Oakgrove public meetings in 2020

City Council

The Oak Grove City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss issues with the elevated water tank and consider approving a DEQ pre-application resolution for the Sewer Sentry project. The meeting also includes an invocation and call to order.

• Discuss issues with elevated tank
• Approve DEQ pre-application Resolution for Sewer Sentry

The Council approved hiring Tommy Mims to inspect an elevated water tank and decided to withhold payment to Maguire Iron until work is satisfactory. The Council also adopted a loan pre-application resolution for sewer infiltration correction.

• Approved hiring Tommy Mims for water tank inspection (unanimous)
• Decided to withhold payment to Maguire Iron until project is deemed satisfactory (unanimous)
• Approved deducting Tommy Mims' inspection cost from payment to Maguire Iron (unanimous)
• Adopted Department of Environmental Quality loan pre-application Resolution for sewer infiltration correction (unanimous)

City Council

The Oak Grove Town Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance declaring a side boom and a cement mixer as surplus property. The council will also consider resolutions to apply for a LGAP grant for a mini excavator and a CWEF grant to paint the exterior of an elevated water tank. Other business includes approving financial statements, insurance renewal, and a package liquor license renewal. Reports from the police chief and town superintendent will be presented.

• Ordinance declaring 1 side boom and 1 cement mixer surplus property (public hearing)
• Resolution for LCDA (Louisiana Community Development Authority)
• Insurance renewal for auto, general liability, fire, law enforcement, public officials
• Oak Grove Package Liquor renewal application
• Resolutions to apply for LGAP grant (mini excavator) and CWEF grant (paint elevated tank)

The Council approved a 2.5% cost of living adjustment for full-time employees and authorized the sale of surplus property. They also approved insurance coverage and resolutions to apply for grants for a mini excavator and water tank painting.

• Approved 2.5% cost of living adjustment for full-time employees (2-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved $83,634.34 insurance quote from Lensing, Lensing, Cunningham and Hagar
• Adopted Ordinance No 607 to authorize sale of surplus property to highest bidder
• Approved Jim Holland as Director to the LCDA Board
• Approved 2021 renewal application for Oak Grove Package Liquor
• Adopted Resolution to apply for LGAP grant for a mini excavator
• Adopted Resolution to apply for CWEF grant to paint elevated water tank
• Approved request for Town Attorney to draft Resolution for Highway 17 crosswalk signs

City Council

The council will review financial statements, employee insurance, and potential new police hiring. Discussion items include infrastructure maintenance for fire hydrants, park restrooms, and the old seed house on Constitution Ave.

• Approve October bills for payment
• Introduce Ordinance declaring surplus property
• Discuss quotes for repairs to old seed house on Constitution Ave.
• Approve hiring John Jiminez as full-time police officer

The Town Council approved several infrastructure projects, including concrete replacement and painting at the park. The council also voted to hire a full-time police officer and renew employee insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield.

• Approved sharing $700 cost for reflecting hydrant rings (Unanimous)
• Approved renewing employee insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield (Unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance declaring surplus property; public hearing set for Dec 8 (Unanimous)
• Approved pre-authorization process for Sewer Sentry products (Unanimous)
• Approved $8,000 for Chester Dixon to replace concrete near park restrooms and pavilion (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,200 for Vicky Jones to repaint park restrooms (Unanimous)
• Approved hiring John Jimenez as a full-time police officer (Unanimous)
• Approved up to $500 for annual safety meeting lunch on Dec 23 (General consent)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on renaming a block of East Jefferson Street. The body will also discuss water violations and the replacement of concrete near park restrooms and the pavilion.

• Resolution to rename the 200th block of East Jefferson as Martin Way
• Discussion of Tier 2 water violations
• Approval of Hazard Pay Policy for Police
• Rental agreement for Downtown Courtyard for-profit rentals
• Lease of industrial property to Mary Biggs

The Town Council approved a resolution to honor J.T. and Helen Martin by renaming a street block. Other actions included approving a police hazard pay policy and accepting a bid for a surplus vehicle. The council also agreed to study sewer issues on Old Kilbourne Rd. South.

