Oakgrove public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Oak Grove City Council will consider hiring David McAlpin as a full-time police officer. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as calling the meeting to order, an invocation, and a motion to adjourn.

• Approve hiring David McAlpin as a full-time police officer

The Oak Grove Town Council held a special meeting on December 20, 2024, and approved hiring David McAlpin as a full-time police officer. The motion was made by Council Member Holland, seconded by Allen, and carried. No other substantive decisions were made, and the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Approved hiring David McAlpin as full-time police officer (motion carried)

City Council

The City Council will meet to approve November 2024 financials and bills for payment. The body will also consider an insurance quote covering auto, general liability, fire, law enforcement, and public officials. An executive session is scheduled to discuss pending litigation.

• Approval of November 2024 financials and bills
• Insurance quote for auto, general liability, fire, law enforcement, and public officials
• Executive session regarding pending litigation

The Oak Grove Town Council approved paying a $16,725 invoice from G5 Farms, LLC for losses related to water service being turned off to a pasture. The council also approved the November 2024 minutes and financials, and authorized the mayor to accept an insurance quote. The meeting included an executive session.

• Approved minutes of November 12, 2024 meeting
• Approved November 2024 financials and bills for payment
• Authorized mayor to accept insurance quote when received
• Approved $16,725 payment to G5 Farms, LLC for cow losses
• Entered executive session at 5:03 p.m. and returned at 5:12 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will consider three alcohol applications and resolutions to apply for grants for a Public Works truck and water tower electrical panels. The body will also review October 2024 financials and bills for payment.

• Alcohol applications for Oak Grove Package Liquor, Walmart, and S Mart #9
• LGAP grant application for a new Public Works Department truck
• CWEF grant application for electrical panels at wells 1 & 2 at water tower
• $500 contribution request for West Carroll Chamber of Commerce Christmas festival
• Up to $600 for annual safety meeting food

The Oak Grove Town Council approved routine items including minutes, financials, alcohol permits, and grant applications, and denied a proposal to pursue litigation over the sewer plant. The council also approved a $500 contribution to the Chamber of Commerce's Christmas festival, with two abstentions and one opposing vote.

• Approved October 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved October 2024 financials and bills (unanimous)
• Approved $500 contribution to West Carroll Chamber of Commerce (2-1, 2 abstentions)
• Approved alcohol applications for Oak Grove Package Liquor, Walmart, and S Mart #9 (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to apply for LGAP grant for public works truck (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to apply for CWEF grant for water tower panels (unanimous)
• Approved mayor to request funds from West Carroll Parish Police Jury for water plant repairs (unanimous)
• Denied authorization for mayor to sign Baringer Law Firm proposal for sewer plant litigation (unanimous)

City Council

The Oak Grove Town Council will vote on an ordinance to issue sewer revenue bonds. It will also rename South Front Street to Robinson Street and discuss fire hydrant testing. Additional items include approving a quote for a pickleball court in the town park and purchasing GPS units for town vehicles.

• Adopt Ordinance authorizing issuance of sewer revenue bonds
• Adopt Resolution renaming South Front Street as Robinson Street
• Approve quote for pickleball court in the town park
• Approve purchasing GPS for all town‑owned vehicles
• Approve renewal quote for employee insurance

The Oak Grove Town Council approved several items, including issuing sewer revenue bonds, renaming a street, sharing fire hydrant testing costs, and various contracts. All motions passed unanimously with no recorded opposition.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 627 authorizing sewer revenue bonds (3-0, 2 absent)
• Renamed 100th block of South Front Street as Robinson Street
• Approved sharing fire hydrant testing costs with fire department ($30 per hydrant)
• Approved $4,975 quote to resurface tennis court as pickleball court
• Amended Travel and Expense Reimbursement Policy for meals
• Approved purchasing GPS for town vehicles at $19.25 per vehicle
• Approved annual BlueCross BlueShield insurance renewal for employees
• Approved $3,800 quote for canopy at water plant; accepted $1,200 tree removal bid

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on ordinances to increase the salaries of the Mayor and Council members. The body will also consider the issuance of sewer revenue bonds and a resolution to rename South Front Street. Other business includes police hiring and a historic district building application.

