Leesville public meetings in 2022

City Council

The Leesville City Council holds a public hearing to discuss and receive comments on Ordinance 12 of 2022, which adopts a redistricting plan (Plan 2022) for the city. No other items are on the agenda.

• Ordinance 12 of 2022 – adopting redistricting plan Plan 2022 for the City of Leesville

City Council

The Leesville City Council will vote on Ordinance 12 of 2022 adopting a new redistricting plan for city wards. They will also consider resolutions to approve the FY21-22 audit report, renew the audit contract, declare two December holidays, and authorize agreements for a lift station replacement and a water assistance program. Pay requests for water line, street, and taxi-lane projects total over $114,000.

• Ordinance 12 of 2022 adopting the City of Leesville Redistricting Plan 2022
• Resolution to approve FY21-22 audit report by Kolder and Slaven & Company
• Pay requests: $41,190.84 for Harrison/Allen Ave water line, $5,608.46 for street rehab, $66,798.40 for North Ramp taxi-lane project
• Condemnation hearings for 1108 Spruce Street, 1507 S. 10th Street, and 1110 Pine Street
• Resolution to declare Dec. 23 and Dec. 30, 2022 as city holidays

The City Council adopted Ordinance 12 of 2022 to implement the City of Leesville – Plan 2022 redistricting plan. The council also approved several infrastructure pay requests and resolutions regarding city audits and holiday dates. Decisions were made on three property condemnations, including one authorized condemnation.

• Adopted Ordinance 12 of 2022 (Redistricting Plan 2022) (6-0)
• Approved Pay Request A for Harrison/Allen Ave Water Lines ($41,928.31)
• Approved Pay Request B for Street Rehabilitation ($5,608.46)
• Approved Pay Request C for North Ramp Taxi-Lane Project ($66,798.40)
• Authorized condemnation of 1110 Pine Street
• Authorized 30-day extension for owner to sell 1108 Spruce Street
• Authorized 60-day extension for owner to tear down 1507 S. 10th Street
• Adopted Resolutions 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, and 83 of 2022

City Council

The Leesville City Council will vote on several resolutions, including adopting a new redistricting plan, accepting $75,000 in state funds, and reducing the vendor compensation rate from 2% to 1%. They will also consider updates to the personnel policy manual and hear a city engineer update on multiple water and street projects. A public hearing on the redistricting ordinance is scheduled for December 12, 2022.

• Introduction of Ordinance 12 of 2022 to adopt a redistricting plan for the City of Leesville
• Resolution to accept $75,000 in state funds via a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement
• Resolution to reduce vendor compensation rate from 2% to 1% per LA Constitution Act 87
• Pay requests totaling $163,583.77 for water line, street, and watershed projects
• Resolution to update the Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual

The Council introduced Ordinance 12 of 2022 to adopt the City of Leesville Plan 2022 redistricting plan. They approved multiple resolutions regarding state funding, vendor compensation, personnel policies, and grant projects. Several pay requests for water line and street projects were also approved.

• Introduced Ordinance 12 of 2022 to adopt the Redistricting Plan: City of Leesville – Plan 2022
• Adopted Resolution 72 of 2022 to accept $75,000 in appropriated funds from Act 170
• Adopted Resolution 73 of 2022 to reduce Vendors’ Compensation Rate from 2% to 1%
• Adopted Resolution 74 of 2022 to revise and update the Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual
• Adopted Resolution 75 of 2022 regarding engineering for FY2023 Louisiana Community Development Block Grant Project
• Adopted Resolution 76 of 2022 regarding administrative aspects of FY2023 Louisiana Community Development Block Grant Project
• Adopted Resolution 77 of 2022 regarding Budgeting, Contracting, Debt Services, Information Technology and Ethics Policies
• Approved pay requests for Harrison/Allen Ave Water Lines, Street Rehabilitation, LA Watershed Initiative, and DWRLF Water Improvements

City Council

The council will consider an ordinance to rezone the former Tower Trailer Park from a manufactured home district to an apartment district for a new development. They will also vote on resolutions for a lease agreement with Brothers and Sisters in Arms for dog training, and appointments to the Civil Service Board. Additionally, the council will discuss pay requests for street and sewer projects and consider motions for a Community Development Block Grant.

