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Tue Aug 11, 2026

City Council

Council to vote on selling surplus 2007 Ford Expedition

The Plain Dealing City Council will consider adopting Resolution #13 of 2026 to authorize the sale or disposal of a surplus 2007 Ford Expedition, setting a minimum bid. The council will also hear an update on audit exceptions from Cook & Morehart, approve the July expense report, and review community center applications, including a fee waiver request.

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AGENDA TOWN OF PLAIN DEALING LEON SANDERS JR., MUNICIPAL COMPLEX 205 WEST PALMETTO AVENUE, PLAIN DEALING, LOUISIANA Tuesday, August 11, 2026 - 6:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER – James Cook, Mayor INVOCATION – Alderman Jeff Benson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Alderman Louis Welch ROLL CALL - Ms. Rolandria McCauley, Town Clerk 1. APPROVE AGENDA: Public Comment 2. APPROVE MINUTES: Approve minutes for the July 14, 2026 town meeting and dispense with Reading. 3. APPROVE EXPENSES: Approve expense report for the month of July 2026 Public Comments 5. DEPARTMENT REPORT: Police Department-Ronnie Murray Street Report-Kevin Whitton 6. OLD BUSINESS: A. The Board of Aldermen will consider the adoption of Resolution # 13 of 2026 - A RESOLUTION TO AMEND RESOLUITON # 9 OF 2026 TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OR DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS MUNICIPAL PROPERTY, SPECIFICALLY A 2007 FORD EXPEDETION (VIN#1FMFU15577LA49922), SETTING A MINUMUM BID AND PROVIDING FOR RELATED MATTERS 7. NEW BUSINESS: A. Mayor Cook will provide an update of the audit exceptions received from Cook & Morehart 8. COMMUNITY CENTER APPLICATIONS: Betty Thompson- Family Reunion- 9/5/2026 Community House of Prayer cancelled their August15, 2026 event. They are now Requesting to have a Breast Cancer Awareness Event on October 17-18 2026 with all fees waved. 9. COUNCIL REMARKS: 10. MAYOR'S COMMENTS: 11. ADJOURN: In accordance with the American Disability Act …
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Fri Jul 17, 2026

City Council

✓ Decided: Council appoints fire district commissioners, approves AC bid

The Plain Dealing City Council approved several items, including reappointing Cindy Dodson and Lenora Green-Myers as commissioners for Bossier Parish Fire Protection District No. 7, selecting RBR Heating and Cooling for a town hall air conditioner replacement, and authorizing a cooperative endeavor agreement with Bossier Parish for tornado debris removal. The council also tabled the sale of a 2007 Ford Expedition until the August meeting and approved the Bossier Tribune as the town's official journal. An audit report noted three findings for 2025, including untimely budget adoption and improper remittance of court fines.

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TOWN OF PLAIN DEALING REGULAR MEETTING MINUTES LEON SANDERS JR., MUNICIPAL COMPLEX 205 WEST PALMETTO AVENUE, PLAIN DEALING, LOUISIANA Tuesday July 14, 2026 - 6:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER – Mayor James Cook called the meeting to order at 6:05 PM INVOCATION – ATTORNEY Douglas Dominick led all in prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Town Clerk Rolandria McCauley led the pledge of allegiance ROLL CALL - Rolandria McCauley, performed the roll call at 6:07. Shanithia Gay, Louis Welch, Jeff Benson were present. Shavonda Gay was absent. Emily Jennings arrived after roll call making the total amount of aldermen (4) and (1) absent. 1. APPROVE AGENDA: Mayor Cook asked for a motion to approve the agenda. A motion was made by Shanitha Gay to approve the agenda. A second motion was given by Jeff Benson. There was no public comment. This motion carried as four of the members present voted in favor thereof. Shavonda was absent. 2. APPROVE MINUTES: Mayor Cook asked for a motion and a second to approve the minutes of The June 9, 2026 meeting and dispense with the reading. A motion was made by Louis Welch to approve the minutes and seconded by Jeff Benson. There were no public comments. All members voted in favor thereof. 3. APPROVE EXPENSES: Mayor Cook asked for an approval for the expense report for the month of June 2026. A motion was made by Shanithia Gay and seconded by Jeff Benson to approve the expense reports. This motion carried as the members …
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Tue Jul 14, 2026

City Council

Council to review 2025 audit, appoint fire district commissioners

The Plain Dealing Town Council will hold its regular meeting on July 14, 2026, to approve the agenda, minutes, and June expenses. They will hear a presentation on the 2025 audit, appoint two fire district commissioners, review quotes for a town hall AC unit, and consider a resolution for tornado debris removal with Bossier Parish.