• Approved renaming 200th block of East Jefferson Street to 'Martin Way' (5-0)
• Approved Hazard Pay Policy for police
• Accepted $1,300.00 bid from Santonial Rice for 2007 Ford Crown Vic
• Approved rental agreement for for-profit rentals of the Downtown Courtyard
• Approved Resolution to transfer 2009 Ford truck from water to street department
• Approved September 2020 financial statements and bills for payment
• Approved minutes from September 1 and September 8, 2020 meetings
• Tabled decision on replacing concrete at park pavilion until November meeting

City Council

The Oak Grove City Council is holding a special meeting to consider authorizing the mayor to sign a contract for a CARES Act Grant Administrator. The agenda contains only this item along with procedural steps, making it a focused administrative session.

• Approve mayor to sign contract for CARES Act Grant Administrator

The Town Council met in a special session to appoint a grant administrator. The council unanimously approved a contract with Hunt, Guillot & Associates, LLC to assist with the Cares Act Grant.

• Approved contract with Hunt, Guillot & Associates, LLC as Cares Act Grant administrator (unanimous)

City Council

The Oak Grove City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance declaring surplus property, then meet to adopt 2020 millage rates, approve a resolution for a 2021 LCDBG grant, and discuss several items including a street renaming and zoning violations.

• Adopt 2020 millage rates
• Adopt ordinance declaring 2007 Ford Crown Vic surplus property
• Adopt resolution authorizing mayor to apply for 2021 LCDBG grant
• Discuss renaming 200 block of East Jefferson Street as Martin Way
• Discuss zoning violations on Dye Street

The Council approved the 2020 millage rates and authorized several infrastructure expenditures, including water plant repairs. They also designated a vehicle as surplus and set a rental fee for for-profit events at the courtyard.

• Adopted 2020 millage rates (4-0, 1 absent)
• Declared 2007 Ford Crown Vic as surplus property with $1,000 minimum bid (4-0, 1 absent)
• Authorized Mayor to apply for 2021 LCDBG grant
• Authorized Mayor to get quotes for old seed building repairs on Constitution Ave
• Introduced Resolution to rename 200th block of East Jefferson Street as Martin Way
• Directed Town Attorney to send 30-day cleanup notice to James Welch regarding Dye Street property (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved $24,426.30 quote from Gem Pumps and Solutions for booster pump repairs
• Approved $580.00 purchase of air conditioner from Steward Home Center

City Council

The Special Council meeting includes a discussion regarding internet service for City Hall, the Police Department, and the Water Department.

• Discussion of internet service for City Hall, Police, and Water Department

The Town Council met for a special session to address internet service replacements for City Hall, the Police Department, and the Water Department. The Council voted to authorize Mayor Holland to select the best service provider based on provided quotes.

• Authorized Mayor Holland to choose the best internet service for the Town (unanimous)

City Council

The Town of Oak Grove Council will meet to approve financial statements and several ordinances regarding surplus property. The agenda also includes discussions on sewer rates, the Welch property on Dye Street, and water/sewer data backup services.

• Adopt ordinance to sell 2010 Ford Crown Vic to Town of Lake Providence
• Introduce ordinance declaring 2007 Ford Crown Vic as surplus property
• Discuss sewer rates
• Discuss renaming the 200 block of East Jefferson Street
• Authorize Mayor to advertise for CARES ACT consultant proposals

The Council approved a sewer rate increase effective for the September billing cycle. They also authorized the sale of a surplus 2010 Ford Crown Vic to the Town of Lake Providence and changed the monthly meeting start time to 4:30 p.m.

• Approved sale of 2010 Ford Crown Vic to Town of Lake Providence for $1,600.00
• Approved sewer rate increase effective September billing cycle
• Approved purchase of remote backup service for water and sewer data
• Approved 2019-2020 Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire
• Introduced Ordinance to declare 2007 Ford Crown Vic as surplus; public hearing set for Sept 8, 2020
• Authorized Mayor to advertise for consultant for CARES ACT police hazard pay and expenses
• Changed regular monthly council meeting time from 5:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. starting Sept 8, 2020
• Tabled decision on renaming 200 block of East Jefferson as Martin Way

City Council

The Council will review financial statements and bills for June 2020. The agenda includes an alcohol application from Oak Grove Package Liquor, LLC and revisions to the Covid-19 Return to Work policy. Additional discussions involve industrial building repairs and police vehicle replacement.

• Alcohol application from Mike Jones (Oak Grove Package Liquor, LLC)
• Revisions to Return to Work with Confirmed or Suspected Covid-19 Policy
• Bill from JABAR Corporation for sewer point repairs
• Ordinance amending Ordinance 574 regarding sewer repairs
• Ordinance declaring surplus property

The City Council approved a $36,750.00 contract for roofing work at the Industrial Complex and authorized the purchase of a new police vehicle and equipment. The council also appointed Council Member Rye as Mayor Pro Tem for the 2020-2021 fiscal year.