• Ordinance 11 of 2022: rezone A-10 Manufactured Home Park District (old Tower Trailer Park) to A-9 Apartment District
• Resolution: lease agreement with Brothers and Sisters in Arms for dog training for military, veterans, and first responders
• Pay request: Street Rehabilitation Project No. B6-17045, Apeck Construction LLC $153,215.71
• Pay request: Entrance Road Sewer Project No. A9-19081, Pelican Land Surveying LLC $13,767.00
• Resolution: appointments of Charles Owens and Tyson Ingram to Leesville Civil Service Board

The City Council approved a zoning change for a new apartment development and authorized a lease agreement for service dog training. The council also approved several pay requests for street and sewer projects and adopted policies for the Louisiana Community Development Block Grant program.

• Adopted Ordinance 11 of 2022 to rezone old Tower Trailer Park from A-10 to A-9 Apartment District (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 69 of 2022 authorizing a lease agreement with Brothers and Sisters in Arms for service dog training
• Adopted Resolution 70 of 2022 appointing Galen Johnson and Tyson Ingram to the Leesville Civil Service Board
• Approved $153,305.05 for Street Rehabilitation Project No. B6-17045 (Apeck Construction LLC and Blueprint & Copy Services)
• Approved $13,767.00 for Entrance Road Sewer Project No. A9-19081 (Pelican Land Surveying LLC)
• Adopted Resolution 71 of 2022 items A-D regarding LCDBG Program participation, grant application, procurement policy, and professional services
• Approved monthly bills and monthly financial report

City Council

The City Council will review monthly bills, pay requests for water improvements, and a proposed rezoning for an apartment complex. The meeting also includes several resolutions regarding state transportation projects and city land use.

• Rezoning of old Tower Trailer Park from A-10 to A-9 Apartment District
• Pay request of $5,090.24 for Leesville DWRLF Water Improvements Project No. A8012037
• Agreement with Department of Transportation and Development for Hangar Development – Taxi-Lanes Construction (Project# H.015262)
• Agreement with Department of Transportation and Development for Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Federal Match (Project# H.015351)
• Lease agreement with West Cenla Shrine Club for recreation complex expansion

The City Council approved a zoning amendment to allow a new apartment complex at the old Tower Trailer Park. The council also authorized agreements for hangar development, federal infrastructure funding, and a recreation complex expansion.

• Approved Ordinance 11 of 2022 to rezone old Tower Trailer Park from A-10 Manufactured Home Park District to A-9 Apartment District
• Adopted Resolution 65 of 2022 for Hangar Development – Taxi-Lanes Construction (Project# H.015262)
• Adopted Resolution 66 of 2022 for Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Federal Match (Project# H.015351)
• Adopted Resolution 67 of 2022 to opt-out of the Temporary Housing and Shelter Program – Waiver of Land Use Regulations
• Adopted Resolution 68 of 2022 to lease agreement with West Cenla Shrine Club for recreation complex expansion
• Approved $5,090.24 payment to Meyer & Associates, Inc. for Water Improvements Project No. A8012037
• Approved monthly bills
• Adopted September 26, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will review several resolutions regarding the recreation complex, municipal airport, and equipment purchases. The agenda also includes a vote on an ordinance to rezone property for an RV Park development.

• Ordinance 10 of 2022: Rezoning Parcel# 0415641925A from C-4 Highway Commercial to A-10 Trailer Park District
• Resolution for recreation complex revitalization, expansion, and property assessment
• Resolution for municipal airport Master Plan implementation
• Resolution to seek bids for a new side by side for the Fort Polk Vegetation Contract
• Change Order No. 2 for Belview Road Water Line Replacement via Meyer & Associates, Inc.

The City Council approved a rezoning ordinance for an RV park development and passed several resolutions regarding city infrastructure and equipment. The council also authorized the redesign of the recreation complex and approved payments for street and water projects.

• Adopted Ordinance 10 of 2022 to rezone Parcel# 0415641925A to A-10 Trailer Park District (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 61 of 2022 to hire an engineer, surveyor, and appraiser for recreation complex revitalization and expansion
• Adopted Resolution 62 of 2022 to implement portions of the municipal airport Master Plan
• Adopted Resolution 63 of 2022 to seek bids and purchase a new side by side for the Fort Polk Vegetation Contract
• Adopted Resolution 64 of 2022 to approve Change Order No. 2 for Belview Road Water Line Replacement
• Approved Pay Request A for Street Rehabilitation Project No. B6-17045 totaling $1,903.44
• Approved Pay Request B for Leesville DWRLF Water Improvements Project No. A8012037 totaling $45,411.21
• Approved monthly bills and monthly financials

City Council

The City Council will discuss the introduction of an ordinance to rezone a parcel for an RV park development. The body is also reviewing the condemnation of six specific properties and authorizing several construction and equipment contracts.