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AGENDA TOWN OF PLAIN DEALING LEON SANDERS JR., MUNICIPAL COMPLEX 205 WEST PALMETTO AVENUE, PLAIN DEALING, LOUISIANA Tuesday July 14 2026 - 6:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER — James Cook, Mayor INVOCATION - Alderman PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Alderman ROLL CALL - Ms. Rolandria McCauley, Town Clerk 1, APPROVE AGENDA: Public Comment 2. APPROVE MINUTES: Approve minutes for the June 9, 2026 town meeting and dispense with Reading. 3. APPROVE EXPENSES: Approve expense report for the month of June 2026 Public Comments 5. DEPARTMENT REPORT: Police Department-Ronnie Murray Street Report-Kevin Whitton 6. OLD BUSINESS: NONE 7. NEW BUSINESS: A. Vickie Case an auditor from the office of Cook and Morehart will appear before the board of aldermen to discuss audit findings for year 2025. B. The Board of Aldermen will consider and appoint two members as board of commissioners of the BOSSIER PARISH FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NUMBER 7. The appointment is set to begin on August 1, 2026. The Town’s current members Cindy Dodson and Lenora Green-Myers commission is currently set to expire. C. The board will review and consider the 4 quotes regarding the replacement of the air conditioner unit for the town hall’s office. 10. 11. D. The Board of Aldermen will consider Resolution # 12 of 2026-A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Plain Dealing, Louisiana, Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Parish of Bossier for Tornado Debris Removal, and Providing fo …
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Tue Jun 9, 2026

City Council

Council will adopt the 2026 millage rate resolution for Town of Plain Dealing

The Town Council will consider and vote on several items, including a resolution to set the 2026 millage rate. Ordinances to change the salaries of the Town Clerk and the Chief of Police will be heard and voted on. The council will also discuss hiring two new full‑time police officers at a starting rate of $15.00 per hour. Additional items include a resolution on community‑center fee waivers and updates to the special events/parade application process.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts 2026 millage rate and approves multiple staffing and budget items

The Plain Dealing Town Council unanimously approved the meeting agenda, minutes, and April expense report. It authorized a $20,000 purchase of a 2014 Generac generator, adopted salary increases for the Town Clerk and Chief of Police, set the 2026 millage rate, hired two full‑time police officers, and approved a fee‑waiver policy for the Community Center.

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NOTICE POSTED () {6 (;u’b ‘ ‘ &o A M Date time NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING A public meeting will be held as follows Place of meeting - TOWN OF PLAIN DEALING LEON SANDERS JR., MUNICIPAL COMPLEX 205 WEST PALMETTO AVENUE, PLAIN DEALING, LOUISIANA Date and time of meeting - Tuesday, June 9, 2026 - 6:00 P.M. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER -James Cook, Mayor INVOCATION -Alderman Jeff Benson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE-Alderman Louis Welch ROLL CALL - Ms. Rolandria McCauley, Town Clerk 1. APPROVE AGENDA: Public Comment 2. APPROVE MINUTES: Approve minutes for the May 12, 2026 town regular meeting and dispense with Reading. 3. APPROVE EXPENSES: Approve expense report for the month of May 2026 Public Comments 5. DEPARTMENT REPORT: Police Department-Ronnie Murray Street Report-Kevin Whitton 6. OLD BUSINESS: A. The board of Aldermen will discuss changes to be made to the Special Events/ Parade application Public Comments 7. ORDINANCES A. PUBLIC HEARING ON Ordinance No. _2_ OF 2026 - An ordinance to amend the salary of the Town Clerk for the Town of Plain Dealing, Louisiana B. The board of aldermen will consider the Adoption of Ordinance No. _2_ of 2026 - An ordinance to amend the salary of the Town Clerk for the Town of Plain Dealing, Louisiana C. PUBLIC HEARING — ON Ordinance No._3_ OF 2026 - An ordinance to increase the salary of the Chief of Police for the Town of Plain Dealing, Louisiana D. The board of aldermen will consider the Adoption of Ordinance No. _3_ An ord …
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TOWN OF PLAIN DEALING REGULAR MEETING MINUTES LEON SANDERS JR., MUNICIPAL COMPLEX 205 WEST PALMETTO AVENUE, PLAIN DEALING, LOUISIANA Tuesday, June 9, 2026 - 6:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor James Cook called the meeting to order at 6:05 PM INVOCATION - Alderman Jeff Benson led all present in prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Alderman Louis Welch led the pledge of allegiance ROLL CALL - Ms. Rolandria McCauley, Town Clerk The roll call was conducted at 6:07 P.M. All of the members of the council were present. 1. APPROVE AGENDA: Mayor Cook asked for a motion to approve the agenda. A motion was made by Shanithia Gay to approve the agenda. A second to the motion was given by Shavonda Gay. There was no public comment. This motion carried as allmembers present voted in favor thereof. 2. APPROVE MINUTES: APPROVE MINUTES: Mayor Cook asked for a motion and a second to approve the minutes of The May 12, 2026 meeting and dispense with the reading. A motion was made by Shavonda Gay to approve the minutes and seconded by Shanithia Gay. There were no public comments. All members voted in favor thereof. 3. APPROVE EXPENSES: Mayor Cook asked for an approval for the expense report for the month of April 2026. A motion was made by Jeff Benson and seconded by Emily Jennings to approve the expense reports. This motion carried as all members present voted in favor thereof. There were no public comments. 4. DEPARTMENT REPORT: The chief of Police reported that there were 306 calls …
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Tue May 12, 2026