• Approved June 9, 2020 meeting minutes (general consent)
• Approved agenda changes to remove Superintendent and water reports (general consent)
• Approved June 2020 bills and financial statements (general consent)
• Appointed Council Member Rye as Mayor Pro Tem for FY 2020-2021
• Approved alcohol application for Oak Grove Package Liquor, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved endeavor agreement with West Carroll Parish Sheriff’s Office for dispatcher salary package (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to Covid-19 Return to Work policy (unanimous)
• Approved $36,750.00 contract with Advantage Roofing and Construction (unanimous)

City Council

The Oak Grove Town Council will hold a public hearing and vote on adopting the budget ordinance for fiscal year 2020-2021. Other business includes approving May 2020 financial statements and bills, accepting a bid for the official journal, and discussing COVID-19 water bill collections, amending the Sewer Repair Ordinance, and changing the time of regular council meetings.

• Adopt Budget Ordinance for FY 2020-2021
• Approve financial statements and May 2020 bills for payment
• Accept bid for official journal
• Discuss COVID-19 water bill collections
• Discuss amending Sewer Repair Ordinance

The Town Council approved the budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021. The council also established specific dates for free burn days and set a 90-day deadline for delinquent water customers to pay past due balances.

• Approved FY 2021 budget via Ordinance No. 604 (4-0)
• Accepted West Carroll Gazette bid for official journal at $4.80 per inch
• Set June 12, 13, 26, and 27 as free burn days
• Mandated delinquent water customers pay current bill and past due balance within 90 days to avoid disconnection
• Approved May 2020 financial statements and bills for payment
• Approved minutes from May 5, 2020 special meeting and May 12, 2020 regular meeting

City Council

The City Council will consider a budget revision for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, and introduce the 2020-2021 fiscal year budget. The body will also discuss a lease with Superior Group of Companies and the purchase of new trucks.

• Budget Revision no. 2 for fiscal year ending June 30, 2020
• Ordinance for 2020-2021 FY budget
• Superior Group of Companies lease discussion
• Authorization for Mayor to order new trucks via LGAP contract
• Approval of April 2020 bills for payment

The Town Council approved a ten-year lease extension for the Superior Group of Companies and established operating hours for the downtown courtyard. The Council also authorized the purchase of two trucks using an LGAP grant.

• Approved April 14 and May 5 meeting minutes (general consent)
• Approved April 2020 financial statements and bills (general consent)
• Approved budget revision no. 2 for fiscal year ending June 30, 2020 (general consent)
• Introduced 2020-2021 fiscal year budget ordinance with public hearing set for June 9, 2020 (unanimous)
• Approved ten-year lease extension for Superior Group of Companies at $1,000 per month (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to order two trucks upon receipt of executed LGAP contract (unanimous)
• Set downtown courtyard hours to match town park: Sun-Thu 6:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. and Fri-Sat 6:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Oak Grove Town Council is meeting to discuss town park safety, picnic tables, and the Governor's COVID-19 order. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Discuss town park safety
• Discuss picnic tables
• Discuss COVID-19 Governor's order

The Town Council held a special meeting to discuss park monitoring and pandemic protocols. The council voted unanimously to move the upcoming regular meeting to an earlier time. No substantive policy decisions were made regarding park usage or equipment loans.

• Rescheduled May 12, 2020 regular meeting to 9:00 A.M. (unanimous)
• Withdrew motion regarding Chief of Police authority over park monitoring

City Council

The Town Council will meet via teleconference to discuss administrative approvals and new policies. Key items include a property sale in the Industrial Park and a return-to-work policy regarding COVID-19.

• Resolution to sell approximately 2 acres of property in the Industrial Park to Darren and Tonya Knowles
• Adoption of return to work with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 policy
• Quote for fire ant treatment in the park and cemetery
• Maintenance contract from Martin Communications for phone and camera system
• Approval of March 2020 bills for payment

The Town Council approved a new return to work policy regarding confirmed or suspected COVID-19. The council also authorized the sale of approximately 2 acres in the Industrial Park and accepted quotes for pest control and security maintenance.

• Approved March 10 and March 31 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 2020 financial statements and bills (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to sell ~2 acres in Industrial Park to Darren and Tonya Knowles (unanimous)
• Adopted COVID-19 return to work policy (unanimous)
• Accepted $1,700.00 quote from Red’s Pest Control for fire ant treatment (unanimous)
• Approved maintenance contract with Martin Communications (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of new sewer plant blower pending research of lowest bid (unanimous)

City Council

The Town of Oak Grove is holding a special emergency council meeting. The primary purpose is to adopt an Infectious Disease Resolution and schedule the next regular meeting.