• Introduction of Ordinance 10 of 2022 to rezone Parcel# 0415641925A to A-10 Trailer Park District
• Condemnations for 1110 Pine St, 1108 Spruce St, 118 Warner St, 500 N. Gladys St, 1507 S. 10th St, and 100 East St
• Pay requests for Entrance Road Sewer Project ($16,925.00) and Harrison St. & Allen Ave. Water Line project ($9,381.68)
• Construction awards for Harrison St. and Allen Avenue Water Lines (Womack & Sons Construction Group, LLC) and North Ramp Taxi-Lane and Drainage Project (Williams Equipment Services, LLC)
• Resolutions to purchase a crack sealer and lease golf carts

The City Council approved the condemnation of six properties, with three granted extensions until December 31, 2022. The council also authorized contracts for water line replacement and airport drainage projects. Additionally, a resolution was passed to purchase a crack sealer for Public Works.

• Approved condemnation of 118 Warner Street, 500 N. Gladys Street, and 100 East Street
• Approved condemnation extensions to Dec. 31, 2022 for 1110 Pine Street, 1108 Spruce Street, and 1507 S. 10th Street
• Approved $16,925.00 payment to Pelican Land Surveying, LLC for Entrance Road Sewer Project
• Approved $9,381.68 in payments to Meyer & Associates, Inc. and BluePrint & Copies for Harrison St. & Allen Ave. Water Line project
• Adopted Resolution 55 of 2022 to purchase a crack sealer for Public Works
• Adopted Resolution 56 of 2022 to lease golf carts
• Adopted Resolution 59 of 2022 to renew commercial lease with Champion Home Builders
• Adopted Resolution 60 of 2022 to award construction contract to Womack & Sons Construction Group, LLC for Harrison St. and Allen Avenue Water Lines

City Council

The City Council will consider authorizing a contract for the 2022 Street Rehabilitation Project. The body will also discuss the purchase and payment terms for a new fire truck.

• Resolution 53: Contract with Apeck Construction, LLC for 2022 Street Rehabilitation Project (M.A. Project No. B6-17045-DE)
• Resolution 54: Purchase of new fire truck including an initial down payment of $300,000

The City Council authorized the Mayor to contract with Apeck Construction, LLC for the 2022 Street Rehabilitation Project. The Council also approved the purchase terms and an initial $300,000 down payment for a new fire truck.

• Adopted minutes of August 8, 2022
• Approved monthly bills
• Adopted Resolution 53 of 2022: Authorized Mayor to execute contract with Apeck Construction, LLC for 2022 Street Rehabilitation Project
• Adopted Resolution 54 of 2022: Approved purchase terms and $300,000 down payment for new fire truck

City Council

The City Council will consider resolutions regarding tax rates, grant acceptance for infrastructure, and recreation complex management. The body will also review pay requests for the Leesville Splash Project.

• Millage Rates for Tax Year 2022
• Splash Zone LLC invoice for Leesville Splash Project: $100,444.40
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Sustainability Partners, LLC for Leesville Recreation Complex
• Grants for the North Ramp Taxi-Lane and Drainage Project
• Fee schedule and scheduling procedures for the Recreation Complex and concession stand

The City Council adopted four resolutions concerning tax rates, recreation complex improvements and fees, and drainage grants. The council also approved monthly bills and a specific payment for the Leesville Splash Project.

• Approved $100,444.40 payment to Splash Zone LLC for Leesville Splash Project
• Adopted Resolution 49 of 2022: Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Sustainability Partners, LLC for Leesville Recreation Complex improvements
• Adopted Resolution 50 of 2022: Set millage rates for Tax Year 2022 (5-0, 2 absent)
• Adopted Resolution 51 of 2022: Accepted grants for North Ramp Taxi-Lane and Drainage Project
• Adopted Resolution 52 of 2022: Approved fees and scheduling procedures for Leesville Recreation Complex and concession stand
• Approved monthly bills
• Adopted July 25, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council

The Leesville City Council will consider ordinances regarding water connection fees and a specific parcel rezoning. The body will also review a resolution to commit funds for a street rehabilitation project.

