City of Springhill, Louisiana public meetings in 2024
15 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Springhill Board of Aldermen approved five equipment bids for the wastewater treatment plant, totaling about $1.88 million, including a blower package, sluice gates, disk filter, bar screen, and generator. They also approved utility write-offs, 2025 alcohol license renewals, hiring two patrol officers, and paying November vendor bills. All motions carried unanimously.
- Approved QSM bid for blower package ($721,985)
- Approved Golden Harvest, Inc. bid for sluice gates ($278,150)
- Approved Nuove Energie USA bid for disk filter ($495,000)
- Approved Headworks, Inc. bid for bar screen and compactor ($187,953)
- Approved Nixon Power Services bid for diesel generator ($245,740)
- Approved utility write-offs totaling $11,395.34
- Approved 2025 alcohol license renewals
- Approved hiring Cheyenne Gilley and Amandia Hamilton as patrol officers
City Council
The Springhill City Council approved several contracts and personnel actions, including a $12,360 fence quote for the Westside Drainage Pond, a $10,600 drainage ditch cleaning bid, security camera installations, and the hiring of a new patrolman. They also authorized an audit engagement and paid monthly vendor bills. No public comment or old business was discussed.
- Approved minutes from October 14, 2024 meeting
- Approved financial statement for October 2024
- Authorized Mayor to enter audit engagement with Cook and Morehart for FYE 06/30/2024
- Approved $10,600 bid from Tim Smith Construction for drainage ditch cleaning
- Accepted low quote of $12,360 from Lynch's Lawn & Fence for fencing Westside Drainage Pond
- Approved security camera quotes from Nash Security Systems totaling $11,225
- Approved hiring Dominick Mims as patrolman
- Accepted resignations from Charles Edgell and Jimmy Faulkner
City Council
The Board of Aldermen voted 3-2 against an ordinance that would have raised the water connection deposit for renters from $150 to $300 effective November 1, 2024. The council approved a $3,500 low quote for power washing the Main Street District, a $3,000 drone spraying quote for Little Crooked vegetation, and a $7,000 match for a Mobile Forensics Grant. They also accepted a $777.77 bid for a surplus 1999 Dodge Van, approved an alcohol license for Southern Market, and hired Jason Chachere as a patrolman while accepting Bobby Roton's resignation.
- Denied ordinance to increase water deposit for renters from $150 to $300 (3-2)
- Approved $3,500 low quote for power washing Main Street District (3-2)
- Approved $3,000 drone vegetation spraying at Little Crooked
- Approved $7,000 match for $7,000 Mobile Forensics Grant (total $14,000)
- Accepted $777.77 bid from JJ Merchant for surplus 1999 Dodge Van
- Approved alcohol license for Southern Market
- Hired Jason Chachere as patrolman; accepted resignation of Bobby Roton
- Approved September 2024 vendor bills totaling $163,542.93
City Council
The Board of Aldermen approved the purchase of a new city truck and a contract for drainage ditch cleaning. The council also authorized payment of August vendor bills and an application for a gaming license.
- Approved $8,000 estimate from Budd’s Construction for drainage ditch cleaning
- Approved $48,131 purchase of a 2024 Chevrolet 1500 from Springhill Motor Company
- Approved application for Commercial Lessor License with Office of Charitable Gaming for $500 annually
- Approved payment of August 2024 vendor bills totaling $269,907.68
- Approved August 2024 financial statement
- Adopted minutes from August 12 and August 19, 2024 meetings
City Council
The Board of Aldermen authorized contracts for two airport projects funded by FAA and State grants totaling approximately $2.8 million. The council also approved a change order for a splash pad project and payment for an emergency sewer repair.
- Adopted resolution to enter contract for Runway/Taxiway Overlay Project (Carried)
- Adopted resolution to enter contract for Airfield Lighting Rehabilitation Project (Carried)
- Authorized $30,557.72 change order for Love LA Outdoors splash pad project (Carried)
- Approved $35,000.00 emergency sewer repair by Budd’s Construction (Carried)
City Council
The Springhill Board of Aldermen approved the amended July 2024 vendor bills totaling $223,947.14, which included an additional $87,759.00 from Tim Smith Construction. They also amended the FYE 2023-2024 and FYE 2024-2025 budgets for the Hwy. 371 Drainage Project, approved a $37,767.20 quote from Budd's Construction for the Doctors Drive Project, and appointed six members to the Main Street Historic District Committee. A proposal to equip 32 city vehicles with GPS for a year-long study was rejected on a 2-3 vote.