City Council

✓ Decided: Council introduces salary ordinances for Town Clerk and Chief of Police

The Plain Dealing City Council introduced two ordinances to amend salaries for the Town Clerk and Chief of Police, with public hearings scheduled for June 9, 2026. The council also approved April 2026 expenses, seven community center applications, and removed a property on N. Calhoun from the property standards list. No final decisions were made on the salary ordinances, which remain pending public hearings.

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TOWN OF PLAIN DEALING REGULAR MEETING MINUTES LEON SANDERS JR., MUNICIPAL COMPLEX 205 WEST PALMETTO AVENUE, PLAIN DEALING, LOUISIANA Tuesday May 12, 2026 - 6:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor James Cook called the meeting to order at 6:05 PM INVOCATION — Attorney Doug Dominick let all present in prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Alderman Louis Welch led the pledge of allegiance ROLL CALL - Ms. Rolandria McCauley, Town Clerk The roll call was conducted at 6:07 P.M. Alder lady Shanithia Gay, Alder lady Emily Jennings, Alder lady Shavonda Gay and Alderman Louis Welch were present. Alderman Jeff Benson was absent. 1. APPROVE AGENDA: Mayor Cook asked for a motion to approve the agenda. A motion was made by Shavonda Gay to approve the agenda. A second motion was given by Shanithia Gay. There was no public comment. This motion carried as all members present voted in favor thereof. 2. APPROVE MINUTES: APPROVE MINUTES: Mayor Cook asked for a motion and a second to approve the minutes of The April 14, 2026 meeting and dispense with the reading. A motion was made by Emily Jennings to approve the minutes and seconded by Louis Welch. There were no public comments. All members voted in favor thereof. 3. APPROVE MINUTES: APPROVE MINUTES: Mayor Cook asked for a motion and a second to approve the minutes of The April 28, 2026 special meeting and dispense with the reading. A motion was made by Emily Jennings to approve the minutes and seconded by Shavonda Gay. There were no public comments. All m …
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Tue Apr 28, 2026

City Council

Plain Dealing Council considers sale of three surplus police vehicles

The Board of Aldermen will consider three resolutions regarding the disposal of surplus municipal property. These items involve the sale of former police vehicles to other municipalities and a public bidder.

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✓ Decided: Town Council approves three surplus vehicle sales and amends agenda

The council amended the agenda to correct the description of a 2007 Ford Expedition. It then approved the amended agenda and authorized the sale of three surplus police vehicles—a 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe to the Village of Rodessa, a 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe to the Village of Robeline, and a 2007 Ford Expedition to the highest bidder—for $2,750 each. All motions passed unanimously.