• Ordinance 9: Rezoning Parcel# 01111073600 from A-6 Single Family Urban District to C-2 Commercial District for a snack shack and snow ball stand
• Resolution to commit at least $86,419.41 for the 2022 Street Rehabilitation and Extension Project No. 50-MG3-14-02
• Ordinance 8: Amending Section 102-211 regarding water connections, taps, and meter fees
• Payment of $6,497.50 to Master Craft Construction for 4th and Maggie Intersection Improvements
• Payments to Meyer & Associates, Inc. for $5,350.00 and $809.00 for Leesville DWRLF Water Improvements

The City Council adopted ordinances to amend water connection fees and rezone a parcel for a snack shack and snow ball stand. The council also authorized funding for a street rehabilitation project and appointed a new member to the Planning and Zoning Commission.

• Adopted Ordinance 8 of 2022 amending water connections, taps and meter fees
• Adopted Ordinance 9 of 2022 rezoning Parcel# 01111073600 to C-2 Commercial District
• Adopted Resolution 47 of 2022 committing at least $86,419.41 for Street Rehabilitation and Extension Project No. 50-MG3-14-02
• Adopted Resolution 48 of 2022 appointing Jessica Herring to the Planning and Zoning Commission
• Approved $6,497.50 payment to Master Craft Construction for 4th and Maggie Intersection Improvements
• Approved $6,264.00 in payments for Leesville DWRLF Water Improvements Project
• Approved monthly bills and monthly financial report
• Adopted July 11, 2022 minutes

City Council

The City Council is introducing two new ordinances for future public hearings. The body is also reviewing monthly bills and a specific pay request for a lift station project.

• Pay request for Wood Surveying, LLC: $4,740.00 for Ball Park Lift Station Project No. A9-19109
• Introduction of Ordinance 8 to amend Section 102-211 regarding water connections, taps, and meter fees
• Introduction of Ordinance 9 to rezone Parcel# 01111073600 from A-6 Single Family Urban District to C-2 Commercial District for a snack shack and snow ball stand

The City Council re-appointed Sonny Harrell as City Clerk and authorized the purchase of a new tractor for the Fort Polk Vegetation Contract. The council also introduced two ordinances regarding water connection fees and a commercial rezoning request.

• Approved June 27, 2022 minutes
• Approved monthly bills
• Approved $4,740.00 payment to Wood Surveying, LLC for Ball Park Lift Station project
• Accepted introduction of Ordinance 8 (water connection/meter fees)
• Accepted introduction of Ordinance 9 (rezoning Parcel# 01111073600 to C-2 Commercial)
• Adopted Resolution 45: re-appointed Sonny Harrell as City Clerk
• Adopted Resolution 46: authorized purchase of new tractor for Fort Polk Vegetation Contract

City Council

The Leesville City Council will consider several resolutions, including adopting a Capital Asset Policy, approving a beer permit for Brenda's Kitchen of Puerto Rican Cuisine, and authorizing a hangar lease with Flatt Solutions. The council will also vote on advertising for bids for a new fire truck, a 1-ton truck and crack sealer, Christmas decoration assembly, and airport taxi lane/drainage work. Pay requests totaling over $174,000 for various infrastructure projects are also on the agenda.

• Resolution to adopt Capital Asset Policy for the City of Leesville
• Resolution to approve beer permit for Brenda's Kitchen of Puerto Rican Cuisine at 114 S. 3rd St.
• Resolution to approve Hangar Lease Agreement with Flatt Solutions, LLC
• Pay request: Williams Equipment Services $136,360.10 for DWRLF Water Improvements Project
• Resolution to advertise bids for North Ramp Taxi Lane and Drainage at Leesville Airport

The City Council approved several pay requests for water and street projects and adopted resolutions to advertise bids for a fire truck, a 1-ton truck, and a crack sealer. The council also approved a beer permit for Brenda’s Kitchen of Puerto Rican Cuisine and a hangar lease agreement with Flatt Solutions, LLC.

• Approved $136,360.10 for Williams Equipment Services (Water Improvements Project# A8-12037)
• Approved $6,500.00 for Meyer & Associates, Inc. (Ball Park Lift Station Project# A9-19109)
• Approved $16,028.05 for Meyer & Associates, Inc. (Street Rehabilitation Project# B6-17045)
• Approved $6,550.00 for Providence Engineering & Environmental (DEQ Compliance Improvements Project# A9-18078)
• Approved $1,294.28 for Meyer & Associates, Inc. (Water System Valve Mapping Project# A8-21002)
• Approved $2,241.50 and $5,459.00 for Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering (L39 N. Ramp Taxiway & Drainage & 7-Unit T-Hangar Project# H.014956)
• Adopted Resolution 37 of 2022: Capital Asset Policy for the City of Leesville
• Adopted Resolution 38 of 2022: Beer permit for Brenda’s Kitchen of Puerto Rican Cuisine

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance to adopt the 2022-2023 FY Budget and amendments to the 2021-2022 FY Operating Budget. The body will also vote on several personnel appointments and infrastructure agreements.

