Thetownofplaindealing public meetings in 2023

City Council

The Town Council approved new bulk water rates, multiple property and environmental ordinances, and the 2023 Bossier Parish Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The board also discussed a proposal regarding the age of mobile homes and RVs entering city limits, though no action was taken on that item.

• Changed bulk water rates to $25.00 per billing cycle and $6.00 per 1000 gallons
• Approved Ordinance #2 of 2023 regarding property standards
• Approved Ordinance #3 of 2023 regarding grass, weeds, and wild growth
• Approved Ordinance #4 of 2023 regarding junked, wrecked, and abandoned property
• Approved Ordinance #6 of 2023 amending the 2023 operating budget

The Council approved ordinances regarding property standards, grass and weed growth, and abandoned property. They also updated the 2023 operating budget and adjusted bulk water rates.

• Approved Ordinance #2 of 2023 regarding property standards (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance #3 of 2023 regarding grass, weeds, and wild growth (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance #4 of 2023 regarding junked, wrecked, and abandoned property (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance #6 of 2023 amending the 2023 operating budget (unanimous)
• Approved bulk water rates of $25.00 per billing cycle and $6.00 per 1000 gallons (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #12 of 2023 adopting the 2023 Bossier Parish Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol and beer licenses for the 2024 operating year (unanimous)
• Approved community center applications (unanimous)

City Council

The Plain Dealing Town Council voted unanimously to postpone introduction of the 2024 operating budget ordinance, removing it from the current and December 12 agendas until auditor-requested changes are made. The council also introduced Ordinance No. 6 of 2023 amending the 2023 operating budget, and chose to keep its general insurance as is after learning changes would save only about $1,000 per year.

• Postponed 2024 budget ordinance until auditor-approved changes made (unanimous)
• Removed 2024 budget ordinance from Dec. 12, 2023 agenda
• Introduced Ordinance No. 6 of 2023 amending 2023 operating budget (unanimous)
• Kept general insurance unchanged after savings estimated at ~$1,000/year

City Council

The City Council will meet to approve the agenda, September 2023 expenses, and minutes from the September 12 meeting. The body will also review applications for the use of the community center.

• Approval of September 2023 expenses
• Community center application for Sandra Montgomery (10/14/2023)
• Community center application for Alyssa Barnard (10/28/2023)
• Food Bank scheduled for October 23, 2023, at the Community Center

The Town Council approved the September 2023 expense report and two community center rental requests. The council also authorized Alderman Jeff Benson to contact the Louisiana Lieutenant Governor's office regarding state park status for Plain Dealing Lake.

• Approved September 12, 2023 minutes (4-1)
• Approved September 2023 expense report (4-1)
• Approved Community Center rentals for Sandra Montgomery and Alyssa Barnard (unanimous)
• Authorized Alderman Jeff Benson to inquire about Plain Dealing Lake becoming a state park (unanimous)

City Council

The Town of Plain Dealing City Council will meet to approve August expenses and discuss the placement of a $300,000 reimbursement. The body will also consider a resolution regarding property acquisitions for the Teal Jones Sawmill Project sanitary sewer force main.

• Allocation of $300,000.00 reimbursement from Teal Jones Project
• Resolution for Mayor Gay to sign documents for property acquisitions related to the Teal Jones Sawmill Project sanitary sewer force main
• Proposal to allow Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) to meet monthly at the Community Center
• Discussion on removing vegetation and water weeds from Plain Dealing Lake
• Request from Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office to use Community Center on 10/3/2023

The Town Council approved rate increases for garbage collection and bulk water. The board also authorized the placement of $300,000 in CDs and approved several community center use requests.

• Placed $300,000 Teal Jones Project reimbursement into three CDs at Citizens National Bank (Unanimous)
• Increased monthly garbage rate by $2 to a new fee of $23 (Unanimous)
• Increased bulk water fees from $4.00 to $25.00 per 1,000 gallons (Unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to drain the lake to support carp placement for vegetation reduction (Unanimous)
• Approved temporary use of community center by PTO every third Monday (Unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to sign documents for property acquisition related to Teal Jones Sawmill sanitary sewer force main (Unanimous)
• Approved Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office use of Community Center for National Night Out on 10/3/2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved August 2023 expense report (Unanimous)

City Council

The Town Council will consider adopting the 2023 milage rate and authorizing a grant application for the Local Government Assistance Program. The body will also discuss a proposal for Louisiana Hot boats to conduct monthly testing at Plain Dealing Lake.