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TOWN OF PLAIN DEALING SPECIAL MEETING LOCATED AT LEON SANDERS, JR MUNICIPAL COMPLEX 205 WEST PALMETTO AVENUE, PLAIN DEALING, LOUISIANA Date and time of meeting — Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER - James Cook, Mayor INVOCATION — Alderman Jeff Benson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Aiderman Louis Welch ROLL CALL — Ms. Rolandria McCauley, Town Clerk 1. PUBLIC COMMENTS - 2. THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN WILL CONSIDER RESOLUTION #7 OF 2026 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OR DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS MUNICIPAL PROPERTY, SPECIFICALLY A 2013 CHEVROLET TAHOE (VIN 1GNLC2E05DR253557), A POLICE VEHICLE, TO THE VILLAGE OF RODESSA FOR THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($2,750.00), AND PROVIDING FOR RELATED MATTERS (Public Comments) . THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN WILL CONSIDER RESOLUTION #8 OF 2026 - ARESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OR DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS MUNICIPAL PROPERTY, SPECIFICALLY A 2013 CHEVROLET TAHOE (VIN#1GNLC2E00DR253076), A POLICE VEHICLE, TO THE VILLAGE OF ROBELINE FOR THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($2,750.00), AND PROVIDING FOR RELATED MATTERS (Public Comments) . THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN WILL CONSIDER RESOLUTION # 9 of 2026 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OR DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS MUNICIPAL PROPERTY, SPECIFICALLY A 2007 FORD EXPEDITION (VIN#1FMFU15577LA49922), A POLICE VEHICLE, SETTING A MINIMUM VALUE WITH SAID VEHICLE TO BE SOLD TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, AND PROVIDING FOR RELATED MATTERS (Public Com …
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MINUTES OF TOWN OF PLAIN DEALING SPECIAL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2026 TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM 205 WEST PALMETTO AVE 6:00 P.M. LEON SANDERS JR., MUNICIPAL COMPLEX 1. Call meeting to order- Mayor Cook called the meeting to order at6:00 p.m. 2. Invocation* Alderman Jeff Benson, led all present inthe prayer. 3. Pledge of Allegiance - Alderman Louis Welch led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call - Town Clerk Rolandria. McCauley, performed aroll call. and verified that four of members were present. Emily Jennings was absent. 4.Mayor Cook made a request to amend item #4 being Resolution # 9 of 2026 on the agenda to state the correct vehicle to be A 2007 FORD EXPEDITION (VIN#1FMFU15577LA49922. J eff Benson made the motion to amend the agenda and Louis Welch seconded the motion. There were no public comments. This motion carried as all members voted in favor thereof. 5. Alderman Shavonda Gay then made a motion to approve the agenda as amended, Shanithia Gay seconded the motion. This motion carried as all members voted in favor thereof. There were no public comments. 6. THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN WILL CONSIDER RESOLUTION #7 OF 2026 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OR DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS MUNICIPAL PROPERTY, SPECIFICALLY A 2013 CHEVROLET TAHOE (VIN 1GNLC2E05DR253557), A POLICE VEHICLE, TO THE VILLAGE OF RODESSA FOR THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($2,750.00), AND PROVIDING FOR RELATED MATTERS. Jeff Benso …
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Tue Apr 14, 2026

City Council

Town Council to hold public hearing on franchise ordinance for Four States Fiber

The Town Council will approve the agenda, minutes from the March 10 meeting, and the March expense report. New business includes a public hearing on Ordinance #1 of 2026 granting a franchise to Southwest Arkansas Telecommunications and Technology, LLC d/b/a Four States Fiber. The council will also consider a resolution for tree limb removal at the Plain Dealing Cemetery, the hiring of a new full‑time officer at $13.00 per hour, and a request for a $2.00 raise for officers.

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✓ Decided: Council grants Four States Fiber franchise, hires officer, approves raises

The Plain Dealing City Council approved a franchise for Four States Fiber to provide internet and voice services, adopted a resolution for cemetery tree limb removal, hired Justin Micken as a full-time officer, and approved a $2.00 raise for officers. All votes were unanimous among present members, with no public comments. The meeting was routine with no substantive opposition.