• Adoption of Infectious Disease Resolution
• Scheduling of April 14, 2020 regular meeting

The Town Council adopted an infectious disease plan for the Town of Oak Grove. The Council also voted to change the time and format of the April 14, 2020, meeting.

• Adopted infectious disease plan (unanimous)
• Changed April 14, 2020, council meeting time to 9:00 a.m. (unanimous)
• Approved April 14, 2020, council meeting via conference call (unanimous)

City Council

The Oak Grove Town Council will consider two resolutions: one supporting National Community Development Week and another opposing centralized sales-tax collection. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, financial statements, and reports from the police chief and town superintendent.

• Approve minutes of the February 11, 2020 council meeting
• Approve financial statements and February 2020 bills for payment
• Adopt Resolution for National Community Development Week
• Adopt Resolution opposing centralized sales-tax collection
• Reports from Police Chief and Town Superintendent

The Town Council approved February 2020 financial statements and the previous meeting's minutes. The Council also passed a resolution to declare April 13-18, 2020, as National Community Development Week.

• Approved February 11, 2020, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved February 2020 financial statements and bills for payment (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution declaring April 13-18, 2020, as National Community Development Week (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution opposing centralized sales-tax collection (unanimous)

City Council

The Council will review financial statements, January bills, and a budget revision. Discussion items include industrial complex re-roofing, water meter installation, and renting water tower space.

• 2019-2020 Budget Revision No. 1
• Low bid for re-roofing the Industrial Complex
• Request for 'no truck route' sign from Karen Allen
• Purchasing and installing a water meter at the sewer plant
• Renting water tower space to West Carroll Health Systems

The Town Council approved a bid for re-roofing the industrial complex and a monthly rental agreement for a wireless antenna on the town water tower. The council also approved the 2019-2020 budget revision no. 1 and January 2020 financial statements. A new Director of Water Operations was introduced.

• Approved 2019-2020 budget revision no. 1 (Unanimous)
• Accepted low bid from Advantage Roofing & Construction of LA, Inc. for industrial complex re-roofing and approved $20,000.00 contingency (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase and installation of a water meter at the sewer plant (Unanimous)
• Approved agreement with West Carroll Health Systems for water tower antenna installation at $175.00 per month rental, pending attorney review (Unanimous)
• Approved January 2020 financial statements and bills for payment (General consent)
• Approved minutes from January 14, 2020, and special meetings on January 10 and 17 (General consent)

City Council

The Town of Oak Grove is holding a special council meeting to discuss the repair or replacement of water department trucks.

• Discussion of water department truck repairs/replacement

The Town Council met for a special session to discuss the repair costs of the water superintendent's Ford truck. The council decided to seek bids for a replacement vehicle.

• Authorized Mayor to obtain bids for a new water department truck (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding alcoholic beverage ordinances and the condemnation of 501 Oak Street. The meeting also includes discussions on a property donation on North Front Street and hiring a code attorney.

• Adoption of ordinance for alcoholic beverages
• Setting of alcohol application fees
• Condemnation hearing for 501 Oak Street (Big Bell Co.)
• Discussion of property donation on North Front Street from Jimmy Melton
• Introduction of ordinance declaring 2 acres in Industrial Park as surplus property

The Council adopted Ordinance No. 603 regarding alcoholic beverages and established associated permit fees. The Town accepted the donation of the Melton Farm Supply complex and condemned a property at 501 Oak Street. Other actions included hiring a code attorney and approving a payroll processor.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 603 for alcoholic beverages (unanimous)
• Set alcohol permit fees: $500 initial application, $250 annual renewal (unanimous)
• Set high alcohol content permit fees: $500 wholesale, $250 retail (unanimous)
• Set low alcohol content permit fees: $500 wholesale, $250 class B retail, $250 class C package (unanimous)
• Condemned 501 Oak Street; owner granted 60 days to improve or demolish (unanimous)
• Accepted donation of Melton Farm Supply complex on North Front Street (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Neil Erwin Law as code attorney (unanimous)
• Approved two-year contract with Ouachita Meter Reading (unanimous)

City Council

The Town Council held a special session to discuss amendments to the alcohol ordinance. No substantive decisions were made during the meeting.