- Approved amended July 2024 vendor bills totaling $223,947.14 (unanimous)
- Amended budgets for Hwy. 371 Drainage Project (unanimous)
- Appointed six members to Main Street Historic District Committee (unanimous)
- Adopted ordinance levying 7.22 mills General Alimony Tax for 2024 (unanimous)
- Authorized Mayor to enter audit engagement letters for FYE 6/30/2025 and SAUP (unanimous)
- Approved emergency sewer repair to South Street (unanimous)
- Approved $1,983.67 camera system at Westside Community Center and Complex (unanimous)
- Approved $37,767.20 quote from Budd's Construction for Doctors Drive Project (unanimous)
City Council
The Springhill Board of Aldermen approved multiple expenditures and personnel actions, including $30,000 for two police units, $31,854 for an emergency sewer repair, and $38,950 for a truck. They also hired one full-time patrol officer and two part-time dispatchers, and removed four part-time workers. The council approved a $4,600 flooring project for the Chamber of Commerce building after a donation reduced the cost.
- Approved $30,000 for two police units
- Approved $31,854 emergency sewer main repair at 909 Plain Dealing Road
- Approved $38,950 purchase of 1-ton truck from Springhill Motor Company
- Approved $4,600 flooring and renovation for Chamber of Commerce Building
- Approved $13,188.95 utility write-offs for first half of 2024
- Approved $13,800 juvenile detention bill
- Hired John Wahlstrom as full-time patrol officer
- Hired Ana Gonzalez and Linda McDaniel as part-time dispatchers
City Council
The Springhill Board of Aldermen adopted the operating budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 (Ordinance #554) and a special ordinance amending the FY2023-24 budget (Special Ordinance #61024). They also approved the May 2024 financial statement, vendor bills totaling $231,364.58, and selected the Springhill Press and News Journal as the official journal for the coming year. The police chief's recommendation to accept Tyler Adkin's resignation and place an officer on leave without pay was approved.
- Adopted FY2024-25 operating budget (Ordinance #554)
- Adopted special ordinance amending FY2023-24 budget (Special Ordinance #61024)
- Approved May 2024 financial statement
- Approved May 2024 vendor bills totaling $231,364.58
- Selected Springhill Press and News Journal as official journal for 2024-25
- Accepted police chief's recommendation on resignation and leave without pay
City Council
The Springhill Board of Aldermen met in special session and approved a single substantive item: a motion authorizing the mayor to proceed with a $10,000 change order for the Highway 371 Drainage Project. The motion was made by Derek Melancon, seconded by Mike Whitlock, and carried. No other business was conducted, and the meeting adjourned.
- Authorized mayor to proceed with $10,000 change order for Highway 371 Drainage Project (motion carried)
City Council
The Springhill Board of Aldermen approved routine items including the April financial statement, a DOTD mowing contract, legal services contracts, and the police department AC unit purchase. They rejected the only bid for surplus vehicles and voted to sell them for scrap. The council also introduced the FY 2024-25 operating budget and amended the current budget for informant fees.
- Adopted minutes from April 8, 2024 meeting
- Approved April 2024 financial statement
- Authorized mayor to contract with LA DOTD for mowing and litter pickup (FY ending June 30, 2025)
- Authorized legal services contracts with Talbot, Carmouche, & Marcello and other firms
- Introduced FY 2024-25 operating budget ordinance
- Rejected Robert Mayfield's bid for surplus vehicles; will sell for scrap
- Approved $7,400 AC unit for police department from Bobby McLain & Sons
- Amended FY 2023-24 budget for $3,000 informant fees
City Council
The Springhill Board of Aldermen approved a $832,467.32 budget amendment for the General, Water and Sewer, and Community Activity Funds to cover projects and purchases not in the original FYE 6/30/2024 budget. They also authorized $25,000 for emergency repairs to the Shady Oaks manhole, declared five city vehicles surplus for bid, approved $4,277.72 for recreation complex green machine repairs, and chose Nash Security Systems' $8,720 quote for a new security system. Personnel actions included hiring a part-time dispatcher and a full-time patrol officer, and accepting a resignation. All motions carried unanimously.