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AGENDA TOWN OF PLAIN DEALING LEON SANDERS JR., MUNICIPAL COMPLEX 205 WEST PALMETTO AVENUE, PLAIN DEALING, LOUISIANA Tuesday APRIL 14, 2026 - 6:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER - James Cook, Mayor INVOCATION - Alderman PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Alderman ROLL CALL - Ms. Rolandria McCauley, Town Clerk APPROVE AGENDA: Public Comment APPROVE MINUTES: Approve minutes for the March 10, 2026 town meeting and dispense with Reading. APPROVE EXPENSES: Approve expense report for the month of March 2026 Public Comments DEPARTMENT REPORT: Police Department-Ronnie Murray Street Report-Kevin Whitton OLD BUSINESS: A.NONE NEW BUSINESS: A. PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE #1 OF 2026- AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY, LLC, D/B/A FOUR STATES FIBER, TO CONSTRUCT, INSTALL, OPERATE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITIES FOR THE TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION, AND SALE OF INTERNET SERVICES AND VOICE PHONE SERVICES; AUTHORIZING USE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF- WAY; IMPOSING A FRANCHISE (PRIVILEGE) TAX; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES B. THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN WILL CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCENO _1__OF 2026 OF THE TOWN OF PLAIN DEALING, LOUISIANA, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY, LLC, D/B/A FOUR STATES FIBER, 10. 1. TO CONSTRUCT, INSTALL, OPERATE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITIES FOR THE TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION, AND SALE OF INTERNET SERVICES AND VOICE PHONE SERVICES; AUTHORIZING USE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF …
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TOWN OF PLAIN DEALING REGULAR MEETING MINUTES LEON SANDERS JR., MUNICIPAL COMPLEX 205 WEST PALMETTO AVENUE, PLAIN DEALING, LOUISIANA Tuesday April 14, 2026 - 6:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER - James Cook, Mayor INVOCATION - Attorney Doug Dominick PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Alderman Shanithia Gay ROLL CALL - Ms. Rolandria McCauley, Town Clerk The roll call was conducted at 6:02 P.M. Alder lady Shanithia Gay, Alder lady Emily Jennings, and Alderman Jeff Benson were present. Alderman Louis Welch and Shavonda Gay were absent. At 6:10 P.M. Alder lady Shavonda Gay joined the town meeting. Let the record reflect that there is a Quorum. 1. APPROVE AGENDA: Mayor Cook asked for a motion to approve the agenda. A motion was made by Shavonda Gay to approve the. A second motion was given by Shanithia Gay. There was no public comment. Four of the members voted in favor of the agenda. Louis Welch was absent. 2. APPROVE MINUTES: APPROVE MINUTES: Mayor Cook asked for a motion and a second to approve the minutes of The March 10, 2026 meeting and dispense with the reading. A motion was made by Emily Jennings to and seconded by Shanithia Gay. 3. APPROVE EXPENSES: Mayor Cook asked for an approval for the expense report for the month of March 2026. A motion was made by Shanithia Gay and seconded by Emily Jennings to approve the expense reports. Four of the members of the council voted in favor of the reports. There were no public comments. 4. DEPARTMENT REPORT: The chief of Police repor …
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Tue Mar 17, 2026

City Council

✓ Decided: Council introduces Four States Fiber franchise ordinance, sets public hearing

The Plain Dealing City Council introduced Ordinance No. 1 of 2026, granting a 10-year franchise to Four States Fiber to use public rights-of-way for internet and voice services, with a 4% gross revenue fee. A public hearing is set for April 14, 2026. The council also approved the donation of a 2011 police vehicle to Springhill, approved the water audit report, and approved a community center rental.

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TOWN OF PLAIN DEALING REGULAR MEETING LEON SANDERS JR., MUNICIPAL COMPLEX 205 WEST PALMETTO AVENUE, PLAIN DEALING, LOUISIANA MINUES OF TOWN OF PLAIN EALING Tuesday, MARCH 10, 2026 - 6:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER - James Cook, Mayor INVOCATION -Attorney Douglas Dominick PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE-Alderman Shanithia Gay ROLL CALL -Town Clerk Rolandria McGauley, performed a roll calland verified that four of members. were present. Jeff Benson was absent. 1. APPROVE AGENDA: Mayor Cook asked for a motion to approve the agenda. A motion was made by Shavonda Gay to approve the agenda. A second was given by Shanithia Gay. There was no public comment. All of the members voted in favor of the agenda. 2. APPROVE MINUTES: Mayor Cook asked for a motion and a second to approve the minutes of the February 10, 2026 meeting and dispense with the reading. A motion was made by Emily Jennings and seconded by Shanitha Gay. There was no public comment. All of the members voted in favor of the motion. 3. APPROVE MINUTES: Mayor Cook asked for a motion and a second to approve the minutes of the February 17, 2026 special meeting and dispense with the reading. A motion was made by Shavonda Gay and seconded by Emily Jennings. There was no public comment. All of the members voted in favor of this motion. 4, APPROVE EXPENSES: Mayor Cook asked for an approval for the expense report for the month of February 2026. A motion was made by Emily Jennings and seconded by Shanitha Gay to approve the expense reports. Thi …
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Tue Mar 10, 2026