• Proposed 2022-2023 FY Budget and 2021-2022 FY Operating Budget amendments
• Payment of $12,027.00 to Pelican Land Surveying, LLC for Entrance Road Sewer Project
• Engineering agreement for water line replacement on Harrison Street and Allen Avenue
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with DOTD for sidewalk construction
• Appointments of Bobby Hooks as Interim Chief of Fire and Daffine Kennedy as Director of Finance

The City Council adopted the 2022-2023 fiscal year budget and amendments to the 2021-2022 operating budget. The council also approved several resolutions regarding infrastructure agreements, city appointments, and airport leasing.

• Adopted Ordinance 7 of 2022 for 2022-2023 FY Budget and 2021-2022 FY Operating Budget amendments (5-0-2)
• Approved $12,027.00 payment to Pelican Land Surveying, LLC for Entrance Road Sewer Project
• Adopted Resolution 32 of 2022 to select an official journal for the city
• Adopted Resolution 33 of 2022 for water line replacement engineering agreement on Harrison Street and Allen Avenue
• Adopted Resolution 34 of 2022 for a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with DOTD for sidewalk construction
• Adopted Resolution 35 of 2022 for a draft aircraft hangar lease agreement at the municipal airport
• Adopted Resolution 36 of 2022 appointing Daffine Kennedy as Director of Finance
• Approved agenda amendment to appoint Bobby Hooks as Chief of Fire under a probationary appointment (5-0-2)

City Council

The City Council will review financial reports, pay requests for infrastructure projects, and several proposed resolutions. Key items include funding for street rehabilitation, the purchase of a grappling truck, and an agreement regarding public safety with the City of Lake Charles.

• North Ramp Taxiway & Drainage Project No. 21-92: $12,255.15 invoice
• Leesville DWRLF Water Improvements Project: invoices totaling $2,831.22 and $205.00
• Resolution to purchase a grappling truck for tree limb and trunk removal
• Resolution to advertise for bids for Digital Signs within city limits
• Resolution to fund the 2022 Street Rehabilitation and Extension Project with a minimum of $85,293.14

The City Council approved monthly bills, financials, and several pay requests for infrastructure projects. They adopted six resolutions covering municipal operations, equipment purchases, and intergovernmental agreements.

• Approved May 9, 2022 minutes
• Approved monthly bills and monthly financials
• Approved $12,255.15 payment for North Ramp Taxiway & Drainage Project
• Approved $2,831.22 in payments for DWRLF Water Improvements Project
• Adopted Resolution 26: Selected an official journal for the city
• Adopted Resolution 27: Authorized IGSA with LADOTD for right-of-way maintenance
• Adopted Resolution 28: Authorized purchase of a grappling truck
• Adopted Resolution 29: Authorized bid advertisement for digital signs

City Council

The City Council is introducing the proposed 2022-2023 FY Budget and amendments to the 2021-2022 FY Operating Budget. The body is also considering resolutions for new equipment and infrastructure projects. A public hearing for the budget is scheduled for June 13, 2022.

• Introduction of 2022-2023 FY Budget and 2021-2022 FY Operating Budget amendments
• Resolution to advertise bids for a Parks and Recreation Department miniature golf course
• Resolution to submit 22-23 CWEF and LGAP grant applications
• Resolution to purchase a new truck for the Fort Polk Vegetation Contract

The Council accepted the introduction of the 2022-2023 FY Budget and amendments to the 2021-2022 FY Operating Budget. Three resolutions were adopted regarding a miniature golf course, grant applications, and a vehicle purchase. Monthly bills and previous meeting minutes were also approved.

• Approved minutes of April 25, 2022
• Approved monthly bills
• Accepted introduction of Ordinance 7 of 2022 (2022-2023 FY Budget)
• Adopted Resolution 23 of 2022 to advertise bids for miniature golf course construction
• Adopted Resolution 24 of 2022 to authorize CWEF and LGAP grant applications
• Adopted Resolution 25 of 2022 to purchase a new truck for the Fort Polk Vegetation Contract

City Council

The City Council will review monthly bills and financial reports. The agenda includes several resolutions regarding equipment purchases, street rehabilitation design amendments, and a concession stand agreement.