• Ordinances to increase Mayor and Council salaries
• Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 479 regarding cutting of trees
• Ordinance authorizing issuance of sewer revenue bonds
• Resolution to rename South Front Street as Robinson Street
• Hiring of Joey Anders and Isaic Kirby as full-time police officers

The Oak Grove Town Council approved ordinances increasing council member salaries to $800 per month and the mayor's salary to $2,500 per month, both effective July 1, 2026. The council also adopted the 2024 tax millages, amended the tree-cutting ordinance, and introduced a sewer revenue bond ordinance with a public hearing set for October 8. Several administrative items were approved, including hiring two police officers and paying the superintendent an additional $8,000 annually.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 624 increasing council salary to $800/month (4-0, Holland absent)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 625 increasing mayor's salary to $2,500/month (4-0, Holland absent)
• Adopted 2024 tax millages resolution (4-0)
• Amended Ordinance No. 479 on tree cutting (4-0)
• Introduced sewer revenue bond ordinance; public hearing Oct 8
• Approved $1,970 quote for magnetic door locks
• Approved hiring Joey Anders Jr. and Kylend Isaic Kirby as police officers
• Tabled renaming South Front Street to Robinson Street until October

City Council

The Town Council will discuss taking over management of the sewer plant and introducing ordinances to increase salaries for the Mayor and Council. The body will also consider resolutions for sewer revenue bonds and a DEQ pre-loan application.

• Application for solar lights in the historic district by Blake and Amanda Aaron
• Resolution for DEQ pre-loan application and Sewer Revenue Bonds
• Ordinances to increase Council and Mayor salaries
• Amendment to Ordinance 479 Section 8-42(b) regarding tree cutting
• Mandatory password protection program for police

The Oak Grove Town Council approved multiple actions, including ending the contract with JCP Management for sewer plant management and hiring Greg Thompson as a full-time employee, approving the hire of two police officers, and introducing ordinances to increase council and mayor salaries. The council also approved a water billing error correction, a flooring quote, and a street renaming process. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved minutes of July 9 and July 15 meetings
• Approved July 2024 financials for payment
• Approved solar lights application for Blake and Amanda Aaron in historic district
• Adopted DEQ pre-loan application resolution
• Adopted preliminary resolution for sewer revenue bonds
• Approved hiring Blake Johnson as water/sewer technician pending drug screen and physical
• Introduced ordinances to increase council and mayor salaries, public hearings set for Sept 10
• Approved ending JCP Management contract and hiring Greg Thompson for sewer plant

City Council

The Town of Oak Grove is holding a special council meeting to consider two specific project bids. The body will decide whether to accept bids for wastewater system improvements and tree removal.

• Bid for wastewater collection system improvements
• Bid for tree removal on Oak Street

The Town Council accepted a bid for improvements to Wastewater Collection System Lift Station No. 9. The council also approved a quote for tree removal on Beale Street contingent on proof of insurance and bonding.

• Accepted Womack and Sons Construction Group bid of $370,720.00 for Lift Station No. 9 improvements
• Accepted Charles Taylor Tree Service quote of $4,000 for tree removal on Beale Street (contingent on proof of bonding and insurance)

City Council

The Oak Grove City Council is holding a special meeting to consider accepting bids for two public works projects: wastewater collection system improvements and tree removal on Oak Street. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Accept bid for wastewater collection system improvements
• Accept bid for tree removal on Oak Street

The Oak Grove Town Council approved moving DOTD and mowing revenues from the General Fund to the Street Fund, effective going forward. They also approved repairing a patrol vehicle with insurance money, nominated Council Member Nevels as Mayor Pro-Tem, and directed drafting an ordinance for proposed council and mayor pay increases for the next term. The meeting was otherwise routine, including approval of minutes and June financials.

