Oakgrove public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Oak Grove City Council will approve financials, alcohol renewals, and resolutions for police and water plant grants. The body will also vote on software upgrades, retiree health insurance, and a tree removal.

• Adopt resolution for LGAP police side-by-side grant
• Adopt resolution for CWEF water plant equipment storage building
• Approve spending up to $600 for annual safety meeting food
• Approve switching police ticket software to Quick PD
• Approve quote to cut down tree at 300 South Horner Street

The Oak Grove Town Council approved multiple actions, including alcohol license renewals for Walmart, S Mart #9, and Oak Grove Package Liquor LLC; adopted resolutions to seek LGAP and CWEF grants; and approved a retiree health insurance policy by a 3‑1 vote. Additional approvals covered software changes, a tree‑removal contract, a vehicle‑repair quote, a paint permit for 220 East Main Street, and $600 for safety‑meeting food.

• Approved alcohol license renewal for Walmart (motion carried)
• Approved alcohol license renewal for S Mart #9 (motion carried)
• Approved alcohol license renewal for Oak Grove Package Liquor LLC (motion carried)
• Adopted resolution to apply for LGAP grant for police side‑by‑side (motion carried)
• Adopted resolution to apply for CWEF grant for water‑plant equipment storage building (motion carried)
• Approved retiree health insurance coverage policy (3‑1 vote)
• Approved switch to Quick PD police ticket and court software (motion carried)
• Approved $1,500 tree removal quote for 300 South Horner Street (motion carried)

City Council

The Town Council will vote on adopting a Resiliency Plan for the water system and a Capital Asset Policy. Members will discuss selling 908 and 917 Gaston Street as surplus property and address dilapidated properties. The body will also consider funding for a Main Street handicap ramp and a new water tower building.

• Hiring William Tyler Pratt as a full-time police officer
• Setting fees for food trucks and vendors for one-day pop-up events
• Approval of a handicap ramp on Main Street
• Cashing in a Bank of Oak Ridge CD for courtyard repairs and upgrades
• Adoption of a Resolution for LCDBG grant

The Oak Grove Town Council approved cashing a $221,249.61 Economic Development CD and using the proceeds for courtyard repairs, including concrete removal, sealer application, and new fencing. The council also hired a full‑time police officer, set a $50 fee for food‑truck vendors, and adopted a resiliency plan for the water system. Additional actions included approving the September financials, adopting a capital‑asset policy, and ordering an appraisal of two Gaston Street properties.

• Approved the September 2025 financials and bills for payment (motion carried)
• Approved hiring William Tyler Pratt as a full‑time police officer (motion carried)
• Approved a $50 fee for food trucks and vendors at pop‑up events (motion carried)
• Approved appraisal of 908 and 917 Gaston Street properties for surplus sale (motion carried)
• Adopted a Resiliency Plan for the Oak Grove Water System (motion carried)
• Adopted a Capital Asset Policy (motion carried)
• Approved cashing the $221,249.61 Economic Development CD and courtyard upgrade quotes (motion carried)
• Approved a $16,800 quote for a new water tower building (motion carried)

City Council

The Oak Grove City Council will approve August 2025 financials and bills, authorize new bank signers, and discuss condemning a property at 102 East Main Street.

• Approve August 2025 financials and bills for payment
• Authorize Mayor, Clerk, Mayor Pro Tem, and Police Clerk as signers on new Currency Bank account
• CBO recommendation to condemn property at 102 East Main Street
• Discuss changing back-up and on-call phones from Straight Talk to T-Mobile
• Discuss changing fuel account from Fuelman to Wex

The council approved the minutes of the August 12, 2025 meeting and the August 2025 financials. It authorized new signers on a Currency Bank account and changed the backup cell‑phone and fuel service providers. It also gave property owner Bradly Harris two months to present a repair plan for the unsafe building at 102 East Main Street.

• Approved minutes of August 12, 2025 meeting
• Approved August 2025 financials and bills for payment
• Approved new bank account signers (Mayor Rollinson, Clerk Corley, Mayor Pro Tem Nevels, Police Clerk Owens)
• Approved switching backup/on‑call cell phones to T‑Mobile
• Approved switching fuel account to Wex
• Approved Assistant Chief’s membership in the Reid Institute
• Approved allowing property owner two months to develop a repair plan for 102 East Main St
• Approved adjournment of the meeting

City Council

The City Council will consider resolutions regarding water rates, tax millages, and a grant for water lines. Members will also discuss dilapidated properties and a partnership with Walmart for a police department toy drive.