• Pay request of $305.00 for Wetland Delineation Project on Sartor St.
• Resolution to purchase a new truck for the Leesville City Water Department
• Engineering Design Amendment No. 3 for 2022 Street Rehabilitation and Extension - Project 50-MG3-14-02
• Resolution to purchase a new portable building for the municipal airport
• Agreement with Jeff Demott of Bubba Q's to operate the Leesville Recreation Complex concession stand

The City Council adopted several resolutions to authorize equipment purchases and project amendments. The council also approved a one-time alcohol sales permit for the Fort Polk Spouses' Club and a concession stand agreement for the recreation complex.

• Approved $305.00 payment to Southland Environmental for Wetland Delineation Project (Project No. 11948)
• Adopted Resolution 17 of 2022: Authorized Fort Polk Spouses' Club to sell low-content alcohol for April 30, 2022 event
• Adopted Resolution 18 of 2022: Authorized purchase of a new truck for the Leesville City Water Department
• Adopted Resolution 19 of 2022: Approved Engineering Design Amendment No. 3 by Meyer & Associates, Inc. for Project 50-MG3-14-02
• Adopted Resolution 20 of 2022: Authorized purchase of a new portable building for the municipal airport
• Adopted Resolution 21 of 2022: Authorized contract with Jeff Demott to operate the Leesville Recreation Complex Concession Stand
• Approved monthly bills and monthly financial report

City Council

The Leesville City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on an ordinance to restore the public right-of-way on W. Lee Street in the Westside Addition. The council will also consider resolutions to purchase five new police vehicles, lease office space from Fort Polk Progress, advertise for bids on a recreation complex concession stand, and sell the city's 1% interest in a property on Marvin Ave.

• Ordinance 6 of 2022 to recall revocation of W. Lee Street and restore right-of-way in Westside Addition Block 60 and 61
• Resolution to authorize purchase of 5 new vehicles for Leesville Police Department
• Resolution to authorize lease agreement with Fort Polk Progress for office space at 508 S. 5th St.
• Resolution to authorize advertising for bids for operation and maintenance of concession stand at Leesville Recreation Complex
• Resolution to authorize sale of city's 1% interest in property at 1004 Marvin Ave. to Frerinski Mitchell for market value

The City Council adopted Ordinance 6 of 2022 to restore the public right of way for W. Lee Street. The council also authorized the purchase of five police vehicles and the sale of a small property interest on Marvin Ave.

• Adopted Ordinance 6 of 2022 to restore public right of way for W. Lee Street (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 13 of 2022 to purchase 5 new police vehicles
• Adopted Resolution 14 of 2022 to lease office space from Fort Polk Progress
• Adopted Resolution 15 of 2022 to advertise bids for the Recreation Complex concession stand
• Adopted Resolution 16 of 2022 to sell 1% interest in 1004 Marvin Ave. to Frerinski Mitchell
• Approved $14,175.80 payment for L-39 N. Ramp Taxiway & Drainage Project
• Approved $35,730.79 payment for Leesville DWRLF Water Improvements Project
• Approved monthly bills and March 14, 2022 minutes

City Council

The City Council will discuss and vote on several ordinance amendments regarding signs, the C-2 Commercial District, and home occupations. The agenda also includes a resolution for a temporary moratorium on residential manufactured housing development rezoning requests.

• Ordinance 3 of 2022: Amendment to Section 36-39 regarding Signs
• Ordinance 4 of 2022: Amendment to Subdivision VII – C-2 Commercial District
• Ordinance 5 of 2022: Amendment to Section 46-7 and Sections 46-21 – 46-25 regarding home occupations
• Ordinance 6 of 2022: Recall the revocation of a street named 'W. Lee Street'
• Resolution: Temporary moratorium on residential manufactured housing development rezoning requests for A6-MS

The City Council approved amendments to sign and home occupation regulations and the C-2 Commercial District. The council also placed a temporary moratorium on certain manufactured housing rezoning requests and approved a water pollution prevention plan.