• Approved moving DOTD and mowing revenues to Street Fund (motion carried)
• Approved repairing patrol vehicle with insurance money (motion carried)
• Nominated Council Member Nevels as Mayor Pro-Tem for 2024-2025 (unanimous)
• Directed drafting ordinance for proposed council/mayor pay for next term (motion carried)
• Approved June 2024 financials and bills for payment (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of June 11, 2024 meeting (motion carried)

City Council

The Oak Grove City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the budget ordinance for fiscal year 2024-2025. They will also consider changes to the sick leave policy, a SEDAP grant for water lines, a bid for Kelly Street water improvements, a grant for a downtown mural, and discuss a police vehicle purchase.

• Adopt Ordinance for 2024-2025 FY budget
• Changes to Sick Leave Policy
• Adopt Resolution for SEDAP grant for water lines
• Accept bid for Kelly Street Water Improvements
• Adopt Resolution for Louisiana Project Grant for mural in downtown courtyard

The Oak Grove Town Council approved the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget ordinance, adopted a resolution to apply for SEDAP grant funds for water line replacement with a $300,000 match, and accepted a bid for the Kelly Street Water Improvement project with a change order reducing the cost. The council also approved changes to the employee sick-leave policy, a police vehicle purchase, and a TLO membership, while discussing sewer rates.

• Adopted FY 2024-2025 budget ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to apply for SEDAP grant and allocate $300,000 water department match
• Accepted Ashton Construction bid for Kelly Street Water Improvement project, reduced to $33,049.06 via change order
• Approved employee sick-leave policy changes, with max six weeks payout at retirement
• Approved purchase of Dodge Durango police vehicle for $45,810.93
• Approved TLO membership at $100 per month
• Approved May 2024 financials and bills for payment
• Approved minutes of May 14, 2024 meeting

City Council

The council will introduce the ordinance for the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget and approve a revision for the current fiscal year. The agenda also includes discussions regarding utility customer policy changes and an agreement with the W.C. Sheriff’s Office.

• Introduction of 2024-2025 FY budget ordinance
• Endeavor Agreement with W.C. Sheriff’s Office for dispatcher salary package
• Changes to utility customer policy
• Quote for smart locks on new park restrooms
• Proposal for National Register Historic District Resurvey and Update

The Oak Grove Town Council approved April 2024 financials and bills, Budget Revision No. 2 for 2023-2024, and introduced an ordinance for the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget, with a public hearing set for June 11, 2024. The council also approved a $25,000 dispatcher salary agreement with the West Carroll Parish Sheriff's Office, a $15,359.38 Historic District survey and National Register nomination by Richardson Consulting, and a $1,500 tree removal quote from Harrison Tree Service. It approved changes to the water/sewer customer policy and a $4,950 smart lock installation by Martin Communications. The council was told the town is not in compliance with the Sewer Revenue Bond rate covenant and is ineligible for federal sewer funding; no action was taken, and more information will come at the next meeting.

• Approved minutes of the April 9, 2024 meeting
• Approved April 2024 financials and bills for payment
• Approved Budget Revision No. 2 for fiscal year 2023-2024
• Introduced ordinance for 2024-2025 fiscal year budget; public hearing set for June 11, 2024
• Accepted West Carroll Gazette as official journal at $4.80 per inch
• Approved $25,000 Endeavor Agreement with West Carroll Parish Sheriff's Office for dispatcher salary package
• Approved $15,359.38 Richardson Consulting proposal for Historic District survey and National Register nomination
• Approved $1,500 Harrison Tree Service quote to remove four trees on Lindsey Street right-of-way

City Council

The Town Council passed Ordinance No. 622 prohibiting urinating in public. The council also approved several repair quotes and appointed two members to the Fire District Board.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 622 prohibiting urinating in public (unanimous)
• Appointed Jessie Craft (2-year term) and Mike Cox (1-year term) to Fire District Board
• Approved $3,850 quote from Shannon Ainsworth for gas re-piping and leak repair at Legion Hut
• Approved $1,500 quote from Shannon Ainsworth for police department shower repair
• Approved $800 quote from Fisher Stump Grinding for park stump grinding
• Approved police overtime pay policy
• Approved new sign for Mix 96 FM at 230 East Main Street
• Tabled National Register Historic District Resurvey and Update proposal until May