City Council

Council to discuss leasing Cartwright Building, surplus police car

The Plain Dealing Town Council will hold its regular meeting, covering routine approvals of minutes and expenses, department reports, and several new business items. Key discussions include the rental/leasing of the Cartwright Building, the grand opening of a laundromat, organizing Love the Boot Week, surplussing a 2011 Crown Victoria for donation, and approving office equipment purchases.

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TOWN OF PLAIN DEALING REGULAR MEETING LEON SANDERS JR., MUNICIPAL COMPLEX 205 WEST PALMETTO AVENUE, PLAIN DEALING, LOUISIANA Tuesday MARCH 10, 2026 - 6:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER —James Cook, Mayor INVOCATION — Alderman Jeff Benson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Alderman Shanithia Gay ROLL CALL - Ms. Rolandria McCauley, Town Clerk 1. APPROVE AGENDA: Public Comment 2. APPROVE MINUTES: Approve minutes for the February 10, 2026 town meeting and dispense with Reading. 3. APPROVE SPECIAL MINUTES: Approve minutes for the February 17, 2026 special town meeting and dispense with the reading, 4. APPROVE EXPENSES: Approve expense report for the month of February 2026 Public Comments 5. DEPARTMENT REPORT: Police Department-Ronnie Murray Street Report-Kevin Whitton 6. OLD BUSINESS: A.NONE 7. NEW BUSINESS: A. The board of aldermen will discuss the rental/leasing of the Cartwright Building. B. The board of aldermen will discuss the grand opening of the laundromat. C. The board of aldermen will discuss organizing and setting a date for Love the boot Week, the week that is set aside for Town clean up. (April 18-26, 2026). D. The board of alderman will consider surplussing the 2011 Crown Victoria and donating it to the Springhill Police Department. E. The board of aldermen will consider the approving the purchase of office equipment. 8. COMMUNITY CENTER APPLICATIONS: Rita Gibson- Family Reunion- July 25, 2026 9. COUNCIL REMARKS: 10. MAYOR'S COMMENTS: 11. ADJO …
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Tue Feb 17, 2026

City Council

Town to apply for two state grant programs

The Board of Aldermen will consider authorizing the mayor to submit applications for grant funds from the Louisiana Government Assistance Program and the Community Water Enrichment Fund.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved agenda and two grant resolutions

The council approved the meeting agenda unanimously. It adopted Resolution #2 authorizing the mayor to apply for grant funds from the Louisiana Government Assistance Program. It also adopted Resolution #3 authorizing the mayor to apply for grant funds from the Community Water Enrichment Fund. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

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TOWN OF PLAIN DEALING SPECIAL MEETING LOCATED AT LEON SANDERS, JR MUNICIPAL COMPLEX 205 WEST PALMETTO AVENUE, PLAIN DEALING, LOUISIANA Date and time of meeting — Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER - James Cook, Mayor INVOCATION — Alderman Jeff Benson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Alderman Louis Welch ROLL CALL - Ms. Rolandria McCauley, Town Clerk 1. 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS - THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN WILL CONSIDER RESOLUTION #2 OF 2026 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO COMPLETE AND SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOUISIANA GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LGAP) PROGRAM. THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN WILL CONSIDER RESOLUTION #3 OF 2026 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO COMPLETE AND SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE COMMUNITY WATER ENRICHMENT FUND (CWEF) PROGRAM. . ADJOURN James Cook — Mayor Town of Plain Dealing 205 West Palmetto Avenue, Plain Dealing, Louisiana 71064 Telephone: 318-326-4234 In accordance with the American Disability Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Plain Dealing Town Hall at 318-326-4234 describing the assistance necessary.
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MINUTES OF TOWN OF PLAIN DEALING SPECIAL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY FEBRUARY 17, 2026 TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM 205 WEST PALMETTO AVE 6:00 P.M. LEON SANDERS JR., MUNICIPAL COMPLEX 1. Call meeting to order- Mayor Cook called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. Invocation e Alderman Jeff Benson, led all present in the prayer. 3. Pledge of Allegiance - Alderman Louis Welch led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. Roll Call - Town Clerk Rolandria McCauley, performed a roll call and verified that five of members were present. 5. Approve Agenda — Mayor Cook asked for a motion to approve the agenda. A motion was made by Shanithia Gay and seconded by Shavonda Gay. There was no public comment. This motion passed with all members voting in favor thereof. 6. The board of aldermen will consider THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION #2 OF 2026- A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO COMPLETE AND SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOUISIANA GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LGAP) and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. A motion was given by Shavonda Gay and seconded by Shanithia Gay. There were no public comments and all council member voted in favor of thereof. 7. The board of aldermen will consider THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION #3 OF 2026- A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO COMPLETE AND SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THECOMMUNITY WATER ENRICHMENT FUND (CWEF) PROGRAM and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. A motion was given by Shavon …
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Tue Feb 10, 2026