• Adoption of 2023 milage rate
• Application for Local Government Assistance Program via Office of Community Development
• Proposal for Louisiana Hot boats side-by-side testing at Plain Dealing Lake starting August 19, 2023
• Approval of July 2023 expenses
• Community Center applications for August 26 and September 1-3

The council adopted the legally required mileage rate for the 2023 tax year and authorized Louisiana Hot Boats to conduct monthly testing at Plain Dealing Lake. The board also approved three community center rental applications and the July 2023 expense report.

• Adopted Resolution 10 of 2023 to set the 2023 mileage rate (4-0)
• Approved Louisiana Hot Boats monthly testing at Plain Dealing Lake starting August 19, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved July 2023 expense report (4-0)
• Approved three community center rental applications for August and September (4-0)
• Approved July 11, 2023 meeting minutes (3-1)
• Tabled resolution to apply for Local Government Assistance Program grant (4-0)
• Tabled decision on allocation of $300,000 state reimbursement to search for CD rates (4-0)

City Council

The Town of Plain Dealing City Council will meet to approve June 2023 expenses and minutes. The council will hear a discussion on audit findings from Vicki Case with Cook and Morehart. The meeting also includes reports from the police and street departments.

• Discussion of audit findings by Vicki Case with Cook and Morehart
• Approval of June 2023 expenses
• Community Center application for Roychicka Green Ray (August 6, 2023)
• Police Department report
• Street report

The Town Council approved a contract for a water and sewer system inspection and increased the community center rental fee. The council also approved the June 2023 expense report and two community center event applications.

• Approved hiring Bar Environmental Supply, Inc. for water and sewer system inspection report for $5,750.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution # 9 of 2023 to increase community center rental fee to $200.00 (unanimous)
• Approved June 2023 expense report (unanimous)
• Approved community center use for Boom or Bust Management meeting (Aug 2) and Roychicka Green Ray family reunion (Aug 6) (unanimous)
• Approved June 13, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Town Council approved the agenda, minutes, and May expense report, and approved community center rentals for several groups. A discussion on increasing garbage rates was held, with the matter deferred to the next meeting for consideration. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 9, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 2023 expense report (unanimous)
• Approved community center rentals for Carolyn Harris, Tranika Campbell, Herman Dupree, By Faith Living Word Ministries, and Vickie Harris (unanimous)
• Discussed garbage rate increase, deferred to next meeting

City Council

The Town of Plain Dealing City Council will review a request to hire a part-time police officer and a new alcohol license application. The body will also approve April 2023 expenses and community center rental applications.

• Proposal to hire Jeremy Carter as a part-time police officer at $13.00 per hour
• Request for a new alcohol license for liquor, wine, beer, and high content liquor at Family Dollar/Dollar Tree
• Approval of expenses for April 2023
• Community center applications for events on 5/12, 5/13, 6/3, and 6/4

The council approved Resolution 8 of 2023 to seek funding for wastewater collection and treatment improvements. Other actions included hiring a part-time police officer and approving an alcohol license for Family Dollar/Dollar Tree.

• Approved Resolution 8 of 2023 to pursue clean water state revolving fund loans/grants (Unanimous)
• Approved hiring Jeremy D Carter as part-time police officer at $13.00 per hour (Unanimous)
• Approved alcohol license for liquor, wine, and high content liquor at Family Dollar/Dollar Tree (Unanimous)
• Approved May 2023 expense report (4-1)
• Approved community center rentals for LaTarla Manning, Vicki Harris, William Young, and JoEllen Paul (Unanimous)
• Approved April 3, 2023 special meeting minutes (4-1)
• Approved April 11, 2023 regular meeting minutes (4-1)

City Council

The Plain Dealing City Council will consider three resolutions: authorizing the purchase and installation of water meters, approving a finance contract for the project, and adopting the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for audits. They will also discuss a possible sale of property to Comcast. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and expenses, department reports, and community center applications.