• Adopted Ordinance 3 of 2022 regarding Signs (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 4 of 2022 regarding C-2 Commercial District (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 5 of 2022 regarding home occupations (6-0)
• Accepted introduction of Ordinance 6 of 2022 to restore W. Lee Street public right of way
• Adopted Resolution 11 of 2022: temporary moratorium on residential manufacture housing development rezoning requests for A6-MS
• Adopted Resolution 12 of 2022: approved LA Municipal Water Pollution Prevention Plan of 2021
• Approved monthly bills
• Approved monthly financial report

City Council

The City Council is reviewing payment requests for water and taxiway projects and considering the condemnation of four properties. The body is also introducing ordinances regarding signs, commercial districts, and home occupations.

• Payment requests for DWRLF Water Improvements including $56,354.50 to Williams Equipment Services LLC
• Payment requests for N. Ramp Taxiway and Drainage including $26,371.35 to Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering
• Condemnations of 201½ 1st Street, 711 Lawrence Street, 1206 Pine Road, and 109 Havana Street
• Introduction of Ordinances 3, 4, and 5 of 2022 regarding signs, C-2 Commercial District, and home occupations
• Liquor and beer license resolution for El Flamingo Mexican Restaurant and Bar at 1308 S. 5th Street

The City Council approved the condemnation of four properties and granted a liquor and beer license to El Flamingo Mexican Restaurant and Bar. The council also accepted three ordinances for public hearing and approved several project pay requests.

• Approved condemnation of 201½ 1st Street, 711 Lawrence Street, 1206 Pine Road, and 109 Havana Street
• Adopted Resolution 10 of 2022 approving liquor and beer license for El Flamingo Mexican Restaurant and Bar
• Adopted Resolution 9 of 2022 approving Change Order No. 1 for Belview Road Water Line Replacement
• Approved Pay Request A for DWRLF Water Improvements Project#A8-12037 totaling $62,549.55
• Approved Pay Request B for N. Ramp Taxiway and Drainage and 7-Unit Hangers Project# H.014956 totaling $46,107.85
• Accepted Ordinance 3 of 2022 regarding Signs (Public Hearing March 28, 2022)
• Accepted Ordinance 4 of 2022 regarding C-2 Commercial District (Public Hearing March 28, 2022)
• Accepted Ordinance 5 of 2022 regarding home occupations (Public Hearing March 28, 2022)

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance regarding retailers with no fixed place of business. The body will also review resolutions to award contracts for Fort Polk vegetation control and the Louisiana Watershed Initiative Program.

• Ordinance 2 of 2022 regarding retailers with no fixed place of business
• Grass cutting contract for Fort Polk Vegetation control
• Administrative consultant contract for the Louisiana Watershed Initiative Program
• North Ramp Taxiway & Drainage Project payments: Pan American Engineers ($5,064.56) and Hasco, Inc. ($33,375.39)
• Extension of W. Lee Street Project payment to Meyer & Associates, Inc. ($3,960.00)

The City Council adopted Ordinance 2 of 2022 and approved two resolutions awarding contracts for vegetation control and watershed consulting. The council also approved several pay requests for infrastructure projects and monthly financial reports.

• Adopted Ordinance 2 of 2022 amending Section 46-30 regarding retailers with no fixed place of businesses (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 7 of 2022 awarding grass cutting contract for Fort Polk Vegetation control
• Adopted Resolution 8 of 2022 awarding administrative consultant contract for Louisiana Watershed Initiative Program
• Approved Pay Request A for North Ramp Taxiway & Drainage Project ($38,544.95 total)
• Approved Pay Request B for Replacement of Ball Park Lift Station Project ($321.45)
• Approved Pay Request C for 2021 Street Improvements Project ($731.64 total)
• Approved Pay Request D for Leesville DWRLF Water Improvements Project ($2,720.62)
• Approved Pay Request E for Extension of W. Lee Street Project ($3,960.00)

City Council

The City Council will review monthly bills and pay requests for infrastructure projects. The meeting includes a discussion of an ordinance regarding retailers without fixed places of business.

• Pay request for N Ramp Taxiway & Drainage and 7 Unit T-Hangers: $16,298.25
• Pay request for Leesville DWRLF Water Improvements: $104,870.25
• Pay request for 2021 Water Leak Hwy 171: $8,537.65
• Ordinance to amend Section 46-30 regarding retailers with no fixed place of businesses

The City Council approved several pay requests for water improvements and taxiway drainage. The council also accepted Ordinance 2 of 2022 regarding retailers without fixed business locations.