City Council

Plain Dealing City Council to hold hearing on Town Charter amendment

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider the adoption of Ordinance #13 of 2025. This ordinance proposes an amendment to Subsection (A) of Section 9 of the Town Charter. The body will also review January 2026 expenses.

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✓ Decided: Council approved amendment to the Town Charter (Ordinance 13) unanimously

The council amended the agenda to consider a community‑center application and approved the amended agenda. Minutes from the January 13, 2026 meeting were corrected and adopted. The January expense report was approved. A motion to approve the requested amendment to the Town Charter (Ordinance 13) passed with all members in favor.

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TOWN OF PLAIN DEALING REGULAR MEETING LEON SANDERS JR., MUNICIPAL COMPLEX 205 WEST PALMETTO AVENUE, PLAIN DEALING, LOUISIANA Tuesday February 10, 2026 - 6:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER — James Cook, Mayor INVOCATION — Alderman Jeff Benson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Alderman Louis Welch ROLL CALL - Ms. Rolandria McCauley, Town Clerk 1. APPROVE AGENDA: Public Comment 2. APPROVE MINUTES: Approve minutes for the January 13, 2026 town meeting and dispense with Reading. 3. APPROVE EXPENSES: Approve expense report for the month of January 2026 Public Comments 4. DEPARTMENT REPORT: Police Department-Ronnie Murray Street Report-Kevin Whitton 5. OLD BUSINESS: A.NONE 6. NEW BUSINESS: A. PUBLIC HEARING OF ORDINANCE# 13 OF 2025 OF THE TOWN OF PLAIN DEALING, LOUISIANA, REQUESTING AND PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE TOWN CHARTER PURSANT TO LA R.S. 33:1181, SPECIFICALLY SUBSECTION (A) OF SECTION 9: PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; SUBMISSION TO THE GOVERNOR; REVIEW BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL; ELECTOR PROTEST PROCEDURES; AND RECORDATION OF THE APPROVED AMENDMENTS. B. THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN WILL CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE# 13 OF 2025 OF THE TOWN OF PLAIN DEALING, LOUISIANA, REQUESTING AND PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE TOWN CHARTER PURSANT TO LA R.S. 33:1181, SPECIFICALLY, SUBSECTION (A) OF SECTION 9: PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; SUBMISSION TO THE GOVERNOR; REVIEW BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL; ELECTOR PROTEST PROCEDURES; AND RECORDATION OF THE APPROVED AMENDMENTS. 7. COMMUNITY CENTER …
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TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM 205 WEST PALMETTO AVE MINUTES OF TOWN OF PLAIN DEALING REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY FEBRUARY 10, 2026 6:00 P.M. LEON SANDERS JR., MUNICIPAL COMPLEX Call meeting to order- Mayor Cook called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Invocation Alderman -Attorney Doug Dominick led all in the prayer. Pledge of Allegiance - Alderman Louis Welch led all present with the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call -Town Clerk Rolandria McCauley, performed a roll call and verified that four of members were present. Shavonda Gay was absent. 1. Amend Agenda- Mayor Cook asked for a motion to amend the agenda to include an application for the community center. The application is for Boys to Young Men, a 501¢3 organization who has also requested a fee waiver. Jeff Benson gave a motion to amend the agenda and Louis Welch seconded the motion. The Mayor called for a public hearing. There were no public comments. This motion carried as all four of the members were in favor of the amendment. 2. Approve Agenda -Mayor Cook asked for a motionto approve the .agenda as amended. A motion was made by Emily Jennings to approve the agenda as amended. A second motion was given by Shanithia Gay. There was no public comment. All of the members voted in favor of the amended agenda. 3. Approve Minutes- Mayor Cook asked for a motion and a second to approve the minutes of The January 13, 2026 as amended regular and dispense with the reading. A motion was made by Emily Jennin …
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Tue Jan 13, 2026