• Resolution adjusting water rates
• Resolution for 2025 Tax Millages
• Resolution to apply for SEDAP grant for water lines
• Audit Engagement for upcoming audit
• Partnership with Walmart Spark Good Round Up Program for Police Department toy drive

The Oak Grove Town Council adopted a resolution setting the 2025 tax millages and another adjusting water rates. It also approved a partnership with Walmart for the Spark Good Round Up program to fund the police department's toy drive. Additional actions included approving the July 2025 financials, adopting a resolution to apply for a SEDAP grant for water lines, and authorizing the mayor to act on the Capital Outlay Grant.

• Approved minutes of the July 8, 2025 meeting
• Adopted Resolution for the 2025 Tax Millages
• Adopted Resolution adjusting water rates
• Approved partnership with Walmart for Spark Good Round Up program and opened checking account for funds
• Adopted Resolution to apply for a SEDAP grant for water lines
• Approved the July 2025 financials and bills for payment
• Authorized the mayor to act on behalf of the town in all matters pertaining to the Capital Outlay Grant
• Approved CBO inspection of 102 East Main Street and letters to owners for demolition or repair

City Council

The Oak Grove Town Council will consider several items, including approval of the June 2025 financial statements and related bills. Council members will discuss proposed changes to water and sewer rates. Additional topics include a proclamation for Caroline Bradley, the election of a Mayor Pro Tem, and a partnership with the West Carroll Parish Tourist Commission for a community picnic.

• Approve June 2025 financials and bills for payment
• Discuss water and sewer rates
• Elect Mayor Pro Tem
• Proclamation honoring Caroline Bradley
• Discuss partnership with West Carroll Parish Tourist Commission for community picnic

The council approved the June 10, 2025 meeting minutes, removed agenda item 9, and approved the June 2025 financials and bills for payment. Council Member Nevels was named Mayor Pro Tem for FY 2025‑2026. The council suspended the planned water rate increase until a new resolution can be adopted at the August meeting and cancelled the town‑provided cell phone for the Assistant Police Chief, opting to reimburse his personal phone.

• Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved removal of agenda item 9 (motion carried)
• Approved June 2025 financials and bills for payment (motion carried)
• Elected Council Member Nevels as Mayor Pro Tem for FY 2025‑2026 (motion carried)
• Suspended water rate increase until August resolution (motion carried)
• Cancelled town‑provided cell phone for Assistant Police Chief, reimbursing personal phone (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:27 p.m. (motion carried)

City Council

The Oak Grove City Council will consider and vote on the budget ordinance for fiscal year 2025‑2026. The meeting also includes approval of May 2025 financials, discussion of water and sewer rates, and a public hearing on the budget. Additional items include a proposed agreement with the West Carroll Parish Sheriff’s Office, a bid for the official journal, and hiring a full‑time police officer.

• Adopt Budget Ordinance for 2025-2026 FY
• Approve May 2025 financials and bills for payment
• Discuss water and sewer rates
• Approve changes to water/sewer customer policy
• Approve hiring Kevin Albritton as a full-time police officer

The council adopted the 2025-2026 Budget Ordinance unanimously and approved several financial agreements, including a dispatcher salary package and a legal printing contract. It also approved changes to water and sewer customer policies, hired a new full‑time police officer, and postponed discussion of water and sewer rates to the July meeting.

• Approved minutes of the May 13, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Approved May 2025 financials and bills for payment (motion carried)
• Adopted 2025-2026 Budget Ordinance (unanimous vote)
• Approved $27,500 dispatcher salary agreement with West Carroll Parish Sheriff’s Office (motion carried)
• Accepted West Carroll Gazette legal printing bid at $4.80 per inch ($6.00 per legal square) (motion carried)
• Tabled water and sewer rate discussion to July meeting (3-0 vote, 1 abstention)
• Approved changes to water/sewer customer policy (motion carried)
• Approved hiring of Kevin Albritton as a full‑time police officer (motion carried)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on an ordinance to allow chickens. The body will also review the 2025-2026 budget ordinance and a budget revision for FY 2024-2025.

