advertise bids for Phase II Project at Leesville Rec Complex
• Authorization to solicit bids to clear 34.78 acres at HM Stevens Blvd. and Nolan Trace
• Authorization to solicit bids for two (2) trucks for sewer and water department
• Introduction of Ordinance 2 of 2026 regarding alcohol consumption on public property

The Leesville City Council adopted six resolutions authorizing various procurement and partnership actions. Resolutions 22, 23, and 24 approve bids for demolition of blighted structures and purchase of two public works trucks. Resolutions 25, 26, and a contract with GovEase Auction LLC approve lawn‑care services, a planning agreement, and property‑tax sale handling. All motions passed with no public comments.

• Adopted Resolution 22 to solicit bids for demolition and removal of blighted structures
• Adopted Resolution 23 to solicit bids to purchase two trucks for the sewer and water department
• Adopted Resolution 24 to solicit bids for the purchase of two trucks for public works
• Adopted Resolution 25 to contract Top Notch Lawn and Land Care LLC for grass‑cutting services
• Adopted Resolution 26 to enter a cooperative agreement with Rapides Area Planning and Commission
• Adopted resolution to engage GovEase Auction LLC for handling property tax sales

City Council

The Leesville City Council will review and vote on a resolution to award the pickle ball court construction contract to Master Craft Construction. Other agenda items include the monthly bills, a financial report, an engineer update, and a condemnation matter at 404½ S. 1st Street. The meeting also includes routine items such as the call to order, invocation, pledge, roll call, and approval of prior minutes.

• Resolution to approve bid award to Master Craft Construction for the pickle ball court project
• Condemnation – Invocation of Section 30-105 of the Leesville City Ordinance for 404½ S. 1st Street
• Monthly bills
• Monthly financial report
• City Engineer update

The provided minutes are garbled and do not contain identifiable decisions, approvals, denials, or vote tallies. Consequently, no substantive actions can be reported from this meeting.

City Council

The Leesville City Council will vote on Ordinance 1 of 2026, which amends Section 50-150 of the City Code to prohibit drinking alcoholic beverages on streets, sidewalks, and other publicly owned properties. The council will also consider several resolutions: an appraisal of an airport easement for obstacle mitigation, a survey of that easement, an extension of a cooperative agreement with MLK Mentors, Inc., and the purchase of a side‑by‑side vehicle for the fire department. Additional items include accepting a donation of a sewer easement from Gene Koury and routine updates from the city engineer and district attorney.

• Adopt Ordinance 1 of 2026 amending Section 50-150 to prohibit alcohol consumption on streets, sidewalks, and other public‑owned properties
• Authorize appraisal of an easement adjacent to Leesville Municipal Airport for obstacle mitigation
• Authorize professional services to survey the same airport easement for obstacle mitigation
• Amend Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with MLK Mentors, Inc. from a 1‑year to a 5‑year term
• Obtain quotes to purchase a side‑by‑side vehicle for the fire department

The Leesville City Council adopted four resolutions. It authorized an advertisement to hire professionals for a survey of the airport easement, extended the MLK Mentors cooperative agreement to five years and gave the mayor signing authority, approved obtaining quotes for a side‑by‑side fire‑department vehicle, and accepted a donated sewer easement from Gene Koury for emergency repairs. All motions passed without public comment.

• Resolution 14: Authorized advertisement to seek professional services for an airport easement survey – motion passed (Councilmember Hunt moved, Ybarra seconded)
• Resolution 15: Amended Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with MLK Mentors, Inc. to a five‑year term and authorized the mayor to sign – motion passed (Councilmember Guess moved, Robertson seconded)
• Resolution 16: Authorized the city to obtain quotes to purchase a side‑by‑side fire‑department vehicle – motion passed (Councilmember Hunt moved, Robertson seconded)
• Resolution 17: Accepted donation of a sewer easement from Gene Koury for emergency repairs – motion passed

City Council

The Leesville City Council will hold a public hearing on February 9, 2026. Council members will consider Ordinance 1 of 2026, which would amend Section 50-150 of the City Code to prohibit drinking alcoholic beverages on streets, sidewalks, and other publicly owned property. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, invocation, and public comments.

• Ordinance 1 of 2026 – amendment to Section 50-150 prohibiting drinking alcohol on streets, sidewalks, and other public property

City Council

The City Council will discuss updating water and sewer rates to accommodate the discontinuance of the penny. The body is also considering several resolutions regarding city contracts, signage variances, and grant applications.

• Resolution to modify water and sewer rates for the calendar year 2026
• Introductory Ordinance 1 of 2026 regarding prohibited drinking of alcoholic beverages on public properties
• Resolution to authorize bids for 4 Pickle Ball courts and fencing at the recreation complex
• Resolution to engage Core Distinction Group for a hotel/restaurant feasibility study
• Resolution to authorize a variance for outdoor advertising signage on Entrance Road (Parcel#0415753075)

The Leesville City Council adopted Ordinance 1 of 2026, which prohibits drinking alcoholic beverages on streets, sidewalks, or other publicly owned property. The council also approved several resolutions, including a variance for outdoor advertising signage, new water and sewer rates for 2026, and the installation of four pickle‑ball courts. Additional actions authorized a feasibility study for a hotel/restaurant project, an appraisal of industrial‑park buildings, and the termination of a contract with Civic Source.

• Adopted Ordinance 1 of 2026 (public alcohol ban) – passed (1 Nay)
• Authorized variance for outdoor advertising signage on Entrance Road (Resolution 5) – passed
• Modified water and sewer rates for 2026 (Resolution 6) – passed
• Authorized advertisement of bids to install four Pickle Ball courts at the recreation complex (Resolution 7) – passed
• Authorized advertisement to seek appraisal of Buildings A, B, and C in the Industrial Park (Resolution 8) – passed
• Authorized feasibility study for hotel/restaurant development with Core Distinction Group (Resolution 9) – passed
• Authorized termination of agreement with Civic Source (Resolution 10) – passed
• Authorized event permit for 337 Haute Riderz bonfire and trail ride on Jan 31 2026 (Resolution 11) – passed

City Council

The Leesville City Council meeting on Jan. 12, 2026 will consider three resolutions. Resolution A would authorize the city to use its General Fund to pay invoices for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Disaster Recovery Program. Resolution B would approve a Class A alcohol permit for the Municipal Golf Course at 331 Country Club Road. Resolution C would approve an event permit for the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Mardi Gras Parade on Feb. 14, 2026.

• Resolution A – authorize General Fund payments for CDBG Disaster Recovery Program invoices
• Resolution B – approve Class A alcohol permit for Municipal Golf Course, 331 Country Club Road
• Resolution C – approve event permit for Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce Mardi Gras Parade, Feb. 14, 2026

The council adopted a resolution to use the General Fund to pay invoices for the CDBG Disaster Recovery Program. It postponed item 9B after a 6‑yes vote. The council also approved a Class A alcohol permit for the municipal golf course and an event permit for the 2026 Mardi Gras Parade. Monthly bills and the December 22, 2025 minutes were approved.

• Adopted Resolution 1 of 2026 authorizing General Fund for CDBG invoices (motion passed)
• Postponed item 9B (votes: Robertson‑yes, Kennedy‑yes, Prewitt‑yes, Guess‑yes, Hunt‑yes, Mayor Allen‑yes; Ybarra absent)
• Approved Class A alcohol permit for Municipal Golf Course (motion passed)
• Approved event permit for 2026 Mardi Gras Parade (motion passed)
• Approved monthly bills (motion passed)
• Adopted minutes of December 22, 2025 (motion passed)