City Council

Plain Dealing Council to hold hearings on budget and town charter amendments

The Town Council will hold public hearings regarding the 2025 operating budget and a proposed amendment to the town charter. The board will also consider a resolution to authorize a CPA firm for the 2025 fiscal year audit.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts 2026 budget, amends 2025 budget, delays charter change

The Plain Dealing Town Council, with three members present, approved the 2026 operating budget and amended the 2025 budget, both without public comment. The council also voted to postpone adoption of a charter amendment (Ordinance 13 of 2025) to February 10, 2026, which would give the police chief authority over personnel actions. Additionally, the council approved the town audit contract and community center rentals.

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AGENDA TOWN OF PLAIN DEALING REGULAR MEETING LEON SANDERS JR., MUNICIPAL COMPLEX 205 WEST PALMETTO AVENUE, PLAIN DEALING, LOUISIANA Tuesday January 13, 2026 - 6:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER — James Cook, Mayor INVOCATION — Alderwoman Shanithia Gay PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Alderwoman Shavonda Gay ROLL CALL - Ms. Rolandria McCauley, Town Clerk 1. APPROVE AGENDA: Public Comment 2. APPROVE MINUTES: Approve minutes for the December 9, 2025 town meeting and dispense with Reading. 3. APPROVE EXPENSES: Approve expense report for the month of December 2025 Public Comments 4. DEPARTMENT REPORT: Police Department-Ronnie Murray Street Report-Kevin Whitton- No report given 5. OLD BUSINESS: A.NONE 6. NEW BUSINESS: A. PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE # 11 OF 2025- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE #13 OF 2025- THE OPERATING BUDGET OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2025 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025. B. PUBLIC HEARING OF ORDINANCE# 13 OF 2025 OF THE TOWN OF PLAIN DEALING, LOUISIANA, REQUESTING AND PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE TOWN CHARTER PURSANT TO LA R.S. 33:1181, SPECIFICALLY SUBSECTION (A) OF SECTION 9: PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; SUBMISSION TO THE GOVERNOR; REVIEW BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL; ELECTOR PROTEST PROCEDURES; AND RECORDATION OF THE APPROVED AMENDMENTS. C. The board of Aldermen will consider resolution #1 of 2026, a resolution to approve and authorize the CPA Firm Cook and Morehart to conduct the town audit and perform statewide ag …
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TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM 205 WEST PALMETTO AVE MINUTES OF TOWN OF PLAIN DEALING REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY JANUARY 13, 2026 6:00 P.M. LEON SANDERS JR., MUNICIPAL COMPLEX Call meeting to order- Mayor Cook called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Invocation Alderman — Attorney Doug Dominick led all in the prayer. Pledge of Allegiance - Alderman Shavonda Gay led all present with the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call -Town Clerk Rolandria McCauley, performed a roll call and verified that three of members were present. Shanitha Gay and Jeff Benson were absent. 1. Amend Agenda- Mayor Cook asked for a motion to amend the agenda to include item 6 C to the agenda which is a PUBLIC HEARING OF ORDINANCE# 13 OF 2025 OF THE TOWN OF PLAIN DEALING, LOUISIANA, REQUESTING AND PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE TOWN CHARTER PURSANT TO LA R.S. 33:1181. Shavonda Gay gave a motion to amend the agenda and Emilly Jennings seconded the motion. There were no public comments. This motion carried as all three of the members were in favor of the amendment. 1a. Mayor Cook asked for a motion to amend the agenda to consider the adoption of ordinances 11, 12 and 13 of 2026. Shavonda Gay gave a motion to amend the agenda and Emily Jennings seconded the motion There were no public comments. This motion carried as all three of the members were in favor of the amendment. 1b. Mayor Cook asked for a motion to amend the agenda to include Lynn Bryan to discuss Arbor Day on January 16, 2026. …
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