• Ordinance amending Ordinance 501 to allow chickens
• Budget Revision No. 2 for FY 2024-2025
• Introduction of Budget Ordinance for 2025-2026 FY
• Contract for Mary Biggs to clean park restrooms
• Subscription to Active Alert for police department

The Oak Grove Town Council approved the April 8, 2025 meeting minutes and the April 2025 financials. It adopted Ordinance No. 630 to allow chickens and approved Budget Revision No. 2 for FY 2024‑2025, as well as introducing the FY 2025‑2026 Budget Ordinance with a public hearing set for June 10. The council also accepted surplus property bids, contracted park restroom cleaning, and authorized hiring a full‑time police officer.

• Approved minutes of April 8, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Approved April 2025 financials and bills for payment (motion carried)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 630 to allow chickens (3‑0 vote)
• Approved Budget Revision No. 2 for FY 2024‑2025 (motion carried)
• Introduced FY 2025‑2026 Budget Ordinance; public hearing set for June 10, 2025 (motion carried)
• Accepted highest bidder for each surplus property item (motion carried)
• Approved contract with Mary Biggs to clean park restrooms at $183.01 per month (motion carried)
• Approved hiring of a full‑time police officer (motion carried)

City Council

The Oak Grove City Council meeting will consider several ordinances, including one that would prohibit the sale or distribution of kratom and another that would authorize the sale of surplus city property. The council will also consider an amendment to allow chickens under Ordinance 501, a proposal to change Snow Works in the Historic District, and a discussion on limiting the length of stays in the RV park. Additional items include financial approvals and a resolution related to the surplus property sale.

• Adopt Ordinance prohibiting the sale or distribution of Kratom
• Adopt Ordinance authorizing the sale of surplus property
• Adopt Ordinance amending Ordinance 501 to allow chickens
• Application for proposed changes to Snow Works in Historic District
• Discuss implementing a maximum number of days allowed to stay in the RV park

The Oak Grove Town Council approved the minutes from the March 11 meeting and made several agenda changes. It adopted a new ordinance prohibiting the sale or distribution of kratom and another ordinance authorizing the sale of surplus property. Additional actions included approving a mural project, pest‑control services, and setting a 7‑day maximum stay limit for the town RV park.

• Approved March 11, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved agenda changes to remove item 10 and add police department construction (motion carried)
• Adopted Ordinance prohibiting sale or distribution of kratom (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance authorizing sale of surplus property (unanimous)
• Approved town funding for a 12 ft × 20 ft downtown mural (motion carried)
• Approved Red Hall Pest Control quote to treat fire ants in park and cemetery for $425 each (motion carried)
• Set maximum stay in Town RV Park to 7 days (motion carried)
• Opened a Sales Tax CD at Currency Bank and authorized signatories (motion carried)

City Council

The Oak Grove City Council will consider an ordinance that would prohibit the sale or distribution of Kratom. The council will also discuss allowing short-term rentals in the R-1 residential zone and switching internet service at the water plant from AT&T to Volt. Additional actions include hiring a full-time police officer and authorizing the sale of surplus property.

• Introduce Ordinance prohibiting the sale or distribution of Kratom
• Introduce Ordinance authorizing the sale of surplus property
• Discuss the possibility of allowing short-term rentals in R-1 Zone
• Discuss switching internet service at the water plant from AT&T to Volt
• Approve hiring Justin George as full-time police officer

City Council

The Oak Grove City Council will approve the minutes from the January 14, 2025 meeting, adopt the January 2025 financial statements and bills for payment, and adopt Budget Revision No. 1 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Council members will consider a proposed ordinance amendment to allow short‑term rentals such as Airbnb. The council will also discuss having the West Carroll Parish School Board attorney amend the town's sales‑tax ordinance, and the police chief will give a report.

• Approve minutes of the January 14, 2025 meeting
• Approve January 2025 financials and bills for payment
• Approve Budget Revision No. 1 for FY ending June 30, 2025
• Consider ordinance amendment to allow short‑term rentals (Airbnb)
• Discuss possible amendment to the Sales Tax Ordinance with school board attorney

City Council

The Oak Grove City Council will vote on several approvals, including financial statements, a grant application to replace water lines, and requests to the West Carroll Police Jury for demolition and road work. The council will also approve a quote for City Hall restroom repairs and the hiring of a full-time water/sewer technician. Routine items such as approving minutes and a police chief report are also on the agenda.

• Adopt resolution to apply for Community Infrastructure Fund Grant to replace water lines
• Approve request to West Carroll Police Jury to tear down building at North Front Street
• Approve request to West Carroll Police Jury to break up road at Industrial and Old Kilbourne Rd. South
• Approve quote for City Hall restroom repairs
• Approve hiring of Maddox Bray as full-time water/sewer technician