• Approved monthly bills
• Approved Pay Request A for N Ramp Taxiway & Drainage and 7 Unit T-Hangers Project ($16,298.25)
• Approved Pay Request B for Leesville DWRLF Water Improvements Project ($104,870.25)
• Approved Pay Request C for 2021 Water Leak Hwy 171 ($8,537.65)
• Accepted Ordinance 2 of 2022 regarding retailers with no fixed place of businesses

City Council

The City Council will review an ordinance regarding election district malapportionment based on 2020 census data. The meeting also includes a resolution for the Fort Polk Entrance Road Project and a mutual aid agreement with Vernon Parish.

• Ordinance 1 of 2022: Election district malapportionment status
• Fort Polk Entrance Road Project contract with Pelican Land Surveying
• Mutual Aid Agreement between City of Leesville and Vernon Parish Police Jury
• DWRLF Water Improvements Project pay requests totaling $4,764.51

The City Council adopted an ordinance declaring the current single member election districts malapportioned based on 2020 census data. The council also approved agreements for land surveying, mutual aid, and the housing of inmates from Beauregard Parish.

• Adopted Ordinance 1 of 2022 declaring malapportionment of election districts (5-0, 2 absent)
• Adopted Resolution 4 of 2022 for Pelican Land Surveying contract for Fort Polk Entrance Road Project
• Adopted Resolution 5 of 2022 for Mutual Aid Agreement with Vernon Parish Police Jury
• Adopted Resolution 6 of 2022 to house Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Department inmates in city jail (5-0, 2 absent)
• Approved monthly bills
• Approved Pay Request A for Meyer & Associates, Inc. ($2,177.03 and $2,587.48)
• Approved minutes of January 10, 2022

City Council

The City Council is holding a public hearing to discuss Ordinance 1 of 2022. This ordinance addresses the malapportionment status of the city's single member election districts based on 2020 federal Decennial Census data.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 1 of 2022 regarding election district malapportionment

The City Council adopted Ordinance 1 of 2022 regarding the malapportionment status of single member election districts based on 2020 census data. The council also approved several resolutions for infrastructure and intergovernmental agreements. Two payment requests for water improvements were approved.

• Adopted Ordinance 1 of 2022 declaring malapportionment of current districting plan (5-0-2)
• Adopted Resolution 4 of 2022 for Pelican Land Surveying contract for Fort Polk Entrance Road Project
• Adopted Resolution 5 of 2022 for Mutual Aid Agreement with Vernon Parish Police Jury
• Adopted Resolution 6 of 2022 to house Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Department inmates in city jail (5-0-2)
• Approved Pay Request A for Meyer & Associates, Inc. invoices of $2,177.03 and $2,587.48
• Approved monthly bills
• Accepted minutes of January 10, 2022

City Council

The council will introduce an ordinance addressing malapportionment of election districts based on 2020 census data, with a public hearing set for January 24. They will also vote on resolutions to update the Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual, accept completion of the 4th and Maggie Streets intersection project, and authorize purchase of three trucks for Public Works. Additionally, they will review monthly bills and pay requests for several infrastructure projects.

• Introduction of Ordinance 1 of 2022 declaring malapportionment of single-member election districts using 2020 census data; public hearing January 24
• Resolution to revise and update the Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual
• Resolution to accept Certificate of Substantial Completion for 4th and Maggie Streets Intersection Improvements Project #B6-20059
• Resolution to authorize purchase of 3 trucks for Public Works Department
• Pay requests: $48,589.89 for Leesville DWRLF Water Improvements, $1,774.10 for 2021 Street Improvements, $10,286.25 for North Ramp Taxiway & Drainage, $7,550.00 for DEQ Compliance Improvements

The City Council approved several project pay requests and adopted resolutions to update personnel policies and purchase equipment. The council also introduced an ordinance regarding the malapportionment of single member election districts based on 2020 census data.

• Approved Pay Request A for DWRLF Water Improvements ($889.28 and $48,633.61)
• Approved Pay Request B for 2021 Street Improvements ($1,774.10)
• Approved Pay Request C for North Ramp Taxiway & Drainage ($10,286.25)
• Approved Pay Request D for DEQ Compliance Improvements ($7,550.00)
• Accepted Ordinance 1 of 2022 regarding election district malapportionment
• Adopted Resolution 1 of 2022 to revise Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual
• Adopted Resolution 2 of 2022 accepting completion of 4th and Maggie Streets Intersection Improvements
• Adopted Resolution 3 of 2022 to purchase 3 trucks for Public Works Department