• Resolution #4-2023: Authorize procurement to purchase and install water meters
• Resolution #5-2023: Finance contract for water meter project
• Resolution #6-2023: Adopt Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for audit engagements
• Discussion of possible sale of property to Comcast
• Community center applications for events in April and May

The Plain Dealing Town Council approved four resolutions, including authorizing the purchase and installation of water meters, a finance contract for the water meter project, adopting the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire, and a resolution on Louisiana Municipal Water Pollution Prevention. The council also approved community center applications for various events. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution #4 authorizing procurement to purchase and install water meters (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #5 for a finance contract for the water meter project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #6 adopting the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #7 on Louisiana Municipal Water Pollution Prevention (unanimous)
• Approved community center applications for events (2-0, 1 abstention)

City Council

The Plain Dealing Town Council held a special meeting on April 3, 2023, and approved a resolution to cash in a $100,000.00 Certificate of Deposit from the Industrial Development Sales Tax Fund at Citizens National Bank. The motion passed unanimously with all members present voting in favor. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved cashing $100,000.00 Certificate of Deposit from Industrial Development Sales Tax Fund (unanimous)

City Council

The Town Council approved a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Bossier Parish Police Jury to reconstruct the South Perrin Bridge. The council also approved the 2022 audit engagement letter and February 2023 expenses.

• Approved agreement for South Perrin Bridge reconstruction with costs not to exceed $20,000.00
• Approved Cook and Morehart as town auditors for year 2022
• Approved February 2023 expense report
• Approved community center rental for Carolyn Webb Church Prayer Breakfast
• Police Department reported 173 total calls for February

The council approved a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Bossier Parish Police Jury to reconstruct the South Perrin Bridge. The town also appointed Cook and Morehart as auditors for 2022 and approved the February 2023 expense report.

• Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for South Perrin Bridge reconstruction (Town to reimburse Parish for labor and equipment up to $20,000)
• Approved Cook and Morehart as town auditors for year 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved February 2023 expense report (unanimous)
• Approved community center rental for Carolyn Webb prayer breakfast (4-0)
• Approved February 14, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

City Council

The Town of Plain Dealing City Council will hold a public hearing and consider the final adoption of Ordinance No. 1 of 2023. This ordinance proposes adding a section on special events to the town's code regarding sidewalks and public property. The council will also review January 2023 expenses.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 1 of 2023 regarding special events on sidewalks and public property
• Final adoption vote on Ordinance No. 1 of 2023
• Approval of January 2023 expenses
• Street report regarding water meters and labor

The council approved Ordinance No. 1 of 2023 regarding special events on streets, sidewalks, and public property. The January 2023 expense report was also approved. A $300,000 estimate for water meter replacements was presented but no action was taken.

• Approved Ordinance No. 1 of 2023 regarding special events (3-1)
• Approved January 2023 expense report (3-1)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 10, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Town of Plain Dealing Board of Aldermen will hold public hearings and consider the final adoption of ordinances concerning the obstruction of public passages and highways of commerce. The council will also review a new ordinance regarding special events and consider a part-time police officer appointment.

• Final adoption of Ordinance No. 10 of 2022 (Obstructing Public Passages)
• Final adoption of Ordinance No. 11 of 2022 (Simple Obstruction of a Highway of Commerce)
• Introduction of Ordinance No. 1 of 2023 regarding Special Events
• Appointment of Henry D Ainsworth as a part-time police officer
• Community center applications for events between January and October 2023

The council adopted two ordinances concerning the obstruction of public passages and highways of commerce. The board also approved the hiring of a part-time police officer and several community center applications.

• Approved hiring Henry D Ainsworth as part-time police officer at $13 per hour (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 10 of 2022 regarding Obstructing Public Passages (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 11 of 2022 regarding Simple Obstruction of a Highway of Commerce (unanimous)
• Approved introduction of Ordinance No. 1 of 2023 regarding Special Events (unanimous)
• Approved December 2022 expense report (unanimous)
• Approved five community center applications for dates between 1/28/2023 and 10/07/2023 (unanimous)
• Approved December 20, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)