- Approved $832,467.32 budget amendment for General, Water & Sewer, and Community Activity Funds (unanimous)
- Authorized $25,000 emergency repairs to Shady Oaks manhole (unanimous)
- Declared five city vehicles surplus and advertised for bid (unanimous)
- Authorized $4,277.72 for recreation complex green machine repairs (unanimous)
- Approved Nash Security Systems quote of $8,720 for new security system (unanimous)
- Approved hiring Raven Gonzalez as part-time dispatcher, Niki Anderson as full-time patrol officer, and accepting Jimmy Williams' resignation (unanimous)
- Approved March 2024 vendor bills totaling $88,759.94 (unanimous)
City Council
The Springhill Board of Aldermen approved several expenditures, including a $10,980 building at the Recreation Complex, $7,954.13 for backhoe repairs, $72,500 for sidewalk repairs, and $11,421 for a mower. They also adopted the MWPP audit report, accepted a police resignation, hired a new patrol officer, and paid February vendor bills. All motions carried unanimously.
- Adopted minutes from February 12, 2024 meeting
- Approved February 2024 financial statement
- Adopted MWPP Audit Report for Jan-Dec 2023
- Approved $7,954.13 quote from Scott Equipment for Case Backhoe repairs
- Approved downtown sidewalk repairs Phase III ($39,000) and Phase IV ($33,500)
- Approved $11,421.00 purchase of zero turn mower under state contract
- Approved $10,980 quote from Fortified Building Solutions for 16x24 building at Recreation Complex
- Accepted resignation of John Wahlstrom and hired Leno Rodriguez as patrol officer
City Council
The Springhill Board of Aldermen met on February 12, 2024 and approved several items, including accepting the low bid from Elite Pools for the Love LA Outdoors Program Grant and adding $75,000.00 to finish funding the project. The board also authorized a second-story fire escape agreement, a $20,815.00 fire sprinkler control board replacement, police personnel changes, employee certification incentives, and payment of $124,116.38 in January vendor bills. All motions carried; no substantive items were denied or tabled.
- Approved minutes from January 8, 2024 regular meeting and January 29, 2024 special meeting
- Approved January 2024 financial statement
- Accepted low bid from Elite Pools for Love LA Outdoors Program Grant and approved additional $75,000.00 to finish funding
- Adopted resolution authorizing Mayor to enter agreement with Virgil Moore for second-story fire escape on downtown property
- Accepted low quote from Johnson Controls to replace fire sprinkler system control board at CAC Building for $20,815.00
- Approved Police Chief's recommendation: Paul Dunn full-time to part-time, accepted resignations of Katie Rankins and David Silvers, hired Jimmy Williams and Kevin Lavack as full-time patrol officers, appointed Anthony Thompson to police officer reserves
- Approved incentives for city employee certification training
- Authorized payment of January 2024 monthly vendor bills totaling $124,116.38
City Council
The Board of Aldermen authorized the Mayor to enter into a grant agreement with the FAA. The funds are for the Runway 18-36 and Taxiway A Rehab (Design) under AIP Project No. 3-22-0049-018-2023.
- Authorized Mayor to enter FAA grant agreement for Springhill Airport rehab design (Motion Carried)
City Council
The Springhill Board of Aldermen approved the FYE 6/30/2023 audit report, which included three findings: a truck purchase not bid per public bid law, undocumented credit card transactions, and lack of a formal vehicle use policy. The council also approved utility bill write-offs, hired a new patrol officer, and designated March 19, 2024 as Main Street Day.
- Approved minutes from December 11, 2023 meeting
- Approved December 2023 financial statement
- Approved Audit Report FYE 6/30/2023 as presented
- Adopted resolution designating March 19, 2024 as Main Street Day
- Approved utility bill write-offs totaling $28,212.67
- Approved hiring Jimmy Faulkner as full-time patrol officer
- Authorized payment of December 2023 vendor bills totaling $125,957.15