City Council

The council will review February financials and minutes. Proposed actions include appointing Jimmy Holland to the LCDA board and introducing an ordinance prohibiting public urinating. The agenda also includes approvals for various repairs and the use of ARPA funds for equipment and infrastructure.

• Appointing Jimmy Holland to the LCDA board
• Approving ant treatment for cemetery and park
• Approving Legion Hut foundation repairs
• Purchasing a truck for the Cemetery Department
• Using ARPA funds for a lawnmower, lift station motors, and well repairs

The Town Council approved several infrastructure and equipment purchases, including foundation repairs for the Legion Hut and a new truck for the cemetery. The council also introduced an ordinance prohibiting public urination and approved the use of ARPA funds for equipment and repairs.

• Approved $26,200.00 quote from Ram Jack for Legion Hut foundation repairs
• Approved $32,935.00 quote from Winnsboro Chrysler Dodger for a cemetery truck
• Approved ARPA funds for a street department lawnmower, South Briggs lift station motors, and well repairs
• Introduced ordinance prohibiting urinating in public (unanimous)
• Approved $700.00 quote from Fisher Stump Grinding for tree removal at the water tower
• Approved $900.00 total quote from Red Hall for ant treatment at the cemetery and park
• Appointed Jimmy Holland to the LCDA board (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved installation of a handicap parking space on the east side of Main Street

City Council

The City Council will review January 2024 financials and a proposed budget revision. The meeting includes discussions on equipment quotes for the town barn, water plant, and water department windows.

• Approve Budget Revision No. 1
• Approve quote for roll-up doors at town barn and water plant
• Approve quote to replace windows in the Water Department
• Discuss responsibility of the flag at Hwy 2 and Hwy 17 intersection

The Town Council approved Budget Revision No. 1 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The council also accepted bids for door and window replacements at town facilities and assumed responsibility for a flag at Hwy 2 and Hwy 17.

• Approved January 2024 minutes
• Approved January 2024 financials and bills for payment
• Approved Budget Revision No. 1 for FY ending June 30, 2024
• Accepted Monroe Overhead Doors quote for town barn ($3,600) and water plant ($3,200) roll-up doors
• Accepted Scott Harper quote for Water Department window replacement ($833.28)
• Approved Town taking over responsibilities of the flag at Hwy 2 and Hwy 17

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding an amendment to Ordinance 558 concerning the Historic District. The meeting also includes discussions on Legion Hut repairs and approval for new park restroom quotes.

• Public hearing and adoption of ordinance amending Ordinance 558 (Historic District)
• Approval of quote for new park restrooms
• Discussion regarding repairs needed at the Legion Hut
• Approval for Sheriff’s office to place equipment on Town right of way
• Approval of December 2023 financials and bills for payment

The Oak Grove Town Council adopted an ordinance amending Ordinance 558 (Historic District), recorded as Ordinance No. 621, on a 5-0 vote. The council also approved December 2023 financials and bills for payment, approved a $38,350.00 quote from R&B Johnson Building Systems, Inc. to build new park restrooms, and allowed the Sheriff's office to place equipment on town right of way. The council was told repairs are needed at the Legion Hut and that quotes are being obtained, with no action taken.

• Adopted ordinance amending Ordinance 558 (Historic District) as Ordinance No. 621 (5-0)
• Approved December 2023 financials and bills for payment
• Approved $38,350.00 quote from R&B Johnson Building Systems, Inc. for new park restrooms
• Approved allowing Sheriff's office to place equipment on town right of way
• Approved minutes of the December 12, 2024 council meeting
• No action taken on Legion Hut repairs; quotes being obtained